Safety Instructions; Set-Up; Cartridge Downforce Adjustment; Adjusting The Vertical Tracking Angle (Vta) - Pro-Ject Audio Systems 2 Xperience Primary Instructions For Use Manual

Safety instructions

The power supply is used to connect and disconnect the unit from the mains. Make sure that the plug
is easily accessible at all times. Hold the plug when unplugging the power cord. Never handle the
power cord while your hands are wet or damp.
Avoid letting liquids enter the device. Never place any item containing liquid, like a flower vase, on
or near the device. Never spill any liquid on the device. Never place any naked flame sources, like
lighted candles, on or near the device. The product shall not be used in damp or wet locations, next to
a bathtub, sink, swimming pool or any other similar conditions.
Keep plastic bags away from children to prevent any risk of suffocation.

Set-up

The deck is supplied partially disassembled and carefully packed for a safe transport. Remove all parts from
the transport packaging carefully.
Screw the three tip-toe feet (15) onto the threaded bolts located on the underside of the plinth Make sure the
surface you wish to use the turntable on is levelled (use a spirit level) before placing the turntable on it.
After putting the motor unit in the place, carefully insert the platter axle into the bearing housing. Put felt mat
on the platter and level the plinth using the spirit level and the adjustable feet (15).
Fit the drive belt (3) around the platter (4) and the smaller diameter part of the motor pulley (2). Avoid
getting sweat or grease on the belt as these will deteriorate the performance and reduce the belt's lifespan. Use
absorbent kitchen paper to remove any oil or grease from the outer edge of the hub and the belt.
Remove the transport lock (17) from the tonearm. Store it in the original packaging so they are available for
any future transportation.

Cartridge downforce adjustment

The supplied counterweight (5) is suitable for cartridges weighing between 6 - 10g (counterweight no. 16).
Alternative counterweights for cartridges weighing between 11 - 15g (counterweight no. 3), 8 - 11g
(counterweight no. 2) or 5 - 8g (counterweight no. 9) are available as accessory parts. Adjust the
downforce before installing the anti-skating weight.
Following adjustments have to be done very carefully. Remove cartridge protection cap. Push and turn the
counterweight (5) carefully on the rear end of the tonearm tube (8), so that the downforce scale (5a) shows
towards the front of the player. Lower the arm lift and position the cartridge in the space between arm rest and
platter. Rotate the counterweight (5) until the arm tube is balanced. The arm should return to the balanced
position if it is moved up or down.
Once the arm is balanced correctly return it to the rest. Hold the counterweight (5) without moving it and gently
revolve the downforce scale ring (5a) until the zero is in line with the anti-skating stub (12). Check whether the
arm still balances out.
Rotate the counterweight counter clockwise (seen from the front) to adjust the downforce according to the
cartridge manufacturer's recommendations. One mark on the scale represents 1 mN (= 0,1g / 0,1 Pond) of
downforce.

Adjusting the vertical tracking angle (vta)

Put a record and the record weight on the platter. When the
needle is lowered into the record groove and the tonearm is not
resting on the lift arm, the tube of the tonearm should be
parallel to the surface of the record.
If it is not, loosen both hexagon screws in the tonearm base
just enough to allow vertical movement of the arm pillar
without force and slide the arm up or down until it is parallel.
Retighten the hexagon screws without applying excessive force (which would deform the arm pillar) – finger
tight is quite sufficient.
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