Mounting And Connecting The Cartridge; Cartridge Downforce Adjustment; Adjusting The Vertical Tracking Angle (Vta) - Pro-Ject Audio Systems 6 PerspeX Balanced Instructions For Use Manual

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 (18) from the tonearm. Store it in the original packaging so they are available for
any future transportation.
Please note: We recommend to using the record player without a mat on the platter.

Mounting and connecting the cartridge

All cartridges with half inch mounting holes can be mounted. Leave the needle's protection cover on, fit the
cartridge to the headshell by using the supplied screws by passing one screw through each slot in the
headshell (19). Do not tighten the nuts yet.
Connect the tonearm wires with the cartridge pins as follows:
white left channel positive (L+)
red right channel positive (R+)
green right channel return (R -)
blue left channel return (L -)
The full sound quality of the record player can only be achieved if the cartridge is adjusted correctly. Particular
tools like the Pro-Ject Audio Systems alignment tool are required to accomplish this job properly. If you are not
well acquainted with the adjustment of cartridges, please call for the willing help of your Pro-Ject Audio Systems
dealer.
Please note: adjusting a cartridge and tonearm calls for the greatest care in order to avoid damaging
the cartridge or tonearm bearings. Ask your local dealer for help if you are unsure in any of the
necessary steps and precautions which must be taken.

Cartridge downforce adjustment

The supplied counterweights (6) are suitable for cartridges weighing between 5 - 7,5g (counterweight no. 28), 7
- 10g (counterweight no. 46), 9 - 11g (counterweight no. 43) or 10 - 14g (counterweight no. 29). 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 (6) carefully on the rear end of the tonearm tube (9), so that the downforce scale (6a) shows
towards the front of the player. Lower the armlift and position the cartridge in the space between arm rest and
platter. Rotate the counterweight (6) 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 (6) without moving it and gently
revolve the downforce scale ring (6a) 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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