Set-Up; Adjusting The Vertical Tracking Angle (Vta); Cartridge Downforce Adjustment - Pro-Ject Audio Systems Pro-Ject 6 PerspeX SuperPack Instructions For Use Manual

Set-up

The deck is supplied partially disassembled and carefully packaged for safe transport. Carefully remove all
parts from the transport packaging. Screw the three feet (22) onto the threaded bolts located on the
underside of the plinth. Place the Sorbothane
the plinth. The power supply socket (13) must line up with the cable channel in the plinth. Make sure the
surface you wish to use the turntable on is level (use the supplied spirit level) before placing the turntable on it.
Put the plinth where you intend to use the player and level it using the supplied spirit level and the adjustable
feet. After this is done remove the three transport screws (1) which secure the sub-chassis (24). Carefully
place the platter bearing housing (5) over the bearing axle.
Setting up the sub-chassis
Check the adjustment of the sub-chassis with the help of the spirit level supplied. If necessary, level the sub-
chassis using the three knurled sub-chassis levelling screws (A,B,C), located on the plinth.
Fit the drive belt (3) around the platter (5) 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 (18) from the tonearm. Store it together with the three sub-chassis transport screws
(1) in the original packaging so they are available for any future transportation.

Adjusting the vertical tracking angle (vta)

** Put a record 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.
Carefully retighten the hexagon screws without applying excessive force (which would deform the arm pillar)
– finger tight is quite sufficient.

Cartridge downforce adjustment

The counterweights (6) supplied are suitable for cartridges weighing between 5 - 7,5g, 7 - 10g, 9 - 11g or
10 - 14g. Adjust the downforce prior to installing the anti-skating weight.
Pushing carefully, turn the counterweight (labelled 29) onto 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. Carefully rotate the counterweight (6) until the armtube balances out.
The arm should return to the balanced position if it is moved up or down. This adjustment must be done
carefully. Do not forget to remove the cartridge protection cap if fitted.
Once the arm is correctly balanced 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 prong (15). 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.
The recommended downforce for the factory fitted cartridge is 25mN.
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