Pro-Ject SIGNATURE 10 User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Pro-Ject SIGNATURE 10

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Warning of a hazard for the user, the unit or possible misuse

Important notice

Your turntable was shipped partially disassembled in order to avoid damage to sensitive parts. Please check immediately to make sure that neither the packaging nor the device was damaged in transit.

If damaged, please do not operate and contact your dealer.

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, such as a flower vase on or near the device. Never spill any liquid on the device. Never place any naked flame sources, such as 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.

Dear Music Lover,

Thank you for purchasing a Pro-Ject Audio System’s record player.

In order to achieve maximum performance and reliability with this record player you should study these instructions for use carefully.

During assembly and adjustment of the deck small parts could be lost if not carefully placed in a suitable receptacle. Before starting assembly make yourself acquainted with the parts listed on page 5 and correspondingly numbered in the technical drawings on next pages. Separately packed items are marked with an asterisk *.

Disposal of packaging material:

Pro-Ject packaging is carefully designed to protect your component from damage in transit and you are strongly urged to keep the original packaging in order to safely ship or otherwise transport your turntable in the future. However, the packaging materials were chosen to be environmentally friendly, so if you must discard the packaging, please recycle.

Disposal of old equipment:

If you’re disposing of old electronic equipment, please use a local waste facility designated for that purpose.

Safety instructions

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Contents

Product illustrations 4

Control, features, connections 5

Turntable accessories 5

Set-up

1. Platter installation 6

2. Drive belt installation 7

3. Tonearm assembly 8

a. Assembly of the main tonearm part on the uni-pivot tip 8

b. Tonearm output connector 8 c. Headshell installation 9 d. Counterweight installation 9

Operating and calibration

1. Cartridge setting 10-11

2. Vertical tracking force adjustment (VTF) 12

3. Setting range of the counterweight 13

4. Vertical tracking angle adjustment (VTA) 14

5. Anti-skating assembly and adjustment 15-16

6. Azimuth adjustment 17

7. Mounting distance adjustment 18

8. Levelling the turntable 19

9. Connecting the turntable, starting the motor, changing the speed 20

10. Technical specifications 21

11. Troubleshooting, warranty, service 22

12. Dimensions, exploded view of the packaging 23

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Pro-Ject SIGNATURE 10

Controls, features and connections

1 Power supply socket 2 Motor pulley 3 Drive belt* 4 Sandwich platter* 5 Signature Record Clamp* 6 ON/OFF switch, speed selector 7 Tonearm counterweight* 8 Anti-skating mechanism* 9 Tonearm connector 10 Tonearm lift lever 11 Tonearm rest position 12 Tonearm tube* 13 Detachable Signature headshell* 14 Transport screws 3x 15 Magnetic adjustable feet

Turntable accessories

1 2 pieces of anti-skating thread 2 Single adapter 3 Allen key 1,5mm 4 Allen key 2mm 5 Allen key 5mm 6 Signal cable Connect IT 5P-CC (123cm, already connected to the tonearm) 7 White cotton gloves 8 Cloth 9 Additional counterweight Ø15mm, length 30mm

(Together with basic counterweight it balances cartridge with weights from 7,5 to 20 grams) 10 Spirit level 11 Tool for correct cartridge assembly 12 Signature record puck 13 Cartridge alignment protractor 14 Universal power supply 15 Instructions for use

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Set-up

1. Platter installation

Unscrew the three transport screws (14) from the aluminium sub-chassis before installing the sandwich platter (4). Remove the protective covers from the bearing shaft and from the platter housing.

These covers shield against dust and dirt and keep the bearing shaft and housing sufficiently lubricated. If necessary, lubricate the shaft with grease from the enclosed accessories. Maximum amount is 0,5 ml. Use the scale on the supplied syringe to measure the desired quantity and distribute the lubricant evenly.

The platter is floating on magnets. Take care not to damage the magnet when putting the platter on

the shaft.

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2. Drive belt installation

Please note: We recommend to use the record player without a mat on the platter.

Fit the drive belt (3) around the platter (4) and 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 platter and the belt.

Do not stretch the belt too much.