Pro-Ject Signature 12 User Manual
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Pro-Ject SIGNATURE
Pro-Ject SIGNATURE
Your contribution to environmental protection
Disposal of packaging material:
The packaging protects the device against damage during transport. Packaging materials have been selected
with environmental aspects and possibilities of their liquidation and they are recyclable.
Disposal of old device:
Old devices must be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they
contain and reduce the impact on human health and the environment. Consumers should contact their local
authority or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of their old device.
Controls, features and connections
1. Platter
2. Platter shaft
3. Drive pulley
4. Drive belt
5. Idler pulley shaft
6. Idler pulley
7. Platter belt
8. Transport screws
9. Adjustable feet
10. Tonearm
11. Azimuth set screw
12. VTA locking screw
13. VTA set screw
14. Mounting distance adjusting screw
15. Locking screw for mounting distance adjusting
16. Power supply
17. Control panel
18. ON/OFF switch
The device is transported in a partially disassembled to prevent damage sensitive parts.
Check the packaging and the device immediately if they were not damaged during transport.
Damaged devices not operate.
Compare the data for electrical connection on the plate with the data network.
These data must match in order to avoid damage of the turntable.
Set-up
Read thoroughly the manual and follow all instructions after unpacking the turntable.
Make the turntable assembly of distributed components in the package.
1. Installation of adjustable feet (9)
The feet are disassembled for transport and stored in the package of platter.
Screw the feet into the thread inserts of the turntable plinth.
2. Platter assembly
Before platter (1) assembly, unscrew three transport screws.
Remove protective covers from shaft and platter bearing.
Check for adequate lubrication of the shaft (2).
If necessary, lubricate with grease in the attached accessories.
WARNING:
The platter is floating on magnets.
When putting on the shaft, take care not to damage the magnet.
3. Idler pulley assembly
Idler pulley consists of two parts. One is powered by the motor units and one is floated on the magnetic
cushion. Both parts form a whole stored on a common shaft. Before installing this kit remove the covers from
the shaft and bearing. Check for adequate lubrication. If necessary, lubricate with grease in the attached
accessories.
4. Drive belt assembly
Drive belts (4) fitting in order: front drive - idler pulley (3)
rear drive - idler pulley (3)
Drive belt (7) idler pulley (3) - platter (1)
WARNING:
Don’t stretch belts too much to avoid damage.
5. Headshell
Headshell is stored in a separated packaging.
When assembling, follow instructions:
a) Mounting the cartridge into the headshell:
For cartridge assembly use fasteners from cartridge accessories.
Fix the cartridge in the middle of headshell oval holes.
b) Connecting cartridge
• White left channel L+
• Red right channel R+
• Green right channel R-
• Blue left channel L-
c) Headshell assembly
Plug headshell into the front of the tube. Connector pin must be oriented into the groove. Fixing nut tighten on
the tonearm tube properly.
d) Counterweight assembly
Put on counterweight on the support rod. Tighten the locking screw gradually and watch than the shaft entry
into thread groove. Then tighten the locking screw. Correction of counterweight’s weight is provided by
additional counterweight is also tighten by the set screw.
Setting range of counterweight:
1. Counterweight without additional counterweight
This setting balance cartridge with weight 4.5 – 8 gr.
2. Counterweight with additional counterweight with dimensions Ø15mm, length 30mm.
This setting balance cartridge with weight 8 – 15 gr.
3. Counterweight with additional counterweight with dimensions Ø15mm, length 45mm.
This setting balance cartridge with weight 15 – 23 gr.
Please note that the maximum visible part of this additional counterweight is 21mm.
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