Pro-Ject Elemental/Phono USB
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Controls, features and connections
1 Power switch
2/22 Stepped drive pulley and drive belt *
3 Platter with felt mat *
4 Tonearm counterweight
5 Tonearm lift lever
6/66 Tonearm rest and removable transport lock
7 Tonearm tube
8 Headshell with finger lift and fitted Ortofon OM 5E cartridge
9 Phono output sockets, earth connection and USB-out
10 Power supply socket
Power supply (not shown)*
Signal output and USB-cable (not shown)*
Hexagonal allen wrench (not shown) *
© Pro-Ject Audio Systems· Pro-Ject Elemental Phono USB/ Ortofon OM 5E · Revision 2016.07.19
Pro-Ject Elemental/Phono USB
AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Before connecting to the mains, make sure that the
Keep plastic bags away from children to prevent any risk of suffocation.
Cartridge downforce adjustment
Dear music lover,
thank you for purchasing a record player from Pro-Ject Audio Systems.
In order to achieve maximum performance and reliability with this record player you should study these instructions
for use carefully.
Warning of a hazard for the user, the unit or possible misuse.
Important notice.
** Your turntable has been delivered with a factory fitted and adjusted cartridge, please ignore the
cartridge set up instructions unless changing the cartridge at a later date.
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 above and correspondingly
numbered in the technical drawings above. Separately packed items are marked with an asterisk *.
voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the power supply.
The power supply is used to disconnect the unit from the mains. Make sure that the power supply is easily
accessible at all times.
Avoid letting liquids enter the device or the power supply. Never place any item containing liquid,
such as a flower vase on or near the device. Never spill any liquid on the device or the power supply.
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.
Never handle the device, the power supply while your hands are wet or damp.
The deck is supplied partially disassembled and carefully packaged for safe transport. Carefully remove all
parts from the transport packaging.
Make sure the surface you wish to use the turntable on is level (use a spirit level) before placing the turntable on it.
Fit the drive belt (22) around the platter (3) 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 platter and the belt.
Fit the felt mat over the spindle of the platter (3). Remove the transport lock (66) from the tonearm tube.
Store the transport lock in the original packaging so they are available for any future transportation.
The counterweight (4) supplied is suitable for cartridges weighing between 3,5 - 5,5g. The counterweight is
pre-set perfectly from the factory.
© Pro-ject Audio Systems · Pro-Ject Elemental Phono USB / Ortofon OM 5E · Revision 2016.07.19