Pro-ject Audio Signature 12 Use Instruction

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Pro-Ject Signature 12

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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.

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Turntable accessories:

1. 2 pieces of anti-skating thread

2. Centering ring

3. Allen key 1.6mm

4. Allen key 2mm

5. Allen key 5mm

6. Signal cabel Connect IT PHONO 5P-C (123 cm, already connected in the tonearm)

7. White cotton gloves

8. Cloth

9. Additional counterweight Ø15mm, length 30mm.

(together with the basic counterweight balance cartridge with weight 8-15 gr)

10. Additional counterweight Ø15mm, length 45mm.

(together with the basic counterweight balance cartridge with weight 15-23 gr)

11. Spirit level Pro-Ject Level IT

12. Tool for correct cartridge assembly

13. Record puck

14. Cartridge alignment tool Pro-Ject Align IT

15. Electronic stylus balance Pro-Ject Measure IT

16. Instructions for use

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Pro-Ject Signature 12

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

Important notice

Dear music lover,

thank you for purchasing a Pro-Ject Audio Systems record player.

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

** The following instructions for adjusting the cartridge are provided in case the cartridge is mounted (turntable was supplied without cartridge) or is replaced by a different model 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 familiarize yourself with the parts listed above and correspondingly numbered in the technical drawings above. Separately packed items are marked with an asterisk *.

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.

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1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Headshell

Headshell is stored in a separated packaging. When assembling, follow instructions:

a) Mounting the cartridge into the headshell:

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Fitting and connecting the cartridge

Please note: Adjusting a cartridge and tonearm calls for the greatest care in order to avoid damaging the cartridge or tonearm bearings. Leave this work to your dealer if you are in any way unsure of the necessary steps and precautions to be taken.

** All cartridges with half inch mounting holes can be fitted. Leaving the needle's protection cover on, fit the cartridge to the headshell using the screws supplied with the cartridge by passing one screw through each slot in the headshell (14). Do not tighten the nuts yet.

Connect the tonearm wires to the cartridge pins as follows:

b) white left channel positive (L+) c) red right channel pos. (R+) d) green right channel return (R -) e) blue left channel return (L -)

f) The full sound quality of the record player can only be achieved if the cartridge is correctly adjusted.

Particular tools like the Pro-Ject Alignment Tool are required to accomplish this job properly.

g) If you are not well acquainted with the adjustment of cartridges you are advised to call upon the

willing help of your Pro-Ject dealer to accomplish this task for you.

For cartridge assembly use fasteners from cartridge accessories. Fix the cartridge in the middle of headshell oval holes.

h) Connecting cartridge

 White left channel L+  Red right channel R+  Green right channel R-  Blue left channel L-

i) 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.

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