INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE X1
© Pro-Ject Audio Systems · Pro-Ject X1 · Revision 2019.10.
X1 Controls, features and connections (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) MAIN PLATTER CHASSIS SPEED CONTROL MOTOR WITH MOTOR PULLEY DRIVE BELT SUB-PLATTER TONEARM FLANGE TONEARM COUNTERWEIGHT TONEARM LIFT TONEARM REST AND REMOVABLE TRANSPORT LOCK CARBON / ALUMINIUM TONEARM TUBE HEADSHELL WITH FINGER LIFT ANTI-SKATING WEIGHT WITH THREAD ANTI-SKATING WEIGHT SUPPORT ANTI-SKATING STUB WITH ANTI-SKATING ADJUSTMENT SCALE (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) LID HINGE HINGE FASTENERS LID
CONTENTS TURNTABLE OVERVIEW 2-3 ACCESSORIES OVERVIEW 3 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 1. PLATTER AND DRIVE BELT ASSEMBLY 6 2. MOUNTING AND CONNECTING THE CARTRIDGE 6 3. CARTRIDGE DOWNFORCE ADJUSTMENT 7 4. ANTI-SKATING FORCE ADJUSTMENT 7 5. CONNECTION TO THE AMPLIFIER 7-8 6. MAINS POWER CONNECTION 8 7. FITTING THE LID 8 8. SWITCHING ON AND OFF 8 9. CHANGING REPLAY SPEED 8 10. ADJUSTING THE VERTICAL TRACKING ANGLE (VTA) 9 11. ADJUSTING THE AZIMUTH 9 12. USEFUL TIPS 9 13.
Dear music lover, Thank you for purchasing a Pro-Ject Audio Systems record player. In order to achieve maximum performance and reliability, please study these instructions carefully. Warning of a hazard for the user, the unit or possible misuse Important notice The following instructions for adjusting the cartridge are provided in case the cartridge is replaced by a different model at a later date.
SETUP AND INSTALLATION 1. PLATTER AND DRIVE BELT ASSEMBLY Install the drive belt (5) and the main platter (1) as shown in following ilustration. 2. MOUNTING AND CONNECTING THE CARTRIDGE All cartridges with half inch mounting holes can be mounted. Leave the needle's protection cover on, fit the cartridge to the headshell by using the supplied screws by passing one screw through each slot in the headshell (12). Do not tighten the nuts yet.
3. CARTRIDGE DOWNFORCE ADJUSTMENT The counterweight (8) supplied is suitable for cartridges weighing between 7 - 10g (counterweight no. 46). Adjust the downforce prior to setting the anti-skating force. Place counterweight (8) halfway along the counterweight support rod at rear of arm, so that the downforce scale shows towards the front of the player. Lower the armlift and position the cartridge in the space between arm rest and platter.
Make sure that the phono input offers correct matching and amplification for the type of cartridge used. Line inputs (like CD, Tuner, Tape or Video) are not suitable. Take care about connecting the left and right channel correctly. The RIGHT CHANNEL is usually marked RED, the LEFT CHANNEL BLACK or WHITE. Check the manual of your amplifier for relevant information. An earthing wire may be connected to the screw terminal between the sockets if you encounter humming problems.
11. ADJUSTING THE AZIMUTH The cartridge needle must be vertical in the record groove in order to trace the groove wall modulations correctly. A small screw at the bearing end of the arm allows incorrect azimuth to be corrected. Slacken off the screw just enough to be able to revolve the arm tube without applying force. Note! Do not remove this screw completely! 12.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS X1 Pro-Ject 8.6’’ Carbon/Alu sandwich tonearm Nominal speeds Speed variance Wow and flutter Signal to noise Effective tonearm mass Effective tonearm length Overhang Power consumption Outboard power supply Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight 33/45/78 r.p.m. 33: ±0.30 % 45: ±0.25 % 33: ±0.15 % 45: ±0.13 % -68dB 10g 8.6 " (218.5mm) 18mm 5W/ 0.3W standby mode 15V/ 0.
Distorted or inconsistent sound from one or both channels: Record player is connected to wrong input of amplifier, or MM/MC switch incorrectly set. Needle or cantilever damaged. Wrong r.p.m., drive belt overstretched or dirty, platter bearing without oil, dirty or damaged. Service Should you encounter a problem which you are not able to alleviate or identify despite the above information, please contact your dealer for further advice.
© Pro-Ject Audio Systems · Pro-Ject X1 · Revision 2019.10.
