INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE VT-E R
© Pro-Ject Audio Systems · Pro-Ject VT-E R · Revision 2016.06.
Mounting kit for wall mount VT-E R Controls, features and connections (1) Power switch (2) Motor with motor pulley (3) Platter (4) Drive belt (5) Chassis (6) Screwable record clamp (7) Tonearm counterweight (8) Tonearm lift (9) Tonearm rest and removable transport lock (10) Tonearm tube (11) Headshell with finger lift (12) Ortofon OM 5E cartridge (13) Feet (14) Signal output cable (15) Rear support (16) Power supply socket Universal power supply (not shown) * Single adapter (
Mounting kit for wall mount (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) The main wall holder Bottom support 2x M6 nut 2x M6 washer 2x M6 x 35 screw for rear support or main wall holder Pro-Ject DAMP IT Packaging overview 4 © Pro-Ject Audio Systems · Pro-Ject VT-E R · Revision 2016.06.
CONTENT TURNTABLE and ACCESSORIES overview 2-4 MOUNTING KIT and PACKAGING overview 4 SETUP AND INSTALLATION PART 1 - DESKTOP MOUNT 1. ASSEMBLING THE REAR SUPPORT 7 2. MOUNTING THE PLATTER, DRIVE BELT AND THE RECORD CLAMP 7 3. CARTRIDGE, VERTICAL TRACKING FORCE (VTF) 8 4. CONNECTION TO THE AMPLIFIER 8 5. MAINS POWER CONNECTION 8 6. SWITCHING ON AND OFF 8 7. CHANGING REPLAY SPEED 8 8. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 8 PART 2 - WALL MOUNT 9. DISASSEMBLIMG THE REAR SUPPORT 9 10.
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 During assembling and adjustment small parts could be lost if they are not carefully placed in a suitable receptacle.
SETUP AND INSTALLATION PART 1 – DESKTOP USE 1. ASSEMBLING THE REAR SUPPORT Remove the rear support panel (15) from the packaging and prepare two M6x35 screws for mounting. Using the screwdriver, carefully tighten the screws to fix the rear support panel on the turntable’s chassis (5) as shown in the following illustration. 2.
3. CARTRIDGE, VERTICAL TRACKING FORCE (VTF) The turntable is supplied with fitted cartridge Ortofon OM 5E. The counterweight (7) supplied is suitable only for Ortofon OM cartridges. Cartridge downforce is pre-adjusted from the factory. Please note: It is not recommended to change the cartridge or vertical tracking force without prior consultation with your dealer. 4. CONNECTION TO THE AMPLIFIER The record player has a captive tonearm signal lead (14) for connection to the amplifier.
PART 2 – WALL MOUNT 9. DISASSEMBLING THE REAR SUPPORT Remove two M6 screws which holds the rear support (15) in the back of the turntable. 10. ASSEMBLING THE MAIN WALL HOLDER For wall mount it is necessary to mount the main wall holder (1 – mounting kit) instead of the rear support (15). For correct mounting, follow instructions from next illustration. © Pro-Ject Audio Systems · Pro-Ject VT-E R · Revision 2016.06.
11. ASSEMBLING THE BOTTOM SUPPORT With the main wall holder mounted on the turntable, unscrew both feet (13) from the bottom and instead of the feet screw the bottom support (2 – mounting kit) as shown in the following illustration. Now the VT-E is ready for mounting on the wall. 12. MOUNTING ON THE WALL Mount the turntable on the wall through supplied damping pad Pro-Ject Damp IT. We recommend using the appropriate type of mounting screw for given type of the wall.
13. MOUNTING THE PLATTER, DRIVE BELT AND RECORD CLAMP With the turntable mounted on the wall, install the platter (3) and the drive belt (4) as shown in following illustration. After the placing the record on the platter, it is necessary to tighten the screw-able record clamp (6) onto the platter spindle.
Potential incorrect use and fault conditions Pro-Ject turntables are manufactured to the highest standards and undergo strict quality controls before leaving the factory. Faults that may possibly occur are not necessarily due to material or production faults but can sometimes be caused by incorrect use or unfortunate circumstances. Therefore the following list of common fault symptoms is included. The platter doesn't turn although the unit is switched on: The unit is not connected to the mains power supply.
