Manual
© Pro-Ject Audio Systems · Pro-Ject X2 · Revision 2019.10.08
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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.
Connect the tonearm wires with the cartridge pins as follows:
white left channel positive (L+)
red right channel positive (R+)
green right channel return (R-)
blue left channel return (L-)
The full sound quality of the record player can only be achieved if the cartridge is adjusted correctly. Particular
tools like the Pro-Ject Audio Systems alignment tool are required to accomplish this job properly. If you are not
well acquainted with the adjustment of cartridges, please call for the willing help of your Pro-Ject Audio Systems
dealer.
Please note: adjusting a cartridge and tonearm calls for the greatest care in order to avoid damaging
the cartridge or tonearm bearings. Ask your local dealer for help if you are unsure in any of the
necessary steps and precautions which must be taken.
3. CARTRIDGE DOWNFORCE ADJUSTMENT
The counterweight (8) supplied is suitable for cartridges weighing between 7 - 12g (counterweight no. 31).
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. Carefully rotate the counterweight (8) until the armtube balances out. The arm should
return to the balanced position if it is moved up or down. This adjustment must be done carefully. Do not
forget to remove the cartridge protection cap if fitted.
Once the arm is correctly balanced return it to the rest. Hold the counterweight (8) without moving it, and gently
revolve the downforce scale ring until the zero is in line with the anti-skating prong. Check whether the arm still
balances out.
Rotate the counterweight counter clockwise (seen from the front) to adjust the downforce according to the
cartridge manufacturer's recommendations.
The recommended downforce for the factory fitted cartridge is 18mN.