Pro-Ject X2WH User Manual

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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.

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Pro-Ject X2WH X2 Satin White Turntable