Pro-Ject Audio Systems Debut Carbon Phono/USB User manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Phono/USB

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Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Phono/USB

Controls, features and connections

1 Motor brackets with Sorbothane®pads

2 Stepped drive pulley

3 Drive belt * 3a Hook *

4 Hub

5 Platter with felt mat *

6 Tonearm counterweight * 6a Downforce scale

7 Tonearm lift lever

8/18 Tonearm rest and removable transport lock

9 Tonearm tube 9a Tonearm base

10 Lid *

11 Lid hinges

12 Hinge fasteners

13 Mains lead

14 Phono output sockets, earth connection and USB-out

15 Anti-skating stub with anti-skating weight adjustment scale

16 Anti-skating weight *

17 Anti-skating weight support hoop

19 Power switch

20 Headshell with finger lift and fitted Ortofon OM 10 cartridge

21 Motor

22 Single adapter *

23 3,5mm connector *

Connection cable (not shown) *

Dear music lover,

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

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

for use carefully.

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

Important notice.

** Your turntable has been delivered with a factory fitted and adjusted cartridge, please ignore the cartridge set

up instructions unless changing the cartridge 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 make yourself acquainted with the parts listed above and correspondingly

numbered in the technical drawings above. Separately packed items are marked with an asterisk *.

Safety instructions

AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Before connecting to the mains, make sure that the

voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on a label underneath the unit.

The power cord plug and the power switch (19) are used to disconnect the unit from the mains. Make

sure that the plug and the switch are easily accessible at all times. Hold the plug when unplugging

the power cord. Never handle the power cord while your hands are wet or damp.

Avoid letting liquids enter the device. Never place any item containing liquid, such as a flower vase

on or near the device. Never spill any liquid on the device. Never place any naked flame sources,

such as lighted candles on or near the device. The product shall not be used in damp or wet locations,

next to a bathtub, sink, swimming pool or any other similar conditions.

Keep plastic bags away from children to prevent any risk of suffocation.

Set-up

The deck is supplied partially disassembled and carefully packaged for safe transport. Carefully remove all

parts from the transport packaging.

Make sure the surface you wish to use the turntable on is level (use a spirit level) before placing the turntable on it.

Remove the transport lock (18) from the tonearm. Store it in the original packaging so it is available for any

future transportation.

Fit the drive belt (3) around the hub (4) and the smaller diameter part of the motor pulley (2). Avoid getting

sweat or grease on the belt as these will deteriorate the performance and reduce the belt's lifespan. Use

absorbent kitchen paper to remove any oil or grease from the outer edge of the hub and the belt. Fit the

platter (5) and felt mat over the spindle of the hub (4).

Cartridge downforce adjustment

The counterweight (6) supplied is suitable for cartridges weighing between 4,5 - 6g (weight no. 8

). An

alternative counterweight for cartridges weighing between 6,5 - 8,5g (weight no. 0

) is available as an

accessory part.

Pushing carefully, turn the counterweight (6) onto the rear end of the tonearm tube (9), so that the downforce

scale (6a) 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 (6) 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 (6) without moving it, and gently

revolve the downforce scale ring (6a) until the zero is in line with the anti-skating stub (15). 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. One mark on the scale represents 1 mN (= 0,1g / 0,1 Pond) of

downforce.

Please note: Adjust the downforce prior to installing the anti-skating weight.

The recommended downforce for the factory fitted Ortofon OM 10 cartridge is 15mN.

Anti-skating force adjustment

The anti-skating force must be adjusted corresponding to the downforce as follows:

Downforce Groove in the stub (15)

10 - 14mN 1st from bearing rings

15 - 19mN 2nd " " "

20mN and bigger 3rd " " "

Slip the loop of the anti-skating weight's thread over the second groove of the stub to set the correct anti-

skating force for the factory-fitted cartridge. Feed the thread through the loop of the wire support (17).

Fitting the lid

Fit the lid (dust cover 10) carefully over the hinge prongs and adjust the screws (12) until the lid stays open

where you want it to without being too stiff to open or close.

Connection to the amplifier

The record player has gold plated female RCA phono sockets (14) so you can substitute the interconnect cables

supplied with higher quality cables such as the P

Pro-Ject Connect it

interconnect cables for connection to the

amplifier if you wish. Use a line input (such as AUX, CD, Tuner, Tape or Video) on your amplifier.

Due to the built in phono pre-amplifier, a phono input (sometimes labelled gram, disc or RIAA) is not

suitable.

Take care to connect the left and right channels correctly. The right channel is usually marked red, the left

channel black or white. Check the manual supplied with your amplifier for relevant information. The earthing

wire of the tonearm lead should be connected to the earth terminal on your amplifier (if provided).

For detailed product information regarding Pro-Ject Audio interconnect cables please refer to the Pro-Ject

web site

www.project-audio.com.

The recommended load impedance for the factory fitted cartridges is:

47kohms/MM-input

The 3,5 mm connector (supplied) can be used to connect your Pro-Ject Debut Carbon/Phono USB to any line

level/auxiliary input (Computer, Midi System, Mixer etc.).

Connect the socket end to the phono plugs at the end of the audio trailing lead from your turntable and insert

the 3,5 mm plug into the relevant socket on your audio component.

Connecting to a Computer

Connect the USB-output of the unit to a free USB-socket on your computer and turn it on/make sure it is

powered on.

The “new hardware found assistant“ will automatically detect the unit and announces it as a M

Microphone USB

audio codec

. There is no need to install a driver manually.

After installation, one setting has to be done. For example - Windows 7®operating system:

ÆControl Panel ÆSound ÆRecording ÆM

Microphone USB Audio CODEC

ÆProperties Æ

Advanced: set to 2

2channel, 16 bit, 48000 Hz (DVD Quality)

Please note: Connection should be made to an USB-socket of your computer directly. Connecting to

USB-hubs or switches can cause problems.

Recording Programme

In case you do not have a recording programme installed on your computer, you may download one free from

the Internet. Recording programmes may be found by searching Google or Yahoo.

In the menu of the recording programme, source or input may have to be set to M

Microphone USB audio codec

Please be aware that downloads from the Internet are made entirely at your own risk. Under no

circumstances can we carry responsibility or provide support for third-party software products sourced

from the internet or for any damage or problems arising from the use thereof. All downloads should

be checked with an up-to-date anti-virus programme. License fees may be applicable.

Mains power connection

Connect the mains lead to the mains.

AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Before connecting to the mains. Make sure that the

voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on a label underneath the unit.

Useful tips

The record player should be positioned on a low-resonance surface such as wood or multiple layer ply board

to avoid structural vibrations disturbing replay.

Switching on and off

Pressing the power switch (19) alternately starts or stops the motor.

Changing replay speed

To play records at 45 r.p.m. first remove the platter (5). Using the accessory tool provided (3a), hook the belt

(3) over the larger diameter part of the motor pulley (2). Refit the platter. To revert to 33 r.p.m. repeat the

proceedings using the smaller step on the pulley.

Fitting and connecting the cartridge

** 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 (20). Do not tighten the nuts yet.

Connect the tonearm wires to the cartridge pins as follows:

white left channel positive (L+)

red right channel pos. (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 correctly adjusted. Particular

tools like the Pro-Ject alignment tool are required to accomplish this job properly.

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.

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.

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 if your needle is not mounted exactly perpendicular to the cartridge body

(which is often the case).

Slacken off the screw just enough to be able to revolve the arm tube without

applying force. Please note: do not remove the screw completely!

Screw

With the aid of a good magnifying glass adjust the needle until it is vertical in the groove (i.e. perpendicular

to the record's surface). Ideally this should correspond to the top surface of the cartridge body being parallel

to the record surface.

When you are satisfied that the needle is vertical retighten the screw carefully.

Please note: Under no circumstances should the arm tube be adjusted with the needle still in the

record groove! Irreparable damage may be caused to the cantilever suspension! The arm must be

lifted to make each adjustment and lowered afterwards to check it.

Maintenance and cleaning

Your record player requires little or no regular maintenance. Remove dust with a slightly moistened antistatic

cloth. Never use a dry cloth because this will create static electricity which attract more dust! Antistatic

cleaning fluids are available at specialist stores but must be applied sparingly to avoid damage to rubber

parts. It is recommended to fit the needle cover before cleaning or maintenance is carried out to avoid damage.

If the player is not used over a long period of time the drive belt can be removed to prevent unequal stretching.

Always disconnect the record player from the mains power supply as a precaution before maintenance!

Technical specifications Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit / Pro-Ject 8.6cc

Nominal speeds 33/45 r.p.m.

Speed variance ±0,8%

Wow and flutter ±0,1%

Signal to noise 68dB

Effective tonearm mass 6g

Effective tonearm length 8,6 " ( 218,5mm)

Overhang 18,5mm

Power consumption 7,5W, 0W in Stand-By

Voltage suitable for your country's mains supply

Dimensions (W x H x D) 415 x 118 x 320mm, dust cover open 415 x 365 x 405mm

Weight 6kg

Technical specifications moving magnet phono pre-amplifier - A/D converter

* typical for MM or high output MC cartridges

Input capacitance/input impedance 47kohms/100pF *

Gain 32dB

Output voltage typically 200mV/1kHz at 5mV

Noise floor -88dB

RIAA-equalisation curve accuracy 20Hz-20kHz / max. 0,5dB

USB output digital serial data protocol USB 1.1

Operating systems Windows XP®, Windows VISTA®, Windows 7®, Windows 8®,Mac OS

Technical specifications MM-Cartridge Ortofon OM 10

Frequency range 20-22.000Hz

Channel separation 22dB/1kHz

Output voltage 4mV

Recommended load impedance 47kohms/amplifier connection – MM-input

Compliance/stylus type 25m/mN – elliptical

Recommended tracking force 15mN

Weight 5g

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.

No mains at the socket.

Drive belt is not fitted or has slipped off.

No signal through one or other channel or both channels:

No signal contact from the cartridge to the internal tonearm wiring or from that to the arm lead or

from that to the phono box or between that and the amplifier. This could be due to a faulty plug,

broken wire or solder joint or simply loose plug/socket connection.

Wrong input selected at amplifier.

Amplifier not switched on.

Amplifier or speakers defective or muted.

No connection to the loudspeakers.

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. Only when the problem cannot be resolved there should the

unit be sent to the responsible distributor in your country.

Guarantee repairs will only be effected if the unit is returned correctly packaged. For this reason we recommend

keeping the original packaging.

Never return a record player without making sure that is it safely disassembled and correctly packaged in the

original packaging according to the diagrams on the last page of this user guide. Please remove these parts

and pack them separately: lid (10), counterweight (6), anti-skating weight (16) platter (5) and belt (3). Fit the

cartridge protection cap. Insert the transport lock for the tonearm (18) prior to carefully packaging the record

player.

Warranty

The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage caused by not adhering to these instructions

for use and/or by transportation without the original packaging. Modification or change to any part

of the product by unauthorized persons release the manufacturer from any liability over and above

the lawful rights of the customer.

PRO-JECT is a Registered Trademark of H. Lichtenegger.

This guide was produced by: Audio Trade GmbH

The information was correct at the time of going to

press. The manufacturer reserves the right to make

changes to the technical specification without prior

notice as deemed necessary to uphold the ongoing

process of technical development.

Windows XP®, Windows Vista®, Windows 7®, Windows 8®are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Tomearm

transport look

Lid

Platter

Accessories

Tonearm

counterweight

Product information

12. 2013

Update: JK / DZ Date: 12.12.2013

Debut Carbon Phono USB (DC)

Audiophile turntable for Hifi & Audio-Transfer to PC/Mac

x 8,6” carbon tonearm with pre-mounted OM10 cartridge

x Increased platter size with more weight & felt mat

x Precision belt drive with synchronous motor

x New DC power supply with ultra precision frequency DC-

driven AC generator (like Speed Box) for ultimate speed

stability

x New TPE motor suspension

x Integrated Phono-MM preamplifier

x Connections: line-level RCA to amp & USB to PC/Mac

(simultaneously)

x 7 high-gloss colours

Speed 33, 45 (manual speed change)

Drive principle belt drive

Platter 300mm metal with felt mat

Mains bearing stainless steel

Wow & flutter +/- 0,10%

Speed drift +/- 0,80%

Signal to noise - 68dB

Tonearm 8,6”, Carbon

Effective arm length 218,5 mm

Effective arm mass 6,0 g

Overhang 18,5mm

Tracking force 10 - 30mN

Included accessories 15 volt DC power supply, lid

Power connection 110/120 or 230/240 Volt - 50 or 60 Hz

Power consumption < 1 watt

Dimensions 415 x 118 x 320mm (WxHxD) lid closed

Weight 6 kg net

The best-buy turntable classic with carbon tonearm, computer connection and DC power supply!

The first Debut turntable, introduced in the late 1990s, was a revolution for the hi-fi industry. For the first time after the arrival of Compact Disc

and the assumed demise of vinyl records, an analogue product re-emerged in the “mass market” – something all music lovers could afford.

The new Debut Carbon Phono USB (DC) has been designed to set new standards in this category for the coming decade – perfectly timed as

analogue today is again a respected source, while the demand for good turntables is growing again!

The most obvious improvement is the inclusion of a CARBON TUBE for the tonearm, which increases stiffness and decreases unwanted reso-

nance. This material normally is extensively used in high-end tonearms, but – because of cost reasons – was never used in products at lower

price levels. Together with other improvements like an increase in platter size and weight to realize even smoother rotation, the overall sound

quality is greatly improved. The approved belt drive offers low noise AC motor with effective motor decoupling (utilising TPE damping) and ultra

precision DC-driven AC frequency generator (like Speed Box) for ultimate speed stability without unwanted vibration.

Because Debut Carbon Phono USB (DC) comes with pre-mounted cartridge and built-in phono preamplifier with USB output, connection to both

line-level input of your hifi system and recording of vinyl to PC/Mac easily can be done simultaneously!

Debut Carbon Phono USB (DC) is offered in high-gloss black or shiny red, green, blue, yellow, silver or white as no-added-cost option.

PRO-JECT AUDIO SYSTEMS

a division of AUDIO TUNING GmbH

1050 Wien, Margaretenstraße 98,

Debut Carbon Phono USB

(DC) / OM10

retail price

449,00 €

AD-converter with USB-Output

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