Pro-Ject Audio Systems ESSENTIAL III User manual

1Unpack all items from accessory bag. 3

Remove dust cover carton from the box.

4Lift the wrapped turntable

out of the box. 6Carefully pull out the platter protection. 7Put the drive belt on the pulley and platter.

8Unpack the counterweight and

the power supply. 9Unpack felt mat and put it on the platter. 10 Put the counterweight in place.

Remove the needle protection cover.

12 Balance the tonearm so it stays level by

turning the counterweight.

14 15

Turn the counterweight counterclockwise

until the scale reads 15.

Essential III Setup Guide

Please read before unpacking.

Getting started:

Make sure to have enough space to unpack your turntable.

Always unpack and setup in a clean enviroment.

Important for warranty: Do not throw packaging away.

Setup is demonstrated with Essential III Phono.

2Remove the turntable protection insert.

5Carefully remove the protection covering.

Remove tonearm twist tie.

Put the loop of the Antiskating Weight in

the second groove on the tonearm post.

18 Unpack Dust Cover and put it on

the turntable.

a) Adapter for 7“ singles

b) Anti Skating Weight

c) Drive belt

d) Connect it E (RCA cable)

Detachable cable not included with standard Essential III

a) b)

c) d)

Put the needle protection cover back

on the cartridge.

Start with the pulley!

Big pulley - 45 RPM

Small pulley - 33 RPM

Beware of breaking the needle!

0°

13 Put a record on the platter and place

tonearm between platter and armrest.

Turn the front scale of the counterweight

to Zero without moving the weight itself.

Learn more about your Essential III model on

the backside of this paper.

Tonearm is fragile!

Lower the tonearm with the lift.

Essential III

Essential III RecordMaster

Essential III Headphone

Essential III SB

Essential III Phono

Essential III Digital

Essential III Bluetooth

Connect to any amp with integrated phono amplier.

Recommended set: Pro-Ject Speaker Box 5 (books-

helf speaker) and Pro-Ject MaiA S2 (stereo integrated

amplier).

Connect it E (RCA cable) is pre-mounted.

Select Line Out to connect to an amplier without a pho-

no stage. Select Phono Out if you have an amplier with a

phono stage.

You can connect to a traditional hi system as well as to a

soundbar or TV over the optical output.

Connect to any amp with integrated phono amplier.

Recommended set: Pro-Ject Speaker Box 5 S2 (books-

helf speaker) and Pro-Ject MaiA S2 (stereo integrated

amplier). Speaker cable Speaker cable

Connect it E (RCA Cable)

Select Line Out to connect to an amplier without a pho-

no stage. Select Phono Out if you have an amplier with a

phono stage.

Recommended set: Pro-Ject Speaker Box 5 S2 (bookshelf

speaker) and Pro-Ject Stereo Box S2 (smallest audiophile

integrated amp). Speaker cable Speaker cable

Connect it E (RCA Cable)

Speaker cable Speaker cable

Connect it E (RCA Cable)

Speaker cable Speaker cable

Connect it E (RCA Cable)

Select Line Out to connect to an amplier without a pho-

no stage. Select Phono Out if you have an amplier with a

phono stage.

Connect your Essential III RecordMaster to a PC

or Mac and record with the provided software. You

can record your vinyl in high resolution formats up to

24bit/192kHz.

optical cable

Speaker cable Speaker cable

Connect it E (RCA Cable)

USB cable

Select Line Out to connect to an amplier without a pho-

no stage. Select Phono Out if you have an amplier with a

phono stage.

The Essential III Headphone lets you enjoy your favourite

records on your favourite pair of headphones without any

compromises in sound quality.

Speaker cable Speaker cable

Connect it E (RCA Cable)

Select Line Out to connect to an amplier without a pho-

no stage. Select Phono Out if you have an amplier with a

phono stage.

Turn on Bluetooth and connect your turntable to your

wireless speakers or wireless headphones. Enjoy the

warmth of vinyl with the comfort of wireless technology. Speaker cable Speaker cable

Connect it E (RCA Cable)

PC / Mac

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