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Controls, features and connections 1/11 Power switch, motor unit with stepped drive pulley Drive belt * Platter Tonearm counterweight * Tonearm lift lever 6/16 Tonearm rest and removable transport lock Tonearm tube Power supply socket Phono output sockets and earth connection Magnetic anti-skating mechanism Magnetic anti-skating scale Magnetic anti-skating adjustment mechanism...
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Pro-Ject RPM 3 Carbon Dear music lover, thank you for purchasing a Pro-Ject Audio Systems 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.
Adjusting the vertical tracking angle (vta) ** Put a record on the platter. When the needle is lowered into the record groove and the tonearm is not resting on the lift arm, the tube of the tonearm should be parallel to the surface of the record. If it is not loosen both screws in the tonearm base just enough to allow vertical movement of the arm pillar without force and slide the arm up or down until it is parallel.
Connection to the amplifier The record player has gold plated female RCA phono sockets (9) for connection to the amplifier using the supplied interconnect cables. Use the Phono input (sometimes labelled gram, disc or RIAA) on your amplifier. Make sure that the phono input offers correct matching and amplification for the type of cartridge used.
Changing replay speed Put the belt (2) over the larger diameter part of the motor pulley (11). To revert to 33 r.p.m. repeat the proceedings using the smaller step on the pulley. For detailed product information please refer to the Pro-Ject web site www.project-audio.com. Maintenance and cleaning Your record player requires little or no regular maintenance.
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Technical specifications Pro-Ject RPM 3 Carbon / Pro-Ject 10s Carbon Nominal speeds 33/45 r.p.m. Speed variance 33: 0,14% 45: 0,11% Wow and flutter 33: 0,19% 45: 0,08% Signal to noise -71dB Effective tonearm mass Effective tonearm length 10 " (254mm) Overhang 16mm Power consumption...
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.