Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC) Owner's Manual
© Pro-Ject Audio Systems · Pro-Ject Debut Carbon / Ortofon OM 10 and Ortofon 2M Red · Revision 2014.03.10
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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.
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.
Mounting and connecting the cartridge
** All cartridges with half inch mounting holes can be fitted. Leave the needle's protection cover on and put
the cartridge on the headshell by using the cartridge supplied screws. Pass 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:
the cartridge on the headshell by using the cartridge supplied screws. Pass 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 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 you are advised to call upon the willing help of
your Pro-Ject dealer to accomplish it for you.
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 you are advised to call upon the willing help of
your Pro-Ject dealer to accomplish it 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.
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.
Maintenance and cleaning
Your record player requires little or no regular maintenance. Remove dust with a slightly moistened antistatic
cloth. To avoid static electricity (which attracts even more dust), do not use a dry cloth! Antistatic cleaning
fluids are available at specialist stores but must be applied sparingly to avoid damage to rubber parts. It is
recommended to put on the needle cover before cleaning to avoid damage.
If the player is not used for a long time, the drive belt should be removed to prevent unequal stretching.
cloth. To avoid static electricity (which attracts even more dust), do not use a dry cloth! Antistatic cleaning
fluids are available at specialist stores but must be applied sparingly to avoid damage to rubber parts. It is
recommended to put on the needle cover before cleaning to avoid damage.
If the player is not used for a long time, the drive belt should be removed to prevent unequal stretching.
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Always disconnect the record player from the mains power supply as a precaution before maintenance!
Technical specifications Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC/ Pro-Ject 8.6cc
Nominal speeds
33/45 r.p.m.. *** 78 r.p.m. optional
Speed variance
33: 0,2% 45: 0,16%
Wow and flutter
33: 0,12% 45: 0,11%
Signal to noise
68dB
Effective tonearm mass
6g
Effective tonearm length
8,6 " ( 218,5mm)
Overhang 18,5mm
Power consumption
Power consumption
4W/0W in Stand-By
Outboard power supply
15V / 0 – 0.8mA DC (set at 0.5mA), universal power supply