Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Phono USB (DC) Owner's Manual
© Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject Debut Carbon/Phono USB / Ortofon OM10 · Revision 2013.11.15
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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
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.
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
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.
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
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
After installation, one setting has to be done. For example - Windows 7
®
operating system:
Æ Control Panel Æ Sound Æ Recording Æ M
Microphone USB Audio CODEC Æ Properties Æ
Advanced: set to 2
2 channel, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
to avoid structural vibrations disturbing replay.
Switching on and off
Pressing the power switch (19) alternately starts or stops the motor.