Pro-Ject S2 Electronic Stylus Balance Gauge Instructions

: June 1, 2024
: Pro-Ject

Table of Contents

S2 Electronic Stylus Balance Gauge
What is in the box
Calibration
Cartridge downforce adjustment – weighting mode gram
Backlight
Other display readouts
Changing batteries
Technical specifications Measure it E
Warranty
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S2 Electronic Stylus Balance Gauge

Thank you for purchasing a Pro-Ject Audio Systems stylus balance.
Warning of a hazard for the user, the unit or possible misuse
Important notice

What is in the box

stylus balance
calibration weight (5 g)
2 LR43 (AG12) button cell batteries plus 2 pieces as backup
protection pouch for the meter
user guide

Calibration

Make sure the surface is level.
Turn on the meter with the ON/OFF button. The display will show 0.00 after a few seconds.
Give your stylus balance sufficient warm up time. Usually 30 seconds give the internal components time to stabilise before calibrating.
Press and hold the MODE button until the display shows CAL and 5.00 (flashing).
Gently place the 5g weight on the centre of the platform. After approximately 5 seconds the display will read 5.00, PASS and 5.00.
Occasionally the display will show for example 5.01 or 5.02 instead of 5.00. This is no defect. It will not affect the calibration.
Remove the weight and press ON/OFF to turn off the meter.

Choosing the weighting mode
The meter has to be turned on. The display shows 0.00. Pressing the MODE switches between the different weighting modes.
Weighting modes: gram (1g = 10mN), ounce (oz), pennyweight (dwt) and carat (ct).

Cartridge downforce adjustment – weighting mode gram

Make sure the surface you use the turntable on is level.
Remove the stylus guard and the stylus balance protection cover. Gently place the meter on the platter. Move the headshell over the weighting platform and place the tip of the needle above the black dot of the weighting platform.
Turn on the stylus balance with the ON/OFF button. The display will show 0.00 after a few seconds. Give your meter sufficient warm up time. Usually 30 seconds to give the internal components time to stabilise.
Gently lower the tonearm until the stylus is on the black dot of the weighting platform. The display shows the tracking force.
Lift the tonearm and adjust the counter weight (tracking weight dial) and repeat the above procedure until the recommended tracking force is achieved.
Never load the stylus balance with more than 5g, overloading can permanently damage it.

Backlight

Turn on the stylus balance and the backlight will automatically switch on (no further key switch needed). When the stylus balance is switched off, the backlight will switch off.

Changing batteries

Proceed as follows:

Take off battery case cover
Replace both batteries together. Make sure the batteries are the right way round
Refit the battery case cover

Battery type: 2 x LR43 (AG12) button cells, 1,5V
If the stylus balance is not used over a long period of time the batteries should be removed.
Do not dispose the batteries as ordinary domestic refuse. Please dispose your exhausted batteries at the appropriate collection sites – usually located at supermarkets and drugstores.

Technical specifications Measure it E

Capacity	0 – 5g
Variance	±0,01g
Weighting modes	gram (1g = 10mN), ounce (oz), pennyweight (dwt) and carat

Warranty

The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage caused by not adhering to these instructions for use. Modification or change to any part of the product by unauthorized persons, will release the manufacturer from any liability over and above the lawful rights of the customer.

Pro-Ject Audio Systems is a Registered Trademark of H. Lichtenegger.
This guide was produced by: Pro-Ject Audio Systems Copyright © 2016. All rights reserved.
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.