Pro-Ject 495015 Primary E Audio System Instruction Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Pro-Ject
Table of Contents
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Pro-Ject Primary E
Controls, features and connections
(1) Power switch
(2) Stepped drive pulley and drive belt
(3) Platter with felt mat
(4) Tonearm counterweight
(5) Tonearm lift lever
(6) Tonearm rest and removable transport lock
(7) Tonearm tube
(8) Headshell with finger lift and pre-mounted Ortofon OM
(9) Lid
(10) Lid hinge
(11) Hinge fasteners
(12) Power cord (suitable for your country’s mains)
(13) Signal output cable
Allen key 1.5mm (not shown)
Single adapter (not shown)
Dear Music Lover,
Congratulations and thank you for choosing the Pro-Ject Audio Systems record
player.
Your Primary E turntable has been handcrafted and rigorously tested by skilled
technicians to give you years of enjoyable, trouble-free service.
Please contact your dealer if you require additional assistance.
Important:
Your turntable was shipped partially disassembled in order to avoid damage to sensitive parts. Please check immediately to make sure that neither the packaging nor the device was damaged in transit. If you are missing parts or if the unit is damaged, please do not operate it and contact your dealer.
Safety instructions
The power cord is used to connect and disconnect the unit from the mains. Make
sure that the plug is easily accessible at all times. Hold the plug when
unplugging the power cord. Never handle the power cord while your hands are
wet or damp.
Avoid letting liquids enter the device. Never place any item containing
liquid, like a flower vase, on or near the device. Never spill any liquid on
the device. Never place any naked flame sources, like lighted candles, on or
near the device. The product shall not be used in damp or wet locations, next
to a bathtub, sink, swimming pool, or any other similar conditions. Keep
plastic bags away from children to prevent any risk of suffocation.
Platter and drive belt installation
Please remove the brown paper insert which holds the platter in the transport
position. Put the felt mat on the top of the platter. Install the drive belt
as shown in the following illustration.
Cartridge downforce adjustment
The counterweight (8) supplied is suitable for cartridges weighing between 3 –
7g (weight no. 81). The counterweight is pre-set perfectly from the factory.
In case you need to set the tracking force, please read the following
instructions:
Place the stylus pressure gauge onto the platter. To adjust the amount of
pressure, carefully move the counterweight along the support rod, until the
stylus pressure is sufficient to raise the pressure gauge to the level
position. Moving the counterweight away from the cartridge will reduce
pressure and will increase pressure. Finally, secure the counterweight using
the hexagonal key provided. If the stylus gauge becomes level, then the
correct pressure has been achieved. However, if there is insufficient or
excessive pressure the gauge will either not move or tilt down.
Connection to the amplifier
The record player has a captive tonearm signal lead (11) for connection to the
amplifier. Use the Phono input (sometimes labeled gram, disc, or RIAA) on your
amplifier. Make sure that the phono input offers correct matching and
amplification for the type of cartridge used. Line inputs (such as CD, Tuner,
Tape, or Video) are not suitable.
Take care about connecting the left and right channels correctly. The right
channel is usually marked red, the left channel black or white. Check the
manual of your amplifier for relevant information. An earthing wire may be
connected to the screw terminal between the sockets if you encounter humming
problems.
If your amplifier does not have an input suitable for phono cartridges you
will require a separate phono amplifier stage for MM or MC cartridges which is
then connected between the record player and a free line-level input of the
amplifier.
For detailed product information regarding Pro-Ject Audio Phono Amplifiers
please refer to the ProJect website www.project-audio.com.
Mains power connection
The turntable is supplied with a power cord suitable for your country’s mains
supply. Connect the power cord to the mains.
Fitting the lid
Fit the lid (dust cover) carefully over the hinge prongs and adjust the screws
(9) until the lid stays open where you want it to without being too stiff to
open or close. Switching on and off Pressing the power switch (1) alternately
starts or stops the motor.
Changing replay speed
Put the belt over the larger diameter part of the motor pulley (2). To revert
to 33 r.p.m. repeat the proceedings using the smaller step on the pulley.
Maintenance and cleaning
Your record player requires little or no regular maintenance. Remove dust with
a slightly moistened antistatic cloth. Never use a dry cloth because this will
create static electricity which attracts more dust! Antistatic cleaning fluids
are available at specialist stores but must be applied sparingly to avoid
damage to rubber parts. It is recommended to fit the needle cover before
cleaning or maintenance is carried out to avoid damage.
If the player is not used over a long period of time the drive belt can be
removed to prevent unequal stretching.
Fitting and connecting the cartridge
All cartridges with half-inch mounting holes can be mounted. Leave the
needle’s protection cover on, and fit the cartridge to the headshell by using
the supplied screws by passing one screw through each slot in the headshell
(8). Do not tighten the nuts yet.
Connect the tonearm wires with the cartridge pins as follows:
white left channel positive (L+)
red right channel positive (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, please call
for the willing help of your Pro-Ject Audio Systems dealer.
Please note: adjusting a cartridge and tonearm calls for the greatest care in order to avoid damaging the cartridge or tonearm bearings. Ask your local dealer for help if you are unsure of any of the necessary steps and precautions which must be taken.
Useful tips
The record player should be positioned on a low-resonance surface such as wood
or a multiple-layer ply board to avoid structural vibrations disturbing the
replay.
Technical specifications
Nominal speeds
Speed variance
Wow and flutter
Signal to noise
Effective tonearm mass
Effective tonearm length
Overhang
Power consumption
Power cord
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight| Pro-Ject Primary E / Pro-Ject 8.6E
33/45 r.p.m.
33: 0,80% 45: 0,70%
33: 0,29% 45: 0,27%
-65dB
8g
8,6″ (218,5mm)
22mm
4,5W
suitable for your country’s mains supply (EU, UK, US, AUS)
420 x 112 x 330mm (WxHxD)
4,0kg
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Technical specifications
Frequency range
Channel separation
Output voltage
Recommended load
impedance
Compliance/stylus type
Recommended tracking forceWeight| MM-Cartridge Ortofon OM
20-25.000Hz
22dB/1kHz
4mV
47kohms/amplifier connection – MM-input
20µm/mN – elliptical
17,5mN
5g
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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.
The platter doesn’t turn although the unit is switched on:
The unit is not connected to the main power supply.
No mains at the socket.
The drive belt is not fitted or has slipped off.
No signal through one or other channel or both channels:
No signal contact from the cartridge to the internal tonearm wiring or from
that to the arms lead or from that to the phono box or between that and the
amplifier. This could be due to a faulty plug, broken wire or solder joint, or
simply a loose plug/socket connection.
The phono input is not selected at the amplifier.
The amplifier is not switched on.
Amplifier or speakers is defective or muted.
No connection to the loudspeakers.
Strong hum on phono input:
No earth connection from cartridge or arm or arm cable to an amplifier, or
earth loop.
Distorted or inconsistent sound from one or both channels:
The record player is connected to the wrong input of the amplifier, or MM/MC
switch is incorrectly set.
Needle or cantilever damaged.
The wrong r.p.m., drive belt is overstretched or dirty, platter bearing
without oil, dirty or damaged.
Service
Should you encounter a problem that you are not able to alleviate or identify
despite the above information, please contact your dealer for further advice.
Only when the problem cannot be resolved there should the unit be sent to the
responsible distributor in your country. Guarantee repairs will only be
affected if the unit is returned correctly packaged. For this reason, we
recommend keeping the original packaging.
Never return a record player without making sure that is it safely
disassembled and correctly packaged in the original packaging according to the
diagrams on the last page of this user guide.
Fit the cartridge protection cap and the transport block for the tonearm tube
(66), prior to carefully packaging the record player.
Warranty
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage caused by not adhering to these instructions for use and/or by transportation without the original packaging. modification or change to any part of the product by unauthorized persons releases 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© 2018. 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.
