Pro Ject AUDIO SYSTEM Debut EVO 2 Turntable User Manual

Pro Ject AUDIO SYSTEM Debut EVO 2 Turntable

Product Usage Instructions

The turntable is supplied partially disassembled and carefully packaged for safe transport. Follow these steps for installation:

• Ensure the surface you plan to place the turntable on is level using a spirit level.
• Remove the transport lock from the tonearm and store it in the original packaging for future use.
• Fit the drive belt around the sub-platter and motor pulley, avoiding contact with sweat or grease.
• Clean any oil or grease from the belt using absorbent kitchen paper.
• Fit the platter and felt mat over the spindle of the sub-platter.
• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions provided with the cartridge for proper installation and stylus exchange.
• Adjust the VTF according to the cartridge specifications using the tonearm counterweight.
• Set the anti-skating weight based on the manufacturer’s recommendations to minimize tracking errors.
• Regularly clean the turntable components using a soft cloth to remove dust and dirt. Avoid using harsh chemicals that may damage the surfaces.
• Use the speed control button to switch between playback speeds as needed.
• Carefully fit the lid onto the hinges provided on the turntable to protect the components when not in use.
• Connect the phono output socket with the earth connection to your amplifier using appropriate cables for optimal sound output.
• Use the Allen key provided to make azimuth adjustments for precise alignment of the cartridge.

FAQ

• Q: What should I do if my turntable was damaged during transit?
• A: If your turntable was damaged during transit, do not operate it. Contact your dealer for assistance.
• Q: How should I dispose of the packaging materials?
• A: If you need to dispose of the packaging materials, please recycle them as they are environmentally friendly.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Controls, features, and connections

1. PLATTER & FELT MAT
2. SPEED CONTROL BUTTON
3. CHASSIS
4. MOTOR WITH PULLEY
5. DRIVE BELT
6. SUB-PLATTER
7. ANTI-SKATING WEIGHT ON WIRE
8. ANTI-SKATING SUPPORT HOOP
9. ANTI-SKATING WEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SCALE
10. TONEARM COUNTERWEIGHT
11. TONEARM LIFT LEVER
12. TONEARM REST POSITION
13. TONEARM TUBE
14. HEADSHELL WITH PRO-JECT MM EVO CARTRIDGE
15. LID
16. LID HINGES
17. HINGE FASTENERS
18. PHONO OUTPUT SOCKET WITH EARTH CONNECTION
19. HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE DAMPED FEET
20. POWER SUPPLY SOCKET

Accessories

• SINGLE ADAPTOR
• ALLEN KEY 1.5mm (AZIMUTH SETTING)
• COUNTERWEIGHT no. 00 (FOR CARTRIDGE WEIGHT 6 – 8.5g)
• TWO-POINT CARTRIDGE ALIGNMENT PROTRACTOR
• CONNECTION CABLE (CONNECT IT PHONO E)
• INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
• UNIVERSAL POWER SUPPLY
• POWER SUPPLY

Dear Music Lover,
Congratulations and thank you for choosing a Pro-Ject Audio Systems record player.
Your Debut EVO 2 turntable has been handcrafted and rigorously tested by skilled technicians to give you years of enjoyable and trouble-free service.
Please contact your dealer if you require additional assistance.

Important:
Your turntable was shipped partially disassembled 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 and contact your dealer.

Please do your part to help protect the environment:
Disposal of packaging material:
Pro-Ject packaging is carefully designed to protect your components from damage in transit and you are strongly urged to keep the original packaging to safely ship or otherwise transport your turntable in the future.
However, the packaging materials were chosen to be environmentally friendly, so if you must discard the packaging, please recycle.

SETUP

Platter and drive belt installation

• The deck is supplied partially disassembled and carefully packaged for safe transport. Carefully remove all parts from the transport packaging. The packaging illustration on the last page of this manual shows you how the turntable is packaged and where all the individual parts are located within the packaging.
• Make sure the surface you wish to use the turntable on is level (use a spirit level) before placing the turntable on it.
• Remove the transport lock from the tonearm. Store it in the original packaging so it is available for any future transportation.
• Fit the drive belt (5) around the sub-platter (6) the motor pulley (4). Avoid getting sweat or grease on the belt as these will deteriorate the performance and reduce the belt’s lifespan. Use absorbent kitchen paper to remove any oil or grease from the outer edge of the hub and the belt. Fit the platter (1) and felt mat (1) over the spindle of the sub-platter (6).
• Connect the power supply to the power supply socket (20) on the turntable before connecting it to your main outlet.

Cartridge installation, stylus exchange

• If you purchased this turntable in a package that included the cartridge, this has already been done for you.
• Install the cartridge on the headshell, using the appropriate hardware included with your cartridge. All cartridges with half-inch mounting holes can be fitted.

Connect the cartridge as indicated below

• White left channel L+
• Red right channel R+
• Green right channel R-
• Blue left channel L-

For correct cartridge alignment, use the two-point cartridge alignment protractor provided with your Debut EVO 2 accessories. If unfamiliar with a two-point setup, please refer to your dealer.

• A damaged or worn stylus may harm your record collection and should be replaced.
• Please remove stylus protection before pulling the stylus from the cartridge and replace for a new one.
• Stylus type exchange for pre-mounted cartridge Pro-Ject MM EVO: Stylus MM EVO.
• If in doubt, consult your local dealer or distributor.

Vertical Tracking Force setting (VTF)

• The counterweight (10) supplied is suitable for cartridges weighing between 6 – 8.5g (counterweight no. 00 – Debut line, weight 55g).
• Pushing carefully, put the counterweight (10) on the rear end of the tonearm tube (13), with the downforce scale pointing towards the front of the turntable. Lower the arm lift and position the tonearm in the space between the arm rest and the platter.
• Carefully rotate the counterweight (10) until the arm tube balances out. The arm should return to the balanced position if it is moved up or down. This adjustment must be done carefully. Do not forget to remove the cartridge protection cap if fitted.
• Once the arm is correctly balanced, return it to the rest. Hold the counterweight (10) without moving it, and gently revolve the downforce scale ring until the zero is in line with the anti-skating stub. Check whether the arm still balances out.
• Rotate the counterweight counterclockwise (seen from the front) to adjust the downforce according to the cartridge manufacturer’s recommendations. One mark on the scale represents 1 mN (= 0,1g / 0,1 Pond) of the downforce.
• Please note: When adjusting VTF, the anti-skating weight and the cartridge protection cap should be removed first.
• Recommended tracking force for Pro-Ject MM EVO cartridge: 1.8g (= 18 mN)

Anti-skating adjustment
The anti-skating force must be adjusted corresponding to the downforce.

• Hang the loop of the thread of the anti-skating weight in the groove of the anti-skating stub (9) corresponding to the downforce applied to your cartridge and hang the thread in the groove of the wire support (8).
• Recommended anti-skating for MM EVO cartridge: 18mN, 2nd groove

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 time the drive belt can be removed to prevent unequal stretching.

Switching on and off, changing replay speed
The turntable is equipped with a three-position switch for ON/OFF and electronic speed change. To play records at 33 rpm, press the switch (2) to the “I” position. To play records at 45 rpm, press this switch (2) to the “II” as shown on the illustration below.

Fitting the lid
Fit the lid (dust cover 15) carefully over the hinge prongs and adjust the screws (17) until the lid stays open where you want it to without being too stiff to open or close.

Connection to the amplifier

• Connect the tonearm cables to 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 to connect the left and right channels correctly. The right channel is usually marked red, the left channel is black or white. Check the manual supplied with your amplifier for relevant information. An earthing wire may be connected to the screw terminal on your amplifier you encounter hum problems when using the record player.
• 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 interconnect cables and phono amplifiers please refer to the Pro-Ject website www.project-audio.com.

The included MM EVO cartridge requires an MM phono preamplifier, with recommended settings: impedance: 47kOhm; capacitance: 150pF; gain: 40dB
If your amplifier’s MM phono input or MM phono preamplifier don’t have switchable settings, those amp’s default settings will also work reasonably well. Consider investing in a nice, dedicated phono preamp to gain more control and sound performance from your turntable.

Azimuth adjustment
The cartridge needle must be vertical in the record groove to trace the groove wall modulations correctly.
A small screw at the bearing end of the arm allows incorrect azimuth to be corrected if your needle is not mounted exactly perpendicular to the cartridge body (which is often the case).
Slacken off the screw just enough to be able to revolve the arm tube without applying force.
Note! Do not remove the screw completely!

Specifications

Technical specifications Pro-Ject Debut EVO 2 / Pro-Ject 8.6’’ cc EVO 2

• Nominal speeds: 33/45 r.p.m., electronic speed control
• Speed variance: 33: ±0.40% 45: ±0.50%
• Wow and flutter: 33: ±0.16% 45: ±0.14%
• Signal to noise: -68dB
• Effective tonearm mass: 7g
• Effective tonearm length: 8.6″ (218.5mm)
• Power consumption: 4W
• Power input: 15V/ 0.8 A DC, universal power supply
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 415 x 113 x 320mm
• Weight: 6kg
• Dimensions packaging (W x H x D): 415 x 365 x 405mm
• Weight incl. packaging: 8kg

Technical specifications MM-Cartridge Pro-Ject MM EVO

• Frequency range: 20-20.000Hz
• Channel separation: 22dB/1kHz
• Output voltage: 7mV
• Recommended load impedance: 47kohms/amplifier connection – MM-input
• Compliance/stylus type: 12×10-6cm/dyn @ 100Hz– elliptical
• Recommended tracking force: 18mN
• Capacitance: 150pF – 300pF
• Weight: 7.2g

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 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 to the arm lead or 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.
• Correct input was not selected at the amplifier.
• The amplifier is not switched on.
• Amplifiers or speakers are defective or muted.
• No connection to the loudspeakers.

Distorted or inconsistent sound from one or both channels:

• A record player is connected to the wrong input of an amplifier.
• Needle or cantilever damaged.
• Wrong r.p.m., drive belt 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. Please remove these parts and pack them separately: lid, counterweight, anti-skating weight, and belt.
• Fit the cartridge protection cap and the transport lock for the tonearm tube, before 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 © 2024. 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. Product images and illustrations can differ from final production specifications.

Declaration of Conformity

• We, SEV Litovel, s r.o.
• Palackého 1160/34
• 78401 Litovel
• Czech Republic
• (Manufacturer) and
• Pro-Ject Audio Systems a division of Audio Tuning GmbH
• Margaretenstrasse 98
• 1050 Vienna,
• Austria
• (distributor)
• declare under our responsibility that the product conforms with the provisions of Directives:
• 2014/35/EU including amendments
• 2014/30/EU including amendments
• 2014/53/EU including amendments

The following harmonized standards were applied:

• Health: EN62479:2010
• Safety: EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013, EN62368-1:2014/A11:2017, EN61558-1:2005/A1:2009, EN61558-2-16:2009/A1:2013
• EMC: EN301489-1 V2.2.0: 2017-03, EN301489-17 V3.2.0:2017-03, EN55032:2015, EN55035:2017, EN61000-3-2:2014, EN61000-3-3:2013
• Radio Spectrum: EN300328 V2.1.1 (2016-11)

Pro-Ject Audio Systems a division of Audio Tuning GmbH

• 1050 Vienna, Austria, Margaretenstrasse 98 info@project-audio.com

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References

• Pro-Ject Audio Systems – Turntables and hifi stereo components since 1991 | Handmade in Europe
• Pro-Ject Audio Systems – Turntables and hifi stereo components since 1991 | Handmade in Europe

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