© Pro-Ject Audio Systems · Pro-Ject RPM 5 Carbon · Revision 2016.02.23
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Adjusting the azimuth
The cartridge needle must be vertical in the record groove in order to trace the
groove wall modulations correctly.
A small screw at the bearing end of the arm allows incorrect azimuth to be
corrected, if the needle is not mounted exactly perpendicular to the cartridge
body.
Slacken off the screw just enough to be able to revolve the arm tube without
applying force. Note: Do not remove this screw completely!
Screw
With the aid of a good magnifying glass adjust the needle until it is vertical in the groove (i.e. perpendicular
to the record's surface). Ideally this should correspond to the top surface of the cartridge body being parallel
to the record surface.
When the needle is vertical, retighten the screw carefully.
!
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.
Anti-skating force adjustment
The anti-skating force must be adjusted corresponding to the downforce as
followed:
Downforce
Groove in the stub (15)
10 - 14mN
1
st
from bearing rings
15 - 19mN
2
nd
" " "
20mN and bigger
3
rd
" " "
Hang the loop of the thread of the anti-skating weight into the groove of the anti-skating stub (12)
corresponding to the downforce applied to your cartridge and hang the thread in the groove of the wire
support (14).
Connection to the amplifier
The record player has gold plated female RCA phono sockets (10) so you can substitute the supplied
interconnect cables to higher quality cables such as the Pro-Ject Audio Systems Connect IT interconnect cables
for connection to the amplifier.
Use the Phono input (sometimes labelled 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 (like 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, a separate phono amplifier stage for
MM or MC cartridges is required. It has to be connected between record player and a free line level input of
the amplifier.
For detailed product information regarding Pro-Ject Audio Systems interconnect cables and phono amplifiers
please refer to the Pro-Ject Audio Systems website
Mains power connection
A universal power supply with 3 exchangeable sockets adapters suitable for all countries is supplied. Select
the correct adapter for your country and insert the adapter to the exchangeable part of the power supply.
Connect the low voltage plug from the power supply to the socket (10) on the rear side of the record player
before
connecting the power supply to the mains.
Switching on and off
Pressing the power switch (15) alternately starts or stops the motor.
