1. Introduzione
Welcome to the world of high-fidelity audio with your new Pro-Ject Debut EVO 2 Audiophile Turntable. This manual provides essential information for setting up, operating, and maintaining your turntable to ensure optimal performance and longevity. Please read it thoroughly before first use.
The Debut EVO 2 features a carbon fiber tonearm, electronic speed selection, and a pre-mounted Pick it MM EVO cartridge, designed for exceptional sound reproduction.
2. Setup
Proper setup is crucial for the best sound quality and to prevent damage to your turntable and records.
2.1 Unpacking and Placement
Carefully remove all components from the packaging. Retain the original packaging for future transport or service. Place the turntable on a stable, level surface, away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and vibrations.
Figure 2.1: Pro-Ject Debut EVO 2 Turntable with dust cover. Ensure the turntable is placed on a stable, level surface.
2.2 Installazione di u piattu è di a cintura
- Place the main platter onto the spindle.
- Locate the drive belt. Carefully stretch the belt around the motor pulley and the sub-platter rim.
Figura 2.2: Primu pianu view of the sub-platter and belt drive system. The belt connects the motor pulley to the sub-platter for rotation.
2.3 Cunfigurazione di u bracciu è di a cartuccia
The Debut EVO 2 comes with a pre-mounted Pick it MM EVO cartridge. Follow these steps for tonearm setup:
- Ajustamentu di u contrappesu: Gently push the counterweight onto the rear of the tonearm. With the anti-skating weight removed, balance the tonearm so it floats freely and horizontally. Lock the tonearm in its rest.
- Tracking Force Setting: Rotate the tracking force scale ring to '0' while holding the counterweight steady. Then, rotate the counterweight (and scale ring) counter-clockwise until the desired tracking force (typically 1.8g for the Pick it MM EVO) is indicated.
- Ajustamentu anti-pattinaggio: Attach the anti-skating weight to the small groove on the anti-skating stub. The recommended setting for the Pick it MM EVO cartridge is the second groove from the tonearm pivot.
Figure 2.3: Detail of the carbon fiber tonearm, showing the counterweight and anti-skating weight. These components are critical for proper cartridge tracking.
Figure 2.4: The pre-mounted Pick it MM EVO cartridge on the tonearm. This cartridge is designed to deliver lively and robust sound.
2.4 Cunnessioni
Connect the supplied phono cable to the RCA output jacks on the rear of the turntable and to the phono input (or line input via a phono preamplifier) of your amplifier. Ensure the ground wire is connected to the ground terminal on your amplificatore per minimizà u ronziu.
Cunnette l'adattatore di corrente à l'entrata di alimentazione di u giradischi è dopu à una presa murale adatta.
Figure 2.5: Rear panel of the turntable with RCA output jacks and ground terminal. Proper connection to an amplifier is essential for audio output.
3. Operating Instructions
This section details the steps for playing records and using the turntable's features.
3.1 Power On and Speed Selection
Press the power button to turn on the turntable. The Debut EVO 2 features electronic speed selection. Use the speed selector switch (usually located on the plinth) to choose between 33 1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, or 78 RPM (requires a different belt and stylus, sold separately).
Video 3.1: Pro-Ject Debut Evo 2 Introduction. This video provides a visual overview of the turntable's features and operation.
3.2 Riproduzione di un discu
- Mettite un discu nantu à u platu.
- Select the correct playback speed (33 1/3 or 45 RPM).
- Alzate u bracciu aduprendu a leva di cueing.
- Carefully position the stylus over the lead-in groove of the record.
- Lower the tonearm gently using the cueing lever. The stylus will descend onto the record and begin playback.
Figura 3.1: Da cima à fondu view of the turntable during record playback. The tonearm is positioned over the record.
3.3 Fermà a riproduzione
- Alzate u bracciu aduprendu a leva di cueing.
- Return the tonearm to its rest and secure it with the tonearm clip.
- Turn off the turntable by pressing the power button.
4. Mantenimentu
Una manutenzione regulare assicura a longevità è e prestazioni ottimali di u vostru giradischi.
4.1 Pulizia di u giradischi
- Copertura di polvere: Pulite u coperchio antipolvere cù un pannu dolce èamp tela. Evita i detergenti abrasivi.
- Zoccolo è Piattu: Use a soft, lint-free cloth to wipe the plinth and platter. For stubborn marks, a slightly damp si pò aduprà un pannu, seguitatu da unu asciuttu.
- Stylus: Use a dedicated stylus cleaning brush or fluid to gently clean the stylus. Always brush from back to front.
4.2 Belt Replacement
The drive belt may stretch or degrade over time. If you notice inconsistent speed or reduced performance, the belt may need replacement. Contact Pro-Ject support or an authorized dealer for a replacement belt.
5. Risoluzione di prublemi
This section addresses common issues you might encounter with your turntable.
| Prublemu | Causa Possibile | Soluzione |
|---|---|---|
| Nisun putere | Power cable not connected; faulty power outlet | Check power connections; try a different outlet |
| Nisun sonu da unu o dui canali | Incorrect cable connection; damaged cartridge/stylus; amplifier input issue | Check RCA connections; ensure ground wire is connected; inspect stylus for damage; test amplifier with another source |
| Rumore di ronzio | Ground wire not connected; proximity to other electronics; faulty cables | Ensure ground wire is securely connected; move turntable away from other devices; try different cables |
| Velocità inconsistente | Worn or stretched drive belt; motor issue | Replace drive belt; contact support if issue persists |
| Sonu saltatu o distortu | Incorrect tracking force/anti-skating; dirty stylus; damaged record | Re-adjust tracking force and anti-skating; clean stylus; inspect record for damage |
6. Specificazioni
Key technical specifications for the Pro-Ject Debut EVO 2 Turntable.
- Mudellu: Debut EVO 2
- Numero di mudellu di l'articulu: 9120129864978
- Marca: Prughjettu
- Dimensioni di u pruduttu: 16.4 x 12.6 x 4.5 inch (41.66 x 32.00 x 11.43 cm)
- Pesu di l'articulu: 13.2 liri (6 kg)
- Materiale di u piattu: Damped Aluminum (1.7kg, anti-magnetic)
- bracciu: Fibra di carbone
- Cartuccia: Pick it MM EVO (pre-mounted)
- Velocità: 33 1/3, 45 RPM (78 RPM with optional belt/stylus)
- Tecnulugia di cunnessione: Auxiliary (RCA outputs)
- Cumpunenti inclusi: Turntable, transparent dustcover, connection cable, power adapter, alignment protractor, single adapter.
- Funzioni speciali: Carbon Fiber Tonearm, Damped Aluminum Platter, High-Quality Cartridge, Electronic Speed Selection, 25-Year Spare Parts Guarantee.
7. Garanzia infurmazione
Pro-Ject Audio Systems offers a 25-year spare parts availability guarantee for this turntable, ensuring long-term support for your product. For specific warranty terms and conditions, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official Pro-Ject websitu.
I piani di prutezzione sò ancu dispunibili per cumprà:
- Pianu di prutezzione di 2 anni
- Pianu di prutezzione di 3 anni
- Prutezzione cumpleta (pianu mensile)
8. Supportu è cuntattu
For technical assistance, troubleshooting beyond this manual, or spare parts inquiries, please contact your authorized Pro-Ject dealer or visit the official Pro-Ject Audio Systems websitu per risorse di supportu.
Pudete ancu visità u Pro-Ject Store on Amazon per infurmazioni supplementari nantu à u produttu è accessori.
