Pro-Ject A1 (OM10) - BLACK UNI

Pro-Ject Automat A1 Record Player User Manual

Model: A1 (OM10) - BLACK UNI

Marca: Pro-Ject

Introducere

The Pro-Ject Automat A1 is a fully automatic turntable system designed to deliver high-fidelity audio. It features an 8.3-inch ultra-light aluminum tonearm, a damped metal platter, and comes pre-fitted with an Ortofon OM10 cartridge. This manual provides essential information for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting your turntable to ensure optimal performance and longevity.

Pro-Ject Automat A1 Record Player, top-down view with a record on the platter

Imagine: De sus în jos view of the Pro-Ject Automat A1 turntable with a record on the platter.

Informații de siguranță

Please read all safety instructions before operating the turntable. Keep this manual for future reference.

Ce este în cutie

La despachetare, vă rugăm să vă asigurați că toate articolele enumerate mai jos sunt prezente și în stare bună:

Înființat

1. Plasare

Așezați platanul pe o suprafață stabilă și plană, ferită de lumina directă a soarelui, surse de căldură și vibrații excesive. Asigurați-vă că există suficient spațiu în jurul unității pentru ventilație și funcționare.

Pro-Ject Automat A1 Record Player, side view pe o suprafață

Imagine: Laterală view of the Pro-Ject Automat A1 turntable, illustrating its compact design on a flat surface.

2. Despachetare și asamblare

  1. Scoateți cu grijă platanul din ambalaj.
  2. Place the felt mat onto the platter.
  3. Install the dust cover by aligning its hinges with the slots at the rear of the turntable.
  4. The Ortofon OM10 cartridge is pre-mounted and adjusted. No further cartridge alignment is typically required.
Close-up of Ortofon OM10 cartridge

Imagine: Prim-plan view of the Ortofon OM10 cartridge, highlighting its elliptical stylus profile.

3. Conexiuni

  1. Connect the pre-fixed Connect-IT E Phono Cable to your amplifier's phono input. Ensure the ground wire is also connected to the ampterminalul de împământare al alimentatorului pentru a minimiza zumzetul.
  2. Dacă dvs amplifier does not have a dedicated phono input, you can use the turntable's built-in switchable Moving Magnet (MM) phono stage. Locate the phono stage switch (usually on the rear or underside) and set it to "Line" or "On" to use the internal preamp, then connect to any standard auxiliary input on your amplifier. Dacă ale tale amplifier has a phono input, set the switch to "Phono" or "Off" and use the amplifier's phono stage.
  3. Connect the power supply to the turntable and then plug it into a wall outlet.
Spate view of Pro-Ject Automat A1 showing audio and power connections

Imagine: Spate view of the Pro-Ject Automat A1, showing the RCA output connectors and power input.

Close-up of RCA cables

Image: Close-up of the gold-plated RCA output connectors and ground wire.

Instrucțiuni de operare

1. Redarea unei înregistrări

  1. Place a record on the platter, ensuring it is centered. If playing a 7-inch single, use the provided adapter.
  2. Select the correct speed (33 or 45 RPM) using the speed selector switch.
  3. Apăsați tasta ÎNCEPUT button. The tonearm will automatically move to the lead-in groove of the record and lower gently.
Close-up of turntable controls: speed selector, lift lever, start/stop buttons

Image: Close-up of the control panel, showing the speed selector switch (33/45 RPM), tonearm lift lever, and START/STOP buttons.

2. Oprirea redării

Pentru a opri redarea, apăsați tasta STOP Brațul se va ridica automat, va reveni în poziția de repaus, iar platanul se va opri din rotit.

3. Manual Tonearm Operation (Optional)

While the A1 is fully automatic, you can manually cue the tonearm using the lift lever. Move the lift lever up to raise the tonearm, position it over the desired track, then move the lever down to gently lower the tonearm onto the record.

Întreţinere

1. Curățarea stylusului

The stylus (needle) should be cleaned regularly to ensure optimal sound quality and prevent damage to your records. Use a soft brush designed for stylus cleaning, brushing gently from back to front (from the pivot point towards the stylus tip).

Close-up of a turntable stylus

Imagine: Prim-plan view of a turntable stylus, emphasizing the delicate nature of the component.

2. Curățarea platanului rotativ

Ștergeți carcasa platanului și capacul anti-praf cu o lavetă moale, uscată și fără scame. Pentru petele persistente, ștergeți ușoramp Se poate folosi o lavetă, urmată de o lavetă uscată. Evitați utilizarea de produse de curățare abrazive sau solvenți.

3. Platter and Belt

Periodically check the drive belt for wear or stretching. If the belt appears loose or cracked, it may need replacement to maintain accurate playback speed. The damped metal platter can be cleaned with a soft, dry cloth.

Partea inferioară view of the turntable platter

Imagine: Partea inferioară view of the turntable's damped metal platter, showing its construction.

Depanare

ProblemăCauza posibilaSoluţie
Niciun sunet sau sunet foarte slabIncorrect phono stage setting; cables not connected properly; amplifier input issue.Check the phono stage switch on the turntable. Ensure all audio cables are securely connected to the correct inputs on your amplifier. Verify amplifier input selection.
Zgomot de zumzetGround wire not connected; interference; faulty cable.Ensure the ground wire from the turntable is securely connected to your amplifier's ground terminal. Try moving the turntable away from other electronic devices. Check cable integrity.
Discul se redă prea repede/lentIncorrect speed selection; worn drive belt.Verify the speed selector switch is set to the correct RPM (33 or 45). Inspect the drive belt for wear and replace if necessary.
Tonearm does not move or drop automaticallyTurntable not powered; mechanism obstruction.Ensure the turntable is powered on. Check for any obstructions preventing the tonearm's movement. If issues persist, contact support.

Specificații

CaracteristicăDetaliu
Numele modeluluiAutomat A1
Dimensiunile produsului14.37 x 16.93 x 5.12 inci
Greutatea articolului12.32 lire sterline (5.6 kilograme)
MarcaProiect
Tehnologia de conectivitateAuxiliar
Viteza maximă de rotație45 RPM (supports 33/45 RPM)
Componente incluseTurntable, power supply, dust cover, 7'' single adapter, Connect-IT E Phono Cable (pre-fixed), Felt Mat, Multilingual setup guide
Caracteristica specialăAdjustable Speed 33/45, Included Dust Cover, Included Power Cable, Included RCA Phono Interconnects
MaterialAluminum (Tonearm), Wood (Chassis)
CuloareNegru
ProducătorSisteme audio Pro-Ject
Data primului disponibil21 aprilie 2022

Garanție și suport

Pro-Ject Audio Systems products are manufactured to the highest standards and undergo strict quality control. This product is covered by a manufacturer's warranty. Please refer to the warranty card included in your packaging for specific terms and conditions.

For technical support, service, or warranty claims, please contact your authorized Pro-Ject dealer or visit the official Pro-Ject Audio Systems website pentru informații de contact.