INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE VT-E BT R
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Mounting kit for wall mount VT-E BT R Controls, features and connections (1) Power switch (2) Motor with motor pulley (3) Platter (4) Drive belt (5) Chassis (6) Screwable record clamp (7) Tonearm counterweight (8) Tonearm lift (9) Tonearm rest and removable transport lock (10) Tonearm tube (11) Headshell with finger lift (12) Ortofon OM 5E cartridge (13) Feet (14) Line Output (15) Phono Output (16) Grounding screw (17) Bluetooth switch (18) Rear support (19) Power suppl
Mounting kit for wall mount (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) The main wall holder Bottom support 2x M6 nut 2x M6 washer 2x M6 x 35 screw for rear support or main wall holder Pro-Ject DAMP IT Packaging overview 4 © Pro-Ject Audio Systems · Pro-Ject VT-E BT R · Revision 2017.04.
CONTENTS TURNTABLE and ACCESSORIES overview 2-4 MOUNTING KIT and PACKAGING overview 4 SETUP AND INSTALLATION PART 1 - DESKTOP MOUNT ASSEMBLING THE REAR SUPPORT 7 MOUNTING THE PLATTER, DRIVE BELT AND THE RECORD CLAMP 7 PART 2 - WALL MOUNT DISASSEMBLIMG THE REAR SUPPORT 8 ASSEMBLING THE MAIN WALL HOLDER 8 ASSEMBLING THE BOTTOM SUPPORT 9 MOUNTING ON THE WALL 9 MOUNTING THE PLATTER, DRIVE BELT AND RECORD CLAMP 10 CARTRIDGE, VERTICAL TRACKING FORCE (VTF) 10 CONNECTION TO THE AMPLIFIER 10 BL
Dear music lover, Thank you for purchasing a Pro-Ject Audio Systems record player. In order to achieve maximum performance and reliability, please study these instructions carefully. Warning of a hazard for the user, the unit or possible misuse Important notice During assembling and adjustment small parts could be lost if they are not carefully placed in a suitable receptacle.
SETUP AND INSTALLATION PART 1 – DESKTOP USE ASSEMBLING THE REAR SUPPORT Remove the rear support panel (18) from the packaging and prepare two M6x35 screws for mounting. Using the screwdriver, carefully tighten the screws to fix the rear support panel on the turntable’s chassis (5) as shown in the following illustration.
PART 2 – WALL MOUNT DISASSEMBLING THE REAR SUPPORT Remove two M6 screws which hold the rear support (18) in the back of the turntable. ASSEMBLING THE MAIN WALL HOLDER For wall mount it is necessary to mount the main wall holder (1 – mounting kit) instead of the rear support (18). For correct mounting, follow instructions from next illustration. 8 © Pro-Ject Audio Systems · Pro-Ject VT-E BT R · Revision 2017.04.
ASSEMBLING THE BOTTOM SUPPORT With the main wall holder mounted on the turntable, unscrew both feet (13) from the bottom and instead of the feet screw the bottom support (2 – mounting kit) as shown in the following illustration. Now the VT-E is ready for mounting on the wall. MOUNTING ON THE WALL Mount the turntable on the wall through supplied damping pad Pro-Ject Damp IT. We recommend using the appropriate type of mounting screw for given type of the wall.
MOUNTING THE PLATTER, DRIVE BELT AND RECORD CLAMP With the turntable mounted on the wall, install the platter (3) and the drive belt (4) as shown in following illustration. After the placing the record on the platter, it is necessary to tighten the screw-able record clamp (6) onto the platter spindle. CARTRIDGE, VERTICAL TRACKING FORCE (VTF) The turntable is supplied with fitted cartridge Ortofon OM 5E. The counterweight (7) supplied is suitable only for Ortofon OM cartridges.
BLUETOOTH PAIRING The record player has Bluetooth output and transmits the signal automatically when is turned ON by using Bluetooth switch (17). It is paired automatically with any device with Bluetooth receiver (such as Pro-Ject MaiA, MaiA DS, Bluetooth Box s and Bluetooth Box E). For pairing with other devices and portable speakers use the manual of the given product. For restart of the Bluetooth transmitter, please turn OFF and ON the Bluetooth module by using the switch.
Technical specifications Pro-Ject VT-E R / Pro-Ject 8,6’’ EV tonearm Nominal speeds Speed variance Wow and flutter Signal to noise Effective tonearm mass Effective tonearm length Overhang Power consumption Outboard power supply Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight 33/45 r.p.m.
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 mains power supply.
