INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE VT-E BT L
© Pro-Ject Audio Systems · Pro-Ject VT-E BT L · Revision 2016.07.
Mounting kit for wall mount VT-E BT L 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 module (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 L · Revision 2016.07.
CONTENTS TURNTABLE and ACCESSORIES overview 2-4 MOUNTING KIT and PACKAGING overview 4 SETUP AND INSTALLATION PART 1 - DESKTOP MOUNT 1. ASSEMBLING THE REAR SUPPORT 7 2. MOUNTING THE PLATTER, DRIVE BELT AND THE RECORD CLAMP 7 3. CARTRIDGE, VERTICAL TRACKING FORCE (VTF) 8 4. CONNECTION TO THE AMPLIFIER 5. BLUETOOTH PAIRING 8 6. MAINS POWER CONNECTION 8 7. SWITCHING ON AND OFF 8 8. CHANGING REPLAY SPEED 9 9. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 9 PART 2 - WALL MOUNT 10.
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 1. 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. 2.
3. 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. Cartridge downforce is pre-adjusted from the factory. Please note: It is not recommended to change the cartridge or vertical tracking force without prior consultation with your dealer. 4.
8. CHANGING REPLAY SPEED To play records at 45 r.p.m., put the drive belt (4) over the larger diameter part of the motor pulley (2). To revert to 33 r.p.m. repeat the proceedings using the smaller step on the pulley. 9. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Your record player requires little or no regular maintenance. Remove dust with a slightly moistened antistatic cloth.
11. 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. 12. 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.
13. 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. 14. 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.
Technical specifications Pro-Ject VT-E BT L / 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.
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. Fit the cartridge protection cap and the transport lock for the tonearm tube, prior to 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.
