The first debut turntable, introduced in the late 1990s, was a revolution for the hifi industry. It had a hum, wobble of the platter and spindle noise. Released onto the market this week, project presents another turntable in its debut line. After playing a few familiar lps, i notice substantial sonic improvement with lower noise floor and clearer details. The new debut carbon dc was designed to set new standards for the coming decade. Pro ject s debut carbon usb turntable has it all, including a carbon fiber tonearm, factory installed ortofon mm phono cartridge, and even a builtin phono preamplifier with a usb output. The cartridge is inferior to the cartridge on the project.
All manuals on can be viewed completely free of charge. The motor was a simplified version of the project 1 motor which was isolated by a single spring. Project switched motors from the debut iii awhile ago iirc. Jul 27, 2018 pro ject switched motors from the debut iii awhile ago iirc. A simple exchange of stylus to 2m78 not included and a drive belt turnover to larger diameter of pulley is also required for 78rpm. Essential ii matte black turntable with ortofon om 5e cartridge classleading sound quality in an innovative turntable made for vinyl starters, the project essential ii features an ultraquiet synchronous motor with a silicone belt that drives a lowresonance platter made from mdf. Reproduction without prior permission or for financial gain is strictly prohibited. Database contains 1 project audio systems 9cc manuals available for free online viewing or downloading in pdf. The packaging was good, plenty of bubble rap and the like so im assuming it was just neglect.
If your amp doesnt have a phono stage, you can either use the. The pro ject was solid as a rock and much heavier than the planar. The project debut recordmaster turntable is an audiophile turntable with a builtin phono preamp, usb computer connection, and 3 speed capability. As paul rigby finds out, the project debut iii s audiophile has a few twists one of the power houses of turntable production and a company that has taken full advantage of the vinyl resurgence, austrias project has established itself in a dominant position within the hifi market. Project owners manuals, service manuals, schematics, free download. Alternatively, you can visit our turntable servicing page for a full rundown of all the repairmodification services we can offer. This highend 2xperience sb seargant pepper limited edition represents the cooperation between project audio systems and universal music groupthe beatles. Projects debut carbon usb turntable has it all, including a carbon fiber tonearm, factory installed ortofon mm phono cartridge, and even a builtin phono preamplifier with a usb output. The first debut turntable from project introduced in the late 1990s was a. The project debut iii is a europeanmade audiophilequality turntable, with ortofon om10 cartridge and.
Project audio systems project debut carbon dc esprit sb ortofon 2m red version 20. Balancing the tonearm of a project debut ii help needed. View and download pro ject audio systems debut carbon recordmaster hires instructions for use manual online. Project audio systems is a manufacturer of audiophile equipment, founded in 1991 by heinz lichtenegger and located in mistelbach, austria. User manuals, guides and specifications for your project audio systems 9cc turntable. Nov 15, 2011 this is a video guide to setting up your pro ject turntable. Project debut iii manual turntable black pj65180675 london. A new speed control, coupled with an increase in platter weight, result in a more precise rotation. Project debut iii troubleshooting, repair, and service manuals. Apr 27, 2017 projects answer was to take their successful project 1 turntable and trim the fat to the bone. View a manual of the project xperience superpack 2 below. Again, it was basic with a minimalist design and a fitted arm and cartridge. Projects track record with budget turntables is unrivalled.
I dont have the manual any more and i am not sure how i move the counter weight along the tone arm to balance it. Featuring improvements such as an increase in platter size and weight to realize even smoother rotation, the overall sound quality is great. Over the years weve had various versions of debuts, genies and essentials dominate this end of the record player market. The cartridge is inferior to the cartridge on the pro ject. Providing power, build quality, and features previously unavailable in automatic record cleaning machines in its price range, the project vcs2 alu offers the ease, convenience, and benefits of wet vinyl lp cleaning in a fully setup package that rids records of offensive dirt and annoying debris. Manual turntable with builtin phono preamp and premium ad conversion and usb output. In regard to the project debut iii manual turntable black pj65180675 l9642836, this turntable needs. The approved belt drive design offers low noise ac motor with effective motor decoupling utilizing tpe, ultra precision frequency dc. All the youtube videos and manuals that i can find are for the later models e. By using the select a language button, you can choose the language of the manual you want to view. Project turntables are designed in austria and the uk then built at the litovel factory in the czech republic. We discussed a few favourites and his final comment was.
As project continues to expand its most popular turntable range, hfc checks out the debut iii s audiophilei recently found myself chatting with a fellow audio scribe about the number of turntables currently available. Pro ject turntables are designed in austria and the uk then built at the litovel factory in the czech republic. Project debut carbon esprit sb dc satin walnut manual belt. Feb 23, 2010 the debut iii is a complete plugnplay record player that includes a pro ject 8. Is a great entry level turntable for those that are just getting into the world of vinyl. A smooth but fullbodied sound, helped by a solid ortofon cartridge, made for another fivestar project record player. For the first time after the arrival of compact disc and the assumed demise of vinyl records, an analogue product reemerged in the mass market something all music lovers could afford. This year its the turn of the project essential ii to shine.
The project debut carbon is well built, beautifully designed and just sounds awesome. The project debut carbon turntable is a perfect choice for getting into vinyl. Page 4 if your amplifier does not have an input suitable for phono cartridges you will require a separate phono amplifier stage for mm or mc cartridges such as the pro ject phono box or the pro ject tube box which is then connected between the record player and a free line level input of the amplifier. The turntable used in the video is the new pro ject debut se3, but the principles used are the same when setting up any debut. Audio trade gmbh project debut iii ortofon om 5e revision 15. The first thing project did was to give the debut carbon dc a new power supply with a precision builtin frequency generator like their speed box increasing the turntables speed stability while decreasing unwanted motor vibration. Ask the question you have about the project debut carbon dc 2m here simply to other product owners. Project debut owners manual, service manuals and schematics are for reference only and the vinyl engine bears no responsibility for errors or other inaccuracies. Project audio systems debut carbon recordmaster hires. Project audio systems project debut carbon recordmaster hires revision. This extra degree of accuracy and smoothness gives you a more focused stereo image, tighter bass, and.
Oct 16, 20 projects track record with budget turntables is unrivalled. Projects answer was to take their successful project 1 turntable and trim the fat to the bone. Im waiting on a reply from the seller regarding the missing pieces. Project debut recordmaster turntable black project. The project debut carbon esprit sb features a builtin speed box which permits electronic speed change between 33, 45, and 78rpm. View and download project audio systems debut iii instructions for use manual online. Its a belt driven turntable vs the direct drive of the at 120 which is supposed to lessen distortion even though at 12 lbs its about half the weight of the at 120. You may have simply gotten your hands on a power supply that is for the new motor type and therefore may not work with the old one. Plattenteller ist im durchmesser ungefahr 12 cm kleiner als eine schallplatte. However, the debut ii does not have the same calibration dial as the later models. Click any of the turntable images below to be taken through to a list of all their spare parts.
The first debut turntable from pro ject introduced in the late 1990s was a groundbreaking component in the hifi industry. This turntable design, with projects underlying core philosophy and dedication to quality music performance, has all the highend aspects built in that really take vinyl listening to the ultimate heights. Provide a clear and comprehensive description of the problem and your question. The better your problem and question is described, the easier it is for other project debut carbon dc 2m owners to provide you with a good answer. The turntable used in the video is the new project debut se3, but the principles used are the same when setting up any debut. Its not the most resolving turntable but you wouldnt expect it to be at this price range. Just dug my project debut iii out of hibernation, when i plug it in and flip the switch the platter shudders ever so slightly but doesnt turn. Project audio systems debut iii instructions for use manual. The debut iii is at least two models behind the current one. This is a video guide to setting up your project turntable. The debut appeared in 1999 with a pressed steel platter, and mdf plinth.
But as is the way in hifi many people still wanted more. Since there are no external bells and whistles on this machine, were inclined to think that all that weight is inside and invested in quality internal components. Project debut iii manual turntable black pj65180675. Use a line input such as aux, cd, tuner, tape or video on your amplifier. Project debut stereo turntable shine yellow debut carbon dc. Project debut iii repair steve hoffman music forums. Pro ject debut carbon red now, everything on this table is manual. Project debut carbon dc blue the cartridge is definitely high quality and you can hear every detail of the music. Sep 29, 2017 the project debut carbon is well built, beautifully designed and just sounds awesome. Project debut carbon red now, everything on this table is manual. Nicely tweaked for your listening pleasure its hard for us to imagine a turntable that represents a greater value for. The stylus can track better now in the absence of motor vibration and speed shifts due to.
Project genie 2007 another year, and another budget award winner for project was an apt opening to the genies entry in our 2007 awards issue. The project was solid as a rock and much heavier than the planar. Build quality was not as good as the pro ject debut. Store it in the original packaging so it is available for any future transportation. The pro ject debut carbon esprit sb features a builtin speed box which permits electronic speed change between 33, 45, and 78rpm. For the 50th anniversary of the extraordinary record sergeant peppers lonely hearts club band, a total of pieces of this exceptional record player will be produced only 99. As the name implies this is a backtobasics kind of product. Providing power, build quality, and features previously unavailable in automatic record cleaning machines in its price range, the pro ject vcs2 alu offers the ease, convenience, and benefits of wet vinyl lp cleaning in a fully setup package that rids records of offensive dirt and annoying debris.
Build quality was not as good as the project debut. The carbon fiber tonearm tube, normally reserved for much more expensive tonearms, greatly increases rigidity while reducing resonance. Widely available and offering very good performance at each price level, the brand has gained much recognition over the last ten years and continues to develop new models. Over the next few pages well take a look at some of the essentials of record player design, and how project has created its outstanding turntable products. Fit the drive belt 3 around the subplatter 4 and the smaller diameter part of the motor pulley 2. The debut iii is a complete plugnplay record player that includes a project 8. View and download project audio systems debut carbon recordmaster hires instructions for use manual online. Project debut manual 2speed beltdrive turntable vinyl engine. Project debut carbon esprit sb dc gloss black manual. Pro ject turntable debut 2 on ebay end time 09aug10 20. The approved belt drive design offers low noise ac motor with effective motor decoupling utilizing tpe, ultra precision frequency dcdriven ac generator for ultimate speed stability. They were willing to invest more, because this is how much they fell in love with their newfound passion. Project debut carbon dc manual beltdrive turntable crutchfield.
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