In order to achieve maximum performance and reliability you should study these instructions for use carefully.
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Warning of a hazard for the user, the unit or possible misuse.
Important notice.
Help to protect the environment
If you are not going to use the player for an extended period of time, e.g. vacation, we suggest to disconnect
it from the AC mains. Please be certain that the player is in standby-mode prior to unplugging the power
supply from the AC mains.
Caution! Laser diode
This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any
covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
Discs to avoid
If a disc is cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise damaged, don't risk to play it. You could end up damaging
the unit.
recommended. The manufacturer and the distributor disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use
of damaged or shaped discs.
This player is designed for use with fully circular, full size CDs only. Use of shaped discs is not
Connectors
Digital output
Co-axial
Make all connections whilst the converter is disconnected from the power supply.
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Take care to connect the left and right channels correctly. The right channel is usually marked red,
the left channel black or white.
Left
Out
Right
Connection to the amplifier
Connect the Out socket to a line input (such as AUX) on your amplifier.
Connection to a external A/D-converter
Connect the Digital output socket to a coaxial digital input on the D/A converter or AV processor. Doing
so allows you to use the signal in its digital for further digital processing.
Mains power connection
The unit is supplied with a power supply suitable for your country's mains supply. Check the label before
connecting to ensure compliance with the mains rating in your house. Connect the low voltage plug from the
power supply to the Power ~16V socket before connecting the power supply to the mains.
The button A will toggle the player between its fully operational status and standby. The display shows
STANDBY when the unit is in standby.
Inserting and ejecting a disc
Switch the unit on from standby. Insert the disc into the slot, with the label side facing upwards. The slot-loading
mechanism will load the disc automatically. The display shows the total number of tracks on the disc and the
total duration of the disc.
F stops playback and ejects the disc.
Dimming the display
Press and hold the buttons D and E will change the display brightness - full, half and one third.
To access that function, playback must be stopped.
Play
Pressing C starts playback of the first track. The display shows the current track number, the elapsed time of
the current track and the play icon.
Pause
C pauses playback. The display shows the current track number, the elapsed time of the current track and
the pause icon.
To resume playback press C again.
Stop
D stops playback. The display shows the total number of tracks on the disc, the total duration of the disc and
the stop icon.
Stepping between tracks
Press the buttons B (previous track) or E (next track).
Pressing B while playback, the current track starts playing from the beginning.
The display shows the number of the tracks as you step, the elapsed time of the current track and the step icon.
Scanning through the disc
Press and hold the button B (fast backward) or E (fast forward) to scan through the disc. The display shows
the current track number, the elapsed time of the current track and the scan icon.
Do not dispose the batteries as ordinary domestic refuse. Please dispose your exhausted batteries at
the appropriate collection sites - usually located at supermarkets and drugstores.
Technical specifications Pro-Ject CD Box SE
Supports: CD, CD-R, CD-RW and Hybrid-SACD
Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz / ±0,15dB
Noise floor: 100dB /1V
THD: 0,007%
Line-level output: 1 pair RCA/Phono sockets
Output voltage: max. 2Vrms
Digital output: 1 x co-axial (S/PDIF)
D/A-converter: Burr Brown PCM 1796. 24Bit/192kHz, 8-times oversampling
Outboard power supply: 16V/1.000mA AC, suitable for your country's mains supply
Power consumption: 16V/300mA AC
Replacement battery remote control: 1 x CR2032 / 3V or 1 x CR2025 / 3V
Dimensions W x H x D (D with sockets): 206 x 72 x 194 (200)mm
Weight: 2.670g without power supply
Service
Should you encounter a problem which you are not able to alleviate or identify despite the above information,
please contact your dealer for further advice. Only when the problem cannot be resolved there should the
unit be sent to the responsible distributor in your country.
Warranty
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage caused by not adhering to these instructions
for use. Modification or change to any part of the product by unauthorized persons release the
manufacturer from any liability over and above the lawful rights of the customer.
PRO-JECT is a Registered Trademark of H. Lichtenegger.
The information was correct at the time of going to
press. The manufacturer reserves the right to make
changes to the technical specification without prior
notice as deemed necessary to uphold the ongoing
process of technical development.