Pro-Ject CD Box SE User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Pro-Ject CD Box SE

Dear music lover,

thank you for purchasing a PRO-JECT AUDIO CD Box.

In order to achieve maximum performance and reliability you should study these instructions for use carefully.

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.

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.

Remote control

ON/OFF

VOL-

+10

Selecting tracks

and

STOP

VOL+

+10

Standby

ON/OFF

turns the unit on or back into standby

Volume control

VOL

adjusts the sound volume of your Pro-Ject Audio amplifier

Stop

STOP

stops playback

Play / Pause

accesses a specific track directly and start playback.

starts and pauses playback

For example, to play track 19, press

+10

and

. To play track 29, press

Stepping between tracks, scanning through the disc

. The display shows the number of the tracks as you step.

Press

Pressing

Press and hold the button

Repeat and random play

Press the

while playback, starts playback of the current track from the beginning.

for fast reverse scanning.

activates fast forward scanning.

button repeatedly selects the two repeat modes and random play. The display shows:

repeat play for the current track

+10

and

Pressing

repeat play for all tracks

shuffle play

again takes the CD player back to standard playback.

Front panel controls

D E

To switch on from standby or to standby

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.

Releasing B or E will take you back to playback.

Replacing batteries

Proceed as follows:

• Unlock and slide open the battery case cover

• Replace the battery.

Make sure the battery is the right way round !

• Close the battery case cover

Battery type: 1 x CR2032 / 3V or 1 x CR2025 / 3V

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.

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