Pro-Ject DAC Box USB User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Pro-Ject DAC Box USB

Dear music lover,

thank you for purchasing a PRO-JECT AUDIO DAC Box USB.
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.

Connectors

Out

Left

Right

Make all connections, except the connection to the computer, whilst the converter is disconnected
from the power supply. Connect the converter to the mains before connecting it to the computer.

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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.

Optical

Digital input

USB

Co-axial

Power

9V

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Connection to the amplifier

Connect the Out socket to a line input (such as AUX) on your amplifier.

Inputs

Sources with an digital output such as a CD player can be connected to the digital inputs (coaxial and
optical). A computer can be connected to the USB input (see next page).

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 9V

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socket before connecting the power supply to the mains.

Input selector

Pressing the grey button on the front of the DAC Box USB selects the three digital inputs in turn. The selected
input will be shown by the corresponding LED on the DAC Box USB.

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Connecting to a Computer (Windows XP® operating system)

1. Connect the USB-input of the DAC Box USB to a free USB-socket on your computer and

turn it on/make sure it is powered on.

Please note: Connection should be made to an USB-socket of your computer directly. Connecting to
USB-hubs or switches can cause problems.

2. The “new hardware found assistant“ will detect the unit and announces it as a “USB loudspeaker”.

3. open the System menu via “Start“ (Windows key)

 Settings
 Control Panel
 Sound and Audio Devices

5. In the Sounds and Audio panel select the Audio
tab. In the Replay section select your sound card
from the pull-down lists (usually preselected).

4. In the control panel open the
“Sound and audio“ menu.

6. Select the USB Audio CODEC from the pull
down list in the Playback section. Make sure
your sound card is selected for Recording.

7. Confirm your selections by clicking the OK button and close the control panel windows.

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