Pro-Ject Head Box DS2 B operation manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Pro-Ject Head Box DS2 B

Dear music lover,

thank you for purchasing this Pro-Ject Audio Systems´ headphone amplifier.

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

Safety instructions

AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Before connecting to the mains, make sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the power supply.

The power supply is used to disconnect the unit from the mains. Make sure that the power supply is easily accessible at all times. Never handle the device, the power supply while your hands are wet or damp. Avoid letting liquids enter the device or the power supply. Never place any item containing liquid, such as a flower vase on or near the device. Never spill any liquid on the device or the power supply. Never place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles on or near the device. The product shall not be used in damp or wet locations, next to a bathtub, sink, swimming pool or any other similar conditions.

Connections

Make all connections, except the connection to the headphone, whilst the unit is disconnected from the mains 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.

Never use any other power supply than the one supplied with the unit.

Connection to the amplifier / signal sources

Connect the Fixed output from your amplifier to the Input RCA/phono sockets of the headphone amplifier. For balanced (symmetrical) connections use corresponding Input XLR sockets

Analogue signal sources like CD players, streamers or tuners can be connected to the Input sockets directly.

Bypass output

The XLR and RCA socket marked Bypass can be connected to the input sockets of your recorder.

Mains power connection and methods to switch the unit on and off

Connect the low voltage plug from the power supply to the Power 18V socket of the headphone amplifier before connecting the power supply to the mains. The unit can be switched on and off by using 2 different methods which are equal in priorities.

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