Pro-Ject HiFi AirPlay User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Pro-Ject “Hifi Airplay”-Set

Dear music lover,

thank you for purchasing a Pro-Ject “Hifi Airplay”-Set. In order to achieve maximum performance and reliability you should study these instructions for use carefully.

Warning of a hazard for the user, the units 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 cord/power supply is used to disconnect the unit from the mains. Make sure that the power cord/power supply is easily accessible at all times. cord/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,

Never handle the device, the power

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.

What’s in the box

Stereo Box S including remote control handset, power supply and power cord DAC Box S USB including power supply Airport Express 2 x Speaker Box 5 including wall mount brackets and instruction for use Design Box 2 Acryl Speaker cable, length 2 x 3 meter 8 x banana plugs (4mm ) Interconnect cable, length 20cm Optical digital cable (TOSlink TOSlink

including software and instruction for use

mini adaptor

), length 150cm

For software installation*, use and tecnical data regarding the Airport Express® unit, please refer to the instruction manual included.* We do not provide support for third party software products.

Connectors - Stereo Box S

Record Out

Left

Pro-Ject Audio Systems, Vienna, Austria

Right

Make all connections whilst the amplifier is disconnected from the power supply.

Left

Right

Connecting amplifier and D/A converter

Connect, using the supplied interconnect cable, the sockets IN1 on the amplifier to the sockets OUT on the DAC. Inputs

Line level sources such as CD player radio or TV can be connected to the input sockets marked IN1 or IN2.

Take care to connect the left and right channels correctly. The right channel is usually marked red,

the left channel black or white.

Connecting amplifier and speakers

The output terminals accept loudspeaker cables terminated with 4mm  Banana plugs, spades connectors or naked wire. Connect the cable terminals on the amplifier to the terminals on the speakers.

The red speaker terminals carry the positive signal (+), the black speaker terminals the negative signal (–). Make sure the polarity of the connection is correct at each end of the cables.

Only connect one loudspeaker with an impedance not less than 4 ohms per channel.

Record output, connecting a headphone amplifier - Stereo Box S

Record Out connects an analogue record device ore a Pro-Ject Head Box headphone amplifier.

Record Out provides a fixed output level.

Connectors - DAC Box S USB (D/A converter)

Make all connections, except the connection to the computer, whilst the unit is disconnected from the

power supply. Connect the unit to the mains and switch it on before connecting it to the computer.

Connecting D/A converter and Airport Express®

Fit the TOSlink® mini adaptor to one of the connectors on the optical cable. Connect, using the optical digital cable, the socket Optical on the D/A converter to the socket

Digital 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.

The DAC supports PCM (LPCM) format only. The DAC does not work with audio formats like DTS™ or Dolby® Digital. If the DAC is used with a TV satellite/cable receiver or a TV sets with an integrated

satellite/cable receiver, make sure that in the set-up menu of your receiver/TV set, the format of the digital signal, relayed to the digital output used is set to PCM.

on the Airport Express®.

Connecting to a Computer

Connect the USB-input of the DAC (unit must be switched on) to a free USB-socket on your computer and turn it on/make sure it is powered on. The DAC will be automatically recognised by the computer. There is no need to install a driver manually.

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

Mains power connection

Stereo Box S Connect the low voltage plug from the power supply to the Power 20V supply to the mains.

DAC Box USB Connect the low voltage plug from the power supply to the Power 9V supply to the mains.

socket before connecting the power

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