Pro-Ject Receiver Box User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Pro-Ject Receiver Box

Dear music lover,

thank you for purchasing a PRO-JECT AUDIO receiver.

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 receiver for an extended period of time, e.g. vacation, we suggest to disconnect it from the AC mains. Please be certain that the receiver is in standby-mode prior to unplugging the power supply from the AC mains.

Connectors

FM Ant.

IN 2

IN 1

Make all connections whilst the receiver 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.

75 Ohm

Inputs

Line level sources such as CD player, TV-set or MP3-player can be connected to the input sockets marked IN 1 or IN 2.

Antenna input

Connects any antenna cable with a co-axial DIN-plug / US-model F-plug.

Connection to the speakers

The output terminals accept loudspeaker cables terminated with 4mm ∅ Banana plugs, spades connectors or naked wire.

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

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 20V

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socket before connecting the power supply to the mains.

Remote control

ON/OFF

TUNE

VOL-

CH+

INPUT

TUNE

VOL+

Stand-By

ON/OFF

short press turns the unit on, long press takes it back into standby.

Powered on, a short press activates and deactivates mute

Volume

VOL

and

VOL

adjust the sound volume

CH-

Selecting an input

INPUT

selects the inputs

Selecting the tuning mode

Pressing (min. 3 seconds) search (MANUAL) and automatic program search (AUTO) in turns.

selects the tuning modes manual program

Manual program search - the display shows MANUAL

TUNE

decreases,

TUNE

increases the reception frequency in 50kHz steps.

Automatic program search - the display shows AUTO

CH-

starts the automatic frequency scan downwards,

CH+

starts the scan upwards.

Program selection from memory - the display shows MEMORY

and

activate the memory function. Pressing

CH+

select -memory function has to be activated- the memory positions 9 - 99.

CH-

Saving a program in the memory list

Tune to the frequency to be stored. Press

CH+

will select the next memory position up the list,

The memory positions 1 - 8 can be selected directly by pressing

Press once again

Saving a program to a particular memory position overwrites any program already stored at that position. The memory retains its contents through a power off/on cycle.

to store the program at that position. The display shows STORED.

twice in rapid succession. The display will show STORE.

CH-

selects the next memory position down the list.

access the presets 1 - 8 directly.

Using the Pro-Ject Receiver Box

87.90

MANUAL

Receiver Box

Turning on/off

Press the rotary selector to switch the receiver on. After power is on the display will briefly show the Pro-Ject logo before changing to the regular display of the input selected.

Press and hold the rotary selector for a few seconds to switch the unit off. The display will show POWER OFF and STANDBY.

While switching off, the unit saves the settings for input, volume and mute, to be set automatically after next power on.

Input selector

After the unit is powered on, pressing the rotary selector selects the IN1 and IN2 inputs in turn. The display will show the volume level and the selected input: TUNER, IN1 or IN2.

The optional input expander Pro-Ject Switch Box provides three more inputs. For further details please see the user guide of the Pro-Ject Switch Box.

Volume

Adjust the volume (95 steps) to the desired level using the rotary selector. The display will show the volume level set. -95dB indicates min., 00dB max..

Mute

ON/OFF

While the unit is powered on,

activates and deactivates mute .

Dimming the display

VOL

on the remote control,

TUNE

set the brightness of the display.

VOL

After pressing Available settings: DIM MIN, DIM 1 - DIM 4 and DIM MAX. The display will show the selected setting.

Display - input tuner

A B C

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A Signal strength meter

B Stereo reception

C Fine tuning meter

D Tuning mode. The rotary selector toggles between the tuning modes

F Mono reception

MANUAL

E Tuned frequency

Manual program search

Press the rotary selector repeatedly until the display shows MANUAL. By rotating the rotary selector the reception frequency will be increased or decreased in 50kHz steps. The tuner is correctly adjusted for a stereo broadcast when

A the largest number of bars are shown (signal strength meter) and B two loudspeaker symbols are shown (F one loudspeaker symbol shows mono reception) C the vertical bar is centred in the fine tuning display

Automatic program search

Press the rotary selector repeatedly until the display shows AUTO. Rotating the rotary selector clockwise starts the automatic frequency scan upwards, anticlockwise starts it downwards. The maximum signal strength will be adjusted automatically for each program found.

Program selection from memory

Press the rotary selector repeatedly until the display shows MEMORY. Rotating the rotary selector clockwise will select the program with the next memory position up the list, anticlockwise will select the program with the next memory position down the list. The program’s memory position is shown to the right of MEMORY in the display.

Saving a program in the memory list

The memory of the Pro-Ject Receiver Box can store up to 99 programs. Tune to the frequency of the program to be stored. Press the rotary selector twice in rapid succession. The display will show STORE. Rotating the rotary selector clockwise will select the next memory position up the list, anticlockwise will select the next memory position down the list. Press once on the rotary selector to store the program at that position. The display shows STORED.

Saving a program to a particular memory position overwrites any program already stored at that position. The memory retains its contents through a power off/on cycle.

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 Receiver Box

Power output: 2 x 20W/30W at 8ohms/4ohms (both channels driven)

Tuning range FM-band: 87,5 - 108,5MHz (50kHz steps)

Programmable presets: 99 THD tuner: 0,05% / ∆f 75kHz and f mod 1kHz Stereo separation: 30dB / ∆f 75kHz and f mod 1kHz Sensitivity: 7dB/µV mono, 17dB/µV stereo /75 ohms Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz (±0,2dB) Channel separation: > 40dB at 20kHz Noise floor: > -100dB (A weighted) THD amplifier: < 0,05% at 10W Gain: 22dB Line-level inputs: 1 pair RCA/Phono sockets, 3-pole 3,5mm co-axial jack Input impedance: 20kohms Antenna input: 1 x co-axial DIN-socket (75 ohms) / US-model F-socket Outboard power supply: 20V/3A DC (peak 7A DC), suitable for your country's mains supply Power consumption: 20V/3A DC Replacement battery remote control: 1 x CR2032 / 3V or 1 x CR2025 / 3V Dimensions W x H x D (D with sockets): 103 x 36 x 103 (122)mm Weight: 670g without power supply

Service

Should you encounter a problem which you are not able to alleviate or identify, 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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