Pro-ject Audio Maia DS User Instruction

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Pro-Ject MaiA DS

Dear music lover,

Thank you for purchasing an integrated amplifier from Pro-Ject Audio Systems.

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 connect/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.

Connectors

1.Make all connections except the connection to the headphone and USB whilst the unit is disconnected from the mains.

2.Never connect or disconnect the power supply to or from the unit whilst the power supply is connected to the mains. Never use any other power supply than the supplied one, with the exception of dedicated Power Boxes which can replace original power supplies.

!3. Take care to connect the left and right channels of RCA inputs correctly. The right channel is usually marked red, the left channel black or white.

4.Speaker connections for the left speaker are located on the right hand side of rear view above, connections to right speaker are located on the left side. Speaker connectors marked red represent + according indicators on speaker terminal.

Trigger connections

Use Trigger Input to connect MaiA DS to Power Box MaiA DS. MaiA DS will turn on/off once Power Box MaiA DS is turned on/off.

Trigger Output allows to turn on/off any other Pro-Ject product which is equipped with trigger input.

Line output

A power amplifier or active loudspeakers can be connected to the output sockets marked Var Output.

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Record output, connecting a headphone amplifier

Fix Output connects an analogue record device or a Pro-Ject Head Box headphone amplifier.

Connection to the speakers

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

Phono input

Connect the tonearm signal lead to the Phono input of the amplifier. The MM/MC switch on the back panel allows to adapt to connected cartridge type. The earthing wire may be connected to the screw terminal if you encounter hum problems when using the turntable.

Line inputs

Line level sources such as CD player, radio or TV can be connected to the input sockets marked In2, In3 or In4.

Digital inputs

Sources with a digital output such as TV satellite/cable receiver or a game console can be connected to the digital inputs. Optical to In5 and In6 and coaxial to In7.

Subwoofer output

An active subwoofer may be connected to the output sockets marked Sub Output.

Connecting to a Computer

Connect the USB-input In8 USB of the MaiA DS (unit must be switched on) to a free USB-socket on your computer and turn it on/make sure it is powered on. Select input 8.

* For Windows® operating systems an USB Class 2 driver (supplied on CD) has to be installed. For MaiA DS with Windows® version 1.61.2 or higher is needed.

Mac OS® operating systems do not need an additional driver or setup.

Linux operating systems include an USB Audio Class 2 driver from Linux Kernel 2.6.35 and higher.

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

24Bit/192kHz playback with Windows® operating systems

* For Windows® operating systems a 24Bit/192kHzUSB driver (supplied on CD) has to be installed. Insert the included CD into the drive of your PC and follow the instructions.

After installing the driver, some settings have to be checked/done. For example - Windows 7® operating system:

Control Panel  Hardware and Sound Sound Playback: select Speaker/MaiA USB 2.0 Audio Out

Properties  Supported formats: make sure nothing is assigned

Level  Sound: setting must be 100

Enhancements: disable all enhancements  Advanced  Default Format: set to studio quality 24/192

DSD playback

Playback of DSD files (.dff, .dsf) is possible over USB. Player capable of playing DSD files is required in your computer. Setup guide is available on our website http://www.box-designs.com

On the front panel are LED´s which indicate sample rate of DSD playback.

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