Pro-ject Audio Pre Box RS2 Digital Use Instruction

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Pro-Ject Pre Box RS2 Digital

Pro-ject Audio Pre Box RS2 Digital Use Instruction

Dear music lover,

thank you for purchasing a Pro-Ject Audio Systems preamplifier.

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 or 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

Make all connections whilst the preamplifier 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.

Never use any other power supply than the one supplied with the unit except of Pro-Ject Power Boxes which can replace original power supplies.

Analogue outputs

The unit offers following analogue output sockets: 1 pair of XLR connectors for balanced output

1 pair of RCA connectors for unbalanced output Headphone Jack 6,3mm - socket on front panel

Inputs

USB

is dedicated to connection to a Computer. Connect the USB-input of the unit (unit must be switched on) to a free USB-socket on your computer and turn it on/make sure it is powered on.

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Driver installation (Windows® operating systems only)

Windows 10 operating system supports 24/192 playback (wasapi), installation of a supplied driver

(ASIO) is not necessary. Driver is however required for playing DSD files.

For Windows® operating systems a USB driver (supplied on CD) has to be installed. Insert the included CD into the drive of you PC and follow the instructions.

Complete the installation by restarting the computer.

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

Control Panel  Hardware and Sound  Sound  Playback: select Speaker/Project Pre Box RS2 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

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

S/PDIF inputs:

Pre Box RS2 digital offers 4 digital S/PDIF inputs: Opto1 and Opto2 are optical inputs, Coax is coaxial input and AES/EBU is balanced input.

Bluetooth

Make sure the antenna is attached to its connector on the back panel prior using Bluetooth.

Use only supplied antenna

Bluetooth icon on the display works as a status indicator: white icon: no active Bluetooth connection

green blinking: waiting for pairing confirmation blue icon: Bluetooth device is connected

Connect new device is possible only when icon is white.

Pairing with Android devices

Open Settings and tap on Bluetooth. Turn on Bluetooth and tap on Scan. Searched devices will show up. Tap on Pre Box RS2 Digital and confirm presented pairing code on your Android device. Then press "Right arrow" button on Pre Box RS2 digital (alternatively button "OK" on remote control) when the icon is green and is blinking. When connected, your Android device will show "Connected to media Audio". Now you can play music from your Android device over Bluetooth to Pre Box RS2 Digital.

Bluetooth pairing with Apple devices

Tap on Settings, tap on Bluetooth, turn on Bluetooth. Your device will automatically start searching for available devices. Tap on Pre Box RS2 Digital and confirm by pressing "Right arrow" button on Pre Box RS2 Digital (alternatively button "OK" on remote control) when the icon is green and is blinking.

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