Pro-ject Audio Pre Box RS2 Digital Use Instruction

Pro-Ject Pre Box RS2 Digital

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Dear music lover,

AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Before connecting to the mains, make sure that the

disconnected from the power supply

which can replace original power supplies.

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

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. 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.

Never handle the device or the power supply while your hands are wet or damp.

Connectors

Make all connections whilst the preamplifier is 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

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.

-Ject Audio Systems · Pro-Ject Pre Box RS2 Digital · Revision 2020.04.03

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

socket of your computer directly. Connecting to

USB-hubs or switches can cause problems.

Use only supplied antenna

Driver installation (Windows® operating systems only)

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

For Windows 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

 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

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

AES/EBU is balanced input.

and

operating systems a USB driver (supplied on CD) has to be installed. Insert the included CD

Speaker/Project Pre Box RS2 USB 2.0 Audio Out

Please note: Connection should be made to an USB-

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

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.

Pre Box RS2 Digital and confirm presented pairing code on your Android device. Then press "Right

Tap on 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

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 Digital (alternatively button "

Pre Box RS2 Digital and confirm by pressing "Right arrow" button on Pre Box RS2

OK" on remote control) when the icon is green and is blinking.

Pre Box RS2 Digital.

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