Pro-Ject Audio Systems Box-Design AD Box 52 Phono Instructions For Use page 2

Dear music lover,
thank you for purchasing this AD Box S2 Phono from Pro-Ject Audio Systems.
In order to achieve maximum performance and reliability you should study these instructions for use caref ully.
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Warning
of
o
hazard for the user, the unit
or
possible
misuse
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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 lo
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
ore
wet
or
damp.
Avoid letting liquids enter the device or the power supply. Never place any item con1oining 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 rondles on or near the device. The produd shall not
be used in damp or wet locations, next to a bathtub, sink, swimming pool or
any
other similar
conditions.
Connectors
Phonotn
Left
,
+unetn
n
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Make all connections whilst the phono amplifier is disconnected
from
the power supply.
Take care
lo
conned the left and right channels correctly. The right channel is usually marked red, the
left channel black
or
white.
Do not connect the phono amplifiers outpvt to o phono input
(sometimes
labelled
gram, disc or
RIM)
on the amplifier.
Never use any other power supply than the one supplied with the unit.
Connecting the record player or a line level source
Conned the tonearm signal lead to the sockets
Phono
In of the phono amplifier. The earthing wire of the
tonearm signal lead may be connected to the screw terminal if you encounter hum problems when using the
record player. The signal lead of a line level source has to
be
connected to the socket Une ln.
Setting the cartridge mode
The phono amplifier con be used in either MM (for moving magnet and high-output MC cartridges) or MC (for
low-output MC cartridges) mode according to the construction principle of the pickup cartridge to
be
used.
Since most cartridges use the
MM
principle the phono amplifier is factory set to operate in this mode. To find
out which type your cartridge is please consult the literature accompanying your cartridge.
If
in doubt please
consult your dealer.
A
switch ot the bock of the phono amplifier sets the correct level of amplification for the cartridge.
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Before setting MM
I
MC mode the
unit
must
be disconnected
from
the power supply and amplifier.
Connection to the amplifier
Connect the Out of the phono amplifier to a line input (such as AUX, CD, Tuner, Tape or Video) on your
amplifier.
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