Pro-Ject Audio Systems MaiA DS3 Instructions For Use Manual page 3

1. Using front pushbutton to switch on or into standby
The pushbutton on the front panel of the unit alternately turns the power on or returns it to standby mode. The
blue LED on the front panel shows that the unit is powered on. If a trigger signal is present MaiA DS3 can't be
switched off by the pushbutton.
2. Remote power on - triggers
MaiA DS3 can be switched on via other Box Design components when a 12V trigger voltage is present at the
2.5mm socket marked Trigger Input. Special power-on cables (polarity
as accessories. The remote power-on signal can be relayed to further units via the Trigger Output socket. When
the 12V trigger signal is switched off, MaiA DS3 will also switch off.
Trigger cables may only be plugged into the sockets when the amplifier is disconnected from the power
supply and from the mains. Failure to do so may result in damage of the unit.
Line output
A power amplifier, active loudspeakers or an active subwoofer can be connected to the output sockets marked
Var Output.
Fix Line Output
Fix Output connects an analogue record device or a 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 (CD player, radio or TV) can be connected to the inputs marked In 2, In 3 or In 4.
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 In 5 and In 6 and coaxial to In 7.
Sub output
An active subwoofer may be connected to the output sockets marked Sub Out.
Connecting to a Computer
Connect the USB-input In 8 USB of the MaiA DS3 (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
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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.
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