Box-Design DS2T User manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Pro-Ject CD Box DS2T

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Dear music lover,
thank you for purchasing a Pro-Ject Audio Systems CD player.
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.
Caution! Laser diode, discs to avoid, safety instructions
This product contains a laser diode. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to
gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
If a disc is cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise damaged, don't risk to play it. You co
uld end up
damaging the unit. This player is designed for use with fully circular, full size CDs only. Use of shaped
discs is not recommended. The manufacturer and the distributor disclaims all liability arising in
connection with the use of damaged or shaped discs.
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, 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 CD player is disconnected from the power supply.
Never use any other power supply than the one supplied with the unit.
Connection to an external D/A-converter
Use one of the available S/PDIF sockets (Coaxial, Optical) or AES/EBU to connect the CD player to a D/A
converter or AV processor.
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Mains power connection and methods to switch the unit on and off
Connect the low voltage plug from the power supply to the
Power 9V
socket of the unit
before
connecting
the power supply to the mains. The unit can be switched on and off by using 2 different methods which are
equal in priorities.
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 the unit can’t be
switched off by the pushbutton.
2. Remote power on - triggers
The unit 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 ) in diverse lengths are
available 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, the unit will also switch off.
Trigger cables may only be plugged into the sockets when the unit is disconnected from t
he power
supply and from the mains. Failure to do so may result in damage of the unit.
Remote control
turns the unit on or back into standby
Volume control
or adjust the sound volume of your Pro-Ject Audio amplifier
(Excluding Pre box RS Digital, Maia DS(2), Pre Box DS2 Digital, Pre Box DS2
Analogue)
Stop
stops playback
Start / Pause
starts and pauses playback alternately
Selecting tracks
- and accesses a specific track directly and start playback.
For example, to play track 19, press and .
To play track 29, press , and .
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ON/OFF
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VOL
STOP
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Stepping between tracks, scanning through the disc
Press or . The display shows the number of the tracks as you step.
Pressing while playback, starts playback of the current track from the beginning.
Press and hold the button for fast reverse scanning. activates fast forward scanning.
Repeat and random play
Pressing the button repeatedly selects the repeat modes and random play. The display shows:
repeat play for the current track
repeat play for all tracks
shuffle play
Pressing again takes the CD player back to standard playback.
Front panel controls
Inserting and ejecting a disc
Switch the unit on from standby. Insert the disc into the slot, with the label side facing upwards. The slot-loading
mechanism will load the disc automatically. The display shows the total number of tracks on the disc and the
total duration of the disc.
A short press of the button stops playback. Pressing again, ejects the disc.
Dimming the display
Press and hold the buttons and will change the display brightness - full, half and one third.
To access that function, playback must be stopped.
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Play
starts playback of the first track. The display shows the current track number, the elapsed time of the
current track and the play icon.
Pause
pauses playback. The display shows the current track number, the elapsed time of the current track and
the pause icon.
To resume playback press again.
Stop
A short press of the button stops playback. The display shows the total number of tracks on the disc, the
total duration of the disc and the stop icon.
Stepping between tracks
Press the buttons (previous track) or (next track).
Pressing while playback, the current track starts playing from the beginning.
The display shows the number of the tracks as you step, the elapsed time of the current track and the step icon.
Scanning through the disc
Press and hold the button (fast backward) or (fast forward) to scan through the disc. The display
shows the current track number, the elapsed time of the current track and the scan icon.
Releasing or will take you back to playback.
Replacing batteries
Proceed as follows:
•Unlock and slide open the battery case cover
•Replace the battery.
Make sure the battery is the right way round !
•Close the battery case cover
Battery type: 1 x CR2032 / 3V or 1 x CR2025 / 3V
Do not dispose the batteries as ordinary domestic refuse. Please dispose your exhausted batteries at
the appropriate collection sites - usually located at supermarkets and drugstores.

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Technical specifications Pro-Ject CD Box DS2T
Supports: CD, CD-R, CD-RW and Hybrid-SACD
Digital output: 1 x optical (TOSlink®, S/PDIF)
1 x co-axial (S/PDIF)
1 x AES/EBU
Trigger input: 12V on/off detector
Trigger output: 12V
Outboard power supply: 9V/2.000mA DC; suitable for your country's mains supply
Power consumption: 300 - 1.500mA DC, <1W in standby
Replacement battery remote control: 1 x CR2032 / 3V or 1 x CR2025 / 3V
Dimensions W x H x D (D with sockets): Aluminium version: 206 x 71 x 199 mm
Wood version: 240 x 72 x 199 mm
Weight: Aluminium version: 1620 g without power supply
Wood version: 2070 g without power supply
Service
Should you encounter a problem which you are not able to alleviate or identify, please contact your dealer for
further advice. Only if the problem cannot be resolved there, the unit should be sent to the responsible
distributor in your country.
Warranty
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage caused by not adhering to these instructions
for use. Modification or changes to any part of the product by unauthorized persons release the
manufacturer from any liability over and above the lawful rights of the customer.
Copyright, trademarks
Pro-Ject Audio Systems is a registered Trademark of
H. Lichtenegger.
This guide was produced by: Pro-Ject Audio Systems
Copyright ©2017. All rights reserved.
The information was correct at the time of
going to
press. The manufacturer reserves the right to make
changes to the technical specification without prior
notice as deemed necessary to uphold the ongoing
process of technical development.
TOSlink®is a registered trademark of Toshiba corporation. Dolby®is a registered trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. DTS™is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.