Pro-Ject Audio Systems Tuner Box S3 DAB+ User manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Pro-Ject Tuner Box S3 DAB+

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Dear music lover,
thank you for purchasing a Pro-Ject Audio Systems FM/DAB-tuner and webradio.
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
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 tuner 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.
Connection to a preamplifier/integrated amplifier
Connect the fixed RCA output (left/right) to any line level input on your preamplifier.
The RCA output level is always FIXED at full output. Only the headphone output can be volume
adjusted.
Connection to an external DAC/digital preamp/integrated amp with digital inputs
Connect the digital optical or coax output to a digital optical or coax input on your DAC.
FM/DAB Antenna input
Connect the included FM/DAB antenna cable to the FM Ant. 75 Ohm input.
WiFi Antenna input
Connect the included WiFi antenna.

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Mains power connection
Connect the included power supply to the Power 9V socket of the tuner before connecting the power supply
to the mains.
Front panel controls
To switch on from standby or to standby
The push button on the left-hand side will toggle the tuner between its fully operational status and standby. The
blue LED above the stand-by push button shows that the unit is switched on.
Headphone Output
Connect headphones to the 6,3mm headphone output.
Tune/Volume/Select
In main menu screen: turn left/right to scroll through the menu; push to go one menu-step forward/select
In now playing screen: change volume for headphone output; push to stop/start playback
In sub-menus: turn left/right to navigate through sub-menus; push to go one menu-step forward/select
Menu
Switch between menu screen and now playing screen.
Back/Forward
Back/Forward in main menu screen: scroll left and right
Forward in now playing screen: change now playing screen design
Back in now playing screen or sub-menus: go one menu-step back

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Remote control
: Mute
: Press to toggle between standby and operation
0-9: Input index number on the list / input characters for WiFi password
: Preset the current playing station to favourite
: Recall favourites list
: Cursor up
: Cursor left /back to previous menu
: Cursor down
: Cursor right
: Confirm button
: Alarm button
: Sleep timer
: Volume up for headphone output
: Volume down for headphone output
: Main menu
MODE: Switch between internet radio/FM/DAB
EQ: Equalizer
: Previous station on the list
: Play/pause
: Next station on the list
LOCAL: Access local stations list (local area set in configuration menu)
INFO: Quick access to network and system information
DIMMER: Access dimmer menu to adjust display brightness
Please note that remote control batteries are not included in the packaging due to air freight guidelines
and resulting limitations.
Replacing batteries
Proceed as follows:
•Open the battery case cover
•Replace the battery.
Make sure the battery is the right way around!
•Close the battery case cover
Battery type: 2x AAA 1,5V
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 Tuner Box S3 DAB+
Tuning range FM-band: 87,5 - 108MHz (50kHz steps)
Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz
S/N ratio: 50dB
THD: 0,05%
Stereo separation: 30dB / ∆f 75kHz and f mod 1kHz
Sensitivity: 7dB/V mono, 17dB/V stereo /75 ohms
Antenna input: 1 x co-axial DIN-socket (75 ohms)
Digital output: 1 x coaxial SPDIF, 1 x optical SPDIF
Fixed Line-level output: 1 pair RCA sockets
WiFi Standards: WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Headphone output: 1 x 6,3mm / 2x 75mW at 32ohm (1%THD)
Remote control batteries: 2x AAA 1,5V (not included in packaging)
Outboard power supply: 9V/1A DC, 110 –240V/50, 60Hz
Power consumption: <1W in standby
Dimensions W x H x D (D with sockets): 206 x 55 x 153 (164) mm
Weight: 940g 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 when the problem cannot be resolved there should the unit 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 change 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
Pro-Ject Audio Systems is a Registered Trademark of
H. Lichtenegger.
This guide was produced by: Pro-Ject Audio Systems
Copyright ©2023. 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.
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE): This directive mandates the collection and recycling
of electronics and component materials in order to reduce the amount going to landfills. Outside North
America, when the user decides to discard this product, it must be sent to a separate collection facility for
recycling. Please contact your point of purchase for more details.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Interference Statement FCC Part 15: This equipment has been
tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected

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- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment
complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
To maintain compliance with FCC´s RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. Use on the supplied antenna.
EC Declaration of Conformity
We, Canor spol. s r.o.
Družstevná 39
08006 Prešov
Slovakia
(manufacturer)
declare under our whole responsibility that the products:
Tuner Box S3 DAB+
which are regularly supplied to
Pro-Ject Audio Systems a division of Audio Tuning GmbH
Margaretenstrasse 98
1050 Vienna,
Austria
to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following harmonized standards for:
LVD: STN EN 62368-1:2018
EMCD: EN 55032:2015
EMCD: EN 55035:2017
RED: ETSI EN 300 328 V2.2.2 (2019-07)
following the provisions of EC directives as follows:
LVD: 2014/35/EU
EMCD: 2014/30/EU
RED: 2014/53/EU
and the EC regulation 1275/2008 and its framework directive 2009/125/EC for energy related products
(ErP) according to the test performed under the following technical standard
EN 50564:2011
Pro-Ject Audio Systems a division of Audio Tuning GmbH
1050 Vienna, Austria, Margaretenstrasse 98
[email protected]