Pro-Ject Audio Systems Pre Box SE User manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Pro-Ject Pre Box SE

Dear music lover,

thank you for purchasing a PRO-JECT AUDIO 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.

Connectors

Pre Out

Sub Out

Trigger

Make all connections whilst the preamplifier 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.

Inputs

Line level sources such as CD player radio or TV can be connected to the input sockets marked 1- 4.

Pre Out

A power amplifier or active loudspeakers can be connected to the output sockets marked Pre Out.

Subwoofer output

An active subwoofer can be connected to the output sockets marked Sub.

Record output, processor loop

Out connects an analogue record device. Together with on of the inputs, it can be used as processor loop,

to operate devices like a room compensation processor.

Remote power-on, switching voltage

The socket marked Trigger provides a 12V DC switched output voltage for remote power-on of units with this

facility (such as the Pro-Ject Amp Box SE or Pro-Ject Amp Box SE Mono), which corresponds to the position

(on/off) of the power switch (A) on the front panel.

A 45cm remote power-on cable (polarity

) is supplied with the Pro-Ject amplifiers for connecting the

remote-switched power socket to the Pro-Ject Pre Box SE. Longer cables are available from your Pro-Ject dealer.

Do not use this trigger output for any other connections for which it is not designed.

Mains power connection

The unit is supplied with a power supply suitable for your country's mains supply. Check the label before

connecting to ensure compliance with the mains rating in your house. Connect the low voltage plug from the

power supply to the Power ~16V socket before connecting the power supply to the mains.

Remote control

ON/OFF

short press turns the unit on, long press takes it back into standby.

Powered on, a short press activates and deactivates mute

VOL

and

VOL

adjust the sound volume

CH+

CH-

VOL+

VOL-

ON/OFF

and

select the inputs

Front panel controls

Pre Box SE

ABCD

Stand-By

Aon the front turns the unit on or back into standby. The display shows STANDBY when the unit is in standby.

While switching off, the unit saves the settings for input, volume and mute, to be set automatically after next

power on.

Dimming the display

Press and hold the buttons Cand Dwill change the display brightness - full, half and one third.

Input selector

Pressing the Input Select buttons Aand Bselects the inputs 1- 4in turns. The selected input will be shown in

the display.

The optional input expander Pro-Ject Switch Box provides three more inputs. For further details please see the

user guide of the Pro-Ject Switch Box.

Volume

Adjust the volume (95 steps) to the desired level using the buttons Cand D. The volume level will be shown in

the display. -95dB indicates min., 00dB max..

Mute

While the unit is powered on, 0

ON/OFF

activates and deactivates mute .

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.

Technical specifications Pro-Ject Pre Box SE

Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz (±0,2dB)

Noise floor: -94dB (A weighted)

THD: 0,005%

Gain: 12dB

Pre out: 1 pair RCA/Phono sockets

Output voltage typically: 1V at 1kHz

Record and subwoofer out: RCA/Phono sockets

Line-level inputs: 4 pairs RCA/Phono sockets

Input impedance: 100kohms

Trigger: 12V DC switching voltage

Trigger output: 2-pole 2,5mm ∅co-axial jack

Outboard power supply: 16V/1.000mA AC, suitable for your country's mains supply

Power consumption: 16V/200mA AC

Replacement battery remote control: 1 x CR2032 / 3V or 1 x CR2025 / 3V

Dimensions W x H x D (D with sockets): 103 x 72 x 144 (150)mm

Weight: 1.200g 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.

PRO-JECT is a Registered Trademark of H. Lichtenegger.

This guide was produced by: Audio Trade GmbH

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.

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