© Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject Phono Box S · Revision 2012.1.1
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Dear music lover,
thank you for purchasing a PRO-JECT AUDIO phono amplifier.
In order to achieve maximum performance and reliability you should study these instructions for use carefully.
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Warning of a hazard for the user, the unit or possible misuse.
Important notice.
Setting
Use the dip switches at the bottom of the unit to set gain, load capacity and the load impedance.
Please set both channels equally.
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To alter settings the unit must be disconnected from the power supply and amplifier.
Gain – (other settings are not recommended)
ON
12
3
ON
12
3
40dB 43dB
ON
12
3
ON
12
3
60dB 63dB
GAIN
ON
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Load capacity at 47kohms – (* load capacity is irrelevant for low-output MC cartridges)
78
78
100pF 200pF
78
78
320pF 420pF
ON
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
220
pF
pF
100
Load impedance
45
6
45
6
47k
10
45
6
45
6
100 1k
ON
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
10
100
1k
MM
MC
MC MC
To find out which type your cartridge is please consult the literature accompanying your cartridge.
The literature for MC cartridges should also specify the correct load impedance into which the
cartridge is designed to work. If in doubt please consult your dealer.
Examples of typical settings
Ortofon 2M Red (MM) - gain 40dB, load capacity 220pF, load impedance 47kohms
Sumiko Blue Point 2 (high-output MC) - gain 43dB, load capacity 100pF, load impedance 47kohms
Ortofon Rondo Red (low-output MC) - gain 60dB, load capacity *, load impedance 10ohms