Pro-Ject Audio Systems Phono Box SE II - Manual (Page 3)

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Connection to the amplifier
Connect the Out of the phono amplifier to a line input (such as AUX, CD, Tuner, Tape or Video) on your
amplifier. care to connect the left and right channels correctly. The right channel is usually marked red, the
left channel black or white.
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Make all connections whilst the phono amplifier is disconnected from the power supply. Do not connect
the phono amplifiers output to a phono input (sometimes labelled gram, disc or RIAA) on the amplifier.
Mains power connection
The phono amplifier 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 of the phono amplifier before connecting the power supply to the
mains. The blue LED on the front will light up once the phono amplifier is properly connected to the power supply.
DC power supply
Alternatively the Phono Box SE II can be supplied by a ±12 to 18 volt DC power source.
Connect the DC power source to the Power DC socket as shown in the diagram.
The blue LED on the front will light up once the Phono Box SE II is properly connected.
GND
+12V
-12V
Power DC
Technical specifications Pro-Ject Phono Box SE II
Input impedance, MM: 120, 220, 340 and 440pF/47kOhm
Input impedances, MC: 17, 18, 20, 22, 69, 100 and 220ohms/120pF
Output voltage: 300mV at 1kHz for 3mV (MM Input) / 0,3mV (MC input)
Gain, MM / MC: 40dB / 60dB
Noise floor, MM / MC: 95dB (100dB - A weighted) / 75dB (80dB - A weighted)
THD MM / MC: 0,03% / 0,1%
RIAA-equalisation curve accuracy: 20Hz - 20kHz / max. 0,3dB
Subsonic filter: at 18Hz with 24dB/octave
Input / line-level output: 1 pair RCA/Phono sockets / 1 pair RCA/Phono sockets
Outboard power supply: 16V/1.000mA AC, suitable for your country's mains supply
DC operation with battery
Power consumption: 16V/180mA AC
DC power source: from ±12 to ±18V DC
Dimensions W x H x D (D with sockets): 103 x 72 x 144 (156)mm
Weight:
1.050g without power supply
Potential incorrect use and fault conditions
No signal on one or both channels:
No connection between player and phono amplifier ore amplifier. This could be due to a faulty plug,
broken wire or solder joint or simply loose plug/socket connection.
Strong hum:
No earth connection from cartridge or arm or arm cable to phono amplifier, or earth loop.
Output too quiet or too loud, or distorted:
MM / MC Mode incorrectly set - input overloading or insufficiently amplified.
Service
Should you encounter a problem which you are not able to alleviate or identify despite the above information,
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
Copyright © 2007. All rights reserved.
The information was correct at the time of going to
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changes to the technical specification without prior
notice as deemed necessary to uphold the ongoing
process of technical development.