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Dear music lover,
thank you for purchasing a Pro-Ject Audio DAC Box DS2 Ultra.
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
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 cord is
used to disconnect the unit from the mains. Make sure that the power cord is easily accessible at all
times.
Never handle the device, the power cord/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,
except the connection to the computer
, whilst the unit is disconnected from the
power supply. Connect the unit
to the mains and switch it on before connecting it to the computer
.
Take care to connect the left and right channels correctly. The right channel is usually marked red,
the left channel black or white.
Never use any other power supply than the one supplied with the unit.
Connection to the amplifier
Connect the Output RCA socket to a line input (such as AUX) on your amplifier. Pressing the Gain button on
the back panel raises gain by 6dB.
Digital inputs
Sources with a digital output such as a CD player can be connected to the digital inputs (coaxial and optical). A
computer can be connected to the USB input.
The DAC supports PCM (LPCM) and DSD format only. The DAC does not work with audio formats
like DTS
™
or Dolby
®
Digital. If the DAC is used with a TV satellite/cable receiver or a TV set with an
integrated satellite/cable receiver. Make sure that in the set-up menu of your receiver/TV, the format
of the digital signal, relayed to the digital output used, is set to PCM.
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