© Pro-Ject Audio Systems · Pro-Ject Head Box S2 Digital · Revision 2017.08.29
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Inputs
The unit offers 3 digital inputs: USB, Optical and Co-axial
USB: is dedicated for connection to a Computer. Connect the USB input of the unit to a free USB-socket on
your computer and turn it on/make sure it is powered on.
Driver installation (Windows® operating systems only)
* For Windows
®
operating systems an USB driver (supplied on CD) has to be installed. Mac OS
®
operating
systems do not need an additional driver.
For example - Windows 7
®
and newer operating system:
Control Panel
Hardware and Sound
Sound
Playback:
select Speaker/ProJect Head Box S2 Digital
Properties
Supported formats: make sure nothing is assigned
Level
Sound: setting must be 100
Enhancements: disable all enhancements
Advanced
Default Format: set to studio quality 24/192
Windows 10 operating systems support 24/192 playback (wasapi), installation of supplied (ASAPI) driver is
not necessary.
Please note: Connection should be made to an USB-socket of your computer directly. Connecting to
USB-hubs or switches can cause problems.
Co-axial and Optical: Use appropriate cables to connect to sources of digital signal like CD players,
streamers, TV set etc.
Front panel
Volume
Adjust the volume to the desired level using the knob on the right side of the front panel.
Input selector
After the unit is powered on, operating the button Input selects the inputs in turn. The selected input is
indicated by the LED´s (1-USB, 2-Co-axial, 3-Optical). Blinking LED indicates no signal.
DSD
LED is illuminated when streaming DSD data over USB input. (playback of DSD on Windows computer
requires driver from supplied CD) and a software player capable of playing DSD files.
