© Pro-Ject Audio Systems · Pro-Ject Phono Box S3 B · Revision 2021.10.27
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Dear music lover,
thank you for purchasing a Pro-Ject Audio Systems phono amplifier.
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 supply is used to disconnect the unit from the mains. Make sure that the power supply is easily
accessible at all times.
Never handle the device, the 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 whilst the phono amplifier 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.
Do not connect the phono amplifiers output to a phono input (sometimes labelled
gram
,
disc
or
RIAA
)
on the amplifier.
Never use any other power supply than the one supplied with the unit.
Connecting the record player
Connect the tonearm signal lead to the In (5-pin mini XLR or RCA) of the phono amplifier. If you connected the
lead to the RCA input, please also connect the grounding wire to the screw terminal of the Phono Box.
Connection to the amplifier
Connect the Output (Balanced XLR or RCA) of the phono amplifier to a line input (such as AUX, CD, Tuner,
Tape or Video) on your amplifier.
RCA and XLR outputs are separated and both play all the time. 2 amplifiers can be connected.