Pro-Ject Audio Systems Tuner Box S3 DAB Plus Internet Radio Instruction Manual

June 17, 2024
Pro Ject AUDIO SYSTEMS

Pro-Ject Audio Systems Tuner Box S3 DAB Plus Internet Radio

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Product Specifications

  • Brand: Pro-Ject Audio Systems
  • Model: Tuner Box S3 DAB+
  • Power Supply: 9V
  • Output: RCA (fixed), headphone (adjustable)
  • Antenna Inputs: FM/DAB, WiFi
  • Control: Front panel buttons, remote control
  • Battery Type for Remote Control: 2x AAA 1.5V

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions

  1. Make all connections with the tuner disconnected from the power supply.
  2. Connect left and right channels correctly, typically red for right and black/white for left.

Connection Setup

Connecting to Preamplifier/Integrated Amplifier:
Connect the fixed RCA output to a line level input on your preamplifier.

Connecting to External DAC/Digital Preamp/Integrated Amp:
Use digital optical or coax output to connect to your DAC’s corresponding input.

Antenna Connections:

  • FM/DAB Antenna: Connect included antenna cable to FM Ant. 75 Ohm input.
  • WiFi Antenna: Connect included WiFi antenna.

Mains Power Connection:
Connect the power supply to the Power 9V socket of the tuner before plugging it into the mains.

Front Panel Controls

Switching On/Off:
Use the left-hand side push button to toggle between operational status and standby mode. The blue LED indicates power status.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Q: Do I need to purchase batteries separately for the remote control?
    A: Yes, the remote control requires 2x AAA 1.5V batteries which are not included in the packaging due to air freight regulations.

  • Q: How should I dispose of exhausted batteries?
    A: Do not dispose of batteries as ordinary domestic refuse. Please take them to appropriate collection sites like supermarkets or drugstores for proper disposal.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Pro-Ject Tuner Box S3 DAB+

Dear music lover,
thank you for purchasing a Pro-Ject Audio Systems FM/DAB-tuner and webradio.
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

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

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Make all connections whilst the tuner 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.

Connection to a preamplifier/integrated amplifier
Connect the fixed RCA output (left/right) to any line level input on your preamplifier.

The RCA output level is always FIXED at full output. Only the headphone output can be volume adjusted.

Connection to an external DAC/digital preamp/integrated amp with digital inputs
Connect the digital optical or coax output to a digital optical or coax input on your DAC.

FM/DAB Antenna input
Connect the included FM/DAB antenna cable to the FM Ant. 75 Ohm input.

WiFi Antenna input
Connect the included WiFi antenna.

Mains power connection
Connect the included power supply to the Power 9V socket of the tuner before connecting the power supply to the mains.

Front panel controls

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  • To switch on from standby or to standby
    The push button on the left-hand side will toggle the tuner between its fully operational status and standby. The blue LED above the stand-by push button shows that the unit is switched on.

  • Headphone Output
    Connect headphones to the 6,3mm headphone output.

  • Tune/Volume/Select
    In main menu screen: turn left/right to scroll through the menu; push to go one menu-step forward/select
    In now playing screen: change volume for headphone output; push to stop/start playback
    In sub-menus: turn left/right to navigate through sub-menus; push to go one menu-step forward/select

  • Menu
    Switch between menu screen and now playing screen.

  • Back/Forward
    Back/Forward in main menu screen: scroll left and right
    Forward in now playing screen: change now playing screen design
    Back in now playing screen or sub-menus: go one menu-step back

Remote control

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Please note that remote control batteries are not included in the packaging due to air freight guidelines and resulting limitations.

Replacing batteries

Proceed as follows:

  • Open the battery case cover
  • Replace the battery.
  • Make sure the battery is the right way around! Close the battery case cover

Battery type: 2x AAA 1,5V

Do not dispose the batteries as ordinary domestic refuse. Please dispose your exhausted batteries at the appropriate collection sites – usually located at supermarkets and drugstores.

Technical specifications Pro-Ject Tuner Box S3 DAB+

  • Tuning range FM-band: 87,5 – 108MHz (50kHz steps)
  • Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
  • S/N ratio: 50dB
  • THD: 0,05%
  • Stereo separation: 30dB / ∆f 75kHz and f mod 1kHz
  • Sensitivity: 7dB/ V mono, 17dB/ V stereo /75 ohms
  • Antenna input: 1 x co-axial DIN-socket (75 ohms)
  • Digital output: 1 x coaxial SPDIF, 1 x optical SPDIF
  • Fixed Line-level output: 1 pair RCA sockets
  • WiFi Standards: WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Headphone output: 1 x 6,3mm / 2x 75mW at 32ohm (1%THD)
  • Remote control batteries: 2x AAA 1,5V (not included in packaging)
  • Outboard power supply: 9V/1A DC, 110 – 240V/50, 60Hz
  • Power consumption: <1W in standby
  • Dimensions W x H x D (D with sockets): 206 x 55 x 153 (164) mm
  • Weight: 940g without power supply

Service
Should you encounter a problem which you are not able to alleviate or identify, 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 Audio Systems is a Registered Trademark of H. Lichtenegger.
  • This guide was produced by: Pro-Ject Audio Systems Copyright © 2023. All rights reserved.
  • The information was correct at the time of going to press. The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the technical specification without prior notice as deemed necessary to uphold the ongoing process of technical development.

Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) : This directive mandates the collection and recycling of electronics and component materials in order to reduce the amount going to landfills. Outside North America, when the user decides to discard this product, it must be sent to a separate collection facility for recycling. Please contact your point of purchase for more details.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Interference Statement FCC Part 15: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
  2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
To maintain compliance with FCC´s RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. Use on the supplied antenna.

EC Declaration of Conformity

  • We, Canor spol. s r.o.
  • Družstevná 39
  • 08006 Prešov
  • Slovakia
  • (manufacturer)  declare under our whole responsibility that the products:

Tuner Box S3 DAB+

  • which are regularly supplied to

Pro-Ject Audio Systems a division of Audio Tuning GmbH

Margaretenstrasse 98
1050 Vienna,
Austria to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following harmonized standards for:

  • LVD: STN EN 62368-1:2018
  • EMCD: EN 55032:2015
  • EMCD: EN 55035:2017
  • RED: ETSI EN 300 328 V2.2.2 (2019-07)

following the provisions of EC directives as follows:

LVD: 2014/35/EU EMCD: 2014/30/EU RED: 2014/53/EU

and the EC regulation 1275/2008 and its framework directive 2009/125/EC for energy related products (ErP) according to the test performed under the following technical standard

  • EN 50564:2011

Pro-Ject Audio Systems a division of Audio Tuning GmbH 1050 Vienna, Austria, Margaretenstrasse 98 info@project-audio.com

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