BOX DESIGN Pro-Ject CD Box S2 Instructions

June 7, 2024
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BY PRO-JECT AUDIO SYSTEMS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Pro-Ject CD Box S2

Dear music lover,

thank you for purchasing a CD Box S2 from Pro-Ject Audio Systems. 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.

Caution! Laser diode, discs to avoid, safety instructions
This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. If a disc is cracked, chipped, warped, or otherwise damaged, don’t risk to play it. You could end up damaging the unit. This player is designed for use with fully circular, full size CDs only. Use of shaped discs is not recommended. The manufacturer and the distributor disclaims all liability arising in connection with the use of damaged or shaped discs.

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

BOX DESIGN Pro-Ject CD Box S2 - Connectors

Make all connections whilst the CD player 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. Never use any other power supply than the one supplied with the unit.

Connection to the amplifier
Connect the Analog Output socket to a line input (such as AUX) on your amplifier.

Connection to an external A/D-converter
Connect the optical Digital Output socket to an optical digital input on the D/A converter or amplifier equipped with digital input.

Mains power connection
Connect the low voltage plug from the power supply to the Power 9V socket before connecting the power supply to the mains.

Remote control

BOX DESIGN Pro-Ject CD Box S2 - Remote control

To switch on from standby or to standby
turns the unit on or back into standby
Volume control
adjust the sound volume of your Pro-Ject Audio amplifier
stops
playback
Play / Pause
starts and pauses playback

Selecting tracks

accesses a specific track directly and start playback. For example, to play track 19, press  , and.

Access to a specific track with a lower track number than the one that is currently playing takes a little longer than selecting a track with a higher track number. Pressing stop before selecting a track shortens the time.

Stepping between tracks, scanning through the disc

Press . The display shows the number of the tracks as you step. Press and hold the button for fast reverse scanning. activates fast forward scanning. (only possible on remote control)

Repeat
pressing the shows: button when playback is stopped repeatedly selects the repeat modes in turns. The display SHOWS: repeat play for the current track repeat play for all tracks Pressing again takes the CD player back to standard playback.

© Pro-Ject Audio Systems · Pro-Ject CD Box S2 · Revision 2018.10.22

Digital filters

Pressing the button repeatedly during playback selects the digital filters. FIR and IIR.

This setting is not stored after a restart.

Front panel controls
BOX DESIGN Pro-Ject CD Box S2 - Front panel controls Inserting and ejecting a disc

Switch the unit on from standby. Insert the disc into the slot, with the label side facing upwards. The slot-loading mechanism will load the disc automatically. The display shows the total number of tracks on the disc and the total duration of the disc.
A short press of the button stops playback. Pressing again, ejects the disc.
Play
starts playback of the first track. The display shows the current track number, the elapsed time of the current track and the play icon.
In case of a damaged CD, it may take a little longer to process the errors and start playback. It is possible to terminate the process with the Stop button. The process is automatically terminated after 20 seconds.

Pause
pauses playback. The display shows the current track number, the elapsed time of the current track and the pause icon. To resume playback press again.

Stop
A short press of the button stops playback. The display shows the total number of tracks on the disc, the total duration of the disc and the stop icon.

Stepping between tracks
Press the buttons (previous track) or (next track). The display shows the number of the tracks as you step, the elapsed time of the current track and the step icon.

Replacing batteries

Proceed as follows:

  • Unlock and slide open the battery case cover
  • Replace the battery. Make sure the battery is the right way round!
  • Close the battery case cover.
    Battery type: 1 x CR2032 / 3V or 1 x CR2025 / 3V
    Do not dispose the batteries as ordinary domestic refuse. Please dispose your exhausted batteries at the appropriate collection sitesusually located at supermarkets and drugstores.
    BOX DESIGN Pro-Ject CD Box S2 - Replacing batteries

Technical parameters :

Supported formats: CD, CD-R, CD-RW (finalized) and Hybrid-SACD
Digital output: 1 x S/PDIF optical TOSlink®
Analog outputs: 1 x RCA
Output level: 2,1V RMS
Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz / -0,15dB
THD: < 0,005% / 1kHz
Noise floor: > -110dB / 20Hz – 20kHz
Digital to Analog converter: PCM5102A
Outboard power supply: 9V/2A DC, suitable for your country
 Power consumption: max. peak 1,5A DC, < 0,5W in standby
Replacement battery remote control: 1 x CR2032 / 3V or 1 x CR2025 / 3V
Dimensions W x H x D (D with sockets):Weight: 205 x 37 x 155 (165) mm
Weight: 950g without power supply

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 Audio Systems is a Registered Trademark of H. Lichtenegger.
This guide was produced by: Pro-Ject Audio Systems Copyright © 2018. 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.

© Pro-Ject Audio Systems · Pro-Ject CD Box S2 · Revision 2018.10.22

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