Pro-Ject Audio Systems Speed Box DS User Manual

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Dear music lover,

thank you for purchasing a PRO-JECT AUDIO Speed Box DS. * The unit permits electronic speed change of
your Pro-Ject record player between 33 and 45 r.p.m. and also permits the replay of shellac records by

allowing ** 78 r.p.m. with an appropriate pulley and cartridge.
The replay speed can be increased and decreased in twenty steps of 0,1 r.p.m.
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.

Connecting the record player

Output

~ 16V

Output

~ 16V

Output

~ 230V

Output

~ 230V

18V

Connect the power cable supplied *** (polarity

) to the Output ~16V 3W socket on the Speed Box DS

and to the power socket on your turntable. The original power supply is then no longer required.
Turntables without an external AC power supply should be connected to the Output socket (50Hz models to

Output ~230V 3W / 60Hz models to Output ~120V 3W) on the Speed Box DS. Check the label before
connecting to ensure compliance with the mains rating in your house.

The Speed Box DS is not designed to run with capacitive loads.

~230V /~120V and ~16V power

output cannot be used simultaneously. Power output max. 3W/AC (16V/190mA -models with
16V/AC wall power supply only- or 230V/13mA / 120V/25mA).
Make all connections whilst the Speed Box is disconnected from the power supply.

Never use any other power supply than the one supplied with the unit.

* All Juke Box, Elemental and Debut Carbon models, all Phono and Phono/USB models, all models
with Automatic switch-off (like Debut III E) and electronic speed change (like Debut Carbon Esprit SB,
RPM 6.1 SB,

pression III Comfort,

perience Comfort),

tension (all models) and Signature may not

be used with the Speed Box.

Mains power connection

The Speed Box DS is supplied with a power supply suitable for your country's mains supply. Check the label
before connecting to ensure compliance with the mains rating in your house. Connect the low voltage plug

from the power supply to the socket Power 18V before connecting the power supply to the mains.