Specifications

© Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject Speed Box S · Revision 2013.2.1
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Dear music lover,
thank you for purchasing a PRO-JECT AUDIO Speed Box. * 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.
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
Connect the power cable supplied *** (polarity
+
) to the socket Output ~16V and to the power supply
socket of the record player. The original power supply of the record player is then no longer required.
!
Make all connections whilst the Speed Box is disconnected from the power supply.
Only models with mains socket power supply. 16V/190mA AC max..
* The Pro-Ject 1.2 E, Debut III E, Debut III/Phono SB, Debut Carbon (all models), Xpression III
Comfort, Xperience Comfort, RPM 6.1 SB, RPM 6.1 SB SuperPack, RPM 9.1 SuperPack, Xtension
(all models) and Signature may not be used with the Speed Box.
Mains power connection
Connect the low voltage plug from the power supply to the socket Power 18V
"
before connecting the power
supply to the mains.
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Never use any other power supply than the one supplied with the unit.
To switch on from standby or to standby
The push button on the left hand side will toggle the Speed Box between its fully operational status and
standby. The blue LED above the stand-by push button shows that the unit is switched on.
Speed selection 33/45 r.p.m.
Speed Box S
The belt must be on the smaller (50Hz models) larger (60Hz models) diameter part of the motor pulley. Press
the button 33 45 to switch between 33 and 45 r.p.m.. The selected speed is shown respectively by the lit LED.
To play at 45 or ** 78 r.p.m. please always start the turntable at 33 r.p.m. and then switch to the higher speed
when it has attained full speed.