Pro-Ject Audio Systems Box-Design MaiA S3 Manuel utilisateur

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Pro-Ject MaiA S3

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Dear music lover,

thank you for purchasing a Pro-Ject Audio Systems´ 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 connect/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

1. Make all connections except the connection to the headphone whilst the unit is disconnected from

the mains.

2. Never connect or disconnect power supply to or from the unit whilst the power supply is connected to

the mains! Never use any other power supply than the one supplied with the unit with the exception of

dedicated Power Boxes which can replace original power supplies.

3. Take care to connect the left and right channels of

In 1

In 2

In 3, In 4

correctly. The right channel is

usually marked red, the left channel black or white.

Speaker connections for the left speaker are located on the right hand side of the rear view. Speaker

connectors marked red represent

according indicators on speaker terminal.

Analog output (Variable)

A power amplifier, active loudspeakers or an active subwoofer can be connected to the output sockets marked

Analog Output.

Connection to the speakers

The output terminals accept speaker cables terminated with 4mm ∅Banana plugs, spades connectors or

naked wire.

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Phono input

Connect the tonearm signal lead to the In 1 (Phono)of the amplifier. The earthing wire may be connected to

the screw terminal if you encounter hum problems when using the turntable. The phono input is suitable for

MM and High-Output MC cartridges.

Line inputs

Line level sources (CD player, radio or TV) can be connected to the inputs marked In 2, In 3 or In 4.

Digital inputs

Sources with a digital output such as TV satellite/cable receiver or a game console can be connected to the

digital inputs. Coaxial to In 5 and optical to In 6 and In 7.

Mains power connection

Connect the low voltage plug from the power supply to the Power socket before connecting the power supply

to the mains.

Front panel controls

To switch on from standby or to standby

The push button on the left side of the front panel turns the unit on or back into standby. The blue LED above

the stand-by push button shows that the unit is switched on. Mute is active when LED is blinking.

Input selector

Pressing the buttons◄ and ► selects the desired input. The LEDs show which input is currently active.

Volume

Adjust the volume to the desired level, using the large knob on the front panel.

Connecting a headphone

Connect the headphones to the ¼“ (6,3mm ∅) jack socket on the front of the unit.

BT connection

Make sure the antenna is attached to its connector In 8 (BT)on the back panel prior using BT.

Only use the supplied antenna!

BT is active only when input 8 is selected. If you want to connect your device the first time activate the pairing

mode by pressing and hold the button ►(pair) until LED 8 starts blinking. The MaiA is now visible & ready to

pair for 60 seconds.

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Pairing with Android devices

Open Settings and turn on BT. Start a Scan for BT devices. Searched devices will show up. Tap on "MaiA S3"

and confirm presented pairing code on your Android device. When the connection was successful, the LED of

Input 8 lights up continuously. Now you can play music from your Android device over BT to MaiA S3.

BT pairing with Apple devices

Tap on Settings and turn on BT. Your device will automatically start searching for available devices. Tap on

"MaiA S3" and confirm the connection. When the connection was successful, the LED of Input 8 lights up

continuously.

BT pairing with Windows smartphones

Open Settings and turn on BT. A scan for available devices starts automatically. Searched devices will show

up. Tap on "MaiA S3" and confirm presented pairing code on your Windows device. When the connection was

successful, the LED of Input 8 lights up continuously. Now you can play music from your Windows device over

BT to MaiA S3.

MaiA S3 can store up to 8 BT devices. If the memory is full, new connections will automatically replace

the oldest connection.

A new connection is only possible if the LED of BT input is blinking slowly (it

indicates that no device is connected). You can reset & clear the BT module by holding the ◄ button

and then turn the unit on. The LED 8 will quickly flash & the device will then turn on after the reset is

completed.

Remote control

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 sites - usually located at supermarkets and drugstores.

ON/OFF turns the unit on/off (long press), mute (short)

VOL-turn the volume down

VOL+ turn the volume up

CH-select the input down

CH+ select the input up

VOL+ and CH+ confirm BT pairing

VOL- and CH- cancel BT pairing

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Technical specifications Pro-Ject MaiA S3

Power output: 2x 23W/40W at 8 ohms/4 ohms (1%THD)

Frequency response (20Hz-20kHz): <- 0,5dB (@4ohm)

Channel separation: - 69dB at 10kHz

Signal to noise ratio PA output: 97dB (101 dB - 'A' weighted) at 4ohm

Signal to noise ratio Variable output: 103dB (105 dB - 'A' weighted)

THD: < 0,04% at 10W / 4 ohms

Headphone amplifier output: 2x 75mW at 32ohm (1%THD)

Line level inputs: 3 pair RCA (sensitivity: 270 mV)

Line input impedance: 50kohms

Line input gain: 33,5dB

Phono input: 1 pair RCA

Phono input sensitivity: suitable for MM, MI or high output MC cartridges

Phono input impedance: 47kohms

Phono input gain: 46dB

S/PDIF coaxial input: up to 24bit and 192kHz

S/PDIF optical input: 2 inputs - up to 24bit and 192kHz

Digital to Analogue converter: Cirrus Logic CS4344 24bit/192kHz Multi-bit Delta Sigma type

Variable line level output: 1 pair RCA

BT version: 5.0

BT music receiver codec: aptX, aptX HD, A2DP profile

BT maximum TX power: +4dBm

Speakers connectors: ∅ 4mm banana plugs, spades connectors or naked wire

Headphone output: 6,3mm jack (16 – 600ohms)

Outboard power supply: 20V/3A DC, suitable for your country's mains supply

Power consumption in standby: <0.5W

Replacement battery remote control: 1 x CR2032 / 3V or 1 x CR2025 / 3V

Dimensions W x H x D (D with sockets): 206 x 55 x 153 (176) mm

Weight: 1070 g without power supply

Should you encounter a problem which you are not able to alleviate or identify, please contact your dealer for

further advice. Only if the problem cannot be resolved there, the unit should 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 changes 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

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.

BT®, aptX and aptX HD are trademarks owned by the BT SIG Inc., Microsoft®, Windows®, are either

registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, Apple is registered trademark of Apple Inc.,

Android™ is a trademark of Google Inc.

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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.

Contains FCC ID: 2AMWO-FSCBT1026

Declaration of Conformity

We, Canor spol. s r.o.

Družstevná 13925/39

08006 Prešov

Slovakia

(manufacturer)

and

Pro-Ject Audio Systems a division of Audio Tuning GmbH

Margaretenstrasse 98

1050 Vienna,

Austria

(distributor)

declare under our responsibility that the product is in conformity with the provisions of Directives:

2014/35/EU including amendments

2014/30/EU including amendments

2014/53/EU including amendments

The following harmonised standards were applied:

Health: EN62479:2010

Safety: EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013, EN62368-1:2014/A11:2017,

EN61558-1:2005/A1:2009, EN61558-2-16:2009/A1:2013

EMC: EN301489-1 V2.2.0: 2017-03, EN301489-17 V3.2.0:2017-03, EN55032:2015, EN55035:2017,

EN61000-3-2:2014, EN61000-3-3:2013

Radio Spectrum: EN300328 V2.1.1 (2016-11)

Pro-Ject Audio Systems a division of Audio Tuning GmbH

1050 Vienna, Austria, Margaretenstrasse 98

info@project-audio.com

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