Connection to the speakers (maia only), Phono input, Line inputs – Pro-Ject Audio Systems MaiA User Manual
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Connection to the speakers (Maia only)
The output terminals accept loudspeaker cables terminated with 4mm
Banana plugs, spades connectors
or naked wire.
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.
Line inputs
Line level sources such as CD player, radio or TV can be connected to the input sockets marked In 2,In3 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.
Connecting to a Computer
Connect the USB-input In 8 USB of the MaiA (unit must be switched on) to a free USB-socket on your
computer and turn it on/make sure it is powered on. Select input 8USB.
* For Windows
®
operating systems an USB Class 2 driver (supplied on CD) has to be installed. For MaiA with
Windows
®
version 1.61.2 or higher is needed.
Mac OS
®
operating systems do not need an additional driver or setup.
Linux operating systems include an USB Audio Class 2 driver from Linux Kernel 2.6.35 and higher.
Please note: Connection should be made to an USB-socket of your computer directly. Connecting to
USB-hubs or switches can cause problems.
24Bit/192kHz playback with Windows® operating systems
* For Windows
®
operating systems a 24Bit/192kHzUSB driver (supplied on CD) has to be installed. Insert the
included CD into the drive of you PC and follow the instructions.
After installing the driver, some settings have to be checked/done.
For example - Windows 7
®
operating system:
Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound Playback:
select Speaker/MaiA USB 2.0 Audio Out
Properties Supported formats: make sure nothing is assigned
Level Sound: setting must be 100
Enhancements: disable all enhancements Advanced Default Format: set to studio quality 24/192
Mains power connection
Connect the low voltage plug from the power supply to the Power socket before connecting the power supply
to the mains.