Cyrus Stream Xa Owner's manual

Category
Musical Equipment
Type
Owner's manual
Stream Xa User Instrucons
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IMPORTANT! READ BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT!
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Power supply ....................................................................... 2
Note for UK customers ........................................................ 2
SERVICING ............................................................................... 2
PRODUCT SERVICE CENTRES ................................................. 2
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF CYRUS! ................................. 2
FCC NOTICE .......................................................................... 3
Model Features .............. ...................................................... 4
Key to the rear panel drawing ......................................... 4
How does the Stream Xa work?........................................... 5
Playing music from a network ......................................... 5
 ............................................... 5
 ..................................................................... 5
 ...................................... 5
 ............................ 5
Mixing formats ................................................................ 5
Buying music on-line ....................................................... 5
 ............................. 5
 ..................................................................... 6
Ethernet system with NAS drive - recommended ................ 6
Advantages...................................................................... 6
Disadvantages ................................................................. 6
Expansion ........................................................................ 6
USB music store system - recommended ............................ 6
Advantages...................................................................... 6
Disadvantages ................................................................. 6
All-wireless system .............................................................. 7
Advantages...................................................................... 7
Disadvantages ................................................................. 7
INSTALLATION ......................................................................... 8
 ..................................... 8
 ............................................. 8
 ............................................ 8
 ......................................... 9
 ................................................. 9
 ...... 9
 ................................................ 9
MC-BUS System ................................................................. 10

2
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How it works ................................................................. 10
 .................................. 10
OPERATION ........................................................................... 11
 ........................................................ 11
Power ...................................................... ........................... 11
 .............................. 11
 ................ 11
 .............................................................. 11
 ...................................................... .....11
 ................................................... 12
 ........................................................... 12
Wireless networks ......................................................... 12
Network not found ....................................................... 12
 ......... 13
Changing tracks ............................................................. 13
Pause ............................................................................. 13
 ............................................... 13
Favourite tracks ....... ...................................................... 13
To play Internet radio......................................................... 14
 ............................................... 14
 ........................................... 14
To play Online services ...................................................... 14
 ............................................... 14
 ........................................... 14
To play a source connected to a digital Aux input ............. 14
Digital inputs ................................................................. 14
To play from a USB source ................................................. 15
Playing music from an iPod, iPhone or iPad ..................15
Charging an iPod ........................................................... 15
 ................... 15
SETUP MENU ......................................................................... 16
To reach the setup menu .............................................. 16
 ..................... 16
 ................................. 17
 ....................... 17
Setup - Input names ...................................................... 17
Setup - AUX display mode ........................... ..................17

response) ...................................................................... 17
Setup - Factory Reset .................................................... 17
Setup - Language........................................................... 18
 ................................................................ 18
MENU MAP ........................................................................... 19
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................. 20
 .............. 20
 ................................ 20

music server is found .................................................... 20
 ..................................... 21
 ............................................. 21

from a network ............................................................. 21
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................... 22
Power supply................................................................. 22
 ...................................................... 22
Enclosure ...................................................................... 22
 .................................................... 22
Digital audio performance ............................................ 22
Analogue audio performance ....................................... 22
WARRANTY ............................................................................ 22
WEEE ...................................................................................... 22
CONTENTS
Stream Xa User Instrucons
1
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not
remove any unit covers or panels. There are no user

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
HEED WARNINGS: All warnings on the product and in the

READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS: 

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS:    

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS:

CLEANING:       
cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.
WATER AND MOISTURE: Do not use this product near water





HEAT:        
sources such as radiators, stoves, or any other products

VENTILATION:       


        

        

      

OBJECT OR LIQUID ENTRY:
into this product through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could

ACCESSORIES:        

causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage

        
        


ATTACHMENTS: 

IMPORTANT! READ BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT!
CAUTION:
     
procedures in this manual.
ATTENTION:

inside this product. Unauthorised personnel
must not open this unit.
MOVING THE PRODUCT:
A product and cart
      
stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the product and cart to overturn.
POWER SOURCES:      
from the type of power source indicated on the marking

home, consult your product dealer or local power company.
  

OVERLOADING: Never overload wall outlets, extension
cords, or integral convenience receptacles. This can result in

POWER CORD PROTECTION:

        
       
the point where they exit from the product.
NAKED FLAMES:

    

LIGHTNING:       
 

       
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line
surges.
BATTERIES:       

CAUTION! POLARISED CONNECTOR (CANADA and USA): To

slot, fully insert. Do not alter or remove this plug if it does
         

ACCESS TO THE MAINS PLUG: The means to disconnect this
product from the mains supply is the mains plug. Ensure

Stream Xa User Instrucons
2
Power supply
Connect the moulded IEC connector of the AC cord supplied
into the power inlet on the rear of the unit.
The mains supply requirement of your unit is marked on a

voltage is the same as your mains supply.
230V Products: Voltage Range 220V-240V
115V Products: Voltage Range 110V-120V
          
        
converted.

Note for UK customers

  

it. To connect a new 13A plug, proceed as follows: Connect




Servicing

or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage
         
personnel.
CONDITIONS REQUIRING SERVICE: Unplug this product

personnel when:
 When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
 
product.
 
 
         
      

adjustment of other controls may result in damage
       

        
performance.
REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are
       
       
      
        

SAFETY CHECK: 
to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety


Product service centres
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
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
from owning a product from one of the most recognised


     


       
your streamer safely and correctly.
Stream Xa User Instrucons
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FCC NOTICE*

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
         
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

          
           
       

following measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 
 
receiver is connected.
 


*115V products
Stream Xa User Instrucons
4
Model Features
       
        


          

personal audio players.

radios, digital TV receivers or other sources with SPDIF

        
equipped with digital inputs.

PSX-R upgrade

1. Fixed level analogue output
2. 
3. USB port
4. 
5. 
6. Coaxial digital input 4
7. Coaxial digital input 3
8. Coaxial digital output
9. Coaxial digital input 5
10. 
11. PSX-R
2

12. Power inlet
13. Wi-Fi network aerial connector
Key to the rear panel drawing
IN 4
IN 5
OUT
IN
MC-BUS
USB
OUT1 OUT2
IN 1IN 2
IN 3DIG OUT
ETHERNET
MADE IN ENGLAND
MC-BUS
R
L
USE PSX-R ONLY
ab
cd egh1)
fi
1#
1!
1@
Stream Xa User Instrucons
5
How does the Stream Xa work?
The Stream Xa joins your computer network in the same
way that a computer or other networked device would.
Playing music from a network
Once connected to your network, the Stream Xa




    


to the Stream Xa via the local network and provides an
 

the Stream Xa

Audophile systems have progressed over the years from

compact discs, played without any physical contact.


usually in the listening room itself. Cataloguing the CDs can
        

of CDs.
The Cyrus Stream Xa
computer hardware to take the music content from your




  
        
       


        



quality when played through the Stream Xa.



    Stream Xa  
       

        
replay.

Stream Xa

Mixing formats
The Stream Xa



The Stream Xa       

          
lossless music for the Stream Xa.
Buying music on-line
There are currently few sources on-line for the purchase of





Stream Xa.
Stream Xa User Instrucons
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
The Stream Xa
         

that is not recommended.
Ethernet system with NAS drive - recommended
    Stream Xa system. In this system all
        
contained on a NAS drive, located near the Stream Xa. The
network switch, placed near the Stream Xa, provides local
Stream Xa and the NAS drive for
     
        

      
Cyrus.
Advantages
     
components.
 
 
computer through the network.
 
Disadvantages
 None.
Expansion
 
to the Stream Xa.
USB music store system - recommended
This is the simplest Stream Xa system.
Advantages
 Extremely simple to set up.
 


Disadvantages
 
         

  
     
FAT32 only.
The systems are illustrated as guidelines only to help you
Stream Xa.
   
        Stream Xa
system.
Stream Xa
Broadband DSL
router with
wireless access point
Cabled Ethernet
connections
NAS Drive
Network
switch
Computer
Stream Xa
Hard drive music library
Modem/router
Stream Xa User Instrucons
7
Stream Xa
Broadband DSL
modem/router
with wireless
access point
Wireless connection
Wireless connection
Desktop Computer
All-wireless system

       



Advantages
 Looks simple to install.
Disadvantages
     
components.
 


       Stream Xa when the

on.
Stream Xa User Instrucons
8
INSTALLATION
Before installing your Cyrus Stream Xa check that the

 
 Wi-Fi aerial
 
 
 
 


of high temperature, dust or humidity. Never stand the unit
  

IMPORTANT NOTE – READ BEFORE MAKING ANY
CONNECTIONS
          
disconnect all system components from the mains supply

The cable e is used to retain the clamp close to the plug
connected to the Stream Xa.
 
socket on the Stream Xa.
The plug will latch into place.
         
socket.

distances of 50m or more without requiring a repeater.

     Stream Xa to the network via

to the Stream Xa.
 Screw the aerial directly onto the Wi-Fi aerial network


Ethernet plug
(Stream Xa end)
Ferrite
clamp


To Ethernet



      Stream Xa


     Stream
Xa         


The
Stream Xa

       
        
         
Stream Xa

        
          
least this length.
 

Stream Xa User Instrucons
9

       

 Digital Audio output from a CD player
 Digital Radio
        
programs only)
 Digital Satellite receivers (for replay of 2 channel PCM
programs only)
 Games Console

connect each digital audio source to one of the inputs 1-5.





and personal audio players. It is not
to the USB port of a computer.
          
drive, make sure that the drive is no larger than 500GB and
         
          
Stream Xa. If you prefer to use a larger
drive, a NAS drive connected via your computer network is
highly recommended.
            
          
      
the front of the unit.
If your personal audio player has an integrated USB


      

The Stream Xa

     Stream Xa    
       
interconnect to connect the Fixed Out sockets to a spare

NOTE: The Stream Xa 


NOTE: The Stream Xa


The Stream Xa       

Stream
Xa to a digital input of the AV system.
Stream Xa User Instrucons
10
MC-BUS System
       
       

BUS output of one unit to the MC-BUS input of another in



If the Stream Xa
      
will switch the Stream Xa

2
The PSX-R is a unique DC power supply that will upgrade

range. The PSX-R
2
is a performance upgraded version of
the PSX-R
Stream Xa.
The following text refers to the use of the PSX-R
also to the PSX-R
2
.
To connect a PSX-R

PSX-R

PSX-R
no internal adjustments are required.
How it works
When a PSX-R is connected to a Cyrus product, the power
feeds to the internal circuitry are split two ways with the
      PSX-R  
      

      
noise and power supply ripple.

          


Cyrus CD player
Cyrus Stream Xa
Cyrus Amplifier
MC-BUS out
MC-BUS out
MC-BUS out
MC-BUS in
MC-BUS in
MC-BUS in
Stream Xa User Instrucons
11
OPERATION
The Stream Xa
streamer.
When using a newly installed Stream Xa
the following procedure is highly recommended -
 
Stream Xa is
set up as you would like it, and you have an understanding

Power
When power is applied, the STANDBY key is used for power
control.

 Press the STANDBY key.
The unit will switch on and the Standby Indicator will change
to green.

 Press the STANDBY key.
The unit will set to Standby and the Standby Indicator will
change to orange.
The unit will now check if an iPod is connected to the USB



delay.
In full Standby mode, the Standby Indicator will change to
red.

  

        



 Press the MUSIC Key to listen to music from a music

 Press the RADIO key to listen to Internet Radio.
 Press the AUX key repeatedly to step through AUX
sources 1 to 5 and also the USB source.

        

        
displayed next to the cursor.
 Press the

NOTE: Press and hold the
key to return to the Main

 Download and install the Cadence app on a

 Learn how to make the most of Cadence when
  Stream Xa and other system
components.

of your Stream Xa    


MENU
1. Mute key
2. 
3. 
4. Headphone key
5. Remote control receiver
6. Display window
7. 
8. Back key
9. Next key
10. Previous key
11. 
12. AUX input select
13. Internet Radio select
14. Network music select
Stream Xa User Instrucons
12

When switched on, the Stream Xa
are displayed while the unit searches for a network.

       
        
Stream Xa will join the

*If the Stream Xa

 When you have completed password entry, select the

The system will then restart. The Source Menu menu will be
displayed following successful connecon.

NOTE: Stream Xa

        
you want to join next to the cursor.
        
If you select the wrong network, press the
key to
return to the network list.
If the wireless network requires a security password, the
display will prompt for password entry.
 Press the
or
key repeatedly to switch character

 Numeric entry
 
 
 
 
the password).
          
password)
 
you entered.
        
displayed.

displayed (jump to the
next column).
Wireless networks
    
found, and the aerial is
connected, a list of the
wireless network names
    
   
Push control to add
each character to the
password displayed.

detected and there are
no wireless networks in
range, the Network Error

         

Without a network connecon, Aux and USB inputs may
be used and the Stream Xa can be operated from the front
panel controls.
Network music, internet radio and remote control from the
Cadence app will only be available when the Stream Xa is
connected to a network.
 
NOTE: If the Stream Xa does not list your wireless network,

Network not found
Stream Xa User Instrucons
13
Aer a short delay the light above the
key will
change from red to green and the music will start to play. A
progress bar showing elapsed me will be displayed above
informaon retrieved from the library about the track
playing, arst etc.

from the server for the track playing (for example, the ID3

Music will connue to play unl all tracks in the selecon
have played. If a single track is selected, play will connue
through the album containing the selected track. At the end
of the selecon, play will stop and the light above the
key will change to red.
        
network
 Press the MUSIC key.
You can now browse a list of the UPnP music servers on your
network.


 
want to use next to the cursor.
 
You can now choose how to browse your music. The browsing
opons you see will be those oered by the server you
selected, but will typically allow browsing by album, arst,
genre, playlist etc.
        
you want to select next to the cursor.
 
You can connue to browse and select sub-category opons
in the same way. For example, the Genre category may
include sub-categories for Blues, Classical, Country etc.
        

for example, the Blues Genre), press the
key.
Favourite tracks
Your Stream Xa
can memorise a list of favourite tracks.
Using the Cadence app you can save your favourite tracks

favourite tracks from the Cadence app or from the front
panel controls.



Changing tracks
 To change track, press the
or key to select the

Pause
 
key.
Playback will pause and the light above the
key will
change to yellow.
 Press the
key again to re-start play.

 Press the
      

Stream Xa User Instrucons
14
To play Internet radio
NOTE: To receive Internet Radio, the Stream Xa  
connected to the Internet through a network.
 Press the RADIO key.
Aer a short delay, the Internet Radio categories are
displayed. Choose from the opons available to locate the
staon you want to listen to. The lter opon will enable you
to search by locaon (country), language, genre etc.
 While listening to Internet Radio, you can step through
         
or key.


in the same way as favourite tracks, using the Cadence app



the list of favourites from the Cadence app or front panel
display.
 Navigate to the Radio menu.
 
A list of saved favourite staons will be displayed.
To play Online services
NOTE: To play Online services, the Stream Xa  
connected to the Internet through a network.
 Navigate to the Source menu.
 
Aer a short delay, available Online services categories are
displayed. Choose from the opons available to locate the
service you want to listen to.


        


Once you have a TIDAL login you can enter this using the
      Stream
Xa.


in the same way as favourite tracks, using the Cadence app



the list of favourites from the Cadence app or front panel
display.
To play a source connected to a digital Aux input
 Press the AUX key repeatedly to step through the 5
Stream Xa.
Digital inputs
 Choose Inputs 1 to 5 to select sources such as CD players,
DAB tuners etc that you have connected to the Digital

You can now set the source to play.
 
NOTE: You can rename any of the AUX inputs to match the
source connected. For example, you can rename the USB
Stream
Xa
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15
To play from a USB source
 Press the AUX key repeatedly to select USB.
Playing music from an iPod, iPhone or iPad
          

etc,
 Navigate to the category you want.
 


 Press the

Aer a short delay the play light above the key will change
from red to green and the music will start to play. A
progress bar showing elapsed me will be displayed above
informaon retrieved from the library about the track
playing, arst etc.
Track selecon and pause funcons are selected in the same
way as music play from a network.
        
          
playing.
Music will connue to play unl all tracks in the selecon
have played. If a single track is selected, play will connue
through the album containing the selected track. At the end
of the selecon, play will stop and the play light will change
to red.
Charging an iPod
An iPod connected to the USB socket will charge when the

As shown in the example above, all folders will be displayed
(not just those with music content).
 Navigate to the folder where your music is stored.
         

 Press the

Aer a short delay the play light above the key will change
from red to green and the music will start to play. A progress
bar showing elapsed me will be displayed above informaon
retrieved from the le about the track playing, arst etc.
Track selecon and pause funcons are selected in the same
way as music play from a network.
        

Music will connue to play unl all tracks in the selecon
have played. If a single track is selected, play will connue
through the folder containing the selected track. At the end
of the selecon, play will stop and the play light will change
to red.

         


them from a computer.
Stream Xa User Instrucons
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SETUP MENU
         
Stream Xa       
preferences.
To reach the setup menu
 Press and hold the
key to return to the Main Menu.
 
The setup menu will open and the sub-opons will be
displayed.

Stream Xa (DHCP

wireless networks.
        
Stream Xa unit, unless you know that
        
addresses.
If this is the case, you should only proceed to change the


to the Stream Xa       
Stream Xa
         
panel controls.
        
menu.
The Network Menu will be displayed. The DHCP Sengs
opon
        

The DHCP menu will be displayed.
         
assignment.
 Enter the IP address in the format nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn
using the keys listed to follow.
 Press the
key repeatedly to switch character set

 Numeric entry
 
 
 
 
the IP address).
 Space.
 
you entered).
 
displayed.
 
the address displayed.
 When you have completed entry of the IP address, select

The display will now prompt for a Subnet Mask.
 
the same format.
The display will now prompt for a Gateway address.
 Follow the same procedure to enter the Gateway address
in the same format.
The display will now prompt for a DNS1 address.
 Follow the same procedure to enter the DNS1 address in
the same format.
The display will now prompt for a DNS2 address.
 If you want to enter a DNS2 address, follow the same
procedure to enter the DNS2 address in the same
format.
 

Once the last entry is completed, the Stream Xa will re-start
and join the network using these sengs.
NOTE: If a Stream Xa set to Manual IP is connected to a


Stream Xa User Instrucons
17


      
      



check that the Stream Xa is connected to the Internet for
        

Setup - Input names
When the Stream Xa leaves the factory, the default input

for example Input 1 will display as- Input 1.
If you prefer, the name of any AUX input (including USB)


DVD1, SACD, AV, PVR, Games Console, PC, Laptop, MAC,


Stream Xa

this input name if you fully understand the use of a Stream
Xa
To change the names of the inputs, we recommend making


 
The current input names will be listed.
 Select the input name that you want to change.
You can now browse the list of available names.
 Select the new name for this input.
The input will be renamed.
 

         

Setup - AUX display mode
        
display when playing an AUX source.


 
and add a sample rate display.

 
response.
You now have the opon to select the amplier input that
the Stream Xa is connected to.
 Choose from CD, Tuner, AV or Stream X.
When this selecon has been made, the Stream Xa will switch
on when the chosen input is selected at the amplier.
Setup - Factory Reset
         


input names, etc.
 
A conrmaon prompt is displayed.
 
All stored sengs will be erased when the unit is next set to
Standby.
Stream Xa User Instrucons
18
Setup - Language
You can change the Language for the Stream Xa display
menus.
 
The languages available will be listed.
 Select your preferred language.
The menu language will change.

 Stream Xa will



       
Stream Xa


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Cyrus Stream Xa Owner's manual

Category
Musical Equipment
Type
Owner's manual

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