Stream X Signature User Instrucons
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IMPORTANT! READ BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT! .. 1
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 X Signature work? ............................ 5
Playing music from a network ......................................... 5
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Mixing formats ................................................................ 5
Buying music on-line ....................................................... 5
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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
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CONNECTING THE DIGITAL OUTPUT TO AN AMPLIFIER .......... 9
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MC-BUS System ................................................................. 10
FERRITE CLAMP ......................................................................... 10
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OPERATION ................................................................................ 11
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Power ...................................................... ........................... 11
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Wireless networks ......................................................... 12
Network not found ....................................................... 12
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Changing tracks ............................................................. 13
Pause ............................................................................. 13
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Favourite tracks ....... ...................................................... 13
To play Internet radio......................................................... 14
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To play Online services ...................................................... 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
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SETUP MENU .............................................................................. 16
To reach the setup menu .............................................. 16
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Setup - Input names ...................................................... 17
Setup - AUX display mode ........................... ..................17
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Setup - Factory Reset .................................................... 17
Setup - Language........................................................... 18
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MENU MAP ................................................................................ 19
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 20
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server is found .............................................................. 20
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a network ...................................................................... 21
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................... 22
Power supply................................................................. 22
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Enclosure ...................................................................... 22
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Audio performance ....................................................... 22
WARRANTY ................................................................................. 22
WEEE ........................................................................................... 22
Contents
Stream X Signature User Instrucons
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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 operang 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
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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
For product service or technical advice, contact only
authorised cyrus service centres. Contact details for cyrus
Cyrusaudio.Com.
Welcome to the world of Cyrus!
state-of-the-art design technology and outstanding quality
of manufacture has won countless awards around the
from owning a product from one of the most recognised
your streamer safely and correctly.
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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
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Model Features
personal audio players.
radios, digital TV receivers or other sources with SPDIF
equipped with digital inputs.
1.
2. USB port
3.
4.
5. Coaxial digital input 4
6. Coaxial digital input 3
7. Coaxial digital output
8. Coaxial digital input 5
9.
10. Power inlet
11. Wi-Fi network aerial connector
Key to the rear panel drawing
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How does the Stream X Signature work?
The Stream X Signature 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 X Signature will
Navigang a music library
to the Stream X Signature via the local network and provides
the Stream X Signature
Music libraries
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 X Signature
CDs.
Seng up a network music library
Choosing a le format for your library
quality when played through the Stream X Signature.
Stream X Signature
Stream X Signature.
Mixing formats
The Stream X Signature
The Stream X Signature
or lossless music for the Stream X Signature.
Buying music on-line
There are currently few sources on-line for the purchase of
Further advice on seng up a library
Stream X Signature.
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Set-up opons
The Stream X Signature
and one that is not recommended.
Ethernet system with NAS drive - recommended
Stream X Signature system. In this
Stream X Signature. The network switch, placed near the
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Stream X Signature
data transfer. The network switch links to the router to
the computer and the NAS drive.
Cyrus.
Advantages
components.
computer through the network.
Disadvantages
None.
Expansion
to the Stream X Signature.
USB music store system - recommended
This is the simplest Stream X Signature system.
Advantages
Extremely simple to set up.
Disadvantages
FAT32 only.
The systems are illustrated as guidelines only to help you
Stream X Signature.
Stream X
Signature system.
Stream X Signature
Broadband DSL
router with
wireless access point
Cabled Ethernet
connections
NAS Drive
Network
switch
Computer
Stream X Signature
Hard drive music library
Modem/router
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Stream X Signature
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 X Signature
switched on.
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Installaon
Before installing your Cyrus Stream X Signature check that
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 X Signature.
socket on the Stream X Signature.
The plug will latch into place.
socket.
distances of 50m or more without requiring a repeater.
802.11b/g/n wireless aerial
Stream X Signature to the network
aerial to the Stream X Signature.
Screw the aerial directly onto the Wi-Fi aerial network
Ethernet plug
(Stream X
Signature
Ferrite
clamp
To Ethernet
Connecng to a computer network
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Stream X Signature
Wired Ethernet connecon
The
Stream X Signature
is supplied with a 1m length Ethernet
the
Stream X Signature
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Connecng digital audio sources
Digital Audio output from a CD player
Digital Radio
Digital Satellite receivers (for replay of 2 channel PCM
Games Console
connect each digital audio source to one of the inputs 1-5.
Connecng to the USB port
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
slow to navigate and other formats such as NTFS will not
Stream X Signature. 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
Connecng the digital output to an amplier
Connecng to an AV system
The Stream X Signature
Stream X Signature to a digital input of the AV system.
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MC-BUS System
BUS output of one unit to the MC-BUS input of another in
If the Stream X Signature is connected as a source of an
Stream X Signature to and from
Ferrite clamp
you can enhance the performance of your Cyrus product
mains supplies.
Cyrus CD player
Cyrus Stream
X
Signature
Cyrus Amplifier
MC-BUS out
MC-BUS out
MC-BUS out
MC-BUS in
MC-BUS in
MC-BUS in
20mm
Connecng to the AC Mains Supply
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OPERATION
The Stream X Signature is an extremely powerful and
When using a newly installed Stream X Signature for the
Stream X Signature is set up as you would like it, and you
Power
When power is applied, the STANDBY key is used for power
control.
To switch the unit on from Standby
Press the STANDBY key.
The unit will switch on and the Standby Indicator will change
to green.
To set the unit to Standby when operaonal
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.
Selecng a source
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.
Rotary/Push control
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 X Signature and other
system components.
your Stream X Signature
Front panel operaon
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
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Connecng to a network
When switched on, the Stream X Signature logo and a
network.
Cabled networks
Stream X Signature will
*If the Stream X Signature does not join your network
proceeding.
When you have completed password entry, select the
The system will then restart. The Source Menu menu will be
displayed following successful connecon.
NOTE: Stream X Signature
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
you entered.
displayed.
displayed (jump to the
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 connecon, Aux and USB inputs may be
used and the Stream X Signature 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 X Signature is connected to a network.
NOTE: If the Stream X Signature does not list your wireless
Network not found
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Aer 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
informaon retrieved from the library about the track
playing, arst etc.
from the server for the track playing (for example, the ID3
Music will connue to play unl all tracks in the selecon
have played. If a single track is selected, play will connue
through the album containing the selected track. At the end
of the selecon, play will stop and the light above the
key will change to red.
To play music from a music library on your
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
opons you see will be those oered by the server you
selected, but will typically allow browsing by album, arst,
genre, playlist etc.
you want to select next to the cursor.
You can connue to browse and select sub-category opons
in the same way. For example, the Genre category may
include sub-categories for Blues, Classical, Country etc.
key.
Favourite tracks
Your Stream X Signature
can memorise a list of favourite
tracks. Using the Cadence app you can save your favourite
your 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.
To make a new selecon
Press the
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To play Internet radio
NOTE: To receive Internet Radio, the Stream X Signature
Press the RADIO key.
Aer a short delay, the Internet Radio categories are
displayed. Choose from the opons available to locate the
staon you want to listen to. The lter opon will enable you
to search by locaon (country), language, genre etc.
While listening to Internet Radio, you can step through
or key.
Saving favourite staons
in the same way as favourite tracks, using the Cadence app
Browsing favourite staons
the list of favourites from the Cadence app or front panel
display.
Navigate to the Radio menu.
A list of saved favourite staons will be displayed.
To play Online services
NOTE: To play Online services, the Stream X Signature must
Navigate to the Source menu.
Aer a short delay, available Online services categories are
displayed. Choose from the opons available to locate the
service you want to listen to.
Once you have a TIDAL login you can enter this using the
Stream X
Signature.
To play a source connected to a digital Aux input
Press the AUX key repeatedly to step through the 5 Digital
Stream X Signature.
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 X Signature
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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
Aer 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
informaon retrieved from the library about the track
playing, arst etc.
Track selecon and pause funcons are selected in the same
way as music play from a network.
playing.
Music will connue to play unl all tracks in the selecon
have played. If a single track is selected, play will connue
through the album containing the selected track. At the end
of the selecon, 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
Aer 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 informaon
retrieved from the le about the track playing, arst etc.
Track selecon and pause funcons are selected in the same
way as music play from a network.
Music will connue to play unl all tracks in the selecon
have played. If a single track is selected, play will connue
through the folder containing the selected track. At the end
of the selecon, play will stop and the play light will change
to red.
Playing music from a dierent USB source
them from a computer.
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Setup menu
Stream X Signature
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-opons will be
displayed.
Setup - Network Sengs - DHCP Sengs
Stream X
Signature
Stream X Signature unit, unless you know that
addresses.
If this is the case, you should only proceed to change the
to the Stream X Signature
to the Stream X Signature
network devices.
panel controls.
menu.
The Network Menu will be displayed. The DHCP Sengs
opon
The DHCP menu will be displayed.
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
Space.
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 X Signature will
re-start and join the network using these sengs.
NOTE: If a Stream X Signature set to Manual IP is connected to
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Setup - Network Sengs - Status
Setup - Network Sengs - Internet Test
to check that the Stream X Signature is connected to the
connected.
Setup - Input names
When the Stream X Signature leaves the factory, the
default input names are set to correspond to the rear panel
DVD1, SACD, AV, PVR, Games Console, PC, Laptop, MAC,
Stream X Signature
AV systems etc. Only select this input name if you fully
understand the use of a Stream X Signature to emulate a
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.
Setup - Used as a source (Seng the MC-BUS response)
response.
You now have the opon to select the amplier input that
the Stream X Signature is connected to.
Choose from CD, Tuner, AV or Stream X.
When this selecon has been made, the Stream X Signature
will switch on when the chosen input is selected at the
amplier.
Setup - Factory Reset
input names, etc.
A conrmaon prompt is displayed.
All stored sengs will be erased when the unit is next set to
Standby.
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Setup - Language
You can change the Language for the Stream X Signature
display menus.
The languages available will be listed.
Select your preferred language.
The menu language will change.
Stream X
Signature
Setup - About
installed in the Stream X Signature
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