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Stream Xa

User Instructions

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to play Internet radio

NOTe:  To  receive  Internet  Radio,  the 

Stream  Xa

  must  be 

connected to the Internet through a network.

Press the RAdIO key.

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After  a  short  delay,  the  Internet  Radio  categories  are 

displayed. Choose from the options available to locate the 

station you want to listen to. The filter option will enable you  

to search by location (country), language, genre etc.

While listening to Internet Radio, you can step through 

• 

the  stations  in  the  current  station  list  by  pressing  the 

 or 

 key.

Saving favourite stations

Favourite stations are similar to radio presets and are stored 

in the same way as favourite tracks, using the cadence app 

for mobile devices.

Browsing favourite stations

once you have saved your favourite stations, you can browse 

the list of favourites from the cadence app or front panel 

display.

Navigate to the Radio menu.

• 

Choose the ‘Favorites’ option.

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A list of saved favourite stations will be displayed.

to play online services

NOTe:  To  play  Online  services,  the 

Stream  Xa

  must  be 

connected to the Internet through a network.

Navigate to the source menu.

• 

Select the ‘online services’ option.

• 

After a short delay, available Online services categories are 

displayed. Choose from the options available to locate the 

service you want to listen to.

Note: the tiDAL option will give access to the tiDAL online 

catalogue of high resolution audio files. 
paid  subscription  will  be  required  to  enable  the  tiDAL 

service. You can subscribe from the tiDAL app on a mobile 

device or  by visiting the tiDAL website. 

Once you have a TIdAl login you can enter this using the 

Cadence app to enable the tiDAL service on your 

Stream 

Xa

.

Saving favourite stations

Favourite stations are similar to radio presets and are stored 

in the same way as favourite tracks, using the cadence app 

for mobile devices.

Browsing favourite stations

once you have saved your favourite stations, you can browse 

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 

• 

Digital Audio sources available from the 

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 

inputs 1 to 5 on the back panel.

You can now set the source to play.

Set the volume with the Volume/Source control.

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NOTe: you can rename any of the AuX inputs to match the 

source  connected.  for  example,  you  can  rename  the  usb 

input to ‘ipod’ if you connect an ipod to it. Refer to the 

Stream 

Xa

 Setup Menu section for input renaming instructions.

Summary of Contents for Stream Xa

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...source 11 Rotary Push control 11 Connecting to a network 12 Cabled networks 12 Wireless networks 12 Network not found 12 To play music from a music library on your network 13 Changing tracks 13 Pause...

Page 3: ...facturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards IMP...

Page 4: ...following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage requiring extensive work by a...

Page 5: ...at 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...

Page 6: ...t for connection to a Cyrus amplifier equipped with digital inputs Dual fixed analogue audio outputs for connection to a high end analogue integrated or preamplifier A PSX R upgrade connection is also...

Page 7: ...r storage of a high quality uncompressed music library This is no longer the case as high capacity hard drives are now affordable and multiple drives are also an option Lossless formats are also now a...

Page 8: ...S drive from the computer through the network Internet radio reception is possible Disadvantages None Expansion Other sources and USB devices may also be connected to the Stream Xa USB music store sys...

Page 9: ...by the building and other wi fi equipment Therefore where possible a wired installation is recommended for the best transfer of large files Advantages Looks simple to install Disadvantages Lower qual...

Page 10: ...repeater 802 11b g n wireless aerial If you are connecting the Stream Xa to the network via 802 11b g n wireless you will need to fit the wireless aerial to the Stream Xa Screw the aerial directly ont...

Page 11: ...use a larger drive a NAS drive connected via your computer network is highly recommended As the USB port is located on the back panel of the unit you may want to leave a docking cable for your persona...

Page 12: ...text refers to the use of the PSX R but applies also to the PSX R2 To connect a PSX R disconnect both components from the mains then plug the connector on the umbilical cord of the PSX R into the Mul...

Page 13: ...for a long period holidays etc it should be disconnected from the AC supply When switched to Standby or if disconnected from the mains network settings and settings for input selection and Volume Bala...

Page 14: ...rd entry Press the or key repeatedly to switch character set entry between Numeric entry Lower case alphabet Upper case alphabet Punctuation and other symbols OK select this option when you have finis...

Page 15: ...server you selected but will typically allow browsing by album artist genre playlist etc Turn the Rotary Push control to position the category you want to select next to the cursor Press the Rotary Pu...

Page 16: ...e displayed Choose from the options available to locate the service you want to listen to NOTE The TIDAL option will give access to the TIDAL online catalogue of high resolution audio files Paid subsc...

Page 17: ...p and the play light will change to red Charging an iPod An iPod connected to the USB socket will charge when the unit is operational but not in full Standby As shown in the example above all folders...

Page 18: ...e to manual IP 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 entry between Numeric entry Lower case alp...

Page 19: ...preferred name from the choices above before setting the names Select the Input Names option from the Setup menu The current input names will be listed Select the input name that you want to change Y...

Page 20: ...menu language will change NOTE The language of albums titles and artists etc will not be changed with the language setting The Stream Xa will always display this information in the language stored wi...

Page 21: ...s Favourite list TIDAL Radio Radio options Podcast options Setup Network Settings Input Names Select an Input Select a Name from the Library Factory Reset About Display Software Version No Yes Setting...

Page 22: ...is not visible If the Stream Xa does not display your wireless network in the network list or if no wireless networks are found Check that an aerial is fitted to the wireless network aerial connector...

Page 23: ...tant drop out silent passages when playing from a network This is most likely to be caused by inadequate network bandwidth If you are using a wireless network it is probable that the signal strength i...

Page 24: ...on CYRUS reserves the right to raise a charge The above conditions do not affect your statutory rights as a consumer WEEE This logo means that this product is not to be disposed of with your household...

Page 25: ...Cyrus Audio Ltd Ermine Business Park Huntingdon PE29 6XY U K...

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