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Stream Xa

User Instructions

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to play from a USB source

Press the AuX key repeatedly to select usb.

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Playing music from an iPod, iPhone or iPad

if  you  have  connected  an  ipod,  you  can  now  browse  the 

music selection categories such as playlists, Artists, Albums 

etc, 

Navigate to the category you want.

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Continue to navigate through the ipod categories to find 

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the music selection you want to play. this may be a track, 

album, playlist or a complete genre.

Press the 

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 key to play the selection.

After 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 time will be displayed above 

information  retrieved  from  the  library  about  the  track 

playing, artist etc.
Track selection and pause functions are selected in the same 

way as music play from a network.

Note:  track,  artist  and  album  information  will  only  be 

displayed  if  it  is  available  from  the  ipod  for  the  track 

playing.

Music will continue to play until all tracks in the selection 

have played. If a single track is selected, play will continue 

through the album containing the selected track. At the end 

of the selection, 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 

unit is operational (but not in full Standby).

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.

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Continue  to  navigate  through  the  folders  to  find  the 

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music selection you want to play.

Press the 

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 key to play the selection.

After 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 time will be displayed above information 

retrieved from the file about the track playing, artist etc.
Track selection and pause functions are selected in the same 

way as music play from a network.

Note:  track,  artist  and  album  information  will  only  be 

displayed if it is available for the track playing.

Music will continue to play until all tracks in the selection 

have played. If a single track is selected, play will continue 

through the folder containing the selected track. At the end 

of the selection, play will stop and the play light will change 

to red.

Playing music from a different USB source

if a memory stick, hard drive or personal audio players is 

connected to the uSB socket, you will be able to browse the 

folders on the drive in the same way that you would browse 

them from a computer.

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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