Pro-Ject Stream Box DS User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Pro-Ject Stream Box DS

and Stream Box DS net

Contents

Connections ....................................................................4

Connection to an amplifier/stereo system ..............................................4

Connection to an external D/A converter ...............................................4

Connection to your home network via cable ..........................................4

Wireless connection to your home network ............................................4

USB connections .................................................................................5

Mains power connection ......................................................................5

Safety Instructions ...........................................................5

Front Panel .....................................................................6

Remote Control ...............................................................6

Stream Box DS setup .......................................................8

Wired network configuration .................................................................8

Wireless network configuration (WLAN) .................................................9

Playing music from a media server ................................12

Displaying photos from a media server ..........................13

Playing music from iPod or iPhone .................................14

Playing music from USB flashdisk or USB harddisk .........14

Playing internet radio stations ........................................14

Other settings ...............................................................16

Software update ............................................................17

Specifications ................................................................18

Supported audio formats ....................................................................18

Supported media servers ....................................................................18

Integrated Codecs .............................................................................19

Options for remote control over network .............................................19

Replacing the remote control battery .............................19

Service ..........................................................................20

Warranty .......................................................................20

Pro-Ject Stream Box DS/Stream Box DS net

Pro-Ject Audio Systems, Vienna, Austria

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Dear music lover, thank you for purchasing the PRO-JECT AUDIO Stream Box DS/Stream Box DS net. In order to achieve maximum performance and reliability you should study these instruction manual carefully.

Hazard warning for the user, the unit or possible misuse

Important notice

If below is mentioned the Stream Box DS, all information is valid for the Stream Box DS net too. Both units have exactly the same operation behavior. The Stream Box DS net can additionally operated via an app for iPhone and Android, and is able to play back Apple Lossless files.

With the Stream Box DS you can fetch music tracks out of your home network and play it back with your stereo system. This process is called “streaming”. The music is stored on a so called server in this case, which is connected to the same home network as the Stream Box DS. It is possible to configure just a normal PC as a server, so that it provides the network with all the music files in its storage. Another type of server, the so called NAS (Network Attached Storage), works as an interface between one or more large harddisks and the network. In many cases there’s a program integrated on this NAS, that works as a server and makes media files for the net available. One common and widely used program of this type is Twonky Media. The Stream Box DS is able to stream media files from servers, which fulfil the DLNA/UPNP standard. How to install such a server and how to put media files on it isn’t a part of and not described in this manual. The names of the submenus you can reach from the item media server in the root menu can differ dependent on the server program in use. In this manual the names of a typical server, Twonky Media, is used. With different submenu names, e.g. because of a different server software, different settings, or other versions of Twonky Media, the operation of the unit is still very similar to the procedures that are described here.

Connections

connector for WLAN antenna

Make all connections while the Stream Box DS is disconnected from the power supply. Take care to connect the left and right channels correctly. The RCA socket for the right channel is marked red, the RCA socket for the left channel is marked white.

Connection to an amplifier/stereo system

Connect the Left/Right Out socket via a RCA cable to a line input (such as AUX) on your amplifier.

Connection to an external D/A converter

Connect the Out S/PDIF socket to a coaxial digital input on the D/A converter or AV processor.

Connection to your home network via cable

Connect the Ethernet socket with your home network using a RJ45 cable.

Wireless connection to your home network

If a wired network connection isn’t possible or desired, the Stream Box DS is capable of connecting to the home network via WLAN. Fasten the WLAN antenna to the connector near the upper left corner on the back of the unit. The antenna should be angled into upright position or to one side.

USB connections

Here you can connect USB harddisks or USB flashdisks. The Stream Box DS only works with harddisks and flashdisks that are formatted with FAT 16 or FAT 32. NTFS disks are not supported. You can also connect an iPod Touch (4. and up) and an iPhone (3G, 3GS, and 4).

Mains power connection

The unit is supplied with a power supply suitable for your country’s mains supply. Check the label before connecting to ensure compliance with the mains rating in your house. Connect the low voltage plug from the power supply to the Power 9V  socket before connecting the power supply to the mains. It isn’t possible to disconnect the Stream Box DS completely from mains power by the power button. Therefore it consumes a small amount of power even then, when it is switched into stand-by mode. If you are not going to use the player for an extended period of time, e.g. vacation, we suggest to disconnect it from the AC mains. Please make sure that the player is in standby-mode prior to unplugging the power supply from the AC mains.

Safety Instructions

Use the Stream Box DS+ only with the DC 18V/1A power supply it is delivered with. AC outlet voltages vary from country to country. Before connecting to the mains, make sure that the voltage in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the power supply. The power cord is used to disconnect the unit from the mains. Make sure that the power cord is easily accessible at all times. Never handle the device, the power cord/power supply while your hands are wet or damp. Avoid letting liquids enter the device or the power supply. Never place any item containing liquid, such as a flower vase on or near the device. Never spill any liquid on the device or the power supply. Never place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles on or near the device. The product shall not be used in damp or wet locations, next to a bathtub, sink, swimming pool or any other similar conditions.

Front Panel

Stream Box DS

The button on the left side switches the unit on and back to standby. The LED above the button lights blue, when the unit is switched on, and is off, when the unit is in standby. The USB connector on the right side has the same specifications as the one on the back panel. The color display at the center of the front panel shows the menus for operation and control. All function of the Stream Box DS are operated with the remote control.

Remote Control

switches the unit on and back to standby.

cross buttons for navigation in menus. With the  buttons you can scroll from item to item in a menu. With the buttons  or OK you confirm your selection and you will jump to the next menu. If you are in a menu with music tracks or Internet radio stations, a push on these buttons starts playback of the chosen title/station. Then the display will show the symbol in the upper right corner. With the  button you jump back a menu level. If you move the selection mark from the last menu item with the  button further down, the mark will jump up to the first menu item. If you move the selection mark from the first menu item with the  button further up, the mark will jump down to the last menu item.

pauses playback. The following symbol is shown in the display: . A second push starts the playback again.

stops playback. The menu (title, pictures, Internet radio station, or favorites) shown before playback start comes up again.

With music playback from servers or USB: next track. With picture playback: next picture. With Internet radio: next station in list. In menus, a push on this button moves the selection mark to the last menu item.

With music playback from servers or USB: previous track. With picture playback: previous picture. With Internet radio: Previous station in list. In menus, a push on this button moves the selection mark to the first menu item.

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