Pro-Ject STREAM BOX DS PLUS User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Pro-Ject Stream Box DS+

Contents

Connections ........................................................................ 3

Connection to an amplifier/stereo system ................................................... 3

Connection to an external D/A converter .................................................... 3

Connection to an external music source unit ............................................... 3

Connection to your home network via cable ............................................... 3

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

USB connections ...................................................................................... 4

Mains power connection ........................................................................... 4

Safety Instructions ............................................................... 4

Front Panel ......................................................................... 5

Remote Control ................................................................... 5

Stream Box DS+ setup ........................................................ 7

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

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

Playing music from a media server .................................... 11

Alphanumeric search on media servers ..................................................... 13

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

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

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

Playback of external sources via analog and digital inputs .. 16

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+

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

Hazard warning for the user, the unit or possible misuse

Important notice

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 in this case is stored on a so called server, that 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 available media files for the net. 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 items 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 items of a typical server, Twonky Media, is used. With different submenu items, 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 sockets for the right channel are marked red, the RCA sockets for the left channel are marked white.

Connection to an amplifier/stereo system

The Stream Box DS+ provides an output with volume regulation and a second one with fixed level. Connect the RCA sockets of the latter (Fix Out) to a matching line input (such as AUX) at your amplifier via a RCA cable. The Var Out sockets can be used with such an input too. But more important, they enable the Stream Box DS+ to act as a High End preamplifier and can be used to connect directly to a stereo power 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 an external music source unit

The Stream Box DS+ provides four connections for external source units, two analog and two digital. Connect the RCA Analog In1 or Analog IN 2 sockets via a RCA cable with the output of your source unit. The digital inputs S/PDIF and Optical serve for connections with digital outputs of source units via respective coaxial or optical cables.

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.

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 18V  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. The USB connector on the left side has the same specifications as the one on the back panel.

The cross buttons on the right side ( ones on the remote control (, , , , OK, described below).

The same applies to the volume keys (

The color display at the center of the front panel shows the menus for operation and control.

) underneath the cross buttons.

) have the same functionality as the respective

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.

switches from title/picture/Internet radio playback display to the menu the title/picture/Radio station was started from. A second push switches back to the playback display. Even if you have navigated to a different menu, the display changes back to playback. The audio will not be interrupted during display changes.

switches from title/picture/Internet radio playback display to the root menu (the menu the units shows after switching it on). A second push switches back to the playback display. Even if you have navigated to a different menu, the display changes back to playback. The audio playback will not be interrupted during display changes.

With a push on this button the Stream Box DS+ plays music tracks in random order. For this it uses all tracks in the menu the playback was started from. E.g. if you started the playback out of an album, all album tracks will be played back in random order. If you started out of All Titles, the Stream Box DS+ plays all tracks on the respective server in random order. With activated Shuffle, the display shows .

Repeated playback. After the first push on this button the unit repeats the title that actually is playing. The display shows .After a second push on this button the unit repeats the complete playback list the track that actually is playing was started from, e.g. a complete album. The display then shows .

Adds the title/Internet radio station that is actually playing to the list of favorites. You can reach this list through the root menu.

If you are in the list of favorites, this function deletes the track/Internet radio station that is selected.

mutes the audio output. This is helpful mainly with Internet radio stations, because it isn’t possible to pause or stop their continuous program. With activated Mute the playback of music titles from media servers is continued, only the audio is switched off. A second push on this button brings the audio back on again.

Alphanumeric keys. Used for searching items on media servers, Internet radio stations or to enter some settings. Their function is similar to the respective keys of a mobile phone.

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