Cyrus Stream Xa User manual
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IMPORTANT! READ BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT!
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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 Xa 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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MC-BUS System ................................................................. 10
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How it works .................................................................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
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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
response) ...................................................................... 17
Setup - Factory Reset .................................................... 17
Setup - Language........................................................... 18
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MENU MAP ........................................................................... 19
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................. 20
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music server is found .................................................... 20
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from a network ............................................................. 21
SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................... 22
Power supply................................................................. 22
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Enclosure ...................................................................... 22
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Digital audio performance ............................................ 22
Analogue audio performance ....................................... 22
WARRANTY............................................................................ 22
WEEE...................................................................................... 22
CONTENTS
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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 OPERATING 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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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.
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
For product service or technical advice, contact only
authorised cyrus service centres. Contact details for cyrus
Cyrusaudio.Com.
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF CYRUS!
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of manufacture has won countless awards around the
from owning a product from one of the most recognised
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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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personal audio players.
radios, digital TV receivers or other sources with SPDIF
equipped with digital inputs.
PSX-R upgrade
Fixed level analogue output1.
2.
USB port3.
4.
5.
Coaxial digital input 46.
Coaxial digital input 37.
Coaxial digital output8.
Coaxial digital input 59.
10.
11. PSX-R2
Power inlet12.
Wi-Fi network aerial connector13.
IN 4 IN 5
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The Stream Xa joins your computer network in the same
way that a computer or other networked device would.
Once connected to your network, the Stream Xa
to the Stream Xa via the local network and provides an
the Stream Xa
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 Xa
computer hardware to take the music content from your
quality when played through the Stream Xa.
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replay.
Stream Xa
The Stream Xa
The Stream Xa
lossless music for the Stream Xa.
There are currently few sources on-line for the purchase of
Stream Xa.
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The Stream Xa
that is not recommended.
Stream Xa system. In this system all
contained on a NAS drive, located near the Stream Xa. The
network switch, placed near the Stream Xa, provides local
Stream Xa and the NAS drive for
Cyrus.
Advantages
components.
computer through the network.
Disadvantages
None.
to the Stream Xa.
This is the simplest Stream Xa system.
Advantages
Extremely simple to set up.
Disadvantages
FAT32 only.
The systems are illustrated as guidelines only to help you
Stream Xa.
Stream Xa
system.
Stream Xa
Broadband DSL
router with
wireless access point
Cabled Ethernet
connections
NAS Drive
Network
switch
Computer
Stream Xa
Hard drive music library Modem/router
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Stream Xa
Broadband DSL
modem/router
with wireless
access point
Wirelessconnection
Wirelessconnection
Desktop Computer
Advantages
Looks simple to install.
Disadvantages
components.
Stream Xa when the
on.
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INSTALLATION
Before installing your Cyrus Stream Xa check that the
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 Xa.
socket on the Stream Xa.
The plug will latch into place.
socket.
distances of 50m or more without requiring a repeater.
Stream Xa to the network via
to the Stream Xa.
Screw the aerial directly onto the Wi-Fi aerial network
Ethernet plug
(Stream Xa end)
Ferrite
clamp
To Ethernet
Stream Xa
Stream
Xa
The
Stream Xa
Stream Xa
least this length.
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Digital Audio output from a CD player
Digital Radio
programs only)
Digital Satellite receivers (for replay of 2 channel PCM
programs only)
Games Console
connect each digital audio source to one of the inputs 1-5.
and personal audio players. It is
to the USB port of a computer.
drive, make sure that the drive is no larger than 500GB and
Stream Xa. 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
The Stream Xa
Stream Xa
interconnect to connect the Fixed Out sockets to a spare
NOTE: The Stream Xa
NOTE: The Stream Xa
The Stream Xa
Stream
Xa to a digital input of the AV system.
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BUS output of one unit to the MC-BUS input of another in
If the Stream Xa
will switch the Stream Xa
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The PSX-R is a unique DC power supply that will upgrade
range. The PSX-R2is a performance upgraded version of
the PSX-R
Stream Xa.
The following text refers to the use of the PSX-R
also to the PSX-R2.
To connect a PSX-R
PSX-R
PSX-R
no internal adjustments are required.
When a PSX-R is connected to a Cyrus product, the power
feeds to the internal circuitry are split two ways with the
PSX-R
noise and power supply ripple.
Cyrus CD player
Cyrus Stream Xa
Cyrus Amplifier
MC-BUS out
MC-BUS out
MC-BUS out
MC-BUS in
MC-BUS in
MC-BUS in
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OPERATION
The Stream Xa
streamer.
When using a newly installed Stream Xa
the following procedure is highly recommended -
Stream Xa is
set up as you would like it, and you have an understanding
When power is applied, the STANDBY key is used for power
control.
Press the STANDBY key.
The unit will switch on and the Standby Indicator will change
to green.
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.
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.
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 Xa and other system
components.
of your Stream Xa
MENU
Mute key1.
2.
3.
Headphone key4.
Remote control receiver5.
Display window6.
7.
Back key8.
Next key9.
Previous key10.
11.
AUX input select12.
Internet Radio select13.
Network music select14.
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When switched on, the Stream Xa
are displayed while the unit searches for a network.
Stream Xa will join the
*If the Stream Xa
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 Xa
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
the password).
password)
you entered.
displayed.
displayed (jump to the
next column).
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 Xa 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 Xa is
connected to a network.
NOTE: If the Stream Xa does not list your wireless network,
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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.
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.
for example, the Blues Genre), press the key.
Your Stream Xa can memorise a list of favourite tracks.
Using the Cadence app you can save your favourite tracks
favourite tracks from the Cadence app or from the front
panel controls.
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.
Press the
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NOTE: To receive Internet Radio, the Stream Xa
connected to the Internet through a network.
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.
in the same way as favourite tracks, using the Cadence app
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.
NOTE: To play Online services, the Stream Xa
connected to the Internet through a network.
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
Xa.
in the same way as favourite tracks, using the Cadence app
the list of favourites from the Cadence app or front panel
display.
Press the AUX key repeatedly to step through the 5
Stream Xa.
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
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Press the AUX key repeatedly to select USB.
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.
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.
them from a computer.
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SETUP MENU
Stream Xa
preferences.
Press and hold the key to return to the Main Menu.
The setup menu will open and the sub-opons will be
displayed.
Stream Xa (DHCP
wireless networks.
Stream Xa unit, unless you know that
addresses.
If this is the case, you should only proceed to change the
to the Stream Xa
Stream Xa
panel controls.
menu.
The Network Menu will be displayed. The DHCP Sengs
opon
The DHCP menu will be displayed.
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
Numeric entry
the IP address).
Space.
you entered).
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 Xa will re-start
and join the network using these sengs.
NOTE: If a Stream Xa set to Manual IP is connected to a
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check that the Stream Xa is connected to the Internet for
When the Stream Xa leaves the factory, the default input
for example Input 1 will display as- Input 1.
If you prefer, the name of any AUX input (including USB)
DVD1, SACD, AV, PVR, Games Console, PC, Laptop, MAC,
Stream Xa
this input name if you fully understand the use of a Stream
Xa
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.
display when playing an AUX source.
and add a sample rate display.
response.
You now have the opon to select the amplier input that
the Stream Xa is connected to.
Choose from CD, Tuner, AV or Stream X.
When this selecon has been made, the Stream Xa will switch
on when the chosen input is selected at the amplier.
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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You can change the Language for the Stream Xa display
menus.
The languages available will be listed.
Select your preferred language.
The menu language will change.
Stream Xa will
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