Pro-Ject Audio Systems Stream Box S2 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Pro-Ject Stream Box S2

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Dear music lover,
thank you for purchasing a Pro-Ject Audio Systems streamer.
In order to achieve maximum performance and reliability you should study these instructions for use carefully.
Warning of a hazard for the user, the unit or possible misuse
Important notice
Safety instructions
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 supply is used to disconnect the unit from the mains. Make sure that the power supply is easily
accessible at all times. Never handle the device or the 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.
Connectors
Make all connections whilst the preamplifier is disconnected from the power supply
Take care to connect the left and right channels correctly. The right channel is usually marked red,
the left channel black or white.
Mains power connection
Connect the low voltage plug from the power supply to the micro-USB socket Power 5V DC before connecting
the power supply to the mains.
Output
The unit is equipped with 3 outputs: 2x analogue and 1x digital.
1. fixed level analogue output RCA socket
2. variable jack 3.5mm output
3. digital optical output
Local Inputs
The unit offers 2 inputs:
1. USB input for USB flash disk and drives located on the front panel
2. Line input (jack 3.5mm) on the rear panel

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Frontpanel
To switch on from standby or to standby
The push button on the front panel of the unit alternately turns the power on or returns it to standby mode. The
blue LED above the stand-by push button shows that the unit is switched on.
Local
The frontpanel button Local activates Line in input, the blue LED lights up when the local input is activated.
The network player must be switched back to a network source from within the mobile App.
Installation and first use
The unit can be connected to the network/internet via a wired or a wireless connection.
Wired connection: Connect the LAN cable from your network to the Ethernet socket on the backpanel.
Wireless connection (WiFi):
Make sure that antenna is mounted to its connector on the backpanel.
There are more options of how to connect the streamer to a wireless network.

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You are now prompted to connect to the Stream Box S2’s integrated Hotspot
(Stream_Box_S2_E690 or similar, depending on each unit). Go to the WiFi System Settings
on your mobile device and connect to this Hotspot. Afterwards, open the Pro-Ject Stream
S2 App and continue with the setup.
WiFi Connection via mobile App:
Download the „Pro-Ject Stream S2” App from the Google Play Store (Android) or
the App Store (iOS) to your mobile device. Open the app and press the +
Symbol in the right upper corner.
Connect your mobile device to that same home network, you just connected your Stream Box S2 to, and you
are now able to control the Stream Box S2 via the Pro-Ject Stream S2 app.
Chose your desired home network
and enter your password. Your
Stream Box S2 is now connected to
your Wi-Fi.

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The Stream Box S2 can be connected to a
wireless network using any web browser.
To do so, connect your mobile device to the
integrated Hotspot of your Stream Box S2
(Stream_Box_S2_E690 or similar, depending
on each unit).
WiFi connection via Web-Interface:
Connect your mobile device to that same Wifi, you just connected your Stream Box S2 to, and you are now
able to control the Stream Box S2 via the Pro-Ject Stream S2 app.
Reset WiFi settings
Open a web browser and enter
http://10.10.10.254 into the address bar.
You’ll get to the web interface and can now
choose your home network and enter your
password to connect to your WiFi.
Press the WPS button on the back of the device (see picture) to reset the Stream
Box S2’s network configuration. The integrated Hotspot will be activated again
and you can connect your Stream Box S2 to a new wireless network.

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Using the „Pro-Ject Stream S2“App
The App is divided into three main pages, which are accessible by swiping to the left or right.
Left-Side Page
Choose your playback or streaming source and add or remove services from your list:
-Music that you added to your favorites will be displayed under Favorites
-Network and Media server, locally stored music on the mobile device and USB sources: Meine Mu
- Phone: access to music stored on your mobile device
- Home Music Share: access to all music in network locations
- My playlists: creating and managing of playlists
- Recently played: list of recently played music
- USB: access to USB storage; only displayed when USB Stick or HDD is connected
-Internet Radio: TuneIn und and iHeartRadio
-Streaming Services: Spotify und Tidal
-Under Weitere Dienste hinzuf you can add or remove different music services to your list
-External Input: Line-In (also available with the push of a button on the front panel)

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Basic System Settings
Drag one device on top of another to group them into a multi-room
mode. You can now control both Stream Box S2 devices at the same
time and, amongst other things, play the same music in different
rooms. You can alternatively set up a multi-mono mode, where each
device only plays either the left or right channel separately. Use the LR
Symbol to configure the channels that are being played on each
device.
Center Page
This page allows you to control the currently played title. You’ll find information like album art work, title name,
artist name and some additional meta data and a volume control. The heart symbol allows you to add
tracks to your favorites. The symbol on the right-hand side accesses your current playlist and allows you to
remove upcoming tracks from the playlist. The Center Page is also used as a sub-menu for the Left Side Page.
The arrow symbol in the top middle of the Center Page takes you to the currently active sub-menu. Once
in the sub-menu, you can move back to the Center Page by tapping the bottom part of the screen.
Right-Side Page
The Right-Side Page displays all Stream Box S2 devices currently found in your network and their status:
Name, currently played music, volume and the Basic System Settings menu.
You can choose which unit you want to control or group multiple units together into a multi-room mode
< Device 1
< Device 2
< Device 3

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Choose
Choose the playlist you want to
add the track to.
Create and manage playlists
Under Meine Musik on the Left-
Side page, you can view and
manage your playlists. To create
a new playlist, choose the menu:
Here you find a collection of all
your playlists. Choose eiten to
create a new playlist or modify an
existing one.
The + symbol allows you to
create a new playlist. The notebook
symbol modifies an existing one.
Tracks that you have already
added to your favorites, can be
added to a playlist with the bla
symbol.

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Basic System Settings
The Basic System Settings can be accessed via the symbol on the Right-Side Page.
Integrated Hotspot
Factory Reset
Rename allows you to change the name of your Stream Box S2.
Sleep Timer allows you to define a period of time after which the Stream
Box S2 automatically enters stand-by mode.
An important setting is the hotspot status. After connecting your Stream Box S2 to
a WiFi network for the first time, the integrated hotspot is automatically hidden. If
you want to connect to this hotspot again you have to turn off “Need Hide SSID”,
like in the screenshot to the left and set a password. After connecting to the
hotspot, you can access the Stream Box S2 by entering http://10.10.10.254 into
the address bar of a web browser, to for example connect to a new home WiFi.
Allows you to reset the Stream Box S2 to factory settings.

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Technical data
Digital output 1x Optical (16bit/48kHz)
Analogue line level outputs 1x variable jack 3.5mm, 1x RCA socket fixed output
Analogue line level inputs 1x jack 3.5mm
Ethernet connection 1x RJ45 socket
supported format/frequency 192kHz/24Bit (wav, flac, mp3, m4a, aac)
DAC ESS9023
Accessories WiFi Antenna, Power Supply
Outboard Power supply 5V/1A DC, 110-240V/50, 60Hz
Dimensions W x H x D 103 x 37 x 122 mm (including knob and connectors)
Weight (without power supply): 355g
Service
Should you encounter a problem which you are not able to alleviate or identify, please contact your dealer for
further advice. Only if the problem cannot be resolved there, the unit should be sent to the responsible
distributor in your country.
Warranty
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage caused by not adhering to these instructions
for use. Modification or changes to any part of the product by unauthorized persons release the
manufacturer from any liability over and above the lawful rights of the customer.
Copyright, trademarks
Pro-Ject Audio Systems is a registered Trademark of
H. Lichtenegger.
This guide was produced by: Pro-Ject Audio Systems
Copyright ©2018. All rights reserved.
The information was correct at the time of going to
press. The manufacturer reserves the right to make
changes to the technical specification without prior
notice as deemed necessary to uphold the ongoing
process of technical development.
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