Pro-Ject Audio Systems Stream Box DS net - Manual (Page 4)

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Pro-Ject Stream Box DS/Stream Box DS net
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
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USB 2
Ethernet
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.