Pro-Ject Audio Systems Stream Box DS + - Manual (Page 3)

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© Audio Trade GmbH · Pro-Ject Stream Box DS+ · Version: November 15th, 2012
Pro-Ject Stream Box DS+
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
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USB 2
Ethernet
18V
Var Fix
In 1 In 2
Analog input
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.