OSD 452SRT4GN2 Gen2 4 Zone Wi-Fi Smart Preamp Streamer Owner’s Manual
- June 5, 2024
- OSD
Table of Contents
SRT4 GEN2 OWNER’S MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
OSD – The Best Value in Sound
Thanks for joining the OSD owners club.
Thank you for purchasing the Black SRT4 Gen2 4 Zone Wi-Fi Smart Preamp
Streamer. This multizone preamp is ideal for commercial and residential
applications. The SRT4 Gen2 is compatible with the OSD Player app for control
over all your Zones/Sources individually or all zones together in multiroom
audio mode.
Remove the SRT4 Gen2 from the box and inspect the device to make sure it is
free of any damage and that all package contents are accounted for before
proceeding.
If you have any questions about your SRT4 GEN2, please contact us directly.
www.osdaudio.com
email: support@osdaudio.com
Phone: 888-779-4968
In The Box
QR Manual Card | Qty: 1 |
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12V 2A US Power Adapter | Qty: 1 |
Network LAN Cables | Qty: 1 |
Rack Mount Ears | Qty: 2 |
Screws | Qty: 6 |
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
- TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
- TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
- TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
This lighting flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the use to the presence of un-insulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
This lighting flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the use to the presence of un-insulated dangerous voltage
within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFTEY INSTRUCTIONS
- Read these instructions.
- Keep these instructions.
- Read all warnings.
- Follow all Instruction.
- Do not use this apparatus near water.
- Clean only with dry cloth.
- Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
- Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. If the provided plugs does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
- Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs, convenience receptacies, and at the point where they exit form the appliance.
- Onty use attachments or accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- Unptug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for bong periods of time.
- Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in anyway, such 28 power supply cord or plug #s damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or morsture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
FRONT /REAR PANEL
Front Panel Description
- Power Switch
- Four Zone Active Indicator
- Four Source Indicator
- Network Status Lights
Rear Panel Description
- Pre-Out (Zone1-4) RCA Stereo Output
- Line-in (Zone 1-4) RCA Stereo Input
- Digital Output (Zone 1-4) Single RCA Coaxial
- Digital Output (Zone 1-4) Fiber Optical
- 12V Trigger Output (Zone 1-4)
- USB Input (Zone 1-4))Read U Disk
- Line-in (Universal Bus) RCA Stereo Input
- Digital Input (Universal Bus) Single RCA Coaxial
- Digital Input (Universal Bus) Fiber Optical
- 12 Volt Trigger Universal Bus
- Reset Button Factory Reset
- Ethernet Lan Network Input
- Ethernet Lan Network Output
- Power Connection CD12V2/A DC Input
CONNECTION
Placement
The SRT4 Gen2 is a Four Zone Preamp Audio Streamer that works well with our MX
Gen2 Series of MultiChannel Power Amplifiers. The SRT4 Gen2 should be placed
close to the Multi Channel Power Amplifier.
The SRT4 Gen2 is designed to fit a 1U equipment rack for easy installation.
Attach the optional Rack Mount Ears included in the box on both sides of the
main chassis. It is designed to mount in a standard EIA certified equipment
rack.
Remove the two screws on each side of the SRT4 Gen2. Align the rack mounts
with the screw holes and make sure the screw are tightly secured.
Connecting with Multi Channel Options
The following two wiring diagrams features a straight Four Zone to Four Zone
connection utilizing our MX880 Gen2 Power Amp with the SRT4 Gen2. And a second
diagram featuring a Four Zone to our Six Zone MX1280 Gen2 Multi-Zone Power Amp
with two direct Zone connections and Two Zones Connecting to Four Zones
utilizing the Dual Universal Bus Inputs.
Connect to AVR/Amplifier or Subwoofer
Connect the LINE Out output to the input on your amplifier or AV receiver
using the appropriate cable. The SRT4 Gen2 supports both analog output (RCA)
and digital output (Optical & Coaxial)
Adding a Powered Subwoofer to a Zone.
Connect a zone LINE OUT output to your LINE IN input of your Active Powered
Subwoofer. Use the sub’line out to connect to the amplifier.
Trigger Control
If the audio amplifier connected to the SRT4 Gen2 has a trigger input
connector, you can connect it to the TRIGGER OUT of the SRT4 gen2 using a
3.5mm cable (not included). A 12V150mA signal is output from the TRIGGER OUT
port. Use a monaural mini-plug cable for connecting the TRIGGER OUT port. Do
not use a stereo (AUX) mini-plug cable.
Connect to USB Device
To play music stored in a USB storage device, just plugin a USB Jump/Pen drive
storage device containing music files to the USB port of the Zone you want
them to play through.
Connect to a Network / or Slect Smart Home Control
Connect SRT4 Gen2 to your home router using a LAN network cable. Wi-Fi not
supported. You can use the NETWORK OUT port to connect another device to the
same network.
Connect to Audio Playback Devices
Connect the LINE IN in each zone or LINE IN, COAXIAL IN, OPTICAL IN in the
Universal bus Input area to an audio playback device, it can be a CD Player,
portable Music Player or any device with Audio Output using the same
connector.
In the APP, LINE IN in each zone is represented as Line in 1, LINE IN in the
Universal input area is noted as Line in 2.
SETUP
Setup & Operation
Once the SRT4 Gen2 is connected and in the desired location, plug the
included power supply into the SRT4 Gen2 and into an available outlet.
(Note, you will need direct access to your network router for the LAN
connection)
The next step is to connect the SRT4 Gen2 to your network for streaming and
control of each zone using the OSD Player App.
LAN Direct Wire/Cable connectivity for SRT4 Gen2
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Download and install the OSD app by scanning the QR code or search “OSD Player” in the App store/Google Play store.https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wifiaudio.osd&hl=en
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/osd-player/id1447579044?mt=8 -
Connect the SRT4 Gen2 to your network router using the RJ45 Ethernet port on the rear panel
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Lan connection will automatically setup all zones. Ensure your mobile device is connected to the same network and open the OSD Player control app.
SRT4 Gen2 Streaming Services:
Listen to Online Music
The SRT4 Gen2 can work with many popular streaming music services like
Spotify, Tidal, Napster, and AMAZON MUSIC. Plus, Internet Radio Apps like
TuneIn, iHeart radio, and VTuner. You can easily stream music or playlists
from your account wirelessly and listen on your home audio system.
Spotify
To use Spotify, you will need to have Spotify premium account. You will find
the OSD Audio Streaming device in the device list in Spotify Application and
choose that device you want to stream.
AMAZON Music
To use AMAZON Music like Spotify, you will need to have an AMAZON Music
premium account as well. You will find the OSD Audio Streaming device in the
device list in AMAZON Music Application and choose that device you want to
stream.
Airplay 1
The device supports Airplay1, you can choose Airplay1 in iOS device and play
music.
Listen to local music
The SRT4 Gen2 can stream local music stored in your Smartphone, USB storage
device, NAS using DLNA protocol, PC software like iTunes, or UPnP/DLNA 3rd
party software. Click on “My Music” to select the local device you want to
play from.
Note: iOS-based devices have blocked the access to iTunes library.
Our system only supports NAS using DLNA protocal.
Using the SRT4 Gen2
Once you have connected your mobile to network and installed the OSD Audio
Player App in your mobile device, you can start playing music to different
rooms or the same music in all rooms in sync.
Selecting a Zone
In the OSD Audio Player APP you will see all the connected devices in the
same network
- Select the device you want to control; A green rectangle will highlight the selected Device
- Select Browse on left side of the Bottom Tool Bar, note the highlighted selection turns dark green
- From the Browse Screen, Select an online or local music source from the list to start streaming your music (Some sources will need a subscription)
Play the Same Music in Multiple Rooms
Using the OSD Audio Player App, you can play the same music in multiple rooms
simultaneously by grouping two or more devices. First, in the Device screen,
you select the primary Device (Highlighted by a green rectangle).
Select the Link in the upper right corner of the highlighted Device. A new
screen will then appear featuring the selected Primary device and a blank
circle for each additional device available to group with it. Just select the
devices you want to add and Press the Done Button. Another Screen shows The
Group Volume Master control, followed by the primary individual volume control
and the independent volume for each grouped Zone.
Selecting a Zone
In the OSD Audio Player APP you will see all the connected devices in the same
network.
- Select the device you want to control; A green rectangle will highlight the selected Device
- Select Browse on left side of the Bottom Tool Bar, note the highlighted selection turns dark green
- From the Browse Screen, Select an online or local music source from the list to start streaming your music (Some sources will need a subscription)
SPECIFICATIONS
| Specifications| SRT4 Gen2
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I/O Interface| DC Input| DC12V2A
Analog Audio Input| RCA R&L/Universal Bus
Digital Audio Input| Digital Optical Input/Universal Bus
Analog Audio Output| RCA 2V RMS Outputs X 4 Zones
Digital Audio Output| Digital (Coaxial & Fiber Optic) X 4 Zones
Trigger Output| 12V x 4 Zones/1 each Universal Bus
USB| Connect USB for Jump Drive x 4 Zones
Ethernet| Lan Connection 1 Input/1 Output
LED Indicator| Front Panel Status LED/4 Zone/Wi-Fi/Line In/ Optical In/
Optical In/USB x 4/Network Strength
Reset Button| Reset Button
Network| Wireless Network| IEE 802.11 b / g / n2.G
Wired Network| Ethernet RJ45
Streaming Protocols| AirPlay / DLNA / Spotify Connect
Audio Parameter| Music Format| FLAC / MP3 / AAC / AAC + / ALAC / APE / WAV
Audio Decode| 16/24 Bit / 44kHz to 192 kHz
Frequency Response| 20Hz – 20kHz
THD + N| 0.0003
SNR| 100dB
LinkPlay Module| LinkPlay A31
Application| OSD Player App/LinkPlay| Updated OSD Player App
iTunes| For MAC & Windows PC
Foobar2000 and other support UPnP, DLNA 3rd party program| For MAC & Windows
PC
Audio Source| Online Music Streaming Services| Spotify / Napster / Tidal
/TuneIn / iHeart Radio / AMAZON Music / vTuner
Local Storage| Music file store in Mobile phone, NAS & USB disk drive
Analog Input| RCA R&L Analog
Digital Input| Digital (Optical & Fiber Optic) Universal Bus
General| Dimension| 430mm W x 200mm D x 53mm H
Inches| 16.9″ W x 7.87″ D x 2.08″ H
Weight| 2.3KG/5.07LBS
Power| | 12Volt 2A AC DV 100-240V FCC and UL external
The information contained in this guide is believed to be accurate and reliable. OSD assumes no responsibility for any errors contained in this guide. OSD reserves the rights to make changes in the specifications and/or design of the above-mentioned product without prior notice. The diagrams contained in this guide may not fully represent the product that you are using, and they are for illustration purpose. OSD assumes no responsibility for any differences between the product mentioned in this guide and the product you may have.
WARRANTY
Warranty Info
All OSD BLACK electronics products have a (5) year Limited Warranty against
defects in materials and workmanship.
Proof of purchase must accompany all claims. During the warranty period OSD
AUDIO will replace any defective part and correct any defect in workmanship
without charge for either parts or labor OSD AUDIO may replace returned
speakers with a product of equal value and performance. In such cases, some
modification to the mounting may be necessary and are not OSD AUDIO’s
responsibility.
For this warranty to apply, the unit must be installed and used according to
its written instructions. If necessary, repairs must be performed by OSD
AUDIO. The unit must be returned to OSD AUDIO at the owner’s expense and with
prior written permission. Accidental damage and shipping damage are not
considered defects, nor is damaged resulting from abuse or from servicing
performed by an agency or person not specifically authorized in writing by OSD
Audio OSD AUDIO sells products only through authorized dealers and
distributors to ensure that customers obtain proper support and service. Any
OSD AUDIO product purchased from an unauthorized dealer or other source,
including retailers, mail over dealers and on-line sellers will not be honored
or serviced under existing OSD AUDIO warranty policy. Any sale of product by
an unauthorized source or other manner not authorized by OSD AUDIO shall void
the warranty on the applicable product.
Damage to or destruction of components due to application of excessive power
voids the warranty on those parts. In these cases, repairs will be made on the
basis of the retail value of the parts and labor. To return for repairs, you
must email customer service at
RMA@audiogeargroup.com for a Returned
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number# then the unit must be shipped to OSD
AUDIO at the owner’s expense, along with a note explaining the nature of
service required. Be sure to pack the unit(s) in a corrugated container with
at least 3 inches of resilient material to protect the unit from damage in
transit.
This Warranty Does Not Cover:
Damage caused by abuse, accident, misuse, negligence, or improper operation
(installation)
- Any products that have been altered or modified
- Any product whose identifying number of decal, serial #, etc. has been altered, defaced or removed
- Normal wear and maintenance.
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