ifi ZEN Stream High-Performance Flexible and Affordable Streamer Instructions
- June 5, 2024
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Table of Contents
- Power switch and indicator ( )
- Network Status LED ( )
- Audio Format LED (kHz)
- LED for Hotspot Status
- LED/HOTSPOT switch ( )
- Antenna
- System (Mode) selector
- SPDIF (Coaxial) output
- USB Type A x 2
- System upgrade port
- Ethernet
- Factory Reset
- DC power supply connection
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Thank you for purchasing the Stream from ZEN series. The Stream is a Wi-Fi Audio Transport.
Power switch and indicator ( )
Network Status LED ( )
The LED color scheme indicates the signal strength and network status received by ZEN Stream from the router.
lnternet
Local network (no lnternet) No connection
| LED | Speed |
|---|---|
| White | Fast |
| Cyan | Slow |
| Green | Fast |
| Yellow | Slow |
| Red | _ |
Audio Format LED (kHz)
The LED colour scheme indicates the audio format and sampling frequency received by ZEN Stream from the music source.
| LED | Mode |
|---|---|
| Yellow | PCM 44.1/48kHz |
| White | PCM 88.2/96/176.4/192/352.8/384kHz |
| Cyan | DSD 64/128 |
| Red | DSD 256 |
| Cyan | DSD 64/128 |
| Green | MQA |
| Blue | MQA Stodio |
| Magenta | Original Sample Rate* |
*MQB
LED for Hotspot Status
| LED | Status |
|---|---|
| Flashing | On and awaiting connection |
| ON | Hotspot Connected |
| OFF | Hotspot off |
*60 seconds auto OFF if no activation.
LED/HOTSPOT switch ( )
- ED ON/OFF (short press)
- Hotspot ON/OFF (long press)
Antenna
Please attach the enclosed antenna for maximum reception quality.
System (Mode) selector
The following 5 play modes can be selected:
- All In One. Use for set up
- Roon only
- TIDAL only
- NAA (Network Audio Adapter) only
- DLNA only
SPDIF (Coaxial) output
This is a coaxial output with iPurifier technology built-in.
USB Type A x 2
Compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 3.0.
a) Output – Connect to Dac
b) Input – Connect to HDD, USB DISK etc
These two USB ports have ANC technology built-in.
System upgrade port
Used for system firmware upgrade.
Ethernet
For a Ethernet connection directly from a router.
Factory Reset
Long press >3s and WAIT for ~5mins
DO NOT POWER OFF!
**Loss of power during this period may damage your device and leave it
unusable.
DC power supply connection
DC 9V/1.8A-15V/0.8A DC power input. Please connect ZEN Stream to the enclosed
power supply.
Tip: For all the various network connection methods, please visit our website.
Specifications
| Input voltage: | DC 9V/1.8A-15V/0.8A, AC 100 -240V, 50/60Hz |
|---|---|
| Input: | Wi-Fi / Ethernet / USB DISK, HDD etc. |
| Formats: | PCM384/DSD256/MQA |
| Output: | USB3.0/ Type-A Socket x2 and S-PDIF (Coaxial) |
| Power consumption: | No Signal ~6W |
Max Signal ~10W
Dimensions:| 158 x 100 x 35 mm (6.2″ x 3.9″ x 1.4″)
Net weight:| 578 g (1.27 Ibs)
Warranty period:| 12 months
Specications are subject to change without notice.
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Read User Manual Online (PDF format) >>