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Russound XSource Installation Guide
Table of Contents
Product Overview ...............................................................................3
Web Configuration..........................................................................4-5
Ethernet Connection and Factory Reset .....................................5
Installation Overview .........................................................................6
Installation .............................................................................................7
Configuration ..................................................................................8-12
Troubleshooting ................................................................................13
Audio Connection with MCA-Series Controllers ....................14
Additional Audio Connections .....................................................15
Network Best Practices ....................................................................16
Technical Specifications ..................................................................17
Safety Instructions ............................................................................18
TABLE OF CONTENTS / PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Product Overview
The XSource Streaming Audio Player is designed to offer a
simple-to-install and simple-to-configure streaming media
solution to add high quality streaming audio content to any
audio system. The XSource can be used as a single stereo
audio streaming source for a single room, or supply a single
audio stream to a larger whole-house system through its
easy-to-use analog line-level/digital (coax/optical) outputs.
The XSource allows for expansion to up to 16 streaming
rooms of audio in a single installation with any combination
of other XStream™ Series streaming products from
Russound. When paired with a Russound multi-room
controller, system expansion is possible up to 8 independent
audio sources and up to 48 total rooms of audio.
In addition to offering streaming audio from popular
internet sources, the XSource also offers streaming of
local DLNA™-compliant audio. In addition a built-in USB
port allows users to connect an external flash drive or an
externally-powered USB hard drive for use as additional
music sources.
Features
• Independent streaming audio player
• Built-in AirPlay streaming with full metadata to iOS/
Android apps or XTS touchscreens
• Hi-Res audio streaming support up to 24-bit/192 kHz
• USB for Flash or external USB Hard drive-based music
collections
• Digital coax/optical or analog output
• Can be integrated (as a source) with a Russound multi-
room system or standalone (as a zone) when used with any
brand of amplifier or receiver
• Controlled with the MyRussound App and fully compatible
with the Russound XTS in-wall touchscreen
• Bass, Treble, and Loudness settings available through the
MyRussound App
• Supports local favorites
• Onboard web-based configuration, accessible from a
smartphone or tablet
• Mix and match with other XStream Series components for
versatile system designs
• Built-in slide connectors for physical coupling of multiple
units
