Arylic Up2Stream Plate AMP 2.1 - User Manual

Up2Stream Plate AMP 2.1 User Manual
Up2Stream Plate AMP 2.1 is a WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0 2.1 channel plate amplifier that is easy for you to build your own high-quality
wireless streaming speakers. Up2Stream Plate AMP 2.1 is a full range Class D plate amplifier provides 50W L&R channels and
100W subwoofer, 3.5mm Aux input, Optical input, USB input for PC connection, Volume, Tone and Bass rotary knob for sound
adjustment. Once connected to your home network, using our 4Stream app you can play music from your mobile, NAS or from
online streaming services like Spotify, Deezer, Tidal, Qobuz and more. With multiple devices, you can form multiroom audio system
and play the same music to each room in sync or play different music to different rooms.
2. What’s in the Box
1. Introduction
3. Interface
Antenna x2 User ManualUp2Stream Plate AMP 2.1 x1 Internal Speaker Cable x3
4.1 App Download
Download the 4STREAM application from App Store for iOS based devices
and Google Play Store for Android based devices.
The application supports English, Spanish, French, German, Italian,
Portuguese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Japanese
4.2 First Time Usage & BLE WiFi Setup
1. Power up the device.
2. Make sure your mobile has connected to your home network using 2.4G and your GPS and Bluetooth is on.
3. Open 4Stream APP and wait for device discovery. This will take couple seconds.
4. 4Stream will ask to check the indicator, there is no LED light on this device, just click on indicator is blinking. (You can connect your
own LEDs with the LED Pins or purchase and use our expansion board: button board)
5. For Android device, the system will ask for permission to use GPS data & File storage, please click accept to continue. This GPS
permission is setup by Google for BLE usage, once setup is finish you can go to system settings and disable it, file storage permission
is to let 4Stream access your mp3 files store in your mobile.
6. 4Stream APP will list out all the device available for setup, choose the one you want.
7. 4Stream APP will then ask you to choose the network you want the device to connect to, choose the one you want to connect.
8. Now enter password for your network, if this is not the network you want the device to connect, you can change it to the desire one.
9. Then you can change the name of the device. You can select a preset one or enter your own.
10. After you define the name of the device, you will see it appears in the device list in 4Stream APP and now you can start streaming
music.
4. How To Use
WiFi Antenna: Socket Use to connect antenna to receive WiFi signal.
BT Antenna: Socket Use to connect antenna to receive Bluetooth signal.
Bass: Knob Knob for changing Bass level.
Tone: Knob Knob for changing treble level.
Volume: Knob Knob for changing the volume level. Press to switch source input.
Ethernet Port: For network connection using RJ45 cable.
Mode button: Press once to switch source input. Quickly Press twice to reset
WiFi/Bluetooth connection. Quickly Press three times to do factory reset. Long
Press to turn on the device, press again to turn on.
Aux in: For connection of analog audio signal using a 3.5mm to 3.5mm or 3.5mm
to RCA cable.
Opt in: For connection of digital audio signal using an optical/Toslink cable.
USB port: For connection to PC to ast as USB DAC or to use our DSP tool
ACPWorkbench.
DC port: Use to connect 12V-24V power supply.
PH2.0-9P: WPS: Pins used for connect external mode
button W-LED, B-LED, L-LED, U-LED: Pins used for
connect external LED status light
KEY: Pins used for connect external button board
IR: Pins used for connect external IR receiver
SW -/+: Subwoofer speaker socket
L -/+: Left Channel speaker socket
R -/+: Right Channel speaker socket
*If you change to another router, or the password of the connected router has been changed, please quickly press the mode button twice in
WiFi mode to reset the WiFi connection.
4.3 Connection via LAN
Plug in the RJ45 cable to the ethernet port, the device auto
connects to your home network and will show on the app in
about 10 seconds. (Note: your mobile phone and the device
must be in the same network.)
4.4 Bluetooth
To use Bluetooth, switch to Bluetooth via 4Stream APP or by pressing
the Volume knob or mode button. Then find the Bluetooth device
SoundSystem_XXXX from your phone Bluetooth setting and pair it. If
you have changed the device name, “SoundSystem” will becomes
the device name you changed.
100R
MODE
1K
PLAY/ PAUSE
2.2K
NEXT
3.6K
PREY
5.6K
VOL+
8.2K
VOL-
12K
MUTE
18K
NUM 1
27K
NUM 2
47K
NUM 3
100K
NUM 4
0.1uF
DGND
KEY
VDD
3V3
10K
Plate AMP 2.1
W - LED
1K
B - LED
1K
L - LED
1K
U - LED
1K

Summary

Introduction to Up2 Stream Plate AMP 2.1

Device Interface Overview

WiFi and Bluetooth Antenna Sockets

Connects antennas for WiFi and Bluetooth signals.

Rotary Knobs for Sound Adjustment

Bass, Tone, and Volume adjustment knobs. Volume knob also switches input.

Connectivity Ports

Ethernet, Aux in, Opt in, USB, and DC power ports.

Mode Button and Reset Functions

Button for source switching and WiFi/Bluetooth resets or factory reset.

Expansion Pins and Speaker Outputs

Connects external buttons, LEDs, IR receiver, and speaker outputs.

How to Use the Up2 Stream Plate AMP 2.1

Download the 4 Stream App

Get the 4Stream app from App Store or Google Play.

First Time Usage and BLE WiFi Setup

Steps to connect the device to your home network via WiFi.

Connect via LAN (Ethernet)

Connect the device using an RJ45 cable for network access.

Connect via Bluetooth

Use Bluetooth for audio streaming by pairing with your phone.

USB Audio Connection

Connect to PC via USB for audio output and DSP tool.

Multiroom;Multizone Setup

Group multiple devices for synchronized audio playback.

Web Player Interface Access

Control playback, setup, and update via a web browser.

Up2 Stream ACPWorkbench Tool

Tune audio effects and configure settings using PC software.

Firmware Update Process

Update the device firmware when new versions are available.

Product Specifications

Interfaces and Connectivity

Details on audio inputs, outputs, and network connections.

Speaker Power Output

Specifications for L&R and Subwoofer power ratings.

Audio Performance Metrics

Signal noise ratio, THD+N, and crosstalk measurements.

Expansion Pins and General Details

Details on expansion pins, power supply, size, and weight.

Overview

1. Up2Stream Plate AMP 2.1 User Manual
   1. Function Description
   2. Usage Features
   3. Maintenance Features

Up2Stream Plate AMP 2.1 User Manual

The Up2Stream Plate AMP 2.1 is a versatile 2.1 channel plate amplifier designed for users to build high-quality wireless streaming speakers. This device integrates WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, offering a comprehensive solution for audio enthusiasts. It functions as a full-range Class D plate amplifier, delivering 50W for left and right channels and 100W for the subwoofer. Its connectivity options include a 3.5mm Aux input, Optical input, and a USB input for PC connection, providing flexibility for various audio sources.

Function Description

The Up2Stream Plate AMP 2.1 enables wireless audio streaming from a variety of sources. Once connected to your home network, you can use the 4Stream app to play music from your mobile device, Network Attached Storage (NAS), or popular online streaming services such as Spotify, Deezer, Tidal, and Qobuz. A key feature is its multiroom audio capability, allowing users to group multiple devices to form a multiroom or multizone system. This means you can play the same music in sync across different rooms or stream different music to different rooms simultaneously.

The device features several physical controls for easy adjustment. Dedicated rotary knobs are provided for adjusting Bass, Tone (treble), and Volume levels. The Volume knob also functions as a source input switch when pressed. A "Mode" button offers multiple functionalities: a single press switches the source input, a quick double press resets the WiFi/Bluetooth connection, and three quick presses initiate a factory reset. A long press turns the device on, and another press turns it off.

Connectivity is robust, with a WiFi antenna socket for receiving WiFi signals and a BT antenna socket for Bluetooth signals. For wired network connections, an Ethernet Port (RJ45) is available. Analog audio input is supported via a 3.5mm Aux in, while digital audio input is handled by an optical/Toslink cable. A USB port allows connection to a PC, functioning as a USB DAC, and is also used with the ACPWorkbench DSP tool. Power is supplied via a 12V-24V DC port.

Expansion pins are provided for connecting external components. These include pins for an external mode button, W-LED, B-LED, L-LED, and U-LED for external LED status lights, KEY pins for an external button board, and IR pins for an external IR receiver. Speaker outputs include a subwoofer speaker socket and separate left and right channel speaker sockets.

Usage Features

App Download and Setup: To begin, users need to download the 4STREAM application from the App Store (for iOS devices) or Google Play Store (for Android devices). The app supports multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese.

First-Time Usage & BLE WiFi Setup:

1. Power up the device.
2. Ensure your mobile phone is connected to a 2.4G home network, and that GPS and Bluetooth are enabled.
3. Open the 4Stream APP and wait for device discovery, which typically takes a few seconds.
4. The app will prompt to check the indicator; since this device has no built-in LED, users should click "indicator is blinking." External LEDs can be connected via the LED Pins or an expansion board can be used.
5. For Android devices, the system will request permission for GPS data and file storage. These permissions are necessary for BLE usage and accessing MP3 files on your mobile. They can be disabled in system settings after setup.
6. The app will list available devices for setup; select your device.
7. Choose the desired network for the device to connect to.
8. Enter the network password. If the displayed network is incorrect, you can change it.
9. Personalize the device name by selecting a preset or entering a custom name.
10. Once named, the device will appear in the 4Stream APP's device list, ready for music streaming. Note: If the router or its password changes, quickly pressing the mode button twice in WiFi mode will reset the WiFi connection.

Connection via LAN: Plugging an RJ45 cable into the Ethernet port automatically connects the device to your home network, appearing in the app within approximately 10 seconds. Both the mobile phone and the device must be on the same network.

Bluetooth Connection: To use Bluetooth, switch to Bluetooth mode via the 4Stream APP or by pressing the Volume knob or mode button. Then, search for "SoundSystem_XXXX" (or your custom device name) in your phone's Bluetooth settings and pair.

USB Audio: Connect the device to your PC via a USB cable. The PC will automatically detect it as a USB sound card, sending audio output in digital (44.1kHz/16bits). This audio can also be streamed to other Up2Stream devices in a multiroom setup, with approximately a 3-second delay for slave devices.

Multiroom Function: In the 4Stream APP, tap the "+" icon on one device and select other devices to act as slaves. The master device will then stream music in sync to all slave devices.

Web Player Interface: By entering the device's IP address into a web browser, users can access the web player interface. This interface allows for playing/pausing, skipping songs, controlling volume, accessing preset songs defined in the 4Stream APP, entering internet radio URLs, setting up WiFi connections, configuring static IP addresses, performing manual firmware updates, and factory resets. The device's IP address can be found in the 4Stream app under device settings > speaker info. If setting up WiFi via this interface, connect directly to the device's WiFi (SSID: SoundSystem_xxxx); the default IP address is 10.10.10.254, and the default password is "admin."

Maintenance Features

Up2Stream ACPWorkbench (Sold Separately): For advanced audio tuning, connect the device to a PC via USB and use the Windows program ACPWorkbench. This tool allows real-time adjustment of audio effects, including music noise suppressor, virtual bass, stereo widener, exciter, 10-band EQ, and configuration of output channels and PIN definitions. Changes must be saved to the device to persist.

Firmware Update: The application will notify users when new firmware is available. It is recommended to update the firmware promptly, as updates can correct bugs, improve performance, and add new features or services.

Arylic Up2Stream Plate AMP 2.1 Specifications