Russound MBX-PRE Installation Manual page 16

CONFIGURATION
Configuring Streaming Service Accounts
(Optional)
Spotify® – Spotify account credentials are entered in the Spotify
app on your phone, tablet, or PC. No additional information
needs to be entered on the MBX-PRE. Note that the MBX-
PRE Device Name that you set in Web Config will be the same
name that appears in the Spotify Connect menu as an available
selection, for example "Kitchen", "Bedroom", "Patio", etc. This
same name is also the name used when connecting to the MBX-
PRE via Apple AirPlay.
SiriusXM® – SiriusXM account credentials are entered by using
the MyRussound App or a connected Russound XTSPlus in-wall
touchscreen. Select the MBX-PRE as the active audio source
and then choose "SiriusXM" from its menu. If no account
information has been entered, a login screen will be displayed.
vTuner® – No account information is needed to access vTuner
internet radio. If you wish to associate an MBX-PRE with a
vTuner account so that you can share vTuner favorites across
multiple devices, you can select "Get Access Code" from the
MBX-PRE vTuner menu and enter that code at http://russound.
vtuner.com to associate an MBX-PRE with your vTuner account.
TuneIn® – No account information is needed to access TuneIn
internet radio. If you wish to associate an MBX-PRE with a
TuneIn account so that you can share TuneIn favorites across
multiple devices, you can select "Account Association" from
the MBX-PRE TuneIn menu and enter that code in your account
settings page at http://www.tunein.com to associate an MBX-
PRE with your TuneIn account.
Deezer® – A Deezer subscription is required to use Deezer on your
device. First, head to deezer.com/offers and sign up to start your
free trial*. Next, Deezer account credentials are entered by using
the MyRussound app or a connected Russound XTSPlus in-wall
touchscreen. Select the MBX-PRE as the active audio source and
then choose "Deezer" from its menu. If no account information
has been entered previously, a login screen will be displayed.
*terms and conditions apply
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Listening to AirPlay Streaming
The MBX-PRE supports Apple's AirPlay technology. AirPlay
enables you to listen to your iTunes library or other audio
content from any AirPlay-enabled Apple device through
the MBX-PRE. With AirPlay, your iOS device becomes
anextension of your audio system.
MBX-PRE – Zone Mode
When the MBX-PRE is used in Zone Mode, using AirPlay will
instantly turn on the MBX-PRE and start playing music from
your phone, tablet, or computer.
When AirPlay is selected from iTunes or an iOS mobile
device, the MBX-PRE will activate and select the internal
streamer as the source.
When the MBX-PRE is actively streaming AirPlay, the volume
control on the MBX-PRE and the AirPlay-enabled device are
linked, which means a change in volume on the AirPlay-
enabled device will also change the volume level of the
MBX-PRE and vice versa.
MBX-PRE – Source Mode
When the MBX-PRE is used in Source Mode with a Russound
controller, AirPlay must be configured to a primary zone
on the controller in order to allow easy access for AirPlay
to instantly turn on the zone and start playing music from
your phone, tablet, or computer. By default on Russound
controllers, Zone 1 is the primary AirPlay zone.
When AirPlay is selected from iTunes or an iOS mobile
device, the Russound controller will turn the primary AirPlay
zone on and select the internal streamer of the MBX-PRE as
the active audio source.
When the MBX-PRE is actively streaming AirPlay, the volume
control for the primary AirPlay zone and that of the AirPlay-
enabled device are linked, which means that a change in
volume on the AirPlay-enabled device will also change the
zone volume level on the Russound controller and vice
versa.