Xantech D5RH manual

08905153B - 1 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS D5RH DIGI-5 DDS Digital Distribution System Rack Mount 4 Source, 4 Zone Hub[...]

08905153B - 2 - Safety Information CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRI C SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilate ral triangle is intended to alert the user to t he presence of uninsulated "dang erous v[...]

08905153B - 3 - Damage Requiring Service — These appliances should be serviced by qualified service person nel when: • A power supply connection or a plug has be en dam aged or • If liquid has been spilled into the appliance o r objects have fallen into the appliance or • The appliance has been exposed to water or m oistu re or • The appl[...]

08905153B - 4 - 1. Introduction Modern Convenience The D5RH 4 Source, 4 Zone Digital Audio Distri bution Hub with DIGI-5 Technology and related products from Xantech provides the ability to listen to 4 different audio sources in up to 28 separate zones of the home, all over CAT-5 wiring for total flexibility and convenience. No need to have multipl[...]

08905153B - 5 - Features • 4 Source, 4 Zone Capacity • Expandable up to 28 Zones with Optional D5XH Digital Audio Distribution Expansion Hub • End-to-End Digital Architecture for Crystal Clear Sound with No Signal Loss • Simple CAT-5 Wiring requirements • Innovative D5KP Amplified Keypad (not included) • Provide Custom Control Options ?[...]

08905153B - 6 - Defining Terms Zone A Zone is defined as an area of the house that has separate source selectio n capabilities from all other areas of the house. Ty pically, a zone is comprised of a single room, but it is possible for a zone to spread across multiple rooms (kitchen/dining r oom, master bedroom/master bath) or for multiple zones to [...]

08905153B - 7 - Rear Panel The Rear Panel of the D5RH has connections for Po wer, Source Inputs, Zone Outputs, IR Outputs, Page/Doorbell Trigger Input, Auxiliary Power, USB and Expansion capabilities as well as Digital/Analog Source Select ion, Source Input Gain and Zone Pairing DIP Switches. 1 2 1 3 13 10 1 1 7 8 16 3 2 2 4 3 3 2 4 5 6 9 11 12 14 [...]

08905153B - 8 - 2. System Design Overview/Applications Planning Before installing the D5RH, it is essential to have a detailed and accurate system design. The first step to a good design is to map the system. It is adv isable to mark up a copy of the house floor plan with speaker, keypad and equipment lo cations, etc. Make sure that all locations a[...]

08905153B - 9 - Pre-Construction In a pre-construction installation, walls and ceilings are open with no drywall installed. This is desirable and allows the installer greater access than in retro-fit applic ations. Before actually running any wire or cable, take the time to look around each r oom or area of the house and plan your wire paths for ma[...]

08905153B - 10 - Pre-Wiring D5RH Digital Audio Distribution Hu b to D5KP Amplifier Key pad The D5RH and all associated components are wired using CAT-5 terminated to the T-568A Wiring Standard (Figure 2.2). When pre-wiri ng, run lengths of CAT-5 from the pre-determined equipment location (the “head-end”) to each Amplifier Keypad lo cation. The [...]

08905153B - 11 - Applications There are three typical system applications when installing the D5RH. These options can be combined throughout a system depending on the design of the system: 1 Basic 4 Source, 4 Zone System 2 Basic 4 Source, 4 Zone System - Local Sources connected using D5 IP Source Input Wall Plates 3 Expanded 4 Source, 8-28 Zone Sys[...]

08905153B - 12 - Basic 4 Zone, 4 Source Sy stem w/ Local Sour ces Local Sources Connect ed Using DH IP Loca l Source Wall Plates Figure 2.4 shows a basic D5RH syst em with four sources and four zones with the addition of Local Sources in two of the zones. Each zone can have one local source. The system is comprised of a D5RH Digital Audio Distribut[...]

08905153B - 13 - Expanded 4 Source, 8-28 Zone System D5XH Expansi on Router Figure 2.5 shows an expanded system with four sources and ten zones with the addition of Local Sources in four of the zones. Each zone can have one local source. The system is comprised of a D5RH Digital Audio Distribution Hub, D5XH Expansion Hub, D5KP Amplified Keypad, D5I[...]

08905153B - 14 - 3. Connections The D5RH is part of an integrat ed system that requires the use of other comp onents. Depending on the system design, thes e components may include: • D5KP Amplified Keypad - at least one per zone required • D5IP Source Input Wall Plates - one per zone where a Local Source is desired • D5XH Expansion Hub - for [...]

08905153B - 15 - Digital Coaxial (DIG COAX) Use a Digital Coaxial cable to connect an audio s ource with a Digital Coaxial output to the D5RH’s Source Input as shown in Figure 3.2. NOTE: Make sure to put the COAX/OPT switch in the COAX (up) position. Digital Connections pr ovide the best audio quality and should be used if available. If both a Di[...]

08905153B - 16 - Source Loop Outputs (SOURCE LOOP OUT) The Source Loop Outputs are used only when adding D5 XH Expansion Hubs to the D5RH in order to create more than four zones. These connectors carry Audio, Status and IR information between the units and allow seamless functiona lity in all areas of the home with no complicated cross-wiring, spli[...]

08905153B - 17 - D5-NET This connector is reserved for future implement ation of two-way data sources and communication. EXPANSION OUT Connect the CAT-5 Patch Cable fr om the D5RH ‘EXPANSION OUT’ port to the D5XH ‘EXPANSION IN’ port as shown. Complete connections for expand ed systems are described in the section entitled Multi-Chassis Conn[...]

08905153B - 18 - IR OUT/ALL IR OUT Xantech D5KP Amplified Keyp ad feature a built-in IR Receiver t hat is used to control the sources connected to the D5RH using hand-hel d remotes. The four IR ports labeled 1-4 are Source-Specific. When a particular source is selected in a zone, t he corresponding IR port is active and only the selected source rec[...]

08905153B - 19 - ZONE OUT The ‘ZONE OUT’ RJ-45 connector’s interface wit h D5KP Amplified Keypad through CAT-5 cables wired to the T-568A Standard. These connectors carr y IR information from the keypad as well as audio information to the D5KP Amplifier Keypad. Stat us information is also carried between the D5RH chassis and the Amplifier Key[...]

08905153B - 20 - D5KP Speaker Connections The D5RH routes digital audio to connected D5 KP Amplifier Keypad where the audio is then amplified and sent to in-room speakers. WARNING!: The D5KP’s amplifier is capable of powering a single pair of 8-6 Ohm spe akers. DO NOT connect speakers with a rating of less than 6 Ohms! DO NOT con nect more than o[...]

08905153B - 21 - Auxiliary Power Connector (AUX POWER OUT) For wire runs over 150’, it is recommended to run an additional 16 AWG/2-conductor wire from the head-end location to the Amplified Keypad locations. This will allow the AUX POWER OUT terminals to supply additional power to the Amplifier Keypads to compensate for the additional distance. [...]

08905153B - 22 - USB Port (USB IN) The USB IN port is designed to allow upgrades to the D5RH’s firmware. AC Power Connector Connect the supplied cord from the AC Power Connec tor into a properly grounded electrical outlet. RS232 Port Connect RS232 port to an external controller. System Expansion The D5RH is capable of supporting up to four s ourc[...]

08905153B - 23 - D5IP Source Input Wall Plate A D5IP Source Input Wall Plate is required to add a Local Source to a zone. The wall plate has audio and IR connections similar to the SOURCE INPUT of the D5RH. A run of CAT-5 terminated to T- 568A standard (see Figure 2.2) is required between the D5KP Amplified Keypad and the location designated for th[...]

08905153B - 24 - Figure 3.10 to Figure 3.12: Local Source to D5IP Connections NOTE: Multi-channel digital audio form ats (5.1, 7.1 e tc.) ar e not supported by the D5IP and D5RH. Howev er, many audio/video sources allow you to chang e the digital output to PCM Stereo. In most cases this will allow m ulti-channel audio sources to output a “summed?[...]

08905153B - 25 - IR OUT Connect a standard IR Emitter (283D em itter, for example) from the IR OUT port on the front of the D5IP to the IR receiver on the front of the audio source (see Figure 3.14). For sources that have an IR Input port on the back of the unit, use a 3.5mm to 3.5mm m ono interconnect cable instead (see Figure 3.14). Figure 3.14: [...]

08905153B - 26 - Adding Zones – D5XH Digi tal Audio Distribution Hub A basic D5RH system can contain a maximum of four sources and four zones. By adding D5XH Digital Audio Distribution Expansion Hub, the system can contain a maximum of twenty-eight zones. Each D5XH expands the system by up to six zones , while still maintaining a four source maxi[...]

08905153B - 27 - Connections between a D5RH chassis and D5XH Digita l Audio Distribution Hub involve CAT-5 patch cables routed between the units. A ll cables are included with the D5XH. Connections are required for: • EXPANSION OUT/EXPANSION IN • SOURCE LOOP OUT/SOURCE LOOP IN EXPANSION OUT/EXPANSION IN Simply connect a CAT-5 patch cable from t[...]

08905153B - 28 - 4. Settings & Operation DIP Switch Settings There are two groups of DIP swit ches on the rear panel of the D5 RH that must be set prior to operation: • SOURCE INPUT GAIN • KEYPAD PAIRING ANALOG SOURCE INPUT GAIN Analog Audio SOURCE 3 and 4 have a corresponding DIP s witch to adjust the input level relative to the other sour[...]

08905153B - 29 - 5. Troubleshooting Table 5-1 provides troubleshooting information fo r the D5RH Digital A udio Distribution Hub. Audio Symptom Possible Cause Solution No audio present in a specific zone 1. Source not playing Press Play, turn ON, etc. 2. Zone not ON Press “Power” on the D5KP 3. Zone volume turned all the way down Increase volum[...]

08905153B - 30 - Appendix A: Specifications Power Input 120 VAC / 3 Amps (Export 240VAC models also available) Sampling Frequency 48kHz Digital Audio Resolution 24 Bit Signal to Noise Ratio 94dB Input GAIN Switches (Input Sensitivity) DIP Switch 3 & 4 UP 1.35Vrms / 4.8dBu DIP Switch 3 & 4 DOWN 2V rms / 8.2dBu Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz +[...]

08905153B - 31 - Xantech Limited Warranty (Effective for products sold after July 1, 2006) Xantech Corporation (“Xa ntech”) warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purcha se as the first end-user purcha se r (“You”), its products to be free fro m defe cts in materials and wo rkmanship for the periods spe c ified belo w from the date of p[...]

08905153B - 32 - Xantech Corporation 13100 Telfair Ave. 2F, Sylmar CA 91342 | Xantech.com Installation Instructions, D5RH © 2008 Xantech Corporation Document # 08905153B This document is copyright protected. No part of this manual ma y be copied or reproduced in any form without prior writt en cons ent from Xantech Corporation. Xantech Corporation[...]