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08905154A - 1 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS D5XH DIGI-5 DDS Digital Distribution System Rack Mount, 6 Zone Expansion Hub[...]
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08905154A - 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[...]
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08905154A - 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[...]
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08905154A - 4 - 1. Introduction Modern Convenience The D5XH 4 Source, 6 Zone Digital Audio Expans ion Router, when used wit h the D5RH Digital Audio Router, provides the ability to listen to 4 different audio sour ces in up to 28 separate areas of the home for total flexibility and convenience. No need to have multiple audio systems in different ar[...]
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08905154A - 5 - Features • 4 Source, 6 Zone Expansion for D5RH Digital Audio Router • Combine Up to 4 D5XH Chassi s for Total of Up to 28 Zones • Stand-Alone 4 Source 6 Zone Ca pability Expandable to 24 Zones • End-to-End Digital Architecture For Crystal Clear Sound with No Signal Loss • Simple Cat-5 Wiring requirements • Innovative D5K[...]
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08905154A - 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 room , master bedroom/master bath) or for multiple zones to [...]
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08905154A - 7 - Rear Panel The Rear Panel of the D5XH has connections fo r Power, Source Loop Inputs (from D5RH), Source Loop Outputs (to additional D5XH chassis), Zone Out puts, IR Outputs, Auxi liary Power, USB and Expansion capabilities as well as Zone Pa iring and Unit I.D. DIP Switches. Figure 1-3 and Table 1-2 provide descriptions and locatio[...]
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08905154A - 8 - 2. System Design Overview/Applications Planning Before installing the D5XH, 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[...]
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08905154A - 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 applications. Before actually running any wire or cable, take the time to look around each room or area of the house and plan your wire paths for maxi[...]
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08905154A - 10 - Local Sources to Keypads Local sources are only available withi n the area that they ar e installed. They will not be available to other areas of the house as they are not distributed by the D5RH/D5X H. Run lengths of Cat-5 from any local (in-room) source to t he keypad located in that area. Expanded 4 Source, 8-28 Zone System D5XH[...]
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08905154A - 11 - Stand-Alone (No D5 RH) 4 Source, 6 Zone System Figure 2-6 shows a stand-alone syst em with four sources and six 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 D5XH, D5KP Amplified Keypad Contro llers, D5IP Source Input Wall Plates and Xantech XTC Serie[...]
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08905154A - 12 - Expanded Standal one (No D5RH) 4 Source, 6- 24 Zone System Figure 2-7 shows a stand-alone system with four sources and twenty four zones with the addition of Local Sources in eight of the zones. Each zone c an have one local source. The system is comprised of four D5XH , D5KP Amplified Keypad Controllers, D5IP Source Input Wall Pla[...]
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08905154A - 13 - 3. Connections The D5XH 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 • D5RH Hub – Main 4x4 Dig[...]
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08905154A - 14 - EXPANSION IN Connect the Cat-5 Patch Cable included with the D5 XH from the D5RH’s EXPANSION OUT port to the D5XH’s EXPANSION IN port as shown. Co mplete connections for expanded systems are described in the section entitled Multi-Chassis Connections. D5RH D5XH Cat-5 Ethernet Patch Cable Figure 3-2: Expansion In ZONE OUT The ZO[...]
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08905154A - 15 - Cat-5 Cat-5 Cat-5 Cat-5 D5KP Rear D5KP Rear D5KP Rear D5KP Rear D5XH D5KP Rear D5KP Rear Cat-5 Figure 3-4: ZONE OUT Connections Note: For wire runs up to 150', the Cat-5 connections are all that is necessa ry. For wire runs over 150', use the AUX POWER OUT connectors as described in the section entitled Auxiliary Power Co[...]
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08905154A - 16 - D5KP Speaker Connections The D5XH sends a digital audio signal to connected D5KP Keypads where it is amplified and sent to speakers. WARNING!: The D5KP’s amplifier is capable of powering a single pair of 8-6 Ohm speakers. DO NOT connect speakers with a rating of less than 6 Ohms! DO NOT connect more than one speaker to either spe[...]
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08905154A - 17 - Auxiliary Power Connect or (AUX POWER OUT) For wire runs over 150’, it is recommended to r un an additional 16 AWG/2 conductor wire from the head-end location to the Keypads locations. This will allow the AUX POWER OUT terminals to supply additional power to the Keypads to compensate for the additional distance. For wire runs ove[...]
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08905154A - 18 - USB Port (USB IN) The USB IN port is designed to allow upgrades to the D5XH’s firmware. AC Power Connect or Connect the supplied cord from the AC Power C onnector into a properly grounded electrical outlet. System Expansion The D5XH is capable of supporting up to four s ources to up to six zones. The system may be expanded in two[...]
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08905154A - 19 - Figure 3-8: Local Source to D5IP Connections - Digital Optical NOTE: Be sure the RCA/OPT/COAX swit ch is ‘middle’ and set to ‘OPT’. NOTE: Multi-channel digital audio form ats (5.1, 7.1 e tc.) are no t supported by the D5IP, D5RH, or D5XH. However, many audio/video sources allow you to chang e the digital output to PCM Stere[...]
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08905154A - 20 - D5KP Rear D5IP Side View Cat-5 L+ L- R+ R- SPEAKERS PWR IN + - Figure 3.10: D5IP to D5KP Connections[...]
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08905154A - 21 - 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 (Xantech P/N: 06017400 1-Foot Mono Cable[...]
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08905154A - 22 - Adding Zones to a D5RH Digital Audio Router A basic D5RH system can contain a maximum of four sources and four zones. By adding D5XH Digital Audio Routers, 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 maximum limit. This section detail[...]
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08905154A - 23 - Connections between a D5RH chassis and D5XH Digita l Audio Routers involve Cat-5 patch cables routed between the units. All cables are included with the D5XH. Connection s 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 the D5RH?[...]
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08905154A - 24 - D5XH ZONE OUT Additional zones beyond the f our that connect to the D5RH ar e connected directly to their corresponding D5XH’s ZONE OUT ports usi ng Cat-5. See Figure 3-15 for details. D5KP Rear D5XH Cat-5 L+ L- R+ R- SPEAKERS PWR IN + - Figure 3-15: D5XH ZONE OUT Connections Stand-Alone (No D5 RH) 4 Source, 6 Zone System Figure [...]
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08905154A - 25 - Adding Zones with additional D5XH Di gital Audio Rout ers A basic Stand Alone (No D5RH) D5XH system c an contain a maximum of four sources and six zones. By connecting additional D5XH Digital Audio Expansion Router s, the system can contain a maximum of twenty four zones. Each D5XH expands the system by up to six zones, while still[...]
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08905154A - 26 - Connections between a D5XH chassis in a Stand- Alone configuration and D5XH Digital Audio Routers involve Cat-5 patch cables routed between the units. All 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[...]
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08905154A - 27 - D5XH ZONE OUT Additional zones beyond the si x that connect to the D5XH ar e connected directly to their corresponding D5XH’s ZONE OUT ports usi ng Cat-5. See Figure 3-19 for details. Figure 3-19: D5XH ZONE OUT Connections 4. Settings & Operation DIP Switch Settings There are two groups of DIP switc hes on the rear panel of t[...]
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08905154A - 28 - Figure 4-1: UNIT ID DIP Switches KEYPAD PAIRING The KEYPAD PAIRING DIP switches allow each of t he zones to be paired or grouped with any other zone. Any zone that is in the UP position will be pair ed with any other zone that is also placed in the UP position. This feature is useful to create lar ge “party” zones where combine[...]
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08905154A - 29 - Source control functionality is performed by IR Remote Control through the D5KP’s built-in IR Receiver or an additional IR receiver connected to the Local IR Receiver Input on the back of the D5KP. Complete instructions for installing a nd operating the Keypads are available in the D5KP Amplified Keypads Cont roller Installation [...]
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08905154A - 30 - 5. Troubleshooting Table 5-1 provides troubleshooting informa tion for the D5XH Digital Audio Router. 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 volume 4. Speake[...]
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08905154A - 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[...]
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08905154A - 32 - Xantech Corporation 13100 Telfair Ave. 2F, Sylmar CA 91342 | Xantech.com Installation Instructions, D5XH © 2008 Xantech Corporation Document # 08905154A 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[...]