INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS D5XH DIGI-5 DDS Digital Distribution System Rack Mount, 6 Zone Expansion Hub 08905154B -1-
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1. Introduction Modern Convenience The D5XH 4 Source, 6 Zone Digital Audio Expansion Router, when used with the D5RH Digital Audio Router, provides the ability to listen to 4 different audio sources in up to 28 separate areas of the home for total flexibility and convenience.
Features • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 Source, 6 Zone Expansion for D5RH Digital Audio Router Combine Up to 4 D5XH Chassis for Total of Up to 28 Zones Stand-Alone 4 Source 6 Zone Capability Expandable to 24 Zones End-to-End Digital Architecture For Crystal Clear Sound with No Signal Loss Simple Cat-5 Wiring requirements Innovative D5KP Amplified Keypad Controllers (not included) Provide Custom Control Options No PC Software Required for Setup-Simply Plug in D5KP Keypads and Go D5RM Slim-line IR Remote In
Defining Terms Zone A Zone is defined as an area of the house that has separate source selection capabilities from all other areas of the house. Typically, 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 be contained in one room (game room/bar area or multiple zones in the yard).
Rear Panel The Rear Panel of the D5XH has connections for Power, Source Loop Inputs (from D5RH), Source Loop Outputs (to additional D5XH chassis), Zone Outputs, IR Outputs, Auxiliary Power, USB and Expansion capabilities as well as Zone Pairing and Unit I.D. DIP Switches. Figure 1-3 and Table 1-2 provide descriptions and locations of Rear Panel connections. 11 9 10 1 2 7 8 3 4 5 6 Figure 1-3: Rear Panel 1 Connector Source Loop Input 2 Source Loop Output 3 4 5 Unit I.D. DIP Switches Aux.
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 advisable to mark up a copy of the house floor plan with speaker, keypad and equipment locations, etc. Make sure that all locations are decided upon before pre-wiring so that all necessary wiring and installation hardware is in place.
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 maximum efficiency. Look for routes through uncluttered parts of the stud wall or ceiling that allow you to group all low-voltage (video, speaker wires, Cat-5, telephone, etc.
Local Sources to Keypads Local sources are only available within the area that they are installed. They will not be available to other areas of the house as they are not distributed by the D5RH/D5XH. Run lengths of Cat-5 from any local (in-room) source to the keypad located in that area. Expanded 4 Source, 8-28 Zone System D5XH Expansion 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.
Stand-Alone (No D5RH) 4 Source, 6 Zone System Figure 2-6 shows a stand-alone system 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 Controllers, D5IP Source Input Wall Plates and Xantech XTC Series Speakers. This configuration provides audio from each source into each zone as well as control of each source from each zone.
Expanded Standalone (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 can have one local source. The system is comprised of four D5XH , D5KP Amplified Keypad Controllers, D5IP Source Input Wall Plates and Xantech XTC Series Speakers. This configuration provides audio from each source into each zone as well as control of each source from each zone.
3. Connections The D5XH is part of an integrated system that requires the use of other components.
EXPANSION IN Connect the Cat-5 Patch Cable included with the D5XH from the D5RH’s EXPANSION OUT port to the D5XH’s EXPANSION IN port as shown. Complete 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 ZONE OUT RJ-45 connectors interface with D5KP Amplified Keypad Controllers through Cat-5 cables wired to the T-568A Standard.
D5KP Rear D5KP Rear D5KP Rear D5XH Cat-5 Cat-5 Cat-5 Cat-5 Cat-5 D5KP Rear D5KP Rear D5KP Rear Figure 3-4: ZONE OUT Connections Note: For wire runs up to 150', the Cat-5 connections are all that is necessary. For wire runs over 150', use the AUX POWER OUT connectors as described in the section entitled Auxiliary Power Connector (AUX POWER OUT).
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 speaker connector of the D5KP. In doing this, damage to the D5KP may occur and will void the products warranty. To connect speakers to D5KP Keypads: 1.
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 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 over 300’, 16 AWG/2 conductor wire is required. The maximum wire run using Cat-5 and 16 AWG/2 conductor is 600’.
USB Port (USB IN) The USB IN port is designed to allow upgrades to the D5XH’s firmware. AC Power Connector Connect the supplied cord from the AC Power Connector into a properly grounded electrical outlet. System Expansion The D5XH is capable of supporting up to four sources to up to six zones.
Figure 3-8: Local Source to D5IP Connections - Digital Optical NOTE: Be sure the RCA/OPT/COAX switch is ‘middle’ and set to ‘OPT’. NOTE: Multi-channel digital audio formats (5.1, 7.1 etc.) are not supported by the D5IP, D5RH, or D5XH. However, many audio/video sources allow you to change the digital output to PCM Stereo. In most cases this will allow multi-channel audio sources to output a “summed” stereo signal through the digital output. Consult the audio/video source manual for details.
D5IP Side View D5KP Rear Cat-5 L+ R+ RLSPEAKERS -PWR IN+ Figure 3.
IR OUT Connect a standard IR Emitter (283D emitter, 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 mono interconnect cable (Xantech P/N: 06017400 1-Foot Mono Cable) instead (see Figure 3-12). D5IP Front CD D5IP Front Audio Source IR input IR IN 3.
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 details connections required for adding D5XH Digital Audio Routers to a D5RH.
Connections between a D5RH chassis 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-5 patch cable from the D5RH’s EXPANSION OUT port to the first D5XH’s EXPANSION IN port.
D5XH ZONE OUT Additional zones beyond the four that connect to the D5RH are connected directly to their corresponding D5XH’s ZONE OUT ports using Cat-5. See Figure 3-15 for details. D5KP Rear Cat-5 L+ R+ RLSPEAKERS -PWR IN+ D5XH Figure 3-15: D5XH ZONE OUT Connections Stand-Alone (No D5RH) 4 Source, 6 Zone System Figure 3-16 shows a D5XH stand-alone system with four sources and six zones with the addition of a local source in Zone 6. Each zone can have one local source.
Adding Zones with additional D5XH Digital Audio Routers A basic Stand Alone (No D5RH) D5XH system can contain a maximum of four sources and six zones. By connecting additional D5XH Digital Audio Expansion Routers, the system can contain a maximum of twenty four zones. Each D5XH expands the system by up to six zones, while still maintaining a four source maximum limit. This section details connections required for adding D5XH Digital Audio Routers to a D5XH Stand-Alone System.
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-5 patch cable from the D5XH’s EXPANSION OUT port to the first D5XH’s EXPANSION IN port.
D5XH ZONE OUT Additional zones beyond the six that connect to the D5XH are connected directly to their corresponding D5XH’s ZONE OUT ports using 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 switches on the rear panel of the D5XH that must be set prior to operation: • • UNIT ID KEYPAD PAIRING UNIT ID Each D5XH chassis has a corresponding DIP switch setting relative to the other chassis.
Figure 4-1: UNIT ID DIP Switches KEYPAD PAIRING The KEYPAD PAIRING DIP switches allow each of the zones to be paired or grouped with any other zone. Any zone that is in the UP position will be paired with any other zone that is also placed in the UP position. This feature is useful to create large “party” zones where combined areas of the house share audio and system control.
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 and operating the Keypads are available in the D5KP Amplified Keypads Controller Installation Manual.
5. Troubleshooting Table 5-1 provides troubleshooting information for the D5XH Digital Audio Router. Audio Symptom No audio present in a specific zone No audio from specific source Possible Cause 1. Source not playing Solution Press Play, turn ON, etc. 2. Zone not ON 3. Zone volume turned all the way down 4. Speakers in room miswired or defective, or D5KP miswired Press “Power” on the D5KP Increase volume Digital audio output not enabled Multi-channel digital audio formats (5.1, 7.1 etc.
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