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DH46X 4 Source, 6 Zone Digital Audio Expansion Router Safety Information WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN! CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
DH46X 4 Source, 6 Zone Digital Audio Expansion Router Damage Requiring Service—These appliances should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: • A power supply connection or a plug has been damaged or • If liquid has been spilled into the appliance or objects have fallen into the appliance or • The appliance has been exposed to water or moisture or • The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or • The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure dam
DH46X 4 Source, 6 Zone Digital Audio Expansion Router Contents Safety Information ...................................................................... 1 1. Introduction .............................................................................. 4 Features ........................................................................................ ATON Accessories ......................................................................... Front Panel ..........................................................
DH46X 4 Source, 6 Zone Digital Audio Expansion Router 1. Introduction Modern Convenience The DH46X 4 Source, 6 Zone Digital Audio Expansion Router, when used with the DH44 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.
DH46X 4 Source, 6 Zone Digital Audio Expansion Router Features • • • 4 Source, 6 Zone Expansion for DH44 Digital Audio Router Combine Up to 4 DH46X 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 DHTP1 Amplified Touchpad Controllers (not included) Provide Custom Control Options No PC Software Required for Setup-Simply Plug in D
DH46X 4 Source, 6 Zone Digital Audio Expansion Router 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).
DH46X 4 Source, 6 Zone Digital Audio Expansion Router Rear Panel The Rear Panel of the DH44 has connections for Power, Source Loop Inputs (from DH44), Source Loop Outputs (to additional DH46X 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.
DH46X 4 Source, 6 Zone Digital Audio Expansion Router 2. System Design Overview/Applications Planning Before installing the DH46X, 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, Touch Pad 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.
DH46X 4 Source, 6 Zone Digital Audio Expansion Router 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.
DH46X 4 Source, 6 Zone Digital Audio Expansion Router Local Sources to Touch Pads 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 DH44/DH46X. Run lengths of Cat-5 from any local (in-room) source to the touchpad located in that area.
DH46X 4 Source, 6 Zone Digital Audio Expansion Router Stand-Alone (No DH44) 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 DH46X , DHTP1 Amplified Touchpad Controllers, DHSIP Source Input Wall Plates and ATON Storm Series Speakers.
DH46X 4 Source, 6 Zone Digital Audio Expansion Router Expanded Standalone (No DH44) 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 DH46X , DHTP1 Amplified Touchpad Controllers, DHSIP Source Input Wall Plates and ATON Storm Series Speakers.
DH46X 4 Source, 6 Zone Digital Audio Expansion Router 3. Connections The DH46X is part of an integrated system that requires the use of other components.
DH46X 4 Source, 6 Zone Digital Audio Expansion Router EXPANSION IN Connect the Cat-5 Patch Cable included with the DH46X from the DH44’s EXPANSION OUT port to the DH46X’s EXPANSION IN port as shown. Complete connections for expanded systems are described in the section entitled Multi-Chassis Connections.
DH46X 4 Source, 6 Zone Digital Audio Expansion Router DHTP1 Rear DHTP1 Rear DHTP1 Rear DH46X Cat-5 Cat-5 Cat-5 Cat-5 Cat-5 DHTP1 Rear DHTP1 Rear DHTP1 Rear Figure 3-4: ZONE OUT Connections DHTP1 Speaker Connections The DH46X sends a digital audio signal to connected DHTP1 Touch Pads where it is amplified and sent to speakers. WARNING!: The DHTP1’s amplifier is capable of powering a single pair of 8-6 Ohm speakers.
DH46X 4 Source, 6 Zone Digital Audio Expansion Router DHTP1 Rear Speaker Connector L+ L- R+ RSPEAKERS AUX Power Connector -PWR IN+ ¼" 16AWG Speaker Wire To Speakers Figure 3-5: Speaker Connections 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 Touch Pad locations.
DH46X 4 Source, 6 Zone Digital Audio Expansion Router USB Port (USB IN) The USB IN port is designed to allow upgrades to the DH46X’s firmware. AC Power Connector Connect the supplied cord from the AC Power Connector into a properly grounded electrical outlet. System Expansion The DH46X is capable of supporting up to four sources to up to six zones.
DH46X 4 Source, 6 Zone Digital Audio Expansion Router DHSIP Front Set the RCA/OPT/COAX Selection Switch to the OPT position. Digital Optical Cable Audio Source Digital Optical Output DIGITAL OPTICAL Figure 3-8: Local Source to DHSIP Connections - Digital Optical NOTE: Multi-channel digital audio formats (5.1, 7.1 etc.) are not supported by the DHSIP, DH44, or DH46X. However, many audio/video sources allow you to change the digital output to PCM Stereo.
DH46X 4 Source, 6 Zone Digital Audio Expansion Router DHSIP Side View DHTP1 Rear Cat-5 L+ L- R+ RSPEAKERS -PWR IN+ Figure 3-10: DHSIP to DHTP1 Connections IR OUT Connect a standard IR Emitter (ATON AIE2, for example) from the IR OUT port on the front of the DHSIP to the IR receiver on the front of the audio source (see Figure 3-11). For sources that have an IR Input port on the back of the unit, use a 3.5mm to 3.5mm mono interconnect cable instead (see Figure 3-12).
DH46X 4 Source, 6 Zone Digital Audio Expansion Router DHSIP Front Audio Source IR Input IR IN 3.5mm Mono Interconnect Cable Figure 3-12: IR OUT to Audio Source 3.5mm Interconnect Cable 20 ©2008 • All rights reserved.
DH46X 4 Source, 6 Zone Digital Audio Expansion Router Adding Zones to a DH44 Digital Audio Router A basic DH44 system can contain a maximum of four sources and four zones. By adding DH46X Digital Audio Routers, the system can contain a maximum of twenty-eight zones. Each DH46X expands the system by up to six zones, while still maintaining a four source maximum limit. This section details connections required for adding DH46X Digital Audio Routers to a DH44.
