INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS D5RH DIGI-5 DDS Digital Distribution System Rack Mount 4 Source, 4 Zone Hub 08905153B -1-
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1. Introduction Modern Convenience The D5RH 4 Source, 4 Zone Digital Audio Distribution 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.
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 No PC Software Required For Setup – Simply plug in the D5KP and go Optional D5MR – Mini Remote and D5LR – Advance Learning Remote for added control features and remote oper
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 D5RH has connections for Power, Source Inputs, Zone Outputs, IR Outputs, Page/Doorbell Trigger Input, Auxiliary Power, USB and Expansion capabilities as well as Digital/Analog Source Selection, Source Input Gain and Zone Pairing DIP Switches. 1 3 1 1 2 3 2 2 4 3 1 3 2 8 7 4 5 6 10 9 11 18 13 12 14 16 15 17 Figure 1.
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 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.
Pre-Wiring D5RH Digital Audio Distribution Hub to D5KP Amplifier Keypad The D5RH and all associated components are wired using CAT-5 terminated to the T-568A Wiring Standard (Figure 2.2). When pre-wiring, run lengths of CAT-5 from the pre-determined equipment location (the “head-end”) to each Amplifier Keypad location. The CAT-5 routes all audio, power, IR and status information needed for full system operation.
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 D5IP Source Input Wall Plates 3 Expanded 4 Source, 8-28 Zone System - Local Sources connected using D5IP Source Input Wall Plates Basic 4 Zone, 4 Source System Figure 2.3 shows a basic D5RH system with four sources and four zones.
Basic 4 Zone, 4 Source System w/ Local Sources Local Sources Connected Using DHIP Local Source Wall Plates Figure 2.4 shows a basic D5RH system 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 Distribution Hub, D5KP Amplified Keypad, D5IP Source Input Wall Plates and Xantech XTC Speakers.
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. The system is comprised of a D5RH Digital Audio Distribution Hub, D5XH Expansion Hub, D5KP Amplified Keypad, D5IP Local Source Wall Plates and Xantech XTC Speakers. This configuration provides audio from each source into each zone as well as control of each source from each zone.
3. Connections The D5RH is part of an integrated system that requires the use of other components.
Digital Coaxial (DIG COAX) Use a Digital Coaxial cable to connect an audio source 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 provide the best audio quality and should be used if available. If both a Digital Coaxial connection and a Digital Optical connection are present on the audio source, use only one. DO NOT connect both Coaxial and Optical outputs to the D5RH.
Source Loop Outputs (SOURCE LOOP OUT) The Source Loop Outputs are used only when adding D5XH 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 functionality in all areas of the home with no complicated cross-wiring, splicing or specialized adapters needed.
D5-NET This connector is reserved for future implementation of two-way data sources and communication. EXPANSION OUT Connect the CAT-5 Patch Cable from the D5RH ‘EXPANSION OUT’ port to the D5XH ‘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.
IR OUT/ALL IR OUT Xantech D5KP Amplified Keypad feature a built-in IR Receiver that is used to control the sources connected to the D5RH using hand-held remotes. The four IR ports labeled 1-4 are Source-Specific. When a particular source is selected in a zone, the corresponding IR port is active and only the selected source receives IR. This allows for same-branded or identical source components to be controlled discreetly from one location without conflict.
ZONE OUT The ‘ZONE OUT’ RJ-45 connector’s interface with D5KP Amplified Keypad through CAT-5 cables wired to the T-568A Standard. These connectors carry IR information from the keypad as well as audio information to the D5KP Amplifier Keypad. Status information is also carried between the D5RH chassis and the Amplifier Keypads. While a great deal of information is handled by the ‘ZONE OUT’ connections, the connections are straightforward.
D5KP Speaker Connections The D5RH routes digital audio to connected D5KP 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 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.
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. For wire runs over 300’, 16 AWG/2-conductor wire is required to operate the keypad. 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 D5RH’s firmware. AC Power Connector Connect the supplied cord from the AC Power Connector 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 sources to up to four zones.
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 T568A standard (see Figure 2.2) is required between the D5KP Amplified Keypad and the location designated for the D5IP. Connections between a source component and the D5IP are detailed in Figure 3.10 to Figure 3.
Figure 3.10 to Figure 3.12: Local Source to D5IP Connections NOTE: Multi-channel digital audio formats (5.1, 7.1 etc.) are not supported by the D5IP and D5RH. 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.
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 instead (see Figure 3.14). Figure 3.
Adding Zones – D5XH Digital 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 maximum limit. This section details the connections required for adding D5XH Digital Audio Distribution Expansion Hub to a D5RH. For detailed specifications, settings, etc.
Connections between a D5RH chassis and D5XH Digital Audio Distribution Hub 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.
4. Settings & Operation DIP Switch Settings There are two groups of DIP switches on the rear panel of the D5RH 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 switch to adjust the input level relative to the other sources. Once all connections are made, the Analog Audio Source should be adjusted for clipping (distortion) before the installation is completed.
5. Troubleshooting Table 5-1 provides troubleshooting information for the D5RH Digital Audio Distribution Hub. 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.
Appendix A: Specifications Power Input Sampling Frequency Digital Audio Resolution Signal to Noise Ratio Input GAIN Switches (Input Sensitivity) DIP Switch 3 & 4 UP DIP Switch 3 & 4 DOWN Frequency Response Dimensions H x W x D (w/ feet) 120 VAC / 3 Amps (Export 240VAC models also available) 48kHz 24 Bit 94dB 1.35Vrms / 4.8dBu 2V rms / 8.2dBu 20Hz-20kHz +/- 0.1dB 2 3/8" x 17" x 14 1/8" (8.6cm x 43.2cm x 35.9cm) H x W x D (w/o feet) 1 3/4" x 17" x 14 1/8" (4.4cm x 43.2cm x 35.9cm) Weight 19lbs (8.
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