Xantech D5RH - Manuals

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 advisable to mark up a copy of the house floor plan with speaker, keypad and equipmen...

08905153B - 10 - 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...

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 D5IP Source Inp...

08905153B - 12 - 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...

08905153B - 13 - 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 Hu...

08905153B - 14 - 3. Connections The D5RH is part of an integrated system that requires the use of other components. Depending on the system design, these components may include: • D5KP Amplified Keypad - at least one per zone required • D5IP Source Input Wall Plates - one per zone where a Local Sour...

08905153B - 15 - 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...

08905153B - 17 - 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 ...

08905153B - 19 - 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 betwe...

08905153B - 20 - 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...

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 Key...

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 Connector into a properly grounded electrical outlet. RS232 Port Connect RS232 port to an external controller. System Expansion The ...

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 Am...

08905153B - 24 - 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-...

08905153B - 25 - 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 interconnec...

08905153B - 26 - 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 zon...

08905153B - 27 - 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 ...

08905153B - 29 - 5. Troubleshooting Table 5-1 provides troubleshooting information for the D5RH Digital Audio 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 v...

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 DO...

08905153B - 31 - Xantech Limited Warranty (Effective for products sold after July 1, 2006) Xantech Corporation (“Xantech”) warrants to the holder of a valid proof of purchase as the first end-user purchaser (“You”), its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the periods sp...