Page 2 - Safety Information; IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
08905154A - 2 - Safety Information 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. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to...
Page 4 - connected to the D5XH
08905154A - 4 - 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. No need...
Page 6 - Defining Terms; Zone; Indicator/Button Function; Power LED
08905154A - 6 - 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...
Page 7 - Rear Panel; Connector
08905154A - 7 - 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 ...
Page 8 - Planning
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 advisable to mark up a copy of the house floor plan with speaker, keypad and equipmen...
Page 9 - Keypads to Speakers
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 a...
Page 10 - Local Sources to Keypads
08905154A - 10 - 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 ...
Page 13 - Important Safety Note
08905154A - 13 - 3. Connections The D5XH 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...
Page 14 - EXPANSION IN; ZONE OUT
08905154A - 14 - 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 Ca...
Page 16 - D5KP Speaker Connections; occur and will void the products warranty.
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...
Page 17 - Auxiliary Power Connector (AUX POWER OUT)
08905154A - 17 - 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 ...
Page 18 - The USB IN port is designed to allow upgrades to the D5XH’s firmware.; AC Power Connector; Local Sources; D5IP Source Input Wall Plate; Figure 3-7: Local Source to D5IP Connections – Analog
08905154A - 18 - 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...
Page 21 - IR OUT; Figure 3-12: IR OUT to Audio Source 3.5mm Interconnect Cable
08905154A - 21 - 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...
Page 22 - Adding Zones to a D5RH Digital Audio Router
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 maintainin...
Page 23 - EXPANSION OUT/EXPANSION IN; Figure 3-14: System Expansion Connections
08905154A - 23 - 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...
Page 24 - D5XH ZONE OUT; D5KP Rear
08905154A - 24 - 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 D5XH Cat-5 L+ L- R+ R- SPEAKERS PWR IN + - Figure 3-15: D5XH ZONE OUT Connections Stand-Alo...
Page 25 - Adding Zones with additional D5XH Digital Audio Routers
08905154A - 25 - 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 expa...
Page 26 - To Additional D5XH Chassis; Figure 3-18: System Expansion Connections
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 EX...
Page 27 - UNIT ID
08905154A - 27 - 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 g...
Page 29 - Appendix A: Specifications
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 and operating the Keypads are available in the D...
Page 30 - Audio
08905154A - 30 - 5. Troubleshooting Table 5-1 provides troubleshooting information 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 turn...
Page 31 - Xantech Limited Warranty
08905154A - 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...
