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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 damaged. 

Replacement Parts

 — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts 

specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may 
result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.  

Safety Check

 — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this audio product, ask the service technician to perform 

safety checks to determine that the audio product is in proper operating condition. 

Lightning Storms

 — Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 

Attachments and Accessories

 — Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 

Cart, Stand, Tripod, Bracket or Table

 — Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the 

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination 
to avoid injury from tip over. 

Disconnect Device

 — Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect 

device shall remain operable. 
 
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a 
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-stalled and 
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. 
 
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the 
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 

 

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 

 

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 

 

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 

 

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 

 
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Xantech could void the user’s authority to operate the 
equipment 
 

Caring For the D5XH 

Clean only with a dry soft cloth. 
It is important to properly care for your D5XH DDS Hub. Follow these guidelines to ensure your device is preserved and 
protected. 

 

Do not expose the D5XH to rain, liquids or moisture for an extended period of time. 

 

Do not expose the D5XH to temperature extremes. 

 

Do not place any objects on top of the D5XH to prevent chassis damage. 

 

Operating Temperatures & Environments 

Operating Temperature: 32-104°F (0-40° C) 
Humidity: 0-90% 

 
Precautions 

 

Always exercise care when operating the D5XH Digital Audio Distribution Hub. 

 

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including 
amplifiers) that produce heat. 

 

In the unlikely event that smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is present, immediately power the D5XH off. 
Please report the problem to your dealer immediately. 

 

Never attempt to disassemble the D5XH. You will lose any product warranty on the unit. 

Summary of Contents for D5XH

Page 1: ...08905154A 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS D5XH DIGI 5 DDS Digital Distribution System Rack Mount 6 Zone Expansion Hub...

Page 2: ...ation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings Non Use Periods Appliances that are left unattended and unused for long periods of time should be d...

Page 3: ...n against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not in stalled and used in accordance with the instructions may...

Page 4: ...connected directly to the D5XH Digital Audio Router or remotely using a D5IP Local Source Wall Plate Keypads and Wall Plates are connected to the D5XH using CAT 5 wiring inexpensive and reliable while...

Page 5: ...M Slim line IR Remote Included Whole House Music Turns On All Zones to the Same Source Zone Functions Do Not Disturb Source Lock Out Tone Control Balance Loudness Dynamic Range Compression DRC Local I...

Page 6: ...INPUTS of the D5RH Any Source can be heard in any zone in the system Local Source A Local Source is an audio or audio video device that is connected to a D5IP Source Input Wall Plate Local Sources are...

Page 7: ...uts from D5RH 2 Source Loop Output Source Audio Outputs to D5XH Expansion Chassis 3 Unit I D DIP Switches Sets Chassis Unit Identification 4 Aux Power Out Zones 1 3 Provides Additional Power to Keypad...

Page 8: ...re decided upon before pre wiring so that all necessary wiring and installation hardware is in place It is essential that ALL system components are accounted for prior to the pre wire stage After esta...

Page 9: ...t to complete than pre construction because walls and ceilings are intact Typically wires must be fished into position through walls floors and ceilings Holes must be cut speakers mounted directly in...

Page 10: ...urces in four of the zones Each zone can have one local source The system is comprised of a D5RH Digital Audio Router D5XH Expansion Router D5KP Amplified Keypad Controllers D5IP Local Source Wall Pla...

Page 11: ...ntrollers 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 Zones with Lo...

Page 12: ...P 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 Zones with Local Sources h...

Page 13: ...n every installation Important Safety Note Make sure that the D5XH is powered OFF before making any connections Source Loop Inputs SOURCE LOOP IN The Source Loop Inputs are used primarily when adding...

Page 14: ...s wired to the T 568A Standard These connectors carry IR information from the Keypads as well as audio information to the Keypads Status information is also carried between the D5RH D5XH chassis and t...

Page 15: ...r D5XH D5KP Rear D5KP Rear Cat 5 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...

Page 16: ...In doing this damage to the D5KP may occur and will void the products warranty To connect speakers to D5KP Keypads 1 Ensure that system power is OFF 2 Remove the SPEAKER CONNECTOR from the D5KP 3 Stri...

Page 17: ...below To make connections 1 Ensure that system power is OFF 2 Strip the ends of the 16 AWG wire 1 4 on both ends of the wire run 3 Remove the terminal strip from the AUX POWER OUT connector on the D5...

Page 18: ...ected It is NOT AVAILABLE to the other zones of the system Both audio and IR control capabilities are available to Local Sources through the D5KP A zone may have a maximum of one Local Source D5IP Sou...

Page 19: ...st 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 NOTE Some audio sources which utilize...

Page 20: ...08905154A 20 D5KP Rear D5IP Side View Cat 5 L L R R SPEAKERS PWR IN Figure 3 10 D5IP to D5KP Connections...

Page 21: ...ee 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 IR IN CD D5IP...

Page 22: ...tails connections required for adding D5XH Digital Audio Routers to a D5RH of Chassis Max of Zones 1 D5RH 4 1 D5RH 1 D5XH 10 1 D5RH 2 D5XH 16 1 D5RH 3 D5XH 22 1 D5RH 4 D5XH 28 Sources X 4 Audio Calbes...

Page 23: ...ltiple D5XH units connect a Cat 5 patch cable from the first D5XH s EXPANSION OUT port to the next D5XH s EXPANSION IN port and so on See Figure 3 14 for details SOURCE LOOP OUT SOURCE LOOP IN Connect...

Page 24: ...The system is comprised of a D5XH D5KP Amplified Keypads Controllers D5IP Source Input Wall Plates and Xantech XTC Series Speakers This configuration provides audio from each source into each zone as...

Page 25: ...n details connections required for adding D5XH Digital Audio Routers to a D5XH Stand Alone System of Chassis Max of Zones 1 D5XH 6 1 D5XH 1 D5XH 12 1 D5XH 2 D5XH 18 1 D5XH 3 D5XH 24 Sources Audio Cabl...

Page 26: ...e from the D5XH s EXPANSION OUT port to the first D5XH s EXPANSION IN port For multiple D5XH units connect a Cat 5 patch cable from the first D5XH s EXPANSION OUT port to the next D5XH s EXPANSION IN...

Page 27: ...witch 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 se...

Page 28: ...l to create large party zones where combined areas of the house share audio and system control Figure 4 2 ZONE PAIRING DIP Switches Operation Once the D5RH D5XH is connected all functionality is contr...

Page 29: ...e D5KP Amplified Keypads Controller Installation Manual Figure 4 3 D5KP Amplified Keypads Appendix A Specifications Power Input 120 VAC 3 Amps Export 240VAC models also available Sampling Frequency 48...

Page 30: ...digital Output to PCM Stereo Incorrect audio format selection Check RCA OPT COAX selection switch for proper selection No audio present in any zone 1 See above Perform steps above 2 Digital source is...

Page 31: ...eimbursement for labor transportation shipping removal installation or other expenses which may be incurred in connection with repair or replacement All claims for product shipping damage must be proc...

Page 32: ...08 Xantech Corporation Document 08905154A This document is copyright protected No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from Xantech Corporation Xan...

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