M&S Systems XDM4600 Xtreme Digital Music system Owner's Manual

Xtreme Digital Music System

XDM4600 4-Zone/6-Source

Owner’s Manual

XDM4600

Safety First

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE

INSTALLING OR USING THE XDM4600 SYSTEM

THE XDM4600 MUST BE INSTALLED BY M&S SYSTEMS DEALERS OR INSTALLERS,

AND MUST CONFORM TO ALL LOCAL BUILDING AND ELECTRICAL CODES.

Warning: Always follow these safety instructions.

Retain these instructions for future system reference.

• Read ALL safety and operating instructions before installing the XDM4600KIT.

• Adhere to all warnings on the XDM4600KIT and in these instructions. Follow all operating and

installation instructions.

• CAUTION: These installation and servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To
reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the
operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

• DO NOT attempt to service the XDM4600 yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

• Locate the system away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other heat
producing products.

• Do not locate the system in the garage, the attic, or on any outside wall. M&S Systems recommends
an environmentally open placement of the Central Controller for good airflow around the unit.

• Route power supply cords so they will not be walked on or pinched by items placed near them.

• Do Not expose the XDM4600 to moisture. Doing so can create fire or shock hazards and impair

the warranty.

• Do not place the Zone Keypad (XDM46K) unit in any wall cavity with any other electrical wiring in
the cavity. Avoid all other wiring.

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• Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result
in a risk of fire or electrical shock.

• Do not attach devices unauthorized for use with this system. Authorized devices include:

− Audio components connected via a line level input

− One pair of 8-ohm speakers per room station.

• Use only M&S Systems certified replacement parts and have them installed by an M&S dealer or

installer. Unauthorized substitutions can result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

• Upon completion of any service or product repair, have the M&S Systems dealer or installer conduct
a safety check to ensure that the system is in proper operating condition.

• Unplug the Central Controller (XDM46CC) from the wall outlet prior to cleaning via a line level
input/output. Use only a damp cloth to clean the Central Controller and Zone Keypads. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

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Table of Contents

Safety First ..........................................................................................................................................i

List of Figures....................................................................................................................................iv

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................1

System Overview...............................................................................................................................1

System Specifications................................................................................................................................................... 3

Using the XDM4600 ..........................................................................................................................3

Zone Keypad (XDM46K) ........................................................................................................................................... 3

Infrared (IR) Remote (XDM46R).............................................................................................................................. 6

Door Station (DS3B2)................................................................................................................................................. 9

Installing the XDM4600KIT............................................................................................................10

Introduction................................................................................................................................................................. 10

Safety Instructions......................................................................................................................................................10

Basic Planning ..............................................................................................................................................................10

Installing the Central Controller............................................................................................................................. 13

Installing the Audio Sources and IR Emitters .......................................................................................................14

Installing the Zone Keypads..................................................................................................................................... 16

Installing the Speakers ...............................................................................................................................................18

Installing the Door Station .......................................................................................................................................18

Installing the Expansion Hub....................................................................................................................................19

Installing a Local Audio Source Wall Plate............................................................................................................22

M&S Systems 2-Year Warranty.....................................................................................................23

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List of Figures

Figure 1—XDM4600KIT Components......................................................................................................................... 2

Figure 2—Optional components.................................................................................................................................... 3

Figure 3—XDM46R Universal Learning Remote........................................................................................................ 6

Figure 4—Sample House Plan for XDM4600KIT Installation: 4 Zones............................................................... 10

Figure 5—Sample House Plans for XDM4600KIT Installation: 8 Zones .............................................................11

Figure 6—Central Controller Wiring.........................................................................................................................12

Figure 7—XDM4600KIT Wiring Scheme...................................................................................................................13

Figure 8—Wiring for Audio Sources and IR Emitters.............................................................................................15

Figure 9—Zone Keypad Rough In................................................................................................................................16

Figure 10—Zone Keypad Wiring.................................................................................................................................17

Figure 11—Door Station Wiring..................................................................................................................................19

Figure 12—Back of the Expansion Hub......................................................................................................................20

Figure 13—4-Zone Expansion Hub Wiring ............................................................................................................... 21

Figure 14—Optional Local Audio Source Zone Wall Plate ...................................................................................22

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Introduction

The XDM4600 Xtreme Digital Music system is an expandable, integrated digital audio distribution system.
It offers music and intercom functions to four zones (expandable to eight) and allows communication with
visitors at the front door as well.

The four zones, the door station, and six audio sources connect to a single Central Controller. The
Central Controller has six analog line inputs for sourcing music to the system, and communication
between the Central Controller and the zones is digital. An infrared repeater built into the system allows
the audio source equipment to be controlled from the zones with a universal Remote.

Each zone contains a class-D amplifier and other circuitry to drive one pair of 8-ohm speakers as well as a
local audio source. The front door chime mutes any music and intercom function that is playing so the
chime can be heard over the speakers in each zone. Each zone is powered from the Central Controller,
requiring only one power cable to go from a house outlet to the system.

System Overview

The XDM4600 provides six audio sources to four zones, or rooms, in the home. In addition, the Zone
Keypads and the Door Station have intercom functions (page all, listen all, front door communications)
for communication throughout the home. It is possible to expand the number of zones to eight with the
optional Expansion Hub. The core system kit consists of the following components:

Central Controller

The Central Controller (XDM46CC) connects to
six audio sources in a central location and acts as a
router to control those sources

Zone Keypad

Four Zone Keypads (XDM46K) serve as
intercoms and controls for the audio sources.
Each zone can select its own audio source. A
local audio source, such as a child’s own CD
player, can be connected to a Zone Keypad
using the optional Local Audio Source Wall Plate
(XDMWP).

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IR Remote

The Universal Remote Control (XDM46R) is used
to control the audio sources. It is preprogrammed
to control the volume of the Zone Keypads,
accepts programmed macros and can control the
audio equipment directly or remotely through a
Zone Keypad.

Door Station

IR Emitters

The IR Emitters (XDMIRE) connect the Central
Controller IR output to the audio equipment IR
eye so the IR Remote can be used to control that
equipment from the Zone Keypads. (Extra emitters
can be purchased in packages of six.)

The Door Station (DS3B2) is installed at the front
door and is used as an intercom for communication
with visitors. The system accommodates one

Door Station only. (The Door Station
requires rough-in kit ME3, which must be
installed when pre-wiring is done. The
rough-in kit is shipped separately.)

Figure 1—XDM4600KIT Components

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The following optional components can be purchased separately:

Expansion Hub

The Expansion Hub (XDM46EH) connects to the
Central Controller and expands the number of
zones to eight.

Figure 2—Optional components

System Specifications

♣ Frequency Response: 20hz – 20KHz, +/- 0.5db max

♣ Total Harmonic Distortion: .2% max

Local Audio Source Wall Plate

The Zone Wall Plate (XDMWP) allows a local
audio source to be connected to the local Zone
Keypad.

♣ Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 95db minimum, “A” weighted

♣ Power supply 110 volts

♣ 30 Watts a channel (8-ohm speakers only)

♣ Class D amplifiers reside with each keypad

♣ Fully functional keypad with IR receiver

♣ 4 stereo channels, expandable to 8 stereo channels

Using the XDM4600

Zone Keypad (XDM46K)

From any Zone Keypad, you can talk and listen on the intercom, and you can control the music for the
entire system (party mode) or for the local zone only. With the universal Remote Control (XDM46R),
you can control all audio sources from a Zone Keypad.

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Power

The POWER button on a Zone Keypad allows a user at a zone to turn the audio source on and off for
the entire system, or turn the audio source on and off at the local zone only. When the keypad power is
on, the buttons are highlighted with a soft blue backlight. When the power is off, the blue backlight is off.

Note: When the power at a local zone is turned off, the intercom continues
to function.

• To turn on the system music, press the POWER button on any Zone Keypad and hold it for at least
3 seconds. The system automatically plays the audio sources that were previously selected at each
keypad, and the music is heard through all Zone Keypads.

• To turn off the system music, press the POWER button on any Zone Keypad and hold it for at least
3 seconds. The music to all Zone Keypads is turned off.

• To turn on music for a local zone only, press and release, in less than 3 seconds, the POWER button
on the Zone Keypad. The system automatically returns to the source that was previously selected.
The music is heard through the local Zone Keypad only. To change the audio source, press one of
the audio source buttons on the Zone Keypad.

• To turn off the music at a local zone only, press and release, in less than 3 seconds, the POWER
button. All music is turned off for the local zone. The intercom continues to function.

Volume

Music and intercom volume are independent of one another and are controlled separately.

Music Volume

The volume buttons on the Zone Keypad control the volume for that keypad only.

• To adjust the music volume, press VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN. The volume indicator lights
show the volume level.

• When the Zone Keypad is turned off and then turned back on, the music volume is reset to the
default level.

• You can also adjust the music volume using the Remote Control volume buttons, which are

preprogrammed for this function. (Note: If you go into learn mode and transfer volume functions
from another remote, this preprogrammed function is overridden and permanently lost.)

Intercom Volume

When the LISTEN function is activated on the intercom, you can change the volume of the intercom.

• To adjust the intercom volume, press VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN.

• The set volume level is remembered and used the next time you enter Listen mode.

Listen

• To hear the sound and activity at all other zones, press the LISTEN button.

• The zone stays in Listen mode until you push any button, including LISTEN again, on the keypad.

• When you press LISTEN on a Zone Keypad, music to that zone is muted until you exit Listen mode.

Talk

• To talk to all other zones, press the TALK button.

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