RDL EZ-HSX4 Quick Start Guide

INSTALLATION AND

OPERATION MANUAL

Model numbers:

EZ-HSX4

EZ-HSX4 includes power supply with North American plug EZ-HSX4X includes worldwide power supply (specify plug)

Stereo Audio Input Switcher with Headphone Amp

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RDL EZ Series products provide the highest level of value to A/V professionals and A/V users who demand professional quality. For long-term performance, quality and value, you have made the EZ choice. EZ products are made in the USA by RDL, the

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inventor of application-specific modules bringing decades of experience as the world’s leading manufacturer of high-reliability performance products to the A/V industry. Visit the RDL website for hundreds of professional A/V products made in the USA by RDL.

performance products to the A/V industry. Visit the RDL website for hundreds of professional A/V products made in the USA by RDL.

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EZ-HSX4

Stereo Audio Input Switcher with Headphone Amp

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Four Input Source Selection

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Unbalanced Stereo Audio Inputs and Output

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Inputs and Line Output on Rear-Panel RCA Jacks

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Line Output Switchable Fixed (Unity Gain) or Variable

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Variable Output Follows Front-Panel Level Control

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Headphone Output on 1/4” (6.3 mm) and MINI Jack

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Headphone Outputs Follow Front-Panel Level Control

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Full-Size Interlocking Pushbuttons on Front Panel

The EZ-HSX4 is a stereo audio source selector with an output volume control. Line-level and headphone outputs are provided. This unit is ideal as a four input headphone amplifier and as a source selector feeding an associated audio amplifier. The EZ-HSX4 is used in stores, houses of worship, studios, sound booths, home component systems and commercial sound systems.

TYPICAL APPLICATION

Laptop

MP3 Player

Power Amp

Mixer

EZ-HSX4

Headphones

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INPUT SELECTOR SWITCHES

Push the button corresponding to the desired INPUT. The button will lock in position. The selected INPUT will be switched to the HEADPHONE OUTPUT and LINE OUT.

LEVEL CONTROL

Adjust the level control for the desired level on the headphones. This knob also adjusts the LINE OUT level if the LINE OUTPUT SELECTOR is set to ADJUSTABLE.

HEADPHONE OUTPUT

Connect one pair of headsets to either the 1/4-inch jack or to the MINI jack.

24 VDC POWER INPUT

Insert plug from power supply. Rotate 1/4 turn clockwise to lock.

LINE OUTPUT

Connect to the line input of an amplifier, mixer, recorder, computer or other product with a line-level input.

POWER INDICATOR

Glows blue when the product is connected to a valid power source.

INPUT JACKS

Connect a stereo source to INPUT 1, 2, 3 and/or 4. The source equipment must provide line-level audio from its line output or headphone output. Typical sources include tuner or receiver line outputs, CD decks, computers, televisions, mixers and personal listening devices. It is not necessary that all inputs be connected.

LINE OUTPUT SELECTOR

FIXED position (out): LINE OUT level is equal to the selected INPUT level ADJUSTABLE position (in): LINE OUT level is controlled by front-panel LEVEL control

FIXED MOUNTING RUBBER FEET ATTACHMENT

POWER CONNECTION

Insert Power Plug

Rotate 1/4-turn

Rotate 1/4-turn clockwise to lock

clockwise to lock.

Rotate 1/4-turn

Rotate 1/4-turn counter-clockwise

counter-clockwise to unlock

to unlock.

FIXED MOUNTING RUBBER FEET ATTACHMENT

Screw

Screw directly to flat

directly to flat surface without

surface without installing rubber feet.

installing rubber feet.

Peel backing and stick the 4 rubber

Peel backing and stick the 4 rubber feet to chassis in recesses provided.

feet to chassis in recesses provided.

Recess

Bottom View

Bottom View of chassis

of chassis

SELECTED MOUNTING ACCESSORIES

EZ-RA6

Rack Adapter for 6 Increments of 1/6 Rack Width

EZ-CC6

Component Chassis for 6 Increments of 1/6 Rack Width

Complete accessory listing available at: rdlez.com

EZ-SMB2

Surface Mount Bezel for 1/3 Rack Width Products

EZ-UCB2

Under-Counter Brackets 1/6 or 1/3 Rack Width

TYPICAL PERFORMANCE

Inputs (4): Stereo on dual RCA jacks, > 10 kΩ, -10 dBV nominal, +10 dBV max. Level control: Off to +12 dB gain Outputs (3): Stereo on dual RCA jacks (line level, -10 dBV nominal, +10 dBV max. fixed, +17 dBV max. variable), 1/4” (6.3 mm) TRS or Mini jack (2 headphone, 35 mW, 100 Ω load) Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 20 kHz (line output ±0.05 dB; headphone output ±1.25 dB, 100 Ω load) THD+N: < 0.03% (line output), < 0.1% (headphone output, 10 mW, 100 Ω load) Crosstalk: < -70 dB (1 kHz) Noise: < -100 dB (headphone, below 10 mW output, 100 Ω load); < -80 dB (variable output, below -10 dBV, unity gain), < -95 dB (fixed output, below -10 dBV) 24 Vdc power supply current: 40 mA (idle), 50 mA (max.) Power supply input voltage: 100 to 240 VAC Warranty: 3 Years; contact RDL technical support department for assistance Case dimensions: 5.75” (14.6 cm)W x 5” (12.7 cm)D Mounting size: 1/3 rack width

EZ-DC2

Desktop Chassis 1/3 Rack Width

EZ-SD2

Storage Drawer 1/3 Rack Width

Use In Place of Filler Panel Holds Adapters and Cables Mounts in EZ-CC6 and EZ-RA6

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