Russound XStream X5 Installation Manual
XStream™ X5 Controller Streamer Amplifier
Table of Contents
XStream™ X5 Catalog Page 3
X5 Manual Quick Start Guide Page15
X5 Installation Manual Page 22
Sales Sheet Page 66
Support Page 67
XStream Control
XStream Performance
XStream Content
Introducing XStream™ X5. The new performance standard in wireless audio everywhere.
Experience X5 Whole-House
Audio – Audiophile Sound Quality,
Superior Content, Real Control.
WiFi Enabled with On Board Streaming
App and keyboard control
50 watts X 2 ampliers with subwoofer out
IR controller
Digital Coax or Optical Input
Bluetooth® ready
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50 watts X 2 ampliers with subwoofer out
Digital Coax or Optical Input
IR controller
Bluetooth® ready
WiFi Enabled with On Board Streaming
App and keyboard control
XStream™ X5 The new performance standard in wireless audio everywhere.
Russound’s X5 is a streamer, amplifier and room controller all in one small but powerful device that blends into any décor. Stream audio from a number of popular web
services, from your local area network, and Apple AirPlay. The X5 also supports Bluetooth
® streaming through an optional external receiver. Every X5 zone can be controlled
by a keypad or the My Russound App, available for iOS and Android. And the X5 has an IR database with universal and learning commands to control other AV devices.
The only solution capable of offering high-quality customized audio for each room, the X5 makes ‘audio everywhere’ easy.
Which system is right for you?
You’ve decided you want your favorite music available throughout your home. You’ve come
to the right place-- that’s our specialty. Now let’s figure out which approach is best for you.
Centralized:
Centralized systems like Russound’s C-Series controller/amplifiers have been an industry
standard for years. These systems are installed in one central location (usually an equipment
rack or media cabinet), and all speakers & keypads are wired back to that location. This gives
you plenty of control options and features, and provides highly consistent and reliable
performance. Of course, all that cable means your wiring and labor costs are higher, especially
in an existing home.
Decentralized:
Enter Russound XStream™. Our new XStream products offer a similar experience, but with a
modular design that can save your hard-earned cash on wiring and labor costs. All wiring can
stay “local” (in the same room), eliminating the long cable runs back to the AV closet, base-
ment or rack of equipment. Connect an X5 to your local area network (wired or wireless), and
hook up your favorite pair of speakers. That’s all there is to it. Put one in each room and you’ve
got audio everywhere. It’s a perfect solution for apartments, condominiums, townhouses and
existing homes. Up to 16 X5 products can be placed anywhere in the home. Having a party?
X5 products can easily connect through the network to synchronize audio playback.
Both C-Series and XStream systems can be controlled using the same model keypads,
touchscreen and the My Russound app for iOS and Android devices. And both systems
can control other 3rd party products (via IR).
Reliability Properly installed wiring
equals high reliability
Damaged or poorly
installed wire can cause
costly repairs and poor
performance, can be
tricky to diagnose and
troubleshoot
Only local wire runs are
needed, combination of
WiFi and Wireless can
solve issues and create
more opportunities
Reliable wireless signals
require robust networks;
need IT skills to
troubleshoot
Labor or Material Costs If the budget allows,
wired systems can
make more profit
Labor and material
costs are higher, may be
too high for some budgets, limited customer
opportunities
Faster to install, lower
job budget, more
opportunities, Labor and
material costs are lower
Profit may be lower, less
labor and less material,
meets competitive retail
cost expectations
Wired or Wireless
Connections
Typically uses a
reliable wired network
connection
Need a local hardwired
router / LAN connection
Option of local wired or
wireless WiFi connection
WiFi signals can be
affected by other
devices
Opportunities Typically used for new
construction or remodel
opportunities
High level of difficulty
installing in an existing
location
Easy to install and more
opportunities for existing
locations
Pros Cons Pros Cons
Centralized Decentralized
MCA-C5 XStream X5
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The XStream
™
X5 experience.
XStream™ Control
Designed for custom installation professionals, X5 is the only
product capable of offering customized options for each room.
IR Control • Keypad Control via TS3, MDK-C6, SLK-1
Hand-held Remote Control, using keypad and USRC
My Russound App, iOS and Android • 3rd Party Control
XStream™ Performance
High Performance digital circuitry exceeds expectation, delivering
better audio performance, while keeping hardware out of the way.
Coaxial or Optical Digital Source Connection • Powerful 50W x 2 Class
D Amplifier • Decodes High Performance Digital Audio Files
High Performance DAC • Efficient Optimized Digital Circuitry Subwoofer
Output • Gold Plated Audio Connections • High-end Build Quality
XStream™ Content
Russound was the first multi-room audio company to embrace
Apple™ Airplay™ and offer popular on-board streaming services.
Popular Built-in Streaming Services • AirPlay Device • Reliable
Bluetooth® Connectivity • Stream High-Qualit y Audio Files
from a NAS drive
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XStream™ X5
Speakers
catv Box
Gaming
BTC-1X Bluetooth® Source
My Russound App
USRC Remote
Keypad MDK-C6
No two rooms are the same.
Each room in your home is used for different activities (kitchen, bedroom, living room) and used by different people (mom, dad, the kids). A one-size-fits-all system won’t
cut it. The X5 offers extensive connectivity options, integration capabilities and synchronization features to provide unique customized options for every room in your home.
Every X5 zone can be controlled by a keypad or the My Russound App, and includes IR features to control other AV devices. The X5 is loaded with digital inputs, line-level
and subwoofer outputs, Apple AirPlay, and a Bluetooth
® option to provide a plethora of media connections (yes, we said “plethora”.) No matter where your music comes
from, it’s accessible from the X5.
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XStream™ X5
Acclaim Speakers
BTC-1X Bluetooth® Source
My Russound App
Color Touchscreen TS-3
No one wants their music to sound just “okay”.
We can tell you love music—otherwise, you wouldn’t have read this far. You might not know (or care) about the technology or the twiddly-bits & bytes, but you know when
music sounds great. You shouldn’t have to sacrifice sound quality for convenience. X5 features digital inputs, digital streaming content, digital amplification at 50w per channel,
and a high-end Digital-To-Analog Converter (DAC) to deliver better audio performance so you can hear more of what you love. It supports aptX for the best possible Bluetooth
®
audio quality (using the optional BTC-1X receiver). And X5 can play high-resolution audio files up to 24-bit/192kHz. OK, that’s all the jargon we can stand. What it really means
is that X5 puts your music up front and keeps the hardware out of the way. Even in party mode, the X5 performs better than any competitive streaming device. Audio quality
shouldn’t have to suffer when shared throughout your home. Expect more from your music and keep the party rocking!
Experience XStream
™
X5 Performance
Subwoofer Output
Dedicated low-frequency output
for connecting subwoofer
Digital Inputs
Coax and Optical inputs for
connecting external digital audio
device (CD player, Cable TV
box, etc.)
Bluetooth®
Optional BTC-1X transceiver can
be connected via CAT5 cable for
Bluetooth® streaming
Wired or Wireless
Standard Ethernet port for wired
connection; pair of diversity
antennas for wireless connectivity
Speaker Output
Detachable connector for easy
speaker hookup
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My Russound App
The My Russound app for iOS and Android
devices gives you complete control of your Xstream X5
system and all connected sources. Select your source,
adjust your volume, see what’s playing—it’s all available
to you through the My Russound app.
No additional hardware necessary. Available from the
iTunes Store or Google Play store.
Bluetooth
®
The BTC-1X Bluetooth® module is a transceiver that lets you wirelessly connect a portable
media player, smartphone, or other Bluetooth
® equipped device. It transmits balanced line audio
to the XStream Bluetooth
® input. The BTC-1X also supports the APTX codec, providing higher
resolution audio quality. It can be installed anywhere and can extend Bluetooth
® reception beyond
the normal limits. It can even be programmed with a custom passcode and room name for easy
identification, using a USB cable and a free software download. Like all Russound Local Source
Modules, the BTC-1X can be set to automatically interrupt an active audio signal. It integrates easily
with the X5 via a dedicated CAT5 connection. No other connections or power supplies required.
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XStream
™
X5 Controller Streamer Amplifier
Real Control
X5 offers you many options for controlling the system.
Connect one of Russound’s keypads or touchscreens,
or control it wirelessly using the My Russound app.
Color Touchscreen TS3
• High contrast, wide angle TFT color display, 320 x 240
• Displays available system and source information
• Built-in IR receiver
• Foreign language support
• Installs easily in double gang box
• Favorites
Multi-line Display Keypad MDK-C6
• High-resolution multi-line display
• Menu-driven interface
• IR receiver with Aux input
• Standard FIT double gang box
• Available in White, Light Almond & Black
• Favorites
SLK-1 Single Line Keypad
• 5-character LCD shows source name, volume level
and status
• Single gang Decora-style design
• Responsive easy-to-use buttons for simple control
• IR receiver
• Available in White, Light Almond & Black
• Favorites button
MyRussound App MRA-3
Control your X5 system from your iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch or
Android device. Control each zone, view source metadata, and
browse content. You can even control 3rd-party devices via IR.
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Real Performance
X5 was designed with sound quality as a top priority. From the
high-resolution DAC to the gold-plated audio connections, we didn’t
skimp on any components. Even the chassis was built to a higher
standard. Use Russound accessories to extend the performance
throughout your system.
Bluetooth® Source Kit BTC-1X
Remote transceiver can be placed anywhere for optimal Bluetooth®
reception; connects to X5 via standard CAT5 cable. Supports aptX
for high-quality Bluetooth® streaming audio. You can custom name
each transceiver easy identification.
Acclaim Speakers
Acclaim speakers combine premium acoustic materials with our
most advanced drivers to deliver exceptional performance. The
thin bezel design and magnetic grill makes Acclaim the most visu-
ally appealing speakers Russound has ever offered. With multiple
choices of driver configurations, there’s an Acclaim speaker to
meet every need.
Double Your Warranty with Russound Speakers
Install Russound speakers with any Multiroom Controller Amplifier
and double your warranties. This special offer doubles the original
product warranties when products are installed together. Russound
Acclaim speakers come with a Lifetime Limited Warranty – now
you can double the warranty on the multi-room components from
two years to four years against defects and materials.
Networks
High Resolution Audio and NAS drives.
• The X5 can stream high resolution audio files from
your local area network storage devices.
• The X5 uses a set of standard protocols to seek
music files from NAS drives, PCs, MACs, Linux
devices and other.
• The X5 has a an Ethernet connection for network
access and playback of digital audio files.
• The X5 can stream up to 24 bit / 192KHz files.
• X5 can play WMA, AIFF, FLAC (8, 16 bit) , MP3,
OGG Vorbis, AAC, AAC+
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XStream™ Content
Russound was the first multi-room audio company to embrace
Apple™ Airplay™ and offer popular on-board streaming services.
• Popular Built-in Streaming Services
• AirPlay Device
• Reliable Bluetooth® Connectivity
• Stream High-Quality Audio Files from a NAS drive
Apple AirPlay
The XStream™ X5 has Apple’s Airplay technology built into
the streamer. Airplay works over your WiFi network. Using
your WiFi, high quality audio content can be sent wirelessly
to any X5 powered room in the system. With Airplay, your
iOS device becomes an extension of each X5. From iTunes,
you can also simultaneously stream to multiple X5 devices.
Just choose multiple X5 powered rooms from the Airplay menu.
It’s that simple! Airplay also streams more than just music to
your X5 device. It shares metadata and simple control
commands from your iOS device. Airplay is completely
integrated and simple to use.
Pandora
Pandora provides a customized experience allowing you to create
up to 100 stations based on your musical preferences. The same
Pandora account all X5 streams. To listen to Pandora you will need
to subscribe to Pandora Radio service and obtain a valid username
and password. This is done easily by accessing the Pandora Radio
web-site to create either a free or paid account. The X5 will allow
you to login to Pandora and start your listening experience. If you
have not created any stations prior to logging into the X5 you will
be prompted to do so after entering the Pandora menu option.
Sirius XM
To listen to SiriusXM Internet Radio, you’ll need to subscribe to
SiriusXM Internet Radio service and obtain a username and
password. SiriusXM Internet Radio is available to residents of the
United States and Canada. SiriusXM Internet Radio delivers a
variety of commercial-free music including Pop, Rock, Country,
R&B, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Classical and much more, plus expert sports
talk and analysis. You also get exclusive entertainment, talk,
comedy,family programming, local traffic and weather and news
from your most trusted sources
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Tune-In
TuneIn™ Internet Radio can be accessed on the X5 and is supported through
all supported user interfaces. TuneIn™ lets you listen to the world’s radio from
the any X5 connected in the home. Whether you love sports, music, news, or
comedy, TuneIn gives you the best of what’s live with 70,000 radio stations as
well as two million on-demand programs. Over 40 million listeners use TuneIn
every month, across 200 platforms worldwide. You do not need to subscribe to
TuneIn radio with the X5 to enjoy content streaming from the cloud. Listening is
easy and the choices are abundant.
vTuner
vTuner is one of the leading technology platforms for audio streaming to prod-
ucts of all types. With vTuner, consumers can enjoy live radio stations and on-de-
mand podcasts via a highly monitored & reliable database organized by genre,
quality, location and more. We are driven to provide you and your consumers
the best, most advanced Internet Radio platform available. Our expertise in
Home Audio/ Video is demonstrated through our simple navigation flow which
is fundamentally based on a natural and logical approach to accessing key
features such as Favorites, Last Played Station, Local Stations, and Search.
Bluetooth® BTC-1X
The BTC-1X Bluetooth® module is a transceiver that lets you wirelessly connect
a portable media player, smartphone, or other Bluetooth® equipped device.
It transmits balanced line audio to the XStream Bluetooth® input. The BTC-1X
also supports the APTX codec, providing higher resolution audio quality. It can
be installed anywhere and can extend Bluetooth® reception beyond the normal
limits. It can even be programmed with a custom passcode and room name
for easy identification, using a USB cable and a free software download. Like all
Russound Local Source Modules, the BTC-1X can be set to automatically inter-
rupt an active audio signal. It integrates easily with the X5 via a dedicated CAT5
connection. No other connections or power supplies required.
Playing music from
an iOS Device
iPhone5 iOS7 example:
Open your music app and chose an artist from
your playlist. Using the Swipe feature in iOS7,
swipe from the bottom of the screen to the top of
the screen to reveal the Airplay menu. Press the
AirPlay menu button to reveal a list of Airplay
capable devices. Your X5 devices will appear in
this box as the X5 room name or the default
MAC address. Chose the appropriate X5 device
and music will begin playing. If you have a
connected keypad, the keypad will show the
metadata and controls such as
volume up and down can now
be controlled bi-directionally
between the keypad and
i OS device.
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XStream
™
X5 Controller Streamer Amplifier
Product Dimensions 10.6" (W) x 2.4" (H) x 9.5" (D)
(27. 0 x 6.0 x 24.1 cm)
Shipping Dimensions 13.8" (W) x 4.0" (H) x 13.8" (D)
(34.9 x 10.2 x 34.9 cm)
Shipping Weight 0.0 lbs (0.0 kg)
Audio Input Connectors (1) Detachable, 4 pole color coded speaker connector
(1) Subwoofer connection, single RCA jack
(1) L&R line audio output (fixed or variable)
Audio Source Inputs (2) Digital inputs, Coaxial or Optical (TOSLINK)
(1) Bluetooth
(1) Internal Streamer
Communication Ports (1) Rear- 1 USB 2.0/1.1
(1) Ethernet RJ-45, 10/100 Base T
(1) Keypad RJ-45 T568A standard
(1) Bluetooth RJ-45 T568A standard
Ethernet 10/100 Base T
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz +/- 1 dB at 1W output into 8 ohms
Fuse Rating 100-120V/T5.0A 250V US and Canada
220-240V/T3.15A 250V Europe
IR Outputs (1) 1/8" mono jack, tip positive, common
Keypad Outputs (1) RJ-45 T568A standard
Power Consumption 11W 100-240VAC 50/60Hz
Power Supply 100-240VAC 50/60Hz
Signal to Noise Ratio 93 dB unweighted, 96 dB A-weighted
Total Harmonic Distortion <0.4%, 50W output into 8 ohms 20Hz-20kHz
Trigger Output(s) (1) 12VDC 100mA
Watts per channel 50WRMS x 2
WiFi 802.11 b/g
X5 Specifications
Installation
Mounting tabs on side panels.
The XStream™ X5 controller can be wall mounted,
cabinet mounted or placed on a shelf in an
equipment rack. The controller will occupy very little
space. The side covers can be removed to reveal
mounting tabs. Once mounted the side panels can be
repositioned to hide the mounting hardware.
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SIDE PANEL
SIDE PANEL
MOUNTING
BRACK ET
1967 was a year of big moments in music—Pink
Floyd, The Velvet Underground, and The Doors all
released their debut albums; “Sgt. Pepper” ushered
in the psychedelic era; the Monterey Pop Festival was
the first large-scale rock festival and introduced us to
Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. Oh yeah, and a little
company named Russound was founded. (Maybe
not as momentous as “Sgt. Pepper”, but, well, it’s
pretty momentous to us.)
For over 45 years, Russound has been on a mission
to make the music you love more accessible to you.
From our volume controls and speaker selectors to
our streaming digital audio products, it’s our goal to
deliver audio everywhere—to make your music
available when you want & where you want.
Over the years, we’ve pioneered many products
for the custom installation market. We built our
reputation with high-quality, reliable products and
backed them up with outstanding customer service
and technical support. Our passion for music
continues to drive us to develop new, exciting
offerings, including our XStream Custom Wireless
Audio products that make Audio Everywhere a
reality, more than ever before.
5 Forbes Road
Newmarket, NH
03857
800.638.8055
www.russound.com
AirPlay works with iPhone,
iPad, and iPod touch with iOS
4.3.3 or later,
Mac with OS X Mountain Lion,
and Mac and PC with iTunes
10.2.2 or later.
Made for:
iPhone model names
· iPhone 5
· iPhone 4S
· iPhone 4
iPad model names
· iPad (4th generation)
· iPad mini
· iPad (3rd generation)
· iPad 2
iPod model names
• iPod touch (5th generation)
• iPod touch (4th generation)
The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certication mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Logo is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance.
The Bluetooth
®
word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by Russound is under license. other trademarks
and trade
names are those of their respective owners.
AirPlay, iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic
accessory has been designed to connect specically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad,
respectively, and has been certied by the developer to meet Apple performance
standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance
with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with
iPod, iPhone, or iPad may aect wireless performance.
AirPlay works with iPhone,
iPad, and iPod touch with iOS
4.3.3 or later,
Mac with OS X Mountain Lion,
and Mac and PC with iTunes
10.2.2 or later.
Made for:
iPhone model names
· iPhone 5
· iPhone 4S
· iPhone 4
iPad model names
· iPad (4th generation)
· iPad mini
· iPad (3rd generation)
· iPad 2
iPod model names
• iPod touch (5th generation)
• iPod touch (4th generation)
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XStream™ X5 Controller Streamer Amplifier
Quick Start Guide
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XStream™ X5 Controller Streamer Amplifier
Quick Start Guide
Only Minutes to Music….
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Russound XStream X5. In
just a few minutes, you will be enjoying listening to your favorite personalized
stations; music, sports, news, talk, comedy, concerts and podcasts. All from
Pandora®, TuneIn®, SIRIUS/XM® and vTuner®. Let’s get started.
Setting up XStream X5
1. Unpack the X5 and all of its contents
1 X5 Controller Streamer Amplier
1 Power cord
2 Wi-Fi antennas
1 IR emitter
2. Screw the two antennas on the antennae posts as shown
3. Remove the detachable speaker connector from the X5
4. Strip back 1/8” of the insulation on the speaker wire and twist the end of each
wire to tighten the bundle of copper strands.
Place the stripped end of the wire into the appropriate terminal and
collapse the latch. Check to make sure there are no strands of copper
showing and check the security of the wire in the connector. Between
each terminal, make sure the wire is not frayed or touching another
connection. Connect the other end of the wire to each speaker. Be
careful to maintain polarity. Re-connect the detachable speaker terminal.
Connecting XStream X5 to your home network
1. Plug in power cable. (All other cables, including Ethernet should be disconnected.) Locate and
turn on power switch near AC inlet on the back of the X5. The XStream X5 will turn on to Access
Point Mode. Wait for yellow and green lights to be solid. Like other Wi-Fi enabled devices, Access
Point Mode will allow you to directly connect to the X5 via Wi-Fi.
Refer to the sticker on bottom of X5 to nd host name.
Sticker example:
2. Find hostname in wireless access point list on mobile device and connect.
1/8”
1/8”
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XStream™ X5 Controller Streamer Amplifier
Quick Start Guide
Connecting XStream X5 to your home network
3. Open browser on mobile device or laptop. For iOS (Safari browser), browse to
http://XStrmX5-XXXXXX. local.
Again reference sticker on bottom of unit to nd host name.
Alternatively, for other browsers, browse to http://192.168.253.2
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XStream™ X5 Controller Streamer Amplifier
Quick Start Guide
Connecting to a wired network
To connect to a wired network, de-select “Enable Wi-Fi” and press continue.
Attach Ethernet cable. The X5 will reboot in wired mode.
Connecting to a wireless network
To connect to a wireless network, pick the desired network from the list of available Wi-Fi
networks. If the Wi-Fi network does not broadcast its SSID, you can also manually setup a wireless
network by selecting “Add Wi-Fi” from the list.
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XStream™ X5 Controller Streamer Amplifier
Quick Start Guide
Connecting to a wired network
Enter security information and press connect. On conrmation screen, press continue. The X5 will
now connect to the new network, wait for green LED to turn on solid. If yellow LED begins to blink
the X5 could not connect to the specied network.
See instructions on page 7 for the Re-initializing Access Point Mode.
Follow the steps shown in the dialog box below
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XStream™ X5 Controller Streamer Amplifier
Quick Start Guide
Setting AirPlay name
Once connected to the home network, you can set the AirPlay name by changing the “Device
Name” eld on the “Stream Settings” page. To view the Stream Settings page, select Administration
then Stream Settings.
The XStream X5 can be fully congured using Russound SCS (SCS-C5) conguration
software. SCS software o ers zone customization, local source set up, IR management and
power management options. SCS is available to registered dealers only via download on the
Russound Dealer Portal.
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XStream™ X5 Controller Streamer Amplifier
Quick Start Guide
Reset Button
Note: use non
conductive tool to
depress the button
IR Learning
IR Talkback
System On LED
System Status LEDs
Yellow Green Red Blue
Booting
Solid yellow LED.
Access Point
Solid green LED and solid yellow LED. Yellow
LED may initially blink for a short period of time.
Ready
Solid green LED.
Zone On
Solid blue LED.
Firmware Update
Blinking green LED
Firmware Update During Initialization
Solid yellow, blinking green LED.
Network Error
Blinking yellow LED.
Access Point - Error
Solid green LED with yellow LED blinking continuously. May require reinitializing access point mode.
Error Codes
All LEDs can be used to display various error codes.
Error codes are derived from the number of times
each LED blinks.
X5 Bottom Panel
Reinitializing Access Point Mode
Depress the button on the bottom panel for
2 seconds. Yellow and green LEDs will blink
6 times then go solid. If the Ethernet cable is
connected, the Red LED will blink as a warning
that the X5 will reboot in wired-ethernet mode.
See page 10 “Connecting to a wireless network”
Factory-Initialization
Depress the button on the bottom panel for
more than 10 seconds. The red LED will go solid
while the X5 is initialized to factory defaults.
The device will then enter Access Point mode.
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