Russound XZONE4 User Manual
XZone4
Streaming System
Installation Manual
RUSSOUND CERTIFIED INSTALLER REQUIRED
NOTICE:
IF YOU ARE NOT A RUSSOUND CERTIFIED INSTALLER,
YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO INSTALL AND CONFIGURE
THIS PRODUCT
INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED
FOR PRODUCT INSTALLATION
There are two things that must be done at the time of installation of this
product that require a working internet connection:
1. Enter valid Russound Certied Installer credentials. The XZone4 is
shipped in a locked state. It cannot be operated without rst being congured
by a Russound Certied Installer.
If you are a custom installation professional and wish to become authorized as a
Russound Certied Installer, please contact your Russound Sales Representative
for more information.
Note: If you are a Russound Certied Installer and you plan on installing this
product on a job site that may not have working internet access, please
congure the unit at your shop or other location where internet access is
available BEFORE you take it to the job site.
2. Firmware may be updated easily through Web Cong conguration. An
internet connection is required for obtaining the most recent rmware.
Note: If an internet connection will not be available at the place of installation,
please download the latest rmware from the Russound website to a laptop
before going to the job site.
Lockdown Feature
Installer Credential Entry
When the XZone4 is shipped from Russound, it will only operate in a "locked"
state. In this state, no audio or control is available. In order to unlock the system,
valid Russound Certied Installer credentials must be entered using the Web
Cong.
When the XZone4 is rst powered on, a message will appear on any compatible
user interfaces and the MyRussound App indicating that the device must be
unlocked. The message will contain the IP address of the XZone4. Using your
mobile device or computer, browse to the XZone4 IP address (type http:// and
then the IP address).
If you are using the MyRussound App, the IP address appears as a link that will
direct you to Web Cong via your local web browser.
If you do not have a valid Russound Certied Installer credential, please
contact your Russound Sales Representative.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the Russound XZone4 Four-Zone Streaming Audio
System as your audio solution. The XZone4 is a Hi-Res Audio system designed
to provide high quality streaming audio to up to four rooms. It is easy to add
additional rooms up to a maximum of sixteen total rooms by adding additional
Russound XStream Series components.
The XZone4 puts all of your music at your ngertip, with access to today’s
most popular streaming services like Spotify®, Pandora®, SiriusXM® and the
best that internet radio has to oer from TuneIn® and vTuner®. In addition to
these sources, you can access all of your locally stored music on networked
computers, NAS drives, or phones/tablets through the integrated DLNA player.
Russound was the rst multiroom audio company to embrace Apple AirPlay
and oer popular on-board streaming services. You can easily stream your
iTunes™ library and other audio content from any AirPlay-enabled Apple
device to the XZone4 and listen to it throughout your home.
In addition to oering easy access and control through the MyRussound App
(iOS and Android® versions are available), Russound also oers the XTS in-wall
touchscreen, for an easy-to-access, always available control point for any zone
in your home.
Product Overview ................................................................................................................... 3
Web Conguration..................................................................................................................4
Front and Back Panel ..............................................................................................................5
Ethernet Connection and Factory Reset ......................................................................... 6
Installation Overview ......................................................................................................... 6-8
Conguration ............................................................................................................................9
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................12
Connection Diagrams ................................................................................................... 13-14
Network Best Practices ........................................................................................................15
Technical Specications ......................................................................................................15
Limited Warranty ...................................................................................................................16
Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................... 18-19
Features
• Built-in AirPlay streaming with full metadata to iOS/Android apps or XTS touchscreens
• Hi-Res audio streaming supports up to 24-bit/192 kHz
• Powerful 30 watts per channel to each connected zone
• Integrated xed/variable stereo line-out connections for additional amplication options
• Four mounting options available: table top, rack mount, under cabinet or wall mount
• Easy conguration and set-up via smartphone, tablet or laptop using Russound Web Cong
• 4 independent streaming audio players
• 4 amplied zones, expandable to 16 streaming zones using any combination of XStream
Series products
• Controllable by the XTS in-wall touchscreen or the MyRussound app
• XStream complement of streaming sources include Spotify, Pandora, AirPlay and more
• Mix and match with other XStream Series components for versatile system design
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WEB CONFIGURATION
Conguration Password
In order to prevent unauthorized changes to conguration settings, a default
password of russound123 has been created that will be required to be
entered prior to changing any conguration settings. Enter this password
when prompted for a Conguration Password.
This password is separate from the Russound Certied Installer password that
is used to unlock the controller and cannot be modied.
Key Programming Features
The XZone4 has a programming feature called Web Config. This programming feature allows the installer
to connect to the XZone4 via its IP address or Host Name using any smartphone, tablet, or laptop and
configure it.
Web Config is designed to be used with a web browser. With Web Config, the XZone4 can be completely
configured, quickly and easily.
Web Cong Features
• General network configuration (DHCP/static IP)
• Firmware Updates
• Configure Zone Output Type – Speaker Level Outputs can be enabled
or disabled. Variable Line-Level Output is always active
• Assign device name (zone name) for each zone
• Zone Volume Trim
• Set AirPlay password for each zone (if desired)
• Enable/disable or re-order streaming services for each zone
• Enable/disable front panel LED’s (for use in installations where light
pollution is a concern, such as bedrooms)
• Enable/disable All On Participation for each zone
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Web Config status page.
FRONT AND BACK PANEL
XZone4 Front Panel
Zone LEDs
Power Button Status LEDs
XZone4 Rear Panel
Ethernet
port
Factory
Reset
Zone Line
Outputs
Power Button - Turns the XZone4 on/o.
Zone LEDs - When a zone is powered on, the corresponding LED lights green.
When a zone is OFF, the LED is o.
Status LEDs - Troubleshooting - See LED diagnostic chart on page 11
Ethernet Connection - The Ethernet connection is used for configuration as well
as for enabling control via the MyRussound App or the XTS Touchscreen. The default
network setting is DHCP-enabled, but the XZone4 can be configured with a static IP
address using the Web Config interface.
Factory Reset - The factory reset button has two functions. A 3-second press and
hold will restore network settings to DHCP. A 10-second press and hold will reset the
XZone4 to its factory default settings.
Zone Speaker
Outputs
Note: A unit that has been reset to factory default will have no configuration and will
need to be unlocked and reconfigured by a Russound Certified Installer. Network
connections will also default back to DHCP during a reset.
AC Input
Zone Line Outputs - A fixed/variable line output is provided for each of the four
zones, for adding additional amplification to any zone if needed. When using as a fixed
output, the speaker amplification is disabled for the zone.
Zone Speaker Outputs - Connect speakers for each of the zones. Minimum
impedance is 4 ohms.
AC input - Voltage is autoswitching for 100V to 240V operation 50-60 Hz. This recep-
tacle accepts a 3-prong IEC C13 type connector. A detachable 3-terminal power cord is
included.
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ETHERNET CONNECTION AND FACTORY RESET
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
Ethernet Connection
The Ethernet connection is used for conguration and audio streaming as well as
for enabling control via the MyRussound App or the XTS Touchscreen. The default
network setting is DHCP-enabled, but the XZone4 can be congured with static IP
addressing using Web Cong. The Ethernet connection is also used for the built-in
streaming services and for playing any music stored on connected network drives
using DLNA.
Note: While the XZone4 has a single physical Ethernet connection, it will occupy
a total of 5 IP addresses on the network. One address is for XZone4 management,
and there are four other addresses, one for each of the internal streaming modules
that the XZone4 utilizes to provide independent streaming audio content to each
zone. If using DHCP, all 5 addresses will use DHCP. If using static IP addressing, all
5 addresses will need to be congured with a static address.
Factory Reset
The factory reset button has two functions. A 3-second press and hold will restore
network settings to DHCP. A 10-second press and hold will reset the XZone4 to
its factory default settings. When performing either of these functions, do not
power o the XZone4. It will reboot automatically on its own at the proper time.
The entire reset process may take several minutes. The XZone4 status LED will
illuminate green when the process is complete.
The factory reset deletes all conguration and personal information including
service account settings and passwords.
Note: After a factory reset, the XZone4 will require valid Russound Certied
Installer credentials in order to be unlocked and congured again.
Installation
Clearance Requirements
When installing the XZone4, the clearances shown here MUST be kept for
proper ventilation of the unit.
Installation
Step 1. Mounting the XZone4
The XZone4 comes with a pair of rack mount ears,
that allows XZone4 to be mounted in any of four ways:
1. Table Top Mount
Attach the four adhesive backed feet to the bottom of the chassis
2. Rack Mount
Attach the included rack mount ears to both sides of the unit as shown.
3. Under Cabinet Mount
Attach the included rack
mount ears to both sides of
the unit, with mounting holes
facing up as shown.
Rack mount ear
4 Non-marking
adhesive rubber feet
4. Wall Mount
1.75” (4.4cm)
Attach the included rack
mount ears to both sides of
the unit, with mounting holes
facing down as shown.
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