Xantech 686-10 User Manual
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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REMOTE SPEAKER SWITCHER
The 686-10 is an infrared remote controlled Speaker Switcher. It allows the user to turn six stereo pairs of
speakers ON and OFF by way of IR commands from a Xantech RC68+ (or RC68) Programmer. The RC68+
commands are "taught" to learning devices and passed to the 686-10 signal input terminals via Xantech IR
receivers and keypads. Individual speaker pairs may be turned on or off in any particular room or all
speakers turned on and off from any room for a "party mode".
PROTECTION
RESISTOR
OUT
ON
ON
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5 6
L+
LRR+
AMPLIFIER
12 VDC
IR CONFIRM
INPUT
+12V
GND
GND
IR IN
1
IN
2
Fig. 1 The Model 686-10 Remote Speaker Switcher
SPEAKER
3
LEFT
LEFT GND
RIGHT GND
RIGHT
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REMOTE SPEAKER SWITCHER
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FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
• 200 watts per channel capacity.
• Switchable 4-Ohm series resistor for amplifier protection.
• Seven 4-terminal plug-in connectors. One for the amplifier input and 6 for the stereo, relay-switched
speaker outputs.
• Isolated Left and Right Grounds allow use of bridging type power amplifiers.
• 4-terminal IR input for Xantech IR Receivers, SmartPads, connecting blocks and other devices.
• IR Confirm LED lights only with RC68+ On/Off, Toggle & Group IR commands.
• RC68+ IR commands permit Toggle, Pair and Group mode operations as well as different IR codes for
use of multiple 686-10's. The 686-10's Code Group number is 98.
• Universal mounting fits 19-inch racks or any 3-1/2" X 19" surface. Projects about 2-3/4 inches behind
panel with cables connected.
• Requires RC68+ Programmer (or an RC68) and 782-00 Power Supply.
• Power: 12 VDC @ 300mA.
• Dimensions: 19" W x 3-1/2" H x 2-1/4" D.
RC68 PROGRAMMER / REMOTE CONTROL
The RC68+ Programmer (available separately) contains all commands necessary to operate the 686-10
(see Fig. 2).
• You will need it to program universal learning devices such as the Xantech URC-1 learning remote, the
Xantech Smart Pads, the 590 Controller, the 710 Fone Link, etc., with commands that operate the 686-
10.
• NOTE: The RC68+ codes operate several other Xantech models as well, such as the RS41AV, CC12,
ZPR68, etc. Therefore, only the button descriptions that apply to the operation of the 686-10 are
listed. All others should be ignored.
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CAUTION: While the RC68+ can be used as a handheld remote control, it is highly recommended it not
be given to the final user for the following reasons:
• Since it includes adjustable code groups, the user may inadvertently alter the installed configurations.
• Also, since the user will require IR commands from other brands of equipment to control the total system,
in addition to those of the 686-10, all commands should be consolidated into one learning device, for ease
of use.
APPLICABLE RC68 BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
(With the "D" Overlay. Refer to Fig. 2)
Speaker Relay Numbers (1 ~ 6).
These numbers identify the row of button commands
that apply to each Speaker Relay on the 686-10.
Code Group Numbers.
The 686-10 is capable of being set to 30 different IR
code groups. The code groups are identified by the
numbers and letters that are on the face of each
button.
NOTE: When shipped from the factory, the 686-10 is
set to code group number 98.
Be sure to set the RC68+ to the same number!
It may be necessary to change the 686-10 to a
different code group if it is used in a common IR bus
Speaker Relay
Output
Numbers
(1 through 6)
Code Group
Numbers
(on face of each
button)
D
1
80 48 10 90 01
OFF ON TGL MMT
2
00 C0 50 D0 41
OFF ON TGL MMT
3
40 A0 30 B0 21
OFF ON TGL MMT
4
20 E0 70 F0 61
OFF ON TGL MMT
5
60 88 18 98 09
OFF ON TGL MMT
6
08 A8 38 B8 29
OFF ON TGL MMT
28 E8 78 F8 69
68 C8 58 D8 49
E1 89 C9 A9 E9
71 19 59 39 79
F1 99 D9 B9 F9
GP-ON
GP-OFF
Place the
"D" Overlay
on the RC68+
Speaker
Relay
Command
Modes
(for 6 relays)
Group-ON
Group-OFF
RC68+
controlled system with other Xantech 686-10's, to
avoid mutual interaction.
Refer to the RC68+ instructions for code group
setting details and procedures!
Fig. 2 RC68+ Programmer
Speaker Relay Command Modes.
Depending on the installation, you may want to have the 686-10 respond to IR commands in different ways.
The basic modes of operation for each speaker relay on the 686-10 are as follows:
OFF -Turns the selected speaker relay OFF.
ON - Turns the selected speaker relay ON.
These dedicated OFF and ON (paired) commands are helpful when sending IR commands "blind" from
secondary rooms when you have no visual aid for status.
TGL - (Toggle Mode) - Switches the selected speaker relay ON when the TGL command is sent and OFF
when it is sent again. If the relay is ON, it will turn OFF-- if it is OFF it will turn ON when the code is
sent.
MMT- (Momentary Mode) - Turns the selected speaker relay ON when the code is sent. The ON condition
only
remains
as long as the MMT code is being sent. The relay is normally OFF.
GP-ON (Group ON) - This button (labeled F8 on the button face) causes the 686-10 to turn all speaker relays
ON at the same time. GP-ON overrides all individual settings.
GP-OFF (Group OFF) - This button (labeled D8 on the button face) causes the 686-10 to turn all 6 speaker
relays OFF (or any selected single relay).
NOTE: OFF, ON and TGL (toggle) operation will still operate for any individual speaker relay after
Group ON is executed.
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