M&S Systems XDM4600 Xtreme Digital Music system User manual

Xtreme Digital Music System XDM4600
4-Zone/6-Source
Owner’s Manual

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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.
• 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.
•A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
•For added protection for this product during a lightening storm, or when the
product is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from
the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightening and
power-line surges.
•Press the power switch to the “ON” position to switch XDM46CC (or
XDM46EH) on. The Power Switch is a single-pole switch. This unit is not
disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off with the power switch. This state is
called the standby mode. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very
small quantity of power.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN !
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO
USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
ADVERTISSEMENT
:
HAUTE TENSION A L’INTERIEUR
DANGER POUR PERSONNES
NON QUALIFIEES.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
List of Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Using the XDM4600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Zone Keypad (XDM46K) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Installing the Expansion Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Installing a Local Audio Source Wall Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
M&S Systems 2-Year Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
M&S Systems Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back Cover

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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 Plan 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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Figure 1 — XDM4600KIT Components
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.
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.)
Door Station
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.)

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System Specifications
• Frequency Response: 20hz – 20KHz, +/- 0.5db max
• Total Harmonic Distortion: .2% max
• 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
Figure 2 — Optional Components
Expansion Hub
The Expansion Hub (XDM46EH) connects to
the Central Controller and expands the number
of zones to eight.
Local Audio Source Wall Plate
The Zone Wall Plate (XDMWP) allows a local
audio source to be connected to the local Zone
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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.
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.

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PRIVACY MODE ADDENDUM
Privacy Mode
From any zone keypad you can initiate privacy mode by pressing the volume up and down buttons
simultaneously. Once privacy is enabled the back light of the volume up and down buttons will be
more intense signifying that privacy mode is active.
To remove privacy mode from any zone keypad depress the volume up and down buttons simultaneously.
The back lighting of the volume up and down buttons will become intense signifying this mode has ended.
Operation Of Keypad While In Privacy Mode
• The volume buttons on the keypad still adjust music and intercom volume.
• All intercom functions will still be active. Follow operating instructions for these functions
- Talk
-
Listen
-
Door Talk
•
While the keypad is in privacy mode other zones will not be able to monitor or listen to that zone.
• When the zone keypad is turned off and then powered back on, the zone will remain in privacy
mode. When another zone initiates monitor the privacy initiated keypad even while in the off state
cannot be monitored.
Note: The only way to initiate and remove a keypad from privacy mode is to press both the volume
down button and volume up button simultaneously. Once the mode is activated the blue
back light will become more intense.

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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.
• Release the TALK button when you are finished.
• When you press TALK, the music/audio to all zones is muted.
Door Talk
Allows users to talk and listen to visitors at the front door.
• Press TALK and LISTEN simultaneously to enter Door Talk mode. This allows you to talk to the Door Stations.
All other stations can hear the conversation.
• Release the TALK and LISTEN buttons to listen to the Door Station. The Listen mode is active for a total of
25 seconds after you release the TALK and LISTEN buttons. You may talk again at any time by pressing TALK
and LISTEN. Each time the buttons are released, you can listen for another 25 seconds, or until any zone
button is pressed.
• Door Talk mode is suspended at the end of the 25-second listening period, or if another button is pressed, except
for LISTEN or VOLUME, on any keypad.
Audio Source Buttons
The six audio source buttons and one LOCAL button on the Zone Keypad allow users to select an audio source for a
local zone or for all zones (Party Mode). When a source is selected, the blue backlight behind that button intensifies.
Note: You cannot control the details of the audio sources themselves using a Zone
Keypad. (i.e. you cannot change a CD track or a radio station.) However, if
you have a programmed XDM46R Universal Remote for specific functions,
like CD track changing, you can control the specific functions using the
universal remote control.
The audio source buttons are:
• TUNER
• SAT/CAB (Satellite and Cable)
• CD1
• CD2
• DVD
• MUSIC—Any auxiliary audio source that is connected to the Central Controller
• LOCAL—You can connect an audio source in each zone to the Zone Keypad.
This source is available to the local zone only and is not accessible by the entire system in Party Mode.