Russound XZone70V User manual

XZone70V
Streaming Mixer Amplier
Installation Manual
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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 Certied Installer credentials. The XZone70V is
shipped in a locked state. It cannot be operated without rst being congured
by a Russound Certied Installer.
If you are a custom installation professional and wish to become authorized as a
Russound Certied Installer, please contact your Russound Sales Representative
for more information.
Note: If you are a Russound Certied Installer and you plan on installing this
product on a job site that may not have working internet access, please
congure 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 Cong conguration. 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.
Installer Credential Entry
When the XZone70V 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 Certied Installer credentials must be entered using the Web
Cong.
When the XZone70V 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 XZone70V.
Using your mobile device or computer, browse to the XZone70V 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 Cong via your local web browser.
If you do not have a valid Russound Certied Installer credential, please
contact your Russound Sales Representative.
Lockdown Feature
RUSSOUND CERTIFIED INSTALLER REQUIRED

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Product Overview ................................................................................................................... 3
Web Conguration.................................................................................................................. 4
Front and Back Panel.............................................................................................................. 5
Ethernet Connection and Factory Reset......................................................................... 6
Installation Overview......................................................................................................... 6-8
Conguration............................................................................................................................ 9
Network Settings...................................................................................................................10
Conguration Streaming Service Accounts.................................................................11
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................11
Connection Diagrams..........................................................................................................12
70/100V Wiring.......................................................................................................................13
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................14
Network Best Practices........................................................................................................15
Technical Specications......................................................................................................15
Limited Warranty ...................................................................................................................16
Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................... 18-19
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the Russound XZone70V Streaming Mixer Amplier
as your audio solution. The Russound XZone70V features built-in XStream
technology, enabling popular streaming content from the cloud, local
network, AirPlay™ enabled tablets and phones - all from a single component.
The built-in audio streamer oers the best audio content from the internet or
even a user’s personal networked audio collection using DLNA. The rear panel
includes an auxiliary input port and USB port for playing content from a Flash
Drive or an externally powered USB hard drive.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Features:
• Full Support for High Res Audio
• Licensed Music Option for Commercial Music Performance
• Powerful High Quality 70v/100v/4Ω Amplier
• Integrated Mic Input With Ducking And Support For Phantom Power
• Wall-Mounted Touchscreen or App Control
• Built-In High Pass Filter
• Auxiliary Input Option Included
• Removable Screw-down Connectors
• Flexible Mounting Options
• Trusted 2-year Warranty
Conguration Password
In order to prevent unauthorized changes to conguration settings, a default
password of russound123 has been created that will be required to be
entered prior to changing any conguration settings. Enter this password
when prompted for a Conguration Password.
This password is separate from the Russound Certied Installer password that
is used to unlock the controller and cannot be modied.

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Key Programming Features
The XZone70V has a programming feature called Web Config. This program-
ming feature allows the installer to connect to the XZone70V 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
XZone70V can be completely configured, quickly and easily, with no other
software tools required
Web Cong Features
• General network configuration (DHCP/static IP)
• Firmware Updates
• Assign device name (zone name)
• Zone Volume Trim
• Set AirPlay password (if desired)
• Enable/disable or re-order streaming services
• Enable/disable front panel LED’s (for use in installations where light
pollution is a concern, such as bedrooms)
WEB CONFIGURATION
Web Config status page.

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XZone70V Streaming Audio Amplifier
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FRONT AND BACK PANEL
Power Button Status LEDsSystem
Volume Control
Ethernet
Port
Factory
Reset
USB Port AC Input
Power Button - Turns the XZone70V on/o.
Output Level Indicator - LEDs will illuminate sequentially from left to right to
indicate increasing output levels. Red indicates that the amplifier has begun clipping.
Reduce the volume level when clipping is reached.
Microphone Volume Control - Adjust the microphone volume level here to in-
crease the microphone volume in relation to the background audio.
System Volume - Use these volume buttons to increase/decrease the overall system
volume level. These buttons are similar to pressing volume up/down on the XTS or the
MyRussound app.
Status LEDs - Troubleshooting - See LED diagnostic chart on page 11
Ethernet Port - The Ethernet port 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 XZone70V can be configured with a static IP address using the
Web Config interface.
USB Port - For audio from flash drives or externally powered USB hard drives
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
XZone70V to its factory default settings.
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.
Microphone Gain Control/Input -Connect a microphone here. If using a con-
denser microphone, set the Phantom Power switch to "On". Refer to "Adjusting the
Microphone Gain" section on page 12 for more information.
Phantom Power Switch - Set this switch to "On" when using a condenser micro-
phone or when the microphone instructions specify using Phantom Power support.
Mode 70/100V or 4Ω Switch - Like any premium audio component, the XZone70V
uses a high pass filter when operating at 70/100v. If using as a low impedance ampli-
fier (minimum 4 ohm), set this switch to the 4Ω position. Otherwise, leave it at the
70/100V position.
Audio In - Connect any stereo audio source to this connection. This input is selectable
from the XTS touchscreen or the MyRussound app and has AUX input.
Pre-Out Left and Right - Balanced pre-out connections for both left and right audio
channels for connecting to additional amplifiers
Speaker Output - Refer to "Speaker Connections" on page 12.
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.
Pre-Out
Left and Right
Speaker
Out
Audio In
Microphone
Gain Control/Input
Phantom
Power Switch
Mode 70/100V or 4 Ω Switch
Microphone
Volume Control
Output Level
Indicator

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ETHERNET CONNECTION AND FACTORY RESET
Ethernet Connection
The Ethernet connection is used for conguration 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 XZone70V can be congured with static
IP addressing using Web Cong. 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 XZone70V has a single physical Ethernet connection, it will
occupy a total of 2 IP addresses on the network. One address is for XZone70V
management, and the other is for the internal streaming module that the
XZone70V utilizes to provide audio content. If using DHCP, both addresses will use
DHCP. If using static IP addressing, both addresses will need to be congured 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 XZone70V to
its factory default settings. When performing either of these functions, do not
power o the XZone70V. It will reboot automatically on its own at the proper
time. The entire reset process will take several minutes. The XZone70V status LED
will illuminate green when the process is complete.
The factory reset deletes all conguration and personal information including
service account settings and passwords.
Note: After a factory reset, the XZone70V will require valid Russound Certied
Installer credentials in order to be unlocked and congured again.
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
Installation
Step 1. Mounting the XZone70V
The XZone70V comes with a pair of rack mount ears,
that allows XZone70V to be mounted in any of four ways:
Installation
Clearance Requirements
When installing the XZone70V, the clearances shown here MUST be kept for
proper ventilation of the unit.
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 ears
facing up as shown.
4. Wall Mount
Attach the included rack
mount ears to both sides of the
unit, with mounting ears facing
up as shown.
Top of the unit
Rack mount ear
1. Table Top Mount
1.75”(4.4cm)
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Important Considerations
1. Disconnect the power cord before making any wiring connections to the
XZone70V.
2. Verify that all connections and polarity are correct.
3. Keep all power cords away from all signal cables to prevent humming
caused by induced noise.
4. Label wires appropriately, on both ends of the wire run.
5. Avoid running speaker wires or signal cables close to house electrical
wiring for any distance. If you have to run them parallel, make sure to space
the wires at least two feet from the AC line. If you need to cross an AC line it
should be at a 90° angle.
Step 2. Connect the speaker wires as described in Speaker Connections on
page 12.
a. 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 on each wire.
b. 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, take caution to not let the wire fray or touch another connection.
Each terminal accepts up to 14 AWG wire.
c. Connect to each speaker. Be careful to maintain polarity.
d. Re-connect the screw-down speaker terminal.
Make sure to label the speaker wire with the zone name that it is connected to.
This will allow easier system maintenance in the future.
Step 3. Connect an Ethernet cable from an open network port on the network
to the Ethernet port on the rear of the XZone70V.
Step 4. Connect the power cord to the rear of the XZone70V and then plug the
other end into an electrical outlet.
Step 5. Depress the power button on the front of the XZone70V to power on
the unit.
The XZone70V will take 1-2 minutes to fully power up. The amber LED on the
front panel will illuminate during the power-up process. When the green LED
on the front panel is illuminated, you are ready to proceed.
Step 6. Unlock the XZone70V – Using a smartphone, tablet, or laptop, navigate
to the XZone70V Web Cong main page by typing in one of the following:
a. XZone70V IP address – Enter the IP address of the XZone70V into
the web browser on your phone, tablet, or PC connected to the same
network as the XZone70V. Example: if the IP address is 192.168.0.105, type
http://192.168.0.105 into the web browser. Note: If you don’t know the
IP address, you can use a network scanning app such as FING (free for iOS
and Android) to discover the IP address of the XZone70V. The device name
you will be searching for in the FING device list is “XZone70V-XXXX” where
XXXX are the last four digits of the MAC ID of the XZone70V.
b. XZone70V Hostname – Enter the hostname of the XZone70V into the
web browser on your phone, tablet, or PC connected to the same network
as the XZone70V. For your convenience, the hostname is printed on a label
on the rear of the XZone70V. The hostname is formatted as XZone70V-
XXXX where XXXX is the last four digits of the XZone70V’s MAC ID.
Example: if the hostname is XZone70V-1234, type http://XZone70V-1234
into the web browser.
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INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
Step 7. Firmware Update – Because new features and capabilities may
be added at any time, make sure to verify that the XZone70V has the latest
rmware available. From the Web Cong page, go to Admin, Firmware Update.
If the XZone70V has an internet connection, it will automatically verify if it is
running the latest rmware from Russound. You may update the XZone70V
by selecting Web Update for any XZone70V with an internet connection, or
by choosing File Update to update the XZone70V from a rmware update le
stored on a computer that is on the same network as the XZone70V.
Note: It can take 10-15 minutes for a rmware update to be completed.
The front panel status LED will illuminate a steady green when the update is
completed.
Automatic Firmware Updates
The XZone70V is congured by default with Automatic Firmware Updates
Enabled. This means that it will check for an update to its rmware periodically
with Russound’s servers. This check will happen at the time congured in Web
Cong under System Settings. The default time setting is set for early AM/
overnight hours in the Eastern Time Zone of the US. You may set this time for
any convenient time in your time zone. We recommend around 3am, when
it is not likely that the system is in use because a reboot will occur during an
update.
You may disable the automatic update feature if you would like the ability to
control the exact time when an update occurs. We recommend this only for
advanced users because it will require the update to be activated either onsite,
or via a 3rd party remote management service such as ihiji, BakPak, or OvrC.
At the top of the web browser, a notication will appear stating that the
product must be unlocked by a Russound Certied Installer. Click on the unlock
button and you will be taken to a page where you will enter your credentials.
Enter your Russound Certied Installer Email Address and password into the
elds shown and click “Apply”. Once your information has been validated, the
XZone70V will unlock and be ready for conguration and use. This unlock
process will need to be repeated any time that the XZone70V is reset to factory
settings using the rear panel reset button.

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CONFIGURATION
Conguration of the XZone70V is done through Web Cong. Navigate to the
XZone70V Web Cong page (see Step 6 above)
Web Cong Setup Tab
Front Panel LEDs – The front panel LED lights can be disabled for any
installation where viewing the operational lights would be distracting, or
where complete darkness is desired at night. The default setting is enabled.
To disable the front panel LED’s, select “Disabled” for this option in Web Cong.
Note: Only normal operation LEDs are disabled. Any error condition LED
lights will always illuminate.
Device Name – Enter the desired zone name here. The name you enter will
be visible to all users of the MyRussound App or other user interfaces when
selecting the zone they would like to control.
Make sure to choose a unique name for each zone in the entire Russound
system.. If there are two rooms named “Bar” for example, users will not know
which zone they are selecting and controlling.
AirPlay Password (Optional) - If you want to use an AirPlay password to limit
access for AirPlay users to stream audio to the XZone70V, enter an AirPlay
password and click “Apply”. This same password must be entered on any iOS
device when attempting to use Apple AirPlay to stream audio. If you do not
want to use a password to control access to AirPlay, leave the AirPlay Password
eld blank.
Services - By default, all available audio services are enabled and are selectable
as options when streaming audio. If any of these services are not being used,
or if you wish to block access to any services for this, you can do so by dragging
and dropping the services between the “Enabled” and “Disabled” sections on
this Web Cong page.
Note: You can also re-order the services so that the services the end user
wants to use rst are at the top of the list. Simply drag and drop each service in
the “Enabled” list to the appropriate order that you would like them to appear
to the end user for each zone.
Volume Trim – The Volume Trim setting is used to allow an audio
compensation adjustment. In most cases, this setting does not need to be
modied, but if there are unusual audio characteristics such as for small
rooms, rooms lled with very reective surfaces like tiled oors and bare walls,
or rooms lled with highly absorptive materials like thick carpet and heavy
curtains, you can use the Volume Trim settings to tweak the sound levels.
The default setting for the Volume Trim level in each zone is -3 dB.
Congratulations! Your XZone70V is now fully congured.

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NETWORKING SETTINGS (OPTIONAL)
Power
As an advanced networking device, the XZone70V is designed to be left on at
all times. This allows instant access to your favorite streaming audio sources at
any time and is especially useful due to the fact that most installations involve
locating the XZone70V in remote locations where it would be dicult to know
if it is powered on or o or to know its current status.
For extended periods of non-use, we recommend disconnecting the power
source to the XZone70V unit until it is needed again.
The XZone70V can be congured to use either a dynamic DHCP network
address (Default) or to use a pre-assigned static IP address. Note that the
XZone70V occupies two IP addresses on a network. One IP address is used
for communication and control information (HOST) and one is used for the
streaming services (STREAMER).
Both IP addresses are set using the Admin > Networking selection from the
Web Cong menu. Both can be set as dynamic (Default) or both can be set as
static IP addresses. Use caution when setting static IP addresses as incorrect
settings can cause network instability and cause networking products such as
the XZone70V or any other device on the network to stop working properly.
If static settings have been entered and you are experiencing diculty
communicating with the XZone70V, you can restore dynamic DHCP settings
by pressing the Reset button on the rear of the XZone70V and holding the
button pressed for 3 seconds.
When entering static IP information, two IP addresses must be assigned, one
for the Host and one for the Streamer. If DHCP is enabled on the network, use
caution to make sure that any static IP addresses assigned are not within the
range of possible DHCP addresses and that the addresses are not used for any
other networking device.
If necessary, change the Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS information
to the appropriate settings for your particular network.
Note: When changing the network address of the XZone70V, your browser
will lose its connection to the XZone70V and you will need to navigate to the
XZone70V’s new network address.