Russound X1-TX8 User manual

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Tech Tip
X1 Series Quick Start Guide
The X1 Series is a custom wireless platform, engineered to provide installers and integrators a
flexible and robust wireless solution that delivers uncompromising performance and signal
integrity. The X1 helps meet the needs of installers who are looking to reduce retrofit wiring
costs or address any issues related to speaker wiring in the installation.
Product Highlights
Proprietary digital signal provides a reliable connection with very low latency between
the original source signal and the output receiver, eliminating any echo effect.
Small form factor for easy placement and mounting options.
Metal construction for durability and interference rejection.
Adjustable Optimized Diversity Antennas and Professional design allows for a range of
100ft in standard residences with walls and floors as obstacles unobstructed or line of
sight range is much greater.
Detachable antennas for ease of replacement or extension for greater range.
The X1 Series consists of three components:
oX1-TX8 –4 Stereo Channel Transmitter
oX1-RX220 –Amplified Receiver (20W per channel)
oX1-RX2 –Line Level Receiver
Equipment Setup
X1-TX8
oConnect audio outputs from your mixer, controller or zone 2 of a receiver (using
the appropriate cables) to the RCA inputs on the TX8.
oIf you are only connecting to 1 stereo source to the TX8, connect to input 1.
X1-RX220
oConnect speaker level output to your speakers.
X1-RX2
oConnect the RCA output from the RX2 to the appropriate connector cables to
your amplifier or powered speakers.
Connect power to all X1 products.
Set the ID number. ID sets the frequency band used and will need to match on all units.
oOn the TX8, set the ID number (from 1-9) by pressing the ID button.
oOn the RX2 or RX220, set the ID number to match the ID on the TX8 by pressing
the ID button. If multiple RX2/RX220 receivers are being used, match the ID
numbers.

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Set the Channel number on the RX2 receivers. Channel numbers match the source
inputs on the rear panel of the TX8 (1-4). Source input 1 is Channel 1 on the receiver,
source input 2 is Channel 2, etc.
Adjust volume on your mixer, controller or zone 2 output as needed.
Verify the LEDs on the front of the TX8. The Power LED should be a solid green and the
Link LED should will show a green LED when other X1 receivers are detected on the
same ID.
Verify the LEDs on the front of the RX2 or RX220. The Power LED should be a solid green
and the Link LED will show a green LED when it detects an audio signal and connects to a
TX8.
Setup notes:
Link LED: Solid indicates both connection to a TX8 AND audio signal is present. A
blinking Link LED indicates there is no TX8 detected on this ID. Check ID on TX8 and
RX2/RX220 to match ID number.
Auto-off function: The Link LED on the RX2/RX220 will shut off if no audio signal is
present from the TX8 after 10 minutes and will indicate a link once a signal is present
again.
ID Settings
The X1 products operate over three frequency bands, 2.4GHz, 5.2GHz and 5.8GHz and feature
Frequency Hopping Mode or Fixed Frequency Mode. These available options allow you to find
the ID setting that works best for your particular installation.
Fixed Frequency Mode operates on a set frequency band.
Frequency Hopping Mode will automatically search for the best and least congested
frequency within the ID setting selected.
ID 1-3 uses 2.4GHz bands that operate better through walls and are often used for Wi-Fi
networks.
ID 4 uses the 4.18GHz band that offers a balance between least possible interference
and better performance over higher ID bands.

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ID 5-9 uses the 5.2GHz to 5.8GHz bands that offer less interference and are better for
line-of-sight operation but do not go through walls the same distance as the lower IDs.
Frequency Hopping Mode or Fixed Frequency Mode
The Frequency Hopping technology will combat crowded spaces by searching for the cleanest
and least congested frequency band. Determining the modes and band used is a question of
application and distance requirements and may require some trial onsite. Depending on the
amount of interference in your installation, you may choose to select between Frequency
Hopping or Fixed Frequency mode.
The X1 units come preset to Fixed Frequency Mode but can be easily selected between these
modes from the TX8 by pressing and holding the ID button while power cycling the unit.
1. Disconnect the power from the TX8.
2. Press and hold the ID button on the front.
3. Reconnect power, look for 2 LED’s or 3 LED’s illuminated on the front of the unit to
indicate which mode the TX8 is in.
o2 LED’s represent Fixed Frequency Mode
o3 LED’s represent Frequency Hopping Mode.
4. To change the mode, repeat the steps above.
ID Frequency Bands:
Fixed Frequency Mode
ID 1 = 2.41GHz
ID 2 = 2.438GHz
ID 3 = 2.464GHz
ID 4 = 4.18GHz
ID 5 = 5.210GHz
ID 6 = 5.240GHz
ID 7 = 5.736GHz
ID 8 = 5.762GHz
ID 9 = 5.814GHz
Frequency Hopping Mode
ID’s 1, 2 and 3 = 2.4GHz ID’s 4, 5 and 6 = 5.2GHz ID’s 7, 8 and 9 = 5.8GHz

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