Russound XStream X5 Installation Manual
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- Page 1 X5 Controller Streamer Amplifier Installation Manual...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme appliance and cart combination should be for inspection. NMB-003 du Canada. moved with care. Quick stops, excessive Russound X5 Controller Streamer Amplifier Installation Manual... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Speaker Connection ......................25 Adding An External Amplifier or A-BUS to X5 .............26 Source Audio Connection ................... 27-29 IR Connection .........................30 Zone 12 VDC Trigger Outputs ...................31 USB Devices Connection ....................32 Ethernet Connections ......................32 Russound X5 Controller Streamer Amplifier Installation Manual... -
Page 4: Product Overview
Removable The XStream X5 offers several benefits for the installer. Wireless connectivity side panels reveal mounting brackets so you can easily mount and hide the simplifies installation because no centralized wiring is needed in the home. -
Page 5: X5 Front Panel Illustration
FRONT PANEL IR Learning IR Talkback System On LED (blue) (red flashing) System Status LEDs (yellow green red) Russound X5 Controller Streamer Amplifier Installation Manual... -
Page 6: X5 Back Panel Illustration
Input Bluetooth® 12VDC Trigger Speaker Output AC 120/240V Input Keypad Port Port Detachable grounded power cord connection Factory Reset - used for returning to Access Point Mode and Factory Initialization X5 Bottom View Russound X5 Controller Streamer Amplifier Installation Manual... -
Page 7: Setting Up X5
14 AWG wire. 6. Connect the other end of the wire to each speaker. Be careful to maintain polarity. 7. Re-connect the detachable speaker terminal. 3. Remove the detachable speaker connector from the X5 Russound X5 Controller Streamer Amplifier Installation Manual... -
Page 8: Connecting X5 To Home Network
CONNECTING XSTREAM X5 TO YOUR HOME NETWORK Making a wireless connection Start by plugging in the power cable. DO NOT connect the Ethernet cable at this time. All other cables should be connected. 1. Refer to the sticker on the bottom of X5 to find the Host Name of X5. - Page 9 CONNECTING XSTREAM X5 TO YOUR HOME NETWORK 3. Open a browser on a mobile device or computer. For iOS (Safari browser), 4. Select the desired network from the list of available Wi-Fi networks. If the browse to http://XStrmX5-XXXXXX.local. (See sticker example shown on Wi-Fi network does not broadcast its SSID, you can also manually setup a page 8).
- Page 10 CONNECTING XSTREAM X5 TO YOUR HOME NETWORK 5. Enter security information and press connect. On the confirmation screen, Changing from a wired to a wireless connection: press continue. 1. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the X5. The orange LED will flash rapidly.
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Page 11: Setting Device Name
Once connected to the home network, you can set the Device name by russound.com. The software has a Source Setup Wizard to aid in the setup and changing the “Device Name” field on the “Stream Settings” page. To view the basic configuration of the sources. -
Page 12: Installation Overview
Be sure to leave at least 2 inches of space to the sides of the unit with open air flow above. A single-space rack mount vent or about 1.75 inches must be kept clear above and below the unit. Note: Mount side panels back in place before applying power. Russound X5 Controller Streamer Amplifier Installation Manual... - Page 13 Double-check terminations during each phase of the installation to prevent accidental damage. Incorrect wiring is the number one cause for non-warranty product damage. Russound X5 Controller Streamer Amplifier Installation Manual...
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Page 14: Listening To Airplay Streaming
LISTENING TO AIRPLAY STREAMING The XStream X5 supports Apple's AirPlay technology. Airplay allows you to wirelessly stream the high quality audio content on your iOS device across your home network. AirPlay also shares metadata and provides simple control commands from your iOS device or computer. With AirPlay, your iOS device becomes an extension of your audio system. -
Page 15: Listening To Pandora Internet Radio
Note: When using the MDK-C6 keypads, you will need to press the Previous (|<) button in order to access the Pandora Options menu. Russound X5 Controller Streamer Amplifier Installation Manual... -
Page 16: Listening To Spotify
57 markets globally, making it the largest worldwide availability of any streaming service. The XStream X5 system supports Spotify Connect, allowing you to play Spotify on your X5 system using the Spotify App on your phone or tablet. - Page 17 Russound device from the list of available devices that appear. Step 5. Once you have selected your Russound device, your Spotify music will play on your Russound device. Your music is now being streamed from the Spotify server and can be controlled from your MyRussound™ App or keypad, or you can continue controlling your music from the Spotify App.
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Page 18: Listening To Siriusxm Internet Radio
SiriusXM channels are filtered by categories so the user will first be prompted for the selection of the category, then the list of all channels within that category will be presented for selection. Russound X5 Controller Streamer Amplifier Installation Manual... -
Page 19: Listening To Tunein Internet Radio
"Association Code" at the bottom of the TuneIn navigation menu from your MyRussound app. MyRussound App Now Playing Screen For more information on TuneIn and to access online, visit at: http://www.tunein.com. Russound X5 Controller Streamer Amplifier Installation Manual... -
Page 20: Listening To Vtuner Internet Radio
At the vTuner web portal, create an account and access the My Preferences page. Here you can enter the unique Access Code for each X5 device. Russound X5 Controller Streamer Amplifier Installation Manual... -
Page 21: Listening To Network Audio Files (Media Server)
The menu structure for locating and playing your music will vary depending on the DLNA server being used. Feel free to experiment with different software or hardware to find the best one for your needs. Russound X5 Controller Streamer Amplifier Installation Manual... -
Page 22: Sharing Mode
AirPlay and Spotify Connect with up to 4 other XStream devices. Sharing Streams The XStream X5 can share a stream on the network. The XStream X5 can sync with up to 3 other X5 units, and up to 2 separate shared streams can exist in the same system. - Page 23 The X5 zone will start playing the shared stream. You can continue adding up to 2 more zones to the shared stream. To stop the shared stream from the source, go into the Party menu for the zone sharing the stream and select Stop Sharing. Russound X5 Controller Streamer Amplifier Installation Manual...
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Page 24: Controller/Keypad Connection
If more keypads are desired for an X5, use an optional SA-ZX3 keypad splitter with a Russound 1201A (12VDC 1A) power supply at the controller end. All keypads on an SA-ZX3 control the same X5. More detailed information regarding SA-ZX3 installation and operation can be found in its installation manual. -
Page 25: Speaker Connection
SCS software. The X5 also offers a subwoofer output connection. This connection has a crossover at 120Hz and is used with active subwoofers when more bass is desired. RCA Cable Russound X5 Controller Streamer Amplifier Installation Manual... -
Page 26: Adding An External Amplifier Or A-Bus To X5
ADDING AN EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER OR A-BUS TO X5 Set the Line Output to Variable in the SCS menu. D250LS Amplifier RCA Cable Set the Line Output to Fixed in the SCS menu. A-H4 A-BUS Hub RCA Cable Russound X5 Controller Streamer Amplifier Installation Manual... -
Page 27: Source Audio Connection
SOURCE AUDIO CONNECTIONS Bluetooth® Connection Bluetooth Audio Sensing The X5 supports a connection for the optional Russound BTC-1X Bluetooth The X5 Bluetooth connection can be set to enable a feature that overrides module. The BTC-1X Bluetooth remote transceiver accessory enables the user the last source selected when a Bluetooth audio signal is sensed. - Page 28 The X5 is an audio device only. Sources will be routed through the TV inputs and the digital audio connection from the TV will connect to the X5. (See the connection diagram on the next page) Russound X5 Controller Streamer Amplifier Installation Manual...
- Page 29 SOURCE AUDIO CONNECTIONS In the SCS-C5 programming software, go to X5 settings menu > S/PDIF Input configuration in order to change the source to coaxial or optical. Speaker Speaker Cable box Subwoofer MDK-C6 USRC Russound X5 Controller Streamer Amplifier Installation Manual...
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Page 30: Ir Connection
IR commands. See SCS software for more details on setting universal codes, learning commands, or building Macros to control source devices connected to the X5. Cable box IR emitter IRE-1 12V Trigger Cable Russound X5 Controller Streamer Amplifier Installation Manual... -
Page 31: Zone 12Vdc Trigger Outputs
Diagram below shows connection to a subwoofer and an external amplifier for greater sound output for larger rooms RCA Cable Set the Line Output to Variable in the SCS menu. Subwoofer RCA Cable 12V Trigger Cable Russound X5 Controller Streamer Amplifier Installation Manual... -
Page 32: Usb Devices Connection
CAT-5e Cable configure the X5 using the SCS-C5 configuration software over the network. The Ethernet port is also used for 3rd party integration with Russound's proprietary IP protocol, RIO. Refer to the RIO protocol document, available on the Support Center, for more details. -
Page 33: Technical Specifications
(1) Subwoofer connection, single RCA jack (1) L&R line audio output (fixed or variable). Total Harmonic Distortion <0.4%, 50W output into 8 ohms 20Hz-20kHz Trigger Output(s) (1) 12VDC 100mA Watts per channel 50W RMS x 2 Russound X5 Controller Streamer Amplifier Installation Manual... -
Page 34: Networking Best Practices
The X5 GUI can be accessed via a web browser by typing in the X5 Host name. If this fails, it could be an issue with Netbios (WINS) port 137 on the network. Alternatively, the IP address of the Russound equipment can be used to access the GUI. -
Page 35: Tech Tip
The most recent person to log in will be the one who is able to listen to the stream. https://listenercare.siriusxm.com/app/ answers/detail/a_id/3642/related/1 https://help.pandora.com/customer/portal/articles/1392219-simultaneous- streaming Russound X5 Controller Streamer Amplifier Installation Manual... -
Page 36: Led Diagnostic Chart
Error Codes All LEDs can be used to display various error codes. Error codes are derived from the number of times each LED blinks. X5 Bottom Panel Russound X5 Controller Streamer Amplifier Installation Manual... -
Page 37: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY Limited Warranty Before returning a unit for repair, call Russound at (603) 659-5170 for a Return The Russound XStream X5 is guaranteed against all defects in materials Authorization number. Write this number on the shipping label and ship to: and workmanship for two (2) years from the date of purchase. - Page 38 All rights reserved. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Russound is under license. other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
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