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- Page 1 8-SOURCE 8-ZONE DISTRIBUTED AUDIO MATRIX AMPLIFIER Model: DAX88 User Manual...
- Page 2 Safety .......................... )&& 6WDWHPHQW ......................... Overview ........................ Installation ........................ Dayton Audio Matrio App Description ............... 2 DAX88 Wi-Fi Streaming with Dayton Audio Hi-Fly ........... 2 DAX88 Specifications ....................2 RS232 Serial Control ....................2 Page | ...
- Page 3 Safety WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER, NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICE TO A DAYTON AUDIO AUTHORIZED DEALER. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •...
- Page 4 FCC Statement FCC Statement 1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (a) This device may not cause harmful interference. (b) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
- Page 5 DAX88 is a true matrix audio system that delivers an extensive list of features for professional and residential installations. The DAX88 was designed for ease of installation by the integrator, and be simple to operate for the user. The DAX88 is fully controllable with the iOS and Android compatible Dayton Audio Matrio application, and is also controllable with wall keypads and IR remote controls.
- Page 6 Overview DAX88 Front Panel SIGNAL LED ZONE STATUS LED POWER LED POWER ON/OFF DAX88 Rear Panel WiFi ANTENNA for wireless network connection ZONE 7 & 8 VOLTAGE RCA SIGNAL OUTPUT STEREO STEREO CHANNELS 5 & 6 SELECTOR MODE SWITCH: for connection of 3.5MM...
- Page 7 Overview DAX88HUB- Keypad Hub (Optional) The DAX88 Keypad Hub allows up to 8 keypads, 1 per zone, to be hooked up to your DAX88 8 RJ45 INPUTS RJ45 OUTPUT CONNECTION for connection of individual wired keypads for connection to DAX88...
- Page 8 DAX88IR – IR Remote for Keypads (Optional) The DAX88IR infrared remote control provides complete zone control through the IR receiver on the DAX88 keypads. All keypad functions can be accessed using the DAX88IR. In addition to the keypad functions, the DAXRC has a MUTE button to temporarily mute audio in the zone.
- Page 9 Overview DAX88KP – Keypad (Optional) The DAX88 keypad is designed for ease of use with a maximum ability to control sound. Soft-touch backlit buttons and a backlit LED display provide convenient control of the zone; ON/OFF, source 1 ~ 8 selection, volume, treble, and bass. A built-in IR target or external IR target connected to the EXT-IR terminals on the rear of the keypad, relay commands to the DAX88 main unit through your DAX88IR IR Remote.
- Page 10 Installation – Main Unit Install the DAX88 in a well-ventilated location; do not block the vents on the sides or top of the chassis, proper ventilation is required for normal operation. Do not expose the unit to excessive dust, do not allow dust to build up on the unit , and do block the vent holes in the chassis.
- Page 11 Because of the thoughtful design of the app that controls the DAX88, Dayton Audio Matrio, there is no limit to the amount of DAX88 devices that can be used on a single network. The app will seamlessly add any DAX88 units it can find on the network with no additional setup.
- Page 12 10 inches apart. If you must cross AC wires, always cross at a 90 degree angle. The DAX88 amplifiers are capable of driving 4 ~ 8 ohm speaker loads in stereo mode, and 8 ohm loads in bridge mode.
- Page 13 Installation – Speakers Connecting speakers to the DAX88 in STEREO MODE Set the amplifier mode switch to STEREO. Remove approximately 5 inches from the cable jacket, strip 1/4" of insulation from the speaker wire, and twist the copper strands. Insert the speaker wires into the connector per the label below the output terminals and tighten the set screws.
- Page 14 Installation – Speakers Connecting speakers to the DAX88 in BRIDGE MODE In BRIDGE mode the amplifier LEFT and RIGHT outputs are combined into a more powerful MONO output, thus doubling the output power to 50 watts with a minimum speaker load of 8 ohms. Remove approximately 5 inches from the cable jacket, strip 1/4"...
- Page 15 Installation – Speakers Using DAX88 Pre-Amp Outputs Zone 7 and 8 of the DAX88 are pre-out zones and are represented on the back of the unit as stereo RCA jacks. These zones can be used for connecting external amplifiers to expand the available power in a large zone or multiple zones, or can even be used to add a powered subwoofer to a room.
- Page 16 Installation – Audio Sources The DAX88 provides 8 source inputs that can be accessed by any zone. Inputs 1 ~ 4 are stereo, unbalanced, line level source inputs via RCA style female connectors or a female 3.5mm jack. If both inputs are present, they will mix together.
- Page 17 Installation – Keypads Each DAX88 zone can be controlled outside of the app with keypads that can be mounted into a wall. Because the DAX88 is app controllable, you can install as few or as many keypads as you want (up to 8). These keypads offer convenient control for volume, source input, bass and treble.
- Page 18 Connect the keypad hub to the master controller/amplifier using a standard Ethernet patch cable. x Although the DAX88 Keypad Hub is labeled as 1 – 8 for each of the 8 ports, the dip switches on the back of the keypads must be set so they correspond to the correct zone like the chart below shows.
- Page 19 Option 2: If you cannot hard-wire your DAX88 with an ethernet patch cable, add the DAX88 to your network with Wi-Fi using the Dayton Audio Hi-Fly app available on the iOS App Store and the Android Google Play Store. 1) Download the Hi-Fly App from the iOS or Android App Store 2) Make sure your DAX88 is powered on and close to your nearest Wi-Fi access point.
- Page 20 Matrio app and the DAX88 units you wish to control must be on the same network. 5) Once this process is finished, your DAX88 will be ready to use with the Matrio app and is also ready to have audio streamed to it with the Hi-Fly app. This can be Apple Air Play, Spotify, TuneIn Radio and more.
- Page 21 5Ghz network in this case. If this is your network, you will want to connect your DAX88 to the 2.4 Ghz Wi-Fi during the setup process. Further in the setup process, the app might give you an error that your smart device is connected to the 5GHz network but your DAX88 is connected to the 2.4...
- Page 22 Installation – 12V Triggers The DAX88 has 2 sets of 12V triggers for each zone on the rear of the device to automate your audio system even further. All connections should be made with a 3.5mm mono cable, and connect all signals as tip positive.
- Page 23 Dayton Audio Matrio App Description The Dayton Audio Matrio App features convenient control over all of the functions of the Dayton Audio DAX88. The app offers two main screens for control and also a settings menu that offers extra customization.
- Page 24 DAX88 units. This screen will automatically populate with every DAX88 unit it finds on the network, including the custom names of Zones found on each device. Zones can be added or removed from the current group by simply tapping on the name of the zone.
- Page 25 If multiple DAX88 devices are on the network, make sure to select the desired DAX88 unit by clicking the name at the top of the screen. The factory default name can be found on the back of the DAX88.
- Page 26 Because the Dayton Audio DAX88 has Dayton Audio Hi-Fly technology built in, you are able to enjoy Wi-Fi streaming on any or all zones of your DAX88. There are many streaming options with Dayton Audio Hi-Fly that are listed below. Make sure to set the appropriate zone of your DAX88 to input 8 or ‘Hi-Fly’...
- Page 27 DAX88 Specifications RMS Power (All Channels Driven) @ 4~8 Ohms 80 Watts / Channel RMS Power (All Channels Driven) @ 8 Ohms Bridged 200 Watts / Channel S/N Ratio >87 dB 0.60% Frequency Response 20 - 20kHz Maximum Input Sensitivity...
- Page 28 RS232 Serial Control Baud Rate : 9600 Data Bits : 8 VO:Volume control Stop Bits : 1 VO(00-38):Volume control Parity : None Flow Control : None TR:Treble control 'CR': Carriage Return (0x0D) is TR(00-24):Treble control. Ranges from - required 12 to +12 Control command structure <xxPPuu'CR' Example: <01TR00 sets zone 1 treble to xx: Zone number...
- Page 29 RS232 Serial Control Examples of various commands : Set Zone 1 to Power Off <01PR00 Set Zone 1 to Volume 23 <11VO23 Set Zone 1 to Power On <01PR01 Set Zone 6 to Source 4 <06CH04 Ask Status command structure ?xx'CR' xx: Indicates the control object code 01 : Zone1...
- Page 30 Revision log V 1.0 – Basic manual V 1.1 – Major formatting revisions, rewrites, and added numerous sections, including but not limited to Speaker connection guides Audio Source Connection Guide Trigger guides Wi-Fi streaming guide Future versions of this user manual will include updated diagrams, improved instruction, formatting improvement, updated screenshots (with included annotation), etc.
- Page 31 Last Revised: / /2020...