• 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. •...
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• 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 −...
Table of Contents Safety First ...i List of Figures... iv Introduction ...1 System Overview...1 System Specifications ... 3 Using the XDM4600 ...3 Zone Keypad (XDM46K) ... 3 Infrared (IR) Remote (XDM46R)... 6 Door Station (DS3B2)... 9 Installing the XDM4600KIT...10 Introduction...10 Safety Instructions ...10...
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.
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. Door Station The Door Station (DS3B2) is installed at the front door and is used as an intercom for communication...
♣ Fully functional keypad with IR receiver ♣ 4 stereo channels, expandable to 8 stereo channels 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.
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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.
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• 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.
4600 Infrared (IR) Remote (XDM46R) Figure 3—XDM46R Universal Learning Remote The XDM46R universal Remote Control, shown in Figure 3, manages all functionality of the audio source equipment. It can be used directly with your audio equipment or, when the IR Emitters are installed, from a Zone Keypad in another area of the house.
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Set Time and Date 1. Press the EDIT button, then the TIME/DATE button. These buttons are located on the back of the remote. Use a paperclip or similar tool to press these buttons. The display on the front of the remote shows SET HOUR.
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Note: If the display shows NO DATA, there is no signal from the old remote. Make sure the two remotes are close enough and lined up. Edit Key Names Each device key has a default name matching what is printed on the key, but you can change the name that appears on the display.
Example of programming a macro To program a macro that turns on the tuner, turns on the CD player, opens the CD player drawer, waits 10 seconds, and closes the CD player drawer: 1. Press LEARN and MACRO. 2. Select CD1 as your macro storage key. 3.
Installing the XDM4600KIT Introduction Designed for installation in new homes, the XDM4600 provides six sources of audio/music to four zones (expandable to eight with the optional Expansion Hub that can be purchased separately). If you follow the step-by-step illustrated instruction in this section, the result will be a successful professional-quality installation.
Central Controller with the 18-gauge, 2-conductor wires that go to the speakers. Crossing these wires will result in damage to the speakers and zone keypads. • Keep all XDM4600 wiring away from 120/240V wires, security, dimmers, or other control wiring. M&S Systems | 800.421-1587 | www.mssystems.com 4600...
• Do not exceed 300 feet of CAT-5/16-gauge, 2-conductor wire run from the Central Controller to any Zone Keypad. • Label all wiring runs. The Zone Keypads and the Door Station both use CAT-5 wiring, but they use different signals and voltages. Label the CAT-5 wiring, 18-gauge speaker wire and 16-gauge, 2- conductor power wire to prevent Zone Keypad wires from being connected to the Door Station port, or the Zone power cable from being plugged into the Zone speaker port.
Figure 7—XDM4600KIT Wiring Scheme. NOTE for detailed Keypad wiring refer to figure 10 under installing zone keypad section of the manual. Figure 7 shows the system wiring schematic for the Central Controller (XDM46CC), four Zone Keypads (XDM46K) and their speaker pairs. How to read the schematic: •...
Location Considerations • Do not place anything on top of the Central Controller that will interfere with the airflow out of the vents. • Do not place the Central Controller near any strong heat source such as a heating vent or a heating element.
Figure 8—Wiring for Audio Sources and IR Emitters Locate the source inputs on the back of the Central Controller and connect the appropriate audio source cables. Connect each source output, left and right, using quality audio source cables. • Line-level audio cables carrying audio to the Central Controller are shown connecting the audio sources to the Central Controller.
Installing the Zone Keypads Location Considerations • Do not install the electrical box in non-climate controlled locations such as outside the house, in outside walls, or in a garage. • Do not install the electrical box in stud cavities that contain other wiring, ductwork, air-return cavities, piping, etc.
Finishing the Zone Keypads Figure 10—Zone Keypad Wiring Figure 10 shows the wiring hookups for the backside connectors of the Zone Keypad (XDM46K). How to read the schematic: The 16-gauge (power) and 18-gauge (for the speakers), 2-conductor wires attach to the 1x6 connector.
• DO NOT confuse the 16-gauge power wire with the 18-gauge speaker wires. Crossing these wires will result in damage to the speakers and zone keypads. • Insert the Zone Keypad into the rough-in box. Make sure that none of the cables are pinched and all are clear of the box.
Figure 11—Door Station Wiring Figure 11 shows the wiring hookups for the Door Station (DS3B2). The color-coded wires of the Door Station and the CAT-5 cable are matched up and attached with wire nuts. An ME3 back box is required for the DS3B2 and must be installed at rough in. Installing the Expansion Hub The Expansion Hub is available as an optional component.
Rough-In Considerations • Keep all Expansion Hub wiring away from 120/240V wires, security, dimmers, and other control wiring. • Allow enough length on all wires to reach an Expansion Hub located ten feet away from the wall port. • Label all CAT-5 wiring: Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, and Zone 8. •...
• The 1x8 power connector attaches to the 16-gauge, 2-conductor wire that provides power to each of the Zone Keypads. The connector label shows the proper positions. Solid red indicates the location of the positive wires and striped red indicates the location of the negative wires. •...
Installing a Local Audio Source Wall Plate With the optional Wall Plate, you can connect a local audio source; such as a child’s own CD player or television, to the local Zone Keypad. Audio from the local source is accessible through the local Zone Keypad only.
4600 M&S Systems Limited 2-Year Warranty M&S Systems warrants its products to be free of defects for 2 years. Except for the AirVac Gold power units and WaveGuide Speakers (See below.) The warranty period begins on either (a) the date of purchase or installation date of this product, or (b) the date of closing on a new residence in which this product was originally installed.
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