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DAX66 INSTALLATION — EXPANSION

Expanding the DAX66 to 18 zones

The DAX66 can be expanded to 12 zones with one additional DAX66 kit and to 18 zones with two additional DAX66 kits. Stack three

DAX66, one on top of another. Connect the included 18-pin ribbon cable to the EXPANSION OUTPUT terminal of the bottom unit and the

other end of the ribbon cable to the EXPANSION INPUT terminal of the second and then third unit. Set the MASTER/SLAVE-1/SLAVE-2

switch of the bottom unit to MASTER, the center unit to SLAVE-1, and the top unit to SLAVE-2. The following data and control is

transmitted between the three units; all source audio, all RS232 control data, and all MCU communication data.

SLAVE 2

Master

Slave

Select

SLAVE 1

MASTER

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Summary of Contents for DAX66

Page 1: ...6 SOURCE6 ZONE DISTRIBUTED AUDIO SYSTEM Model DAX66 UserManual...

Page 2: ...nience receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods o...

Page 3: ...ith 4 8 ohm speakers in stereo mode 8 ohm speakers in bridged mono mode and provides a generous level of output power Please read and retain this manual to get the most from your Dayton Audio DAX66 6...

Page 4: ...PANSION IN OUT Connect up to 3 systems MODE switch BRIDGE STEREO Four stereo RCA INPUTS 12Vdc PA trigger IN KEYPADS Input connects to keypad hub 12VDC TRIGGER OUTPUTS activate external devices AC Inpu...

Page 5: ...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 6 selection volu...

Page 6: ...o in the zone Once the MUTE function is activated the keypad s LED display will flash indicating the mute status Press the MUTE button to continue playing music or press the keypad volume up or down b...

Page 7: ...ypads to the master controller amplifier we recommend Cat5e to connect keypads 5 The DAX66 uses a keypad hub all keypads will connect to the hub Install the keypad hub close to the master controller a...

Page 8: ...inches Don t be concerned that too much insulation has been removed since the wire will be hidden in the wall behind the keypad Remove approximately 1 4 of insulation from the conductors and insert i...

Page 9: ...r connect the Left Right channels of the amplifier together or combine the negative channels of the amplifier Improper speaker installation can damage the amplifiers and void the warranty If you are u...

Page 10: ...peaker load of 8 ohms 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...

Page 11: ...or multiple zones The DAX66 can be used as the master controller in large commercial audio systems with constant voltage 25 70V amplifiers connected to the PRE AMP outputs The PRE AMP output levels ar...

Page 12: ...ip positive source 1 will be broadcast to all zones If there is no DC voltage is applied to the PA IN jack source 1 will operate like normal Infrared Emitter Outputs The DAX66 has an IR repeater syste...

Page 13: ...output that sends 12Vdc to the CONTROL OUT jack when any zone is powered ON and disconnects the 12Vdc when all zones are powered off DAX66 Trigger outputs ZONES 1 6 Zone ON 12Vdc applied to the TRIGG...

Page 14: ...UT terminal of the bottom unit and the other end of the ribbon cable to the EXPANSION INPUT terminal of the second and then third unit Set the MASTER SLAVE 1 SLAVE 2 switch of the bottom unit to MASTE...

Page 15: ...stands for control object code All All All Zone Zone Zone of of of Main Main Main unit unit unit 1 2 3 All All All Zone Zone Zone of of of Main Main Main unit unit unit 1 2 3 Zone1 Zone2 Zone3 of of...

Page 16: ...Zone2 Zone3 Zone4 Zone5 Zone6 of of of of of of Main Main Main Main Main Main unit unit unit unit unit unit 1 1 1 1 Key in keypad Key in Key in 19200 Key in 38400 Key in 57600 Key in 115200 Key in 23...

Page 17: ...eypad is turned 9600 CR change RS232 speed rate 19200 CR 38400 CR 57600 CR change change change RS232 RS232 RS232 speed speed speed rate rate rate to to to 19200 38400 57600 115200 230400 115200 CR ch...

Page 18: ...n an RA Pack merchandise carefully to avoid further damage and complete the Return Form on the bottom of the invoice Record customer and RA numbers on the outside of the box Ship merchandise back to y...