ATON DH46X Network Router User Manual


 
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DH46X 4 Source, 6 Zone Digital Audio Expansion Router
3. Connections
The DH46X is part of an integrated system that requires the use of other components. Depend-
ing on the system design, these components may include:
DH44 Main Digital Audio Router w/Integrated Source Inputs
DHTP1 Amplifi ed Touch Pads - at least one per zone required
DHSIP Source Input Wall Plates - one per zone where a Local
source is desired
ATON Storm Series Outdoor, Ceiling and In-Wall Speakers
ATON IR Emitters and accessories
This section describes the connectivity between these various components and the source
audio components that comprise the system. Each DH44/DH46X system is unique, and not all
connections will be made in every installation.
Important Safety Note: Make sure that the DH46X is powered OFF be-
fore making any connections.
Source Loop Inputs (SOURCE LOOP IN)
The Source Loop Inputs are used primarily when adding DH46X Routers to a DH44 in order to
create more than four zones. These connectors carry Audio, and IR information between the
units and allow seamless functionality in all areas of the home with no complicated cross-wir-
ing, splicing or specialized adapters needed. When adding a DH46X Router to a DH44 system,
simply connect Cat-5 Patch Cables (included with the DH46X) from the SOURCE LOOP OUTs of
the DH44 to the SOURCE LOOP INs of the DH46X as shown in Figure 3-1. Complete connec-
tions for expanded systems are described in the section entitled Multi-Chassis Connections.
DH44
DH46X
Cat-5 Ethernet
Patch Cables
Figure 3-1: Source Loop Inputs