Elan S1616A User manual

S1616A
Multi-Zone Controller Amplifier
AMPLIFIER MODE
INSTALLATION MANUAL

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Preface
Purpose of this Manual
This manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and connection examples, along with basic user information for installation and
ongoing use of the S1616A in Amplifier Mode.. This manual is written for the installer of this equipment.
Organization
The following information is contained in this manual including practices and procedures allowing for the safe installation and operation of
the S1616A used in Amplifier Mode.
Amplifier Mode
Introduction
Provides an introduction to ELAN Home Systems’ S1616A used in Amplifier Mode, along with system features
to include Front and Rear panel controls, indicators and connections, along with a short description of each.
Amplifier Mode
Connections
Provides a description of the S1616A used in Amplifier Mode system connections and direct connections from
the S1616A to other components.
Troubleshooting
Provides troubleshooting tables to help fix common problems that may be encountered when installing the
S1616A used in Amplifier Mode.
IR Command Set
Appendix A provides a list of the IR commands and their functions.

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Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Read Information —All the safety and operating information should be read before the appliance is operated.
Follow Information —All operating and use information should be followed.
Retain Information —The safety and operating information should be retained for future reference.
Heed Warnings —All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be heeded.
Wall Mounting —Mounting of this appliance should be done only by an authorized installer.
Ventilation —The appliances should be situated so that their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation. These
appliances should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. These appliances should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
Non-Use Periods —Appliances that are left unattended and unused for long periods of time should be de-energized.
Grounding or Polarization —Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one blade wider than the other blade. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The polarized wide blade and the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Power Cord Protection —Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
Water —Do not use the apparatus near water.
Cleaning —Unplug the apparatus from the power outlet before cleaning. Use only a dry cloth to clean the apparatus.
Object and Liquid Entry —Never insert objects of any kind through the openings of these appliances, as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the
appliance through openings in the enclosure.

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Servicing —Do not attempt to service these appliances yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Damage Requiring Service —These appliances should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A power supply connection or a plug has been damaged or
If liquid has been spilled into the appliance or objects have fallen into the appliance or
The appliance has been exposed to water or moisture or
The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or
The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
Replacement Parts —When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
Safety Check —Upon completion of any service or repairs to this audio product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the audio product is in proper operating condition.
Lightning Storms —Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Attachments and Accessories —Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Cart, Stand, Tripod, Bracket or Table —Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip over.
Disconnect Device —Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect
device shall remain operable.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by ELAN Home Systems could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Table of Contents
Preface.................................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
Purpose of this Manual .............................................................................................................. 1
Organization .............................................................................................................................. 1
Safety Information ........................................................................................................................... 2
Chapter 1: Introduction ........................................................................................6
The ELAN Story ................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
S1616A Features.............................................................................................................................. 7
S1616A Functions & Indicators...................................................................................................... 8
Front Panel ................................................................................................................................ 8
S1616A Rear Panel Connections ................................................................................................... 9
Chapter 2: Operation & Settings........................................................................10
Front Panel Controls ..................................................................................................................... 10
Channel Button.............................................................................................................................. 10
Menu Button................................................................................................................................... 10
Up & Down Arrow Buttons............................................................................................................ 10
Consumer Menu Options.............................................................................................................. 11
Current Volume Settings Display............................................................................................. 11
Volume Adjustment Menu........................................................................................................ 11
Fault Menu............................................................................................................................... 12
Installer Menu Options.................................................................................................................. 13
Amplifier Status Screen ........................................................................................................... 13
Normal Mode.................................................................................................................................. 14
Volume Menu........................................................................................................................... 14
Input Select Menu.................................................................................................................... 17
Channel Lock Menu................................................................................................................. 19
ACE Menu ............................................................................................................................... 20
Input View Menu ...................................................................................................................... 21
Output View Menu ................................................................................................................... 22
Utility Sub-Menu ...................................................................................................................... 22
Operating Mode Menu ............................................................................................................. 23
LCD Contrast ........................................................................................................................... 23
LCD Brightness........................................................................................................................ 24
LCD Sleep Timer ..................................................................................................................... 24
Bus A Input Menu .................................................................................................................... 25
Bus B Input Menu .................................................................................................................... 25
Power Saving Menu................................................................................................................. 26
Firmware Version..................................................................................................................... 27
Diagnostics Menu .................................................................................................................... 27

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Ambient Temperature .............................................................................................................. 28
Save Dealer Defaults............................................................................................................... 28
Restore Defaults ...................................................................................................................... 29
ELAN Mode..................................................................................................................................... 31
Absolute Max Volume Menu.................................................................................................... 31
Minimum Turn-On Volume Menu............................................................................................. 32
Maximum Turn-On Volume Menu............................................................................................ 32
Address Menu............................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
Channel Range Menu.............................................................................................................. 33
Chapter 3: Connections......................................................................................34
Line Level Audio Inputs ........................................................................................................... 34
BUS Inputs............................................................................................................................... 35
BUS Outputs............................................................................................................................ 36
Speaker Binding Post .............................................................................................................. 37
Triggers.................................................................................................................................... 38
ALL ON Trigger Input............................................................................................................... 39
+12VDC Trigger Out ................................................................................................................ 40
IR LOOP INPUT/OUTPUT Connections.................................................................................. 41
USB Connector........................................................................................................................ 42
AC Power Connector ............................................................................................................... 42
Chapter 4: Applications......................................................................................43
Stereo Input with Stereo Output .............................................................................................. 43
Multiple Stereo Inputs .............................................................................................................. 45
Single Stereo Input with Stereo and Mono Output .................................................................. 46
Multiple Bus Inputs with Stereo and Mono Outputs................................................................. 47
Stand-Alone Stereo Bussing with Multiple Chassis ................................................................. 49
Multi-Room Stereo Zones.......................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
S1616A and S128P Sub-Zones W/O Volume Controls............. Error! Bookmark not defined.
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ...............................................................................51
Appendix A: IR Command Set...................................................................................................... 56
Appendix A: IR Command Set (Continued)................................................................................. 57
Appendix B: Rack Mounting......................................................................................................... 58
Limited Warranty ........................................................................................................................... 59

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Chapter 1: Introduction
The S1616A is the culmination of twenty four years of ELAN experience in the design and
perfection of multi-channel amplification. Designed specifically for the custom installer, the S1616A
used in Amplifier Mode is the perfect solution for multi-room whole-house applications. Providing
cool performance and flexibility, the S1616A Amplifier Mode delivers 16 channels of powerful audio
that can be configured into many combinations to suit any situation that may be encountered in a
whole-house, distributed audio system.
The S1616A utilizes low heat/high efficiency Class D digital technology which features an 8x
oversampling rate and 48 bit signal processing delivering the cleanest and most efficient audio
amplification available. Each channel of the S1616A has a true power rating of 50 watts @ 8 ohms
and 75 watts @ 4 ohms –all channels driven.
Configuration of the S1616A is performed via the front panel interface and includes advanced
features such as max volume output, and min/max turn on levels. An advanced set of IR
commands provides an impressive degree of operability of the S1616A allowing it to be used in
many different control environments.
The ELAN Story
Located in Carlsbad, CA USA, ELAN is a part of The AVC Group, a collection of integration-centric
brands. ELAN has designed innovative multi-room audio/video systems since 1989. ELAN systems
were the first to integrate music, intercom and TV distribution features that used the homeowner’s
stereos, televisions and telephones to create the whole-house entertainment experience. These
systems allow people to move from room to room, controlling centrally located equipment with
ease.
ELAN’s product line includes:
Power Amplifiers
Multi-Zone Pre-Amps
Intelligent Keypads
In-Wall LCD Color Touch Panels
Film Interactive Touchpads
Hand Held Remote Controls
In-Wall and In-Ceiling Speakers
System Controllers
Volume Controls
Telephone-Based Intercom Controllers
Video Switchers
Satellite Radio
Accessories for Home Systems Installation
Outdoor Speakers
Items in Package:
S1616A Power Amplifier
Rack Mount Brackets
Power Cord
Safety Flyer

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S1616A Amplifier Mode Features
Class D Digital Technology
Provides clean, transparent audio amplification while greatly reducing power
consumption
50 Watts Per Channel
Easily produces 50W/Ch into an 8 ohm load and 75W/Ch into 4 ohm loads
Automatic Clipping Eliminator (ACE)
This S1616A limiter constantly monitors the amplified output to prevent signal clipping
Automatic Volume Reduction (AVR)
This S1616A limiter constantly monitors the overall output to prevent over-driving the
amplifier
Intelligent Load Monitoring
The S1616A automatically detects load faults and shuts down only the affected channels,
thereby protecting speakers, wiring and the amplifier itself
Multiple Bus Inputs
The S1616A can utilize up to 8 stereo bus inputs to allow sharing a single audio source
between multiple speaker outputs (no jumper wires required)
Buffered Loop Outputs
Every input channel has a buffered loop output that allows the user to easily share audio
sources with other equipment
IR Controllable
Each channel can be independently controlled via IR commands
USB Port
Allows easy in-field firmware updates
Rack Mount Brackets Included
No need to worry about field compatibility
Available in 240 Volt Version
cTUVus, CE®, and C-Tick Certified

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S1616A Functions & Indicators
Front Panel
Figure 0-1:S1616A Front Panel Controls and Display
Item
Function
1
Channel Button
Cycles through information pertaining to each of the 16 audio channels
2
Menu Button
Cycles through various advanced setup features
3
Up Arrow Button
Increments selected menu item
4
Power Indicator
Illuminates when AC power is present and the power switch is on.
5
Down Arrow Button
Decrements selected menu item
6
IR Receive Indicator
Illuminates when the S1616A receives ELAN IR commands

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S1616A Amplifier Mode Rear Panel Connections
Figure 0-2
Item
Function
Item
Function
1
Power Switch
Unit master power switch
8
12V Trigger Out
12VDC output when any channel is on
2
Speaker Outputs
Channels 1-16, Five Way Binding Posts
9
IR Input & Output
Used to control the amplifier with IR signals
3
Bus Inputs, A-H
Used to connect multiple speaker outputs to the same audio
source
10
Digital Audio Bus Inputs
Connects S/P-DIF audio source to Bus A or Bus B using
TOSLINK connections
4
Line Level Audio Inputs
Channels 1-16
11
VIA!NET Input & Output
Not used in Amplifier Mode
5
Line Level Audio Outputs
Used for sharing audio sources between chassis
12
USB Mini B Port
For in-field firmware updates
6
12V Trigger Inputs
Used to turn on/off pairs of amplifier channels
13
Fuse Holder
Replace only with T12.5AL250V
7
Trigger All On
Used to turn on all amplifier channels at once
14
Power Cable Connector
IEC type C14
Note: All 3.5mm connectors are mono (two conductors)