Elan Z-630 Series II User manual

PreAmp Controller
INSTALLATION AAND
HOMEOWNERS MMANUAL
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SECTION 1
Introduction
Congratulations and Thank You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1.1 Feature Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
1.2 Z•630 Specs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
1.3 Z•630 Front Panel Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
1.4 Z•630 DIP Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
SECTION 2
Z
 630 Users Guide
2.1 Feature Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
2.2 Using the Z•030 HandHeld Remote Control . . . . . . . .10
2.3 Factory Default Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Z•Series Applications
2.4 Independent Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
2.5 One Zone, Two Rooms w/Keypads . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
2.6 Creating Zones with Sub-Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
2.7 Setting up a “Wide Coverage” Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
2.8 The Z•025 Audio Detect Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
2.9 The Z•025 in a Zone with a Sub-Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
2.10 Commercial Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
SECTION 3
Z•Series System Design
3.1 Designing a System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
3.2 System Wire Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
3.3 Z•Series System and Wire Requirements . . . . . . . . . .21
SECTION 4
Z•630 Connections
4.1 Source Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
4.2 Sharing Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
4.3 IR Emitter Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
4.4 IR “ALL” Port Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
4.5 System Keypad Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
4.6 Z•PAD Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
4.7 Z•Pads with Z•025s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
4.8 Using the PZ6 Precision Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
4.9 Multiple Z•630 System Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
4.10 Connecting a Z•600 to the Z•630 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
4.11 Connecting a Z•600 to Multiple Z•630s . . . . . . . . . . . .35
SECTION 5
Z•System Troubleshooting
5.1 Keypad Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
5.2 Infrared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
5.3 Audio Source Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
5.4 Telecomm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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You have purchased the highest quality multi-zone controller on the market
today––the Z•630 PreAmp Controller. We at ELAN Home Systems are proud of
this precision component and are pleased you have chosen this ELAN product
as the cornerstone to your audio system. Crafted to be the de facto standard in
its class, the Z•630’s circuit design, small footprint and robust peformance are
the latest in technology and should provide you with years of superior audio
performance. The Z•630 is also available in a rack mount version––the Z•631.
As a manufacturer, ELAN strives to provide you with excellent service after the
sale. If you have any questions or comments concerning the performance,
installation or features of the Z•630 PreAmp Controller, please call the ELAN
Technical Support Department at 1 [phone]. We are at your service.
Please take a few minutes to read this manual thoroughly. It will help you fully
understand and successfully integrate the capabilities and features of your
Z•630 PreAmp Controller with your existing audio system and speakers.
ELAN Home Systems designs and manufactures the industry’s most complete
line of multi-room audio/video systems and components. For free product infor-
mation write to us at:
ELAN Home Systems Product Information
2428 Palumbo Drive
Lexington, Kentucky
40509
Look for these other Z•Series Products:
Z•880 Video Controller
Z•600/601 Comm Controller
Z•660/661 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier
Z•300/301 Two-Channel Power Amplifier
Z•FAN Modular Cooling Component
Z•100 and Z•150 Intelligent Keypads
Z•Power Manager
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CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) NOTICE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
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1.1- FEATURE OVERVIEW
The Z•630 Preamp Controller enables you to independently listen to and control up to six differ-
ent audio sources (i.e. Tuner, CD, Tape Deck and the audio signals from your VCR, DVD and
Satellite Receiver) in three distinct listening areas, or “zones”. As many as three Z•630s may be
used to expand your system to twelve zones.
VIA! Panel, KKeypad, oorIIRCControllable
Whether it’s from a hand-held remote control, an ELAN in-wall Keypad, or VIA! Touch Panel, the
Z•630 Keypad/Infrared interface allows you to easily select a source, adjust the volume, and
enjoy sound in any room of your home. Add multiple Touch Panels, Keypads, or IR Receivers
for maximum flexibility.
EQ, LLoudness, aand SSpacial EEnhancement
Just as you have your own listening preferences, each room in your home also has its own
distinct acoustical characteristics. The Z•630 allows you to custom-tailor the bass, treble, loud-
ness contour and spatial sound enhancement for each zone independently. Once set, these
parameters are retained in the Z•630’s flash memory.
Independently RRouted IIR Outputs
Source-specific IR output ports enable multiple components of the same make and model to be
utilized in your system simultaneously. Want the audio from three DSS receivers available
throughout your home? No problem. The ELAN Z•630 will let you change channels on one with-
out changing the channel on the others.
Bi-DDirectional CCommunication
The Z•630 communicates with - and receives feedback from VIA! Panels and ZPADS. These
features inform you of which source is currently selected, volume level, mute, Do-Not-Disturb,
EQ settings, and more!
Buffered SSource LLoop-TThrough OOutputs
Every source input on the Z•630 has an accompanying buffered Loop Output. These loop out-
puts enable any of the sources plugged into the Z•630 to be shared with other devices such as
a Surround Sound Processor or an existing stereo receiver. The loop outputs are also used to
connect your six sources to a additional Z•630s.
Monaural CCapable
In how many rooms of your house do you actually sit between two perfectly placed speakers
and listen to music? The Family Room? Sure. The Master Bedroom? Maybe.
Adding single speakers with volume controls in the kitchen, bathrooms, garage, hallways, out-
door patio . . . wherever, is a breeze with the Z•630. The buffered Zone Outputs enable you to
combine the Left and Right audio signals from any selected source and send it to a power
amplifier. Now, from just one amp channel**, you can truly enjoy ‘housewide’ entertainment in
stereo and/or mono simultaneously anywhere in the home.
SSEECCTTIIOONN11- INTRODUCTION
* Requires an ELAN
Z•100 keypad
** Impedance
matching volume
controls required
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Music-OOn-HHold
The Music-On-Hold output jack provides an easy way to send music from the Z•630 to the
ELAN Z•600 Comm Controller or any phone system that has a music-on-hold input. What is a
Z•600 Comm Controller? Keep reading...
Page, DDoorbell, aand TTelephone IInterrupt
The Z•630 Pre-Amp Controller is the perfect system for restaurants, cafes and pubs - as well as
residential systems. Its three zones can can distribute different music for different atmospheres
in the main dining area, private dining area and waiting or bar area. With its special microphone
paging capabilities you can page waiting diners in the bar area while the rest of the establish-
ment listens to uninterrupted music. At home, the music may be muted when the phone rings,
when the doorbell is pressed, or when a page is issued using a touch-tone telephone.
Made iintthe UUSA
Designed by ELAN Home Systems’ pro audio engineering staff and manufactured in our
Lexington, Kentucky facility, the highest quality control standards have been implemented to
ensure a superior product that will provide years of listening enjoyment.
Z•Series ......TThe SSystem
The Z•Series components (Z•630, Z•600 Comm Controller, Z•880 Video Switcher, and either the
Z•300 or Z•660 power amplifiers) may be seamlessly integrated to create a high-quality and
user-friendly system.
Additionally, the Z•600 will become an essential part of your housewide tele-communications
network, able to distribute whole-house Paging and Door Chime audio through your in-wall or in-
ceiling speakers, and mute the system when the phone rings. The Z•600 also features Phone-
to-Phone Intercom, 2-Way Door Station communications, Door Latch and Relay activation from
your telephones, Caller-On-Hold, and Music Mute - as well as other features designed to
enhance your lifestyle.
Complete your Z• Series system with the ELAN Z•660 MULTI-CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER
or Z•300 TWO CHANNEL POWER AMPLIFIER. With six channels, each delivering 60 Watts,
the Z•660 is the ultimate in power, sound quality and flexibility for housewide audio distribution.
If a high-power, 2 ohms stable amplifier is what your critical listening, home theater or outdoor
zones require, the 150 Watt-per-channel*** Z•300 is just the ticket.
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1.1 - FEATURE OVERVIEW - CONT.
*** Rated 150WPC into
a 2 Ohm load
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1.1 - Z630 FEATURE OVERVIEW - CONT.
REAR VIEW
FRONT VIEW
VIA! Panel, Keypad, or
IR Sensor input, plus
IR Loop IN/OUT
Source-Specific
IR Output Ports
12VDC
Remote Out
IR “ALL” Output
(not-Source Specific)
Source Inputs with
Buffered Source (Loop) Outputs
Zone-Specific
PreAmp Outputs
IN/OUT for
Music-On-Hold
and Page & Doorbell
FREQUENCY RESPONSE....................20Hz to 20kHz, +/-2.5dB
INPUT IMPEDANCE..................................................24.3k Ohms
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE...................................>95dB, 1V RMS Input,
A-weighted 1kHz
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION.... ......... .01%, 300mV Input,
100Hz to 10kHz
MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL.......................2.0 V RMS @ Clipping,
1% Harmonic Distortion
TYPICAL INPUT LEVEL.............300mV to 2V RMS (Line Level)
BASS/TREBLE GAIN LEVEL.................+/-12dB, 2dB Step Size
CHANNEL SEPARATION.....................................70dB Minimum
VOLUME RANGE...........................-80dB to 0dB, 2dB Step Size
MUTE ATTENUATION.............................................95dB, Typical
MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL........................................2.3V RMS
REMOTE OUTPUT.................................12 VDC @ 100mA Max.
KEYPAD DC OUTPUT.................................10.6 VDC @ 300mA
DIMENSIONS (HxWxD)
Freestanding.........................................1.75” x 17” x 8”
Rackmount............................................1.75” x 19” x 8”
1.2 - Z630 SPECIFICATIONS
MUSIC ON HOLD
OUTPUT GAIN
PAGE/DOORBELL
SENSE LEVEL
PAGE/DOOR-
BELL INPUT
GAIN
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1.3 - Z630 FRONT PANEL ADJUSTMENTS
Music-On-Hold
Output Gain Adjustment
Adjusts the Music-On-Hold output level of Source #1 going to the
Music-On-Hold input on a phone system or the ELAN Z•600
Comm Controller.
Page/Doorbell Input
Gain Adjustment
Adjusts the input level of the Page and Doorbell signal being
received from the ELAN Z•600 Comm Controller
(see Connecting a Z•600 Comm Controller to the Z•630, page
34). Also used to adjust the input level of a powered micro-
phone plugged into the PAGE & DB input (see Z•630
Commercial Application, page 18).
Page/Doorbell
Sense Level Adjustment
Adjusts the sensitivity level needed to automatically trigger a
page from a powered microphone (see Z•630 Commercial
Application, page 18).
NOTE: This pot should be turned all the way off when
using the Z•600 Comm Controller.
Source Status LED Indicators
SOLID Indicates the source selected in a zone.
WINKING Indicates that the zone is in “DO-NOT-DISTURB”.
1.4 - Z630 DIP SWITCH SETTINGS
1. ZONE 1 VAR / FIXED (Factory Default, VAR–Down Position)
Changes the output of Zone 1 from VARIABLE to FIXED (see Creating Zones with
Sub-Zones, page 14)
2. ZONE 2 VAR / FIXED (Factory Default, VAR–Down Position)
Changes the output of Zone 2 from VARIABLE to FIXED (see Creating Zones with
Sub-Zones, page 14)
3. ZONE 3 VAR / FIXED (Factory Default, VAR––Down Position)
Changes the output of Zone 3 from VARIABLE to FIXED
(see Creating Zones with Sub-Zones, page 14)
4 and 5. CHASSIS CONFIGURATION DIP SWITCHES. Factory Default - Both DOWN
(Chassis 1 / MAIN).
Chassis 1 (MAIN) = Dip 4 - DOWN Dip 5 - DOWN (Zones 1-3)
Chassis 2 = Dip 4 - DOWN Dip 5 - UP (Zones 4-6)
Chassis 3 = Dip 4 - UP Dip 5 - DOWN (Zones 7-9)
Chassis 4 = Dip 4 - UP Dip 5 - UP (Zones 10-12)
MUSIC ON HOLD OUTPUT GAIN
PAGE/DB INPUT GAIN
PAGE/DB SENSE LEVEL
Z630 DIP SWITCHES
ZONE 1 VAR / FIX ZONE 2 VAR / FIX ZONE 3 VAR / FIX CHASSIS CONFIG. CHASSIS CONFIG.
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SSEECCTTIIOONN22- Z630 USER’SGUIDE
2.1 FEATURE DEFINITIONS
WHOLE-HOUSE MUSIC (WHM)
• After turning on a zone and selecting a source,
activating the WHOLE-HOUSE MUSIC feature
(WHM ON) will turn on all the other zones in the
house to the source you have selected.
• When in WHM mode, all the zones are “grouped”.
Change your source selection in one zone, and all the
other zones will follow; change tracks or radio stations
in one zone, and all the other zones will follow.
Volume control in each zone remains independent.
• Deactivating the WHM feature (WHM OFF) simply
“un-groups” all zones, permitting each zone to once
again act independently of each other. WHM OFF does
not “turn off” any of the zones, it just deactivates the
wholehouse music feature.
DO-NOT-DISTURB (DND)
• If your system includes an ELAN Z•600 COMM CON-
TROLLER, placing a zone in DND will bar PAGE &
DOOR CHIME audio from that zone. It will also dis-
able the TELEMUTE AND WHM feature for that zone.
• Each zone can be independently placed in DND.
• If a zone is in DND, the Z•630 Source Select LED for
that zone will wink. If your system includes ELAN
Z•100 keypads, the Power LED on the keypad will wink
if a zone is in DND.
LOUDNESS (LOUD)
• When listening to music at low levels, the human ear
perceives a loss in both low and high frequencies.
Activating the LOUDNESS contour compensates for
this loss by boosting the Bass and Treble.
• The LOUDNESS feature can be turned on or off inde-
pendently in each zone. To reset, press EQ FLAT.
SPATIAL ENHANCEMENT (ENH)
• In whole-house system design it is rare indeed that
in-wall speakers can be placed to create an ideal
stereo listening area (i.e. an equilateral triangle
between the listener and the speakers, with the speak-
ers placed at ear level). To compensate for these
imbalances, the SPATIAL ENHANCEMENT feature
widens the stereo soundstage, giving the listener
increased stereo separation between left and right
channels.
• The ENH feature can be turned on or off independently
in each zone. To reset, press EQ FLAT.
2.2 USING THE Z030 HAND
HELD REMOTE CONTROL
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SSEECCTTIIOONN33- ZSERIES SYSTEM
DESIGNS AND APPLICATIONS
Separate zones provide you with totally independent
source and system control in each zone. Stereo zones
are appropriate in rooms where the listening area is cen-
trally located between the two speakers (i.e. Family Room,
Master Bedroom.) Mono zones are often used in rooms
where there is no stationary listening area (i.e. Kitchens,
Decks & Patios, Exercise Rooms, etc). Depending on the
size of the room, mono zones can be wired for one, two,
or more speakers. In the scenario below, Zones 1 & 2 are
stereo and Zone 3 is a mono zone with two speakers. All
speakers in each zone are being powered at 60 WPC by
the ELAN Z•660 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier.
Figure 3.1 - Setting Up Independent Zones
WERECOMMEND....
Both the Z•630 PreAmp Controller and the Z•660 Multi-
Channel Power Amplifier are equipped with REMOTE
AUDIO MUTE circuitry. Connecting the Z•630 REMOTE
OUT to the Z•660 REMOTE IN (as shown above) will
eliminate any residual noise (hiss) that may be heard
through the speakers when the system is off, and will also
eliminate potential “pops” through the speakers should
power be removed from the system (i.e. power outage).
All that is required for this connection is a “mini-plug” patch
cable.
(NOTE: Should a zone be ON when power is removed, a
“pop” may be heard through the speakers in that zone.)
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3.2 ONE ZONE (TWO ROOMS IN STEREO W/KEYPADS)
• Excellent for rooms with common, open areas.
• Provides source select and system control from both
rooms (these functions are not, however, independent)
• Room 1 and Room 2 can be set to different turn on lev-
els (via gain pots on the Z•660), but the VOL
UP/DOWN on either keypad will affect both rooms.
INSTALLATION TIP:
A jumper located on
the back of the Z•025
Sensing/ Relay Module
can enable a special
feature called “Zone
Mute Relay”. When
enabled, both keypads
in this scenario can
independently mute the
speakers in each room
when the MUTE button
on the keypad is
pressed.
NOTE: In this scenario, zone-designating dip switches
on both Z•100’s will be set to Zone 1. (see Z•Pad
installation manual for details)
Figure 3.2 - A Z•630 and Z•660 distributing audio to two separate rooms in stereo within a single zone.
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3.3 CREATING ZONES WITH SUB-ZONES
The dip switches located on the front of the Z•630 enable
you to easily configure zones with sub-zones. When
moved to the UP position, these zone-specific dip switches
disable the VOLUMEUP/VOLUME DOWN buttons on the
keypad and independently “FIX” the output level for each
zone at maximum.
SUB-ZONE CONTROL
When the dip switches are in the DOWN or “VARIABLE”
position, pressing VOLUME UP/VOLUME DOWN on the
keypad would not only raise or lower the volume in the
main zone, but would also affect the volume levels in other
rooms that are a part of that zone (sub-zones).
Should the volume on a keypad be turned all the way
down, no level would be available at any of the sub-zone’s
volume controls. By setting the output level to FIXED,
audio will always be present at the volume controls. This
configurations does, however, require that a volume
control be installed in the main zone as well.
In this scenario below, Zone 1 is a stand-alone; Zone 2 is
a stereo zone with a stereo sub-zone; and Zone 3 is a
mono zone with three mono sub-zones. Note that the dip
switches for Zones 2 and 3 have been moved to the UP or
“FIXED” position.
Make sure to maintain proper impedance loads at the amplifier.
In this diagram, Zone 2 would require impedance matching
stereo volume controls set at 2x, and Zone 3 would require
impedance matching mono volume controls set at 2x (assum-
ing all speakers are 8 ohms).
NOTE: Set Dip Switches 2 and 3
to the UP position to FIX the line
outputs of zones 2 and 3
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Figure 3.3 -A three zone system utilizing volume controls in the sub-zones.
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3.4 SETTING UPA“WIDE COVERAGE” OR
“UTILITY” ZONE (ONE ZONE CONSISTING OF MULTIPLE SPEAKERS RUN
IN MONO UTILIZING IMPEDANCE MATCHING VOLUME CONTROLS).
The scenario below is excellent for providing background
music, paging and door chime in secondary areas that do
not require stereo or high-volume listening, i.e. hallway,
laundry room, utility room, garage. Below, only one Z•660
channel is being used for four speakers. Coverage can be
extended to even more rooms by using a second Z•660
channel (with a single patch cord, take the line output of
channel 1 and send it to the line input of channel 2).
NOTE: In the Figure below, Dip Switch #1 (Zone 1
VAR/FIX) on the Z•630 has been set to the UP or “FIXED”
position, which disables the Z•PAD’s VOL UP / DOWN
keys. This configuration provides a full-strength line level
signal to the amplifier and a generous amount of speaker-
level power to the volume controls for use at any time. If
you choose not to listen to music in any given location,
simply turn the Volume Control(s) all the way down.
Figure 3.4 - Using ELAN VMO Volume Controls to distribute audio (in mono) to four separate rooms within one zone.
Set DIP Switch 1 to the UP(or “FIXED”) position.
Set the Impedance Magnification settings as follows:
4x position if utilizing 8 Ohm speakers.
8x position if utilizing 4 Ohm speakers.
Z660 AMP
Z630 PRE
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3.5 THE Z025 AUDIO DETECT MODULE
The Z•025 is a speaker-level sensing module that plugs
directly onto the back of the Z•100 keypad.
When installed, it automatically detects and routes the
speaker-level signal from either the Z•System or a local
source to the speakers in that zone.
In the scenario below, the speaker-level output from a TV
is automatically routed to the in-wall speakers when the
TV is turned on.
Should the TV be turned off (or if any source select button
on the keypad in this zone is pressed), the Z•025 will auto-
matically switch back to the Z•System.
This scenario works just as well with a local stereo receiv-
er. (See the Z•PAD Homeowner’s/Installation Manual for
detailed wiring information.)
NOTE: See page 27 for a detailed wiring diagram.
Figure 3.5 - Utilizing a Z025 to override the speaker-level distributed audio feed when a local source (TV) is activated.
PLAN AHEAD
DURING PRE-WIRE
If you intend on
using a Z025 in a
room, make sure
your amplifier,
speaker, and audio
wiring from your
“local” source are
run to the KEYPAD
location.
The Z•025 also allows for the connection of the Page &
Doorbell Override control signal from a Z•600 Comm
Controller. This permits ELAN Page and Doorbell audio to
pass through into the zone even if you are currently listen-
ing to a local source. The Z•025 will automatically switch
to the Page and/or Doorbell signal when it is sensed, then
switch back to the local source audio when the Page
and/or Doorbell has ended.
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3.6 THE Z025 IN A ZONE WITH A SUB-ZONE
PLAN AHEAD
DURING PRE-WIRE
If you intend on
using a Z
 025 in a
room, make sure
your amplifier,
speaker, and audio
wiring from your
“local” source are
run to the KEYPAD
location.
Set DIP Switch #1
on the Z
 630’s
front panel to the
UP or “FIXED”
position.
The Z•025 also enables the connection of the Page &
Doorbell Override control signal from a Z•600 Comm
Controller. This permits ELAN Page and Doorbell audio to
be heard in the zone wether you are listening to the
distributed audio system or a local source.
The Z•025 will automatically pass the Page and/or
Doorbell signal when it is detected, then switch back to the
original audio source when the Page and/or Doorbell has
ended.
Figure 3.6 - Z•Series connections enabling a MAIN Zone and a Sub-Zone to reproduce audio from Zone 1 of the Z•630,
speaker-level audio from the “local” TV, as well as ELAN Page and Doorbell audio.
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3.7 UTILIZING THE ZSERIES SYSTEM IN
COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS
The Z•630 Page & Doorbell Input can be used with a
powered (line-level) microphone making it a natural for
zoned audio distribution in restaurants, cafes, pubs, offices
and warehouses where paging (in addition to multi-source/
multi-zone music), is desired.
In the example below, a restaurant is set up for three
zones. Both dining areas receive uninterrupted music from
independent sources, while the Bar/Waiting Area receives
music from a third independent source which will be
interrupted whenever a page (“Jones party of three, your
table is ready...”) is activated.
Source equipment, Z•Series components, keypads, and
volume controls can be located in a back room or behind
the bar for easy access to source control, level adjust-
ments, and paging.
NOTE: Always be sure to maintain the minimum load
specification of the amplifier. Multiple Impedance
Magnifying volume controls may be necessary (minimum
load on the volume control is 4 Ohms; minimum load on
the amplifier is 8 Ohms.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Always maintain an 8 Ohm load at
the amplifier. If more than one pair of 8 Ohm speakers is
to be connected in parallel to a given amplifier’s output,
Impedance Magnifying volume controls must be utilized.
INSTALLATION TIP:In Zones where you would not
like the Paging signal to interrupt the music (i.e. a
restaurant’s dining area), be sure to press DND (Do-
Not-Disturb) on the keypad in that zone .
Figure 3.7 - A typical three zone system installed in a restaurant. Zone 1 has DND disabled, while Zones 2 and 3
have DND enabled so the partons will not hear the Paging. Additionally, Impedance Magnifying volume controls are
used to enable two pairs of 8 Ohm speakers to be connected in parallel and still show the amp an 8 Ohm load.
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SSEECCTTIIOONN44- ZSERIES SYSTEM DESIGN GUIDELINES
4.1 DESIGNING A SYSTEM
Home RRun AALL WWiring
All wire runs in a Z•System are “home run”; meaning that every keypad, every
speaker or volume control, every telephone line or coax cable path, has its own
dedicated wire run pulled back to the main ELAN components location or ELAN
Wire Management Center (BINT2000, AV/EC BASIC1 or BASIC2).
Plan ffor tthe FFUTURE
Pulling wire to every keypad, audio, coax and telephone location, even if these
devices will not be installed right away, will save considerable time & money (not
to mention holes in the drywall) in the future. Rule of Thumb: Wherever you
don’t pull wire during the pre-wire phase will be exactly where the customer
would like something installed three months from now!
Map tthe SSystem
Sit down with the floor plan and decide the number (and the location) of zones
and sub-zones. Include the number, type and location of speakers, the number
and location of keypads, IR receivers and volume controls, as well as the num-
ber and location of all telephone and coax wall plates. If using a wire manage-
ment center like the ELAN BINT2000 to pull all of your wiring to, try to install it in
an easily accessible and centrally located part of the home.
Rooms aand ZZones
A ‘zone’ is simply a specified listening area. A zone can consist of one room or
many rooms. A single Z•630 system provides you with three zones; as many as
four Z•630 chassis may be linked to create systems containing as many as
twelve zones. Deciding which rooms will have music–– and therefore speakers,
keypads and/or volume controls––should be planned out carefully in advance.
Sub-ZZones
Creating a sub-zone off a main zone is an efficient way to distribute audio to
rooms that you’d ‘like’ to have music in, but don’t quite rate (economically
speaking) as zones unto themselves (i.e. a Master Bath attached to the Master
Bedroom, or a Breakfast Nook area near the Kitchen). The Z•630 provides you
with the flexibility to configure sub-zones in a number ways.
The volume in a ‘zone’ is usually controlled by a keypad which increases or
decreases the variable zone outputs that the Z•630 sends to an amplifier. In
sub-zones, however, it may not be economical to add additional keypads, so
you may choose to use volume controls instead. A dip switch located on the
back of the Z•630 can be set to “fix” the variable zone outputs at maximum.
This will disable the volume up/down buttons at the keypad, and give you maxi-
mum output to the volume control at all times.
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4.1 DESIGNING A SYSTEM - CONT.
Monaural ((Mono)
When it comes to house-wide audio distribution, there may actually be more
applications for mono listening areas than stereo. Kitchens, patios, decks, hall-
ways, bathrooms, laundry rooms––any room where you are not going to be sit-
ting comfortably between a pair of speakers - may all benefit from being wired in
mono.
Single or multiple speakers wired in a mono configuration simply means that
you are getting both the left and right channel information through one speak-
er––it does not mean that you are getting poorer sound. It is also a great way
to cut costs without compromising quality and providing full sound in locations
where the use of two speakers isn’t justified or practical.
Zone aand SSub-ZZone SScenarios
The buffered zone outputs on the Z•630 make it easy to configure stereo or
mono zones and sub-zones. If you are also using ELAN’s Z•660 Multi-Channel
Power Amplifier, its buffered inputs and loop outputs may be combined with
those of the Z•630, give you virtually limitless zone configuration options.
On pages 12 through 18 in this manual, we have provided seven unique zone
configuration scenarios which show different ways to create zones and sub-
zones. These Sub-Zones may be configured for stereo or mono operation, and
may utilize keypads and/or volume controls.
4.2 SYSTEM WIRE MANAGEMENT
Wire management is extremely important in all multi-room systems, but even
more so when the wiring for Audio, Video, and Telephone are all being run back
to one system that does it all––the ELAN Z•Series.
Use of the ELAN BINT2000 Wire Management Center and TBK2000 Telephone
Punchdown Block is a convenient, cost-effective way to house and terminate the
bulk of the structured wiring in a new home.
Once all the wires are terminated at this location, only a few wire runs––in a
nice, neat snake––need to be pulled back to the “head-end” or main equipment
location.
Also note that the BINT2000, with its mounting pan and built-in power strip, is
the ideal location for housing a video modulator and any RF distribution ampli-
fiers or splitters that may be incorporated into your distributed entertainment
system. The BINT2000 mounts easily in any standard stud bay.
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