Elan V Series User manual

INTRODUCTION
ELAN’s VSE is an electronic 12 step stereo Volume Control with Variable
Impedance Match settings of 1X, 2X, 4X, and 8X. The VSE features an IR
receiver which passes IR data to other sources as well as accepting IR infor-
mation from the included remote control or other IR devices. The VSE also
features an IR input so that external controllers (ZPad® Keypads, VIA!®Color
LCD Touchpanels, etc.) can be hard wired to this device without using an IR
emitter. Additionally, the VSE features ELAN’s patented Page/Doorbell
Override to work with ELAN communication equipment. Impedance Match
adjustments allow multiple pairs of speakers to be connected to the same
amplifier channels without damaging the amplifier.
FEATURES
Override: Allows Page/Doorbell signals to override the music at a preset
level even with volume turned all the way down or with the VSE in Mute.
Impedance Matching: Allows multiple speaker pairs to be connected
to a single pair of amplifier channels.
IR In/Out: A built-in IR receiver allows the VSE to be controlled from the
included remote control, universal remote, keypad, VIA! Color LCD Touch
Screen, or outboard IR receiver. IR can be sent to the VSE using an IR emit-
ter or through the RJ45 jack on the rear of the unit. IR can be sent from the
IR output to source equipment, IR distribution networks or whole-house
controllers.
SENSE: Detects absence or presence of voltage. When voltage is absent,
the VSE goes into Mute. The presence of voltage DOES NOT un-mute the
VSE, however. A physical button press is required to un-Mute this device.
This allows the system or zone to be turned on without all of the VSEs in the
system playing audio. Each VSE will turn on when the Zone or System turns
on, but they will all be in Mute. When connecting to ELAN S or HD systems,
the SENSE feature can be used for either zone-specific or system-wide
detection. ELAN Z systems provide system On/Off detection only.
ROUGH-IN
The VSE fits into most 18 cu. in. rough-in boxes and P-rings. P-rings allow
the best access and depth and should be used where local building codes
allow. DO NOT install the VSE in the same electrical box as high-voltage
(110VAC) devices such as dimmers, light switches, etc. as these devices will
cause harmful interference and create buzzing, humming, or other audio
interference. Close proximity to high-voltage devices can also cause unde-
sired IR operation.
Like any IR device, the VSE’s IR receiver is susceptible to interference from
ambient light, sunlight, or plasma television radiation. Please do not mount
the unit in locations susceptible to these conditions.
NOTE: The VSE is not warranted for outdoor installation.
WIRING
Speaker wire and CAT5 cable should be run from the main equipment loca-
tion where the system’s amplifier is located to the mounting location for
each VSE. The speaker terminals on this unit will accommodate 14 to 24
AWG stranded copper speaker wire. Runs that exceed 150 feet should use
heavier gauge wire, but 16 or 18 AWG is usually sufficient. Check local
building codes for specific guidelines regarding in-wall wire runs. CAT5
cable is required when installing this unit to provide Power, Override, Sense,
IR In, and IR Out. This unit must be connected to power in order to function.
RJ45 CONNECTIONS
1. Use ELAN C45P pre-terminated RJ45 cables or crimp your own
using the ELAN standard color code and pin-out.
2. Consult the following diagrams for specific CAT5 wiring requirements
for stand-alone or ELAN system operation.
3. Once proper connections are made at the head-end, plug the RJ45
connector into the jack on the rear of the VSE.
4. Install the unit in the wall using the provided screws. Be careful not to
place tension on the CAT5 cable.
5. Test and adjust.
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
1. Verify that the amplifier is powered down. Do not connect the RJ45
conector of the VSE at this point.
2. Strip back 1/4” of the insulation from each conductor of the speaker
wire. Twist and verifythat there are no frayed ends.
3. Remove the AMPLIFIER and SPEAKER connectors from the volume
control. Connect the L+, L-, R+, R- conductors from the amplifier to
the appropriate terminal on the AMPLIFIER connector. Make sure to
maintain proper +/- polarity!
4. Connect the wires from the speakers to the appropriate terminals on
the SPEAKER connetor, again ensuring proper +/- polarity.
5. Replace the AMPLIFIER and SPEAKER connectors.
DESIGN/CONFIGURATION
STAND-ALONE CONFIGURATION
The VSE can be used in stand-alone configuations without using an ELAN
whole-house controller. Each stand-alone scenario will be slightly different,
but all will connect the same way as the following diagram explains.
The basic connections for stand-alone systems are as fol-
lows:
1.Amplifier Input: Speaker wires from the amplifier (L+/-, R+/-)
2 Speaker Output: Speaker wires to speakers (L+/-, R+/-)
3.Power: +12 Volts DC & Ground (RJ45 +12VDC=Gr/Wh,GND=Br)
4.IR: IR Output and Ground (RJ45 IR=Wh/Bl, GND=Br)
ELAN SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
The VSE is ideally suited for many ELAN whole-house audio distribution
applications. Features such as Volume Control Override, Impedance
Matching, SENSE, and the built-in IR receiver allow this unit to seamlessly
integrate into the most basic or complex ELAN systems that the installer can
imagine. Following are diagrams showing typical applications using the VSE
in ELAN S, Z, and HD system designs.
NOTE:Zones vs. Sub-Zones
A “Zone” is defined as an area of a whole-house audio system that has
separate source control/selection capabilities.
A “Sub-Zone” is a room or area that shares source selection/control with
another area, but typically has separate ability to control volume for the
sub-zone.
ELAN S6 SYSTEM DIAGRAM
ELAN S6 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS W/ Z600 AND VSE
Using Internal Power of Z600 for Override
ELAN S6 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS W/ Z600 AND VSE
Using an External Power Supply for Override
Blue
Wh/Blue
Orange
Wh/Orange
Green
Wh/Green
Brown
Wh/Brown
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TAB
FRONT
CABLE
STANDARD ELAN RJ45 PINOU
T
Blue
Blue/Wh
Orange
Orange/Wh
Green
Green/Wh
Brown
Brown/Wh
Override
IR Out
IR In
N/C
N/C
+12VDC
Ground
Sense
VSE PIN ASSIGNMENT
RJ45
AMPLIFIER SPEAKER
L+ L- R- R+ L+ L- R- R+
TO SPEAKERS
FROM AMPLIFIE
R
CAT-5
DO NOT REVERSE AMPLIFIER AND SPEAKER CONNECTIONS!!
ELAN Z SYSTEM DIAGRAM
ELAN Z SYSTEM CONNECTIONS W/ Z600 AND VSE
Using Internal Power of Z600 for Override
ELAN Z SYSTEM CONNECTIONS W/ Z600 AND VSE
Using an External Power Supply for Override
ELAN Z SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
Using a PZ6 Precision Panel (VSE Located in Zone)
ELAN Z SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
Using a PZ6 Precision Panel (VSE Located at Head-End
Controlled w/ ZPAD)
ELAN HD SYSTEM DIAGRAM
ZPAD
VSE
TBK2000U
Punchdown Block
Blue (Override)
Blue
Wh/Blue
Orange
Wh/Orange
Green
Wh/Green
Brown
Wh/Brown
Blue
Wh/Blue
Orange
Wh/Orange
Green
Wh/Green
Brown
Wh/Brown
TIP Blue
SLEEVE Green
TIP SLEEVE
S6 ZONE
KEYPAD
INPUT
S6 PAGE
TRIG IN
Z600
CONTROL
OUTPUT
+
-
Z027
VSE
Blue (Override)
VSE
Blue (Override)
USE REGULATED 12VDC
POWER SUPPLY (P/N Z027)
ZPAD
VSE
TBK2000U
Punchdown Block
Blue (Override)
Blue
Wh/Blue
Orange
Wh/Orange
Green
Wh/Green
Brown
Wh/Brown
Blue
Wh/Blue
Orange
Wh/Orange
Green
Wh/Green
Brown
Wh/Brown
TIP Blue
SLEEVE Green
TIP SLEEVE
S6 ZONE
KEYPAD
INPUT
S6 PAGE
TRIG IN
Z600
CONTROL
OUTPUT
MUTE
R
L
R
L
+- -+
CAT-5
CAT-5
PIN2 WH/BLUE (IR)
PIN6 WH/GREEN (+12VDC)
PIN7 BROWN (GND)
+
-Z027
STAND-ALONE PINOUT IR EMITTER
MUTE
12VDC REGULATED
POWER SUPPLY
(Z027)
A/V RECEIVER
+-
WH/GREEN (+12V)
BROWN (GND)
LEFT
SPK
RIGHT
SPK
WH/BLUE (IR)
BROWN (GND)
+
-
+
-
R
Z027
IR EMITTER
VSE STAND-ALONE APPLICATION
L
MUTE
R
LR
L
CAT-5
MUTE
R
L
ZONE 1 (FIXED) ZONE 2 (VARIABLE) ZONE 3 (FIXED)
Z
O
NE 1 V
A
R
/
FIX
Z
O
NE 2 V
A
R
/
FIX
Z
O
NE 3 V
A
R
/
FIX
C
HA
SS
I
S
CO
NFI
G
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C
HA
SS
I
S
CO
NFI
G
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ON
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Z630 DIP SWITCH SETTINGS
Z630
Z660
3 ZONE Z SYSTEM
ZONE 1 CONTROLLED W/ ZPAD THROUGH VSE
ZONE 2 CONTROLLED W/ ZPAD
ZONE 3 CONTROLLED W/ VSE & IR REMOTE
CAT-5
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
CAT-5
12
ZPAD
VSE
TBK2000U
Punchdown Block
Blue (Override)
Blue
Wh/Blue
Orange
Wh/Orange
Green
Wh/Green
Brown
Wh/Brown
White/Blue
Blue
Wh/Blue
Orange
Wh/Orange
Green
Wh/Green
Brown
Wh/Brown
TO Z630
IR INPUT
TO Z600
CONTROL
OUTPUT
ZPAD
VSE
TBK2000U
Punchdown Block
Blue (Override)
Blue
Wh/Blue
Orange
Wh/Orange
Green
Wh/Green
Brown
Wh/Brown
Blue
Wh/Blue
Orange
Wh/Orange
Green
Wh/Green
Brown
Wh/Brown
Z630 IR
INPUT
Z600
CONTROL
OUTPUT
+
-
Z027
VSE
Blue (Override)
VSE
Blue (Override)
USE REGULATED 12VDC
POWER SUPPLY (P/N Z027)
ZPAD
VSE
Wh/Brown
Brown
Wh/Green
Green
Wh/Orange
N/C
Wh/Blue
Blue
Ground (Brown)
+12V (Wh/Green)
RS485- (Green)
RS485+ (Wh/Orange)
IR (Wh/Blue)
Ground (Brown)
+12V (Wh/Green)
IR (Wh/Blue)
Override + (Blue)
PZ6 ZONE
CONNECTOR
ZPAD
VSE
Wh/Brown
Brown
Wh/Green
Green
Wh/Orange
N/C
Wh/Blue
Blue
Ground (Brown)
+12V (Wh/Green)
RS485- (Green)
RS485+ (Wh/Orange)
Ground (Brown)
+12V (Wh/Green)
IR OUT (Wh/Blue)
Override + (Blue)
PZ6 ZONE
CONNECTOR
IR IN (Orange)
IR (Orange)
MUTE
R
L
R
L
SENSE
A
RELAY
A
SENSE
B
RELAY
B
ZONE
A
ZONE
B
VAR
FIXED
VAR
FIXED
A
LR
LRB
HD SYSTEM 1 ZONE SHOWN
VARIABLE SPEAKERS CONTROLLED W/ ZPAD
FIXED SPEAKERS CONTROLLED W/ VSE
FIXED
VARIABLE
HDC2010
ZPAD
VSE
Z660
HDC2042
SERIAL
PORT
RELAY
OUTPUTS
VOLUME CONTROL OVERRIDE
3

SENSE CONNECTIONS
If the SENSE feature is being used, the VSE will Mute when voltage is absent
but does not Un-Mute when voltage is present. The VSE will turn on in a
Muted state This allows the system or zone to be turned on without the
VSE(s) playing audio. Stand-alone applications can simply use a power sup-
ply plugged into to a switched outlet and connected to the SENSE wire
(Br/White) and Ground (Brown.) When connecting to an ELAN S6 or HD sys-
tem, either zone-specific or system-wide sensing is possible. ELAN Z sys-
tems will provide system ON/OFF only.
STAND-ALONE
ELAN S6
ELAN Z
ELAN HD
CONFIGURING OVERRIDE VOLUME LEVEL
1. Use the VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons to find a suitable level for the
Page and Doorbell Override signal.
2. Press and hold the MUTE button. While continuing to press the MUTE
button, press and hold the VOLUME UP button.
3. When the POWER SENSE LED starts to blink, the OVERRIDE level is set.
OPERATION
1. NINE WAYS TO TURN THE VSE ON (The VSE Volume level LEDs are OFF.)
a. Press the MUTE button on the VSE.
b. Press ON on the supplied remote.
c. Issue any ELAN Source Select IR command.
NOTE: When the VSE is turned ON using any of the above methods, the
Volume level is restored to the last setting before the VSE was tur
turned OFF.
d. Press the VOLUME UP button on the VSE.
e. Press VOLUME UP on the supplied remote.
f. Issue any ELAN VOLUME UP IR command.
NOTE: When the VSE is turned ON using any of the above methods, the
Volume level is restored to the last setting before the VSE was OFF
but no higher than the OVERRIDE Volume level setting.
g. Press the VOLUME DOWN button on the VSE
h. Press VOLUME DOWN on the supplied remote.
i. Issue any ELAN VOLUME DOWN command.
NOTE: When the VSE is turned ON using any of the above methods, the
Volume level is set to the lowest audible level.
2. THREE WAYS TO TURN THE VSE OFF (The VSE Volume level LEDs
are ON.)
a. Press the MUTE button on the VSE.
b. Press OFF button on the supplied remote.
c. Issue any ELAN SYSTEM OFF command.
Blue
Wh/Blue
Orange
Wh/Orange
Green
Wh/Green
Brown
Wh/Brown
+-
Z027
12VDC
TO SWITCHED
OUTLET
TO
VSE
Blue
Wh/Blue
Orange
Wh/Orange
Green
Wh/Green
Brown
Wh/Brown
TO
VSE TO S6 ZONE TRIGGER OU
T
OR SYSTEM TRIGGER OUT
TIP=(+) RING=(-)
Blue
Wh/Blue
Orange
Wh/Orange
Green
Wh/Green
Brown
Wh/Brown
TO
VSE
TO Z630 REMOTE OUT
TIP=(+) RING=(-)
Blue
Wh/Blue
Orange
Wh/Orange
Green
Wh/Green
Brown
Wh/Brown
+-
Z027
12VDC
TO HDC2000
SWITCHED
OUTLET
TO
VSE
Blue
Wh/Blue
Orange
Wh/Orange
Green
Wh/Green
Brown
Wh/Brown
TO
VSE TO HDC2010 DUAL
ZONE CARD "RELAY" PORT
TIP=(+) RING=(-)
OR
ELAN HD SYSTEM CONNECTIONS W/ VSE
ELAN HD SYSTEM CONNECTIONS W/ VSE Using PHD12
Precision Panel
IR INPUT
The VSE has an IR Output (utilizing the built-in IR receiver) and an IR Input
(to control the VSE from another device.) When designing systems with sub-
zones, this IR Input will allow individual sub-zone control (including Volume)
from a keypad without having to use a separate Volume Control mounted in
the wall.
IR INPUT DIAGRAM
CONNECTIONS
ZPAD
VSE
TBK2000U
Punchdown Block
Blue (Override)
Blue
Wh/Blue
Orange
Wh/Orange
Green
Wh/Green
Brown
Wh/Brown
HDC2010
IR INPUT
Blue (Status)
White/Blue
TO HDC2042
AUTOMATION
CARD
12VDC
POWER
SUPPLY
(Z027)
RELAY
COMMON
RELAY
N/O
-+
VCO
CONNECTOR
RELAY
CONNECTOR
VCO RELAY +12
V
CONNECTOR
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
1
2
3
4
R1 N.O.
R2 N.O.
R3 N.O.
R4 N.O.
R1 COM
R2 COM
R3 COM
R4 COM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Brown (Gnd)
Blue (Override)
TO VSE
VCO #1 CONNECTIONS SHOWN
USE Z027 12VDC
POWER SUPPLY
MUTE
ELAN PREAMP
MUTE
1 ZONE SHOWN
ZPADS CONTROL SUB-ZONE VOLUME
THROUGH VSEs
EACH SUB-ZONE HAS SEPARATE CONTRO
L
ZPAD
ZPAD
VSEs
CAT5
CAT5
CAT5
Blue
Wh/Blue
Orange
Wh/Orange
Green
Wh/Green
Brown
Wh/Brown
IR IN
Ground
ZPAD
TO
VSE
Orange
Brown
Connect IR Output (Orange) from ZPAD
to IR Input of VSE (Orange.)
Connect Ground (Brown) from ZPAD to Ground
(Brown) of VSE.
w/ZPAD
Blue
Wh/Blue
Orange
Wh/Orange
Green
Wh/Green
Brown
Wh/Brown
IR
Ground
TO
VSE
+12VDC
Center
Stripe
Solid
IR TUBE
Connect IR Input (Orange) of VSE to
Solid (non-center) wire of IR Tube.
Connect 12VDC (Wh/Green) of VSE
to Striped wire of IR Tube.
Connect Ground (Brown) to center wire
of IR Tube.
w/IR TUBE
3. THREE WAYS TO CONTROL VOLUME USING THE VSE
a. Press VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN buttons on the VSE.
b. Press VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN buttons on the supplied
remote control.
c. Issue any ELAN VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN command.
NOTE: The VSE will respond to any ELAN VOLUME UP/DOWN commands
found in the VIA!®TOOLS IR Library, EVCR supplied remote, and
other ELAN remotes (Z030 and EVCR.) The supplied EVCR remote
can be used to teach other learning remotes when necessary.
Remember, ELAN VOLUME UP/DOWN commands will control the
VSE, but the VSE VOLUME UP/DOWN commands will NOT control
other ELAN equipment.
Blue
Wh/Blue
Orange
Wh/Orange
Green
Wh/Green
Brown
Wh/Brown
IR
Ground
TO
VSE TIP +
RING -
Connect IR Input (Orange) of VSE to IR Output of
device sending IR (ELAN pre-amp, for example.)
Connect Ground (Brown) of VSE to Ground of
device sending IR.
w/ MINI-PLUG
MUTE
ON
OFF
ELECTRONIC VOLUME
CONTROL REMOTE
ELAN
VOLUME
UP
VOLUME
DOWN
MUTE
ON/OFF
IR
RECEIVER
UN-MUTE
MUTE
POWER/IR
ACTIVITY
LED
V
OLUME
LEVEL
LEDS (12)
VSE REMOTE CONTROL
(MODEL EVCR)
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF VSEs PER
ELAN SYSTEM CONTROLLER
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Rating--Peak...................................... 75Watts per Channel
Power Rating--Nominal................................. 35Watts RMS per Channel
Frequency Response..................................... 20-20KHz +/- 0.5dB @ 8 Ohms
Total Harmonic Distortion.............................. < 1%
Imedance Settings......................................... Variable 1X/2X/4X
Minimum Speaker Load.................................4 Ohms
Dynamic Range.............................................. 49 dB (max to min audible)
Override Current Draw................................... 0.75 mA (Logic only)
Sense Current Draw....................................... 5 mA
Maximum Current Draw................................. 40 mA
Operating Voltage.......................................... 12 Volts DC
Sense Voltage.................................................9-12 Volts DC
Override Voltage.............................................9-12 Volts DC
Colors..................................................White, Ivory, Almond, Black, and Brown
Warranty
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS, L.L.C. ("ELAN") warrants the VSE Electronic Stereo Volume
Control to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years (2 years)
from the date of purchase. If within the applicable warranty period above purchaser
discovers such item was not as warranted above and promptly notifies ELAN in writing,
ELAN shall repair or replace the items at the company's option. This warranty shall not
apply (a) to equipment not manufactured by ELAN,(b) to equipment found to have been
installed by other than an authorized ELAN installer, (C) to installed equipment which is
not installed to ELAN's specifications, (d) to equipment found to have been repaired or
altered by others than ELAN, (e) to equipment found to have been subject to negli-
gence, accident, or damage by circumstances beyond ELAN's control, including, but
not limited to, lightning, flood, electrical surge, tornado, earthquake, or any other cata-
strophic events beyond ELAN's control, or to improper operation, maintenance or stor-
age, or to other than normal use of service. With respect to equipment sold by, but not
manufactured by ELAN, the warranty obligations of ELAN shall in all respects conform
and be limited to the warranty actually extended to ELAN by its suppliers. The forego-
ing warranties do not cover reimbursement for labor, transportation, removal, installa-
tion, or other expenses which may be incurred in connection with repair or replace-
ment. Except as may be provided and authorized in writing by ELAN, ELAN shall not be
subject to any other obligations or liabilities whatsoever with respect to equipment
manufactured by ELAN or services rendered by ELAN.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES EXCEPT WARRANTIES OF TITLE, INCLUD-
ING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FIT-
NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
WARNING TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS
To ensure that consumers obtain quality pre-sale and after sale support and service,
ELAN Home Systems™ products are sold exclusively through authorized dealers.
ELAN products are not sold online. The warranties on ELAN products are NOT VALID if
the products have been purchased from an unauthorized dealer or an online E-tailer.
To determine if your ELAN re-seller is authorized, please call ELAN Home Systems at
[phone].
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS
2428 Palumbo Dr. Lexington, KY 40509
Voice 859-269-7760
FAX [phone]
ELAN Tech Support 859-269-7760 If on site: 800-622-3526
email: [email protected]
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© 2004 ELAN Home Systems Lexington, KY USA
S6 Z630 HD
# OF
ZPADS
# OF
ZPADS
# OF
ZPADS
# VSEs
PER S6
# VSEs
PER Z630
# VSEs
PER ZONE
6
8
10
12
12
9
6
3
3
4
5
6
9
6
3
0
1
2
3
4
4
1
0
0
VSE ELECTRONIC STEREO VOLUME
CONTROL W/ OVERRIDE
SERIES
www.elanhomesystems.com
2428 Palumbo Dr
Lexington, KY 40509
NOTE: HDC2010 Jumpers
must be set correctly
ZPAD
VSE
Status (Blue)
IR (Wh/Blue)
+12V (Wh/Green)
Gnd (Brown)
Status (Blue)
IR (Wh/Blue)
+12V (Wh/Green)
Gnd (Brown)
Blue (Status)
PHD12 ZONE
CONNECTOR
4 5
6
P/N 9900313 REV: C