Elan HD series Owner's manual

Homeowner’s
Information
Inside:
Safety & User Info........................Page 2-4
Introduction & System Overview.....Page 5-6
UsingYour HD System..............Page 6-19
Features .....................................Page 6-7
System Control........................ Page 8-12
ELAN Telecommunicatons .....Page 13-18
Telephone Guide .........................Page 19
Key Map Tables......................Page 20-22
Other Fine ELAN Products ..........Page 23
Warranty ..................................Back Cover
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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instruction in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
Carts and Stands—This appliance should be used with a stationary shelf. Do not use any mobile carts.
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 unplugged from the wall outlet.
Power Sources—The appliances should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked
on each appliance. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your authorized ELAN dealer or local power company.
Grounding or Polarization—These audio products are equipped with a grounding-type alternating-current line plug.This plug will fit only
into a grounding-type power receptacle.This is a safety feature.If the plug receptacle does not fit, contact an electrician to replace your obsolete recep-
tacle. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plugs.
Water and Moisture—To reduce the risk of electric shock or fire, these appliances should not be used near water - for example, near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

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Power Cord Protection—Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
appliances.
Do not damage or deform the power supply cord.If it is damaged or deformed, it may cause electric shock or fire when used.When removing
from the wall outlet, be sure to remove by holding the plug attachment and not by pulling the cord.
Telephones—Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electrical
shock from lightning. Do not use a telephone to report a gas leak if the leak is in the vicinity of the ELAN electronic equipment because of risk
of fire or explosion.
Cleaning—Unplug this audio product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
Power Lines—An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to avoid touching power lines or circuits, as contact with them may be fatal.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding—If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to these audio products, be sure the anten-
na or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the U.S.
National Electrical Code, and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, provide information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge
unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See the grounding diagram (below).
Overloading—Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as
this could result in fire or electric shock.
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.
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 cord 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.The Master Control Unit battery should be replaced only after turning the power off and only by an authorized installer.
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—For added protection for these audio products during an electrical storm, or when they are left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug them from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the audio
products due to lightning and power-line surges.
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUND
CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(CEC SECTION 10-700)
ANTENNA
LEAD-IN WIRE
GROUND CLAMPS
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(CEC SECTION 54-200)
ANTENNA LEAD-IN WIRE
(CEC SECTION 54-200)
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
(NEC ARTICLE 250, PART H)
CEC - CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE
Grounding
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IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION
U.S.A. Notice:
The ELAN Telephone Interface Card has been registered with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in accordance with
Parts 68 of its rules. On the Telephone Interface Card (HDC1050) is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC
registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment.If requested, this number must be given to the telephone
company.
FCC Registration Number: 2GMUSA-74250-MA-T
Ringer Equivalence Number (REN): 0.4B
The REN is useful in determining the quantity of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all those devices ring
when your number is called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of all RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed five
(5.0). To find out the number of devices you may connect to your line, as determined by the REN, contact your local telephone
company for the maximum REN for your calling area.
If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may discontinue your service temporar-
ily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. But, if advance notice isn’t practical, you will be notified as soon as possible.You will be
notified of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper
functioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted
telephone service. If you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact ELAN TECHNICAL SUPPORT at
1-800-622-ELAN (3526) for information on obtaining service or repairs. The telephone company may ask that you disconnect this
equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure the equipment is not malfunctioning.
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 undesired
operation.
Canadian Notice:
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommuni-
cations company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the company’s
inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly (telephone
extension cord).The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in
some situations.
Contact ELAN TECHNICAL SUPPORT at 1-800-622-ELAN (3526) for repairs to certified equipment.

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Congratulations and welcome to your new home . . . . . a home that has been
enhanced with one of the most advanced and user-friendly whole-house
entertainment and communications systems available––ELAN HOME SYSTEMS
Series HD.
Combining the finest in audio, telephone, automation and PC technologies,
ELAN’s Series HD offers you:
• the flexibility of listening to and viewing multiple audio and video
sources (i.e. CD, Tape, Tuner, DSS, DVD, VCR, etc.) in independent
listening areas (called ZONES ) throughout your home.
• the luxury of house-wide communications such as Paging, Phone-to-
Phone Intercom, Two-Way Door Station communications and much
more . . . . . simply by picking up any touch-tone telephone in your
home.
• control of multiple relay-activated devices such as motorized movie
screens, projector lifts, curtains and blinds, lighting and sprinkler
systems. . . . all of which can be programmed to activate sequentially
with the press of a button.
• the ease of controlling it all via attractive In-Wall Keypads, easy-to-use
Hand Held Remotes, standard Touch-Tone Telephones, or even your
home PC or laptop computer. Also, RS232 serial communications are
available via our Automation Control Card that enable ELAN Series HD
to interface with other popular touch-screen or lighting control systems.
All this, and more, is what we call “Living With ELAN”.
Your home is divided into dedicated listening and viewing areas called “Zones”.
Zones can consist of a single room (i.e. the Master Bedroom) or a combination
of rooms (i.e. the Master Bedroom and Master Bath combined). Zones have
independent access to and control of the sources connected to the system, and
any source can be shared with other zones. Additionally, zones can be
“grouped”. This allows you to easily combine zones where you occasionally
want to share the same listening and control requirements (i.e. Kitchen/Breakfast
Nook).
Series HD’s flexible programming options allow each zone to be custom-tailored
depending on the use of the room. For example, in the Family Room ELAN
paging and doorbell are enabled and their volume levels programmed
accordingly, while in the Nursery page and doorbell have been disabled.
At the heart of your HD system is the HDC2000 Master Control Unit (MCU)
and the Z•660 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier.
INTRODUCTION
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
Someone at the front door can talk
through the front door speaker. . . to
you on your touch-tone phone.
You now have the most convenient
whole-house communication system
using your existing telephones
Enjoy your favorite music anywhere in
your home, as well as home theater
integration, with your ELAN System