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

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The MCU is the system’s “brain”. Responding to commands issued by keypads
or remotes in each zone, it routes the signal of each source to the proper zone,
activates programmed relay control and distributes all of ELAN’s telecommunica-
tion features. The MCU is software-driven, which means that it can easily be
customized to your specific needs and easily upgraded to take advantage of
enhanced features available now and in the future.
If the MCU is the system’s “brain”, the Z•660 is its “brawn”. Providing sixty
watts of audiophile-quality power to each of six channels, the Z•660 distributes
the audio signals sent to it by the MCU to the speakers in each zone.
This section details the control of your system using ELAN’s in-wall keypads and
hand held remotes; but first there are a few ELAN features you need to become
familiar with . . . .
WHOLE-HOUSE MUSIC
Whole-House Music is a feature that can make your entire home come alive
with music. Any zone that is part of the Whole-House Music group will come
on when this feature is activated. Any zone can also be programmed out of the
Whole-House Music group. Refer to the KEY PRESS COMMAND REFERENCE
TABLE to see which key presses activate or deactivate Whole-House Music from
the control device you are using.
USING YOUR HD SYSTEM
SYSTEM OVERVIEW

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WHOLE-HOUSE MUSIC ON
To activate Whole-House Music: First, select a source to listen to, then press
the Whole-House Music ON key sequence for the particular control device
(keypad or hand-held remote) you are using. Any zone that is part of the
Whole-House Music group will come on playing the source you have
selected. Change sources in any Whole-House Music zone, and all the other
Whole-House Music zones will follow. Volume control, however, remains
independent in all zones.
WHOLE-HOUSE MUSIC OFF
Once Whole-House Music has been activated, press the Whole-House Music
OFF key sequence for the particular control device (keypad or hand-held
remote) you are using ––and don’t be alarmed when nothing happens! What
you just did was “un-group” all of the zones that were in Whole-House
Music. Now you can once again change sources in any zone independently
of any other zone. (Note: pressing the POWER key twice from any keypad or
hand-held remote will turn off all zones, turn off the WHM function and put
the system in Stand-by)
Whole-House Music status can be determined at the front panel display of the MCU.
ZONE GROUPING
Very often, independent zones may have open areas in common with each other,
such as Dining Room/Living Room or Kitchen/Breakfast Nook. Having two differ-
ent sources playing two different types of music in these areas can be quite dis-
tracting (at best). Your MCU allows your installer to program these zones into
‘groups’. When grouped, all the zones in a group ‘track’ the same source––in
other words, select CD in one zone, and the other zones in that group (if they are
on) will hear the CD player. Change to Tuner, and the other zones in that group
will follow. Up to four groups can be programmed. Each group can contain any
number of zones, but each zone can be programmed into only one group.
DO-NOT-DISTURB (DND)
When a zone is in Do-Not-Disturb, ELAN Page and Doorbell audio will not be
allowed into that zone, nor will the Telemute or Whole-House Music features be
activated in that zone. A zone can be placed in Do-Not-Disturb from either a
keypad or the ELAN Hand-Held remote. Pressing Do-Not-Disturb again will take
the zone out of Do-Not-Disturb. Each ELAN keypad has an LED indicator that
will wink slowly when a zone is in Do-Not-Disturb. You Can also determine if a
zone is in Do-Not-Disturb from the from panel of the MCU.
BASS & TREBLE CONTROL
The Bass & Treble levels in each zone can be independently adjusted from either
the HDR2000 Hand Held Remote or a Z•100/Z•150 keypad. See the SYSTEM
COMMANDS REFERENCE TABLE on Page 18 and “Using the ELAN Hand-held
Remote Control” for the exact key presses. The MCU retains the equalization
setting for a zone even when the zone is turned off or power is removed from the
MCU. Bass & Treble settings can be returned to ‘flat’ by pressing ON/OFF “F” on
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SYSTEM CONTROL
The control of your source equipment is based around ELAN’s advanced
Learning IR system, which learns the commands from your components original
remote controls into the MCU and then reissues these commands at the request
of an ELAN keypad or Hand Held Remote. With the exception of ELAN System
Commands such as VOLUME UP/DOWN, MUTE, ZONE ON/OFF, etc., any
learned source command can be placed under any keypad or remote key,
enabling your installer to customize the control of your system to reflect not
only the sources you own, but intuitive placement of their most commonly used
control functions.
Another unique feature of your HD system is that the MCU has the capability to
download all its learned information to your ELAN Hand Held Remote Controls.
Once downloaded to, not only can your ELAN Hand Held control all the
source components located back at the MCU, but you can now control local
sources such as a TV, VCR or CD Player located in the Master Bedroom.
KEYPADS
ELAN’s In-Wall Keypad offerings provide you with numerous options in style
and functionality. Your home may have one, or more, or all of the following
keypads installed:
HDP1000 HDP2000 HDP3000 Z•150/Z•100
The following pages detail all of the MCU System Command Key Presses
and LED indicators for each of our Keypads. On pages 20-22 you will find
source control key maps to be completed by your ELAN installer that will
show you exactly what source control command has been learned under
each keypad key.

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IN-WALL KEYPAD SYSTEM COMMANDS & LED INDICATORS
HDP1000
HDP2000/3000

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SYSTEM COMMAND KEY PRESSES & LED INDICATORS
Z•100/150
Z•150 Z•100

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HDR2000 HANDHELD REMOTE CONTROL
The HDR2000 can do everything that our keypads can do––plus whole lot more, including:
• additional system functions
• additional source control & transport functions
• numerical direct access
RELAY
REC
REW
SET
SET MODE
DISC+
SKIP/
PRESET
ENTERED
CD2
TUNER
+
–
PLAY
STOP
▲
▼
AUX1 AUX2 AUX3
AUX4 AUX5
RECALL
DND
ON
OFF
BASS
BATTERY NO CODE
CD TAPE
VCR
LASER
CABLE
▲
▼
CH
TV
A/B
FM AM
VOL
DBS
REV FF
TV/VCR PAUSE
▲
▼
TREBLE
▲
▼
Low Battery Indicator
Zone On/Off—Press once
System On/Off—Press twice
Source Macros—Press Star Key first
Source Power On/Off
For source equipment only
(Not the zone or MCU)
Source Select Keys
Correspond to the Source
Indicator LEDs on the
In-Wall Keypad Controls
Play/Stop
Press Star Key first for
Random Play or Repeat Selection
Skip/Preset
Use to choose Next or Prior Selection
Press Star Key first for
CD Changer Disc +/-
Zone Treble
On/Off Key activates
Do Not Disturb and
Relay control features
Zone Bass
Indicates source command
Indicates an ELAN command
Mutes the audio volume in the zone
Auxiliary Sources
Identified by custom labels.
These sources are selected
by first pressing the Star Key
Volume Up/Down
Press Star Key first for Surround
Sound Processor Volume Control
TV Selection—Press Star Key first
to change TV A/B Input
Channel Up/Down
Press Star Key first for Tuner +/-
Relay and Macro Control
Press the Star Key first to initiate Macros.
Press the On/Off Key first to activate Relays.
Also use this numeric keypad for entering
TV channels when the TV is selected.
(See your ELAN installer for specific
relay and macro assignments)
AM/FM Tuner Control
Press Star Key first to change the
tuner to FM or AM
ENTER
123
456
789
0
DND
–
POWER
MUTE
Pre-Assigned System Controls:
On/Off Processor loop on/off
On/Off Bass and treble both set to flat in zone
On/Off Zone Grouping on/off
On/Off Whole House Music on/off
On/Off Relay 11 control
On/Off Relay 12 control
Cover slips back to reveal
less frequently-used keys
Star Key
Is used to initiate secondary
Hand-Held Remote functions.
Examples:
To select Aux source 1
To select AM on Tuner
To control surround
sound processor
volume
Requires a Relay Control
Card and two MCUs
A
F
G
H
E
J
▲
▼
VOL
TUNER
ENTER
Changing Batteries
The ELAN Hand-Held Remote requires the
installation of four AA batteries. When
installing the batteries, maintain proper
polarity as shown here.
A downloaded remote will retain memory if:
the batteries are replaced within 5 minutes of
removal and no keys are pressed during
battery replacement.
Otherwise, all “smart” infrared codes will be
lost and the remote will have to be re-
programmed.
If your batteries are improperly installed,
acid leakage could occur, resulting in
damage to the remote. If the battery light
remains on constantly you should replace
the batteries within 48 hours, as downloaded
codes will be lost if the batteries run down
completely.
Hand-Held Remote Rear View
SIZE AA
+
SIZE AA
+
SIZE AA
+
SIZE AA
+
• relay and macro control
• zone bass & treble control
• zone group/un-group . . . and more

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HD/PC SOFTWARE
Your entire HD system can also be controlled from your home PC or Laptop
computer with HD/PC software. Do to this, your MCU would need to have
an HDC2040 Automation Control Card installed and a software version of
3900 or higher.
Features include an event timer which can be programmed to perform
multiple system and source functions automatically at pre-designated times.
Consult your authorized ELAN dealer for further information.
MCU FRONT PANEL CONTROL & FEATURE
INDICATORS
Basic system control is also available from the front panel of the MCU.
More importantly, there are numerous LED indicators on the front panel that
can tell you the status of certain ELAN features and the status of a particular
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ELAN Home Systems was the first to integrate a home’s telephones into a
whole-house audio/video system. Using the same speakers you have installed
for quality multi-room music, and the telephones located throughout your
home, ELAN Series HD not only eliminates the need for unsightly
wall-mounted intercoms, but provides you with numerous other telecommuni-
cation features such as 2-way Door Speaker communications, Door Latch
Activation, Relay Activation, Off-Hook Alert, and much more.
PROGRAMMABILITY
Since your Series HD Master Control Unit is software-driven, your authorized
ELAN installer can program all of the ELAN telephone features to suit your
specific needs and lifestyle. Features such as Paging, Door Chime, Telemute,
Off-Hook Alert and more can be enabled or disabled in any zone. The vol-
ume levels for Page and Door Chime can also be customized for each zone.
THE TELEPHONE INTERFACE CARD
All ELAN phone features are initiated through the HDC1050 Telephone
Interface Card. The special ELAN dial tone tells you which phones in your
home are integrated with your HD system, and that the system is active. In
the event of a power outage, or if the MCU is turned off, your regular tele-
phone service will be available but all ELAN features will be inactive.
MULTIPLE PHONE LINES
Only one telephone line will run to your ELAN system and carry your ELAN
telecommunication features. Should you have multiple phone lines coming
into your home, choose the one that you would most like to have these
features on. The remaining lines will be connected directly to your multi-line
telephones and will provide you with regular service.
CALL WAITING
Your HD system is perfectly compatible with your telephone company’s Call
Waiting service. Depending on the service and the type of phones in your
home, it may be necessary for your installer to adjust the “flash-hook time” in
MCU programming for proper functionality.
FAX MACHINE, MODEMS, ETC.
Although many fax machines, answering machines, caller ID boxes and
modems work just fine with your ELAN system, we recommend that these
devices be plugged into telephone wall jacks that are wired “in front” of ELAN
to avoid any potential incompatibilities. Make sure to tell your authorized
ELAN installer where these devices will be located. You may also opt to put
some of these devices on their own dedicated phone line.
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SECURITY SYSTEMS
Security systems that utilize the same phone line that your ELAN system is
on should always be connected “in front” of the ELAN system.
DISABLE MODE
In the event that there is a failure of the HDC1050 Telephone Interface Card
that prohibits your regular phone service from passing through, the system
can be disabled from the front panel of the MCU by placing the MCU in
Stand-By mode (press the POWER button), then simultaneously pressing the
VOLUME DOWN, VOLUME UP and ZONE buttons. The TELEMUTE LED
on the MCU’s front panel with begin to flash rapidly, indicating that the sys-
tem has been bypassed.
TELEPHONE LINE SURGE PROTECTION
Telephone Line Surge Protection should always be used with any system that
has the HDC1050 Telephone Interface Card installed in the MCU. This
protection should be installed on both the incoming telephone line before it
reaches your ELAN system and on the HDC1050 Phone Output. Make sure
to ask your installer if this important device had been provided.
TELEPHONE FEATURES
ELAN telephone features have been made as intuitive and user-friendly as
possible. For example:
• To make a call, just pick up the phone and dial
• Paging is initiated by pressing #, P (7)
• Door Speaker communications are initiated by pressing #, D (3)
• You can mute the music with a #, M (6)
As you can see, the # key on your telephone is used to initiate all the ELAN
phone features. Should you have a security system in your home that also
requires the use of the # key for activation/deactivation/system check, your MCU
can be reprogrammed by your ELAN installer to use the * key to initiate ELAN
phone features.
A complete listing of all the ELAN telephone commands is provided on the
Series HD Quick Reference Card that came with your MCU. A copy of this card
is also found on Page 16 in this manual.
To simplify things even more, you can assign your ELAN phone features to
Speed Dial numbers on your telephones. Now, a single key press can initiate a
Page, Door Speaker Communication or a Relay.
TELEPHONE USAGE TIPS
PAGING
There are two types of Paging––WHOLE HOUSE & ZONE-SPECIFIC. Your
HD system can be programmed to Page in the manner that best suits your
lifestyle:

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• Whole House page only
• or both Whole House and Zone-Specific Page
whole-house Page
• If your system is programmed for Whole House Page only, pick up
any phone and press #, P (7). Your page will be heard through the
speakers in all the zones where paging is enabled. If there was music
playing when the page was initiated, the music will mute in all the
zones where paging is enabled.
• If your system is programmed for both Whole House and Zone
Specific Paging, pick up any phone and press #, P (7), *. Your page
will be heard through the speakers in all the zones where paging is
enabled. If there was music playing when the page was initiated, the
music will mute in all the zones where paging is enabled.
Zone-Specific Page
• Pick up any phone and press #, P (7) and the zone number you wish
to page to (i.e #,P, 1 will page into Zone 1; #, P, 7 will page into
Zone 7). Your page will be heard through the speakers in that zone
only. If there was music playing when the page was initiated, the
music will mute in that zone only. To page into Zone 10, press #, P,
0 (zero).
• You can add additional zones to a Zone-Specific Page by pressing P
(7) followed by another zone number (i.e. press #, P, 1 to page into
Zone 1; press P, 2 to add Zone 2 to the page; press P, 3 to add Zone
3 to the page). Do not use the # key when adding zones to a
Zone-Specific Page as this will terminate the page.
• In HD systems with more than 10 Zones, an additional digit is
needed for Zone-Specific Paging: #, P, 0, 1 will page into Zone 1;
while #, P, 1, 1 will page into Zone 11.
Paging With a Caller on the Line
The phone rings. You answer it - and it’s not for you. You want to page
another person in the house: simply initiate a page as described above.
The moment you pressed the # key you automatically put the caller on
HOLD. Now you can:
• Hang up the phone. When the person you paged picks up any
phone in the house the caller will automatically be there; or
• Press # again. This reconnects you with the caller, who you can now
ask to hold on until the person you paged picks up. Now, press #, H
(4). This puts the caller back on HOLD without initiating any ELAN
features. You can now hang up the phone. When the person you
paged picks up any phone in the house the caller will automatically
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Incoming Calls While Paging
While in Page mode, if there is an incoming call you will hear:
• The phone ring every fourth time over the speakers in the zone you
are paging to (or throughout the house if you are on a Whole-
House Page).
• The phone ring every fourth time over the telephone handset of the
phone you are paging from.
To access the incoming call press # or flash-hook. This will terminate
the Page.
PHONE-TO-PHONE INTERCOM
Following a Page command with a ‘0’ (zero) will mute the page audio coming
over your speakers and connect the phone you are on to all the other phone in
the house. Now you can have phone-to-phone communications without your
conversation being heard over the speakers. The ‘0’ can be pressed by either the
person who initiated the page, or by the person picking up another extension.
Incoming Calls While On A Phone-To-Phone Intercom
While in Intercom mode, if there is an incoming call you will hear the
phone ring every fourth time over the telephone handsets. To access
the caller press # or flash-hook. This will terminate the Phone-to-Phone
conversation.
MUSIC MUTE
Like Whole-House and Zone-Specific Paging, your HD system gives you the
ability to MUTE the music throughout the entire house or in one or more
specific zones from your telephone.
Once again, an intuitive key press initiates this feature: #, M (6)
• If your system is programmed for Whole-House Page/Mute only: #,
M will mute all zones where music is playing.
• If your system is programmed for both Whole-House and
Zone-Specific Page/Mute: #, M, * will mute the entire house,
and #, M followed by a zone number will mute a specific zone.
• In HD systems with more than 10 Zones, an additional digit is
needed for Zone-Specific Muting : #, M, 0, 1 will mute Zone 1,
while #, M, 1, 1 will mute Zone 11.
#,9 BYPASS
Pressing #,9 bypasses your ELAN system. This feature will come in handy
when:
• Dialing out to an automated service that requires the use of a “#” to
enter information (i.e. a bank or credit card company). #, 9 can be
pressed before dialing out or any time after your call has been
connected.
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• You are using an answering service provided by your phone
company. To access the “stutter” dial tone your telephone company
uses to indicate whether or not you have messages, you will need to
press #, 9 first.
Hanging up the phone automatically reinstates your ELAN tel-comm features.
Note: it is not necessary to press #, 9 before placing a regular call.
TELEMUTE
This feature mutes the music in a zone whenever the phone rings. The music
comes back on when the phone is picked up. A programmable feature,
Telemute can be disabled in any zone by your authorized ELAN installer.
OFF-HOOK ALERT
Should a phone be left or knocked off the hook, after two minutes you will
hear a double ‘beep’ broadcast through the speakers in your home. Placing
the phone back on the cradle will deactivate the alert. This feature can be
disabled (system-wide) by your authorized ELAN installer.
DOOR SPEAKER
COMMUNICATIONS
ELAN Door Speaker Assemblies provide you with two-way communications and
door latch activation via your telephones, as well as ELAN’s whole house door
chime, which is heard through the speakers throughout your home.
WHOLE HOUSE DOOR CHIME
When someone presses the doorbell button located on the ELAN Door
Speaker Assembly, ELAN’s two or three note door chime will be transmitted
over the speakers in every zone. If there is music playing when the doorbell
button is pressed, the music will mute for the duration of the chime. In MCU
programming, your authorized ELAN installer can disable the door chime in
any zone you do not wish to have it in. Door chime level can also be
independently adjusted for each zone. The door chime will not be heard if a
zone is in Do-Not-Disturb.
DOOR SPEAKER COMMUNICATIONS
• #, D (3) initiates two-Way Door Speaker communication.
• #, D followed by a ‘0’ (zero) activates your door latch mechanism
(DS1550 only)
If you have multiple Door Speaker Assemblies in your system:
• #, D connects you to Door Speaker 1
• #, D, 2 connects you to Door Speaker 2, etc.
• Following these commands with a ‘0’ (zero) will activate your door latch
mechanism for that specific door (DS1550 only).
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• If you are on the phone when someone comes to your door, simply
enter any of the above commands. The caller will automatically be
placed on hold while you communicate with the door. To re-access the
caller press # or flash-hook.
• If you are on a page when someone comes to the door you will need to
terminate the page. Pressing #, D will automatically do this.
• If, while communicating with a Door Speaker assembly, there is an
incoming phone call, you will hear the phone ring every fourth time
over the telephone handset. To access the incoming call press # or
flash-hook. This with terminate door speaker communications.
Your HDC1050 Telephone Interface Card has two different doorbells––
a 3-note chime and a 2-note chime––enabling you to distinguish between,
for example, front and back doors. Up to six more ELAN door stations or
doobell buttons, each with their own distinct electronic tone, can be added
to your system via the HDC2042 Automation Control Card’s six sets of Sense
Inputs and Tone Broadcast capabilities. These additional tones, which are
triggered whenever any type of contact (i.e. a doorbell button, a window
sensor, a pressure-activated sensor) is either opened or closed, also have a
wide range of security applications.
HOME AUTOMATION VIA THE
TELEPHONE (RELAY CONTROL)
In conjunction with ELAN’s Relay Control Cards (HDC1040/HDC2040) your
telephone can be used to activate multiple relay-controlled devices such as
electronic garage door openers, sprinkler systems and lighting control modules.
Up to six “momentary” relay-controlled devices per MCU can be controlled
from your telephone by pressing #, 1, 1 for relay number one; #, 1, 2 for relay
number two; #, 1, 3 for relay number three, etc.
There is a space provided on your Series HD Quick Reference Card for you or
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TELEPHONE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Whole House
Page
Zone Page
Whole House
Mute
Zone Mute
Hold
Phone-to-Phone
Intercom
Door Speaker
Multiple
Door Speaker
Door Latch
Multiple
Door Latch
Relay Control
System
Bypass
ELAN Telephone Commands
Note: If you do not want zone paging and zone muting, your installer can deactivate these
features to simplify the keystroke commands for whole house page and whole house mute.
You then press #,pfor whole house page and press #,mfor whole house
mute.
Note: If you have a caller on the line and you activate any of the ELAN features, the caller
is automatically placed on hold.
Note: If other systems in your home (i.e. security) require the use of the #key for
operation, your installer can change the ELAN phone features key to *.
#,p,*“P” for
Page .
Whole house page.
#,7, then press the number of the zone where
you want your page to be heard.
To add a zone press 7, then the
number of the zone you want to add.
To return to the caller press #.
#,6,*“M” for
Mute .
Mutes music throughout the house,
directly from the phone keypad.
#,6, then press the number of the zone where
you want to mute the music.
To add a zone just repeat this step.
Note: To unmute, you must hang-up
the telephone receiver.
#,h“H” for
Hold . Allows you to place
caller on hold, hang up, and take the
call on another phone.
Page,then press0This allows you to talk with
someone at another phone in the
house, after a page, without the
conversation being heard on the
ELAN speakers.
#,d“D” for
Door . Allows you to use a
telephone to speak with someone
over the door speaker.
#,d,then press the desired door number
(i.e. #,d,2to access
Door 2; #,d,3to access
Door 3, etc.).
#,3,0Activates the door latch relay. The
relay operates as long as you hold
the zero.
#,d,door number, then press0
(i.e. #,d,2,0
activates Door 2 latch)
Note: #,3,0will always
activate Door 1 latch.
#,1, then press the numbered relay you want to
momentarily activate
(installer programming required).
#,9The System Bypass is necessary
to use outside phone services
that require using the #key.

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TO BE FILLED OUT BY YOUR INSTALLER:
HDP2000/3000 SOURCE CONTROL KEY MAP
HDP1000 SOURCE CONTROL KEY MAP