Elan V Series User manual

INTRODUCTION
ELAN’s VEHP is an electronic 12 step stereo volume control with a FIXED
impedance of 1X designed specifically for use with amplifiers with power
outputs up to 100 watts. The VEHP features an IR receiver which passes IR
data to other sources as well as accepting IR information from the included
remote control or other IR devices. The VEHP also features an IR input so
that external controllers (keypads, VIA!®s, etc.) can be hard wired to this
device without using an IR emitter. Additionally, the VEHP features ELAN’s
patented Page/Doorbell Override to work with ELAN communication equip-
ment. This volume control should NOT be used in applications where imped-
ance-matching is necessary: use the VSE Electronic Stereo Volume Control
in these applications.
FEATURES
High-Power Capabiiity: Handles up to 100 Watts RMS
Override: Allows Page/Doorbell signals to override the music at a preset
level even with volume turned all the way down or with the VEHP in mute.
IR In/Out: A built-in IR receiver allows the VEHP to be controlled from the
included remote control, universal remote, keypad, VIA! Touch Screen, or
outboard IR receiver. IR can be sent to the VEHP using an IR emitter 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 con-
trollers.
SENSE: Detects absence or presence of voltage. When voltage is absent,
the VEHP goes into Mute. The presence of voltage DOES NOT un-mute the
VEHP, 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 VEHPs in
the system playing audio. Each VEHP will turn on when the zone or system
turns on, but they will all be in Mute. When connecting to ELAN S or HD sys-
tems, 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 VEHP 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 VEHP 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 VEHP’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 VEHP 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 VEHP. 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.
CONNECTIONS
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 VEHP.
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 VEHP 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. DO NOT reverse
AMPLIFIER and SPEAKER CONNECTORS!!!!!!
DESIGN/CONFIGURATION
STAND-ALONE CONFIGURATION
The VEHP 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 VEHP is ideally suited for many ELAN whole-house audio distribution
applications. Features such as Volume Control Override, SENSE, and the
built-in IR receiver allow this unit to seamlessly integrate into the most basic
or most complex ELAN systems that the installer can imagine. Following are
diagrams showing typical applications using the VEHP 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 sep-
arate 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 VEHP
Using Internal Power of Z600 for Override
ELAN S6 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS W/ Z600 AND VEHP
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
VSEII 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 VEHP
Using Internal Power of Z600 for Override
ELAN Z SYSTEM CONNECTIONS W/ Z600 AND VEHP
Using an External Power Supply for Override
ELAN Z SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
Using a PZ6 Precision Panel (VEHP Located in
Zone)
ELAN Z SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
Using a PZ6 Precision Panel (VEHP Located at
Head-End Controlled w/ ZPAD)
ELAN HD SYSTEM DIAGRAM
ZPAD
VEHP
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
VEHP
Blue (Override)
VEHP
Blue (Override)
USE REGULATED 12VDC
POWER SUPPLY (P/N Z027)
ZPAD
VEHP
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
VEHP 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
AR
/
FI
X
Z
O
NE 2
V
AR
/
FI
X
Z
O
NE 3
V
AR
/
FI
X
C
HA
SS
I
S
CO
NFI
G.
C
HA
SS
I
S
CO
NFI
G.
ON
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Z630 DIP SWITCH SETTINGS
Z630
Z660
3 ZONE Z SYSTEM
ZONE 1 CONTROLLED W/ ZPAD THROUGH VEHP
ZONE 2 CONTROLLED W/ ZPAD
ZONE 3 CONTROLLED W/ VEHP & IR REMOTE
CAT-5
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
CAT-5
12
ZPAD
VEHP
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
VEHP
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
VEHP
Blue (Override)
VEHP
Blue (Override)
USE REGULATED 12VDC
POWER SUPPLY (P/N Z027)
ZPAD
VEHP
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
VEHP
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/ VEHP
FIXED
VARIABLE
HDC2010
ZPAD
VEHP
Z660
HDC2042
SERIAL
PORT
RELAY
OUTPUTS
VOLUME CONTROL OVERRIDE
3

SENSE CONNECTIONS
If the SENSE feature is being used, the VEHP will Mute when voltage is
absent but does not Un-Mute when voltage is present. The VEHP will turn
on in a Muted state This allows the system or zone to be turned on without
the VEHPs playing audio. Stand-alone applications can simply use a power
supply 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 ON THE VEHP (The VEHP Volume level LEDs are
OFF.)
a. Press the MUTE button on the VEHP.
b. Press ON on the supplied remote.
c. Issue any ELAN Source Select IR command.
NOTE: When the VEHP is turned ON using any of the above methods, the
Volume level is restored to the last
setting before the VEHP was turned OFF.
d. Press the VOLUME UP button on the VEHP.
e. Press VOLUME UP on the supplied remote.
f. Issue any ELAN VOLUME UP IR command.
NOTE: When the VEHP is turned ON using any of the above methods, the
Volume level is restored to the last setting before the VEHP was OFF
but no higher than the OVERRIDE Volume level setting.
g. Press the VOLUME DOWN button on the VEHP
h. Press VOLUME DOWN on the supplied remote.
i. Issue any ELAN VOLUME DOWN command.
NOTE: When the VEHP is turned ON using any of the above methods, the
Volume level is set to the lowest audible level.
2. THREE WAYS TO TURN OFF THE VEHP (The VEHP Volume level LEDs
are ON.)
a. Press the MUTE button on the VEHP.
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 VEHP
Blue
Wh/Blue
Orange
Wh/Orange
Green
Wh/Green
Brown
Wh/Brown
TO
VEHP 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
VEHP 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
VEHP
Blue
Wh/Blue
Orange
Wh/Orange
Green
Wh/Green
Brown
Wh/Brown
TO
VEHP TO HDC2010 DUAL
ZONE CARD "RELAY" PORT
TIP=(+) RING=(-)
OR
ELAN HD SYSTEM CONNECTIONS W/ VEHP
ELAN HD SYSTEM CONNECTIONS W/ VEHP
Using PHD12 Precision Panel
IR INPUT
The VEHP has an IR Output (utilizing the built-in IR receiver) and an IR Input
(to control the VEHP 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
VEHP
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 VEHP
VCO #1 CONNECTIONS SHOWN
USE Z027 12VDC
POWER SUPPLY
MUTE
ELAN PREAMP
MUTE
1 ZONE SHOWN
ZPADS CONTROL SUB-ZONE VOLUME
THROUGH VEHPs
EACH SUB-ZONE HAS SEPARATE CONTRO
L
ZPAD
ZPAD
VEHPs
CAT5
CAT5
CAT5
Blue
Wh/Blue
Orange
Wh/Orange
Green
Wh/Green
Brown
Wh/Brown
IR IN
Ground
ZPAD
TO
V
EHP
Orange
Brown
Connect IR Output (Orange) from ZPAD
to IR Input of VEHP (Orange.)
Connect Ground (Brown) from ZPAD to Ground
(Brown) of VEHP.
w/ZPAD
Blue
Wh/Blue
Orange
Wh/Orange
Green
Wh/Green
Brown
Wh/Brown
IR
Ground
TO
VEHP
+12VDC
Center
Stripe
Solid
IR TUBE
Connect IR Input (Orange) of VEHP to
Solid (non-center) wire of IR Tube.
Connect 12VDC (Wh/Green) of VEHP 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 VEHP
a. Press VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN buttons on the VEHP.
b. Press VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN buttons on the supplied
remote.
c. Issue any ELAN VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN command.
NOTE: The VEHP 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 VEHP, but the VEHP 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
V
EHP
TIP +
RING -
Connect IR Input (Orange) of VEHP to IR Output of
device sending IR (ELAN pre-amp, for example.)
Connect Ground (Brown) of VEHP 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
VOLUME
LEVEL
LEDS (12)
VSEII REMOTE CONTROL
(MODEL EVCR)
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF VEHPs PER
ELAN SYSTEM CONTROLLER
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Rating......................................................100 Watts RMS per channel
Frequency Response..........................................20-20KHz +/- 0.5dB @ 8 Ohms
Total Harmonic Distortion....................................< 1%
Imedance Setting................................................Fixed 1X
Minimum Speaker Load......................................4 Ohms
Dynamic Range...................................................49 dB (max to min audible)
Override Current Draw........................................0.75 mA (Logic only)
Sense Current Draw............................................25 mA
Maximum Current Draw......................................40 mA
Operating Voltage...............................................12 Volts DC
Sense Voltage......................................................9-12 Volts DC
Override Voltage..................................................9-12 Volts DC
Available in White, Ivory, Almond, Black, and Brown
LIMITED WARRANTY
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS, L.L.C (ELAN) warrants the VEHP to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for two (2) years from date of pur-
chase. If within the warranty period 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 which shall
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 which shall have been repaired or altered by others than ELAN,
(e) to equipment which shall have been subjected to negligence, accident,
or damage by circumstances beyond ELAN’s control, including, but not lim-
ited to, lightning, flood, ,electrical surge, tornado, earthquake, or any other
catastrophic events beyond ELAN’s control, or to improper operation, main-
tenance or storage, 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 supplier. The foregoing warranties do not cover
reimbursement for labor, transportation, removal, installation, or other
expenses which may be incurred in connection with repair or replacement.
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
VEHP HIGH POWER ELECTRONIC
STEREO VOLUME CONTROL
SERIES
www.elanhomesystems.com
2428 Palumbo Dr
Lexington, KY 40509
NOTE: HDC2010 Jumpers
must be set correctly
ZPAD
VEHP
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: A