Elan EL-IPD-PRE-MSI User manual

EL-IPD-PRE-MSI
Multi Zone Preamp Audio Matrix
Quick Start Guide

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided
for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket or table specified by
the manufacturer or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
15. Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or
splashing and ensure that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.
16. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the
AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug
from the AC receptacle.
17. The power supply cord (sometimes referred to as
the “Mains Plug”) is used as the disconnect device
and shall remain accessible and operable at all
times.
18. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
19. Open flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should NOT be placed on the apparatus.
20. Protective earthing terminal. The apparatus
should be connected to a mains socket
outlet with a protective earthing connection.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
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) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
FCC REQUIRED TEXT:
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate, radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

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FCC AND IC INFORMATION:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and with Canadian ICES-003.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
1. This device may not cause interference and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation
of the device.
Cet appareil numerique de c/asse B est conforme aux normes canadiennes ICES-003. Son fonctionnement est
soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas causer d’interference et (2) cet appareil doit
accepter toute interference, notamment /es interferences qui peuvent affecter son fonctionnement.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY - COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) NO 1275/2008
Power consumption:
Off mode: 0W
Standby mode: 0.4W after 30 minutes without signal
Networked standby mode: 1.9W after 20 minutes without signal

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OVERVIEW
The EL-IPD-PRE-MSI Multi Zone PREAMP Audio Matrix can be used in a stand-alone configuration or with other
amplifiers and pre-amps within the ELAN IP audio distribution family of products by adding the optional DanteTM
Audio Networking Card.
ELAN IP enabled audio distribution simplifies whole house audio distribution and enhances the intelligent home by
delivering high quality audio over the existing network. Easily scaling from a single chassis solution to a decentralized
multi-chassis / multi-source implementation, ELAN IP audio distribution meets the needs for projects of any size.
ELAN IP amps use Dante™ audio networking technology, enabling standard IP networks to transmit high-quality,
uncompressed audio with near-zero latency. DanteTM is the audio networking choice of nearly all professional audio
manufacturers, making it the industry standard for digital audio networking.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
• EL-IPD-PRE-MSI Multi Zone Preamp Audio Matrix
• Rack Mount Hardware and Ears
• Power Cord, USA/Canada
• Power Cord, UK
• Power Cord, EU
• Power Cord AU/NZ
• Quick Start Guide
FUNCTIONS AND INDICATORS
FRONT VIEW
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1Amplifier Status
2Power
Condition Amplifier Status Power/Network Status
Power On, Booting Off Flashing Blue
Power On, Connected to Network Off Solid Blue
Self-Check Failure Off Flashing Red
Boot Failure Solid Red Solid Red
No Network Found Off Solid Amber
Power Off Off Off
Chassis in Low Power Mode Solid Blue Solid Blue
Chassis in Sleep Mode Off Solid Red
Preamplifier Channel Clipping Solid Amber Solid Blue
Chassis Identify Mode Flashing Amber Flashing Blue

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REAR VIEW
Item Description
1Network
• 1 RJ45 Jack 100/1000 Ethernet DHCP Enabled by Default
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Digital Audio Inputs
• 3 Optical TOSLINK Inputs
• 3 Coaxial RCA Inputs
Stereo, PCM, 96kHz, 24-bit
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Line Level Audio Outputs
• 8 Stereo / 16 Mono Analog RCA Inputs
• Configurable to Left, Right, or Mono
Maximum input level: 2.0 VRMS
Input sensitivity: 0dbV (1.0 VRMS)
Input impedance 47k ᾨto 49k ᾨ
4Doorbell Audio Input
• 3.5mm Stereo Input
Max input level 2.0 VRMS
Input Sensitivity: 0dbV (1.0 VRMS)
Input Impedance: 47k ᾨ-49k ᾨ
5Power AC 100-120 / 220-240 V~ 50/60Hz, 1000W
6Trigger Outputs
• 3.5mm Mono
Zone Trigger / System Trigger Outputs
Pinout: Tip = signal, Sleeve = ground
Output: +12Vdc, 100mA current limit
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Line Level Audio Outputs
• 6 Stereo / 12 Mono Analog RCA Pre-amp Outputs
• Configurable to Left, Right, Mono, or Sub-woofer
Fixed or variable line level output
Fixed: 0dB fixed gain
Variable: -50 to +0dB at 0.5dB per step
Unbalanced
Output impedance: 470 ᾨ
Lip Sync Delay
• Individual Lip Sync Delay for Each Speaker
and Preamp Zone
Delay Time: 0 - 400ms
Adjustable: 10ms increments
Tone Control
• Individual Tone Control for Each Zone
Five-band equalizer
Loudness on/off
High/Low pass
Adjustable Crossover Points
Temperature
Operating Temperature: +5° C – +45° C (+41°F - +113°F)
Operating Humidity: 0 – 90% non-condensing
Storage Temperature: 0° C – +60° C (32°F - +140°F)
Dimensions 17D X 17W X 4H in. / 431.8D X 431.8W X 101.6H mm (with feet)
17D X 17W X 3.5 in. / 431.8D X 431.8W X 88.9H mm (without feet)
Weight 15.55 lbs / 7.05 Kg
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APPLICATIONS
The following applications are examples of how the EL-IPD-PRE-MSI Multi Zone Preamp Audio Matrix can be used.
For more detailed system design guidelines, see the ELAN IP Amplifier Design Guide from www.elanhomesystems.com.
The EL-IPD-PRE-MSI can be used in stand alone mode paired with external amplifiers to support up to 22 input
sources (6 digital, 16 mono / 8 stereo analog RCA and 1 stereo 3.5mm typically used as the doorbell input from an
ELAN System Controller). Each RCA analog input can be configured as left, right or as mono. 12 line level outputs can
be configured as 12 mono or 6 stereo output zones or as subwoofer out. Each can be configured as left, right, mono,
or sub out.
Set Top Box
Blu-ray Player
Subwoofer Amplifer
ELAN Video over
IP Transmitter
ELAN EL-SC-100
System Controller
ZONE 2
Audio/Video Receiver
ZONE 1
Multi Channel Amplier
ZONE 3
Landscape Amplier

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Adding the EL-IPD-NAC-EXT -Network Audio Card gives the ability to combine multiple chassis in to one system.
Combine the EL-IPD-PRE-MSI Multi Zone Preamp Audio Matrix with the EL-IPD-MTX-8CH Multi Zone Audio Matrix
to add up to 12 outputs and up to 12 inputs. Using DanteTM Audio Networking, the two chassis can be linked using
standard networking equipment.
Set Top Box
Blu-ray Player
ELAN EL-SC-100
System Controller
Set Top Box
Music Streamer
ZONE 5
ZONE 1
ZONE 6
ZONE 2
ZONE 7ZONE 3
ZONE 8ZONE 4
ZONE 9
Landscape Amplier
Subwoofer
ZONE 2
Audio/Video Receiver
1
Power
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5678
910 11 12
13 14 15 16
NETWORK
ZONE 1
Multi Channel Amplier
Subwoofer Amplifer
ZONE 3
Landscape Amplier
ELAN Video over
IP Transmitter

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Adding the EL-IPD-NAC-EXT -Network Audio Card gives the ability to combine multiple chassis in to one system.
Combine the EL-IPD-PRE-MSI Multi Zone Preamp Audio Matrix with the EL-IPD-AMP-EXT Multi Zone Audio Extender
to add up to 8 zones of audio. Using DanteTM Audio Networking, the two chassis can be linked using standard
networking equipment.
Set Top Box
Blu-ray Player
ZONE 11
ZONE 12
ZONE 8
Landscape Amplier
Subwoofer
ZONE 9
ZONE 10
1
Power
234
5678
910 11 12
13 14 15 16
ELAN EL-SC-100
System Controller
ZONE 2
Audio/Video Receiver
ZONE 1
Multi Channel Amplier
NETWORK
Subwoofer Amplifer
ZONE 3
Landscape Amplier
ELAN Video over
IP Transmitter

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If remote sources are needed such as a TV's audio output, the EL-IPD-PRE-SSI Local Audio Source input device
can be added to the system send audio over the network. Using DanteTM Audio Networking, the two devices can be
linked using standard networking equipment. The EL-IPD-PRE-SSI is an additional source added to the direct input
sources on the the main chassis.
Set Top Box
Blu-ray Player
ZONE 11
ZONE 12
ZONE 8
Landscape Amplier
Subwoofer
ZONE 9
ZONE 10
1
Power
234
5678
910 11 12
13 14 15 16
ELAN EL-SC-100
System Controller
NETWORK
ELAN Video over
IP Transmitter

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INSTALLATION
If mounting the EL-IPD-PRE-MSI Multi Zone Audio Matrix in a cabinet, place it on a sturdy shelf. Ensure clear positive
airflow within the cabinet by using fans. Locating the EL-IPD-PRE-MSI in a completely enclosed cabinet is not
recommended due to heat build up.
Use the included rack mount ears and hardware to mount into a standard equipment rack. Use only the included
screws to attach the ears to the EL-IPD-PRE-MSI. Ensure adequate ventilation for the EL-IPD-PRE-MSI by leaving
at least one blank rack space empty above and below. If the rack is completely closed, use positive ventilation to
dissipate heat build up.
ADDING THE NETWORK AUDIO CARD
If you are linking other ELAN DanteTM enabled
devices with the EL-IPD-PRE-MSI Multi Zone
PreampAudio Matrix, you will need to add the
EL-IPD-NAC-EXT DanteTM Network Audio Card. Loosen
the two thumbscrews on the standard LAN card and
remove the card. Slide the EL-IPD-NAC-EXT DanteTM
Network Audio Card into the rails on the chassis,
press firmly and tighten the two thumbscrews.
TRIGGER OUTPUT CONNECTIONS
There are 3 trigger outputs available on the
EL-IPD-PRE-MSI Multi Zone Preamp Audio Matrix.
The trigger outputs can be configured using the event
mapper. For more information see the integration note.
Use 3.5mm mono interconnect cables to connect the
EL-IPD-PRE-MSI Multi Zone Preamp Audio Matrix trigger
outputs to the device that needs to be turned on.
THUMBSCREWS
3.5mm Mono Interconnect Cable
Pinout
Signal
Ground

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LINE LEVEL AUDIO OUTPUTS
There are 12 line level audio outputs that can be configured as left, right, mono, or subwoofer out. Each output or
combination of outputs can be configured as separate zones. Each zone can have a lip sync delay applied of up to
400ms with intervals of 10ms.
AUDIO INPUTS
There are 3 optical and 3 coax stereo digital inputs, 2 channel PCM, 16 RCA line level analog audio inputs that can
be configured as left, right, or mono, and a 3.5mm stereo input available. The RCA audio inputs can be configured
in pairs or independently as sources available to any zone. The digital inputs are independent of the line level analog
audio inputs and are available as sources to any zone. The doorbell input is typcally used to route audio from the
ELAN control system - including paging via the ELAN user interfaces and audio from video doorbells.
POWERING THE SYSTEM
Plug in the EL-IPD-PRE-MSI Multi Zone Preamp Audio Matrix using the
correct power cord for your region and engage the Main Power switch
on the rear.
Configuration
For detailed configuration information, download the ELAN integration note
and ELAN IP Amplifier Design Guide from www.elanhomesystems.com.

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NETWORK SETUP FAQ'S FOR DANTETM
What type of Ethernet cable is recommended for DanteTM?
Cat5e or Cat6 cable is recommended. For purely 100Mbps networks, CAT5 may be used.
Does DanteTM work with Fiber Optic network cable?
Yes. Because DanteTM works with standards based networking technology, using fiber is simple.
Use a switch that supports fiber connections to send DanteTM data over a fiber optic cable.
Can DanteTM operate over a Wi-Fi network?
No. While possible in principle, the practical limitations of current wireless technology (802.11a/b/g/n)
render reliable performance unachievable.
Does DanteTM require any special network infrastructure?
No, special network infrastructure is not required. Since DanteTM is based upon universally accepted
networking standards, DanteTM-enabled devices can be connected using off-the-shelf Ethernet
switches and cabling.
Does DanteTM require a dedicated network infrastructure?
No, a dedicated network infrastructure is not required. DanteTM-enabled devices can happily coexist
with other equipment making use of the network.
Does DanteTM require special switches?
No. But we strongly recommend that Gigabit switches be used due to the clear advantages in
performance and scalability. If using a 100Mbps, see the design guide and ELAN integration note.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
The two LEDs on the front face of the unit provide information regarding the status of the EL-IPD-PRE-MSI Multi
Zone Audio Matrix.
POWER INDICATOR
Condition Amplifier Status Power/Network Status
Power On, Booting Off Flashing Blue
Power On, Connected to Network Off Solid Blue
Self-Check Failure Off Flashing Red
Boot Failure Solid Red Solid Red
No Network Found Off Solid Amber
Power Off Off Off
Chassis in Low Power Mode Solid Blue Solid Blue
Chassis in Sleep Mode Off Solid Red
Preamplifier Channel Clipping Solid Amber Solid Blue
Chassis Identify Mode Flashing Amber Flashing Blue

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LIMITED WARRANTY
Nortek Security & Control ( ‘NSC’ ) warrants the EL-IPD-PRE-MSI to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for
the period of two years (2 years) from the date of purchase. If within the applicable warranty period above purchaser discovers
that such item was not as warranted above and promptly notifies ‘NSC’ in writing, ‘NSC’ shall repair or replace the item at the
company’s option. This warranty shall not apply (a) to equipment not manufactured by ‘NSC’, (b) to equipment which shall have
been installed by other than an ‘NSC’ authorized installer, (c) to installed equipment which is not installed to ‘NSC’s’ specifications,
(d) to equipment which shall have been repaired or altered by others than ‘NSC’, (e) to equipment which shall have been subjected
to negligence, accident, or damage by circumstances beyond ‘NSC’s’ control, including, but not limited to, lightning, flood, electrical
surge, tornado, earthquake, or other catastrophic events beyond
‘NSC’s’ control, or to improper operation, maintenance or storage, or to other than normal use of service. With respect to
equipment sold by, but not manufactured by ‘NSC’, the warranty obligations of ‘NSC’ shall in all respects conform to the warranty
actually extended to ‘NSC’ 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. Except as may be expressly provided
and authorized in writing by ‘NSC’, ‘NSC’ shall not be subject to any other obligations or liabilities whatsoever with respect to
equipment manufactured by ‘NSC’ or services rendered by ‘NSC’.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES
EXCEPT WARRANTIES OF TITLE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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NOTES

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