Elan VIA! 4.0 User manual

4.0
Color LCD Touch Panel
INSTALLATION MANUAL

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ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL VIA!4.0
Table Of Contents
Introduction .............................................................. 2
Features ..................................................................... 2
Specifications ............................................................ 2
System Design & Applications .......................... 3-11
Planning ...................................................................... 3
Applications ............................................................... 5
Stand-Alone/Home Theater .................................. 5
Stand-Alone/Home Theater-Expanded ................. 6
ELAN System12 .................................................... 7
ELAN System6 ...................................................... 8
ELAN Z•System .................................................... 9
ELAN HD System ................................................ 10
RS-232 Devices .................................................. 11
Installation ............................................................ 12-31
ELAN Precision Panels ............................................ 12
Pre-Wire .............................................................. 14-16
Control, Status, Power ....................................... 15
Video ...................................................................15
Rough-In ............................................................. 17-23
Mounting Height & Viewing Angle ...................... 17
New Contruction ................................................ 18
Retro-Fit ............................................................. 19
Cutout Dimensions ............................................. 21
Mounting ............................................................ 22
Removal From Wall ............................................ 23
Connections ........................................................ 24-31
Stand-Alone/Home Theater ................................ 24
ELAN System12 .................................................. 25
ELAN System6 .................................................... 26
ELAN Z•System .................................................. 27
ELAN HD System ................................................ 28
Increasing Wire Runs Beyond the 220 Foot Maximum . 29
Programming ............................................................ 32
Operation .................................................................... 33
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 35
Warranty ........................................................ Back Page

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Introduction
The VIA!4.0 Color LCD Touch panel is an intelligent, affordable
solution for controlling audio, video, and automation equipment in
a multi-room environment or as a stand-alone controller (a Home
Theater, for example). With IR control, RS-232 control, and full-
motion video display, the VIA!4.0 has all of the features that make
ELAN’s award-winning VIA!64 and VIA!Valet Touch Panel the most
successful products in their category
Touch Screen Technology
The VIA!4.0 utilizes a polyester plastic film suspended over a glass
panel, which is then adhered to the front of a color LCD (liquid crys-
tal display) screen. Depressing the polyester film with a finger allows
the film to touch the glass panel underneath, generating a location
signal that is read by the electronics. The four inch diagonal color
LCD display is an active matrix TFT Liquid Crystal Display. Please
use fingers only when operating this unit. Do not use pens, pencils,
or styluses as these may damage the polyester film.
Features
• 4 Inch Color Active Matrix TFT Liquid Crystal Display
• Full Touchscreen Capabilities
• IR and RS-232 Control Options
• Full-Motion Color Video Capabilities
• Easy, Powerful VIA!®Tools Programming
• Affordable!
Specifications
Connections ....................... System Port (RJ-45), Video IN (“F” Connector),
Video Loop OUT (“F” Connector)
Wiring Requirements ........... Cat-5 (Data), RG-6 or RG-59 Coaxial Cable
(Composite Video)
Display ................................................................. 4” Diagonal Color TFT LCD
Resolution .......................................................................... 372 (W) x 234 (H)
Signal .......................................... NTSC/PAL (auto-switch) Composite Video
Viewing Angles ................... 10º Up, 30º Down, 45º Left/Right from Center
Power ............................................................................................ 16VDC/1.0A
Frame Dimensions ............................. 5 27/32”(W) x 4 9/16”(H) x 9/32”(D)
149mm(W) x 116mm(H) x 7mm(D)
Cutout Dimensions .................................. Aprox. 4 21/32”(W) x 4 1/16”(H)
Aprox. 118mm(W) x 103mm(H)
Housing Dimensions .......................... 4 1/2”(W) x 3 11/16”(H) x 1 3/4”(D)
114mm(W) x 97mm(H) x 44mm(D)

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System Design & Applications
Planning
Before installing the VIA!4.0, it is essential to have a detailed and
accurate system design. Talk with the homeowner to make sure all
expectations and design goals are explored. The first step to a good
design is to map the system. It is advisable to mark up a copy of the
house floor plan with speaker, keypad, touch panel, volume control,
and equipment locations etc. Make sure that all locations are decid-
ed upon before pre-wiring commences so that all necessary wiring
and installation hardware is in place.
It is essential that ALL system components are accounted for prior
to the pre-wire stage. After establishing design goals with the home-
owner, make a detailed list of all components. Include source equip-
ment, keypads, touch panels, volume controls, amplifiers, communi-
cations gear, etc. Gather up any IR remote controls that may be
necessary for final programming, or ensure that the IR codes for all
equipment to be installed is available in the VIA!TOOLS IR Library.
When planning specific in-wall installation locations for LCD
Touch Panels, please keep the following tips in mind:
• When properly installed, nothing should be applying contact
pressure to the touch panel except for the operator’s finger.
If something is touching the touch screen window a false
signal can be generated, causing the touch panel not to
respond correctly.
• Avoid installation in direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light
(such as grow lamps for plants). This can degrade and discol-
or the polyester film.
• Avoid installation over heat generating devices and/or in moist
areas where condensation can form on the polyester film.
Both heat and condensed moisture can affect touch screen
performance.
• Avoid installation next to thermostats. The touch screen gener-
ates heat that can affect thermostat control and readings.
• Avoid applying any foreign objects, such as adhesive labels,
glue, etc. on the touch screen’s polyester film. This can
release chemicals that can discolor the clear film.
• The touch panel/LCD assembly should not be mounted near
electronics that emit radio frequencies or electromagnetic
interference (such as CRT monitors, light dimmers, and some
power supplies).

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System Design & Applications - Planning (cont’d)
• Do not mount the VIA!4.0 outdoors or in areas exceeding its
operating temperature range of -10°F to +115°F. If the LCD
display is over-heated or its temperature reduced below its
recommended minimum, the liquid crystal polymer can be
damaged and the display image may not recover.
Mounting Height
For optimal viewing, the VIA!4.0 should be installed 56” to 60” from
the floor to the bottom of the frame when mounted in a wall. In
custom applications, factor in the viewing angles shown below and
make sure that the graphics and video remain visible in the prospec-
tive viewing location.
56" to 60" 10º
30º
VIA!4.0
Side View
Optimal
Viewing
Angle

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System Design & Applications (cont’d)
Applications
Stand-Alone/Home Theater
The VIA!4.0 can be used for any stand-alone (non-ELAN) system
application or as a Home Theater controller. The diagram below
shows a basic application using one VIA!4.0, a PVIA1, and an
ELAN IRD4 Amplified IR Connection Block to control a stack of
A/V equipment.
TO SC-4
PWR1
IR
OUT
VIDEO IN
PWR9
Digital Music Server
Satellite
DVD
IR Emitter
IR Emitter
IR Emitter
Amplified IR
Connection Block
PVIA1
PWR1

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System Design & Applications - Applications (cont’d)
Stand-Alone/Home Theater - Expanded
Stand-alone systems (without an ELAN multi-room controller) can be
as simple as one VIA!4.0 controlling one IR source, or as complex as
multiple VIA!4.0s, VIA!64s, keypads, and IR sensors all controlling
many IR sources. The diagram below shows four VIA!4.0s and a
PVIA4 controlling a stack of A/V gear.
Digital Music Server
Satellite
DVD
IR Emitter
IR Emitter
IR Emitter
PVIA4
PVIA-4
VIDEO
IN
1234
+16VDC
POWER
9 VDC
SENSE
INPUTS
IR
OUT
12
34
ALL SYS
SENSE
TO SC-4
12
34
16 VDC/
4A
PWR4

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System Design & Applications - Applications (cont’d)
ELAN S12
ELAN’s PS12 Precision Panel for the System12 Multi-Room A/V
Controller (S12) makes quick work out of configuring VIA!4.0s to
control S12 zones. No PVIA Wall Plate is necessary when using
VIA!4.0s with an S12; the PS12 has all necessary provisions. A
PWR4 or PWR10 Power Supply must be used when connecting VIA!
Touch panels to the PS12. The diagram below shows eight VIA!4.0s
and a PS12 connected to an ELAN S12.
PS12
XM FM
12345 6 MONO
+
-
ZONE LOCAL
22
ZONE LOCAL
33
ZONE LOCAL
4
ZONE
4
LOCAL
55
ZONE LOCAL
6
ZONE
6
LOCAL
8
LOCAL
8
ZONE
7
LOCAL
7
ZONE VIA!POWER
16VDC / 10A
16VDC / 4A
VIA!NET
TO SENSE INPUTS
USE STEREO 3.5mm PLUGS ONLY
EXT IR ANTENNA
S12
+-
16VDC
10.0A
PWR10
11

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System Design & Applications - Applications (cont’d)
ELAN S6
The VIA!4.0’s affordability makes it an ideal candidate for System6
(S6) applications. Use a PVIA Wall Plate appropriate for the number
of VIA!4.0s to be installed. The diagram below shows four VIA!4.0s
and a PVIA4 configured for use with an ELAN S6.
PVIA-4
VIDEO
IN
1234
+16VDC
POWER
9 VDC
SENSE
INPUTS
IR
OUT
12
34
ALL SYS
SENSE
TO SC-4
12
34
PVIA4
S6
16 VDC/
4A
PWR4

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System Design & Applications - Applications (cont’d)
ELAN Z System
Advanced features like Audio Detect and Spatial Enhancement
can be accessed using a VIA!4.0 in an ELAN Z System. The diagram
below shows how to configure four VIA!4.0s using a PVIA4 and a PZ6
Precision Panel for Z Systems.
PZ6
Z630 X 2
PVIA-4
VIDEO
IN
1234
+16VDC
POWER
9 VDC
SENSE
INPUTS
IR
OUT
12
34
ALL SYS
SENSE
TO SC-4
12
34
PVIA4
16 VDC/
4A
PWR4

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System Design & Applications - Applications (cont’d)
ELAN HD System
Use a PHD12 Precision Panel for HD System in conjunction with
a PVIA Wall Plate when using VIA!4.0s in an ELAN HD system.
The diagram below shows ten VIA!4.0s connected to a PVIA10
and a PHD12.
PHD12
PVIA10
1/13
ZONE INPUTS
VIDEO INPUTS
3/15 5/17 7/19 9/21
2/14 4/16 6/18 8/20 10/22
11/23
12/24
13579
246810
DOOR TELCO PHONE
SERIAL
PORT
VCO DB2 RELAY-SENSE
+12VDC INPUTS
PRECISION
PANEL
TM
HDC2000
+-
16VDC
10.0A
PWR10

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System Design & Applications - Applications (cont’d)
RS-232 Controlled Devices (Regardless of System Type)
By adding an SC4 Serial Controller or SS1 System Station to any
system using VIA! Touch Panels, powerful RS-232 control becomes
possible for a wide assortment of devices such as security systems,
lighting systems, HVAC, spa control, A/V gear, etc. Use the appropri-
ate PVIA Wall Plate for the number of VIA! Touch Panels in the sys-
tem. When installing an SC4/SS1 in an S12 system, a PVIA Wall
Plate is not needed; the PS12 Precision Panel has all necessary
provisions.
PVIA10
VIA!SC4
PVIA4
TO SC-4
PWR1
IR
OUT
VIDEO IN
PWR9
PVIA-4
VIDEO
IN
1234
+16VDC
POWER
9 VDC
SENSE
INPUTS
IR
OUT
12
34
ALL SYS
SENSE
TO SC-4
12
34
PVIA1
PS12
RS-232
Devices
Stand-Alone, S6, Z, or HD Systems
S12 Systems
or or
RS-232
Devices
VIA!SS1
VIA!SC4
or
or
VIA!SS1
XM FM
12345 6 MONO
+
-
ZONE LOCAL
22
ZONE LOCAL
33
ZONE LOCAL
4
ZONE
4
LOCAL
55
ZONE LOCAL
6
ZONE
6
LOCAL
8
LOCAL
8
ZONE
7
LOCAL
7
ZONE VIA!POWER
16VDC / 10A
16VDC / 4A
VIA!NET
TO SENSE INPUTS
USE STEREO 3.5mm PLUGS ONLY
EXTIR ANTENNA
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Installation
ELAN Precision Panels
The VIA!4.0 will require an ELAN Precision panel to properly function.
The specific application will determine the specific Precision Panel
needed. Each of these panels provides a power supply of the cor-
rect voltage (+16VDC) and amperage for the application being cov-
ered. In addition to power, these Precision panels have provisions
for critical connections like IR, GND, and system status.
PVIA1
The PVIA1 is a single-gang
Decora® style wall plate
designed to support a single
VIA!64 or VIA!4.0 Touch Panel.
It has connections for Power,
GND, Sense/Status, IR, Video,
and Serial Control. It can be
used in any application including
ELAN multi-room systems, or
stand-alone.
PVIA4
The PVIA4 is a dual-gang wall
plate that provides power, control,
and video connectivity for up to
four VIA!64 or VIA!4.0 Touch
Panels. It can be used in any
application including ELAN multi-
room systems, or stand-alone.
PVIA10
The PVIA10 is a wall plate
designed to provide power,
control, and video connectivity
for up to ten VIA!64 or VIA!4.0
Touch Panels. It can be used in
any application including ELAN
multi-room systems, or stand-
alone.

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Installation - Precision Panels (cont’d)
PS12
The PS12 Precision panel is designed to accomodate all connectivity
required for Systyem12 installation, including VIA! Touch Panels.
Unlike the PVIA Panels, the PS12 will only work with ELAN’s
System12 Multi-Room Controller. Each PS12 will provide connec-
tions for S12 systems up to eight zones. A separate power supply
must be used when connecting VIA! Touch panels to a System12.
• PWR4 for one to four VIA!64s or VIA!4.0s
• PWR10 for five to ten VIA!64s or VIA!4.0s
• Use multiple PS12s for multi-chassis systems (one per S12)
XM FM
12345 6 MONO
+
--
1
ZONE
1
LOCAL
22
ZONE LOCAL
33
ZONE LOCAL
4
ZONE
4
LOCAL
55
ZONE LOCAL
6
ZONE
6
LOCAL
8
LOCAL
8
ZONE
7
LOCAL
7
ZONE VIA!POWER
16VDC / 10A
16VDC / 4A
VIA!NET
TO SENSE INPUTS
USE STEREO 3.5mm PLUGS ONLY
EXT IR ANTENNA

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Installation (cont’d)
Pre-Wire
The VIA!4.0 requires power, control, status, and video to function
correctly.
• Control, Status, & Power: Cat-5
• Video: RG-6 or RG-59 Coaxial Cable
Control, Status, Power
Run Cat-5 wire from the main central equipment location (head-end)
to the location where the touch panel will be installed. Make sure
that provisions have been made for installation of a PVIA1, PVIA4,
PVIA10, or PS12 Precision Panel (typically at the head-end).
Maximum wire run is 220 feet.
Video
The VIA!4.0 has both a Video Input and a Video Loop Output for
Composite Video signals. Run RG-6 or RG-59 coaxial cable from the
head-end location (possibly a video switcher) to the location where
the touch panel will be installed. Be careful not to make sharp
bends when installing coax. F-to-RCA connectors will be necessary
to adapt the RCA composite output of the video source (or switcher)
to the F-connector of the coax run. The VIA!4.0 has F-connectors on
both Input and Loop Output.
Note: The VIA!4.0 displays Composite Video signals (not RF). Use
an RCA “Y” cable to split the video signal going to a VIA!; a coaxial
splitter or splitter/combiner will not pass Composite Video signals!
To VIA!4.0
VIDEO IN
From Video
Source or
Z•880
F-to-RCA
Adaptor
RG-6/RG-59
Coax

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Installation - Pre-Wire (cont’d)
Video Termination Jumper
When the video signal coming into a VIA! Touch panel is to be
looped back out of the panel to another VIA! or TV, the Video
Termination Jumper must be moved from the factory default
75 Ohm position to the Hi Z position as shown below.
Video In/Loop Out Configuration
Often, VIA!4.0s will be installed in conjunction with other VIA! Touch
panels and/or televisions located in the same area. There are two
scenarios that could be utilized:
• Each VIA! and/or TV displays the same video.
A single video feed is routed through the VIA!4.0 to additional
VIA! Touch panels or TV(s).
• Each VIA! and/or TV displays video independently.
Independent video feeds are routed to each VIA! and/or TV.
VID
IN
VID
OUT
75Ohm Factory
Default Position HI Z Position

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Installation - Pre-Wire (cont’d)
For applications where TVs and VIA! Touch panels display the same
video, use the Video Loop Out to daisy-chain VIA!s/TVs together as
shown below. Set the 75 Ohm Termination jumper(s) to the HI Z
position.
For applications where different, independent video is displayed on
each VIA!/TV, run separate feeds of RG-6 or RG-59 from a video
switcher (ELAN Z•880 or S12) to each VIA!/TV as shown below.
Keep the 75 Ohm Termination Jumper in the 75 Ohm position.
From
Video
Source
From
Video
Source
HI Z Position
HI Z Position
From
Video
Source
From
Video
Source
From
Video Source
75Ohm Factory
Default Position

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Installation (cont’d)
Rough-In
Roughing-in the VIA!4.0 requires careful attention to the design plan
made previously. See page 3 for a list of things to factor in to specif-
ic mounting locations before deciding exactly where to place the
unit.
Mounting Height and Viewing Angle
For proper viewing, mount the VIA!4.0 56-60 inches from the floor to
the bottom of the frame. This will provide optimum viewing for the
largest number of people. The unit has a viewing angle of 10
degrees Up and 30 degrees Down.
56" to 60"
10º
30º
VIA!4.0
Side View
Optimal
Viewing
Angle

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Installation - Rough-In (cont’d)
New Construction
If installing the VIA!4.0 in a new-construction environment, it is advis-
able to use a VIABKT40 New Construction Bracket. Install these
brackets after the studs are in place and the electrical wiring is
installed, but before the dry wall is up. The VIABKT40 has provisions
for mounting to a stud on the left, right, or center of the stud bay.
Determine the mounting location and height, securely fasten the
rough-in bracket, and secure the Cat-5 and coaxial cables securely
to the bracket using tape or wire ties. Make sure to factor in the
thickness of the dry wall being used when determining the depth to
mount the rough-in bracket.
Stud
Right Side Mounting
Stud
Left Side Mounting
Center Mounting
Stud Stud
Cross Beam