Elan VIA! VALET100EM User manual

100EM
Tabletop/Under-Cabinet
10" Color Touch Panel
INSTALLATION MANUAL

Important Information
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 pro-
vide 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.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by ELAN could void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Touch Screen Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Movable Swivel Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
System Design & Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Stand-Alone/Home Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Stand-Alone/Home Theater-Expanded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
ELAN System12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
ELAN System8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
ELAN System6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
RS-232 Controlled Devices (Regardless of System Type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Pre-Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Control, Status, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Video Termination Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
VIA!VALET100EM Touch Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Under Cabinet Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Stand-Alone/Home Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
ELAN System12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
ELAN System8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
ELAN System6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
External Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Local Interface Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
IR Out (LOC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
IR IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Sense Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Video Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Video Overlays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cleaning Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Added Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Page

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Introduction
The VIA!®Valet100EM Tabletop/Under-Cabinet Color 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 (in a Home Theater, for example). Whether it’s on a
desk in a home office, a nightstand by the bed, in the kitchen on the
counter or mounted under a cabinet, the VIA!Valet100EM is the right
choice. With IR control, RS-232 control, and full-motion video dis-
play, it has all of the features that make ELAN’s other award-winning
touch panels the most successful product in their category.
Touch Screen Technology
The VIA!Valet100EM utilizes a polyester plastic film suspended over a
glass panel, which is then adhered to the front of a color LCD (Liquid
Crystal 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 10 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
Ideal for Desk or Countertop Use•
Mounts Easily Under Cabinetry•
Folds Down Flat and Out of the Way•
180° Back/Front 45°- 330°Left/Right Display Swivel•
Full Touch Screen Capabilities•
Full Motion Color Video Capabilities, Widescreen, Landscape Aspect Ratio•
10 Inch Color Active Matrix TFT Liquid Crystal Display•
IR and RS-232 Control Options•
Easy, Powerful VIA!• ®Tools Programming
Package Contents
VIA!Valet100EM
PVIA1 Valet Wall Plate
PWR1 16VDC 1 Amp power supply
Cable Assembly
Mounting Template and Hardware

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Movable Swivel Display
The VIA!Valet100EM’s display pivots back 90° on a central axis as
shown below in Figure1-1, it also pivots forward 45° from its central
axis as shown in Figure1-2. The display rotates up to 330° from its
stow position, allowing you to view the display from almost anywhere
in the room as shown in Figure1-2. When the VIA!Valet100EM is not
being used, simply rotate the display back to the stow position. This
feature helps protect the polyester plastic film display from environ-
mental damage such as grease splatter.
Stow
Position
Display
Face
Figure 1-1: Back to Front Pivoting Display
Display
Face
45˚ 90˚
330˚
Figure 1-2: Display Rotation

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System Design
Planning
The VIA!Valet100EM can be installed and placed on almost any
flat surface such as a desk, table or countertop, or easily mounted
underneath a cabinet. Because it folds flat, the VIA!Valet100EM can
be tucked neatly out of view when not in use. Before installing the
VIA!Valet100EM it is essential to have a detailed and accurate sys-
tem 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 equip-
ment locations, etc. Make sure that all locations are decided upon
before pre-wiring commences so that all necessary wiring and instal-
lation 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 hom-
eowner, make a detailed list of all components. Include source
equipment, keypads, touch panels, volume controls, amplifiers, com-
munications 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 are available in the VIA!TOOLS IR Library.
When planning specific under cabinet 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 win-
dow, a false signal can be generated causing the touch panel to respond incorrectly.
Avoid installation in direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light (such as grow lamps•
for plants). This can degrade or discolor 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 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.

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The touch panel/LCD assembly should not be mounted near electronics that emit•
radio frequencies or electromagnetic interference (such as CRT monitors, light dim-
mers, and some power supplies).
• Do not mount the VIA!Valet100EM outdoors or in areas exceeding its operating
temperature range of -10°F(-23°C) to +115°F (+46°C). 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.

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Applications
Stand-Alone/Home Theater
The VIA!Valet100EM 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!Valet100EM, a PVIA1
Valet Wall Plate and an ELAN IRD4 Amplified IR Connection Block to
control a stack of A/V equipment.
Digital Music Server
Satellite
DVD
IR Emitter
IR Emitter
IR Emitter
Amplified IR
Connection Block
PVIA1 Valet
PWR1
IR OUT
VIDEO OUT
9VDC PWR9 16VDC PWR1
TO VIA VALET
PWR2
Figure 2-1: Stand-Alone Application

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Stand-Alone/Home Theater-Expanded
Stand-alone systems (without an ELAN multi-room controller) can
be as simple as one VIA!Valet100EM controlling one IR source, or
as complex as multiple VIA!70EM's, Ole´Touchpads, and IR sen-
sors all controlling many IR sources. The diagram below shows a
VIA!Valet100EM, A PVIA1 Valet Wall Plate, two VIA!70EMs and a
PVIA4 Wall Plate controlling a stack of A/V gear.
PVIA4
PVIA-4
VIDEO
IN
1234
+16VDC
POWER
9 VDC
SENSE
INPUTS
IR
OUT
12
34
ALL
SYS
SENSE
TO VIA!NET
12
34
16 VDC/
4A
PWR4
PVIA1 Valet
PWR1
IR OUT
VIDEO OUT
9VDC PWR9 16VDC PWR1
TO VIA VALET
Digital Music Server
Satellite
DVD
IR Emitter
IR Emitter
IR Emitter
Amplified IR
Connection Block
PWR2
Required only if
connecting more
than 4 VIA!s to the
PVIA4 Wall Plate
VIA!70EM X2
Figure 2-2: Home Theater Application

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ELAN S12
ELAN’s SPP Precision Panel for the System12 Multi-Room
A/V Controller (S12) makes quick work out of configuring a
VIA!Valet100EM Touch Panel to control S12 zones. Unlike in-
wall VIA!s, a PVIA1 Valet Wall Plate is necessary when using
a VIA!Valet100EM with an S12. The diagram below shows one
VIA!Valet100EM Touch Panel, one PVIA1 Valet Wall Plate, four
VIA!70EM Touch Panels, and a SPP connected to an ELAN S12.
S12
PVIA1 Valet
SPP
IR OUT
VIDEO OUT
9VDC PWR9 16VDC PWR1
TO VIA VALET
+
--
VIA!NET
16VDC / 10A
16VDC / 4A
16VDC/1.5A
1
ZONE
2
ZONE
3
ZONE
4
ZONE
SS/SC4
5
ZONE
6
ZONE
7
ZONE
8
ZONE
TO SENSE INPUTSEXT IR
123
USE STEREO 3.5mm PLUGS ONLY
456
1
TRIGGERS
234
5678
POWER
16VDC
10.0A
PWR10
VIA!70EM X 4
Figure 2-3: S12 Application
NOTE: A PS12 Precision Panel may also be used with a
System12 Multi-Room Controller.

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ELAN System8
ELAN’s SPP Precision Panel for the System8 Multi-Room A/V
Controller (S8) makes configuring a VIA!Valet100EM Touch Panel to
control S8 zones easy. Unlike in-wall VIA!s, a PVIA1 Valet Wall Plate
is necessary when using a VIA!Valet100EM with an S8. The diagram
below shows one VIA!Valet100EM Touch Panel, one PVIA1 Valet Wall
Plate, four VIA!70EM Touch Panels, and an SPP Precision Panel con-
nected to an ELAN S8.
PVIA1
Valet
S8.6
PWR4
PWR1
IR OUT
VIDEO OUT
9VDC PWR9 16VDC PWR1
TO VIA VALET
+
--
VIA!NET
16VDC / 10A
16VDC / 4A
16VDC/1.5A
1
ZONE
2
ZONE
3
ZONE
4
ZONE
SS/SC4
5
ZONE
6
ZONE
7
ZONE
8
ZONE
TO SENSE INPUTSEXT IR
123
USE STEREO 3.5mm PLUGS ONLY
456
1
TRIGGERS
234
5678
POWER
SPP
16 VDC/
4A
R
VIA!70EM X 4
Figure 2-4: S8.6 Application

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ELAN System6
The VIA!Valet100EM’s flexibility make it a good candidate for
System6 (S6) applications. Use a PVIA1 Valet Wall Plate for each
VIA!Valet100EM to be installed. The diagram below shows a
VIA!Valet100EM, a PVIA1 Valet Wall Plate, four VIA!70EMs and a SPP
Precision Panel configured for use with an ELAN S6.
PVIA1
Valet
S6
PWR4
PWR1
IR OUT
VIDEO OUT
9VDC PWR9 16VDC PWR1
TO VIA VALET
+
--
VIA!NET
16VDC / 10A
16VDC / 4A
16VDC/1.5A
1
ZONE
2
ZONE
3
ZONE
4
ZONE
SS/SC4
5
ZONE
6
ZONE
7
ZONE
8
ZONE
TO SENSE INPUTSEXT IR
123
USE STEREO 3.5mm PLUGS ONLY
456
1
TRIGGERS
234
5678
POWER
SPP
16 VDC/
4A
R
VIA!70EM X 4
Figure 2-5: S6 Application

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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/Precision Panel for the type and number of VIA!
Touch Panels in the system.
PVIA10
VIA!SC4
PVIA4
PVIA-4
VIDEO
IN
1234
+16VDC
POWER
9VDC
SENSE
INPUTS
IR
OUT
12
34
ALL
SYS
SENSE
TOVIA!NET
12
34
SPP
RS-232
Devices
Stand-Alone Systems
S12, S8, S6 Systems
or
RS-232
Devices
VIA!SS1
VIA!SC4
or
or
VIA!SS1
IR OUT
VIDEO IN
9VDC PWR9 16VDC PWR1
TO VIA!NET
PVIA1
or
+
--
VIA!NET
16VDC/ 10A
16VDC/ 4A
16VDC/1.5A
1
ZONE
2
ZONE
3
ZONE
4
ZONE
SS/SC4
5
ZONE
6
ZONE
7
ZONE
8
ZONE
TOSENSE INPUTSEXTIR
123
USESTEREO 3.5mm PLUGS ONLY
456
1
TRIGGERS
234
5678
POWER
PVIA1
Valet
PWR1
IR OUT
VIDEO OUT
9VDC PWR9 16VDC PWR1
TO VIA VALET
PVIA1
Valet
PWR1
IR OUT
VIDEO OUT
9VDC PWR9 16VDC PWR1
TO VIA VALET
Figure 2-6: RS 232 Applications

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Installation
Pre-Wire
The VIA!Valet100EM 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 to the
location where the touch panel and PVIA1 Valet Wall Plate are to
be installed. The VIA!Valet100EM will be powered locally using the
included PWR1 Power Supply connected directly to the PVIA1 Valet
Wall Plate.
Video
The VIA!Valet100EM 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 and PVIA1 Valet Wall Plate are to be installed.
If desired, the VIDEO Loop output can be routed directly to a
local TV.
TV
ELAN S12
Cat-5
RG-59
PVIA1
Valet
PWR1
VIA!Valet100
Figure 3-1: Overall Wiring Example

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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!Valet100EM has F-connectors on both the VIDEO IN Input
and VIDEO OUT Output.
Video Termination Switch
When the video signal coming into a VIA! Touch panel is to be
looped back out of the panel to another VIA! or TV, an F connec-
tor (VIDEO OUT) is provided. The Video Termination Switch must be
moved from the factory default to the OPEN (HiZ) position.
75 OHM
Termination
Switch
Figure 3-2: Video Termination Switch

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VIA!Valet100EM Touch Panel Connections
The VIA!Valet100EM Touch Panel comes with a 12’ pre-terminated
bundled cable assembly which includes both Cat-5 and RG-59 coax
cable. To attach the bundled cable between the VIA!Valet100EM
Touch Panel and the PVIA1 Valet Wall Plate:
1. Connect one end of the RG-59 cable to the VIDEO IN port on
the VIA!VALET100EM Touch Panel. Connect the other end to the
VIDEO OUT jack on the PVIA1 Valet Wall Plate.
2. Connect one end of the RJ45 cable labeled “SYS” to the SYS
port on the VIA!Valet100EM. Install cable strain relief clamp.
Connect the other end to the TO VIA VALET jack on the PVIA1
Valet Wall Plate.
3. Optional Local Port Connection: The LOCAL port is not normally
used with the VIA!Valet100EM. If you need to use the LOCAL port,
connect the RJ45 connector labeled “LOCAL” to the LOCAL port
on the VIA!Valet100EM. Connect the other end to other locally
controlled components.
IR OUT
VIDEO OUT
9VDC PWR9 16VDC PWR 1
TO VIA VALET
12’ Pre-terminated
bundled cable
From VIA!Valet100EM
Touch Panel
SYS
SYS
To PVIA1 Valet
PVIA1 Valet
INSTALLATION TIP:
The LOCAL port is not normally used with the
VIA!Valet100EM. If not using the local connection
ELAN recommends removing the unused
Cat-5 cable by peeling it from the 3-cable
pre-terminated bundle and discarding.
SYS
SYS
Cable strain
relief clamp
Figure 3-3: PVIA1 Connections

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Under Cabinet Installation
The VIA!Valet100EM is ideal for use installed underneath a kitchen or
workshop cabinet. This instruction assumes all pre-wiring has been
previously completed. To install VIA!Valet100EM under a cabinet:
1. Choose an appropriate mounting location underneath the
desired cabinet or shelf.
2. Using the provided VIA!Valet100EM Adhesive Backed
Mounting Template , carefully place the template in position.
Make sure the arrow on the template is pointing toward the
forward edge of the cabinet, as shown below in Figure 3-4 .
3. Using a 3/16” drill bit, create four holes in cabinet from the
center marks made in Step 2.
CENTERMARK
HOLES FOR MOUNTING
VIA!Valet100EM
DO NOT USE FOR VIA!VALET64
Figure 3-4: Template Center Marks