Pre-Wire; Applications; Stand-Alone Applications; Stand-Alone Basic - Elan V8 Installation Manual

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Pre-Wire

WIRING CONSIDERATIONS
Item
Video
RS232
IR
VIANET
This section describes typical applications using the V8 in video distribution installations. These are all basic
in nature and should be used for guideline purposes only. Each application can be augmented as needed for
individual circumstances. This section is for overall design purposes. Please see Chapter 3: V8 Connections for
specific wiring configurations.
Stand-Alone Systems
Basic Stand-Alone System
The diagram below shows a basic stand-alone system that utilizes the V8 to switch composite video sources to tele-
visions located throughout the home. A stand-alone system is one in which an ELAN multi-room preamp controller is
not used.
V8
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Description
RCA Video Patch Cables
DB9 Cables
2 Conductor Wire w/ 3.5mm mono connector
CAT5 RJ45 to RJ45 wired to ELAN Standard Pinout
Composite
Video
Cable
V
R
L
Composite
Video Source
Figure 2-2: Stand-Alone Composite Switching
V8
TV
x8
Composite Video
Composite
Local
A/V Receiver
R L
RCA Audio
Cable
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Video
Cable
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