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  • Page 3 Wireless 8.4” Color LCD Touch Panel front & rear panel controls and indicators, using the desktop cradle and turning the touch panel ON or OFF. Also provides motif style and button layout for the ELAN user interface. Chapter 2 Provides step-by-step instructions for setting the the VIA!2-8.4 Wireless 8.4”...
  • Page 4 Windows and Windows CE are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corpo- ration. AMD is a registered trademark of AMD Corporation. All other trade- marks and registered trademarks are property of their respective corporations. © ELAN Home Systems 2006 • All rights reserved.
  • Page 5 Should leaking fluid from the battery make contact with skin, eyes or clothes, flush immediately with water. If there is contact with eyes, seek medical treatment immediately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in skin rash or significant eye damage. © ELAN Home Systems 2006 • All rights reserved.
  • Page 6 • Do not apply excessive pressure to the display screen. • ELAN strongly recommends that you do not touch the display screen directly with your fingers. Oil from your fingertips may be difficult to remove. Please use the stylus provided.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    The stylus for the VIA!2-8.4's touch screen is located in the upper right corner of the panel. © ELAN Home Systems 2006 • All rights reserved.
  • Page 8 - Equipment that is left unattended and unused for long peri- ods of time should be de-energized. Power Sources - The equipment should be connected to a power supply of the type described in the in this manual or as marked. © ELAN Home Systems 2006 • All rights reserved.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Desktop Cradle ................1-10 12 VDC Adapter ...............1-10 Screen Time-Outs & Battery Management ......1-11 Time-Outs ................1-11 Battery Conservation Tips ............1-11 Battery Deep Discharge State ..........1-12 Good Tips To Know ..............1-12 Screen Cleaning Information ..........1-13 © ELAN Home Systems 2006 • All rights reserved.
  • Page 10 Battery & Power Management ............2-7 Low Battery Condition ..............2-8 Chapter 3 The ELAN Network Introduction ...................3-1 VIA2-SS1 System Station ............3-1 Router ..................3-1 Wireless Access Point ...............3-1 Limited Warranty ..............Back Page © viii ELAN Home Systems 2006 • All rights reserved.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Via!®2-8.4 Wireless 8.4" Color Lcd Touch Panel

    802.11b/g WiFi wireless networks. It is incorporated into your home theater solution using a router, a wireless access point (WAP) and an ELAN VIA!2-SS1 Sys- tem Station. As of this writing, an ELAN VIA!-SC4 System Controller would be required for 2-way RS-232 feedback and control.

  • Page 12: Touch Screen Technology

    IR and RS-232 Control Options With VIA!2-SS1 System Station & VIA!-SC4 System Controller • Rechargeable Internal Battery • Desktop Cradle/Charging Station & Power Supply • Easy, Powerful VIA! Tools Programming ® • Protective Jacket © ELAN Home Systems 2006 • All rights reserved.

  • Page 13: Specifications

    USB HID compliant (Type A) Viewing Angles 60º Up, 35º Down, 45º Left/Right from Center Power 12VDC, 3.5A Battery Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Dimensions 9.6”(W)x7.9”(H)x0.8”(D) Weight w/Internal 1.9 lbs Battery Operating Temperature 32-104°F (0°- 40°C) © ELAN Home Systems 2006 • All rights reserved.

  • Page 14: Accessories

    USER’S GUIDE VIA!2-8.4 Accessories See your ELAN authorized dealer to purchase accessories for your VIA!2- 8.4 Wireless Touch Panel. The accessories below are currently being offered by ELAN Home Systems: Table 1-2 Accessories Item Picture Description 12 VDC Power Adapter with Cord...

  • Page 15: Operation

    Each source can be custom programmed to work just the way the user desires. ELAN recommends using the provided stylus to operate the touch screen. Avoid touching with your fingers, as oil from your fingertips can be difficult to remove. The stylus for the VIA!2's touch screen is located in the upper right corner of the panel.
  • Page 16 This 4-way button (Up/Down Left/Right) is used Button for common functions, i.e. Volume and Channel Up/Down. MUTE Mutes audio in zone. Button Stylus Wand Used to make operator selections. Protective Jacket Protect touch panel from inadvertent damage. © ELAN Home Systems 2006 • All rights reserved.

  • Page 17: Control Surfaces

    Off Button Button System Bar Buttons Motif Style C Previous/Next Message Bar Lights Zone/System Source Page Button Off Button Mute Source Select Button Buttons Function Function Buttons Buttons Figure 1-3 Control Surfaces © ELAN Home Systems 2006 • All rights reserved.
  • Page 18 * Only available on Motif Style A & B. When using Motif Style C, Volume Up/Down and Channel Up/Down is accom- plished using the Multiple Function button located on the front panel. © ELAN Home Systems 2006 • All rights reserved.

  • Page 19: Message Bar

    Indicates loss of communication with the SC4 V-NET ERROR System Controller Indicates that the VIA!TOOLS program download CONFIG MISMATCH between the VIA!2-8.4 and VIA!2-SS1 System Sta- tion do not match. © ELAN Home Systems 2006 • All rights reserved.

  • Page 20: Desktop Cradle

    12 VDC Adapter You can also charge the battery by connecting the 12 VDC adapter directly into the 12V (DC in) port on the VIA!2-8.4. Figure 1-4: Desktop Cradle/Charging Station © 1-10 ELAN Home Systems 2006 • All rights reserved.

  • Page 21: Screen Time-Outs & Battery Management

    NOTE: AC power must be used to restart the touch panel. Place the touch panel on the desktop cradle and ensure that the 12 VDC power is plugged in prior to using that panel again. © ELAN Home Systems 2006 • All rights reserved. 1-11...

  • Page 22: Battery Deep Discharge State

    • Avoid placing adhesive materials on the Touch Panel. • Avoid moisture, direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. • Keep Touch Panel time-outs short in duration to increase battery life span. © 1-12 ELAN Home Systems 2006 • All rights reserved.

  • Page 23: Screen Cleaning Information

    Do not spray directly on the panel screen. Use of strong chemicals and/or some cleaning agents may discolor the polyester film that makes up the touch screen. If further cleaning is necessary, ELAN recommends using a diluted detergent solution or mild cleaner such as, Windex Glass Cleaner, ®...
  • Page 24 USER’S GUIDE VIA!2-8.4 © 1-14 ELAN Home Systems 2006 • All rights reserved.

  • Page 25: Chapter 2 Via!2-8.4 Wireless Touch Panel System Set- Up

    VIA!2-8.4 Touch Panel and then tapping the Figure 2-1 . Tool Icon on the task bar as shown in Task bar Tool Button Icon Figure 2-1 VIA!2-8.4 System Task Bar Button & Tool Icon © ELAN Home Systems 2006 • All rights reserved.
  • Page 26 Tapping the Tool Icon on the VIA!2 Task bar displays the System Setup Figure 2-2 . Tap the OK button to close the page and page as shown in return to ELAN control. Figure 2-2 VIA!2-8.4 System Setup Page © ELAN Home Systems 2006 • All rights reserved.

  • Page 27: Volume And Brightness Settings

    Tap the Volume Up/Down Buttons to increase the panel interaction audible clicks. Press the OK Button to return to the System Setup page. Figure 2-3 Volume and Brightness Page © ELAN Home Systems 2006 • All rights reserved.

  • Page 28: Calibrate Screen

    Tapping the Yes button brings up the calibration screen, Figure 2-5 . Tappingg the No option returns you to the System Setup page. ELAN recommends that the installer calibrate the touch panel prior to first use. NOTE: You can re-calibrate at anytime using VIA!2-8.4 System Setup Page.
  • Page 29 After touching the five designated areas on the calibration screen, a final Figure 2-6). Touch anywhere on the screen to com- screen is displayed ( plete the screen calibration and return to the System Setup page. Figure 2-6 Screen Calibration Complete Message © ELAN Home Systems 2006 • All rights reserved.

  • Page 30: Via!2-8.4 Touch Panel Time-Outs

    Time-outs values can be set to never, 5 sec., 15 sec., 30 sec., 1 min., 2 min., 3 min., 4 min., 5 min., 10 min., 30 min., 1 hr., 2 hr. and 3 hr. © ELAN Home Systems 2006 • All rights reserved.

  • Page 31: Installer Setup

    Password Entry screen. When the password is entered correctly the Sys- tem Setup page displays additional installer-specific settings. These set- tings are used by the installer to initially set up your system. ELAN recommends that only trained and authorized personnel change any parameters in the Installer System Setup page.

  • Page 32: Low Battery Condition

    After the VIA!2-8.4 turns off due to the low battery condition the Standby button will not be able to reactivate the unit unless a 12 VDC adapter is connected. © ELAN Home Systems 2006 • All rights reserved.

  • Page 33: Chapter 3 The Elan Network Introduction

    Wireless Touch Panel, translating the wireless panel's 8.02.11b/g WiFi commands into actions that can control just about every aspect of a Home Theater or a zone in an ELAN multi-room system. Future software / feature-set enhancements to the VIA!2-SS1 Wireless Touch Panel are all field-upgradeable through VIA!TOOLS setup software.
  • Page 34 The ELAN Network VIA!VALET6.4 © ELAN Home Systems 2005 • All rights reserved.

  • Page 36: Limited Warranty

    ELAN in writing, ELAN shall repair or replace the item at the company's option. This warranty shall not apply (a) to equipment not manufactured by ELAN, (b) to...

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