Connections And Applications; Independent Stereo Zones - Elan A1240 Installation Manual

A1240
INSTALLATION MANUAL

2. Connections and Applications

Multi-Room Applications
The A1240 is specifically designed for multi-room appli-
cations. Virtually every feature was selected to enhance
the multi-room experience and simplify the multi-room
installation. With Buffered Loop Outputs, Bus Modes,
and advanced Trigger options, the A1240 can be cus-
tomized for even the most complex systems.
WIRING CONSIDERATIONS
• Speaker Wires
• Audio Cables
• Triggers
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28-16 AWG Speaker Wire
RCA Patch Cables
2 Conductor Wire w/ Mono Mini-Plug
E L A N H O M E S Y S T E M S

Independent Stereo Zones

The A1240 is designed to easily power six independent
stereo zones without any special setup procedures.
This is the standard configuration for most multi-zone
audio distribution systems. In the drawing below, each
pair of speakers will have independent line-level volume
control.
Three Independent Stereo Zones
• Zone 1 Output to Line Inputs 1 & 2
• Zone 2 Output to Line Inputs 3 & 4
• Zone 3 Output to Line Inputs 5 & 6
• Bus Mode DIP Switches in Default
DIRECT Position
Each Zone's Speakers Volume Ramps Up &
Down Independently
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ZONE OUTPUTS