Elan V Series Quick Start Manual

INTRODUCTION
ELAN's VSE is an electronic 12 step stereo Volume Control with Variable
Impedance Match settings of 1X, 2X, 4X, and 8X. The VSE features an IR
receiver which passes IR data to other sources as well as accepting IR infor-
mation from the included remote control or other IR devices. The VSE also
features an IR input so that external controllers (ZPad
LCD Touchpanels, etc.) can be hard wired to this device without using an IR
emitter. Additionally, the VSE features ELAN's patented Page/Doorbell
Override to work with ELAN communication equipment. Impedance Match
adjustments allow multiple pairs of speakers to be connected to the same
amplifier channels without damaging the amplifier.
FEATURES
Override:
Allows Page/Doorbell signals to override the music at a preset
level even with volume turned all the way down or with the VSE in Mute.
Impedance Matching:
Allows multiple speaker pairs to be connected
to a single pair of amplifier channels.
IR In/Out:
A built-in IR receiver allows the VSE to be controlled from the
included remote control, universal remote, keypad, VIA! Color LCD Touch
Screen, or outboard IR receiver. IR can be sent to the VSE using an IR emit-
ter or through the RJ45 jack on the rear of the unit. IR can be sent from the
IR output to source equipment, IR distribution networks or whole-house
controllers.
SENSE:
Detects absence or presence of voltage. When voltage is absent,
the VSE goes into Mute. The presence of voltage DOES NOT un-mute the
VSE, however. A physical button press is required to un-Mute this device.
This allows the system or zone to be turned on without all of the VSEs in the
system playing audio. Each VSE will turn on when the Zone or System turns
on, but they will all be in Mute. When connecting to ELAN S or HD systems,
the SENSE feature can be used for either zone-specific or system-wide
detection. ELAN Z systems provide system On/Off detection only.
ROUGH-IN
The VSE fits into most 18 cu. in. rough-in boxes and P-rings. P-rings allow
the best access and depth and should be used where local building codes
allow. DO NOT install the VSE in the same electrical box as high-voltage
(110VAC) devices such as dimmers, light switches, etc. as these devices will
cause harmful interference and create buzzing, humming, or other audio
interference. Close proximity to high-voltage devices can also cause unde-
sired IR operation.
Like any IR device, the VSE's IR receiver is susceptible to interference from
ambient light, sunlight, or plasma television radiation. Please do not mount
the unit in locations susceptible to these conditions.
NOTE: The VSE is not warranted for outdoor installation.
WIRING
Speaker wire and CAT5 cable should be run from the main equipment loca-
tion where the system's amplifier is located to the mounting location for
each VSE. The speaker terminals on this unit will accommodate 14 to 24
AWG stranded copper speaker wire. Runs that exceed 150 feet should use
heavier gauge wire, but 16 or 18 AWG is usually sufficient. Check local
building codes for specific guidelines regarding in-wall wire runs. CAT5
cable is required when installing this unit to provide Power, Override, Sense,
IR In, and IR Out. This unit must be connected to power in order to function.
RJ45 CONNECTIONS
1. Use ELAN C45P pre-terminated RJ45 cables or crimp your own
using the ELAN standard color code and pin-out.
2. Consult the following diagrams for specific CAT5 wiring requirements
for stand-alone or ELAN system operation.
3. Once proper connections are made at the head-end, plug the RJ45
connector into the jack on the rear of the VSE.
4. Install the unit in the wall using the provided screws. Be careful not to
place tension on the CAT5 cable.
5. Test and adjust.
STANDARD ELAN RJ45 PINOUT
1
2
3
TAB
4
5
6
7
8
CABLE
VSE PIN ASSIGNMENT
Blue Override
Blue/Wh IR Out
IR In
Orange
N/C
Orange/Wh
N/C
Green
+12VDC
Green/Wh
Ground
Brown
Sense
Brown/Wh
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
1. Verify that the amplifier is powered down. Do not connect the RJ45
conector of the VSE at this point.
2. Strip back 1/4" of the insulation from each conductor of the speaker
wire. Twist and verifythat there are no frayed ends.
3. Remove the AMPLIFIER and SPEAKER connectors from the volume
control. Connect the L+, L-, R+, R- conductors from the amplifier to
the appropriate terminal on the AMPLIFIER connector. Make sure to
maintain proper +/- polarity!
4. Connect the wires from the speakers to the appropriate terminals on
the SPEAKER connetor, again ensuring proper +/- polarity.
5. Replace the AMPLIFIER and SPEAKER connectors.
TO SPEAKERS
RJ45
FROM AMPLIFIER
DO NOT REVERSE AMPLIFIER AND SPEAKER CONNECTIONS!!
DESIGN/CONFIGURATION
STAND-ALONE CONFIGURATION
The VSE can be used in stand-alone configuations without using an ELAN
whole-house controller. Each stand-alone scenario will be slightly different,
but all will connect the same way as the following diagram explains.
Keypads, VIA! Color
® ®
IR EMITTER
BROWN (GND)
Z027
+ -
The basic connections for stand-alone systems are as fol-
lows:
1. Amplifier Input: Speaker wires from the amplifier (L+/-, R+/-)
2 Speaker Output: Speaker wires to speakers (L+/-, R+/-)
3. Power: +12 Volts DC & Ground (RJ45 +12VDC=Gr/Wh,GND=Br)
4. IR: IR Output and Ground (RJ45 IR=Wh/Bl, GND=Br)
STAND-ALONE PINOUT
ELAN SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
The VSE is ideally suited for many ELAN whole-house audio distribution
applications. Features such as Volume Control Override, Impedance
Matching, SENSE, and the built-in IR receiver allow this unit to seamlessly
integrate into the most basic or complex ELAN systems that the installer can
imagine. Following are diagrams showing typical applications using the VSE
in ELAN S, Z, and HD system designs.
NOTE:Zones vs. Sub-Zones
A "Zone" is defined as an area of a whole-house audio system that has
separate source control/selection capabilities.
A "Sub-Zone" is a room or area that shares source selection/control with
another area, but typically has separate ability to control volume for the
sub-zone.
ELAN S6 SYSTEM DIAGRAM
CAT-5
Blue
Wh/Blue
Orange
Wh/Orange
Green
Wh/Green
Brown
Wh/Brown L
ELAN S6 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS W/ Z600 AND VSE
Using Internal Power of Z600 for Override
S6 ZONE
KEYPAD
INPUT
S6 PAGE
TRIG IN
SLEEVE Green
TIP Blue
TIP SLEEVE
Z600
CONTROL
OUTPUT
ELAN S6 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS W/ Z600 AND VSE
Using an External Power Supply for Override
S6 ZONE
KEYPAD
INPUT
S6 PAGE
TRIG IN
CAT-5 SLEEVE Green
TIP Blue
TIP SLEEVE
Z600
CONTROL
OUTPUT
1
VSE STAND-ALONE APPLICATION
A/V RECEIVER
LEFT
RIGHT
SPK
SPK
WH/BLUE (IR) R
+
-
12VDC REGULATED
POWER SUPPLY -
(Z027)
+
MUTE
L
BROWN (GND)
WH/GREEN (+12V)
IR EMITTER
PIN2 WH/BLUE (IR)
PIN7 BROWN (GND)
Z027
-
PIN6 WH/GREEN (+12VDC)
+
- +
+ -
R
L
MUTE
CAT-5
R
TBK2000U
Punchdown Block
Blue
Wh/Blue
Orange
Wh/Orange
Green
Wh/Green
Brown
Wh/Brown
Blue (Override)
Blue
Wh/Blue
Orange
Wh/Orange
Green
Wh/Green
Brown
Wh/Brown
TBK2000U
Punchdown Block
Blue
Wh/Blue
Orange
Wh/Orange
Green
Wh/Green
Brown
Wh/Brown
Blue (Override)
Blue
Wh/Blue
Orange
Blue (Override)
Wh/Orange
Green
Wh/Green
Brown
Wh/Brown
+
Blue (Override)
Z027
-
USE REGULATED 12VDC
POWER SUPPLY (P/N Z027)
ELAN Z SYSTEM DIAGRAM
ZONE 1 (FIXED) ZONE 2 (VARIABLE)
L R L
ZONE 1
CAT-5
MUTE
ZONE 2
CAT-5
3 ZONE Z SYSTEM
ZONE 1 CONTROLLED W/ ZPAD THROUGH VSE
ZONE 2 CONTROLLED W/ ZPAD
ZONE 3 CONTROLLED W/ VSE & IR REMOTE
ELAN Z SYSTEM CONNECTIONS W/ Z600 AND VSE
Using Internal Power of Z600 for Override
Blue
TO Z630
Wh/Blue
IR INPUT
Orange
Wh/Orange
Green
Wh/Green
Brown
Wh/Brown
TO Z600
Blue
CONTROL
Wh/Blue
OUTPUT
Orange
Wh/Orange
Green
Wh/Green
Brown
Wh/Brown
ELAN Z SYSTEM CONNECTIONS W/ Z600 AND VSE
Using an External Power Supply for Override
TBK2000U
Punchdown Block
Blue
Z630 IR
Wh/Blue
INPUT
Orange
Wh/Orange
Green
Wh/Green
Brown
Wh/Brown
Z600
Blue
CONTROL
Wh/Blue
OUTPUT
Orange
Wh/Orange
Green
Wh/Green
Brown
Wh/Brown
+
Z027
-
USE REGULATED 12VDC
POWER SUPPLY (P/N Z027)
ELAN Z SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
Using a PZ6 Precision Panel (VSE Located in Zone)
PZ6 ZONE
CONNECTOR
Wh/Brown
Brown
Wh/Green
Green
Wh/Orange
N/C
Wh/Blue
Blue
ELAN Z SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
Using a PZ6 Precision Panel (VSE Located at Head-End
Controlled w/ ZPAD)
PZ6 ZONE
CONNECTOR
Wh/Brown
Brown
Wh/Green
Green
Wh/Orange
N/C
Wh/Blue
Blue
ZPAD
ELAN HD SYSTEM DIAGRAM
VSE
FIXED
L
VARIABLE
R
L
ZPAD
MUTE
VSE
VSE
VSE
HD SYSTEM 1 ZONE SHOWN
VARIABLE SPEAKERS CONTROLLED W/ ZPAD
FIXED SPEAKERS CONTROLLED W/ VSE
VSE
2
ZONE 3 (FIXED)
R L R
ZONE 3
CAT-5
MUTE
Z660
Z630
ON
1 2 3 4 5
Z630 DIP SWITCH SETTINGS
TBK2000U
Punchdown Block
White/Blue
ZPAD
Blue (Override)
VSE
ZPAD
Blue (Override)
VSE
Blue (Override)
VSE
Blue (Override)
VSE
Ground (Brown)
+12V (Wh/Green)
RS485- (Green) ZPAD
RS485+ (Wh/Orange)
IR (Wh/Blue)
Ground (Brown)
+12V (Wh/Green)
VSE
IR (Wh/Blue)
Override + (Blue)
Ground (Brown)
+12V (Wh/Green)
ZPAD
RS485- (Green)
RS485+ (Wh/Orange)
IR (Orange)
Ground (Brown)
+12V (Wh/Green)
IR IN (Orange)
VSE
IR OUT (Wh/Blue)
Override + (Blue)
VOLUME CONTROL OVERRIDE
HDC2010 HDC2042
RELAY
OUTPUTS
SENSE RELAY
R A
A
SENSE RELAY
B B
ZONE
A
ZONE
SERIAL
B
PORT
VAR
A
L R
FIXED
VAR
B
L R
ZPAD
FIXED
Z660
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