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100 WATT HIGH POWER
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  • Page 1 VSE 2 100 WATT HIGH POWER ELECTRONIC VOLUME CONTROL...
  • Page 2 This ELAN Volume Control is NTRL certified to comply with local building codes. Use Class 2 wiring and methods per National Electrical Code NFPA70. Install in a Listed electrical box.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wiring Speaker Connections ..........7 RJ45 Connections .............8 Sense Input Connections ..........9 IR Input ..............10 Configuration/Applications ........11 ..........11 Stand-Alone Configuration ELAN System Configurations .........13 ..........14 ELAN S6 System Overview ...........15 ELAN S8.6 System Overview ..........16 ELAN S12 System Overview ..........17 ELAN Z•System Overview PVSE Precision Panel ..........18...
  • Page 4 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN Settings ..............25 ............25 Default Volume Level ............26 Override Volume Level ..............27 Sleep Mode ............28 Programmed Settings ..............29 Code Group ..........30 Variable Speed Ramping ..............31 Volume Jumps ..........32 On Default Volume Check ..............33 Sense Input ...............34 Talkback LED ..............35...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL Introduction ELAN’s VSE2 is an electronic 12 step stereo Volume Control with Variable Impedance Match settings of 1X, 2X, 4X and 8X designed for use with amplifiers of up to 100 Watts per channel output. The VSE2 features an IR receiver which passes IR data to other sources as well as accepting IR information from remote controls or other IR devices.
  • Page 6 Each VSE2 will turn on when the Zone or System turns on, but they will all be muted. When connecting to ELAN S6, S8.6, or S12 systems, the Sense Input feature can be used for either zone-specific or systemwide detection.
  • Page 7 ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL • Sleep Mode: Allows automatic muting of the VSE2 after a specified period of time (ten minutes, thirty minutes, one hour, or two hours). • Talkback LED: LED indicator flashes when IR activity is received through the built-in IR receiver. This feature can be disabled.

  • Page 8: Installation

    INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN Installation Rough-in The VSE2 fits into most 18 cu. in. rough-in boxes. DO NOT install the VSE2 in the same electrical box as high-voltage (110, 240VAC) devices such as dimmers, light switches, etc. as these devices will cause harmful interference and create buzzing, humming, or other audio interference.

  • Page 9: Speaker Connections

    ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL Speaker Connections 1. Verify that the amplifier is powered down. Do not connect the RJ45 conector of the VSE2 at this point. 2. Strip back 1/8” of the insulation from each conductor of the speaker wire. Twist and verify that there are no frayed ends.

  • Page 10: Rj45 Connections

    INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN RJ45 Connections 1. Use ELAN C45P pre-terminated RJ45 cables or crimp your own using the ELAN standard color code and pin-out shown below. 2. Consult the provided diagrams for specific Cat-5 wiring requirements for stand-alone or ELAN system operation.

  • Page 11: Sense Input Connections

    Sense Input wire (Br/White) and Ground (Brown.) When connect- ing to an ELAN S6, S8.6 or S12 system, either zone-specific or system-wide sensing is possible. ELAN Z• systems will provide system ON/OFF only.

  • Page 12: Ir Input

    INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN IR Input The VSE2 has an IR Output (utilizing the built-in IR receiver) and an IR Input (to control the VSE2 from another device.) When designing systems with sub-zones, this IR Input will allow individual sub-zone control (including Volume) from a keypad without having to use a separate Volume Control mounted in the wall.

  • Page 13: Configuration/Applications

    INSTALLATION MANUAL Configuration/Applications Stand-Alone Configuration The VSE2 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 shows. VSE2 STAND-ALONE APPLICATION...
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN The basic connections for stand-alone systems are as follows: 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.

  • Page 15: Elan System Configurations

    Features such as Volume Control Over- ride, Impedance Matching, Sense Input, and the built-in IR receiver allow this unit to seamlessly integrate into basic or complex ELAN systems. Following are diagrams showing typical applications using the VSE2 in ELAN S and Z system designs.

  • Page 16: Elan S6 System Overview

    INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN ELAN S6 System Overview Page 14 © 2013 Core Brands, LLC. • All rights reserved.

  • Page 17: Elan S8.6 System Overview

    ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN S8.6 System Overview Page 15 © 2013 Core Brands, LLC. • All rights reserved.

  • Page 18: Elan S12 System Overview

    INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN ELAN S12 System Overview S12 Zone Audio Outputs D1650 ZONE 1 (VARIABLE) ZONE 1 ZONE 1 ZONE 1 ( I E ) S12 Zone Keypad Inputs Page 16 © 2013 Core Brands, LLC. • All rights reserved.

  • Page 19: Elan Z•System Overview

    ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN Z•System Overview Blue Wh/Blue Orange VSE2 Wh/Orange TO Z•630 REMOTE OUT Green TIP=(+) RING=(-) Wh/Green Brown Wh/Brown ELAN Z System Sense Input Connections Page 17 © 2013 Core Brands, LLC. • All rights reserved.

  • Page 20: Pvse Precision Panel

    PZ600 Communication Controller Precision Panel, and to link multiple PVSE panels together. ELAN recommends the use of a PVSE Precision Panel in any S6/S8.6/S12 application, especially where multiple VSE2s are being utilized.

  • Page 21: Pz600 Precision Panel

    The PZ600 Precision Panel facilitates the connection of telephone service, page, doorbell and override signals, relays and door stations to the Z•600 Communications Controller and ELAN S Series Multi-Room Controllers. Use of the PZ600 in conjunction with the PVSE Precision Panel makes VSE2 connections very straightforward when being used in an Z or S6/S12 system.

  • Page 22: Elan S8.6/S12 Connections

    Using Internal Power of COM2 for Override No SPP or PVSE When an external power supply is required (see p.4 Maximum Number Of VSE2s Per ELAN System Controller), ELAN recommends the use of a PVSE Precision Panel to improve reliability and simplify connections.

  • Page 23: Override Connections

    ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL Override Connections ELAN System6 w/ COM2 and VSE2 - No SPP S6 Zone Input COM2 VSE2 COM2 S6 Page Sum/PG/DB Trigger In Trigger Out ELAN S8.6/S12 w/ COM2 and Multiple VSE2's - No SPP Page 21 © 2013 Core Brands, LLC. • All rights reserved.

  • Page 24: Elan Z•System

    INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN ELAN System6 Using a SPP Precision Panel (VSE2 Located in Zone) SPP ZONE CONNECTOR IR (Wh/Blue) Z•PAD 485+ 485- +12V (Wh/Green) Ground (Brown) Ground (Brown) VSE2 +12V (Wh/Green) IR (Wh/Blue) COM2 Override + (Blue) ELAN Z•System Using a PZ6 Precision Panel (VSE2 Located at Head-End Controlled w/ Z•PAD &...

  • Page 25: Elan Z•System Connections

    +12V (Wh/Green) IR IN (Orange) IR OUT (Wh/Blue) Override + (Blue) VSE2 Maximum Number Of VSE2s Per ELAN System Controller Each ZONE INPUT Total Current Consumption RJ45 Jack (except Z•630) Provides 12VDC 300mA. VSE2 and all electronic You may choose to load each...

  • Page 26: Connecting Multiple Vse2S

    INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN Connecting Multiple VSE2s In certain applications, it may be necessary to connect multiple VSE2s in parallel. Discrete control of these units is possible if CODE GROUPING is enabled. Keep power requirements in mind when connecting multiple VSE2s and use an appropriate power supply for the number of units that will be on the circuit.

  • Page 27: Settings

    ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL Settings Default Volume Level If the pre-muted volume level of the VSE2 was higher than the Default Volume level, and the VSE2 is un-muted by any of the following commands, the VSE2 will be restored to the Default Volume level: •...

  • Page 28: Override Volume Level

    INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN Override Volume Level Override allows Page/Doorbell signals to override the music at a preset level even with volume turned all the way down or with the VSE2 in Mute. When the Override Input receives a signal, the VSE2’s volume level will go to the programmed Override Volume...

  • Page 29: Sleep Mode

    ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL Sleep Mode SLEEP MODE causes the VSE2 to automatically mute after a specified period of time (ten minutes, thirty minutes, one hour, or two hours). Once SLEEP MODE is enabled, it may be disabled by manually muting the VSE2. The VSE2 can then be un-muted. No other commands affect the Sleep countdown, but other commands will still work normally.

  • Page 30: Programmed Settings

    2. Click on "Tools". 3. Click on "IR Library". 4. Click "+" next to "ELAN" (the ELAN Remote File). 5. Navigate to the "VSE CONFIG" and/or "VSE ID Setup" files. 6. Select the desired command in the "IR Commands" box.

  • Page 31: Code Group

    ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL Code Group CODE GROUPs allow discrete control of multiple VSE2s that are connected to the same IR wiring. Make sure to assign different CODE GROUP IDs to each VSE2 in the system. VSE2s are set to VSE ID 1 by default. Use the "VSE ID 1" codeset when program- ming units that are not connected to the same IR wiring (when not using the CODE GROUP feature).

  • Page 32: Variable Speed Ramping

    INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN Variable Speed Ramping Volume Up speed depends on volume level. As the volume level reaches higher levels, the speed of volume ramping decreases. Volume Ramping is defined as any continuous VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN command. • VARIABLE SPEED RAMPING (Default) - VOLUME DOWN ramps at 100ms.

  • Page 33: Volume Jumps

    ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL Volume Jumps VOLUME JUMPS occur when volume level changes more than one step. VOLUME JUMPS can be Fast Ramping (Default - 30ms between steps), Slow Ramping (50ms between steps), or Instantaneous. To set VOLUME JUMPS for a particular VSE2: 1.

  • Page 34: On Default Volume Check

    INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN On Default Volume Check This option determines if the Default Volume is used as the maximum level, when the VSE2 is un-muted by an IR ON Command. To set ON DEFAULT VOLUME CHECK for a particular VSE2: 1.

  • Page 35: Sense Input

    ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL Sense Input This option determines if a High to Low level transition on the Sense Input mutes the VSE2’s volume. • ENABLE SENSE INPUT (Default) - When the SENSE INPUT transitions from High to Low level, the VSE2 will go into a Mute state.

  • Page 36: Talkback Led

    INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN Talkback LED This option determines if the TALKBACK LED indicates IR activity. • Enable LED TALKBACK (Default) - When the Sense Input level is LOW, the TALKBACK LED is normally OFF and flashes ON with IR activity. When the Sense Input level is HIGH, the TALKBACK LED is normally ON and flashes OFF with IR activity.

  • Page 37: Factory Default

    ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL Factory Default To return the VSE2 to Factory Default condition: 1. Remove the unit from power. 2. Press the VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN buttons simultaneously. 3. Re-connect the unit to power. 4. Continue holding VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN for several seconds until the POWER SENSE LED stops blinking.
  • Page 38 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN Switch position depends on three things: 1. The minimum impedance rating of the amplifier being used. 2. The number of speakers being connected to the amplifier channel. 3. The nominal impedance of the speakers being utilized. Once...

  • Page 39: Operation

    1. Press the MUTE button on the VSE2. 2. Press ON on the included remote. 3. Issue any ELAN Source Select IR command. NOTE: When the VSE2 is turned ON using any of the above methods, the Volume level is restored to the last setting before the VSE2 was turned OFF.

  • Page 40: Turning The Vse2 Off

    7. Press the VOLUME DOWN button on the VSE2 8. Press VOLUME DOWN on the included remote. 9. Issue any ELAN VOLUME DOWN command. NOTE: When the VSE2 is turned ON using any of the above methods, the Volume level is set to the lowest audible level.

  • Page 41: Muting The Volume

    ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL Muting the Volume 1. Press the MUTE button on the VSE2. 2. Press the MUTE button on an ELAN remote control. 3. Issue any ELAN MUTE command. TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Solution VSE2 does not 1. Power supply...
  • Page 42 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN Symptom Possible Cause Solution No audio 1. Source not Press Play, turn ON present playing etc. 2. Volume Muted Increase volume or turned all the way down 3. Amplifier/ Check and correct connections. Speaker con- nectors reversed 4.

  • Page 43: Specifications

    ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL Specifications Power Rating--Nominal .....100 Watts RMS per Channel Frequency Response .....20-20KHz +/- 0.5dB @ 8 Ohms Total Harmonic Distortion ............< 1% Impedance Settings ........Variable 1X/2X/4X/8X Minimum Speaker Load ............4 Ohms Dynamic Range ........49 dB (max to min. audible) Override Current Draw ........0.75 mA (Logic only)

  • Page 44: Warranty

    With respect to equipment sold by, but not manufactured by ELAN, the warranty obligations of ELAN shall in all respects conform and be limited to the warranty actually extended to ELAN by its supplier. The foregoing warranties do not cover reimbursement for labor, transportation, removal, installation, or other expenses which may be incurred in connection with repair or replacement.
  • Page 45 MATERIAL: 60 LB WHITE COATED PAPER SCALE: 1-1 SIZE: 7.000 X 4.500, TOL: +/- .040 FOLDING: ALBUM FOLD CENTER STAPLE FOLD TO 3.500 X 4.500 PAGES: 44 NOTE: ARTWORK CREATED BY ELAN HOME SYSTEMS THIS MANUAL MUST BE ROHS COMPLIANT...

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