Adding A Source; Mode - Elan EL-IPD-MTX-8CH Design Manual

Adding a Source

Add an analog or digital source . When adding an ELAN IP Amp to the configurator, the available sources will
automatically be loaded and configured for default stereo use .
Analog
By default, Analog sources are added in Stereo Mode . However, they can be configured for mono use,
which would free up an input to add another source .

Mode

Stereo (default Mode)
Connect the Left and Right channel of the source to the input . Then assign the source to that input within
Configurator .
Mono (Optional Mode for MTX-8CH & PRE-MSI)
The benefit of using Mono is that it allows you to add another source using the orphaned RCA input . For
example, an EL-IPD-MTX-8CH has four analog stereo source inputs . If set to Mono, expansion up to eight
analog mono sources is available .
Inputs
By default, the source assignments come predefined to the appropriate analog inputs in Left/Right pairs . If set
to Mono, you will now have an orphaned RCA input . To add a new Mono source location for the unused RCA,
right click on Sources and select Add New Source . Assign the new input to the orphaned RCA .
Input Level Gain
For Analog sources, Stereo or Mono, set the input gain for the particular source (+/-6 db) .
Doorbell
The doorbell input is also Analog, but it does differ because it is Stereo only . It can be used as another
source input (not only for a doorbell input if you were not using a doorbell) .
Digital (Optical/Coaxial)
A Digital source input, Optical or Coaxial, can be used if the source is set for PCM (2ch) output . These are
Stereo Only and do not have an input level adjustment .
EL-IPD-PRE-SSI (Multi-Chassis only)
Another option for an input is the use of a EL-IP-PRE-SSI, which can add an additional source (even those
remotely located) . The EL-IP-PRE-SSI allows for one source to be connected to the Multi-Chassis system .
It can be Coaxial, Optical or Analog (stereo only) connection type . Set the Input Type Switch on the rear of
the EL-IP-PRE-SSI to coincide with the connection type used . The EL-IP-PRE-SSI can send its source to a
maximum of two separate chassis simultaneously in Unicast (default) Mode . If there is a need for more than
two simultaneous chassis, multi-cast is needed .
» DO NOT SELECT THIS without the proper multicast network gear and setup (see in Advanced Multi-
Chassis on page 31) .
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