Introduction; The Elan Story - Elan System12 Installation Manual And User's Manual

E L A N H O M E S Y S T E M S

1. Introduction

The System12 (S12) is the culmination of fourteen
years of ELAN experience in the design and perfec-
tion of multi-source/multi-zone controllers.
Incorporating the features and reliability that has
made ELAN the fastest-growing manufacturer of
multi-room A/V products, the S12 is ELAN's most
powerful and flexible multi-source/multi-zone con-
troller to date. The System12 is a twelve-source
eight-zone preamp controller with on-board video
switching. Up to four S12s can be linked for a total of
thirty-two zones. The S12 can be controlled by IR or
Serial commands, and works with ELAN VIA!
Panels, keypads, and/or IR receivers, as well as inter-
facing with the VIA! SR1 Sense/Relay Module,
®
VIA! SC4 System Controller, and VIA!2
®
Station.
This unit has been designed with ultimate flexibility in
mind. Multiple control methods combine with
expandability to offer the perfect solution for larger
audio/video and automation control systems. Local
source inputs allow devices located in a specific zone
to be heard in and controlled from that zone, while
advanced trigger options allow flexible automation
opportunities.
The S12 can switch Composite video, Component
video, or both, simultaneously. High Definition video
sources, like HDTV and Progressive Scan DVD play-
ers, can now be routed throughout the home as well
as traditional Composite video sources like VCRs and
CCTV cameras.
The System12 is loaded with all the features a custom
installer looks for in a high-end multi-room
controller, including audio/video signal sensing and
system-status feedback, 12 source-specific IR ports,
2 IR 'All' ports, an External IR Input, 6 Sense inputs, 8
Trigger outputs plus a Unit Trigger output, a Music-
On-Hold output, Page/Doorbell audio and Trigger
jacks for easy integration with ELAN's Z•600
Communications Controller, and Serial In/Out ports for
RS-232 control of the S12. The PS12 Precision Panel
makes all system connections quick, neat and
reliable!
© ELAN Home Systems 2004 • All rights reserved.

The ELAN Story

Located in Lexington, KY, USA, ELAN Home Systems
has designed innovative multi-room audio/video sys-
tems since 1989. ELAN systems were the first to inte-
grate music, intercom and TV distribution features
that used the homeowner's stereos, televisions and
telephones to create the whole-house entertainment
experience. These systems allow people to move
room to room, controlling centrally located equipment
with ease.
ELAN's product line includes:
• Power Amplifiers
Touch
®
• Zoned Pre-Amps
• Intelligent Keypads
• LCD Color Touch Panels
SS1 System
®
• In-Wall and In-Ceiling Speakers
• Outdoor Speakers
• System Controllers
• Volume Controls
• Telephone-Based Intercom Controllers
• Video Switchers
• Digital Music Management Systems
• Accessories for Home Systems Installation
ELAN has introduced nearly 300 new products in the
last seven years and has been honored with nearly
fifty industry awards in the past 5 years!
SYSTEM12
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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