Purpose of this Manual This manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and connection examples, along with basic user information for installation and ongoing use of the S1616A in Amplifier Mode.. This manual is written for the installer of this equipment. Organization The following information is contained in this manual including practices and procedures allowing for the safe installation and operation of the S1616A used in Amplifier Mode.
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Stand-Alone Stereo Bussing with Multiple Chassis ..............49 Multi-Room Stereo Zones ............Error! Bookmark not defined. S1616A and S128P Sub-Zones W/O Volume Controls ..... Error! Bookmark not defined. Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ................51 Appendix A: IR Command Set ...................... 56 Appendix A: IR Command Set (Continued).................
48 bit signal processing delivering the cleanest and most efficient audio amplification available. Each channel of the S1616A has a true power rating of 50 watts @ 8 ohms and 75 watts @ 4 ohms – all channels driven.
Multiple Bus Inputs The S1616A can utilize up to 8 stereo bus inputs to allow sharing a single audio source between multiple speaker outputs (no jumper wires required) Buffered Loop Outputs...
E L A N H O M E S Y S T E M S S1616A AMPLIFIER MODE S1616A Functions & Indicators Front Panel Figure 0-1: S1616A Front Panel Controls and Display Item Function Channel Button Cycles through information pertaining to each of the 16 audio channels...
AMPLIFIER MODE Operation & Settings Front Panel Controls The S1616A front panel buttons provide control for the initial setup and amplifier status. Any button press activates the front panel display which shows important system information until the display times out.
Volume Adjustment Display Note: “Channel Locked” - “Output Clipping” - “Input Clipping” and “Fault” status information will only display if that condition is true. The “IR” indicator will display only when the S1616A is receiving an ELAN formatted IR signal.
Alternatively, press the CHANNEL button to move forward one channel at a time. The top of the screen displays the mode the amplifier is in, either ELAN MODE or NORMAL MODE, followed by the channel designations of the chassis, I.E.
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When AVR (Automatic Volume Reduction) is active, AVR is displayed above Volume %. AVR is active whenever the amp is being overdriven. When AVR is active, the S1616A turns its volume down until it is not being overdriven. The S1616A will return to its normal volume setting when it is no longer being overdriven.
This menu allows any or all channels to be locked or unlocked after initial set-up selections have been determined. When locked, channel settings cannot be altered even by IR Commands in ELAN mode. Individual channels 1 - 16 options are LOCKED or UNLOCKED.
E L A N H O M E S Y S T E M S S1616A AMPLIFIER MODE Output View Menu For information relating to the amplified outputs for the S1616A press the MENU button to cycle through the setting options until the following screen appears: Figure 2-14 Output View Menu This menu selection displays four bar graphs which correspond to the output channel levels for each of the 16 channels.
The initial screen shown in the Utility Sub-Menu is the Operating Mode Menu. Use the arrow UP or Down buttons to toggle between Normal and ELAN mode. If you have not allowed for an LCD time-out to reset the Utility sub-menu back to the Operating Mode Menu press the CHANNEL button to cycle through the Utility sub-menu options until you see the screen below.
If a zone is muted on the ELAN A/V Controller, the S1616A's channels will turn off after 5 minutes of not detecting audio. The S1616A audio may drop out in ALL ENABLED mode if the audio being sent to it is at an extremely low level for five minutes.
Utility Sub-Menu (Continued) Firmware Version This menu displays the current Firmware Version of the S1616A chassis. Once you have selected the Utility sub-menu by cycling through the MAIN Menu options using the MENU button, use the CHANNEL button to select the Firmware Version screen.
Utility Sub-Menu (Continued) Ambient Temperature This menu displays the current AMBIENT TEMPERATURE of the S1616A chassis as well as minimum and maximum temperatures that are logged in memory. Once you have selected the Utility sub-menu by cycling through the MAIN Menu options using the MENU button, use the CHANNEL button to select the Ambient Temperature display.
Press the UP and DOWN arrows to select SAVE or NO SAVE. If the correct code has been entered the S1616A will save the current settings. If an incorrect code has been entered the bottom line of the display will read, “INVALID PIN, Retry”...
LCD Sleep Timer, BUS Input A, BUS Input B, Power Saving Mode, Firmware Version, Diagnostics, Ambient Temperature, Save Dealer Defaults, and Restore Defaults. Absolute Max Volume Menu To set the upper gain limits for the S1616A press the MENU button to cycle through the setting options until the following screen appears: Figure 2-29...
S1616A AMPLIFIER MODE ELAN Mode (Continued) Minimum Turn-On Volume Menu To set the Minimum Turn-On Volume for the S1616A press the MENU button to cycle through the setting options until the following screen appears: Figure 2-30 Minimum Turn-On Volume Menu This will allow an individual channel or All channels to turn on to a specific or predetermined volume level if the volume level prior to turning the channel off is lower than this setting.
S1616A AMPLIFIER MODE Connections The S1616A has many rear panel connections so it is important to label cables with their destination or source correctly. Use high quality line level RCA connector type cables for source connections to ensure the lowest possible noise and best sound performance.
AMPLIFIER MODE BUS Inputs The S1616A BUS Inputs A and B enable custom configuration of listening areas. Large or irregular shaped rooms may be configured for both mono and stereo as coverage is needed. Hallways, passageways, bathrooms and laundry rooms are the most popular areas that can benefit from a mono BUS application.
7 / 8, E for 9 / 10, F for 11 / 12, G for 13 / 14, and H for 15 / 16. Digital audio inputs do not “loop out” of the S1616A. If multiple amplifiers are to be used in Bus mode you should use the analog Bus inputs.
AMPLIFIER MODE Speaker Binding Post The S1616A is equipped with gold plated, 5-way speaker binding post. This will allow for five methods of speaker wire termination; bare wire, spade lug, pin, single banana and dual banana plug. Label all speaker wires with their destination to ensure easy configuration. To attach speaker wires use the following method: Carefully split the speaker wire insulation at least two inches.
The 3.5mm mono IR Loop is located beside the ALL ON trigger. This loop allows IR commands to be sent to each S1616A amplifier that is connected. Before the amplifier will respond to IR Commands, the S1616A amplifier must be set to ELAN Mode.
E L A N H O M E S Y S T E M S S1616A AMPLIFIER MODE USB Connector Used to update and configure the S1616A firmware. Note: A Standard USB-A to USB-Mini-B cable must be utilized for firmware updates and is not included with the S1616A. Figure 3-11...
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Since Channel Range is set to 17 - 32, you must control the channel's volume using different commands. When a S1616A Channel Range is set to 17 - 32, the S1616A is the second chassis in a two S1616A chassis system.
With Channel Range set to Channel All Direct, Audio Input 1 is routed to Channel 1; Audio Input 2 is routed to Channel 2, etc...and Audio Input 16 is routed to Channel 16. Prerequisites: Factory Default the amp and set to ELAN or Normal Mode Channel Range: Set to 1 to 16...
Input Select Menu on page 17 With the Input Select Menu set to the above settings, the S1616A sums audio input 1 and 2 (Mono) and routes it to channel 3. This eliminates the need to use a “Y” cable.
Scenario: Zone one has four stereo speaker pairs, zone two has two stereo pairs and two summed mono speakers, zones three and four have a single summed mono speaker each. Prerequisites: Factory Default the amp and set to ELAN or Normal Mode. Input Select Menu:...
AMPLIFIER MODE Stand-Alone Stereo Bussing with Multiple Chassis Prerequisites First S1616A Chassis: Factory Default the amp and set to ELAN Mode. Channel Range: Set to 1 to 16 Input Select Menu: Channel All ODD with Input set to 1 Bus A Channel All Even with Input set to 2 Bus A Prerequisites Second S1616A Chassis: Factory Default the amp and set to ELAN Mode.
Turn switch ON. Switch is on the back of the unit. power up. 2. Circuit breaker tripped Set circuit breaker. The S1616A draws 12 amps of AC current. Ensure that combined current draw of all devices on circuit does not exceed the circuit’s capacity. Menus do not appear 1.
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3. Change settings on the Channel Range Menu. (See page Intermittent control IR flooding. Connect a “talk-back” emitter to the IR out of the S1616A. from IR controller. Glowing or flickering when no commands are being sent indicates IR flooding. Possible sources: ambient light or plasma / LCD TV flooding.
AMPLIFIER MODE Appendix A: IR Command Set The S1616A IR code set includes 16 ALL Channel commands as well as six Scene commands. Additionally, each of the 256 possible individual channels has its own group of 16 commands. ALL Channel Commands Stereo In 1_1 Switches each output to its direct input.
AMPLIFIER MODE Appendix B: Rack Mounting When mounting the S1616A in an equipment rack, use the included Rack Mount Brackets for secure mounting and proper ventilation. The S1616A requires three rack spaces. Attach the rack mount bracket onto the S1616A chassis from the front as shown in Figure A-1.
(c) to installed equipment which is not installed to ELAN’s specifications, (d) to equipment which shall have been repaired or altered by others than ELAN, (e) to equipment which shall have been subjected to negligence, accident, or damage by circumstances beyond ELAN’s control, including, but not limited to, lightning, flood, electrical surge, tornado, earthquake, or other catastrophic events beyond ELAN’s control, or to improper operation, maintenance or storage, or to other than...