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Elan MAC24 Installation Manual

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  • Page 2: Safety Information

    —The appliances should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instruc- tions or as marked on each appliance. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your authorized ELAN deal- er or local power company.
  • Page 3 —Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of elec- trical shock from lightning. Do not use a telephone to report a gas leak if the leak is in the vicinity of the ELAN electronic equipment because of risk of fire or explosion.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION MAC24 has been registered with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in accordance with Parts 68 of its rules. On the front panel of the MAC24Music & Communications Distribution Amplifier is a label that contains, among other infor- mation, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    System Overview..............6 1. Distribution Center Installation........7 2. Audio Connections............9 3. Control Device Connections......... 17 4. Telephone and Door Station Connections....26 5. Troubleshooting............... 32 Warranty................38 Telephone Quick Reference..........40 ©2004 ELAN Home Systems. All Rights Reserved. 04/04. Page 5...

  • Page 6: System Overview

    MAC24 Speakers & Volume Controls Music & Communications Coax Distribution Amplifier to SW Video distribution module Dedicated electrical circuit Romex (to be connected by a licensed electrician only) Page 6 ©2004 ELAN Home Systems. All Rights Reserved. 04/04.

  • Page 7: Distribution Center Installation

    MUSIC AND COMMUNICATIONS DISTRIBUTION CENTER 1. Distribution Center Installation To mount the MAC24 into an ELAN SW Enclosure (E18, E32/G32): 1. Remove power supply cover. Be sure not to lose 4. Hook pan to the grid from the top. See diagrams...
  • Page 8 MAC24 finished. power supply compartment and in the 3/4” knock-out at bottom of E18 or E32 enclosure . If not, you will need to remove the MAC24 from the grid and follow the directions on p. 7. Remove MAC24 screw Music &...

  • Page 9: Audio Connections

    INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS MUSIC AND COMMUNICATIONS DISTRIBUTION CENTER 2. Audio Connections This section details the audio connections necessary for proper installation of the MAC24. These connections include: Music Input Wall Plate (MAC24IWP) Volume Controls (MACVSO/MACVMO) Speakers (Mono and/or Stereo)
  • Page 10 Do Not Connect Speaker Level Audio to the sends the audio from the homeowner’s receiver to the MAC24IWP as this will damage the unit! MAC24. This is a LINE LEVEL input only (Tape Out). ELAN recommends the use of a FIXED line level output...
  • Page 11 Based on the same assumptions, the table below indicates the combinations of Stereo and Mono speakers that can be connected to the MAC24 when using 4 or 6 Ohm speakers. Number 4 or 6 Ohm Stereo Speaker Maximum Number of 8 Ohm...
  • Page 12 All MACVSO Stereo Stereo Volume Volume Controls must Controls w/ be set to 8X. Failure to Override do so can result in damage to equipment. Stereo pair #5 Stereo pair #6 Page 12 ©2004 ELAN Home Systems. All Rights Reserved. 04/04.
  • Page 13 Volume Controls must be set to 8X. Failure to be set to 16X. Failure do so can result in to do so can result in damage to equipment. damage to equipment. ©2004 ELAN Home Systems. All Rights Reserved. 04/04. Page 13...
  • Page 14 Using the MAC24 Line Level Outputs to Add More Rooms of Music The MAC24 has Line Level Preamp Outputs in order to add amplification for additional speakers should the system require more than the specified maximum (24 Mono speakers or 6 pair of stereo speakers).
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS MUSIC AND COMMUNICATIONS DISTRIBUTION CENTER Using the MAC24 Line Level Outputs to Add More Rooms of Music (continued) When adding Mono Speakers only: 1. Connect an RCA “Y” cable from the LINE LEVEL 4. Connect each pair of additional Mono speakers Outputs of the MAC24 to LINE INPUT 1 of an to a MACVSO Stereo Volume Control w/Override.
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS MUSIC AND COMMUNICATIONS DISTRIBUTION CENTER Using the MAC24 Line Level Outputs to Add More Rooms of Music (continued) When adding a combination of Stereo & Mono Speakers: 1. Connect an RCA stereo patch cable from the 5.

  • Page 17: Control Device Connections

    INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS MUSIC AND COMMUNICATIONS DISTRIBUTION CENTER 3. Control Device Connections This section details the various Control Device connections possible with the MAC24. These connections include: Music Mute Switch (MAC24MS) Volume Control Override Connections IR Receivers and Emitters...
  • Page 18 MAC24 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS MUSIC AND COMMUNICATIONS DISTRIBUTION CENTER Connecting the Music Switch (MAC24MS) to the MAC24 (Optional) Up to 4 Music Switches can be Connected to the MAC24 Music Music Switch Switch Music Switch Connections Music Switch...
  • Page 19 MAC24 to VC+ of Volume Controls. VCs, See “Adding Additional Volume Controls” p. 22. 3. Connect VOL CONTROL OVERRIDE- from MAC24 to VC- of Volume Controls. 0+ 0- CON TROL ©2004 ELAN Home Systems. All Rights Reserved. 04/04. Page 19...
  • Page 20 MUSIC AND COMMUNICATIONS DISTRIBUTION CENTER Volume Control Override Connections (continued) When using an ELAN SW TH48 Telephone Expansion Hub and a TIA T568A Standard Self- Terminated Cable: 1. Reference the diagram below for PIN configura- 4. If wiring 9 to 12 Volume Controls: tion.
  • Page 21 MUSIC AND COMMUNICATIONS DISTRIBUTION CENTER Volume Control Override Connections (continued) When using an ELAN C45P RJ45 to Pigtail Cable: 1. Plug RJ45 end of C45P pigtail into RJ45 IN jack 3. If wiring 9 to 12 Volume Controls: on TH48 Telephone Expansion Hub.
  • Page 22 Controls w/ Override Using this relay circuit limits the number of Stereo pairs connected to the MAC24 to a maximum of 3. The circuit, however, can handle any number of Volume Controls. 3 MACVSOs and 8 MACVMOs Maximum when using this Relay Circuit! Page 22 ©2004 ELAN Home Systems.
  • Page 23 MUSIC AND COMMUNICATIONS DISTRIBUTION CENTER IR Receiver Connections The MAC24 has a built-in IR engine that allows con- nectivity of multiple IR receivers. This engine can It may be convenient to use ELAN standard pass IR to multiple emitters in order to control multi- color codes when making these connections: ple system sources.
  • Page 24 Connecting Multiple ELAN Keypads using a 12VDC Power Supply To connect multiple ELAN Keypads to the MAC24: 1. Using an ELAN C45P RJ45 to Pigtail, connect IR, 3. Connect the combined GND connections from GND, and +12VDC between all keypads in parallel the keypads to the GND on the MAC24.
  • Page 25 MUSIC AND COMMUNICATIONS DISTRIBUTION CENTER Connecting IR Emitters To connect IR Emitters to the MAC24: 1. Connect IR SEND (is) and GND from the MAC24 2. Plug IR mini-emitters into EMITTER OUTPUTS to an ELAN IRCB4 as shown below. of the IRCB4.

  • Page 26: Telephone And Door Station Connections

    INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS MUSIC AND COMMUNICATIONS DISTRIBUTION CENTER 4. Telephone & Door Station Connections This section details the procedures necessary to enable the Communication features of the MAC24. These connections include: Telephone Service ELAN Door Stations (DSC2000/DS1500/DS1550) TelCo...
  • Page 27 IF THERE IS A SECURITY SYSTEM IN THE HOME, Plates with the top jack wired for telephone use and TWO TH31SRGs MUST BE USED. the bottom jack wired in front of the MAC24 for use with these devices Whether it’s an ELAN TH31SRG or another manufacturer’s device,...

  • Page 28: Important Note

    The RJ-45 jacks on the TH31SRG Master Hub and TH48 Telephone Expansion Hub. TH48 Expansion Hub are wired to a TIA T568A stan- dard. DO NOT USE ELAN C45P OR C4545 RJ45 INTERCONNECT CABLES WITH THESE DEVICES. The pin-outs for T568A standard self-terminated cables are shown below.
  • Page 29 Dual Telephone Wall Plate would be connected directly to The TH31SRG accepts up to 4 phone lines. Since the phone line before it hits the MAC24. most homes do not have 4 lines, the extra punch- Security system...
  • Page 30 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS MUSIC AND COMMUNICATIONS DISTRIBUTION CENTER Connecting an ELAN DS1500/DS1550/DSC2000 Door Station to the MAC24 1. Use 22/24 AWG , 8 conductor, 4 twisted pair 3. Connect DB-/DB+, MIC-/MIC+, SPKR-/SPKR+, shielded cable w/ drain between the MAC24 and L-/L+ (DS1550 /DCSC2000 only) as shown and the Door Station location(s).
  • Page 31 MUSIC AND COMMUNICATIONS DISTRIBUTION CENTER Connecting a Second Doorbell Button 1. The MAC24 provides two distinct door chimes: 2. Although only 2 conductors are required to con a 3-note chime for Door Station 1 and a 2-note nect a second doorbell button, using a 4 twisted- chime for Door Station 2.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    This section details the procedures necessary to troubleshoot problems that may arise when installing or operating the MAC24. After following these procedures to their conclusion, call ELAN Tech Support at (800) 622-3526 From the Jobsite if unable to remedy the situation. These procedures include:...
  • Page 33 30 sec- onds, then turning back on. If, after trying all of the above, the problem persists, call ELAN Technical Support FROM THE JOB SITE for assistance. ©2004 ELAN Home Systems. All Rights Reserved. 04/04. Page 33...
  • Page 34 THE JOB SITE for assistance. 1. Turn down the Page Volume Adjustment Paging audio drops out • Page volume set too high pot on the front of the MAC24 to a very low • Mis-wired Override level (counter clockwise). Confirm that Volume Control...
  • Page 35 2. If music still distorts, one or more volume controls may be mis-wired or defective. To verify, remove all volume controls from the MAC24. Using an ohm meter on the dis- connected wires coming back from the vol- ume control to the MAC24, check to see...
  • Page 36 C.O. dial tone pre- “ro”. sent) 3. Disconnect the incoming phone line from the MAC24 (pins “ti” and “ri”). Connect a single-line, corded, touch-tone telephone or butt set directly to the MAC24 Phone Out pins (“to” and “ro”) and try paging again.

  • Page 37: Technical Support

    The system requires a mini- pick up, no one there mum Loop Current of 18mA TECHNICAL SUPPORT FROM JOBSITE ONLY: (800) 622-3526 All other Technical Support (859) 269-7760 (859) 266-4655 Email tech@elanhomesystems.com ©2004 ELAN Home Systems. All Rights Reserved. 04/04. Page 37...

  • Page 38: Limited Warranty

    Except as may be expressly provided and authorized in writing by ELAN, ELAN shall not be subject to any other obligations or liabilities whatsoever with respect to equipment manufactured by ELAN or services rendered by ELAN.
  • Page 39 MAC24 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS MUSIC AND COMMUNICATIONS DISTRIBUTION CENTER NOTES: ©2004 ELAN Home Systems. All Rights Reserved. 04/04. Page 39...

  • Page 40: Telephone Quick Reference

    Telephone Quick Reference P/N 9900495 REV: C 04/04...

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