Elan M86A Installation Manual

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Page 1 M86A Multi-Room Audio Controller INSTALLATION MANUAL...
Page 2: Preface
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 M86A Multi-Room Audio Controller. This manual is written for the installer of this equipment. Please see the software tutorial and Help file for programming information.
Page 3: Safety Information
Water---- - Do not use the apparatus near water. Cleaning ---- - Unplug the apparatus from the power outlet before cleaning. Use only a dry cloth to clean the apparatus. © ELAN 2010 | All rights reserved. Page 2...
Page 4 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by ELAN could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. © ELAN 2010 | All rights reserved. Page 3...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
The ELAN Story ..................7 M86A Features ..................8 M86A Front Panel Indicators ..............9 M86A Rear Panel Connections ..............10 Chapter 2: M86A System Design Overview ........11 Introduction ..................11 Rack Mounting ..................11 Pre-Wire .................... 11 Applications ..................13 Zone/Sub-Zone Definitions ..................
Page 6 VIANet Loop Connections ................... 28 Chapter 4: System Expansion ........... 29 ELAN C2 Communication Controller Integration ..........29 ELAN V8 Composite Video Router Integration ..........30 Chapter 5: Operation and Settings ..........31 Unit ID DIP Switch Settings ..............31 B1 Button Operation ................
Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction
Controller is designed to be an affordable, feature rich solution for whole-house audio distribution, combining amplification, audio switching, event triggers, and source control options in a combination found in no other product at this price point. The M86A Controller is an eight source, six zone controller with twelve channels of amplification. Up to four M86A Controllers can be linked for a total of twenty-four zones.
Page 8: The Elan Story
The ELAN Story Located in Lexington, KY, USA, ELAN Home Systems has designed innovative multi-room audio/video systems since 1989. ELAN systems were the first to integrate music, intercom and TV distribution features that used the homeowner’s stereos, televisions and telephones to create the whole-house entertainment experience.
Page 9: M86A Features
Programmable Turn-On Settings and “On the Fly” Adjustments • USB Port Configuration and firmware updates • Interfaces with the ELAN C2 Communication Controller Enables Paging, Music on Hold and Door Station Features • Input Source Leveling Optimize the input level of each audio source for smooth source switching.
Page 10: M86A Front Panel Indicators
Used to download chassis configuration information and for in-field firmware updates Power LED Solid blue when the M86A has AC power, Slow blink if unit is overheating, Fast blink if unit has shut down due to high temperature © ELAN 2010 | All rights reserved.
Page 11: M86A Rear Panel Connections
IR Expansion Ports IR Loop Connections Connects to the IR Link of the System Controller and Allows IR from auxiliary M86A chassis to loop through additional M86A chassis the main M86A chassis to the System Controller All Zones IR Out...
Page 12: Chapter 2: M86A System Design Overview
Rack Mounting Use the ELAN RMK3 Rack-Mount Kit when installing the M86A in an equipment rack. The RMK3 is designed to facilitate mounting ELAN dual rack-space Multi-Room Audio Controllers into standard 19” equipment racks in order to provide optimum air flow and heat dispersion for these units.
Page 13 ELAN HC6 or HC12 System Control: Category 5 network cable Controller System IR: 3.5mm Stereo Cable Source IR: DB-15 Male to Female Cable (Included with M86A) Internal Player Audio: RCA Interconnect Cables TS7 Touchscreens Control: Category 5 network cable Power: 2 Conductor (16 AWG)
Page 14: Applications
INSTALLATION MANUAL Applications This section describes typical applications using the M86A for audio distribution. These are all basic in nature and should be used for guideline purposes only. Each application can be augmented as needed for individual circumstances. This section is for overall design purposes.
Page 15: Stereo Zones
INSTALLATION MANUAL Stereo Zones To create an independent stereo zone, simply connect the M86A’s Speaker Outputs to a pair of speakers. Make sure to take into account the amplifier’s 8 Ohm minimum impedance when choosing and configuring speakers. Volume is controlled at preamp level.
Page 16: Stereo Zones W/ Stereo Sub-Zone Using Volume Controls
This application uses one pair of amplifier channels from the M86A and one pair of amplifier channels from the external amplifier. Many areas of the home are ideal for zone/sub-zone configuration.
Page 17: Stereo Zone W/ Multiple Sub-Zones
TS7 Touchscreens. Sources for the entire zone are selected and controlled from this same touchpad, IR sensor, or touchscreen. Connect the speaker outputs of the M86A to a pair of speakers in the main zone. Volume in this area will ramp up/down at pre-amp level using commands from the zone’s touchpad, IR sensor, or touchscreen.
Page 19: Chapter 3: M86A Connections
The M86A must be integrated with an ELAN HC6 or HC12 System Controller to function. There are only four connections that need to be made between the M86A and the System Controller. Additional System Controller connections (other than from the M86A) are described in the respective manuals for the System Controllers.
Page 20: Ir Expansion Port Connection
The HC6 and the HC12 have RCA line-level audio outputs for their Internal Players. These must be connected to the Source Audio Inputs of the M86A if the Internal Players are going to be used as sources. This connection uses standard RCA cables.
Page 21: M86A Connections
E L A N INSTALLATION MANUAL M86A Connections TS2 Touchpads TS2 Touchpads connect to the Zone Inputs on the M86A using Cat5 wiring. Figure 3-3: Zone Inputs This termination uses the ELAN standard color code as shown below. Figure 3-4: Wiring Configuration Each Zone Input connection can support TWO TS2s.
Page 22: Source Ir Output Connections
INSTALLATION MANUAL Source IR Output Connections The M86A features 8 source-specific IR emitter outputs. Each of these outputs is active only when the assigned source is selected. This makes it possible to use identical source components and still have the capability of separate control. For sources such as a multi- output music server, the ELAN configuration software can route IR for either output to the same IR port, eliminating the need to use IR “Y”...
Page 23: Sense Input Connections
If it is nighttime, they do. Figure 3-6: Sense Inputs The M86A provides +5 VDC to the TIP (VSNS) connection to power the Sensor. When the Sensor is activated, it shorts the ring (SNS) to the sleeve (GND) thereby triggering the M86A’s Sense Input.
Page 24: Zone Preamp Audio Outputs
INSTALLATION MANUAL Zone Preamp Audio Outputs Each zone of the M86A has a corresponding Zone Preamp Output that is used to send signals to auxiliary amplifiers-typically for sub-zone applications. Each zone’s audio is sent out of both the Speaker Outputs and the Zone Preamp Outputs simultaneously. Use the M86A’s front panel DIP switches to configure the Zone Preamp Outputs to FIXED or...
Page 25: Speaker Outputs
INSTALLATION MANUAL Speaker Outputs The Quick Lock connectors on the M86A accept 18 to 16 AWG speaker wires. These wires can be directly connected to speakers located throughout the home, or, for a professional appearance, can be connected to speaker wall plates using bare leads or banana plugs.
Page 26: Multi-Chassis Connections
Up to four M86As may be used in one system. Loop Audio Outputs In a multi-chassis M86A system, it is necessary to use RCA cables to allow Source Audio to be shared between the chassis. Connect RCA cables from the Audio Loop Outputs of chassis # 1 to the Source Audio Inputs of chassis # 2 and continue this process until source audio has been connected to all M86A chassis in the system.
Page 27: Ir Loop Connections
INSTALLATION MANUAL IR Loop Connections The IR Loop Connection allows IR commands received by auxiliary M86A chassis to be transmitted to the main chassis. Connect the LOOP OUT of the MAIN chassis to the LOOP IN of the second chassis and continue this process to all chassis.
Page 28: Ir Expansion Port Connections
Third, IR commands received by auxiliary M86A chassis are transmitted through the main M86A chassis’ ALL ZONES IR OUT to the System Controller. These commands can be used to trigger Event Maps that have been set up in the ELAN configuration software and programmed into the System Controller.
Page 29: Vianet Loop Connections
If VIANet controlled devices such as the C2 Communications Controller, D Series amplifiers or ELAN video routers are being used, continue the VIANet connection to them as well. Figure 3-14: VIANet Loop Connections It is important to use the ELAN standard color code for VIANet connections.
Page 30: Chapter 4: System Expansion
M86A and provides Music On Hold (MOH), Paging, Door Chime and Relay Activation features. The audio from SOURCE INPUT # 1 of the M86A is used as the MOH input for the C2. The C2 sends a VIANet message when a Page or Door Chime is initiated that causes the M86A to mute any audio that is playing and pass the Page or Door Chime audio to the M86A’s...
Page 31: Elan V8 Composite Video Router Integration
INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN V8 Composite Video Router Integration The ELAN V8 is a Composite Video Router that provides the ability to view up to 8 different video sources in 8 separate areas (or 16 areas using an additional V8). When used with a System Controller, the V8 is controlled by VIANet commands so the VIANet Loop connection must be made.
Page 32: Chapter 5: Operation And Settings
Figure 5-1: Unit ID DIP Switches B1 Button Operation The B1 button is used for basic functionality testing of the M86A. After the installation is completed, pressing the B1 button will initiate a test mode. The first button press will turn all zones on to source # 1.
Page 33: Front Panel Leds
Solid blue when the zone is on, Flickers when IR is being received in the zone Power LED Solid blue when the M86A has AC power, Slow blink if unit is overheating, Fast blink if unit has shut down due to high temperature ©...
Page 34: Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
Check speaker wiring for miswire causing a short blue power LED blinking Allow M86A to cool down until the power LED stops blinking and then turn zone(s) on at a low volume. If problem persists, call ELAN Technical Support © ELAN 2010 | All rights reserved.
Page 35 (c) Isolate problem by disconnecting sources one at a time. 2. Source Input level is too high. Reduce Input level settings in the ELAN configuration software. 3. Faulty / damaged cables or speaker (a)Check source equipment cables for damage or...
Page 36: Video
Sense Input Symptom Possible Cause Solution Conditional Conditional programming / Event Verify / correct programming in the ELAN commands / Event Map incorrect configuration software Maps not working Sensor faulty or not connected Verify / correct Sensor operation and connection.
Page 37: Ir/Vianet Control
System Controller and M86A working Correct Programming Incorrect Programming Source IR IR Expansion ports not connected Connect DB-15 cables between M86A chassis commands only between M86A chassis work from zones on MAIN chassis VIANet Commands VIANET wiring incorrect.
Page 38: C2 Communication Control
MOH Input Level on C2 is turned Adjust MOH Input Level – See C2 Manual down. Connect MOH out of M86A to MOH in of C2. MOH output of M86A not connected to MOH input of C2 No Page or Door Zone is in Do-Not-Disturb.
Page 39: Appendix A: Programming
M86A. In order to update the M86A’s firmware, pull out on the Access Door from the right side of the M86A front panel and connect a standard USB A to USB Mini B cable from a computer running Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 to the USB Download port.
Page 40: Appendix B: Rack Mounting
Mount Kit for secure mounting and proper ventilation. The RMK3 requires three rack spaces. To install the RMK3 into a standard 19” equipment rack: 1. Slide the rack mount kit onto the M86A chassis from the front as shown in Figure B-1. Figure B-1 2.
Page 41: Specifications
<0.02% Signal to Noise (A Weighted) >95dB Music On Hold Output Output Impedance 600 Ohms Max. Output Level +6dB Page & Doorbell Input Input Sensitivity 0-2V RMS Input Impedance 47k Ohms © ELAN 2010 | All rights reserved. Page 40...
Page 43: Limited Warranty
ELAN in writing, ELAN shall repair or replace the item at the company’s option. This warranty shall not apply (a) to equipment not manufactured by ELAN, (b) to equipment which shall have been installed by other than an ELAN authorized installer, (c) to installed equipment which is not installed to ELAN’s specifications, (d) to equipment...

Elan M86A Installation Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: M86A System Design Overview

Chapter 3: M86A Connections

Chapter 4: System Expansion

Chapter 5: Operation and Settings

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

Appendix A: Programming

Appendix B: Rack Mounting

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