Preface; Purpose Of This Manual; Organization - Elan M86A Installation Manual

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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.
These can be found at www.elanhomesystems.com.

Organization

The following information is contained in this manual.
Safety Information
M86A Introduction
M86A System Design Overview
M86A Connections
M86A System Expansion
M86A Operation and Settings
Troubleshooting
Programming
Rack Mounting
Specifications
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Provides a comprehensive list of safety practices and procedures allowing for the safe installation and
operation of ELAN's M86A Multi-Room Audio Controller.
Provides an introduction to ELAN's M86A Multi-Room Audio Controller, along with system features to
include Front and Rear panel controls, indicators and connections, along with a short description of
each.
Provides a system design application overview of the M86A Multi-Room Audio Controller for use in
audio applications.
Provides a description of the M86A Multi-Room Audio Controller system connections and direct
connections from the M86A to other components.
Provides information about integrating the C2 Communications Controller and V8 Composite Video
Router.
Provides location and function description of DIP switches, LEDs and the B1 Test Mode Button.
Provides troubleshooting tables to help fix common problems that may be encountered when
installing the M86A Multi-Room Audio Controller.
Appendix A provides a list of the IR and VIANet commands and their functions.
Appendix B provides specifications for rack mounting the M86A Multi-Room Audio Controller.
Provides equipment specifications for the M86A Multi-Room Audio Controller.
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