Zone Preamp Audio Outputs; Source Audio Connections - Elan M86A Installation Manual

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Figure 3-7: Pre-Amp Audio Outputs
Figure 3-8: Source Audio Inputs
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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
VARIABLE.
(Factory Default setting is VARIABLE)
FIXED zone pre-amp outputs are set to full volume at all times. Typically, FIXED subzones
have their own volume control in order to have independent volume Up/Down control and
will always share the source that the rest of the zone is playing.
VARIABLE zones ramp volume Up and Down using commands sent from a touchpad,
touchscreen or hand-held remote. VARIABLE sub-zones share both source selection and
volume Up/Down functionality (all speakers ramp volume Up/Down simultaneously).

Source Audio Connections

There are 8 Audio SOURCE INPUTs on the M86A. Each system source is connected to a
specific SOURCE INPUT, allowing audio distribution to any zone of the M86A.
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