Elan D400, D401 Installation Manual And User's Manual
D400/D401
COMPACT, POWERFUL,
& VERY COOL.
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instruction in the literature accompanying
the appliance.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN!
CAUTION
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SOME DETACHABLE POWER CORD SOCKETS HAVE THIS FUSE SYMBOL
WHICH INDICATES THERE IS A REPLACEABLE FUSE WITHIN THE SOCKET.
FOR SAFETY PURPOSES REPLACE ONLY WITH SPECIFIED FUSE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Read Information—All the safety and operating information should be read before the appliance is operated.
Follow Information—All operating and use information should be followed.
Retain Information—The safety and operating information should be retained for future reference.
Heed Warnings—All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be heeded.
Wall Mounting—Mounting of this appliance should be done only by an authorized installer.
Ventilation—The appliances should be situated so that their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation.
These appliances should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. These appliances should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
Non-Use Periods—Appliances that are left unattended and unused for long periods of time should be de-energized.
Power Sources—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 dealer
or local power company.
Grounding or Polarization—Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one blade
wider than the other blade. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The polarized wide blade and the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Water and Moisture—To reduce the risk of electric shock or fire, these appliances should not be used near water ––for
example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
Power Cord Protection—Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they
exit from the apparatus.
Telephones—Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of
electrical 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.
Cleaning—Unplug the apparatus from the power outlet before cleaning. Use only a dry cloth to clean the apparatus.
Power Lines—An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme
care should be taken to avoid touching power lines or circuits, as contact with them may be fatal.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding—If an outside antenna or cable system
is connected to these audio products, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded
so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the U.S. National Electrical Code, and Section 54 of the
Grounding
Diagram
ANTENNA
LEAD-IN WIRE
Canadian Electrical Code, provide information with respect to proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
See the grounding diagram (right).
Overloading—Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this could
result in fire or electric shock.
Object and Liquid Entry—Never insert objects of any kind through the
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
CEC - CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUND
CLAMPS
ANTENNA LEAD-IN WIRE
(CEC SECTION 54-200)
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(CEC SECTION 54-200)
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(CEC SECTION 10-700)
(NEC ARTICLE 250, PARTH)
openings of these appliances, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Care should be taken so that
objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the appliance through openings in the enclosure.
Servicing—Do not attempt to service these appliances yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Damage Requiring Service—These appliances should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
• A power supply connection or a plug has been damaged or
• If liquid has been spilled into the appliance or objects have fallen into the appliance or
• The appliance has been exposed to water or moisture or
• The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or
• The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
Replacement Parts—When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts speci-
fied by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards. The Master Control Unit battery should be replaced only after turning the power off and only by an authorized
installer.
Safety Check—Upon completion of any service or repairs to this audio product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the audio product is in proper operating condition.
Lightning Storms—Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Attachments and Accessories—Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Cart, Stand, Tripod, Bracket or Table—Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip over.
Disconnect Device—Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device
shall remain operable.
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Table of Contents
Safety Information ............................................................................................................ 1
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 4-7
D400 Front/Rear ............................................................................................................. 5
Specifications ................................................................................................................. 5
Features .......................................................................................................................... 6
Class ‘T’ Explained ......................................................................................................... 7
2. Connections and Applications ......................................................................... 8-15
Multiple Stereo Speakers .............................................................................................. 8
Multiple Mono Speakers .................................................................................................... 9
Powering a Passive Subwoofer ................................................................................... 10
Powering a Passive Subwoofer w/ Satellite Speakers ............................................... 11
System Expansion - Stereo ......................................................................................... 12
System Expansion - Mono .......................................................................................... 13
Volume Controls ........................................................................................................... 14
Parallel Speaker Outputs ............................................................................................. 14
Triggers ......................................................................................................................... 15
3. Setup ............................................................................................................................... 16
4. Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 18
Warranty .................................................................................................................Back Page
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1. Introduction
Thank You!
Thank you for purchasing this unique product.
The ELAN D400 Digital Power Amplifier has been
designed specifically for custom installers to
provide a perfect solution for multi-room, wholehouse applications. Two channels of clean, powerful audio can be loaded with multiple speakers
to create a low-impedance, high power scenario;
perfect when high volume is required. ‘Class-T’
Digital Technology and ACE™ (Automatic Clip
Eliminator™) allow efficient use of power, ensuring
clean, accurate audio at all volume levels in any
application.
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, telephones, and televisions to create the
whole-house entertainment experience. These
systems allow people to move from room to room,
controlling centrally located equipment with ease
ELAN’s product line includes:
• Power Amplifiers
• Multi-Room Controllers
• Intelligent Keypads
• LCD Color Touch Panels
• In-Wall and In-Ceiling Speakers
• Outdoor Speakers
• System Controllers
• Volume Controls
• Telephone-Based Intercom Controllers
• Video Switchers
• Digital Music Management Systems
• Accessories for Home Systems Installation
ELAN has introduced nearly 300 new products in
the last eight years and has been honored with
over 50 industry awards.
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Safety Concerns
Use only grounded outlets when powering this
product. Making any modification to the power
cord could cause unsafe operation and will void
the manufacturer's warranty.
AC Power Considerations
The D400 requires 7 Amps of AC currect. When
designing any whole house system using multichannel amplifiers, make sure to provide adequate provisions for all electronic equipment to
be installed. This may require additional outlets
and/or circuit breakers to be installed. Consult a
licensed electrician in this case.
ALL CONNECTIONS SHOULD BE MADE
WITH THE AMPLIFIER TURNED OFF
AND UNPLUGGED FROM POWER.
DAMAGE CAN OCCUR TO EQUIPMENT
IF IMPROPER CONNECTIONS ARE MADE!
THIS AMPLIFIER IS NOT BRIDGEABLE!
DO NOT TRY TO BRIDGE
OR COMBINE OUTPUTS!
DAMAGE TO THE AMP WILL OCCUR.
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D400 Front/Rear
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D400 Front
D400 Rear
Power
Switch
AC Power
Plug
Blue Signal
Presence
LEDs
L
L
R
Red Channel
Clipping
LEDs
Channel Select
Down/Up
Buttons
RR
Speaker
Outputs
Channel
Display
CH 2
L
Select
ALL ON
Trigger
Volume
Level
Display
VOL 54
Trigger
Out
Volume
Down/Up
Buttons
Power
LED
Line Inputs/
Loop Outputs
Specifications
Audio Section
Power Rating - RMS
Output Power . . . . . . 2 x 80W RMS @ 8 Ohms (Both Channels Driven)
Output Power . . . . . 2 x 135W RMS @ 4 Ohms (Both Channels Driven)
Output Power . . . . . 2 x 200W RMS @ 2 Ohms (Both Channels Driven)
Frequency Response . . 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-.5dB into 8 Ohms
Full Power Bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Hz to 50kHz
Signal-To-Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . > 102dB (A-weighted)
Channel Separation . . . >-70dB (channel to channel @1kHz)
Total Harmonic Distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < .01% @ 1kHz
< 0.04% @ 10kHz
Intermodulation Distortion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .< 0.1%
Voltage Gain (AV) . . . . . . . . Continuously Variable from 0 - 27
Slew Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . > 20V/microsecond
Input Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49k Ohms
Input Sensitivity . . . . . . 0.9V RMS (150W @ 4 Ohms-Vol Max)
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Connectors
Input/Loop Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gold RCA Phono
Speaker Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Five-Way Binding Posts
Power
AC Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 VAC, 750 Watts
Power Supply . . . . Ultra-High Efficiency Toroidal Transformer
Triggers
Remote Trigger Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 to 24 Volts DC
Trigger Loop Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +12VDC @0.1A
Dimensions/Weight
Dimensions. . . . . . . . 17 x 1¾ x 15 (in)/43.18 x 4.46 x 38.10 (cm)
Rack Face . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 X 1¾ (in)/48.26 x 4.46(cm)
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 lbs/10 kg
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Features
‘Class-T’ Design
‘Class-T’ Digital Technology allows the D400 to
deliver its full rated power from both channels
simultaneously and is 85% efficient so that the
amplifier does not waste energy producing excessive heat.
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Digital Level Set/Lockout
All channel levels are matched to within 0.3dB,
making setup easy, accurate, and repeatable.
Level settings are stored within the D400's nonvolatile memory upon exiting setup. This means
that settings are preserved even when a power
outage occurs.
ACE™ (Automatic Clip Eliminator)
Microprocessor-controlled dynamic leveling circuit
eliminates clipping without audio degradation typical with traditional compressor-based clipping circuits. Each amplified output is continuously monitored for signal clipping. Extremely fast transients
are ignored but if ACE sees a consistent clipping
trend, it turns the respective channel down by one
increment. This action is repeated until no more
clipping is detected. Once clipping is absent for
five seconds, ACE will slowly and unnoticeably
begin to restore the original gain settings. This
translates into accurate, high quality audio reproduction at all volume levels.
Vacuum Florescent Display
Blue Signal Presence LEDs show when audio is
present on each input. Red Clipping LEDs indicate distortion, and make fine tuning the amplifier
very straightforward. The Signal Level and Power
LEDs feature adjustable brightness.
A special multi-button key press can be used
to lock the volume settings so that they can not
be tampered with. The user may view their settings when the system is locked, but is unable to
change them.
Advanced Amplifier Protection
Each channel of the D400 is coupled to its respective modular speaker terminal via a high-power
relay. If the processing circuitry senses a fault
condition (over heating, shorted output, etc.), it will
completely disconnect the amplifier channel from
the output load. Faulted conditions will be indicated on the front panel display. After powering down
and finding and correcting the problem causing the
fault condition, the D400 will resume normal operation upon power up.
Single Rack Height Design
The D400’s single rack height design uses space
very efficiently while still producing an abundance
of power.
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