Elan V8 Installation Manual

E L A N H O M E S Y S T E M S

V8 INSTALLATION MANUAL

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 V8 Composite Video Controller. This manual is written for
the installer of this equipment.

Organization

The following information is contained in this manual:

Safety Information

V8 Introduction

V8 System Design
Overview

V8 Connections

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Rack Mounting

RS-232 Protocol

Provides a comprehensive list of safety practices and procedures allowing for
the safe installation and operation of ELAN Home Systems’ V8 Composite Video
Controller.

Provides an introduction to the V8 Composite Video 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 V8 Composite Video Controller
for use in video applications.

Provides a description of V8 Composite Video Controller connections including
connections made with ELAN Multi-Room Systems and direct connections with
the V8 Composite Video Controller from other components.

Provides troubleshooting tables to help fix common discrepancies that may
be associated with the V8 Composite Video Controller.

Appendix A provides equipment specifications for the V8 Composite Video Controller.

Appendix B provides specifications for Rack Mounting of the V8 Composite Video
Controller using the included rack mount brackets.

Appendix C contains all information necessary to create RS-232 command
structures when controlling the V8 Composite Video Controller with a third-party
RS-232 control device.

Digital Audio

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Appendix D provides a system design application overview of the V8 Composite
Video Controller for use in Digital Audio switching applications.

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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.

CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN
INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO
THE INSTRUCTIONS.

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!

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CAUTION

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 instructions 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.

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.

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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
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

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.

Grounding
Diagram

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
CEC - CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE

GROUND
CLAMPS

ANTENNA
LEAD-IN WIRE

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, PART H)

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 specified 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

Purpose of This Manual ....................................................................................................................... I

Organization ........................................................................................................................................... I

Safety Information ............................................................................................................................... II

Chapter 1:

Introduction

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 1

V8 Features ............................................................................................................................................ 1

V8 Functions & Indicators ................................................................................................................... 2

Front Panel .......................................................................................................................................... 2

Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................................... 3

Chapter 2:

V8 System Design Overview

System Design ...................................................................................................................................... 4

Pre-Wire .............................................................................................................................................. 5

Applications .......................................................................................................................................... 5

Stand-Alone Applications .................................................................................................................... 5

Stand-Alone Basic ............................................................................................................................... 5

Stand-Alone Advanced ......................................................................................................................... 6

S66A Application ................................................................................................................................. 7

S86A Application ................................................................................................................................. 8

S128P Application ............................................................................................................................... 9

Chapter 3:

V8 Connections

Connectivity ........................................................................................................................................ 10

Composite IN/OUT ............................................................................................................................ 11

IR Input (Rear) .................................................................................................................................. 11

IR Output (Rear) ............................................................................................................................... 12

RS-232 ............................................................................................................................................ 12

Multiple Chassis ................................................................................................................................. 14

Loop Outputs ................................................................................................................................... 14

RS-232 ............................................................................................................................................ 15

VIANET ........................................................................................................................................... 15

Chapter 4:

DIP Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 16

Unit I.D. Settings ............................................................................................................................... 16

Front Panel Display ............................................................................................................................ 17

BAUD Rate Settings .......................................................................................................................... 17

IR Power Settings ............................................................................................................................. 18

Chapter 5:

Operations and Settings

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 19

Appendix A: Specifications ............................................................................................................... 22

Appendix B: Rack Mounting ............................................................................................................ 23

Appendix C: Programming ............................................................................................................... 24

Appendix D: Digital Audio ................................................................................................................ 28

Warranty ................................................................................................................................ Back Page

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Items in package:

• V8CompositeVideoController

• RackMountBrackets

• PowerCord

• InstallationManual

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Chapter 1: Introduction

The ELAN V8 Composite Video Controller is designed to provide a reliable, affordable solution for multi-room sys­tems requiring up to eight composite video signals to any of eight outputs and can be expanded to send composite
video signals to thirty two locations.

The ELAN Story

Located in Lexington, KY, USA, ELAN Home Systems has designed innovative multi-room audio/video systems since

1989. ELAN was 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 freely from room to room, controlling centrally located equipment with ease.

With a current catalog of over 600 items and having been honored with many prestigous industry awards, ELAN is
considered by many to be the leader in whole-house distributed audio/video systems.

V8 Features

• 8 X 8 Composite Video Controller

• Expandable to 8 X 32

• RS-232 Controllable

• IR Controllable

• VIANET Controllable

• Rear VIANET IN/OUT Ports

• Rear IR IN/IR OUT Ports

• Rear RS-232 Input and Output Ports

• Buffered Loop Outputs for Sharing Sources

Available in 240 Volt Version

cTUVus Certified, CE®, and C-tick

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.

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V8 Functions and Indicators

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Item Function

VIDEO OUTPUT LED - Displays Blue (1-8) Numeric Indication

1

VIDEO INPUT LED - Displays Blue (1-8) Numeric Indication

2

IR INDICATOR LED - Glows Green When Any IR signal is received

3

POWER LED - Glows Blue When Power Switch is ON and Unit Plugged In

4

1

2 3 4

Figure 1-1: V8 Front Panel

Table 1-1:Front Panel

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V8 Rear

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1

12

Item Function

POWER SWITCH

1

IR IN 3.5mm jack

2

RS232 IN DB9 jack

3

2

11 10

3 4

9 8

5

Figure 1-2: V8 Rear Panel

Table 1-2: Rear Panel

6

7

10

11

12

VIANET IN RJ45 jack

4

RCA Video INPUTS (8)

5

RCA Video OUTPUTS (8)

6

RCA Video LOOP OUTPUTS (8)

7

DIP Switches (UNIT ID, BAUD Rate, IR Power)

8

VIANET OUT RJ45 jack

9

RS232 OUT DB9 jack

IR OUT 3.5mm mono jack

Power Cord Connector/FUSE (REPLACE WITH 200 mA FUSE)

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Chapter 2. System Design & Applications

System Design

The first step to a good design is to map the system. It is advisable to mark up a copy of the house floor plan with
speaker, keypad, touch panel, volume control, and equipment locations etc. Make sure that all locations are decided
upon before pre-wiring commences so that all necessary wiring and installation hardware is in place. This unit will
be interfacing with other components such as multi-room controllers, source components, communications control­lers, serial controllers, and user interfaces, so it is essential that ALL system components are accounted for prior to
the pre-wire stage.

Secondly, make a detailed list of all components. Include source equipment, keypads, touch panels, volume con­trols, amplifiers, and communications gear. Be sure to include necessary electrical boxes, structured wiring enclo­sures, telephone lines, rough-in brackets, patch cords, power supplies, etc.

ELAN

Touch

Panels

Figure 2-1: System Design

V8

S86A

VIA!NET

TO SENSE INPUTSEXT IR

1 2 3

USE STEREO 3.5mm PLUGS ONLY

4 5

ZONE

1

TRIGGERS

2 3 4

1

ZONE

2

5 6 7 8

POWER

ZONE

3

+

ZONE

16VDC / 10A

4

16VDC / 4A

16VDC/1.5A

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ZONE

5

ZONE

6

ZONE

7

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ZONE

8

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of complex wiring jobs!