Elan V85 Installation Manual

V85

Component Video Controller

INSTALLATION MANUAL

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V85 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 V85 Component Video Controller. This manual is written for the installer of this equipment.

Organization

The following information is contained in this manual:

Safety Information

V85 Introduction

V85 System Design Overview

V85 Connections

Troubleshooting

CVRM Connections

Rack Mounting

Specifications

Provides a comprehensive list of safety practices and procedures allowing for the safe installation and operation of ELAN Home Systems’ V85 Component Video Controller.

Provides an introduction to the V85 Component 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 V85 Component Video Controller for use in video applications.

Provides a description of V85 Component Video Controller connections including connections made with ELAN Multi-Room Systems and direct connections to the V85 Componenet Video Controller from other components.

Provides troubleshooting tables to help fix common discrepancies that may be associated with the V85 Component Video Controller.

Appendix A provides specifications for connecting the CVRM Component Video Receive Module to the V85's Cat-5 Video Outputs.

Appendix B provides specifications for Rack Mounting of the V85 Component Video Controller using the included rack mount brackets.

Appendix C provides equipment specifications for the V85 Component Video Controller.

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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 appli-

ances 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

V85 Features ........................................................................................................................................................... 1

V85 Functions & Indicators .................................................................................................................................. 2

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

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

Chapter 2: V85 System Design Overview

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

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

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

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

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

Multi-Chassis Stand-Alone System .......................................................................................................................... 6

ELAN Multi-Room Controller-Based Applications .................................................................................................. 7

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

S86A or S86P Application ...................................................................................................................................... 8

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

Chapter 3: V85 Connections

Component Video Outputs ................................................................................................................................. 10

Cat-5 Video Outputs to CVRM Module ................................................................................................................10

Control Connections - IR .................................................................................................................................... 10

IR IN Port .........................................................................................................................................................11

IR OUT Port ..................................................................................................................................................... 12

Control Connections - RS-232 ............................................................................................................................ 13

RS-232 ............................................................................................................................................................ 13

Multi-Chassis RS-232 ......................................................................................................................................... 13

AC Power Connector ..........................................................................................................................................14

Chapter 4: Operations and Settings

DIP Switch Settings ............................................................................................................................................... 15

Unit ID Settings ................................................................................................................................................. 15

Front Panel ID Designations ................................................................................................................................. 15

BAUD Rate Settings .......................................................................................................................................... 16

IR Power ......................................................................................................................................................... 16

Chapter 5: Programming

Control Methods ................................................................................................................................................... 17

RS232 Command List ............................................................................................................................................ 19

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................ 21

Appendix A: CVRM Component Video Receive Module .................................................................................... 24

Appendix B: Rack Mounting ................................................................................................................................... 26

Appendix C: Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 27

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

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Items in package:

• V85 Component Video Switcher

• Power Cord

• Installation Manual

• Rack Mount Hardware

V85 Accessories:

• CVRM - Component Video Receive Module

• AVRM - Audio Video Receive Module

• PV12 - Video Precision Panel

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Chapter 1: Introduction

The ELAN V85 Component Video Controller is designed to provide a reliable, affordable solution for multi-room systems requiring up to eight component video sources to any of eight locations and can be expanded to 32 locations with additional V85 units.

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.

V85 Features

• 8 X 8 Component Video Controller with RCA and Cat-5 (RJ-45) video outputs

• Cat-5 video outputs allow for extended wire runs (Up to 500 ft) when using ELAN's Component Video Receive Modules (CVRM), sold separately

• Component and Cat-5 video outputs can be used simultaneously for 16 total outputs

per chassis*

• Expandable to 8 X 32 with additional V85 units (Or 8 x 64 when using Cat-5 Outputs*)

• RS-232 Controllable

• IR Controllable

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.

* The video of each Cat-5 output mirrors its corresponding component RCA video output. For example, Cat-5 video output 1 will output the same video signal as component video output 1, and so on.

VIA!NET

TO SENSE INPUTSEXT IR

1 2 3

USE STEREO 3.5mm PLUGS ONLY

4 5

ZONE

TRIGGERS

2 3 4

ZONE

5 6 7 8

POWER

ZONE

16VDC / 10A

16VDC / 4A

16VDC/1.5A

SS/SC4

ELAN Precision Panels save

ZONE

time and make sense out

of complex wiring jobs!

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V85 Functions and Indicators

Item Function

OUTPUT CHANNEL INDICATOR

Figure 1-1: V85 Front Panel

Table 1-1:Front Panel

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INPUT CHANNEL INDICATOR

IR ACTIVITY LED

POWER LED

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1 2

Item Function

POWER SWITCH

IR IN/OUT

RS232 IN/OUT

3 4

9 8

Figure 1-2: V85 Rear Panel

Table 1-2: Rear Panel

VIA-NET IN/OUT

DIP SWITCHES (UNIT ID, BAUD RATE, IR POWER)

CAT-5 VIDEO OUTPUTS

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUTS

COMPONENT VIDEO LOOP OUTPUTS

COMPONENT VIDEO ZONE OUTPUTS

POWER CORD CONNECTOR/FUSE (REPLACE WITH SPECIFIED TYPE)

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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