ELAN HOME A6 INSTALLATION MANUAL SYSTEMS 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 A6 Six Channel Amplifier. This manual is written for the installer of this equipment.
A6 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN! 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.
ELAN HOME A6 INSTALLATION MANUAL SYSTEMS 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.
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ELAN HOME SYSTEMS A6 INSTALLATION MANUAL Table of Contents Purpose of This Manual ....................................................................................................................... I Organization ........................................................................................................................................... I Safety Information ...............................................................................................................................
A6 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Items in package: • A6 Power Amplifier • Rack Mount Brackets • Power Cord • Installation Manual Page VI © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved.
ELAN HOME A6 INSTALLATION MANUAL SYSTEMS Chapter 1: Introduction The ELAN A6 Power Amplifier is designed to provide a reliable, affordable solution for multi-room audio systems requiring up to six channels of amplification. Using proven analog technology, the A6 adds advanced features like Audio Sensing, Stereo/Mono Bus, and Trigger Inputs/Outputs to make it the premier amplifier in its price range.
A6 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS A6 Functions and Indicators 3 } FRONT } 1 2 4 5 6 Figure 1-1: A6 Front Panel Table 1-1:Front Panel Item Function 1 Channel Gain Potentiometers (6) 2 Pull-Out Access Door 3 Channel ON/OFF LED Indicators - Glows Blue When Channel is ON 4 Channel Clipping LED Indicators - Glows Red When Channel is Clipping 5 Power LED - Glows Blue When Power Switch is ON and Unit Plugged In 6 IR LED - Glows Green When IR is Received Page 2 © ELAN Home Systems
ELAN HOME A6 INSTALLATION MANUAL SYSTEMS A6 Rear 8 9 10 } BACK 2 4 3 } } 1 5 6 7 Figure 1-2: A6 Rear Panel Table 1-2: Rear Panel Item Function 1 Power Switch 2 Power Cord 3 Speaker OUTPUTS 4 IR Receiver Port 5 System Trigger IN/OUT 6 RCA LINE OUTPUTS 7 BUS MODE Button 8 RCA LINE INPUTS 9 BRIDGE MODE Buttons 10 IR IN/OUT © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved.
A6 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS 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.
ELAN HOME A6 INSTALLATION MANUAL SYSTEMS Applications The A6 is designed for single or multi-room applications. Every feature was selected to enhance both the single or multi-room experience and simplify any installation. With Buffered Line Outputs, Bus Mode, and Remote Trigger options, the A6 can be customized for even the most complex systems. Three Stereo Listening Areas By utilizing the Bus Mode button on the A6, multiple rooms in the home can share a single source such as a Receiver or CD player.
A6 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Wide Coverage The A6 is designed to easily handle a Great Room application without any special setup procedures. In the example below, each speaker pair of will ramp volume up and down simultaneously.
ELAN HOME A6 INSTALLATION MANUAL SYSTEMS This amplifier is great for commercial applications such as restaurants and sports bars. In the example below, each speaker will ramp volume up and down independently.
A6 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Two Room Stereo Zone By using the A6’s Buffered Line Outputs, an additional pair of speakers can be added to a zone. In this example, both pairs of speakers will ramp volume up and down simultaneously. Two Room Stereo Zone • Zone 1 Output to Line Inputs 1 & 2 • Line Outputs 1 & 2 to Line Inputs 3 & 4 All Speakers Volume Ramps Up & Down Together ZONE OUTPUTS A6 Figure 2-5: Two Room Stereo Zone Page 8 © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved.
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS A6 INSTALLATION MANUAL Stereo Zone w/ Mono Sub-Zone Use the Line Output Jacks and an RCA ‘Y’ cable to create mono sub-zones within a stereo zone. This application is perfect for large rooms with smaller rooms attached such as a Master Bedroom/Master Bath or Kitchen/Laundry Room.
A6 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS S66A/ S86A Sub-Zones ELAN’s S66A/S86A Integrated Multi-Room Controllers have built-in amplification for six stereo zones as well as six sets of preamp outputs for the addition of sub-zones.
ELAN HOME A6 INSTALLATION MANUAL SYSTEMS S128P Sub-Zones ELAN’s S128P Integrated Multi-Room Controller has variable preamp outputs for eight stereo zones as well as eight sets of fixed preamp outputs for the addition of sub-zones. The A6 is ideally suited to amplify these subzones using rotary or electronic volume controls if separate volume up/down functionality is desired in the sub-zones.
A6 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Bridged ELAN’s A6 can also be "bridged" providing 3 channels at 120WPC for high power applications. The recessed Channel Bridging buttons located on the back panel make custom configuration easy NOTE: Make sure the A6 is OFF before engaging Channel Bridging buttons. NOTE: DO NOT use Volume Controls when in Bridged Mode. NOTE: Make sure to maintain a minimum 8 Ohm load.
ELAN HOME A6 INSTALLATION MANUAL SYSTEMS Chapter 3: Connections The A6 has many rear panel connections so it is important to label them all correctly. Label all input/output cable and speaker wires with their destination or source and this will save time during installation and any future upgrades to the system. Use high quality line level RCA connector type cables for source connections to ensure the lowest possible noise and best sound performance.
A6 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Signal Routing The term BUS is defined as the ability to route a signal from one place to another. Traditional busing is done using audio patch cables to route these signals. The use of Bus Mode Switch, such as the one on the A6, eliminates the need for additional patch cables and adds to the flexibility of signal routing when all Outputs share the same Input.
ELAN HOME A6 INSTALLATION MANUAL SYSTEMS Speaker Binding Post The A6 is equipped with gold plated, 5-way speaker binding post. This allows for five methods of speaker wire termination: bare wire, spade lug, pin, single banana and dual banana plug. Label all speaker wires with their destination to ensure easy configuration. To attach speaker wires use the following method: 1. Carefully split the speaker wire insulation at least two inches. 2.
A6 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Triggers A REMOTE TRIGGER IN port allows all channels to turn on or mute simultaneously. The REMOTE TRIGGER INPUT can receive 5-24 Volts AC or DC. The 12 Volt DC REMOTE TRIGGER OUT can be used to turn on other equipment, additional A6s or other amplifiers, or to perform automated functions desired by the user. Use 3.5mm mono interconnect cables to make Trigger connections.
ELAN HOME A6 INSTALLATION MANUAL SYSTEMS IR IN/OUT ALL Connections The 3.5mm mono IR IN/OUT ALL is located beside the Remote Trigger jacks. This loop allows IR commands to be sent through each A6 amplifier that is connected and out to additional IR devices such as the ELAN V8, or IRD4. S66A A6 To ELAN V8 Figure 3-6: IR IN Connection A6 From VSE2 Figure 3-7: IR OUT ALL Connection © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved.
A6 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS IR System Control Connections An IR pass-through jack with removable IR wiring interface plug is located beside the IR IN/OUT ALL jacks. This loop allows IR commands to be sent out the IR ALL OUT port to additional IR devices. The plug has connectors for +12V, GND, IR IN that can accommodate and power up to 4 IR Receivers IRS5 A6 Figure 3-8: IR System Control Connection Page 18 © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved.
ELAN HOME A6 INSTALLATION MANUAL SYSTEMS Chapter 4: Operations & Settings Setting Channel Levels The A6 features independent Level Adjustment Potentiometers for each of its six channels. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to independently adjust each channel of the amplifier for the specific speakers and environmental conditions of the area it is powering. Turning the potentiometers clockwise increases the level, while turning it counterclockwise decreases the level. Factory default is 50%.
A6 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS CHANNEL BRIDGE MODE Setting The Channel Bridging buttons for the A6 are located on the back panel next to the Line Outputs. These recessed buttons are located beneath a decal. Using a small Phillips screwdriver carefully pierce the decal to access the button. The buttons are Factory Defaulted in the OUT (OFF) position. Audio signals connected to the # 1 & 3 & 5 channels of the A6's LINE INPUT will be routed to the top row of speaker outputs.
ELAN HOME A6 INSTALLATION MANUAL SYSTEMS Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Table 5-1: General Symptom Possible Cause Solution Amplifier Will Not Power Up 1. Power switch is Off 1. Turn switch On. Switch is located on the back of unit. 2. Circuit breaker tripped 2. Reset circuit breaker. The A6 draws 3.7A of AC currect. Ensure that combined current draw of all devices on circuit does not exceed the circuit’s capacity.
A6 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Symptom Possible Cause Solution Audio “Hum” 1. Ground potential difference between source components (ground loop) 1. (a) Test AC outlet using ground tester. (b) Reverse the AC plug of components with non-polarized ends plugged into the same outlet strip as amp. 2. Faulty/damaged cables 2. Check source equipment cables for damage and faulty connections. 3. Faulty wiring 3. (a) Make sure volume controls are not hooked up backwards.
ELAN HOME A6 INSTALLATION MANUAL SYSTEMS Table 5-3: IR Control Symptom Possible Cause Solution IR LED does NOT flash when a button pressed. 1. IR controller not programmed. Program IR controller. 2. IR signal path wiring bad. Verify IR signal path wiring. Check keypads, IR sensors, IR distribution blocks, IR Input jack, IR emitters, etc. No channel selected from IR controller. IR LED DOES flash when button pressed. 1. Incorrect IR commands programmed). Verify/correct IR programming. 2.
A6 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Appendix A: Specifications Audio Section Power Rating - Output Power 60WPC rms @ 8 Ohms 120WPC RMS @ 8 Ohms Bridged Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz, -.25dB Full Power Bandwidth 5Hz to 30kHz Signal-To-Noise > 110dB (A-weighted) Channel Separation >70dB @1kHz Total Harmonic Distortion < 0.
ELAN HOME A6 INSTALLATION MANUAL SYSTEMS Appendix B: Rack Mounting Rack-Mount Brackets When mounting the A6 amplifier in an equipment rack, use the included rack mount brackets for secure mounting and proper ventilation. The A6 requires one rack space, ensure that one rack space above and below the A6 is left open for proper ventilation. To install the A6 into a standard 19” equipment rack: 1. Slide the rack mount kit onto the A6 chassis from the front as shown in Figure B-1. Figure B-1 2.
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Limited Warranty ELAN HOME SYSTEMS L.L.C. (“ELAN”) warrants the ELAN A6 Six Channel Amplifier to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of two years (2 years) from date of purchase. If within the applicable warranty period above purchaser discovers that such item was not as warranted above and promptly notifies ELAN in writing, ELAN shall repair or replace the item at the company’s option.
