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ELAN HOME SYSTEMS COM2 Communications Controller
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Introduction
With the COM2 Communication Controller, your multi-room audio system will be transformed
into a whole-house communications network. This stand-alone component integrates inter-
com, telephone and home automation features with your existing audio system to seamlessly
create an environment of whole house communication and control.
Figure 1-1 COM2 Communications Controller
A Better Intercom
With the COM2, your audio system becomes a high-fidelity intercom system that is simple to
use. Page family members from any phone in your home. Hear clean, clear voice communica-
tions via ELAN in-wall or in-ceiling speakers as the music mutes automatically. To answer a
page, simply pick up the nearest phone. No unsightly wall units to contend with - just reliable,
high-fidelity voice and music. You’ll use it every day and wonder “how did I live without this
before?”
A Great Door System
In larger homes, hearing a doorbell and then answering it is no easy task. The COM2 is
designed to distribute up to ten different door chimes through in-wall or in-ceiling speakers,
alerting you to a visitor at any door entrance. With the DSS3, DSF3 or DSC3 Door Station
packages (optional), two-way communications and door latch control to any four dwelling
entrances is a “touch-tone” away. Simply pick up the phone to query a visitor or unlock a door.
Step-Saving Convenience
Park an incoming call while you take it on another phone. When you page, callers are
automatically put on hold and entertained with the COM2’s “Music-On-Hold” feature. If you
take a call in a room where music from the in-wall speakers is too loud––simply mute the
speaker audio from your phone. The COM2 will alert you with tones through the audio system
if you inadvertently leave a caller on hold too long or if the phone receiver is left off hook.
Intuitive Operation
Phone feature commands are simple and intuitive. Press the pound sign (#), followed by
simple, easy to remember feature keys like “P” (7) for Page, “H” (4) for placing a caller on Hold,
“D” (3) for talking through the Doorspeaker or “M” (6) for Muting the audio system music for
that call.