Elan M86A - Stereo Zones W; Stereo Sub-Zone Using Volume Controls

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ELAN M86A INSTALLATION MANUAL

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Stereo Zones w/ Stereo Sub-Zone Using Volume Controls

Connect the Zone Preamp Output to a pair of the external amplifier’s inputs. Set the DIP

switch for the Zone’s Preamp Output to FIXED. Use an impedance matching volume

control (ELAN VSE2) on the external amplifier’s speaker outputs to maintain independent

volume control capabilities in each room. The main zone ramps volume up/down at

preamp level using commands sent from a TS2 Touchpad, TS7 Touchscreen, or hand held

remote, while the sub-zone ramps volume up/down at speaker level using the volume

control. This application uses one pair of amplifier channels from the M86A and one pair

of amplifier channels from the external amplifier. Many areas of the home are ideal for

zone/sub-zone configuration. Examples include Master Bedroom/Master Bath or

Kitchen/Dining Area.

Figure 2-2: Stereo zones and a stereo sub-zone.