E L A N H O M E S Y S T E M S
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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S86A
S86A Features
8 Sources
• Connect up to 8 Audio or A/V components.
8 Video Inputs
• Switch independently or in synchronization with audio.
6 Zones
• Each chassis has six zone output capability.
24 Zone Capability
• Link up to 4 S86A Controllers to independently control up to 6, 12, 18 or 24 zones.
Buffered Loop Audio and Video Outputs
• Easily share sources w/ Home Theaters, etc.
Variable & Fixed Zone Preamp Outputs
• Each zone output can be configured for variable or fixed volume for flexible system
configuration.
Independent Zone Control of Bass, Treble, and Volume
• Adjust the sound for each zone.
Independent Turn-On Settings for Bass, Treble, Page Volume, & Minimum/
Maximum Volume for Each Zone
• Program default values for bass, treble, min & max volume, page volume. Choose
preset settings or last used setting each time.
Audio & Video Source Sensing for System Feedback
• Advanced signal sensing for source and zone status feedback and automated
sequences.
Input Source Levelling
• Optimize the input level of each audio source for smooth source switching.
• Available for Variable Pre-Amp outputs and speaker outputs (not Fixed-mode
Preamp Outputs).
Source-Specific IR Routing/ALL Port
• 8 source-specific IR Output ports
• 1 IR ‘ALL’ Output port
Full ELAN Control Capability
• Use with any ELAN keypad, touchpad, or LCD touch panel.
• IR or RS-232 Control
• Uses VIA!®TOOLS or ELAN®TOOLS setup software for all programming.
Whole-House Music (WHM)
• Play one source throughout the house with the touch of a button.