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April 1998

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Multi-Zone PreAmp Controller with Intelligent Keypads
from Elan

"Mute the music in a listening zone with the touch of the handheld remote or keypad …turn the whole system off from any room of your home. It's that easy to control."

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The Z-630 PreAmp Controller is a multi-zone preamp that provides independent control of source audio from three separate listening zones of the users home. A second Z-630 can be added for up to six zones of stereo or monaural music without the need for additional sources. Because of its "loop through" capability, sources can be distributed between two Z-630’s or the Z-630 and a main room stereo system or surround sound processor. Buffered source input/outputs and stereo zone outputs provide stereo and monaural configuration options not found in other multi-zone products.

Control of the Z-630 is performed with either the Z-630’s hand held IR remote (via IR receivers in each room/listening zone) or utilizing "IR learning" in-wall keypads (the Z-Pad line of in-wall keypads). Expanded control and user feedback for any zone is available when using the Z-Pad’s and the Z-630. Each Z-630 can accommodate up to six in-wall keypads for direct access and feedback of source equipment functions.

With its three zone/six source control and "zone specific" tonal/sonic EQ features, this remote-controlled preamp is the best value in multi-room audio. The user can take an existing main room stereo system and expand it to a whole house system at a cost below what they would normally pay for a mid-priced stereo system.

As each zone or listening area of the home has its own architectural nuances and acoustics, the Z-630’s zone specific tonal/sonic image features allow you to adjust EQ and volume to achieve an optimum listening experience for each room. Mute the music in a listening zone with the touch of the handheld remote or keypad …turn the whole system off from any room of your home. It's that easy to control.

Access….For All Source Equipment

Zpad.jpg (13658 bytes)Regardless of whether you have a simple stereo receiver or an intricate multi-zone audio system, the Z-Pad features and design guarantee love at first touch! Logical key placement and labeling make this keypad as easy to use as a handheld remote…and it never disappears!

Decora insert design and easy-to-recognize molded keycaps portray a subtle, yet versatile profile that works well in any decor. Solid, tactile microswitches give instant feedback when keypad buttons are pressed. Assorted keycap options allow "customized" labeling for source and custom-programmed function keys.

Friendly Feedback

Press any source select key and the keypad turns on the listening zone activates. The Z-Pad features multi-colored LED’s (red/green) that give you feedback on a number of functions. It lets you know if individual sources are in the "play" mode (requires Z-630 PreAmp Controller), your listening zone is in mute/"Do Not Disturb" mode or when TV audio has been selected.