M&S Systems DMC1 Rough-In Instructions

Designed for installation in new homes, the dmc1 is a whole-house music and communication system. It is designed to
provide years of enjoyment and service to the homeowner. M&S Systems audio products are backed with more than 50
years of experience in the design and manufacture of precision acoustical equipment for the home. To ensure that the
homeowner receives the high-quality music and voice reproduction that the system is designed to deliver, it is important
that each step of the installation be carefully completed by an authorized M&S Systems installer. In the event you need
troubleshooting assistance, please call our technical support staff at 1-800-421-1587.
dmc1 MUSIC/COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
ROUGH-IN INSTRUCTIONS
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
Read Instructions - All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before installing or operating
the dmc1.
Retain Instructions - The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions
should be followed.
Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used
near water - for example: near bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, and the like. Doing so can create a fi re or shock
hazards and impair the warranty.
Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended
by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that
its location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be
situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block
the ventilation openings: or, placed in a built in installation,
such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the fl ow of
air to the ventilation openings.
Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
appliances (including amplifi ers) that produce heat.
Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to
a power supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the appliance.
Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken
so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance
is not defeated.
Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located
away from power lines.
INTRODUCTION
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is
connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70 1984, provides
information with respect to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead in wire to
an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode
(see fi gure).
Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any
kind into this product through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could
result in a fi re or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
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The lightning fl ash with arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of un-insulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of suffi cient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Servicing - The user should not attempt to service
the appliance beyond that described in the operating
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to
qualifi ed service personnel.
Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be
serviced by qualifi ed service personnel when:
■ The power supply cord or the plug has been
damaged; or
■ Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled
into the appliance; or
■ The appliance has been exposed to rain; or the
appliance does not appear to operate normally
or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
■ The appliance has been dropped, or the
enclosure damaged.
■ When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance - this indicates a need for service.
Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specifi ed by the manufacturer or have
the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fi re, electric shock, or other
hazards.
Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs
to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in proper operating
condition.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be
mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.