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DLC-CTRL WALL MOUNT CONTROL DLC-CTRL WALL MOUNT CONTROL INSTALLATION AND PROGRAMMING GUIDE Rev A 250219...
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7. All THEORY AUDIO DESIGN products must be installed in accordance with local, state, federal and industry regulations. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure installation is performed in accordance with all applicable codes, including local building codes and regulations.
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved 8. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. by THEORY AUDIO DESIGN for compliance could void the user’s Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required authority to operate this equipment.
DLC-CTRL WALL MOUNT CONTROL Introduction 1.1 Device Description Note that DLC-CTRL is not self-powered. Power is supplied to the device with the use of a standard PoE Switch (or PoE injector) and Cat5 cable (or above). The THEORY DLC-CTRL Wall Mount Cotnrol is a wall-mounted device designed for the remote control of volume level and input Note this product is not compatible with amplifiers of third parties –...
4. Click off the front panel. Screw the DLC-CTRL unit into the electrical box. - Put the front panel on - and click it into place. 2. Mount the electrical box into the wall. 3. Connect the Ethernet cable to the DLC-CTRL unit.
DLC-CTRL WALL MOUNT CONTROL Operation 4.1 Device Operation The DLC-CTRL has been designed for easy and intuitive operation. Once installed and configured, the user operates all the device’s functions via a highly tactile rotary encoder dial, with all relevant information presented via a high-resolution color display.
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Step 1: Start Up Device IP Settings Once the DLC-CTRL is receiving power via the connected Ethernet Mode cable, the product will power up and display the welcome logo for a Adrress few seconds.
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DLC-CTRL WALL MOUNT CONTROL Setup 11. Twist the rotary encoder one click to the right (clockwise) and 7. You will be presented with the question “Apply IP Changes?” tap the rotary encoder to confirm the selection of the option labeled “Address”.
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DLC-CTRL WALL MOUNT CONTROL Setup IMPORTANT –After connecting to the amplifier, we 16. Push the rotary encoder to confirm the selection of the option “Back”. strongly recommend changing the Power Management 17. You will be presented with the question “Apply IP Changes?”...
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Setup Step 4: Pair the device with the amplifier To pair the DLC-CTRL with the DLC amplifier, navigate to the menu ‘Settings’ > ‘External Devices’ in the Web App. Notice how the new name of the zone associated with the wall controller is instantly displayed at the top of screen of the DLC-CTRL.
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DLC Web App. Three setting levels are possible: Once the feature has been activated, it is possible for the amplifier to be both powered on and off, directly from the DLC-CTRL. • Low (least bright) • Medium To turn the amplifier off (into standby mode), follow the steps •...
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The intensity of the display screen’s back-light can also be customized Using the Web App ”Visuals” tab, firstly move the toggle switch to within the settings menu of the DLC-CTRL itself. To change the intensity of the left – so the text “Back-light is OFF during standby” is displayed.
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The intensity of the back-light behind the rotary encoder dial can also be es?” customized within the settings menu of the DLC-CTRL itself. To change 14. Twist the rotary encoder to highlight the option “Yes” and tap the intensity of the back-light behind the rotary encoder dial via the DLC- the rotary encoder to confirm the selection.
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To deactivate the back-light of the rotary encoder dial when the standby setting (ON means the rotary display is in standby mode via the DLC-CTRL, encoder dial backlight remains on even when DLC-CTRL is in simply follow the steps outlined to the right. standby mode).
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6.6 Display Screen Color Scheme - Customization The color scheme can also be customized within the settings menu of the DLC-CTRL itself. To change the screen color scheme via the DLC-CTRL, simply follow the steps outlined below. Thanks to the color LCD display the user can clearly see the zone the controller is associated with, the audio source input that is selected 1.
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• Until the correct PIN code is entered, the functions inaccessible to the • Until unlocked, none of the functions of the DLC-CTRL can be user include: accessed. - Visuals (settings relating to customization of standby, back-lights and color scheme).
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A further level of security is available with Option C enabling different corner to activate the feature as configured. PIN controlled access to DLC-CTRL operation and settings. 6. Once activated, you can choose to manually lock the device This option enables, for example, operators with different...
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DLC-CTRL WALL MOUNT CONTROL Configuration 6.9 Volume Control (Range) Limitation The minimum and maximum volume limits are set using a slider found within the section labeled “RANGE”. For accuracy, volume settings are displayed in decibels (dB) A lower (minimum) and upper (maximum) volume limitation can be (see below).
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DLC-CTRL WALL MOUNT CONTROL Reset 7.1 Device Reset It is possible to reset a DLC-CTRL back to its factory-default state. When resetting the device, any previous settings including IP address information is cleared. The use of this function is only required in exceptional circumstances whereby a complete device reset is necessary.
DLC-CTRL WALL MOUNT CONTROL Specifications Model DLC-CTRL-W-EU DLC-CTRL-B-EU DLC-CTRL-W-US DLC-CTRL-B-US Amplifier Compatibility DLC series White Black White Black Color (RAL9003) (RAL9005) (RAL9003) (RAL9005) 86.79 x 86.79mm 115. 1 x 70.6mm External Dimensions (H x W) (3.42 x 3.42in) (4.53 x 2.78in) External Dimensions, Depth [From rear side 23.
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