Linear DMC1 Finish-Out Instructions
Linear DMC1 Finish-Out Instructions

Linear DMC1 Finish-Out Instructions

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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 brand 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 the installer. In the event you need troubleshooting
assistance, please call our technical support staff at 1-800-421-1587.
DMC1 MUSIC/COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
FINISH-OUT INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION !
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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.
Cleaning - Use only a dry cloth.
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 rough-in
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.
INTRODUCTION
Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located
away from power lines.
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.
USA & Canada (800) 421-1587 & (800) 392-0123
(760) 438-7000 - Toll Free FAX (800) 468-1340
www.linearcorp.com
SHOCK HAZARD !
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.
Fuses - For continued protection against risk of fi re,
replace the fuses in the Master Station or CD Player unit
only with the same type and rating 3 Amp Slo-blo fuses.
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.

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  • Page 1: Important Safety Instructions

    INTRODUCTION 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 brand 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 the installer.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ✔ DO NOT locate Patio Stations in places with direct exposure to sun and weather or ✔ DO use only a dry cloth to clean the exterior plastics on the DMC1 Master Station in locations that receive direct water spray.
  • Page 3 ✔ DO NOT attach devices unauthorized for use with this system. Authorized devices ✔ Use only a damp cloth to clean the DMC1 Master Station and Room Stations. Do include: (1) DMCMP3 CD/MP3 Player; (2) Audio components connected via the not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
  • Page 4: Tools Required

    RING CONNECT 4. Mount each Room Station to its mounting ring using the two screws ROOM CAT-5 provided with each DMC1 Room Station as shown in Figure 3. STATION WIRES ATIO STATION INSTALLATION CAT-5 Use wire nuts for the following connections.
  • Page 5: Door Station Installation

    RED wire from the MVC1 volume control VOLUME NOT CONNECTED and to the BROWN and WHITE/BLUE wires from the Cat-5 cable that CONTROL goes to the DMC1 Master Station. (Four wires in this wire nut, this is GREEN & GREEN BROWN / WHITE the ground connection.) 3.
  • Page 6: External Music Source

    CONNECT AUDIO source. A commonly available audio input wall plate with a INPUT CABLES TO pair of stereo RCA jacks can be wired to the DMC1 Master BACK OF INPUT PLATE Station and connected to a stereo receiver, television, DVD, AUDIO INPUT or portable music player.
  • Page 7 Press-on Connector Cable Termination KEEP CABLE 1. Gather all room, patio, and Door Station cables together and cut them PAIRS TWISTED to the same length leaving approximately 12 inches entering into the FOR PRESS-DOWN CONNECTORS TO REDUCE HUM wall housing. BE SURE THAT THE CABLES REMAIN LABELED. DO NOT STRIP EACH WIRE ✔...
  • Page 8 (the thick green wire) into the hook at the top of the wall housing (see Figure 14). 2. If a chime module was installed, plug the chime module’s connector into the CHIME connector on the DMC1 circuit board (see Figure 15). DMC1H OR DMC1HC...
  • Page 9 1. Identify the two RCA cables labeled “AUX INPUT”. AUXILIARY INPUT 2. Insert the left audio cable RCA plug into the AUX L jack on the DMC1 Master Station. Figure 20. Auxiliary Input Jacks on Master Station 3. Insert the right audio cable RCA plug into the AUX R jack on the...
  • Page 10 TE5D power transformer. ATTACH THE MASTER TO THE WALL HOUSING 3. Secure the DMC1 Master Station to the wall housing using the two WITH TWO SCREWS long screws provided (see Figure 21). Figure 21. Master Station Only in DMC1H Wall Housing 4.
  • Page 11: Powering Up The System

    ON. 2. Check all functions of the system. Refer to the Owner’s Manual Figure 26. CD/MP3 Player Power Connection supplied with the DMC1 Master Station for operation details. If any diffi culties are encountered, recheck all connections. MASTER MOUNTED IN...
  • Page 12: 2-Year Limited Warranty

    -YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Linear LLC warrants its M&S Systems brand products to be free of This limited warranty is in lieu of any other warranties, express or defects for 2 years. The warranty period begins on either (a) the date of...

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