PRINTER’S INSTRUCTIONS: MANUAL,OWNER’S,DMC1 - LINEAR P/N: 230508 A - INK: BLACK - MATERIAL: 20 LB. MEAD BOND WITH 80 LB. WHITE COATED COVER - SIZE: 5.500” X 8.500” - SCALE: 1-1 - FOLDING: ALBUM FOLD - BINDING: SADDLE-STITCH Intercom and Music System Operation & User’s Guide dmc1 System Master dmc1 System Master with dmc1 iPlay™ Dock for iPod® - MP3 Player & CD Player USA & Canada (800) 421-1587 & (800) 392-0123 (760) 438-7000 - Toll Free FAX (800) 468-1340 www.linearcorp.
Safety Warnings CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 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.
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THE DMC1 SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Room and Patio Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . Door Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3 3 4 4 System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SYSTEM SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display Brightness . . . . . . . .
Introduction The dmc1 is an intercom and sound system designed for today’s home. Its compact size and modern, elegant look complement any décor. But it offers more than just sensible good looks. It gives you peace of mind as it allows you to communicate with family members and monitor specified rooms. Plus you can listen to music from AM or FM radio and other sources throughout your home with high-quality sound.
System Overview THE DMC1 SYSTEM The dmc1 System consists of three major components: • The Master Station — The Master Station contains the central control electronics, radio receiver, and optional CD/iPod® player for the system and is usually installed in the kitchen or a central location. • Room Stations & Patio Station — Up to nine Room Stations in individual zones, or 15 Room Stations in shared zones, including one Patio Station can be installed in rooms and outside on the patio.
System Overview Room and Patio Stations The Room Stations and Patio Stations provide intercom functions and system music control capabilities. The dmc1 system supports up to 15 stations. TALK BUTTON LISTEN BUTTON Depending on the station configuration at the Master Station, a Room Station or Patio Station can communicate with or monitor other stations and communicate with the Door Stations.
System Setup SYSTEM SETTINGS Several general system options are setup at the Master Station including: • Setting the display brightness. • Setting the clock • Setting the Scan Mode • Setting the automatic music on and off times • Setting the volume, loudness, treble, and bass. Clock Settings You can set two clock functions: • Time Display — Displays the current time of day with AM or PM indication. • Music Auto On/Off — Sets the times to automatically turn the last music source on and then off.
System Settings Scan Mode The Scan Mode determines how the system will act when scan is selected from a scan compatible room station or patio station. Music Auto On/Off You can set the system to turn music on automatically at the preset time and to turn the music off automatically at the preset time. Two Scan Modes are available: • Scan Mode 1 uses radio station presets. It allows the Room & Patio stations to scan through the four music sources (AUX, AM, FM, and CD).
System Settings AUDIO SETTINGS The system’s audio can be adjusted at the Master Station to suit your preferences. The six system audio adjustment options available. The system will return to normal operation five seconds after the last setting is made. Music Volume Adjusts the volume for system music. Setting the System Music Volume: 1. Press POWER to turn on the music. Master Station Volume Adjusts the volume for intercom communications through the speaker on the Master Station ONLY.
Station Mode Switches STATION MODES Behind the hinged cover on the left side of the Master Station are 11 slide switches and a PRIVACY pushbutton. These switch settings determine how the Master Station and each intercom station functions in the system. The way the operates is called the “Station Mode”. These switch settings can be changed at any time to adjust the way the system operates.
Station Mode Switches Each station can be set to one of the four Station Modes using its mode switch: Intercom Mode Radio Intercom Mode Station Switch Set to INTERCOM: Station Switch Set to RADIO/INT: • You can talk and listen from this station. • You can talk and listen from this station. • The station does not receive music. • The station can receive music. • The station cannot be continuously monitored. • The station can monitor any other station that is set to MONITOR.
Operating the Intercom INTERCOM FUNCTIONS Operation of the intercom will vary depending on the setting of the Station Mode switches on the Master Station (see Page 8). The intercom operation methods detailed here describe the how the system will function with Station Mode switches set in various positions. Intercom Talk Talk allows users to talk to all stations set to INTERCOM or RADIO/INT on the Master Station, unless the station has the PRIVACY button pushed in. Starting an Intercom Session: 1.
Operating the Intercom Intercom Monitor Monitoring is useful for listening to baby’s rooms, play rooms, and elderly care rooms. All stations set to RADIO/INT on the Master Station can continually hear the sound and activity from a station set to MONITOR on the Master Station. Monitoring Stations: 1. On the Master Station, set the Station Mode switch for the desired station(s) to continually listen for to the MONITOR position. 2.
Operating the Intercom DOOR STATION OPERATION The Door Stations are used to announce visitors with the door chime. The chime can be answered and persons in the residence can have a conversation with the visitor. When the button on the Door Station is pressed, the chime is heard on all stations set to INTERCOM or RADIO/INT, even if the PRIVACY button is activated. VISITOR PRESSES THE DOOR STATION'S BUTTON TO SOUND CHIME • All system audio (music and intercom) is muted when the chime rings.
Operating the Intercom ROOM & PATIO STATION OPERATION The Room Stations and Patio Stations support the talk and listen intercom functions of the system and also feature several buttons and knobs that control the system. Station Volume You can set the volume for each station independently. • Adjust the SPEAKER VOLUME knob to set the station’s volume. Intercom Listen You can listen to all stations set to INTERCOM or RADIO/INT, unless they have their PRIVACY button pressed.
Playing Music MASTER STATION CONTROLS The Master Station has controls for operating the music functions of the intercom system. Setting Radio Presets Up to eight presets can be stored for the FM band. Up to eight presets can also be stored for the AM band. Setting Radio Station Presets: Music Source You can select from four music sources: • AM — The AM radio band (530 to 1710 KHz). 1. Press POWER to turn on the music. 2. Press SOURCE to select FM or AM. • FM — The FM radio band (87.5 to 107.9 MHz). 3.
Playing Music ROOM & PATIO STATION CONTROLS The Room Stations and Patio Stations support the music functions of the intercom system. Music Source On / Off You can turn the Music Source on and off from any Room Station or Patio Station. Turning Music Source On or Off: • To turn the Music Source on, press the MUSIC VOLUME + button. • To turn the Music Source off, press the MUSIC VOLUME - button until the volume level goes to zero.
Playing Music iPLAY DOCK One of the options for the system is the CD/MP3 Player with a dock for iPod® that can be installed below the Master Station. The multi-source player can provide music from four types of devices: • iPod® and iPhone® The CD player’s built-in dock charges and plays from the connected device. See Appendix A in the rear of this manual for a list of supported devices. • Generic portable MP3 players connected to the 3.5 mm audio input jack on the side of the dock.
Playing Music Selecting CD or Dock The player will automatically detect if a CD disc is in the player slot or if a portable player is in the player dock. If you have a CD in the player and there is a portable player in the dock (or using the audio input jack on the dock) the source can be selected pressing the SOURCE/ EJECT button. Playing from an iPod® or iPhone® iPod® and iPhone® plug into the docking connector in the retractable drawer on the CD player. ® ® Playing from an iPod or iPhone : 1.
Playing Music Playing from an MP3 Player Portable MP3 players sit on top of the docking drawer’s rubber inner cover. Audio from the player’s headphone jack connects to the 3.5 mm audio input jack on the side of the docking drawer with the cable supplied. The player can be charged (whether its currently being used for music or not) using the USB charging jack on the side of the docking drawer (cable is not supplied).
Playing Music Playing a CD One standard CD disc or a CD-ROM containing MP3 audio files can be played at a time. The MODE button selects the way the CD Player will play the CD: USE MODE BUTTON TO SELECT CD PLAY MODE CD CD 1 1 REPEAT • Normal play will play all the tracks on the CD in order until the disc is finished. • Repeat Song continuously plays the current track on the CD. • Repeat Disc continuously plays the entire disc in normal track order.
Playing Music 6-DISC CD PLAYER One of the options for the system is the 6-Disc CD Player that can be installed below the Master Station. USE MODE BUTTON TO SELECT CD PLAY MODE CD CD 6 1 1 6 REPEAT REPEAT 2 SONG The 6-Disc Player has a slide in cartridge that holds up to six standard CDs. Playing a CD The MODE button selects the way the 6-Disc CD Player will play the CDs: • Random Disc plays the current disc once in random order.
Appendix A Compatible Mobile Digital Devices Made for. ● iPod touch (4th generation) Made for.
Index A M Adjusting system music volume 15 Adjusting the station’s volume 15 AM radio source 14 Audio settings 7 Auto button 3 Automatically turning music on and off 6 Auxiliary source 14 Master station 3 Master Station controls 14 Master Station display 3 Master Station speaker 3 Master Station switches 8 Master Station volume 7 Mode button 19 Mode button (6-disc player) 20 Monitoring stations 11 Monitor mode 9 Monitor override 11 Monitor override on and off 11 Music auto on/off 5, 6 Music source 14, 15
Index R T Radio/intercom mode 9 Radio presets 14 Radio tuning 14 Random all 19, 20 Random disc 19, 20 Repeat disc 19, 20 Repeat song 19, 20 Room Station 3, 4 Room Station controls 15 Room Station features 4 Room Station operation 13 Room Station volume knob 15 Talk button 13 Time button 3 Time display 5 Tone button 3 Treble adjustment 7 Tune buttons 3 Tune radio up or down 14 Tuning radio presets 14 Tuning to a radio station 14 Turning loudness on and off 7 Turning music source on or off 15 U S USB char
Limited Warranty 2- Year Limited Warranty Linear LLC warrants these products to be free of defects for 2 years. The warranty period begins on either (a) the date of purchase or installation date of this product or (b) the date of closing on a new residence in which this product was originally installed. The warranty extends to the original user of the product and to each subsequent owner of the product during the term of the warranty.
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