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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.

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.

PRINTER’S INSTRUCTIONS:

INSTR,INSTL,ROUGH-IN,DMC1 - LINEAR P/N: 228127 A - INK: BLACK - MATERIAL: 20 LB. MEAD BOND - SIZE: 8.500” X 11.000” - SCALE: 1-1 - FOLDING: ALBUM FOLD - BINDING: SADDLE STITCH

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 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

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.

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.

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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1-800-421-1587 • www.mssystems.com

Summary of content (8 pages)

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PRINTER’S INSTRUCTIONS: INSTR,INSTL,ROUGH-IN,DMC1 - LINEAR P/N: 228127 A - INK: BLACK - MATERIAL: 20 LB. MEAD BOND - SIZE: 8.500” X 11.000” - SCALE: 1-1 - FOLDING: ALBUM FOLD - BINDING: SADDLE STITCH 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Tools Required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation Rough-in kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wall Housing Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transformer Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antenna Rough-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Room Station Rough-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 2 2 3 3 Patio Station Rough-in . . . .
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TOOLS REQUIRED The dmc1 installation rough-in should be made during new construction prior to drywall installation. Rough-in boxes are used for door stations, patio stations, and the dmc1 master. Rough-in rings are used for the room stations, and in-wall speakers. The tools required for the installation rough-in are: • Power drill with 1” auger.
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WALL HOUSING INSTALLATION The wall housing mounts between two 16” centered studs and holds the master unit, optional CD player, chime module, and power transformer(s). 1. Determine a location for the wall housing. 2. Position the back side of the wall housing flush with the back of the 2 x 4 studs with the bottom edge approximately 59” above the floor for the dmc1H wall housing or 52” above the floor for the dmc1HC wall housing.
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ANTENNA ROUGH-IN The dmc1 requires two antennas, one for AM and one for FM reception. The AM antenna is a simple 25-foot length of wire with an in-line ferrite filter to reduce interference. The FM antenna is a 25-foot length of coax with a “T” shaped wire dipole at one end that attaches between rafters in the attic. ✔ IMPORTANT: Isolate the antenna leads from the intercom station cables by running them through a separate hole in the ceiling plate and through the right hole in the top of the wall housing.
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PATIO STATION ROUGH-IN 1. Route Cat-5 cable from the master’s wall housing to each patio station location. LATH SHEATHING FOR STUCCO FLUSH-MOUNT DMC1HRW ROUGH-IN ENCLOSURE 2. At each patio station location, install a Model dmc1HRW Flush-mount Rough-in Enclosure about 50” above the floor level. Leave about 12” of extra cable extending at the patio station enclosure. Wrap the cable around a wood block to keep the cable from falling back through the enclosure’s knockout. 3.
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EXTERNAL MUSIC SOURCE The dmc1 master can play audio from an external source. The Model AWP (white) or Model AWPA (almond) Audio Input Wall Plate features two stereo pairs of RCA jacks that can be connected to a stereo receiver, television, DVD, or MP3 player. Use the Model AWPMRX rough-in kit for mounting the wall plate. ✔ NOTE: The cable connection from the external audio source to the dmc1 must not exceed 50 feet. ROUTE LEFT AND RIGHT RCA CABLES INTO J-BOX AWPMRX J-BOX FOR AUDIO INPUT WALL PLATE 1.
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DOOR RELEASE RELAY The dmc1 master contains a dry contact relay that can be used to control external devices. Typical applications include activating a door strike, triggering a panic alarm system, or controlling a home automation or lighting system. The door release relay has normally open contacts that are rated at 2 Amps @ 24 Volts AC/DC. The relay can be activated from the dmc1 master or remote scan room stations (Model dmc1RS) by pressing the volume up and volume down buttons together for four seconds.