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DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router

Safety Information

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-stalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.•

CAUTION: Changes or modi cations not expressly approved by Elan Home Systems could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment

DLA2/4/6 Power Source

The source of DLA2/4/6 power is the 12VDC wall transformer. A DC-IN jack connects the 12 VDC adapter with the DLA2/4/6 chassis to provide power for the unit. Protect the power supply cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, outlets and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Severe personal injury and equipment damage can result by not following proper procedures. Use only the 12VDC adapter designated for the DLA2/4/6.

Caring For the DLA2/4/6

Clean only with a dry soft cloth. It is important to properly care for your DLA2/4/6 Speaker Selector. Follow these guidelines to ensure your device is preserved and protected.

Do not expose the DLA2/4/6 to rain, liquids or moisture for an extended period of time.• Do not expose the DLA2/4/6 to temperature extremes.• Do not place any objects on top of the DLA2/4/6 to prevent chassis damage.•

Operating Temperatures & Environments

Precautions

Operating Temperature: 32-104°F (0-40° C)• Humidity: 0-90%•

Always exercise care when operating the DLA2/4/6 Speaker Selector. • Do not apply excessive amplification.• ATON strongly recommends that you do not add more speakers than recommended.• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including •

amplifiers) that produce heat.

DO NOT use any 12 VDC adapter other than the one provided with the DLA2/4/6.• In the unlikely event that smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is present, immediately power the DLA2/4/6 •

off. Please report the problem to your dealer immediately.

Never attempt to disassemble the DLA2/4/6. You will lose any product warranty on the unit.•

Ampli er Input 125 Watts per Channel Max

Package Contents

DLA2/4/6 Speaker Selector 12 VDC Power Adapter Slim-Line IR Remote Control User/Installation Manual

Quick

Install Guide

DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router

Contents

Safety Information ...................................................................... 1

1. Introduction .............................................................................. 3

Features ........................................................................................ 4

ATON DLA2/4/6 Accessories ...................................................... 4

Front Panel ................................................................................... 5

Rear Panel..................................................................................... 6

2. System Design Overview ...................................................... 7

Standard Audio/Video or Stereo Receiver ................................. 8

Zone 2 Output of an A/V or Stereo Receiver.............................. 9

External Ampli er ...................................................................... 10

Sub-Zone of a Multi-Room Controller ....................................... 12

3. Connections ........................................................................... 13

AMPLIFIER INPUT ....................................................................... 13

SPEAKER OUTPUTS .................................................................... 14

IR EMITTER OUTPUTS ................................................................ 15

ROOM IR INPUTS ........................................................................ 15

DLA Touchpad Connections ...................................................... 16

PWR IN Connection

SENSE INPUT Connections .........................................................17

PAGE/DB TRIGGER IN Connections .......................................... 18

IMPEDANCE MATCH DIP Switches ........................................... 19

4. Settings & Operation .......................................................... 20

Volume Settings ........................................................................ 20

Receiver/Ampl er Volume Settings ..................................... 20

Volume Status Bar .................................................................. 20

Room Volume Adjustment ...................................................... 21

ALL ON/OFF ................................................................................ 22

Max Turn On Volume .................................................................. 22

PAGE/DB Volume Level .............................................................. 23

Scene Presets ............................................................................. 25

Setting a Scene ....................................................................... 25

Recalling a Scene Preset ........................................................ 25

5. Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 26

Appendix A: Speci cations .................................................... 29

Appendix B: Room Identi cation Labels ........................... 30

Appendix C: Remote Control Options .................................... 31

Appendix D: REKT Rack Ear Kit (Optional) ........................37

Limited Warranty .......................................................... Back Page

................................................................... 16

DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router

1. Introduction

A Simple Concept Reaches New Heights

The concept is simple and has been around for years - a device that allows you to connect extra speakers to your existing A/V or stereo receiver. Push a button - your speakers come on. Push it again - they go off. Turn a knob, and the volume goes up or down. Great concept. Good exercise, too - especially when your system is located downstairs or on the other side of the house. Introducing DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Routers - the most signi cant advancement in the history of speaker selectors!

Patent-Pending Intelligence & Performance

No other speaker selector available today is as smart! With its patent-pending design, The DLA2/4/6’s pre-con gured settings ensure that all speakers receive maximum power at all times, and that your receiver/ampli er isn’t operating below its nominal impedance, which can cause some very undesirable side effects.

Sound Scenes

DLA2/4/6 lets you create Sound Scenes around your home.Using the front panel of the DLA, the optional RF remote or IR receivers, you can turn on groups of rooms - or every room. Kid’s room too loud? Use the optional RF remote to turn the volume down in their room instantly from the den. At bedtime, turn off the audio throughout the entire house.

A Simple & Affordable Solution

DLA2/4/6 connects directly to your stereo receiver or ampli er, making it the affordable way to add up to 6 more rooms of music to your system. Add an optional RF remote and receiver in order to have full control anywhere in the house.

Figure 1-1 Front Panel

DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router

Features

DLA (Dynamic Level Adjustment) Technology delivers maximum • adjustable volume levels to each room while protecting your ampli er from damage (patent-pending).

Adds 2, 4, or 6 additional pairs of speakers to your home • theater/stereo receiver or ampli er.

Programmable “Scene” command for one-touch recall of your • favorite system settings.

One-touch “All On” command turns audio on in all rooms.•

One-touch “All Off” command turns audio off in all rooms.•

Room Identi cation Labels with adhesive backing included for • easy Front Panel Room Identi cation

Optional• RF Remote controls volume levels independently for each room from inside or outside your home (up to 200 ft. range)

Optional wired DLA Touchpad (DLATP) controls volume, mute • and room/system power from an individual room. DLATP also includes a built-in IR Receiver.

IR Remote included•

Quick Install Guide included for fast setup•

2 Year Limited Warranty•

ATON DLA2/4/6 Accessories

IR EmittersPlasma-Friendly IR Receivers

RF Remote & Receiver Kit

RF Remote Only

Rack Ear Kit (DLA4 & DLA6 only)

DLATP DLA Touchpad Controller

Replacement 12VDC/2.1A Power Supply

In-Wall, In-Ceiling, Outdoor &

Home Theater Speakers

Note: For more information and purchase options, visit our website at: www.atonhome.com.

DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router

Front Panel

The front panel of the DLA2/4/6 has multiple selector buttons to access rooms and control power and volume states. Blue LEDs display Volume level and Room On status, while red LEDs show that a room is selected for adjustment. Figure 1-2 and Table 1-1 provide descriptions and locations of Front Panel controls and indicators.

Note: This manual will consistently show images of the DLA2 Two Room Speaker Selector. DLA4 and DLA6 models are identical in all respects but have additional Speaker Outputs, Room Select Buttons and Room Indicator LEDs. .

ROOM 1

4 5 6 7

ROOM 2

Figure 1-2: DLA2/4/6 Front Panel

Indicator/Button Function LED

Room Indicator LED Room ON - Selected

Room ON - NOT Selected Room OFF Room Muted

Volume Indicator Shows Volume Level for Se-

lected Room- Level 1 to 11

Room Label Location Place Label to Identify

Rooms

Room Select Selects Room for

Adjustment

All ON/All OFF Button Turns All Rooms ON or OFF

Red Blue No LED Blue (Blinking)

Blue

VOL - Decreases Volume of Select-

ed Room by One Step-Press and Hold to Ramp Volume Down

VOL + Increases Volume of Select-

ed Room by One Step-Press and Hold to Ramp Volume Up

Table 1-1: Front Panel Indicators/Buttons

DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router

Rear Panel

The Rear Panel of the DLA2/4/6 has connections for Power, Ampli er Input, Sense Inputs, page/Doorbell Trigger Inputs, the RF Receiver (ATON Port), IR Emitter Outputs, IR receiver Inputs and Speaker Outputs. Figure 1-3 and Table 1-2 provide description and location of Rear Panel connections.

DLA2

INPUT

IR EMITTER OUTP UTS

AMPLIFIER

PATEN T PENDING

SENSE

PWR IN

12VDC / 2.1A

CLASS 2 WIRING

1 2 4

INPUT

9VDC / 100mA

Figure 1-3 : DLA2/4/6 Rear Panel

Connector Function

12 VDC Power Connector

Sense Input Connector

IR Emitter Outputs

Page/DB Trigger

IR Receiver Inputs

Speaker Outputs

Impedance Match DIP

Switches

ATON Port

IMPEDANCE

MATCH

PAE RI I

4 4

5 5

Connector for +12VDC/2.1A (PS3) Power Transformer

Connector for optional +12 VDC/200mA (PS2) Sense Status Power Transformer

3.5mm Mono Mini Jack Connectors for Use With ATON IR Emitters

3.5 mm. Stereo Mini-Jack Connector for use with ELAN Communication Controllers or equivalent

Flip Lock Connectors for IR receivers or DLA Touchpads. IR receivers allow for individual room control or system-wide control using DLA discrete IR codes.*

4-position Fliplock Connectors for 16 Gauge, 4 Conductor (16/4 AWG) Speaker Leads to Room Speakers

Select The Impedance Value Of the Ampli er And Speakers, 4 Or 8 Ohms

Connects to Optional RF Receiver

Ampli er/Receiver Input

4-position Fliplock Connector for 16 Gauge, 4 Conductor (16/4 AWG) Speaker Leads From Ampli er or A/V Receiver Speaker Outputs

• 125 Watts per Channel Max

Table 1-2: Rear Panel Connectors

* IR codes available for download at: www.atonhome.com. See Appendix C-3.

DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router

2. System Design Overview

There are four typical system applications when installing the DLA2/4/6:

Standard A/V or Stereo Receiver1.

Zone 2 Output of an A/V Receiver2.

External Ampli er3.

Sub-Zone of a Multi-Room Controller 4.

Figure 2-1 shows a DLA2 connected to an A/V receiver with optional ATON accessories including optional AIR3 IR Receivers, AIE2 IR Emitters and a DLA2RKT RF remote Kit. This system is capable of house-wide control of the DLA2 through the RF Kit as well as Room 1 and Room 2 control using the included IR Remote. A universal remote or source remote can be used to control the DLA 2/4/6* as well as the equipment connected to the IR EMITTER OUTPUTS for even more convenience.

16/4 Speaker Cables

DLA2

PATEN T PENDING

16/4 Speaker Cables

Main

Speakers

A/V Receiver

DVD

Satellite

AMPLIFIER

INPUT

PWR IN

12VDC / 2.1A

CLASS 2 WIRING

OUT

A/V Receiver

OUT

SENSE INPUT

9VDC / 100mA

AIE2

IR Emitters

(Optional)

IR EMITTER OUTPUTS

INPUT

Receiver

(Optional)

PAGE/DB TRIG IN

DLA2RKT RF Remote Kit (Optional)

IMPEDANCE

MATCH

4 4

AIR3

IR Receivers

(Optional)

Included IR

Remote Control

(Controls DLA2/4/6)

Room 1

Room 2

16/4 Speaker Cables

Room 1

Speakers

Room 2

Speakers

VOL

ROOM 2

MUTE

SCENE

ALL

OFF

ROOM 1

Universal/Source IR Remote Control

Figure 2-1: System Overview

* DLA discrete IR codes available for download at: www.atonhome.com. See Appendix C-3.

DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router

Standard Audio/Video or Stereo Receiver

Most A/V Receivers and Stereo Receivers have two sets of Main Speaker Outputs (typically labelled “A” and “B”. While it is certainly possible to connect the DLA2/4/6 to the “A” outputs, it is much more useful to connect the “A” outputs to the main speakers (stereo or surround) in the room in which the receiver is located and connect the “B” outputs to the DLA2/4/6 in order to expand the audio system to additional areas. Figure 2-2 shows the “B” speaker outputs of an A/V receiver connected to to the AMPLIFIER INPUT of the DLA2. A pair of speakers are connected to the DLA2’s Room 1 Speaker Outputs, while an additional pair of speakers is connected to the Room 2 Speaker Outputs. In this scenario, the A/V receiver’s speakers play in the main listening area, while two additional pairs of speakers play in other areas of the home. This is a single-source application: all areas of the house will play the same audio source, but with separately controlled volume.

Note: For best audio quality, ATON recommends that Surround Sound and/or DSP modes (Concert, Hall, Jazz, etc.) be disabled prior to playing audio through the DLA2/4/6.

DLA2

PATENT PENDING

16/4 Speaker Cables

Main

Speakers

(A)

AMPLIFIER

PWR IN

12VDC / 2.1A

CLASS 2 WIRING

A/V Receiver

INPUT

9VDC / 100mA

IR EMITTER OUTPUTS

SENSE

INPUT

IMPEDANCE

MATCH

PAGE/DB TRIG IN

4 4

Room 1

Speakers

(B)

16/4 Speaker Cables

Room 2

Speakers

(B)

Figure 2-2: DLA2 with A/V Receiver Output B Overview

DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router

Zone 2 Output of an A/V or Stereo Receiver

Certain A/V Receivers and Stereo Receivers have a Zone 2 feature that allows them to play a seperate source to a second zone. Figure 2-3 shows the Zone 2 speaker outputs of an A/V receiver connected to to the AMPLIFIER INPUT of the DLA2. Like the previous example, a pair of speakers are connected to the DLA2s Room 1 Speaker Outputs, while an additional pair of speakers is connected to the Room 2 Speaker Outputs. This application allows the A/V receiver’s Main speakers to play in the room in which the receiver is located, while two additional pairs of speakers play in other areas of the home. This is a multi-source application: the Main speakers may play one source, while Zone 2 (the DLA2 locations) plays a different source.

Note: Set the Zone 2 volume level to the point where it achieves the maximum listenable level (prior to distortion). The DLA2/4/6’s volume level will adjust up to this maximum level.

DLA2

PATEN T PENDING

PWR IN

12VDC / 2.1A

16/4 Speaker Cables

ZONE 1

A/V Receiver

AMPLIFIER

INPUT

CLASS 2 WIRING

ZONE 2

SENSE INPUT

9VDC / 100mA

INPUT

IR EMIT TER OUTPUTS

PAGE/DB TRIG IN

IMPEDANCE

MATCH

4 4

Room 1

Speakers

(Zone 2)

16/4 Speaker Cables

Room 2

Speakers

(Zone 2)

Main

Speakers

(Zone 1)

Figure 2-3: A/V Receiver Zone 2 Application

DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router

External Ampli er

Some systems utilize an external ampli er for speakers that are connected to the DLA2/4/6. In A/V receiver or stereo receiver applications, a line-level output (Tape Loop, Monitor Out, etc.) is connected to the external ampli er (See Figure 2-4). In a Pre-Amp/Processor-based system, the Pre-Amp is connected to the external ampli er as shown in Figure 2-5.

DLA2

AMPLIFIER

PATEN T

INPUT

PENDING

16/4 Speaker Cables

PWR IN

12VDC / 2.1A

CLASS 2 WIRING

SENSE INPUT

9VDC / 100mA

++--

Speaker Outputs

Amplifier

Interconnect

A/V Receiver

Speaker Outputs

++--

INPUT

RCA

Cables

Speaker

Cables

IR EMITTER OUTPUTS

Line-Level

Inputs L

TAP E LOOP

IMPEDANCE

MATCH

PAGE/DB TRIG IN

4 4

16/4 Speaker Cables

Room 1

Speakers

Room 2

Speakers

OUT

Main

Speakers

Figure 2-4: External Ampli er - A/V Receiver Tape Loop Application

DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router

DLA2

AMPLIFIER

PATEN T

INPUT

PENDING

16/4 Speaker Cables

PWR IN

12VDC / 2.1A

CLASS 2 WIRING

SENSE

INPUT

9VDC / 100mA

++--

Speaker Outputs

Amplifier

Interconnect

Pre-Amp/Processor

INPUT

RCA

Cables

IR EMITTER OUTP UTS

Line-Level

Inputs L

Line-Level

Outputs

PAGE/DB TRIG IN

IMPEDANCE

MATCH

4 4

Room 1

Speakers

16/4 Speaker Cables

Room 2

Speakers

Figure 2-5: Processor/Pre-Amp - Ampli er Application

DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router

Sub-Zone of a Multi-Room Controller

The DLA2/4/6 can be used to expand the number of speakers in a sub-zone of a multi-room controller-based system. This application provides independent control of each area within a sub-zone.

Note: The source will be identical between all areas of a zone, including all sub-zones and speakers connected to the DLA2/4/6 Speaker Selector.

DLA2

AMPLIFIER

PATEN T PENDING

16/4 Speaker Cables

PWR IN

12VDC / 2.1A

INPUT

CLASS 2 WIRING

SENSE INPUT

9VDC / 100mA

++--

Speaker Outputs

Amplifier

Interconnect

INPUT

RCA

Cables

IR EMITTER OUTP UTS

Line-Level

Inputs L

PAGE/DB TRIG IN

IMPEDANCE

MATCH

4 4

Room 1

Speakers

16/4 Speaker Cables

Room 2

Speakers

Zone Pre-amp

Outputs

Multi-Room Controller

Figure 2-6: Multi-Room Controller Sub-Zone Application

DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router

3. Connections

AMPLIFIER INPUT

Use 16 AWG stranded copper speaker wire to connect from a speaker level output of an A/V receiver, stereo receiver, or amplifer. Turn power for the output device OFF before making connections.

To make connections:

of slack) to allow for movement when physically connecting the wire.

ensure that no stray strands are evident.

end of the wire run and use the same conductor on each end.

into the holes of the Ampli er Inputs terminal of the DLA2/4/6, maintaining the polarity of each lead (+ to +, - to -).

Cut the ends of the wire to length, allowing some free play (about 6 inches 1.

Using wire strippers, remove 3/8 inch of insulation, then twist the wire to 2.

De ne positive (3. +) and negative (-) at the ampli er end and the DLA2/4/6

Lift up each  ip-lock connector until it is locked in the up position. 4. Place the bare lead from each speaker wire from the receiver/ampli er 5.

Note: To avoid damage to the receiver/ampl er, DO NOT allow speaker leads to touch each other.

DLA2/4/6

AMPLIFIER

125 Watts

per Channel

Max

INPUT

CLASS 2 WIRING

Speaker

Cables

Receiver/Amplifier

Output

Figure 3-1: Receiver/Ampli er Output to DLA2/4/6 Ampli er Input

DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router

SPEAKER OUTPUTS

Follow the procedures outlined in the previous section to connect the Speaker Outputs to the Room 1 and Room 2 speakers. Make sure to match the impedance of the speakers and ampli ers as noted.

DLA2/4/6

Room 1

Figure 3-2: DLA2/4/6 Speaker Outputs to Room Speakers

Room 2

DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router

IR EMITTER OUTPUTS

Three IR Emitter outputs are provided for controlling components such as A/V Receivers, DVD Players, CD Players, Digital Music Servers, etc. Any IR signal received by a Room IR INPUT will be sent out of ALL of the IR EMITTER OUTPUTS.

DLA2/4/6

IR EMITTER OUTPUTS

A/V Receiver

DVD

Mini-Emitters

Satellite

Mini-Emitters

Figure 3-3: IR EMITTER OUTPUTS

ROOM IR INPUTS

IR Receiver Connections

The DLA2/4/6 features an IR Receiver Input for each room. To facilitate IR control of each room, connect a standard IR receiver (such as ATON’s AIR1, AIR3, AIR5 and/or AIR6) to these

inputs as shown in Figure 3-4. Each IR receiver will send IR signals to the DLA2/4/6 and control the room it is connected to.* Cat-5 cable can be used to extend the length of the IR receiver’s connecting cable. Provisions exist for IR, Ground, and Voltage.

IR Input

Cat-5

Wh/Green (+12V) Brown (G)

Wh/Blue (IR)

Red (+12V) Black (G)

Yellow (N/C) White (IR)

Splice to Cat-5 Wire

AIR3

(or other ATON

IR Receiver)

Figure 3-4: IR Receiver Connections

* System-wide control from one IR receiver location is possible using DLA discrete IR codes. See Appendix C-3.

DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router

DLA Touchpad (DLATP) Connections

Connect a DLATP using Cat-5 cable to any Room IR Input to control volume, mute and room/ system power for an individual room. The DLATP also provides Room and Sense Input status and includes a built-in IR receiver.

DLATP Rear

IR Input

Wh/Green (+12V)

Cat-5

Brown (G) Orange (Sense)

Wh/Blue (IR)

Figure 3-5: DLATP Connections

PWR IN Connection

Connect the included 12VDC/2.1A power supply to the PWR IN port.

DLA2/4/6

PWR IN

12VDC/2.1A

Figure 3-6: PWR IN Connector

PS3

12VDC

POWER

SUPPLY

DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router

SENSE INPUT Connection

The SENSE INPUT is designed to provide power status of a connected A/V receiver on all DLATP Touchpads. Simply plug an ATON PS2 Power Supply (sold separately) into the DLA SENSE INPUT connector and into the switched outlet of an A/V receiver as shown in Figure 3-7. Whenever the A/V receiver is turned on, the SENSE INPUT LED will illuminate on all connected DLA Touchpads in the system.

DLA2/4/6

SENSE

INPUT

12VDC / 200mA

Figure 3-7: SENSE INPUT Connector

PS2

12VDC

Power

Supply

SENSE

INPUT

LED

Figure 3-8: SENSE INPUT LED

DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router

PAGE/DB TRIGGER IN Connection

The Page/Doorbell Trigger Input (PG/DB TRIG IN) needs to be connected when the DLA2/4/6 is installed as part of a “sub-zone” of an ELAN® Multi-Room Controller, such as the S8.6 or S12, which utilizes an ELAN COM2 Communications Controller. This application allows the DLA Room Outputs to pass an audible tone through the room’s speakers at a preset level when the home’s doorbell is activated.

To con gure the PG/DB TRIGGER IN, simply connect a mono 3.5mm interconnect cable between the Page/Doorbell Trigger Out of the ELAN Multi-Room Controller and the PG/DB TRIGGER IN of the DLA2/4/6 as shown below.

S8.6

DLA2/4/6

R EMIT TER OUTPUT

PAGE

TRIGGER

OUT

3.5mm Mono

MOH OUT

Interconnect

Cable

PAGE/DB TRIG IN

PG IN

PG OUT

Figure 3-9: PAGE/DB TRIG IN Connection

DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router

IMPEDANCE MATCH DIP Switches

The IMPEDANCE MATCH DIP Switches are designed to allow various speaker loads to work safely with variously rated ampli ers. Speakers rated between 4 Ohms and 8 Ohms can be matched with ampli ers also rated from 4 to 8 Ohms.

To set IMPEDANCE MATCH DIP Switches:

or in the owner’s manual).

ampli er/receiver.

Determine the average impedance of all connected speakers (listed on the speaker 1.

Determine the minimum impedance rating of the ampli er (listed on the ampli er 2.

Set the AMP DIP Switch to the minimum impedance rating listed on the 3.

Set the SPKR DIP Switch to the average impedance of all connected speakers.4.

Note: Most speakers are 4 or 8 Ohms. In cases where 6 Ohms speakers are used, place the SPKR DIP Switch in the 4 Ohm position.

Note: When using this setting, maximum volume is reduced to 10 steps.

Figure 3-10: Impedance Match DIP Switch Settings

DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router

4. Settings & Operation

Functions of the DLA2/4/6 may be controlled from the Front Panel controls, through optional IR Receivers connected to the IR INPUTS, or with the optional RF Remote.

Volume Settings

Receiver/Ampl er Volume Settings

Prior to setting volume levels of the DLA2/4/6, proper volume level must be set of the Receiver/Ampli er. To set proper Receiver/Ampli er volume level:

modes or “Sound Fields”.

ers and turn off the “A” speakers for maximum output to the DLA2/4/6.

Note: When the DLA2/4/6 is not in use, turn off the “B” speakers and turn on the “A” speakers for normal operation.

ceiver/ampli er volume to the loudest level possible without distortion. Make a note of the receiver/ampli er level for future reference.

comfortable level.

Volume Status Bar

The front panel includes a Volume Indicator LED bar with 11 LED’s located above the All On/ Off and Volume -/+ buttons. The Volume Indicator LEDs display the Volume for whichever

Room is selected. When a Room is selected and ONE LED is lit, that room is at minimum volume. When a Room is selected and ALL LEDs are lit, that room is at maximum volume.

Turn on the Receiver/Ampli er and start an audio source (CD Player, Radio, etc.). 1.

Adjust the Receiver/Ampli er level to the lowest setting. 2.

Set the Receiver/Ampli er to Stereo and disable any surround sound or DSP 3.

If using a Receiver/Ampli er with “A/B” speaker outputs, select the “B” speak- 4.

Turn on one room of the DLA2/4/6 and adjust the volume level to maximum. 5.

While listening to the room turned on in the previous step, slowly adjust the re- 6.

RECEIVER/AMPLIFIER LEVEL

Turn on each room of the system and adjust the volume of the DLA2/4/6 to a 7.

Volume Status Bar

Figure 4-1: Volume Status Bar

DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router

Room Volume Adjustment

(indicating that Room 1 is selected for adjustment).

Press the 1. Room 1 Selector Button - the Room 1 Indicator LED will light up RED

ROOM 1

ROOM 2

Press

2. Press VOL - or VOL + until the desired volume is obtained.

Press

ROOM 1

3. Press the Room 2 Selector Button - the Room 2 Indicator LED will light up RED

(indicating that Room 2 is selected for adjustment), while the Room 1 Indicator

LED will light up BLUE (indicating that Room 1 is ON).

ROOM 2

ROOM 1

ROOM 2

Press

4. Press VOL - or VOL+ until the desired volume is obtained.

Press

ROOM 1

5. Continue this process for each additional Room.

ROOM 2

DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router

ALL ON/OFF

Press the ALL ON/OFF Button to turn the speakers in both Room 1 and Room 2 ON or OFF.

ROOM 1

ROOM 2

Press

Max Turn-On Volume Level

In order to guard against unexpected high volume levels when the system is turned on, a Maxi-

mum Turn-On Volume Level may be set for each room. If the volume level prior to turning the room off is lower or equal to the Maximum Turn-On Volume Level, the room will come back on at the last volume. If the volume level prior to turning the room off is higher than the Maximum Turn-On Volume Level, the room will come back on at the Maximum Turn-On Volume Level instead of the last volume.

To set the Maximum Turn-On Volume Level for a Room:

Press the 1. Room Button for the desired room.

ROOM 1

ROOM 2

Press

Vol - Buttons.

Volume LED’s will go off).

Set the desired Maximum Turn-On Volume Level using the front panel Vol + and 2.

Press and hold the 3. Room Button on the front panel (Room LED will turn off and all

Without releasing the 4. Room button, press and hold the Vol - Button.

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ROOM 1

Press

& Hold

After 3 seconds the Maximum Turn-On Volume Level is saved.5.

Room LED and Volume LED’s blink four times (Room LED blinks RED).6.

The Room will turn back on to the volume level it was set to prior to setting the 7. Maximum Turn-On Volume Level.

Turn the Room Off, then back On to achieve the Maximum Turn-On Volume Level.8.

Note: Setting the Maximum Turn-On Volume Level to the highest volume level will essentially disable Maximum Turn-On Volume (the room will always come back on at the last volume level prior to turning the room Off).

Press

& Hold

ROOM 2

Page/Doorbell Volume Level

By programming the Page/Doorbell Volume Level for each room of the DLA system, the volume

levels for each of the rooms will jump to their programmed settings when the PAGE/DB INPUT of

the DLA2/4/6 is activated.

To set the Page/Doorbell Volume Levels for a room:

Press the 1. Room Button for the desired room.

ROOM 1

ROOM 2

Press

Vol - Buttons. Note: Any room whose LED is not lit (red or blue) will be considered Off when setting the Page/Doorbell volume level.

check the volume setting. Adjust the volume as required.

Volume LED’s will go off).

Set the desired Page/Doorbell Volume Level using the front panel Vol + and 2.

Initiate a Page or Doorbell signal from the ELAN COM2 Communications Controller to 3.

Press and hold the 4. Room Button on the front panel (Room LED will turn off and all

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Without releasing the Room button, press and hold the Vol + Button. 5.

ROOM 1

Press & Hold

After three seconds, the Page/Doorbell Volume Level is saved. The ROOM LED and 6. Volume LEDs will blink four times

Once set, the room reverts back to the volume level previously set.7.

ROOM 2

Press & Hold

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Scene Presets

Setting a Scene

A Scene Preset allows the volume level for each room to be saved and then recalled at any time with the press of a button.

To set a Scene Preset:

Note: Any room whose LED is not lit (red or blue) will be considered OFF when setting a Scene.

Set the volume in each room to the desired level. 1.

Press and hold the 2. ALL ON/OFF Button for three seconds.

ROOM 1

ROOM 2

Press

the Scene Preset will blink on and off four times and the system will return to the levels prior to setting the Scene Preset.

Note: If a Room LED does NOT blink, it will not be activated when a Scene is selected.

Once the Scene Preset has been saved, the Room LEDs for the rooms included in 3.

Recalling a Scene Preset

The Scene Preset values for each room can be recalled in two ways:

Press the 1. Scene Button on the IR Remote (or optional RF Remote).

of the unit.

Press the 2. Vol + and Vol - simultaneously for one second on the front

ROOM 1

& Hold

ROOM 2

Press

& Hold

Note: Scene Presets override Default Volume Levels.

Note: Room LEDs are BLUE for any Room with Volume greater than 0 and OFF for any Room with Volume of 0.

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5. Troubleshooting

Table 5-1 provides troubleshooting information for the DLA2/4/6 Speaker Selector.

Audio

Symptom Possible Cause Solution

No audio present in a speci c room

No audio present in any room

1. Source not playing. Press Play, turn ON, etc.

2. Room not selected Select Room on Front Panel or from RF Remote

3. Room Output volume

turned all the way down

4. Speakers in room

miswired or defective

1. See above Perform steps above

2. Ampli er/Receiver

turned OFF or down

3. Ampli er or Receiver

in protection mode

Increase volume.

a. Test known good speaker at back panel speaker connector

b. Verify connections

Turn On Ampli er/Receiver or increase volume

Find cause of ampli er’s protection mode and correct. Miswired speakers most likely cause. Verify that the impedance levels of the amp and speaker are not lower than 8 Ohms.

Hum or buzz through system speakers

Poor audio quality 1. Clipping or distortion Reduce Receiver/Am-

1. Ground loop Ensure proper grounding using a three prong grounded AC outlet.

2. Receiver/Ampli er

level too high

2. Speakers out of phase Carefully check polarity

3. Incorrect assignment

of left/right source RCA cables or speaker cables

Reduce level

pl er level

of each speaker

Isolate to source or room and correct

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Symptom Possible Cause Solution

Volume only ramps to 10 4 Ohm Speaker con-

nected to 8 Ohm-rated ampli er.

Normal operation. Functions this way to protect ampli er.

IR Control

Symptom Possible Cause Solution

No source control in a Room from IR port

No source control in any Room.

Intermittant source control.

Room appears to be on and selected but unabled to be controlled using front panel buttons.

1. Wiring: IR signal not

reaching Room input.

2. Remote Control bat-

teries are dead.

1. See above. Perform steps above.

2. Source IR Emitters

unplugged or defective.

Mild to moderate IR Flooding.

Extreme IR  ooding.The IR indicator will be solid red when the room is off, solid off when the room is on, or solid purple when the room is on and unselected.

Check Room IR receiver and verify wiring.

Replace batteries.

Reconnect or test with known good IR Emitters.

Check IR indicator on front panel. If it  ickers, IR  ooding is indicated. Check any IR receivers that may be receiving ambiant light or plasma TV noise.

Perform steps above.

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RF Control

Symptom Possible Cause Solution

No control of DLA2/4/6 from optional RF Remote

1. Wiring: Signals from

RF Receiver Base not reaching DLA2/4/6

Check RF Receiver Base connection to DLA2/4/6 and verify connectivity

Check Room 1 indicator on front of DLA2/4/6 by sending a command from the RF remote. If the indicator LED  ashes red, the RF signal is being received.

Intermittent control of DLA2/4/6 from optional RF Remote

2. Remote Control bat-

teries are dead

1. Position of Receiver

base not optimal

2. Radio Frequency de-

vices operating nearby in same frequency band

Replace batteries

Move Receiver base to  nd optimum placement.

Check for other devices in the home or neighboring dwellings and relocate if possible

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Appendix A: Specifications

DLA2/4/6

Power Input +12 VDC, 2.1 Amps

Ampli er Impedance 4 - 8 Ohms

Speaker Impedance 4 - 8 Ohms

Frequency Response 20 HZ to 20 kHZ +/- 1 dB

Power Handling Per Channel: 125 Watts RMS

Max Attenuation -56 dB @ Last Step

Dynamic Range 43 dB over 12 steps

THD < 1%

Connections

Power 2.1 mm Jack

Ampli er Input 4 Position Flip-lock Connector

(16AWG Speaker Wire)

Speaker Output 4 Position Flip-lock Connector

(16AWG Speaker Wire)

Sense Inputs 2.1mm Jack

IR Input 4 Position Flip-lock Connector

Page/Doorbell Trigger In 3.5mm Mono Jack

IR Emitter Output 3.5 mm Mono jack

RF Input (ATON Port) RJ-11 jack

Dimensions

H x W x D (w/ feet)

DLA2

DLA4/DLA6

Unit Height w/ Feet

Weight

DLA2

DLA4

DLA6

2 3/16" x 8 1/2" x 7 5/8" (5.6cm x 21.6cm x 19.4cm)

2 3/16" x 17" x 8 5/8" (5.6cm x 43.2cm x 21.9cm)

1 3/4" (4.5cm)

4.95lbs (2.3kg) unit weight

5.7lbs (2.6kg) shipping weight

10.15lbs (4.6kg) unit weight 11lbs (5kg) shipping weight

12.15lbs (5.5kg) unit weight 13lbs (5.9kg) shipping weight

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Appendix B: Room Identification Labels

Use the included Room Identi cation Labels to customize the DLA2/4/6 front panel. Place the labels in the oval Room Label Locations located below the Room Select Buttons.

Figure B:1 Room Identi cation Labels

To place a Room Identi cation Label:

Choose an appropriate label for the room.1.

and oil free.

in the Room Label Location for the chosen room.

Make sure that the oval Room Label Location on the face of the DLA2/4/6 is clean 2.

Carefully peel the appropriate Room Identi cation Label from the card and place it 3.

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Appendix C: Remote Control Options

Option #1: DLA Slimline Remote (DLAIRM)

Any combination of DLA remote control options may be used on a single DLA2/4/6 system.

party universal/learning remote.



Use the included DLAIRM IR Remote Control to program DLA IR codes into a third-

DLAIRM

Universal/Learning IR Remote Control

Figure C-1: Universal Remote

controlled with the DLAIRM requires an IR receiver wired into that speci c room’s IR Input as shown in Figure C-2.

Use the DLAIRM as an IR remote for any individual room. Each room that is to be 

IR Input

DLAIRM

Cat-5

AIR5

Figure C-2: DLAIRM as Room Controller

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Figure C-3 : DLAIRM Remote

Button Function

ALL ON Turns all Rooms ON

ALL OFF Turns all Rooms OFF

SCENE Places Rooms into Scene Preset Mode

MUTE (Toggle) Press to Reduce Volume of Room to 0

Press Again to Restore Volume to Previous Level

Volume + Increases Volume of Room by One Step

Press & Hold to Ramp Volume Up

Volume - Decreases Volume of Room by One Step

Press & Hold to Ramp Volume Down

Table C-1: IR Remote Functions

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Option #2: DLA RF Remote & Receiver Kit

DLA2RKT, DLA4RKT, DLA6RKT

The DLA RF Remote & Receiver Kits (DLA2RKT, DLA4RKT and DLA6RKT) use Radio Frequencies (RF) to control the DLA system from anywhere in the home, up to 200 feet away. It is not necessary to point the remote at the main unit in order for it to function. Simply connect the RF Receiver base to the ATON Port on the rear of the unit as shown in Figure C-5. Place the receiver in a convenient location; preferably as high as possible. The RF Receiver Base utilizes mounting holes to mount the unit to a wall, cabinet or other surface.

Figure C-4: DLA2RKT, DLA4RKT, DLA6RKT

Mounting

Bracket

Mounting

Bracket

Tabs

Receiver

DLA2/4/6

PWR IN

12VDC / 2.1A

AMPLIFIER

INPUT

PATENT PENDING

SENSE

INPUT

9VDC/100mA

INPUT

RJ-11

Plug

IR EMITTER

OUTPUTS

Rear View

Mounting

Holes

Figure C-5: RF Base Connection

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Additional RF Remotes (DLA2RM, DLA4RM, DLA6RM)

Up to six additional DLA RF Remotes can be added to an exisiting RF receiver, providing convenient RF control for the entire family. Programming additional remotes can be accomplished in a matter of seconds. See the DLA RF Remote Instruction Sheet for more information.

ROOM 1 ROOM 2 ROOM 1 ROOM 2

ROOM 1 ROOM 2 ROOM 3 ROOM 4

ROOM 3 ROOM 4

ROOM 5 ROOM 6

ALL

ALL OFF

DLA2RM DLA4RM

SCENE

MUTE

VOL

–

ALL ON

ALL

OFF

VOL

SCENE SCENE

–

MUTE

VOL

ALL

ALL OFF

MUTE

VOL

–

DLA6RM

Figure C-6: DLA2RM, DLA4RM, DLA6RM

Option #3: Third-Party Universal/Learning Remote Control

The DLA2/4/6 can be controlled with virtually any brand of universal/learning remote by downloading DLA discrete IR codes from ATON’s website; www.atonhome.com. These codes can then be imported into most universal/learning remote software applications and transferred into the universal remote.

Tables C-2 through C-4 list all of the available DLA IR codes.

LOCAL

These commands control only the room that a single IR receiver is connected to.

Local Power On FOB Volume Up Local Volume = 1 Local Volume = 9

Local Power Off FOB Volume Down Local Volume = 2 Local Volume = 10

Local Power Toggle FOB Mute Toggle Local Volume = 3 Local Volume = 11

Local Set Default FOB All On Local Volume = 4

Local Set Override FOB All Off Local Volume = 5

Local Mute On FOB Scene Local Volume = 6

Local Mute Off Local Volume = 7

Local Mute Toggle Local Volume = 8

Table C-2: DLA Discrete IR Code Set - Local

Note: Local Commands control only one room at a time. Do not atttempt to “daisy chain” one IR receiver into multiple Room IR Inputs as this will cause erratic system behavior.

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Global

These commands control all rooms simultaneously from any ONE Room IR Receiver Input.

Global Volume Up Global Set Override Global Volume = 1 Global Volume = 7

Global Volume Down Global Mute On Global Volume = 2 Global Volume = 8

Global Power On Global Mute Off Global Volume = 3 Global Volume = 9

Global Power Off Global Mute Toggle Global Volume = 4 Global Volume = 10

Global Power Toggle Global Store Preset Global Volume = 5 Global Volume = 11

Global Set Default Global Recall Reset Global Volume = 6

Table C-3: DLA Discrete IR Code Set - Global

Room Speci c

These commands control a speci c Room (1-6), from any ONE Room IR Receiver Input.

Room 1 Room 2 Room 3 Room 4 Room 5 Room 6

Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up

Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down

Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On

Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off

Power Toggle Power Toggle Power Toggle Power Toggle Power Toggle Power Toggle

Set Default Set Default Set Default Set Default Set Default Set Default

Set Override Set Override Set Override Set Override Set Override Set Override

Mute On Mute On Mute On Mute On Mute On Mute On

Mute Off Mute Off Mute Off Mute Off Mute Off Mute Off

Mute Toggle Mute Toggle Mute Toggle Mute Toggle Mute Toggle Mute Toggle

Volume = 1 Volume = 1 Volume = 1 Volume = 1 Volume = 1 Volume = 1

Volume = 2 Volume = 2 Volume = 2 Volume = 2 Volume = 2 Volume = 2

Volume = 3 Volume = 3 Volume = 3 Volume = 3 Volume = 3 Volume = 3

Volume = 4 Volume = 4 Volume = 4 Volume = 4 Volume = 4 Volume = 4

Volume = 5 Volume = 5 Volume = 5 Volume = 5 Volume = 5 Volume = 5

Volume = 6 Volume = 6 Volume = 6 Volume = 6 Volume = 6 Volume = 6

Volume = 7 Volume = 7 Volume = 7 Volume = 7 Volume = 7 Volume = 7

Volume = 8 Volume = 8 Volume = 8 Volume = 8 Volume = 8 Volume = 8

Volume = 9 Volume = 9 Volume = 9 Volume = 9 Volume = 9 Volume = 9

Volume = 10 Volume = 10 Volume = 10 Volume = 10 Volume = 10 Volume = 10

Volume = 11 Volume = 11 Volume = 11 Volume = 11 Volume = 11 Volume = 11

Table C-4: DLA Discrete IR Code Set - Room Speci c

Universal/Learning Remote Control Using an IR Receiver

Connect an IR receiver such as an ATON AIR5 to a Room IR Input as shown below to control any or all rooms from a single location.

IR Input

AIR5

Cat-5

Wh/Gr (+12V) Brown (G)

Wh/Bl (IR)

Red (+12V) Black (G)

Yellow (N/C) White (IR)

Splice to Cat-5 Wire

Universal/Learning IR Remote Control

Figure C-7: Universal Remote w/ IR Receiver

Universal/Learning Remote Control Using an RF-to-IR Base Station

Connect a third party RF-to-IR base station to any one Room IR Input to control any or all rooms from any location in the house.

RF-to-IR Converter

DLA2/4/6

IR Input

RF DATA

GND

SENSE

SIGNAL

+12VDC

PWR

USB

3.5mm Mono

Interconnect

Cable

Universal/Learning IR Remote Control

L L

STATUS

Figure C-8: Universal Remote w/ RF to IR Converter

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Appendix D: REKT Rack Ear Kit (Optional)

Use the optional REKT Rack Ear Kit to mount the DLA4 or DLA6 into a standard equipment rack. The DLA2 is NOT compatible with the rack ear Kit. Simply use the included screws to attach each rack ear to the side of the DLA4 or DLA6 as shown in Figure D-1. Use Rack screws (not included) to attach the assembled unit to the equipment rack as shown in Figure D-2.

Figure D-1: REKT Rack Ear Kit-Mounting Rack Ears to Unit

Figure D-2: REKT Rack Ear Kit-Mounting Unit to Rack

Notes:

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Limited Warranty

ATON warrants the DLA2, DLA4 and DLA6 Speaker Selectors to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of two years (2 years) from date of purchase. If within the applicable warranty period above purchaser discovers that such item was not as warranted above and promptly contacts ATON at (859)-422-7137 or service@atonhome.com, ATON shall repair or replace the item at the company’s option. This warranty shall not apply (a) to equipment not manufactured by ATON, (b) to equipment which is not installed to ATON’s speci cations, (c) to equipment which shall have been repaired or altered by others than ATON, (d) to equipment which shall have been subjected to negligence, accident, or damage by circumstances beyond ATON’s control, including, but not limited to, lightning,  ood, electrical surge, tornado, earthquake, or other catastrophic events beyond ATON’s control, or to improper operation, maintenance or storage, or to other than normal use of service. With respect to equipment sold by, but not manufactured by ATON, the warranty obligations of ATON in all respects conform to the warranty actually extended to ATON by its supplier. The foregoing warranties do not cover reimbursement for labor, transportation, removal, installation or other expenses which may be incurred in connection with repair or replacement.

Except as may be expressly provided and authorized in writing by ATON, ATON shall not be subject to any other obligations or liabilities whatsoever with respect to equipment manufactured by ATON or services rendered by ATON.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES EXCEPT WARRANTIES OF TITLE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

ATTENTION: TO OUR VALUED CONSUMERS Valid proof of purchase is required for all warranty services. Warranty service requests made without proof of date of purchase will be denied. Please keep the original sales receipt for your records and send a copy to request warranty service.

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