Linear NR8-5, DMC1HCKIT, DMC1HKIT Specsheet

Linear | Communications Solutions Catalog

DMC1

Music / Communication System

DMC3-4

Music / Communication System

DMC-10

Music / Communication System

Encore

Distributed Audio Sy stem

Order Information

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These Linear products are available nationwide at hundreds of conveniently
located local distributors branches. The innovative products are available
where you need them and when you need them, making Linear the natural
choice for your Communication Solutions.

Linear products are distributed by:

All these brands are now under one name.

Table of Contents

DMC1 System Kits 05
DMC1 Masters 06
DMC1 Add-Ons 07
DMC1 Room & Patio Stations 08
DMC1 Door Stations 09
Standard Mounting Frames 10
DMC1 System Diagrams 11
6- Wire Retrofit Syst em Di a gram 12

3- and 4-Wire Retrofit Masters 13
3- and 4-Wire Retrofit Room & Patio Stations 14
3- and 4-Wire Retrofit Door Stations 16
3- and 4-Wire Retrofit Mountain Frames 17
3-Wire Retrofit System Diagram 19
4-Wir e Re trof it Sy ste m Diagr a m 20
Retrofit Model Compatibility 21

DMC-10 Intercom Kit 23
DMC-10 Intercom Components 24
DMC-10 Faceplates 25

Encore Kit 26
Encore Accessories 27
Encore Input Wall Plates 28

Rough-In Kits 30
Wire & Cable 32
Rough-In Components 33
Intercom Accessories 35

Order Information 02
Linear Training 37
Technical Support 38
Facilities 39
Distribution Centers 40
Index 41

An Innovative History

Linear Corporate Headquarters

Carlsbad, California

Linear was established in 1961 as a manufacturer of radio
controls. Over the next fi ve decades, an unrelenting dedication
to quality has turned it into the most trusted name in everyday
technology.

Long known for pioneering radio frequency remote controls for everyday use,
Linear now combines computer aided mechanical engineering and electronic
design into a full range of products. Today, Linear opens your gates, your
garages, and your doors.

Linear’s prevalence across America is simply unprecedented. Hundreds of
thousands of people use Linear products every day without even knowing it.
Backed by the industry’s best warranties, a network of qualifi ed integrators and
installers, and unrivaled electronic solutions know-how, it’s no wonder that Linear
continues to lead the industry forward.

Linear combines the latest in technology with simplicity and elegance. From gate
operators and intercom systems to central vacuums and security systems, these
are innovations that are designed to make your life easier. These are innovations
that make your life better.

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Linear Communications Solutions

Then... Now...

Say “intercom,” and most people think of “tinny” sound and inconsistent performance…

Those days are long gone!

Today, Linear’s communication and whole-house music distribution systems deliver
true sound for music and voice. This catalog showcases elegant and sophisticated
acoustical systems that deliver quality sound throughout the home. They also ensure
peace of mind with enhanced security and room monitoring features.

For more than 50 years, a company named M&S Systems has been the leading
designer and manufacturer of fi ne systems for home communication and entertainment.
These products revolutionized home communications with technology, style, and
value. That company is now part of Linear, where the legacy of quality in design and
development continues on.

Systems for new installations using Cat-5 wire

Linear’s DMC1 Music/Communications System offers much more than just good looks.
Designed for today’s home, the DMC1 offers the homeowner the ability to communicate
and monitor up to 15 rooms and supply digitally-tuned AM/FM radio to each of those
rooms. The new iPlay® Dock - MP3 & CD changer accessory can fi ll the home or patio
with your digital collection of music, whether from your portable device, smartphone, or
MP3 media.

Linear’s DMC-10 Structured Wire Intercom System takes advantage of today’s modern
homebuilding standard, a central wiring cabinet that provides a “structure” for all low­voltage signal distribution in the home. This hub-based intercom system features room,
door, and patio stations in contemporary designs, crafted to blend into the installation’s
decor.

Systems for 3-wire, 4-wire, and 6-wire retrofi t installations

Linear’s DMC3-4 offers many of the same features as the DMC1, but it is engineered to
run on existing wires. The DMC3-4 will replace most older 3-wire or 4-wire intercoms
(use DMC1 for 6-wire retrofi ts). Unique retrofi t fi nish-out frames make installation easy by
eliminating the need to repair drywall. The DMC3-4 retrofi t also offers an option to add
the DMC1 iPlay® Dock, or 6-disc CD changer.

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DMC1 / DMC3-4 Systems

Simple Installation for Retrofi t or New Home Construction

Step up from the common intercom. The DMC family of Communication and Music Systems
from Linear furnishes rich sound for music and voice throughout the home.

These elegant and sophisticated audio systems have the ability to communicate and monitor
up to 15 rooms while supplying digitally-tuned AM/FM radio to each of them. Add the optional
DMC1 iPlay
MP3 players, smart phones and CD/MP3 disks. Whether you have a new or existing home, the
DMC series is a sound fi t – offering many features for both the homeowner and the installer.

Homeowners with intercom systems already in place
can upgrade to Linear’s DMC3-4 Music/Communication
Retrofi t System. Because it connects to existing wires,
this full-function intercom and music distribution system
can easily replace most older 3-wire or 4-wire M&S
Systems, NuTone, and many other intercoms, without the
need to repair drywall.

For new homes, Linear offers the DMC1 Music/Communication
System. With the same sleek aesthetic as the DMC3-4,
the DMC1 system’s quick-connect CAT-5 wiring simplifi es
installation and improves performance.

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dock and connect to all your digital music sources, including portable devices,

Homeowners will appreciate one elegant system for both intercom and music – a system with
many convenient controls, including one-touch privacy.

Whichever system meets your particular need, the DMC series is a big leap forward in fl exible
functionality, sound quality and installation simplicity.

DMC3-4

Easy retrofi t: Established
homes with older intercoms
can effortlessly upgrade to
the latest in whole-house
communications with the
DMC3-4 Music/Communication
Retrofi t System.

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DMC1PACK

Music/Communication System Package

DMC1 System Kits

ORDER # DMC1PACK

DMC1MMPACK

Music/Communication System Package

This package contains everything in the DMC1Pack
with the addition of the DMC1MM iPlay
CD Player.

ORDER # DMC1MMPACK

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Dock - MP3 &

DMC1CDPACK

Music/Communication System Package

This package contains everything in the DMC1Pack
with the addition of the DMC1CD 6-Disc CD Changer.

ORDER # DMC1CDPACK

The Model DMC1PACK Music/Communication System
Packages many of the basic components needed to
assemble a 4-room, 1-patio, and 1-entry-door music/
communication system. The kit includes the following:

(1) - Model DMC1 Music/Communication System
Master (White)

(4) - Model DMC1RS Indoor Room Stations with
Remote Scan and Master Volume (White)

(1) - Model DMC1RW Patio Station with Remote
Scan and Master Volume

(1) - Model MC3 3-note Chime Module

(1) - Model DS3B Intercom Door Speaker with
Bell Button

(1) - Model DMC1F Combination Mounting
Frame (White)*

For DMC1PACK rough-in components, order the Model
DMC1HKIT Wall Housing and Rough-in Ring Kit.

For DMC1MMPACK rough-in components, order the
Model DMC1HCKIT Combination Wall Housing and
Rough-in Ring Kit.

Features:

• White faceplate

• Supports up to 15 room stations

• CAT-5 wiring to room and patio stations

• For new installations or 6-wire intercom
system retrofi t installations

• 30 watts (RMS) maximum output power

• Eight AM and eight FM radio station tuner presets

• Remote volume and source control from
room stations

• Privacy, intercom-only, and door-release features

• Programmable monitor override

* DMC1CDPACK and DMC1MMPACK only

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DMC1 Masters

DMC1 / DMC1A / DMC1B

Music/Communication System Master

ORDE R # DMC1 / DMC1A / DM C1B

DMC1 (White) DMC1B (Black) DMC1A (Almond)

The Model DMC1 Music/Communication System
Master is a full-function intercom and music
distribution system designed for residential use.
The system supports up to 15 room stations and up
to three door speakers. The built-in AM/FM radio
tuner allows setting eight AM station presets and
eight FM station presets. The backlit liquid crystal
display shows the operation mode, audio source,
radio frequency, volume setting, and time. With the
optional Model DMC1MM iPlay
the master unit the system provides three different
media playback options: CD player, a dock port for your
portable device, and an audio line input for other
MP3 devices.

For master unit rough-in and fi nish-out components,
order the Model DMC1H Wall Housing Kit to mount the
DMC1 master. If the optional Model DMC1CD add-on
CD Changer or DMC1MM is used, order the Model
DMC1F Combination Mounting Frame and the
DMC1HC CD Combination Wall Housing Kit.

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Dock installed below

FEATURES

• White, almond, or black faceplate

• Supports up to 15 room stations

• Supports up to three door speakers

• CAT-5 wiring to room and patio stations

• For new installations or 6-wire intercom
system retrofi t installations

• 30 watts (RMS) maximum output power

• Eight AM and eight FM radio station tuner presets

• Remote volume and source control from room stations

• Privacy, intercom-only, and door-release features

• Programmable monitor override

• Automatic on/off feature

• Optional 3-note and 8-note door chime

Specifi cations are subject to change without notice.

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DMC1MM / DMC1MMA / DMC1MMB

Add-On iPlay® Dock - MP3 & CD Changer

DMC1MM (White) DMC1MMB (Black) DMC1MMA (Almond)

DMC1 Add-Ons

ORDER #:
DMC1MM
DMC1MMA
DMC1MMB

The Model DMC1MM add-on iPlay® Dock - MP3 & CD
Player brings new media connectivity to your DMC1 or
DMC3-4 music/communications system. The DMC1
iPlay mounts below the master unit and contains three
different media playback options: CD player, a dock
port for your portable device, and an audio line input for
other MP3 devices.

For rough-in and fi nish-out components, order the
Model DMC1F Combination Mounting Frame and the
DMC1HC Combination Wall Housing Kit.

DMC1CD / DMC1CDA / DMC1CDB

Add-On 6-Disc CD Changer

ORDER #:
DMC1CD
DMC1CDA
DMC1CDB

FEATURES

• iPlay® dock with compatibility for
device charging

• USB-A port for MP3 player/phone charging

• 3.5mm audio input for MP3 player audio

• Single slot CD player

• Supports CD/CD-R/CD-RW and MP3 discs

• Play, pause, fast-forward, rewind, track forward,
track reverse, eject, and mode functions

• White, almond and black faceplate colors available

• 16” w x 12” h

DMC1CD (White)

DMC1CDA (Almond)

DMC1CDB (Black)

The Model DMC1CD Add-on 6-disc CD Changer is a
multi-disc compact disc player that connects to the
DMC3-4 music/communications master station to
provide a CD audio source input. The CD changer
mounts below the master unit and contains a slide-in
CD magazine that can hold up to six compact discs.

For rough-in and fi nish-out components, order the
Model DMC1F Combination Mounting Frame and the
DMC1HC iPlay

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/CD Combination Wall Housing Kit.

FEATURES

• White, almond, or black faceplate

• Holds up to six compact discs

• Five playback modes

• Disc number displayed

• Track number displayed

• Number of tracks per CD displayed

• Track time displayed

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DMC1 Room & Patio Stations

DMC1RS / DMC1RSA / DMC1RSB

Indoor Room Station with Remote Scan and Master Volume

FEATURES

• White, almond, or black faceplate

• Volume control sets sound level

• Privacy button to prevent monitoring from other room stations
or master unit

• Communicates with door speakers, other room stations,
and master unit

• Power, volume, and scan control of the master unit’s built-in
AM/FM radio receiver

• Scans auxiliary, CD, AM, and FM sources

• Can activate door release mechanism or a security
system’s panic alarm

DMC1RS (White)

ORDE R # DMC1RS / DMC1RS A / DMC1RSB

DMC1R

Indoor Room Station

ORDE R # DMC1R ORDE R # DMC1RW

FEATURES

• White faceplate

• Volume control sets sound level

• Privacy button to prevent monitoring from
other room stations or master unit

• Communicates with door speakers, other room
stations, and master unit

DMC1RSA (Almond)

DMC1RSB (Black)

DMC1RW

Patio Station with Remote Scan and Master Volume

FEATURES

• White faceplate

• Also available in almond (DMC1RWA),
or black (DMC1RWB) faceplates

• Volume control sets sound level

• Privacy button to prevent monitoring from
other room stations or master unit

• Communicates with door speakers, other room
stations, and master unit

• Power, volume, and scan control of the master
unit’s built-in AM/FM radio receiver

• Scans auxiliary, CD, AM, and FM sources

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ORDE R # DS3B (W hite)

ORDE R # DS3NB (Nickel)

DMC1 Door Stations

DS3B / DS3NB / BD3BN / D3BN

Intercom Door Station with Bell Button

FEATURES

• White, nickel, bright brass, or antique
brass-fi nished faceplate

• Lighted doorbell button

• 2-Way voice communications

• Mounts in Model ME3 Door Station Rough-in Enclosure

ORDE R # BD3BN (Bright Brass)

ORDE R # DS3 (White)

ORDE R # D3BN (Antique Brass)

DS3 / BD3N / D3N

Intercom Door Station

FEATURES

• White, bright brass, or antique brass-fi nished faceplate

• 2-Way voice communications

• Mounts in Model ME3 Door Station Rough-in Enclosure

ORDE R # BD3N (Bright Brass)

D3N (A ntique Brass)

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Standard Mounting Frames

DMC1F / DMC1FA / DMC1FB

Combination Mounting Frame

The Model DMC1F Combination Mounting Frame is used in
new and retrofi t intercom installations. The frame is designed
to fi t a DMC1 or DMC3-4 Music/Communication System.

In new installations, use the DMC1F combination frame when
installing a DMC1 with a DMC1CD or DMC1MM below the
master.

In retrofi t installations, use the DMC1F combination frame
when replacing a master-only system with a DMC3-4 or
DMC1 and a DMC1CD or DMC1MM below the master.

NOTE: The wall hole will need to be enlarged for this type
of retrofi t installation.

ORDE R # DMC1F / DMC1FA / DMC1FB

DMC1FG

Master Gap Frame

DMC1F (White)

DMC1FA (Almond)

DMC1FB (Black)

DMC1FRG

Room Station Gap Frame

ORDE R # DMC1FRG

ORDER # DMC1FG

The Model DMC1FG Master Gap Frame is used in
installations where a gap is exposed around the master
mounting hole. The frame is designed to fi t DMC1 and
DMC3-4 masters.

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The Model DMC1FRG Room Station Gap Frame is used
in installations where a gap is exposed around the room
station mounting hole. The frame is designed to fi t all
DMC1 indoor room stations.

DMC1 System Diagram

NR8P

8" Flush Mount
Speaker

(NR8-5)

MS2SX5SC

MVC1

Volume Control
(1-Gang Box)

CAT5

NR8P

8" Flush Mount
Speaker

DMC1

EXAMPLE

SYSTEM

DIAGRAM

This diagram is for product reference only.
Refer to installation instructions for product
limits and specications.

Model numbers in parentheses represent
standard rough-in components.

CAT5

Door Release
Mechanism

DRW

Dry Contact
Closure for
Door Release

Antennas
Included with
Wall housings

Remote Power
Transformer

RT11

Either

Security Panel

Dry Contact
Closure for
Panic Operation

AM FM

CAT5

Modular
Door
Chime

MC3
or
MC8

CAT5

DMC1 Music/Communication System (DMC1H Housing Required)

DMC1MM

(DMC1F Frame Required)

(DMC1HC Housing Required)

DMC1R

Standard Room Station

(DMC1HR)

DMC1RS

Standard Room Station
w/Remote Scan

(DMC1HR)

Supports up to 15 room or patio stations

DMC1RW

Patio Station

MS4DCXSC

AWP
Audio Input
Wall Plate
for External
Stereo Sources

(AWP)

DS3

Door Speaker

(ME3)

Door Stations
Available in
White, Bright Brass,
Antique Brass,
or Nickel

MS4DCXSC

DS3B

Door Speaker
w/Bell Button

(ME3)

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6-Wire Retrofi t System Diagram

(NR8-5)

NR9P
8" Flush Mount
Speaker

NR9P
8" Flush Mount
Speaker

MS2SX5SC

MVC1
Volume Control
(1-Gang Box)

EXISTING WIRE

DMC1

EXAMPLE

6-WIRE RETROFIT

SYSTEM

DIAGRAM

This diagram is for product reference only.
Refer to installation instructions for product
limits and specifications.

Model numbers in parentheses represent
standard rough-in components.

AM FM

EXISTING WIRE

Door Release
Mechanism

DRW

Dry Contact
Closure for
Door Release

Antennas
Included with
Wall housings

DMCRAC

DMC1 Music/Communication System (Frame Required)

DMC1MM
(DMC1HC Housing Required)

Remote Power
Transformer

RT11

Either

Antenna
Adapter

Modular
Door
Chime

MC3
or
MC8

(Frame Required)

Security Panel

Dry Contact
Closure for
Panic Operation

DMC1R

Standard Room Station

EXISTING WIRE

Door Stations
Available in
White, Bright Brass,
Antique Brass,
or Nickel

DMC1RS

Standard Room Station
w/Remote Scan

DMCFR

Supports up to 15 room or patio stations

DMC1RW
Patio Station

DMCFRW

EXISTING WIRE

DS3
Door Speaker

EXISTING WIRE

DS3B
Door Speaker
w/Bell Button

(DMCFD for
NuTone Only)

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