Logitech DLA2RF User Manual

DLA2RF

2 Room Speaker Selector

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DLA2RF 2 Room Speaker Selector

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:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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

DLA2RF Power Source

The source of DLA2RF power is the 12VDC wall transformer. A DC-IN jack connects the 12 VDC adapter with the DLA2RF 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 DLA2RF.

Caring For the DLA2RF

Clean only with a dry soft cloth. It is important to properly care for your DLA2RF Speaker Selector. Follow these guidelines to ensure your device is preserved and protected.

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Do not expose the DLA2RF to rain, liquids or moisture for an extended period of time.

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Do not expose the DLA2RF to temperature extremes. Do not place any objects on top of the DLA2RF to prevent chassis damage.

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Operating Temperatures & Environments

Operating Temperature: 32-104°F (0-40° C)

• Humidity: 0-90%

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Precautions

Always exercise care when operating the DLA2RF 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

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amplifiers) that produce heat.

DO NOT use any 12 VDC adapter other than the one provided with the DLA2RF.

• In the unlikely event that smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is present, immediately power the DLA2RF

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off. Please report the problem to your dealer immediately.

Never attempt to disassemble the DLA2RF. You will lose any product warranty on the unit.

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Ampliﬁ er Input 125 Watts per Channel Max

Package Contents

DLA2RF Speaker Selector RF Remote Control RF Receiver 12 VDC Power Adapter Room Identiﬁ cation Labels User/Installation Manual

DLA2RF 2 Room Speaker Selector

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 ................................. 7

Zone 2 Output of an A/V or Stereo Receiver ............................. 8

External Ampliﬁ er ......................................................................... 9

3. Connections ........................................................................... 11

AMPLIFIER INPUT ....................................................................... 11

SPEAKER OUTPUTS .................................................................... 12

IR EMITTER OUTPUTS ................................................................ 12

ATON PORT/RF Receiver ........................................................... 13

PWR IN Connection ................................................................... 1 3

4. Settings & Operation .......................................................... 14

Volume Settings ........................................................................ 14

Receiver/Amplﬁ er Volume Settings ..................................... 14

Volume Status Bar .................................................................. 14

Room Volume Adjustment ...................................................... 15

ALL ON/OFF ................................................................................ 16

Default Volume ........................................................................... 16

Scene Presets ..............................................................................17

Setting a Scene ........................................................................17

Recalling a Scene Preset ........................................................ 18

RF Remote Control ..................................................................... 19

5. Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 20

Appendix A: Speciﬁ cations .................................................... 22

Appendix B: Room Identiﬁ cation Labels ........................... 23

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

DLA2RF 2 Room Speaker Selector

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 DLA2RF Intelligent Speaker Selectors - the most signiﬁ cant advancement in the history of speaker selectors!

Sit Back and Relax

Now you don’t have to take a walk before you can sit back, relax and enjoy your music. DLA2RF Intelligent Speaker Selectors are RF-controllable. Turn music on or off with ease. Adjust the volume in every room, independently, without having to go back to the equipment location.

Patent-Pending Intelligence & Performance

No other speaker selector available today is as smart! With its patent-pending design, the DLA2RF’s pre-conﬁ gured settings ensures that all speakers receive maximum power at all times, and that your receiver/ampliﬁ er isn’t operating below its nominal impedance, which can cause some very undesirable side effects.

Sound Scenes

DLA2RF even lets you create Sound Scenes around your home. Use DLA2RF’s discrete RF commands to turn on groups of rooms - or every room. Kid’s room too loud? 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

DLA2RF connects directly to your stereo receiver or ampliﬁ er, making it the affordable way to add 2 more rooms of music to your system. The DLA2RF RF receiver located in the equipment room is the only thing you’ll need to realize all these remarkable beneﬁ ts and revel in the enjoyment of RF-controlled music throughout your home.

Figure 1-1 Front Panel

DLA2RF 2 Room Speaker Selector

Features

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

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ATON™ RF remote (included) controls volume levels indepen dently for each room from inside or outside your home (up to 200 ft. range)

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Adds up to 2 pairs of speakers to your home theater/stereo receiver or ampliﬁ er.

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

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

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

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Room Identiﬁ cation Labels with adhesive backing included for easy Front Panel Room Identiﬁ cation

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Easy Install Guide included for quick setup

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1 Year Limited Warranty

ATON DLA2RF Accessories

DLA2RM RF Remote

PS3 Replacement 12VDC/2.1A Power Supply

Storm Series Speakers In-Wall, In-Ceiling, Outdoor & Home Theater Speakers

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

DLA2RF 2 Room Speaker Selector

Front Panel

The front panel of the DLA2RF has ﬁ ve 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.

ROOM 1

5 6 7 8

ROOM 2

Figure 1-2: DLA2RF Front Panel

Indicator/Button Function LED

Room 1 Indicator LED Room 1 ON - Selected

Room 1 ON - NOT Selected Room 1 OFF Room 1 Muted

Volume Indicator Shows Volume Level for Se-

lected Room- Level 1 to 11

Room 2 Indicator LED Room 2 ON - Selected

Room 2 ON - NOT Selected Room 2 OFF Room 2 Muted

Room Label Location Place Label to Identify

Rooms

Room 1 Select Selects Room 1 for Adjust-

ment Turns Room 1 OFF if Currently ON or Selected

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

Red Blue No LED Blue (Blinking)

Blue

Red Blue No LED Blue (Blinking)

Volume - Decreases Volume of

Selected Room by One Step-Press & Hold to Ramp Volume Down

Volume + Increases Volume of Select-

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

DLA2RF 2 Room Speaker Selector

Indicator/Button Function LED

Room 2 Select Selects Room 2 for Adjust-

ment Turns Room 2 OFF if Currently ON or Selected

Table 1-1: Front Panel Indicators/Buttons

Rear Panel

The Rear Panel of the DLA2RF has connections for Power, Ampliﬁ er Input, the RF Receiver (ATON Port), IR Emitter Outputs and Speaker Outputs. Figure 1-3 and Table 1-2 provide descrip- tion and location of Rear Panel connections.

AMPLIFIER PATENT PENDING

PWR IN

12VDC / 2.1A

INPUT

CLASS 2 WIRING

Conector Function

12 VDC Power Connector Connector for +12VDC/ 2.1A Power

Ampliﬁ er/Receiver Input 4-position Fliplock Connector for

ATON Port Connects to RF Receiver

IR Emitter Outputs 3.5mm Mono Mini Jack Connectors

Room 1 Speaker Output 4-position Fliplock Connector for

Room 2 Speaker Output 4-position Fliplock Connector for

IR EMITTER

OUTPUTS

ATON PORT

Figure 1-3 : DLA2RF Rear Panel

Transformer (PS3)

16 Gauge, 4 Conductor (16/4 AWG) Speaker Leads From Ampliﬁ er or A/V Receiver Speaker Outputs

•125 Watts per Channel Max

for Use With ATON IR Emitters (Future Use)

16 Gauge, 4 Conductor (16/4 AWG) Speaker Leads to Room 1 Speakers

16 Gauge, 4 Conductor (16/4 AWG) Speaker Leads to Room 2 Speakers

Table 1-2: Rear Panel Connectors

DLA2RF 2 Room Speaker Selector

2. System Design Overview

There are three typical system applications when installing the DLA2RF:

Standard A/V or Stereo Receiver

1. Zone 2 Output of an A/V Receiver

2. External Ampliﬁ er

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 DLA2RF 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 DLA2RF in order to expand the audio system to additional areas. Figure 2-1 shows the “B” speaker outputs of an A/V receiver connected to to the AMPLIFIER INPUT of the DLA2RF. A pair of speakers are connected to the DLA2RF’s Room 1 Speaker Outputs, while an additional pair of speakers is connected to the Room 2 Speaker Outputs. The RF RECEIVER BASE is connected to the ATON PORT. This application allows the A/V receiver’s speakers to play in the main listening area, while two additional pairs of speakers play in other areas of the home-each controlled by the RF remote included with the DLA2RF. 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 DLA2RF.

PS3

POWER

SUPPLY

PATENT PENDING

12VDC / 2.1A

Speaker

Cables

PWR IN

AMPLIFIER

INPUT

CLASS 2 WIRING

A/V Reciever

Base

IR EMITTER

OUTPUTS

ATON

PORT

Speaker

Cables

Room 1

Speakers

Room 2

Speakers

Speaker Outputs

Figure 2-1: DLA2RF w/ A/V Receiver Output B Overview

DLA2RF 2 Room Speaker Selector

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 2-2 shows the Zone 2 speaker outputs of an A/V receiver connected to to the AMPLIFIER INPUT of the DLA2RF. Like the previous example, a pair of speakers are connected to the DLA2RF’s Room 1 Speaker Outputs, while an additional pair of speakers is connected to the Room 2 Speaker Outputs. The RF RECEIVER BASE is connected to the ATON PORT. 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-each controlled by the RF remote included with the DLA2RF. This is a multi-source application: the Main speakers may play one source, while Zone 2 (the DLA2RF loactions) 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 DLA2RF’s volume level will adjust up to this maximum level.

PS3

POWER

SUPPLY

PATENT PENDING

Speaker

Cables

AMPLIFIER

INPUT

PWR IN

12VDC / 2.1A

CLASS 2 WIRING

ZONE 1

A/V Reciever

Speaker Outputs

ZONE 2

Zone 2

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

Base

IR EMITTER

OUTPUTS ATON PORT

Speaker

Cables

Room 1

Speakers

Room 2

Speakers

DLA2RF 2 Room Speaker Selector

External Ampliﬁ er

Some systems utilize an external ampliﬁ er for speakers that are connected to the DLA2RF. In A/V receiver or stereo receiver applications, a line-level output (Tape Loop, Monitor Out, etc.) is connected to the external ampliﬁ er (See Figure 2-3). In a Pre-Amp/Processor-based system, the Pre-Amp is connected to the external ampliﬁ er as shown in Figure 2-4.

PS3

POWER

SUPPLY

DLA2RF

AMPLIFIER

PATENT

INPUT

PENDING

PWR IN

12VDC / 2.1A

CLASS 2 WIRING

Speaker

Cables

++--

Speaker Outputs

Amplifier

A/V Receiver

Speaker Outputs

++--

ATON PORT

RCA

Interconnect

Cables

Speaker

Cables

Base

IR EMITTER

OUTPUTS

Line-Level

Inputs L

TAP E

LOOP

Speaker

Cables

Room 1

Speakers

Room 2

Speakers

OUT

Main

Speakers

Figure 2-3: External Ampliﬁ er - A/V Receiver Tape Loop Application

DLA2RF 2 Room Speaker Selector

PS3

POWER

SUPPLY

DLA2RF

AMPLIFIER PATENT PENDING

PWR IN

12VDC / 2.1A

INPUT

CLASS 2 WIRING

Speaker

Cables

++--

Speaker Outputs

Amplifier

Pre-Amp/Processor

ATON PORT

RCA

Interconnect

Cables

Base

IR EMITTER

OUTPUTS

Line-Level

Inputs L

Line-Level

Outputs

Speaker

Cables

Room 1

Speakers

Room 2

Speakers

Figure 2-4: Processor/Pre-Amp - Ampliﬁ er Application

DLA2RF 2 Room Speaker Selector

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 Ampliﬁ er Inputs terminal of the DLA2RF, maintaining the polarity of each lead (+ to +, - to -).

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

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

Deﬁ ne positive (+) and negative (-) at the ampliﬁ er end and the DLA2RF

Lift up each ﬂ ip-lock connector until it is locked in the up position.

Place the bare lead from each speaker wire from the receiver/ampliﬁ er

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

DLA2RF

125 Watts

per Channel

Max

AMPLIFIER

INPUT

CLASS 2 WIRING

Speaker

Cables

Receiver/Amplifier

Output

Figure 3-1: Receiver/Ampliﬁ er Output to DLA2RF Ampliﬁ er Input

DLA2RF 2 Room Speaker Selector

Important Note:

Speaker Impedance must match receiver/ampliﬁ er impedance rating! If the receiver/ampliﬁ er is rated at 8 Ohms minimum impedance, 8 Ohm speakers must be used. If the receiver/ampliﬁ er is rated at 4 Ohms minimum impedance, 4 Ohm speakers may be used. DO NOT use speakers rated BELOW 8 Ohms with an ampliﬁ er rated at 8 Ohms minimum impedance! It is permissable to use higher rated speakers with a lower impedance-rated ampliﬁ er (Example: 8 Ohm speakers may be used with a receiver/ampliﬁ er that is rated at 4 Ohms minimum impedance).

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-

ﬁ ers as noted.

DLA2RF

Speaker

Cables

Speaker

Cables

Room 1

Figure 3-2: DLA2RF Speaker Outputs to Room Speakers

Room 2

IR EMITTER OUTPUTS

These outputs are reserved for future use.

DLA2RF 2 Room Speaker Selector

ATON PORT/RF Receiver

Simply connect the ATON RF Receiver Base to the ATON Port. 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. See Figure 3-3.

Bracket

Mounting

Bracket

Tabs

DLA2RF

Receiver

RJ-11

Plug

Rear View

Mounting

Holes

Mounting

PATENT PENDING

PWR IN

12VDC / 2.1A

AMPLIFIER

INPUT

ATON

PORT

IR EMITTER

OUTPUTS

Figure 3-3: RF Base Connection

PWR IN Connection

Connect the included 12VDC/2.1A power supply (PS3) to the PWR IN port.

DLA2/4/6

PWR IN

12VDC/2.1A

Figure 3-4: PWR IN Connector

PS3

12VDC

POWER

SUPPLY

DLA2RF 2 Room Speaker Selector

4. Settings & Operation

Functions of the DLA2RF may be controlled from the Front Panel, or the included RF Remote.

Volume Settings

Receiver/Ampliﬁ er Volume Settings

Prior to setting volume levels of the DLA2RF, proper volume level must be set at the Receiver/ Ampliﬁ er. To set proper Receiver/Ampliﬁ er volume level:

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

modes or “Sound Fields”.

ers and turn off the “A” speakers for maximum output to the DLA2RF.

Note: When the DLA2RF is not in use, turn off the “B” speakers and turn on the “A” speakers for normal operation.

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

Adjust the Receiver/Ampliﬁ er level to the lowest setting.

Set the Receiver/Ampliﬁ er to Stereo and disable any surround sound or DSP

If using a Receiver/Ampliﬁ er with “A/B” speaker outputs, select the “B” speak-

Turn on one room of the DLA2RF and adjust the volume level to maximum.

While listening to the room turned on in the previous step, slowly adjust the Re-

RECEIVER/AMPLIFIER LEVEL

fortable level.

Turn on each room of the system and adjust the volume of the DLA2RF to a com-

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 NO LEDs are lit, that room is at minimum volume. When a Room is selected and ALL LEDs are lit, that room is at maximum volume.

Volume Status Bar

Figure 4-1: Volume Status Bar

DLA2RF 2 Room Speaker Selector

Room Volume Adjustment

(indicating that Room 1 is selected for adjustment).

Press the 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 1

ROOM 2

Press

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

Press

ROOM 1

ROOM 2

DLA2RF 2 Room Speaker Selector

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

Default Volume

In order to guard against unexpected high volume levels when the system is turned on, a Default Volume Level may be set for each room. If the volume level prior to turning the room Off is lower or equal to the default 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 default volume level, the room will come back on at the default volume instead of the last volume.

To set the Default Volume Levels for a Room:

Press the Room Button for the desired room.

ROOM 1

ROOM 2

Press

Vol - Buttons.

Volume LED’s will go off).

Set the desired Default Volume Level using the front panel Vol + and

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

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

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