M&S Systems dmc1, dmc1 Rough-In Instructions Manual

dmc1

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dmc1 Rough-In

Instructions

Introduction

Designed for installation in new home, the dmc1 is a whole-house
music communications system. It is designed to provide years of
enjoyment and service to the homeowner.

M&S 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 homeowners 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 done carefully. In the
event you need troubleshooting assistance, please call our technical
staff at 1-800-366-9422.

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Prior to installing the dmc1 system, read and observe the Important
Safety Instructions on page 2.

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Important Safety

Instructions

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE

INSTALLING OR USING THE DMC1 SYSTEM

THE dmc1 MUST BE INSTALLED BY A M&S SYSTEMS DEALER OR

INSTALLERS, AND MUST CONFORM TO ALL LOCAL BUILDING

AND ELECTRICAL CODES.

Warning: always follow these safety instructions.

Retain these instructions for future system reference.

• Read ALL safety and operating instructions before installing the

dmc1.

• Adhere to all warnings on the dmc1 and in these instructions.

Follow all operating and installation instructions.

• CAUTION: These installation and servicing instructions are for use

by qualified personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not perform any servicing other than that contained in the
operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

• DO NOT attempt to service the dmc1 yourself as opening or

removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

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The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of 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.

• Locate the system away from heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other heat producing products.

• Do not locate the dmc1 master or room stations in an outside wall.

• Do Not expose the dmc1 to moisture. Doing so can create fire or

shock hazards and impair the warranty.

• Do not place the dmc1 master or room stations in any wall cavity

with any other electrical wiring in the cavity.

• Do not attach devices unauthorized for use with this system.

Authorized devices include:

• Audio components connected via a line level input

• DMC1CD 6-disc player

• Use only M&S Systems certified replacement parts and have them

installed by an M&S Systems dealer or installer. Unauthorized
substitutions can result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

• Upon completion of any service or product repair, have the M&S

Systems dealer or installer conduct a safety check to ensure the
system is in proper operating condition.

• Use only a damp cloth to clean the dmc1 master and room stations.

Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

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Cautions: Wiring

• A qualified electrician must run a 120V AC line to the dmc1

transformers.

• USE CAT-5 wire for all DMC1 wire runs excluding the door stations

runs. For the door stations we recommend the use of M&S Systems
Brand MS4DCXSC wire.

• KEEP CAT-5 wiring separate from any 120/240V wiring, dimmers,

security wiring, and other control wiring. Do not allow the CAT-5
wiring to touch any other wiring.

• Individual CAT-5 runs should not exceed more than 350 FEET of

wire from any single room station to the dmc1 master or 1000 total
feet for the entire system.

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• LABEL all wiring runs. Connecting the wires to the dmc1 master,

room station or door stations incorrectly may result in system
damage.

• Run a single cable from the master unit location to each room

station and door station in a “home run” fashion. Do not loop cable
from one room station to another.

• DO NOT STAPLE CABLES! Staples cause shorts.

• DO NOT SPLICE CABLES. Splices are unreliable and defeat the

signal isolation properties of the cables.

• KEEP CABLES AT LEAST 18 INCHES FROM FLORESCENT LIGHT

FIXTURES, DIMMER CONTROLS, AND ALL OTHER WIRING. This
includes AC wiring, security cable, and other control wires. These
can cause a “hum” or “buzzing” sound.

• KEEP cables away from objects such as heating and air conditioning

ducts, metal construction plates, and anything else with sharp
edges that can damage the cables.

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