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dmc3-4 Installation Instructions $QEG $QEG 1. 1.[...]
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dmc3-4 www.mssystems.com | 800.421.1 587 | www.mssystems.com Page 2 Introduction Designed to update older intercom systems, the dmc3-4 is a whole- house music communications system th at uses your existing intercom 3 or 4 conductor system wire. It is designed to provide years of enjoyment and service to the homeowner. M&S audio products are bac[...]
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dmc3-4 www.mssystems.com | 800.421.1 587 | www.mssystems.com Page 3 Impor tant Safety Instr uctions READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE DMC3-4 SYSTEM THE dmc3-4 MUST BE INSTALLED B Y A M&S SYSTEMS DEALER OR INSTALLER, AND MUS T CONFORM TO ALL LOCAL BUILDING AND ELECTRICAL CODES. Warning: Always follow these safety ins[...]
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dmc3-4 www.mssystems.com | 800.421.1 587 | www.mssystems.com Page 4 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 exclamati[...]
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dmc3-4 www.mssystems.com | 800.421.1 587 | www.mssystems.com Page 5 • Upon completion of any service or product repair, have the M&S Systems dealer or installer conduc t a safety check to ensure the system is in proper operating condition. • Use only a damp cloth to clea n the dmc3-4 master and room stations. Do not use liquid cl eaners or [...]
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dmc3-4 www.mssystems.com | 800.421.1 587 | www.mssystems.com Page 6 • 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. Cautions: Room Station Rough-In Careful consideration should be used when determining the location of the room st[...]
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dmc3-4 www.mssystems.com | 800.421.1 587 | www.mssystems.com Page 7 Installation Overview The dmc3-4 retrofit installation is completed using the following steps: • Develop the job estimate • Removal of the old intercom system • Install the dmc1H or dmc1HC housing • Replace the room stations (not e do not remove the existing room station mo[...]
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dmc3-4 www.mssystems.com | 800.421.1 587 | www.mssystems.com Page 8 • Wood chisel • Dry wall saw You may not need to use all these tools on each install but having them handy will make the overa ll installation process easier. Develop the Job Estimate It is critical that you determine the complexity of each retrofit installation prior to develo[...]
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dmc3-4 www.mssystems.com | 800.421.1 587 | www.mssystems.com Page 9 Removing the Old System Prior to removing the existing intercom system make sure all power is turned off at the intercom loca tion. Remove the screws from the intercom master and while removing the intercom, make sure to carefully label each wire with its corresponding room locatio[...]
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dmc3-4 www.mssystems.com | 800.421.1 587 | www.mssystems.com Page 10 Figure 2 - dmc1H or dmc1HC wall housing placement Figure 3 - Transformer 120VAC/60Hz run combination systems only – or thos e that include the dmc3-4 master and the optional dmc1CD 6-disc CD player. Locate wall housing dmc1H or dmc1HC (combo). The housing must be positioned so t[...]
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dmc3-4 www.mssystems.com | 800.421.1 587 | www.mssystems.com Page 11 Figure 4 – Transformer placement TE5C TE2C Figure 5 - dmc3-4HC transformer connection Figure 6 - DMCFR installation For the dmc1HC combo wall housing ha ve a qualified electrician loop a power wire from the TE5C tran sformer enclosure to the TE2C transformer enclosure following [...]
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dmc3-4 www.mssystems.com | 800.421.1 587 | www.mssystems.com Page 12 Figure 7 - Room Station W iring - 3- W ire Next connect the wires to the dmc retrofit room station as shown in Figure 7. Match the wire colors to the corresponding screw locations on the dmc3 or dmc4 room stations. Please make sure to use only dmc3 room stations in a 3-wire instal[...]
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dmc3-4 www.mssystems.com | 800.421.1 587 | www.mssystems.com Page 13 Figure 8 - Placing Room Station in After connecting the room station to the existing wiring using the diagrams above. Place the room station through the DMCFR plastic mounting plate. Position the plate either vertically or horizontally depending on the room station replaced. Place[...]
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dmc3-4 www.mssystems.com | 800.421.1 587 | www.mssystems.com Page 14 DMC1HRWS. This is a surface mount box and cover that will support the DMC1RW, DMC3RW or DMC4RW patio speakers. To install a patio speake r follow the instructions presented above for interior room stations. Door Stations Remove the old door station but do not remove the rough-in b[...]
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dmc3-4 www.mssystems.com | 800.421.1 587 | www.mssystems.com Page 15 Figure 10 - Chime module installation Make sure the single gang box extends past the wall stud and into the room so it will be flush with the sh eetrock when it is applied. Run the Red and Black shielded audio cables (included in the AWPRX) from the master unit location to the AWP[...]
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dmc3-4 www.mssystems.com | 800.421.1 587 | www.mssystems.com Page 16 Green Terminal W hite Terminal Red Terminal Figure 14 - dmc3-4 maste r wire connections Black Terminal Black Patio Shield Wire Terminal Installing the dmc3-4 The dmc3-4 ships configured for a 3- wire retrofit system. If you are replacing a 4-wire system you must change the jumper [...]
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dmc3-4 www.mssystems.com | 800.421.1 587 | www.mssystems.com Page 17 Figure 15 - Door Station Connections Figure 16 – Chime Plug Connection marked on the inside of the door ac cess panel on the left side of the dmc3-4 master. Connect the green wire(s) from the pa tio station(s) to the Patio green terminal. Connect the patio Black wi re(s) to the [...]
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dmc3-4 www.mssystems.com | 800.421.1 587 | www.mssystems.com Page 18 Follow the steps below to attach a Nu Tone 300 Ohm twin lead antenna to the dmc3-4. 1. If the antenna has a plug on the end, cut the plug off 2. Strip the 2 wire ends 3. Connect the wire ends to terminal S1 and S2 on the antenna board 4. Connect a bare jumper wire (a 22 gauge spea[...]
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dmc3-4 www.mssystems.com | 800.421.1 587 | www.mssystems.com Page 19 MC960 Power Amp Installation Run the MS7XSC cable from the dmc1H or dmc1HC wall housing to the remote power amplifier. Run the MS3XSC cable from the remote amplifier to each volume control (use the SVC96 for ster eo or the MVC1 for mono). From each volume control, run the MS2SXSC [...]
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dmc3-4 www.mssystems.com | 800.421.1 587 | www.mssystems.com Page 20 amplifier. From each volume contro l location, run a MS2SXSC cable to each satellite speaker (left & right) or mono as shown in Figure 19. Install the appropriate mounting ring for each respective speaker. Follow the instructions included with the sp eaker for specific dimensi[...]
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dmc3-4 www.mssystems.com | 800.421.1 587 | www.mssystems.com Page 21 Test the System After all connections have been made, insert the dmc3-4 power plug into TE5C transformer and secure the mast er to the wall housing using the 2 screws provided. If using the dmc1F, dmc1FC or dmc1FM frame with a dmc1CD player, install the master unit over the frame.[...]
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dmc3-4 www.mssystems.com | 800.421.1 587 | www.mssystems.com Page 22 NuT on e S y st e m s I M - 4 4 0 6 IM - 3 3 0 3 SM 4 2 8 X 2561/ 2562 X 2401/ 2402 X 2542 X 2540/ 2541 X IM - 4 0 6 X IM - 4 0 0 6 X IM A - 3 0 3 X I M A - 203D X I M A - 2003 X I M A - 3003 X I M A - 3303 X 2067/ 2068 X 2011/ 2012 X 2015/ 2016 X 2053/ 2054 X 2055/ 2056 X 2071 X [...]
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dmc3-4 www.mssystems.com | 800.421.1 587 | www.mssystems.com Page 23 Appendix B – M&S Systems M& S P ar t Nu mb er M& S 6 0 2 M& S MC 60 2 w it h MC P / MDC 6 M& S MC 7 0 2 M& S MC 70 2 w i t h MC P / MC D6 M& S 3 0 2 M& S MC 30 2 w i t h MC P / MDC6 M &S 440 Se r i es M& S 5 00 Se r i e s M& S 4 0 Se r[...]
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dmc3-4 www.mssystems.com | 800.421.1 587 | www.mssystems.com Page 24 M&S Systems 2-Year Warranty M&S Systems wa rrants its prod ucts to be free of defects for 2 years. The warranty period begins on either (a) the date of purchase or in stallation date o f this product or (b) the date of closing on a new residence in which this product was o[...]