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dmc3-4
Introduction
Designed to update older intercom systems, the dmc3-4 is a wholehouse music communications system that 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 backed with more than 50 years of experience in the design and manufacture of precision acoustical equipment for the home. To ensure that the homeowner 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 installation assistance, please call our technical staff at 1-800-366-9422. Prior to installing the dmc3-4 system, read and observe the Important Safety Instructions beginning on page 3. Our web address is www.mssystems.com. The M&S Systems web site contains additional information that will be of assistance in the installation and support of the dmc3-4 system and all other M&S Systems products. Including installation guides, configuration recommendations, brochures, product specifications and a frequently asked questions section.
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Adhere to all warnings on the dmc3-4 and in these instructions. Follow all operating and installation instructions. CAUTION: These installation 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 dmc3-4 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 products 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 dmc3-4 master or room stations in an outside wall. Do not expose the dmc3-4 to moisture. Doing so can create fire or shock hazards and impair the warranty. Do not place the dmc3-4 master or room stations in any wall cavity with any other electrical wiring in the cavity. Do not expose the dmc3RW, dmc4RW or dmc1RW outdoor patio speakers to significant water contact. The patio speakers are weatherproof but not waterproof. Continuous, direct water exposure will cause system problems. 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.
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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 dmc3-4 master and room stations. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Cautions: Wiring
A qualified electrician must run a 120V AC line to the dmc3-4 retrofit transformers. Individual wire runs should not exceed more than 350 FEET of wire from any single room station to the dmc3-4 master or 1000 total feet for the entire system. LABEL all wiring runs. Connecting the wires to the dmc3-4 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. DO NOT RUN ELECTRICAL WIRES THROUGH THE DMC WALL HOUSINGS. If you encounter 120VAC wires running through a wall housing during a retrofit you must have a qualified electrician rerun those wires around the wall housing. KEEP CABLES AT LEAST 18 INCHES FROM FLORESCENT LIGHT FIXTURES, DIMMER CONTROLS, AND ALL OTHER WIRING. This includes AC wiring, security cable, cordless phone units, and other control wires. These can cause a hum or buzzing sound.
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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.
DO NOT install room stations in return air ducts. DO NOT install room stations in exterior walls. Insulation materials will change speaker range and efficiency. Temperature changes in the wall will reduce speaker life. DO NOT install room stations in saunas. They will not withstand the extreme heat and moisture. DO NOT install room stations underneath cabinets or over counter tops. DO NOT install room stations in stud cavities with other wiring or appliances. DO NOT install room stations within 18 of dimmers, fluorescent light fixtures, security wiring, cordless phone units, and other control wiring. DO NOT install room stations within 10 feet of other room stations or the dmc3-4 master unit. This will cause acoustic feedback. DO NOT install room stations in stud cavities with other room stations or the dmc3-4 master unit. This will cause acoustic feedback. DO NOT install room stations facing other room stations or the dmc3-4 master unit. This will cause acoustic feedback. DO make sure all mounting rings are level and oriented as shown in these instructions.
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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 (note do not remove the existing room station mounting rings) Install the optional dmc1CD player Install the dmc3-4 master and make all room station connections Test the system
The following tools are required for the dmc3-4 installation. The use of these or other tools is dependent on the existing intercom system installation: #2 Phillips screwdriver Wire stripper/cutter Tape measure Level Tin Snips Digital Multimeter (dmm) Small (or precision size) Philips/Flat head screw driver Power drill with 1" auger Small Crowbar Large Flat head screw driver Rubber mallet Extension cord
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Wood chisel Dry wall saw
You may not need to use all these tools on each install but having them handy will make the overall installation process easier.
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combination systems only or those 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 that the transformers are on the bottom of the wall housing as shown in figure 1. If you are replacing the existing master only system with a combination dmc3-4 system you will have to cut the rough-in opening larger to accommodate the larger wall housing. Prior to making the cutout check the stud cavity for obstructions or items in the wall that may prevent the transformers from fitting in the wall. The dmc1H and dmc1HC transformers drop in from the bottom of the housing. Refer to Figure 2 for wall housing placement. The wall housing is designed to fit between 16" on center (OC) studs. In retrofit applications you may encounter stud spacing that varies from this standard.
Figure 2 - dmc1H or dmc1HC wall housing placement
Connect the existing, dedicated 120VAC/60Hz line with ground connection from the power panel to the wall housing as shown in Figure 3. The dmc3-4 requires a dedicated power source to assure no interference from other equipment caused by looped power circuits. The ground is necessary for proper radio reception.
Place transformer enclosure from the inside of the wall housing into the transformer enclosure opening at the bottom of the wall housing as shown in Figure 4. Do not run the 120VAC through the wall housing.
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For the dmc1HC combo wall housing have a qualified electrician loop a power wire from the TE5C transformer enclosure to the TE2C transformer enclosure following the same procedure described above and shown in TE5C TE2C Figure 5.
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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 installation and dmc4 room stations in a 4-wire installation. All 6-wire installations use the DMC1 room stations. Please refer to appendix A for a diagram of which NuTone and M&S systems map to the 3, 4 or 6-wire (requires dmc1 master) configurations.
Refer to the charts below for the dmc3-4 wiring diagram; NuTone Wire (IW3 or equivalent) Silver outside or blue tracer Center conductor or gray tracer Other outside copper wire or red tracer M&S Wire White Black Red Green M&S 3-Wire White Black Green dmc3-4 equivalent Black Red Green
M&S or NuTone 4-conductor gray jacket wire Silver outside gray wire Next copper outside gray wire Next copper outside gray wire Outside copper outside gray wire
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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 the room station into the roughin ring and align the frame with the room station as shown in Figure 8. Use the screws provided with the room station to screw the room station and frame into place. The holes in the room station align with the holes in the mounting plate. The room station keeps the plastic frame in place on the wall.
Note the plastic frames are paintable. Please Room Station in prime the plastic first and then apply standard room paint. The white plastic may require two coats of paint to get full coverage. It is recommended that you paint the frame prior to mounting it to the wall.
Figure 8 - Placing
Important: Please label all cables at both ends. Incorrectly connecting cables to the master, room stations or door stations could result in system damage.
Patio Speakers
Do not remove the existing patio speaker rough-in. The DMC retrofit system is designed to fit into the existing enclosure. It is important to note that M&S patio speakers are weather resistant not water proof. M&S speakers should not be located in an area that is in direct line of water from sprinklers, rain or other devices such as power washers. Please use the DMCFRW finish-out frame in outdoor and high sun areas. The DMCFRW plastic is designed to withstand sun and resist fading. If a patio requires a surface mount application use the
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DMC1HRWS. This is a surface mount box and cover that will support the DMC1RW, DMC3RW or DMC4RW patio speakers. To install a patio speaker follow the instructions presented above for interior room stations.
Door Stations
Remove the old door station but do not remove the rough-in box or surface mount box. When replacing a NuTone door speaker you must use the DMCFD finish-out frame. The M&S door station sets in the DMCFD and the screws attach to the existing rough-in. Connect the door station with the corresponding color wires. Screw the door station or door station with DMCFD frame into the rough-in box as shown in Figure 9
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Make sure the single gang box extends past the wall stud and into the room so it will be flush with the sheetrock when it is applied. Run the Red and Black shielded audio cables (included in the AWPRX) from the master unit location to the AWP location. Connect the cables.
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green wire) over the hook at the top of the housing. Be careful not to damage the wall surface. If the dmc3-4 system has more than 9 room stations, some room selector Black switches will control two room stations. Patio Connect each Green wire (except patio Green) to a single green terminal on the master. Each numbered Green terminal corresponds to a remote Green Shield station selector switch. Note: No more Terminal Red Wire Black than 3 Green wires can be connected to White Terminal Terminal Terminal Terminal any Green terminal and not to exceed 15 speakers for the 4-wire or 13 Figure 14 - dmc3-4 master wire connections speakers for the 3-wire system. This limitation does include remote controls and volume controls but not door stations. The station location can be
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marked on the inside of the door access panel on the left side of the dmc3-4 master. Connect the green wire(s) from the patio station(s) to the Patio green terminal. Connect the patio Black wire(s) to the patio Black terminal. Note: Only two patio stations can be connected to the patio terminals. Connect the Red wire with the other Red wires to the Red terminal. Connect the White wire with the other White wires to the White terminal. Refer to Figure 14 for wire placement. Connect the red and black wires of the door station cables (MS4DCX/MS4DCXSC) to the red and black door speaker terminals on the dmc3-4 master as shown in Figure 15. When using MS4DCXSC shielded wire, insulate the bare wires using some of the jacket material to prevent shorting to the circuit board. Connect this wire to terminal labeled shield. Connect all orange wires Figure 15 - Door from the door stations to the Station Connections common terminal on the MC3 or MC8. Connect each yellow wire to a note selection terminal. (Do not connect more than one yellow wire per note terminal.) Plug in the modular chime plug to the 4 pin connector labeled as CHIME on the dmc3-4 master unit as shown in Figure 16.
Figure 16 Chime Plug Connection
Connect the optional dmc1CD player RCA cables and control wire.
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Follow the steps below to attach a NuTone 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 speaker wire works well) between the S3 and S4 terminals. Follow the steps below to attach a separate AM/FM antenna system with 300 Ohm FM twin lead and orange AM antenna wire: 1. Connect the FM twin leads to terminal S1 and S2 on the board 2. Connect the AM antenna (orange wire) to terminal S4 3. Terminal S3 is not used in this configuration Follow the steps below to connect a single orange wire antenna system: 1. Connect the orange wire to either S1 or S2. Note do not connect the wire to both S1 and S2 doing this will short out the FM antenna signal. 2. Connect a bare jumper wire (a 22 gauge speaker wire works well) between the S3 and S4 terminals.
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MC960 Power Amp Installation
Run the MS7XSC cable from the dmc1H or dmc1HC wall housing to the remote power amplifier.
MS3XSC
DMC1H
Run the MS3XSC cable from the Figure 17 - Power amp wiring remote amplifier to each volume MS3XSC control (use the SVC96 for stereo or the MVC1 for mono). From each volume control, run the MS2SXSC to each respective speaker as shown in Figure 17.
MS7XSC
The remote power amplifier should be located in a closet or utility closet and should be located within 6 feet of a standard NEMA 5-15R 120VAC receptacle. Install a 1-gang
MC960PA
and a 2-gang box Figure 18 - Power at the location for amp installation the remote amplifier on a stud. Allocate the 1-gang and 2gang boxes relative to one another as shown in Figure 18. Run all MS3XSC cables from the volume controls to the remote amplifiers 2-gang box.
Run the MS7XSC cable from the dmc3-4 to the remote amplifiers 1-gang Figure 19 - Speaker installation box. The remote amplifier is designed to mount over the 1-gang and 2-gang boxes on a single stud. Note: The speaker cables CANNOT be located in the same gang box used for 120VAC wiring. Each pair of stereo or mono music speakers is controlled by a single volume control. The volume controls install in a standard single gang box. Run a MS3XSC cable from each volume control location to the remote
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amplifier. From each volume control 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 speaker for specific dimensions on the mounting ring. Secure the MS2SXSC cable from the speakers respective volume control to avoid drywall damage.
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M&S Part Number DMC1 DMC3-4 DMC1R, DMC1RS DMC1RW DMC3R, DMC3RS DMC3RW DMC4R, DMC4RS DMC4RW DMC1CD DMC1F DMCFM DMCFC DMCFR DMCFD DMC1H DMC1HC DMC1HR DMC1HRW DMC1HRWS MC3/MC8 DS3B BD3BN D3BN MCRC MCTX DMCRA NuTone IM3303 X X X X X X X X * X X X X * NuTone IM4406 X NuTone IM3204 X
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Refer to frames below: DMCFM Replacing a master only system with a dmc3-4 master DMCFC Replacing a combination system with a dmc3-4 and a dmc1CD DMC1F Replacing a master only system with a dmc3-4 and a dmc1CD (requires hole in wall to be made larger) DMCFR Used on all indoor room station replacements DMCFRW Used on all outdoor or high sun area flush mount room station replacements DMC1HRWS Used on all outdoor surface mount room station replacements DMCFD Used on NuTone door station replacements, not required for M&S replacements
The following NuTone systems map to either the IM-3303 or IM4406 systems:
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M&S Part Number DMC1 DMC3-4 DMC1R, DMC1RS DMC1RW DMC3R, DMC3RS DMC3RW DMC4R, DMC4RS DMC4RW DMC1CD DMC1F DMCFM DMCFC DMCFR DMCFD DMC1H DMC1HC DMC1HR DMC1HRW DMC1HRWS MC3/MC8 DS3B BD3BN D3BN MCRC MCTX DMCRA
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