M&S SYSTEMS DMC3-4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL Pdf Download (2024)

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  • 1 Installation Overview
  • 2 Door Stations
  • 3 External Music Source
  • 4 Connecting the Antenna
  • 5 Door Release Options
  • 6 Test the System
  • 7 Appendix A - Nutone Systems
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Summary of Contents for M&S Systems dmc3-4

  • Page 1 Installation Instructions...
  • Page 2 Introduction Designed to update older intercom systems, the dmc3-4 is a whole- house 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.
  • Page 3 Retain these instructions for future system reference. Read ALL safety and operating instructions before installing the • dmc3-4. 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 •...
  • Page 4 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 •...
  • Page 5 • 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.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7: Installation Overview

    • 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 •...
  • 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 overall installation process easier. Develop the Job Estimate It is critical that you determine the complexity of each retrofit installation prior to developing the job estimate.
  • Page 9 If one of these room station to master wire runs has a short, re-run that wire prior to installing the dmc3-4. When replacing wire runs use M&S Systems MS4XSC shielded wire. This wire will work for both 3 and 4-wire installations.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11 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 T E 5 C T E 2 C Figure 5.
  • Page 12 NuTone and M&S systems map to the 3, Figure 7 - Room Station 4 or 6-wire (requires dmc1 master) Wiring - 3-Wire configurations. Refer to the charts below for the dmc3-4 wiring diagram; NuTone Wire (IW3 or M&S 3-Wire dmc3-4 equivalent)
  • Page 13 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 rough- in ring and align the frame with the room station as shown in Figure 8.
  • Page 14: Door Stations

    (close to the receiver, TV or DVD player for example). Note: the external source wire run to the dmc3-4 must not exceed 50 feet. At this location, attach a single gang box to a wall stud at a center height of normal wall outlets.
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 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 setup on the dmc3-4 master. The jumper change must be completed before any cables are connected.
  • Page 17: Connecting The Antenna

    These can also shield the antenna leads. The number and style of antenna leads will vary based on the intercom system being replaced. The dmc3-4 system is designed to use the existing antenna. 2861 Congressman Lane | Dallas, Texas 75220 | 800.877.6631 | www.mssystems.com...
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 2-gang box. Run the MS7XSC cable from the dmc3-4 to the remote amplifier’s 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.
  • Page 20: Door Release Options

    Door Release Options The door release option is a dry contact closure provided by the dmc3-4 master. This dry contact is rated 24V at 2 Amps. The sample applications below represent some uses of this option. However, only one application can be used in any dmc3-4 system at a time.
  • Page 21: Test The System

    Test the System After all connections have been made, insert the dmc3-4 power plug into TE5C transformer and secure the master 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.
  • Page 22: Appendix A - Nutone Systems

    DMC1RW dmc3-4 and a dmc1CD DMC3R, DMC3RS • DMC1F – Replacing a master DMC3RW DMC4R, DMC4RS only system with a dmc3-4 and a DMC4RW dmc1CD (requires hole in wall to DMC1CD DMC1F be made larger) DMCFM •...
  • Appendix B – M&S Systems M&S MC602 with M&S M&S MC702 with M&S MC302 with M&S 440 M&S 500 M&S 40 M&S Part Number M&S 602 MCP/MDC6 MC702 MCP/MCD6 M&S 302 MCP/MDC6 Series Series Series DMC1 DMC3-4 DMC1R, DMC1RS...
  • M&S Systems 2-Year Warranty M&S Systems warrants its products to be free of defects for 2 years. The warranty period begins on either (a) the date of purchase or installation date of this product or (b) the date of closing on a new residence in which this product was originally installed.
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