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DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router 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.
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router Contents Safety Information ...................................................................... 1 1. Introduction .............................................................................. 3 Features ........................................................................................ 4 ATON DLA2/4/6 Accessories ...................................................... 4 Front Panel ..................................................................................
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router 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.
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router Features • DLA (Dynamic Level Adjustment) Technology delivers maximum adjustable volume levels to each room while protecting your ampli er from damage (patent-pending). • Adds 2, 4, or 6 additional pairs of speakers to your home theater/stereo receiver or ampli er. • Programmable “Scene” command for one-touch recall of your favorite system settings. • One-touch “All On” command turns audio on in all rooms.
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router Front Panel The front panel of the DLA2/4/6 has multiple 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. Note: This manual will consistently show images of the DLA2 Two Room Speaker Selector.
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router Rear Panel The Rear Panel of the DLA2/4/6 has connections for Power, Ampli er Input, Sense Inputs, page/Doorbell Trigger Inputs, the RF Receiver (ATON Port), IR Emitter Outputs, IR receiver Inputs and Speaker Outputs. Figure 1-3 and Table 1-2 provide description and location of Rear Panel connections. 8 9 7 6 6 DLA2 PATENT PENDING AMPLIFIER IP IR EMITTER OUTPUTS SENSE INPUT PWR IN 12VDC / 2.
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router 2. System Design Overview There are four typical system applications when installing the DLA2/4/6: 1. 2. 3. 4. Standard A/V or Stereo Receiver Zone 2 Output of an A/V Receiver External Ampli er Sub-Zone of a Multi-Room Controller Figure 2-1 shows a DLA2 connected to an A/V receiver with optional ATON accessories including optional AIR3 IR Receivers, AIE2 IR Emitters and a DLA2RKT RF remote Kit.
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router 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 DLA2/4/6 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 DLA2/4/6 in order to expand the audio system to additional areas.
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router 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 2-3 shows the Zone 2 speaker outputs of an A/V receiver connected to to the AMPLIFIER INPUT of the DLA2. Like the previous example, a pair of speakers are connected to the DLA2s Room 1 Speaker Outputs, while an additional pair of speakers is connected to the Room 2 Speaker Outputs.
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router External Ampli er Some systems utilize an external ampli er for speakers that are connected to the DLA2/4/6. In A/V receiver or stereo receiver applications, a line-level output (Tape Loop, Monitor Out, etc.) is connected to the external ampli er (See Figure 2-4). In a Pre-Amp/Processor-based system, the Pre-Amp is connected to the external ampli er as shown in Figure 2-5. DLA2 AMPLIFIER INPUT PATENT PENDING IR EMITTER OUTPUTS SENSE INPUT PWR IN 12VDC / 2.
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router DLA2 AMPLIFIER INPUT PATENT PENDING IR EMITTER OUTPUTS SENSE INPUT PWR IN 12VDC / 2.1A RF INPUT IMPEDANCE MATCH 9VDC / 100mA PAGE/DB TRIG IN CLASS 2 WIRING 8 8 4 4 1 16/4 Speaker Cables + 16/4 Speaker Cables L - + R Line-Level Inputs L R Speaker Outputs Amplifier RCA Interconnect Cables Room 1 Speakers Room 2 Speakers L R Line-Level Outputs Pre-Amp/Processor Figure 2-5: Processor/Pre-Amp - Ampli er Application © 2008 • All rights reserved.
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router Sub-Zone of a Multi-Room Controller The DLA2/4/6 can be used to expand the number of speakers in a sub-zone of a multi-room controller-based system. This application provides independent control of each area within a sub-zone. Note: The source will be identical between all areas of a zone, including all sub-zones and speakers connected to the DLA2/4/6 Speaker Selector. DLA2 AMPLIFIER INPUT PATENT PENDING IR EMITTER OUTPUTS SENSE INPUT PWR IN 12VDC / 2.
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router 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: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Cut the ends of the wire to length, allowing some free play (about 6 inches of slack) to allow for movement when physically connecting the wire.
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router 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 ers as noted. DLA2/4/6 1 Room 1 Room 2 Figure 3-2: DLA2/4/6 Speaker Outputs to Room Speakers 14 ©2008 • All rights reserved.
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router IR EMITTER OUTPUTS Three IR Emitter outputs are provided for controlling components such as A/V Receivers, DVD Players, CD Players, Digital Music Servers, etc. Any IR signal received by a Room IR INPUT will be sent out of ALL of the IR EMITTER OUTPUTS.
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router DLA Touchpad (DLATP) Connections Connect a DLATP using Cat-5 cable to any Room IR Input to control volume, mute and room/ system power for an individual room. The DLATP also provides Room and Sense Input status and includes a built-in IR receiver. DLATP Rear IR Input Wh/Green (+12V) Brown (G) Orange (Sense) Cat-5 Wh/Blue (IR) Figure 3-5: DLATP Connections PWR IN Connection Connect the included 12VDC/2.1A power supply to the PWR IN port. DLA2/4/6 PWR IN 12VDC/2.
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router SENSE INPUT Connection The SENSE INPUT is designed to provide power status of a connected A/V receiver on all DLATP Touchpads. Simply plug an ATON PS2 Power Supply (sold separately) into the DLA SENSE INPUT connector and into the switched outlet of an A/V receiver as shown in Figure 3-7. Whenever the A/V receiver is turned on, the SENSE INPUT LED will illuminate on all connected DLA Touchpads in the system.
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router PAGE/DB TRIGGER IN Connection The Page/Doorbell Trigger Input (PG/DB TRIG IN) needs to be connected when the DLA2/4/6 is installed as part of a “sub-zone” of an ELAN® Multi-Room Controller, such as the S8.6 or S12, which utilizes an ELAN COM2 Communications Controller. This application allows the DLA Room Outputs to pass an audible tone through the room’s speakers at a preset level when the home’s doorbell is activated.
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router IMPEDANCE MATCH DIP Switches The IMPEDANCE MATCH DIP Switches are designed to allow various speaker loads to work safely with variously rated ampli ers. Speakers rated between 4 Ohms and 8 Ohms can be matched with ampli ers also rated from 4 to 8 Ohms. To set IMPEDANCE MATCH DIP Switches: 1. 2. 3. 4. Determine the average impedance of all connected speakers (listed on the speaker or in the owner’s manual).
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router 4. Settings & Operation Functions of the DLA2/4/6 may be controlled from the Front Panel controls, through optional IR Receivers connected to the IR INPUTS, or with the optional RF Remote. Volume Settings Receiver/Ampl er Volume Settings Prior to setting volume levels of the DLA2/4/6, proper volume level must be set of the Receiver/Ampli er. To set proper Receiver/Ampli er volume level: 1. Turn on the Receiver/Ampli er and start an audio source (CD Player, Radio, etc.
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router Room Volume Adjustment 1. Press the Room 1 Selector Button - the Room 1 Indicator LED will light up RED (indicating that Room 1 is selected for adjustment). ROOM 1 ROOM 2 Press 2. Press VOL - or VOL + until the desired volume is obtained. Press OR ROOM 1 3.
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router 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 Max Turn-On Volume Level In order to guard against unexpected high volume levels when the system is turned on, a Maximum Turn-On Volume Level may be set for each room. If the volume level prior to turning the room off is lower or equal to the Maximum Turn-On Volume Level, the room will come back on at the last volume.
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router ROOM 1 ROOM 2 Press & Hold 5. 6. 7. 8. Press & Hold After 3 seconds the Maximum Turn-On Volume Level is saved. Room LED and Volume LED’s blink four times (Room LED blinks RED). The Room will turn back on to the volume level it was set to prior to setting the Maximum Turn-On Volume Level. Turn the Room Off, then back On to achieve the Maximum Turn-On Volume Level.
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router 5. Without releasing the Room button, press and hold the Vol + Button. ROOM 1 ROOM 2 Press & Hold 6. 7. 24 Press & Hold After three seconds, the Page/Doorbell Volume Level is saved. The ROOM LED and Volume LEDs will blink four times Once set, the room reverts back to the volume level previously set. ©2008 • All rights reserved.
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router Scene Presets Setting a Scene A Scene Preset allows the volume level for each room to be saved and then recalled at any time with the press of a button. To set a Scene Preset: 1. Set the volume in each room to the desired level. Note: Any room whose LED is not lit (red or blue) will be considered OFF when setting a Scene. 2. Press and hold the ALL ON/OFF Button for three seconds. ROOM 1 ROOM 2 Press & Hold 3.
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router 5. Troubleshooting Table 5-1 provides troubleshooting information for the DLA2/4/6 Speaker Selector. Audio Symptom Possible Cause Solution No audio present in a speci c room 1. Source not playing. Press Play, turn ON, etc. 2. Room not selected Select Room on Front Panel or from RF Remote 3. Room Output volume turned all the way down Increase volume. 4. Speakers in room miswired or defective a. Test known good speaker at back panel speaker connector b.
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router Symptom Possible Cause Solution Volume only ramps to 10 4 Ohm Speaker connected to 8 Ohm-rated ampli er. Normal operation. Functions this way to protect ampli er. Symptom Possible Cause Solution No source control in a Room from IR port 1. Wiring: IR signal not reaching Room input. Check Room IR receiver and verify wiring. 2. Remote Control batteries are dead. Replace batteries. IR Control No source control in any Room. 1. See above. Perform steps above.
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router RF Control Symptom Possible Cause No control of DLA2/4/6 1. Wiring: Signals from from optional RF Remote RF Receiver Base not reaching DLA2/4/6 Solution Check RF Receiver Base connection to DLA2/4/6 and verify connectivity Check Room 1 indicator on front of DLA2/4/6 by sending a command from the RF remote. If the indicator LED ashes red, the RF signal is being received. Intermittent control of DLA2/4/6 from optional RF Remote 28 2.
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router Appendix A: Specifications DLA2/4/6 Power Input +12 VDC, 2.1 Amps Ampli er Impedance 4 - 8 Ohms Speaker Impedance 4 - 8 Ohms Frequency Response 20 HZ to 20 kHZ +/- 1 dB Power Handling Per Channel: 125 Watts RMS Max Attenuation -56 dB @ Last Step Dynamic Range 43 dB over 12 steps THD < 1% Connections Power 2.
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router Appendix B: Room Identification Labels Use the included Room Identi cation Labels to customize the DLA2/4/6 front panel. Place the labels in the oval Room Label Locations located below the Room Select Buttons. Figure B:1 Room Identi cation Labels To place a Room Identi cation Label: 1. 2. 3. 30 Choose an appropriate label for the room. Make sure that the oval Room Label Location on the face of the DLA2/4/6 is clean and oil free.
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router Appendix C: Remote Control Options Option #1: DLA Slimline Remote (DLAIRM) Any combination of DLA remote control options may be used on a single DLA2/4/6 system. Use the included DLAIRM IR Remote Control to program DLA IR codes into a thirdparty universal/learning remote. DLAIRM Universal/Learning IR Remote Control Figure C-1: Universal Remote Use the DLAIRM as an IR remote for any individual room.
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router Figure C-3 : DLAIRM Remote Button Function ALL ON Turns all Rooms ON ALL OFF Turns all Rooms OFF SCENE Places Rooms into Scene Preset Mode MUTE (Toggle) Press to Reduce Volume of Room to 0 Press Again to Restore Volume to Previous Level Volume + Increases Volume of Room by One Step Press & Hold to Ramp Volume Up Volume - Decreases Volume of Room by One Step Press & Hold to Ramp Volume Down Table C-1: IR Remote Functions 32 ©2008 • All rights reserved.
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router Option #2: DLA RF Remote & Receiver Kit DLA2RKT, DLA4RKT, DLA6RKT The DLA RF Remote & Receiver Kits (DLA2RKT, DLA4RKT and DLA6RKT) use Radio Frequencies (RF) to control the DLA system from anywhere in the home, up to 200 feet away. It is not necessary to point the remote at the main unit in order for it to function. Simply connect the RF Receiver base to the ATON Port on the rear of the unit as shown in Figure C-5.
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router Additional RF Remotes (DLA2RM, DLA4RM, DLA6RM) Up to six additional DLA RF Remotes can be added to an exisiting RF receiver, providing convenient RF control for the entire family. Programming additional remotes can be accomplished in a matter of seconds. See the DLA RF Remote Instruction Sheet for more information.
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router Global These commands control all rooms simultaneously from any ONE Room IR Receiver Input.
Universal/Learning Remote Control Using an IR Receiver Connect an IR receiver such as an ATON AIR5 to a Room IR Input as shown below to control any or all rooms from a single location.
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router Appendix D: REKT Rack Ear Kit (Optional) Use the optional REKT Rack Ear Kit to mount the DLA4 or DLA6 into a standard equipment rack. The DLA2 is NOT compatible with the rack ear Kit. Simply use the included screws to attach each rack ear to the side of the DLA4 or DLA6 as shown in Figure D-1. Use Rack screws (not included) to attach the assembled unit to the equipment rack as shown in Figure D-2.
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router Notes: 38 ©2008 • All rights reserved.
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router Limited Warranty ATON warrants the DLA2, DLA4 and DLA6 Speaker Selectors to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of two years (2 years) from date of purchase. If within the applicable warranty period above purchaser discovers that such item was not as warranted above and promptly contacts ATON at (859)-422-7137 or service@atonhome.com, ATON shall repair or replace the item at the company’s option.
