I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E Doorbell Interface DBI-2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 2 Features and Benefits 3 Parts Guide 4 Operation Overview 5 Product Overview 6 Installation Considerations 8 Installation 9 Installation Settings 12 Specifications 15 Limited Warranty 16 Warranty Registration 17 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373 1
Introduction The DBI-2 Doorbell Interface provides pleasant doorbell chimes throughout a home installed with a Niles MultiZone or other compatible music system. External contact closure and voltage triggers (for both a front and rear door) are combined with a programmable trigger tone/delay to integrate with Niles MultiZone and similar control systems. The DBI-2 includes a choice of four pre-recorded and two custom recordable chimes to provide the appropriate doorbell chime for any home.
Features and benefits • Provides doorbell chimes to Niles MultiZone and similar control systems • Four selectable preprogrammed chimes and two user recorded sound options • Two doorbell inputs, triggered by voltage or contact closure via a screwless two piece connector • Both doorbell inputs support standard or lighted doorbell buttons • Separate level adjustments provided for chime and page pass through • One gold-plated mono audio sensing input • One gold-plated mono audio output • UL-listed in-line power
Parts guide The DBI-2 package includes the following parts: • One (1) DBI-2 Doorbell Interface • One (1) Set of Rubber Feet • One (1) Universal Voltage Power Supply • One (1) Installation Guide After unpacking and before installation, the installer should carefully inspect the contents. If any damage is discovered due to shipping, the installer should contact Niles Audio for assistance (see back cover contact information).
Operation Overview • The DBI-2 is operated by the doorbell switches and automation systems that connect to the contact closure or voltage trigger inputs. Triggers for two individual chimes (Chime Selection 1 & Chime Selection 2) are provided for a front and rear door. • Both doorbell connections support standard and lighted doorbell buttons in any combination and provide the voltage to light the button when required.
Product Overview 1) Screw Holes for Mounting (screws not included) 2) DC Power Jack and red LED Power Indicator 3) 12V DC 150mA Voltage Trigger Output when Chime is Activated 4) Chime Output Level Adjustment 5) RCA Audio Input 6) RCA Audio Output 7) Trigger Tone and Delay Settings 8) Audio Output Level Adjustment 9) Door 2 Chime Selection DIP Switches 10) Chime 1 and 2 Voltage Triggers 11) Chime 1 and 2 Contact Closure Triggers with Lighted Doorbell Button Support 12) Door 1 Chime Selection DIP Switches 13)
Product Overview (Continued) Figure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 1 9 13 12 11 10 15 14 NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373 7
Installation considerations • Included mounting wings and rubber feet provide for either tabletop or screw down mounting (see Figure 1 on page 7). • T he included UL-listed, universal voltage power supply provides power to the DBI-2 (see Figure 2 on page 10). • The DBI-2 connects to the Paging Input of a Niles MultiZone Control System using a standard audio cable with male RCA connectors (see Figure 2 on page 10).
Installation Mounting the DBI-2 Once you have decided on the location for the DBI-2 (generally near the location of the Niles MultiZone Control System), make sure that the 12V DC power adapter and all cables are disconnected before mounting. The DBI-2 can be either mounted on the back of a cabinet or on a wall using screws (not included). Also, it can be placed on a shelf using the included adhesive rubber feet (see Figure 1 on page 7). Connecting the DBI-2 1.
Figure 2 ZR-6 Page Input L+ L+ L- R- R+ R+ L+ L+ L- R- R+ R+ L+ L+ L- R- R+ R+ L+ L+ L- R- R+ R+ L+ L+ L- R- R+ R+ L+ L+ L- R- R+ R+ Standard Audio Cable with Male RCA Connectors Audio Output Voltage Trigger for Audio Input for voice Activating Amplifiers Paging and Custom Chime Recording Output Level for Chime and Audio Power Supply Chime Selection Dip Switches t Contact Closure Front Doorbell Designated as Chime 1 DBI-2 Custom Chime Record Button Voltage Wiring LEGEND Audio 2 Conductor A
Figure 3 Existing Chime Existing Doorbell Button Existing Transformer Wiring LEGEND DBI-2 DBI-2 3-30V Trigger NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 1-305-238-4373 Single Conductor 11
Installation settings Contact Closure Triggers - Contact closure trigger inputs provide for two independent chime triggers. Buttons for these triggers may be standard (no light) or lighted. When triggered, the selectable trigger tone, assigned delay and chime are executed. 3V-30V Voltage Triggers - Voltage trigger inputs provide for two independent chime triggers. When triggered, the selectable trigger tone, assigned delay and chime are executed.
Installation settings (Continued) Setting the Tone/Delay - Four DIP switches provide a selectable trigger tone and various delays between when a chime is triggered and when the chime is actually generated. Turning switch 1 ON enables a trigger tone that activates the audio sensing of the Paging Input of a Niles MultiZone System. Switches 2, 3 and 4 ON enable delay times. The delay time provided for each switch is indicated in the table. Delay times are summed together when multiple switches are selected (e.
Installation settings (Continued) Chime Selection - Two banks of DIP switches (Chime Selection 1 and Chime Selection 2) provide independent selection of all the available chimes. The lowest number DIP switch takes priority if more than one switch is selected. The table below identifies the selectable chime for each DIP switch.
Installation settings (Continued) Recording Custom Chime 1 Recording Custom Chime 2 • C onnect your audio source to the AUDIO INPUT connector • C onnect your audio source to the AUDIO INPUT connector • W ire a temporary button to Contact Closure 1 terminals • W ire a temporary button to Contact Closure 2 terminals • Press and hold the RECORD CUSTOM CHIME button • Press and hold the RECORD CUSTOM CHIME button • W hile holding the RECORD CUSTOM CHIME button press and release the temporary
Limited Warranty Niles Audio Corporation (“NILES”) warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this product will be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for the following periods and subject to the limitations and exclusions set forth below: Lifetime Warranty All Passive Loudspeaker Products (those not requiring AC or battery power). Ten years from the date of purchase All Other Passive Products (those not requiring AC or battery power).
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