Linear Intercom System DMC 10DS User Manual

DMC-10  
Structured Wire  
Intercom System  
Installation and  
Operation Instructions  
DMC-10H  
Intercom Hub  
DMC-10RS  
DMC-10PS  
DMC-10DS  
Room Station  
Patio Station  
Door Station  
(760) 438-7000  
USA & Canada (800) 421-1587 & (800) 392-0123  
Toll Free FAX (800) 468-1340  
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Introduction  
Linear’s M&S Systems brand Model DMC-10 Structured Wiring Intercom  
System offers several advanced features never before available in an  
intercom system. Its distributed hub design provides easy installation and  
structured wiring mounting compatibility necessary for modern residential  
and light commercial applications.  
The room, door, and patio stations showcase a new, contemporary design,  
crafted to blend smoothly into the installation’s decor. Station faceplates  
are available in a variety of colors to further customize each installation.  
Room station keypads are illuminated with soft blue indicators while the  
intercom is in use. The door and patio station keys are illuminated with  
white lighting for easy nighttime operation.  
The heart of the system is the Model DMC-10H Intercom Hub. The intercom  
hub grid mounts in a structured wiring enclosure. Up to eight room, door,  
and patio stations in any combination can be connected to the system hub  
using up to 500 feet of standard Cat-5 cable for each station. For larger  
installations, a second system hub can be added for expansion, providing a  
total system capacity of up to 16 stations. The Model DMC-10AWP Audio  
Input Wall Plate can be added to the system to connect an external audio  
source for distribution throughout the intercom system.  
The room, patio, and door stations mount inside standard 2-gang junction  
boxes and are easy to install and wire. Each station and the system hub  
contains color-coded Type 110 punch-down terminal blocks for fast and  
reliable connection to Cat-5 cable. A 12-volt switching power supply is  
included with each intercom hub.  
DMC-10RS  
ROOM  
STATIONS  
LISTEN  
DOOR  
CAT-5  
CAT-5  
VOL  
TALK  
MUTE  
DMC-10H  
INTERCOM HUB  
DMC-10DS  
DOOR STATION  
LISTEN  
DOOR  
OPENHOUSE  
STRUCTURED  
WIRING  
CAT-5  
VOL  
TALK  
MUTE  
CABINET  
LISTEN  
TALK  
DOOR  
VOL  
CAT-5  
CAT-5  
MUTE  
DMC-10PS  
PATIO STATION  
POWER  
SUPPLY  
SIGNAL  
OVERLOAD  
DMC-10AWP  
AUDIO INPUT  
WALL PLATE  
DOOR  
SIGNAL  
LEVEL ADJ.  
MUTE  
OUTPUT  
TALK  
AUDIO  
LEFT  
INPUT  
RIGHT  
VOL  
CAT-5  
MUTE  
DMC-10AWP  
Figure 1. Typical DMC-10 Installation  
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Safety Information and Cautions  
Explanation of Graphic Warning Symbols  
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated  
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of  
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.  
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important  
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature  
accompanying the device.  
WARNING! To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this device  
to rain, water, or wet locations.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)  
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE  
REFER SERVICE TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL  
General Wiring Cautions  
• DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE FORCE ON PUNCH-DOWN TERMINALS! IF  
USING AN IMPACT TYPE 110 PUNCH-DOWN TOOL, SET THE FORCE  
ADJUSTMENT TO “LOW” BEFORE TERMINATING CAT-5 CABLES.  
• The 120 VAC line to the structured wiring enclosure’s junction  
box must be run by a licensed electrician.  
• Individual CAT-5 cable runs from the hub to any station or  
audio input wall plate should not exceed 500 feet.  
• Label all cables for identification at the intercom hub.  
• DO NOT SPLICE CABLES! Splices are unreliable and defeat  
the signal isolation properties of the cable.  
• DO NOT STAPLE CABLES! Staples cause shorts.  
• DO NOT RUN 120 VAC ELECTRICAL WIRES INSIDE INTERCOM STATION JUNCTION  
BOXES. If you encounter 120 VAC wires running through station junction boxes,  
you must have a qualified electrician rerun those wires around the junction box.  
• 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.  
• Keep all cables away from objects such as heating and air conditioning ducts, metal  
construction plates, and anything else with sharp edges that can damage cables.  
Intercom Room Station Cautions  
• DO NOT install room stations in saunas. They will not withstand the extreme heat or moisture.  
• DO NOT install room stations within 10 feet of other room stations, in the same stud  
cavity as other room stations, or facing each other. This will cause acoustic feedback.  
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Safety Information and Cautions (Continued)  
Important Safety Notes  
POWER SOURCE This unit should only be connected to a  
110-120 VAC power source as marked on the unit.  
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized  
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the  
other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide  
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit  
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
NON-USE PERIODS Always turn the unit off and unplug when it is  
not being used or left unattended for long periods of time.  
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never push objects of any kind into the unit through  
the cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that  
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the unit.  
CLEANING Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing  
it. Do not use liquid cleaners, aerosol cleaners, gasoline or other flammable  
fluid. Clean the exterior of the unit with a slightly damp cloth.  
WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use power line operated units near water - for example, near a  
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.  
VENTILATION The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere  
with its proper ventilation. For example, the unit should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug or  
placed in a built-in installation that may block the flow of air through the ventilation openings.  
POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely  
to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to  
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.  
READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions  
should be read before the product is operated.  
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions  
should be retained for future reference.  
HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the product and in the  
operating instructions should be adhered to.  
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed.  
ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments not recommended by the  
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.  
ACCESSORIES Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.  
The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the  
product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer,  
or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s  
instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.  
OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral  
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.  
REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician  
has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as  
the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.  
SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service  
technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.  
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should be mounted to a  
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.  
HEAT The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat  
registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
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Component Features  
MUTE ENABLE  
SWITCHES  
DOOR RELEASE  
ENABLE SWITCHES  
POWER  
CONNECTOR  
DOOR RELEASE  
CONNECTOR  
EXPANSION HUB  
STATUS INDICATOR  
EXPANSION HUB  
CONNECTOR  
STATION STATUS  
INDICATORS (8)  
STATION  
CONNECTORS (8)  
DMC-10H  
INTERCOM HUB  
UNLOCK  
BUTTON  
TALK  
BUTTON  
MICROPHONE  
MICROPHONE  
LISTEN  
BUTTON  
DOOR  
TALK  
BUTTON  
DOOR  
TALK  
BUTTON  
TALK  
BUTTON  
VOLUME  
CONTROL  
VOLUME  
CONTROL  
MUTE  
BUTTON  
MUTE  
BUTTON  
DMC-10RS  
ROOM STATION  
DMC-10PS  
PATIO STATION  
MICROPHONE  
SIGNAL  
OVERLOAD  
INDICATOR  
DOOR  
CHIME  
BUTTON  
SIGNAL LEVEL  
ADJUSTMENT  
SIGNAL  
OVERLOAD  
SIGNAL  
LEVEL ADJ.  
MUTE  
OUTPUT  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
JACKS  
MUTE  
OUTPUT  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
DMC-10AWP  
DMC-10AWP  
AUDIO INPUT WALLPLATE  
DMC-10DS  
DOOR STATION  
Figure 2. Station and Hub Features  
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Installation  
System Design  
Evaluate the installation to determine locations for mounting the  
intercom components. The intercom hub mounts in a new or existing  
structured wiring enclosure. The DMC-10RS room stations can be  
located in any rooms that require communications. DMC-10PS patio  
stations are weather resistant and designed to be mounted in protected  
areas outdoors. DMC-10DS door stations are also weather resistant and  
typically mounted next to the primary visitor entrance and any other  
auxiliary entrances. Up to eight stations of any type can be connected  
to one DMC-10H hub. An additional DMC-10H hub can be connected to  
the primary hub for expansion, increasing the system capacity to sixteen  
stations total.  
MOUNTING  
GRID  
Structured Wiring Enclosure  
Linear’s OpenHouse brand Model  
H312KIT 12-inch high structured  
wiringenclosureisrecommendedfor  
mounting the DMC-10H hub. Other  
OpenHouse enclosures can also be  
used to mount the hub. Enclosures  
mountrecessed,betweenwallstuds,  
or can be surface mounted. Be sure  
the enclosure is in a location where  
117 VAC power can be routed to the  
enclosure by a licensed electrical  
AC OUTLET  
contractor for connection to an  
outlet in the enclosure.  
Figure 3. OpenHouse Model H312KIT  
Structured Wiring Enclosure  
Hub Mounting  
1
HOOK MODULE INTO GRID  
The hub locks into the mounting grid  
of the structured wiring enclosure  
the same as other structured wiring  
modules (see Figure 4). Hook the  
mounting tabs into the grid, swing  
2
SWING MODULE INTO PLACE  
3
PUSH BUTTON  
the hub into place, and push the TO LOCK MODULE  
INTO GRID  
locking button to finish the hub  
mounting.  
4
MODULE INSTALLED  
READY FOR HOOK-UP  
Figure 4. Hub Mounting in the Enclosure  
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Installation (Continued)  
Junction Box Installation  
Each intercom station mounts inside  
a standard 2-gang J-box. Mount the  
J-boxes flush with the drywall at  
locations and heights convenient  
for the installation.  
MOUNT J-BOX  
FLUSH TO THE  
WALL SURFACE  
MOUNT 2-GANG J-BOX  
AT EACH STATION LOCATION  
System Wiring  
Figure 5. Junction Box Installation  
Route Cat-5 or Cat-5e cable from  
eachstation’sJ-boxtothestructured  
wiring enclosure where the hub will  
be mounted. Drill through studs and  
headers to accommodate cabling.  
Secure the cables with zip-tie straps  
(be careful not to puncture or pinch  
cables with staples). Route all cables  
18” away from AC wiring and  
lamp dimmers. Route the cables  
from the stations into the enclosure  
through the wiring knockouts. Label  
each cable’s station location at the  
enclosure end.  
MAXIMUM WIRE RUN:  
500 FEET OF CAT-5 CABLE  
FROM EACH STATION  
TO THE ENCLOSURE  
STATION  
J-BOX  
CAT-5 CABLES  
FROM STATIONS  
CAT-5 CABLE  
TO ENCLOSURE  
STRUCTURED  
WIRING  
ENCLOSURE  
LABEL STATION  
LOCATIONS  
ON CABLES  
Figure 6. Pre-wiring Cat-5 Cable  
Station Installation  
Remove the faceplate from the  
station by twisting a screwdriver in  
the slot under the lower left corner  
of the faceplate. Use a Type 110  
punch-down tool (if using an impact  
tool, set the tool to “low” force!)  
to connect the Cat-5 cable’s eight  
wires to the color coded connector  
on the back of each station. After  
wiring, install the station into the  
J-box, secure it with the four screws,  
and replace the faceplate. Note:  
Alternate color station faceplates  
are available (see Page 18).  
ZIP-TIE CABLE  
BLUE STRIPE  
BLUE  
ORANGE STRIPE  
ORANGE  
GREEN STRIPE  
GREEN  
BROWN STRIPE  
BROWN  
1
TWIST SCREWDRIVER  
IN SLOT TO REMOVE  
FACEPLATE  
2
USE TYPE 110 PUNCH DOWN  
TOOL TO CONNECT CABLE  
3
INSTALL STATION IN J-BOX  
4
SNAP FACEPLATE  
ONTO STATION  
DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN SCREWS!  
Figure 7. Station Installation  
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Installation (Continued)  
Hub Wiring  
Use a Type 110 punch-down tool (if  
using an impact tool, set the tool  
to “low” force!) to connect the  
Cat-5 cable from each station to the  
color coded connectors on the hub.  
Wire the door station(s) first. The  
hub’s station location number  
determines the sound of the door  
station’s chime.  
CHIME 1  
"DING-DONG"  
CHIME 3  
"DONG-DING"  
CHIME 2  
"DONG-DONG"  
Hub station 1, 2, or 3 = ding-dong  
Hub station 4, 5, or 6 = dong-dong  
Hub station 7 or 8 = dong-ding  
DOOR STATION LOCATION NUMBER  
DETERMINES THE CHIME SOUND  
Figure 8. Door Station Chime Selection  
Wire the remaining stations to the  
hub connectors. To document the  
installation, note the station type  
and locations in the log on Page 17.  
USE A TYPE 110  
PUNCH-DOWN TOOL  
TO TERMINATE CAT-5  
CABLES FROM  
STATIONS  
BLUE STRIPE  
BLUE  
ORANGE STRIPE  
ORANGE  
GREEN STRIPE  
GREEN  
BROWN STRIPE  
BROWN  
CONNECT  
CAT-5 CABLE  
WIRES IN  
THIS ORDER  
Figure 9. Hub Wiring  
Optional Door Strike Installation  
Theintercomhubfeaturesanormally  
open door release relay that can  
switch up to 3 amps @ 30 volts.  
The relay can be used to activate  
a Model DRW electric door strike.  
The relay is triggered by pressing  
24 VAC  
DOOR STRIKE  
POWER SUPPLY  
DMC-10H DOOR  
RELEASE RELAY  
3 AMP LOAD MAXIMUM !  
DO NOT POWER  
DOOR STRIKE FROM  
INTERCOM POWER  
SUPPLY !  
the  
button on any room station.  
Note: The unlock feature can be  
disabled on any room station using  
the option switches on the hub.  
CAUTION !  
USE ONLY ONE  
DOOR STRIKE  
PER SYSTEM  
M&S SYSTEMS  
MODEL DRW  
24 VAC ELECTRIC  
DOOR STRIKE  
Figure 10. Electric Door Strike Wiring  
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Installation (Continued)  
Optional Expansion Hub Installation  
To increase the system’s capacity,  
a second hub can be connected to  
the primary hub. The hubs connect  
to each other with up to 150 feet of  
Cat-5 cable. Each hub requires its  
own power supply.  
BLUE STRIPE  
BLUE  
ORANGE STRIPE  
ORANGE  
GREEN STRIPE  
GREEN  
BROWN STRIPE  
BROWN  
PRIMARY HUB  
UP TO 150 FEET  
OF CAT-5 CABLE  
NOTE: WIRE PAIRS CHANGE  
ORDER ON SECOND HUB !  
Mount the second hub in the  
enclosure (or in another enclosure).  
Connect the primary hub to the  
second hub using the connectors  
labeled EXPANSION. Note: Match  
the wire colors to the connector  
on the 1st hub, flip the wire pair  
order on the second hub (see  
Figure 11).  
BROWN STRIPE  
BROWN  
GREEN STRIPE  
GREEN  
ORANGE STRIPE  
ORANGE  
BLUE STRIPE  
BLUE  
EXPANSION HUB  
Figure 11. Expansion Hub Wiring  
Connect up to eight additional  
stations to the expansion hub.  
Wiring is the same as the primary  
hub.  
Optional Audio Input Wall Plate  
An external audio source can be  
connected to the system using the  
Model DMC-10AWP wall plate. The  
wall plate connects to one of the  
hub’s station connectors in place of  
a station. Room and patio stations  
set to Listen Mode can play the  
audio source. The audio source will  
be automatically muted when the  
intercom is in use.  
MODEL DMC-10H  
CONNECT TO ANY  
AVAILABLE STATION  
LOCATION ON HUB  
SIGNAL  
OVERLOAD  
INDICATOR  
UP TO 500 FEET  
OF CAT-5 CABLE  
SIGNAL  
LEVEL  
ADJUSTMENT  
SIGNAL  
OVERLOAD  
SIGNAL  
LEVEL ADJ.  
MUTE  
OUTPUT  
MUTE  
OUTPUT  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
The audio input wall plate also  
features an input level control and  
a mute output. The mute output  
is a relay contact closure that can  
be used to silence an independent  
music system when the intercom is  
in use.  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
DMC-10AWP  
MODEL  
DMC-10AWP  
AUDIO INPUT  
FROM SOURCE  
Figure 12. Audio Wall Plate Wiring  
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Installation (Continued)  
Hub Options  
SWITCH NUMBERS 1-8 MATCH  
THE STATION NUMBERS 1-8  
The intercom hub has two banks of  
dipswitches. One bank enables or  
disables each door station’s door  
MUTE SWITCH  
O
STATIONS WITH SWITCHES  
THAT ARE "ON" WILL BE  
ABLE TO USE PRIVACY  
MUTE MODE  
N
release  
button. The other bank  
F
F
O
N
enables or disables each door or  
patio station’s privacy mute and do-  
not-disturb feature.  
F
F
Select the options appropriate for  
the installation. The numbers on the  
dipswitches correspond to the hub’s  
station numbers. Mark the switch  
settings in the log on Page 17.  
DOOR RELEASE SWITCH  
STATIONS WITH SWITCHES  
THAT ARE "ON" WILL BE  
ABLE TO ACTIVATE THE  
DOOR RELEASE RELAY  
Figure 13. Hub Option Switches  
Hub Power Supply Connection  
The switching power supply module  
included with each hub powers the  
hub and all stations connected to  
it. If an expansion hub is used, it  
requires its own power supply.  
PLUG POWER SUPPLY OUTPUT INTO  
THE INTERCOM HUB'S POWER CONNECTOR  
Place the power supply in the  
enclosure with the hub. Insert the  
power supply output plug into the  
hub’s POWER jack. Insert the power  
supply’spowercordintothe117VAC  
outlet installed in the enclosure.  
POWER  
SUPPLY  
BUNDLE EXCESS  
POWER SUPPLY  
CABLES  
PLUG POWER SUPPLY INPUT  
INTO 117 VAC OUTLET  
Hub Status Indicators  
When the hub powers up,  
a
Figure 14. Power Supply Connections  
diagnostic check is run for all the  
stations connected. On the hub, the  
green indicator above the station’s  
connector will light and stay lit for  
all stations that pass the diagnostic  
check(alsofortheoptionalexpansion  
hub). If any hub indicators do not  
light, check the wiring associated  
with that connector.  
INTERCOM HUB  
STATION STATUS  
INDICATORS  
EACH TIME POWER  
IS APPLIED TO THE  
HUB, THE HUB CHECKS  
THE STATUS OF ALL  
CONNECTED STATIONS  
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The diagnostic check only occurs  
when power is applied to the hub.  
To perform the diagnostic check at  
any time, cycle the hub power off  
then on again.  
THE STATION STATUS  
INDICATORS WILL LIGHT  
FOR EACH STATION  
(AND EXPANSION HUB)  
THAT CHECKS OK  
Figure 15. Hub Status Indicators  
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General Operation  
Intercom Features  
Each room and patio station can be used for communication with other  
room, patio, or door stations. Also, room and patio stations feature four  
special constant modes for room monitoring and privacy.  
If the optional audio input wall plate is installed, room and patio stations  
can be set to play to the audio source connected to the wall plate.  
Volume Control  
THE VOLUME CONTROL  
HAS EIGHT LEVELS  
Volume at each station can be set  
VOL  
PRESS VOL  
INCREASE THE  
STATION'S VOLUME  
TO  
TALK  
with its VOL button. Each momentary  
MUTE  
VOL press increases, or VOL press  
decreases, the station’s volume.  
Pressing and holding the VOL  
PRESS VOL TO  
DECREASE THE  
STATION'S VOLUME  
button for one second will silence  
the station’s speaker. When the  
station’s volume is set all the way  
down, the VOL button will remain  
dimly lit. Pressing and holding the  
TO TURN SPEAKER OFF  
TO TURN SPEAKER ON  
PRESS AND HOLD VOL  
FOR ONE SECOND TO  
SILENCE THE STATION'S  
SPEAKER  
PRESS AND HOLD VOL  
FOR ONE SECOND TO  
RETURN TO STATION'S  
LAST VOLUME SETTING  
Figure 16. Volume Control  
VOL button for one second returns  
the volume to its previous level.  
AFTER RELEASING THE TALK  
BUTTON, THE ROOM STATION  
WILL LISTEN TO ALL OTHER  
ROOM AND PATIO STATIONS  
FOR 25 SECONDS  
Hands-free Reply  
Room stations will automatically  
listen to all other room and patio  
stations for 25 seconds after the  
room station’s TALK button is  
released (except for stations in  
privacy mute or Do-not-disturb  
Mode). This allows for a “hands-  
free” reply from the person being  
called. This also applies when  
communicating with door stations  
using the room or patio station’s  
DOOR button.  
OTHER STATIONS SET TO PRIVACY MUTE MODE OR  
DO-NOT-DISTURB MODE WILL NOT BE MONITORED  
Figure 17. Hands-free Reply  
PRESS AND HOLD THE  
LISTEN BUTTON TO MONITOR  
ALL OTHER ROOM AND PATIO  
STATIONS WITHOUT MAKING  
A CALL  
Quick Listen  
To momentarily listen to all of the  
room and patio stations without  
making a call, press and hold the  
room station’s LISTEN button. This  
mode WILL NOT listen to stations  
in Privacy Mute Mode or Do-not-  
disturb Mode.  
RELEASE THE LISTEN BUTTON  
TO STOP MONITORING  
OTHER STATIONS SET TO PRIVACY MUTE MODE OR  
DO-NOT-DISTURB MODE WILL NOT BE MONITORED  
Figure 18. Quick Listen  
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General Operation (Continued)  
Door to Room and Door to Patio Communications  
When visitors arrive, they push a door station button to announce their  
arrival. Pressing the door station’s button sounds a chime on all stations  
(unless the station is set to Do-not-disturb Mode).  
Door Button  
To communicate with the visitor at  
PRESS AND HOLD THE  
the door station, press and hold DOOR BUTTON TO TALK  
TO A VISITOR AT  
THE DOOR STATION  
the room or patio station’s DOOR  
button while speaking. Release the  
DOOR button to listen to the visitor  
for 25 seconds. Press and hold the  
DOOR button again at any time to  
continue talking to the visitor, each  
time the DOOR button is released,  
RELEASE THE DOOR BUTTON TO  
LISTEN TO THE VISITOR AT THE DOOR STATION  
(LISTEN LASTS FOR 25 SECONDS)  
the listening time will be extended  
another 25 seconds.  
Figure 19. Door Button  
PRESS THE UNLOCK BUTTON  
TO ACTIVATE THE DOOR  
RELEASE FOR FOUR SECONDS  
Unlock Button  
If a door release has been installed,  
pressing the  
button on a room  
station will activate the door release  
for four seconds (if the door release  
feature is enabled for the station on  
the hub). The door release will stay  
activated as long as the  
held down.  
button is  
THE DOOR RELEASE WILL STAY ACTIVATED  
FOR AS LONG AS THE UNLOCK BUTTON IS PRESSED  
Figure 20. Unlock Button  
PRESSING THE MUTE BUTTON  
Mute Button  
ANYTIME DURING LISTENING  
STOPS THE INTERCOM  
SESSION  
The communication session can be  
canceled at any time before the 25  
second listening period expires by  
pressing the MUTE button.  
Figure 21. Mute Button  
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General Operation (Continued)  
Room to Room and Room to Patio Communications  
A typical use for the system is to communicate between room stations  
throughout the installation and to patio stations.  
Talk Button  
To communicate with other people  
PRESS AND HOLD THE  
at room or patio stations, press and TALK BUTTON WHILE SPEAKING  
TO THE OTHER STATIONS  
hold the room station’s TALK button  
RELEASE THE TALK BUTTON  
TO LISTEN TO THE OTHER  
STATIONS  
while speaking. Release the TALK  
button to listen to all other room  
and patio stations for 25 seconds  
(except stations in Privacy Mute or  
Do-not-disturb Modes). Press and  
hold the TALK button again at any  
time to continue talking, after the  
TALK button is released, the listening  
time will be extended another 25  
seconds.  
Figure 22. Room Station Talk Button  
Hands-free Reply Direction  
Either person can change the  
AFTER RELEASING THE TALK  
BUTTON, THE ROOM STATION  
WILL LISTEN TO ALL OTHER  
ROOM AND PATIO STATIONS  
FOR 25 SECONDS  
direction  
of  
the  
hands-free  
conversation by pressing and  
holding their TALK button while  
speaking. After any TALK button is  
released the other person will be  
able to reply hands-free during the  
25 second listening period (except  
after a TALK button has been pressed  
on a patio station).  
OTHER STATIONS SET TO PRIVACY MUTE MODE OR  
DO-NOT-DISTURB MODE WILL NOT BE MONITORED  
Figure 23. Hands-free Reply  
Mute Button  
PRESSING THE MUTE BUTTON  
Tocancelthecommunicationsession ANYTIME DURING LISTENING  
STOPS THE INTERCOM  
SESSION  
at any time before the 25 second  
listening period expires, press the  
MUTE button.  
Figure 24. Room Station Mute Button  
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General Operation (Continued)  
Patio to Room and Patio to Patio Communications  
A person at the patio station can make a call to the room stations, or  
another patio station. For security and privacy, the patio station will  
not trigger hands-free reply from room or other patio stations.  
Talk Button  
PRESS AND HOLD THE  
To communicate with people inside, TALK BUTTON WHILE SPEAKING  
TO THE OTHER STATIONS  
press and hold the patio station’s  
RELEASE THE TALK BUTTON  
AND LISTEN FOR ANOTHER  
STATION TO RETURN THE  
CALL  
TALK button while speaking. Release  
the TALK button and wait for a reply  
from the inside stations. Press and  
hold the TALK button again at any  
time to repeat the call if it was  
unanswered.  
To ensure privacy, releasing the  
patio station’s TALK button WILL  
NOT cause automatic listening to  
Figure 25. Patio Station Talk Button  
the room stations for 25 seconds.  
The person at a room station (or  
another patio station) must always  
press TALK to respond to a patio  
station. When the room station’s  
TALK button is released, the room  
station will listen to the patio station  
and all other stations for 25 seconds  
(except stations in Privacy Mute or  
Do-not-disturb Mode). Each time  
the room station’s TALK button is  
released, the listening time will be  
extended another 25 seconds.  
Mute Button  
PRESSING THE MUTE BUTTON  
Tocancelthecommunicationsession ANYTIME DURING LISTENING  
STOPS THE INTERCOM  
SESSION  
at any time before the 25 second  
listening period expires, press the  
MUTE button.  
NOTE: To prevent neighbors from  
hearing private inside intercom  
conversations, reduce the patio  
station’s volume when it is not in  
use.  
Figure 26. Patio Station Mute Button  
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Constant Modes  
Four special constant modes are available for room stations and patio  
stations. Each room and patio station can be set to one of the four  
modes. Constant modes remain in effect, even after the intercom is  
used for other functions. The constant modes can be used to (1) prevent  
monitoring from other stations; (2) prevent monitoring and calling from  
other stations; (3) monitor sounds in other rooms or audio from an  
external source; or (4) select specific room stations or patio stations for  
constant monitoring.  
Privacy Mute Mode  
For privacy, room and patio stations TO SELECT PRIVACY MUTE  
MODE FOR THE STATION,  
PRESS THE MUTE BUTTON  
WHILE THE STATION IS IDLE  
can be set to prevent monitoring  
from other stations (if the mute  
feature is enabled for the station on WHEN THE STATION IS IN  
PRIVACY MUTE MODE, THE  
MUTE BUTTON WILL STAY LIT  
the hub).  
To enter or exit Privacy Mute Mode,  
OTHER STATIONS WILL  
NOT BE ABLE TO MONITOR  
momentarily press the station’s  
THIS STATION WHEN IT IS  
IN PRIVACY MUTE MODE  
MUTE button. In Privacy Mute Mode  
the station’s MUTE button lights.  
TO EXIT PRIVACY MUTE  
MODE, PRESS THE MUTE  
BUTTON AGAIN  
The station can still perform regular  
intercom communications while in  
Figure 27. Privacy Mute Mode  
Privacy Mute Mode.  
Do-not-disturb Mode  
For privacy and silence, room and  
patio stations can be set to prevent  
monitoring and calling from other  
stations (if the mute feature is  
enabled for the station on the hub).  
TO SELECT DO-NOT-DISTURB  
MODE FOR THE STATION,  
PRESS THE MUTE BUTTON  
FOR TWO SECONDS  
WHEN THE STATION IS IN  
DO-NOT-DISTURB MODE, THE  
MUTE AND VOL BUTTONS  
WILL STAY LIT  
ToselectDo-not-disturbMode,press  
and hold the station’s MUTE button  
for two seconds. In Do-not-disturb  
Mode the station’s MUTE and VOL  
buttons light. To exit Do-not-disturb  
Mode, press the MUTE button.  
OTHER STATIONS WILL  
NOT BE ABLE TO MONITOR  
OR CALL THIS STATION WHEN  
IT IS IN DO-NOT-DISTURB MODE  
TO EXIT DO-NOT-DISTURB  
MODE, PRESS THE MUTE  
BUTTON AGAIN  
The station can still perform regular  
intercom communications if the  
call is made from the station in  
Do-not-Disturb Mode.  
Figure 28. Do-not-disturb Mode  
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Constant Modes (Continued)  
Monitor Mode  
TO SELECT MONITOR MODE  
Monitor Mode is typically used for  
monitoring a baby or other sounds  
in a room. When a room or patio  
station is set to Monitor Mode, the  
station’s microphone is always on.  
MODE FOR THE STATION,  
PRESS THE TALK AND MUTE  
BUTTONS TOGETHER  
WHEN THE STATION IS IN  
MONITOR MODE, THE  
TALK BUTTON WILL  
STAY LIT  
Set other stations to Listen Mode SET OTHER STATIONS  
TO LISTEN MODE TO  
HEAR SOUNDS FROM  
STATIONS IN MONITOR  
MODE  
(see below) to hear sounds from any  
station(s) set to Monitor Mode.  
To enter or exit Monitor Mode,  
press the station’s MUTE and TALK  
TO EXIT MONITOR MODE,  
PRESS THE TALK AND MUTE  
BUTTONS TOGETHER  
buttons together. In Monitor Mode,  
Figure 30. Monitor Mode  
the station’s TALK button lights.  
NOTE: For silent, uninterrupted  
monitoring at the room station in  
Monitor Mode, set the station’s  
volume all the way down.  
The station can still perform regular  
intercom communications while in  
Monitor Mode.  
Listen Mode  
When a room or patio station is  
set to Listen Mode, the station’s  
speaker is always on. Set a station  
to Listen Mode to hear all stations  
set to Monitor Mode.  
TO SELECT LISTEN  
MODE FOR THE STATION,  
PRESS THE MUTE AND  
LISTEN BUTTONS TOGETHER  
WHEN THE STATION IS IN  
LISTEN MODE, THE LISTEN  
BUTTON WILL STAY LIT  
Also, if the optional audio input  
wall plate has been installed, set a  
station to Listen Mode to play the  
audio source connected to the wall  
plate.  
SET OTHER STATIONS TO  
MONITOR MODE TO HEAR  
THEM USING LISTEN MODE  
LISTEN MODE CAN ALSO BE  
USED TO PLAY AUDIO FROM  
THE AUDIO WALL PLATE  
TO EXIT LISTEN MODE,  
PRESS THE MUTE AND LISTEN  
BUTTONS TOGETHER  
To enter or exit Listen Mode, press  
the station’s MUTE and LISTEN  
buttons together. In Listen Mode,  
the station’s LISTEN button lights.  
Figure 29. Listen Mode  
NOTE: On Patio stations, press  
MUTE and VOL to enter or exit  
Listen Mode.  
The station can still perform regular  
intercom communications while in  
Listen Mode.  
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Troubleshooting  
SYMPTOM  
CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
Check power  
supply input &  
output voltage  
No hub status  
indicators lit  
No power to hub  
Hub station status  
indicator not lit on  
an installed station  
Check Cat-5  
wiring, redo wiring  
if necessary  
Wiring error  
Check Cat-5 wiring to  
expansion hub, redo  
wiring if necessary,  
check expansion  
Expansion hub  
Wiring error or  
no power to  
expansion hub  
status indicator not  
lit (with expansion  
hub installed)  
hub power supply  
Check for station  
Cat-5 wiring near  
AC power wires or  
near lamp dimmers  
Hum or buzz in audio Electrical interference  
Wire door station  
Door station sounds  
wrong chime  
Door station wired to to a different hub  
wrong hub connector connector for the  
correct chime  
Stations came out  
of constant modes  
Power interruption  
at hub  
Reset stations into  
constant modes  
Station will not  
go into Privacy  
Mute Mode  
Set hub mute  
dipswitch for  
station to ON  
Hub mute dipswitch  
for station set to OFF  
Station will not go  
into Do-not-disturb  
Mode  
Set hub mute  
dipswitch for  
station to ON  
Hub mute dipswitch  
for station set to OFF  
Hub door release  
dipswitch for  
station set to OFF  
Set hub door  
release dipswitch  
for station to ON  
Station will not  
activate door release  
Take station  
out of Privacy  
Mute Mode or  
Do-not-disturb Mode  
by pressing MUTE  
Station to monitor  
set to Privacy  
Mute Mode or  
Cannot monitor  
a station in  
Listen Mode  
Do-not-disturb Mode  
Low or no intercom  
volume  
Station’s volume  
control set low or off volume control  
Reset station’s  
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System Setup and Option Log  
STATION  
NUMBER  
TYPE  
LOCATION  
DIPSWITCH OPTIONS  
ROOM STATION  
PATIO STATION  
DOOR STATION  
MUTE OFF ON  
DOOR RELEASE OFF ON  
1
ROOM STATION  
PATIO STATION  
DOOR STATION  
MUTE OFF ON  
DOOR RELEASE OFF ON  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
ROOM STATION  
PATIO STATION  
DOOR STATION  
MUTE OFF ON  
DOOR RELEASE OFF ON  
ROOM STATION  
PATIO STATION  
DOOR STATION  
MUTE OFF ON  
DOOR RELEASE OFF ON  
ROOM STATION  
PATIO STATION  
DOOR STATION  
MUTE OFF ON  
DOOR RELEASE OFF ON  
ROOM STATION  
PATIO STATION  
DOOR STATION  
MUTE OFF ON  
DOOR RELEASE OFF ON  
ROOM STATION  
PATIO STATION  
DOOR STATION  
MUTE OFF ON  
DOOR RELEASE OFF ON  
ROOM STATION  
PATIO STATION  
DOOR STATION  
MUTE OFF ON  
DOOR RELEASE OFF ON  
ROOM STATION  
PATIO STATION  
DOOR STATION  
Expansion  
1
MUTE OFF ON  
DOOR RELEASE OFF ON  
ROOM STATION  
PATIO STATION  
DOOR STATION  
Expansion  
2
MUTE OFF ON  
DOOR RELEASE OFF ON  
ROOM STATION  
PATIO STATION  
DOOR STATION  
Expansion  
3
MUTE OFF ON  
DOOR RELEASE OFF ON  
ROOM STATION  
PATIO STATION  
DOOR STATION  
Expansion  
4
MUTE OFF ON  
DOOR RELEASE OFF ON  
ROOM STATION  
PATIO STATION  
DOOR STATION  
Expansion  
5
MUTE OFF ON  
DOOR RELEASE OFF ON  
ROOM STATION  
PATIO STATION  
DOOR STATION  
Expansion  
6
MUTE OFF ON  
DOOR RELEASE OFF ON  
ROOM STATION  
PATIO STATION  
DOOR STATION  
Expansion  
7
MUTE OFF ON  
DOOR RELEASE OFF ON  
ROOM STATION  
PATIO STATION  
DOOR STATION  
Expansion  
8
MUTE OFF ON  
DOOR RELEASE OFF ON  
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Intercom Accessories & Kits  
DMC-10 Intercom Kits  
Model DMC-10Kit  
Contains four room stations with white faceplates, one door  
station with white faceplate, one system hub and power supply  
Model H312KIT  
Contains one OpenHouse brand structured wire enclosure and cover  
DMC-10 Intercom Accessories  
Model DMC-10AWP  
Contains one audio input wall plate  
Model DMC-10H  
Contains one intercom system hub and power supply  
Model DMC-10RS  
Contains one room station with white faceplate  
Model DMC-10PS  
Contains one patio station with white faceplate  
Model DMC-10DS  
Contains one door station with white faceplate  
DMC-10 Custom Station Faceplates  
Model DMC-10RFW-4  
Contains four white room station faceplates  
Model DMC-10RFB-4  
Contains four black room station faceplates  
Model DMC-10RFA-4  
Contains four almond room station faceplates  
Model DMC-10PFW-4  
Contains four white patio station faceplates  
Model DMC-10PFBB-4  
Contains four bright brass patio station faceplates  
Model DMC-10PFAB-4  
Contains four antique brass patio station faceplates  
Model DMC-10PFSN-4  
Contains four satin nickel patio station faceplates  
Model DMC-10DFW-4  
Contains four white door station faceplates  
Model DMC-10DFBB-4  
Contains four bright brass door station faceplates  
Model DMC-10DFAB-4  
Contains four antique brass door station faceplates  
Model DMC-10DFSN-4  
Contains four satin nickel door station faceplates  
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Limited Warranty  
Linear LLC warrants its M&S Systems brand 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.  
The warranty extends to the original user of the product and to each  
subsequent owner of the product during the term of the warranty. Linear  
will repair or replace, at its option, parts and materials at no charge.  
Parts supplied under this warranty may be new or rebuilt at the option  
of Linear.  
If, during the warranty period, the product appears to have a defect,  
please call our toll free number (800-421-1587) prior to dismantling.  
Dismantling the product prior to calling our service number may void  
the warranty. Before returning any product to Linear, obtain a Return  
Product Authorization (RPA) number from our service department. Linear  
will return the repaired product freight prepaid within the continental  
United States. ANY PRODUCT RETURNED TO LINEAR WITHOUT AN  
RPA NUMBER WILL BE REFUSED.  
This limited warranty is in lieu of any other warranties, express or  
implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness  
for a particular purpose or otherwise, and of any other obligations or  
liability on the seller’s part. This limited warranty does not cover damage  
caused by improper installation, acts of God, criminal acts, the violation  
of applicable building or electrical codes or the use of non-M&S wire or  
cable (excluding CAT-5 and RG-6).  
Under no circumstances shall Linear be liable for consequential, incidental  
or special damages arising in connection with use, or inability to use this  
product. In no event shall Linear’s liability hereunder exceed the cost  
of the product covered hereby. No person is authorized to assume for  
us or obligate us for any other liability in connection with the sale of  
this product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of  
consequential, incidental or special damages, so the above limitation or  
exclusion may not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific  
legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state  
to state.  
FCC Notice  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject  
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,  
including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
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