URC Total control DMS-100 Reference manual

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DMS-100 Installation
DMS-100 Installation
Introduction
The DMS-100 is essentially the DMS-1200, just smaller. Don’t judge it by its size alone, because just like the DMS-1200
you still get the same premium audio quality that can be streamed anywhere in the home or commercial space. It can
be used on its own or with multiple DMS-100s in a Total Control System, even with a DMS-1200 as an extra zone. What-
ever the need the DMS-100 can fill it. It gives you 50 watts per channel, with the ability to be customized just like a DMS-
1200 (Parametric EQ, Fade In/Out, Turn On Volume, etc.).
The DMS-100 requires a single Ethernet cable to connect to the LAN. This enables the DMS-100 to stream and receive
digital music with zero added compression, no lags, delays or echoes. With cutting edge streaming technology you get
pristine audio without degradation. Enjoy the flexibility and excitement you gain with the DMS-100 in your Total Control
System.
Front, Rear and Side Panel Descriptions
Front Panel
Power indication light: Providing an easy to see indication that the DMS-100 is correctly connected to a power
source, the indicator light glows when the unit is ON and connected to electrical power.
Ethernet indication light: The indicator light glows when it is connected to a LAN (Local Area Network).
Front panel reset button: While not a common occurrence, it sometimes is beneficial for the installer to reset
the microprocessor in the DMS-100. Although this can be done by simply removing the power cable for 5 sec-
onds, the front panel reset button makes doing this easier after the installation is complete. Press the button
once for basic reset. Press and hold the button for 15 seconds for a complete factory default of the unit.
Back Panel
Power cable connection: The DMS-100 uses an IEC removable AC cord which connects here. Internally, the
transformer is 110/220 50/60Hz, making the DMS-100 fully functional in the US, Canada, EU, UK, Australia and
New Zealand.

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Network connection: For RJ45 type Ethernet cable. When connected to a network via Ethernet cable, the
DMS-100 sends and receives uncompressed audio streams. This is also where the unit receives programming
data created in the URC Accelerator software.
Global IR input: When adding the DMS-100 to an existing system that provides an IR output (such as a URC
MRF base station), this input provides a convenient way to get control commands in. For older, IR repeater
based systems, the Global IR Input provides a simple and secure way to input basic IR commands. Connect a
3.5mm mini-cable from the DMS-100 to the existing IR connecting block.
L+R analog input: The DMS-100 has a single input for analog source components. This connection takes any
analog source and converts it to digital for uncompressed streaming to other DMS units on the network. Con-
nect the RCA-type audio cables from the input to a corresponding source components output.
L+R analog output: The DMS-100 has a single output to be utilized in a couple of ways. Connect to an exter-
nal amplifier or source component (A/V Receiver). Connect the RCA-type audio cables from the output to a
corresponding amplifier or source components input.
Speaker wire output: Removable phoenix connection for a single zone make final trim easy. Remove the
Phoenix connector from the DMS-100, loosen (turn counter-clockwise) the small set screw and insert speaker
wire that has been trimmed to ¼ inch, and then tighten the screws. Re-insert the phoenix connector into the
DMS-100 and the connection is complete.
Side Panel
Rack Mount Connections: Install rack ears to the DMS-100 before placing in a racking system. Four screw
holes are located on each side of the unit, corresponding to the holes pre-drilled in the optional (RMK-1) rack
ears. Insert the supplied screws through the rack ears into these holes and tighten.

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Features/Installer Settin s
The DMS-100 contains a wealth of features and they are accessed by the installer during setup. These features
are enabled only within the URC Accelerator software and are detailed inside the programming manual.
Global Input Se4ngs
When switching between inputs (DMS-1200 to a DMS-100) the existing source either instantly switches to the
new source or slowly fades from source to source. To help make the fade in/out option even smoother the in-
staller has control over how long it takes for a source to fade out. See URC Accelerator programming manual
for details.
Zone Se4ngs
There are a number of options that can be set for a single zone. See URC Accelerator programming manual for
details.
Zone Output
Set this for variable and the volume rises and falls only by using an in-wall or hand-held controller. Set it to
fixed and the volume doesn’t change. Fixed is used when in-wall volume controls adjust zone volume.
Volume
This is where the installer chooses the maximum volume for a zone, what volume the zone begins at when ac-
tivated, what amount of loudness correction is added at low volumes and room equalizer settings (Basic tone
controls, Bass boost, Treble boost and custom). The Custom option includes a five band parametric EQ that fol-
lows fine adjustments of tone, gain and overall sound quality per room, while the Basic option just provides
standard bass, mid-range and treble controls.

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Application Dia ram
DMS-100 Single Zone
In the above example, the DMS-100 is directly powering a single zone application. Two sources are attached
with a PSX-2 personal server connected directly and the SNP-1 connected through the LAN. While the SNP-1
connects directly to the network (and streaming to the DMS-100 through the Ethernet switch), the switch au-
tomatically separates that stream from any other digital communication and ensuring the best quality sound.
The zone also has a user interface to control the music.

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DMS-100 Single Zone w/AVR
In the above example, the DMS-100 is using an A/V Receiver to send audio directly to the Home Theater. Two
sources are attached with a PSX-2 personal server connected directly and the SNP-1 connected through the
LAN. While the SNP-1 connects directly to the network (and streaming to the DMS-100 through the Ethernet
switch), the switch automatically separates that stream from any other digital communication and ensuring the
best quality sound.

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DMS-100 Mul2-Zone
In the above example, the DMS-100 is being used for a multi-zone application. All three zones incorporate the
DMS-100 in a unique way as to ensure the best audio quality for each zone. In this application the Home The-
ater would be the main zone with the MRX-10 for Total Control. The other two zones are an extension of the
main zone, each one with its own DMS-100 for audio, but all communication takes place through the network
with a Total Control interface.