URC Total Control DMS-1200 User manual

Owner’s Manual
DMS-1200 Owner’s Manual
Multi-Zone Amplifier

DMS-1200 Owner’s Manual ©2010 Universal Remote Control, Inc.
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DMS-1200 Owner’s Manual ©2010-2013 Universal Remote Control,
Inc.
The information in this Owner’s Manual is copyright protected. No part of this
manual may be copied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent
from Universal Remote Control, Inc.
UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR OPER-
ATIONAL, TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS/OMISSIONS MADE IN
THIS MANUAL.
The information in this Owner’s Manual may be subject to change without prior
notice.
Total Control is a registered trademark of Universal Remote Control, Inc.
URC - Control the Experience is a registered trademark of Universal Remote
Control, Inc.
All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective companies or organizations.
Universal Remote Control,Inc.
500 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Congratulations! 1
System Features 2
Rear Panel Features 4
Important Safety Instructions 6
Federal Communication Commission
Interference Statement 8
Limited Warranty Statement 9
End User Agreement 11
Specifications 12
System Configuration for Internal LAN Network 13
Europe Certificate Of Conformity 14
TABLE OFCONTENTS

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THE DIGITAL MULTI-ZONE AMPLIFIER
Congratulations!
You’ve purchased the finest music distribution system avail-
able today. The DMS-1200 is a native to the network, CD
quality digital music distribution system with a range of key-
pads and remote controls that not only fully control your
music but control of all your other audio video components.
The DMS-1200 in many ways is the heart of your system,
both distributing music to your speakers and distributing
streams of music from your analog sources to other DMS
amplifiers in the system. This makes your system scalable, and
easy to add additional rooms at any time in the future. All you
need is a DMS amplifier connected to the network to make
any room a new DMS music room.
Along with the DMS-1200, your system will include a Master
System Controller like the MRX-10 (the brain of the system)
and as many digital music gateways as you have users via the
unique URC SNP-1 Streaming network Player.
Each player provides one user with access to all of their music
and all of their preferences and favorites. Each SNP-1 access-
es what’s stored on the network and what is available through
the internet via Pandora, Rhapsody, XM, Sirius and Internet
Radio. SNP-1s don’t have to be installed in the room where
the DMS resides. That way you can take advantage of the TV
display of cover art, album name, artist names and song title
in rooms with TVs by having your installer connect to one of
your TVs in the system.
The DMS-1200 is designed for professional installation only.
He or she will help you select the right user interface for
every room of your installation. You’ll have a choice of Total
Control in-wall keypads and remote controls. If you have
questions, call our customer service center at:
Company:
Installer Name:
Contact #:
Email Address:

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DMS-1200 FEATURES AND BENEFITS
System Features
Pristine Audio Quality
Unlike other digital music systems, the DMS system
streams all music uncompressed at pure CD quality
levels. You enjoy all the detail of your original source.
Room Linking
Any room can be linked with any other room to listen
to the same source. This makes it easy for you to
entertain by simply linking all the rooms your guests
will be in and controlling the music from any remote
or keypad.
Reliability
The DMS-1200 is engineered first and foremost for
reliability. It offers extensive internal protection against
failure and is manufactured in our ISO 9000 certified
factory with the utmost attention to quality control at
every stage of manufacturing, from parts procurement
to final assembly.

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DMS-1200 FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Front Panel Features
Power and LAN LEDs
LEDs indicate that the DMS-1200 is connected to
power and connected to the local area network.
Automatic Power Off
The DMS-1200 is powered off and in an automatic
standby state when no zones are active.
Reset Button
The front panel reset button offers the end user a
quick way to reconnect the DMS-1200 to the local
area network.

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DMS-1200 FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Rear Panel Features
110V-220V Power Connection
The IEC power socket enables either UL/CSA approved
110V power cords or CE approved 220V power cables to
be used with the DMS-1200. The internal power supply
automatically switches from 110V to 240V.
Automatic Fan for Cooling
A whisper quiet fan automatically engages to keep the
internal temperature optimum for long life and reliable
operation.
Network Connection
A 10/100 LAN connection ensures that the DMS-1200
will receive all network streams from other DMS or
SNP sources.
Six Powered Zones
The DMS-1200s internal amplifiers will power six
pairs of 8 ohm speakers with 50 watts per speaker.
Each pair of speakers can listen to any DMS source.

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DMS-1200 FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Two Preamp Zones
The two preamp zones enable external power ampli-
fiers to be used for rooms with a need for more or less
power than 50 watts per channel. External amplifiers
equipped with 12V triggers are ideal, since they will
automatically switched on when the zone is in use,
and switched off when the zone is off.
4 Audio Inputs Create DMS Streams
Up to four analog audio sources can be connected to
the DMS-1200. Each is simultaneously available as a
DMS stream on the network, not just to the DMS they
are connected to, but all other DMS amplifiers on the
same network.
IR In for 1-Way RF Remotes and Base Stations
When connected to a URC RF base station, a one-way
URC remote control can be programmed to control
any or all zones.

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Important Safety Instructions
This unit shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective
grounded connection.
CAUTION:
To completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect the
plug from the wall socket outlet. The mains plug is used to completely
interrupt the power supply to the unit and must be within easy access
by the user.
CAUTION:
These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than
that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. In the event of malfunction, un plug lmmediately.
6. Do not use this apparatus near water.
7. Clean only with dry cloth.
8. Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
9. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. 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.
11. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
12. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
13. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.
14. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
15. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally,or has been dropped.
CAUTION:
lThe ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation
openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains,
etc.
lNo naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be
placed on the unit.
lMinimum distances around the apparatus for sufficient
ventilation : 20centimeter
lThis product is use in moderate climates.
lDo not expose the unit to dripping or splashing fluids, do not
place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the unit.

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Federal Communication Commission
Interference Statement
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 res-
idential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or tele-
vision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one more of the
following measures:
uReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
uIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
uConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
uConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Warning!
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Note : The manufacturer is not responsible for any Radio or TV interference
caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Caution
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.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment.
DMS-1200 FEATURES AND BENEFITS

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WARRANTY
Limited Warranty Statement
1. Limited Warranty and Disclaimers
Universal Remote Control, Inc. (“URC”) warrants that the URC equipment
shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal usage for
one (1) year from purchase when such is purchased from URC. This limited
warranty is valid only in the United States of America. URC warrants that the
software will substantially conform in any material respect to its functional
specifications at the time of delivery. URC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
OPERATIONAL, TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS AND/OR
OMISSIONS MADE IN THE URC DOCUMENTATION. URC DOES NOT
WARRANT THAT THE URC SOFTWARE IS BUG-FREE OR ERROR FREE OR
THAT THERE ARE NO ERRORS/BUGS IN THE URC SOFTWARE.
URC warrants that at the time of purchase the URC equipment and the URC
software complied with all applicable regulations and policies of the Federal
Communications Commissions (“FCC”) regarding electromagnetic interference
caused by electronic/computing devices and to the extent that the URC
equipment and/or the URC software fails to so comply, URC shall, at its own
expense, take all reasonable measures to promptly cause such to comply.
URC equipment purchases from other than an authorized URC dealer or
distributor are without warranty.
THIS LIMITED WARRANT DOES NOT COVER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
FOR HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE USAGE EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY
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SKILL AND CARE, OR OUTCOME OR RESULTS.

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WARRANTY
WITHOUT IN ANY WAY LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE OTHER
PROVISIONS HEREIN, WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: (I) DAMAGE
FROM MISUSE, NEGLECT OR ACTS OR NATURE, (II) MODIFICATIONS,
(III) INTEGRATION WITH THIRD PARTY CONTENT (IV) BEYOND THE
WARRANTY PERIOD AND/ OR FAILURE TO FOLLOW URC WARRANTY
CLAIM PROCEDURE.
The warranty limitations and warranty disclaimers may not apply to end user
in whole or in part, where such are restricted or excluded by applicable law
and such shall apply to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.
In the event of any warranty claim, URC will, at its sole option, repair the URC
equipment using new or comparable rebuilt parts, or exchange the URC
equipment for new or rebuilt equipment. In the event of a defect, these are
the end user’s exclusive remedies.
All the URC equipment returned for service, exchange or repair require an
RGA number. To obtain an RGA number, you must complete a Return
Request Form which you may obtain by calling [phone] or contacting
URC at [email protected]. To obtain warranty service, end
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or packaging affording adequate protection to URC at 420 Columbus Avenue,
Valhalla, NY 10595. It is end user’s responsibility to backup any macro
programming, artwork, software or other materials that may have been
programmed into the unit. It is likely that such data, software, or other materials
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www.universalremote.com or call the Customer Service Center at (914) 835-
4484.
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in material or workmanship during ordinary consumer use. It does not cover
product issues caused by any other reason, including but not limited to
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altered or removed from the URC equipment. This limited warranty
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WARRANTY
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DMS-1200 MULTI-ZONE MUSIC AMPLIFIER
Specifications
Audio section
Rated Wattage per Channel 50W+50W
(8ohms, 20Hz~20KHz with 0.1% T.H.D)
140W+140W
(8ohms, 1KHz with 10% T.H.D)
Frequency Response 20Hz~20KHz +/-1.0dB at 8ohms
20Hz~20KHz +/-3.0dB at 4ohms
Signal to Noise Ratio 85+/- 5dB
Total Harmonic Distortion <0.06%, 20Hz~20KHz
Output connectors 8ohms, 4ohms stable
Input sensitivity 600~2200mVp-p/10Kohm
Network Connectivity 10/100 BaseT Ethernet
Tone Controls Bass, Treble, 5-Band parametric EQ.
LVLC(low volume level control)
Full Matrix Switching for Audio Yes
streaming
Number of Analog Input 4
sources
Number of Digital Input 1
Sources (S/PDIF)
Speaker Output Zones 6
Line level Output Zones 2 (2.2Vp-p Variable output,
2.0Vp-p fixed output level)
Independent Gain Control per Yes
Zone
Accessories AC cord, RCA cable, User`s manual
Environmental
Operational Temperature 32°F ~ 104°F (0°~ + 40°)
Humidity 5% - 95% (Non Condensing)
Storage Temperature -4°F ~ 158°F (-20°C + 60°C)
General
Power supply AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Power consumption 850Watt maximum
Maximum external Dimensions 5.25 1/32” x 17 1/18” x 16 1/1.87”
H x W x D 133mm x 432mm x 420mm
Weight 27lbs (12.1kg)

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DMS-1200 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
System Configuration for Internal LAN Network
Follow the steps below to connect a DMS-1200 to a LAN network.
1. Connect the Internet to the coaxial CABLE port in the rear of the
cable modem.
2. Plug in a RJ-45 ethernet connector cable via the Ethernet port of
the cable modem to the WAN port of the Router.
3. Connect a second RJ-45 cable to a LAN port of the Router and
plug the other end to the LAN 10/100 port on the rear of the
MFS-8/MFSPOE-8 network Switch.
4. Connect a third RJ-45 cable to connect the DMS-1200 LAN port to
one of the eight 10/100 Smart ports.
5. Plug the power supply to the DMS-1200 and then plug it in to an
unswitched AC outlet.
6. Connect a digital coax cable from the DVD player to the coaxial
digital input on the rear of the DMS-1200.
7. Connect a PC computer to the same LAN as the DMS-1200 or plug
an ethernet cable directly to the LAN port of the DMS-1200. Now the
computer can control and adjust the manufacturer’s audio control
program.
lSelect audio INPUT source and OUTPUT zone, MAC address etc.
This function selects input source channel and INPUT gain level
and data sent to audio equipment.
lAfter selecting the output zone, adjust the zone limit power rate and
zone power ON/OFF and source signal INPUT channel.
lAdjust the amplifier volume level per each zone for proper sound
output and maximum limitation volume level.
lTurn on the ramp up volume level and adjust the equalizer repertory
and low volume loudness control effectiveness and custom Equalizer align.
PC
Internet
Cable Modem
WiFi Router
MFS-8
DMS-1200
DVD

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EUROPE CERTIFICATE OFCONFORMITY
Europe Certificate Of Conformity
Universal Remote Control, Inc. declares that this product complies with
the requirements CE/LVD (Low Voltage Directive, 2006/95/EC).
Certificated Attestation of compliance “E8N 10 10 75224 001”is issued
according to the Directive 2004/108/EC relating to electromagnetic
compatibility on a voluntary basis and is in compliance with the corre-
sponding technical standards such as EN55013, EN55020, EN55022,
EN55024/A2, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 and EN60065 A/V. A copy
of the full Certificate of Conformance may be obtained at
“http://www.universalremote.com”

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