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INSTALLATION SETTINGS (Continued)

Chime Selection

- Two banks of DIP switches (Chime Selection 1 and Chime selection 2) pro-

vide 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.

Switch

3

4

None

Chime

Standard Chime Recommended for a Front Door

Westminster Chime Recommended for a Front Door

Standard Chime Recommended for a Rear Door

Westminster Chime Recommended for a Rear Door

Recorded Custom Chime

INSTALLATION SETTINGS (Continued)

Recording a Custom Chime

- A mono analog audio signal can be recorded by the DBI-1 to

create a Custom Chime. Analog audio signals to be recorded connect to the Audio Input.
Stereo audio signals can be adapted to mono using an RCA “Y” Adapter Cable.

The DBI-1 was designed to record a Custom Chime at the same volume as the selectable
chimes when recording the output of a typical CD player (@ 2V RMS). The record level
for a Custom Chime must be adjusted externally at the audio source. Some trial and error
will be required to obtain an exact volume match between a recordable Custom Chime
and a selectable chime.  

Recording an Active Audio Signal

1. Press the record button to begin recording the audio signal (the recording starts imme-

diately and the record LED flashes red). 

2. The recording process will end after 12 seconds (when it is complete, the record LED

turns off). Pressing the record button anytime before the 12 seconds have elapsed also
ends the recording (the record LED turns off).

Recording a Paused Audio Signal

1. Press the record button while there is no audio signal present at the audio input. This

causes the DBI-1 to go into a record standby mode (the record LED lights solid red).

2. Activate the audio input signal. The recording will begin the moment an audio signal

is sensed (the record LED flashes red).

3. The recording process will end after 12 seconds (when it is complete, the record LED

turns off). Pressing the record button anytime before the 12 seconds have elapsed also
ends the recording (the record LED turns off).

Summary of Contents for DBI-1

Page 1: ...ers Because we constantly strive to improve our products Niles reserves the right to change product specifications without notice The technical and other information contained herein is not intended to set forth all technical and other specifications of Niles products Additional information can be obtained on line at www nilesaudio com or by calling Niles at 1 800 289 4434 Printed in USA 11 03 DS0...

Page 2: ...lled with a Niles MultiZone 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 all Niles MultiZone Control Systems The DBI 1 includes a choice of four pre recorded and one recordable custom chime to provide the appropriate doorbell chime for any home A UL listed universal voltage power supply is ...

Page 3: ... information Also keep all packing materials in case the product ever needs to be returned to the factory DESCRIPTION Continued a b c e a d g f h i j k l m n o Figure 1 DESCRIPTION a Screw Holes for Mounting screws not included b DC Power Jack and red LED Power Indicator c 12V DC 150mA Voltage Trigger Output d Chime Output Level Adjustment e RCA Audio Input f RCA Audio Output g Trigger Tone and De...

Page 4: ...re 2 on pages 8 9 INSTALLATION Mounting the DBI 1 Once you have decided on the location for the DBI 1 generally near the location of the Niles MultiZone Control System make sure that the 12V DC power adapter and all cables are discon nected while mounting The DBI 1 can be either mounted on the back of a cabinet or on a wall using screws not includ ed Also it can be placed on a shelf using the incl...

Page 5: ...ut Output Level for Chime and Audio Voltage Trigger for Activating Amplifiers Power Supply Page Input Niles MultiZone Control System Standard Audio Cable with Male RCA Connectors Front Doorbell Rear Doorbell Chime Selection Dip Switches Custom Chime Record Button Contact Closure Designated as Chime 2 Voltage Designated as Chime 1 Figure 2 ...

Page 6: ...he 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 below Delay times are summed together when multiple switches are selected e g 2 and 3 3 seconds There is no delay included if none of these DIP switches are selected Notes 1 The chime contact and voltage triggers are ignored dur...

Page 7: ...imes when recording the output of a typical CD player 2V RMS The record level for a Custom Chime must be adjusted externally at the audio source Some trial and error will be required to obtain an exact volume match between a recordable Custom Chime and a selectable chime Recording an Active Audio Signal 1 Press the record button to begin recording the audio signal the recording starts imme diately...

Page 8: ...B Audio Pass Through 10Hz 50kHz 0 5dB Trigger Inputs Voltage Trigger Input 3V 30V AC DC Contact Closure Inputs 100 ohms Power Supply INPUT 100 240V AC 50 60Hz 40W OUTPUT 12V DC 1 2 A Unit Dimensions 7 7 8 wide x 1 1 8 high x 4 1 8 deep NOTES D O O R B E L L I N T E R F A C E 14 ...

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