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INSTALLATION SETTINGS

Contact Closure Triggers

 - Contact closure trigger inputs provide for two independent chime trig-

gers. 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. 

(See 

Figure 3

 on 

page 11)

Note:

 VOLTAGE TRIGGERS ARE NOT POLARITY DEPENDENT AND ARE COMPATIBLE WITH AC AND  

DC VOLTAGES 

Chime and Audio Level Adjustments

 - Adjustable output level for the selected chime and the 

connected paging system. 

Note:

 THE AUDIO LEVEL ADJUSTMENT DOES NOT AFFECT AN AUDIO INPUT SIGNAL THAT IS BEING 

RECORDED FOR A CUSTOM CHIME. THE CUSTOM CHIME LEVEL MUST BE ADJUSTED EXTERNALLY AT THE 
AUDIO SOURCE. 

IMPoRtANt:

 ADJUSTING THE CHIME AND AUDIO LEVEL MAY IMPROVE SOUND QUALITY. 

Summary of Contents for dbi-2

Page 1: ...I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E D o o r be l l In t e r fac e DBI 2...

Page 2: ...installation and operation you should enjoy years of trouble free use Niles manufactures the industry s most complete line of custom installation components and accessories for audio video systems To...

Page 3: ...TS 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...

Page 4: ...ure 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...

Page 5: ...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 adjustmen...

Page 6: ...f 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...

Page 7: ...ion 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 co...

Page 8: ...o 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 Tr...

Page 9: ...NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 1 305 238 4373 7 Figure 1 Product Overview Continued 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 9 10 11 12 13 14 15...

Page 10: ...of a Niles MultiZone Control System using a standard audio cable with male RCA connectors see Figure 2 on page 10 A paging system connects to the Audio Input of the DBI 2 using an RCA audio cable see...

Page 11: ...ltiZone System see Figure 2 on page 10 2 Optional Connect the Audio Output of a paging system to the Audio Input of the DBI 2 see Figure 2 on page 10 3 Connect standard or illuminated doorbell buttons...

Page 12: ...on Audio Input for voice Paging and Custom Chime Recording Audio Output Wiring LEGEND Audio 2 Conductor AC Power Supply Voltage Trigger for Activating Amplifiers Standard Audio Cable with Male RCA Con...

Page 13: ...NILES AUDIO CORPORATION 1 800 BUY HIFI 1 305 238 4373 11 Figure 3 Existing Transformer Existing Doorbell Button Existing Chime DBI 2 3 30V Trigger DBI 2 Wiring LEGEND Single Conductor...

Page 14: ...n triggered the selectable trigger tone assigned delay and chime are executed See Figure 3 on page 11 Note VOLTAGE TRIGGERS ARE NOT POLARITY DEPENDENT AND ARE COMPATIBLE WITH AC AND DC VOLTAGES Chime...

Page 15: ...ted in the table 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 conta...

Page 16: ...sing an RCA Y adaptor cable The DBI 2 was designed to record a Custom Chime at the same volume as the selectable chimes when presented with a signal at the level of the typical CD player 2V RMS The he...

Page 17: ...k of the analog audio source Record ing will start automatically During recording the red LED will blink To start recording manually press the RECORD CUSTOM CHIME button Recording will automatically s...

Page 18: ...of removing and transporting the product for warranty service evaluation or installation of any replacement product provided under this warranty This Warranty will be void if the Serial Number on the...

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