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nIleS aUDIo corPoratIon – 1-800-bUY-HIfI – 1-305-238-4373

SPECIFICATIONS

Audio 

Chime: 100 Hz ~ 3 kHz, +/- 3 dB

Audio Pass Through: 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz, +/- 0.5 dB

Trigger Inputs

Voltage Trigger Input: 3V-30V  AC/DC

Contact Closure Inputs: < 10 ohms 

Power Supply 

Input: 100-240V AC 50-60 Hz 0.5 A

Output: 12V DC 1.25 A

Unit Dimensions

7-7/8" W x 4-1/8" H x 1" D

20 cm W x 10.5 cm H x 2.5 cm D

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INSTALLATION SETTINGS 

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RECORDING CUSTOM ChIME 1

•   Connect your audio source to the AUDIO INPUT 

 

connector

•   Wire a temporary button to Contact Closure 

 

1 terminals

•   Press and hold the RECORD CUSTOM CHIME button
•   While holding the RECORD CUSTOM CHIME button 

press and release the temporary button

•   Release the RECORD CUSTOM CHIME button. The 

LED next to the button will now be lit solid red.

•   Start playback 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 stop after 25 seconds
•   If you wish to stop recording early, press the 

RECORD CUSTOM CHIME button

RECORDING CUSTOM ChIME 2

•   Connect your audio source to the AUDIO INPUT 

 

connector

•   Wire a temporary button to Contact Closure 

 

2 terminals

•   Press and hold the RECORD CUSTOM CHIME button
•   While holding the RECORD CUSTOM CHIME 

 

button, press and release the temporary button

•   Release the RECORD CUSTOM CHIME button. The 

LED next to the button will now be lit solid green.

•   Start playback of the analog audio source. Record

-

ing will start automatically. During recording the 

green LED will blink.

•   To start recording manually, press the RECORD 

CUSTOM CHIME button.

•   Recording will automatically stop after 25 seconds
•   If you wish to stop recording early, press the 

RECORD CUSTOM CHIME button

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...

Page 19: ...fluenced the purchase of your Niles product Please check all that apply Ease of Use Price Value Product Features Quality Durability Reputation Style Appearance Warranty Do you Own a House If yes how m...

Page 20: ...w n i l e s a u d i o c o m 2010 Niles Audio Corporation All rights reserved Niles the Niles logos Blending High Fidelity and Architecture and IntelliControl are registered trademarks of Niles Audio...

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