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The lightning fl ash with arrowhead symbol within an 
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the 
presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the 
product’s enclosure that may be of suffi cient magnitude to 
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is 
intended to alert the user to the presence of important 
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the 
literature accompanying the product.

PRINTER’S INSTRUCTIONS:

INSTR,INSTL,MC960PA - LINEAR P/N: 227569 A - INK: BLACK - MATERIAL: 20 LB. MEAD BOND - SIZE: 8.500” X 11.000” - SCALE: 1-1 - FOLDING: ALBUM FOLD - BINDING: SADDLE STITCH

INTRODUCTION

The Model MC960PA Remote Power Amplifi er is an optional upgrade stereo power amplifi er designed for use with the 
dmc1 and dmc3-4 Music/Communication System Masters. The wall mounted amplifi er can power up to ten pairs of 

45-ohm

 

intercom speakers

 for stereo sound distribution. Each pair of speakers connects to the MC960PA amplifi er 

through a Model SVC96 or SVC96I Stereo Volume Control. Monaural installations with up to 20 speakers per amplifi er 
are also supported using Model MVC1 or MVC1A Monaural Volume Controls. The volume control sets the sound level 
in the room for the specifi c pair of speakers. The MC960PA amplifi er connects to 120 VAC for power. Wiring connections 
are provided for connecting up to three MC960PA amplifi ers per system for increased speaker capacity.

MC960PA REMOTE POWER AMPLIFIER

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Read Instructions - 

All the safety and operating 

instructions should be read before the appliance is 
operated.

Retain Instructions - 

The safety and operating 

instructions should be retained for future reference.

Heed Warnings - 

All warnings on the appliance and in the 

operating instructions should be adhered to.

Follow Instructions - 

All operating and use instructions 

should be followed.

Water and Moisture - 

The appliance should not be used 

near water - for example: near bathtub, washbowl, kitchen 
sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming 
pool, and the like.

Attachments - 

Do not use attachments not recommended 

by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

Ventilation - 

The appliance should be situated so that 

its location or position does not interfere with its proper 
ventilation.  For example, the appliance should not be 
situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block 
the ventilation openings: or, placed in a built in installation, 
such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the fl ow of 
air to the ventilation openings.

Heat - 

The appliance should be situated away from heat 

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other 
appliances (including amplifi ers) that produce heat.

Power Sources - 

The appliance should be connected to 

a power supply only of the type described in the operating 
instructions or as marked on the appliance.

Grounding or Polarization - 

Precautions should be taken 

so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance 
is not defeated.

Power Lines - 

An outdoor antenna should be located 

away from power lines.

Outdoor Antenna Grounding - 

If an outside antenna is 

connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is 
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage 
surges and built up static charges.  Section 810 of the 
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70 1984, provides 
information with respect to proper grounding of the mast 
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead in wire to 
an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, 
location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding 
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode 
(see fi gure).

Object and Liquid Entry - 

Never push objects of any 

kind into this product through openings as they may touch 
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could 
result in a fi re or electric shock.  Never spill liquid of any 
kind on the product.

Servicing - 

The user should not attempt to service 

the appliance beyond that described in the operating 
instructions.  All other servicing should be referred to 
qualifi ed service personnel.

Damage Requiring Service - 

The appliance should be 

serviced by qualifi ed service personnel when:

  The power supply cord or the plug has been 

damaged; or

  Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled 

into the appliance; or

  The appliance has been exposed to rain; or the 

appliance does not appear to operate normally 
or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

  The appliance has been dropped, or the 

enclosure damaged.

  When the product exhibits a distinct change in 

performance - this indicates a need for service.

Replacement Parts - 

When replacement parts are 

required, be sure the service technician has used 
replacement parts specifi ed by the manufacturer or have 
the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized 
substitutions may result in fi re, electric shock, or other 
hazards.

Safety Check - 

Upon completion of any service or repairs 

to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety 
checks to determine that the product is in proper operating 
condition.

Wall or Ceiling Mounting - 

The product should be 

mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the 
manufacturer.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT DO’S & DON’TS

DO

 ensure that all instructions have been followed before power is applied to system.

DO 

use only M&S systems brand cable as called out in these instructions. The cable 

is designed and constructed with electrical specifi cations necessary for proper audio 
performance.

DO NOT

 power up master until all speakers and the amplifi er are connected.

DO NOT 

splice cables

.

 Splices are unreliable and defeat the signal isolation 

properties of the cable.

DO NOT 

coil or bundle the cables. This can cause electronic feedback.



DO NOT

 connect extra cables to the amplifi er. If extra cables have been run for 

possible future speaker additions, care must be taken that these cables do not get 
connected. Un-terminated cables may damage the master or amplifi er.

DO NOT

 over-tighten the screws for the volume controls, speakers, intercom master, 

or the amplifi er to prevent cracking.

DO NOT

 install any amplifi er or speaker cables inside the 120 VAC J-box.

DO NOT

 install the amplifi er in a generator room.


Summary of Contents for MC960PA

Page 1: ...Grounding If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of...

Page 2: ...lifier s single gang J box Route MS5X5SC cable from the double gang J box installed for the amplifier s to each volume control J box Route MS2SX5SC cable from each volume control J box to each speaker...

Page 3: ...erminal part straight up from the circuit board This plug in terminal block will be used will be used on the Intercom Master end of the MS7X5SC cable to connect the cable to the master 2 Connect the I...

Page 4: ...N output terminal and the VIOLET output terminal produce the same signal Each terminal is capable of powering up to ten 45 ohm speakers 20 speakers total with each speaker wired through a monaural vol...

Page 5: ...SC cable s VIOLET wire to the right speaker s VIOLET or BLACK wire 4 Connect the right speaker s MS2SX5SC cable s BLUE wire to the right speaker s BLUE or RED wire Cut off the SHIELD wire MONAURAL VOL...

Page 6: ...colors are correct and that the plug in connectors are firmly seated 6 Re check all wiring per these installation instructions 7 Check for a blown amplifier fuse If the fuse is blown the amplifier wa...

Page 7: ...UP TO 10 PAIRS OF 45 OHM SPEAKERS CAN BE CONNECTED TO THE GREEN LEFT CHANNEL AND VIOLET RIGHT CHANNEL TERMINALS EACH PAIR THROUGH AN SVC96 VOLUME CONTROL STEREO INSTALLATIONS UP TO 10 45 OHM SPEAKERS...

Page 8: ...articular purpose or otherwise and of any other obligations or liability on the seller s part This limited warranty does not cover damage caused by improper installation acts of God criminal acts the...

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