SM1
INSTALLATION
GUIDE
STEP ONE
➧
Determine appropriate location for unit.
NOTE:
The SM1 requires a minimum of 11 in.
(280 mm) depth, 9.625 in. (245 mm) width, and
3.25 in. (83 mm) height. Space must be provided
both above and below the unit for proper venti-
lation. The feet will provide 0.2 in. (5 mm) below
the unit. At least 1.75 in. (45 mm) is recommend-
ed above the unit.
STEP TWO
NOTE:
Verify that the unit’s power switch is
in the off (out) position.
Using the included power cord, con-
nect unit to an appropriate power
source (85-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz).
STEP THREE
➧
Plug CommStar speaker system into the unit’s
DPL To Speakers
connector.
NOTE:
A maximum of 8 speakers can be connected
to each power source unit. Use only standard wiring
CAT5E cable (no crossover wiring), rated VW-1. For
DPL connector pin assignment, see CommStar Tech
Notes, Figure 2.
TOOLS RECOMMENDED FOR INSTALLATION
• A #2 cross-tip screwdriver
(or a powered screwdriver with a #2 cross-tip bit – not shown).
• A mini standard blade screwdriver
STEP FOUR
Connect audio outputs from CD players, Satellite Radio, DVD players, portable music
players, etc. to the RCA inputs on the back panel and/or front panel of the unit
(and/or the stereo mini-jack on the unit’s front panel).
NOTE:
As viewed from the back, the leftmost, vertical, red-white RCA pair can accept a higher audio
level than the unit’s other RCA or stereo mini-jack inputs.
STEP FIVE
➧
Depress the front panel power
switch until it clicks, turning the
unit on.
STEP SIX
Adjust front panel control for the
desired music level.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to adjust
source to match levels.
STEP SEVEN
➧
NOTE:
If not connecting a microphone directly
to the unit, skip to Step Twelve.
Verify that the back panel
Mic
rophone
Level
control is fully counter-clockwise
(minimum level).
