I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E
D o o r b e l l I n t e r f a c e
DBI-2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
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Features and Benefits
Parts Guide
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Operation Overview
Product Overview
Installation Considerations
Installation
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Installation Settings
Specifications
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Limited Warranty
Warranty Registration
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INTRODUCTION
The DBI-2 Doorbell Interface provides pleasant doorbell chimes throughout a home installed with a
Niles MultiZone or other compatible music 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
Niles MultiZone and similar control systems.
The DBI-2 includes a choice of four pre-recorded and two custom recordable chimes to provide the
appropriate doorbell chime for any home. A UL-listed, universal voltage power supply is included for
your convenience.
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
• Provides doorbell chimes to Niles MultiZone and similar control systems
• Four selectable preprogrammed chimes and two user recorded 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 adjustments provided for chime and page pass through
• One gold-plated mono audio sensing input
• One gold-plated mono audio output
• UL-listed in-line power supply with universal voltage capability
• Two-year limited warranty
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PARTS GUIDE
The DBI-2 package includes the following parts:
• One (1) DBI-2 Doorbell Interface
• One (1) Set of 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 to shipping, the installer should contact Niles Audio for assistance (see
back cover contact information).
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OPERATION OvERvIEw
• The DBI-2 is operated by the doorbell switches and automation 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 connections support standard and lighted doorbell buttons in any combination
and provide the voltage to light the button when required.
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PRODUCT OvERvIEw
1) Screw Holes for Mounting (screws not included)
2) DC Power Jack and red LED Power Indicator
3) 12V DC 150mA Voltage Trigger Output when Chime is Activated
4) Chime Output Level Adjustment
5) RCA Audio 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 Triggers with Lighted Doorbell Button Support
12) Door 1 Chime Selection DIP Switches
13) Custom Chime Record Button and Record Indicator
14) Rubber Feet for Tabletop Mounting
15) UL-listed, Universal Voltage Power Supply
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PRODUCT OvERvIEw (Continued)
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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
• Included mounting wings and rubber feet provide for either tabletop or screw down
mounting (see Figure 1 on page 7).
• The included UL-listed, universal voltage power supply provides power to the DBI-2
(see Figure 2 on page 10).
• The DBI-2 connects to the Paging Input 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 Figure 2 on page 10).
• Doorbell momentary contact closure and momentary voltage triggers connect to the DBI-2
using two conductor wire (see Figure 2 on page 10).
• Two constant Voltage Trigger Inputs support lighted doorbell buttons (see Figure 3 on
page 11) and are compatible with existing chimes.
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INSTALLATION
MOUNTING ThE DBI-2
Once you have decided on the location for the DBI-2 (generally near the location of the Niles
MultiZone Control System), make sure that the 12V DC power adapter and all cables are
disconnected before mounting.
The DBI-2 can be either mounted on the back of a cabinet or on a wall using screws (not included).
Also, it can be placed on a shelf using the included adhesive rubber feet (see Figure 1 on page 7).
CONNECTING ThE DBI-2
1. Connect the Audio Output of the DBI-2 to the Paging Input of a compatible Niles MultiZone
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 to the Contact Closure connections
(see Figure 2 on Page 10).
4. For homes with existing doorbell chimes that will be retained, connect the existing wiring to the
3-30V Trigger (see Figure 3 on page 11)
5. (Optional) Connect the 12V DC Voltage Trigger Output to a voltage activated device.
(see Figure 2 on page 10).
6. Connect the included 12V DC in-line power adapter’s voltage output plug into the DBI-2’s power
jack and then plug its AC power cord into an unswitched AC outlet (see Figure 1 on page 7). The
red LED power indicator will illuminate to confirm proper power connection.
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Figure 2
Page Input
ZR-6
Standard Audio Cable with
Male RCA Connectors
Audio Output
Output Level for
Voltage Trigger for Audio Input for voice
Activating Amplifiers Paging and Custom
Chime Recording
Chime and Audio
Power
Supply
Chime
Selection Dip
Switches
Contact
Closure
DBI-2
Custom Chime
Voltage
Record Button
Front Doorbell
Designated as Chime
Rear Doorbell
Designated as Chime
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wIRING LEGEND
Audio
2 Conductor
AC
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Figure 3
Existing Chime
Existing
Doorbell Button
Existing
Transformer
wIRING LEGEND
DBI-2
Single Conductor
DBI-2
3-30V Trigger
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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.
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INSTALLATION SETTINGS (Continued)
Setting the Tone/Delay - Four DIP switches provide a selectable
trigger tone and various delays between when a chime is triggered
and when the chime is actually generated.
Turning switch 1 ON enables a trigger tone that activates the 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.
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 DURING A CHIME.
2. A TRIGGERED CHIME HAS A SHORT RECYCLE TIME AFTER THE COMPLETION OF PLAYBACk.
DURING THE RECYCLE, NO CHIME WILL PLAY IF A CONTACT CLOSURE IS ACTIVATED.
RECOMMENDED TONE/DELAy SETTINGS
Niles MultiZone System
Niles ZR-4
Recommended Setting
Tone On (1) no delay
Tone On (1) no delay
Tone On (1) no delay
Niles ZR-6
IntelliControl® ICS GXR2
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INSTALLATION SETTINGS (Continued)
Chime Selection - Two banks of DIP switches (Chime Selection 1 and Chime Selection 2) provide in-
dependent 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.
Off
On
1
Chime
2,3,4
1,3,4
1,2,4
1,2,3
All
Standard Chime Recommended for a Front Door
Westminster Chime Recommended for a Front Door
Short Standard Chime Recommended for a Rear Door
Short Westminster Chime Recommended for a Rear Door
Recorded Custom Chime 1
2
3
4
None
All
None
Recorded Custom Chime 2
Note: IF MORE THAN ONE SWITCH IS ON, THE TONE OF THE LOWEST SWITCH WILL BE HEARD.
EXAMPLE 1: 3 + 4 ARE ON. YOU HEAR SHORT STANDARD (#3)
EXAMPLE 2: 1 + 3 + 4 ARE ON. YOU HEAR STANDARD (#1)
Recording a Custom Chime - Two mono analog audio signals may be recorded by the DBI-2 to
create Custom Chimes. Analog signals to be recorded connect to the Audio Input. Stereo audio
signals can be adapted to mono using 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 headphone output
of many laptops achieves this level. If you choose to use a laptop as your source, start with the vol-
ume at full and adjust for the best sound quality. As the DBI-2 depends on externally adjusted record
levels, some trial and error may be required to obtain an exact match between a Custom Chime and
a selectable chime.
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INSTALLATION SETTINGS (Continued)
RECORDING CUSTOM ChIME 1 RECORDING CUSTOM ChIME 2
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Connect your audio source to the AUDIO INPUT
connector
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Connect your audio source to the AUDIO INPUT
connector
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Wire a temporary button to Contact Closure
1 terminals
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Wire a temporary button to Contact Closure
2 terminals
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Press and hold the RECORD CUSTOM CHIME button
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Press and hold the RECORD CUSTOM CHIME button
While holding the RECORD CUSTOM CHIME button
press and release the temporary button
While holding the RECORD CUSTOM CHIME
button, press and release the temporary button
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Release the RECORD CUSTOM CHIME button. The
LED next to the button will now be lit solid red.
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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 red
LED will blink.
Start playback of the analog audio source. Record-
ing will start automatically. During recording the
green LED will blink.
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To start recording manually press the RECORD
CUSTOM CHIME button.
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To start recording manually, press the RECORD
CUSTOM CHIME button.
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Recording will automatically stop after 25 seconds
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Recording will automatically stop after 25 seconds
If you wish to stop recording early, press the
RECORD CUSTOM CHIME button
If you wish to stop recording early, press the
RECORD CUSTOM CHIME button
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply
Input: 100-240V AC 50-60 Hz 0.5 A
Output: 12V DC 1.25 A
Audio
Chime: 100 Hz ~ 3 kHz, +/- 3 dB
Audio Pass Through: 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz, +/- 0.5 dB
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
Trigger Inputs
Voltage Trigger Input: 3V-30V AC/DC
Contact Closure Inputs: < 10 ohms
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