ATON Speaker DLA2 User Manual
DLA2/DLA4/DLA6  
Multi-Room Speaker  
Level Audio Router  
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DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router  
Safety Information  
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of  
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal-  
lation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-stalled and used in accordance  
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-  
ence will not occur in a particular installation.  
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the  
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
CAUTION: Changes or modiꢀcations not expressly approved by Elan Home Systems could void the user’s authority to operate  
the equipment  
DLA2/4/6 Power Source  
The source of DLA2/4/6 power is the 12VDC wall transformer. A DC-IN jack connects the 12 VDC adapter with the DLA2/4/6  
chassis to provide power for the unit. Protect the power supply cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,  
outlets and the point where they exit from the apparatus.  
Severe personal injury and equipment damage can result by not following proper procedures. Use only the 12VDC adapter  
designated for the DLA2/4/6.  
Caring For the DLA2/4/6  
Clean only with a dry soft cloth.  
It is important to properly care for your DLA2/4/6 Speaker Selector. Follow these guidelines to ensure your device is preserved  
and protected.  
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Do not expose the DLA2/4/6 to rain, liquids or moisture for an extended period of time.  
Do not expose the DLA2/4/6 to temperature extremes.  
Do not place any objects on top of the DLA2/4/6 to prevent chassis damage.  
Operating Temperatures & Environments  
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Operating Temperature: 32-104°F (0-40° C)  
Humidity: 0-90%  
Precautions  
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Always exercise care when operating the DLA2/4/6 Speaker Selector.  
Do not apply excessive amplification.  
ATON strongly recommends that you do not add more speakers than recommended.  
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including  
amplifiers) that produce heat.  
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DO NOT use any 12 VDC adapter other than the one provided with the DLA2/4/6.  
In the unlikely event that smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is present, immediately power the DLA2/4/6  
off. Please report the problem to your dealer immediately.  
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Never attempt to disassemble the DLA2/4/6. You will lose any product warranty on the unit.  
Ampliꢀer Input 125 Watts per Channel Max  
Package Contents  
DLA2/4/6 Speaker Selector  
12 VDC Power Adapter  
Slim-Line IR Remote Control  
User/Installation Manual  
Quick Install Guide  
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DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router  
Contents  
Safety Information...................................................................... 1  
1. Introduction .............................................................................. 3  
Features ........................................................................................ 4  
ATON DLA2/4/6 Accessories...................................................... 4  
Front Panel ................................................................................... 5  
Rear Panel..................................................................................... 6  
2. System Design Overview...................................................... 7  
Standard Audio/Video or Stereo Receiver ................................. 8  
Zone 2 Output of an A/V or Stereo Receiver.............................. 9  
External Ampliꢀer...................................................................... 10  
Sub-Zone of a Multi-Room Controller ....................................... 12  
3. Connections ........................................................................... 13  
AMPLIFIER INPUT....................................................................... 13  
SPEAKER OUTPUTS.................................................................... 14  
IR EMITTER OUTPUTS ................................................................ 15  
ROOM IR INPUTS........................................................................ 15  
DLA Touchpad Connections ...................................................... 16  
PWR IN Connection ................................................................... 16  
SENSE INPUT Connections.........................................................17  
PAGE/DB TRIGGER IN Connections.......................................... 18  
IMPEDANCE MATCH DIP Switches ........................................... 19  
4. Settings & Operation .......................................................... 20  
Volume Settings ........................................................................ 20  
Receiver/Amplꢀer Volume Settings ..................................... 20  
Volume Status Bar.................................................................. 20  
Room Volume Adjustment ...................................................... 21  
ALL ON/OFF................................................................................ 22  
Max Turn On Volume .................................................................. 22  
PAGE/DB Volume Level.............................................................. 23  
Scene Presets............................................................................. 25  
Setting a Scene ....................................................................... 25  
Recalling a Scene Preset........................................................ 25  
5. Troubleshooting..................................................................... 26  
Appendix A: Speciꢀcations .................................................... 29  
Appendix B: Room Identiꢀcation Labels........................... 30  
Appendix C: Remote Control Options .................................... 31  
Appendix D: REKT Rack Ear Kit (Optional) ........................37  
Limited Warranty.......................................................... Back Page  
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DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Router  
1. Introduction  
A Simple Concept Reaches New Heights  
The concept is simple and has been around for years - a device that allows you to connect  
extra speakers to your existing A/V or stereo receiver. Push a button - your speakers come on.  
Push it again - they go off. Turn a knob, and the volume goes up or down. Great concept. Good  
exercise, too - especially when your system is located downstairs or on the other side of the  
house. Introducing DLA2/4/6 Speaker Level Audio Routers - the most signiꢀcant advancement  
in the history of speaker selectors!  
Patent-Pending Intelligence & Performance  
No other speaker selector available today is as smart! With its patent-pending design, The  
DLA2/4/6’s pre-conꢀgured settings ensure that all speakers receive maximum power at all  
times, and that your receiver/ampliꢀer isn’t operating below its nominal impedance, which  
can cause some very undesirable side effects.  
Sound Scenes  
DLA2/4/6 lets you create Sound Scenes around your home.Using the front panel of the DLA,  
the optional RF remote or IR receivers, you can turn on groups of rooms - or every room. Kid’s  
room too loud? Use the optional RF remote to turn the volume down in their room instantly  
from the den. At bedtime, turn off the audio throughout the entire house.  
A Simple & Affordable Solution  
DLA2/4/6 connects directly to your stereo receiver or ampliꢀer, making it the affordable way  
to add up to 6 more rooms of music to your system. Add an optional RF remote and receiver  
in order to have full control anywhere in the house.  
Figure 1-1 Front Panel  
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Features  
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DLA (Dynamic Level Adjustment) Technology delivers maximum  
adjustable volume levels to each room while protecting your  
ampliꢀer from damage (patent-pending).  
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Adds 2, 4, or 6 additional pairs of speakers to your home  
theater/stereo receiver or ampliꢀer.  
Programmable “Scene” command for one-touch recall of your  
favorite system settings.  
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One-touch “All On” command turns audio on in all rooms.  
One-touch “All Off” command turns audio off in all rooms.  
Room Identiꢀcation Labels with adhesive backing included for  
easy Front Panel Room Identiꢀcation  
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Optional RF Remote controls volume levels independently for  
each room from inside or outside your home (up to 200 ft. range)  
Optional wired DLA Touchpad (DLATP) controls volume, mute  
and room/system power from an individual room. DLATP also  
includes a built-in IR Receiver.  
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IR Remote included  
Quick Install Guide included for fast setup  
2 Year Limited Warranty  
ATON DLA2/4/6 Accessories  
IR EmittersPlasma-Friendly IR Receivers  
RF Remote & Receiver Kit  
RF Remote Only  
Rack Ear Kit (DLA4 & DLA6 only)  
DLATP DLA Touchpad Controller  
Replacement 12VDC/2.1A Power Supply  
In-Wall, In-Ceiling, Outdoor &  
Home Theater Speakers  
Note: For more information and purchase options, visit our website at:  
www.atonhome.com.  
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Front Panel  
The front panel of the DLA2/4/6 has multiple selector buttons to access rooms and control  
power and volume states. Blue LEDs display Volume level and Room On status, while red LEDs  
show that a room is selected for adjustment. Figure 1-2 and Table 1-1 provide descriptions and  
locations of Front Panel controls and indicators.  
Note: This manual will consistently show images of the DLA2 Two Room Speaker Selector.  
DLA4 and DLA6 models are identical in all respects but have additional Speaker Outputs,  
Room Select Buttons and Room Indicator LEDs.  
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ROOM 2  
ROOM 1  
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4
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5
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Figure 1-2: DLA2/4/6 Front Panel  
Indicator/Button Function  
LED  
Room Indicator LED  
Room ON - Selected  
Room ON - NOT Selected  
Red  
Blue  
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Room OFF  
Room Muted  
No LED  
Blue (Blinking)  
Volume Indicator  
Room Label Location  
Room Select  
Shows Volume Level for Se-  
lected Room- Level 1 to 11  
Blue  
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3
4
Place Label to Identify  
Rooms  
Selects Room for  
Adjustment  
All ON/All OFF Button Turns All Rooms ON or OFF  
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VOL -  
Decreases Volume of Select-  
ed Room by One Step-Press  
and Hold to Ramp Volume  
Down  
VOL +  
Increases Volume of Select-  
ed Room by One Step-Press  
and Hold to Ramp Volume  
Up  
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Table 1-1: Front Panel Indicators/Buttons  
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Rear Panel  
The Rear Panel of the DLA2/4/6 has connections for Power, Ampli\er Input, Sense Inputs,  
page/Doorbell Trigger Inputs, the RF Receiver (ATON Port), IR Emitter Outputs, IR receiver Inputs  
and Speaker Outputs. Figure 1-3 and Table 1-2 provide description and location of Rear Panel  
connections.  
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DLA2  
AMPLIFIER  
I P  
IR EMITTER OUTPUTS  
PATENT  
PENDING  
RF  
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SENSE  
INPUT  
PWR IN  
IMPEDANCE  
MATCH  
12VDC / 2.1A  
9VDC / 100mA  
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8
PA
R
4
4
CLASS 2 WIRING  
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1
2
3
4
5
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Figure 1-3 : DLA2/4/6 Rear Panel  
Connector  
12 VDC Power Connector  
Function  
Connector for +12VDC/2.1A (PS3) Power  
Transformer  
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Connector for optional +12 VDC/200mA  
(PS2) Sense Status Power Transformer  
Sense Input Connector  
IR Emitter Outputs  
Page/DB Trigger  
3.5mm Mono Mini Jack Connectors for Use  
With ATON IR Emitters  
3.5 mm. Stereo Mini-Jack Connector for use  
with ELAN Communication Controllers or  
equivalent  
Flip Lock Connectors for IR receivers or DLA  
Touchpads. IR receivers allow for individual  
room control or system-wide control using  
DLA discrete IR codes.*  
IR Receiver Inputs  
Speaker Outputs  
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4-position Fliplock Connectors for 16  
Gauge, 4 Conductor (16/4 AWG) Speaker  
Leads to Room Speakers  
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Select The Impedance Value Of the Ampli-  
ꢀer And Speakers, 4 Or 8 Ohms  
Impedance Match DIP  
Switches  
Connects to Optional RF Receiver  
ATON Port  
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4-position Fliplock Connector for 16 Gauge,  
4 Conductor (16/4 AWG) Speaker Leads  
From Ampliꢀer or A/V Receiver Speaker  
Outputs  
Ampliꢀer/Receiver Input  
• 125 Watts per Channel Max  
Table 1-2: Rear Panel Connectors  
* IR codes available for download at: www.atonhome.com. See Appendix C-3.  
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2. System Design Overview  
There are four typical system applications when installing the DLA2/4/6:  
1. Standard A/V or Stereo Receiver  
2. Zone 2 Output of an A/V Receiver  
3. External Ampliꢀer  
4. Sub-Zone of a Multi-Room Controller  
Figure 2-1 shows a DLA2 connected to an A/V receiver with optional ATON accessories includ-  
ing optional AIR3 IR Receivers, AIE2 IR Emitters and a DLA2RKT RF remote Kit. This system  
is capable of house-wide control of the DLA2 through the RF Kit as well as Room 1 and Room  
2 control using the included IR Remote. A universal remote or source remote can be used to  
control the DLA 2/4/6* as well as the equipment connected to the IR EMITTER OUTPUTS for  
even more convenience.  
Included IR  
Remote Control  
AIR3  
IR Receivers  
(Optional)  
(Controls DLA2/4/6)  
AIE2  
Room 1  
Room 2  
IR Emitters  
(Optional)  
A/V Receiver  
DVD  
Satellite  
Universal/Source  
IR Remote Control  
DLA2  
AMPLIFIER  
INPUT  
IR EMITTER OUTPUTS  
PATENT  
PENDING  
RF  
INPUT  
SENSE  
INPUT  
PWR IN  
IMPEDANCE  
MATCH  
12VDC / 2.1A  
9VDC / 100mA  
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8
PAGE/DB  
TRIGIN  
4
4
CLASS 2 WIRING  
1
16/4  
16/4  
Speaker  
Cables  
Speaker  
Cables  
L
R
L
R
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16/4  
OUT  
OUT  
Speaker  
Cables  
A/V Receiver  
Room 1  
Room 2  
RF  
Speakers  
Speakers  
Receiver  
(Optional)  
Main  
Speakers  
DLA2RKT  
RF Remote Kit  
(Optional)  
Figure 2-1: System Overview  
* DLA discrete IR codes available for download at: www.atonhome.com. See Appendix C-3.  
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Standard Audio/Video or Stereo Receiver  
Most A/V Receivers and Stereo Receivers have two sets of Main Speaker Outputs (typically  
labelled “A” and “B”. While it is certainly possible to connect the DLA2/4/6 to the “A” outputs,  
it is much more useful to connect the “A” outputs to the main speakers (stereo or surround) in  
the room in which the receiver is located and connect the “B” outputs to the DLA2/4/6 in order  
to expand the audio system to additional areas. Figure 2-2 shows the “B” speaker outputs  
of an A/V receiver connected to to the AMPLIFIER INPUT of the DLA2. A pair of speakers are  
connected to the DLA2’s Room 1 Speaker Outputs, while an additional pair of speakers is con-  
nected to the Room 2 Speaker Outputs. In this scenario, the A/V receiver’s speakers play in the  
main listening area, while two additional pairs of speakers play in other areas of the home. This  
is a single-source application: all areas of the house will play the same audio source, but with  
separately controlled volume.  
Note: For best audio quality, ATON recommends that Surround Sound and/or DSP modes  
(Concert, Hall, Jazz, etc.) be disabled prior to playing audio through the DLA2/4/6.  
DLA2  
AMPLIFIER  
INPUT  
IR EMITTER OUTPUTS  
PATENT  
PENDING  
RF  
INPUT  
SENSE  
INPUT  
PWR IN  
12VDC / 2.1A  
IMPEDANCE  
MATCH  
9VDC / 100mA  
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8
PAGE/DB  
TRIG IN  
4
4
CLASS 2 WIRING  
1
16/4  
16/4  
Speaker  
Cables  
Speaker  
Cables  
L
R
L
R
+
-
A
B
A/V Receiver  
Room 1  
Speakers  
(B)  
Room 2  
Speakers  
(B)  
Main  
Speakers  
(A)  
Figure 2-2: DLA2 with A/V Receiver Output B Overview  
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Zone 2 Output of an A/V or Stereo Receiver  
Certain A/V Receivers and Stereo Receivers have a Zone 2 feature that allows them to play  
a seperate source to a second zone. Figure 2-3 shows the Zone 2 speaker outputs of an A/V  
receiver connected to to the AMPLIFIER INPUT of the DLA2. Like the previous example, a pair  
of speakers are connected to the DLA2s Room 1 Speaker Outputs, while an additional pair of  
speakers is connected to the Room 2 Speaker Outputs. This application allows the A/V receiv-  
er’s Main speakers to play in the room in which the receiver is located, while two additional  
pairs of speakers play in other areas of the home. This is a multi-source application: the Main  
speakers may play one source, while Zone 2 (the DLA2 locations) plays a different source.  
Note: Set the Zone 2 volume level to the point where it achieves the maximum listenable  
level (prior to distortion). The DLA2/4/6’s volume level will adjust up to this maximum  
level.  
DLA2  
AMPLIFIER  
INPUT  
IR EMITTER OUTPUTS  
PATENT  
PENDING  
RF  
INPUT  
SENSE  
INPUT  
PWR IN  
12VDC / 2.1A  
IMPEDANCE  
MATCH  
9VDC / 100mA  
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8
PAGE/DB  
TRIG IN  
4
4
CLASS 2 WIRING  
1
16/4  
16/4  
Speaker  
Cables  
Speaker  
Cables  
L
R
L
R
+
-
ZONE 1 ZONE 2  
A/V Receiver  
Room 1  
Speakers  
(Zone 2)  
Room 2  
Speakers  
(Zone 2)  
Main  
Speakers  
(Zone 1)  
Figure 2-3: A/V Receiver Zone 2 Application  
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External Ampliꢀer  
Some systems utilize an external ampliꢀer for speakers that are connected to the DLA2/4/6.  
In A/V receiver or stereo receiver applications, a line-level output (Tape Loop, Monitor Out,  
etc.) is connected to the external ampliꢀer (See Figure 2-4). In a Pre-Amp/Processor-based  
system, the Pre-Amp is connected to the external ampliꢀer as shown in Figure 2-5.  
DLA2  
AMPLIFIER  
INPUT  
IR EMITTER OUTPUTS  
PATENT  
PENDING  
RF  
INPUT  
SENSE  
INPUT  
PWR IN  
12VDC / 2.1A  
IMPEDANCE  
MATCH  
9VDC / 100mA  
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8
PAGE/DB  
TRIG IN  
4
4
CLASS 2 WIRING  
1
16/4  
16/4  
Speaker  
Cables  
Speaker  
Cables  
+
-
-
+
Line-Level  
Inputs  
L
R
L
R
Speaker Outputs  
Room 1  
Room 2  
Amplifier  
RCA  
Speakers  
Speakers  
Interconnect  
Cables  
A/V Receiver  
Speaker Outputs  
OUT  
IN  
L
R
L
R
+
-
-
+
TAPE  
LOOP  
Speaker  
Cables  
Main  
Speakers  
Figure 2-4: External Ampliꢀer - A/V Receiver Tape Loop Application  
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DLA2  
AMPLIFIER  
INPUT  
IR EMITTER OUTPUTS  
PATENT  
PENDING  
RF  
INPUT  
SENSE  
INPUT  
PWR IN  
12VDC / 2.1A  
IMPEDANCE  
MATCH  
9VDC / 100mA  
8
8
PAGE/DB  
TRIG IN  
4
4
CLASS 2 WIRING  
1
16/4  
16/4  
Speaker  
Cables  
Speaker  
Cables  
+
-
-
+
Line-Level  
Inputs  
L
R
L
R
Speaker Outputs  
Room 1  
Room 2  
Amplifier  
RCA  
Speakers  
Speakers  
Interconnect  
Cables  
L
R
Line-Level  
Outputs  
Pre-Amp/Processor  
Figure 2-5: Processor/Pre-Amp - Ampliꢀer Application  
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Sub-Zone of a Multi-Room Controller  
The DLA2/4/6 can be used to expand the number of speakers in a sub-zone of a multi-room  
controller-based system. This application provides independent control of each area within a  
sub-zone.  
Note: The source will be identical between all areas of a zone, including all sub-zones and  
speakers connected to the DLA2/4/6 Speaker Selector.  
DLA2  
AMPLIFIER  
INPUT  
IR EMITTER OUTPUTS  
PATENT  
PENDING  
RF  
INPUT  
SENSE  
INPUT  
PWR IN  
12VDC / 2.1A  
IMPEDANCE  
MATCH  
9VDC / 100mA  
8
8
PAGE/DB  
TRIG IN  
4
4
CLASS 2 WIRING  
1
16/4  
16/4  
Speaker  
Cables  
Speaker  
Cables  
+
-
-
+
Line-Level  
Inputs  
L
R
L
R
Speaker Outputs  
Room 1  
Room 2  
Amplifier  
RCA  
Speakers  
Speakers  
Interconnect  
Cables  
L
R
Zone Pre-amp  
Outputs  
Multi-Room Controller  
Figure 2-6: Multi-Room Controller Sub-Zone Application  
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3. Connections  
AMPLIFIER INPUT  
Use 16 AWG stranded copper speaker wire to connect from a speaker level output of an A/V  
receiver, stereo receiver, or amplifer. Turn power for the output device OFF before making  
connections.  
To make connections:  
1. Cut the ends of the wire to length, allowing some free play (about 6 inches  
of slack) to allow for movement when physically connecting the wire.  
2. Using wire strippers, remove 3/8 inch of insulation, then twist the wire to  
ensure that no stray strands are evident.  
3. Deꢀne positive (+) and negative (-) at the ampliꢀer end and the DLA2/4/6  
end of the wire run and use the same conductor on each end.  
4. Lift up each ꢁip-lock connector until it is locked in the up position.  
5. Place the bare lead from each speaker wire from the receiver/ampliꢀer  
into the holes of the Ampliꢀer Inputs terminal of the DLA2/4/6, maintaining  
the polarity of each lead (+ to +, - to -).  
Note: To avoid damage to the receiver/amplꢀer, DO NOT allow speaker leads to touch  
each other.  
DLA2/4/6  
AMPLIFIER  
INPUT  
125 Watts  
per Channel  
Max  
CLASS 2 WIRING  
Speaker  
Cables  
R
L
R
L
+
-
A
B
Receiver/Amplifier  
Output  
Figure 3-1: Receiver/Ampliꢀer Output to DLA2/4/6 Ampliꢀer Input  
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SPEAKER OUTPUTS  
Follow the procedures outlined in the previous section to connect the Speaker Outputs to  
the Room 1 and Room 2 speakers. Make sure to match the impedance of the speakers and  
ampliꢀers as noted.  
DLA2/4/6  
1
Room 1  
Room 2  
Figure 3-2: DLA2/4/6 Speaker Outputs to Room Speakers  
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IR EMITTER OUTPUTS  
Three IR Emitter outputs are provided for controlling components such as A/V Receivers, DVD  
Players, CD Players, Digital Music Servers, etc. Any IR signal received by a Room IR INPUT will  
be sent out of ALL of the IR EMITTER OUTPUTS.  
A/V Receiver  
DVD  
DLA2/4/6  
IR EMITTER OUTPUTS  
IR  
Mini-Emitters  
Satellite  
IR  
Mini-Emitters  
Figure 3-3: IR EMITTER OUTPUTS  
ROOM IR INPUTS  
IR Receiver Connections  
The DLA2/4/6 features an IR Receiver Input for each room. To facilitate IR control of each  
room, connect a standard IR receiver (such as ATON’s AIR1, AIR3, AIR5 and/or AIR6) to these  
inputs as shown in Figure 3-4. Each IR receiver will send IR signals to the DLA2/4/6 and control  
the room it is connected to.* Cat-5 cable can be used to extend the length of the IR receiver’s  
connecting cable. Provisions exist for IR, Ground, and Voltage.  
IR Input  
Wh/Green (+12V)  
Brown (G)  
Red (+12V)  
Black (G)  
Cat-5  
Yellow (N/C)  
White (IR)  
Wh/Blue (IR)  
AIR3  
(or other ATON  
IR Receiver)  
Figure 3-4: IR Receiver Connections  
* System-wide control from one IR receiver location is possible using DLA discrete IR codes.  
See Appendix C-3.  
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DLA Touchpad (DLATP) Connections  
Connect a DLATP using Cat-5 cable to any Room IR Input to control volume, mute and room/  
system power for an individual room. The DLATP also provides Room and Sense Input status  
and includes a built-in IR receiver.  
DLATP Rear  
IR Input  
Wh/Green (+12V)  
Brown (G)  
Cat-5  
Orange (Sense)  
Wh/Blue (IR)  
Figure 3-5: DLATP Connections  
PWR IN Connection  
Connect the included 12VDC/2.1A power supply to the PWR IN port.  
DLA2/4/6  
PWR IN  
PS3  
12VDC/2.1A  
12VDC  
POWER  
SUPPLY  
Figure 3-6: PWR IN Connector  
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SENSE INPUT Connection  
The SENSE INPUT is designed to provide power status of a connected A/V receiver on all DLATP  
Touchpads. Simply plug an ATON PS2 Power Supply (sold separately) into the DLA SENSE INPUT  
connector and into the switched outlet of an A/V receiver as shown in Figure 3-7. Whenever the  
A/V receiver is turned on, the SENSE INPUT LED will illuminate on all connected DLA Touchpads  
in the system.  
DLA2/4/6  
SENSE  
INPUT  
12VDC / 200mA  
PS2  
12VDC  
Power  
Supply  
Figure 3-7: SENSE INPUT Connector  
SENSE  
INPUT  
LED  
Figure 3-8: SENSE INPUT LED  
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PAGE/DB TRIGGER IN Connection  
The Page/Doorbell Trigger Input (PG/DB TRIG IN) needs to be connected when the DLA2/4/6 is  
installed as part of a “sub-zone” of an ELAN® Multi-Room Controller, such as the S8.6 or S12,  
which utilizes an ELAN COM2 Communications Controller. This application allows the DLA Room  
Outputs to pass an audible tone through the room’s speakers at a preset level when the home’s  
doorbell is activated.  
To con\gure the PG/DB TRIGGER IN, simply connect a mono 3.5mm interconnect cable  
between the Page/Doorbell Trigger Out of the ELAN Multi-Room Controller and the PG/DB TRIG-  
GER IN of the DLA2/4/6 as shown below.  
S8.6  
IN  
DLA2/4/6  
PAGE  
TRIGGER  
IR EMITTER OUTPUTS  
OUT  
MOH OUT  
3.5mm Mono  
Interconnect  
Cable  
PG IN  
PAGE/DB  
TRIGIN  
PG OUT  
Figure 3-9: PAGE/DB TRIG IN Connection  
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