Operating Your System With The KP-900 Wireless Keypad/Remote
This remote control was Custom Programmed for you by: For questions about your Custom Programming call: Custom Programming of a complex home theater and/or a multi-room system is one of the most challenging tasks within an audio/video installation. It involves an intimate knowledge of how the components interact and exact details on the proper sequences of control.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Congratulations 1 Custom Labeled Buttons 1 Optional RF “No Rules” Operation 2 Relocating the Wall Bracket 3 Installing Batteries 3 Programmable only by a URC Certified Professional Installer 4 Selecting a New “Activity” 5 Using the KP-900 to Control an “Activity” 6 Displaying the Setup Screen 7 Selecting from the Setup Screen 7 Setting the LCD 8 Light Settings 10 Sound Volume 10 System Settings 11 Version Information Displays 11 Factory Default 12 Specifica
KP-900 OWNERS MANUAL Congratulations! You’ve purchased a unique wireless control. The KP-900 can be used as both a wall mounted keypad and as a hand-held remote control. The KP-900 achieves a magnificent combination of power and flexibility, simplifying and automating operation of even the most complex home theater system. Wall Mounted Keypad and Hand-Held Remote Control Once the wall bracket is securely installed on the wall, simply place the KP-900 into the bracket. Magnets snap the KP-900 into place.
KP-900 OWNERS MANUAL Optional RF “No Rules” Operation In combination with a Complete Control RF Base Station, the KP-900 can control your system without being in line-of-sight of the equipment. On the wall or off, that means that you never need to point the KP-900. The MSC-400, the MRF-350 and the MRF-260 RF base stations are compatible with the KP-900. All incorporate RF addressing.
KP-900 OWNERS MANUAL Relocating the Wall Bracket A professional installer has the expertise and materials to mount the KP900 to any kind of wall material. The KP-900 includes a wall bracket, four screws and four plastic caps to conceal the screwheads. The included screws may not be appropriate for your walls. Before making a hole in your wall, gather the family and evaluate the best height.
KP-900 OWNERS MANUAL Programmable only by a URC Certified Professional To fully automate your audio/video system, the programmer must have detailed knowledge of each component as well as how the system is connected and operated. Only a trained and certified professional audio/video installer can install a KP-900 remote control in a timely and efficient manner.
KP-900 OWNERS MANUAL Selecting a New “Activity” The KP-900’s MAIN button displays the activities you can control with your KP-900. When you want to listen to the radio or to a CD, touch the MAIN button and select what you would like to listen to. Your installer will have programmed the button you pressed to totally configure your system to watch or listen to whatever you selected.
KP-900 OWNERS MANUAL Using the KP-900 to Control an “Activity” Once you’ve selected a new activity, the KP-900 displays the title of the activity at the top of the screen. Below the title, the LCD displays the customized names of any special features you need for the activity. All the hard buttons of the KP-900 have now changed to functions optimized for this activity. The LCD button labels describe special features for this activity. The Title displays what activity you can control.
KP-900 OWNERS MANUAL Displaying the Setup Screen You can adjust the settings of the KP-900 whenever you like by pressing and holding both the MAIN and the SELECT buttons at the same time for three seconds. When you do, the screen will change to the SETUP screen. If you do not press any button on the SETUP screen within 30 seconds, the KP-900 will time out and automatically return to normal operation. You can return to normal operation before that by pressing the MAIN button.
KP-900 OWNERS MANUAL Setting the LCD With these settings, you can set the KP-900 to constantly display the LCD when not in use, or show a blank screen when not in use. Additionally, you can control the contrast of the screen and the color of the backlighting. To activate the LCD On/Off setting, press this button. See below. To activate the CONTRAST setting, press this button. See the next page. To activate the COLOR setting, press this button. See the next page.
KP-900 OWNERS MANUAL Setting LCD Contrast You can adjust the contrast of the LCD screen using the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys once the LCD contrast screen has been selected (shown on the previous page). The current CONTRAST is displayed here via a bar graph. To save any changes you have made, press SAVE. To exit without saving any changes you have made, press EXIT. Adjust the CONTRAST setting with the LEFT and RIGHT keys as shown in the previous pages.
KP-900 OWNERS MANUAL Light Settings You can adjust the backlighting of the remote in two additional ways: 1. You can turn on/off the LCD and the hard button backlighting. 2. You can select the amount of time the lighting stays on after the last button press from a range of values between 10 seconds and 90 seconds. Change whether the backlighting is on or off by pressing this button. If you want the backlighting always OFF, set it to OFF. If you would like the backlighting on, select ON.
KP-900 OWNERS MANUAL System Settings You can set your KP-900 to display the Low Battery warning at a power level between 0% and 20% (in 5% increments). The Power bar indicates available power with Black. Press here to adjust the battery warning level. The Memory bar indicates available memory with Black. The memory in use is White. To exit, press MAIN. Version Information Displays Should you be curious, the Version indicates what firmware and software versions were used to program your KP-900.
KP-900 OWNERS MANUAL Factory Default Warning! This should only be done in preparation for a new PC Editor session, your configuration will be completely erased. It will be neccessary to reinstall the original configuration file using a windows PC equipped with KP-900 Editor and a copy of the original file. Press here to erase your configuration and load the factory configuration. Press here to return to the Setup Menu. To exit, press MAIN.
KP-900 OWNERS MANUAL Specifications Memory - 4 Megabits of Flash Memory (for User Configuration) Devices and Pages: Flexible, typically supports up to 400 completely filled pages (standard IR commands). Pages can be distributed into up to 255 devices. Learning Capability - Standard frequencies (15kHz to 460kHz) Macro Capability - Up to 255 steps each, however nesting is allowed, thus real macro length is unlimited.
KP-900 OWNERS MANUAL Limited Warranty Statement 1. Limited Warranty and Disclaimers Universal Remote Control, Inc. (“URC”) warrants that the URC equipment shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal usage for one (1) year from purchase when such is purchased from URC. This limited warranty is valid only in the United States of America. URC warrants that the software will substantially conform in any material respect to its functional specifications at the time of delivery.
KP-900 OWNERS MANUAL WITHOUT IN ANY WAY LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE OTHER PROVISIONS HEREIN, WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: (I) DAMAGE FROM MISUSE, NEGLECT OR ACTS OR NATURE, (II) MODIFICATIONS, (III) INTEGRATION WITH THIRD PARTY CONTENT (IV) BEYOND THE WARRANTY PERIOD AND/ OR FAILURE TO FOLLOW URC WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURE.
KP-900 OWNERS MANUAL programmable remotes or any of our Total Control® whole-house equipment online means buying equipment that does not have a URC’s limited warranty. Such equipment is not eligible for URC tech support or software support, either. 2. URC’S Limitations of Liability IN NO EVENT SHALL URC BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR LOSS OF PROFITS OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, EVEN IF URC IS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
KP-900 OWNERS MANUAL Information To The User 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 installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
KP-900 OWNERS MANUAL Warning The keypad portion of this product contains magnets. Magnets may interfere with the operation of certain devices including but not limited to the following: (a) Medical devices such as pacemakers. Do not place this device on or near your body if you have such a device implanted in you. Please consult your doctor or the manufacturer of your medical device if you have further questions. (b) Computers disks, magnetic tapes, credit cards and other similar products.
KP-900 OWNERS MANUAL Your Activities Describe the inputs you must set to watch or listen to TV, DVD etc. in your home entertainment system. Activity (Watch TV, Watch DVD etc.
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