Xantech YiAK-K1000-01A user manual

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Introduction
Congratulations! As the owner of a KP 1 in-wall keypad, you own an
KP 1 In-Wall Keypad
accessory that adds convenience and versatility to your home audio system
by providing independent control in each room or zone powered by a
Harman Kardon PA 4000 multichannel power amplifier. The elegant, three-
button design offers power on/off and volume control and is prewired to
accept an optional infrared (IR) sensor to allow remote control of virtually any
device equipped with a remote IR

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Important Safety and Installation Information! What Is Included Wire Separations Your KP 1 in-wall keypad includes two mounting screws: 1/8" x 3/4" self-starting, Low-voltage control wiring systems must always be installed to minimize the possibility universal-head machine screws. of accidental contact with wiring carrying hazardous voltage. Never place any wiring What You Must Supply near bare power wires or lightning rods, antennas, transformers, steam or hot water pipes, or heating ducts. Nev

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Rear Panel Connections Installation and Connection The KP 1 should only be installed by qualified personnel. Before installing this device, ¡ make sure you are aware of all local building codes and NEC standards that may apply ™ to installing electrical wiring inside the walls of your home. If you have any questions, consult a custom installer. KP 1 Step One – Prepare and Install the Wiring You will need to prepare an appropriate length of CM- or CP-rated Category 3 or £ Category 5 UTP, 8-pin, 8

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Step Two – Install an Optional IR Sensor If you are installing the optional IR sensor, you also need to prepare the sensor’s ribbon cable. The recommended Xantech 490-00 Micro Link comes with a 7-foot long, 3-con- ductor ribbon cable. Trim the ribbon cable to 3 or 4 inches. Strip the wire ends 1 to RJ-45 1-1/2 inches, then fold each bare end over itself twice and twist it. This creates a slightly Connector (cable not shown) thicker wire to connect to the KP 1‘s IR Sensor Terminal Block 4. Brea

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When the optional IR sensor is installed, connect the PA 4000’s IR Remote Control Setting Turn-On Volume Level Limits Output a to the IR input jack on the rear panel of the component to be controlled. The PA 4000 is equipped with a turn-on volume level limiter in order to prevent IMPORTANT: When a KP 1 is used with any channel on the PA 4000, DO NOT connect possible disturbances or damage to equipment. Normally, when any channel pair of the a remote sensor or other device to that channel’s Remo