Operating Your System With The KP-900 Wireless Keypad/Remote ™ COMPLETE CONTROL Universal Remote Control®
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Understanding LCD Labeled Buttons 1 Optional RF “No Rules” Operation 2 Securing the Wall Bracket 3 Installing Batteries 3 Programming the KP-900 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 Sound Volume 10 Light Settings 10 System Settings 11 Version Information Displays 11 Factory Default 12 USA Limited Warranty Statement 12 Spec
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 or the MRF-260 RF base station are compatible with the KP-900. All incorporate RF addressing.
KP-900 OWNERS MANUAL Securing the Wall Bracket The KP-900 includes a wall bracket, four screws and four plastic caps to conceal the screwheads. Consult with a professional installer before attempting to secure the bracket to your wall. 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 Programming the KP-900 The KP-900 is programmed via a Windows PC equipped with a USB port (programming cable included), using our proprietary software, KP-900 Editor. You can download this software from our website: www.universalremote.com Basic setup takes only a few minutes with this software. However, to fully automate an audio/video system the user must have a detailed knowledge of each component, you the user (and your preferences), and how the system is connected and operated.
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 Title displays what activity you can control. IPOD ARTISTS The LCD button labels describe special features for this activity.
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. LCD LCD ON CONT COLOR 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). LCD The current CONTRAST is displayed here via a bar graph. CONT To save any changes you have made, press SAVE. SAVE To exit without saving any changes you have made, press EXIT. 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. LIGHT ON If you want the backlighting always OFF, set it to OFF.
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). SYSTEM POWER The Power bar indicates available power with Black. WARN. 20% Press here to adjust the battery warning level. MEMORY The Memory bar indicates available memory with Black. The memory in use is White. To exit, press MAIN.
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 and is only recoverable with the PC and the original configuration file. FA.SET FORMAT DISK? Press here to erase your configuration and load the factory configuration. YES NO Press here to return to the Setup Menu. To exit, press MAIN.
KP-900 OWNERS MANUAL ware or other materials that may have been programmed into your unit. It is likely that such data, software, or other materials will be lost during service and Universal Remote Control will not be responsible for any such damage or loss. A dated purchase receipt, Bill of Sale, Installation Contract or other verifiable Proof of Purchase is required. For product support and other important information visit Universal Remote Control's website: http://www.UniversalRemote.
KP-900 OWNERS MANUAL Specifications Memory - 4 Megabits of Flash Memory (for User Configuration) Devices - Flexible, typically can support up to 255 Devices Pages - Flexible, typically can support up to 255 Pages on each Device 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 Your Listen Activities Describe the inputs and modes you must set to listen to CD, Radio etc. in your home entertainment system. Activity (Listen to CD, Listen to Radio etc.
KP-900 OWNERS MANUAL Your Watch 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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