Cambridge Audio Audio Cable KP10, Incognito KP10 Installation Manual
KP10
A-BUS keypad
Installation Guide
2 Incognito KP10
CONTENTS
Introduction.......................................................3
System options.................................................4
Installation notes..............................................8
Rear panel connections.................................10
Keypad controls..............................................12
Operating instructions....................................14
Local source selection....................................16
Remote control................................................17
Technical specifications.................................18
Limited warranty.............................................19
Incognito A-BUS keypad 3
Thank you for purchasing this Cambridge Audio Incognito product. Incognito is a cost-effective,
modular based system using standard Cat-5 or Cat-6 cable to distribute hi-fi quality sound and
video around a home.
The KP10 is an in-wall, A-BUSTMcompatible amplified keypad with buttons for control of speaker
volume levels, Standby/On and source select (with compatible equipment), as well as having an
IR window for receiving remote control signals. The KP10 can connect to A-BUS hubs, A-BUS
Ready receivers, or to the Incognito Ready outputs of Cambridge Audio receivers and amplifiers
using Cat-5 wiring. The KP10 then connects to speakers using conventional speaker cable.
The KP10 keypad fits into any wall and is available with different finishes to compliment various
decorative schemes. The KP10 is fitted on the wall by fixing it into a standard single UK 47mm
electrician’s back-box. All knock-outs in the back-box should be removed to provide maximum
ventilation. Care should be taken in choosing a site for the KP10, and always refer to the
precautions in this guide. Bear in mind it is not always preferable to fit the KP10 next to a light
switch, particularly if the faceplates will differ.
Thanks for taking the time to read this manual, we do recommend you keep it for future
reference.
Matthew Bramble
Technical Director
INTRODUCTION
KP10 A-BUS keypad
The KP10 keypad can be used in two main configurations:
1. As part of a full Incognito system, where it is plugged into an Incognito hub (AH10), perhaps
with other Incognito accessories such as a video switching unit (VH10) or local input module
(LM10) fitted.
2. Where the keypad is plugged directly into an A-BUS Ready/Incognito Ready output of a
compatible Cambridge Audio (or other brand) A/V Receiver or Amplifier, no other accessories
are possible other than the required power supply and remote control/s.
The KP10 has two modes of operation to support these configurations, AH10 mode and
Standard A-BUS/Incognito Ready mode. The modes are selected by setting the Mode switch,
located on the rear of the KP10.
Note: Setting the Mode switch to the wrong setting can cause erroneous operation!
Full Incognito system
For use in a full Incognito system (see diagram opposite) the Mode Switch MUST be in the "AH10"
position as shown below:
Please consult the AH10 Incognito Multi-Room Installation Guide for full details of the various
options available for the full Incognito system.
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SYSTEM OPTIONS
Std. A-BUS/
Incognito
Ready
AH10
Mode
Mode
Std. A-BUS/
Incognito
Ready
AH10
KP10-EU rear
Incognito A-BUS keypad 5
Speaker cable
PS10
Speaker cable
SS10 SS10
AH10
Cat-5/5e cable
KP10-EU KP10-EU
KP10 A-BUS keypad
A-BUS Ready / Incognito Ready
For use with an A-BUS Ready/Incognito Ready unit (see diagram opposite) the Mode switch
MUST be in the "Standard A-BUS/Incognito Ready" position as shown below:
In this configuration the keypad is wired directly to the amplifier/receiver. A Power Supply Unit
(PS10) is also required to power the one or two keypads as shown.
To allow control of your source equipment from the remote rooms an IR emitter (IR10) is plugged
into one of the IR outputs on the rear of the unit and then attached over the IR window of the
source unit. Alternatively, on our own products that feature IR emitter Inputs, a mini-jack to minijack lead can be used.
Commands received by the keypads can now be sent back to the source equipment via the
amplifier. It is then possible to control the source equipment from the remote rooms by using the
source equipment's own remote controls or through a learning remote. The Incognito LR10
Learning Remote can fully control the keypads, “learn” the source's remote controls and change
source input on the amplifier etc.
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Std. A-BUS/
Incognito
Ready
AH10
Mode
Mode
Std. A-BUS/
Incognito
Ready
AH10
KP10-EU rear
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