Jamo KP4.6 Installation Guide

KP4.6

Installation & User Guide

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Congratulations

Congratulations on your new Jamo KP4.6 key­pad.

The many different options and features of your
new keypad will be a source of pleasure for you for
many years to come.

The KP4.6 can be used with any A-BUS* equipment
or the Jamo AVD4.6 system which is a distributed,
multi-room home entertainment system capable of
delivering high quality audio and video** to multi­ple rooms and locations in your home.

After it is installed, you have access to all your cen­trally located audio and video equipment through
stylish wall-mounted control panels or remote con­trols from each location with a control panel in­stalled. Sound is delivered to in-wall or ceiling
speakers (or conventional speakers if preferred)
and video is delivered to televisions or monitors.

* A-BUS is a registered trademark of LeisureTech Pty Ltd Austra­lia.
**Video distribution requires the optional VM4.6 module in-

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Important

Pre-installation

Installation

Operation

Specifications

Limited warranty

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Important

When installing the KP4.6 in a J box all knock outs must be re­moved to provide ventilation.

Do not install the KP4.6 in a double gang box that also has elec­trical installation in it. If installed next to electrical installation
either a barrier-box or two single gang boxes must be used.

Do not install the KP4.6 where it can be exposed to direct sun
light or strong fluorescent tubes as both can interfere with IR
remote controls.

Do not install the KP4.6 close to a plasma TV as they can also
interfere with IR remote controls. A distance of 15 feet is safe
with most plasma TV’s.

Do not install the KP4.6 close to dimmer switches as they gener­ate noise.

Do not install the KP4.6 in areas with high humidity or outdoors.

Do not install the KP4.6 within line of sight to another KP4.6.
This could make it difficult to control each zone separately with
a remote control.

Do not install the KP4.6 within line of sight to the source equip­ment. This could interfere with the operation of the source
equipment if receiving IR commands directly and through the
KP4.6.

The KP4.6 operates on 24V DC supplied through the CAT5e
cable and can therefore often be installed in locations only
permitted for Extra Low Voltage (ELV) equipment. If in doubt,
check the wiring regulation for your application in your area.

Pre-installation

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To speaker

locations

Cat5e

Jamo AM4.6 or other

equipment with

A-Bus ready socket

Source equipment

Fig. 1

Speaker

wires

KP4.6

The KP4.6 connects to an A-BUS output with a Cat5e
cable. Standard speaker wires connects the KP4.6 to a
pair of speakers. Speakers from 4 to 8 ohm with a sensi­tivity of min. 88dB should be used. All Jamo speakers
match these specifications.

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Pre-installation

Pin Color Code

1 white/green
2 green
3 white/orange
4 blue
5 white/blue
6 orange
7 white/brown
8 brown

Fig. 2

The Cat5e should be terminated in the RJ45 plug as per
T-568A standard. Fig. 2.

Pre-installation

IMPORTANT

Fig. 3

The KP4.6 can be switched between normal A-BUS or
enhanced Jamo A-BUS mode. The A-BUS position is for
use with other A-BUS equipment. The Jamo position is
for use with Jamo AM4.6 and gives extra functions. The
switch MUST be set in the correct position, or the KP4.6
will not work.

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Installation

Screened
audio cable

KP4.6

Fig. 4

The KP4.6 has a preamp output for external equipment
(powered subwoofer or amplifier). Use a screened audio
cable for connection.

Subwoofer

Installation

Cat5e

Speakers

Fig. 5

Connect the Cat5e cable to the screw terminals with a
phillips screwdriver .
Fig. 4.

Next connect the speaker wires to the screw terminals
with a phillips screwdriver. Fig. 4.

Make sure to follow the color coding for both Cat5e ca­ble and speaker wires

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Installation

Screw locations

Fig. 6

Install the KP4.6 in a single-gang 2” or deeper J box or in
a P ring with the 2 supplied screws.
Fig. 5.

Install any decora style faceplate on to the KP4.6 module
(not included).

Operation

Volume adjustment

The LED blinks orange when adjusting volume up and
down. When reaching full volume the LED blinks red.
When reaching minimum volume (Mute) the LED blinks
green.

Sound adjustments

To enter Sound Adjustments push and hold Sound (4
sec.) to reach the desired function. The LED blinks red
once for Bass, twice for Treble, three times for Balance
and four times for Fader. If still held it will return to Bass
and cycle through again. Start to adjust the desired func­tion within 2 sec. or the system goes back to volume
adjustment (LED green).

When adjusting Bass, Treble, Balance and Fader the LED
blinks orange. The led blinks red when reaching the top
or bottom end and blinks green at the mid point (no
adjustment to sound).

If no adjustment is made the system will automatically
go back to volume adjustment (LED green) after 2 sec.

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Operation

Standby

Down

IR win-

Select

Sound

Up

Status

Standby Short push to turn keypad/system on.

Short push to turn keypad off.
Long push (approx. 2 sec.) to turn

system off (ALL OFF)*

Down Adjusts volume, bass and treble down
Adjusts balance to left and fader to

sub-woofer/amplifier

IR Window Receives signals from remote controls
Blinks red to indicate signal received

Select Short push to change source*

Sound Long push (4 sec.) to enter Sound

Adjustment functions

Up Adjusts volume, bass and treble up
Adjusts balance to right and fader to

main speakers

LED Keypad on: Solid green
Keypad off: Off
Keypad in mute: Blinks green
Adjusting volume or sound: Blinks or-

ange
End points on volume or sound: Blinks

red
Change source: Blinks twice for each

push
Sound adjustment functions: Blinks red

*Only in Jamo enhanced A-BUS mode. See page 7.

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Specifications

Input impedance 45k ohm

Frequency response 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 1dB

THD <0.2% @ 1W, 20Hz - 20kHz

S/N ratio > 80dB ‘A’ weighted

Volume control range - 80dB, 32 steps

Bass control range +/- 16dB, 2dB steps

Treble control range +/- 16dB, 2dB steps

Balance control range +/- 40dB, 9 steps each way

Fader control range +/- 40dB, 9 steps each way

Preamp out Variable level, follows volume

setting

IR pass through 34 - 40kHz and 54 - 58kHz
modulation freq.

Speaker impedance 4 - 8 ohm

Power requirement 24 V DC @ 1 A max

Limited Warranty

The warranty period will come into force as from the purchase
date stated on the invoice. The warranty will apply for 2 years.

In case of warranty inquiries, please contact your dealer.

In case of request for service under warranty, enclose the origi­nal receipt.

Defects covered by the warranty:
Except for the defects stated below, the warranty covers any
production and material defects of the product.

Defects not covered by the warranty:

• Defects arising from accidents, misuse, normal wear and
tear, mis-maintenance, voltage variation, stroke of light­ning, and other force major events.

• Defects arising from incorrect installation or operation.

• Defects arising from modification/repair/attempt of repair

by a non-authorized service center or person.

• Defects arising form the use of non-original spare parts.

• Defects on products with altered or lacking serial number.

• Other defects due to conditions or circumstances beyond

the supplier’s control

Transportation costs for servicing are not covered by the war­ranty.

The supplier is liable only to the repair or replace defective parts
or products. A replacement cannot exceed the value of the
product under warranty.

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