Universal Remote Control (URS) KP-900 User Manual

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.

Only a Complete Control dealer has the requisite experience and training
to quickly and effectively customize a remote control for true automated
operation.

Congratulations on your choice!

KP-900 Owners Manual © 2014 Universal Remote Control, Inc.

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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

Specifications 13

Contact Universal Remote Control 13

Limited Warranty Statement 14

End User Agreement 16

Information to the User 17

Warning 18

Notes: Your Activities 19

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. To use as a
hand-held remote control, grasp the KP-900 from the top edge and pull it
away from the bracket.

One Touch Multi-Colored Backlighting

Press any button to backlight the screen and the hard buttons.

Integrated Sound Signaling

The KP-900 incorporates a small speaker for beeps. Anytime you press a
button, the KP-900 signals that it has understood your command with a
beep sound.

Custom Labeled Buttons

The KP-900 is equipped with a bright, easy to read LCD screen which
labels the six buttons to the right of the screen. These button labels change
based on what you are watching or listening to. Thus, if you have selected
Watching TV, you will see a list of buttons that are useful to that activity,
while if you select DVD, the buttons will control the DVD.

Pressing the MAIN button
displays the Main Menu pages of
the KP-900. When you select one
of the activities listed, the entire
functionality of all the
buttons changes to operate the
selected device.

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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. RF addressing gives you
the ability to control equipment locations throughout your home, even if they
are concealed in other rooms or are behind closed doors.

1. The KP-900 sends radio
waves in every direction, so
you don’t have to point the
remote anymore!

2. The RFX-250 RF Sensor can be freely
positioned for optimal reception.

3. The base station routes IR commands to the correct IR
Flasher.

4. Self-adhesvie “Flashers” affix to the
Infrared sensors on the front panels of
your components. The Flashers relay
commands to components. The flashers
plug into the base station’s rear flasher
line outputs via their 10 foot cables.
Uniquely, URC base stations can also
connect to rear panel IR Inputs via their
adjustable IR Line Outputs.

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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. Like a thermostat, the KP-900 should be at comfortable eye level
for most of the family, typically between 54” to 62” from the floor to the
top of the bracket (60” is typical).

Use a bubble level and a pencil to draw a line on the wall, then hold the
bracket in place. Screw in the four screws and cover the screw heads with
the included self adhesive caps.

Metal discs in the bracket and magnets in the keypad keep the KP-900
securely in place, yet make it easy to remove when you need a hand-held
remote control.

Installing Batteries

There are two battery compartments on the rear of the KP-900. Each com­partment holds two AAA batteries for a total of four AAA batteries.

Open each battery cover by pressing the release and pulling back the
cover on the back of the control. Remove the cover.

Observe the + and - polarity indicators on the batteries.

Place a battery into the compartment with the positive (+) terminal facing
the bottom of the KP-900. Slide the battery up into the top position and
insert the second battery into place.

Now, replace the battery cover by inserting the hinged end in first, then
snapping the cover back into place.

Repeat the process with the second battery compartment.

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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.

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