Rotel manual Introduction, RKP-200 Overview, RHB-200 Overview, Key Features, Device Buttons

Introduction

The RKP-200 Keypad and RHB-200 Connecting Hub provide an integrated system that allows con- trol of Rotel multi-zone systems from wall mounted keypads in remote zones.

Key Features

•Programmed to operate Rotel multi-zone receiv- ers, DVD players, CD players, and AM/FM tuners.

•Learning function to teach the RKP-200 com- mands from other remotes. Multi-step SMART programming for automatic sequences.

•System allows control from up to four zones.

•Two identically programmed keypads can be installed in each zone.

•Built-in IR sensor allows each keypad to receive commands from a handheld remote.

•Backlighting for use in dark rooms whenever a button is pressed.

•Durable laser-etched buttons with permanent labels. Optional buttons provide alternate la- bels.

•Cloning feature for easy duplication of the entire command set from one RKP-200 to another.

RKP-200 Overview

The following describes the features and connec- tions on the RKP-200 keypad.

Device Buttons

Four buttons at the top of the keypad are perma- nently configured as device buttons. Pressing a de- vice button selects the active source input on the multi-zone receiver and changes the function of the command buttons to operate that component.

Command Buttons

Eight buttons at the bottom of the keypad are per- manently configured as command buttons. Pressing a command button sends an IR signal to operate the selected component.

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Multi-function Buttons

These two buttons are factory programmed as com- mand buttons. However, they can be optionally reconfigured as device buttons should your system have more than four source components.

IR Sensor

An infrared sensor located behind the dark oval lens at the top of the keypad, receives IR commands from a handheld remote control.

Output Connector

A modular RJ-45 jack on the back of the keypad connects the first keypad in a zone to the RHB-200 hub with CAT-5 Ethernet-style cables. Also, used to connect the second keypad in a zone to the first.

Input Connector

A modular RJ-45 jack on the back of the keypad for connecting a second keypad in a zone.

DIP Switches

Ten miniature switches, visible when the keypad is removed from the wall, are used in configuring the keypad.

RESET Button

A small button, visible when the keypad is removed from the wall, cancels all learned commands and restores the factory configuration.

RHB-200 Overview

The following provides a brief description of the features and connections on the RHB-200.

Zone LEDs

Four LEDs on the front panel provide status infor- mation during cloning of keypads.

Power LED

LED near right side of front panel illuminates when the RHB-200 is connected to AC power.

Clone Button

Large button at right of front panel. Press to begin cloning during configuration.