• The device is damaged Don’t attempt to service the device yourself. Doing so will void the warranty. Russound will assume no liability for failure to understand instal- lation or operating instructions for this product or for its improp- er installation or use.
USER SECTION Introduction Features and Key Guide Optional SRC1 Basic Remote Control Optional SRC2 Advanced Learning Remote Control Keypad Operation INSTALLER SECTION Getting Started Installation Overview Terms You Need to Know Typical System Configuration Keypad Installation Keypad Connections EZB-1SC Connection Details Multiple 857 Connections Programming Port Programming Overview...
Product Overview Thank you for choosing the Russound SaphIR K2 is an in-wall programmable IR keypad that works like a uni- versal remote to provide complete control of your audio and video components. It contains an extensive library of IR codes to select discs, tracks, channels, volume, and other settings for most audio and video components.
VOLUME UP/DOWN KEYS – Control the volume of the amp/receiver IR SENSOR – Receives IR signals from a remote control for operating the K2 Keypad and the source equipment Features and Key Guide COMMAND KEYS – Control the source equipment POWER KEY –...
INPUT KEY – Scrolls through sources controlled by the keypad. Works the same as the keypad’s Source key. The optional SRC1 Basic System Remote Control will operate the K2 keypad and sources 1–6 through the keypad. The SRC1 has no built-in programming...
POWER KEY – Turns the keypad on and off while in System mode. Press and hold for All On or All Off function. SYSTEM MODE KEY – Selects System mode to control the SaphIR K2 keypad and connected sources. The remote must be in System mode to work with the SaphIR K2 keypad.
K2 keypad. This will also activate any speakers wired through the speak- er relay on the back of the K2. If power management is set up on your keypad, turning on the keypad will also turn on your amp/receiver and source components. If you have more than one K2 keypad in your system, this will occur when you turn on the first keypad.
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The keypad will select your favorite program. Command Keys The command keys allow you to control the selected source at the K2 Keypad. The command keys are acti- vated with a press and release, or with a press and hold to access secondary functions.
10. Turn on the keypad and program it. 11. Test the operation of the keypad and equipment. There are two ways to program the SaphIR K2 keypad. The easier way is to use Russound’s EZpro programming software, which runs on a Windows-based computer.
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(or first keypad in the system) is turned on, and turned off when the All Off command is issued from a keypad. Status – A feature that allows the SaphIR K2 keypad to indicate the power state of the amp/receiver by using a 12 VDC signal from a trigger output on the amp/receiver or a power supply connected to its switched AC receptacle.
The Russound 1201A power sup- ply for the 857 supports a maxi- mum of four K2 keypads. If the installation includes more than one K2 keypad, you can tie them together with a Russound EZB-1SC connecting block. The EZB-1SC is a parallel wiring device for speakers or IR data and power.
125 feet; 14-gauge cable can be run up to 250 feet. Connect the wires to the AMPLIFIER connector on the K2. 3. Route speaker cables from the room’s speakers to the wall box and connect the wires to the SPEAKER connec- tor on the K2.
AWCAT5 – 8-conductor, 24 gauge CAT-5 cable Speaker Connections The amplifier and speaker terminals connect to the K2’s internal relay for muting a pair of speakers with the Power key only. There is no speaker volume control in the keypad.
Shielded 22/4 Connection to EZB-1SC Snap Connector Side View CAT-5 Connection to EZB-1SC Snap Connector Top View EZB-1SC Shielded 22/4 Cable Wire Color Black Green White Bare Top View EZB-1SC CAT-5 CABLE Wire Color Brown Blue Orange Green Orange/White Drain (Gnd) Green/White Brown/White Blue/White...
INSTALLER Multiple 857 Connections To EZB-1SC connecting block with up to 4 SaphIR K2 keypads Multiple 857 To SaphIR K2 keypads Connections Multiple groups of up to four K2 keypads can be linked together by using successive Russound 857 IR connecting blocks as shown in the dia- gram to the left.
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Shielded 22/4 Connection to 857 Screw Terminals CAT-5 Connection to 857 Screw Terminals Note: Do not connect the +12VDC wire between the 857 connecting blocks. Each 857 requires its own 1201A power supply. Only GND, SIGNAL and STATUS need to be connected between multiple connecting blocks. Source IR emitters can be connected to any connecting block in this arrangement.
Firmware Updates From time to time Russound may issue updated firmware for the SaphIR K2 keypad, which you can load into it from a com- puter. Any firmware update files and associated instructions are available on the Infrared Products page in the Document...
Once the keypad is programmed, you can copy the configuration to other K2 keypads in the system (up to 16) individually or all at once by using the Copy Config procedure.
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INSTALLER Programming Overview Recommended Process It will be much easier to program the SaphIR K2 if you follow the steps in a particular order, especially if you’re programming it manually. Here’s the order we recommend for initial setup: 1. Component Control – First learn how the amp/receiver...
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12. Source Command Key Configuration (page 30) – This procedure allows you to assign additional or alter- nate functions to the seven command keys on the SaphIR K2 keypad for any source. Each command key can be programmed to perform separate “press” and “press and hold” functions.
In the following pages, procedures are identified as either Required , Conditional , or Optional . You must perform all Required proce- dures to program the basic functions of the SaphIR K2 keypad. You may also need to perform Conditional procedures, depending on the requirements of the installation.
INSTALLER Programming Menu Instructions The following sections describe the menus, procedures, and features. They are presented in the order we recommend for manually programming the keypad (when not using SaphIR EZpro software). The flow charts on pages 43–53 are shown in the same order. Programming Menu Top Level Press the Setup button to enter the Programming Menu.
Also make sure you can control the amp/receiver with its remote control aimed at the SaphIR K2 keypad in normal operating mode. See Amp/Receiver Basic Setup Procedure flow chart on page 43.
To begin the Amp/Receiver Key Configuration Procedure, select KEY CONFIG from the Amp/Receiver Setup Menu and press SELECT A KEY – Press COMMAND TYPE – Select and enter the type of command. Choose one of the following options: Select and enter Default to use the same command type previously selected in BASIC SETUP. KEY FUNCTION –...
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INSTALLER Programming Menu Instructions Learn IR Procedure (continued) These locations are called Learned Sources. Learned commands can be assigned in other procedures by selecting Learned IR as a command type and then selecting the corresponding Learned Source label. See Learn IR Procedure flow chart on page 45. To begin the Learn IR Procedure, select LEARN IR from the top level of the Programming Menu and press Play Note: When teaching commands, you must aim the remote at the keypad’s IR learning receiver diode.
TEST IR? – Select and enter Yes or No. Entering Yes sends the learned command to the device to test the IR. If the device responds, the IR learning was a success. If the device does not respond, either the keypad did not properly learn the com- mand or the command is inappropriate for the device.
857 connecting block and the source components and turn the sources on. Also make sure you can control the sources with their remote controls aimed at the SaphIR K2 keypad in normal operating mode. See Source Basic Setup flow chart on page 46.
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Select and enter a specific device (e.g., DVD, Video Acc, Tuner/Amp) to use an IR device code from the built-in library. DEVICE CODE – Select and enter the source’s IR device code number from the Reference section of this manual. TEST IR? –...
“press” function and a “press-and-hold” function. For example, since there is no Eject key on the keypad, you can assign an eject function to a press-and-hold operation of the Stop key for a CD player. Or you can assign a function for dimming the room lights to a press-and-hold operation of the Play key for a DVD player.
Select and enter Macro to configure the key with a macro. (To build macros, see Macro Editor Procedure on page 38.) MACRO ID – Select and enter the macro ID number. Select and enter Unassigned to clear the key configuration. Any custom settings for that key will be erased. SAVE CHANGES? –...
USE NUM IR? – Select and enter Yes to program numeric IR for the source. Select and enter No to disable numeric IR for the source and advance to SAVE CHANGES (step 7). HIGHEST NUM – Select and enter the highest possible number for the numeric IR function; for example, a 100-disc CD player would have a highest number of 100.
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KEY FUNCTION – Select and enter the function you want the prefix command to perform (e.g., Disc, Channel, Preset). iii. Select and enter a specific device (e.g., CD, TV) to use an IR device code from the built-in library. DEVICE CODE – Select and enter the IR device code number from the Reference section of this manual. KEY FUNCTION –...
INSTALLER Programming Menu Instructions Numeric IR Procedure (continued) DEVICE CODE – Select and enter the IR device code number from the Reference section of this manual. KEY FUNCTION – Select and enter the function you want the suffix command to perform (e.g., Enter, Play). Select and enter Macro to configure the suffix command with a macro.
Select and enter Default to use the same command type previously selected for the source in BASIC SETUP. Select and enter Learned IR to use a particular learned IR command not included in the default command type. (See Learn IR Procedure on page 25.) LEARNED SRC –...
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INSTALLER Programming Menu Instructions Power Management Procedure (continued) You can also verify the power state of the amp/receiver by obtaining a status voltage from a 12 VDC trigger output on the device or from a 12 VDC power supply plugged into its switched AC receptacle (see system diagram on page 12). This is useful when the amp/receiver doesn’t use discrete On and Off commands but toggles on and off with the same Power command.
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MACRO ID – Select and enter the macro ID number. Select and enter Unassigned to clear the Power On command. POWER OFF CMD – Select and enter Yes to program a Power Off command or macro. Select and enter No to disable the Power Off command or macro and skip to SAVE CHANGES (step 4).
INSTALLER Programming Menu Instructions Macro Editor Procedure (Optional) This procedure allows you to create a sequence of commands that are launched with one key touch or other event. For example, you can create a macro to lower a motorized screen and set the receiver in surround mode when you press the Play key when a DVD player is selected as the source.
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DEVICE CODE – Select and enter the IR device code number from the Reference section of this manual. KEY FUNCTION – Select and enter the function you want the command to perform (e.g., Play). Procedure returns to COMMAND NUM (step 3). Select and enter Macro if you want this command to run a separate macro.
INSTALLER Programming Menu Instructions SYSTEM MENU The System Menu contains items that allow you to obtain information about the keypad and perform various utilities. To enter the System Menu, select SYSTEM from the top level of the Programming Menu and press Play following procedures: KEYPAD ID COPY CONFIG...
LOOKING FOR... – The sending keypad looks for the keypad(s) to copy to. When the sending keypad locates the receiving keypad(s), RDY TO RECEIVE appears on the receiving keypad(s). If a receiving keypad is not located, NOT FOUND appears on the sending keypad. SENDING DATA –...
Update Firmware Procedure (Optional) This procedure allows you to update the SaphIR K2’s firmware from a computer using a Russound Programming Cable (part number 2500-121036) connected to the programming port on the side of the keypad (see diagram on page 18). Updates and instructions are made available in the Document Center at www.russound.com.
AMP/RCVR Setup - Basic Setup Procedure Press and Release Setup Button For instructions, see page 23 Setup button on right side of keypad under cover plate POWER AMP/RCVR SOURCE SETUP SETUP Procedure Menu Menu BASIC SETUP CONFIG Procedure Procedure Enter menu/Up one level Next item Programming Flow Charts MACRO...
INSTALLER Programming Flow Charts Press and Release Setup Button Setup button on right side of keypad under cover plate AMP/RCVR SOURCE SETUP SETUP Menu Menu BASIC SETUP CONFIG Procedure Procedure Enter menu/Up one level AMP/RCVR Setup - Key Configuration Procedure For instructions, see page 24 POWER MACRO...
Press and Release Setup Button Setup button on right side of keypad under cover plate POWER AMP/RCVR SOURCE SETUP SETUP Procedure Menu Menu Enter menu/Up one level Learn IR Procedure For instructions, see page 25 MACRO LEARN IR SYSTEM EDITOR Procedure Menu Procedure...
INSTALLER Programming Flow Charts Press and Release Setup Button Setup button on right side of keypad under cover plate POWER AMP/RCVR SOURCE SETUP SETUP Procedure Menu Menu BASIC SOURCE SETUP NAMES CONFIG Procedure Procedure Procedure Enter menu/Up one level Source Setup - Basic Setup Procedure For instructions, see page 28 MACRO LEARN IR...
Press and Release Setup Button Setup button on right side of keypad under cover plate POWER AMP/RCVR SOURCE SETUP SETUP Procedure Menu Menu BASIC SOURCE SETUP NAMES CONFIG Procedure Procedure Procedure Enter menu/Up one level Source Setup - Key Configuration Procedure For instructions, see page 30 MACRO Installation...
INSTALLER Programming Flow Charts Press and Release Setup Button Setup button on right side of keypad under cover plate SOURCE SETUP Menu BASIC SETUP Procedure Enter menu/Up one level Source Setup - Source Names Procedure For instructions, see page 31 POWER AMP/RCVR LEARN IR...
Press and Source Setup - Numeric IR Procedure Release Setup Button Setup button on right side of keypad under cover plate POWER AMP/RCVR SOURCE SETUP SETUP Procedure Menu Menu BASIC SOURCE SETUP NAMES CONFIG Procedure Procedure Procedure MACRO MACRO ID Enter menu/Up one level Next item For instructions, see page 32...
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INSTALLER Programming Flow Charts Press and Release Setup Button Setup button on right side of keypad under cover plate SOURCE SETUP Menu BASIC SETUP Procedure Enter menu/Up one level Source Setup - Source Select Command and # of Sources Procedures For instructions, see pages 34 and 27 POWER AMP/RCVR...
INSTALLER Programming Flow Charts Power Management Procedure Press and Release For instructions, see page 35 Setup Button Setup button on right side of keypad under cover plate Power POWER MACRO AMP/RCVR SOURCE LEARN IR SYSTEM EDITOR SETUP SETUP Procedure Menu Procedure Procedure Menu...
INSTALLER Programming Flow Charts Macro Editor Procedure Press and Release For instructions, see page 38 Setup Button Setup button on right side of keypad under cover plate Macro POWER MACRO AMP/RCVR SOURCE LEARN IR SYSTEM EDITOR Editor SETUP SETUP Procedure Menu Procedure Procedure...
Procedure Procedure Procedure HOLD ARE YOU BUTTON PLAY SURE? TEST START DISP UPDATE BLOCK Cycle power when COLOR update completes This procedure returns the SaphIR K2 to its factory settings Previous item Select parameter INSTALLER Installation Menu System Menu Enter...
The IR Command Type is found on Pages 49-53. This associates the IR Device Code with Tuner/Amp the specific type of source and determines the template type used for source control on the K2. The IR Device Code is selected from the list starting on Page 49. Enter all available codes Learned and circle the code that successfully controlled the source when tested.
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Amp/Rcvr Source Input # Source Name Manufacturer Model # IR Command Type IR Device Code (4-digit or Learned Source #) Numeric IR Y or N Y or N Highest # Auto Play Y or N Y or N Source Information Form Y or N Y or N Y or N...
CD Changer 1 DVD Changr 3 CD Changer 2 DVD Player CD Changer 3 DVD Player 1 CD Player DVD Player 2 CD Player 1 DVD Player 3 CD Player 2 Front Door CD Player 3 IntrnetRadio Classical Jazz Computer...
REFERENCE Key Functions KEY FUNCTION POWER Power On/Off On, Power On/Off Off, Power On/Off CHANNEL UP Channel Up CHANNEL DOWN Channel Down VOLUME UP Volume Up VOLUME DOWN Volume Down MUTE Mute Digit 1 Digit 2 Digit 3 Digit 4 Digit 5 Digit 6 Digit 7...
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KEY FUNCTION BACK Back MENU UP Menu Up, Adjust Up MENU DOWN Menu Down, Adjust Dn MENU LEFT Menu Left MENU RIGHT Menu Right SELECT Menu Select DISK UP Adjust Up DISK DOWN Adjust Down FAVORITE CHANNEL Favorite DISPLAY Display, OSD, Info DISPLAY FORMAT Format, Wide, 16:9,Aspect SAP, CC...
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REFERENCE Key Functions KEY FUNCTION POWER Power On/Off On, Power On/Off Off, Power On/Off CHANNEL UP Channel Up CHANNEL DOWN Channel Down VOLUME UP Volume Up VOLUME DOWN Volume Down MUTE Mute Digit 1 Digit 2 Digit 3 Digit 4 Digit 5 Digit 6 Digit 7...
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KEY FUNCTION BACK Clear MENU UP Menu Up MENU DOWN Menu Down MENU LEFT Menu Left MENU RIGHT Menu Right SELECT Menu Select DISK UP Thumbs Up DISK DOWN Thumbs Down FAVORITE CHANNEL Replay Zones, Index Mark DISPLAY Display, OSD, Info DISPLAY FORMAT Record Speed SAP, CC...
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REFERENCE Key Functions KEY FUNCTION AMP/MISC. AUDIO POWER Power On/Off On, Power On/Off Off, Power On/Off CHANNEL UP Preset Up CHANNEL DOWN Preset Down VOLUME UP Volume Up VOLUME DOWN Volume Down MUTE Mute Digit 1 Digit 2 Digit 3 Digit 4 Digit 5 Digit 6...
KEY FUNCTION AMP/MISC. AUDIO BACK Clear MENU UP Menu Up, Adjust Up MENU DOWN Menu Down, Adjust Down MENU LEFT Menu Left MENU RIGHT Menu Right SELECT Menu Select, Continue DISK UP Adjust Up DISK DOWN Adjust Down FAVORITE CHANNEL Learned Only DISPLAY Display, OSD, Info...
REFERENCE Technical Specifications and Certifications Technical Specifications A-V device control: IR control: Macro capability: Speaker relay capacity: Power requirement: System cabling: Maximum cable run: Wall plate dimensions: In-wall dimensions: Display: 12-character LCD Backlight: Selectable amber or green 8 sources plus receiver or amplifier Preprogrammed library of device codes Built-in IR sensor with pass-through Up to 132 10-step macros...
Damage to or destruction of components due to application of excessive power voids the warranty on those parts. In these cases, repairs will be made on the basis or the retail value of the parts and labor. To return for repairs, the unit must be shipped to Russound at the owner's expense, along with a note explaining the nature of service required.
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