Cambridge Audio Audio Cable KP10 Installation Manual
Cambridge Audio Audio Cable KP10 Installation Manual

Cambridge Audio Audio Cable KP10 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 KP10 A-BUS keypad Installation Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 2 Incognito KP10...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 4: System Options

    (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.
  • Page 5 KP10 A-BUS keypad SS10 SS10 Speaker cable Speaker cable KP10-EU KP10-EU Cat-5/5e cable AH10 PS10 Incognito A-BUS keypad 5...
  • Page 6 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: KP10-EU rear Mode Std. A-BUS/ Incognito AH10 Ready Mode Std. A-BUS/ AH10 Incognito Ready...
  • Page 7 SS10 Speaker cable LR10 KP10-EU PS10 Power CAP5 Designed in London, England Protection LED ohms Impedance www.cambridge-audio.com indicators: Right Left Right Left Max Power Consumption 700W Fault requiring service (DC) Mains Voltage Selector Switch (50 / 60Hz) Over temperature Temporary overload Power AC Loudspeaker short Auto...
  • Page 8: Installation Notes

    INSTALLATION NOTES The KP10 is fitted on the wall by fixing it into a standard UK 47mm depth single-gang electrician’s back-box (pattress). All knock-outs in the back-box should be removed to provide maximum ventilation. Where it is desired to fit a mains lighting switch etc next to a keypad, a barrier-box or two single back-boxes must be used (bear in mind it is not preferable to fit the keypad next to a light-switch particularly if the faceplate styles will differ).
  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    KP10 A-BUS keypad Safety precautions Care should be taken when choosing the site for a KP10, the keypad must never be installed in a back-box which also contains mains wiring or in areas of high humidity. The KP10 runs on 24 V DC supplied through the connecting cable. As such there is no mains voltage present in the KP10 and the unit is often safe to fit in areas where only extra low voltage (ELV) equipment is permitted.
  • Page 10: Rear Panel Connections

    REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS R+ R - L- L+ 10 Incognito KP10 Cat5 to KP10 punch down connectors A Cat-5 cable (terminated with an RJ45 jack plug) is used to connect the KP10 to an AH10 hub or A-BUS Ready receiver. The KP10 has punch down individual conductors of the Cat-5 cable (use a...
  • Page 11 Gain adjust The maximum output of the KP10 can be limited by turning these down. Alternatively, if the sound level is too quiet, the Gain can be turned up. Mode switch Selects between AH10 mode and Standard A-BUS Ready/Incognito Ready mode. Speaker output Connect to a pair of speakers with two runs of standard high-quality speaker cable.
  • Page 12: Keypad Controls

    KEYPAD CONTROLS 12 Incognito KP10 The six LEDs indicate the function status of the KP10. Listed below are each of the functions of the corresponding LEDs: Minimum volume / Source select Volume / Source select / Bass adjust / Local Source Selection Mode Volume / Source select / Treble adjust / Local Source Selection Mode Volume / Source select / Balance...
  • Page 13 Standby button for about 2 seconds, all KP10s connected to the AH10 hub will be turned off. If the KP10 is connected to a Cambridge Audio Incognito Ready Amplifier rather than an AH10 hub, the amplifier will be turned off.
  • Page 14: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Important! As mentioned previously, the KP10 can be switched between two modes of operation; a standard A-BUS mode for compatibility with other manufacturers A-BUS Ready equipment (Standard A-BUS/Incognito Ready mode), and an Incognito A-BUS hub mode (AH10 mode). When used with other manufacturers A-BUS Ready equipment the keypad MUST be switched to “Standard A-BUS/Incognito Ready”...
  • Page 15 KP10 A-BUS keypad After holding both buttons down for a short Bass Treble Balance Fader period, the second LED on the keypad will light indicating that Bass adjust mode has been activated. In this mode pressing the Volume up/down keys will adjust the Bass (low frequencies) level.
  • Page 16: Local Source Selection

    LOCAL SOURCE SELECTION Note: This feature is only available if the KP10 is part of a full Incognito multi-room system with one or two Local Input Modules (LM10) fitted. The local source selection mode will need to be activated to configure the KP10 correctly. This mode is only available when the Mode Switch is set to “AH10”...
  • Page 17: Remote Control

    KP10 A-BUS keypad Continuing to hold Volume up and Power buttons will light LED 5, to indicate that Off mode is available for selection, and no source will be selected. To select these modes, wait till the corresponding LED is lit and then release Power and Volume up buttons.
  • Page 18: Technical Specifications

    This guide is designed to make installing and using this product as easy as possible. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy at the time of printing; however, Cambridge Audio's policy is one of continuous improvement, therefore design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Page 19: Limited Warranty

    To obtain warranty service, please contact the Cambridge Audio authorised dealer from which you purchased this product. If your dealer is not equipped to perform the repair of your Cambridge Audio product, it can be returned by your dealer to Cambridge Audio or an authorised Cambridge Audio service agent.
  • Page 20 Incognito KP10- EU www.cambridge-audio.com Part No. AP18303/2...

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