Introducing the KP-900 Wireless Keypad Remote
Control
No wires to pull—the KP-900 Keypad Remote is completely wireless. Powered by
four easy-to-replace AAA batteries, it can be easily removed from the wall
bracket for convenient handheld use as an IR and RF remote control. The keypad
can be mounted on any surface—brick, sheetrock or plaster—using the included
four small screws. And the built-in magnets allow it to stick to metal
surfaces—even most refrigerators. It features backlit, laser etched buttons
and a bright backlit LCD for easy text-based control.
No More Wires
The KP-900 is a powerful keypad remote that controls all audio and video
equipment in a home, simplifying and automating the operation of even the most
complex Home Theater system to achieve an extraordinary combination of power and
flexibility. It can be mounted on a wall AND used as a handheld remote, making
it ideal for retrofitting into homes with existing entertainment systems, as
well as for new homes.
Perfect For Retrofit Installations
Four simple screws attach the KP-900’s bracket to a wall, eliminating the
expense and inconvenience of running new wires or opening the wall to add new
wires. The keypad can be mounted in any room, and anywhere in a room. It can be
used on the wall in its bracket, independently as a handheld, or affixed to a
refrigerator or other metal surface thanks to a built-in magnet. The keypad is
compatible with iPods and other portable music players, and comes in three
decorator-friendly finishes — white, light almond and black.
The KP-900 is equipped with a bright, easy to read, backlit LCD screen, and
injection-molded backlit buttons with laser-etched labeling. Six buttons to the
right of the screen are labeled based on what a user is watching or listening
to, and change accordingly. Someone ‘Watching TV,’ for example, will see a
list of buttons useful to that activity. If he selects ‘DVD,’ the buttons
will automatically change to control the DVD — making operation of the system
simple, fluid and intuitive.
To further enhance customized installation, the keypad comes with three sets of
keycaps for the top buttons. One set has no labels. The other two simplify
volume control (Volume Up, Mute and Volume Down) and transport control (Seek–,
Shuffle and Seek+). They help installers more perfectly adapt the keypad to
specific systems and user preferences, and cannot be removed once installed.
Any Room, Anywhere
The KP-900 can be added to the kitchen, the bedroom, the bath, even outdoors —
or independently to each location. Equally important, there’s no need to break
into walls to add new wiring, since the KP-900 is completely wireless. It
operates using Infrared (IR) signals with a range of 30-50 feet, or Radio
Frequency (RF) signals with a range of 50-100 feet when used with an optional
MRF-350 or MRF-260 RF Base Station. In RF mode, components can be controlled
without pointing at them, and even if they are in other rooms, hidden in
cabinets, or are behind closed doors.
Interoperability
The KP-900 is also compatible with URC’s pioneering MSC-400 Master System
Controller, which provides installers with options and advantages not otherwise
available, including triggered macros, RS-232 and relay control, video and
voltage sensors, among other features.
For homes that already have wall-mounted volume controls, adding a KP-900 keypad
lets users operate their systems from whatever room they’re in. They can turn
the system on or off, select what to listen to or watch, change songs, CDs,
channels, sources, and more. They can harness previously unused features their
components might already possess, like second zone outputs, and use the keypad
anywhere in the room by simply lifting it from its home bracket.
Programmed to Please
The KP-900 is designed to be professionally programmed using proprietary URC
software through a Windows PC equipped with a USB port. While a basic
set-up only takes a few minutes, fully automating an A/V system requires a
detailed knowledge of the equipment, the user’s preferences, and how the
system is connected.
The KP-900 boasts a generous 4 Megabits of user-configurable Flash memory, which
supports up to 400 full pages of commands that can be distributed into as many
as 255 devices. Additional features include a 255-color backlighting palette for
the LCD display, one-touch blue backlighting for all the hard buttons, the
ability to learn new IR commands, a small integrated speaker for audible
feedback, a built-in sleep timer, and a USB cable. Four AAA batteries supply
reliable, long-lasting power.
Features and Benefits
Dual-Use Wireless Keypad
Operates via IR/RF
Wireless Keypad
Colors: White, light almond, black
Specifications
LCD Size: 2.4" TFT(QVGA) 262,144 Colors
Size: 4-3/4” H x 5-7/16” W x 5/8” D
(KP-900 w/ bracket)
5-1/16” H x 6-1/8” W x 13/16” D
Weight: 8 ounces (with batteries)
Macro Capabilities: Up to 255 steps each,
however nesting is allowed, thus real macro length is unlimited
Memory: 4 Megabits of Flash Memory
(For User Configuration)
RF Freq: 418 MHZ (Narrow Band)
Range: RF - Up to 100 feet when used with
MRF-260, MRF-350 or MSC-400 RF Base stations
IR (line of sight) - Up to 50 feet, depending upon environment
Power Supply: 4 AAA batteries
Warranty: 1 year parts & labor when
purchased from an authorized dealer
