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Installation & Programming Guide

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Read all of these instructions before operating and save instructions for later use.
1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture – The appliance should not be used near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement
or near a swimming pool.
6. Carts and Stands – The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
PORTABLE CART
WARNING
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation – The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance
should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase
or cabinet that may impede the ow of air through the ventilation openings.
9. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including ampliers) that
produce heat.
10. Power Sources – The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appli-
ance.
11. Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.
12. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,
paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the appliance.
13. Cleaning – The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.
14. Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located away from the power lines.
15. Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
16. Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
17. Damage Requiring Service – The appliance should be serviced by qualied service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damage; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into the appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
18. Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred
to qualied service personnel.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not remove cover, (or back).
No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualied service personnel.
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, when in an equilateral triangle,
is intended to alert the user to the presence of in-insulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of
sucient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servic-
ing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.
APPLICABLE FOR USA, CANADA OR
WHERE APPROVED FOR USAGE
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
INSERT FULLY
ATTENTION: POUR EVITIER LES CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE
DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................................4
What’s Included .........................................................................................................................................................5
Accessories (Not Included) ....................................................................................................................................5
What You Will Need ..................................................................................................................................................5
THE SOURCE KEYPAD FEATURES..................................................................................................................................6
Front Panel...................................................................................................................................................................6
Rear Panel ....................................................................................................................................................................7
THE SOURCE DOCK ADAPTER FEATURES.................................................................................................................8
THE SOURCE DOCK FEATURES......................................................................................................................................9
TYPICAL SYSTEM .............................................................................................................................................................11
WIRING................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
The Source Keypad................................................................................................................................................ 12
Speaker Mute Relay............................................................................................................................................... 12
The Source Dock Adapter ...................................................................................................................................12
The Source Dock..................................................................................................................................................... 12
SOURCE KEYPAD HARD BUTTON CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................... 13
INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................................................................15
The Source Keypad................................................................................................................................................ 15
The Source Dock Adapter ...................................................................................................................................17
CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................................................18
The Source Keypad................................................................................................................................................ 18
The Source Dock and Dock Adapter (Single)...............................................................................................20
The Source Dock and Dock Adapter (Ganged)............................................................................................ 21
PROGRAMMING............................................................................................................................................................... 22
Programming with Proficient Editor ...............................................................................................................22
Download Proficient Editor ................................................................................................................................ 22
Quick Start for Simple Source Proficient Editor Programming.............................................................. 22
Adding the Source Dock & Source Dock Adapter to an Existing Project...........................................24
Adding a Source Keypad to an Existing M4/M6 Project...........................................................................27
Programming the Virtual Source Keypad......................................................................................................31
Programming Control of Sources.....................................................................................................................34
Programming Hard Keys......................................................................................................................................34
Programming Virtual Buttons............................................................................................................................ 35
OPERATING THE SOURCE KEYPAD............................................................................................................................37
Power On...................................................................................................................................................................37
Power Off ..................................................................................................................................................................37
Adjust Volume.........................................................................................................................................................38
Mute............................................................................................................................................................................38
Source Keypad Control—CD, Servers, SIRIUS, XM, etc. ............................................................................38
Source Keypad Control—M6 Tuners............................................................................................................... 39
Source Keypad Control—iPod...........................................................................................................................39
Party Mode ............................................................................................................................................................... 40
Zone Settings (Treble and Bass) .......................................................................................................................40
Keypad Settings......................................................................................................................................................40
Keypad Reset ...........................................................................................................................................................41
Specifications.....................................................................................................................................................................42
Limited 2-Year Warranty................................................................................................................................................. 43

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The Source Keypad creates the ultimate media control experience by providing
real-time system status, menu-driven control options and source metadata with its
vertically mounted high-resolution color LCD. Menu options include system source
selection, M6 Internal Tuner Presets with frequency, iPod® menus and metadata as
well as a variety of Keypad setup options.
The real beauty of the Source Keypad is that it is so easy to operate. A Scroll Wheel
and Select Button allow navigation through and selection of the displayed menu
options. Once a source has been selected, 7 back-lit programmable hard keys
provide source control and on-screen menu navigation for sources such as CD
players, media servers, etc. These buttons have all of the programmability expected
of a Proficient Keypad, with each button being able to initiate single IR commands,
RS232 commands, Proficient M4 & M6 Internal Commands and macros in each of up
to three tiers of functionality.
Volume is controlled with a back-lit control knob that features a series of LEDs that
give a visual indication of the volume setting.
The Source Keypad is designed specifically for use with the Proficient M4 and M6.
They can be mixed and matched with Proficient PMK Keypads and run on the same
CAT5 wire used for PMKs. The Source Keypad includes a J-box Mounting Bracket that
allows installation in most standard 2-gang low-voltage new construction and some
retro-fit electrical boxes. This design philosophy allows The Source Keypads to be
retrofit to upgrade existing M4 & M6 installations.
Though parts of this manual cover The Source Dock and The Source Dock Adapter
for incorporating iPod and additional sources, the Source Keypad does not require
these components for installation and operation. The Source Keypad can be
installed without the Source Dock and Source Dock Adapter and used purely as
an upgrade to PMKs in M4 & M6 Systems. The Source Keypad is programmed with
Proficient Editor Programming Software and follows procedures similar to those
used with PMK Keypads. All M4 & M6 System commands, IR Library commands and
RS232 commands previously saved in Proficient Editor can be used to program the
Source Keypad.
INTRODUCTION

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What's Included with The Source Keypad
1 – Source Keypad (White or Black)
1 – Source Keypad Mounting Bracket
1 – Source Keypad White Bezel (White Version Only)
1 -–Set of Source Keypad Black, Bone & Almond Bezels (Black Version Only)
1 – Bag of Replacement Buttons
1 – Wire Retainer
What's Included with The Source Dock & Dock Adapter
1 – Source Dock
1 – Source Dock Adapter
1 – 10' Stereo Mini to RCA Interconnect Cable
1 – 6" Ribbon Cable
Accessories (Not Included)
1 - The Source Power Supply. 24V DC 2.5 Amp Power Supply for the Source Dock
Adapter. (One power supply supports up to 6 ‘ganged’ Source Dock Adapters.)
What You Will Need
• 110 Punch-Down Tool
• RJ-45 Crimp Tool
• RJ-45 Plugs
• Screw Driver
• Wire Cutters
INTRODUCTION

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FRONT PANEL (Figure 1)
1. HIGH RESOLUTION COLOR LCD - High
Resolution color LCD displays ‘Virtual
Buttons’for source selection, menu
navigation, control, metadata from iPods,
M6 Tuner Presets and The Source Keypad
Setup Menu.
2. VOLUME CONTROL KNOB - Volume
control knob adjusts volume when
turned, mutes the local zone speakers
when pushed and executes a keypad
reset when pressed and held for 5
seconds. The knob can be programmed
for any function, but should typically be
programmed for volume and mute.
3. VOLUME LEVEL LEDs - 8 blue LEDs to
provide visual conrmation of volume
setting.
4. CONFIGURABLE HARD KEYS - 7 back-lit programmable and congurable hard keys
allow control of source components. These keys are programmed using Procient Editor
Programming Software. Each keypad includes a variety of additional keycaps for added
exibility.
Note: The 5 or “Menu”button is not programmable. The Menu button provides
navigation to return the display back to the Main Menu for all supported metadata
devices. When using The Source Dock, the Menu Button functions the same as an "iPod
Menu Button" when an iPod has been selected as a source (while navigating through
the iPod menus, press and hold the Menu Button to return to The Source Keypad Main
Menu.) Also, when navigating through iPod menus, the arrow up & arrow down buttons
to the right of the power button work as scan up, scan down when iPod menus are
lengthy such as song, album & artist list.
5. CLICK BUTTON - The cosmetic trim surrounding the Scroll Wheel is actually a function
select key. When a source, menu item or function has been highlighted on the LCD with
the Scroll Wheel, a press of the Click Button will select the source or menu item or initiate
an associated command. This button is not programmable.
6. SCROLL WHEEL - Provides easy and intuitive navigation of menus and ‘Virtual Buttons’
displayed on the LCD. This button is not programmable.
7. IR SENSOR - The Source Keypad includes Procient’s exclusive ALR (Ambient Light
Restrictor) IR Receiver. The IR receiver allows use of a handheld remote for control of the
system and IR controlled source components.
THE SOURCE KEYPAD FEATURES
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The Source Keypad Front Panel

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8. KEYPAD BEZEL - The keypad bezel is a screwless trim plate made of a pliable material that
conforms to the surrounding wall contour. The back of the bezel has form tting tabs that
friction t to The Source Keypad Mounting Bracket to provide a clean nished look.
THE SOURCE KEYPAD FEATURES
Figure 2 The Source Keypad Rear Panel
REAR PANEL (Figure 2)
9. KEYPAD SET TABS - Fit into the upper Mounting Bracket Tab Slots to secure the keypad
to the bracket.
10. KEYPAD ANGLE TABS - Fits into the channeled lower Mounting Bracket Tab Slots to
allow ush installation (at to wall surface) or with the lower portion of the keypad
sloping away from the wall at about a 15° angle. The angle mount creates a special
cosmetic appeal and provides an improved LCD viewing angle.
11. KEYPAD PUNCHDOWN BLOCK - 110 style punchdown terminal connects to the Zone
Keypad RJ45 jack on a Procient M4 or M6.
12. SPEAKER RELAY MUTE TERMINAL - Connects to a Procient Relay Muting Module for
individual room mute when using multi-channel ampliers for subzone expansion.
13. ADDRESS SWITCH - Unique addresses are not required zone-to-zone (One keypad per
zone). However, a unique address must be set for each Source Keypad when connected on
a common bus within a single zone. The switch provides up to 16 addresses (0 to F). The
default address for the Source Keypad is “A”.
14. FACEPLATE RELEASE TABS - Carefully push these recessed tabs to remove the Source
Keypad faceplate to change keycaps. It is typically only necessary to press the tabs on
the bottom of the keypad and then carefully pull the bottom of the faceplate away
from The Source Keypad body.
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THE SOURCE DOCK ADAPTER (Figure 3)
15. ADAPTER BASE CLIP LOCKS - These indents lock
the Source Dock Adapter Base to the Dock Adapter
for shelf top or wall mount installation.
16. WALL MOUNT SCREW HOLES - These holes allow
The Source Dock Adapter to be mounted at
against a wall or cabinet side.
17. 12 PIN INTERCONNECT – This connection via
ribbon cable (included) creates a power, metadata
and control bus that allows ganging of up to six
Source Dock Adapters.
18. LINE OUT - 3.5mm mini jack outputs stereo line
level audio. Connects to M4 or M6 Source Input
via the included 10' stereo mini-plug to RCA
interconnect cable. When ganging multiple Dock
Adapters, each Dock Adapter must be connected to
a dedicated Source Input on the M4 or M6.
19. EXPANSION PORT - RJ45 Jack connects to the
Expansion Port on the M4 or M6 Rear Panel to Rx/Tx
control and metadata between the M4 or M6 and
the Source Dock Adapter.
20. AUX INPUT - 3.5mm mini jack provides a stereo
line level input for an additional source. This could
be anything from a CD Changer to an XM or Sirius
Tuner or music server, allowing up to 12 Sources
on an M4 or 14 Sources on an M6 (including on-
board tuners). Switching to and controlling the
sources connected to this input must be congured
during setup in Procient Editor. Only the Source
Keypads have access to and control of the devices
connected to the Aux Inputs. PMKs do not have
access to or control of these devices.
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THE SOURCE DOCK ADAPTER FEATURES
Line Out
Expansion
Aux. Input
Source Dock
24V DC
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21. SOURCE DOCK TERMINAL - RJ45 jack connects
to the Adapter Port on a Source Dock via CAT5.
This connection provides power and control to
the iPod/Dock and receives digital audio data and metadata from a connected iPod.
22. 24V DC - 2.1mm coaxial jack connects to a Procient Source Power Supply (Required/Not
included). When ganging Adapters, one will power up to six Source Dock Adapters.
23. ADAPTER BASE - Attaches to the Dock Adapter for shelf top or wall mount installation.
Figure 3
The Source Dock Adapter Features

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THE SOURCE DOCK FEATURES
THE SOURCE DOCK (Figure 4)
24. iPOD SUPPORT BRACKET - Movable bracket
provides support for most iPod models to
prevent damage to the iPod Connectors.
25. 12V DC - 2.1mm coaxial jack. The Source
Dock is powered directly from The Source
Dock Adapter in applications where the Dock
is less than 250' from the Adapter. For wire
runs over 250', the Dock can be up to 500' from
the Adapter with a Procient IR Power Supply-
1.2A, connected directly to the Dock.
26. ADAPTER PORT - RJ45 jack connects to the
Source Dock Terminal on the Source Dock
Adapter via CAT5. This connection provides
power and control to the iPod/Dock and
sends digital audio and metadata from the
Dock to the Dock Adapter.
27. AUX INPUT - 3.5mm mini jack provides
a stereo line level input for an additional
source. This could be anything from a CD
Changer to an XM or Sirius Tuner or music
server, allowing up to 12 Sources on an M4
or 14 Sources on an M6 (including on-board
tuners). This connection will allow the local
source audio to be played through the M4 or
M6 amplier and zone speakers. Switching
to and controlling the sources connected to
this input must be congured during setup in
Procient Editor.
12V DC 1 AMP Adapter Port Aux. Input USB
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Figure 4 The Source Dock Features
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28. USB PORT - USB mini jack allows connection directly to a computer for downloading
content to an iPod seated in the Source Dock. Downloading content would follow
normal procedures. See iPod instructions for additional information.
29. iPodWELL - This opening in the Dock is designed to accommodate most iPod models.
Connect the iPod to the iPod Connector, and slide the iPod Support Bracket forward to t
the particular iPod model.
30. iPod CONNECTOR - This multi-pin connector connects to the iPod Dock Connector on
the bottom of an iPod. Carefully push the iPod down on this connector to send power
and control to the iPod and have the iPod send digital audio and metadata to the system.
31. STATUS LED - LED illuminates blue when the Source Dock is receiving power.

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THE SOURCE DOCK (Figure 5)
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Figure 5 The Source Dock Bottom
32. ADDRESS SWITCH - A unique address must be set for each Source Dock within a given
system. The switch provides up to 16 addresses (0 to F). The default address for the Source
Dock is “0”.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING ESD (Electrostatic Discharge): The Source Dock can be
susceptible to ESD. Under certain conditions when reaching for and just prior to touching
the Dock or the iPod connected to it, certain levels of ESD can cause The Source Dock to
temporarily lose its communication link with the M4 or M6. Typically no action is required by
the user to restore communication and normal operation. This notice pertains only to The
Source Dock. Please refer to iPod documentation or contact Apple for additional information
regarding iPod and ESD.
THE SOURCE DOCK FEATURES