M4 QUICK START GUIDE
figure 1
M4 Front Panel Features
BLUE InDICAToR LIGhT
ZonE STATUS LEDS
MASTER poWER SWITCh
Blue indicates the master
power switch is ON and one
or more zones are active.
Red is OFF.
LED indicators and labels:
Four blue LEDs indicate
that one or more zones
are currently active.
When pressed in, the M4
permits zones to be turned
ON and OFF by keypad or
touch panel commands.
phonE pAGE In JACK
DooRBELL/STATUS In 1 & 2 JACKS
ConTRoL poRT & fIRMWARE UpGRADE SWITCh
CoMMon IR oUTpUT & hI/Lo SWITCh
M4 fEATURES
This jack provides input porting for audio feeds from
door mikes or other forms of phone or doorbell
paging. The jack is programmable by proficient
Editor, to turn on as events, when triggered by the
DOORBELL/STATUS IN Jack.
These 3.5mm mini phone trigger inputs work in
conjunction with the PHONE PAGE IN jack. When
triggered, the phone inputs can be turned on as
programmed by proficient Editor. If audio paging is
not required, these 1 & 2 jacks may also be pogrammed
as STATUS inputs for power management of source or
zone components. They accept input levels of 3V to 30V
AC or DC for the trigger ON condition. The voltage level
must drop below 1V AC or DC for the OFF condition.
3.5mm 4-circuit mini phone jack allows several control functions. All keypad
programming is accomplished via this port using proficient Editor in conjunction
with the mating Transfer Cable. It also accommodates factory firmware updates
in conjunction with the fIRMWARE UpGRADE off/on Switch. Be sure to leave
this switch in the off position at all times, except, as instructed within proficient
Editor, when you are doing a firmware update. Such updates ensure that you can
always have the latest functionality improvements in the field. Another function of
this port is that you can control installed system components with bi-directional
data via touch panels or computers using RS232 protocol.
3.5mm mini phone jack provides a common IR output derived from all of
the zone IR inputs and from keypad initiated IR commands derived from
the internal IR library. High or low IR power output is set by means of the
hI/Lo switch. Set it to the Lo setting when driving standard low power
emitters (i.e, Proficient IR single flasher). Set it to the hI position when
driving a high power emitter (i.e, a blaster) for teaching IR commands into
learning remotes. Caution: The hI position will damage or destroy low
power emitters!
M4 Multi-Zone Audio Amplifier/Controller
The M4 is a four-zone, six-source Audio Amplifier/Controller. It serves as the
“brains” of the entire keypad system. The M4 provides audio switching for
six sources and 30W/channel audio power amplifiers for four zones. It also
has connection termination facilities for the controlled whole house system.
figure 2
M4 Rear Panel Features
RS-232 DATA I/o
Communication port.
CoMMon STATUS oUT poRT
This 3.5mm mini phone jack will go high (+12V DC)
when any zone is turned ON and will go LOW (under 1V
DC) when the last zone is turned OFF. The max. output
of this jack is 100 mA at 9.5V DC.
EXPANSION PORTS
RS232
FIRMWARE
UPGRADE
COMMON
COMMON
IR oUT JACKS
2
1
EXpAnSIon poRTS
These 3.5mm mini phone jacks, one for each source, provide
dedicated IR output to specific source components. When a
source is selected on a keypad, IR function commands are
routed directly to that source. This prevents cross-control
interference between two or more sources that have
identical IR commands.
LO
HI
CONTROL
PORT
RJ45 jacks provide for connection
of specialized RS485 controlled
products and for looping to
additional M4 controllers for zone
expansion capability.
CONTACT CLOSURE
STATUS OUT: 0 to +12V
M4
IR OUT
OFF
ON
OUT
PHONE (PAGE IN)
DOORBELL / STATUS IN
OUT
DATA I/O
INPUTS
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SOURCE 1
SOURCE 2
SOURCE 3
SOURCE 4
SOURCE 5
SOURCE 6
OUT
IR
OUT
IR
OUT
IR
OUT
INPUTS
LOOP
INPUTS
INPUTS
LOOP
INPUTS
LOOP
INPUTS
LOOP
L
R
L
R
L
R
IR
L
R
IR
L
R
IR
L
R
LOOP
LOOP
IR Loop JACKS
LOOP
L
LOOP
L
LOOP
L
LOOP
L
LOOP
LOOP
These six 3.5mm mini phone jacks, one for each source, are
provided exclusively for zone expansion capability when
using two or more M4 controllers. They permit the
source IR signals from the added zones to be carried to
the source component emitters.
R
PRE-OUT
VC
R
PRE-OUT
VC
R
PRE-OUT
VC
R
PRE-OUT
VC
NVC
IR OUT
NVC
IR OUT
NVC
IR OUT
NVC
IR OUT
ConTACT CLoSURE
120V 60Hz 1.8A ~
FUSE: T5AL 250V
Provides a single pole dry relay
contact to activate any device that
can be controlled or triggered by a
switch closure. The closure can be
programmed within proficient Editor
to be activated by keypad presses,
Command Library IR, or within macros
for Momentary, Toggle and Open/
Close Paired operations. Spring-loaded
terminals accept wire sizes from 28 to 14
AWG. Internal relay contacts are rated at
2A/30V AC or DC.
KEYPAD
SPKRS
KEYPAD
SPKRS
KEYPAD
SPKRS
KEYPAD
SPKRS
L & R AUDIo In & Loop JACKS
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
ZONE 4
These RCA jacks – four for each source – provide audio
signal inputs and buffered loop outputs, for each
source. The buffered outputs can be used to drive local
components or loop the signals to the additional zone
inputs of other M4 controllers when using them for source
expansion.
–
R +
–
R +
–
R +
–
R +
+
L
–
+
L
–
+
L
–
+
L
–
IEC TYpE AC
Mains receptacle and fuse mates with included AC
power cord. Also houses the rear panel replaceable AC
mains fuse (T5AL 250V for 120V, and T2.5AL 250V for
VC-nVC SWITCh
KEYpAD ZonE InpUTS
L & R SpEAKERS TERMInALS
IR oUT
L & R pRE-oUT JACKS
230V/240V)
The audio output from the PRE-OUT jacks can
either be controlled by the internal volume
control of the M4 (VC position) or be a fixed
line level output in the no volume control
(nVC position). In either case, the tone control
remains available for room “EQ” settings.
These RJ45 terminals allow for easy
connection of the inter-room wiring
from keypads in the various rooms.
Normally this is accomplished using
CAT5 cable with home-run lengths of
up to 1000'.
These 4-circuit plugable screw-down
terminals accept wire sizes from 14 to
This 3.5mm mini jack, one for each zone, provides dedicated Zone IR
output initiated from the respective zone inputs. They may control
These RCA jacks provide line level
audio outputs for driving external
power amplifiers for additional rooms
within zones, where needed.
28 AWG. They allow quick connection of
the internal amplifiers to stereo pairs of
speakers in the various zone rooms.
specific zone components when you want to prevent the control of it
from the other zones.
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M4 AUDIo ConTRoLLER WITh KEYpAD SYSTEM
The Proficient M4 System consists of four subsystems. key location data from the keypads to trigger the
SInGLE GAnG
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DoUBLE GAnG
TRIpLE GAnG
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GGUUIIDDEE
MMEENNUU
TNR1
SAT
TNR2
CD
TTNNRR11
TTNNRR22
11
4
22
5
8
0
33
6
11
44
22
55
88
00
33
66
TTNNRR11
SAT
TTNNRR22
CD
SSAATT
CCDD
First, the keypads themselves can be configured in
many key icon arrangements and placed in a one,
two or three gang set-up to meet virtually any client
requirement. They are connected via convenient
CAT5 cable with home-run lengths of up to 1000'
(305m or longer, if heavier gauge wire is used) to the
centrally located M4 Multi-Zone Audio Amplifier/
Controller located near the controlled equipment.
The M4 contains the “brains” of the system, taking
actual controlling IR, RS232 and RS485 commands
that are passed to all of the installed system
components. Programming is accomplished by the
use of proficient Editor, a Proficient developed
Windows software system. A fourth item, the
optional Command Interface (sold separately), is an
installer’s tool for learning and teaching special IR
commands that are not included in the proficient
Editor internal library.
SSEELL
MP3
TREB
CD2
BASS
MMPP33
CCDD22
MMPP33
TTRREEBB
CCDD22
BBAASSSS
7
9
77
99
EESSCC
IINNFFOO
BBAASSSS
TTRREEBB
TTRRKK
DISSCK
TTRRKK
DDISSCK
GBL
MUTE
PWR
MMUUTTEE
RRDNMD
PPLLAAYY
RRDNMD
MUTE
MUTE
PPWWRR
RPT
RRPPTT
PWR
PWR
PMKIR
(included)
PMKIR
(included)
PNK
PMKIR
(included)
PNK
PFK
(optional)
(optional)
(optional)
1
2
3 4
5
3 4
1.77"
5
9
GGUUIIDDEE
EESSCC
5
9
3
2
1.77"
4
1
1
2
2
9
KEYpAD GAnG ConfIGURATIonS
7
2
T
N
TNR2
TNR2
11
22
33
TNR1
TNR2
E
MMEENNUU
IINNFFOO
7
2
TNR1
TNR1
TNR2
TNR2
11
4
22
55
33
66
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The M4 System comes with four single gang PMKIR
pre-configured keypads, one for each zone as shown
for the single gang version in figure 3. The cover
plates and the other configurations are optional.
Screw-less “Snap-On” type cover plates are also
accommodated. Each keypad comes with a set of
factory installed “default buttons” plus a good variety
of additional buttons. The default buttons can be easily
changed to meet the needs of the installation.
S
A
CD
CD
4
4
5
5
6
6
S
A
T
CD
PMKIR
PMK
S
S
A
A
T
T
CD
CD
Master Keypad
PMKIR
Master Keypad
SSEELL
with IR Receiver
PMKIR
PMKIR
Master Keypad
MP3
MP3
CD
C
with IR Receiver
Master Keypad
Master Keypad
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MP3
CD2
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7
8
8
9
9
with IR Receiver
with IR Receiver
MP3
MP3
CD2
CD2
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7
8
8
9
9
BASS
BASS
TREB
TREB
4.07"
6
BASS
TREB
BASS
BASS
TREB
TREB
TRK
TRK
DSC
DSC
0
0
7
6
4.07"
PNK
GBL
7
4
Numeric Keypad
TRK
TRK
DSC
DSC
7
4
0
0
PNK
PFK
Numeric Keypad
Function Keypad
RDM
RDM
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
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PPLLAAYY
RDM
RDM
RPT
RPT
PWR
PWR
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PWR
PWR
PWR
RPT
RPT
Double Gang
Triple Gang
Single Gang
4
Rear View
8
Rear View
Rear View
8
8
Rear View
Rear View
Rear View
PMKIR Master Keypad
(Included with M4)
PNK Numeric Keypad
(Not included with M4)
PMKIR Master Keypad
(included with the M4)
PFK Function Keypad
(Not included with M4)
PNK Numeric Keypad
(Not included with M4)
PMKIR Master Keypad
(included with the M4)
GUIDE
MENU
TNR1
SAT
TNR2
CD
TNR1
SAT
TNR2
CD
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
TNR1
SAT
TNR2
CD
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
Single Gang Set-Up
Double Gang Set-Up
Triple Gang Set-Up
SEL
MP3
TREB
MP3
TREB
CD2
BASS
MP3
TREB
CD2
BASS
CD2
BASS
1. pMKIR Source/function Buttons – Six of this set
of eight buttons are programmed as source select
for the M4. When the system is off, all buttons have
a background green color. When a source button is
pressed, it turns to a low-level red color to show that
it is the active source and the system is on.
5. Mounting plate – Standard plate allows the
keypad module to be attached to standard in-wall
J-Boxes using the two screws provided. Allows
attachment of standard decorator type cover plates
(also screw-less snap-on plates).
1. pMKIR Source/function Buttons – Six of this set
of eight buttons are programmed as source select
for the M4. When the system is off, all buttons have
a background green color. When a source button is
pressed, it turns to a low-level red color to show that
it is the active source and the system is on.
1. pMKIR Source/function Buttons – Six of this set
of eight buttons are programmed as source select
for the M4. When the system is off, all buttons have
a background green color. When a source button is
pressed, it turns to a low-level red color to show that
it is the active source and the system is on.
J-Boxes using the two screws provided. Allows
attachment of standard decorator type cover plates
(also screw-less snap-on plates).
J-Boxes using the two screws provided. Allows
attachment of standard decorator type cover plates
(also screwless snap-on plates).
7
9
7
9
ESC
INFO
TRK
DSC
TRK
DSC
MUTE
RDM
RPT
RDM
PLAY
MUTE
PWR
MUTE
PWR
RPT
6. IR Receiver Lens – Version PMKIR includes
Proficient’s exclusive ANS IR receiver, built-in. It allows
the use of a handheld remote for control of system
components.
6. IR Receiver Lens – Version PMKIR includes
Proficient’s exclusive ANS IR receiver, built-in. It allows
the use of a handheld remote for control of system
components.
PWR
6. IR Receiver Lens – Version PMKIR includes
Proficient’s exclusive ANS IR receiver, built-in. It allows
the use of a handheld remote for control of system
components.
2. Keypad Expansion Terminal – This 16-pin header
terminal is used to inter-connect the optional numeric
and function keypad modules for expansion as
needed. A 3-connector ribbon cable is packed with
each module for making these connections.
2. Keypad Expansion Terminal – This 16-pin header
terminal is used to inter-connect the optional numeric
and function keypad modules for expansion as
needed. A 3-connector ribbon cable is packed with
each module for making these connections.
2. Keypad Expansion Terminal – This 16-pin header
terminal is used to inter-connect the optional numeric
and function keypad modules for expansion as
needed. A 3-connector ribbon cable is packed with
each module for making these connections.
PMKIR
(included)
PMKIR
(included)
PNK
PMKIR
(included)
PNK
PFK
(optional)
7. Connection Terminals – for CAT5 home-run
termination. +Relay and – Relay - for future use.
+12V – Powers the keypad, including the internal IR
receiver on model PMKIR. Includes reverse voltage
protection. Data – Sends IR control signals for
control of system components. GnD – Return for
power, IR signal and data. 485 A / 485 B – Balanced,
bi-directional system communications data.
7. Connection Terminals – for CAT5 home-run
termination. +Relay and – Relay - for future use.
+12V – Powers the keypad, including the internal IR
receiver on model PMKIR. Includes reverse voltage
protection. Data – Sends IR control signals for
control of system components. GnD – Return for
power, IR signal and data. 485 A / 485 B – Balanced,
bi-directional system communications data.
(optional)
(optional)
7. Connection Terminals – for CAT5 home-run
termination. + Relay and – Relay - for future use.
+12V – Powers the keypad, including the internal IR
receiver on model PMKIR. Includes reverse voltage
protection. Data – Sends IR control signals for
control of system components. GnD – Return for
power, IR signal and data. 485 A / 485 B – Balanced,
bi-directional system communications data.
figure 3
The Keypad Gang Configurations
3. Address Switch – A unique hex address must be
set for each master keypad when connected on a
common bus within a single zone. Unique addresses
are not required zone-to-zone. It provides up to 16
addresses (0 to F).
3. Address Switch – A unique hex address must be
set for each master keypad when connected on a
common bus within a single zone. Unique addresses
are not required zone-to-zone. It provides up to 16
addresses (0 to F).
3. Address Switch – A unique hex address must be
set for each master keypad when connected on a
common bus within a single zone. Unique addresses
are not required zone-to-zone. It provides up to 16
addresses (0 to F).
Keypad features
The keypads come in four basic modules as shown.
The PMK (13 buttons) and PMKIR (12 buttons) are the
master keypads and must be used in each system.
As mentioned earlier, the M4 comes with a pre-
configured version of the PMKIR, for the convenience
of the installer. It is usable right "out of the box" in
conjunction with a default project that is factory
programmed into the M4. The PMKIR includes an
IR receiver and has one less function button, but is
otherwise identical to the PMK. The PNK Numeric (16
buttons) and PFK Function (14 buttons) keypad modules
can be thought of as “slaves” to the master unit
(they will not work alone), providing additional key
locations for numeric and function commands.
8. function Buttons – These lower four buttons (can
be programmed for any function except source select.
8. function Buttons – These lower four buttons (can
be programmed for any function except source select.
4. Snap Tabs – These tabs hold the decorator style
insert panel to the metal mounting plate and are
easily released for custom changing of the buttons.
4. Snap Tabs – These tabs hold the decorator style
insert panel to the metal mounting plate and are
easily released for custom changing of the buttons.
4. Snap Tabs – These tabs hold the decorator style
insert panel to the metal mounting plate and are
easily released for custom changing of the buttons.
8. function Buttons – These lower four buttons (can
be programmed for any function except source select.)
9. numeric and function Buttons – Require
9. numeric and function Buttons – Require
programming via proficient Editor. All buttons glow
background green and can be configured to go off
after a set time, or stay on via proficient Editor.
programming via proficient Editor. All buttons glow
background green and can be configured to go off
after a set time, or stay on via proficient Editor.
5. Mounting plate – Standard plate allows the
keypad module to be attached to standard in-wall
5. Mounting plate – Standard plate allows the
keypad module to be attached to standard in-wall
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9
6
7
A TYpICAL M4 KEYpAD ConTRoLLED SYSTEM
SYSTEM ConnECTIonS AnD ConfIGURATIon
A TYpICAL M4 InSTALLATIon
factory Default System
Whole house/party Mode
Perhaps the best way to become familiar with the
M4/keypad system is to show its application in a
typical installation. figure 7 shows the four PMKIR
keypads (included) controlling the M4 and related
source components in a four-zone application
As mentioned earlier, the M4 comes with a set of four
pre-configured PMKIR keypads, one for each zone. In
addition, the M4 is pre-programmed at the factory
with a default project so that the entire system will
function “right out of the box.” The installer can use
this default as a base on which to build customized
projects. The default project has the following
functionality: (Refer to figures 3 & 7).
5. All zones are set for Whole House/Party Mode
capability Whole House/Party Mode: Forces all zones
to the same source and allows volume and mute
functions to operate all zones in unison.
TUNER 1
TUNER 2
SATELLITE
MP3 PLAYER
CD PLAYER
CD PLAYER 2
noTE: The system in figure 7 is given to illustrate
the basics on how to configure and program
a system, not to show all aspects of such an
installation. For instance, for simplicity, the speakers
in each zone are not shown in figure 7, even though
such components would be required for a complete
working system.
IR Flasher
IR Out from Source 1
- To engage Whole House/Party Mode, press and
hold a desired Source button for longer than two
seconds. During press and hold, source button
blinks rapidly (busy).
IR Out from Source 2
IR Out from Source 3
IR Out from Source 6
IR Out from Source 4
IR Out from Source 5
To Source 6
Inputs
L
To Source 2
To Source 4
Inputs
L
To Source 5
Inputs
L
To Source 3
1. Six Source keys: TNR1, TNR2, SAT, CD, CD2, MP3
Inputs
Inputs
R
L
R
R
R
L
R
2. Six Function keys: BASS, TREB, MUTE, PWR, VOL UP,
VOL DOWN
To Source 1
Inputs
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
noTE: Maximum recommended lead length for the
keypads with CAT5 cable is 1000' (305m).
PMKIR
PMKIR
PMKIR
PMKIR
3. The six Source keys are set as Zone ON keys and
are programmed to select the M4 rear panel Audio
Source inputs as follows:
From Doorbell Trigger
L / R
Keypad
Keypad
Keypad
Keypad
The recommended steps to install such a system
would be as follows:
TNR1
TNR2
TNR1
TNR2
TNR1
TNR2
TNR1
TNR2
L
R
PRE-OUT
VC
A
T
C
D
SAT
CD
S
S
A
T
C
D
S
A
T
C
D
TNR1 = Audio Source 1, TNR2 = Audio Source 2,
SAT = Audio Source 3, CD = Audio Source 4, CD2 =
Audio Source 5, MP3 = Audio Source 6. In addition,
a Mute Off command is programmed under each
Source key.
1. Pull all wiring for the keypads, speakers, etc., from
the various zone rooms (home runs) to a central
equipment area.
EXPANSION PORTS
CD2
M
P
3
MP3
CD2
M
P
3
CD2
MP3
CD2
RS232
FIRMWARE
UPGRADE
COMMON
COMMON
NVC
IR OUT
BASS
BASS
T B
T
R
E
B
R
E
TREB
BASS
BASS
TREB
2
1
LO
HI
CONTROL
PORT
CONTACT CLOSUE
IR OUT
STATUS OUT: 0 to +12V
M4
OFF
ON
OUT
PHONE (PAGE IN)
DOORBELL / STATUS IN
OUT
DATA I/O
INPUTS
Riverside, CA. USA
Made in Taiwan
SOURCE 1
SOURCE 2
SOURCE 3
SOURCE 4
SOURCE 5
SOURCE 6
2. Set up and make all the necessary audio
connections from the source components to the
M4, the amplifiers to speakers in rooms, etc.
OUT
OUT
IR
OUT
IR
OUT
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
MUTE
INPUTS
INPUTS
INPUTS
LOOP
INPUTS
LOOP
INPUTS
LOOP
P
W
R
P
W
R
PWR
PWR
4. The six Function keys are programmed as follows:
IR
L
R
L
R
L
R
IR
L
R
IR
L
R
IR
L
R
KEYPAD
SPKRS
LOOP
LOOP
LOOP
ZONE 4
BASS: 1st press changes Vol UP/Down to Bass Up/
Down. 2nd press = Bass Flat.
LOOP
L
LOOP
L
LOOP
L
LOOP
L
LOOP
LOOP
3. Make sure all system components function first,
with their own remote controls, before configuring
the keypads.
CAT5 Cable Carries
RS485 Control, IR Signal
and Keypad Power
R
PRE-OUT
VC
R
PRE-OUT
VC
R
PRE-OUT
VC
R
PRE-OUT
VC
TREB: 1st press changes Vol Up/Down to Treble Up/
Down. 2nd press = Treble Flat.
NVC
IR OUT
NVC
IR OUT
NVC
IR OUT
NVC
IR OUT
–
R +
+
L
–
120V 60Hz 1.8A ~
FUSE: T5AL 250V
To
Zone 1
To
Zone 2
To
Zone 3
To
Zone 4
4. Flasher placement: Locate each source
component’s IR Sensor window. Place emitters on
each of the source components and plug them into
the corresponding Source IR Outputs on the M4.
: Volume Up command. Also serves as Bass or
Treble Up after first pressing BASS or TREB keys.
Keypad Jack
Keypad Jack
Keypad Jack
Keypad Jack
KEYPAD
SPKRS
KEYPAD
SPKRS
KEYPAD
SPKRS
KEYPAD
SPKRS
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
ZONE 4
: Volume Down command. Also serves as Bass
or Treble Down after first pressing BASS or TREB keys.
+
L
–
– R +
+
L
–
– R +
+
L
–
– R +
+
L
–
– R +
- Release button when blinking stops. Source
button then turns Amber in color, indicating
system is now in Whole House/Party Mode.
noTE: Zones other than the initiating zone will have
red active Source buttons and will operate as normal
independent zones.
noTE: While in the Treble or Bass tone modes, the
selected Source button will blink at a medium rate,
to indicate the tone setting mode. The tone setting
mode is defeated by one press of any button other
than the Tone and Volume buttons.
-
L
-
R
+
L
+
R
- Source selection, Volume Control and Mute
functions will now operate in all zones from the
initiating zone only.
6. Priority is set to ON for all zones. This means
that commands from any keypad in any zone will
execute, regardless of previous command executions
in other zones.
Speaker Feeds to Each Zone
MUTE: Set for Internal Preamp Muting. Toggles
ON/OFF. Pressing Source and Volume buttons also
un-mutes. During Mute, selected source key blinks
slowly.
figure 7
- To transfer Whole House/Party Mode control to
another zone, above steps are repeated from the
desired zone.
7. When a zone is first turned on, the volume will be
at a default medium background level. After that, it
will come on at the last volume used prior to zone
turn OFF.
PWR: Set as Zone Power OFF. Will NOT turn the zone
ON. Press and Hold for two seconds turns all zones
OFF (Whole House).
- To cancel Whole House/Party Mode, press and
hold a Source button from the initiating zone for
longer than two seconds (until blinking stops).
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M4 SpECIfICATIonS
ConfIGURE ThE KEYpAD BUTTonS
KEYpAD hooKUp
noTE 1: If you want to use RJ45 connectors for
connecting the CAT5 cable to the keypads, you can do
so by using the Proficient model RJA-1.1 RJ45-to-Wire Pin
Adapters. See figure 13 and figure 14. Simply insert the
RJA-1.1 pins into the keypad’s connection terminals and
snap the levers in place. Be sure to orient them correctly
as shown.
noTE: The numeric and function keypads will not
work on their own. They must be connected to a
master keypad using the 3-connector ribbon cable
supplied (included with each model). The cable is
symmetrical so it can be connected with the red
striped side up or down, to best fit the configuration.
figure 11 shows it connected so that the PMKIR
master keypad will be to the right of the PNK numeric
and PFK function keypads when mounted, whereas
figure 12 places the PMKIR to the left.
1. The keypads have a pre-installed set of buttons in
place. These may not match the source and function
arrangements you need or desire. To change them,
release the tabs on each end of the keypad, figure 8,
and remove the decorator insert panel, exposing the
key buttons, figure 9.
figure 11 Ribbon Cable – PMKIR Right
figure 12 Ribbon Cable – PMKIR Left
figure 13 RJA-1.1 Adapter
Audio Sections
General
Rated Power/Channel
(RMS, 2 channels driven into 8 Ω)
30 Watts, 20Hz - 20kHz
power Consumption
No Signal (idle)
50 Watts
THD (at rated power)
< 0.7%
At 1/8 Rated Power
(3.75 watts/channel)
110 Watts
Power/Channel
(RMS, 2 channels driven into 4 Ω)
45 Watts @ 1kHz
2. Starting with the Zone 1 PMKIR (master keypad),
and using the extra buttons supplied, if needed,
move and place the source and function buttons in
the arrangement you want. See figure 10. When you
finish the arrangement, replace the decorator insert
panel over the buttons, being careful to see that the
buttons align correctly with the panel openings.
Press the panel down until the tabs “snap” into place.
Line Ratings (120V AC version)
120V AC, 1.8A
Input Sensitivity
(For rated power @ max VC)
300 mV
Rear Panel Fuse (120V AC version) T5AL 250V
Line Ratings (230V AC versions) 230V AC, 0.9A
Rear Panel Fuse (230V AC versions) T2.5AL 250V
Input Impedance (source inputs)
Input Overload (source inputs)
> 22 kΩ
2.5 V
figure 15
Using CAT5 Cable to Connect PMKIR Keypads to M4
Dimensions (H x W x D)
513 ⁄16" x 171⁄8" x 151⁄2
148mm x 435mm x 394mm
"
Output Voltage @ Pre-Outs
(w/300 mV @ source inputs)
1.7 V, VC Setting, VC Max
810 mV, NVC Setting
M4
3. Repeat these steps for each of the other zone
master keypads. Each zone can have its own unique
configuration… but, it is best to keep them as similar
as possible to simplify programming and operation.
Keypad
Weight
20 lbs (9.1 kg)
Output Impedance (pre-outs)
< 300 Ω
Connector
Frequency Response (@ 1 watt @ 8 Ω) 20Hz - 20kHz 1.5dB
Limited Two-Year Warranty
CAUTION:
L
R
PRE-OUT
VC
Proficient Audio Systems warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this product will
be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years, provided the
speaker was purchased from a Proficient Audio Systems Authorized Dealer.
4. In the same way, configure the buttons on the
numeric and function keypads (not included) that
you may chose to use in some zones.
Channel Separation
> 50dB @ 10kHz
> 65dB @ 10kHz
Colors shown are based on
Crosstalk Between Sources
T568B RJ45 termination.
NVC
IR OUT
Defective products must be shipped, prepaid and insured, together with proof of purchase,
to the Proficient Audio Systems Authorized Dealer from whom they were purchased, or to
Proficient Audio Systems at the address listed on this installation instruction manual. Freight
collect shipments will be refused. It is preferable to ship this product in the original shipping
container to lessen the chance of transit damage. In any case, the risk of loss or damage in transit
is to be borne by the purchaser.
PMKIR
S/N Ratio (re: rated output,
source inputs shorted)
> 95dB (VC 20dB IEC A,
below FCW)
Master Keypad
with IR Receiver
5. Connect all keypads to their assigned zones on
the M4 as shown in figure 7. Be sure to strip then
connect the various colored CAT5 leads to the correct
terminals on each keypad end. Refer to figure 15.
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SEE CHART BELOW
for T568A and T568B
wiring termination.
Bass Control Range
Treble Control Range
10dB @ 100Hz
10dB @ 10kHz
If, upon examination at the Factory or Proficient Audio Systems Authorized Dealer, it is
determined that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time during this
warranty period, Proficient Audio Systems or the Proficient Audio Systems Authorized Dealer
will, at its option, repair or replace this product at no additional charge, except as set forth
below. If this model is no longer available and can not be repaired effectively, Proficient Audio
Systems, at its sole option, may replace the unit with a current model of equal or greater value.
In some cases where a new model is substituted, a modification to the mounting surface may
be required. If mounting surface modification is required, Proficient Audio Systems assumes
no responsibility or liability for such modification. All replaced parts and product become the
property of Proficient Audio Systems. Products replaced or repaired under this Warranty will
be returned to the original retail purchaser, within a reasonable time, freight prepaid.
figure 8 Release Tab
KEYPAD
ZONE 4
Control Sections
SPKRS
Contact Closures (dry)
2A, 30V AC/DC Max
Audio Line Level, > 22 kΩ
–
R +
+
–
L
Phone Page In
This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident, disaster,
misuse, abuse, negligence, inadequate packing or shipping procedures, commercial use, volt-
age inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit, or service, repair or modification of the
product which has not been authorized or approved by Proficient Audio Systems. This Warranty
also excludes normal cosmetic deterioration caused by environmental conditions. This warranty
will be void if the Serial Number on the product has been removed, tampered with or defaced.
– Voltage/Impedance
Rear View
Doorbell/Status In 1 & 2, 10 mA @ 12V AC/DC
3V - 30V AC or DC
figure 9 Remove Decorator Insert Panel
Inter-Room
Twisted Pair
CAT5 Cable
This Warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties. If the product is defective in materials
or workmanship as warranted above, the purchaser’s sole remedy shall be repair or replacement
as provided above. In no event will Proficient Audio Systems be liable for any incidental or con-
sequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product, even if Proficient Audio
Systems, or a Proficient Audio Systems Authorized Dealer has been advised of the possibility of
such damages, or for any claim by any other party. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply.
figure 14 RJA-1.1 Attached to Keypad and CAT5
Orange
Common IR Out
– HI (high power)
– LO (emitter power)
Green
White/Green
White/Brown
9 V Active High, 82 Ω (110 mA Peak)
9 V Active High, 670 Ω (13 mA Peak)
1,000' (305m) Max.
Blue
White/Blue
Use Twisted Pair
for 485A & 485B
Zone IR Outs
– Voltage/Impedance
9.2 V Active High, 620 Ω (13 mA Peak)
Brown
White/Orange
All implied warranties on the product are limited to the duration of this expressed Warranty.
Some states do not allow limitation on the length of an implied warranty. If the original retail
purchaser resides in such a state, this limitation does not apply.
Source IR Outs (and loop) 11.5 V Active High, 390 Ω (29 mA Peak)
– Voltage/Impedance
figure 10 Moving and Placing Buttons
T568B Standard
T568A Standard
Keypad RJ45
T568B Standard
T568A Standard
Common Status Out
(0-12V DC)
9.5 V @ 100 mA
12V
Pin 2, 7 Orange, White/Brown Green, White/Brown
Blue, White/Blue
Pin 1, 8 White/Orange, Brown White/Green, Brown
DATA/IR Pin 4, 5 Blue, White/Blue
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
GND
485A
485B
For technical inquiries, please call 877.888.9004 or email us at
[email protected]. We are available to assist you every
weekday, except holidays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PST.
Pin 3
Pin 6
White/Green
Green
White/Orange
Orange
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