Proficient Audio Systems M4 User Manual

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  
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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  
figure 4  
DoUBLE GAnG  
TRIpLE GAnG  
figure 5  
figure 6  
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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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  
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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).  
12  
13  
10  
11  
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 1718" x 1512  
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.  
Riverside, CA. USA • Made in China  
proficientaudio.com  
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  
1
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  
940 Columbia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507  
877.888.9004 • Fax 951.787.8747 • proficientaudio.com  
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