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Chapter 2 • Introduction
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Chapter 2. Introduction
The
Navigator K2
is a programmable touchscreen keypad that is designed to provide
wired control of audio/video and other electronic systems. The
Navigator K2
is a
stand-alone controller that can be thought of as a universal remote control that is
permanently installed on a wall. Like other “universal” or “learning” remote
controls, the
Navigator K2
allows you to consolidate the functions of many
independent infrared remote controls into one unit. The
Navigator K2
also
incorporates a unique programmable user interface, allowing it to provide a simple,
intuitive, and customized interface for any system. Before using the
Navigator K2
,
please read and follow all instructions in this manual.
FEATURES
The Navigator K2 provides superior quality and reliability as well as these specific
features:
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A replacement for all of your system’s remote controls. The
Navigator K2
can
reproduce all of the commands of almost any infrared remote control.
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A programmable graphic display. The Navigator K2 uses powerful
Windows

based software that makes it easy to place buttons, text, graphics,
and symbols anywhere on the display.
•
A backlit LCD with digital matrix touchscreen. When you want to perform a
command, simply touch the display where that command is displayed. The
touchscreen never needs calibrating.
•
Real buttons. The Navigator K2 has 11 backlit “hard” keypad buttons that
allow easy access to frequently used functions. The six source buttons can be
re-labeled using a separate membrane keypad kit (Sonance part number
91949)
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A macro function. This feature allows the
Navigator K2
to perform a series of
commands by pressing a single button. For example, you can create a macro
called “Movie” that turns on the TV, sets the correct channel, turns on the
VCR, dims the lights, and starts playing a movie.
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Automatic power on and off. The
Navigator K2
powers itself down whenever
it is not used for a pre-set amount of time. Touching any area of the display
or a hard button will turn it on again.
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Industry standard IR output port. The Navigator K2 can be wired into
standard IR repeater systems.
•
Power status feedback. The
Navigator K2
can be connected to the power
status trigger output or a switched outlet (via a plug-in power adapter) of
audio controllers or receivers to indicate system power status using the bi-