TUnER SETUp ConnECTIonS
A) Install the included FM Dipole or high quality
directional antenna for best reception, normally
this will be in an attic space as high as possible. If
an outside antenna is connected to the product, be
sure the antenna is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up static
charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard
to proper grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location
of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode.
B) Install the AM Loop antenna in close proximity to
the FM antenna. Note: The further the AM antenna
is located away from the electronic equipment, the
better the AM reception will be. Various electronic
devices emit RF noise. That noise is most likely to
degrade performance of reception in the AM band.
C) Connect both antennas to the Antenna Amp, as
indicated on the Antenna Amp, use the included
balun for FM connect if necessary.
D) Use RG6 quad-shield coaxial cable, (up to 100’
in length), to connect the Antenna Amp to the
ANTENNA AMP Terminal on the M6, utilizing male ‘F-
type’ connectors.
note: The antenna connections MUST be made using
the included Antenna Amp Do NOT connect any
antenna directly to the ANTENNA AMP terminal on
the M6 as damage may result. There is DC voltage
present to power the Antenna Amp.
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SySTEM ConnECTIonS AnD ConfIGURATIon
TO ANTENNA AMP
M6
Riverside, CA. USA
Made in Taiwan
RS232
PHONE (PAGE IN)
DOORBELL / STATUS IN
1
2
CONTROL
PORT
FIRMWARE
UPGRADE
OFF ON
COMMON
IR OUT
LO
HI
STATUS OUT: 0 to +12V
120V 60Hz 1.8A ~
FUSE: T5AL 250V
DATA I/O
CONTACT CLOSURE
EXPANSION PORTS
COMMON
SOURCE 3
LOOP
OUT
IR
LOOP
L
R
INPUTS
SOURCE 4
LOOP
OUT
IR
LOOP
L
R
INPUTS
SOURCE 5
LOOP
OUT
IR
LOOP
L
R
INPUTS
SOURCE 6
LOOP
OUT
IR
LOOP
L
R
INPUTS
SOURCE 7
LOOP
OUT
IR
LOOP
L
R
INPUTS
SOURCE 8
LOOP
OUT
IR
LOOP
L
R
INPUTS
SPKRS
L
R +
+ –
–
ZONE 4
L
R
PRE-OUT
VC
NVC
KEYPAD
IR OUT
SPKRS
L
R +
+ –
–
ZONE 5
L
R
PRE-OUT
VC
NVC
KEYPAD
IR OUT
SPKRS
L
R +
+ –
–
ZONE 6
L
R
PRE-OUT
VC
NVC
KEYPAD
IR OUT
SPKRS
L
R +
+ –
–
ZONE 3
L
R
PRE-OUT
VC
NVC
KEYPAD
IR OUT
SPKRS
L
R +
+ –
–
ZONE 2
L
R
PRE-OUT
VC
NVC
KEYPAD
IR OUT
SPKRS
L
R +
+ –
–
ZONE 1
L
R
PRE-OUT
VC
NVC
KEYPAD
IR OUT
ANTENNA AMP
RG6 Coax
14AWG
AM Loop
Antenna
FM Antenna
To
Zone 1
Keypad Jack
CAT5 Cable Carries
RS485 Control, IR Signal
and Keypad Power
From Doorbell Trigger
To Source 3
Inputs
L / R
IR Out from Source 3
IR Out from Source 4
IR Out from Source 5
IR Out from Source 6
AUDIO SOURCE 4
AUDIO SOURCE 6
AUDIO SOURCE 5
Speaker Feeds to Each Zone
To Source 4
Inputs
L R
To Source 5
Inputs
L R
To Source 6
Inputs
L R
IR Out from Source 7
IR Out from Source 8
AUDIO SOURCE 8
AUDIO SOURCE 7
To Source 7
Inputs
L R
To Source 8
Inputs
L R
AUDIO SOURCE 3
PMKIR
Keypad
SAT
CD
MUTE
TNR1
TNR2
PWR
CD2
MP3
BASS
TREB
MUTE
PWR
SAT
CD
TNR1
TNR2
CD2
MP3
BASS
TREB
SAT
CD
MUTE
TNR1
TNR2
PWR
CD2
MP3
BASS
TREB
Ant
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a C
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tions
To M6
factory Default System
As mentioned earlier, the M6 comes with a set of
six pre-configured PMKIR keypads, one for each
zone. In addition, the M6 is pre-programmed at the
factory with a default project so that the 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 13 & 14)
1. Six Source keys: TNR1, TNR2, SAT, CD, CD2, MP3
2. Six Function keys: BASS, TREB, MUTE, PWR, VOL UP,
VOL DOWN
3. The six Source keys are set as Zone ON keys and
are programmed to select the M6 rear panel Audio
Source inputs as follows:
TNR1 = Tuner 1, TNR2 = Tuner 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.
4. The six Function keys are programmed as follows:
BASS: 1st press changes Vol UP/Down to Bass Up/
Down. 2nd press = Bass Flat.
TREB: 1st press changes Vol Up/Down to Treble Up/
Down. 2nd press = Treble Flat.
: Volume Up command. Also serves as Bass or
Treble Up after first pressing BASS or TREB keys.
: Volume Down command. Also serves as Bass
or Treble Down after first pressing BASS or TREB keys.
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.
MUTE: Set for Internal Preamp Muting. Toggles
ON/OFF. Pressing Source and Volume buttons also
un-mutes. During Mute, selected source key blinks
slowly.
PWR: Set as Zone Power OFF. Will NOT turn the zone
ON. Press and Hold for two seconds turns all zones
OFF (Whole House).
Whole house/party Mode
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.
- To engage Whole House/Party Mode, press and
hold a desired Source button for longer than four
seconds. During press and hold, source button
blinks rapidly (busy).
- Release button when blinking stops. Source
button then turns Amber in color, indicating
system is now in Whole House/Party Mode.
- Source selection, Volume Control and Mute
functions will now operate in all zones from the
initiating zone only.
- To transfer Whole House/Party Mode control to
another zone, above steps are repeated from the
desired zone.
- To cancel Whole House/Party Mode, press and
hold a Source button from the initiating zone for
longer than four seconds (until blinking stops).
A TypICAL M6 InSTALLATIon
Perhaps the best way to become familiar with the
M6/keypad system is to show its application in a
typical installation. figure 13 shows a PMKIR keypad
(included) controlling the M6 and related source
components in a six-zone application.
noTE: The system in figure 13 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 13, even though such
components would be required for a complete
working system.
noTE: Maximum recommended lead length for the
keypads with CAT5 cable is 1000' (305m).
The recommended steps to install such a system
would be as follows:
1. Pull all wiring for the keypads, speakers, etc., from
the various zone rooms (home runs) to a central
equipment area.
2. Set up and make all the necessary audio
connections from the source components to the
M6, the amplifiers to speakers in rooms, etc.
3. Make sure all system components function first,
with their own remote controls, before configuring
the keypads.
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 M6.
noTE: Zones other than the initiating zone will have
red active Source buttons and will operate as normal
independent zones.
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.
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.
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8
7
6
A TypICAL M6 KEypAD ConTRoLLED SySTEM
SPKRS
L
R +
+ –
–
ZONE 4
L
R
PRE-OUT
VC
NVC
KEYPAD
IR OUT
L+
L-
R+
R-
SPKRS
L
R +
+ –
–
figure 13
AnTEnnA AMp
The Antenna Amp provides remote connection for
the AM and FM antennas used with the M6. The
Antenna Amp can be located up to 100' away from
the M6 and other systems components, reducing
RF interference thereby improving reception noise.
Lengths longer than 100' can be used, but expect
reduction in tuner sensitivity in proportion to length.
(Refer to figure 11)
1. fM/AM To M6 – One F-type terminal connects to
the Antenna Amp terminal on a M6 Panel via RG6
coaxial cable. FM and AM broadcast reception is
output from this terminal and fed to the appropriate
tuner section (AM or FM) inside the M6. Tuner 1 and
Tuner 2 are both fed from this connection.
note: The Antenna Amp is phantom powered via this
terminal from the M6, so the run of RG6 must be an
unbroken run with no splits or RF amplifiers.
2. flange Screw holes – Two, screw holes for
mounting the Antenna Amp to a stud or wall surface.
3. AM Antenna Terminal – Two, spring clip terminals
for connecting the included AM Loop Antenna.
Polarity:
non-critical.
4. fM Antenna Terminal – One F-Type terminal
for connecting the included balun and FM Dipole
Antenna, a 75Ω RG6 coax feed to an outdoor antenna
or cable systems that carries FM Signals.
TUnER pRESET pRoGRAMMInG
(Refer to figure 12)
A) On Tuner 1, press the ‘ZONE’ button, display will
show ‘ZONE CHANGE’
B) Use the ‘TUNING -/+’ to select the desired Zone.
Push ‘ZONE’
C) Select AM or FM
D) Use the ‘TUNING -/+’ to select the desired Station /
Frequency
E) Select Stereo/Mono for the selected Station
f) Double click a preset button to select preset bank
1-5 or 6-10
G) Push and Hold desired Preset Button for three
seconds, until memory changes to the selected
frequency.
h) Repeat steps D-H for the remaining presets for the
Zone.
I) If multiple Zones will be programmed with the
same presets, you can copy one Zones presets to
other Zones
1) Select Zone with Presets entered
2) Press and Hold ‘ZONE’, display will show ‘Zone #
Preset Copy To’
3) Use the Tuner -/+ to select desired destination
Zone
4) Press ‘Zone’
5) Display will indicate ‘DONE’
J) Repeat steps A-I for Tuner 2
M6 InTERnAL TUnER SETUp
The M6 has two built-in AM/FM Tuners that allow
programming of up to 10 station presets per Tuner
per Zone.
Each Zone’s presets require programming by Tuner
and by preset. That is, all presets in all Zones are
individually set.
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2
2
3
4
Antenna Connections
To M6
Antenna Connections
To M6
Keypad RJ45
T568A Standard
T568B Standard
12V
Pin 2, 7 Green, White/Brown
Orange, White/Brown
DATA/IR Pin 4, 5 Blue, White/Blue
Blue, White/Blue
GND
Pin 1, 8 White/Green, Brown
White/Orange, Brown
485A
Pin 3
White/Orange
White/Green
485B
Pin 6
Orange
Green
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
T568B Standard
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
T568A Standard
SPKRS
L
R +
+ – –
ZONE 4
L
R
PRE-OUT
VC
NVC
KEYPAD
IR OUT
PMKIR
Master Keypad
with IR Receiver
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KEYPAD EXPANSION
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+ RELAY
–
RELAY
+12V
DAT
A
GND
485
A
485
B
M6
Keypad
C
onnecto
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Rear
View
CAUTION:
Colors shown are based on
T568A
RJ45 termination.
SEE CHART BELOW
for T568A & T568B
wiring termination.
Inter-Room
Twisted Pair
CAT5 Cable
1,000' (305m) Max.
Green
White/Brown
Blue
White/Blue
Brown
White/Green
White/Orange
Use Twisted Pair
for 485A & 485B
Orange
figure 6 Ribbon Cable – PMKIR Right
figure 7 Ribbon Cable – PMKIR Left
KEypAD hooKUp
The numeric and function keypads will not work on
their own. They must be connected to a master key-
pad using the 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 6 shows it connect-
ed so that the PMKIR master keypad will be to the
right of the PNK numeric and PFK function keypads
when mounted, whereas figure 7 places the PMKIR
to the left.
figure 8 RJA-1.1 Adapter
figure 9 RJA-1.1 Attached to Keypad and CAT5
figure 10
Using CAT5 Cable to Connect PMKIR Keypads to M6
figure 5 Moving and Placing Buttons
figure 4 Remove Decorator Insert Panel
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 3,
and remove the decorator insert panel, exposing the
key buttons, figure 4.
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 5. 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.
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.
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.
5. Connect all keypads to their assigned zones on
the M6 as shown in figure 13. Be sure to strip then
connect the various colored CAT5 leads to the correct
terminals on each keypad end. Refer to figure 10.
ConfIGURE ThE KEypAD BUTTonS
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 figures 8 & 9. 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.
figure 3 Release Tab
figure 11
Antenna Amp
figure 12
M6 Tuners
A
Selected
Zone
preset
Bank
f/G
preset Station #
C
B/D
Radio frequency
