McIntosh WK 4 Owners Manual

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2 WARNING - TO REDUCE RISKOF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is in tended to alert the user to the pres ence of uninsulated dangerous volt age within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not removecover or back. No user serviceable parts inside. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte nance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. IMPOR TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.

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3 When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the equipment. 16. To completely disconnect this equipment from the a.c. mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the a.c. receptacle. 17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.Thank You Thank you for your decision to own this McIntosh WK-3 or WK-4 Keypad. The McIntosh dedication to Quality is assur- ance that it will provide you with many years of enjoyment. Please take time to read this manual, as it will help you to become more familiar with your new McIntosh Keypad. Please Take A Moment The serial number, purchase date and dealer name are important for possible in- surance claim or future service. The spaces below have been provided to record that information: Technical Assistance If you have questions about this product, contact your McIntosh Dealer who is more familiar with your component system. If additional help is needed, you can receive technical assistance at: McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903 Phone: 607-723-3512 Fax: 607-723-3636 Serial Number: Purchase Date: Dealer Name: Copyright 2003 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

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4 Table of Contents Safety Instructions................................. 2 Thank You .............................................. 3 Please T ake a Moment ........................... 3 Customer Service ................................... 4 Table of Contents ................................... 4 Important Information ........................... 4 Connector Information .......................... 5 Introduction ........................................... 6 Performance Features ............................ 6 WK-3 Installation and Dimensions ....... 7 WK-4 Installation and Dimensions ....... 8 How to Connect with the 5-Pin Terminal Connector..................... 9 How to Connect with the RJ45 Connector ................................... 10 WK-3 Front Panel Push-Buttons ......... 11 WK-4 Front Panel Display and Push-Buttons ................................. 12 How to Operate the WK-3 and WK-4 . 13 Specifications ...................................... 15 Packing Instruc tion .............................. 15 Customer Service If your McIntosh product is in need of re- pair, it can returned to your Dealer or the McIntosh Service Department. For assis- tance on repair return procedure, contact the McIntosh Service Department at: McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903 Phone: 607-723-3515 Fax: 607-723-1917 Important Information 1. Befor e connecting the WK 3/WK 4 Keypads to a McIntosh A/V Contr ol Center , Multizone Contr oller or Pr eamplifier make sur e that the Main POWER Switch on those uints ar e in the Off position or unplug the AC Power Cor d fr om the wall outlet. When those units are in their Standby Mode the Microprocessor s Circuitry inside each component is active and communication is occurring between them. Failure to do so could result in malfunctioning of some or all of the systems normal operations including the keypads. 2. Connector is available from the McIntosh Parts Department: Terminal Block Plug with five Connections Part No. 117-672 3. For additional connection information, refer to the owner s manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the WK3/WK4 Keypad. 4. Up to four McIntosh Keypads or (Sensors) can be wired in parallel for each Remote Zone. 5. A McIntosh WK 3/WK 4 Keypad may be connected to earlier McIntosh A/V Control Centers, Multizone Controllers or Preamplifiers that uses a F Coax Connector instead of the Terminal Block Socket. It does require the addition of a 12VDC Power Supply for proper operation. Follow the hookup connections below: Shielded Cable F Connector Keypad External DC Power Supply 12 Volts @50mA + -