CasaTunes Keypads

Our keypads are specifically designed to work with the CasaTunes line of multi-source multi-zone audio products including the CasaTunes XLi, CasaTunes XLe and the CasaTunes XL Music Server products.  The CasaTunes keypads complement using the CasaTunes browser based user interface, providing an alternate way to control your CasaTunes music system.

The keypads are used to control the room's music, including:

  • Turning the music in the room on or off (including optional Sleep mode)
  • Turning the music in all rooms on or off (including optional Sleep mode)
  • Changing the volume
  • Switching between the different sources of music
  • Selecting your CasaTunes music, including music from your Windows, iTunes, and iPod collection, as well as tuner and Internet Radio stations
  • Selecting your CasaTunes music by Album, Artist, Genre or Playlist
  • Selecting to Play, Pause or Stop your music playback
  • Enabling Shuffle and Repeat modes
  • Configuring Balance, Bass, Treble and Loudness settings for the room
  • Enabling DND (Do Not Disturb)
  • Selecting the previous or next track
  • Selecting the previous or next radio or internet radio station
  • Selecting the Zone (Room) or Zone Group this keypad controls

The LCD screen displays information, including:

  • Time of Day (when the room is turned off)
  • Settings for the room, such as DND, Master, Lock and whether music is scheduled to be played in this room (Wake Up)
  • Name of the currently selected source
  • Smooth scrolling of information including station name, song title, artist name, and album name (if available)
  • Whether Shuffle and Repeat modes are enabled
  • Track progress (if available)

Installation of the keypads is simple.  The keypads fit in a standard single gang electrical box or low voltage frame.  A Cat5 cable (supplied and installed by your installer) with standard RJ45 connectors, connects to the back of the keypad on one end, and to one of the six ports located on the back of the CasaTunes USB6 Keypad Hub on the other end.  The CasaTunes USB6 Keypad Hub connects to the CasaTunes Music Server PC via a standard USB cable (that is supplied with the hub).  Up to six keypads can be attached to each CasaTunes USB6 Keypad Hub.  If you need more that six keypads, simply add as many CasaTunes USB6 Keypad Hubs as needed.

To assign a keypad to a Zone (room) or a Zone Group, simply enter the Menu mode (Press and Hold the Source key), scroll down to the Zone Setup menu item, and select the Zone (room) or Zone Group you want this keypad to control.  In the case of a large room or listening area you can even assign multiple keypads, providing installers maximum coverage and flexibility.

The CasaTunes Keypads are available in almond, black, ivory and white.  To complete the installation you can use any standard or screwless Decora™ style wall plate cover, such as the Leviton™ or Lutron™ screwless faceplates.

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