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WHATS

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What's

In

the

Box

1 Russound V-KP-1 Wall-Mounted

Wi-Fi Amplied Keypad

with

Amazon Alexa Built-In

1 Removable, Screw-Down 2-pin Power Connec-

tor

(accepts up

to

14AWG wire)

1 Removable, Screw-Down 4-pin Speaker Con-

nector (accepts

up

to

14AWG wire)

1 Color Change Faceplate (Black)

What

you need for the Installation

1 Russound V-PS-2 Power Supply (sold separate-

ly, supports

up

to

2 V-

KP

-1 touchpads)

Flat mini-screwdriver for the speaker connectors

Flat Screwdriver

for

the Wallplate Mounting

#2

Philips Screwdriver for attaching the V-

KP

-1

to

the

mounting box

Wire Strippers

V·KP-1

CONNl!CTION

AND

SETUP

Making

the

Connections

Note: All wiring connections must be made with

the system powered off and

the

V-

PS

-2 power

cord disconnected from the electrical mains

(unplugged from the wall outlet).

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The

V-KP-1 is very easy to install and only re-

quires

two

connections: power and loudspeakers.

Power is provided from the V-PS-2 power supply

and may be done locally or may be run using CL-2

rated cable up

to

100 meters through the home

from a central location

to

the room where

the

V-KP-1

is

mounted.

The V-

KP-1

is designed to be able

to

re-use any

existing wiring in a home in order to upgrade

existing legacy audio system components

to

a

modern, voice-controllable, multi-room audio

system.

The majority

of

existing installed audio systems

utilized a "home" run

of

speaker wires from some

central location to a volume control in each

of

the

rooms

of

the

home. From those volume controls,

separate speaker wires would then be run within

the

room

to

the left and right loudspeakers.

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CONNl!CTION

AND

SETUP

If

your system used this

type

of

"Home" run

wiring, you can use

two

of

those conductors to

carry

the

power from the V-PS-2 Power Supply to

the new V-KP-1. The V-

KP-1

would be mounted in

the same location

as

the previous volume control

and

the

existing wires

to

the room's loudspeakers

would be switched from the previous volume

control to

the

new V-

KP

-

1.

The V-

PS

-2 includes important safety features

such

as

over-current, over-temperature and

short-circuit protection and can even indicate

trouble in an existing wiring configuration which

is

especially critical when utilizing existing wiring

in a home to ensure a proper electrical connec-

tion.

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USING

THe

KeYPAD

WITH

SPOTIFY

CONNECT

First, make sure: r

All devices are on

the

same Wi-Fi network.

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Your Spotify app is installed and up-

to

-date on

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your phone/tablet.

From

your

phone/tablet: r

• Open Spotify and play something. +

•

Tap

the Spotify Connect Device icon at

the

...

bottom

of

the

screen. ,

•

Tap

the V-

KP

-1 device you

want

to

play to. -

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Microphone Mute -

-

Tap

here

to

toggle between

Microphone Mute

On

and

Mute

Off

Volume

Up-

-

Tap

here

to

Increase

the

volume

Volume Down -

-

Tap

here

to

decrease

the

volume

Action-

-Tap here

for

the Amazon

Alexa Action Button

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N~W

IN

STALLATION

For a new installation, the location

of

the V-

PS

-2

power supply will be based on the wiring being

done in

the

room and around the home at any

other rooms. Each V-PS-2 can power up

to

2

V-KP-1 wall-mounted amplifiers. Depending on

the wiring

that

will be done at the home,

it

might

be best

to

locate your power supplies in a central

wiring location for the entire home,

or

in a central

location for each floor

or

section

of

a home, or in

a wiring closet near adja~ent rooms, for example.

Loudspeakers will always connect directly

to

the

V-

KP-1

and typically those wires are run locally

within

the

room from

the

loudspeakers to

the

wall-mounting location. CL2 rated wire must be

used when running wire within a home's walls.

When connecting

the

speaker wires, be sure to

observe proper polarity. The positive and neg-

ative terminals on the V-KP-1

must

correspond

with the positive and negative terminals at both

the

left and right loudspeakers. This is also true

of

the

power connections between the V-PS-2

power supply and the V-KP-1

Strip¼"

(about 6mm) from each

of

the con-

ductors for both the

left

and

right

loudspeaker

connections and insert them into the removable

screw-down terminal, making sure to match

the

proper polarity

of

each connection. Tighten the

screw-down connections securely and make

sure

that

there are no exposed strands

that

might

cause a short-circuit.

Once your speaker connections and power

connections have been made to

the

V-KP-1, you

are ready to make the same connections at the

V-

PS

-2 for the power connection.

With the V-PS-2 disconnected from electrical

power, strip ¼" (about 6mm) from each

of

the

conductors and insert them into the removable

screw-down terminal on the V-PS-2, making sure

to

match

the

proper polarity

of

each connection.

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Nl!W

INSTALLATION

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Tighten

the

screw-down

connections

securely and

make sure

that

there are no exposed strands

that

might

cause a

short-circuit.

Impedance Setting

The V-KP-1

supports

both

4-ohm

and

8-ohm

loudspeaker connections. There is a slider

switch

at

the rear

of

the V-KP-1

that

can be

set

to

either

4

or

8 ohms. The

default

is 8 ohms.

If

using the

V-KP-1 with a

4-ohm

speaker load,

set

the

switch

on the

back

to

the

4-ohm

position. The

switch

can

be adjusted

at

any

time

without

needing

to

power

down

the device

or

disconnect

the speakers.

Once the

connections

have been made,

connect

the V-PS-2

power

supply

to

the electrical mains

to

power

up the system.

You

will see a green

light

on

the

front

of

the V-PS-2 when

it

is plugged in.

The V-KP-1 status LED will

blink

on and off

indi-

cating

that

the device is powered up and

awaiting

Wi-Fi configuration.

WI-Fl Configuration

When

first

powered up, the

V-KP-l's

LED

lights

will

flash

intermittent

ly until the device is ready

for

use.

It

will then announce

"Connecting

to

network.

This

will take from 1

to

3

minutes"

and the Status LED

will begin

to

blink

green.

It

is

now

ready

for

connect::::>n

to

your Wi-Fi

network.

Your V-KP-1 Wi-Fi

connection

is configured

with

the Russound VoicePlay App, available

for

down-

load from the App Store

for

iOS devices and from

the Googlee Play Store

for

Androide devices. The

Russound VoicePlay App is also used

to

l

ink

the

V-KP-1

with

your Amazon Account.

To

connect to your WI-Fl network and

set

up

your V-KP-

1:

Open the VoicePlay app on your

phone

or

tablet.

The app will search

for

any existing Voice Play

de-

vices. If this is your

first

Voice Play device, tap on

V·KP-1

New

INSTALLATION

"Add Device"

at

the

bottom

of

the search screen

and

follow

the

instruct

ions

within

the

app. The app

will

connect

your Voice Play device

to

your Wi-Fi

network

, will

check

for

any available firmware

updates, will help you name the device for the

room

that

it

is in, and will then guide you

through

associating

it

with

your

Amazon account.

Using your V-KP-1

without

an Amazon account

For the best possible experience, and to enable

voice control, we strongly recommend asso-

ciating your VoicePlay device with

an

Amazon

account.

If

you choose

"Not

Now" when asked

to

associate your Amazon account, your V-KP-1

can still be used as a Bluetooth device, and for

casting audio such as Spotify Connect. The front

panel volume controls on

the

V-KP-1 will be fully

operable.

Enter your Amazon account information when

prompted.

Language Selection

After linking your Amazon account

to

your V-KP-

1,

you will be prompted to select your preferred

language for use

with

Alexa. Select the appropri-

ate language for you

to

use for all

of

your voice

interactions

with

Alexa on the V-KP-1.

Other

Settings

Once your V-

KP

-1 has been linked

to

your Ama-

zon account, you can access additional settings

using the Alexa app and selecting the V-KP-1

from

the

list

of

devices on your account

The Alexa app can also be used to select default

music services, select any music, and to join

rooms for synchronized multiroom music. Up to

10

VoicePlay devices can be synchronized in a

home.

V·KP-1

Nl!W

INSTALLATION

Using the V-KP-1 with multiple loudspeakers

You

can connect up to 2 pairs

of

8 ohm speakers

to

the V-KP-1. When doing this, make sure

to

set the

V-KP-1

impedance switch on the rear

of

the device to 4 ohms. All speaker connec-

tions should be done in parallel, with both left

speakers' positive(+) terminals being connected

to

the V-KP-1

left+

terminal and with both right

speakers' negative(-) terminals being connected

to the V-KP-1's right -terminal.

Adding addlttonal ampllflcatlon

If

being used in a very large room,

or

where extra

amplification is needed, Russound offers several

models

of

amplifiers with a speaker-level input

that

can be used with the V-KP-1.

V·KP·1

OPl!RATION

Using Spotlfy

Connect

Spotify

is

an

award-winning digital music service

that gives you on-demand access to over 20

million tracks. Spotify makes

it

easier than ever

to discover, manage and share music with your

friends, while making sure

that

artists get a fair

deal.

Spotify lets you listen

to

millions

of

songs -

the

artists you love,

the

latest hits and discoveries

just for you.

Spotify is

not

only extremely popular in the

US

but also worldwide. Spotify is available in

57

markets globally, making

it

the largest worldwide

availability

of

any streaming service. The Spotify

Software is subject

to

third party licenses found

here: www.spotify.com/

connect/third-party-li-

censes.

The V-KP-1 supports Spotify Connect, allowing

you to play Spotify on your V-KP-1 using

the

Spotify App on your phone

or

tablet.

With Spotify Connect, you can listen to your

favorite music using the Spotify app as a remote.

In order

to

get Spotify, the Spotify App must be

installed on

the

phone

or

tablet

that

is connected

to

the

same

network

as your Russound system.

The Spotify App is available on the Apple App

Store as well as

the

Google Play Store.

However, in order to use Spotify on your

Rus

-

sound system, a Spotify Premium Account is

required.

New users

to

Spotify can receive a 30-day free

trial from Spotify by going

to

www.spotify.com/

freetrial.

V·KP-1

OPeRATION

Music Services

Amazon offers a variety

of

music services

that

can be

accessed using your V-KP-1. The availability

of

these

services varies by country and changes from time to

time.

An

up-to-date list

of

the services available in

each country

is

available on the Amazon website

or

through the Alexa app.

Bluetooth• Audio

Your

V-KP-1

is designed to pair with phones/tablets

to

allow you

to

play the audio content from your

favorite apps.

To

pair your phone

or

tablet, simply say

"Alexa, connect to my phone" and the V-KP-1 will be

discoverable by nearby Bluetooth devices. Bluetooth

pairing and management

of

paired devices can also

be accomplished through the Alexa app.

Using Amazon Alexa

You're now ready

to

start

enjoying your favorite mu-

sic and audio available with a simple voice command

like "Alexa, play some music".

You

also have access

to

other great Alexa features like settings, alarms,

timers, asking about the local weather, controlling

your Smart Home devices, and accessing your

favorite Alexa skills for games, activities, and more.

Feel

free to explore all

that

Alexa can do and stay up

to

date with any new features

or

skills through the

Alexa app.

Factory Reset Procedure

If you ever need to perform a factory reset

of

your

V-KP-1, simply press and hold both the Mic Mute

and the Alexa Action buttons simultaneously until

you hear a voice confirmation

that

the factory reset

procedure

is

complete. Performing a Factory Reset

will erase all settings and information on the device

including its Wi-Fi network connection information.

Note: If you are no longer using the V-KP-1, you can

delete the V-KP-1 from your device list in your Ama-

zon account using the Alexa app.

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SPl!CIFICATIONS

Privacy Considerations

Your privacy is very

important

to Russound.

The microphone array

of

the

V-KP-1 can be turned off at

any time by pressing

the

Mic Mute button on the

front

of

the V-

KP-1

.

When muted,

the

Mic

Mute LED will illuminate red and, in

this state,

not

only is the microphone software disabled,

but

the entire mic array is also disconnected from its

electrical supply and is completely inactive.

In

this state,

the

V-

KP-1

cannot be accessed by any voice

commands,

but

could still be used with other audio sourc-

es

from the VoicePlay app, from the Amazon Alexa app,

or with Spotify Connect sources or Bluetooth Audio, etc.

To

re

-enable

the

microphones, simply tap the Mic Mute

button again until the red LED turns off.

Notices:

Use

of

the Works with Apple badge means

that

an

accessory has been designed to work specifically with the

technology identified in the badge and has been certified

by the developer

to

meet Apple performance standards.

V-KP-1 SPECIFICATIONS

Power

Output

2 x

15W

, 4

or

8 Ohm Selectable

Frequency Response 20-20kJz, +/-

1dB

Dis

tort

ion <0.1% (20Hz-20KHz@15W, 4/8 Ohms

W

i-

Fi

80

2.

11

a/b/g/n/a

c,

lxl

Audio Formats MP3,

AA

C,

FLA

C,

ALA

C,

WMA and OGG

Mounting Depth 2.44• (62

mm

)

behind

Fa

ceplate

Dimensions 4.2• X tr X 2.5•

(HxWxD) (106mm x

42

.4mm x 63.

6mm

)

Maximum Number

of

32

V-

KP

-1 on a

network

Maximum Number

of

Synchronized

10

Ro

o

ms

for

Mult

iroom Music

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for

warranty information

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ssound

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Telephone: 603.659.5170

Email:tech@russound

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of

Apple Inc., registered in

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U.S.

and other countries. All other

trademarks are

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property

of

their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change

without

notice.

6.21.2021

Rev

. 4

VoicePlay Keypad Features

Bluetooth, streaming, multi-room audio and app control

Easy touch Volume Up, Volume Down, Mic On/Off and

Action (standard Alexa buttons)

15W per channel, synchronize up to 10 rooms

Includes both white and black color options

Services Included*

*Service availability varies by region.

VoicePlay Power Supply Features

Power output 60W/24VDC

Each power supply supports two VoicePlay keypads

Over voltage, over current and over temperature protection

Russound VoicePlay

App

VoicePlay

Streaming Amplied In-Wall Keypad Solution and Power Supply

In-wall multi-room system with

streaming audio and voice control

with Amazon Alexa built-in.

- VoicePlay Keypads and Power Supply are sold separately. -

V-PS-2

V-KP-1

Designed as primary audio source

in new and existing audio systems

Works with Alexa, Apple AirPlay 2,

Spotify Connect and other popular

streaming services

Bluetooth 5.0 for playing audio

from any phone or tablet

Power across any existing wiring

(A-BUS, Cat5 or speaker wire)

Great builder solution

VoicePlay Keypad Overview

Specications

What’s in the Box

1 Russound VoicePlay Amplied Keypad

1 Removable, Screw-Down 2-Pin Power Connector

1 Removable, Screw-Down 4-Pin Speaker Connector

1 White Faceplate

1 Black Faceplate

2 Decora Wallplates (White and Black)

VoicePlay Power Supply (V-PS-2) sold separately

Amplier Model

Power Output

Frequency Response

Distortion

Wi-Fi

Audio Formats

Mounting Depth

(behind faceplate)

Dimensions (HxWxD)

V-KP-1

2 x 15W, 4 or 8 Ohm selectable

20-20kHz(±1dB)

<0.1% (20Hz-20kHz@15W, 4/8 Ohms)

802.11 a/b/g/n/a/c, 1x1

MP3, AAC, FLAC, ALAC, WMA and OGG

2.44” (62mm)

4.2” x 1.7” x 2.5”

(106mm x 43mm x 64mm)

Mic Mute

Volume Up

Volume Down

Action

Power

Speaker

Connections

Status LED

Mute LED

Mic Array

Impedance

Switch

Mic Mute

Volume Up

Volume Down

Action

Power

Speaker

Connections

Status LED

Mute LED

Mic Array

Impedance

Switch

VoicePlay Power Supply Overview

Specications

What’s in the Box

1 Russound VoicePlay Power Supply

1 US Power Cord

1 Installation Guide

Power Supply Model

Supplies Power For

Power Output

Protection

Dimensions (HxWxD)

V-PS-2

Up to 2 VoicePlay Keypads

60W/24VDC

Over current, over voltage

and high temperature

2” x 4” x 6”

(51mm x 102mm x 153mm)

Connect up to 2

VoicePlay Keypads

Power Supply

ZONE 1

TOTAL ZONE POWER (24VDC / 60W )

ZONE 2

MADE IN CHINA

100~240V 50~60Hz 60W

CONNEC T TO V-KP-1

V-KP-1

V-PS-2

V-KP-1

White

Faceplate Black

Faceplate

CAT-5 16/2 Speaker Wire

Streaming

Audio

Specications are subject to change without notice.

Russound is not responsible for typographical errors or omissions.

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Application Wiring Diagram

Amazon Alexa Built-In

Bring the features of Alexa to a multi-room audio system.

“Alexa, play music

everywhere.”

“Alexa, set timer

for 30 minutes.”

“Alexa, what’s on

TV tonight?”

Simplify multi-room audio systems with streaming and app control.

Upgrade to any VoicePlay system with no new wires.

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