Using PowerTouch82How Do I Control Home Automation Equipment?How Do I Control Home Automation Equipment? (forU.K. only)Your new PowerTouch comes pre-programmed with codes to controlhome automation products manufactured by X-10, Lutron, and Makita.These products enable you to use PowerTouch to dim lights, close oropen drapes, and operate non-audio/video equipment. You can evencontrol home automation equipment as part of a macro. See “CreatingMacros” on page 77 for more information.PowerTouch’s control feature works using built-in screens specially de-signed to emulate the operation of X-10, Lutron, or Makita equipmentremotes. These features require no setup to work with the compatibleproducts listed.Simply aim PowerTouch at the device you want to control, then touchthe icon buttons and settings for the tasks you want to perform. Do notaim PowerTouch at your Kenwood receiver—none of the home automa-tion devices are connected to it.Relay controlThe devices connected to the RELAY CONTROL jacks on the rear of thereceiver can be switched ON/OFF directly from PowerTouch.To switch on or switch off the RELAY CONTROL output usingPowerTouch1. Access either the HOME1 or HOME2 menu and touch to openthe Home Automation menu:2. Touch to relay on or touch to relay off.
