Paradox K38 - User's Quick Reference Guide

KEYPAD OVERVIEW

Fast Flash = Communication with panel in progress

StayD

On = StayD enabled
Off = StayD disabled

Zone Status

Keys

Press once + [MASTER CODE] for Quick Menu programming
Press & hold for keypad settings
Press & hold for chime programming

Zone Display

Numbers [1] to [32] correspond to zones 1 to 32 respectively. Open or entry delay zones are illuminated, and flash in alarm.

A visual representation of the K38 keypad showing buttons and status indicators. Partition Status is indicated by LEDs. The keypad features numerical buttons (0-9), function keys (ARM, SLEEP, STAY, OFF, CLEAR, ENTER), and navigation keys (▲, ▼). Status indicators include STAY D, ARM, SLEEP, ZONE OPEN.

Partition Status

Arm / Sleep / Stay: On = Partition armed, Off = Partition disarmed
Flash = Exit Delay
Fast Flash = Exit Delay (final 10 sec.)
Fast Flash = Partition in alarm

Audible Indicators

Continuous beep = Alarm
Variable beep = Fire alarm
Intermittent beep = Beginning of exit delay
Fast beep = Final 10 sec. of exit delay

Info

Refresh display to see all open zones

[TBL] Trouble display

On = Trouble(s) occurring

[MEM] Alarm memory display

On = Alarm(s) occurred

[BYP] Bypass programming

On = Zone(s) bypassed

ARMING AND DISARMING

TO ARM WHEN LEAVING...

To Regular Arm:

Close all zones in the desired partition.
Enter your [ACCESS CODE] or [ARM] + [ACCESS CODE].

TO ARM WHEN STAYING...

To Stay Arm:

Press the [STAY] key.
Enter your [ACCESS CODE].

To Sleep Arm:

Press the [SLEEP] key.
Enter your [ACCESS CODE].

To Disarm:

[OFF] + [ACCESS CODE]

‡ If needed, press button(s) corresponding to desired partition(s). For two partitions, press the other key after the confirmation beep.

PANIC ALARMS

To send a silent or audible alarm to your monitoring station, press and hold one of the following combinations for 3 seconds.

Panic Alarm Type	Button Combinations
Police	Press [1] & [3]
Medical	Press [4] & [6]
Fire	Press [7] & [9]

ALARM MEMORY DISPLAY

To view the alarms that occurred during the last armed period:

Disarm the system.
Press the [MEM] key.
The corresponding zone numbers that were in alarm the last time the system was armed will appear on the screen.
To exit, press [CLEAR].

TROUBLE DISPLAY

Press the [TBL] key. The word 'Trouble' and the number(s) corresponding to the trouble(s) are displayed on the screen.
Read the corresponding explanation of the trouble from the trouble list in the MG/SP User Guide. If no repair instructions are given, call your security company for repairs.
To exit, press [CLEAR].

KEYPAD SETTINGS

To mute the keypad:

Press and hold the [CLEAR] key for 10 seconds to enable or disable Keypad Muting.

To adjust the backlight level:

Press and hold the [▲] key for 4 seconds.
Keys [1] and [2] flash.
Press [1], then use the [▲] and [▼] to adjust.
To save and exit, press [CLEAR] or [ENTER].

To adjust the backlight delay:

Press and hold the [▲] key for 4 seconds.
Keys [1] and [2] will flash.
Press [2], then use the [▲] and [▼] to adjust.
To save and exit, press [ENTER].

BYPASS PROGRAMMING

Bypassed zones remained unarmed when the partition is armed.

Press the [BYP] key.
Enter your [ACCESS CODE].
The corresponding zone number will be displayed on the screen when open. Select the zone(s) you want to bypass by entering the two-digit zone number. For example, to enter zone 3, enter [0] then [3]. The corresponding zone indicator will flash.
To save and exit, press [ENTER].

CHIME PROGRAMMING

A Chime Enabled zone will advise you every time it is opened by causing your keypad to beep.

Press & hold the [ i ] key. The word 'Chime' appears on the screen.
Select the zones you want to Chime by entering the two-digit zone number. The corresponding zone number flashes. For example, to chime zone 2 enter [0] then [2]. The keypad automatically saves once the 2-digit zone number is entered.
To save and exit, press [ENTER].

Warranty

For complete warranty information on this product please refer to the Limited Warranty Statement found on www.paradox.com/terms. Your use of the Paradox product signifies your acceptance of all warranty terms and conditions.

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