Helix 5 Device.fm Page 2 Tuesday, June 5, 2007 5:24 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..........4 Features and Functions .
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Helix 5 Device.fm Page 3 Tuesday, June 5, 2007 5:24 PM Transferring Node and Network Information to a Secondary remote . Transferring Network Information to a Secondary remote ..27 Primary Controller Shift ........28 Controller Copy Receipt .
Helix 5 Device.fm Page 4 Tuesday, June 5, 2007 5:24 PM INTRODUCTION The Helix Z-wave 5-Device Remote Control with Learning by Universal Electronics is our latest generation universal remote control. Its sophisticated technology allows you to consolidate up to five of your original home entertainment remote controls into one easy-to-use product.
Helix 5 Device.fm Page 5 Tuesday, June 5, 2007 5:24 PM FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS Use the illustration below to locate features on the Helix Z-wave 5-Device Remote Control with Learning and then study the Key Charts (on the next three pages) to learn how they function.
Helix 5 Device.fm Page 6 Tuesday, June 5, 2007 5:24 PM Key Charts Function Use SETUP for all programming sequences. Also use to turn backlighting on and off, if applicable. Press POWER once to turn on or off a home entertainment device. For MASTER POWER control, see “Using the Master Power Key”...
Helix 5 Device.fm Page 7 Tuesday, June 5, 2007 5:24 PM Function Press MUTE once to turn the sound off or on. Press CANCEL to Press LAST once to recall the last channel. to command your PVR/DVR to instantly skip forward 7 seconds in the program you are watching.
Helix 5 Device.fm Page 8 Tuesday, June 5, 2007 5:24 PM After programming, the Helix Z-wave 5-Device Remote Control with Learning will be able to control the following types of devices: Device Key Controls these types of devices Audio Amplifier, Tuner, Receiver, CD...
PROGRAMMING DEVICE CONTROL The Helix Z-wave 5-Device Remote Control with Learning is preprogrammed to operate an RCA satellite receiver, TV, DVD player, and VCR, and a Pioneer audio receiver. It can also control Z-wave compatible devices, such as your home lighting system.
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Helix 5 Device.fm Page 10 Tuesday, June 5, 2007 5:24 PM NOTE: If the selected mode key emits a long blink, the entry is invalid. Repeat steps 2 through 3 and try entering the same code again. Aim the remote control at the device and press PWR once.
Helix 5 Device.fm Page 11 Tuesday, June 5, 2007 5:24 PM SETTING UP A COMBO UNIT If you own a combo unit such as a TV/VCR Combo or a TV/DVD Combo, you need to follow special steps to set it up. Perform the following instructions to control combo device: For a TV/VCR Combo, turn on your TV/VCR Combo and insert a video cassette.
SEARCHING FOR YOUR CODE If your home entertainment device does not respond to the Helix Z-wave 5-Device Remote Control with Learning after trying all of the codes listed for your brand, or if your brand is not listed at all, try searching for your code.
Helix 5 Device.fm Page 13 Tuesday, June 5, 2007 5:24 PM CHECKING THE CODES If you have set up the Helix Z-wave 5-Device Remote Control with Learning by searching for your device code (on the previous page), you may need to find out which four-digit code is operating your equipment.
Place the Helix Z-wave 5-Device Remote Control with Learning head-to-head (about 2" apart) from your original remote control. Also locate the key (on your original remote control) that you want the Helix Z-wave 5- Device Remote Control with Learning to learn. 2"...
Helix 5 Device.fm Page 15 Tuesday, June 5, 2007 5:24 PM the key on the original remote until the Helix Z-wave 5-Device Remote Control with Learning’s LED blinks twice. NOTE: If the LED displays one long blink, a learning error has occurred. Try repeating this step again until a successful capture occurs.
Helix 5 Device.fm Page 16 Tuesday, June 5, 2007 5:24 PM Deleting All Learned Keys in a Specific Mode NOTE: If more than 15 seconds pass between key presses, the remote exits programming. Press and hold SETUP until the last-selected mode key blinks twice, then press 9 7 6.
Helix 5 Device.fm Page 17 Tuesday, June 5, 2007 5:24 PM Locking Channel Control to SAT On the remote control, press SAT once; it will blink once. Press and hold SETUP until the SAT key blinks twice. Enter 9 7 3.The SAT key will blink twice. Press CH+ once.
Helix 5 Device.fm Page 18 Tuesday, June 5, 2007 5:24 PM Press VOL- once. The last-selected device key will blink four times. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each device you want volume to be unlocked. Now, after you select a device that has volume unlocked (e.g., SAT), pressing VOL+, VOL-,or MUTE, will control only that device’s volume.
(e.g., TV) is controlled regardless of mode. PROGRAMMING ID LOCK The Helix Z-wave 5-Device Remote Control with Learning is locked at the factory to operate your provider’s set top box. However, if you have another brand or model of cable converter or satellite service that you would like to control, then you’ll need to...
Helix 5 Device.fm Page 20 Tuesday, June 5, 2007 5:24 PM need to clear the key first (see “Clearing a Macro Key” on page 20). Programming a Macro Key On the remote control, press and hold SETUP until it blinks twice. Enter 9 9 5.
Helix 5 Device.fm Page 21 Tuesday, June 5, 2007 5:24 PM USING THE MASTER POWER KEY The Helix Z-wave 5-Device Remote Control with Learning has a unique feature that allows you to sequentially turn up to five of your home entertainment devices on or off with a single key press.
Press and hold SETUP until the SAT key blinks twice. RE-ASSIGNING DEVICE KEYS The Helix Z-wave 5-Device Remote Control with Learning can be set up to control a second device of an already-assigned type. For example, to have the unit...
(see “Programming Device Control” on page 9). ADDING A NODE TO YOUR Z-WAVE NETWORK The Helix Z-wave 5-Device Remote Control with Learning allows you to control lights around your home. In order to control the lights, they must be Z-wave compatible and you must first add them to your home network.
Helix 5 Device.fm Page 24 Tuesday, June 5, 2007 5:24 PM node to your home network. Please make sure the remote is close to the node and try again. Deleting a Node from the Network To remove a node from your home network, you must delete it from the network.
Helix 5 Device.fm Page 25 Tuesday, June 5, 2007 5:24 PM Removing a Node from a Scene Press HOME once. Press REMOVE once. Press SCENE once. Press a digit (1-9) for the node location you wish to remove. The red LED blinks rapidly. Press the button on the node so that it sends its information to the remote and receives information from the remote.
Helix 5 Device.fm Page 26 Tuesday, June 5, 2007 5:24 PM To turn all nodes either on or off, perform the following steps: Press HOME once. Press ALL once. Press either ON to turn the nodes on, or OFF to turn the nodes off.
Helix 5 Device.fm Page 27 Tuesday, June 5, 2007 5:24 PM Press and hold SETUP until the red LED blinks twice. Enter 9 6 6 on the numeric keypad. The red LED blinks twice. Press CH+. The red LED blinks rapidly. Put the target (secondary) remote into programming mode so that it sends its information to the primary remote, as well as...
Helix 5 Device.fm Page 28 Tuesday, June 5, 2007 5:24 PM PRIMARY CONTROLLER SHIFT You can transfer all of your remote’s information to another remote, so it becomes the new primary remote. You can do this in two ways: either transferring all information, or just transferring network information.
Helix 5 Device.fm Page 29 Tuesday, June 5, 2007 5:24 PM NOTE: If the red LED emits one long, steady blink, the information has not been successfully transferred. Add nodes, groups, and scenes to the new primary remote as needed. CONTROLLER COPY RECEIPT Controller Copy Receipt allows your controller to receive information from another controller.
Helix 5 Device.fm Page 30 Tuesday, June 5, 2007 5:24 PM The green LED blinks twice. The network has been successfully reset. NOTE: If the red LED emits one long, steady blink, the network has not been successfully reset. NETWORK UPDATE Network Update allows your controller to update the entire Z-wave network.
If the red LED emits one long, steady blink, the network has not been successfully updated. CLEARING CUSTOM PROGRAMMING The Helix Z-wave 5-Device Remote Control with Learning contains a Custom Programming Reset program. You can use it to remove all custom programming, except your setup codes and reassigned device keys.
Helix 5 Device.fm Page 32 Tuesday, June 5, 2007 5:24 PM PROBLEM: TV/VCR Combo does not respond properly. SOLUTION: Use the VCR codes for your brand. Some combo units may require both a TV code and a VCR code for full operation (see page 11). PROBLEM: No volume on a second TV.
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