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Order Number : GETEC-C1-14-456 FCC Part 15 subpart C 1 / 1 Test Report Number : GETEC-E3-14-089 Page APPENDIX H : USER’S MANUAL EUT Type: Base Station FCC ID.: OZ5URCHCMC1...
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The information in this manual may be subject to change without prior notice. URC - Control the Experience is a registered trademark of Universal Remote Control, Inc. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations.
Introduction URC HCM-C1 Base Station URC HCM-R1 Remote Control URC Android and iOS Mobile Application Features and Benefits Before Getting Started Parts Guide Controlling Other Network Devices (IP Control) DC Power Input Front Panel Description Top Panel Description Power LED...
TVs, Cable and Satellite receivers, lighting, thermostats and security systems, with the HCM-C1 Base Station. The HCM-C1 Base Station is a network based product, and requires the use of a previously installed, or custom local area network (LAN).
URC HCM-C1 URC HCM-R1 Base Station Remote Control The URC HCM-C1 Base Station is a Control your home accessories such as central hub for network based control lighting, thermostats and security, and of home accessories and your your home audio and video devices using entertainment system.
URC Android and iOS Mobile Application When used with the URC HCM-C1 Base Station, the URC Android and iOS Mobile Application provides full control of your audio and video components, without the need for a “point and shoot” infrared remote control. The URC Mobile Application also provides advanced IP command and control of network based equipment.
3rd party products. ● Android and iOS control The addition of an HCM-C1 Base Station to a control system, allows for control via URC’s Mobile iOS and Android app for iPads, iPhones, iPod touch, as well as Android Phones and Tablets. Note: Requires the purchase of URC Mobile Setup code.
Before Getting Started ● Designed for use on your local wireless network The HCM-C1 Base Station is designed for use on your local wired or wireless network. By adding an HCM-R1 Remote Control, or the URC Mobile Application on iOS and Android devices, the HCM-C1 Base Station can also control your home’s audio/video devices.
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Rear Panel Descriptions Infrared Outputs The rear panel of the HCM-C1 Base Station supplies four infrared emitter ports, allowing for control of any audio/video device normally controlled by a simple “point and shoot” infrared remote control. Self-adhesive “flashers” (included) affix to the front panels of your television, blu-ray player and other equipment.
Controlling Other Network Devices (IP Control) The HCM-C1 Base Station can also control other IP controllable equipment that is connected to the same local network as the HCM-C1 Base Station. The HCM-C1 Base Station can send “one-way” IP commands to other network devices, such as televisions, projectors and audio/video receivers.
The Front Panel of the HCM-C1 Base Station supplies a front panel infrared “blaster”. The HCM-C1 Front Panel Blaster sends infrared commands to components in the same cabinet, or in the “line of sight” of the HCM-C1 Base Station. The Front Panel Infrared Blaster can be enabled or disabled via the URC Web Programming Software.
Top Panel Description The top panel of the HCM-C1 Base Station provides three LED indicators, which displays the unit’s status. Power LED Red indicates: • Illuminates when the DC Power Adapter is first applied. Blue: • Blinks while the base station is booting.
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Status LED Blue: • Illuminates when connected to the URC Server and the Home's system file. • Blinks when downloading the Home's system file from the URC Server. Red: • Illuminates when the Base Station is not connected to the Home's system file.
• Indicates the Base Station is no longer online. Ripple LED The Ripple LED has four possible states, which are set via the URC Web Program- ming Software. Off, Low, Medium or High. This LED is a convenience LED, and does not indicate any type of system status.
Pressing and holding the Reset button for ten seconds results in setting the HCM- C1 Base Station to a “factory default” state. All user data and programming will be erased. MAC Address Stickers Two MAC Address stickers are provided on the bottom panel of the HCM-C1 Base Station. Page...
Wi-Fi network using the “WPS” method (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Removable Mounting Plate A removable mounting plate, along with the four provided mounting screws, can be used to mount the HCM-C1 Base Station to a flat surface, such as a ceiling, a wall, or an entertainment center. Page 13...
When installing the base station for the first time, perform one of the two following steps: Wireless Connection • Connect the HCM-C1 Base Station to your wireless access point by using the WPS button, and your wireless access point. • When successfully connected to the wireless access point, the Wi-Fi LED on the Base Station will glow either green, yellow or red, based on Wi-Fi signal strength.
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Network Properties To set the network properties of the HCM-C1 Base Station, press the MAIN and ENTER button on the HCM-R1 Remote Control simultaneously, for five seconds. After five seconds, the HCM System Setup Menu will be displayed on the HCM-R1 Remote Control.
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HCM-C1 Base Station. Also, the network properties of the selected HCM-C1 Base Station may be adjusted from this screen, by selecting Change Settings. Selecting Change Settings allows the setting of the HCM-C1 Base Station on any available local network, or setting custom network properties, such as a static IP address, subnet mask, or other custom network properties.
Base Station Programming Each base station requires programming for control of the equipment within your home. By adding the HCM-C1 Base Station to the network, and adjusting its network properties within the HCM-R1 Remote Control, the system can now be programmed by the URC Web Programming Interface.
Communications Commissions (“FCC”) regarding electromagnetic interference caused by electronic/computing devices and to the extent that the URC equipment and/or the URC software fails to so comply, URC shall, at its own expense, take all reasonable measures to promptly cause such to comply.
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In the event of any warranty claim, URC will, at its sole option, repair the URC equipment using new or comparable rebuilt parts, or exchange the URC equipment for new or rebuilt equipment.
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It is likely that such data, software, or other materials will be lost during service and URC will not be responsible for any such damage or loss. A dated purchase receipt, bill of sale, installation contract or other verifiable proof of purchase is required. For the URC equipment support and other important information, please visit URC's website available at www.universalremote.com or call the Customer Service Center...
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LOSS OF PROFITS OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, EVEN IF URC IS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL URC BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO DATA, COMPUTER SYSTEMS OR COMPUTER PROGRAMS. URC’S LIABILITY, IF ANY,...
SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO END USER. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES END USER SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND END USER MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment.
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