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Remotec Z-URC 550US Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Z-URC 550US (Z-Wave Enabled Universal Remote Control)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ............ 4 Glossary ............5 Z-URC 550US Operations ......6 Configurations ..........7 Description of Setup Keys........8 Group Control ..........9 XpressZetup (Group Setup) ......9 Group Operation ..........11 Scene Control ..........12 Scene Setup ............ 12 Scene Operation..........
  • Page 3 Learning IR Commands ........35 Operating the Z-URC 550US for AV Equipment .. 36 ADVANCED OPERATION FOR AV EQUIPMENT .. 38 Secondary Function .......... 38 IR Boost Mode ..........38 Restore Factory Settings ........39 MAINTENANCE..........39 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ....39 Z-Wave Frequently Asked Questions ....

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Z-URC 550US (Z-Wave Enabled Universal Remote Control) Operating Instructions Introduction The Z-URC 550US Z-Wave AV Controller is a universal AV remote and also a Z-Wave controller (Figure 1). As a universal remote, the Z- 550US replaces all your AV remotes through its built-in IR code database or IR code learning.

  • Page 5: Glossary

    Glossary Z-Wave enabled device that can be Device or Node controlled by the Z-URC Inclusion Add a Z-Wave device to the network. Delete a Z-Wave device from the network. Exclusion To take a device out of a group, scene or association group while that device still Remove exists in the same Z-Wave network.

  • Page 6: Z-Urc Tm 550Us Operations

    Z-URC 550US Operations Welcome to the world of home automation, your Z-URC 550US will be able to control all the Z-Wave products around your house. The following section will guide you through the set up processes for your Z-URC 550US. Firstly there is the XpressZetup for beginner users that do not have a large amount of Z-Wave products.

  • Page 7: Configurations

    Configurations Please open the configuration compartment then you can see the Z- 550US setup keys (Figure 2). Status LED_A Status LED_B Figure 2 Setup Keys of the Z-URC 550US...

  • Page 8: Description Of Setup Keys

    Description of Function Keys Keys Functions The All-On and All-Off keys are used for turns on or off all Z-Wave devices in the device database. The On and Off keys are used for the different Z- Wave groups and scenes control. Press once to access secondary functions for the next button.

  • Page 9: Group Control

    This Remove key is used in the Advance Setup to: • Remove a device from a group; • Remove a device from an association group; • Remove a device from a scene. Group Control The Z-URC 550US enables you to control single or multiple Z- Wave devices with the press of a button.
  • Page 10 Note2: XpressZetup cannot support “Multi-Channel Device”, please refer to [Adding Device to the Network] and [Adding Device/End-point to a group] for normal setup procedure. Removing Device from a Group Step Setup Key LED Indication Status • “OK＂ LED on Press •...

  • Page 11: Group Operation

    Note2: This process will only remove the group devices from its assigned group but will not exclude it from the network. Note 3: The above steps are needed if Z-URC 550US to be a secondary remote controller and the Group information mapping from gateway / primary controller is unsuccessful.

  • Page 12: Scene Control

    By Advance Setup Process (For advanced users to get the full flexibility offered by the Z-URC 550US) The Z-URC 550US remote is able to be set up with different concepts such as Group, Scene, Association Group and Network. These concepts are all setup on the underside of your Z-URC 550US and operated with the corresponding number on the topside of the remote.
  • Page 13 • “LED_A＂ off • “LED_B＂ flashes 1-8) slowly • “OK＂ LED flashes Press the program/EP button on the target once and stays on device • “LED_B＂ keep blinking slowly Adjust the target device on/off or dim level with its program button, to the desired status •...

  • Page 14: Scene Operation

    scene successfully Note1: This process will only remove the target device/EP from its assigned scene but will not exclude it from the network. Deleting a Scene Step Setup Key LED Indication Status • The “OK＂ light turns Press in Advance Setup •...

  • Page 15: Additional Device Setups

    Additional Device Setups Add/Delete Devices Adding Device to the Network Step Setup Key LED Indication Status • The “OK＂ light turns Press in Advance Setup • “OK＂ LED flashes Press once and stays on • “LED_B＂ flashes slowly • “OK＂ LED flashes Press the program button on the target device once then turns off...

  • Page 16: Add/Remove/Delete Device/Ep To/From A Group

    Add/Remove/Delete Device/End-point to/from a group Adding Device/End-point to a group Step Setup Key LED Indication Status • The “OK＂ light turns Press in Advance Setup • “OK＂ LED flashes Select a group number from 1 to 16 (1-8 or once and stays on •...

  • Page 17: Assign Association For Two Devices

    Deleting a group Step Setup Key LED Indication Status • The “OK＂ light turns Press in Advance Setup • “OK＂ LED flashes Select a group number from 1 to 16 (1-8 or once and stays on • “LED_A＂ off 1-8) •...
  • Page 18 • “OK＂ LED flashes Press the program/EP button on the secondary once and stays on device (e.g. light switch) • “LED_B＂ flashes once and keep blinking slowly • “LED_B＂ turns off Press the program/EP button on the primary • “OK＂ LED flashes device (e.g.
  • Page 19 Deleting an Association Group Step Setup Key LED Indication Status • The “OK＂ light turns Press in Advance Setup • “OK＂ LED flashes Press once and stays on • “LED_A＂ flashes slowly • “OK＂ LED flashes Select a group number from 1 to 16 (1-8 or once and stays on •...

  • Page 20: Add/Delete All-On/All-Off Functions

    Add/Delete All-On/All- Off functions If desired, specific devices can be setup to ignore the All-On and All- Off commands. The four possible responses are: • It will respond to All-On and the All-Off commands (default). • It will not respond to All-On and All-Off commands. •...
  • Page 21 Adding Devices to All Control Step Setup Key LED Indication Status • The “OK＂ light turns Press in Advance Setup • “LED_B＂ flashes Press and hold the key for 2 seconds which you slowly want to add to the front top side Example: i) Press...

  • Page 22: Change Device Configuration

    Change Device Configuration This function is used to modify the parameter of the Z-Wave device via the configuration command class. Look up the Parameter No. and Parameter Value of the target device from the device user manual before you start the below process. Step Setup Key LED Indication Status...

  • Page 23: Advanced Z-Wave Network Setups

    Advanced Z-Wave Network Setups Copying All Network and Device Information to a Secondary Controller You can add a secondary controller to your network and copy all of your Z-URC 550US’s network and device information to the secondary controller by following the steps below. Step Setup Key LED Indication Status...

  • Page 24: Copying Network Information To A Secondary Controller

    Copying Network Information to a Secondary Controller You can add a secondary controller to your network and copy all of your primary controller’s network information to the secondary controller by following the steps below. Step Setup Key LED Indication Status •...

  • Page 25: Transferring All Network And Device Information To A New Primary Controller (Primary Shift)

    Transferring All Network and Device Information to a New Primary Controller (Primary Shift) You can transfer all of your controller information to another remote so that it will become the new primary remote. This is done by following the steps below. Step Setup Key LED Indication Status...

  • Page 26: Transferring Only Network Information To A New Primary Controller (Primary Shift)

    Transferring Only Network Information to a New Primary Controller (Primary Shift) You can just transfer network information to another remote so that it will become the new primary remote. This is done by following the steps below. Step Setup Key LED Indication Status •...

  • Page 27: Replicating All Network And Device Information

    Replicating All Network and Device Information from a Primary Controller to Your Z-URC 550US “ ＂ Learning Mode Your Z-URC 550US can: • Copy the settings from another Z-Wave controller • Be included into existing Z-Wave network and become a secondary remote controller or back to a new primary remote controller •...

  • Page 28: Listening Mode

    Listening Mode There are multiple usages by entering this mode: • Version command class: To get application software version, the Z-Wave protocol version and the supported Z-Wave command version of this controller. • Manufacturer command class: To get the manufacture ID, product type ID and the product ID of this controller.

  • Page 29: Resetting Your Network

    Resetting Your Network You can reset your Z-URC 550US to clear all Z-Wave network and device information by the following steps: Step Setup Key LED Indication Status • “OK＂ LED on Press & hold for 3 seconds • “OK＂ LED flashes Type “8761＂...

  • Page 30: Audio/Video Setup And Operation

    AUDIO/VIDEO SETUP AND OPERATION In addition to Z-Wave device and scene control, your Z-URC 550US is also a universal remote which enables you to control all your audio/video systems around your house. Audio/Video Control Keys Figure 5 Audio/Video Control Keys of the Z-URC 550US Note: The audio/video control of the Z-URC 550US can be done via...

  • Page 31: Description Of Audio/Video Control Keys

    Description of Audio/Video Control Keys The Z-URC 550US operates up to 8 AV equipments which are accessed by using the SHIFT key and TV or DVD and so on. Note: The SHIFT key is used when operating both the AV and Z-Wave equipments Press once to access secondary function for the next button.
  • Page 32 Menu, also List when in shift mode Exit, also Live for SAT/CBL mode when in shift mode Previous track Next track Stop Record Rewind Play Pause Fast forward Numeric number 1; also in shift mode can be either triangle/A or yellow button for TV or SAT/CBL menus Numeric number 2;...

  • Page 33: Av Equipment Selection By Entering Device Code

    Activates picture in picture mode Dash for HDTV Enter AV Equipment Selection by Entering Device Code You may setup the Z-URC 550US by following the code entering instructions: 1. Referring to the DEVICE CODE LIST, look up the 4-digit Device Code which corresponds to the brand of your A/V equipment.

  • Page 34: Av Equipment Selection By Searching Through The Library

    AV Equipment Selection by Searching through the Library If you cannot identify a correct Device Code for your equipment from the Device Code list, you may search for the code in the library: 1. Turn on your device manually (e.g. TV). 2.

  • Page 35: Learning Ir Commands

    IMPORTANT − If the power on/off function of your device is not infra-red controlled, you need to follow steps 2 to 6 above and start searching. − Press and another function key alternately until your device responds to the expected function, then press the same Device Mode Key (e.g.

  • Page 36: Operating The Z-Urc Tm 550Us For Av Equipment

    Press a desired key once and release on the Z-URC 550US which you want to learn the command. The green indicator will flash once then stay lit. Press and keep holding the key on your original equipment remote which you want to learn for a few seconds. When the green indicator light flashes twice and stays lit continuously, the command has been learned successfully and you can release the key on your original equipment remote.
  • Page 37 Punch Through Punch Through Channel Punch through channel allows you to operate channel up and down without having to switch the device modes repeatedly even when your Z-URC 550US is in other operating modes. To activate the punch through channel setting: Press desired Device Mode Key (e.g.

  • Page 38: Advanced Operation For Av Equipment

    Macro Power Macro Power allows you to turn two of your A/V equipment on/off simultaneously. To activate the macro power setting: 1. Press desired Device Mode Key (e.g. TV). 2. Press and Hold key. 3. Press desired Device Mode Key (e.g. SAT). 4.

  • Page 39: Restore Factory Settings

    Z-URC . In addition advanced models will be able to control additional devices such as thermostats. Q What can the Remotec Z-URC do for me? The Z-URC can control a combination of up to 232 different Z-...
  • Page 40 also being a standard universal remote that can control up to 8 AV equipments. Your Z-URC truly turns your living room into your whole houses control station. Q What is multi-channel device? The multi-channel command class used to control one or more end points in a given device that supports this command class.
  • Page 41 Z- Wave technology. Q How do I know which product is compatible to my Remotec Z- remote? You can check either the specifications in the manual of your remote or also check online at www.remotec.com.hk...

  • Page 42: Av Control Frequently Asked Questions

    AV Control Frequently Asked Questions Q My Z-URC does not work at all! Check your A/V device, if the device's main switch is turned off, your Z-URC cannot operate your device. Check whether your batteries are inserted properly and are in the correct +/- position.
  • Page 43 Z-Wave device type Basic Device Class: BASIC_TYPE_CONTROLLER Generic Device Class: GENERIC_TYPE_GENERIC_CONTROLLER Specific Device Class: SPECIFIC_TYPE_PORTABLE_SCENE_CONTROLLER Z-Wave Command Class Controlled Supported COMMAND_CLASS_MULTI_CHANNEL_V2 COMMAND_CLASS_MULTI_CHANNEL_ASSOCIATION_V2 COMMAND_CLASS_SIMPLE_AV_CONTROL COMMAND_CLASS_SWITCH_ALL COMMAND_CLASS_SWITCH_MULTILEVEL COMMAND_CLASS_SCENE_CONTROLLER_CONF COMMAND_CLASS_SCENE_ACTIVATION COMMAND_CLASS_ASSOCIATION_V2 COMMAND_CLASS_CONFIGURATION_V2 COMMAND_CLASS_BASIC COMMAND_CLASS_VERSION COMMAND_CLASS_MANUFACTURER_SPECIFIC COMMAND_CLASS_WAKE_UP_V1 You can record down your device code under the below table for future reference after setting up the Z-URC 550US correctly.

  • Page 44: Checking The Accessories

    Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection facilities. Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems available. www.remotec.com.hk Printed in China F820-8330-0002...

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