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Remotec Z-URC 550EU Operating Instructions Manual

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

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ............ 4 Glossary ............5 Z-URC 550EU 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 ........34 Operating the Z-URC 550EU for AV Equipment .. 35 ADVANCED OPERATION FOR AV EQUIPMENT .. 37 Secondary Function .......... 37 IR Boost Mode ..........37 Restore Factory Settings ........38 MAINTENANCE..........38 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ....38 Z-Wave Frequently Asked Questions ....

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Z-URC 550EU (Z-Wave Enabled Universal Remote Control) Operating Instructions Introduction The Z-URC 550EU Z-Wave AV Controller is a universal AV remote and also a Z-Wave controller (Figure 1). As a universal remote, the Z- 550EU 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 550Eu Operations

    Z-URC 550EU Operations Welcome to the world of home automation, your Z-URC 550EU 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 550EU. 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- 550EU setup keys (Figure 2). Status LED_A Status LED_B Figure 2 Setup Keys of the Z-URC 550EU...

  • 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 550EU 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. Group Operation After adding devices to your Z-URC 550EU using XpressZetup you can turn the device on/off or up/down via the corresponding group control keys in front (Figure 3).

  • Page 12: Scene Control

    Scene Control Z-Wave Scenes are used for setting up multiple devices in the same way as a group but in addition to groups, scenes also control dimmer lights that you can set to different levels depending on the situation. For example you can have the scene set to low brightness for watching a movie or going to bed or alternatively set the lights brighter when reading or working.
  • Page 13 • “OK＂ LED flashes Press once then turns off • “LED_B＂ off • The current status of the device will be learned and saved to a scene successfully Note1: Your target device must be included in the network before this setup procedure, please refer to [Adding Device to the Network] section.

  • Page 14: Scene Operation

    • “LED_A＂ flashes slowly • “OK＂ LED flashes Select a scene number from 1 to 16 (1-8 or once then turns off • “LED_A＂ off 1-8) • Scene deleted from the scene successfully Note1: This process will only remove the scene devices/EPs from its assigned scene but will not exclude it from the network.

  • Page 15: Add/Remove/Delete Device/Ep To/From A Group

    • “OK＂ LED flashes Press the program button on the target device once then turns off • “LED_B＂ off • Device inclusion completed Note1: This step can be skipped if the device is already included in the network. Deleting Device from the Network Step Setup Key LED Indication Status...
  • Page 16 Note1: Your target device must be included in the network before this setup procedure, please refer to [Adding Device to the Network] section. Removing Device/End-point from a group Step Setup Key LED Indication Status • The “OK＂ light turns Press in Advance Setup •...

  • Page 17: Assign Association For Two Devices

    Assign Association for Two Devices The Z-URC 550EU can be used to assign one device to automatically interact directly with another device. For example you can assign a door sensor (primary node) to turn on the light switch (secondary node) when the door is opened. Adding Device/End-point to an Association Group Step Setup Key...
  • Page 18 • “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 • “LED_A＂ off 1-8) • “LED_B＂ flashes slowly • “OK＂ LED flashes Press the program/EP button on the secondary once and stays on...

  • Page 19: Add/Delete All-On/All-Off Functions

    Note1: This process will only remove the group devices/EPs from its assigned association group but will not exclude it from the network. 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: •...
  • Page 20 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 21: 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 22: 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 550EU’s network and device information to the secondary controller by following the steps below. Step Setup Key LED Indication Status...

  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: 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 26: Replicating All Network And Device Information

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

  • Page 27: 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 28: Resetting Your Network

    Resetting Your Network You can reset your Z-URC 550EU 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 29: Audio/Video Setup And Operation

    AUDIO/VIDEO SETUP AND OPERATION In addition to Z-Wave device and scene control, your Z-URC 550EU 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 550EU Note: The audio/video control of the Z-URC 550EU can be done via...

  • Page 30: Description Of Audio/Video Control Keys

    Description of Audio/Video Control Keys The Z-URC 550EU 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 31 Return, Cancel or Exit Selects the Electronic Program Guide while in SAT/CBL mode also INFO when in shift mode Mute the audio Scrolls through AV modes while in TV mode Skip Backwards also Subtitle when in shift mode Skip Forwards also Aspect Ratio Control when in shift mode Stop also Teletext On when in shift mode Record also Picture-in-Picture toggle when...

  • Page 32: Av Equipment Selection By Entering Device Code

    Green button when in SAT/CBL and TV modes also disc menu for DVD when in shift mode Yellow button when in SAT/CBL and TV modes also zoom when in shift mode Blue Button when in SAT/CBL and TV modes -/-- also LAST in shift mode to return to the previous channel Favorites channel also ENTER when in shift mode...

  • Page 33: Av Equipment Selection By Searching Through The Library

    Suggestions: • If you cannot find a correct Device Code for your equipment, refer to AV Equipment Selection by Searching through the Library. • For future reference you are recommended to take note of your Devices codes in the space provided in the manual after setting up the Z-URC 550EU correctly.

  • Page 34: 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 35: Operating The Z-Urc Tm 550Eu For Av Equipment

    Press a desired key once and release on the Z-URC 550EU 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 36 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 550EU is in other operating modes. To activate the punch through channel setting: Press desired Device Mode Key (e.g.

  • Page 37: 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 38: 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 39 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 40 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 41: 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 42 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 You can record down your device code under the below table for future reference after setting up the Z-URC 550EU correctly.

  • Page 43: Checking The Accessories

    2. Do not include Z-Wave devices controlling appliances in your group and scene settings. 3. Do not include Z-Wave devices to control electric heaters or other appliances which may present a hazardous condition due to an unattended or unintentional or automatic power on control. www.remotec.com.hk F820-8332-0002 Printed in China...

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