Embertec Emberstrip 8AV plus User manual

User manual
PATENTS GRANTED AND PATENTS PENDING V10
Emberstrip® 8AV+
With Bluetooth® Smart Sensor
ESUSAV8-ET-10B

Setting up the Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+
1. If you wish to use your mobile device to control the Emberstrip® 8AV+,
please download and install the emberconnect™app (see pg 10).
2. Plug AV equipment that can automatically be switched off into
the Power Saving sockets on the strip (TV, Blu-ray, DVD, speakers,
amplifier/stereo receiver).
3. Identify equipment that requires constant power for cool down
period, timers, program guides and recording features, and plug
into the sockets marked Always On, or into another wall socket
(e.g. DVR, cable/hard drives/gaming etc).
4. Place the Bluetooth® Smart Sensor in a convenient location that
is in line of sight. Close to your television is the best position
and within normal operation of your existing remote control(s).
The Bluetooth® Smart Sensor detects use of any of your remote
controls to know when you are using your AV equipment.
5. Plug the Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+ into the wall outlet.
6. Power is now applied to the Power Saving sockets. The LED
monitoring light on the Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+ will light up for
3 seconds. This also indicates that the Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+
has performed its initialization process.
View FAQ: http://embertec.com/faq
Quick connection guide
NOTE: Other appliances such as lamps, chargers etc, may be
plugged into the Always On sockets if needed, or the Power
Saving sockets if only needed when your AV system is being used.
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The Bluetooth® Smart Sensor can be controlled by your compatible
iPhone®, iPad® or Android™ device running the emberconnect™ app.
To unlock the full potential of your Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+,
install the emberconnect™ app.
Control your Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+ directly
• Switch the Power Saving sockets ON or OFF direct from your
phone or tablet.
• See when your Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+ is about to switch off
power to the Power Saving sockets. If it’s not convenient, you can
delay the switch off with emberconnect™.
Easily control Active Powerdown® settings to suit
your lifestyle.
• Set the time before your Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+ saves you
money by switching off power to unused AV equipment connected
to the Power Saving sockets to 1 or 2 hours.
Easily enable BedroomMode™
• Set the brightness and flash duration for minimum disturbance in
a bedroom.
Easily enable MusicMode™
• Temporarily override Active Powerdown® while you party, listen to
music, or watch a video marathon.
See your power use
• emberconnect™ shows you how much power your AV equipment
is using right now.
Quick Bluetooth® guide
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Turning ON your AV equipment
• To operate your Audio Visual (AV) components, press the volume
button on any existing remote control, press any button on the
Bluetooth™ Smart Sensor, or use the emberconnect™ app to switch
on the power to your AV equipment. This will apply power to all
components making them ready for use. Now use your existing
remote(s) to operate your television or other Audio Visual (AV)
components in the normal way.
NOTE: To reactivate your TV components, you may be required
to press the power button again on the relevant remote
control after power has been restored. You may hear a ‘click’,
or notice that the TV standby light has switched on.
Turning OFF your AV equipment
• Simply turn your equipment off in the normal way. The Embertec
Emberstrip® 8AV+ will then remove power from the Power Saving
sockets after a delay of approximately 1 minute.
NOTE: The LED light on the Bluetooth® Smart Sensor will
flash for about 60 seconds to warn you that power is about
to be removed from the AV Power Saving sockets.
Active Powerdown®
• If your Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+ has not detected use of a remote
control for 1, 2 or 8 hours (depending on your settings), Active
Powerdown® will shut down power. The LED light on the Bluetooth®
Smart Sensor will flash for approximately 10 minutes to warn you.
Quick operation guide
A flashing light means
the system is getting
ready to shut down.
TO CONTINUE
USING YOUR
EQUIPMENT
Press the volume
button on your
remote control.
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Contents
uick connection guide 2
uick Bluetooth® guide 3
uick operation guide 4
Using your Audio Visual equipment 7
with the Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+
What you need to know 8
Connecting your mobile device 10
MusicMode™ settings 12
BedroomMode™ settings 13
Fast facts 14
Specifications and compliance 15
Troubleshooting guide 17
Warranty 18
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Your Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+
1. Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+
2. Bluetooth® Smart Sensor
3. On/Off Power Saving
sockets indicator light
4. Power Saving sockets
5. Always On sockets
6. Overload protection
Reset Button
7. Surge protection light
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Always On socket
The Always On sockets are recommended for use with Audio Visual
(AV) equipment that requires constant power for timers, program
guide and recording features (e.g. DVR, PVR, VCR, cable box, digital TV
receivers, game consoles, hard drives or bedside alarms). This also
includes certain home theater projectors that require a cool down
period, including rear projection televisions. This will ensure constant
power is not interrupted to these devices.
Power Saving sockets – will be automatically switched off
The Power Saving sockets are recommended for Audio Visual (AV)
equipment that can be automatically switched off (e.g. televisions
without hard drives, amplifiers, stereos, speakers, sound bars, DVDs,
CDs, Blu-ray players, lamps).
Bluetooth® Smart Sensor
The Infrared Bluetooth® Smart Sensor activates the Power Saving
sockets, monitors activity and is also used to set the Active Powerdown®.
It comes with a 9.8 ft/3 m cable, LED light and two button control.
It can also be controlled via your Android/iOS mobile device, by
downloading and installing the emberconnect™ app.
Status lights
The Protected light should be on. If this light turns off or is dim, you
may have a ground-wiring problem in your home and you should
contact an electrician to properly ground the outlet.
The Power Saving Sockets On light shows the state of the Power Saving
sockets. When the light is on, the Power Saving sockets are powered;
if the light is off, no power is flowing to the Power Saving sockets.
Other features
• Overload protection circuit breaker reset button.
• 3 pins for use with standard North American wall sockets.
Using your Audio Visual equipment with the
Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+
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Please read this instruction booklet before installing
your Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+
• The Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+ is an electrical device. Normal
safety precautions for use of an electrical device must be observed.
• Do not immerse the Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+ in water.
• Needles, knives or any other metal or conductive item must not be
inserted into any Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+ outlets.
• This device does not convert voltage. It must only be used with
appliances fitted with North American configuration electrical plugs
(2-pin or 3-pin) and rated at 110 – 120 V AC.
• Ensure the Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+ is securely plugged into the
wall socket to avoid it slipping out. Ensure cords plugged into the
Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+ remain tangle free.
• It is recommended to regularly inspect the Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+
for damage. The Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+ must not be used if it
shows any signs of damage.
• This Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+ is for indoor use only. Do not use
outdoors. Do not use this Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+ for anything
other than its intended use. Misuse may cause injury or death.
• In normal use, this device intermittently emits a green flashing light.
People who experience photosensitive epilepsy or other forms of
photosensitivity should exercise caution when using the device.
• The socket on the side of your Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+ (called
an RJ11 socket) is for connection of your Bluetooth® Smart Sensor
only. It is NOT for connection of a phone, LAN communication
device or any other equipment.
What you need to know
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We recommend connecting any home theater media center computers,
or appliances containing a hard drive into the Always On socket. We
recommend connecting home theater projection equipment which
require a cool down period to the Always On socket. This will prevent
damage to, and extend the life of your home theater projection lamps.
Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+ has 2 power saving functions
1. Standby Powerdown automatically detects and saves power
wasted when equipment is left in standby mode, by switching the
power off to the equipment.
2. Active Powerdown® automatically switches the power off to Audio
Visual (AV) equipment connected to the Power Saving socket
after 1 hour, if it has not detected any remote control use.
NOTE: The Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+ is programmable and
has an Active Powerdown® default setting of 1 hour, which can be
permanently set to 2 hours, or temporarily 8 hours (MusicMode™).
When will Active Powerdown® switch the Audio Visual (AV)
equipment off?
• If your Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+ detects that your Audio Visual (AV)
equipment is on but has not been used for a period of 1, 2 or 8 hours
(depending on your settings), the LED light on the Bluetooth® Smart
Sensor will flash for approximately 10 minutes to warn you that
power down is imminent.
To continue using your equipment
• Simply press the volume button on ANY of your existing remote controls
or press any button on the Bluetooth™Smart Sensor. This will cancel
the Active Powerdown® and reset the timer.
NOTE: A flashing LED always means that your system will shut
down completely in a while. Press any remote control button
to stop the light flashing and continue using your system.
Alternatively this can be controlled using the emberconnect™ app.
A flashing light means
the system is getting
ready to shut down.
TO CONTINUE
USING YOUR
EQUIPMENT
Press the volume
button on your
remote control.
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You can control your Bluetooth® Smart Sensor by downloading the
emberconnect™ app.
To enable the emberconnect™ app to communicate with the Bluetooth®
Smart Sensor your mobile device must first pair with the Bluetooth®
Smart Sensor.
With the emberconnect™ app installed, please follow the steps below:
1. Select the emberconnect™ app on your mobile device.
2. Ensure the Bluetooth® Smart Sensor is properly connected to the
Emberstrip® 8AV+ unit.
3. Plug in the Emberstrip® 8AV+ and wait approximately 3 seconds
for it to be ready.
4. Press and HOLD the MUSIC button on top of the sensor for
3 seconds. The LED on the front of the sensor will start flashing
quickly for 1 minute.
5. The Bluetooth® Smart Sensor is now ready to pair with your
mobile device.
6. In the emberconnect™ app, press the +button to start the
pairing process.
7. A dialog box will appear after a few seconds, you should now type
the pairing code: 000000 (6 zeros) in and press OK.
8. Follow the remaining on screen prompts to complete setting up
your Bluetooth® Smart Sensor.
9. Additional information is available on the Embertec product FAQ
section of our website: http://embertec.com/faq
Connecting your mobile device
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Your Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+ is equipped with a number of settings
to suit your lifestyle. You can set your timer to either 1 or 2 hours,
depending on usage habits. This means the Bluetooth® Smart Sensor
will flash after the set period, warning of imminent power down. In
every case you can continue using your equipment by pressing the
volume button on any remote control.
The default setting is 1 hour, which is aimed to maximize your home’s
energy savings.
Follow these instructions to change Active Powerdown® to 2 hours,
(this may be preferred for longer movies or programs where remote
control activity is less frequent).
NOTE: Make sure your AV System is on before you start changing settings!
To set the Active Powerdown® timer, simply press the SET button on
top of the sensor.
The 1and 2LED lights on top of the sensor will light up to show the
current setting. Push the SET button to toggle between the 1 hour
and 2 hour Active Powerdown® settings. These settings can easily be
changed by using the emberconnect™ app.
Changing settings for Active Powerdown®
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Your Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+ is equipped with a unique MusicMode™
feature. This feature enables you to override the Active Powerdown®
for a period of 8 hours. This feature is great for playing music, parties,
video nights or any time you want to keep your appliances on for an
extended period of time.
The Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+ will revert to its previous setting
of 1 or 2 hours after the 8 hour period elapses, or you switch your
appliances off.
These settings can easily be changed by using the emberconnect™ app.
Remember
1. In this mode your system will stay on for 8 hours, unless you switch
your appliances off.
2. Your permanent Active Powerdown® timer setting will revert to
1 or 2 hours once you have switched your appliances off, or after
8 hours, whichever comes first.
NOTE: Make sure your AV System is on before you start changing settings!
Ensure your Audio Visual (AV) equipment is switched on.
To set the Active Powerdown timer to MusicMode™ (8 hours), simply
press the MUSIC button on top of the sensor. The MLED will light
up to show that MusicMode™ is currently selected.
MusicMode™ settings
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Your Smart Sensor is equipped with a unique feature which enables
you to reduce the brightness of the Bluetooth® Smart Sensor ‘flash’
and to reduce the length of flashing when your equipment is no
longer being used.
Your device is shipped with the brightness level set to maximum,
however you may wish to enable BedroomMode™to reduce the
brightness of the Bluetooth® Smart Sensor light in a bedroom.
BedroomMode™is not recommended for living rooms or brightly
lit areas.
These settings can easily be changed by using the emberconnect™ app.
To Set using the Bluetooth® Smart Sensor:
Make sure that at least your TV is switched on before starting.
1. Press and hold the SET button on the Bluetooth® Smart Sensor for
3 seconds then release. The LED light on the front of the sensor will
flash, starting from a faint flash slowly progressing to a bright flash.
2. When you are happy with the level of brightness, press the SET
button on the Bluetooth® Smart Sensor again.
3. You can change the brightness of the Bluetooth® Smart Sensor at
any time by following the above steps.
NOTE: Once BedroomMode™ is selected, the LED will flash for
about 10 seconds when you turn off your television before the
power is removed from the Power Saving sockets.
If you prefer the LED to flash for one minute, press the MUSIC
button instead of the SET button at step 2.
BedroomMode™ settings
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Specifications
• Surge protection is provided to all outlets. Conforms with UL 1449
and UL 1363.
• Senses total power being consumed by all controlled devices.
• Senses Infrared (IR) and true Root Mean Squared (RMS) power to
determine device usage of AV equipment.
• Hardware IR filtering technology and firmware to filter out rogue
non AV equipment IR interference from compact fluorescent lights
and sunlight.
• Automatically adjusts power switching threshold.
What power is wasted?
Many of today’s appliances for the home and office continue to use
power, even when the appliance is turned off. Appliances that are left
on unintentionally waste even more power.
Overload protection
The Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+ is fitted with a safety device that
removes power in the event of overloading. Should this occur, turn
off and unplug all units, and press the reset button. Then plug into
the wall socket again. Once reset, use any remote control to activate
power to the Power Saving socket. Connect one device at a time. If
any of the devices cause the safety device to trip again then get the
offending device serviced. If the Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+ fails to
operate, please contact Embertec on 1-800-838-9659.
Care and maintenance
To clean the outside of the Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+ device, first
remove the device from the power point. Then wipe the exterior with
a soft dry cloth. Never use an abrasive cleaner or water.
Disposal/recycling
To protect the environment, the Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+ should
be recycled, or disposed of safely at the end of its life. Please return to
a recycling center for safe recycling or disposal.
Fast facts
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Due to continual improvement in design or otherwise, the product you purchase may differ
slightly from the products shown in this information sheet.
Electrical specifications
Physical
Dimensions: 16.54 in L x 2.72 in W x 1.57 in D
(420 mm L x 69 mm W x 40 mm D)
Weight: 1.78 lb (810 g)
Color: Black body
Bluetooth® Smart Sensor
Cable Length:
9.8 ft (3 m)
Power Cord Length: 4 ft (1.22 m)
Number of Outlets: 8 Always On: 2
Power Saving: 6
Environmental
Temperature (operating): 32 °F to +158 °F (0 °C to +70 °C)
Temperature (storage): -4 °F to +185 °F (-20 °C to +85 °C)
Humidity (operating): 95% RH at +122 °F (+50 °C)
Protection and Safety
Surge Compliance: UL 1449
Powerstrip Safety: Underwriters Laboratories Tested and
Listed to UL 1449 and UL 1363
Total Surge: 1,530 Joules / 39,000 Amps for all outlets
Input Current: 15 Amps RMS via circuit breaker
Over-Current Threshold: 15 Amps RMS
Electrical Durability
Relay Endurance: Over 100,000 switching cycles
Operating Voltage: 110 V AC +/- 10%
Maximum Output Current: 15 Amps RMS
Max Total Load: 1,800 W
Maximum Power Consumption
(In all modes of operation) < 1 W @ 110 V / 60 Hz
Control
Bluetooth® Smart Sensor Infrared Interface.
Visual indicator which verifies the APS is active and functioning.
Does not rely on the use of a single device in an AV environment to supply
power to other devices.
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This device is Bluetooth compatible. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos
are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such
marks by Embertec® is under license.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
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.
NOTE: 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. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved
by Embertec Pty Ltd could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Specifications
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Problem To check
The Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+
is not receiving power. •The Protected light is on.
The Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+
is not powering down my
equipment in standby mode.
•Ensure the equipment is plugged
into the Power Saving socket, not
into the Always On socket.
•The Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+ has not
detected the equipment is in standby. Please
repeat this process by switching on the
Audio Visual (AV) component again, waiting
10 seconds, and switching off again making
sure all appliances are in standby mode.
The Bluetooth® Smart Sensor
is not operating.
•Remove the Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+ from
the power point, unplug the Bluetooth® Smart
Sensor cable and then plug it back into the
unit and plug the Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+
back into the power point.
The Bluetooth® Smart Sensor
flashes frequently during
normal operation.
•This may be an indication of unwanted infrared
activity in the area. Please check the immediate
area for infrared devices that maybe interfering
with the Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+, such
as compact fluorescent lights, computers,
mobile phones, and other portable consumer
electronic devices. If possible relocate these
interfering devices.
•Move the Bluetooth® Smart Sensor to another
location that is within line of sight and normal
operation range of your Audio Visual (AV)
equipment remote controls.
The Protected LED on the main
body of the Embertec Emberstrip®
8AV+ is on, but my Bluetooth®
Smart Sensor LED does not work
(when plugged in and powered on).
•Please check your Bluetooth® Smart Sensor
connection to the Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+ by:
•Ensuring the Bluetooth® Smart Sensor cable
is safely and securely connected to the side of
the Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+.
The Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+
has stopped working. •Unplug all the appliances connected into the Embertec Emberstrip® 8AV+ adapter and then
unplug from the wall socket. Then reconnect
everything again.
The TV keeps turning off
after 1 hour. •The Bluetooth® Smart Sensor default setting for Active Powerdown® is 60 minutes.
•Please see Changing settings for Active
Powerdown®to change Active Powerdown®
to 1 or 2 hours.
Troubleshooting guide
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Embertec USA LLC
Suite 100, 2105 South Bascom Avenue,
Campbell, CA 95008
Phone: [phone]
Web: embertec.com
Email: [e-mail]
Due to continual improvement in design or otherwise, the product
you purchase may differ slightly from the illustration in this book. Issue V10
Please retain your instruction book for future use.
In the event that you need assistance, please contact us on 1-800-838-9659
or email us at [e-mail] or, alternatively visit us
on our website at embertec.com
Except as required by law, Embertec is not responsible for special,
incidental, or consequential damages, or loss of data; or any loss or
damage arising from intentional misuse of the product. Such damages
and loss include, but are not limited to: lost business; business
downtime; component/equipment replacement and reconfiguration;
and the costs of retrieval of lost data.
Embertec, Emberstrip and the Embertec Empowered logo are trademarks
of Embertec Pty Ltd. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by
Embertec is under license. Android and Google Play are trademarks of
Google Inc. iTunes, iPhone and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
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