Universal Electronics Helix Z-wave User manual

Helix Z-wave 5-Device
Remote Control with Learning
Users Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Features and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Key Charts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Device Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Programming Device Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting Up a Combo Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Searching for Your Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Checking the Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Learning Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Programming a Learned Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Deleting a Single Learning Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Deleting All Learned Keys in a Specific Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Programming Channel Control Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Unlocking Channel Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Locking Channel Control to SAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Changing Volume Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Unlocking Volume Control for a Single Device (Individual
Volume Unlock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Unlocking All Volume Control (Global Volume Unlock) . . . . . 18
Locking Volume Control To One Mode (Global Volume Lock) 18
Programming ID Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Programming a Macro Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Programming a Macro Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Clearing a Macro Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using the Master Power Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Programming the Master Power Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using the Master Power Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Clearing the Master Power Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Re-Assigning Device Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Adding a Node to Your Z-wave Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Adding a Node to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Deleting a Node from the Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Setting Up Scenes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adding a Node to a Scene. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Removing a Node from a Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Deleting a Scene. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Controlling Scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Transferring Node and Network Information to a Secondary remote .
26
Transferring Network Information to a Secondary remote . . . . . . . 27
Primary Controller Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Controller Copy Receipt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Network Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Network Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Network Recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Removing a Failed Node from the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Clearing Custom Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Clearing Custom Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Manufacturer’s Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Setup Codes for Audio Amplifiers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Setup Codes for Audio Receivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Setup Codes for Audio Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Setup Codes for Cable Boxes/Converters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Setup Codes for CD Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Setup Codes for DBS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Setup Codes for DVD Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Setup Codes for DVD/PVR Combos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Setup Codes for DVR/PVR Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Setup Codes for Home Automation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Setup Codes for Satellite Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Setup Codes for TVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Setup Codes for TVs (DLP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Setup Codes for TVs (LCD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Setup Codes for TV/DVD Combos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Setup Codes for TV/VCR Combos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Setup Codes for VCRs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
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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.
Your remote lets you control individual Z-wave devices
with one easy-to-use, compact unit. You can also set up
and control different groups and scenes.
You can control your electric lights, turning them on or
off, or making them brighter or dimmer.
Moreover, its packed with advanced features such as:
• Preprogrammed control to operate thes satellite
receiver supplied by your service provider
• Dedicated keys to control popular functions on your
DVR/PVR (Digital/Personal Video Recorder)
• Programmable Master Power key for master on/off
control of your home entertainment equipment with
a single keystroke
• Programmable Macro Keys to allow you to activate
certain keys in a specific order
• Channel Lock to lock channel selection only to the
cable converter
• Volume Lock to lock volume controls to one mode or
individual modes
• Device Key Re-Assignment to remotely control a
second (duplicate) device
• Code Search to help program control of older or
discontinued components
• Color-coded keys to quickly locate popular
functions
• Code library for popular video and audio devices
Before using the product, you will need to install the
enclosed batteries and also perform some programming
to operate the specific home entertainment devices you
wish to control.
Please follow the instructions detailed in this manual to
set up the unit and then start enjoying your new remote
control and cable service.
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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.
To find out what type of devices can be controlled by
each device key after programming, see “Device Table”
on page 7 .
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Key Charts
Key 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” on page 21.
Press TV, DVD/VCR, SAT, or AUX once to
select a home entertainment device to
control. Also see “Device Table” on
page 7.
Each device key has an embedded LED
(red light) that blinks upon selection
and indicates the remote control is
working and (after programming) is
sending signals.
Use ALL/GUIDE to display the program
guide.
Use INFO to display the current channel
and program information.
Use the Cursor keys to move the cursor
in the program guide and menu screens
and to navigate within the interactive
service.
Use OK to choose options, PPV events,
and to tune to programs from the
program guide.
Use EXIT to exit out of your cable
converters menu and guide.
Use VOL+ (or VOL-) to raise (or lower)
the audio volume.
Use BRIGHT or DIM to control the
brightness level of your lights.
Use CH+ (or CH-) to select the next
higher (or lower) channel.
For DVD players, use these keys to skip
forward (or reverse) through chapters.
For amplifiers/receivers, use these keys
to select the next higher (or lower)
preset station.
Use ON or OFF to turn your Z-wave
compatible devices on or off.
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Device Table
NOTE: Please refer to the table below when
performing the instructions in
“Programming Device Control” on page 9 or
“Setting Up a Combo Unit” on page 11.
Press MUTE once to turn the sound off
or on.
Press CANCEL to
Press LAST once to recall the last
channel.
Use to command your PVR/DVR
to instantly skip forward 7 seconds in
the program you are watching.
Use to command your PVR/DVR
cable box to instantly replay the last 7
seconds of a program you are watching.
Press LIVE TV to command your PVR/
DVR cable box to return to watching live
TV.
In all modes except SAT, use REW, PLAY,
FFWD, STOP, and PAUSE to control a
VCR, DVD player, or a PVR (after
selecting a desired device). To record in
the VCR mode, press REC twice.
In the SAT mode, use these keys to
control the DVR/PVR functions of the
set-top box.
Use the keypad numbers (1-9, and 0) to
directly tune channels (e.g., 09).
For amplifiers/receivers, use the keypad
numbers to select inputs 1 through 10.
Use TV/VID to select an input source.
Use ADD, REMOVE, DELETE, or SCENE to
control your Z-wave compatible devices.
Key Function
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After programming, the Helix Z-wave 5-Device Remote
Control with Learning will be able to control the
following types of devices:
INSTALLING BATTERIES
1. On the back of the remote control, push the
tab and lift off the battery cover.
2. Locate the four (4) enclosed AAA batteries.
Match the + and - marks with those in the
battery case, then insert them.
Device Key Controls these types of devices
Audio Amplifier, Tuner, Receiver, CD
Player, Home Automation, or
Miscellaneous Audio
Te l e v i s i on
DVD Player, VCR, PVR
Satellite Receiver, Cable Box
(Converter), or Video Accessory
Dedicated to Z-Wave controls
1
3
2
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3. Align the covers keys with the cases holes and
press the cover back into place. The tab should
click when the cover is locked.
NOTE: When batteries need replacement, the remote
control will cease to operate. Replace the
batteries and the unit will be restored to its
full functionality, complete with your favorite
settings.
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. To control devices
other than the default brands, perform the following
steps; otherwise skip this section.
NOTES: For control of a Combo device (for example, a
TV/VCR combo), skip this section and per-
form the instructions on “Setting Up a Combo
Unit” on page 11. Also refer to “Device Table”
on page 7 to find out which devices can be
programmed onto each device key.
If you have another brand of cable converter
or a satellite receiver you would like to control,
you’ll need to unlock the cable ID Lock before
changing the converter code (see “Program-
ming ID Lock” on page 19).
1. Turn on a device and, if applicable, insert
video media, (e.g., cassette or disc).
NOTE: Please read steps 2 through 4 completely
before proceeding. Highlight or write down
the codes and device you wish to program
before moving on to step 2.
3. Use the “Manufacturer’s Codes” starting on
page 34) to locate the type of device and
brand name and then enter the first four-digit
code for your device. If performed correctly,
the selected mode key will blink twice.
4. Test the remote control by pressing any mode
key (e.g., TV). If the batteries are inserted
correctly, the LED (red light) will blink once.
2. On the remote control, press a device key once
(i.e., TV, DVD/VCR, SAT, or AUX); it will blink
once. Then press and hold SETUP until the
selected mode key blinks twice.
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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.
NOTE: If the device does not have a PWR key, press
the(Play) key.
5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each device you
want the remote control to operate. For future
reference, write down each working device
code in the boxes on the following page.
VCR Code
Device Type:___________________
DVD Code
Device Type:___________________
AMP Code
Device Type:___________________
SAT Code
Device Type:___________________
TV Code
Device Type:___________________
4. Aim the remote control at the device and
press PWR once. The device should turn off. If
it does not, repeat steps 2 through 3, trying
each code for your brand until you find one
that works. If it still does not respond, try
searching for the code (see “Searching for
Your Code” on page 12).
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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:
1. For a TV/VCR Combo, turn on your TV/VCR
Combo and insert a video cassette. (For a TV/
DVD Combo, insert a DVD).
3. Use the “Manufacturer’s Codes” starting on
page 34 to locate the brand name and enter
the first four-digit code for your combo device
(for example, TV/VCR). If you perform this
procedure correctly, the DVD/VCR key will
blink twice.
NOTE: If the DVD/VCR key did not blink twice after
entering the codes last digit, repeat steps 2
through 3 and try entering the same code
again.
If you’ve located a setup code that works for
your combo device (for example, a TV/VCR
Combo) and a separate TV code is also listed,
you’ll need to program this code into the
remote control to access volume control (see
“Programming Device Control” starting on
page 9).
5. For future reference, write down each working
device code in the boxes below:
TV/VCR or TV/DVD Code
TV Code (if used)
2. On the remote control, press DVD/VCR once; it
will blink once. Then press and hold SETUP
until the DVD/VCR key blinks twice.
4. Aim the remote control at your combo device
(for example, TV/VCR Combo) and press
PWR once. The device should turn off. If it
does not respond, repeat steps 2 through 3,
trying each code listed for your brand until
you find one that works. If it still does not
respond, try searching for the code
(“Searching for Your Code” starting on
page 12).
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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.
For example, to search for a code for your TV:
1. Turn on your TV.
7. To search for the codes of your other devices,
repeat steps 1 through 6, but substitute the
appropriate key (e.g., VCR, DVD, AMP, or SAT)
for the device you are searching for.
2. On the remote control, press TV once; it will
blink once. Then press and hold SETUP until
the TV key blinks twice.
3. Enter 9 9 1. The TV key will blink twice.
4. Aim the remote control at the TV and press
PWR once.
5. Press and release the CH+ key continuously,
then stop when the TV turns off.
NOTE: In the search mode, the remote control will
send IR codes from its library to the selected
device, starting with the most popular code
first.
6. Press PWR. The TV should turn on, then press
SETUP to lock in the code.
NOTE: If the TV does not turn on during step 6, then
slowly press and release CH- to go back
through the codes, then press SETUP when the
TV turns on.
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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.
F
or example, to find out which code is operating your TV :
5. To check for other device codes, repeat steps 1
through 4, but substitute the appropriate key
(e.g., VCR, DVD, AMP, or SAT) for the device
you are checking. Write down the codes in the
appropriate boxes on page 10.
USING LEARNING
The Helix Z-wave 5-Device Remote Control with
Learning includes a Learning feature so you can add
functions that are unique to your home entertainment
devices (e.g.,VCR T
racking Up or Down). However, there
are some considerations
.
Learning Precautions
• Your original remote controls must be in working
order for learning to work properly.
• Learned keys are mode-specific, so each one can
store a unique function for each mode.
• Do not use the following keys for learning: Device
Keys, SETUP, Record (•), Tune-In Keys.
1. On the remote control, press TV once; it will
blink once. Then press and hold SETUP until
the TV key blinks twice.
2. Enter 9 9 0. The TV key will blink twice.
3. To view the code for the first digit, press 1
once. Count the number of times the TV key
blinks (e.g., 3 blinks = 3) and write down the
number in the leftmost TV Code box on
page 10.
NOTE: If a code digit is 0, the selected mode key will
not blink.
4. Repeat step 3 three more times for the
remaining digits. Use 2for the second digit, 3
for the third digit, and 4for the fourth digit.
Finish writing down the code in the TV Code
boxes on page 10.
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• Learning capacity is approximately 16 to 25 keys,
depending on the code being learned.
• Certain device functions are not learnable including
multi-frequency types, some high frequency ones,
and other unusual formats.
• For optimum learning, avoid high levels of ambient
light such as natural sunlight or energy-efficient
fluorescent lights.
NOTE: Please have your original remote controls
handy before programming learning.
Programming a Learned Key
NOTE: If more than 15 seconds pass between key
presses, the remote exits programming.
3. Then press the key on your Helix Remote
Control that learns the new code.
4. 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.
5. On the original remote, press and hold the key
to be learned. The Helix Z-wave 5-Device
Remote Control with Learning’s LED will
blink rapidly, then turn off. Continue holding
1. Press and hold SETUP until the last-selected
mode key blinks twice, then press 9 7 5.
NOTE: If the LED displays one long flash instead,
either your batteries are low, or the Helix Z-
wave 5-Device Remote Control with Learning
has a memory fault.
2. Press a mode key once (i.e., TV, DVD/VCR, SAT,
or AUX) to assign a mode for learning.
2"
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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. If the
function is still not captured, press and hold
SETUP to exit programming and review the
“Learning Precautions” on the previous page.
If needed, also see “Troubleshooting” on
page 31. After review, start programming
again at step 1.
Deleting a Single Learning Key
T
his process returns the key to its original programmin g
for the mode you select. You can also delete learned
programming by teaching a different function to the key
(see “Programming a Learned Key” on page 14)
NOTE: If more than 15 seconds pass between key
presses, the remote exits programming.
3. Press the key containing the learned function
to be deleted twice. The remote will blink
twice.
6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 for another mode
and/or key or press and hold SETUP to exit
programming.
1. Press and hold SETUP until the last-selected
mode key blinks twice, then press 9 7 6.
2. Press a mode key once (i.e., TV, DVD/VCR, SAT,
or AUX).
4. Repeat steps 2 through 3 for another key or
press and hold SETUP to exit programming.
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Deleting All Learned Keys in a Specific Mode
NOTE: If more than 15 seconds pass between key
presses, the remote exits programming.
PROGRAMMING CHANNEL CONTROL LOCK
By default, the remote control’s channel-control
capabilities are locked to the cable converter. The
affected keys*are 1through 0, CH+, CH-, and LAST. This
will guarantee that you do not inadvertently change a
channel on your TV or VCR. However, you can de-
activate this feature to allow full access to these keys in
the TV and VCR modes.
*NOTE: This feature does not affect the AMP mode.
Unlocking Channel Control
Now the remote control will provide TV and VCR
channel-control capabilities while in the TV or VCR
mode.
1. Press and hold SETUP until the last-selected
mode key blinks twice, then press 9 7 6.
2. Press a mode key twice (i.e., TV, DVD/VCR, SAT,
or AUX) to clear all the learned keys for that
mode. The LED blinks twice.
3. Repeat step 2 for another mode or press and
hold SETUP to exit programming.
1. On the remote control, press SAT once; it will
blink once. Press and hold SETUP until the SAT
key blinks twice.
2. Enter 9 7 3. The SAT key will blink twice.
3. Press CH- once. The SATSAT key will blink four
times.
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Locking Channel Control to SAT
Now, regardless of what mode you select (except AMP),
the channel keys will only change channels on your cable
converter.
CHANGING VOLUME LOCK
Volume Lock allows you to control the volume through
the device identified as having your primary speaker(s),
regardless of which mode you are using. On the Helix Z-
wave 5-Device Remote Control with Learning, Global
Volume Lock is set to TV, so you can control TV volume
while in the VCR, DVD, TV or SAT mode. You can perform
Individual Volume Unlock on a selected device to set its
volume control for independent operation.
NOTE: The audio mode’s (AMP) volume controls are
active regardless of Volume Lock settings.
However, if you lock the volume controls to
the AMP mode, you will have control of the
audio device’s volume in all other modes (i.e.,
VCR, DVD, TV, and SAT). This can be an advan-
tage if, for example, you always listen to home
entertainment devices through your receiver’s
speakers.
Unlocking Volume Control for a Single Device
(Individual Volume Unlock)
1. On the remote control, press SAT once; it will
blink once. Press and hold SETUP until the SAT
key blinks twice.
2. Enter 9 7 3.The SAT key will blink twice.
3. Press CH+ once. The SAT key will blink twice.
1. Assuming Global Volume Lock is active, select
a mode on the remote control that you want to
unlock (e.g., SAT) and press it once. Next,
press and hold SETUP until the device key
blinks twice.
2. Enter 9 9 3. The last-selected device key will
blink twice.
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4. 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.
Unlocking All Volume Control (Global Volume Unlock)
NOTE: Performing these instructions will set inde-
pendent volume control for all programmed
devices.
Locking Volume Control To One Mode (Global
Volume Lock)
NOTE: The audio mode’s volume controls are active
regardless of Volume Lock settings. However,
if you lock the volume controls to the AMP
mode, you will control the audio device’s vol-
ume in all other modes (i.e., VCR, DVD, TV, or
CBL). This can be an advantage if, for exam-
ple, you always listen to home entertainment
devices through your receiver’s speakers.
3. Press VOL- once. The last-selected device key
will blink four times.
1. On the remote control, press and hold SETUP
until the last-selected device key blinks twice.
2. Enter 9 9 3. The last-selected device key will
blink twice.
3. Press VOL+ once. The last-selected device key
will blink four times.
1. On the remote control, press and hold SETUP
until the last-selected device key blinks twice.
2. Enter 9 9 3. The last-selected device key will
blink twice.
3. Select a mode (e.g., TV or AMP) which you
want to use to control the volume. The
selected device key will blink twice.
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Now, when you press VOL+, VOL-,or MUTE, the volume of
the selected device (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
perform the following steps to unlock the ID Lock, enter
a new manufacturer’s code, and lock the ID Lock again.
1. Turn on the cable converter.
4. Perform the instructions under
“Programming Device Control” on page 9 to
program device control for the desired cable
converter or satellite receiver.
When you are done, perform steps 5 and 6 on
this page to again lock the cable ID Lock.
PROGRAMMING A MACRO KEY
The Helix Z-wave 5-Device Remote Control with
Learning includes a macro key feature. Macro keys allow
you to set up key macros to activate certain keys in a
specific order. For example, you can set up a key macro
to change the channels on your TV, raise or lower the
volume, and start recording on your VCR, all with the
touch of one key. If you want to change the macros
stored in a previously-programmed macro key, you’ll
2. On the remote control, press SAT once; it will
blink once. Then press and hold SETUP until
the SAT key blinks twice.
3. Enter 9 8 2. The SAT key will blink four
times, indicating ID Lock is unlocked.
5. On the remote control, press SAT once; it will
blink once. Then press and hold SETUP until
the SAT key blinks twice.
6. Enter 9 8 2. The SAT key will blink twice,
indicating ID Lock is again locked.
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need to clear the key first (see “Clearing a Macro Key” on
page 20).
Programming a Macro Key
3. Select a macro key (for example, 1) and press
it once.
NOTE: You can program up to 15 key presses into one
macro.
6. To add another macro, repeat steps 1 through
5, substituting the new key sequence to be
added in step 4.
NOTE: Programming more than five macros on the
same macro key overwrites previous settings.
Clearing a Macro Key
3. Press the macro key you want to clear once.
This macro key is now clear and ready for
reprogramming (see “Programming a Macro Key” on
page 20). If desired, repeat these to clear another Tune-
In key.
1. On the remote control, press and hold SETUP
until it blinks twice.
2. Enter 9 9 5. The SETUP key blinks twice.
4. Press the key sequence you want to program
into the macro. For example, to turn on your
TV and raise its volume, press TV followed by
VOL+.
5. Press and hold SETUP until it blinks twice.
1. On the remote control, press and hold SETUP
until it blinks twice.
2. Enter 9 9 5. The SETUP key blinks twice.
4. Press and hold SETUP until it blinks twice.
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