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 .

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

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

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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