URC HCM-C1 User manual

Order Number : GETEC-C1-14-456 FCC Part 15 subpart C
Test Report Number : GETEC-E3-14-089 Page 1 / 1
EUT Type: Base Station
FCC ID.: OZ5URCHCMC1
APPENDIX H
: USER’S MANUAL

HCM-C1
Base Station
Owner’s Manual

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HCM-C1 Owner’s Manual
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Introduction 1
URC HCM-C1 Base Station 2
URC HCM-R1 Remote Control 2
URC Android and iOS Mobile Application 3
Features and Benefits 4
Before Getting Started 5
Parts Guide 5
Controlling Other Network Devices (IP Control) 7
DC Power Input 7
Front Panel Description 8
Top Panel Description 9
Power LED 9
Ripple LED 11
Bottom Panel 12
WPS Button 13
Removable Mounting Plate 13
Network Installation 14
Base Station Programming 17
Specifications 17
Limited Warranty Statement 18
End User Agreement 22
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 23

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Introdu tion
The HCM-C1 Network Base Station controls your components by sending
commands over your home network and directly to your audio/video devices,
lighting, climate control and security systems.
By adding a HCM-R1 Wi-Fi remote control, a URC Mobile Android or iOS
Application, to your home automation system along with the HCM-C1 Base Station,
two-way control of your connected devices throughout the home or small office
space is provided. Controlling and monitoring your home’s devices is simple using
the HCM-R1 Remote Control, URC Mobile Application and the HCM-C1 Base
Station.
Expand Zones: Install up to eight HCM-C1 Base Stations in your home, for control
of up to eight different rooms or areas, all over the same local network used for
internet access.
Add a Mobile Phone or Tablet using the URC Mobile Application to control all
devices in your home, such as TVs, Cable and Satellite receivers, lighting,
thermostats and security systems, with the HCM-C1 Base Station.
The HCM-C1 Base Station is a network based product, and requires the use of a
previously installed, or custom local area network (LAN).

URC HCM-C1
Base Station
The URC HCM-C1 Base Station is a
central hub for network based control
of home accessories and your
entertainment system. Control up to
eight separate areas of the home by
adding more base stations (eight
maximum), and using the URC
HCM-R1 Remote Control, or the URC
Android or iOS Mobile Application for
control.
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URC HCM-R1
Remote Control
Control your home accessories such as
lighting, thermostats and security, and
your home audio and video devices using
the URC HCM-R1 Remote Control with an
HCM-C1 Base Station. The URC HCM-R1
Remote Control is a Wi-Fi based remote
control, and does not use “line of sight”
infrared or low frequency RF.

URC Android and iOS Mobile Appli ation
When used with the URC HCM-C1 Base Station, the URC Android and iOS Mobile
Application provides full control of your audio and video components, without the
need for a “point and shoot” infrared remote control. The URC Mobile Application
also provides advanced IP command and control of network based equipment.
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Features and Benefits
● Conne t with Wi-Fi or Wired Ethernet
Connect the HCM-C1 Base Station to a wired local Ethernet network, or connect
wirelessly to a local wireless Ethernet network. The Wi-Fi capability of the HCM-
C1 Base Station provides installation flexibility needed when installing the
HCM-C1.
● Two-way meta-data feedba k
Experience two-way feedback right on the HCM-R1 remote's screen when used
with compatible home devices like thermostats, lighting, or selection of IP
Cameras. Enjoy the same feedback when used in conjunction with an ever
expanding line of 3rd party products.
● Android and iOS ontrol
The addition of an HCM-C1 Base Station to a control system, allows for control
via URC’s Mobile iOS and Android app for iPads, iPhones, iPod touch, as well
as Android Phones and Tablets. Note: Requires the purchase of URC Mobile
Setup code.
● No Aiming
Using an HCM-C1 Base Station results in flawless control of your components
without having to aim the remote! The signal travels to the HCM-C1 Base
Station via Wi-Fi and is then converted back to infrared before being sent to the
device being controlled; perfect for hidden components.
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Before Getting Started
● Designed for use on your lo al wireless network
The HCM-C1 Base Station is designed for use on your local wired or wireless
network. By adding an HCM-R1 Remote Control, or the URC Mobile Application
on iOS and Android devices, the HCM-C1 Base Station can also control your
home’s audio/video devices.
● Programmable via a simple web page interfa e
Use the URC web based programming page to fully automate your home
entertainment, comfort and security system. Download and save the setup file
on the URC µCloud. All that is needed is basic knowledge of your devices, and
the settings of your local area network.
Parts Guide
What’s included in the HCM-C1 box:
● HCM-C1 Wi-Fi Base Station
● 12 Volt 1000 mA Power Supply
● Ethernet Network Cable
● Four Standard Infrared Emitters
● One Wall Mounting Plate with Four Mounting Screws
● Owner’s Manual
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Rear Panel Des riptions
Infrared Outputs
The rear panel of the HCM-C1 Base Station supplies four infrared emitter ports,
allowing for control of any audio/video device normally controlled by a simple “point
and shoot” infrared remote control.
Self-adhesive “flashers” (included) affix to the front panels of your television, blu-ray
player and other equipment. The flashers connect to the infrared output ports,
shown above.
Ethernet LAN Connection / Wi-Fi
A standard Ethernet LAN Connection port is provided, for a “hard-wired” connection
to a local network. The HCM-C1 also supports a wireless Ethernet (Wi-Fi)
connection to the same local network used for internet access.
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Controlling Other Network Devices (IP Control)
The HCM-C1 Base Station can also control other IP controllable equipment that is
connected to the same local network as the HCM-C1 Base Station. The HCM-C1
Base Station can send “one-way” IP commands to other network devices, such as
televisions, projectors and audio/video receivers.
DC Power Input
Attach the provided DC Power Adapter to the input port shown below. The power
supply is a 12 Volt, 1 Ampere supply.
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Front Panel Des ription
The Front Panel of the HCM-C1 Base Station supplies a front panel infrared
“blaster”. The HCM-C1 Front Panel Blaster sends infrared commands to
components in the same cabinet, or in the “line of sight” of the HCM-C1 Base
Station.
The Front Panel Infrared Blaster can be enabled or disabled via the URC Web
Programming Software. Within the software, choose to use the rear panel infrared
emitter outputs, or the front panel infrared blaster.
The Front Panel Infrared Blaster of the HCM-C1 Base Station can also be used for
“learning” infrared commands from another remote control. Any “learned” infrared
command will be saved by the URC Web Page Programming Software.
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Top Panel Des ription
The top panel of the HCM-C1 Base Station provides three LED indicators, which
displays the unit’s status.
Power LED
Red indi ates:
•Illuminates when the DC Power Adapter is first applied.
Blue:
•Blinks while the base station is booting.
•Illuminates when the Base Station booting process is complete.
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Status LED
Blue:
•Illuminates when connected to the URC Server and the Home's system file.
•Blinks when downloading the Home's system file from the URC Server.
Red:
•Illuminates when the Base Station is not connected to the Home's system file.
•Blinks when the Base Station cannot connect to the URC Server.
Green:
•Illuminates when the Base Station is being used in a secondary room.
•Blinks when the Base Station's firmware is upgrading.
Off:
•Indicates the connection to the Local Area Network has failed.
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Wi-Fi LED
Blue:
•Blinks while Wi-Fi is connecting to the Network.
Green:
•Illuminates when the Wi-Fi signal strength is Good.
Yellow:
•Illuminates when the Wi-Fi signal strength is Fair.
Red:
• Illuminates when the Wi-Fi signal strength is Poor.
• Blinks when there is an error connecting to the Wi-Fi network.
Off:
•Indicates the Base Station is no longer online.
Ripple LED
The Ripple LED has four possible states, which are set via the URC Web Program-
ming Software. Off, Low, Medium or High. This LED is a convenience LED, and
does not indicate any type of system status.
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Bottom Panel
Reset Button
A single, momentary press of the Reset button results in the rebooting of the HCM-
C1 Base Station, similar to removing, and reapplying the DC power source.
Pressing and holding the Reset button for ten seconds results in setting the HCM-
C1 Base Station to a “factory default” state. All user data and programming will be
erased.
MAC Address Stickers
Two MAC Address stickers are provided on the bottom panel of the HCM-C1 Base
Station.
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WPS Button
A WPS Button is provided, allowing the HCM-C1 Base Station to be installed on a
Wi-Fi network using the “WPS” method (Wi-Fi Protected Setup).
Removable Mounting Plate
A removable mounting plate, along with the four provided mounting screws, can be
used to mount the HCM-C1 Base Station to a flat surface, such as a ceiling, a wall,
or an entertainment center.
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Network Installation
The HCM-C1 Base Station can be installed using a Wi-Fi wireless Ethernet
connection, or a traditional hard-wired ethernet connection.
When installing the base station for the first time, perform one of the two following
steps:
Wireless Connection
• Connect the HCM-C1 Base Station to your wireless access point by using the
WPS button, and your wireless access point.
• When successfully connected to the wireless access point, the Wi-Fi LED on the
Base Station will glow either green, yellow or red, based on Wi-Fi signal
strength. Setup is now complete. If you wish to set specific network settings, see
section below.
Or
Hard-wired connection
• Connect the HCM-C1 Base Station to the local Ethernet network via a wired
Ethernet connection.
When the Status LED illuminates, use the HCM-R1 Remote Control to set the
network properties of the HCM-C1 Base Station.
Note that the HCM-R1 Remote Control is required to be on the same local Ethernet network as
the HCM-C1 Base Station to set the network properties o the HCM-C1 Base Station.
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Network Properties
To set the network properties of the HCM-C1 Base
Station, press the MAIN and ENTER button on the
HCM-R1 Remote Control simultaneously, for five
seconds. After five seconds, the HCM System
Setup Menu will be displayed on the HCM-R1
Remote Control.
Within this menu, select the Base Station Setup item to
set the network properties of any HCM-C1 Base Station
within the system.
Selecting the Base Station Setup line item on the Setup Menu results in a display
of the HCM-C1 Base Stations that are currently
connected to the local network. The HCM-C1
Base Stations may have been installed on the
network via wired Ethernet, or via Wi-Fi
Protected Setup (WPS). The HCM-C1 Base
Stations are displayed by their MAC Address
values, which is affixed to the bottom panel as
a sticker on each HCM-C1 Base Station.
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Selecting an HCM-C1 Base Station from the HCM-R1 Remote Control screen
results in the display of a screen that displays the network properties of the selected
HCM-C1 Base Station. Also, the network properties of the selected HCM-C1 Base
Station may be adjusted from this screen, by selecting Change Settings.
Selecting Change Settings allows the setting of the HCM-C1 Base Station on any
available local network, or setting custom network properties, such as a static IP
address, subnet mask, or other custom network properties.
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