1. Set up the FireCracker (sold separately) following the
instructions that came with it.
2. DownloadtheX10IRCommanderprogramfrom:
http://www.x10.com/commander.htm
3. Set up and Run the X10 IR Commander software following
the instructions on X10’sWeb site and the help files included
with the software.
After installing the program, right-click on your mouse to access
the extensive on-line help. This also accesses the Test
Communications menu, which lets you change the COM port
that the FireCracker works with.
TosetuptheUX17A
1. Plug the jack from the AC adapter (supplied) into the jack on
the back of the UX17A, and plug the AC adapter into an AC
outlet. Or install 4 C cell alkaline batteries in the battery
compartment on the bottom of the unit.
2. Place the UX17A near your A/V equipment (up to 100 feet
away from your PC).
3. Fully extend the antenna.
4. Plug the IR Extender cable (supplied) into the back of the
UX17A.
5. Point the 3 LEDs on the IR Extender towards the front of the
A/V components you want to control.
When you first power on (or after you press the Learn button)
the UX17A is put into learn mode. You can then teach it the
codesfor your brand ofTV,VCR,etc. (usingFireCrackerand the
X10 IR Commander software).You will then be able to control
yourA/VequipmentfromtheX10IRCommandersoftware. You
can also teach it a House and Unit Code for a HawkEye Motion
Detector and will then be able to turn on your VCR when the
HawkEye motion detector is tripped by someone walking into
the room. The default address for your UX17A is Housecode A.
This must be different from any X10 Modules you might own.
Tochange theUX17A’sHousecode:
1. Power up the UX17A, or press Learn. The LED flashes once
per second.
IR Commander
™
X10 (USA) Inc.
1-800-675-3044
Model UX17A
FCC Approved
UX17A-01/00
The UX17A Whole-House RF to IR converter works with the Firecracker Computer Interface. The FireCracker sends RF
commands from your PC to the UX17A.The UX17A converts the RF commands to IR commands to control yourTV,VCR,
DVD player, etc.You set up the X10 Commander software to send the commands for your particular brands of TV, VCR,
etc.You can then control all your Audio/Video products anywhere in your home at the click of a button from your PC.
Whole-House RF to IR Converter
Antenna
AC Adapter
Learn button
3 LEDs
IR Extender Jack
2. Select a Housecode from the IR Commander software and
press enter (within 30 seconds). The LED stops flashing.
Set up the codes for your brand ofTV,VCR, etc. using the X10
Commander software and press enter (within 30 seconds).
Now when you click on a button on the X10 IR Commander
screen on your PC, the FireCracker sends RF commands to the
UX17A which converts them to IR commands to control your
TV,VCR, DVD player, etc.
Pressing Learn while the LED is flashing erases all stored codes.
TolearntheHousecodeandUnitCodeforaHawkEyesettoC4:
1. Set the HawkEye to Housecode C and Unit Code 4 (for
example) by following the instructions supplied with it.
2. Power up the UX17A, or press Learn. The LED flashes once
per second.
3. Press the HawkEye’s ON button (within 30 seconds). The
UX17A’sLEDstops flashing. Now when a HawkEyeis tripped,
it can turn on your VCR etc.
FCCCAUTION:THISDEVICE COMPLIESWITHPART15OF
THEFCCRULES.OPERATIONISSUBJECTTOTHEFOL-
LOWINGTWOCONDITIONS:
(1) THISDEVICEMAYNOTCAUSEHARMFULINTERFER-
ENCE,AND
(2) THISDEVICEMUSTACCEPTANYINTERFERENCE
RECEIVED,INCLUDINGINTERFERENCETHATMAY
CAUSEUNDESIREDOPERATION.
NOTE: Modifications to any of the components in this kit will
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
X10(USA)INC.LIMITED1-YEARWARRANTY
X10(USA)Inc.warrants X10 products to befreefromdefective
material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the
originaldateofpurchaseatretail.X10(USA)Inc.agreestorepair
or replace, at it’s sole discretion, a defective X10 product if
returned to X10 (USA) Inc. within the warranty period and with
proof of purchase.
Ifserviceisrequiredunderthiswarranty:Call1-800-675-3044or
