Table Of Contents Page Important Safety Instructions 5 Maintenance 6 Fcc part 15 warning 7 1 Introduction 8 2 SYLVANIA Z-Wave Products 2.1 Description of the SYLVANIA Z-Wave Remote Control with display 2.1.1 Introduction to the Remote Control 10 11 11 2.1.2 Button Layout 12 2.1.3 Menu structure 13 2.2 SYLVANIA Z-Wave Outlet Adaptor Dimmer 2.3 Introduction to the SYLVANIA Z-Wave the Outlet Adaptor High Power 3 How to get started 14 15 16 3.1 Preparing the Remote Control 16 3.
4.1.2 Controlling Groups 20 4.1.2.1 Using Speed buttons 20 4.1.2.2 Using Navigation buttons 21 4.1.2.3 Dim a group of lamps 22 4.1.3 Program a scene 23 4.1.4 Add Outlet Adaptor dimmer to scene 23 4.1.5 Controlling scenes 24 4.1.6 Remove Outlet Adaptor from group/scene 25 4.1.7 Delete group/scene 26 4.1.8 Name a group/scene 27 4.2 All ON and All OFF 29 4.3 Timer 30 4.3.1 Create/Edit a Timer 30 4.3.2 Delete Timer 32 4.4 Child Protection 33 4.4.1 Activate Child Protection 33 4.4.
5 Set-up Commands 39 5.1 Set Clock 39 5.2 Adjust the display contrast 40 5.3 Setup All ON/OFF 41 5.3.1 Exclude or Include an Outlet Adaptor in the All ON/OFF functionality 5.3.2 Activate/Deactivate the All ON Function 5.4 Add new Remote Control to system 41 42 42 5.4.1 Send information 44 5.4.2 Receive information 45 5.5 Reconfigure the system 46 5.5.1 Reset Outlet Adaptor 46 5.5.2 Reset Remote Control 47 6 Operation Mode 48 6.1 Operation display 48 6.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4.
12. 13. 14. 15. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. B. If liquid has been spilled into the product. C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.
FCC PART 15 WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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.
1 Introduction This user manual is designed to guide you through the set-up and features of the SYLVANIA Z-Wave Lighting and Appliance Control System. You will be amazed at the possibilities for you home or office! With SYLVANIA’s Lighting & Appliance Control System you easily and affordably enhance the comfort and security of your home or office.
All OFF Child Protection When you’re in a hurry on the way out – turn off all your lights with one button Protect your children from accidentally switching on electrical appliances like the toaster, the coffee maker, etc. by locking the power supply Comfort Remote Control Grouping Scenes Timers Dimming Control your lights wirelessly from the sofa, the bed, the kitchen, or wherever No more wandering from lamp to lamp.
2 SYLVANIA Z-Wave Products Remote Control with LCD Outlet Adaptor Dimmer About the design: The unique product design was developed by award winning designer Steve McGugan. He was the lead designer with renowned Danish company Bang & Olufsen before starting his own design house.
2.1 SYLVANIA Z-Wave Remote Control with display 2.1.1 Introduction to the SYLVANIA Z-Wave Remote Control Listed below is the feature set of the Remote Control: • • • • • • Direct control of up to 64 Outlet Adaptors. 64 groups with up to 64 Outlet Adaptors in each. Every group can be configured differently, and the same Outlet Adaptor can be part of one or more different groups. 32 scenes with up to 64 nodes in each.
2.1.2 Button Layout • • • • • • • • • "Menu" - Activates the menu interface "OK" - Accept choices "Light bulb on" - All ON "Light bulb off" - All OFF "Left arrow" - Navigation, left "Right arrow" - Navigation, right "C" - (Clear) steps back and cancels actions. "Heart" - Scene prefix button "1" to "6" - Speed buttons.
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2.2 SYLVANIA Z-Wave Outlet Adaptor Dimmer Introduction to the SYLVANIA Z-Wave Outlet Adaptor Dimmer Outlet Adaptor button Listed below is the feature set of the Outlet Adaptor Dimmer: • Plugs directly into the power outlet in the wall • Direct control via Outlet Adaptor button. Short press for on and off.
2.3 Introduction to the SYLVANIA Z-Wave Outlet Adaptor High Power(Availlable June 2003) Outlet Adaptor button Listed below is the feature set of the Outlet Adaptor High Power: • • • • Plugs directly into the power outlet in the wall Direct control via Outlet Adaptor button.
3 How to get started - It’s incredibly easy! 3.1 Preparing the Remote Control - + + OK button First insert 2 AA batteries in the Remote Control as shown. You will now be asked to set the clock (in the display). Use the Navigation buttons to set the clock and the OK button to go from hours to minutes. Press the OK button to save the time settings. The Remote Control is now ready for use. Navigation buttons Note: Also see section 5.1 for complete” Clock” Set up.
3.2 Assigning the Outlet Adaptor to the Remote Control Speed button 1 . Outlet Adaptor button 1. Plug the SYLVANIA Z-Wave Outlet Adaptor (Dimmer/High Power) directly into the power outlet. 2. Press and hold Speed button 1 on the Re mote Control. 3. While holding Speed button 1 on the Remote Control, press and release the Adapter Button until the display says, “Unit included”. 4. Now plug the lamp cord into the Outlet Adaptor Dimmer or electrical appliance cord into the Outlet Adapter High Power.
4 How to use the features of the SYLVANIA ZWave Lighting and Appliance Control System 4.1 Groups/Scenes The “Group” function allows you to organize and activate several, many, or all lights, with the push of a button. No more wandering from lamp to lamp when you come home, or when you’re on your way out. When assigning an Outlet Adaptor to the Remote Control you create a group. You can create up to 64 groups and each group can include 1-64 Outlet Adaptors.
Adding a switch to a group using the menu is done this way: You can create up to 64 groups and assign up to 64 nodes to each group: 1. Press the Menu Button. Press the OK button to access “Groups”. 2. Go to “Add Unit” using the Navigation buttons and Press OK. 3. Select a group number 1-64 using the Navigation buttons and press OK. 4. Now press and release the Outlet Adaptor button until the display says “Switch Included”. 5. To add more Outlet Adaptors repeat step 4.
4.1.2 Controlling groups Groups are controlled by either pressing the buttons 1 through 6 or using the Navigations buttons (marked with left or right arrows) to select the gro up that is to be controlled. 4.1.2.1 Using speed buttons The buttons marked 1 through 6 are used for speed access to the first 6 groups or scenes. A quick press of the number key will toggle the selected group on or off.
4.1.2.2 Using Navigation buttons Another way to access groups is to use the left or right arrow buttons from the operation state. This is the only way to control the groups from 7 to 64. Also note that only the existing groups that show up when the user toggles through the list. If a group is named, the name will be shown instead of the number. A quick press of the “OK” button will unit a group on or off. Holding down the “OK” button will dim the group.
4.1.2.3 Dim a group of Lamps connect to Outlet Adaptor Dimmers 1. Press and hold Speed button 1 to dim the lamp connected to Speed button 1 2. 3. First make sure that the Outlet Adaptor Dimmers are assigned to the Remote Control. Refer to previous page “Add Outlet Adaptor to a group”. To dim groups 1-6, press and hold the respective Speed button until you reach the dim level you desire.
4.1.3 Program a scene using the Outlet Adaptor Dimmers Scenes allow you to preset different light levels, then, with the push of a button select dinner scene, watch TV scene, evening scene, or whatever you choose. 4.1.4 Add Outlet Adaptor Dimmer to scene Adding an Outlet Adaptor Dimmer to a scene using the menu is done this way: 1. 2. 3. Press the Menu button and scroll to the “Scenes” menu using the Navigation buttons. Press the OK button to access the “Scene menu”.
4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Now press and release the button on the Outlet Adaptor Dimmer that you want to include in the scene. When “Set level then hit OK” is shown in the display set the light level to the desired level using the Remote Control or by pressing the Outlet Adaptor button directly and press OK on the Remote Control to store the light level. Continue to the next Outlet Adaptor Dimmer to be included in the scene and repeat step 4 and 5.
4.1.6 Remove Outlet Adaptor from group/scene You can remove an Outlet Adaptor Dimmer or High Power from a group/scene by doing the following: 1. Enter the Group Menu 2. Go to “Remove switch from group” using the Navigation buttons and press OK 3. Select the group (number/name) from which you want to remove the Outlet Adaptor Dimmer or High Power. Press OK. 4. Press OK again if you are sure you want to remove an Outlet Adaptor Dimmer or High Power from the group. 5.
4.1.7 Delete group/scene To delete a group/scene follow these five steps : 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Enter the group menu Go to “Delete a group” using the Navigation buttons and press OK Select the group (number/name) you want to delete. Press OK Press OK again if you are sure you want to delete the group. The group is now deleted To delete a “scene” enter the “scene menu” and follow the same procedure as described above. If no active groups/scene exits the following occurs.
4.1.8 Name a group/scene Assigning names makes it easier to keep track of various groups and scenes. Name a Group 1. To name a group enter the “Group menu” 2. Go to “Name group” using the Navigation buttons. Press OK to accept the “Name group” action 3. Use the Navigation buttons to choose which group you wish to name, (e.g. Group 1, 2, 3 etc.). Press OK.
1. Type the name using the Navigation buttons to scroll through the alphabet and press OK to select the wanted letter. You can choose letters from “A” to “Z” and numbers from “0” to “9” • To clear a letter press Cancel • To edit a name use Cancel to clear the name then enter the new name • For space; scroll to the end of the alphabet 2. When you finished spelling the name, press the OK button for a few seconds to store the name. The character under the cursor is not stored when OK is held down 3.
4.2 All ON and All OFF All ON/OFF turns all connected lights on or off with the touch of one button in case you come home late or hear noises in the middle of the night. All ON 1. Press the All ON button to turn all the connected Outlet Adaptor Dimmers and/or Outlet Adaptors High Power ON. 2. Press the All OFF button to turn all the connected Outlet Adaptor Dimmers and/or Outlet Adaptors High Power OFF. All OFF Both commands will be confirmed in the display.
4.3 Timer By applying a timer to a specific group you can preset the time when a lamp or electrical appliance (or group of lamps and appliances) should turn on and off. You might even wa nt to ensure that the kids TV turns off at a certain time … T i me r C OK > C r ea t e / Ed i t D e l et e a t i m er ti m e r a < C OK C OK 4.3.1 Create/Edit a timer There are eight timers available that can be assigned to one of the existing groups as chosen by the user.
Creating a timer requires the clock has been set on the Remote Control (See “Set-Up commands”). 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Go to “Timer” using the Navigation buttons and press OK to access the sub-menu. 3. Go to “Create a timer” using the Navigation buttons and press OK. 4. Select a Timer number (1 -8) using the Navigati on buttons and press OK. 5. Set the start time of the Timer. The gray block indicates a blinking cursor. Use the Navigation buttons to scroll through hours and minutes.
4.3.2 Delete timer When a timer is no longer needed it can be deleted using “Delete a timer” menu. 1. 2. 3. 4.
4.4 Child Protection Child Protection is a unit feature that protects against unintended use of a unit for this feature to work the unit must support it. 4.4.1 Activate Child protection Activate Child protection 1. Press the menu -button. 2. Go to “Child Protection” using the Navigation buttons. Press OK to access the sub-menus. 3. Scroll to “Activate protection” using the Navigation buttons. Press OK. 4. Press OK again if you are sure you want to activate Child protection. 5.
If a switch button is pressed you will get either: U nit lock activated U nit lock deactivated or depending on which of the two options you selected. 4.4.2 Deactivate Child protection 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press the menu -button. Go to “Child Protection” using the Navigation buttons. Press OK to access the sub-menus. Scroll to “Deactivate protection” using the Navigation buttons. Press OK. Press OK again i f you are sure you want to deactivate the Child protection.
4.5 Burglar Deterrent By activating the Burglar Deterrent the Remote Control will randomly turn lamps and electrical appliances connected to an Z-Wave enabled Outlet Adaptor Dimmer and/or High Power on and off during in the time interval set by the user in the customize time menu and hereby simulate activity in the house.
4.5.1 Activate burglar deterrent Activating burglar deterrent will take the user through time period customisation and put the remote into a special mode where it will stay unit burglar deterrent is cancelled. As default no units are included in burglar deterrent.
4.5.2 Exclude Unit An included Unit can be excluded once again using this menu. Note that by default no Units are included in the burglar deterrent mode. Exclude Outlet Adaptor Follow this procedure to exclude an Outlet Adaptor from the Burglar Deterrent. 1. Enter the “Burglar Deterrent menu” 2. Go to “Exclude Unit” using the Navigation buttons and press OK 3. Press OK again if you are sure you want to exclude the Outlet Adaptor 4.
4.5.3 Include Unit When first activating burglar deterrent the Units that the user wants to use should be included using this menu. In addition an excluded Unit can be included once again using this menu. Add Outlet Adaptor to Burglar Deterrent 1. Enter the “Burglar Deterrent menu” 2. Go to “Include switch” using the Navigation buttons. Press OK 3. Press OK again if you are sure you want to include the Outlet Adaptor in the Burglar Deterrent 4.
5 Set-up Commands The set-up menu is used to access system functions. The layout is as follows: 5.1 Set Clock Set clock 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Go to “Setup” using the Navigation buttons and press OK to access the submenu. 3. Go to “Set time” using the Navigation buttons and press OK. 4. Use the Navigation buttons to scroll through hours and minutes and press OK to confirm. 5.
5.2 Adjust the display contrast Adjust the display contrast 1. Press the Menu button 2. Go to “Display contrast” using the Navigation button and press OK to access the submenu. 3. Use the Navigation buttons to adjust the contrast in the display. Press the right Navigation button to increase the contrast in the display. Press the left Navigation button to reduce the contrast. 4. Press OK when you reach the contrast level you desire. “C” cancels the contrast adjustment and returns to idle.
5.3 Setup All ON/OFF Using this menu it is possible to customize the way All ON/OFF works. Outlet Adaptors can be included or excluded from all ON/OFF commands (Outlet Adaptors are by default included the first time they are added to the network) 5.3.1 Exclude or Include an Outlet Adaptor in All ON/All OFF functionality 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press the Menu button Go to “Set-up All ON/OFF” using the Navigation button and press OK to access the submenu.
5.3.2 Activate/deactivate the All ON function 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press the Menu button Go to “Setup All ON/All OFF” using the Navigation button and press OK to access the submenu. Go to “Setup All ON” and press OK Using the Navigation button you can chose to “Activate All ON” or “Deactivate All ON” Press OK to activate or deactivate the All ON function You have now activated or deactivated the All ON function and the text “All ON Activated” or “All ON Deactivated” is shown in the display. 5.
A replication of a remote is done by : 1. Select “ Receive information” on the controller which should receive the information (i.e. the Secondary controller) 2. select “Send information” and either “identical copy” or “Only system information” on the remote that is to send the information (i.e. the Primary controller). 3. Wait until transmission is completed and both the controllers’ ends. 4. If a transmi ssion error occurs. Please repeat from 1. Considerations: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
5.4.1 Send information Please note the following before replicating the master Remote Control. 1. All existing data on the receiving or “Slave Remote Control” will be overwritten by the new data. 2. Burglar Deterrent and Timer information is not copied to the Slave Remote Control. 3. Slave Remote Controls can not be used to add newly acquired or reset Outlet Adaptors to the network 4. If a Slave Remote Control is added as one of the first 64 Outlet Adaptors.
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5.5 Reconfiguring the system In case you want to make changes or even start all over again it is easy to reset your Lighting and Appliance Control System. 5.5.1 Reset an Outlet Adaptor Dimmer or Outlet Adaptor High Power Reset the Outlet Adaptor If an Outlet Adaptor is to be moved to a new position or added to a new network, it should be reset before doing so. This is done using this menu. 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Go to “Setup” using the Navigation buttons and press OK to access the submenu. 3.
5.5.2 Reset Remote Control Reset the Remote Control The Remote Control can be reset in two different ways. User data only and factory default: • User data only, will only reset groups, scenes and names. All Units are still known by the protocol so they can be used for routing. • Factory default will clear the Remote Control for all information. also on a protocol level. Thus is should be used with extreme care. Use the following procedure to reset the Remote Control: 1. Press the Menu button. 2.
6 Operation Mode 6.1 Operation display 1 2:0 0A When the clock is displayed the Remote Control is in operation mode. It is from this mode the Outlet Adaptors (Dimmer and High Power) can be controlled through either groups or scenes. 6.2 Slave Remote Control indication 12:00A _ When an underscore is shown in the left bottom corner the remote is a Slave Remote Control with the limitations mentioned elsewhere. 6.
6.5 Low battery indication This message indicates that it is time to replace the batteries. It will go away when the batteries have not been replaced. 12:00A Change batt. 7 Product Support Product support: VTC SERVICE & MANUFACTURING CO., INC. 16988 GALE AVENUE, CITY OF INDUSTRY,CA 91745-1805 Telephone(866)342-5733 between 8:00am and 4:30 pm Pacific standard Time.
8 Troubleshooting Errors you might encounter Reasons What you do The Remote Control You press and hold the Speed button and press the Outlet Adaptor button to include a new Outlet Adaptor - but nothing happens You keep receiving ”Group Failed” or “Scene failed” on the display when you try to turn the “lights” on or off. 1. The Outlet Adaptor belongs to a different system than yours. 2. Reset the Outlet Adaptor. See Set-up menu section 5.5.1. One of the following reasons: 1.
A group suddenly includes an Outlet Adaptor that you didn’t assign to the Remote Control yourself. As you dim your group someone else presses the button on an Outlet Adaptor that is not part of the group you are dimming (either to turn on or off the light/appliance directly on the Outlet Adaptor). While dimming the Remote Control is open for assigning new Outlet Adaptors why the Outlet Adaptor is included in the group you are dimming. To remove the Outlet Adaptor from the group please refer to section 4.
SYLVANIA Z-Wave Remote Control Features • • • • • • Wireless control of Outlet Adaptors and Wall Switch Modules Switches on/off and dims your lamps and appliances Timer, Child Protection and Burglar Deterrent Can create 64 groupings of your lamps as well as 32 different scenes Can operate up to 64 Outlet Adaptors and Wall Switch Modules User-friendly menu based operation Specifications Technical Specifications: Power Signal LCD Display Range Two AA batteries 908.
SYLVANIA Z-Wave Outlet Adaptor Dimmer Features • • • Plugs directly into the power outlet in the wall Controls one or more lamps either directly on the module or wirelessly via the remote control Automatic repeater function of commands between Outlet Adaptors (Dimmers and High Power) ensures full home coverage Specifications Technical Specifications: Power Signal Maximum Load Range Connectability 120 VAC, 60 Hz USA 908.
SYLVANIA Z-Wave Outlet Adaptor High Power Features • • • Plugs directly into the power outlet in the wall Controls one or more electrical appliance either dire ctly on the module or wirelessly via the remote control Automatic repeater function of commands between Outlet Adaptors (Dimmers or High Power) ensures full home coverage Specifications Technical Specifications: Power Signal Maximum Load Range Connectability 120 VAC, 60 Hz USA 908.
