Remember to exercise good common
sense when using your ActiveHome
home automation system - especially
when scheduling unattended devices.
There can be some unexpected
consequences if not used with care. For
example, an empty coffee pot can be
remotely turned on. If that should
happen, your coffee pot could be
damaged from overheating. If an
electric heater is turned on by remote
control while clothing is draped over it,
a fire could result. DO NOT USE the
system for the control of high power
heating appliances such as portable
heaters.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not disassemble any part of the
Home Automation System. No userserviceable parts are inside. If you spill
liquid on a unit, disconnect the unit from
the AC outlet to prevent possible fire or
shock hazard and consult authorized
service personnel.
Powerline operated equipment or
accessories connected to any of these
units should bear the UL listing or CSA
certification mark and should not have
been modified in any way that might
defeat their safety features.
War ning: To prevent electric shock
hazard, do not expose any part of the
Home Automation System to rain or
moisture.
FCC C
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PAR T 15
OF THE FCC RULES.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MA Y NOT CAUSE
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY
This equipment generates and uses radio
frequency energy , and if not installed and
used properly, that is, in strict accor dance
with the manufacturers instructions, it may
cause interference to radio and television
reception. It has been type tested and
found to comply with the limits for remote
control devices in accordance with the
specifications in Sub-Parts B and C of Part
15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
such interference in a residential
installation. However , there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause interference to
radio or television reception, which can
be determined by unplugging the
equipment, try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following
measures.
•Reorient the antenna of the radio/TV
•Relocate the interface with respect to
•Move the interface away from the
•Plug the interface into an outlet on a
•If necessary, consult your local Dealer
NOTE: Modifications to any of the
components in this kit will void the user’ s
authority to operate this equipment.
AUTION
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND
INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT
MA Y CAUSE UNDESIRED
OPERA TION.
experiencing the interference.
the radio/TV .
radio/TV .
different electrical circuit from the
radio/TV
experiencing the interference.
for additional suggestions.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................... 5
GETTING STARTED ........................... 6
CONTROLLERSAND MODULES ........... 6
HOUSE CODESAND UNIT CODES ..... 7
IN STALLINGTHE COMPONENTS .............. 8
TRANSCEIVER MODULE .................... 8
LAMP MODULE .............................. 8
6-IN-1 SUPERREMOTE ..................... 9
SETTING UPYOUR SUPERREMOTE ......10
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS ..................10
SETTINGUPFOR TV, VCR,
CABLE BOXAND SATELLITE RECEIVER .. 11
USING AUX TOCONTROL
A SECOND TV, VCR, CABLE BOXOR
SATELLITE RECEIVER ........................22
SEARCHING FOR CODES ................ 23
IDENTIFYING CODESFOUNDUSING
THE SEARCH PROCEDURE ................. 24
SETTINGTHE SLEEP TIMER ..............25
CONTROLLING X-10 MODULES .......... 26
TOSETTHE X-10 SLEEP TIMER ........ 26
CHANGINGTHE X-10 HOUSE CODE:27
CONTROLLINGAN
IR MINI CONTROLLER.................... 28
EXPANDING YOUR SYSTEM .................... 29
TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................31
WARRANTY .....................................32
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the
X-10 SuperRemote Home Automation kit!
Make your lights and appliances go to
work for you....
The X-10 SuperRemote will control most
or all of your video and audio equipment.
But what really sets it apart from other
remotes is that you can also control
almost any light or appliance in your
home - even in another room! And it’ s
easy to install. Within minutes, you can
be using your X-10 SuperRemote to dim
the lights, start brewing a fresh pot of
coffee and play your favorite movie!
Here are just some of the things you
can do with your X-10 SuperRemote
Home Automation System...
•Control your entire audio/video and
lighting setup for the ultimate Home
Theater experience.
•T urn on lights at night to scare away
intruders if you hear a noise.
•Start the coffee from your bedroom
when you wake up.
•Turn on your electric blanket before
the movie ends, so it’s nice and
warm when you go to bed.
Use this manual to become familiar with
your SuperRemote....
This manual will explain how to set up
your SuperRemote to use it with your
existing Audio/Video equipment.
Next it will show you how you can use it
to set up and use the included Transceiver
Module and Lamp Module to operate
electrical products in your home.
Finally, the manual will show how you
can expand your system with some of the
many additional X-10 products you can
purchase.
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GETTING ST ARTED
Because we know that you are eager to
get started, we’ve kept this introduction
as short as possible, but it contains very
valuable information, so you should read
through it very carefully.
C
ONTROLLERS AND MODULES
The first thing you need to understand is
that there are two different devices you
need to control your house;
Controllers and Modules.
Any light or appliance that
you want to control is
plugged into a Module and
that Module is then plugged
into a standard AC outlet.
Modules receive commands
from Controllers. Examples
include the Lamp Module
that came with this kit. The
Transceiver Module also in
this kit is another example
(although it also doubles as a
controller as described
later).
Controllers are also
plugged into standard wall
outlets and send
commands to Modules over
your existing electrical wiring in
your house without affecting
your electricity in any way.
The Transceiver Module that
came with this kit works as a
controller when it is used with
a remote control such as the
one included with this kit.
When the Transceiver
Module receives a
command from a remote it
sends digital signals over
your existing house wiring
to a Module which receives
the signals and executes the command.
The remote uses radio frequency (RF)
signals to send commands to the
Transceiver module. RF signals can go
right through walls, so you can use the
remotes to control lights or appliances
from anywhere in your home.
H
OUSE CODES AND UNIT CODES
UNIT CODE
DIAL
HOUSE CODE
DIAL
Each Module has a specific address
made up of a House Code (red dial on
the face of the Module) and a Unit Code
(black dial on the face of the Module).
The Controller first sends an address and
then a command on the AC power lines.
Only the Module with a matching address
will execute the command. If more than
one Module has the same address, both
Modules will execute the command.
Addresses are set on the Module by
turning the two dials on the front of the
Module to the desired letter and number
(using a small screwdriver or a coin). The
House Code is selected from the letters A
through P, and the Unit Code is selected
from the numbers 1 through 16.
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INST ALLINGTHE
COMPONENTS
RANSCEIVER MODULE
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The Transceiver Module receives radio
frequency (RF) commands from remotes to
operate a lamp or appliance plugged into
it. The T ransceiver Module also passes on
commands over your house wiring to
control other X-10 modules. Note that
unlike the Lamp Module you cannot dim
and brighten a lamp connected to the
Transceiver Module.
You should locate the Transceiver Module
centrally in the home for maximum range
when controlled by a remote.
1. Set the House
Code to ‘A.’
1. Set the House
Code to ‘A’ and the
Unit Code to ‘2.’
2. Plug a lamp into
the Lamp Module.
3. Plug the Lamp
Module into a
convenient AC
outlet.
2. Plug a lamp or
appliance into the
Transceiver
Module.
3. Plug the
Transceiver Module
into a convenient
AC outlet. Fully
extend the antenna.
L
AMP MODULE
The Lamp Module may be used to control
any incandescent lamp rated up to
300W. It is not suitable for other types of
lamp such as fluorescent or energy saving
lamps, or lamps which include a dimmer
control.
Caution: Do not connect an appliance
such as a coffee pot or heater to the Lamp
Module. It may damage the module and
the appliance and could cause a fire
hazard.
6-IN-1 S
The 6-in-1 SuperRemote allows you to
control practically everything electrical in
your home. It combines IR technology that
lets you control all your TV, VCR, Cable
and Satellite equipment with X-10 RF
technology that lets you control lamps and
appliances anywhere in your home.
T o find out more about configuring the
SuperRemote to work with your audio/
video equipment, see the section titled
“Setting Up your SuperRemote.”
1. Push the tab and lift
off the battery
cover.
2. Fit two AAA
batteries, taking
care to match the +
and - marks in the
battery
compartment.
UPERREMOTE
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SETTING UP
YOUR SUPERREMOTE
UTTON DESCRIPTIONS
B
INDICATOR LIGHT
The indicator light flashes when the
remote is operating.
PLAY, REW, FF, STOP
Work the same as on your original
remote.
SELECT
Used for menu selections on DSS
receivers.
POWER
Works in the same way as your original
remote. Also turns All Lights On, when in
X-10 mode.
SET UP
Used for programming the remote.
X-10
Lets you control X-10 modules to operate
lamps and appliances around the home.
TV , VCR, CBL, AUX1, AUX2, SA T
Used to select the device to control. SAT
includes DSS receivers.
0-9
Used as your original remote and to enter
device codes.
LAST
Selects the last channel viewed on your
TV, VCR, Cable Box or Satellite Receiver .
CHANNEL
Works like your original remote. Also
used to switch X-10 modules on and off.
GUIDE
Displays the main menu on DSS receivers.
REC
Record button. Works the same as your
original remote. Y ou must press the REC
button twice to begin recording.
PAUSE
Works the same as your original remote.
S
ETTING UP FOR
TV, VCR, C
BOX
AND
S
ATELLITE RECEIVER
1. Turn on the device
you wish to control
(TV, VCR, cable
box, satellite
receiver etc.).
ABLE
MUTE
Works the same as your original remote.
Also turns All Modules Off, when in X-10
mode.
VOLUME
Works like your original remote. Also
used to brighten and dim lamps
connected to X-10 Modules.
TIMER
Used to set the Sleep Timer to
automatically switch off the TV or X-10
modules after a preset time.
DISP
Used to access on-screen information or
CD programming.
2. Press and hold
SETUP until the LED
indicator lights
steadily. Release
the SETUP button.
3. Press and release
the mode button
that matches the
device you want to
control. The LED
blinks once. Use
AUX for CD
equipment.
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4. Enter the 3 digit
Code from the
Library Code
Tables. The LED
turns off after the
last digit entered.
5. Point the remote at
the device and
press the POWER
button. Your device
should turn off.
6. Turn your device on and press
CHANNEL+. If the device responds,
setup is complete.
Notes:
For CD players use the AUX buttons.
If your TV/VCR/Cable Box/Satellite
Receiver does not respond, try the other
codes for your brand. If it still doesn’t
respond, try the Code Search method on
page 23.
If the LED blinked rapidly when you
entered the code, you may have entered
an invalid code. Recheck the code in the
code list and try again.
If some buttons do not operate your
equipment, try one of the other codes for
The AUX button is normally used to
control an audio component, but it can
also be configured to control a second
TV, VCR, cable box or satellite receiver .
1. Turn on the
equipment you wish
to control.
Notes:
If your audio/video component does
not respond, try the other codes for your
brand. If it still doesn’t respond, try the
Code Search method below.
If the LED blinked rapidly when you
entered the code, you may have entered
an invalid code. Recheck the code in the
code list and try again.
S
EARCHING FOR CODES
2. Press and hold
SETUP until the LED
indicator lights
steadily. Release
Setup button.
3. Press the AUX1 or
AUX2 button.
4. Press and release
the mode button
that matches the A/
V equipment you
want to control. The
LED blinks once.
5. Enter the 3 digit
Code from the
Library Code
Tables. The LED
turns off after the
last digit entered.
6. Point the remote at
your audio
component and
press the POWER
button. Your audio
component should
turn off.
7. Turn your audio
component on and
press CHANNEL +.
If it responds, setup
is complete.
1. Turn on the device
you wish to control.
2. Press and hold
SETUP until the LED
indicator lights
steadily. Release
Setup button.
3. Press the mode
button that matches
the equipment you
wish to control. The
LED blinks once.
4. Press CHANNEL +
repeatedly* until
the device to be
controlled changes
channel.
If you go past the
code accidentally,
just press LAST
repeatedly until the
channel changes
again.
5. Press and release
the ENTER button to
complete the setup.
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*Note: You may have to press
CHANNEL+ many times (50+). If the
device does not have a Channel Up
function, use the PLAY button (VCR only)
or the POWER button.
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DENTIFYING CODES FOUND USING
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EARCH PROCEDURE
THE
1. Press and hold the
SETUP until the LED
indicator lights
steadily. Release
Setup button.
2. Press the mode
button that matches
the equipment you
wish to identify. The
LED blinks once.
3. Press and release
SETUP. The LED
blinks once.
S
ETTING THE SLEEP TIMER
The Sleep Timer automatically turns off
the TV after the time you set. Press the TV
button, then follow the instructions below
to set the Sleep Timer:
1. Press and hold
TIMER until the LED
indicator lights
steadily. Release
TIMER button.
2. Use the number
buttons to enter the
sleep time required
(1 to 99 minutes).
3. Press ENTER to
confirm the setting.
Note: Take care to leave the remote
pointing at the TV to ensure it turns off the
TV at the time you set.
4. To find the first
digit, press each
number button from
0 to 9 until the LED
blinks. The number
you pressed is the
first digit of the
code.
5. Press each number
button from 0 to 9
again as above to
find the second
digit.
6. Press each number
button in turn to
find the third digit.
When the third
digit has been
found, the LED will
go out.
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CONTROLLING
X-10 MODULES
If you have already installed the
Transceiver Module, you can control it
and other X-10 modules as follows:
1. Press and release
the X-10 button.
2. Use the number
buttons to enter the
Unit Code number
of the chosen
module. (You do
not need to enter
‘0’ first for a single
digit number.)
3. Use the number
buttons to enter the
module Unit Code
for the module to
be turned off.
4. Press the desired
function button (e.g.
CHANNEL - to turn
the module off after
the preset time).
5. Using the number
buttons enter the
sleep time required
(1 to 99 mins).
3. Press the appropriate button for the
function you require
(see below).
X-10 FUNCTIONS:
On:CHANNEL +
Off:CHANNEL –
Bright:VOLUME +
Dim:VOLUME –
All Lamps On:POWER
All Modules Off:MUTE
Note: You cannot dim or brighten an
Appliance Module. If the module was off
and you press Bright or Dim (VOLUME+
or VOLUME-) this will simply turn the
module on.
TO
SET THE
X-10 S
LEEP TIMER
The X-10 Sleep Timer switches off the
chosen modules after the preset time.
1. Press and release
the X-10 button.
6. Press ENTER to
confirm the setting.
C
HANGING THE
C
ODE
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X-10 H
OUSE
The SuperRemote defaults to House
Code A, and in most cases you will not
need to change this unless you are
experiencing interference from a
neighboring X-10 system.
1. Press and release
the X-10 button.
2. Press and hold
SETUP until the LED
indicator lights
steadily. Release
Setup button.
2. Press and hold
TIMER until the LED
indicator lights
steadily. Release
TIMER button.
3. Use the number
buttons to enter the
number equivalent
to the chosen
House Code
(1=A, 2=B ..16=P).
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4. Press the ENTER
button to confirm
the House Code.
The LED turns off.
Note: The House Code you choose must
match the House Code on the Transceiver and Modules you are using it
with.
C
ONTROLLING AN
IR M
INI CONTROLLER
(IR543)
If you already own an IR Mini Controller,
you will need to change the X-10 Home
Automation code in the remote to use it.
The code for standard X-10 RF Home
Automation is 013. The code to control
the IR mini controller is 014. To change
the code:
1. Press and hold
SETUP until the LED
indicator lights
steadily. Release
the SETUP button.
EXPANDING
YOUR SYSTEM
The modules illustrated below represent
just a few of the wide range of X-10
compatible modules you can choose from
to expand your Home Automation system.
They are available from electrical outlets,
department stores and mail order
catalogs.
X-10 Home Automation products also integrate with X-10 security systems, so you
can use the security remotes that come
with them to control macros and flash
lights when the security system is tripped.
Check out our Web Site at:
HTTP://WWW.X10.COM
for more information on these and many
other X-10 products.
The Dual FloodlightMotion DetectorPR511
turns on at dusk and/or
when it detects
movement, and sends
X-10 signals to control
other modules, or
trigger ActiveHome
macros.
2. Press and release
the X-10 button.
3. Enter 014 to
control an IR Mini
Controller, or 013
for standard X-10
control. The LED
turns off after the
last digit entered.
Note: In most cases, you will not need to
use the IR mini controller to receive
commands from the remote - the
Transceiver Module does this for you and
has the added advantage of working
through walls. Y ou can’t control the IR
mini controller and the Transceiver
Module at the same time.
The Thermostat
Setback Controller
TH2807 mounts below
your thermostat to
reduce the room
temperature at night or at
the times you set to save
energy. No wiring needed
to your existing thermostat.
Replace your existing wall switches
with the Wall Switch Module
WS467. Installs like a regular
dimmer. On/Off and Bright/Dim
functions. Other models available
for 3-way and fluorescent lighting.
Replace existing AC wall outlets
with the Receptacle Module
SR227. Has one 15A/1800W
controlled outlet and one outlet
which is always on.
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Appliance Module
UNITHOUSE
Use a controller to trigger the
Remote Chime Module SC546 to
call Dad up for dinner, or warn
people you’re about to turn on the
sprinklers.
Fit a Wireless Wall Switch
RW724 anywhere you need an
extra switch - with no wires.
Sends commands to the
Transceiver Module just like a
remote.
Use the isolated contacts on the
Universal Module UM506 to
control pool pumps, sprinklers,
drapes and other low voltage
equipment. Includes built in
warning beeper.
Switch entrance or garage lights on
from your car with the convenient
Keychain Remote KC674.
The PowerFlash Module PF284
connects to dry contact or low
voltage alarm terminals on your
burglar alarm system and flashes
X-10 controlled lights when it is
triggered.
Plug in a Heavy Duty Module
HD245 to control 220V appliances
such as air conditioners and water
heaters.
TROUBLESHOOTING
The Transceiver Module doesn’t
respond to the remote:
•Check the House Code on the
Transceiver Module is set to ‘A.’ If
you have changed the House Code
on the remote (see p. 27), check that
it matches the House Code on the
module.
•Press the ON/OFF button on the front
of the module to confirm it operates
the equipment connected to it.
The Transceiver Module works, but
other modules don’t respond:
•Check that the module has the same
House Code as the Transceiver
Module.
•Try plugging the module into a
different outlet.
The Remote won’t control your A/V
equipment, or doesn’t work at all:
•Use manual controls or the original
remote control to confirm the
equipment is working properly.
•Be sure you pressed the device key
for the device you want to control.
•Re-enter the code for your A/V
product from the code listings on
pages 15 through 21.
•Try searching for the code as
described on page 23.
•Replace the Remote’ s batteries.
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WARRANTY
12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY
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BE FREE FROM DEFECTIVE MATERIAL AND
WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR
FROM THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE AT RETAIL.
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DISCRETION, A DEFECTIVE X-10 PRODUCT IF
RETURNED TO X-10 WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD
AND WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE.
IF SERVICE IS REQUIRED UNDER THIS W ARRANTY:
1. RETURN THE DEFECTIVE UNIT POSTAGE PREPAID
TO THE ADDRESS BELOW .
2. ENCLOSE A CHECK FOR $4.00 TO COVER
HANDLING AND RETURN POST AGE.
3. ENCLOSE A DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE.
4. ENCLOSE YOUR COMPLETED WARRANTY CARD.
5. X-10 IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING
DAMAGE. UNITS TO BE RETURNED SHOULD BE
P ACKED CAREFULLY.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO ANY X-10
PRODUCTS WHICH HA VE BEEN SUBJECT TO MISUSE,
NEGLECT, ACCIDENT, INCORRECT WIRING OR TO
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NOT COVER ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
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ASSUME FOR US ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF OUR PRODUCTS.
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HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, AND/OR
THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO
THE ORIGINAL CUSTOMER. THIS WARRANTY GIVES
YOU SPECIFIC RIGHTS AND YOU MA Y ALSO HA VE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH V ARY FROM STA TE TO ST A TE.