X10 Wireless Technology UR86A User Manual

WIRELESS

MOUSE REMOTE

MODEL UR86A

OWNER’S MANUAL

READ THIS FIRST!

Safety Considerations
Remember to exercise good common

sense when using your X10 wireless
MouseRemote for home automation
applications. 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 any accessory unit (Modules,
etc.) 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.

Warning: 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 PART
15 OF THE FCC RULES.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT
ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT
MA Y CAUSE UNDESIRED
OPERATION.
This equipment generates and uses radio
frequency energy, and if not installed and
used properly, that is, in strict accordance
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.

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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

BATTERY INSTALLATION ..................................6

SETTING UP YOUR MOUSEREMOTE ..................7

BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS ........................... 7

BUTTON DEFAULTS ................................. 9

MOUSE OPERATION ............................... 10

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION....................... 10

USB RECEIVER INSTALLATION............... 10

MOUSE SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION ....... 11

TYPICAL APPLICATION SCENARIO ........... 15

SETTING UP FOR TV, VCR, CBL, AUX 16
USING AUX TO CONTROL A SECOND

TV, VCR, OR CABLE BOX ................... 17

SEARCHING FOR CODES ........................ 18

IDENTIFYING CODES FOUND USING

THE SEARCH PROCEDURE ...................... 20

LEARNING ............................................ 21

HOME AUTOMATION.......................................23

CONTROLLERS AND MODULES ................ 23

HOUSE CODES AND UNIT CODES ........... 24

INSTALLING HOME AUTOMATION

COMPONENTS ....................................... 25

TRANSCEIVER MODULE ......................... 25

LAMP MODULE .................................... 26

CONTROLLING X10 MODULES ........................27

CHANGING THE X10 HOUSE CODE: ....... 28

CONTROLLING AN IR MINI CONTROLLER 29

EXPANDING YOUR SYSTEM .............................30

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................32

MOUSE R ELATED PROBLEMS ........... 33

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ................. 34

WARRANTY ...................................................35

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the
X10 MouseRemote and Wireless
Receiver.

Wireless Mouse....

The UR86A remote control works with
the wireless USB receiver (CM19A) or
VGA Video Sender (VT37A). You install
software for it from X10’s Web Site. The
remote control sends wireless RF signals
to the CM19A or VT37A which is
connected to the USB port on your PC.
This lets you use the remote as a wireless
mouse. You use the mouse pad on the
remote to move the cursor around the PC
screen, and use the left and right mouse
buttons just like you would on a regular
mouse. There is also a “Drag” button that
acts like you are clicking and holding the
left mouse button. It’s that simple! The
MouseRemote also lets you configure the
remote’s special function buttons. You
can configure these buttons to perform
special functions such as launching your
WEB Browser, for example.

Universal Remote....

You can use the MouseRemote as a
Universal Remote, to control most audio/
video products. Control your TV, VCR,
Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, etc., all
from the same convenient and easy to use
remote.

Make your lights and appliances go to

work for you....

The X10 MouseRemote controls most or
all of your video and audio equipment.
But what really sets it apart from other
universal 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 X10 MouseRemote to
dim the lights, start brewing a fresh pot of
coffee and play your favorite movie!
(Requires X10 Transceiver and Modules,
sold separately).

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Here are just some of the things you can
do with your X10 MouseRemote...

• Control your entire audio/video and
lighting setup for the ultimate Home
Theater experience.

• Turn 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 MouseRemote....

This manual will explain how to set up
your MouseRemote to use it with your PC
as a wireless mouse.

Next, it shows you how to set it up to
control your existing Audio/Video
equipment.

Next, it will show you how you can use it
with an X10 Transceiver Module X10
Modules (sold separately) to operate
electrical devices in your home.

Finally, the manual will show how you
can expand your system with some of the
many additional X10 products you can
purchase.

SETTING UP

YOUR MOUSEREMOTE

UTTON DESCRIPTIONS

B

INDICATOR LIGHT

The indicator light (LED) illuminates
when a key is pressed (if the key is
available in the selected mode).

POWER

Works in the same way as your original
remote. Turns All Lights On in X10
mode.

PC

Press first to enable the mouse and PC
functions.

S (SETUP)

Used to set up the remote to control your
TV, VCR, Cable box, etc.

TV, VCR, CBL, AUX

Used to select the device you want to
control.

X10

Lets you control X10 Modules to operate
lamps and appliances around the home.
(Transceiver, sold separately, is required).

MOUSE PAD

Moves the cursor around the screen.

MOUSE BUTTONS, L AND R

Used as left and right mouse buttons.

Battery Installation

1. Push the tab and

2. Insert four AAA

lift off the battery
cover.

alkaline batteries,
taking care to
match the + and ­marks in the
battery
compartment.

HAND SYMBOL

Used to drag a selection after clicking on
it with the L mouse button.

VOLUME +/- (UP/DOWN)

Works like your original remote. Also
brightens and dims lamps in X10 mode.
Works as Line Up/Down in PC mode.

CHANNEL +/- (UP/DOWN)

Works like your original remote. Also
works as On and Off in X10 mode. Also
works as Page Up/Down in PC mode.

MUTE

Works the same as your original remote.
Turns All Modules off in X10 mode.

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LEARN

Used to learn codes from existing
remotes.

0-9

Used as with your original remote and to
enter device codes. Can also be
configured to perform PC functions.

ENT

Used to confirm certain entries.

A-B

Used as a TV/VCR button.

UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT CURSORS

Used to navigate menu functions

OK

Selects a function.

MENU

Used for menu selections on DBS
receivers.

EXIT

Exits from the Menu function.

A, B, C, D BUTTONS

Special function buttons.

PLAY, REW, FF, STOP, REC, PAUSE

Work the same as on your original VCR
remote. You must press the REC button
twice to begin recording.

Note that the mouse pad and the L, R, and
drag buttons on the remote are only active
after you press the PC button. They are
not active in TV, VCR, CBL, AUX, or
X10 modes. Note that the mouse cursor
will move faster as you press and hold the
mouse pad. To adjust mouse speed
settings click on the RemoteMouse’s tray
icon and select Configure. You can also
configure the MouseRemote here to work
with X10’s ShowTime™ digital photo
viewer (sold separately).

The MouseRemote buttons can be
programmed to perform various functions
using X10’s MouseRemote software, but
they are pre-programmed with the
following defaults:

When PC mode is selected the keys
default to the following:

Key PC mode

Power Close current application.
0 0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
Ent Return.
A.B Toggle between maximize

and restore for current
window.

Up arrow Nudge mouse cursor up.
Down arrow Nudge mouse cursor down.
Left arrow Nudge mouse cursor left.
Right arrow Nudge mouse cursor right.
OK Return.
Play Play, default player*
Stop Stop, default player*
FF FF , default player*
REW REW , default player*
Rec REC, default player*
Pause Pause, default player*
Vol+ Volume Up, default player*
V ol- Volume Down, default

player*

Mute Mute, default player*
Menu Bring up Windows Start

Menu.

Exit Esc (Escape).

* The default player is Windows Media
Player.

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MOUSE OPERA TION

The UR86A MouseRemote works with
the wireless USB receiver (CM19A). The
remote control sends wireless RF signals
(from up to 40 ft. away) to the receiver
which is connected to your PC’s USB
port.

Or, if you already own X10’s ShowT im e
PC to TV Photo Viewer, the VT37A that
came with it, also acts as a receiver for
the MouseRemote.

CAUTION: Do not use both receivers
at the same time. If you own ShowTime
use the receiver that came with it and
do not use the CM19A.

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OUSE SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

Install the software from the link you
received in the e-mail sent to you after
you purchased the MouseRemote. (You
need to be connected to the Internet while
you install the software). If instructed by
the software installer (VT37A only), shut
down your PC, connect the VT37A to
your USB port and restart your PC.
Windows will detect new hardware and
install the driver for it.

CM19A

USB connector.

IMPORTANT: Do not connect the
CM19A to your USB port until you have
installed the X10 software.

Wait for about 10 seconds after re­booting. Then press the PC button. Now
you can use the MouseRemote as a
wireless mouse. You use the mouse pad
on the remote to move the cursor around
the PC screen, and use the left and right
mouse buttons just like the left and right
buttons on a regular mouse.

You can also use the Drag button to act as
if you were clicking and holding the left
mouse button to move an object. It’s that
simple!

Note that the mouse pad and the L, R, and
drag buttons on the remote are only active
after you press the PC button. They are

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not active in TV, VCR, CBL, AUX, or
X10 modes. Note that the mouse cursor
will move faster as you press and hold the
mouse pad.

Mouse pad

Left mouse button Right mouse button

Drag button

Y ou can, at any time, still use your
existing mouse, which always overrides
the MouseRemote.

Using the MouseRemote to move the
cursor around the screen and open and
close applications is very easy to do and
allows you, for example, to give PC
presentations from across the room.
However, the advanced features of the
MouseRemote let you configure many of
the remote’s buttons to perform special
function such as launching your Web
Browser, or a DVD or CD player in your
PC, etc.

Configuration

Click the MouseRemote tray icon and
select Maximize, to bring up a picture of
the MouseRemote.

The MouseRemote buttons which are
programmable are shown in a different
color. Some buttons cannot be
programmed, e.g., (setup/PC/TV/VCR/
CBL/AUX/X10/Learn), etc. Right­clicking on the programmable buttons lets
you program them.

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