Quick Start Guide

Sylvania Home Automation

 

Step 1.  Insert 2 "AA" Batteries

 

Install Batteries:

1.       Remove cover from back of the remote

2.       Insert 2 "AA" batteries making sure they are inserted in the correct direction

 

Step 2. Set Clock

 

Set clock

1.       Press the Menu button.

2.       Scroll to "Setup" using the Navigation buttons and press OK to access the submenu.

3.       Scroll to "Set time" using the Navigation buttonsand press OK.

4.       Use the Navigation buttonsto scroll through hours and minutes and press OK after each number to confirm.   Press OK when done.

5.       You have now set the time

 

 

Step 3. Set Up a Group (you can include from one (1) to sixty-four (64) lamps)

 


Note: In order to activate a lamp module (max load, 300 watts)                you need to assign the module to a 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 through 64 using the Navigation buttons and press OK (For quick start guide please pick group 1 for one lamp module and group 2 for another lamp module).
  4. Now press and release the Outlet Adaptor button until the display on the remote says "Unit Included".
  5. To add more Outlet Adaptors repeat steps 1 through 4. Press OK when all Outlet Adaptors you want to include in the group are included.
  6. You have now created a group.
  7. For convenience you can also alpha-numerically "Name" your groups (Please see manual sec. 4.1.8 page 27)

 

Now simply plug the lamp cord into the lamp module (or electrical appliance cord into the appliance module).  

 

Tip: If for any reason you get a "Failed" message you may need to reset your outlet adaptor.  The following are steps on how to reset your lamp module/outlet adaptor:

 

Reset the Outlet Adaptor

If an Outlet Adaptor is to be moved to a new position or is giving a "fail message", it must be reset. Please refer to the following steps:

 

1.       Press the Menu button.

2.       Scroll to "Setup" using the Navigation buttons and press OK to access the submenu.

3.       Scroll to "Reset Unit" using the Navigation buttons and press OK

4.       The display will now read  "Are You Sure?", Press OK. 

5.       The display will now read "Press button on unit".

6.       Press the Outlet Adaptor button on the Outlet Adaptor you want to reset.

7.       The display will confirm "Unit Reset" when the Outlet Adaptor is reset.

 

Tip: You must program your outlet adaptor in the wall plug position you assign.  If you program a lamp module and move it to another outlet you will need to reset the lamp module.

 

« Warning: Only dim lamps – do not use the Outlet Adaptor Dimmer for electrical appliances like TV’s, toasters, coffee makers etc. Only use the SYLVANIA Outlet Adaptor-High Power for electrical appliances (max. 1800w).   

 

Step 4: You are now ready to begin using your Sylvania Home Automation system.

Just by performing the simple steps above you now can (A) Control your lights with one touch of a button (All On/Off) using the remote control.  (B) You also have the ability to turn on and off your lamps using the speed buttons on your remote. (C) You can also dim lights and turn on or off groups of lights by using the speed buttons on your remote control.

 

(A) All ON/OFF turns all connected lights on or off with the touch of one button.

 Convenient for entering or exiting a home or in case you hear noises in the middle of the night.

1.  Press the All ON buttonto turn all the connected Outlet Adaptor Dimmers and/or Outlet Adaptors High Power ON.

2.  Press the All OFF buttonto turn all the connected Outlet Adaptor Dimmers and/or Outlet Adaptors High Power OFF. Both commands will be confirmed in the display.

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(B) Turning On or Off your lights using the speed buttons 1- 6:   

To turn on or off groups assigned to groups 1 through 6, simply press the speed button assigned to the group to turn on, or press the speed button again to turn off. (Example: If in step 3 above, you programmed speed button 1 and 2, please use speed button 1 for lamp 1 and speed button 2 for lamp 2, etc. to control this function).

 

(C) Dimming groups using the speed buttons:      

To dim groups assigned to groups 1 through 6, press and hold the respective Speed button until you reach the dim level you desire. Once an Outlet Adaptor Dimmer is at max or minimum dim level the button should be released and held down again in order to change dim direction.

Note: You can also dim the lamp by pressing and holding the Outlet Adaptor button on the Lamp Module. 

 

This is only the beginning.  In addition to the above you will be able to program the following features:

 

 

Please refer to the detailed instruction manual included with this starter kit for further information.

 

Also available are 1800-watt appliance modules (for TV, Toasters, coffer makers etc), Wall switches to control your overhead lighting or switch outlets, and extra remote controls for your convenience.

 

Thank you very much for purchasing the Sylvania Home Automation system.

 

If you need any additional help please feel free to contact our Home Automation Hotline at (866) 342-5733 between 8:00am and 4:30pm Pacific Standard Time or visit our website at : www.unical-usa.com.