• Introduction
• Hardware Requirements
• Setup
• Home and Away Modes
• Frequently Asked Questions

The following instructions cover the configuration of the VCR Commander (UX23A). The UX23A is designed to receive a Radio Frequency (RF) signal from up to four X10 Motion Sensors and initiate a five minute recording sequence using the existing Infrared (IR) codes used by your VCR.

(1) VCR Commander (UX23A)
(1) VCR Commander power supply (D9100)
(1) IR emitter cable
(1 - 4) X10 Motion Sensors (MS13A, MS14A, or MS16A)

Initial Configuration

1. Detach the IR emitter cable.

    

2. Attach the D9100 to the UX23A and plug into a standard AC receptacle. You may also insert 4 �C� size batteries if desired.

Programming the IR Codes

You will require your existing VCR remote control to perform the following steps.

 

 

1. Push and hold the RECORD button on the UX23A until the LED on the UX23A illuminates.

    

2. Release the RECORD button on the UX23A, then quickly push and release the same �Record� button one time. The UX23A will begin beeping and the LED will flash approximately seven times then remain solid. Note: Do not wait more than five seconds between steps 2 and 4.

    

    

    

3. Position your VCR's remote control no more than an inch away from the clear, IR target located on the back of the UX23A.

    

4. Aim the remote at the Infrared target and hold the RECORD button on your VCR's remote. You will hear one beep, and the LED on the UX23A will go out and immediately come back on.

    

5. Press and release the �Stop� button on the UX23A. The UX23A will begin beeping and the LED will flash approximately seven times and remain solid. Note: Do not wait more than five seconds between steps 5 and 7.

    

6. Position your VCR's remote control no more than an inch away from the clear, IR target located on the back of the UX23A

    

7. Aim the remote at the Infrared target and hold the STOP button on your VCR's remote. You will hear one beep, and the LED on the UX23A will go out and immediately come back on.

    

8. Allow the UX23A to time out. This will take approximately ten seconds. The IR programming of your UX23A is complete.

Programming the Radio Frequency* (Motion Sensor) Codes

1. Program each Motion Sensor to the desired House/Unit code.

    

2. Push and hold the �Play� button on the UX23A until the LED on the UX23A illuminates.

    

3. Push and release the �House/On� button on your first Motion Sensor. You will hear one beep and the LED on the UX23A will go out.

    

4. Program the remaining three Motion Sensors by following steps 2 and 3 for each Motion Sensor.

Final Configuration

1. Attach the IR emitter cable to the UX23A.
2. Position the black IR emitters in front of the IR target window on your VCR (where you normally aim the VCR's remote control).
3. Verify the VCR is powered on and insert a blank tape.

    

4. Send any one of the four programmed RF codes. Your VCR will record for five minutes unless another programmed RF is received (at which point the five minute counter will reset and VCR will continue recording.)

The UX23A can operate in �Home Mode� or in �Away Mode�.

In �Home Mode�, the UX23A will only beep when motion is detected. No IR codes will be sent to your VCR, therefore no recording will take place. This is intended to provide an audible indication of movement to the user.

In �Away Mode�, the UX23A will make no sound, but will begin recording when any one of the programmed Motion Sensor codes is received. The default recording time is five minutes per motion event. This means that every time motion is detected, the five minute cycle is reset. For example:

To toggle between Home and Away Modes, simply push and hold the �Stop� button on the UX23A until one, long beep is heard.

What should I do when my UX23A will not accept IR codes during programming?

What should I do when my UX23A will not accept Motion Sensor codes during programming?

What should I do when my UX23A does not trigger RECORD event when motion is detected?