Radio Shack Wireless Remote Control System, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Cat No 61 2576 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment Wireless Remote Control System 61 2576 fm Page 1 Wednesday September 8 1999 1 50 PM...

Page 2: ...upplied you can control up to 16 groups of lights or ap pliances anywhere in your home There are several dif ferent types of modules some plug into AC outlets and others replace wall outlets or wall s...

Page 3: ...ch problems carefully plan what you want to control as described in this manual and keep a chart of your system handy You must always be aware of what you are controlling SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before usi...

Page 4: ...s The Wall Switch and Outlet Modules require direct connection to your house wiring If you are not famil iar with typical house wiring installation we suggest that you have these types of modules prof...

Page 5: ...ng up Additional Modules 13 Setting the Module Codes 16 Connecting Lights and Appliances to Modules 17 Controlling Additional Modules 18 Dimming or Brightening Lights Connected to Modules 20 Local Con...

Page 6: ...is manual and the instructions that come with the modules They are designed to help you get the most from your Plug N Power system SETTING CODES Two different types of codes house codes and unit codes...

Page 7: ...ms in your home by using a different house code for each system Of course each system must have its own controller and modules You can control the same modules from two or more con trollers by setting...

Page 8: ...t to the same house code The unit code dial on the control center sets the code for the outlet on the control center It can be set to respond to unit codes 1 through 16 However the remote control can...

Page 9: ...control center receiver consider a location where it can receive the signals from the remote control more easily Some houses have aluminum clad insulation that might act as a barrier to radio signals...

Page 10: ...teries different types of batteries standard alkaline or rechargeable or rechargeable batteries of different capacities Follow these steps to install batteries 1 Use your fingernail or another object...

Page 11: ...e letter If you already own other Plug N Power accessories and are adding the Wire less Remote Control Center to your system set both house codes to the same letter as the rest of your system 2 Set 1...

Page 12: ...he system on the label Then press the clear cover back onto the remote 8 Press the button under ON next to 1 and 9 on the remote control to turn on the light or appliance plugged into the control cent...

Page 13: ...e Modules Cat No 61 2681B These modules have a two prong plug and are designed to control small appli ances rated up to 15 amps resis tive such as coffee pots You can also use them to control mo tors...

Page 14: ...candescent lamps Some devices might be damaged by the use of the dim mer circuit even if you don t dim the module Do not use this module with lights that have built in dimmers Wall Switch Modules Cat...

Page 15: ...switch to replace the second existing switch 3 Way Wall Switch Modules respond to the ALL LIGHTS ON command and can control incandescent lighting of up to 500 watts You also have manual control from...

Page 16: ...control an appliance these mod ules do not respond to the ALL LIGHTS ON command Caution Do not use a Wall Outlet Module to replace an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch You will lose control...

Page 17: ...PPLIANCES TO MODULES After setting the desired house codes and selector switch place the supplied labels in the boxes next to the buttons on the remote control to remind you of what each button contro...

Page 18: ...e switch to 1 8 the buttons on the remote control will control modules set to 1 through 8 Notes Button 1 can also turn the receiver module on or off One side of the supplied label has numbers for modu...

Page 19: ...our Plug N Power modules to a number between 1 and 8 or 9 and 16 if you set the selector switches on the Remote Control to 9 16 5 To turn the Plug N Power modules on or off press the corresponding but...

Page 20: ...control center receiver to dim brighten a lamp appliance connected to it LOCAL CONTROL OF MODULES Even through your lights and appliances are connected to Plug N Power modules you can still turn most...

Page 21: ...om or even in your car so you can easily turn on off modules set to unit codes 1 16 from any location You can also control the control center receiver and other system modules from another type of Plu...

Page 22: ...ntrol Center Cat No 61 2677C lets you instantly control up to eight Plug N Power mod ules and dim lights too This controller also has ALL LIGHTS ON and ALL UNITS OFF controls Keychain Remote Light App...

Page 23: ...her ac cessories to customize your home security system Programmable Control Center Timer Cat No 61 2470 lets you control up to eight groups of lights or appliances anywhere in your house using Plug N...

Page 24: ...control lights when you press a button The batteries in the remote con trol might be weak Replace the batteries Make sure the house code dials on the remote control and control center module are set...

Page 25: ...f it works in some AC outlets but not in oth ers contact your local RadioShack store for help You cannot control other Plug N Power modules from your remote control Make sure the red light on the remo...

Page 26: ...ower con troller and the modules into the same AC outlet then try to control the modules again If your control ler is the only one you have use an extension cord to plug the con trol center receiver a...

Page 27: ...the system only in normal temperature environments Temperature ex tremes can shorten the life of electronic de vices damage batteries and distort or melt plastic parts Keep the system away from dust...

Page 28: ...to control the control center from the remote control Wipe the system with a damp cloth occa sionally to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean...

Page 29: ...ll normally be OFF You can use the remote control to turn Lamp and Wall Switch modules on after a power failure Appliance modules in cluding the control center receiver have a latching relay mechanism...

Page 30: ...vide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area However your equipment might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly To eliminate interfer...

Page 31: ...31 NOTES 61 2576 fm Page 31 Wednesday September 8 1999 1 50 PM...

Page 32: ...uct and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any Ra dioShack store RadioShack will at its option unless otherwise provided by law a correct the defect by product repair without ch...