Radio Shack Wireless Remote Control System Owner's Manual

Radio shack owner's manual wireless remote control system

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

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  • Page 1 61-2576.fm Page 1 Wednesday, September 8, 1999 1:50 PM Cat. No. 61-2576 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. Wireless Remote Control System...
  • Page 2 Plug ’N Power system. You can turn on or off all lights or appliances plugged into your Plug ’N Power Wireless Remote Control System with the touch of one button from anywhere inside or outside your home.
  • Page 3: Plug 'N Power Precautions

    61-2576.fm Page 3 Wednesday, September 8, 1999 1:50 PM PLUG ‘N POWER PRECAUTIONS Turning lights and appliance on and off by remote control is a great convenience, but there can be some unexpect- ed consequences. For example, you might unknowingly turn on an empty coffee pot in another room, and it could be damaged by overheating or could even start a fire.
  • Page 4 61-2576.fm Page 4 Wednesday, September 8, 1999 1:50 PM • Use extreme care when controlling potentially dan- gerous products as part of your Plug ’N Power sys- tem. Use a separate unit code exclusively for such appliances. • If you want to control fluorescent, mercury vapor, sodium, or low voltage lights, see your local RadioShack store for assistance.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    61-2576.fm Page 5 Wednesday, September 8, 1999 1:50 PM CONTENTS Plug ‘N Power Precautions ... 3 Safety Precautions ... 3 How Plug ‘N Power Works ... 6 Setting Codes ... 6 House Code ... 7 Unit Code ... 8 Placing the Control Center Module ... 9 Preparation ...
  • Page 6: How Plug 'N Power Works

    61-2576.fm Page 6 Wednesday, September 8, 1999 1:50 PM HOW PLUG ‘N POWER WORKS Plug ’N Power controllers such as your Wireless Remote Control System send high frequency signals through your household wiring. The remote control sends radio fre- quency signals to the control system’s receiver, which re- transmits the signals over your house wiring to other Plug ’N Power modules.
  • Page 7: House Code

    61-2576.fm Page 7 Wednesday, September 8, 1999 1:50 PM House Code The house code is a master code for a Plug ’N Power system. You must set the remote control center mode and all the modules it controls to the same house code.
  • Page 8: Unit Code

    61-2576.fm Page 8 Wednesday, September 8, 1999 1:50 PM Unit Code Each Wireless Remote Control Center can operate up to 16 different modules or groups of modules. Every module has a unit code dial with settings from 1 through 16. You can set the control center to con- trol any module or group of modules set to the same house code.
  • Page 9: Placing The Control Center Module

    61-2576.fm Page 9 Wednesday, September 8, 1999 1:50 PM PLACING THE CONTROL CENTER MODULE Because the control center’s module is a receiver and also a transmitter, you need to consider the best location for its installation. If you only want to use the control center module to con- trol something plugged into it, then connect it to an outlet near the lamp or appliance you want to control.
  • Page 10: Preparation

    61-2576.fm Page 10 Wednesday, September 8, 1999 1:50 PM PREPARATION INSTALLING BATTERIES Your remote control requires four AAA batteries (not sup- plied) for power. For the best performance and longest life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries. Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and rec- ommended type.
  • Page 11: Setting The System

    61-2576.fm Page 11 Wednesday, September 8, 1999 1:50 PM Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them. Caution: If you do not plan to use the remote control for a month or more, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
  • Page 12 61-2576.fm Page 12 Wednesday, September 8, 1999 1:50 PM 5. Press on the receiver to make sure the light ON/OFF or appliance turns on and off. 6. If on the remote control is set to 1–8/9–16 press the button under (labeled on your remote) to turn the light or appliance on or off.
  • Page 13: Setting Up Additional Modules

    61-2576.fm Page 13 Wednesday, September 8, 1999 1:50 PM SETTING UP ADDITIONAL MODULES The following are types of Plug ’N Power modules avail- able from RadioShack. We include a brief description here, but be sure to read and follow the instructions that come with each module.
  • Page 14 61-2576.fm Page 14 Wednesday, September 8, 1999 1:50 PM Lamp Dimmer Modules (Cat. No. 61-2682) — These modules are designed to control lamps, and you can dim the connected lamps from a Plug ’N Power controller. You can connect incandescent lamps of up to 300 watts to these modules.
  • Page 15 61-2576.fm Page 15 Wednesday, September 8, 1999 1:50 PM Caution: Do not use Lamp Dimmer modules, Wall Switch Modules, or 3-Way Wall Switch Modules with fluo- rescent lighting. 3-Way Wall Switch Modules (RSU 11911039) — These modules are similar to Wall Switch Modules, except that they are designed to control a light that is presently con-...
  • Page 16: Setting The Module Codes

    SETTING THE MODULE CODES Set the house code dials on all the modules you want the Wireless Remote Control System to control to the same letter as you set on the control center receiver and re- mote control (...
  • Page 17: Connecting Lights And Appliances To Modules

    61-2576.fm Page 17 Wednesday, September 8, 1999 1:50 PM Set the selector switch dial on the remote control to 1–8 you want to control the lamp and appliance set from 1 to 8, or control from 9 to 16 if you set the selector switches 9–16 CONNECTING LIGHTS AND APPLIANCES TO MODULES...
  • Page 18: Controlling Additional Modules

    61-2576.fm Page 18 Wednesday, September 8, 1999 1:50 PM Follow the procedure in “Controlling Additional Modules” to test each receiver module. See “Intercom Systems” on Page 28 if your system does not work properly. CONTROLLING ADDITIONAL MODULES 1. Set the remote control's slide switch to the group of 8 modules you want to control ( ple, if you set the switch to remote control will control modules set to 1 through...
  • Page 19 61-2576.fm Page 19 Wednesday, September 8, 1999 1:50 PM Caution: Be sure to turn off the power at the main circuit breaker panel before installing Wall Switch Modules or Wall Outlet Modules. 3. Set the house code dial on all your Plug ’N Power modules to the same letter as you set on the remote control module.
  • Page 20: Dimming Or Brightening Lights Connected To Modules

    61-2576.fm Page 20 Wednesday, September 8, 1999 1:50 PM DIMMING OR BRIGHTENING LIGHTS CONNECTED TO MODULES Turn on the module by pressing the button on the remote control that corresponds to the module's unit code. Then press on the remote control to dim or bright- en the light.
  • Page 21: Adding Another Center

    61-2576.fm Page 21 Wednesday, September 8, 1999 1:50 PM • You always have manual control of Wall Switch Mod- ules by simply using their on/off buttons. ADDING ANOTHER CENTER You can also add additional remote controls (available at your local RadioShack store) to your system. For exam- ple, you could place a remote control in each room or even in your car, so you can easily turn on/off modules set to unit codes 1...
  • Page 22: Adding Other Controllers

    61-2576.fm Page 22 Wednesday, September 8, 1999 1:50 PM ADDING OTHER CONTROLLERS You can easily increase the size and flexibility of your Plug ’N Power system by adding more modules or other Plug ’N Power controllers. Mini Remote Control Center (Cat. No. 61-2677C ) —...
  • Page 23 61-2576.fm Page 23 Wednesday, September 8, 1999 1:50 PM Wireless Home Security System (Cat. No. 49-2551A) — lets you work with a total of 16 wireless sensor trans- mitters, lamp modules, motion detectors, and other ac- cessories to customize your home security system. Programmable Control Center &...
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    61-2576.fm Page 24 Wednesday, September 8, 1999 1:50 PM TROUBLESHOOTING If your system is not working as it should, try these sug- gestions. Symptom The remote control Make sure the red light on the does not turn the con- remote control lights when you trol center receiver on press a button.
  • Page 25 61-2576.fm Page 25 Wednesday, September 8, 1999 1:50 PM Symptom The control center Try plugging the control center module does not turn receiver and the other Plug ’N on or off using another Power controller into the same AC type of Plug ’N Power outlet.
  • Page 26 61-2576.fm Page 26 Wednesday, September 8, 1999 1:50 PM Symptom You cannot control Make sure that you have power to other Plug ’N Power the AC outlet and the light or modules from your appliance is on. remote control Plug another Plug ’N Power con- (continued).
  • Page 27: Care And Maintenance

    61-2576.fm Page 27 Wednesday, September 8, 1999 1:50 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack Plug ’N Power Wireless Remote Con- trol System is an example of superior design and crafts- manship. The following suggestions will help you care for your system so it will serve you for years. Keep the system dry.
  • Page 28: Intercom Systems

    61-2576.fm Page 28 Wednesday, September 8, 1999 1:50 PM 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 the system. Modifying or tampering with the system’s internal com- ponents can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it.
  • Page 29: Power Interruptions

    61-2576.fm Page 29 Wednesday, September 8, 1999 1:50 PM POWER INTERRUPTIONS When the power is restored after an outage, Lamp Mod- ules and Wall Switch Modules will normally be OFF. You can use the remote control to turn Lamp and Wall Switch modules on after a power failure.
  • Page 30: Fcc Statement

    61-2576.fm Page 30 Wednesday, September 8, 1999 1:50 PM FCC STATEMENT This equipment generates and uses radio frequency en- ergy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the lim- its for remote control security devices in accordance with the specifications in sub-parts C and E of Part 15 of FCC...
  • Page 31 61-2576.fm Page 31 Wednesday, September 8, 1999 1:50 PM NOTES...
  • Page 32 61-2576.fm Page 32 Wednesday, September 8, 1999 1:50 PM Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized Ra- dioShack franchisees and dealers.

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