RadioShack Wireless Remote Control System - Manuals

7 House Code The house code is a master code for aPlug ’N Power system. You must set theremote control center mode and all themodules it controls to the same housecode. There are 16 codes to choose from(A through P). You can operate two or more independent Plug ’N Powersystems in your home by using ...

8 Unit Code Each Wireless Remote Control Centercan operate up to 16 different modules orgroups of modules. Every module has aunit code dial with settings from 1 through16. You can set the control center to con-trol any module or group of modules setto the same house code. The unit code dial on the c...

10 PREPARATION INSTALLING BATTERIES Your remote control requires four AAA batteries (not sup-plied) for power. For the best performance and longestlife, we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries. Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and rec- ommended type. • Do not mix old and ...

11 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 fora month or more, remove the batteries. Batteries canleak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts. SETTING THE SYSTEM 1. Use a small screwdriver to set the...

13 SETTING UP ADDITIONAL MODULES The following are types of Plug ’N Power modules avail-able from RadioShack. We include a brief descriptionhere, but be sure to read and follow the instructions thatcome with each module. Other types of modules are alsoavailable. If you have special Plug ’N Power nee...

16 Wall Outlet Modules (Cat. No. 61-2685) — These modules completelyreplace existing wall outlets, but youcan only control the top outlet from aPlug ’N Power controller. The bottomoutlet is always on. You can connect appliances or lampsthat draw a total of up to 1800 watts tothe outlet module. Becau...

20 DIMMING OR BRIGHTENING LIGHTS CONNECTED TO MODULES Turn on the module by pressing the button on the remotecontrol that corresponds to the module's unit code. Thenpress or on the remote control to dim or bright- en the light. Hold the button down until you see the de-sired brightness level. Note: ...

21 • 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 atyour local RadioShack store) to your system. For exam-ple, you could place a remote control in each room oreven in your ca...

22 ADDING OTHER CONTROLLERS You can easily increase the size and flexibility of yourPlug ’N Power system by adding more modules or otherPlug ’N Power controllers. Mini Remote Control Center (Cat. No. 61-2677C ) — lets you instantly control up to eight Plug ’N Power mod-ules and dim lights, too. This...

24 TROUBLESHOOTING If your system is not working as it should, try these sug-gestions. Symptom Suggestion The remote control does not turn the con-trol center receiver on or off. Make sure the red light on the remote control lights when you press a button. The batteries in the remote con-trol might ...

27 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 carefor your system so it will serve you for years. Keep the system dry. If it gets wet, wipe itdry immediately. Liquids ...

28 INTERCOM SYSTEMS Intercom systems which send voice signals over existingelectrical wiring may interfere with the ability to controlother modules from your control center when the inter-com is in use. If the intercom system has its own sepa-rate wiring, it will not cause a problem. Intercoms will ...

29 POWER INTERRUPTIONS When the power is restored after an outage, Lamp Mod-ules and Wall Switch Modules will normally be OFF. Youcan use the remote control to turn Lamp and Wall Switchmodules on after a power failure. Appliance modules (in-cluding the control center receiver) have a latching relaym...

30 FCC STATEMENT This equipment generates and uses radio frequency en-ergy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, instrict 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 ...

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