Radio Shack 61-2677C Manuel du propriétaire

Cat. No. 61-2677C OWNER’S MANUALPlease read before using this equipment.Mini Remote Control CenterD61-2677CD.fm Page 1 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 11:05

10Caution: Do not use the lamp dimmer, wall switch, or 3-waywall switch modules with fluorescent lighting.3-Way Wall Switch Mod-ules — These modules a

11Wall Outlet Modules — These modules completely replaceexisting wall outlets, but you control only one of a module’sreceptacles from your controller.

12• Low-voltage electricity flows through the circuit con-trolled by a switch module, even when the switch is off.This is necessary for proper operati

13CONNECTING LIGHTS OR APPLIANCES TO MODULESCaution: Before you con-nect any light or applianceto a module, press ALLUNITS OFF. This assuresthat all o

14OPERATION Operation of a Plug ’N Power system is simple, but be surethat you have a complete chart of your system close by soyou know exactly what y

151. Set the mini controller’s selector switch to the desiredunit code range (1–4 or 5–8).2. To turn on all the devices connected to modules withthe s

16Note: The modules must be set to the same house code asthe controller, but not necessarily the same unit codes. Infact, modules set to unit codes 9–

17DIMMING LIGHTSYou can dim any lights that are connected to lamp dimmermodules.1. Set the mini controller’s selector switch to the desiredunit code r

18MANUAL CONTROL OF LIGHTS AND APPLIANCESEven though your lights and appliances are connected toPlug ’N Power modules, you can still turn most of them

19INTERCOM INTERFERENCE Some intercoms also send signals through the house wiring.If you have this type of system, it is likely that it will interfere

2© 1999 Tandy Corporation.All Rights Reserved.RadioShack and Plug ’N Power are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.INTRODUCTION With your

20SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Do not attempt to control lights or appliances that ex-ceed the ratings of the modules. If you want to controlappliances that e

21• The switch and outlet modules require direct connec-tion to your house wiring. If you are not familiar with typ-ical house wiring installations, w

22TROUBLESHOOTINGIf your Mini Remote Control Center is not working as itshould, these suggestions might help eliminate the problem.If the controller s

23None of the modules respond to the controller.Be sure the controller is plugged into an AC outlet. Be sure the controller is set to the same house c

24PLUG ’N POWER SYSTEM CHART Module Unit CodeModule LocationConnected Device61-2677CD.fm Page 24 Tuesday, July 6, 1999 11:05 AM

25CARE To enjoy your Mini Remote Control Center for a long time:• Keep the mini controller dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry im-mediately.• Use and sto

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07A99 Printed in ChinaLimited One-Year WarrantyThis product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanshipunder

3CONTENTS Preparation ... 4House Codes ...

4PREPARATION Plug ’N Power controllers, such as your Mini Remote Con-trol Center send out high-frequency signals through yourhousehold’s wiring system

5Two different types of codes — house codes and unitcodes — allow you to control many different modules orgroups of modules within your home. It is im

6UNIT CODESIn each Plug ’N Power system, you canoperate up to 16 different modules orgroups of modules. Set UNIT CODE to thedesired code (1–16). The c

7INSTALLATION SETTING UP THE CONTROL CENTER Because the Mini RemoteControl Center controls themodules through your exist-ing house wiring, set up of t

8Appliance Modules — These modulesare designed to control small appliancesthat draw up to 500 W of power andhave a two-prong, polarized AC plug.You ca

9Lamp Dimmer Modules — These mod-ules are designed to control lamps, andcan be dimmed from the controller. Youcan connect up to 300 W of incandescentl