Radio shack 61-2115 User manual

Cat. No. 61-2115

Universal Garage Door/Gate Opener

Your RadioShack Universal Garage Door/Gate Opener

is a transmitter compatible with most 300, 310, and 390

MHz garage door and gate operating systems manufac-

tured by Chamberlain, Genie, Lift-Master, Linear,

Moore-O-Matic, Multi-Code, Sears, and Stanley.

Note: This Opener is not compatible with rotating code

systems, such as Intellicodeor Security+, developed

by several of these manufacturers since 1996.

The Opener can be used as a replacement for, or in ad-

dition to, most older style remote control transmitters. It

can be programmed to operate up to three garage door

openers or gates, including different brands. If your sys-

tem uses code switches, you must program the Opener

to match the existing code. If your existing system does

not use code switches, you can program the Opener to

use any random code. All programming is done using

the three buttons on the Opener.

We suggest that you first read through this owner’s man-

ual in its entirety, then return to “Preparation” for brand

and code identification. Once you know this information

about your operating system, refer to “Programming the

Opener” on Page 3 to program the brand and code into

your Opener. This procedure should take only a few mo-

ments. Once you are familiar with how your Opener

works, you can easily refer to “Quick Start” for subse-

quent programming.

FCC Notes: Changes or modifications to this product

not expressly approved by RadioShack, or operation of

this product in any way other than as detailed by the

owner’s manual, could void your authority to operate

this product.

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,

and (2) this device must accept any interference re-

ceived, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Frequencies: 300, 310, 390 MHz

QUICK START

The following steps should let an experienced user pro-

gram the operating system’s brand and code into the

Opener.

1. Press and at the same time.

2. Press the button you want to use to open your door

or gate. The number of times you press the button

corresponds with the number next to your system’s

brand name (see the beginning of “Preparation”).

3. Enter the code for the system you want the Opener

to operate. (You wrote this in one of the tables un-

der “Preparation.”)

4. If your system does not have code switches, press

and hold the button that you want to use to open

your door or gate, briefly press the receiver’s smart

button, then release both buttons.

PREPARATION

Before you proceed, note the number that corresponds

with the brand name of the system you will program the

Opener to operate. Mark an X next to that brand. (If you

plan to program the Opener to operate more than one

system, mark an X next to the brand you will program

first.)

•1—Stanley

• 2 — Multi-Code

• 3 — Linear, Moore-O-Matic

• 4 — Sears, Chamberlain, Lift-Master

• 5 — Genie (9 code switches)

• 6 — Genie (12 code switches)

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Determine whether your

system uses code switch-

es. If it does, depending on

the brand, it could have 8,

9, 10, or 12 switches. They

are usually located on the

receiver panel (perhaps un-

derthelampcover).There-

ceiver is normally attached

to the garage door or gate

operating system, or it

could be mounted on a wall

and wired to the system.

The accompanying remote

control will have matching

code switches inside the case. Refer to the above illus-

tration to see a receiver panel and a remote control with

9 code switches.

•

If your system has code switches,

you must pro-

gram the Opener to match your system’s code.

Proceed to the table in this section that shows the

brand name of your operating system. Follow the

instructions below the table.

•

If your receiver does not have code switches,

choose any random 9-digit code (consisting of the

numbers 1, 2, and 3). Write that code in the follow-

ing table, making sure to put a digit (1, 2, or 3) in

each column. Fill in only one box per column and ig-

nore the instructions below the table. Then, pro-

ceed to “Programming the Opener” on Page 3.

Sears, Chamberlain, Lift-Master

Examine the code switches on your receiver. For each

switch number, write a 1 next to + if that switch is in the

+ position, write a 2 next to 0 if that switch is in the 0 po-

sition, and write a 3 next to – if that switch is in the – po-

sition. Fill in only one box per column. (An example

follows.)

Here is an example of a Sears system with 9 code

switches (white squares indicate the switch position):

Example

After you fill in the table, verify that the code numbers

match your system’s switch settings. Then proceed to

“Programming the Opener” on Page 3.

Genie, Linear, Moore-O-Matic, Multi-Code, Stanley

Examine the code switches on your receiver or on your

remote control. It will have 8, 9, 10, or 12 code switch-

es. For each switch number, write a 1 next to ON/UP if

that switch is in the ON or UP position, and write a 3

next to OFF/DN if that switch is in the OFF or DOWN

position. Fill in only one box per column. (An example

follows.)

Note: Some Stanley and Multi-Code systems have

code switches labeled OPEN and CLOSE. For Opener-

coding purposes:

• CLOSE = ON

• OPEN = OFF

123456789

–

Receiver Panel

Remote Code Switches

Code Switches

(White squares indicate ON position)

123456789

+111

022

–3333

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

ON/UP

OFF/DN

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Here is an example table showing the settings for a

Stanley system with 10 code switches:

Example

After you fill in the table, verify that the code numbers

match your system’s switch settings. Then proceed to

“Programming the Opener.”

PROGRAMMING THE OPENER

Before you begin to program the Opener, determine

which button you want to use to operate your system.

The other two buttons can be used for additional garage

door or gate operating systems.

To avoid delays during programming, be sure all the in-

formation you need is handy. Note the number next to

the brand name of your system (see the beginning of

“Preparation” on Page 1). Also, be ready to refer to the

table you filled in on Page 2.

Note: After Steps 1 and 2, you have 15 seconds to pro-

ceed to the next step. If you wait longer than 15 sec-

onds to press a button, the Opener exits the

programming mode. If this happens, begin again at

Step 1.

1. To enter the Opener’s programming mode, hold

down and at the same time. When the red in-

dicator starts to blink, release both buttons.

2. When the indicator stops blinking, press the button

that you want to operate your system a number of

times equal to the number next to your system’s

brand name. (For example, if you have a Sears

system, press the selected button four times.) Then

wait about 4 seconds for the red indicator to blink

the same number of times.

3. From the table you filled in on Page 2, enter your

code into the Opener. Beginning with the first col-

umn, pressand release the button that corresponds

with the number you entered in that column.

= 1

= 2

= 3

Continue with each column

until the entire code has been

entered into the Opener.

For example, if you wrote these numbers in the ta-

ble, press three times, twice, and four times.

Immediately after you press the last button, the in-

dicator again blinks the number of times that corre-

sponds to your system’s brand name. When it

stops blinking:

•

If your system has code switches,

programming

is complete and the Opener is ready to open and

close your garage door or gate. Test it to make

sure it operates your system.

•

If your system does not have code switches,

you

must program your receiver to accept the ran-

dom 9-digit code you wrote in the first table on

Page 2. To do this, proceed to Step 4.

Note: If the Opener’s indicator does not blink when

these instructions say that it should, begin again at

Step 1.

4. For receivers without

code switches, locate

the “smart” program-

ming button on your

receiver’s panel.

Hold down the Open-

er’s button that you

want to use to open

your garage door or gate.When the indicator next to

the receiver’s smart button begins to blink, briefly

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

CLOSE 11 111

OPEN 33 333

123456789

+111

022

–3333

“Smart”

Button Indicator

Receiver

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press the smart button (for no longer than 3 sec-

onds), then release both buttons.

Programming is complete and the Opener is ready

to open and close your garage door or gate. Test it

to make sure it operates your system.

To program the Opener to operate an additional system,

see “Quick Start” on Page 1. If you need more informa-

tion, start again with “Preparation” on Page 1.

Warning: Use of this Opener should be limited to re-

sponsible adults. Automatic gate and garage door sys-

tems are dangerous. They can cause great bodily harm

and injury, and can result in death. Always exercise cau-

tion when using the Opener. Do not use the Opener to

operate a gate or door unless you can see that the area

is clear. Always keep children away from automatic

doors and gates.

ATTACHING THE VISOR CLIP

To mount the Opener on your vehicle’s visor, you must

first attach the supplied clip. Simply slide the clip’s

straight side all the way into the groove on the back of

the Opener.

To remove the clip, slide it in the opposite direction.

REPLACING THE BATTERIES

Your Opener comes with two CR2025 lithium batteries

(supplied) installed for power. These batteries should

last 3 to 5 years under normal use (about 6 operations

per day). When the Opener’s range is diminished, opera-

tion is intermittent, or the red indicator dims, replace the

batteries.

1. To open the case, insert a flat-blade screwdriver into

the slot at one end and twist it slightly.

2. Remove the Phillips screw from the center of the cir-

cuit board and carefully lift out the board and the

clear plastic battery shield.

3. Remove the old batteries, then place fresh batteries

of the recommended type in the battery holders, as

indicated by the polarity symbols marked inside the

case.

4. Be sure to replace the battery shield, then replace

the circuit board (securing it with the screw) and

close the case.

Warnings:

• Keep button-cell batteries away from children. Swal-

lowing a button-cell battery can be fatal.

• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do

not burn or bury them.

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 RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS

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RECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT

LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,

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Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclu-

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of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of Ra-

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