Has anyone else had trouble getting the battery door to close. It should NOT be this hard but I just can't get it to slide into the channels and close
1436040
yes, it is not well designed. I almost break the door. you have to pull a bit the side notches and act carefully
1436041
Yes, usually one of the plastic hook shaped clips on the underside of the door gets bent or pushed in. You have to pull the door off again and bend the hook back out. It needs to clear the hole it slides into before pushing the door on. It isn't designed very well, but it works if you're careful.
1436042
I do have problem in getting battery door to close. Not sure I'm doing wrong and it's a defect one.
1436043
nope havent had any issue with battery door on this model, though i rarely have to change batteries on it
1436044
The battery door does not close very well. Seems to be a poor design. I suspect this might be another clue that these units are made in China.
1436045
I have not had any trouble with the battery compartment door on my unit. It is certainly possible there is a defect but most of the time I find the I have the wires from the battery connector out of their correct position or possibly something small got into the compartment that does not belong in there. Not trying to be patronizing just trying to help, I hope you find the problem, Happy Holidays!
1120618
I have no problems with this, but there are two ways to open/close the door. One is manually on top of the unit, and the other is by remote control. You may narrow down the problem by seeing if one or both of these methods don't work.
63290
My experience is that the battery gets loose. I have 2 batteries in the one I'm using now so that it will be tight. This works for me. I have tried other brands but none are worth owning. Good luck.
2058428
I am following the directions provided by Ronald Marinch. I'm no lightweight but I'm afraid I am going to break the camera I am putting so much pressure on the buttons with my left hand fingers. I am sliding the door towards the BACK of the camera correct (towards the display panel, AWAY from the lens). If I ever get batteries in this camera they better last; my hands are killing me from just trying to get this door open. The directions that CAME with the camera only show the door open. They do not show you in the instructions how to OPEN the door or provide instructions via words just "open the battery compartment". So, back to my question...I am sliding towards the BACK of the camera correct? I am following the directions provided by Ronald Marinch. I'm no lightweight but I'm afraid I am going to break the camera I am putting so much pressure on the buttons with my left hand fingers. I am sliding the door towards the BACK of the camera correct (towards the display panel, AWAY from the lens). If I ever get batteries in this camera they better last; my hands are killing me from just trying to get this door open. The directions that CAME with the camera only show the door open. They do not show you in the instructions how to OPEN the door or provide instructions via words just... » Read More I am following the directions provided by Ronald Marinch. I'm no lightweight but I'm afraid I am going to break the camera I am putting so much pressure on the buttons with my left hand fingers. I am sliding the door towards the BACK of the camera correct (towards the display panel, AWAY from the lens). If I ever get batteries in this camera they better last; my hands are killing me from just trying to get this door open. The directions that CAME with the camera only show the door open. They do not show you in the instructions how to OPEN the door or provide instructions via words just "open the battery compartment". So, back to my question...I am sliding towards the BACK of the camera correct? « Show Less
1205697
It is hard to get it to close the first couple times. Just make sure that the unlock and the arrow are lined up, push the two together and turn at the same time. It feels like you are forcing it but it does close. After a few times it will get easier.
2020370
this device doesn't work!... I bought it for my mom's tv' and it was very difficult to synchronize with the channels.I don't remember having problems with the batteries.Good luck!!
484448
I finally got mine open. I had to push in on the battery compartment cover so hard that I was afraid that I was going to break it, while sliding it outward.
588151
I had a problem the first time I removed the battery cover, but found that if you insert something thin under the bottom, where the battery cover makes contact with the front face of the remote, you can life it up and out a small amount, it will come off for easy access. I use my thumb nail but other thin plastic or metal may work better for others. The release on the battery cover seems like a poor engineering design. If you try to hold it on the sides to slide it back, you are holding pressure on the locking point that need to be released.
456766
Thanks to James Villalpando, I can answer this without seeing my remotes: There is a small battery door at the bottom of the back side. This door slides down, but if you're having trouble, try sliding a thin flat object to the top of the seam and forcing the door downward. This may create a cosmetic flaw on the back side of your remote, but you should be able to open it. This issue is not typical of this product.
763820
I had the same problem and it took me some time to figure it out. The front side is where the remote button is, which has a sliding door to keep it from accidental activation. The battery door is on the back side. It has a ribbed surface composed of 12 raised dots. Using your thumb and with the rest of your fingers pressed to hold against the other side, press the battery door gently on the raised dots and slide it away from the ring or chain holder. A soft rubber gloves might also help to prevent oily fingers from slipping. It took me several tries before I was successful because I was also worried I would break the unit as I pressed. Overall, I am happy with it. Sorry for the delayed response. I had the same problem and it took me some time to figure it out. The front side is where the remote button is, which has a sliding door to keep it from accidental activation. The battery door is on the back side. It has a ribbed surface composed of 12 raised dots. Using your thumb and with the rest of your fingers pressed to hold against the other side, press the battery door gently on the raised dots and slide it away from the ring or chain holder. A soft rubber gloves might also help to prevent oily fingers from slipping. It took me several tries before I was successful because I was... » Read More I had the same problem and it took me some time to figure it out. The front side is where the remote button is, which has a sliding door to keep it from accidental activation. The battery door is on the back side. It has a ribbed surface composed of 12 raised dots. Using your thumb and with the rest of your fingers pressed to hold against the other side, press the battery door gently on the raised dots and slide it away from the ring or chain holder. A soft rubber gloves might also help to prevent oily fingers from slipping. It took me several tries before I was successful because I was also worried I would break the unit as I pressed. Overall, I am happy with it. Sorry for the delayed response. « Show Less
240940
Don't have that problem, but sometimes I can not get closed unless I remove the battery and re-install.
554575
I used it 4 times and my doorwon't shut. Our local Radio Shack had it happen to 3 units on display. What did you do to have it fixed?
2020339
I had to use channel locks to open and then adjust the part in the middle, just play with it a while, till it will adjust
2067576
Hold the battery door open up to the hinge, than gently pull top up than the bottom. Or vice versa you should see one end has an opening.Good luck
2099462
Unscrew the back cap - the one with the on/off button. The battery carrier will then slide out, be sure to put it back in the same way it came out.
51871
You aroused my curiosity so I checked my unit only to find that I also could not slide the battery cover off. I unplugged the cables, then took a thin bladed paring knife (with a dull cutting edge) and slipped the blade into the joint near the thumb grip. For safety I wrapped my thumb with several layers of a dish cloth, then I applied downward pressure and also pressure in the direction of the arrow while also applying prying pressure to the knife blade with the other hand.Before re-installing the cover I applied a thin coating of Vaseline to the slide areas and to the retaining catch. AVOID THE BATTERY CONTACTS! Hope this helps! You aroused my curiosity so I checked my unit only to find that I also could not slide the battery cover off. I unplugged the cables, then took a thin bladed paring knife (with a dull cutting edge) and slipped the blade into the joint near the thumb grip. For safety I wrapped my thumb with several layers of a dish cloth, then I applied downward pressure and also pressure in the direction of the arrow while also applying prying pressure to the knife blade with the other hand.Before re-installing the cover I applied a thin coating of Vaseline to the slide areas and to the retaining... » Read More You aroused my curiosity so I checked my unit only to find that I also could not slide the battery cover off. I unplugged the cables, then took a thin bladed paring knife (with a dull cutting edge) and slipped the blade into the joint near the thumb grip. For safety I wrapped my thumb with several layers of a dish cloth, then I applied downward pressure and also pressure in the direction of the arrow while also applying prying pressure to the knife blade with the other hand.Before re-installing the cover I applied a thin coating of Vaseline to the slide areas and to the retaining catch. AVOID THE BATTERY CONTACTS! Hope this helps! « Show Less
2085439
This is Phillip, I really like the 2-- ways When you push and hold the lock key it will beep and from that point on it will not go from one channel to another, it stays on the channel you chose or had it on before you locked it. You can unlock it and change channels whenever you like. It kind of helps you to not have to keep going back to the channel you find works best for you. Hope this helps a little Have a good one Phillip E from Pauls Valley Ok