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Cat. No. 49-820
OWNER’S MANUAL
RS-2000 Auto Security Alarm System
Please read this entire manual before you begin installation.
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49-820.fm Page 2 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:29 AM FEATURES Your RS-2000 Auto Security Alarm — lets you Current Sensor Bypass System warns away potential thieves turn off current sensing if other elec- and alerts you to trouble by sounding tronic devices in your vehicle (such a piercing alert tone. It also includes as a high-power audio system or cel- other advanced features that help lular phone) make your alarm sound protect your vehicle from theft, yet false alerts. you can install it in
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49-820.fm Page 3 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:29 AM Violation Confirmation — beeps FCC INFORMATION three times when you disarm the sys- tem after the alert has sounded, to let Your alarm system might cause TV or you know what happened while you radio interference even when it is op- were away from the vehicle. erating properly. To determine wheth- er your system is causing the Programmable Options — let you interference, move your vehicle out of customize several of your alarm’s op- the area.
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49-820.fm Page 4 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:29 AM CONTENTS Installing the System ..................................................................................... 5 Supplied Items ........................................................................................... 5 Installation Order ....................................................................................... 6 Connecting the System to Power .............................................................. 6 Activating t
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49-820.fm Page 5 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:29 AM INSTALLING THE SYSTEM SUPPLIED ITEMS Your alarm system includes these items: Two Four-Button Remotes Main System Mounting Screws Status Indicator with Bracket and Harness Double-Sided Tape Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527 5
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49-820.fm Page 6 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:29 AM INSTALLATION ORDER ACTIVATING THE REMOTE CONTROLS You can install your system in just four easy steps: You must train the system to respond to the supplied remote controls. To 1. Connect the system to power. activate both remote controls, imme- 2. Train the remote controls. diately after applying power, press DISARM on one of the remotes. The 3. Mount the system. system beeps twice. 4. Install the status indicator. If the system loses powe
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49-820.fm Page 7 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:29 AM Once you select a location, follow MOUNTING THE these steps to mount the system. SYSTEM Select a location for your alarm sys- tem in the engine compartment. For the best results, the location should meet the following conditions. • All wires should reach their con- nections without going near mov- ing or hot engine parts. Note: If necessary, you can extend the wires using hook-up wire and butt connectors. Use at least 18-gauge wire and an i
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49-820.fm Page 8 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:29 AM bottom of the bracket. Then peel INSTALLING THE off the adhesive backing from the STATUS INDICATOR other side of the tape and press the bracket onto the dash. The alert indicator goes inside your vehicle’s passenger compartment. Ei- If you are mounting the indica- 5 ther drill a mounting hole in a dash tor in the dash, drill a /16-inch panel or use the supplied mounting hole at the desired location. bracket to hold the indicator. Follow 3.
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49-820.fm Page 9 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:29 AM USING THE ALARM SYSTEM When you disarm and re-arm the sys- ARMING THE ALARM tem, the shock sensor returns to its previous sensitivity setting. To arm the alarm, press ARM. The alarm chirps once. Notes: SOUNDING THE PANIC ALARM • The status indicator turns on when the system is armed. To sound a panic alarm, press and • The system ignores current- release PANIC. The alarm sounds sensing violations for 40 sec- loud tones for 30 seconds. Pres
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49-820.fm Page 10 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:29 AM Setting the Shock Sensor’s DISARMING THE Sensitivity SYSTEM The shock sensor’s initial setting is To disarm the system, press DIS- fine for most situations. To test the ARM. The system beeps twice to shock sensor, strike your vehicle on confirm that it is disarmed. the hood directly over the alarm. Notes: If the shock sensor is too sensitive or • The status indicator is off when not sensitive enough, follow these the system is disarmed.
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49-820.fm Page 11 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:29 AM Setting the Current Sensor Setting the Valet Mode (Passive Arming/Disarming) If your vehicle has electronic acces- sories that turn on and off automati- The valet mode lets you leave your cally while you are away from the vehicle for service or with a valet and vehicle, the alarm might sound false not have it arm 60 seconds after you alerts. (The system can detect an turn off the engine. The default is for electric engine fan, and does not
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49-820.fm Page 12 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:29 AM TROUBLESHOOTING This section describes some problems you might encounter, and gives possible solutions. Problem Possible Solution Frequent false alerts • Another accessory is triggering the alarm. Try turning off current sensing to see if this solves the problem. If it does, try turning it back on, then removing other accessories, one by one, until you find which accessory is triggering the false alert. If possible, turn off that accessory
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49-820.fm Page 13 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:29 AM Problem Possible Solution Alarm does not operate • Check all power connections. • Check the system’s fuse. If it has blown, see “Replacing the Fuse” on Page 15. • Check the remote control’s battery. See “Replac- ing a Remote Control’s Battery” on Page 15. Alarm does not sound • The shock sensor is not sensitive enough. See when it should “Setting the Shock Sensor’s Sensitivity” on Page 10. If you set the shock sensor to its maxi- mum sensit
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49-820.fm Page 14 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:29 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack RS-2000 Auto Security Alarm System is an example of supe- rior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the alarm so you can enjoy its protection for years. Keep the remote controls dry. If they get wet, wipe them dry im- mediately. Liquids can contain minerals that might corrode the electronic circuits. Handle the alarm and remotes gently and carefully. Dropping them ca
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49-820.fm Page 15 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:29 AM REPLACING THE FUSE REPLACING A REMOTE CONTROL’S BATTERY Follow these steps to check the sys- tem’s fuse and replace it if it has If either remote control’s range is re- 1 blown. The system uses a 5-amp 1 /4 duced or if the indicator does not light 1 × /4-inch fast-acting fuse (Ra- when you press a button, replace its dioShack Cat. No. 270-1011). battery. The remote controls each use a 12-volt remote control battery (Cat. No. 23-144). Follo
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49-820.fm Page 16 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:29 AM SPECIFICATIONS Siren Sound Level ................................................. More than 115 dB at 1 Meter Current Drain .......................................................................... 22 mA (Standby) 1 Amp (Siren Sounding) Power Requirements .................................................................. 9–16 Volts DC Alarm Weight ........................................................................................ 1 l
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49-820.fm Page 17 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:29 AM NOTES Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527 17
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49-820.fm Page 18 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:29 AM 18 Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527
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49-820.fm Page 19 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:29 AM Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527 19
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49-820.fm Page 20 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:29 AM RadioShack Limited Warranty This security product is warranted against manufacturing defects in material and work- manship for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. Within this period RadioShack will repair the security product without charge for parts and labor. Simply as proof-of-purchase date to any RadioShack bring your RadioShack sales slip st
