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49-830.fm Page 1 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 AM
Cat. No. 49-830
OWNER’S MANUAL
RS-3000 Auto Security Alarm System
Please read this entire manual before you begin installation.
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49-830.fm Page 2 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 AM FEATURES Your RS-3000 Auto Security Alarm Electronic Dual-Stage Shock Sen- System’s voice alert warns away po- — sounds a pre-alert warning the sor tential thieves and alerts you to trou- first time someone strikes your vehi- ble in a clear, loud, male voice and cle, then sounds the alert if it is hit shouts out a panic alert in a female again within 30 seconds. voice. It also includes advanced fea- tures that help protect your vehicle Curr
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49-830.fm Page 3 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 AM Instant Panic Alarm — calls out in a Warning: Your alarm system’s alerts female voice to alert others nearby are painfully loud. Take care during that you need assistance when you installation to keep your head away are in or near your vehicle. from the system once you connect power. Valet Mode — lets you easily prevent passive arming when the vehicle is being serviced, valet parked, or FCC INFORMATION washed. Your alarm system might cause T
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49-830.fm Page 4 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 AM CONTENTS Installing the System ..................................................................................... 5 Supplied Items ........................................................................................... 5 Installation Order ....................................................................................... 6 Connecting the Starter Disable Module ..................................................... 6 Connecting the
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49-830.fm Page 5 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 AM INSTALLING THE SYSTEM SUPPLIED ITEMS Your alarm system includes the following items: Two Four-Button Remotes Main System Mounting Screws Starter Disable Relay Wire Tap-In Connectors Status Indicator with Bracket and Harness Double-Sided Tape Wire Ties Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527 5
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49-830.fm Page 6 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 AM INSTALLATION ORDER CONNECTING THE STARTER DISABLE You can install your system in just 6 MODULE easy steps: 1. Connect the starter disable mod- The starter disable module interrupts ule. power to your vehicle’s starter sole- noid so the vehicle does not start 2. Connect the system to power. when the system is armed. Follow 3. Train the remote controls. these steps to connect the module. 4. Install the backup battery. 1. Using the starter so
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49-830.fm Page 7 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 AM 5. Turn off the engine. Then cut the 8. Route the main system’s orange wire you located in Steps 2–4 at a wire through an existing hole in 1 point where there are several the firewall, or drill a /4-inch hole inches of wire on each side of the in the firewall, taking care not to cut. damage anything on the other side of the firewall. Then plug the Note: After you cut this wire, you starter disable module’s orange are unable to start your veh
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49-830.fm Page 8 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 AM ACTIVATING THE INSTALLING THE REMOTE CONTROLS BACKUP BATTERY You must train the system to respond A 9-volt battery (not supplied) powers to the supplied remote controls.To ac- your alarm if its main power is cut. tivate both remote controls, immedi- Follow these steps to install the bat- ARM ately after applying power, press tery. TALK on one of the remotes. The sys- Note: For the best protection and tem says “System Armed.” Press longest
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49-830.fm Page 9 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 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 1.Hold the system against th
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49-830.fm Page 10 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 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 status 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
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49-830.fm Page 11 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 AM USING THE ALARM SYSTEM press ARM CHIRP to reduce sensitivi- ARMING THE ALARM ty). The alarm says “Thank you.” To arm the alarm in the voice To completely turn off the shock sen- mode, press ARM TALK. The alarm sor, press the other ARM button twice says “System Armed.” within 2 seconds of arming. The alarm says “Thank you” each time To arm the system in the chirp you press the button. mode, press ARM CHIRP. The alarm chirps once. When you d
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49-830.fm Page 12 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 AM ALARM VIOLATIONS DISARMING THE SYSTEM Your alarm senses violations by mon- itoring your vehicle’s electrical system To disarm the system, press either (current sensing) and by detecting im- ARM TALK ARM CHIRP or . The sys- pacts (shock sensing). tem confirms that it is disarmed by saying “System disarmed” or by An alert sounds immediately if the beeping twice. current sensor detects an electrical drain such as occurs when a dome or Notes:
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49-830.fm Page 13 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 AM Setting the Current Sensor SETTING THE SYSTEM’S OPTIONS If your vehicle has electronic acces- sories that turn on and off automati- You can adjust the following options: cally while you are away from the • Shock Sensor Sensitivity vehicle, the alarm might sound false alerts. (The system can detect an • Current Sensor (On/Off) electric engine fan, and does not • Valet Mode (On/Off) sound a false alert when the fan comes on.) Setting the Sho
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49-830.fm Page 14 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 AM Setting the Valet Mode (Passive Arming/Disarming) The valet mode lets you leave your vehicle for service or with a valet and not have it arm 60 seconds after you turn off the engine. The default is for the valet mode to be on (passive arm- ing is off). To have your system automatically arm 60 seconds after you turn off the engine, hold down ARM CHIRP for about 10 seconds. The system says “System Armed.” To turn on the valet mode (so the
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49-830.fm Page 15 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 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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49-830.fm Page 16 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 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 18. • Check the remote control’s battery. See “Replac- ing a Remote Control’s Battery” on Page 18. Alarm does not sound • The shock sensor is not sensitive enough. See when it should “Setting the Shock Sensor’s Sensitivity” on Page 13. If you set the shock sensor to its maxi- mum sensit
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49-830.fm Page 17 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack RS-3000 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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49-830.fm Page 18 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 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 your 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 (Cat. No. when you press a button, replace its 270-1011). battery. Each remote control uses a 12-volt remote control battery (Cat. No. 23-144). Follow these steps to re
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49-830.fm Page 19 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 AM SPECIFICATIONS Siren Sound Level ................................................ More than 120 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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49-830.fm Page 20 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 AM Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman- ship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company- owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. R
