49-810.fm Page 1 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:07 AM Cat. No. 49-810 OWNER’S MANUAL RS-1000 AUTO SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM Read this entire manual before you begin installation.
49-810.fm Page 2 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:07 AM FEATURES Your RS-1000 Auto Security Alarm System warns away potential thieves and alerts you to trouble by sounding a piercing alert tone. It also includes advanced features that help protect your vehicle from theft, yet let you install it in minutes. The convenient key-chain remote control lets you arm and disarm the system, sound a panic alert, or activate the car locator feature when you are away from your vehicle. Your RS-1000 includes these features.
49-810.fm Page 3 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:07 AM Computer-Controlled Fan Sensor — can tell the difference between your vehicle’s dome or trunk light and an electric cooling fan (which can make other alarms sound a false alert) without using additional wiring. Toll-Free Help — if you have any questions about or problems with your alarm system, just call: 1-800-598-2527 Warning: Your alarm system’s alerts are painfully loud.
9-810.fm Page 4 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:07 AM CONTENTS Installing the System ..................................................................................... Supplied Items ........................................................................................... Installation Checklist .................................................................................. Mounting the System .................................................................................
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49-810.fm Page 6 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:07 AM INSTALLATION CHECKLIST • For the loudest siren, the siren horn should point down toward the pavement. You can install your system in just three easy steps: • The alarm should not point straight up, as moisture could collect in the siren horn and damage the system. 1. Mount the system. 2. Connect the system to power. 3. Train the remote control. MOUNTING THE SYSTEM Select a location for your alarm system in the engine compartment.
49-810.fm Page 7 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:07 AM CONNECTING THE SYSTEM TO POWER ACTIVATING THE REMOTE CONTROL Warning: We recommend that you muffle the alarm’s speaker before you connect the system to power. The alert is extremely loud. You must train the system to respond to the supplied remote control. To activate the remote control, immediately after applying power, press DISARM on the remote. The system beeps twice. Follow these steps to connect the system to power. 1.
49-810.fm Page 8 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:07 AM USING THE ALARM SYSTEM SETTING THE SYSTEM’S OPTIONS • The shock sensor does not operate for 8 seconds after the system is armed. You can adjust the following options: • Shock Sensor Sensitivity Setting the Current Sensor • Current Sensor (On/Off) If your vehicle has electronic accessories that turn on and off automatically while you are away from the vehicle, the alarm might sound false alerts.
49-810.fm Page 9 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:07 AM Setting the Valet Mode The valet mode lets you leave your vehicle for service or with a valet and not have it passively arm. The default is for the valet mode to be on (passive arming is off). To have your system passively arm 60 seconds after you turn off the engine, hold down DISARM for about 10 seconds. The system beeps twice. To turn the valet mode on again (so the system does not passively arm), hold down DISARM for about 10 seconds.
49-810.fm Page 10 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:07 AM ALARM VIOLATIONS Your alarm senses violations by monitoring your vehicle’s electrical system (current sensing) and by detecting impacts (shock sensing). An alert sounds immediately if the current sensor detects an electrical drain such as occurs when a dome or trunk light turns on. The first time the alarm senses an impact that exceeds its sensitivity level, it chirps three times.
49-810.fm Page 11 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:07 AM TROUBLESHOOTING This section describes some problems you might encounter, and gives possible solutions. Problem Frequent false alerts Possible Solution • Another accessory is triggering the alarm. Try turning off current sensing to see if this solves the problem. If it does, try removing other accessories, one-by-one, until you find which accessory is triggering the false alert. If possible, turn off that accessory when you leave your vehicle.
49-810.fm Page 12 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:07 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 13. • Check the remote control’s battery. See “Replacing the Remote Control’s Battery” on Page 13. Alarm does not sound when it should • The shock sensor is not sensitive enough. See “Setting the Shock Sensor’s Sensitivity” on Page 8.
49-810.fm Page 13 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:07 AM REPLACING THE FUSE Follow these steps to check the system’s fuse and replace it if it has blown. The system uses a 5-amp 11/4 × 1/4-inch fast-acting fuse (RadioShack Cat. No. 270-1011). Fuse Fuse Holder REPLACING THE REMOTE CONTROL’S BATTERY If your remote control’s range is reduced or if the indicator does not light when you press a button, replace its battery. The remote control uses a 12-volt remote control battery (Cat. No. 23-144).
49-810.fm Page 14 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:07 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack RS-1000 Auto Security Alarm System is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the alarm so you can enjoy its protection for years. Keep the remote control dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids can contain minerals that might corrode the electronic circuits. Handle the alarm and remote control gently and carefully.
49-810.fm Page 15 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:07 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 ............................................................................................ 7.
49-810.fm Page 16 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:07 AM RadioShack Limited Warranty This security product is warranted against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship 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 bring your RadioShack sales slip as proof-of-purchase date to any RadioShack store.
