49-805.fm Page 1 Thursday, August 19, 1999 9:51 AM Cat. No. 49-805 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
49-805.fm Page 2 Thursday, August 19, 1999 9:51 AM FEATURES Your RadioShack RS-500 Auto Security Alarm System provides both easy installation and advanced vehicle protection. Its simple, two-wire hookup lets you install your alarm in minutes, and its 115 dB alarm alerts anyone nearby that your vehicle is being tampered with.
49-805.fm Page 3 Thursday, August 19, 1999 9:51 AM Car Finder — lets you make the alarm sound four loud beeps to help you find your vehicle in a crowded parking lot. Instant Panic Alarm — sounds a loud alarm to alert others that you need assistance while you are in or near your vehicle. No-Tool Installation — uses an adhesive backing for mounting and spring clamps for connecting to power, so you can install the alarm in minutes.
9-805.fm Page 4 Thursday, August 19, 1999 9:51 AM INSTALLATION Follow these simple steps to install your alarm. 1. Select a location for the alarm that is: • Flat so the alarm’s adhesive surface makes good contact • Within 1 foot of your vehicle’s battery • Not on an engine part or any part that moves or gets hot • Not in the way of normal engine operation or maintenance Note: If there is space, the battery itself is usually an ideal location. 2.
49-805.fm Page 5 Thursday, August 19, 1999 9:51 AM 4. Wash the surface with soap and water and allow it to dry. Then use the supplied alcohol wipes to thoroughly clean the mounting surface. Allow the surface to completely dry. 5. Peel off the alarm’s adhesive backing and press it onto the prepared surface. Hold the alarm in place for 10 seconds to help ensure a secure mount. Note: If the surface is not flat, you can cut the adhesive to fit into surface grooves for a more secure mount.
49-805.fm Page 6 Thursday, August 19, 1999 9:51 AM OPERATION USING THE SYSTEM To arm the system, press ARM. The alarm chirps once. The alarm activates the shock sensor 6 seconds after arming and activates the current sensor 20 seconds after arming. If the alarm detects a violation while it is armed, it sounds a loud alert for about 30 seconds, then resets and is ready to detect additional violations. To silence the alert sooner, press any button on the remote control. The alarm disarms.
49-805.fm Page 7 Thursday, August 19, 1999 9:51 AM SETTING THE CURRENT SENSOR If another electronic device installed in your vehicle, such as a cellular phone, causes your alarm to sound when it should not, press PANIC for 2 seconds. The alarm beeps twice and current sensing turns off. To turn current sensing back on, press PANIC for 2 seconds. The alarm beeps once. SETTING THE SHOCK SENSOR The shock sensor is preset for average conditions. Follow these steps to set the shock sensor to a different level.
49-805.fm Page 8 Thursday, August 19, 1999 9:51 AM ADDING A REMOTE CONTROL You can add one additional remote control to your system or replace a lost remote control. Remote controls (Cat. No. 49845) are available from your local RadioShack store. Each remote control has its own unique electronic code. Follow these steps to teach your system to respond to an additional remote’s code. 1. Press and hold ARM on the original remote for about 10 seconds.
49-805.fm Page 9 Thursday, August 19, 1999 9:51 AM REPLACING THE REMOTE CONTROL’S BATTERY When the remote’s range is reduced, or if the remote’s indicator does not turn on when you press a button, follow these steps to replace its battery with a fresh 12-Volt remote battery (RadioShack Cat. No. 23-144). Note: We recommend you change the remote’s battery indoors on a flat surface, as it involves keeping track of small, easily lost parts. 1.
49-805.fm Page 10 Thursday, August 19, 1999 9:51 AM TROUBLESHOOTING This section describes some problems you might encounter, and gives their possible solutions. Problem Solution Alarm does not operate. Check all power connections. Frequent false alarms. • Another electronic accessory is triggering the alarm. Try turning off current sensing temporarily to see if this solves the problem. Note: Your alarm is not triggered if your vehicle’s electric fan turns on while the system is armed.
49-805.fm Page 11 Thursday, August 19, 1999 9:51 AM SPECIFICATIONS Main System Sound Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . More than 115 dB at 1 Meter Current Drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 mA (Standby) 1 Amp (Sounding) Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–14 Volts DC Remote Control Carrier Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303.875 MHz RF Output Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,580 µV at 1 Meter Power . . . . .
49-805.fm Page 12 Thursday, August 19, 1999 9:51 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.
