RadioShack RS-1000 - Manuals

Page 2 - FEATURES

2 Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527 FEATURES Your RS-1000 Auto Security AlarmSystem warns away potential thievesand alerts you to trouble by soundinga piercing alert tone. It also includesadvanced features that help protectyour vehicle from theft, yet let you in-stall it in minutes. The convenientkey-c...

Page 3 - FCC INFORMATION

Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527 3 Computer-Controlled Fan Sensor— can tell the difference betweenyour vehicle’s dome or trunk light andan electric cooling fan (which canmake other alarms sound a falsealert) without using additional wiring. Toll-Free Help — if you have anyquestions about or problems w...

Page 4 - CONTENTS

4 Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527 CONTENTS Installing the System ..................................................................................... 5 Supplied Items ........................................................................................... 5Installation Checklist ....................

Page 5 - INSTALLING THE SYSTEM; SUPPLIED ITEMS

Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527 5 INSTALLING THE SYSTEM SUPPLIED ITEMS Your alarm system includes the following items: Main System Remote Control Mounting Screws 49-810.fm Page 5 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:07 AM

Page 8 - USING THE ALARM SYSTEM; Setting the Current Sensor

8 Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527 USING THE ALARM SYSTEM SETTING THE SYSTEM’S OPTIONS You can adjust the following options: • Shock Sensor Sensitivity • Current Sensor (On/Off) • Valet Mode (On/Off) Setting the Shock Sensor’s Sensitivity The shock sensor’s initial setting isfine for most situations. ...

Page 9 - Setting the Valet Mode; ARMING THE ALARM

Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527 9 Setting the Valet Mode The valet mode lets you leave yourvehicle for service or with a valet andnot have it passively arm. The defaultis for the valet mode to be on (pas-sive arming is off). To have your system passively arm60 seconds after you turn off the en-gine, ...

Page 10 - ALARM VIOLATIONS; USING THE CAR FINDER

10 Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527 ALARM VIOLATIONS Your alarm senses violations by mon-itoring your vehicle’s electrical system(current sensing) and by detecting im-pacts (shock sensing). An alert sounds immediately if thecurrent sensor detects an electricaldrain such as occurs when a dome ortrunk l...

Page 11 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Problem

Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527 11 TROUBLESHOOTING This section describes some problems you might encounter, and gives possiblesolutions. Problem Possible Solution Frequent false alerts • Another accessory is triggering the alarm. Try turning off current sensing to see if this solvesthe problem. If i...

Page 13 - REPLACING THE FUSE

Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527 13 REPLACING THE FUSE Follow these steps to check the sys-tem’s fuse and replace it if it hasblown. The system uses a 5-amp 1 1 / 4 × 1 / 4 -inch fast-acting fuse (Ra- dioShack Cat. No. 270-1011). 1. Push together the two halves of the inline fuse holder (on the redpow...

Page 14 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE

14 Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack RS-1000 Auto Security Alarm System is an example of supe-rior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care forthe alarm so you can enjoy its protection for years. Keep the remote control dry. If it gets ...

Page 15 - SPECIFICATIONS

Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527 15 SPECIFICATIONS Siren Sound Level ................................................ More than 115 dB at 1 Meter Current Drain ........................................................................... 22 mA (Standby) 1 Amp (Siren Sounding) Power Requirements ...........