RadioShack RS-3000 - Manuals

Page 2 - FEATURES

2 Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527 FEATURES Your RS-3000 Auto Security AlarmSystem’s voice alert warns away po-tential thieves and alerts you to trou-ble in a clear, loud, male voice andshouts out a panic alert in a femalevoice. It also includes advanced fea-tures that help protect your vehiclefrom th...

Page 3 - FCC INFORMATION

Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527 3 Instant Panic Alarm — calls out in afemale voice to alert others nearbythat you need assistance when youare in or near your vehicle. Valet Mode — lets you easily preventpassive arming when the vehicle isbeing serviced, valet parked, orwashed. Programmable Options — l...

Page 4 - CONTENTS

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

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 Two Four-Button Remotes Mounting Screws Wire Tap-In Connectors Starter Disable Relay Status Indicator with Bracket and Harness Wire Ties Double-Sided Tape 49-830.fm Page ...

Page 6 - INSTALLATION ORDER

6 Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527 INSTALLATION ORDER You can install your system in just 6easy steps: 1. Connect the starter disable mod- ule. 2. Connect the system to power. 3. Train the remote controls. 4. Install the backup battery. 5. Mount the system. 6. Install the status indicator. We recommen...

Page 11 - USING THE ALARM SYSTEM; ARMING THE ALARM; High Theft Alert

Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527 11 USING THE ALARM SYSTEM ARMING THE ALARM To arm the alarm in the voicemode, press ARM TALK . The alarm says “System Armed.” To arm the system in the chirpmode, press ARM CHIRP . The alarm chirps once. Notes: • The status indicator flashes when the system is armed. • ...

Page 12 - ALARM VIOLATIONS; USING THE CAR FINDER

12 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 13 - Setting the Current Sensor

Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527 13 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. To test theshock senso...

Page 14 - not

14 Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527 Setting the Valet Mode (Passive Arming/Disarming) The valet mode lets you leave yourvehicle for service or with a valet and not have it arm 60 seconds after you turn off the engine. The default is forthe valet mode to be on (passive arm-ing is off). To have your sys...

Page 15 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Problem

Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527 15 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 solves theproblem. If it...

Page 17 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527 17 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 forthe alarm so you can enjoy its protection for years. Keep the remote controls dry. If they ge...

Page 18 - REPLACING THE FUSE

18 Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527 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 (Cat. No. 270-1011). 1. Push together the two halves of the inline fuse holder (on the redpower wire) and ...

Page 19 - SPECIFICATIONS

Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527 19 SPECIFICATIONS Siren Sound Level ................................................ More than 120 dB at 1 Meter Current Drain ........................................................................... 22 mA (Standby) 1 Amp (Siren Sounding) Power Requirements ...........