RadioShack RS-2000 - Manual

Page 2 - FEATURES

2 Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527 FEATURES Your RS-2000 Auto Security AlarmSystem warns away potential thievesand alerts you to trouble by soundinga piercing alert tone. It also includesother advanced features that helpprotect your vehicle from theft, yetyou can install it in minutes. The twoconvenie...

Page 3 - FCC INFORMATION

Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527 3 Violation Confirmation — beepsthree times when you disarm the sys-tem after the alert has sounded, to letyou know what happened while youwere away from the vehicle. Programmable Options — let youcustomize several of your alarm’s op-tions, such as shock sensor sensiti...

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 these items: Main System Two Four-Button Remotes Mounting Screws Status Indicator with Bracket and Harness Double-Sided Tape 49-820.fm Page 5 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:29 AM

Page 6 - INSTALLATION ORDER

6 Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527 INSTALLATION ORDER You can install your system in justfour easy steps: 1. Connect the system to power. 2. Train the remote controls. 3. Mount the system. 4. Install the status indicator. CONNECTING THE SYSTEM TO POWER Warning: We recommend that youmuffle the alarm’s ...

Page 9 - USING THE ALARM SYSTEM; ARMING THE ALARM

Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527 9 USING THE ALARM SYSTEM ARMING THE ALARM To arm the alarm, press ARM . The alarm chirps once. Notes: • The status indicator turns on when the system is armed. • The system ignores current- sensing violations for 40 sec-onds after it arms. • The system ignores shock-se...

Page 10 - USING THE CAR FINDER

10 Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527 DISARMING THE SYSTEM To disarm the system, press DIS-ARM. The system beeps twice toconfirm that it is disarmed. Notes: • The status indicator is off when the system is disarmed. • If the valet mode is turned off, the system chirps and re-arms after60 seconds if you ...

Page 11 - Setting the Current Sensor; not

Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527 11 Setting the Current Sensor If your vehicle has electronic acces-sories that turn on and off automati-cally while you are away from thevehicle, the alarm might sound falsealerts. (The system can detect anelectric engine fan, and does notsound a false alert when the f...

Page 12 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Problem

12 Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527 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 i...

Page 14 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE

14 Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack RS-2000 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 15 - REPLACING THE FUSE

Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527 15 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 16 - SPECIFICATIONS

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

Page 17 - NOTES

Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527 17 NOTES 49-820.fm Page 17 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:29 AM