Radio Shack RS-2000 User Manual

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Cat. No.
49-820
OWNER’S MANUAL
RS-2000 Auto Security Alarm System
Please read this entire manual
before
you begin installation.
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FEATURES
Your RS-2000 Auto Security Alarm System warns away pot ential thieves and alerts you to troubl e by sounding a piercing alert tone. I t also includes other advanced features that help protect your vehicle from theft, yet you can install it in minutes. The two convenient key-chain remote con­trols lets you arm and disarm the sys­tem, sound a panic alert, or activate the car finder feature when you are away from your vehicle.
Your RS-2000 includes these fea­tures.
Passive Armin
— automatically arms the system after you exit the ve­hicle. This might qualify you for a dis­count on your vehicle insurance premium. Show your insurance agent the supplied certificate.
Electronic Dual-Sta
— sounds a pre-alert warning the
sor
e Shock Sen-
first time someone strikes your vehi­cle, then sounds the alert if it is hit again within 30 seconds.
Current Sens or B
pass
— lets yo u turn off current sensing if other elec­tronic devices in your vehicle (such as a high-power audio system or cel­lular phone) make your alarm sound false alerts.
Piercin
, 115 dB Siren
— loud enough to be he ard f rom hundreds of feet away.
Status Indicator
— mounted in plain view, lets you easily determine the status of the alarm system (armed, disarmed, entry/exit delay) and warns away potential thieves.
Two Eas motes
-to-Use Key-Chain Re-
— let you easily control your
alarm from a distance.
Car Finder
— lets you make the alarm sound beeps to help you find your vehicle in a crowded parking lot.
Instant Panic Alarm
— alerts others nearby that you need assistance when you are in or near your vehicle.
Current Sensin
stem
— triggers the alert when a door or the trunk is opened and the vehicle’s dome or trunk light turns on, or when your ve-
Valet Mode
passive arming when the vehicle is being serviced, valet parked, or washed.
— lets you easi ly prevent
hicle is hot wired, by sensing the cur­rent draw.
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Violation Confirmation
— beeps three times when you d isarm the sys­tem after the alert has sounded, t o let you know what happened while you were away from the vehicle.
Programmable Options
— let you customize several of your alarm’s op­tions, such as s hock sensor sens itivi­ty and the valet mode.
Computer-Controlled Fan Sensor
— can tell the difference between your vehicle’s dome or tr unk lig ht 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 al erts are painfully loud. Take care during installation to keep your head away from the system once you connect power.
FCC INFORMATION
Your alarm syst em mi g ht ca u se TV or radio interference even when it is op­erating properly. To determine wheth­er your system is causing the interference, move your vehicle out of the area. If the interference goes away, your alarm system was caus­ing it. Try to eliminate the interference by:
• Keeping your system away from the receiver
• Contacting your local Ra­dioShack store for help
If you cannot eliminate the interfer­ence, the FCC requires that you stop using your alarm system.
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CONTENTS
Installing the System ..................................................................................... 5
Supplied Ite ms ........ ................. ................ ................. ......... ................. ....... 5
Installation Order ........... ................. ................ ................. ................ .......... 6
Connecting the System to Power ...................................... ....... ....... .......... 6
Activating the Remote Controls ................................................................. 6
Mounting the System ................................................................................. 7
Installing the Status Indicator .................................................................... 8
the Alarm System ................................................................................ 9
Usin
Arming the Alarm ....................................................................................... 9
Temporarily Reducing the Shock Sensor’s Sensitivity ........................ 9
Sounding the Panic Alarm ......................................................................... 9
Alarm Violations ......................................................................................... 9
Disarming the System ............................................................................. 10
Using the Car Finder ............................................................................... 10
Setting the System’s Options .................................................................. 10
Setting the Shock Sensor’s Sensitivity .............................................. 10
Setting the Current Sensor ................................................................ 11
Setting the Valet Mode (Passive Arming/Disarmin g) ......................... 11
Troubleshootin
Care and Maintenance ................................................................................. 14
Replacing the Fuse .................................................................................. 15
Replacing a Remote Control’s Battery .................................................... 15
Specifications ............................................................................................... 16
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INSTALLING THE SYSTEM
SUPPLIED ITEMS
Your alarm system includes these items:
Main System
Two Four-Button Remotes
Status Indicator with Bracket and Harness
Double-Sided Tape
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Mounting Screws
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INSTALLATION ORDER
You can install your system in just four 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:
muffle the alarm’s speaker before you connect the system to power. The alarm is extremely loud.
Follow these steps to connect the system to power.
1. Connect the system’s red lead to
2. Connect the system’s black lead
We recommend that you
your vehicle battery’s positive (+) termi nal.
to a metal part of the vehicle’s body that is not insulated from the main chassis by any plastic part or to the battery’s negative (–) terminal. The system beeps three times.
ACT IVATING THE REMOTE CONTROLS
You must train the system to respond to the supplied remote controls. To activate both remote controls, imme­diately after applying power, press
DISARM
system beeps twice. If the system loses power, it s tops re-
sponding to both remotes. Simply press after power is restored to reactivate them.
Both of the supplied system remotes share the same remote code, but your system can learn two remote codes if you want to add another re­mote control (RadioShack Cat. No. 49-845). To activate a second remote control code, be sure the system is disarmed, then hold down seconds. The system beeps three times. Press any button on the new remote to activate it.
on one of the remotes. The
DISARM
on one of the remotes
ARM
for 10
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MOUNTING THE SYSTEM
Select a location for your alarm sys­tem in the engine compartment. For the best results, the location should meet the following conditions.
• All wires should reach the ir con-
nections without going near mov­ing or hot engine parts.
Note:
If necessary, you can extend the wires using hook-up wire and butt connectors. Use at least 18-gauge wire and an insu­lated wire connector to extend a wire.
• The mounting location shou ld be solid and have no mechanisms or moving parts behind it.
• For the best remote range, the mounting location should allow the system’s yellow antenna wire to hang straight down. Do not cut or extend the wire — its length is optimized for best operation.
• For the loudest siren, the siren horn should point down toward the pavement.
Once you select a location, follow these steps to mount the system.
1. Hold the system against the selected location and mark the locations of the three mounting holes.
2. Drill
1
/8-inch holes at the marked locations, taking care not to drill into anything behind the mount­ing surface.
3. Secure the system to the surface using the supplied screws.
Note:
For the best shock-sensor
operation, use all three screws.
• The alarm should not point straight up, as moisture could col­lect in the siren horn and damage the system.
• To prevent water damage, the system should not be mounted in a wheel well, directly behind the radiator grill, or close to the ground.
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INSTALLING THE STATUS INDICATOR
The alert indicator goes inside your vehicle’s passenger compartment. Ei­ther drill a mounting hole in a dash panel or use the supplied mounting bracket to hold the indicator. Follow these ste ps to i nstall th e indicator.
1. Locate an existing wire harness that goes through your vehicle’s firewall, and push the indicator into the passenger compartment through the existing hole.
If you cannot find an existing wi re harness, drill a through the firewall into the pas­senger compartment. Then push the indicator through the hole.
Cautions:
• Before drilling, be sure you can
reach the other side of the hole.
• Be sure you do not drill into
any mechanism on the other side of the firewall.
• Protect the wire by placing a
rubber grommet (not supplied) in the hole, and thread the wire through the grommet.
1
/4-inch hole
bottom of the brack et. Then peel off the adhesive backing from the other side of the tape and press the bracket onto the dash.
If you are mounting the ind ica­tor in the dash,
drill a
5
/16-inch
hole at the desired location.
3. Press the supplied grommet into the mounting hole from the front of the surface.
Grommet
Indicator
4. Press the indicator into the grom­met from the back of the surface.
5. Plug the indicator’s harness into the matching harness o n t he sys­tem.
6. Use the supplied wire tie to secure the wire out of the way.
7. If you drilled a hole in the firewall, use silicon sealan t (not supp lied) to waterproof the hole.
If you are using the supplied
2.
mounting bracket,
use dena­tured alcohol to clean the mount ­ing surface and let the surface dry completely. Peel the backing off of one side of the double­sided tape and press it onto the
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USING THE ALARM SYSTEM
ARMING THE ALARM
To arm the alarm, press alarm chirps once.
Notes:
• The status indicator turns on
when the system is armed.
• The system ignores current-
sensing violations for 40 sec­onds after it arms.
• The system ignores shock-sen-
sor violations for 8 seconds after you it arms.
• If the valet mode is turned off, the
system arms 60 seconds after you turn off your vehicle.
Temporarily Reducing the Shock Sensor’s Sensitivity
If you are parking in a severe weather situation, near a construction zone, or near heavy traffic, you can temporari­ly reduce the system’s shock sensor sensitivity to help prevent false alerts. To reduce the sensitivity to half its normal level, first press the system. The alarm chirps once. Then, within 2 seconds, press again. The alarm chirps once in a lower tone.
To completely turn off the shock sen­sor, press onds of arming. The alarm chirps in a lower tone each time you press
twice within 2 sec-
ARM
ARM
ARM
. The
to arm
ARM
ARM
When you disarm and re-arm the sys­tem, the shock sensor returns to its previou s se ns it iv it y s et ting.
SOUNDING THE PANIC ALARM
To sound a panic alarm, press and release loud tones for 30 seconds. Press any button to stop the panic alarm sooner.
. The alarm sounds
PANIC
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. If it sens es an­other impact within 30 seconds, the system sounds a full ale r t.
If an impact is severe, a single
Note:
impact can cause a full alert to sound, without giving a warning.
When your alarm senses a v iolation, it sounds extremely loud tones for 30 seconds and then re-arms. To silence
.
the alert sooner, press any button.
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DISARMING THE SYSTEM
To disarm the system, press
ARM
. The system beeps twice to
confirm 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 after 60 seconds if you have not started the vehicle.
• If the system detec ted a violation while you were away, it beeps three times when you disarm it.
DIS-
USING THE CAR FINDER
The car finder helps you find your ve­hicle in a dark or crowded pa rking lot . To use the car finder, with the system armed, press beeps 8 times.
FINDER
. The alarm
SETTING THE SYSTEM’S OPTIONS
Setting the Shock Sensor’s Sensitivity
The shock sensor’s initial setting is fine for most situations. To test the shock sensor, strike your vehicle on the hood directly over the alarm.
If the shock sensor is too sensitive or not sensitive enough, follow these steps to set it to a different level.
1. With the alarm disarmed, hold down sounds four tones.
2. Within 2 seconds, strike your vehicle with as much force as you want the alarm to respond to. The alarm sounds three tones. Any shock equal to or greater than the setting triggers the alert.
Notes:
• If you do not strike your vehicle within 2 seconds, the alarm is set to its highest sensitivity. This could cause frequent false alerts.
• The shock sensor does not oper­ate for 8 seconds after the sys­tem ar m s .
FINDER
until the alarm
You can adjust the following options:
• Shock Sensor Sensitivity
• Current Sensor (On/Off)
• Valet Mode (On/Off)
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Setting the Current Sensor
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. (The system can detect an electric engine fan, and does not sound a false alert when the fan comes on.)
To disable th e current sensor so ac­cessories will not trigger an alert, dis­arm the system. Then hold down
for about 4 seconds. The sys-
PANIC
tem beeps twice. To re-enable the current sensor, with
the system disarmed, hold down
for about 4 seconds. The system
IC
beeps once.
Notes:
• The current sensor does not operate for 40 seconds after the system arms.
PAN-
Setting the Valet Mode (Passive Arming/Disarming)
The valet mode lets you leave your vehicle for service or with a valet and
have it arm 60 seconds after y ou
not
turn off the engine. The def ault is for the valet mode to be on (passive arm­ing is off).
To have your system automatically arm 60 seconds after you t urn off the engine (this is called hold down
DISARM
onds. The system beeps twice. To turn on t he va l e t mode (so the sys-
tem does not passively arm), hold down
DISARM
onds. The system beeps three times.
passive a rming
for about 10 sec-
again for about 10 sec-
),
• You can also try unplugging or disconnecting electronic acces­sories such as radar detectors or cellular phones when you leave your vehicle, instead of disabling the current sensor, to prevent the false alerts.
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T R OUBLESHOOTING
This section describes some problems you might encounter, and gives possible solutions.
Problem Possible Solution
Frequent false alerts
• Another accessory is triggering the alarm. Try turning off current sensing to see if this solves the problem. If it does, try turning it back on, then 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. Common problem accesso­ries are cellular phones, radar detectors, and vehicle self-test systems. If you cannot turn off the accessory, leave current sensing disabled.
Your alarm can tell the difference bet ween
Note:
the vehicle’s electric fan and other ac cessories, so the fan does not trigger a false alert if the fan turns on while the system is armed.
The alarm is not loud enough
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• Your alarm’s electrical connections are not mak­ing good contact. Check the connec tions and, if necessary, connect the power and ground leads to the vehicle’s battery terminals.
• The shock sensor is too sensitive. See “Setting the Shock Sensor’s Sensitivity” on Page 10 to change the sensor’s setting.
• Loud thunderclaps and heavy machinery can trigger a false alarm. If you know a thunderstorm is approaching or that heavy machinery will be used nearby you can temporarily reduce the shock sensor’s sensitivity or turn it off entirely. See “Temporarily Reducing the Shock Sensor’s Sensitivity” on Page 9.
• The siren is being muffled by the engine or hood. Try repositioning the siren so it points to the pavement.
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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 15.
• Check the remote control’s battery. See “Replac-
ing a Remote Control’s Battery” on Page 15.
Alarm does not sound when it should
• The shock sensor is not sensitive enough. See
“Setting the Shock Sensor’s Sensitivity” on Page 10. If you set the shock sensor to its maxi­mum sensitivity and the alarm still does not sound, confirm that you moun ted the alarm on a solid, metal vehicle part (not on the frame or on rubber or plastic parts). If necessary, reposition the alarm for better performance.
• If you have a large vehicle, the shock sensor
might not detect impacts on parts of the vehicle far from t h e system. Remember that m os t thieves break into your vehicle through one o f the front doors or windows. If you set the system sensitive enough to detect all impacts, you might experi­ence frequent and annoying false alarms.
The remote control’s range is poor
• Confirm that you have not accidently disabled
current sensing. See “Setting the Current Sen­sor” on Page 11.
• The antenna wire is too close to met al. If possi-
ble, position the yellow antenna wi re away from metal.
• The antenna wire h as been cut or extended. The
antenna wire is factory tuned for the best perfor­mance (a longer antenna will actually not work as well as the short included antenna wire). If the wire has been cut, take the system to your local RadioShack store for repair service.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your RadioShack RS-2000 Auto Security Alarm System is an exampl e 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 c ontrols dry. If they g et wet, wipe them dry im­mediately. Liquids can contain minerals that might corrode the electronic circuits.
Handle the alarm and remotes gently and carefully. Dropping them can damage circuit boards and cases and migh t make the remotes work improperly.
Use and store the remote controls onl y in normal temperature en­vironments. Temperature extremes can sh orten the life of elec­tronic devices, damage batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the remote controls away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of parts.
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong deter-
CLEANER
gents to clean the alarm.
Use only fresh batteries of the recommended size and type in your remote controls. Old or weak batteries can leak chemicals that can damage your system’s internal circuits.
Modifying or tampering with your alarm’s internal components can cause a mal­function and might invalidate the alarm’s warranty and void your FCC authoriza­tion to operate it. If your alarm is not operating as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
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REPLACING THE FUSE
Follow these steps to check the sys­tem’s fuse and replace it if it has blown. The system uses a 5-am p 1
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 red power wire) and twist them to separate the halves.
2. Inspect the fuse. If the wire is bro­ken or missing, replace it.
Caution:
Use only a fuse of the same type and rating. Using a dif­ferent type of fuse or bypassing the fuse protection can damage your alarm or your vehicle’s elec­trical system.
3. Put the new fuse in the holder and push and twist the holder’s halves together.
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REPLACING A REMOTE CONTROL’S BATTERY
If either remote control’s range is re-
/
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duced or if the indicator does not light when you press a button, replace its battery. The remote controls each use a 12-volt remote control battery (Cat. No. 23-144). Follow thes e st eps to replace the battery.
1. Snap apart the remote control’s case.
Caution:
any of the remote control’s pieces.
Take care not to lose
2. Replace the battery with a new one.
3. Put all parts back in place and snap the case halves back together.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Siren Sound Level ................................................. More than 115 dB at 1 Meter
Current Drain .......................................................................... 22 mA (Standby)
1 Amp (Siren Sounding)
Power Requiremen ts ......... ......... .......... ................ .......... ......... ... 9–16 Volts DC
Alarm Weight ........................................................................................ 1 lb, 8 oz
Remote Carrier Frequency ........................................................... 303.875 MHz
RF Output Power ................................................................ 5,580 µV at 1 Meter
Remote Control Power .................................................. 12-Volt Alkaline Battery
Remote Weig h t ...... ................. ................ ................. ................ ................. .1 .5 o z
Specifications are typ ical; in dividua l u nits m ight v ary. Spec ificat ions are s ub ject to change and improvement without notice.
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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
store. This warranty does not cover damage or failure caused by or attributable to Acts of God, abuse, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, faulty installation, improper mainte­nance , lightn ing or other incide nce of exces s volta ge, or any rep airs other th an th ose provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility, or transportation costs.
RadioShack is not re sponsible or liable for indirect, special, or consequentia l damages arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the prod­uct or other damages with respect to loss of property, loss of revenues or profit, or costs of removal, installation or reinstallation.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE L IMITED IN DU RATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. Some states do not al low the limi tat ion or excl usio n of inc iden tal or c ons eq uent ial d ama ges an d so me states do not allow limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser. There will be charges ren­dered for repairs to the product made after the expiration of the aforesaid ninety (90) day warranty period.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
as proof-of-purchase date to any RadioShack
We Service What We Sell
10/95
RadioShack
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Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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