Radio Shack RS-500, 49-805 Owner's Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

Auto Security Alarm System

Cat. No.

49-80 5

RS-500

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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 alar m aler ts anyone nearby that your ve­hicle is being tampered with.

Its features include:

Current Sensing System

— triggers the alarm when a door
or trunk is opened and the vehicle’s dome or trunk light turns
on or when your vehicle is hot wired, by sensing the current
draw.

Current Sensor Bypass

— lets you turn off current sensing
if other electronic devices in your vehicle (such as a high­power audio system or cellular phone) make your alarm
sound false alarm s.

Adjustable Shock Sensing System

— sounds the alarm

when the system detects an impact.

Electric Fan Sensing

— can tell the difference between your
vehicle’s electric fan (which can make other alarms sound a
false alarm) and the dome or trunk light, without using addi­tional wiring.

115 dB Siren

— loud enough to get attention from hundreds

of feet away.

Four-Button Keychain Remote

— lets you easily control

your alarm from a distance.

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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 In s tal la tio n — uses an adhesi ve backing f or mount ­ing and spring clamps for connecti ng to power, so you can in­stall the alarm in minutes.

Toll-Free Help — just call:

1-800-598-2527

if you have any questions about or problems with your alarm
system.

Warning: This alarm produces an extremely loud (115
dB) siren when triggered. Extended exposure to the siren
from a close range can be painful and might damage
your hearing.

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INSTALLATION

Follow these simple steps to install your alarm.

1. Select a location f or the alarm that is:

• Flat so the alarm’s adhesive surface makes good con­tact

• Within 1 foot of you r 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. Clip the alarm’s red clip to the battery’s positive (+) termi­nal.

3. Clip the alarm’s black clip to the battery’s negative (–)
terminal. The alar m chir ps three times.

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