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- Page 1 49-810.fm Page 1 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:07 AM 49-810 Cat. No. OWNER’S MANUAL RS-1000 AUTO SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM Read this entire manual before you begin installation.
- Page 2 49-810.fm Page 2 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:07 AM FEATURES Your RS-1000 Auto Security Alarm System warns away potential thieves and alerts you to trouble by sounding a piercing alert tone. It also includes advanced features that help protect your vehicle from theft, yet let you in- stall it in minutes.
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Page 3: Fcc Information
49-810.fm Page 3 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:07 AM Computer-Controlled Fan Sensor — can tell the difference between your vehicle’s dome or trunk light and an electric cooling fan (which can make other alarms sound a false alert) without using additional wiring. Toll-Free Help —... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
49-810.fm Page 4 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:07 AM CONTENTS Installing the System ... 5 Supplied Items ... 5 Installation Checklist ... 6 Mounting the System ... 6 Connecting the System to Power ... 7 Activating the Remote Control ... 7 Using the Alarm System ... -
Page 5: Installing The System
49-810.fm Page 5 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:07 AM INSTALLING THE SYSTEM SUPPLIED ITEMS Your alarm system includes the following items: Remote Control Main System Mounting Screws Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527... -
Page 6: Installation Checklist
49-810.fm Page 6 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:07 AM INSTALLATION CHECKLIST You can install your system in just three easy steps: 1. Mount the system. 2. Connect the system to power. 3. Train the remote control. MOUNTING THE SYSTEM Select a location for your alarm sys- tem in the engine compartment. -
Page 7: Connecting The System To Power
49-810.fm Page 7 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:07 AM CONNECTING THE SYSTEM TO POWER Warning: We recommend that you muffle the alarm’s speaker before you connect the system to power. The alert is extremely loud. Follow these steps to connect the system to power. -
Page 8: Using The Alarm System
49-810.fm Page 8 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:07 AM 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 is fine for most situations. -
Page 9: Setting The Valet Mode
49-810.fm Page 9 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:07 AM Setting the Valet Mode The valet mode lets you leave your vehicle for service or with a valet and not have it passively arm. The default is for the valet mode to be on (pas- sive arming is off). -
Page 10: Alarm Violations
49-810.fm Page 10 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:07 AM 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 the current sensor detects an electrical drain such as occurs when a dome or trunk light turns on. -
Page 11: Troubleshooting
49-810.fm Page 11 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:07 AM TROUBLESHOOTING This section describes some problems you might encounter, and gives possible solutions. Problem • Another accessory is triggering the alarm. Try Frequent false alerts • Your alarm’s electrical connections are not •... - Page 12 49-810.fm Page 12 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:07 AM Problem Alarm does not operate • Check all power connections. • Check the system’s fuse. If it has blown, see • Check the remote control’s battery. See Alarm does not sound •...
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Page 13: Replacing The Fuse
49-810.fm Page 13 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:07 AM REPLACING THE FUSE Follow these steps to check the sys- tem’s fuse and replace it if it has blown. The system uses a 5-amp 1 -inch fast-acting fuse dioShack Cat. No. 270-1011). Fuse Fuse Holder 1. -
Page 14: Care And Maintenance
49-810.fm Page 14 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:07 AM 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 for the alarm so you can enjoy its protection for years. -
Page 15: Specifications
49-810.fm Page 15 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:07 AM SPECIFICATIONS Siren Sound Level ... More than 115 dB at 1 Meter Current Drain ... 22 mA (Standby) 1 Amp (Siren Sounding) Power Requirements ... 9–16 Volts DC Alarm Weight ... 7.9 oz Remote Carrier Frequency ... - Page 16 49-810.fm Page 16 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:07 AM RadioShack Limited Warranty This security product is warranted against manufacturing defects in material and work- manship 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.