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49-805.fm Page 1 Thursday, August 19, 1999 9:51 AM 49-805 Cat. No. OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. RS-500 Auto Security Alarm System...
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49-805.fm Page 2 Thursday, August 19, 1999 9:51 AM FEATURES Your RadioShack RS-500 Auto Security Alarm System pro- vides both easy installation and advanced vehicle protection. Its simple, two-wire hookup lets you install your alarm in min- utes, and its 115 dB alarm alerts anyone nearby that your ve- hicle is being tampered with.
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49-805.fm Page 3 Thursday, August 19, 1999 9:51 AM 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 vehi- cle.
49-805.fm Page 4 Thursday, August 19, 1999 9:51 AM INSTALLATION Follow these simple steps to install your alarm. 1. Select a location for the alarm that is: • Flat so the alarm’s adhesive surface makes good con- tact • Within 1 foot of your vehicle’s battery •...
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49-805.fm Page 5 Thursday, August 19, 1999 9:51 AM 4. Wash the surface with soap and water and allow it to dry. Then use the supplied alcohol wipes to thoroughly clean the mounting surface. Allow the surface to completely dry. 5.
49-805.fm Page 6 Thursday, August 19, 1999 9:51 AM OPERATION USING THE SYSTEM To arm the system, press . The alarm chirps once. The alarm activates the shock sensor 6 seconds after arming and activates the current sensor 20 seconds after arming. If the alarm detects a violation while it is armed, it sounds a loud alert for about 30 seconds, then resets and is ready to detect additional violations.
49-805.fm Page 7 Thursday, August 19, 1999 9:51 AM SETTING THE CURRENT SENSOR If another electronic device installed in your vehicle, such as a cellular phone, causes your alarm to sound when it should not, press PANIC for 2 seconds. The alarm beeps twice and current sensing turns off.
You can add one additional remote control to your system or replace a lost remote control. Remote controls (Cat. No. 49- 845) are available from your local RadioShack store. Each re- mote control has its own unique electronic code. Follow these steps to teach your system to respond to an ad- ditional remote’s code.
12-Volt remote battery (RadioShack Cat. No. 23-144). Note: We recommend you change the remote’s battery in- doors on a flat surface, as it involves keeping track of small, easily lost parts.
49-805.fm Page 10 Thursday, August 19, 1999 9:51 AM TROUBLESHOOTING This section describes some problems you might encounter, and gives their possible solutions. Problem Solution Alarm does not operate. Check all power connections. Frequent false alarms. • Another electronic accessory is triggering the alarm.
49-805.fm Page 11 Thursday, August 19, 1999 9:51 AM SPECIFICATIONS Main System Sound Level ....More than 115 dB at 1 Meter Current Drain ..... . . 22 mA (Standby) 1 Amp (Sounding) Power .
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