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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.

49-820.fm Page 1 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:29 AM

Summary of Contents for RS-2000

Page 1: ...Cat No 49 820 OWNER S MANUAL RS 2000 Auto Security Alarm System Please read this entire manual before you begin installation 49 820 fm Page 1 Thursday August 19 1999 10 29 AM...

Page 2: ...a door or the trunk is opened and the vehicle s dome or trunk light turns on or when your ve hicle is hot wired by sensing the cur rent draw Current Sensor Bypass lets you turn off current sensing if...

Page 3: ...stions about or problems with your alarm system just call 1 800 598 2527 Warning Your alarm system s alerts are painfully loud Take care during installation to keep your head away from the system once...

Page 4: ...porarily 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 Senso...

Page 5: ...TALLING 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...

Page 6: ...battery s negative terminal The system beeps three times ACTIVATING THE REMOTE CONTROLS You must train the system to respond to the supplied remote controls To activate both remote controls imme diate...

Page 7: ...n 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 The alarm should not point straight up as moisture...

Page 8: ...cing a rubber grommet not supplied in the hole and thread the wire through the grommet 2 If you are using the supplied mounting bracket use dena tured alcohol to clean the mount ing surface and let th...

Page 9: ...wice within 2 sec onds of arming The alarm chirps in a lower tone each time you press ARM When you disarm and re arm the sys tem the shock sensor returns to its previous sensitivity setting SOUNDING T...

Page 10: ...ensitivity 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 To test the shock sensor strike your vehicle on...

Page 11: ...s after the system arms You can also try unplugging or disconnecting electronic acces sories such as radar detectors or cellular phones when you leave your vehicle instead of disabling the current sen...

Page 12: ...ehicle s electric fan and other accessories so the fan does not trigger a false alert if the fan turns on while the system is armed Your alarm s electrical connections are not mak ing good contact Che...

Page 13: ...sor might not detect impacts on parts of the vehicle far from the system Remember that most thieves break into your vehicle through one of the front doors or windows If you set the system sensitive en...

Page 14: ...n vironments Temperature extremes can shorten the life of elec tronic devices damage batteries and distort or melt plastic parts Keep the remote controls away from dust and dirt which can cause premat...

Page 15: ...fuse protection can damage your alarm or your vehicle s elec trical system 3 Put the new fuse in the holder and push and twist the holder s halves together REPLACING A REMOTE CONTROL S BATTERY If eith...

Page 16: ...ments 9 16 Volts DC Alarm Weight 1 lb 8 oz Remote Carrier Frequency 303 875 MHz RF Output Power 5 580 V at 1 Meter Remote Control Power 12 Volt Alkaline Battery Remote Weight 1 5 oz Specifications are...

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

Page 18: ...18 Need Help Call 1 800 598 2527 49 820 fm Page 18 Thursday August 19 1999 10 29 AM...

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

Page 20: ...n costs RadioShack is not responsible or liable for indirect special or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the prod uct or other damages with respect...