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Radio Shack Passive Owner's Manual
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Owner’s manual p lease rea d b e fo re using t h is e quip m ent . Passive infrared sensor alarm with keychain remote 49-329.Fm page 1 thursday, june 1, 2000 7:46 am.
Page 2: Contents
2 contents ˆ contents features ................................................................. 3 preparation ............................................................ 5 installing batteries ............................................... 5 setting the security code ................................
Page 3: Features
3 features ˆ features your radioshack passive infrared sensor alarm is a high-quality, battery-operated security device. It uses a passive infrared (pir) motion sensor to detect in- truders and activate a built-in alarm. The sensor alarm’s features include: wireless rf (radio frequency) operation — ...
Page 4: Panic
4 features chime — lets you select a more pleasant sounding doorbell-type chime as the audible alarm. Panic alarm — sounds the alarm immediately if you press panic on the main unit or if you press both arm and disarm (at the same time) on the remote control. Rf remote control keychain — gives you si...
Page 5: Preparation
5 preparation ˆ preparation installing batteries the main unit of your sensor alarm requires four aa batteries (not supplied) for power. For the best perfor- mance and longest life, we recommend alkaline bat- teries (available at your local radioshack store). Warning: dispose of old batteries prompt...
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6 preparation management authorities for information on recycling or disposal programs in your area or call 1-800-822- 8837. Some options that might be available are: mu- nicipal curbside collection, drop-off boxes at retailers such as your local radioshack store, recycling collec- tion centers, and...
Page 7: Notes:
7 preparation 2. Place the batteries in the compartment and on top of the attached ribbon, as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside. Note: as soon as you press the last battery in place, the alarm sounds a loud chirp and both the red and the green indicators light briefly. 3. Rep...
Page 8: Low
8 preparation replace these batteries, be sure to apply the cur- rent security code to the remote control so the sensor alarm will recognize the remote signals (see “remote control” on page 11). When the main unit’s low batt indicator flashes about every 5 seconds, or if the sensor alarm stops opera...
Page 9: Setting The Security Code
9 preparation setting the security code main unit you can use a four-digit security code to disarm the alarm. The default code is 1234. Follow these steps to set a new security code at any time. 1. Set the slide switch to either of the arm settings. Low batt prog instant delay arm chime panic arm co...
Page 10: Prog
10 preparation 2. If necessary, disarm the sensor alarm (the red indicator should not be flashing) by entering the current security code. 3. Press prog . The sensor alarm beeps once and the green prog indicator lights. 4. Press code . The sensor alarm beeps twice and the prog indicator flashes slowl...
Page 11: Remote Control
11 preparation “arming and disarming the sensor alarm” on page 19). Remote control each time you remove and replace the batteries in the main unit, you must program the main unit to rec- ognize the remote control’s signals. If you change the security code, there is no need to reprogram the main unit...
Page 12: Arm
12 preparation 4. Enter your four-digit security code. The sensor alarm beeps three times and its prog indicator flashes quickly. 5. Press arm or disarm on your remote control. The alarm’s prog indicator lights steadily and the sensor alarm chirps, indicating that it received the remote signal. 6. P...
Page 13: Resetting The Security Code
13 installation es the remote signals (see “arming and disarming the sensor alarm” on page 19). Resetting the security code if you ever forget your security code, you can easily reset it to the default code (1234) by removing and re- installing the main unit’s batteries (see “installing bat- teries”...
Page 14: Choosing A Mounting Location
14 installation • out of strong drafts, like those caused by central heating vents or air conditioners or air movement around fireplaces, exterior walls and windows, and refrigerators • so it does not detect your pet’s movements choosing a mounting location the sensor alarm’s main unit is designed t...
Page 15: Temporarily Placing The
15 installation temporarily placing the sensor alarm before you permanently mount the sensor alarm, temporarily place it at the selected location so you can check the coverage area. You might need to check several different locations to find the best one. Place the main unit on a stepladder (for exa...
Page 16: Chime
16 installation 3. Set the main unit’s slide switch to chime . A door- bell-type chime immediately sounds. 4. Walk around in the protected area. When the sensor alarm detects your motion, the chime sounds again. • if the sensor alarm does not chime when you are within the coverage area, change the m...
Page 17: Mounting The Sensor Alarm
17 installation mounting the sensor alarm after you determine the best location for your sensor alarm, follow these steps to mount it on the wall. 1. If necessary, disarm the sensor alarm (the red indicator should not be flashing) by entering the current security code. 2. Drill two holes 1 3 / 8 inc...
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18 installation 4. Turn the main unit clockwise (so the right screw head slides into the curved groove) until it is secure. Low ba tt prog inst ant dela y arm chime panic arm code learn prog 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 0 5 49-329.Fm page 18 thursday, june 1, 2000 7:46 am.
Page 19: Operation
19 operation ˆ operation we recommend that you test the sensor alarm at least once a month by arming and disarming it as de- scribed in the following section. Arming and disarming the sensor alarm arming to have the alarm’s siren sound as soon as the sen- sor detects motion, set the main unit’s slid...
Page 20: Delay
20 operation to have the alarm’s siren sound about 30 seconds af- ter the sensor detects motion, set the slide switch to delay . To arm the sensor alarm, press arm on the main unit or on the remote control. At either the instant or de- lay setting, you have 10 seconds to leave the sensor alarm’s cov...
Page 21: Disarming
21 operation the indicator flashes every second for about 30 sec- onds, then the alarm siren sounds and the indicator stays on. The alarm siren sounds for up to 2 minutes. To stop it sooner, disarm the alarm (see “disarming”). If you do not disarm the alarm, the sensor alarm is still armed and the s...
Page 22: Notes:
22 operation notes: • you can temporarily silence the alarm only once each time you disarm it. • if entering your security code does not disarm the sensor alarm, try entering the default code (1234). If that code does not disarm the alarm either, remove the sensor alarm from the wall and remove and ...
Page 23: Instant
23 operation sounds every time the sensor detects motion. To turn off the chime, set the slide switch to either instant or delay . Using the panic alarm if you want to startle an intruder (for example) by in- stantly sounding the alarm siren, simply press panic on the main unit or press arm and disa...
Page 24: Care
24 care ˆ care to enjoy your radioshack passive infrared sensor alarm for a long time: • keep the sensor alarm and remote dry. If they do get wet, wipe them dry immediately. • use and store the sensor alarm and remote only in normal temperature environments. • handle the sensor alarm and remote gent...
Page 25: Replacing The Remote
25 care replacing the remote control’s battery your sensor alarm’s remote control uses the supplied 12v alkaline battery for power. When the remote con- trol’s indicator lights dimly or not at all when you press arm or disarm , or if the remote control stops operat- ing properly (the main unit canno...
Page 26: Cautions:
26 care note: you do not need to reset the remote control or main unit after replacing the remote’s battery. Cautions: • dispose of the old battery promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury it. • always remove an old or weak battery. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts. F...
Page 27: Specifications
27 specifications radio communications. However, there is no guaran- tee that interference will not occur in a particular in- stallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encou...
Page 28: Keychain Remote Control
28 specifications operating ambient temperature .......................... 32–122°f (0–50°c) operating relative humidity ......................... Less than 95% auto alarm reset time ............................. 120 ± 5 seconds siren output sound pressure level: about 108 db at 1 foot (34 cm) inter...
Page 29: Limited Ninety-Day Warranty
29 specifications limited ninety-day warranty this product is warranted by radioshack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from radioshack company-owned stores and authorized radioshack franchisees and dealers. Exce...
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Cat. No. 49-329 09045520201a 05a00 printed in hong kong a radioshack — a division of tandy corporation fort worth, texas 76102 (continued) (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of radioshack. New or reconditioned p...