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Radio Shack RS-3000 Owner's Manual - Contents

Manual is about: Auto Security Alarm System

Summary of RS-3000

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    Cat. No. 49-830 owner’s manual rs-3000 auto security alarm system please read this entire manual before you begin installation. 49-830.Fm page 1 thursday, august 19, 1999 10:37 am.

  • Page 2: Features

    2 need help? Call 1-800-598-2527 features your rs-3000 auto security alarm system’s voice alert warns away po- tential thieves and alerts you to trou- ble in a clear, loud, male voice and shouts out a panic alert in a female voice. It also includes advanced fea- tures that help protect your vehicle ...

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    Need help? Call 1-800-598-2527 3 instant panic alarm — calls out in a female voice to alert others nearby that you need assistance when you are in or near your vehicle. Valet mode — lets you easily prevent passive arming when the vehicle is being serviced, valet parked, or washed. Programmable optio...

  • Page 4: Contents

    4 need help? Call 1-800-598-2527 contents installing the system ..................................................................................... 5 supplied items ........................................................................................... 5 installation order .......................

  • Page 5: Installing The System

    Need help? Call 1-800-598-2527 5 installing the system supplied items your alarm system includes the following items: main system two four-button remotes mounting screws wire tap-in connectors starter disable relay status indicator with bracket and harness wire ties double-sided tape 49-830.Fm page ...

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    6 need help? Call 1-800-598-2527 installation order you can install your system in just 6 easy steps: 1. Connect the starter disable mod- ule. 2. Connect the system to power. 3. Train the remote controls. 4. Install the backup battery. 5. Mount the system. 6. Install the status indicator. We recomme...

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    Need help? Call 1-800-598-2527 7 5. Turn off the engine. Then cut the wire you located in steps 2–4 at a point where there are several inches of wire on each side of the cut. Note: after you cut this wire, you are unable to start your vehicle until you complete the installa- tion. 6. Use one of the ...

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    8 need help? Call 1-800-598-2527 activating the remote controls you must train the system to respond to the supplied remote controls.To ac- tivate both remote controls, immedi- ately after applying power, press arm talk on one of the remotes. The sys- tem says “system armed.” press arm talk again to...

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    Need help? Call 1-800-598-2527 9 mounting the system select a location for your alarm sys- tem in the engine compartment. For the best results, the location should meet the following conditions. • all wires should reach their con- nections without going near mov- ing or hot engine parts. Note: if ne...

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    10 need help? Call 1-800-598-2527 installing the status indicator the status indicator goes inside your vehicle’s passenger compartment. Ei- ther drill a mounting hole in a dash panel or use the supplied mounting bracket to hold the indicator. Follow these steps to install the indicator. 1. Locate a...

  • Page 11: Using The Alarm System

    Need help? Call 1-800-598-2527 11 using the alarm system arming the alarm to arm the alarm in the voice mode, press arm talk . The alarm says “system armed.” to arm the system in the chirp mode, press arm chirp . The alarm chirps once. Notes: • the status indicator flashes when the system is armed. ...

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    12 need help? Call 1-800-598-2527 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 t...

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    Need help? Call 1-800-598-2527 13 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. To test the shock sen...

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    14 need help? Call 1-800-598-2527 setting the valet mode (passive arming/disarming) the valet mode lets you leave your vehicle for service or with a valet and not have it arm 60 seconds after you turn off the engine. The default is for the valet mode to be on (passive arm- ing is off). To have your ...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Need help? Call 1-800-598-2527 15 troubleshooting this section describes some problems you might encounter and gives possible solutions. Problem possible solution frequent false alerts • another accessory is triggering the alarm. Try turning off current sensing to see if this solves the problem. If ...

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    16 need help? Call 1-800-598-2527 alarm does not operate • check all power connections. • check the system’s fuse. If it has blown, see “replacing the fuse” on page 18. • check the remote control’s battery. See “replac- ing a remote control’s battery” on page 18. Alarm does not sound when it should ...

  • Page 17: Care And Maintenance

    Need help? Call 1-800-598-2527 17 care and maintenance your radioshack rs-3000 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. Keep the remote controls dry. If they ...

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    18 need help? Call 1-800-598-2527 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 1 / 4 × 1 / 4 -inch fast-acting fuse (cat. No. 270-1011). 1. Push together the two halves of the inline fuse holder (on the red power wire) a...

  • Page 19: Specifications

    Need help? Call 1-800-598-2527 19 specifications siren sound level ................................................ More than 120 db at 1 meter current drain ........................................................................... 22 ma (standby) 1 amp (siren sounding) power requirements ...........

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    Radioshack a division of tandy corporation fort worth, texas 76102 2/97 printed in the usa limited ninety-day warranty this product is warranted by radioshack against manufacturing defects in material and workman- ship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from radioshack c...