Radio Shack Home Security System RS 2000 User Guide

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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.  
 
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Violation Confirmation — beeps  
three times when you disarm the sys-  
tem after the alert has sounded, to let  
you know what happened while you  
were away from the vehicle.  
FCC INFORMATION  
Your alarm system might cause TV or  
radio interference even when it is op-  
erating properly. To determine wheth-  
er your system is causing the  
interference, move your vehicle out of  
the area. If the interference goes  
away, your alarm system was caus-  
ing it. Try to eliminate the interference  
by:  
Programmable Options — let you  
customize several of your alarm’s op-  
tions, such as shock sensor sensitivi-  
ty and the valet mode.  
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.  
• Keeping your system away from  
the receiver  
• Contacting  
your  
local  
Ra-  
dioShack store for help  
If you cannot eliminate the interfer-  
ence, the FCC requires that you stop  
using your alarm system.  
Toll-Free Help — if you have any  
questions 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 you connect  
power.  
Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527  
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CONTENTS  
Installing the System ..................................................................................... 5  
Supplied Items ........................................................................................... 5  
Installation Order ....................................................................................... 6  
Connecting the System to Power .............................................................. 6  
Activating the Remote Controls ................................................................. 6  
Mounting the System ................................................................................. 7  
Installing the Status Indicator .................................................................... 8  
Using the Alarm System ................................................................................ 9  
Arming the Alarm ....................................................................................... 9  
Temporarily 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 Sensor’s Sensitivity .............................................. 10  
Setting the Current Sensor ................................................................ 11  
Setting the Valet Mode (Passive Arming/Disarming) ......................... 11  
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 12  
Care and Maintenance ................................................................................. 14  
Replacing the Fuse .................................................................................. 15  
Replacing a Remote Control’s Battery .................................................... 15  
Specifications ............................................................................................... 16  
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INSTALLING THE SYSTEM  
SUPPLIED ITEMS  
Your alarm system includes these items:  
Two Four-Button Remotes  
Main System  
Mounting Screws  
Status Indicator with Bracket and Harness  
Double-Sided Tape  
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INSTALLATION ORDER  
ACTIVATING THE  
REMOTE CONTROLS  
You can install your system in just  
four easy steps:  
You must train the system to respond  
to the supplied remote controls. To  
activate both remote controls, imme-  
diately after applying power, press  
1. Connect the system to power.  
2. Train the remote controls.  
3. Mount the system.  
DISARM  
on one of the remotes. The  
system beeps twice.  
4. Install the status indicator.  
If the system loses power, it stops re-  
sponding to both remotes. Simply  
CONNECTING THE  
SYSTEM TO POWER  
DISARM  
press  
on one of the remotes  
after power is restored to reactivate  
them.  
Warning: We recommend that you  
muffle the alarm’s speaker before you  
connect the system to power. The  
alarm is extremely loud.  
Both of the supplied system remotes  
share the same remote code, but  
your system can learn two remote  
codes if you want to add another re-  
mote control (RadioShack Cat. No.  
49-845). To activate a second remote  
control code, be sure the system is  
Follow these steps to connect the  
system to power.  
1. Connect the system’s red lead to  
your vehicle battery’s positive (+)  
terminal.  
ARM  
disarmed, then hold down  
for 10  
seconds. The system beeps three  
times. Press any button on the new  
remote to activate it.  
2. Connect the system’s black lead  
to a metal part of the vehicle’s  
body that is not insulated from the  
main chassis by any plastic part  
or to the battery’s negative (–)  
terminal. The system beeps three  
times.  
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Once you select a location, follow  
these steps to mount the system.  
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 necessary, you can  
extend the wires using hook-up  
wire and butt connectors. Use at  
least 18-gauge wire and an insu-  
lated wire connector to extend a  
wire.  
1. Hold the system against the  
selected location and mark the  
locations of the three mounting  
holes.  
• The mounting location should be  
solid and have no mechanisms or  
moving parts behind it.  
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2. Drill /8-inch holes at the marked  
locations, taking care not to drill  
into anything behind the mount-  
ing surface.  
• For the best remote range, the  
mounting location should allow  
the system’s yellow antenna wire  
to hang straight down. Do not cut  
or extend the wire — its length is  
optimized for best operation.  
3. Secure the system to the surface  
using the supplied screws.  
Note: For the best shock-sensor  
operation, use all three screws.  
• For the loudest siren, the siren  
horn should point down toward  
the pavement.  
• The alarm should not point  
straight up, as moisture could col-  
lect in the siren horn and damage  
the system.  
To prevent water damage, the  
system should not be mounted in  
a wheel well, directly behind the  
radiator grill, or close to the  
ground.  
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bottom of the bracket. Then peel  
off the adhesive backing from the  
other side of the tape and press  
the bracket onto the dash.  
INSTALLING THE  
STATUS INDICATOR  
The alert 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.  
If you are mounting the indica-  
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tor in the dash, drill a /16-inch  
hole at the desired location.  
3. Press the supplied grommet into  
the mounting hole from the front  
of the surface.  
1. Locate an existing wire harness  
that goes through your vehicle’s  
firewall, and push the indicator  
into the passenger compartment  
through the existing hole.  
Grommet  
Indicator  
If you cannot find an existing wire  
harness, drill  
a
1/4-inch hole  
through the firewall into the pas-  
senger compartment. Then push  
the indicator through the hole.  
4. Press the indicator into the grom-  
met from the back of the surface.  
Cautions:  
• Before drilling, be sure you can  
reach the other side of the  
hole.  
5. Plug the indicator’s harness into  
the matching harness on the sys-  
tem.  
• Be sure you do not drill into  
any mechanism on the other  
side of the firewall.  
6. Use the supplied wire tie to  
secure the wire out of the way.  
7. If you drilled a hole in the firewall,  
use silicon sealant (not supplied)  
to waterproof the hole.  
• Protect the wire by placing 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 the surface  
dry completely. Peel the backing  
off of one side of the double-  
sided tape and press it onto the  
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USING THE ALARM SYSTEM  
When you disarm and re-arm the sys-  
tem, the shock sensor returns to its  
previous sensitivity setting.  
ARMING THE ALARM  
To arm the alarm, press ARM. The  
alarm chirps once.  
Notes:  
SOUNDING THE PANIC  
ALARM  
• The status indicator turns on  
when the system is armed.  
To sound a panic alarm, press and  
release PANIC. The alarm sounds  
loud tones for 30 seconds. Press any  
button to stop the panic alarm sooner.  
• The system ignores current-  
sensing violations for 40 sec-  
onds after it arms.  
• The system ignores shock-sen-  
sor violations for 8 seconds after  
you it arms.  
ALARM VIOLATIONS  
• If the valet mode is turned off, the  
system arms 60 seconds after  
you turn off your vehicle.  
Your alarm senses violations by mon-  
itoring your vehicle’s electrical system  
(current sensing) and by detecting im-  
pacts (shock sensing).  
Temporarily Reducing the  
Shock Sensor’s Sensitivity  
An alert sounds immediately if the  
current sensor detects an electrical  
drain such as occurs when a dome or  
trunk light turns on.  
If you are parking in a severe weather  
situation, near a construction zone, or  
near heavy traffic, you can temporari-  
ly reduce the system’s shock sensor  
sensitivity to help prevent false alerts.  
To reduce the sensitivity to half its  
normal level, first press ARM to arm  
the system. The alarm chirps once.  
Then, within 2 seconds, press ARM  
again. The alarm chirps once in a  
lower tone.  
The first time the alarm senses an im-  
pact that exceeds its sensitivity level,  
it chirps three times. If it senses an-  
other impact within 30 seconds, the  
system sounds a full alert.  
If an impact is severe, a single  
Note:  
impact can cause a full alert to sound,  
without giving a warning.  
To completely turn off the shock sen-  
sor, press ARM twice within 2 sec-  
onds of arming. The alarm chirps in a  
lower tone each time you press ARM.  
When your alarm senses a violation,  
it sounds extremely loud tones for 30  
seconds and then re-arms. To silence  
the alert sooner, press any button.  
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Setting the Shock Sensor’s  
Sensitivity  
DISARMING THE  
SYSTEM  
The shock sensor’s initial setting is  
fine for most situations. To test the  
shock sensor, strike your vehicle on  
the hood directly over the alarm.  
To disarm the system, press DIS-  
ARM. The system beeps twice to  
confirm that it is disarmed.  
Notes:  
If the shock sensor is too sensitive or  
not sensitive enough, follow these  
steps to set it to a different level.  
• The status indicator is off when  
the system is disarmed.  
• If the valet mode is turned off, the  
system chirps and re-arms after  
60 seconds if you have not  
started the vehicle.  
1. With the alarm disarmed, hold  
FINDER  
down  
until the alarm  
sounds four tones.  
2. Within 2 seconds, strike your  
vehicle with as much force as you  
want the alarm to respond to. The  
alarm sounds three tones. Any  
shock equal to or greater than the  
setting triggers the alert.  
• If the system detected a violation  
while you were away, it beeps  
three times when you disarm it.  
USING THE CAR FINDER  
Notes:  
The car finder helps you find your ve-  
hicle in a dark or crowded parking lot.  
To use the car finder, with the system  
• If you do not strike your vehicle  
within 2 seconds, the alarm is set  
to its highest sensitivity. This  
could cause frequent false alerts.  
FINDER  
armed, press  
beeps 8 times.  
. The alarm  
• The shock sensor does not oper-  
ate for 8 seconds after the sys-  
tem arms.  
SETTING THE SYSTEM’S  
OPTIONS  
You can adjust the following options:  
• Shock Sensor Sensitivity  
• Current Sensor (On/Off)  
• Valet Mode (On/Off)  
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Setting the Current Sensor  
Setting the Valet Mode  
(Passive Arming/Disarming)  
If your vehicle has electronic acces-  
sories that turn on and off automati-  
cally while you are away from the  
vehicle, the alarm might sound false  
alerts. (The system can detect an  
electric engine fan, and does not  
sound a false alert when the fan  
comes on.)  
The valet mode lets you leave your  
vehicle for service or with a valet and  
have it arm 60 seconds after you  
not  
turn off the engine. The default is for  
the valet mode to be on (passive arm-  
ing is off).  
To have your system automatically  
arm 60 seconds after you turn off the  
To disable the current sensor so ac-  
cessories will not trigger an alert, dis-  
arm the system. Then hold down  
PANIC for about 4 seconds. The sys-  
tem beeps twice.  
engine (this is called  
),  
passive arming  
hold down DISARM for about 10 sec-  
onds. The system beeps twice.  
To turn on the valet mode (so the sys-  
tem does not passively arm), hold  
down DISARM again for about 10 sec-  
onds. The system beeps three times.  
To re-enable the current sensor, with  
the system disarmed, hold down PAN-  
IC for about 4 seconds. The system  
beeps once.  
Notes:  
• The current sensor does not  
operate for 40 seconds 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 sensor, to prevent the  
false alerts.  
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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 it does, try turning it back on, then  
removing other accessories, one by one, until  
you find which accessory is triggering the false  
alert. If possible, turn off that accessory when you  
leave your vehicle. Common problem accesso-  
ries are cellular phones, radar detectors, and  
vehicle self-test systems. If you cannot turn off  
the accessory, leave current sensing disabled.  
Your alarm can tell the difference between  
Note:  
the vehicle’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. Check the connections and, if  
necessary, connect the power and ground leads  
to the vehicle’s battery terminals.  
• The shock sensor is too sensitive. See “Setting  
the Shock Sensor’s Sensitivity” on Page 10 to  
change the sensor’s setting.  
• Loud thunderclaps and heavy machinery can  
trigger a false alarm. If you know a thunderstorm  
is approaching or that heavy machinery will be  
used nearby you can temporarily reduce the  
shock sensor’s sensitivity or turn it off entirely.  
See “Temporarily Reducing the Shock Sensor’s  
Sensitivity” on Page 9.  
The alarm is not loud  
enough  
• The siren is being muffled by the engine or hood.  
Try repositioning the siren so it points to the  
pavement.  
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Problem  
Possible Solution  
Alarm does not operate • Check all power connections.  
• Check the system’s fuse. If it has blown, see  
“Replacing the Fuse” on Page 15.  
• Check the remote control’s battery. See “Replac-  
ing a Remote Control’s Battery” on Page 15.  
Alarm does not sound  
when it should  
• The shock sensor is not sensitive enough. See  
“Setting the Shock Sensor’s Sensitivity” on  
Page 10. If you set the shock sensor to its maxi-  
mum sensitivity and the alarm still does not  
sound, confirm that you mounted the alarm on a  
solid, metal vehicle part (not on the frame or on  
rubber or plastic parts). If necessary, reposition  
the alarm for better performance.  
• If you have a large vehicle, the shock sensor  
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  
enough to detect all impacts, you might experi-  
ence frequent and annoying false alarms.  
• Confirm that you have not accidently disabled  
current sensing. See “Setting the Current Sen-  
sor” on Page 11.  
The remote control’s  
range is poor  
• The antenna wire is too close to metal. If possi-  
ble, position the yellow antenna wire away from  
metal.  
• The antenna wire has been cut or extended. The  
antenna wire is factory tuned for the best perfor-  
mance (a longer antenna will actually not work as  
well as the short included antenna wire). If the  
wire has been cut, take the system to your local  
RadioShack store for repair service.  
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
Your RadioShack RS-2000 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 get wet, wipe them dry im-  
mediately. Liquids can contain minerals that might corrode the  
electronic circuits.  
Handle the alarm and remotes gently and carefully. Dropping  
them can damage circuit boards and cases and might make the  
remotes work improperly.  
Use and store the remote controls only in normal temperature en-  
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 premature wear of parts.  
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong deter-  
CLEANER  
gents to clean the alarm.  
Use only fresh batteries of the recommended size and type in  
your remote controls. Old or weak batteries can leak chemicals  
that can damage your system’s internal circuits.  
Modifying or tampering with your alarm’s internal components can cause a mal-  
function and might invalidate the alarm’s warranty and void your FCC authoriza-  
tion to operate it. If your alarm is not operating as it should, take it to your local  
RadioShack store for assistance.  
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REPLACING THE FUSE  
REPLACING A REMOTE  
CONTROL’S BATTERY  
Follow these steps to check the sys-  
tem’s fuse and replace it if it has  
blown. The system uses a 5-amp 11/4  
If either remote control’s range is re-  
duced or if the indicator does not light  
when you press a button, replace its  
battery. The remote controls each  
use a 12-volt remote control battery  
(Cat. No. 23-144). Follow these steps  
to replace the battery.  
×
1/4-inch fast-acting fuse (Ra-  
dioShack Cat. No. 270-1011).  
1. Push together the two halves of  
the inline fuse holder (on the red  
power wire) and twist them to  
separate the halves.  
2. Inspect the fuse. If the wire is bro-  
ken or missing, replace it.  
Caution: Use only a fuse of the  
same type and rating. Using a dif-  
ferent type of fuse or bypassing  
the fuse protection can damage  
your alarm or your vehicle’s elec-  
trical system.  
1. Snap apart the remote control’s  
case.  
3. Put the new fuse in the holder  
and push and twist the holder’s  
halves together.  
Caution: Take care not to lose  
any of the remote control’s  
pieces.  
2. Replace the battery with a new  
one.  
3. Put all parts back in place and  
snap the case halves back  
together.  
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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 ........................................................................................ 1 lb, 8 oz  
Remote Carrier Frequency ........................................................... 303.875 MHz  
RF Output Power ................................................................ 5,580 µV at 1 Meter  
Remote Control Power .................................................. 12-Volt Alkaline Battery  
Remote Weight ..........................................................................................1.5 oz  
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject  
to change and improvement without notice.  
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NOTES  
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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. Simply  
bring your RadioShack sales slip as proof-of-purchase date to any RadioShack  
store.  
This warranty does not cover damage or failure caused by or attributable to Acts of  
God, abuse, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, faulty installation, improper mainte-  
nance, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage, or any repairs other than those  
provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility, or transportation 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 to loss of property, loss of revenues or profit,  
or costs of removal, installation or reinstallation.  
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES  
AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION  
OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. Some states do  
not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages and some  
states do not allow limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid  
limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser. There will be charges ren-  
dered for repairs to the product made after the expiration of the aforesaid ninety (90)  
day warranty period.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to  
state.  
We Service What We Sell  
10/95  
RadioShack  
A Division of Tandy Corporation  
Fort Worth, Texas 76102  
9/96  
Printed in the USA  
 

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