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- Page 1 49-830.fm Page 1 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 AM 49-830 Cat. No. OWNER’S MANUAL RS-3000 Auto Security Alarm System Please read this entire manual before you begin installation.
- Page 2 49-830.fm Page 2 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 AM 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.
- Page 3 49-830.fm Page 3 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 AM 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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
49-830.fm Page 4 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 AM CONTENTS Installing the System ... 5 Supplied Items ... 5 Installation Order ... 6 Connecting the Starter Disable Module ... 6 Connecting the System to Power ... 7 Activating the Remote Controls ... 8 Installing the Backup Battery ... -
Page 5: Installing The System
49-830.fm Page 5 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 AM INSTALLING THE SYSTEM SUPPLIED ITEMS Your alarm system includes the following items: Two Four-Button Remotes Main System Mounting Screws Starter Disable Relay Wire Tap-In Connectors Status Indicator with Bracket and Harness Double-Sided Tape Wire Ties Need Help? Call 1-800-598-2527... -
Page 6: Installation Order
49-830.fm Page 6 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 AM 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. -
Page 7: Connecting The System To Power
49-830.fm Page 7 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 AM 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. -
Page 8: Activating The Remote Controls
49-830.fm Page 8 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 AM 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 on one of the remotes. The sys- TALK tem says “System Armed.”... -
Page 9: Mounting The System
49-830.fm Page 9 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 AM 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. -
Page 10: Installing The Status Indicator
49-830.fm Page 10 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 AM 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. -
Page 11: Using The Alarm System
49-830.fm Page 11 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 AM USING THE ALARM SYSTEM ARMING THE ALARM To arm the alarm in the voice mode, press . The alarm ARM TALK says “System Armed.” To arm the system in the chirp mode, press . -
Page 12: Alarm Violations
49-830.fm Page 12 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 AM 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 trunk light turns on. -
Page 13: Setting The System'soptions
49-830.fm Page 13 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 AM 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. -
Page 14: Setting The Valet Mode (Passive Arming/Disarming)
49-830.fm Page 14 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 AM 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). -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
49-830.fm Page 15 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 AM TROUBLESHOOTING This section describes some problems you might encounter and gives possible solutions. Problem Frequent false alerts • Another accessory is triggering the alarm. Try turning off current sensing to see if this solves the problem. - Page 16 49-830.fm Page 16 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 AM Problem 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”...
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Page 17: Care And Maintenance
49-830.fm Page 17 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 AM 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. -
Page 18: Replacing The Fuse
49-830.fm Page 18 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 AM 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 -inch fast-acting fuse (Cat. No. 270-1011). 1. -
Page 19: Specifications
49-830.fm Page 19 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 AM SPECIFICATIONS Siren Sound Level ... More than 120 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 ... - Page 20 49-830.fm Page 20 Thursday, August 19, 1999 10:37 AM 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 company- owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.