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Thank you for purchasing the miniAlarm™ Compact Security System.  The miniAlarm™ is a self contained security system.  It will
sense an intruder, call you and two other numbers to alert you of the problem, and then give you the opportunity to listen in to your
home, apartment, garage, or business.  It even has a “panic” or “help” mode to allow someone to intiate a call-out if they are in need
of help.

HOW IT IS USED:
The miniAlarm™ is not to be confused with a whole house security system.  The miniAlarm™ is designed for an apartment, entry way,
family or living room, stairway, hallway or any small to medium sized area where you would expect an intruder to pass through.

FEATURES:

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Automatically dials up to three phone numbers when an intruder is detected.

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80 decible audible alarm sounds when an intruder is detected.

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“Panic” feature allows a person to initiate the dialing sequence and call for help.

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Listen in to background noises after receiving an alarm, or call in anytime to listen in and check alarm status.

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Record your own alarm message played during an intruder alarm.

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Operates on rotary or touch-tone phone lines.

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Indicator light.

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

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miniAlarm™

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Phone cord (7’ long)

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12 volt power transformer

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Double Stick Tape or Velcro

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Instruction sheet

IMPORTANT!
Read the warranty information (page 6) before using this product.  The
performance of local and long distance telephone lines vary from location to location
and may affect operation of the miniAlarm™.  Therefore, it is important that the miniAlarm™ be fully tested
after installation to confirm telephone system compatibility.  See page 3 for information on how to  test the
miniAlarm™.

INITIAL SET-UP

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

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A 9 volt alkaline battery (not included)

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A phillips head screwdriver (not included)

1. Installing the Back-Up Battery

The miniAlarm™ works best when powered by the 12 volt power transformer, plugged into a standard electrical outlet.   There is
an option for a 9 volt battery back-up that will provide on-going protection during a power failure.  If power is cut to the miniAlarm™
during an alarm, the unit will continue to call out and sound an audible alarm for one to three hours.

To install the back-up battery, unscrew the four screws on the back of the miniAlarm™ and pull off the back cover.  You will see a
set of battery terminals to plug your 9 volt battery into.

2. Power and Phone Cord

Replace the back cover.  Plug one end of the telephone cord (provided) into the miniAlarm™.    Plug the other end directly into a
telephone wall jack.  NOTE:   The miniAlarm™ requires a single telephone line but does not require this line to be dedicated to
the miniAlarm™ use only.  The miniAlarm™ is not compatible with PBX or other multi-line business telephone systems.  Connecting
the miniAlarm™ to a commercial telephone system may cause internal damage to both systems.

The miniAlarm™ can share a direct phone line with a telephone.  A dual plug adaptor (not included) is required and is available
at most hardware and department stores.  The adapter allows both the miniAlarm™ and a telephone to share the same phone
line through connection of a single wall jack.

Plug the power transformer into a regular power outlet.  The power cable can be easily extended through the use of an extension
cord.  The phone cable can be extended by the use of a phone cable coupler and an additional phone cable.  These types of
products are available at any department store retailer, home center or electronics retailer.  It is highly recommended you plug both

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INSTRUCTIONS

5’ to 8’

Figure 1

Microphone

LED Indicator Light

Infrared Motion Sensor

Keypad

Audible Alarm

Summary of Contents for miniAlarm

Page 1: ...ad screwdriver not included 1 Installing the Back Up Battery The miniAlarm works best when powered by the 12 volt power transformer plugged into a standard electrical outlet There is an option for a 9 volt battery back up that will provide on going protection during a power failure If power is cut to the miniAlarm during an alarm the unit will continue to call out and sound an audible alarm for on...

Page 2: ...ection on page 4 for more information regarding this feature It is not required that you enter three telephone numbers To program the three telephone numbers for the miniAlarm to call during an alarm or panic emergency do the following A PRESS 1 on the keypad to program telephone number one The miniAlarm will beep several times B Enter in the telephone number one Remember to enter in any area code...

Page 3: ...e phone lines Due to the many different phone companies and phone line differences there may be some instances where the miniAlarm cannot operate properly To test the miniAlarm initiate a PANIC EMERGENCY by pressing the pound key three or more times in a row This feature is described in more detail on page 5 The miniAlarm will begin dialing the three phone numbers The audible alarm will sound Afte...

Page 4: ...Alarm is located B Let the phone ring at least six times After six rings the miniAlarm should answer and play your Personalized Alarm Message At this point you have successfully disabled the call out feature To DISARM the miniAlarm see DISARMING instructions above What happens when an intruder is detected The miniAlarm will initially sound a loud alarm for up to four minutes It will also begin the...

Page 5: ...l hours before running too low B The programmed telephone numbers your personalized alarm message and all settings will not be affected by an power outage or if the back up battery is dead Can I DISARM the miniAlarm remotely No The miniAlarm can only be DISARMED at the miniAlarm location You can remotely disable the call out feature during an alarm How do I get in and out of my home apartment busi...

Page 6: ...he unit when it is not calling out to your call list Problem Solution 1 Unit does not function Check power cord battery for correct installation and if fully charged phone line service and telephone cord connection Make sure unit is connected to a direct phone line and not through a PBX or other business phone system This can be verified by plug ging a standard phone into the wall jack If a standa...

Page 7: ...s not intended WARRANTORS OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT ONLY THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER PAYMENT OR PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF PAYMENT FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN TIAL DAMAGES It must be clear that the Warrantors are not insuring your premises or guaranteeing that there will not be damage to your person or property if you use this Product ...

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