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When I connect up my D.I.Y. Alarm, I do not have any Range to my unit, did I connect it up wrong?

Bulldog security FAQ
If you have tried moving the YELLOW ANTENNA wire in different directions under the Hood and cannot get the RANGE on the unit to improve, there may be a problem in the RF Section of the unit and it will need to be serviced.
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Can I mount my DIY Alarm to plastic and then connect the wire to ground?

Bulldog security FAQ
Yes, but you will notice that the alarm will have less sensitivity to impact on the vehicle that it would if it were mounted directly to the body itself.
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How do I connect the midpoints in my Range Plot?

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Right-mouse click on any of the midpoints in your graph and select Change this Plot/series Layout. Change the Graph Type from Scatterplot to Line Plot and click OK. If you wish to display the point markers, press the Points button (in the same dialog) and set the Display to On. If you make this histogram from the Stats 2D Graphs-Histograms option available from the Graphs pull-down menu, then in the bottom right corner of the dialog, you can choose from several categorization methods.
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How loud is my DIY Alarm?

Bulldog security FAQ
All of the Do-It-Yourself units are rated 127db (+/-3%) at 1 meter. Each unit is tested on the production line for proper volume before they are shipped.
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How do I adjust sensitivity on my DIY Alarm?

Bulldog security FAQ
Adjusting sensitivity on any of the Do-It-Yourself units is done in the same manner. Disarm the alarm, then press and hold button #3 (Finder) until the alarm responds with three chirps (non-talking models) or "Please adjust sensor now" (talking models). Simply hit the vehicle, open handed, above the alarm to adjust.
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What is the Yellow wire on the back of the DIY Alarm for?

Bulldog security FAQ
This Yellow wire is the unit's antenna. This receives the signal from the transmitter. Make sure that you DO NOT connect this directly to any metal or to electrical wiring under the hood.
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What did I do wrong?

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I am getting a Not Ready Reading Drive D: message after the NIC drivers are loaded. GHOST tries to load but displays Not Ready Reading Drive D: First, let me applaud the author on a marvelous job in supporting an exrtemely important feature that Symantec has dropped the ball on. To those who are creating this disk set in a Static IP environment, one change is necessary. When the boot disk is created, it sticks a file called WATTCP.CFG into the GHOST folder.
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What's Wrong With Free Range Eggs?

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In order to get laying hens you have to have fertile eggs and half the eggs will hatch into male chicks. These are killed at once or raised as table birds (usually these days in broiler houses) and slaughtered as soon as they reach an economic weight.
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Q: How do I connect an OzLine unit to an alarm panel?

OzVision
We recommend using the PGM outputs on the panel. The OzLine units require a dry momentary contact to trip an alarm.
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Can I connect a microphone directly to the unit?

Technical Support
No, the SRM 66 is a line level device. It will accept levels from consumer - 10 dBV or professional + 4 dBu sources but a preamp, like the MS 1b, is needed between the microphone and the SRM 66.
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My client can't connect. What's wrong?

Synergy Frequently Asked Questions
A common mistake when starting the client is to give the wrong server host name. The last synergyc command line option (Unix) or the "Server Host Name" edit field (Windows) should be the host name (or IP address) of the server not the client's host name.
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What is the unit of dynamic range?

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Dynamic range is a ratio and as such a dimensionless quantity. In photography and imaging, the dynamic range represents the ratio of two luminance values, with the luminance expressed in candelas per square meter. The range of luminance human vision can handle is quite large. While the luminance of starlight is around 0.001 cd/m2, that of a sunlit scene is around 100,000 cd/m2, which is hundred millions times higher. The luminance of the sun itself is approximately 1,000,000,000 cd/m2.
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How can I hook a fire alarm control relay to the unit for complete muting?

Technical Support
Connect a normally closed relay across the Paging Inputs (plus [+] and minus [-]) so they are shorted together. When an alarm condition exists and the coil becomes energized, the contacts open and the short is removed. The Paging Input Detect Threshold must be adjusted such that the noise floor is sufficient to trigger a paging condition and enable ducking, (i.e.
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I Arm the DIY Alarm System, then I open the door, the Alarm does not sound, why?

Bulldog security FAQ
You must wait at least 1 minute or longer after Arming before you open the door (Dome Light Must turn ON) the vehicle to test the Alarm System.
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A melody appeared that is out of the range of my instrument. Did I do something wrong?

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If this happens, please report the melody to us at support@sightreadthis.com so we can correct the problem.
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When I connect the test plug, no songs are being played. What did I do wrong ?

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The MP3-OEM player will remember that last song that was played. If a different drive is inserted and the last song was not found, then the first song in the first physical folder is attempted to be played. The MP3-OEM expects the first created folder to contain at least one MP3 file. If the drive was not erased before creating new folders, then the first physical folder may not have an MP3 file which will cause the player to stop.
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Do I have to replace the unit after each alarm?

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No. The alarm and the level sensor can be reused. Just test them after each event to make sure the battery is still charged (see above).
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Does each unit have an individual alarm?

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Each unit is electronically connected to a computer system that determines if the appropriate tenant has entered the gated facility. Even though a tenant enters the facility, the tenant cannot open a unit that is not theirs without setting off that unit's alarm. See Site Photos.
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Is monitoring available for DIY alarm systems and do I need it?

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Yes, monitoring is definitely available for DIY installed systems. There are many companies out there that will provide alarm monitoring services. Of course, monitoring is not always necessary. Some people feel safe enough that a siren is enough to scare off any intruder. Others aren't comfortable unless they know that the police will show up at any occurance.
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I have several DIY Alarm systems. Can I use (1) one Transmitter to control all of the units?

Bulldog security FAQ
Yes, this can be done by simply using remote transmitter #1 and by simply connecting power to each unit and using remote transmitter #1 to initiate the unit. This will let transmitter #1 operate units 2, 3, 4 etc. Remember, when you arm unit #1 units 2, 3, 4 etc. will respond to the same command if they are within range.
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My DIY Alarm goes off 45 seconds after arming. Why?

Bulldog security FAQ
If the alarm goes off into full alarm 45 seconds after arming, this is telling you that the current signal of the alarm has been activated. If you have a cell phone, radar detector or aftermarket amplifiers installed in the vehicle, these units pull enough current even when turned off to activate the system. You can disconnect these units from power or turn off the current sensing on the unit. No, each unit is individually coded and has its own unique code number.
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Can my DIY Alarm be installed in a boat or recreational vehicle?

Bulldog security FAQ
These units are designed to be installed on metal-bodied Vehicles only. In some cases you should be able to mount this unit as long as it is grounded to the metal frame.
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I lost the Remote Control to my DIY Alarm, where can I purchase a replacement Remote Transmitter?

Bulldog security FAQ
To purchase an extra REMOTE CONTROL contact DIRECT WHOLESALE at 1-800-659-0764, have the Installation Manual along with the Model number for your unit when ordering a new Remote Control.
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How do I enable my Talking DIY Alarm to say "Please move away from the vehicle"?

Bulldog security FAQ
This is done through a simple adjustment of the shock sensor. Disarm the alarm and press and hold the Finder button until the alarm says "Please adjust sensor now". Hit the vehicle, open handed, directly above the alarm. The alarm will respond by saying "Thank you". Next, arm the alarm and wait approximately twenty seconds. Now hit the vehicle, open handed, directly above the alarm. Now it will respond by saying "Please move away from he vehicle". The unit is now adjusted properly.
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Will my D.I.Y. Alarm operate my Bulldog Security Remote Starter?

Bulldog security FAQ
Currently, no Do-It-Yourself unit has a second channel output capable of connecting to a remote starter. If you wish to use an alarm to control your starter, you would need to upgrade to a "Pro-Series" system. Please contact "customer service" for more details.
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How does my DIY Alarm know when the door is opened?

Bulldog security FAQ
The alarm's microprocessor is capable of sensing current change through the battery voltage. When the door is opened and the dome light is turned on, the microprocessor notices this change in the current status, activating the alarm.
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Why doesn't my DIY Alarm give me a Warn-Away when you approach the vehicle?

Bulldog security FAQ
The Warn Away responds only when a direct impact is applied to the body. A harder impact after this initial Warn-Away will set the alarm off in full alarm. Make sure the unit is securely mounted with all three screws to the metal body of the vehicle. Also make sure the black wire from the unit is attached to the bracket bolt. If this is all in place, check the white fuse holder and make sure the red power clip is connected firmly to the (+) positive side of the battery.
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I just set the unit up, checked all my connections, but still get no sound. What's wrong?

Technical Support
When the unit is initially powered up all the outputs are muted. Run through the setup procedure in the manual and make sure the the inputs are assigned correctly to the applicable groups. Also be sure the groups are assigned to the outputs in use. (SR 1L remote users must also assign remotes to groups.)
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What is the range emitted from the unit?

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The range of the signal will vary depending on topography. In city centres, the range is likely to be up to five kilometres. In the open countryside, it can be up to twelve kilometres. Police aircraft, which are also fitted with Police Tracking Computers, have picked up TRACKER signals in excess of 100 kilometres. The TRACKER system does not require any indication of the stolen vehicle’s location as the activation signals are broadcast nationwide.
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