Audiovox AA-9005 Troubleshooting guide

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Remote Control Alarm System
with Wireless Module Interconnect
Owner's Manual &Installation Guide

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IABLE OF CONTENTS
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. INTRODUCTION ............................................................Pg. 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SYSTEM FEATURES ...........•...••........................•.....•.••.•Pg. 3 ARMING THE SYSTEM ...............................................Pg.
PARTS LIST ................................................................
Pg. 3-4 DISARMING THE SYSTEM •.••..••.•.••••.•.•.••.••••••...••..•.••• Pg.
. MOUNTING COMPONENTS USING
THE REMOTE PANIC FEATURE ••••••••.••••.•.•••• Pg.
MOUNTING THE SIREN MODULE ..•.•.•.......•.........••••
Pg. 5-7 ATTEMPTED BREAK-IN INDICATOR ••••••.••••••.••••.••.••• Pg.
MOUNTING THE SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
..•.• Pg. 8-9 REMOVING POWER FROM THE SYSTEM •••••••••••.••• Pg.
WIRING COMPONENTS USER REFERENCE INFORMATION
WIRING
THE SIREN MODULE.........•....•....•..••....•..•..•• Pg. 10 BATTERY REPLACEMENT....................................Pg. 16-
WIRING
THE SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE •...•..• Pg. 10-11 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... ~Pg. 18-
ACTIVATION AND ADJUSTMENTS WARRANTY STATEMENT .••.•.••.•...••.••..•..••...•.......•...•• Pg.
TURNING ON THE SIREN MODULE ........................• Pg. 12 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ..•.•.•...•.••..•..•....••.......•.•.Pg.
TURNING
ON THE SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE ... Pg. 12 FORM FOR RECORDING CODE NUMBERS .•..••......•Pg.
REMOTE KEYCHAIN TRANSMITIER TEST ............•.
Pg. 12
ADJUSTING
THE VOLTAGE SENSOR CIRCUIT ......• Pg. 13
ADJUSTING THE SHOCK SENSOR CIRCUIT .....•.....Pg.14
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INTRODUCTION
The Audiovox AA·900S is an extremely eHective, state-of-tha-
• art, automotive security system, that's incredibly easyto instaH and
operate. Virtually no mechanical or electrical expertise is required to
perform thebasicsystem installation.
There are three main components to the AA-900S:
The first is an extremely loud warning Siren Modula that is
activated if any attempt is made to vandalize your vehicle. The siren
module has a magneticbase that allows instant mounting on any flat
metalsurface in yourenginecompartmentThesirenmoduleconnects
easilyto your vehicle's battery terminals with sixfeet of wire and
two
"jumper cable type- clamp-on spring clips.
The second major component isthe AA-900S's Sensor/Control
Module which is locatedinside the vehicle'spassengercompartment
The Sensor/ControlModule can be mounted by eitherclipping itonto
the visor
or attaching it to the console or under-dash by means of a
Velcro®strip. The Sensor/Control Module is the actual "brain·ofthe
AA-900S. The Sensor/Control Module will "know·if a door has been
opened or if someone is trying to forceably enter the vehide
by
breaking the glass. When the Sensor/Control Module detects a
break-in. it sends a radio frequency signal activating the warning
siren
in the engine compartment. The Sensor/Control Module is
extremely easy to connectbecause in most cases it simply plugsinto
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your vehicle's cigarette lighter•
The third component in the system is the Remote Keychaln
Transmitter. This transmitterremotely armsand disarmsthesecurity
system from
up to 1S feet away by transmitting a radio frequency
signalto the Sensor/Control Module. This smallkeychain transmitter
also acts as a"panicswitch-which.will remotely activate the siren by
simply holding down the transmitter button for approximately three
seconds. Although we hope you never have to use it, the
panic
feature adds another dimension of safety on alate night walk to your
carthrough a deserted parking lot. .
We have touched on a few of the majorcomponents of the AA-
9005 in this introduction. There are. however, many more detailed
descriptions
of features, installation instructions and operating
procedures
in this owner'smanualthat will enhance the performance
of your new security system and increase your protection. Please
take the time necessary to read through this manual to derive the
maximum benefit from
your investment. .
It is also important that you turn to the inside back cover of this
manual
and record thethreecode numbers (printedonwhitestickers)
found
on the bottom of the Sensor/Control Module. These numbers
will be very important should you lose a remote transmitter. the
Sensor/Control Module
or a security ONIOFF key. You wm find two
places
to record these numbers, one will remain attached to this
manual
and the otherwillbeon awalletsize. reference, andsummary
of operation card.
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AA-9005 SYSTEM FEATURES
• Extremely easy to install because of unique wireless design and
simplified mounting of major alarm system components
• Remotecontrol arminganddisarmingwith radio frequencykeychain
transmitter (2 Included)
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May be armed or disarmed from up to 15 feet away
• Audible "chirps- from siren verify that the syst!lm is arming and
disarming
• A voltage sensing circuit triggers the alarm upon opening any door,
• hatch, trunk or hood (that adivates a fight)
• A built-in adjustable shock sensor that causes the alarm to sound
when an attempt is made to break the glass or use other means of
forceable entry
• Three LE.D. statusindicators on the SensorlControlModule letyou
know that the system is turned on, when the alarm is armed, and
when the system has been triggered.
• A built-in rechargable ba.d<-up battery in the Siren Module and a
replaceable back-upbatteryin
the Sensor/Control Moduleallowthe
system to operate even
if their external power is disconnected from
~ewh~~ .
• Any attempt to remove power from the Sensor/Control Module will
cause the alarm siren to sound
• Unique tubular security key adivates power switch on Sensor/
Control Module to tum system ON and Off
AA-9005 SECURITY KIT PARTS LIST
The following is a fist of parts that you will find in the ~-9
securitykitpackage.Eachpart is proceeded by anumber On parenth(
which will helpto identifythe partin diagrams and in the text explail
mounting the components and wiring.
(1) The SensorlControl Module
(2) VISor cftp for mounting Sensor/Control Module (1)
(3) The SirenIReceiver Module
(4) A magnet based bracket for mounting the siren module
knurfed thumb screws for attaching the bracket to the S
Module (3)
(5) A curfy cord which has a cigarette lighter adaptor on one
and a dual condudor female pin plug on the other end w
plugs into
the Sensor/Control Module (1)
(6) A Red and Black twin conductorwire with bared wires on
end and afemale pin plug on the otherend which plugs intI
SensOrlControl Module (1), and allows itto
be hard wired tt
vehicle'sfuse box, shouldthe cigarette lightercord not be u
(7) Two remota control keychain transmitters
(8) Two small tubular security keys to tum the Sensor/Co
Module ON and Off
(9) A 2.0' x2.5·male andfemale Velcro®padforoptionalmou
ofthe Sensor/Control Module (1)
(10) Hardware bag consistingof(3)screws, (3) Iockwashers. (2
washers,
(1) blue ring terminal, (1) 9-volt Alkaline batter;
thumbscrews, (2) tubularkeys, (2)decals, (1 )male & (1)fe
Velcro square 2.s- x 2.5", and (5) six
inCh cable ties.
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MOUNTING COMPONENTS
MOUNTING THE SIREN MODULE •
The siren moduleis mounted in the enginecompartment by oneof
two methods
.•. with a magnet based bracket, or with the magnet base
removed and the bracket screwed directly to the vehicle.
MAGNET MOUNT MEDiOD
1. Open the vehicle's hood and locate a smooth, flat steel surfaca
awayfrom heat and moving parts. Try tochoose a surface where
the magnetcreatesastrongbond tothe metalsurface.Thesurface
should be tree
of dirt. rust, sprayed -on coatings etc.. Be sure the
location
is within 5 feet of the vehicle's battery so that the Siren
Module's (1) power cables will reach the battery terminals easily.
2. Attach the Siren Module (3) to theSirenMountingBracket (4) with
the two knurled thumb screws as shown in figure (1).
3. When mounted in ~s bracketthe Siren Module is capable ofa 180
degreeswing to allowfordifferentmountingpositions. It isimportant
to position the siren module
so that the open end of the hom is
pointing downward to prevent it from collecting water.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Once the SIren Module assembly seems firmly attached by
the magnetic base, YOU MUST then connect the strain relief
cable attached to the Siren ModUle (1). Find some secure
. fixture located nearby (such as an existing harness bott etc.)
and
screw down the strain relief cable through the ring
connector or connect with wire ties provided. See figure (2)
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MOUNTING SIREN BRACKET Willi SCREWS
1. Open the vehicle's hood and locate a suitable mounting position
for the Siren Module (3) away from heat and moving parts. Since
you will be securing the bracket with screws, be sure to check
behind the intended mounting area to insure that you will not be
piercing the outer fender wall or any hoses, duct worX.or wire .
hamesseswith your dnll or bracketmounting screws. Be sure the
location
IS close enough to the vehicle's battery so that the Siren
Module's (3) power cables will reach the battery terminals easily.
2. Removethe magneticbasefromtheSirenMounting Bracket(4) by
removing the center nut and bolt assembly which retains the
magnet
3. Afterremoving themagnet.position the mountingbracket (4) inthe
selected mounting position. It is important to position the Siren
Module bracket so that (when mounted in position) the open end
of the siren's horn will be pointing downward to prevent it from
collecting water.
4. Using the two mounting
brac!<et holes as a template, dnll two
1181101es into the mounting location and secure the bracket (4)
with
two small screws from the hardware bag (10).
5. Attach the Siren Module (3) to the Siren Mounting Bracket (4) with
the
two- knurled thumb screws. Remember to keep the horn
opening pointing downward.
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MOUNTING COMPONENTS (CONT.)
MOUNTING THE SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
The SensortControl Module (1)' is mounted in the vehicle's
passenger compartment It can be mounted by means of a snap-on
visor dip to the passenger side sun-visor or alternatively the module
may be mounteddirectlyto the canterconsole or lowerdashby means
of self-adhering Velcro® pads (9) supp6ed in the kit. It is not
recommended to mount this module on top of the dash. in direct
sunlight as high temperatures may damage the unit. Referto GeneraJ
Specifications section.
SUN-VISOR MOUNTING METHOD
1. Attachthe visormounting dip (2)to the Sensar/Control Module(1)
by snappingthe tabs on theclipintothe grooves on thesides of the
SensorlControl Module (1) as shown in figure (5). Be sure to
positionthe clip on theflat. batterycompartmentsideofthe module
(1) withthe visor dip opening facing towardthe front (narrow end)
of
the module.
2. Once it is attached tothe Sensor/Control Module(1) sfidetheopen
end of the visor clip (2) onto the passenger's side sun-visor. over
the edge of
the visor closest to the windshield.Choose a visor
location where you havethe ability to see allthree status indicator
LE.D. fights and where you easily have accass to the ON/OFF
keys witch area
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CONSOLE OR UNPER-DASH MOUNTING MEJtIOD
1. Locate the 2.5-x2.5- Velcro®pads (9) supplied with the kit.
2. Stickthe pads together keeping all the edges lined up as closely
as possible.
3. Removethe protectivepaperfrom the adhesive
on one side ofthe
Velcro® "sandwich-.
4. Position and stick the Velcro®
pads over the center of the flat
(batterycompartment)sideontheSensor/ControlModule(1). See
figure,(6)
CAUTION: 00 not stick the pads onto or over the battery
compartment doo.( or over the small white labels with your
transmitter code numbers on them.
5. Choose a location on theconsole orunderyour dashboard where
you have the ability to see all three status indicator LED. lights
andwhere you easilyhave accassto
the ON/OFFkeyswitch area.
6. Remove the protective paper
from the remaining side of the
Velcro®pad"sandwich-stillattachedto the Sensor/ControlModule
(1), and stick the module to the chosen dash location.
NOTE: Be sura that the mountIng area Is clean and dry to
Insure proper adhesion.
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