Audiovox Platinum APS 500 User manual

Model APS 500
Owner’s Manual
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3 Button Remote Security System
with Dual Stage Shock Sensor & Starter Disable
IMPORTANT ! In order to provide the highest level of security to your vehicle, this system
is equipped with selectable manual override circuitry. It is possible that you will need to
manually override your security system if the transmitter becomes lost, or inoperative due
to battery failure. Reading the sections on "MANUALLY OVERRIDING YOUR SYSTEM" is
necessary to fully understand the procedure required to enable your vehicle in such situa-
tions. In addition, the chart on the last page of this manual has a section for the particular
features and options installed in your vehicle as well as the override method selected.
Although the default mode is "CUSTOM CODE" operation, the system can be configured
for "Valet Switch" operation. Confirm the override mode selected on the last page of this
manual, and familiarize yourself with the section on it's operation.
FEATURES :
2 Three Button Programmable RF Transmitters (capable of accepting 4 transmitters)
Four Channel Receiver
Anti Code Grabbing Technology
Selectable Manual Override Mode
Remote Panic in all modes
Protected Valet
User Programmable Manual Override Code
7 Function LED - Arm / Disarm / Zone 1 / Zone 2 / Zone 3 / Valet / Arming
Intrusion Alert with Memory
Audible Arm / Disarm / Defective Zone / Tamper Confirmation
Instant Siren Activation
Starter Disable
Additional Engine Immobilizer Output ( optional relay required )
True Last Door Arming ( hardwire only )
Defective Zone By - Pass
Hardwire or Voltage Sense Selectable
Active or Passive Arming Selectable
Programmable Auto Lock On / Off
Programmable Auto Unlock On / Off
Programmable Door Lock Pulse Duration 1 Second / 3.5 Seconds
Programmable Active or Passive Door Locks
User Programmable Permanent Chirp Delete
On Command RF Chirp Delete from Transmitter
6 Tone Multi - Tone Siren
Car Horn Activation for additional alarm response
Additional Negative Trigger Input
RF Inhibit with ignition on
Parking Light Flasher
Plug In Dual Stage Shock Sensor
OPTIONS :
Remote Trunk Release ( must have electronic trunk release )
Remote Keyless Entry ( must have power door locks )
Illuminated Entry
Multiple Vehicle Capable
Headlight Illumination during Arming and Disarming
Remote Starter
Remote Power Window Roll Up
Remote Garage Door Interface

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YOUR “ ANTI CODE GRABBING “ TRANSMITTERS
The transmitters included with your new security system use the most advanced and se-
cure form of radio frequency transmission available on any current automotive security
system. Some of today’s sophisticated auto thieves use a device known as a code grabber,
which will receive and store the signal from your keychain transmitter, and re transmit at a
later time to disarm your system.
Your anti code grabbing transmitters will change their signal every time the button is pressed,
so when a thief grabs then re - transmits your signal, the alarm system will not respond.
If your transmitter button is pressed more than fifty times while it is out of range of the
vehicle ( children playing with your keys ), the transmitter will not operate when you return
to the vehicle, and will need to be re aligned to the receiver. To do this, simply press button
1 two times within a one second time period. The system will now respond to that transmit-
ter each time a button is pressed.
ARMING THE SYSTEM - ACTIVE
1. Turn off the engine, exit the vehicle, and close all doors, hood lid, and trunk lid.
2. Press and release the ARM / DISARM button on the keychain transmitter.
Red dash mounted L.E.D. begins to flash slowly.
Parking Lights flash one time.
Siren sounds one chirp.
If the siren sounds 3 chirps, then you have left a door, trunk, or hood lid
ajar. Simply close the opened entry point to provide full protection. If
the siren did not sound when arming, then the chirps have been turned
off, and you should refer to the section titled “ ELIMINATING THE ARM
/ DISARM CHIRPS “ in this manual.
Vehicles horn beeps one time.
If the horn beeps three times, then you have left a door, trunk, or hood
lid ajar. Simply close the opened entry point to provide full protection. If
the horn did not sound when arming, then the chirps have been turned
off, and you should refer to the section titled “ ELIMINATING THE ARM
/ DISARM CHIRPS “ in this manual.
Doors Lock - Optional
Headlight Illumination - Optional
The vehicle’s headlights turn on for approximately 30 seconds, illumi-
nating the path as you leave the vehicle.

SILENT ARMING - ACTIVE
1. Turn off the engine, exit the vehicle, and close all doors, hood lid, and trunk lid.
2. Press and hold the ARM / DISARM button on the keychain transmitter for 2 seconds.
Red dash mounted L.E.D. begins to flash slowly.
Parking Lights flash one time.
Siren will not sound.
If the siren sounds 3 chirps, then you have left a door, trunk, or hood
lid ajar. Simply close the opened entry point to provide full protection.
Vehicles horn will not beep.
If the horn beeps three times, then you have left a door, trunk, or hood lid
ajar. Simply close the opened entry point to provide full protection.
Doors Lock - Optional
Headlight Illumination - Optional
The vehicle’s headlights turn on for approximately 30 seconds, illuminat-
ing the path as you leave the vehicle.
ARMING THE SYSTEM - PASSIVE ( AUTOMATIC )
1. Turn off the engine, exit the vehicle, and close and lock all doors, hood lid, and trunk lid.
Red dash mounted L.E.D. begins to flash rapidly, indicating 30 second passive
arming has begun.
2. Opening any protected entry point during the 30 second passive arming cycle will immedi-
ately suspend automatic arming, and the 30 second passive arming cycle will re start when
all doors are closed. At the end of the passive arming cycle;
Red dash mounted L.E.D. begins to flash slowly.
Parking Lights flash one time.
Siren sounds one chirp
If the siren did not sound when arming, then the chirps have been turned
off, and you should refer to the section titled “ ELIMINATING THE ARM
/ DISARM CHIRPS “ in this manual.
Vehicles horn beeps one time.
If the horn did not sound when arming, then the chirps have been turned
off, and you should refer to the section titled “ ELIMINATING THE ARM
/ DISARM CHIRPS “ in this manual.
Doors Lock - Optional
Door locking during passive arming is a selectable feature. The alarm
can be programmed to allow the doors to lock only when arming using
the keychain transmitter, and they will not automatically lock during pas-
sive arming.
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PROTECTION WHILE THE SYSTEM IS ARMED
Opening any protected door, hood, or trunk lid will cause the alarm to immediately
sound. The alarm will continue to sound for 30 seconds, then stop and continue
to monitor all protected entry points. If the thief left a door opened, the alarm will
sound for six 30 second cycles, remain armed and ignore that triggered zone.
Whenever the system is armed, the red dash mounted L.E.D. indicator will slowly
flash. This serves as a visual deterrent to the potential thief. The L.E.D. is a very
low current bulb, and will not cause the vehicle’s battery to drain, even when left
unattended for extended periods.
Whenever the system is triggered, the vehicle’s parking lights will flash for the full 30
second alarm cycle, attracting visual attention to the vehicle.
Whenever the system is triggered, the vehicle’s horn will beep for the full 30 second
alarm cycle, attracting added attention to the vehicle.
Optional - Whenever the system is triggered, the interior courtesy lights will flash for
the full 30 second alarm cycle.
Whenever the system is armed, the vehicle’s starting circuit will be bypassed. If the
thief should choose to ignore the siren, the vehicle can not be started.
Any mild impact to the vehicle’s glass will cause the alarm to sound a short series of
warning tones.
Any strong impact to the vehicle’s glass will cause the alarm to trigger for the full 30
second alarm cycle.
DISARMING THE SYSTEM
1. As you approach the vehicle, press and release the ARM / DISARM button on the keychain
transmitter.
Red dash mounted L.E.D. turns off.
If passive arming was selected during the installation, then the L.E.D.
will start flashing rapidly, indicating that the system is re arming auto-
matically. Open any door to suspend the automatic arming.
Parking Lights flash two times.
If the parking lights flashed three times, then the alarm was triggered in
your absence. Before turning the key on, examine the L.E.D. to identify
which zone was triggered.
Siren sounds two chirps.
If the siren sounds 4 chirps, then the alarm was triggered in your ab-
sence. Before turning the key on, examine the L.E.D. and refer to the
INTRUSION WARNING SIGNALS section of this manual to identify
which zone was triggered.
If the siren did not sound when disarming, then the chirps have been
turned off, and you should refer to the section titled “ ELIMINATING
THE ARM / DISARM CHIRPS “ in this manual.
Vehicles horn beeps two times.
If the horn beeps four times, then the alarm was triggered in your ab-
sence. Before turning the key on, examine the L.E.D. and refer to the
INTRUSION WARNING SIGNALS section of this manual to identify
which zone was triggered.
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If the horn did not sound when disarming, then the chirps have been
turned off, and you should refer to the section titled “ ELIMINATING
THE ARM / DISARM CHIRPS “ in this manual.
Doors Unlock - Optional
Headlight Illumination - Optional
The vehicle’s headlights turn on for approximately 30 seconds, illumi-
nating the path to the vehicle.
Courtesy Lights - Optional
Interior courtesy lights turn on for 30 seconds, or until the ignition key is
switched on.
SILENT DISARMING
1. As you approach the vehicle, press and hold the ARM / DISARM button on the keychain
transmitter for 2 seconds.
Red dash mounted L.E.D. turns off.
If passive arming was selected during the installation, then the L.E.D.
will start flashing rapidly, indicating that the system is re arming auto-
matically. Open any door to suspend the automatic arming.
Parking Lights flash two times.
If the parking lights flashed three times, then the alarm was triggered in
your absence. Before turning the key on, examine the L.E.D. to identify
which zone was triggered.
Siren will not sound.
If the siren sounds 4 chirps, then the alarm was triggered in your ab-
sence. Before turning the key on, examine the L.E.D. and refer to the
INTRUSION WARNING SIGNALS section of this manual to identify
which zone was triggered.
Vehicles horn will not beep.
If the horn beeps four times, then the alarm was triggered in your ab-
sence. Before turning the key on, examine the L.E.D. and refer to the
INTRUSION WARNING SIGNALS section of this manual to identify
which zone was triggered.
Doors Unlock - Optional
Headlight Illumination - Optional
The vehicle’s headlights turn on for approximately 30 seconds, illumi-
nating the path to the vehicle.
Courtesy Lights - Optional
Interior courtesy lights turn on for 30 seconds, or until the ignition key is
switched on.
INTRUSION WARNING SIGNALS
This system will inform you if an intrusion attempt has occurred while you were away from the
vehicle. If an intrusion attempt has occurred, the siren will chirp 4 times and the parking lights
will flash 3 times when disarming the system. Enter the vehicle, and observe the red dash
mounted L.E.D. to identify which zone was triggered.
If the L.E.D. is flashing one time...pause...one time...pause...etc., then an in-

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trusion attempt was made to the shock sensor, or an accessory triggering de-
vice that may have been added to the system.
If the L.E.D. is flashing two times...pause...two times...pause...etc., then an
intrusion attempt was made to a hood or trunk pin switch that was added to the
system, or to a light activated entry point if the alarm was installed using the
voltage sensing feature.
If the L.E.D. is flashing three times...pause...three times...pause...etc., then an
intrusion attempt was made through one of the vehicle’s doors.
These intrusion warning indicators are stored in the system’s memory, and will only be
erased when the ignition key is turned on.
VALET SWITCH
The valet switch allows you to temporarily bypass all alarm functions, eliminating the need
to hand your transmitter to parking attendants or garage mechanics. When the system is
in valet mode, all alarm functions are bypassed, however the remote panic feature and
remote door locks will remain operational. To use the valet mode, the system must first be
disarmed either by using your keychain transmitter, or by activating your personalized
manual override code.
1. Enter the vehicle, and turn the ignition key to the on position.
2. Move the valet toggle switch to the on position. The dash mounted L.E.D. will
turn on solid, and remain on as long as the system is in valet mode.
3. To return to normal operation, move the valet switch back to the off position
any time the ignition is on.
NOTE : Always remember to move the valet switch back to the off position. This will
ensure that the vehicle remains protected at all times.
MANUALLY OVERRIDING YOUR SYSTEM:
USING THE VALET SWITCH MANUAL OVERRIDE
Your Security System can be disarmed without the use of the keychain transmitter. This
is necessary, since you will need the ability to operate your vehicle if the transmitter is lost
or its battery fails. If your system has been selected for Valet Switch manual override as
indicated on the last page of this manual, to by-pass the alarm system.
1. Open the vehicle door. The alarm will sound.
2. Start with the Valet Switch in the off position.
3. Turn the ignition key to the on position.
4. Within 5 seconds, turn the valet switch to the on position.
The alarm system will stop sounding and enter the valet, (by-passed) mode. This is indi-
cated by the dash mounted LED turning on. You can now start and operate the vehicle
normally.
Typically this override mode is used only if the transmitter has become inoperative. After
repair or replacement of the transmitter, returning the system to the full operation mode is
necessary. To do so, see item 3 under the heading VALET SWITCH.

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PROGRAMMING THE CUSTOM CODE MANUAL OVERRIDE
Your Security System can be disarmed without the use of the keychain transmitter. This is
necessary, since you will need the ability to disarm the system if you lose your transmitter,
or if the transmitter battery fails.
If your system has been selected for Custom Code manual override as indicated on the
last page of this manual, in order to provide the highest level of security, this system will
allow you to program your personal manual override code.This code isa(2)digit code.
The first digit must be a digit from 1 through 9, and the second digit must be either 1, 2, or
3.
To program your access code, the security system must be in the disarmed state. Once
disarmed, program your code as follows;
1. Turn the ignition key on, then off, then on.
2. Within 3 seconds of step 1, flip the Valet switch on, then off. The siren will
sound one short chirp, followed by one long chirp. This indicates that the
system is in the manual override programming mode.
3. The red dash L.E.D. will begin to count by flashing. Allow the L.E.D. to flash
until it gets to the first digit of your selected code.
4. As soon as the L.E.D. turns on for the corresponding number of your first
digit, quickly turn the ignition key;
1. off then on for second digit 1
2. off then on twice for second digit 2
3. off then on three times for second digit 3.
5. The siren will sound one short chirp, followed by one long chirp, indicating
that the code has been memorized.
6. After a 2 second pause, the L.E.D. will flash confirmation of the stored code,
beginning with the first digit, then a pause, then the second digit.
EXAMPLE : To program the manual override code 52, you would;
1. Turn the ignition key on, then off, then on.
2. Within 3 seconds of step 1, flip the Valet switch on, then off. The siren will
sound one short chirp, followed by one long chirp. This indicates that the
system is in the manual override programming mode.
3. Allow the L.E.D. to flash 5times, and during or immediately after the fifth
flash, quickly turn the ignition key to off, then on, then off, then on.
4. The siren will sound one short chirp, followed by one long chirp, indicating
that the code has been memorized.
5. After a 2 second pause, the L.E.D. will flash 5times, then pause, then flash
2times. This confirms that the code 52 has been stored into memory.

USING THE CUSTOM CODE MANUAL OVERRIDE
It is very important that you understand how to operate the manual override feature, as there
may a time that you will need to bypass the alarm when your transmitter is not working. You
should also write down your personalized code number, and keep it in a safe place for future
reference.
To by pass the alarm,
1. Open the door. The alarm will sound.
2. Turn the ignition key to the on position. The alarm will stop for three seconds,
then the siren will begin counting with long chirps.
3. As soon as the chirp that corresponds with your first digit sounds, quickly turn
the ignition key ;
1. off then on if your second digit is 1
2. off then on twice if your second digit is 2
3. off then on three times if your second digit is 3.
4. The alarm will stop sounding, and you can now start the vehicle.
EXAMPLE : To override the system using the example 52 above, you would,
1. Open the door. The alarm will sound.
2. Turn the ignition key to the on position. The alarm will stop for three seconds,
then the siren will begin counting with long chirps.
3. As soon as the fifth chirp has sounded, quickly turn the ignition key off then on
then off then on.
4. The alarm is now disarmed.
IMPORTANT NOTE : If you elect not to program a personalized manual override code, the
factory pre set code is 11. To override the alarm with this code,
1. Open the door. The alarm will sound.
2. Turn the ignition key to the on position. The alarm will stop for three seconds,
then the siren will sound a long chirp.
3. As soon as the chirp has sounded, quickly turn the ignition key off then on.
4. The alarm is now disarmed.
ELIMINATING THE NORMAL ARM / DISARM CHIRPS
As explained earlier in the manual, you can eliminate the chirps selectively any time you arm
or disarm the system simply by holding the ARM / DISARM button for two seconds. If you
find the normal arming and disarming chirps annoying, they can be turned off permanently,
eliminating the need to hold the ARM / DISARM button for two seconds. To do this,
1. Start with the valet switch in the off position, then turn the ignition key on then
off.
2. Within 10 seconds, move the valet switch to on then off three times.
3. If the chirps were on before you started, then you will hear 2 chirps indicating
they have been turned off.
If the chirps were off before you started, then you will hear one chirp indicating
they have been turned on.
NOTE : Whenever the chirps are by - passed, the 4 chirp intrusion indicator and 3 chirp
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defective zone indicator will always operate. Since these are important warnings to you
that something has happened, they cannot be eliminated.
REMOTE PANIC OPERATION
The ARM / DISARM button on your keychain transmitter also functions as a panic switch
for use in emergency situations. To use remote panic,
1. Press and hold the ARM / DISARM button on the keychain transmitter for 3
or more seconds. The alarm will immediately sound.
2. To stop the alarm, press and hold the ARM / DISARM button on the transmit-
ter again for 3 seconds. If the button is not pressed, the alarm will automati-
cally stop after 30 seconds.
NOTE : All normal transmitter functions will operate in the panic mode.
ADDITIONAL REMOTE FUNCTION ( CHANNEL 2 )
This security system has an additional feature that can be connected to a number of
different optional accessories. Some of the more common uses for this channel are;
Remote Trunk Release
Remote Car Starter
Remote Window Closure
Remote Garage Door Interface
To activate the optional accessory, press and hold button 2 on the keychain transmitter
for four seconds.
ADDITIONAL REMOTE FUNCTION ( CHANNEL 3 )
This security system has an additional feature that can be connected to a number of
different optional accessories. Some of the more common uses for this channel are;
Remote Trunk Release
Remote Car Starter
Remote Window Closure
Remote Garage Door Interface
To activate the optional accessory, press button 3 on the keychain transmitter. The op-
tional accessory will immediately engage.
ADDITIONAL REMOTE FUNCTION ( CHANNEL 4 )
This security system has an additional feature that can be connected to a number of
different optional accessories. Some of the more common uses for this channel are;
Remote Trunk Release
Remote Car Starter
Remote Window Closure
Remote Garage Door Interface
To activate the optional accessory, press both buttons 2 and 3 on the keychain transmit-
ter simultaneously. The optional accessory will immediately engage.

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APS 500
SYSTEM FUNCTIONS AT A GLANCE
DASH L.E.D. INDICATORS
RAPID FLASHING = PASSIVE ARMING
SLOW FLASHING = ARMED
OFF = DISARMED
ON SOLID = VALET MODE
3 FLASH...PAUSE = INTRUSION ZONE 3
2 FLASH...PAUSE = INTRUSION ZONE 2
1 FLASH...PAUSE = INTRUSION ZONE 1
SIREN AND / OR HORN CHIRP INDICATORS
1 CHIRP * = ARM
2 CHIRPS * = DISARM
3 CHIRPS = ARM / DOOR OPENED
4 CHIRPS = DISARM / INTRUSION
* These chirps are optional, and can be de - activated.
PARKING LAMP INDICATORS
1 FLASH = ARM
2 FLASHES = DISARM
3 FLASHES = DISARM / INTRUSION
Your System Has These Features Activated
Remote Keyless Entry
Illuminated Entry
Auto Lock with ignition key
Auto Unlock with ignition key
Headlight Illumination during arm & disarm
Passive Arming
No Lock in passive mode
Hardwire doors, hood, and trunk
Custom Code Override
Valet Switch Override
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