Audiovox Prestige APS-25KB User manual

Model APS-25KB
Installation Manual
PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES:
AUTO LOCK / UNLOCK : DIP SWITCH #1
The system is shipped with this feature activated.
Anytimetheignitionkeyisturnedtotheoffposition,thedoorswillautomaticallyunlock. Anytimetheignition
key is turned to the on position, the doors will automatically lock.
To disable the auto lock/unlock feature, move dip switch number 1 to the "off" position.
PASSIVE/ACTIVEDOORLOCK SELECTION: DIP SWITCH #2
This feature will only affect the operation of the system if the passive arming feature is selected.
When active door lock is selected, the doors will only lock when the transmitter button is pressed. When the
alarm is allowed to arm passively, at the end of the 30 second arming cycle, the doors will not automatically
lock.Thesystemisshippedintheactivedoorlockmode,therefore,nomodificationsarerequiredforthisfeature.
When passive door lock is selected, when the alarm is allowed to arm passively, at the end of the 30 second
arming cycle, the doors will automatically lock. To program this feature, move dip switch number 2 to the on
position.
PASSIVE/ ACTIVE ARMING SELECTION: DIP SWITCH#3
This alarm can be programmed to operate as either a “PASSIVE” or “ACTIVE” arming security system.
Asa“Passive” alarm,the system willautomatically armitself approximately 30seconds after theignition key
isturnedoff,onedoorisopened,thenallvehicledoorsareclosed, (armingissuspendeduntilthelastdooris
closed).Thisfeatureprotectsthevehicleintheeventyouforgettoarmthesystemusingthekeychaintransmitter.
Whentheoptionaldoorlockinterfaceisinstalled,thedoorswilloperateaccordingtothepositionofdipswitch
number2.
Thissystemisshippedinthepassivemode,thereforenomodificationsarerequiredtomakethesystemoperate
asa“Passive”alarm.
As an “Active” alarm, the system can only be armed using the keychain transmitter. There will be no backup
automaticarming.
To make the system operate as an “Active” alarm, move dip switch number 3 to the off position.
VOLTAGESENSE/HARDWIRESELECTION:DIPSWITCH#4
This alarm can be wired to operate as a Voltage Sensing or a Hardwire system.
As a voltage sensing system, the alarm will trigger any time an entry point that illuminates a courtesy light is
opened.Thesystemisshippedinthevoltagesensingmode,therefore,nomodificationsarerequiredtomake
this system a voltage sensing alarm.
As a hardwire system, the alarm will trigger any time a door, hood, trunk, etc. is opened, by wiring directly to
the switches. This means that if the courtesy light is burned out, or the courtesy light fuse is blown, the alarm
will continue to protect all points of entry. To make this system operate as a hardwire alarm, move dip switch
number 4 to the off position.
NOTE: When“PassiveArming”and“VoltageSensing”areselected,youmusthardwirethedriver’sdoorpin
switchorpassivearmingwillneverbeinitiated.

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CHANNEL2OUTPUT:
Thissystem provides anadditional hardwireremote outputto controlan assortment ofoptional upgrades.
Thisoutputisan independentchannelfromthe transmitter, andiscontrolled by button#2on the transmitter.
It is a delayed ground pulse (300 mA maximum), and can be used to control:
•Optional trunk release relay AS-9256
•OptionalremotestarterAS-9075
•OptionalwindowrollupAS-9153
CHANNEL3OUTPUT(TransmitterOnly):
Thetransmittersincludedinthisalarmincorporateanadditionalindependent3rdradiochannel. Althoughthe
alarmmodulewillonlyrespondto2channels,the3rdradiochannelcanbeprogrammedtoanoptionalgarage
doorinterface(AS-9154).
The AS-9154 has its own on-board programmable receiver and is designed to operate with most existing
automaticgaragedooropeners.
Inaddition,thegaragedoorinterfacereceivercanbedirectlywiredintothevehicletoofferathirdremotecontrol
option. Sincethisisasetofrelaycontacts,thereceivercanbeusedtoprovideaselectablepositiveornegative
pulse.
TRANSMITTERPROGRAMMING:
ThetransmittersincludedinthiskithavebeenprogrammedatthefactoryfortheChannel1(arm,disarmand
panic function) only. Any additional functions of the system (Channels 2 and 3) must be programmed at the
timeofinstallation. Thesefunctionscanbeassignedtotransmitterbuttonnumber2orasimultaneouspress
of both buttons 1 and 2.
Refer to the transmitter programming guide, included in this package, for more details regarding transmitter
button assignments and system functions.
INSTALLATIONOFMAJORCOMPONENTS:
CONTROLMODULE:
Selectamountinglocationinsidethepassengercompartment(upbehindthedash) andsecureusingtwoscrews
provided.
The control module can also be secured in place using cable ties.
Do not mount the control module in the engine compartment, as it is not waterproof. You should also avoid
mounting the unit directly onto factory installed electronic components. These components may cause RF
interference,which canresultinpoortransmitterrangeorintermittentoperation.
SIREN:
Selectamountinglocationintheenginecompartmentthatiswellprotectedfromaccessbelowthevehicle.Avoid
areasnearhighheatcomponentsormovingpartswithintheenginecompartment.Topreventwaterretention,
theflared,oropenedend,ofthesirenmustbepointeddownwardwhenmounted. Mount thesirentotheselected
location using the screws and bracket provided.
HOOD OR TRUNK PIN SWITCH:
A pin switch is included for use in protecting the hood or trunk (or hatchback) of the vehicle.
Theswitchmustalwaysbemountedtoagrounded,metalsurfaceofthevehicle.Itisimportanttoselectalocation
wherewatercannotfloworcollect andtoavoidalldrip“gutters”onhoodandtrunkfenderwalls.Chooselocations
that are protected by rubber gaskets when the hood or trunk lid is closed.
The pin switch can be mounted using the bracket provided or direct mounted by drilling a 9/32" diameter
mountinghole.
Keepinmindthatwhenproperlymounted,theplungerofthepinswitchshoulddepressatleast1/4"whenthe
hood or trunk lid is closed.

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DASH MOUNTED LED:
AsmallredLED is includedthatwillserve as avisualindicator of thealarmstatus.It should beinstalledinthe
dash, located where it can be easily seen from outside the vehicle, yet not be distracting to the driver.
Oncealocation has beenselected,check behindthepanel for wirerouting access andtoconfirm thedrillwill
not damage any existing components as it passes through the panel.
Drilla1/4"diameterhole,andpasstheredandbluewiresfromtheLEDthroughthehole,fromthefrontofthe
panel. Firmly press the body of the LED into the hole until fully seated.
SHOCK SENSOR:
Select a solid mounting surface for the shock sensor on the firewall inside the passenger compartment, and
mount the sensor using the two screws provided. The shock sensor can also be secured to any fixed brace
behind the dash using tie straps.
Whichever mounting method is selected, make certain that the sensitivity adjustment is accessible for use
later in the installation.
VALETSWITCH:
Select a desired mounting location for the switch, that is easily accessible to the driver of the vehicle.
The switch does not have to be concealed, however, concealing the switch is always recommended, as this
providesanevenhigherlevelofsecuritytothevehicle.Theswitchmaybemountedinorbelowthedashbydrilling
a1/4" diameter hole in thelocation. Be sure to check behindthe dash for adequate clearancefor the body of
theswitch,andtoconfirmthatthedrillwillnotdamageanyexistingcomponentsasitpassesthroughthedash.
Whichever mounting method is used, make certain the back of the switch is accessible for wiring later in the
installation.
WIRING THE SYSTEM:
WHITE WIRE: + 12 VDC PULSED PARKING LIGHT OUTPUT ( 15 A MAX )
Thiswire isprovided to flash the vehicle’sparking lights. Connectthe white wire to thepositive sideof one of
thevehicle’sparkinglights.
RED FUSED WIRE - (VOLTAGE SENSING): + 12 VDC CONSTANT BATTERY SOURCE
This wire controls the sensitivity of the voltage sensing circuit, which detects the turning on of an interior light
whenadoorisopened.Itwillalsodetecttheswitchingonofparkingorheadlamps,andinmanycaseswilltrigger
thealarmwhenathermostaticallycontrolledelectronicradiatorcoolingfanswitcheson. Itisrecommendedthat
when installing this system into vehicles with electronic “after fans”, the procedure for RED FUSED WIRE -
(HARDWIRE) shouldbefollowed.
In voltage sensing applications, the closer to the battery that the red wire is connected, the less sensitive the
voltage sense circuitry will be. Moving this connection point to the fuse panel will increase the sensitivity and
connectingtothecourtesylampfuseinthevehiclewillprovidemaximumsensitivityofthevoltagesensecircuit.
RED FUSED WIRE - (HARDWIRE): + 12 VDC CONSTANT BATTERY SOURCE
Whenhardwiringthecontrolmoduletopinswitchesatallentrypoints,thevoltagesensecircuitmustbedisabled.
Move dip switch # 4 to the "OFF" position. Connect the red wire to a + 12 VDC constant battery source.
DARKBLUEWIRE:300mAPULSEDOUTPUT/CHANNEL2
The dark blue wire pulses to ground via an independent RF channel from the keychain transmitter. This is a
transistorized, low current output, and should only be used to drive an external relay coil.
WARNING:Connectingthedarkbluewiretothehighcurrentswitchedoutputoftrunkreleasecircuits
or some remote starter trigger inputs, will damage the control module.
Connectthedarkbluewiretoterminal86oftheAS-9256relay(orequivalent30Aautomotiverelay),andwire
the remaining relay contacts to perform the selected function of channel 2.

WHITE w/ BLACK TRACE WIRE: POSITIVEOUTPUT TOSIREN
Routethiswirethrougharubbergrommetinthefirewalltothesirenlocation. Connectthewhite/blackwireto
the positive wire of the siren. Secure the black ground wire of the siren to chassis ground.
BLACKWIRE:CHASSISGROUND
Connect this wire to a solid, metal part of the vehicle’s chassis. Do not confuse this wire with the thin black
antennawirethatexitsthecontrolmoduleindependently.
YELLOW WIRE: + 12 VDC IGNITION SOURCE
Connect this wire to a source that supplies 12 VDC when the ignition key is in the ON and CRANK positions
and off when the key is in the OFF position.
DARK GREEN WIRE: (-)INSTANTTRIGGER
This is an instant on ground trigger wire. It must be connected to the previously installed hood and trunk pin
switches.
BROWNWIRE:-DOORTRIGGER
Ifthe vehicle’sdoor courtesylight switcheshave a - ground output when the door isopened (GM andmost
Imports)youmustconnectthiswiretothenegativeoutput from one of the doorswitches.Inmostcases,the
brown wire will only need to be connected to one door switch, no matter how many doors the vehicle has.
WARNING: Do not use the brown wire if the vehicle has + 12 Volt output type door switches. (see
PURPLEWIRE)
PURPLEWIRE:+DOORTRIGGER
Ifthevehicle’sdoorcourtesylightswitcheshavea+12voltoutputwhenthedoorisopened(mostFordsand
someImports),youmustconnectthiswiretothepositiveoutputfromoneofthedoorswitches.Inmostcases,
thepurplewirewillonlyneedtobeconnectedtoonedoorswitch,nomatterhowmanydoorsthevehiclehas.
WARNING: Do not use the purple wire if the vehicle has ground output type door switches. (see
BROWNWIRE)
ORANGEWIRE: GROUNDOUTPUTWHENARMED
This wire is provided to control the starter cut relay. Connect the orange wire to terminal 86 of the relay and
wire the remaining relay contacts as shown in the wiring diagram.
IMPORTANT: Audiovox does not recommend using this relay to interrupt the ignition wire. Only
connectthis relay to the lowcurrent starter solenoid feed wire, as indicated on the
wiring diagram.
GREY&BLACK2PIN(blue)CONNECTOR:VALETSWITCH
Routethetwoconductor,blueconnectorfromthepreviouslyinstalledvaletswitchtothealarmcontrolmodule
and plug it into the mating blue connector on the end of the module.
RED & BLUE WIRES: DASH MOUNTED LED
Routethetwoconductor,whiteconnector(redandbluewires)fromthepreviouslyinstalledLEDtothealarm
control module and plug it into the mating white connector on the end of the module.
RED & GREEN 2 PIN (white) CONNECTOR: DOOR LOCK OUTPUTS
Thesewireswillprovide a pulsedgroundoutputto the factorydoorlockcontrol relay. Themaximumcurrent
drawthroughtheseoutputs mustnotexceed300 mA.
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3 Wire Ground Switched Door Locks
In this application, the red wire provides a ground pulse during arming (pulsed ground lock) output.
Connectthe redwire to the wire that provides alow currentground signal from the factorydoor lockswitch to
the factory door lock control relay.
The green wire provides a ground pulse during disarming (pulsed ground unlock) output. Connect the
green wire to the wire that provides a low current ground signal from the factory door unlock switch to the
factory door lock control relay.
3 Wire Positive Switched Door Locks
Inthis application,the red wire provides a positive pulse during disarming (pulsed + 12 volt unlock) output.
Connectthe red wire to thewire thatprovides alow current positivesignal fromthe factorydoor unlockswitch
to the factory door lock control relay.
The green wire provides a positive pulse during arming (pulsed + 12 volt lock) output. Connect the green
wireto thewire thatprovides alow currentpositive signalfrom the factory door lock switch to the factory door
lock control relay.
Resistive Circuits, As Well As 4 Wire Polarity Reversal and 5 Wire Alternating 12 Volt Door Lock
ControlCircuits
Theseapplications require the use ofadditional componentswhich may include relays, fixedresistors, or for
convenience,theAS9159Door Lock Interface. RefertotheAUDIOVOXDoor Lock WiringSupplementandor
theAudiovox fax backservice forinformation onyour particular vehiclefor properlyconnecting to these types
of circuits.
COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION
Antenna Wire : Besure to extend the thin black antenna wire to it’s full length and cable tie into place where
itcannot bedamaged. Avoidwrapping this wire around major,high current wire looms.
Adjusting the Shock Sensor : Thesensitivity ofthepre -detect circuit, whereused, is automaticallyset 30%
less sensitive than the full trigger circuit.
Using a small screwdriver, gently turn the adjustment screw fully counterclockwise. ( DO NOT over turn this
screw. Maximumrotation forthis adjustmentis 270° ). Close the hood and trunk lids, and armthe alarm.Wait
6 seconds for the accessories trigger zone to stabilize, then firmly strike the rear bumper with the side of a
closed fist considering the amount of force required to break a window.
CAUTION : Never perform this test on the vehicle’s glass, as you may break the window.
Turn the adjustment screw clockwise ( increasing sensitivity ) about ¼ turn and re-test. Repeat this
procedure until the alarm sounds. Ultimately, one firm strike to the rear bumper will cause the alarm to emit
pre- detect warning tones.
WARNING ! Setting the sensitivity too high can cause false alarms due to noise vibrations from passing
trucksandheavyequipment.Todecreasesensitivity,turntheadjustmentscrewcounterclockwise.
Wire Dressing : Always wrap the alarm wires in convoluted tubing, or with a spiral wrap of electrical tape.
Securethese loomsalong therouting using cable ties. This will ensurethat thealarm wiresare not damaged
byfalling ontohot or sharp moving surfacesin thevehicle.
Operation : Takeafew momentsto check offthe appropriate option boxesin theowner’smanual and tofully
explain the operation of the system to your customer.
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