Audiovox Prestige Platinum APS-155 User manual

3 Button Remote Security System with
Stage Shock Sensor & Starter Disable
Model APS-155
Owner’sManual
FEATURES :
w2 Three Button Programmable RF Transmitters
wThree Channel Receiver ( capable of accepting 4 transmitters )
wAnti-scan Technology
wSelectable Manual Override Mode
wRemote Panic in all modes
wProtected Valet
w7 Function LED -(Light Emitting Diode) - Arm / Disarm / Zone1, 2, 3 / Valet / Arming
wIntrusion Alert with Memory
wAudible Arm / Disarm / Defective Zone / Tamper Confirmation
wInstant Siren Activation
wLow Current Horn Output
wStarter Disable ( Optional relay required )
wTrue Last Door Arming ( hardwire only )
wDefective Zone By - Pass
wHardwire or Voltage Sense Selectable
wActive or Passive Arming Selectable
wProgrammable Auto Lock On / Off
wProgrammable Auto Unlock On / Off
wProgrammable Door Lock Pulse Duration 1 Second / 3.5 Seconds/1 Sec L/ Dbl. U/L
wProgrammable Active or Passive Door Locks
wUserProgrammablePermanentChirpDelete
wOn Command RF Chirp Delete from Transmitter (Software Selectable)
w6 Tone Multi - Tone Siren
wAdditional Negative Trigger Input
wRF Inhibit with ignition on
wParking Light Flasher
wPlug In Dual Stage Shock Sensor
OPTIONS :
wRemote Trunk Release
wRemote Keyless Entry
wMultiple Vehicle Capable
wRemote Starter
wRemote Power Window Roll Up
wRemote Garage Door Interface

NOTE: Your system has the option of using a siren, the vehicle horn, or both for the
sounding device. Where the siren is referenced below, the horn or both may in fact
chirp, or beep.
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 button on the keychain transmitter.
þRed dash mounted L.E.D. begins to flash slowly.
þParking Lights flash one time.
þSiren and or Horn sounds one chirp.
If the siren/horn 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/
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“inthismanual.
oDoors Lock - Optional
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 button on the keychain transmitter for 2 seconds.
þRed dash mounted L.E.D. begins to flash slowly.
þParking Lights flash one time.
þSiren/Horn will not sound.
If the siren/horn sounds 3 chirps, then you have left a door, trunk, or hood lid
ajar. Simply close the opened entry point to provide full protection.
oDoors Lock - Optional
NOTE: Chirps must be selected on to access this feature
ARMING THE SYSTEM - PASSIVE ( AUTOMATIC )
1. Turn off the engine, exit the vehicle, and close and lock all doors, hood lid, and trunk lid.
þRed 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
immediately 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;
þRed dash mounted L.E.D. begins to flash slowly.
þParking Lights flash one time.
þSiren and or Horn 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“inthismanual.
oDoors 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 passive arming.
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PROTECTION WHILE THE SYSTEM IS ARMED
þOpening 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.
þWhenever 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.
þWhenever the system is triggered, the vehicle’s parking lights will flash for the full 30
second alarm cycle, attracting visual attention to the vehicle.
oWhenever the system is armed, the vehicle’s starting circuit will be bypassed. If the
thief should choose to ignore the siren/horn, the vehicle can not be started.
þAny strong impact to the vehicle’s glass will cause the alarm to trigger for the full 30
second alarm cycle.
oAny mild impact to the vehicle's glass will cause the alarm to sound a short series of
warning tones.
DISARMING THE SYSTEM
1. As you approach the vehicle, press and release the DISARM button on the keychain
transmitter.
þRed 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 automatically.
Open any door to suspend the automatic arming.
þParking 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.
þSiren / Horn sounds two chirps.
If the siren/horn sounds 4 chirps, then the alarm was triggered in your
absence. 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/horn did not sound when disarming, then the chirps have been
turned off, and you should refer to the section titled “ ELIMINATING THE ARM
/DISARMCHIRPS“inthismanual.
oDoors Unlock - Optional
SILENT DISARMING
1. As you approach the vehicle, press and hold the ARM / DISARM button on the keychain
transmitter for 2 seconds.
þRed 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 automatically.
Open any door to suspend the automatic arming.

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þParking 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.
þSiren/Horn does not sound.
If the siren and or horn sounds 4 chirps, then the alarm was triggered in your
absence. 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.
oDoors Unlock - Optional
NOTE: Chirps must be selected on to access this feature
WHILETHE SYSTEM IS SOUNDING
If during a triggered state, you wish to shut off the siren without disarming your security
system, simply press and release any transmitter button other than the disarm button. This
action will turn off the siren yet leave the vehicle fully armed and protected. This feature is
particularly useful if you are aware of children playing near your vehicle that may acci-
dently trigger your security system. In this case you can cancel the siren sounding
INTRUSIONWARNINGSIGNALS
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/horn 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
intrusion attempt was made to the shock sensor, or an accessory triggering
device 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 operating the manual override
sequence.
1. From the disarmed condition, turn the ignition key to the on position.
2. Press and hold the valet push-button switch until the dash mounted L.E.D.,
(LightEmittingDiode) turnson. The L.E.D. will remain on as long as the system
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3. To return to normal operation, press and release the push button switch any
time the ignition is on.
NOTE: Always remember to return the system to the NON VALET mode, after servicing, to
ensure that the vehicle remains protected at all times.
MANUALLYOVERRIDINGYOURSYSTEM:
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. Turn the ignition key to the on position.
3. Within 5 seconds, press and release the valet push button switch.
The alarm system will stop sounding and enter the disarmed mode. You can now start and
operate the vehicle normally.
Typically this override mode is used only if the transmitter has become inoperative. You
may elect to enter the VALET mode until repair or replacement of the transmitter, after
which, returning the system to the full operation mode is necessary. To do so, see item 3
under the heading VALET SWITCH.
Programming Your Custom Override Code:
Unlike override switches easily found, and defeated, this security system allows the
consumer to program a personal override code, offering a higher level of security. To take
advantage of this option, programmable feature # 10 must be selected for the Custom Code
Option. Consult your installation center for programming details. The system comes from
the factory with a pre-programmed override code of 11. To change this default override
code, do the following:
1. Disarm the system by use of the transmitter, or by use of the emergency override
sequence. Turn the ignition switch to the on position.
2. Within 10 seconds, press and release the valet/override switch, 3 times.
3. Within 10 seconds turn the ignition switch off, on, off, on, off, on. (The siren or horn
will beep and the lights will flash one time. LED turns On)
4. Within 10 seconds, begin to enter your chosen 10ths digit by pressing and releasing
the push-button switch from 1up to 9 times.
5. Within 10 seconds of the last entered 10ths digit, turn the ignition switch off then on.
6. Within 10 seconds, begin to enter your chosen units digit by pressing and releasing
the push-button switch from 1 up to 9 times.
7. Finish by turning the ignition switch to the off position.
If the new code was accepted, the unit will report back the newly entered code, by
flashing the LED, first indicating the 10ths digit, pause and then the units digit. The unit will
report the new code three times with a one second pause between each code, then the
system will begin arming. If the LED flash pattern
reports the previously stored code, the new code was not entered correctly. Please
repeat steps 1 through 7 above considering the following.

NOTE: Acceptable digits 10ths or units are 1 through 9. The unit will not recognize a
0 (Zero), or no digit entered in any place, units or tenths.
NOTE: If 15 seconds of inactivity expire, or if the ignition switch is turned off for more then
5 seconds during any of the above steps, the unit will revert back to the last
successfully stored code.
Custom Code Programming Example:
To Change the code from the factory pre-assigned code of 11 to “52” you would do the
following:
1 Disarm the system by use of the transmitter, or by use of the emergency override
sequence.
2 Turn the ignition switch to the on position.
3 Within 10 seconds, press and release the valet/override switch, 3 times.
4 Within 10 seconds turn the ignition switch off, on, off, on, off, on. (The siren or horn
will beep and the lights will flash one time. LED turns On)
5 Within 10 seconds, begin to press and release the push button switch to set the tenths
digit. (As per the example, press and release 5 times to set the tenths digit to 5)
6 Within 10 seconds of the last press of the push-button, turn the ignition switch off then
on.
7Within 10 seconds, begin to press and release the push button switch to set the units
digit. (As per the example, press and release 2 times to set the units digit to 2).
8Turn the ignition switch to the off position. Immediately observe the LED flash pattern.
You will note the LED flashing five times, pause, and then flash two times, pause. This
pattern will be repeated three times indicating the new code (52) has been accepted and
stored in memory.
NOTE: If after step 8, the LED flashes a code other than what was just entered, this
indicates that the code has not been changed. You will have to repeat steps 1
through 7 above being certain to note the following:
Acceptable digits 10ths or units are 1 through 9. The unit will not recognize
a 0 (Zero), or no digit entered in any place, units or tenths.
NOTE: If 15 seconds of inactivity expire, or if the ignition switch is turned off for more then
5 seconds during any of the above steps, the unit will revert back to the last
successfully stored code.
MANUALLY OVERRIDING YOUR SYSTEM:
USINGTHE CUSTOM CODE OVERRIDE
Assuming the override code programmed has not been changed, and the default override
code of 11 is in the system's memory.
1) Enter the vehicle and turn the ignition switch to the on position.
Note: The siren will sound.
2) Within 5 seconds, press and release the push-button switch 1 time.
3) Within 5 seconds, turn the ignition switch off then on.
4) Within 5 seconds, press and release the push-button switch 1 time.
5) Turn the ignition switch off then on and start the vehicle.
Note: If you have changed the programmed override code then substitute your new code
tenths for step 2 above, and units for step 5 above.
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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, if so programmed, 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. Turn the ignition key on then off.
2. Within 10 seconds, press and release the valet push button switch 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
defective zone indicator will always operate. Since these are important warnings to
you that something has happened, they cannot be eliminated.
REMOTEPANIC OPERATION
The ARM or 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 or 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 or DISARM button on the transmitter again
for 3 seconds. If the button is not pressed, the alarm will automatically stop after 30
seconds. Also if any transmitter button other than the ARM or DISARM button is
pressed and released, the Panic mode will be turned off immediately. The normal
function of this transmitter button will be suspended during the Panic sounding period.
3. During the panic mode, the Lock and Unlock buttons can be used to lock and unlock the
doors, (if the option is installed), however once the unlock/disarm button is pressed,
the vehicle's starter inhibit device, (where installed) will be disabled allowing the
vehicle to start.
NOTE: While in the Panic mode, pressing and releasing the ARM or DISARM buttons will, if
the option is installed, lock and unlock the doors respectively. While in the panic
mode, anytime the DISARM button is pressed, the panic feature will continue for the
allotted 30 seconds, however, the security system will be disarmed allowing the
vehicle to start.
ADDITIONAL REMOTE FUNCTION ( CHANNEL 3 )
This security system has an additional features that can be connected to a number of
different optional accessories. Some of the more common uses for this channel are;
oRemote Trunk Release
oRemote Car Starter
oRemote Window Closure
oRemote Garage Door Interface
Operation of the optional accessory or accessories, can be controlled by pressing and
holding the programmed button on the keychain transmitter for four seconds, or by pressing
and releasing the programmed button on the transmitter two times in succession. Check
with your installation center for more information on what accessories were installed and
how they are accessed.
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APS-155
SYSTEMFUNCTIONSAT AGLANCE
DASH L.E.D. INDICATORS
RAPIDFLASHING = PASSIVEARMING
SLOWFLASHING = ARMED
OFF = DISARMED
ONSOLID = VALETMODE
3FLASH...PAUSE = INTRUSIONZONE3
2FLASH...PAUSE = INTRUSIONZONE2
1FLASH...PAUSE = INTRUSIONZONE1
SIRENCHIRP INDICATORS
1CHIRP* = ARM
2CHIRPS* = DISARM
3CHIRPS = ARM/DOOROPENED
4CHIRPS = DISARM/INTRUSION
* These chirps are optional, and can be de - activated.
PARKING LAMPS
1 FLASH = ARM
2FLASHES = DISARM
3FLASHES = DISARM/INTRUSION
Your System Has These Features Activated
oRemote Keyless Entry
oAuto Lock with ignition key
oAuto Unlock with ignition key
oPassive Arming
oNo Lock in passive mode
oHardwire doors, hood, and trunk
oRF Chirp Delete On