Audiovox Prestige Platinum APS-300R User manual

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Model APS-300R
Owner'sManual
Active I Passive Operation
Remote Control Automotive Security System
CONGRATULATIONS! Your purchaseof this statc-of-the-art security systemexpresses
a deep concern for the security of your vehicle, its contents, and passengers. To fully
appreciatethemany functions andsafeguardsincorporated in this system. pleasespendafew
minutes reading this manual. You may fInd unexpected features that could mean the
diff~nce between "protected" and "fully protected".
FEATURES AND AVAILABLE opnoNs:
.User Programmable Transmitters offer 1/2 Million Different Codes
.Instant Arming and Disarming with .Remote Keychain Transmitter e--.Power Door Locks are remotely Locked and Unlocked when the system is anned .sarmed
.The Vehicle's Starter is Disabled whenever the Alann is Armed
.A Concealed Valet/Emergency Disann Switch will by-pass the Alann in the event your
Transmitter is lost, or if you wish to deactivate the Alann for Service Work
.Programmable Active/Passive Arming Capability
.Programmable 6 Tone (Multi Tone) Siren included
.Visual L.E.D. AmIiDisann indicator with Audible "chirp" confumation
.The Vehicle's Parking Lights Flash when Arming, Disarming, and Alann Sounding
.The interior courtesy lights will illuminate when the system is remotely di5am1ed.providing both
convenien dded "ty to the passengers.
.ble Auto Lock/U oc VIa e 19IUtion key
.7 Fllnctlon Das oun cator
.Remote Keychain Panic allows AIann Activation in Emergencies at distances up to 75 feet from
the vehicle
.Intrusion Alert with Three Zone Monitoring lets you know When aOOHow theAlann was Activated
in your Absence
.Channel 2 from the keychain transmitter trips an on-board tntnk release relay which is compatible
with most factory installed electronic trunk release systems
.An Additional Radio Frequency Channel is Built into the Keychain Transmitter to allow the useof
the Following Optional Accessories;
.Remote Starter -This device allows you to start the vehicle. with the push of a
button, from inside your home. A great feature on those cold winter mornings!
(available for fuel injected, automatic transmission vehicles only)
.Garage Door Interface -This device allows you to activate your garage door opener
via the Alann Keychain Transmitter
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YOUR KEYCHAIN TRANSMITTE!!.§:
The transmitters included with this security system arepre-programmed at the factory. with
buUOnassigmnents (channels) prioritized in a standard format. You can select which
transmitter button controls a particular fuoctiOD,(seethe transmitter programming guide).
This manual explains the operation of the systemassuming that the transmiuerbuttoos are
prioritized in their standard, factory pre-set format.
~G THE SYSTEM (CHANNEL I) : AC!!y!-
1. Turn off the engine, exit the vehicle, and close and~~ hood, and tnmk.
2. Pressand~Icasc the largcr ARMING button on the keychain transmitter. The siren will
"chirp" once, the vehicle's parking lights will flash once,thedoors will lock, andthedash
mounted L.E.D. will begin to slowly flash.
w ARNING! Excessive pressure on the transmitter buttons will damage the
Internal components on the circuit board. All that is required is alight push to the
button.
NOTE: If the siren "chirped" three times when ARMING, then one of the entry points
(hood.trunk, doors) hasbeenleft opened. Closing the hood, trunk, or doors will conect
the problem. and you do not needto disamt the system to make the correction.
ARMING THE SYSTEM (CHANNEL I) : p ASSIVE
1. Turn off the engine, exit the vehicle, andclose and lock a11doors, hood, and trunk.
2. The dash mounted L.RD. wilt begin to flash rapidly, indicating that the System is
automatically (passive) arming. Asanaddedconvenience, theautomatic passivearming
will not begin until all doors and trunk lid are closed, allowing passengersto exit the
vehicle at their convenience.
3. In 30seconds,you will hear asingle short "chirp" from the siren. and thevehicle'sg
lamps will flash one time, indicating the system is ARMED. At this time, the dash
mounted L.E.D. will begin to flash slowly, providing avisual indication that the system
is fully ARMED.
OPTION NOTE: The alanD control module can be programmed to...
a) Automatically lock the doors during step 3 above or,
b) Only lock the doors when step4 below is executed
4. If you wish to arm the system immediately, simply pressandreleasethe larger ARMING
button on the keychain transmitter. The siren will "chirp" once, the vehicle's parking
lamps will flash once, the doors will lock, and the dashmounted L.E.D. will bc.-ginto
slowly flash.
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PROTEcrlON WHILE THE SYSTEM IS ARMED:
Opening any door, hood or tnmk will causetheal3IDl to immediately sound. The siren
will continue to sound for 60 seconds.then Stopand automatically re-3IDl the vehicle.
If the potential thief left adoor opened,the sirenwill sound for three 60 second cycles,
then re-3IDl and ignore the opened door. C.:F~~"
2. Whenever the system isanned, the Reddashmounted L.E.D. indicator will slowly flash.
This servesasavisual detenent to the potential thief. The LE.D. is a very low current
bulb, and will DOtcausethe vehicle's battery to drain, even when left unaueoded for
extelK1edperiods. i~
3. Whenever the system is triggered. thevehicle's parking lights will flash for the 60 second
alam1cycle, attracting addedvisual attention to the vehic)~,
4. Whenever the system is triggered, the interior COurtesylights will flash for the duration
of the full alaIm cycle.
s. Whenever the system is armed. the vehicle's starter will be bypassed If a thief should
choose to ignore the siren, the vehicle can not be started.
DISARMING THE SYSTEM (CHANNEL I) :
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I. As you approachthevehicle, pressandreleasethelargerARMING button onthekeychain
~tter.
2. The siren will "chixp" 2 times, thevehicle's parking lampswill flash two times, the doors
will unlock. and the vehicle's interior counesy light will turn on for approximately 30
seconds,indicating the system is DISARMED.
NOTE: If the optional2-step unlock feature was installed, then only the driver's door
will unlock during Step2 above. To disann the a1annand unlock all doors. press the
transmitter button two times within threeseconds.The alann will disarm. and all doors
will unlock..
3A. AcnVE :The dashmounted L.E.D. will turn off, andremain offuntil the system is re-
armed.
3B. PASSIVE : Never attempt to disann the systemfrom adistance that prevents you from
opening a door within 30 seconds. Since the systemis programmed for pasive arming,
it will begin to re-arm until adoor is opened. Opening thedoor will suspendthe pa3sivC'
am1ingcycle.
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INTRUSI~N W~G SIGN~:
The system will infOIn1you if an intrusion attempt hasoccuned while you were away from
thevehicle. If anintrusion attempt has~ thesircnwill "chirp" 4times when disarming
the system.
Thevehicle's parking lights will also flash 3times to indicate anintrusion hasoccurred Enter
the vehicle and observe the dashmounted L.E.D. for further information.
I. If the L.ED. is flashing one timc...pause...one time... etc.. then an intrusion attempt was
madeto a voltage sensing. light activated entry point. or to an optional sensorthat has
beenconnected to zone I.
2. If theL.E.D. is flashing two times...pause...two timcs...etc.. then anintrusion attempt was
madeto the hood. trw1k. or an optional sensorthat hasbeenconnected to zone 2.
3. If the L.E.D. is flashing three times...pause...three times...etc.. then an intrusion attempt
wasmade through one of the vehicle's doors.
Theseintrusion warning indicators ale stored in thesystem'smemory. andwill only beerased
from memory when the ignition key is turned on.
v ALET I SYSTEM OVERRIDE SWITCH:
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The "Valet" switcballows you to temporarily bypassall alarm functions, eliminating then
to hand your transmitter to parking attendants or garagemechanics. Wbcn the system is in
valet mode, all alarm functions arc bypassed,however, the remote panic feature and remote
door locks will remain operational. To use the valet mode;
I. Enter the vehicle and turn the ignition key to the "on" position.
2. Move the valet toggle switch to the "on" position. The dashmounted L.E.D. will turn
on solid, and remain on as long as the system is in the valet mode.
3. To return to normal operation, move the valet switch to the "off' position any time the
ignition is on.
In the cvcnt you lose your keychain transmitter, or if the transmitter fails to disaID1the
system,thevalet switch canbeusedasasystemoverride switch. Openthecardoor (the
alarm win sound). Turn the ignition key on, and move the valet switch to the "on"
position. The alarm will stop sounding, and the vehicle can now be started
NOTE: Always remember to move the Valet Switch back to the "off' position. This will
ensurethat the vehicle remains protected at all times.
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ELIMINATING THE ARM I DISARM CHIRPS :
Thenonnal anning anddisamling confirmation "chilpS" caneasily betumcd on andoff using
the valet toggle switch. To 00 thisI. The valet switch must be in the "off' position.
2. Tmn the ignition key on, and then off.
3. Within 10secondsofhJming theignition key off. move the valet toggle switch to on- off
-on -off -on -then off.
4a. If, before proceeding with stepI, thechirps were on, then you will hear2 chirps to indicate
that the chirps have beenturned off.
4b. If. before proceeding with stepI, thechirps were off. then you will hear 1chitp to indicate
that the chitps have beenturned on.
s. Whenever power to the Systemis disconnected (for repair or service of the vehicle), the
chiIps will be active when the power is re-connected. To turn the chirps oif, simply
execute steps I through 3 above.
NOTE: Whenever the chirps are by-passed,the 4 chiIp intrusion indicator and the 3 chiIp
defective zone indicator will always operate.This feature will always warn you if the vehicle
wastamperedwith in your absence,evenif thenormal arming anddisanning chirps havebeen
turned ()if.
REMOTE PANIC OPERAnON (CHANNEL I) :
The 8m1ingbutton on your kcychain transmitter also functions asa "panic" switch for instant
activation of the alarm in emcrgcncy situations. To use the remote panic switch;
I. Pressand bold the aIming button on the kcychain transmitter for 3 secondsor more. The
a1aIJDwill immediately sound
2. Tostop the alarm. pressandrelcascthe arming button on the keychain transmitter. If the
button is not presscd, the alarm will automatically stop after 60 seconds.
w ARNINGI Excessive pressure on the transmitter buttons wtU damage the Internal
components OB the circuit board. AU that Is required Is ."Itht push to the button.
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TRUNK RELEASE (CHANNEL 2) :
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This security systcmhas anon-board tnmk.releaserelay. that will activate the existing factory
installed electronic tnmk. releaseswitch.
To remotely open the tnmk. pressandhold thesmallcr button on thekeychain transmitter for
3 to 4 seconds.
ADDmONAL REMOTE FUNCflON(CBANNEL 3) :
This security system has an additional feature that can be wired to a number of different
optional accessories. Some ofthc more common usesfor this "channel" are;
.Remotc Car Starter.available for mostautomatic transmission, fuel injected vehicles.
.Remote Window Roll Up. available for mostvehicles equippcd with power windows.
To activate the optional accessory;
I. Pressand release both buttons on the keychaju transmitter simultaneously.
2. The optional accessory that hasbeenwired to CHANNEL 3 will now engage.
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APS-300R SYSTEM FUNC1l0NS AT A GLANCE (ACTIVE/PASSIVE SYSTEMS)
ALARM STATUS
DISARMED
DASH UGHT SIREN SOUND
OFF
PARKING LAMPS
OFF
ACTIVE ARMING
OFF
SLOW FlASHING 1 CHIRP . 1 FLASH
RAPIO FlASHING
FOR 30 SECONDS
PASSIVEARMING 1 CHIRP . 1 FLASH
DISARMING 2 FLASHES
2 CHIRPS .
CONSTANT
SOUND
TRIGGERED CONSTANT
FLASHING
VALET "ON"
OFF
1 FLASH/PAUSE.
2 FLASHES/PAUSE or
3 FLASHES/PAUSE
CONSTANT ON I BY.PASSED
! CONSTANT
SOUND
4 CHIRPS
WHEN
DISARMING
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4 CHIRPS
WHEN I
-r1SARMING4 CHIRPS
WHEN
DISARMING
BY-PASSED
CONSTANT
FlASHING
PANIC .ON. N/A
1 FlASH/PAUSE
1 FlASH/PAUSE
ETC.
INTRUSION
ACCESSORIES 3 FlASHES
2 FlASHES/PAUSE
2 FlASHES/PAUSE
ETC.
INTRUSION
HOODrrRUNK 3 FLASHES
3 FLASHES/PAUSE
3 FLASHES/PAUSE
ETC.
INTRUSION DOORS 3 FLASHES
DOOR, HOOD OR
TRUNK LEFT
OPEN DEL.Ay
EXIT UGHT ON
WHILE ARMING
1 FLASH/PAUSE.
2 FlASHES/PAUSE
or
3 FLASHES/PAUSE
3 CHIRPS
WHEN
ARMING
1 FlASH
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Your System Has These Features ActIvated
No lock in Passive Mode Q Shock Detector
Starter Cut-out Q Motion Detector
Auto lock via Ignition Q Hardwire
Optional Channel 3 Device
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