Audiovox Prestige Platinum APS-350-A User manual

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Model APS-350-A
InstallationManual
SELECTABLEFEATURES
Note : When both Passive Arming and Voltage Sensing are selected, you must hardwire the driver’s door pin switch in order
to begin the passive arming sequence.
RF Programmable Features :
Feature Selection 1 Chirp 2 Chirps Default
First 1 Second Door Locks 3.5 Second Door Locks 1 Second
Second Auto Lock On Auto Lock Off Auto Lock Off
Third Auto Unlock On Auto Unlock Off Auto Unlock Off
Fourth Passive Door Locks Active Door Locks Active Locks
Fifth Passive Arm Active Arm Passive Arm
Sixth Voltage Sense Hardwire Hardwire On
Seventh Horn Chirps On Horn Chirps Off Horn Chirps On
Eighth Siren Chirps On Siren Chirps Off Siren Chirps On
To program these selectable features;
Action System Response LEDResponse
Turn ignition on No response
Flip valet switch on then off 3 times 1 Chirp - LED 1 flash
Within 3 seconds, turn ignition Off Short chirp, then long chirp
First Within 3 seconds, turn ignition On 1 chirp = 1 second door locks 1 Flash Pause...
Press transmitter button 1 to change 2 chirps = 3.5 second door locks
or
Second Flip valet switch on then off 2 chirps = auto locks off 2 Flash Pause...
Press tranmitter button 1 to change 1 chirp = auto locks on
or
Third Flip valet switch on then off 2 chirps = auto unlock off 3 Flash Pause...
Press transmitter button 1 to change 1 chirp = auto unlock on
or
Fourth Flip valet switch on then off 1 chirp = passive locks 4 Flash Pause...
Press transmitter button 1 to change 2 chirps = active locks
or
Fifth Flip valet switch on then off 1 chirp = Passive Arm 5 Flash Pause...
Press transmitter button 1 to change 2 chirps = Active Arm
or
Sixth Flip valet switch on then off 1 chirp = Voltage sense on 6 Flash Pause...
Press transmitter button 1 to change 2 chirps = Hardwire
or
Seventh Flip valet switch on then off 1 chirp = Horn chirps on 7 Flash Pause...
Press transmitter button 1 to change 2 chirps = Horn chirps off
or
Eighth Flip Valet Switch on then off 1 chirp = Siren chirps on 8 Flash Pause...
Press transmitter button 1 to change 2 chirps = Siren chirps off
or
Flip valet switch on then off Exit program mode
or
Turn ignition key off Exit program mode
Note : Once you enter the feature programming mode, do not allow more than 15 seconds to pass between steps, or the
programming will be terminated.

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INSTALLATION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS
Control Module :
Select a mounting location inside the passenger compartment ( up behind the dash ), and secure using
the two screws provided. The control module can also be secured in place using cable ties.
Donot mountthecontrolmoduleintheenginecompartment,asitisnotwaterproof.Youshouldalsoavoid
mountingtheunitdirectlyontofactoryinstalledelectroniccomponents. These components may cause RF
interference,which can result inpoortransmitter range or intermittentoperation.
Siren :
Select a mounting location in the engine compartment that is well protected from access below the
vehicle.Avoidareasnear highheatcomponentsormoving partswithintheenginecompartment.Toprevent
waterretention,the flared end ofthesirenmust be pointed downwardwhenmounted.
Mount the siren to the selected 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. The switch
must always be mounted to a grounded, metal surface of the vehicle. It is important to select a location
where water cannot flow or collect, and to avoid all drip gutters on hood and trunk fender walls. Choose
locations 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 ¼ “ diameter
mountinghole.Keep in mind thatwhenproperlymounted, the plunger of thepinswitchshould depress at
least ¼ “ when the hood or trunk lid is closed.
Dash Mounted L.E.D. :
Asmall red L.E.D. isincludedthatwill serve as avisualindicator of the alarmstatus.Itshould be installed
in the dash, located where it can be easily seen from outside the vehicle, yet not be distracting to the
driver.
Oncealocationhasbeen selected, check behind the panelforwireroutingaccess,andto confirm the drill
will not damage any existing components as it passes through the panel.
Drilla ¼ “diameter hole, andpass the redandblue wires fromthe L.E.D. throughthe hole, fromthe front
of the panel. Firmly press the body of the L.E.D. into the hole until fully seated.
Valet Switch :
Select a mounting location for the switch that is easily accessible to the driver of the vehicle. The switch
doesnothave to be concealed, however,concealingthe switch is always recommended,asthisprovides
anevenhigher level of securitytothevehicle.
Thevaletswitchcanbemountedtothelowersideofthedashbydrillinga¼“diameterholein the selected
location.
Besuretocheckbehindthedashforadequateclearanceforthebodyoftheswitch,andtoconfirm that the
drill will not damage any existing components as it passes through the dash. You should also make
certain that the back of the switch is accessible for wiring later in the installation.
Shock Sensor :
Select a solid mounting surface for the shock sensor on the firewall inside the passenger compartment,
andmount the sensor usingthetwo screws provided. Theshocksensor can also besecuredto 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.

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WIRING THE SYSTEM
Large 11 Pin Edge Connector :
Red Fused Wire : +12 VDC CONSTANT BATTERY SOURCE
This wire controls the sensitivity of the voltage sensing circuit, which detects the turning on of an interior
light when a door is opened. It will also detect the switching on of parking or headlamps, and in many
caseswilltrigger the alarmwhenathermostatically controlled electronic radiatorcoolingfanswitches on.
When installing this system into vehicles with electronic “ after fans “, it is recommended you disable the
voltagesense circuit.
Involtage sensing applications,the closerto the batterythat the redwire is connected,the less sensitive
thevoltagesensecircuitry will be. Moving thisconnection pointtothefusepanelwill increase the sensitiv-
ity,andconnectingto the courtesy lampfuseinthe vehicle will providemaximumsensitivityof the voltage
sense circuit.
When hardwiring the control module to pin switches at all entry points, the voltage sense circuit must be
disabled.Move dip switch #2tothe off position,thenconnectthe red wiretoa+ 12 VDC constantbattery
source.
White Wire : + 12 VDC PULSED PARKING LIGHT OUTPUT ( 15 AMP MAX )
Thiswireis provided to flash thevehicle’sparkinglights.Connect the white wire tothepositivesideof one
ofthe vehicle’s parking lights.
Orange Wire : 300 mA GROUND OUTPUT WHEN ARMED - N. C. STARTER DISABLE
This wire is provided to control the starter cut relay. Connect the orange wire to terminal 86 of the relay.
Connect relay terminal 85 to an ignition wire in the vehicle that is live when the key is in the on and crank
positions,and off whenthe key isin the offposition. ( Thisis where theyellow wire fromthe alarm should
beconnected ).
Cut the low current starter solenoid wire in the vehicle, and connect one side of the cut wire to relay
terminal 87A. Connect the other side of the cut wire to relay terminal 30.
Note : This is a normally closed starter cut arrangement, and when power is removed from the
security system, the starter disable feature will not operate, allowing the vehicle to start.
Audiovox does not recommend using the Orange wire to interrupt anything but the start-
ing circuit of the vehicle.
2 Dark Blue Wires : DELAYED PULSED OUTPUT / CHANNEL 2 ( TRUNK RELEASE )
Thedarkbluewires are controlled viaanindependentRFchannelfromthekeychaintransmitter. These are
the N.O. and COMMON contacts of an on board, 10 Amp relay, so they can be connected to positive or
negativeswitchedcircuits.
Connectoneofthedarkbluewires to the output of the trunkrelease pushbuttonswitch, and theother dark
bluewireto either chassis ground,ortoafused + 12 VDCbatterysource,dependingon the polarity ofthe
trunk release circuit in the vehicle.
When using this channel for an accessory other than trunk release, connect one dark blue wire to the
accessory, and the other dark blue wire to either chassis ground, or, to a fused + 12 volt battery source,
dependinguponthe requirements of theaccessory.
WARNING ! Never attempt to pull more than 10 Amperes of current through this relay. The circuit
will be damaged. Always check the requirements of accessories prior to connecting
them to the circuit.
Black Wire : CHASSIS GROUND
Connectthiswire to a solid, metalpartofthevehicle’s chassis. Do not confusethiswirewiththe thin black
antennawire that exits thecontrol module independently.

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2 Dark Green w/ White Trace Wires : ENTRY ILLUMINATION
Thedark green w/ whitetracewires provide the entrylighting,and flash the vehicle’sdomelight while the
alarmissounding.Theseare NO ( normally open) andCOM (common )contactsofanonboard,10 Amp
maximumrelay.
Connect one of the dark green w/ white trace wires to the wire in the vehicle that turns on the interior
courtesy light. Connect the other dark green w/ white trace wire to either chassis ground if the vehicle
switchesground to the courtesylights,or a fused+12 volt constantbatterysource if the vehicleswitches
12 volts to the courtesy lights.
NOTE : When wiring this feature in vehicles with factory equipped delay lighting circuits, it is
best to connect to the output of the timer which feeds the dome light, rather than at the
door switch. This will ensure that the dome light pulses when the alarm is triggered.
White w/ Black Trace Wire : POSITIVE OUTPUT TO SIREN
Route this wire through a rubber grommet in the firewall, and to the siren location.
Connectthewhite / black wiretothepositivewire of the siren.Securetheblackground wire of thesirento
chassisground.
Black w/White Trace Wire: LOWCURRENTNEGATIVEHORN OUTPUT (300mA MAX CURRENT)
TheBlackw/Whitetracewireprovidesa300mA pulsed output to beep the vehicle's horn. Thislow current
pulsedoutputshould only be connectedtothelow current switched groundoutputfromthevehicle's horn
switch.
If the vehicle switches high current ground or + 12 volts to the horn, a relay must be used to operate the
vehiclehorn. Connect the Black w/Whitetracewire to terminal #86ofaVF45F11 P&Borequivalent30 A
automotiverelay. Connectterminal#85toafused+12voltsource. Connecttheremainingrelaycontacts,
87,87a, and 30toperform the switchingfunctionthe vehicle's horncircuitrequires.
Mini 6 Pin Edge Connector :
Dark Green Wire : ( - ) INSTANT TRIGGER ZONE 2
Thisisaninstantongroundtriggerwire.Itmustbe connected to the previously installed hood and trunk pin
switches.
Brown Wire : -DOOR TRIGGER
If the vehicle’s courtesy light switches have a ( - ) ground output when the door is opened ( GM and most
Imports ), you must connect this wire to the negative output from one of the door switches.
WARNING : Donotuse the brown wireifthe vehicle has +12volt output type doorswitches.(see Purple
Wire ).
Light Green Wire : ( - ) INSTANT TRIGGER ZONE 1
This is an instant on ground trigger wire. This wire ( zone ) should be reserved for connection to optional
ground output trigger devices such as motion and / or shock impact sensors.
Yellow Wire : + 12 VDC IGNITION SOURCE
Connect this wire to a source that is live when the key is in the on and crank positions. Be sure that this
source is off when the key is in the off position.
Purple Wire : + DOOR TRIGGER
Ifthe vehicle’s doorcourtesylight switches havea+ 12 voltoutputwhen the door isopened ( most Fords
and some Imports ), you must connect this wire to the positive output from one of the door switches. In
mostcases,the purple wirewillonlyneed to be connectedtoonedoor switch, no matterhowmanydoors
thevehiclehas.
WARNING : Do not use the purple wire if the vehicle has ground output type door switches. ( see Brown
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Dark Green w/ Black Trace Wire : LATCHING OUTPUT / CHANNEL 3
Thegreenw/black trace wire latchestogroundviaanindependentRFchannelfromthe keychain transmit-
ter. This is a transistorized, low current ( 300 mA ) output, and should only be used to drive an external
relay coil.
This wire provides an immediate ground signal, and stays at ground for as long as the button(s) on the
keychaintransmitter remain pressed.
WARNING ! Connecting the dark green w/ black trace wire to the high current switched output of
trunk release circuits will damage the control module.
Connect the dark green w/ black trace wire to terminal 86 of the AS 9256 relay ( or an equivalent 30 Amp
automotiverelay ), andwirethe remaining relaycontactsto perform theselected function of channel3.
2 Pin Blue Connector : VALET SWITCH
Routethegreyand black wires inthe2pinconnectorfrom the valet switchto thecontrolmodule,andplug
it into the mating blue connector on the side of the module.
2 Pin White Connector : DASH MOUNTED L.E.D.
Route the red and blue wires in the 2 pin white connector from the L.E.D. to the control module, and plug
it into the mating white connector on the side of the module.
4 Pin White Connector : SHOCK SENSOR
Route the red, black, blue, and green wires in the 4 pin white connector from the shock sensor to the
controlmodule,andplugoneend into the shock sensor, and the other end into themating whiteconnector
on the side of the module.
6 Pin Door Lock Output Connector : NORMALDOORLOCK OPERATION
Theorange,blue w/ white tracer, yellow,white, green, and blue wiresinthe6conductor connector are the
contacts of the on board door lock relays. The function of each of these wires is listed below;
Lock Relay Unlock Relay
Blue w/ White Trace = N.O. Relay Contact Orange= N.O.Relay Contact
Dark Green = N.C. Relay Contact Dark Blue = N.C. Relay Contact
Yellow = CommonRelay Contact White = Common Relay Contact
3 Wire Ground Switched Door Lock Circuits :
In these vehicles, the dark green and dark blue door lock wires are not used.
The white and yellow wires must be connected to a chassis ground source.
The blue w/ white stripe wire is the ground pulse “ lock “ output, and should be connected to the negative
lock wire in the vehicle.
Theorangewireisthegroundpulse“unlock“output,andshouldbe connected to the negative unlock wire
inthevehicle.
3 Wire Positive Switched Door Lock Circuits :
Inthese vehicles,the dark greenand dark bluewires are not used.
The orange and blue w/ white stripe wires must be connected to a + 12 volt battery source.
Theyellowwireisthepositivepulse “ lock “ output, and shouldbe connectedto the positivelock wirein the
vehicle.
Thewhite wire isthe positive pulse“ unlock “output, and shouldbeconnected to thepositive unlock wire
inthevehicle.
5 Wire Alternating Door Lock Circuits :
In this application, it is necessary to cut the existing door lock by - pass wires. These wires run from the
master door lock switch to the slave door lock switch, and then on to the door lock motors.
Cut the existing lock wire, and connect the yellow wire to the slave switch or motor side of the cut wire.
Connect the green wire to the master switch side of the cut wire.

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Cut the existing unlock wire, and connect the white wire to the slave switch or motor side of the cut wire.
Connect the blue wire to the master switch side of the cut wire.
The orange and blue w/ white stripe wires must be connected to a fused + 12 VDC battery source.
Refer to the door lock wiring supplement for proper connection of these wires into the various locking
circuitsavailablein current vehicles.
6 Pin Door Lock Output Connector : 2 STEP UNLOCK OPERATION
Whenwiring for 2 stepunlockoperation,you must connecttheoutputsof the onboardunlockrelay to the
driver’s door lock motor. Wire these outputs as follows;
Orange = N.O. Relay Contact to + 12 VDC Battery
Dark Blue = N.C. Relay Contact to Motor leg switch side
White = Common Relay Contact to Motor leg motor side
Wirethetransistorizednegative“alldoorsunlock“outputdirectlytothenegativeunlockwirefromthedoor
lock switch in vehicles with 3 wire ground switched circuits.
Invehicles with 3wirepositive or 5wirealternating switched circuits,youmust add a30Amp automotive
relayto provide the “ alldoors unlock “feature.
Red w/ Black & Green w/ Black 2 Pin Red Connector : 2 STEP UNLOCK CONNECTOR
Thegreen w/ black tracerwireprovidesa 300 mAgroundpulseoutput for the alldoorsunlock signal, and
canbe connected to thenegativedoor unlock wirein3 wire negative switchedvehicles.
Theredw/blacktracewireprovidesa+12VDCsourceforthoseapplicationsthatrequirearelayfortheall
doorsunlockfeature.
COMPLETINGTHEINSTALLATION
Antenna Wire : Be sure to extend the thin black antenna wire to it’s full length, and cable tie into place
whereitcannot be damaged.Avoid wrapping thiswirearound major, high current wirelooms.
Adjusting the Shock Sensor : The sensitivity of the pre - detect circuit is automatically set 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. Maximum rotation for this adjustment is 270° ). Close the hood and trunk lids, and arm the
alarm.Wait 6 seconds fortheaccessories trigger zone tostabilize,then firmly strike therearbumper 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
procedureuntilthealarmsounds.Ultimately,onefirmstriketo the rear bumper will cause the alarm toemit
pre- detect warningtones.
WARNING ! Setting the sensitivity too high can cause false alarms due to noise vibrations from passing
trucks and heavy equipment. To decrease sensitivity, turn the adjustment screw counter
clockwise.
Wire Dressing : Alwayswrapthe alarm wires inconvolutedtubing,orwith a spiral wrap ofelectricaltape.
Secure these looms along the routing using cable ties. This will ensure that the alarm wires are not
damagedby falling onto hotorsharpmoving surfaces in thevehicle.
Operation : Takea few moments tocheckofftheappropriateoption boxes in theowner’smanual,andto
fully explain the operation of the system to your customer.

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