Encore E-4 User manual

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E 4
PROFESSIONAL 2-WAY LCD REMOTE ALARM SYSTEM
OPERATION MANUAL
Please register your product at www.encoreautomotivesystems.com
THIS PRODUCT IS DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION ONLY

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LCD REMOTE CONTROL TRANSCEIVER:
A. BATTERY CHANGING:
Depending on the usage, the remote batteries should be changed at least once a year in the one way
remote and once every 4-5 months for the two-way remote.
The 1-way remote, (E-7s) is powered by a pair of 3V, CR2016 batteries. These batteries are available at
most locations batteries are sold and can be replaced by the user.
Battery Level Indicator (2-way remote)
The Battery Level indicator has three level indicators that serve as a visual indication of battery charge.
When the battery reaches a low charge level that requires changing, the remote control will generate a
single notification chirp, and the Battery Level indicator will flash continuously. If the battery voltage is
LOW, the range of the remote will be reduced by 50% to conserve battery life. The two way remote
requires 2, 3 Volt CR2032 batteries. The operation lives of these batteries are affected by many factors
including, temperature, usage, back-light ON time and programmable “in range status settings”. Do not
allow these batteries to corrode or become wet for any extended period of time.

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B. STANDARD LCD ICON CONFIGURATIONS:
The lock icon will be displayed when
the door locked and the system is
armed.
The unlock icon will be displayed
when the door unlock and the
system is Disarmed.
Driver paging
Someone is paging you in your vehicle
Valet Mode
Remote start and alarm functions
temporarily disabled
Hood Trigger
Hood is illegally opened (Zone 1)
Trunk Trigger
Trunk is illegally opened (Zone
2)
Door Open Warning
Doors are illegally opened (Zone 3)
Sensor Trigger
Trigger on Sensor 1 (Zone 4)
Ignition Trigger
Ignition switch is illegally turned on
(Zone 5)
System trigger
Remote Transmission
You are transmitting the signal to
control unit
In –Range Indicator
You are within the range of the
remote control.
Anti Car-Jack Mode
Activate the anti car-jacking mode
Button Lock (icon on)
Activate Channel 3 (Trunk Release).
Activate Channel 4




Time Monitor



Alarm Clock
Alarm clock set.
Parking Meter
Reminder when time is up for parking
+
Pressing the Star and trunk
buttons together Briefly will turn
ON the transmitter backlight
Low Battery
You have to charge the battery
of remote control.

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OPERATION:
REMOTE TRANSMITTER OPERATION:
Transmitter
Button
System Function
Remark
Lock Doors & Arm System
Panic function
Press and Hold for 3 seconds. Press Trunk
button to stop panic function
Car Locator
Press when in armed mode
-
Arm and Delete The 2 Stage Shock
Sensor
Press twice within 3 seconds. Pass will
appear on the remote
+
Silent Arming / Disarming
Ignition in "off" position.
+
Active Anti Car-Jacking Mode
Ignition in "on" position press and hold for 2
seconds
Unlock Doors & Disarm System
-
Two Steps Door Unlock & Disarm
System (optional)
Press twice within 3 seconds.
Trunk Release (Channel 3)
Press and Hold for 2 seconds
-
Passive Arming By-pass
While the system Disarmed.
+
Channel # 4 Timer Output (4)
Optional
+
Channel # 5 Timer Output (5)
Optional
+
Turn ON the backlight
Two-way remote
CHIRP INDICATORS: PARKING LIGHT:
Chirp
Function
Parking light
Function
1 chirp
Arm
1 flash
Arm
2 chirps
Disarm
2 flashes
Disarm
3 chirps
Defective Reminder
3 flashes
Disarm / Triggered
4 chirps
Disarm / Triggered
12 flashes
Car Locator
6 chirps
Car Locator
Constant On
Under Remote Start
ALARM OPERATING CONDITION:
Siren / Horn
Parking Light
LED
Doors
Starter
Dome Light
1. Arming
1 or 3 Chirps
1 Flash
Slow Flash
Locking
Disable
2. Disarming
2 or 4 Chirps
2 or 3
Flashes
Unlocking
Turns on for 30
-second
3. Trigger
Alarming
Flashes
Slow Flash
Disable
Flashes
4. Passive
Starter Disable
Fast Flash
Disable
5. Panic
Alarming
Flashes
Flashes
6. Car-Jacking
Alarming
Flashes
Disable
Flashes

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7. Car Locator
6 Chirps
12 Flashes
Locking
E. ACTIVE ARMING –LOCK & ARM:
1.Press button on the transmitter.
2. The siren will chirp once and parking light will flash once indicating that the system is now armed. The vehicle’s
doors will lock upon arming if interfaced with the security system.
DEFECTIVE SENSOR REMINDER: If the siren sounds 3 chirps, then you have left a door, trunk, or hood lid ajar.
SILENT ARMING / DISARMING: Press the transmitter and buttons at the same time. This will arm or
disarm your security system, No chirp sound will be heard, arm / disarm confirmation will be through the vehicles
parking lights only.
SENSOR BY-PASS:
The sensor bypass feature is programmed to activate for one arming cycle only. The security system
will return to normal operation during the next arming cycle.
Sensor By-Pass : Press the button two times within 5 seconds will arm the security system and
by-pass the shock sensor.
HIDDEN ALARM FUNCTION: Silent Alarm
Press the button first; within 3 seconds press the button to activate the hidden alarm function.
The security system will arm and with “Hidden Alarm Function” The siren / horn will be silenced even if
the sensor is triggered in the armed mode. Alarm indication will only appear on the LCD Transmitter.
F. PASSIVE ARMING (Programmable)
Active arming / disarming is controlled by your security system via the remote transmitter. This security system is
equipped with an optional Passive Arming feature which allows the security system to arm 30 seconds after the
last door is closed. Operation is as follows.
1. Turn the ignition to the “OFF” position and exit the vehicle.
2. After all entrances are closed, the security system LED will flash fast for 30 seconds. If you reopen any door /
hood / trunk, the security system LED will stop flashing. It will begin flashing again once all vehicle entrances
are closed.
3. After the 30-second time has elapsed, the security system will automatically “ARM”. The siren will chirp [1] time
and the parking lights will flash [1] time.
PASSIVE ARMING WITH PASSIVE DOOR LOCKING
The vehicle doors will automatically lock after the passive arming cycle has been completed.
PASSIVE ARMING BY-PASS: While the system is disarmed, Press the button twice, the system will
respond with [1] chirp and LED will turn “ON”. The security system will remain in this temporary state for as long
as you wish. To exit passive by-pass, press the transmitter or buttons and the system will return to
normal status.
G. ACTIVE DISARMING –UNLOCK & DISARM:
1. Press button on the transmitter.
2. The siren will chirp twice and the parking lights will flash twice indicating that the security system is now
disarmed. The vehicle’s doors will unlock and the dome light will turn on for 30 seconds upon disarming.
(Note: Power door locks and dome light must be installed with the security system.)

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TAMPER DISARMING: If the alarm is triggered, upon disarm the system’s siren will chirp 4 times, and the parking
lights will flash 3 times telling you the alarm has been triggered during the last armed state.
PATHWAY ILLUMINATION: When receiving an unlock /disarm signal, this feature will turn the parking lights “ON”
for 30 seconds and for 10 seconds upon the lock signal. (Programmable)
TWO STEPS DOOR UNLOCK (Optional): This feature will independently unlock the driver’s door only when
disarming the security system. Pushing the button a second time within 3 seconds will unlock the other doors.
AUTOMATIC RE-ARM: If this feature is selected, the security system will automatically re-arm itself in 60 seconds
after disarming with remote transmitter. Automatic rearm will cancel if any door is opened before the 60 seconds
timer has elapsed.
H. DISARMING WITHOUT A TRANSMITTER
OVERRIDES THE ALARM WITHOUT PASSWORD PIN CODE: (Factory Default Setting)
The Override function may be used if the remote transmitter is lost or inoperative.
1.Enter the vehicle and turn the ignition switch to the 'ON’ position.
2.(Alarm will sound.)
3.Within 10 seconds push and release the valet switch. The alarm will stop sounding and enter the
disarm mode. You can now start and operate the vehicle normally.
I. VALET MODE:
VALET MODE: (System is in Disarm Mode)
The valet switch allows you to temporarily bypass all alarm function, eliminating the need to hand your transmitter
to parking attendants or garage mechanics. When the system is in valet mode, all alarm functions and remote
start 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 remote transmitter, or by operating the
Manual Override sequence.
Get into/out valet mode using the ignition key.
Enter Valet Mode:
a). Under disarm mode, turn the ignition to “ON” position.
b). Press and hold valet switch for 2 seconds until the LED turns ON solid. The LED will remain on as
long as the system is in 'valet mode'.
Exit Valet Mode:
a). Turn ignition 'ON'.
b). Push and hold valet switch for 2 seconds, The LED will turn off indicate the system are exiting the
valet mode.
J. CAR LOCATOR
Under armed mode, press the button to active car locator function. The siren will chirp 6 times. The
parking light will flash 12 times, for you to easily locate your car.
K. PANIC FUNCTION:
The transmitter can be used as a remote panic switch to manually trigger the alarm in case of emergency.
1. Press and hold the button for 3 second. The alarm will immediately sound.
2. During panic mode, the normal function of this transmitter button will be disabled. The transmitter
and buttons can be used to lock and unlock the door (if the option is installed), however once the
button is pressed, the vehicle’s starter disable device, (where installed) will be disengaged allowing the
vehicle to start.
1. To stop the alarm, press the trunk button on the remote control or press the lock button for 3 seconds.
4. If the button is not pressed, the alarm will automatically stop after 30 seconds.

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L. TRIGGER THE SYSTEM
When armed, your vehicle is protected as follows:
Light impact will trigger the warn-away signal.
Heavy impacts / Doors open /(if installed) Hood open / (if installed) Trunk open / Turning on the ignition
key will trigger the programmed sequence.
The starter disable relay (if installed) prevents the vehicle’s starter from cranking. The siren, horn,
parking lights, and dome light will turn on alerting of an intrusion for 30 seconds. Then it will stop and
automatic reset and re-arm. If the any one of the sensors or detectors is still active, the alarm system
will sound a maximum of 3 times of 30 seconds cycles.
NOISE ABATEMENT CIRCUIT: Your system has a “Noise Abatement Circuit”. It prevents annoying
repetitive trigger sequences due to faulty door pin switches or environmental conditions such as thunder,
jackhammers airport noise, etc.
Here’s how “Noise Abatement Circuit” works: The alarm triggers five times. Each time, the same sensor
or switch has triggered the alarm; the “Noise Abatement Circuit” will interpret this pattern of triggers as a
false alarm. After the third trigger, the “Noise Abatement Circuit” ignores, or bypasses, that sensor or
switch until a different sensor or switch is trigger.
“Noise Abatement Circuit” covers doors (Hood/Trunk) differently: If the alarm is triggered by an open
door for Three full cycles, the doors will be bypassed until the trigger ceases.
M. ANTI CAR- JACKING (Programmable)
Warning: If you don't need the carjacking function in this alarm system, be sure to set carjacking
feature “OFF”. This systems default setting is “OFF” for all carjacking modes.
ACTIVE ANTI CAR JACKING:
1.
Under ignition ON, press and hold the and buttons at the same time for 2 seconds. The
parking lights will turn on for 1.5 seconds to indicate the system has entered the anti car-jacking
mode.
2. Once the system in anti car-jacking mode, the system will be triggered when any door is opened
and closed while the ignition is “ON”.
PASSIVE ANTI CAR- JACKING: (Programmable)
It will operate as noted below:
1.Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and the system will arm.
2.Once the system is armed, if you are forced from the vehicle, the system will trigger when the door is
opened and closed while the ignition is “ON”.
TRIGGERING THE ANTI CAR -JACKING MODE:
A). 50 seconds after the system has been triggered. The siren will start chirping for 15 seconds.
B). During this 15 second period of chirping, you will be alerted to push the valet switch once to turn off the
car-jacking feature. If not, it will enter a second timer for carjacking.
C). 65 seconds after the system has been triggered, the siren will start sounding and the parking lights will
start flashing.
D). 90 seconds after the system has been triggered,
1. The siren will sound and the parking lights will flash, and
2. The starter disable will activate to prevent the vehicle from starting.
3. It will remain active until the vehicle's battery power is exhausted.

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OVERRIDE THE SYSTEM TO TURN OFF ANTI CAR- JACKING:
Turn the ignition switch from OFF to ON, and within 10 seconds push valet switch, the siren will stop
and the system disarmed
Note: If you use password pin code to double protect the vehicle security, you will need to use it to
completely disarm the system.
N. SYSTEM’S TRIGGER CHECK (For two-way transceiver operation only)
Press & hold + button of LCD remote until 1 beep sound, press button (see LCD Remote
manual Table 1) to activate system trigger check.
Note: If the system has no response then you are out of range.
Note: If the system has no response then you are out of range.
O. SYSTEM’S STATUS CHECK (For two-way transceiver operation only)
Press & hold + button of LCD remote until 1 beep sound , press button (see LCD Remote
manual Table 1) to activate system trigger check. Note: If it has no response then you are out of
range.
Note: If it has no response then you are out of range.
P. DRIVER PAGING / LOST & FOUND (For two-way transceiver operation only)
This feature is useful the event that someone wants to page the driver of the parked vehicle or someone
cannot find his LCD remote transceiver.
Under the ignition switch “OFF” condition, press and hold the switch on the antenna for 2 seconds to
page the driver, one chirp sound shall be emitted from the vehicle and the paging melody sound
continues sounding from the Remote LCD transceiver.
Q. DOME LIGHT CONVENIENCE SUPERVISION (Optional Feature)
The alarm has a unique feature that will turn on your vehicle dome light as follows:
1.Upon disarming, the interior light will remain on for 30 seconds.
2.If the vehicle is intruded, the interior light will flash for the same duration as the siren.
Note: Turning on the ignition switch or arming the alarm will turn off the dome light.
R. IGNITION CONTROL DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK. (Programmable Feature)
If the vehicles door locks have been interfaced to the security system, the system will automatically lock the
vehicle's doors when the ignition is turned “ON” and /or unlock the vehicle’s doors when the ignition is turned
“OFF”. (Default setting is “OFF”)
S. TRUNK RELEASE (CHANNEL 3) OUTPUT.
Press and hold button on the transmitter for two seconds to remotely control the trunk release.
CHANNEL4 TIMER CONTROL OUTPUT:
Press the transmitter and buttons at the same time to active Channel 4 function.
Channel 4 is user-programmable timer output. You may program the built-in timer to send a ground
signal for any time duration from 1 second to 120 seconds. For instance, this timer output may be used
to turn on the headlight, power window or sunroof.
CHANNEL5 TIMER CONTROL OUTPUT:
Press the transmitter and buttons at the same time to active Channel 5 function.

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Channel 5 is user-programmable timer output. You may program the built-in timer to send a ground
signal for any time duration from 1 second to 120 seconds. For instance, this timer output may be used
to turn on the headlight, power window or sunroof.
U. POWER SAVER MODE (Default OFF) * See advanced user mode
Under Menu mode press button while “POWER SAVE”icon flash, press button Power save ON,
while the power save mode, the LCD remote transceiver use “0” current to save the battery power. Press
button Power save OFF
Exit: Press any button of the LCD remote transmitter to exit “Power Save Mode”.
V. POWER ON MEMORY:
This security system is equipped with circuitry that will allow the unit to remember its alarm state if the
power is lost and then reconnected.
W. SECOND VEHICLE SECURITY OPERATION:
Your 4-button remote transmitter can be utilized to control a second vehicles security system, To program the
remote control transmitter to a second vehicle, follow the instructions for Transmitter programming.
* For the standard 1 way Transmitter by press button +is shift button.
Standard Transmitter
1. Prior to pushing any button on the transmitter. Press button +first on the transmitter.
2. Once button +is pressed the LED on the transmitter will illuminate for 3 seconds to indicate the
second transmitter pin code has built-in.
3. While the LED is illuminated, press any button on the remote control transmitter to control a second vehicle
security system.
ADVANCED USER’S MODE:
LCD REMOTE TRANSCEIVER OPERATION:
Transmitter button
LCD
Feature & remark
Press +
Backlight turns on for 3 seconds
Press & Hold + for 2
seconds (until 1 chirp is heard)
U 01
Press & Hold + for 2 seconds (chirp one time )
LCD display show U: 01 = enter 1programming of
LCD Remote
Press button
Press button = check the vehicle’s status.
Press button
Press button = check the system trigger
condition
Press button
Press button = check the vehicle’s temperature.
Press button
PRESS button FOR OPTION OF CAR 1 / CAR 2
Press & hold button for 2
sec.
on =
Button Lock
Press & hold button for 2 sec. Button Lock On (1
beep) / Off (2 beep, default = Off)
Press & hold button for 2
sec.
Press & hold button for 2 sec. Vibrator or Melody
mode selection (default = Melody)
Press & hold button for 2
sec.
Press & hold button for 2 sec. Fast Count Down
Timer (Off / 10m/ 20m/30m/1HR / 1.5HR / 2HR)
Press & hold button for 2
Press & hold button for 2 sec. Button Beep Sound

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sec.
mode Enable (1 beep) / Disable (2 beeps, default =
disable)
Table 2: two beeps to confirm
Transmitter button
LCD Display
System feature & remark
Press & hold button
+ for 3 seconds
(Two chirps will be
heard)
12 is flashing
clock time adjust
or button to decrease or increase “Hour” digit,
adjust hour from 0 to 12.
Complete adjust “Hour, “Press button.
00 is flashing
or button - Adjusts clock “Minute” from 0 to
59.
Press button complete clock setting.
Alarm Clock adjust
12 is flashing
or button to decrease or increase “Hour” digit,
adjusts clock hour from 0 to 12.
Complete adjust “Hour, “Press button.
00 is flashing
or button - Adjusts clock “Minute” from 0 to
59.
Press button complete Alarm clock setting.
Count Down Timer
setting
0 :00
0 is flashing
or adjust parking “Hour” (value from 0 to 2).
Complete adjust “Hour, “Press button.
or adjust parking “Minutes” (value from 0 to
30).
Press button complete count down timer setting.
Press & hold button
+ for 5 seconds
(chirp x 3)
Full battery icons
flash
Power Save mode : ON ? OFF
LCD remote transceiver uses “0” current to save the
battery power.
Exit: Press + buttons or not press any button within 10 seconds, it will exit remote programming
mode automatically.
Low Battery Indication:
When the power of the battery weakens, it has two short “bi” sound and flash icon while pressing
the button of the LCD screen transceiver.
Stop The Trigger Melody Sound: While triggering the alarm the LCD screen will alert user through
melody sound and flashing trigger icon, press any button on the LCD remote transmitter to stop melody
sound only, the remote control buttons will not send a command to the system.

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ENCORE LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY PROVISIONS
( U.S. ,Continental U.S. and Canada Only)
1. Encore Automotive Systems LLC. WARRANTS that this new unit has been thoroughly inspected
and tested at the factory prior to delivery. Your Encore equipment is guaranteed for “life” to the
original purchaser/user of the equipment and the original vehicle in which it was installed by an
authorized installer under the following conditions: If the product proves defective (according to
Encore’s testing) within the first year, the defective unit may be exchanged or repaired free of charge.
“Proof of Purchase” (dated sales receipt) must accompany all warranty returns; otherwise, your
return will be rejected and sent back. After one (1) year, the purchaser should ship the unit prepaid
to Encore with a money order in the amount of $30.00 to cover shipping and handling charges.
Note: The product needs to be registered online at time of installation. To register this product go to,
www.encoresautomotivesystems.com .
2. Exclusion to the Limited Lifetime Warranty Provision: All two-way LCD and two-way OLED
remote transceivers are excluded from the Limited Lifetime Warranty noted in paragraph no.1. All
two-way LCD and two-way OLED remote transceivers are guaranteed to the original purchaser for a
period of one year from date of purchase. If the product proves to be defective within the first year,
the defective unit may be exchanged or repaired free of charge. All other provisions stated on this
card apply.
3. This WARRANTY will be considered void if the equipment has been misused, neglected,
improperly serviced or installed, altered, dropped or damaged by water, contrary to the Encore
OPERATIONS MANUAL. Or, if used with accessories not approved by Encore, which may have
contributed to the defect. See note below regarding product installation**.
4. The purchaser’s remedies under this WARRANTY shall be limited to the repair or replacement of
electronic components only. THE FOLLOWING IS NOT COVERED: Damages or deterioration
to cases, batteries, covers and cabinets; the cost of repairs, replacement and labor of which shall be
borne by the purchaser even if occurring during the WARRANTY period.
5. Any equipment or parts which are claimed to be defective under this WARRANTY must be sent to
the Encore Service center with “proof of purchase” at the purchaser’s expense prior to such return,
a Return Authorization Number needs to be obtained. Encore will return the equipment, charges
prepaid. Warranty Service can be provided through the dealer where the equipment is originally
purchased.
6. Any unexpired WARRANTY shall be applicable to equipment and parts in the possession of the
original purchaser only.
7. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
8. Encore shall not be liable, under the foregoing WARRANTIES or otherwise, for: Any personal
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else whomsoever resulting directly or indirectly from the use or presence of the equipment or parts;
Consequential damages of any kind; any inability of the purchaser to use the equipment.
**IMPORTANT NOTE: Any damages resulting from an installation performed by anyone
other than a professional installation technician authorized by Encore will void the
product’s Limited Lifetime Warranty.
It is the purchaser’s responsibility to register this product for any future warranty
service.
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