Park-Daddy PDY-50-AA User manual

Manual Version: 03.15.2017
Park Daddy Installation Manual
MODEL PDY-50-AA
MODEL PDY-100-AA

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction.………………………........................…………………….…………2
Package Contents…………………………........................……………..………3
Unpacking……………………………..........................…………………….….…..3
Installing Infrared Head Units..…..................…………………………….…4
Installing RF Radio Receivers……....................………………………….…10
Operation……………………………….........................…………………..……..12
Alternative Uses…………..…….......................……………………….….……13
Programming Alternative Channels………................…………..……….14
Restoring Factory Channel Settings…….................………………..……15
Warnings…………….………………………...........................…….………...…16
Product Care…………………………………............................…..……….….17
Troubleshooting…………………….......................………………….……..….18
Warranty……………………….…….........................……….…….…..……..….20
Disclosures…………………………...........................……………………….……20
Customer Service…………………........................………….….………………20
Technical Specifications………….……....................…..…..……………..…21
FCC & IC Warnings…..…………….........................…………….……..……..22
Mounting Template…..…………….........................…………….……..…….23
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this product from VOXX Electronics.
This high quality product has been designed, built and tested to
the utmost standards to perform accurately and reliably for
many years of satisfied use. Please read and understand the
contents of this User Manual before operating this product.

PACKAGE CONTENTS
(1) Receiving Infrared Head Unit “A”
(1) Transmitting Infrared Head Unit “B”
(2) RF Radio Receivers
(4) 1” #8 Pan Head Screws
(4) Screw Anchors
(See Figure 1 and Figure 2)
UNPACKING
1. The product contents are set in a cardboard tray. Carefully remove all of
the parts in the tray.
2. Inspect the contents carefully to make sure that no damage or breakage
has occurred.
3. Do not discard the packaging material until you have inspected the product,
identify all of the parts and successfully operated the product.
4. If any parts are missing or damaged, please contact Customer Service for
assistance.

INSTALLING INFRARED HEAD UNITS
There are 2 Infrared Head Units with this system, “A” and “B”. Infrared Head Unit “A” is marked
with the letter “A” on the bottom label and also has a small Channel Programming Hole to the
left of the LED on the top of the head unit. Infrared Head Unit “B” is marked with the letter “B”
on the bottom label and has only a LED on the top of the head unit. It does not matter which
Infrared Head Unit is mounted to each mounting wall. (See Figure 1)
The Park-Daddy® Vehicle Parking System is designed to be mounted in the garage to notify the
operator of a vehicle when the rear bumper has cleared the garage door opening and it will be
safe to close the garage door, leaving the maximum amount of room in the front of the vehicle.
The Park-Daddy® Vehicle Parking System can be used in garages with up to 4 parking spots
across.
The Park-Daddy® can also be used as an invisible barrier in the front and the side of the vehicle
to warn you when a vehicle is close to objects placed in the garage. For installation instructions
for the other alternative uses, please refer to the Alternative Uses section.
INSTALLING BATTERIES
Each Infrared Head Unit requires (2) D size alkaline batteries to be installed. (Batteries not
included.)
1. Remove battery door by pulling down the tab on top of the battery door and pulling the
top of the door outward.
2. Hold the Infrared Head Unit in one hand with the opening upward and the top of the
Head Unit facing away (The top of the Head Unit has the product label and the LED).
3. Install the first battery with the (+) positive terminal touching the contact in the top end
on the battery compartment.
4. While holding the first battery in place with your thumb, place the (-) negative terminal
of the second battery on the spring in the lower section of the battery compartment and
compress the spring until there is enough clearance for the second battery’s (+) positive
terminal to make contact with the first battery’s (-) negative terminal.
5. Replace the battery door with the tab on the bottom of the door inside the battery
compartment first then pull down the locking tab on the top of the door and push the
battery door inward until the door completely closes.
6. Repeat the above procedure on the remaining Infrared Head Unit.
The Red LED on Infrared Head Unit “A” will illuminate and the LED on Infrared Head Unit “B”
will flash Green every 15 seconds after batteries are installed until both Infrared Head Units
are paired.

DETERMINING VEHICLE CLEARENCE
Locate Mounting Template at the end of this User Manual.
The distance from the inner part of the garage door and line “B” of the
Mounting Template can be determined by the following:
1. With the garage door in the closed position, determine the inner most point of the
interior section of the garage door including handles, hinges, supports, hurricane struts
or trusses and any other protrusion attached to the interior of the door.
2. Using a pencil, erasable marker or a piece of tape, mark the floor of the garage at each
end of the garage door twice approximately 6 inches apart at the inner most point of
the interior section of the garage door. Run a straight edge from both marks to the
mounting walls and place a mark on the bottom of each mounting wall.
3. By marking the mounting walls as determined in the previous paragraph, you can now
find a safe clearance. From that mark you will add different variables such as roll back
allowance after putting your car in the park position and releasing the brake and other
variables like bumper moldings and trim and/or trailer hitches and trailer hitch
receivers. Always add an additional 1 inch safety margin. Example: 1 inch safety margin
+ 3 inches for roll back + 1 inch for bumper trim = 5 inches clearance.
4. From the marks you made on the mounting walls add the clearance measurement and
mark the mounting walls again extending the mark away from the garage door. You now
have determined the measurement that will be the placement of line “B” on the
Mounting Template. (See Figure 3)

Figure 3

HEIGHT POSITIONING
Determine the height of the head units. At least one of the two lenses should be
at the same height of the face of the rear bumper. An average height rear bumper
for most passenger cars up to standard size two wheel drive pickup trucks is 20 to
22 inches from the floor to line “C” on the Mounting Template.
For suggested height placements to line “C”, for 2 or more vehicle systems, see
Height Chart below:
HEIGHT CHART
Multiple Passenger Cars
20 Inches
Passenger Cars and Mini Vans
20 Inches
Passenger Cars and SUVs
21 Inches
Passenger Cars and Standard Size 2WD Pickup Trucks
22 Inches*
Mini Vans and SUVs
21 Inches
Mini Vans and Standard Size 2WD Pickup Trucks
22 Inches*
SUVs and Standard Size 2WD Pickup Trucks
22 Inches*
Multiple Standard Size 2WD Pickup Trucks
24 Inches*
* The Height Chart above is for most vehicle combinations. In cases that
involve bumper heights of more than 22 inches from the ground to the
bottom of the bumper may require special adjustments to the positioning
or may require an additional set of Infrared Head Units.
After the height and the distance from the garage door is determined, you can
now mark the height on the mounting walls and intersect that mark with a
distance mark by extending a line upward from the distance mark you previously
marked on the floor. (See Figure 3)
You are now ready to mount the Infrared Head Units.

MOUNTING METHODS
There are two different Mounting Methods.
First cut out the Mounting Template along Line “A” before proceeding.
METHOD #1
This method is for easy mounting to painted surfaces with smooth to medium
textures such as painted wood, drywall with or without texture, concrete or
concrete blocks and bricks. This method is not recommended for heavy textured
stucco or unpainted surfaces.
1. Clean mounting surface with isopropyl alcohol or a mild cleaning solvent
before mounting the Infrared Head Units.
2. With the Mounting Template cut out, hold the Mounting Template on the
mounting wall and line up line “B” to the distance measurement and line up
line “C” to the height measurement. When both lines are lined up, with a
pencil, trace the cut out Mounting Template on the wall surface. Repeat
this procedure on the opposite mounting wall.
3. Remove the paper backing from the mounting tape on the back of the
Infrared Head Unit. Carefully place the Infrared Head Unit to the template
outline on the mounting wall. Once in place, firmly press the Infrared Head
Unit to the mounting wall to seat the Mounting tape. Repeat on the other
mounting wall with the remaining Infrared Head Unit.
Please be advised that when removing installed Infrared Head Units using this
mounting method, it may result in leaving a glue residue on the wall or possibly
removing paint from the wall.

METHOD #2
This method is for mounting to surfaces with a heavy or course textures or for
easy and frequent removals.
1. With the Mounting Template cut out, hold the Mounting Template on the
mounting wall and line up line “B” to the distance measurement and line up
line “C” to the height measurement. When both lines are lined up, with a
pencil, place a mark for each mounting hole as shown as “D” on the
Mounting Template. Repeat this procedure on the opposite mounting wall.
2. Drill a 3/16” hole at each mounting hole mark. Insert a plastic anchor in
each hole.
3. Screw the 1” #8 screws into the plastic anchors; leave a distance of 1/8”
from the top of the plastic anchor to the bottom of the screw head as
shown. (See Figure 4)
Figure 4
4. Place the heads of the inserted mounting screws through the mounting
holes on the back of the Infrared Head Units and pull downward slightly to
seat the mounting screws.

The Infrared Head Units are now mounted and should be automatically paired.
To confirm that the Infrared Head Units are paired, you will see a short green
flash every 15 seconds from the LEDs on the top of each Infrared Head Unit. If the
LED on Infrared Head Unit “A” has a steady RED, the Infrared Head Units are not
paired properly. Refer to the Trouble Shooting section.
If you do not see a flashing green LED, refer to the Trouble Shooting section of
this User Manual.
If at any time the LED flashes RED every 15 seconds, the battery voltage is low
and the batteries will need to be replaced immediately to ensure safe operation
of the system.
Although very rare, when testing the system and you find the garage door
opener is malfunctioning, swap Infrared Head Unit A with Infrared Head Unit B
and vice versa. This procedure should stop any interference with the garage
door safety sensors. Always check to be sure the garage door opener safety
sensors are functioning properly before use.
INSTALLING THE RF RADIO RECEIVER
1. Installing the RF Radio Receiver is as easy as plugging it into the DC cigarette lighter port.
The status indicator located on the top of the face of the RF Radio Receiver will glow
green or red. (Green if the infrared beams are unobstructed and Red if the infrared
beams is blocked). (See Figure 5)
2. Adjust the RF Radio Receiver to the desired position by rotating the unit and swiveling
the upper portion up or down.
3. Adjust the desired volume of the tone by depressing the (-) or (+) buttons located on the
lower portion of the face of the RF Radio Receiver. (See Figure 5)

If either one of the functions above are not operating correctly, refer to
the Trouble Shooting section of this User Manual.
You are now ready to proceed to the Operation section.

OPERATION
This section pertains to the operation of the Park-Daddy® Vehicle Parking System
with the Infrared Head Units mounted in the garage to notify the operator of a
vehicle when the rear bumper has cleared the garage door opening.
Before using the Park-Daddy® for the first time, release the garage door from
the garage door opener and manually check the clearance between the vehicles
and the garage door.
For operation as an invisible barrier in the front and the side of the vehicle, please
refer to the Alternative Uses section.
1. With the Infrared Head Units mounted and the RF Radio Receiver plugged
into the DC cigarette lighter port and the Status Indicator on the RF Radio
Receiver is glowing Green, drive the vehicle slowly into the garage. When
the infrared beams are blocked by the vehicle, the Status Indicator on the
RF Radio Receiver will glow Red and the warning tone will sound.
2. Proceed into the garage slowly. Once the Status Indicator has returned to
glowing Green and the warning tone stops, stop the vehicle.
3. VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS:
After you have stopped your vehicle, place the transmission into the Park
position and take your foot off the brake pedal, to allow for any roll back.
Make sure the Status Indicator is glowing Green. Now you can turn off your
vehicle.
VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS:
After you have stopped your vehicle, either set your parking brake or put
your vehicle in gear, turn off the motor, keep the ignition switch in the
accessory position to allow power to the DC cigarette lighter port and take
your foot off the brake and clutch peddles, to allow for any roll back. Make
sure the Status Indicator is glowing green. Now you can turn your ignition
switch completely off.
4. Now it is safe to close your garage door.

ALTERNATIVE USES
The Park-Daddy® Vehicle Parking System can also be used as a safety
barrier for the side or the front of vehicles, notifying the operator of
any obstructions. These alternative uses are not suggested unless the
operator has adequate reflexes to stop the vehicle when the barrier has
been crossed.
1. Find the height and clearance measurements. Always factor in any
moldings, handles, mirrors or any other protrusions when
determining the clearance measurement. Also, it is essential to
factor in an adequate stopping distance in your clearance
measurement.
2. Refer to the Mounting Methods section of this User Manual.
3. Refer to the Installing RF Radio Receiver section of this User
Manual.
4. The RF Radio Receiver will operate the same as described in the
Operation section, but when the vehicle crosses the infrared
beam, you will need to stop immediately when the Status
Indicator on the RF Radio Receiver illuminates Red and the tone
sounds.

PROGRAMMING ALTERNATIVE CHANNEL
An Alternative Channel can be programmed to the system in the event
another Park-Daddy® system is in operation in the close vicinity and is
causing interference while operating your system. To program an
alternative channel, follow these steps:
1. Make sure the RF Radio Receivers being programmed are within
50 feet of the Infrared Head Units and no vehicles or any other
objects are blocking the Infrared Head Units.
2. Using a thin object such as a toothpick, paper clip, etc., insert that
object into the Channel Programming Hole in Infrared Head Unit
“A” as shown in Figure 1 and hold the switch under the hole down
for 5 seconds until the LED on Infrared Head Unit “A” flashes
Green rapidly.
3. With the RF Radio Receiver powered up, press the (-) and (+)
volume buttons down at the same time for 5 seconds until the
Status Indicator flashes Red for 5 seconds and then illuminates
Green. Once Green, the RF Radio Receiver is programmed.
4. Repeat the procedure in paragraph #3 for a second and any
additional RF Radio Receives being used with the reprogrammed
system. If other RF Radio Receivers are not reprogrammed, they
will not work with the system.
5. Once all the RF Radio Receivers are re-programmed, insert the
thin object you used before into the Channel Programming Hole
in Infrared Head Unit “A” and press the switch quickly once to put
Infrared Head Unit back to the normal operating mode. The
Alternative Channel is now programmed.

RESTORING FACTORY CHANNEL SETTINGS
To restore the Park-Daddy® system to the Factory Channel Settings, follow these
steps:
1. Make sure the RF Radio Receivers being programmed are within 50 feet of
the Infrared Head Units and no vehicles or any other objects are blocking
the Infrared Head Units.
2. Using a thin object such as a toothpick, paper clip, etc., insert the object
into the Channel Programming Hole in Infrared Head Unit “A” as shown in
Figure 1 and hold the switch under the hole down for 10 seconds until the
LED on Infrared Head Unit “A” flashes Green rapidly and then rapidly
flashes Red.
3. With the RF Radio Receiver powered up, press the (-) and (+) volume
buttons down at the same time for 5 seconds until the Status Indicator
flashes Red for 5 seconds and then illuminates Green. Once Green, the RF
Radio Receiver is programmed.
4. Repeat the procedure in paragraph #3 for a second and any additional RF
Radio Receives being used with the reprogrammed system. If other RF
Radio Receivers are not reprogrammed, they will not work with the
system.
5. Once all the RF Radio Receivers are re-programmed, insert the thin object
you used before into the Channel Programming Hole in Infrared Head Unit
“A” and press the switch quickly once to put Infrared Head Unit back to the
normal operating mode. The Factory Channel Settings are now
programmed.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE SETUP OF THIS PRODUCT, GO TO THE
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS VIDEO IN THE PARK-DADDY™
VIDEOS PAGE AT: WWW.PARK-DADDY.COM.

WARNINGS
When using this product while sitting in a motor vehicle, check for pedestrians, pets and
objects around you.
Roll back may occur when a vehicle is in the Park position and the brake is released.
Always let the vehicle settle into position before shutting off the vehicle. It is always
good practice to add a 1 inch safety margin plus a 3 inch roll back margin to insure a safe
clearance from the interior of the garage door to the outer most point of your rear
bumper when installing Infrared Head Units.
Human error can occur when installing the system. Always check your clearances before
the first use by disengaging the garage door opener and manually shutting the garage
door slowly and visually inspecting the clearance with the vehicle(s) in the parked
position.
Occasional disruption to the Infrared and Radio signals do to interference from other
sources may cause a deviation in accuracy and range.
Low battery power may affect the operation of this system.
If infrared beams are blocked for an excessive period of time or if the Infrared Head
Units are not paired with the batteries installed, battery power will deplete faster than
normal operation.
Extra weight in back of the vehicle or trunk may change the proper height setting for the
Infrared Head Units.
Do not look directly into any of the indicator LEDs installed in any part of this product at
a close range for a long period of time.
Do not submerge in water.
Do not expose this product outdoors to raining, icing or snowing conditions.
Do not leave this product in extreme heat for long periods of time.
Low temperatures can affect the life of the batteries.
Do not use abrasives, harsh cleaners or chemicals when cleaning this product.
Opening the housings of the Infrared Head Units or RF Radio Receiver may cause
damage to the product and will void the warranty.

Do not modify this product in any way. Doing so will void the warranty.
This product is designed to be used on flat, level, and hard surfaces. Using this product
on surfaces other than those described above may create difficulty when trying to pair
the Infrared Head Units.
For disposal of batteries, follow the battery manufactures’ guidelines for proper
disposal.
Never dispose of any batteries in fire because they could explode.
Always replace batteries immediately when the LEDs on the top of the Infrared Head
Units flash RED indicating low battery voltage.
Do not attempt to park more than one vehicle at the same time using a single system or
multiple systems.
Although a very rare occurrence, infrared signals emitted from the Park-Daddy can
cause interference to the garage door opener safety sensors. Be sure to check the
functionality for the garage door safety sensors after installation. Always check to be
sure the garage door opener safety sensors are functioning properly before use.
PRODUCT CARE
To avoid damage to the optic lenses, clean by wiping with a soft, damp
cloth. Do not use abrasives, harsh cleaners or chemicals to clean any
part of the product. If any part of the product becomes wet, wipe off
immediately with a soft, absorbent cloth. Do not submerge this product
in any liquid or clean with running water.

TROUBLE SHOOTING
A. Red LED on Infrared Head Unit “A” is illuminated. (Infrared Head Units are not paired
properly.
1. Check to see it both Infrared Head Units are mounted identically with the same height
and clearance measurements.
2. Check for obstructions that are blocking the path of the beam.
3. Check the appearance of the lenses on both Infrared Head Units. If necessary clean by
wiping with a soft, damp cloth.
4. Remove and re-install the batteries in both Infrared Head Units.
5. Install new batteries in both Infrared Head Units.
6. If the Red LED is still on after trying steps 1, 2, 3 and 4, call Customer Service.
B. Green LED on top of either Infrared Head Unit does not flash every 15 seconds or the Red
LED on Infrared Head Unit “A” is not illuminated.
1. Batteries are fully discharged or batteries are not properly installed.
2. If the Green LED is still not flashing after trying step 1, call Customer Service.
C. The LED on the top of one or both Infrared Head Units flashes RED every 5 seconds.
1. Low Battery power. Replace batteries immediately.
2. Check to see if the batteries are in the proper position.
D. Garage door opener malfunctions after installing the Park-Daddy®.
Although a very rare occurrence, the Park-Daddy® could interfere with the garage door
safety sensors causing a malfunction. Swap Infrared Head Unit A with Infrared Head Unit B
and vice versa. This procedure should stop any interference.
E. No color illuminating from the status indicator and no tone on the RF Radio Receiver.
1. Make sure your ignition switch in your car is turned on.
2. Check to see if you have power to the DC cigarette lighter port. If not, check the fuse in
your car.
3. Check the fuse in the RF Radio Receiver by unscrewing the tip of the bottom portion of
the RF Radio Receiver.
4. Perform a hard reset by unplugging the RF Radio Receivers from the DC ports, remove
and re-install the batteries in both Infrared Head Units.
5. Refer to RESTORING FACTORY CHANNEL SETTINGS section on page 12.
6. If steps 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not correct the problem, call Customer Service.

F. No color illuminating from the Status Indicator, but the tone sounds on the RF Radio
receiver.
Internal problem - Call Customer Service.
G. Volume control does not work and/or no tone sounding, but the Status Indicator
illuminates on the RF Radio Receiver.
Internal problem - Call Customer Service.
IF THERE ARE ANY OTHER TECHNICAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT
THAT IS NOT MENTIONED ABOVE, PLEASE CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE.
For customer or technical support please call VOXX support:
1-800-371-7725
9am – 9pm (Eastern) Mon – Friday
10am – 2pm (Eastern) Sat

90-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY PARK-DADDY®
VOXX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants this product to be free of defects in parts
and workmanship for 90-days from date of purchase. If it becomes necessary to return
the product for service or replacement during the warranty period, contact the
Customer Service Department by calling 1-800-371-7725 for a return authorization. A
Return Authorization Number must be issued before any product can be returned. This
warranty does not apply to defects resulting from action of the user such as abuse,
dropping, water damage, heat damage, improper maintenance, chemical damage,
modifications or opening of the housings. In the event that a product is sent back to
VOXX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION for a warranty claim and is found to have damage
due to one or more of the unwarrantable conditions listed above, the customer that
sent the product back will be charged for reimbursement of the return shipping charge,
outgoing shipping charge and for any service performed to the returned product. VOXX
ELECTRONICS CORPORATION’s responsibility for a defective product is limited to repair
or replacement of the defective product, as stated above. VOXX ELECTRONICS
CORPORATION will not be liable for any other direct, indirect, incidental or
consequential damages of any nature.
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE NINETY DAY LIMITED
WARRANTY STATED ABOVE, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE EXCLUDED.
DISCLOSURES
VOXX Intl. and its distributors and authorized retailers are not responsible for
any damages to property, people or pets caused by improper installation, low
battery power, interference to radio or infrared signals or operator error.
For customer or technical support please call VOXX support:
1-800-371-7725
9am – 9pm (Eastern) Mon – Friday
10am – 2pm (Eastern) Sat