Audiovox APA-800a Owner's Manual

4 button remote security system with dual stage shock sensor

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4 Button Remote Security System
with Dual Stage Shock Sensor
IMPORTANT ! In order to provide you with the highest level of security to your vehicle, this
system is equipped with selectable manual override circuitry. It is possible that you will need
to override you security system if the transmitter becomes lost, or inoperative due to battery
failure. Reading the sections on "Manually Overriding Your System" is necessary to fully
understand the procedure required to enable your vehicle in such situations. In addition, the
chart on the last page of this manual has a section for the particular features and options
installed in your vehicle as well as the override method selected. Although the default mode
is "Valet Switch" operation, the system can be configured for "Custom Code" operation for
enhanced security. Confirm the override mode selected on the last page of this manual, and
familiarize yourself with the section on it's operation.
FEATURES :
w 2 Four Button S.A.W. Anti-Code Grabbing Transmitters
w Six Channel Code Learning Programmable Receiver
w External Superheterodyne Receiver Antenna
w Single Or Two User Programmable W/Separate Control Outputs
w Single Button Lock/Unlock or Separate Button Lock/Unlock or Both
w Single Step Unlock Or Two Step Unlock
w New Enhanced Panic Feature (Any button other than unlock stops siren, no change to the units state)
w Smart Disarm (If triggered, elect to shut off siren, or disarm entire unit )
w Adjustable Shock Sensor Via The Transmitter (Pre-Detect Off, Pre & Full Detect Off, City Mode)
w Safe Start Output Controlled From Channel 3 (Option Channel 3 For Trunk, Or For R/S)
w Remote Panic In All Modes (Press & Hold Lock/Unlock Button For 3 Seconds To Engage)
w Improved Custom Code Override, User Selectable and Programmable
w Protected Push Button Valet/Override Switch
w 7 Function LED
w Intrusion Alert With Memory
w Instant Siren Activation
w Starter Disable Output
w Additional Engine Immobilizer Output, (Optional Relay Required)
w True Last Door Arming (Hardwire Only)
w Defective Zone By-Pass
w Defective Zone Chirp Confirmation (Unit Chirps To Report Zone Cleared)
w 6 Tone Mini Siren
w Car Horn Output For Additional Alarm Response (Improved Timing To Minimize RF Interference.)
w Additional Negative Trigger Input (Hood & Trunk)
w RF Inhibit With Ignition On
w Parking Light Flasher (Relay On Board)
w Plug In Dual Stage Shock Sensor (Pre-detect, Full Trigger, and "City Mode")
w Audible Arm, Disarm, Defect, And Tamper Chirp Indications
w Headlight Control Output
w Illuminated Entry Control Output
OPTIONS :
w Remote Trunk Release (must have electronic trunk release)
w Remote Keyless Entry (must have power door locks)
w Multiple Vehicle Capable
w Remote Starter
w Remote Power Window Roll Up
w Remote Garage Door Interface
Model APS-800a
Owner's Manual
128-6454
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  • Page 1 OPTIONS : w Remote Trunk Release (must have electronic trunk release) w Remote Keyless Entry (must have power door locks) w Multiple Vehicle Capable w Remote Starter w Remote Power Window Roll Up w Remote Garage Door Interface Model APS-800a Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2: Arming The System - Active

    YOUR “ANTI CODE GRABBING“ TRANSMITTERS The transmitters included with your new security system use the most advanced and secure form of radio frequency transmission available on any current automotive security system. Some of today’s sophisticated auto thieves use a device known as a code grabber, which will receive and store the signal from your keychain transmitter, and re transmit at a later time to disarm your system.
  • Page 3: Arming The System - Passive ( Automatic )

    NOTE: If the optional Headlamp illumination feature has been added, and has been selected for operation when arming, as an added convenience, the system will turn on the headlights when the system is armed. ARMING THE SYSTEM - PASSIVE ( AUTOMATIC ) 1.
  • Page 4 1. As you approach the vehicle, press and release the Unlock/Disarm button on the keychain transmitter. þ The dash mounted LED turns off. The LED will start flashing rapidly, indicating that the system is re-arming automatically. Open any door to suspend the automatic arming. þ...
  • Page 5: Manually Overriding Your System

    NOTE: If the optional headlamp illumination feature has been added, and has been selected for operation when disarming, as an added convenience, the system will turn on the headlights when the system is disarmed. WHILE THE 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 Unlock/Disarm button.
  • Page 6 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 pushbutton switch. The alarm system will stop sounding and enter the (by-passed) mode. You can now start and operate the vehicle normally.
  • Page 7: Eliminating The Normal Arm / Disarm Chirps

    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 7.
  • Page 8: Remote Panic Operation

    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. REMOTE PANIC OPERATION The Lock or Unlock button on your keychain transmitter also functions as a panic switch for use in emergency situations.
  • Page 9 b) Within 2 seconds of step 1, press and release the ARM button 2 times, to defeat the pre and full detect stages of the shock sensor. (The lights will flash and the siren will chirp 2 times) c) Within 2 seconds of step 1, press and release the ARM button 3 times to enter the "City Mode"...
  • Page 10 Other Transmitter button configurations are also available. Consult your installation center for other configurations not listed above that may have been programmed to operate a specific feature of your system. This security system has an additional feature that can be connected to a number of different optional accessories.
  • Page 11 SYSTEM FUNCTIONS AT A GLANCE DASH LED INDICATORS RAPID FLASHING = SLOW FLASHING = ON SOLID 3 FLASH...PAUSE = 2 FLASH...PAUSE = 1 FLASH...PAUSE = SIREN CHIRP INDICATORS 1 CHIRP * 2 CHIRPS * 3 CHIRPS 4 CHIRPS * These chirps are optional, and can be de - activated. PARKING LAMP INDICATORS 1 FLASH 2 FLASHES...
  • Page 12 © 2003 Audiovox Electronics Corp., 150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, N.Y. 11788 128-6454 128-6454 12 of 12...

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