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  • Page 1 4120EC SECURITY SYSTEM USER’S MANUAL N4861V4 9/92 WWW.DIYALARMFORUM.COM...
  • Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS lNTRoDucTloN ..................3 FIRE AND BURGLARY PROTECTION .............4 ENTRY/EXITDELAYS .
  • Page 3 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your ownership of a VISTA Security System. You’ve made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security protection ~chnology today. Basically, this system offers system uses microcomputer three forms of protection: burglary, technology to monitor all protection...
  • Page 4 FIRE & BURGLARY PROTECTiON One or more sensing devices will have The burglary protection portion of your been assigned by the installer of your system must be armed before it will alarm system to each of the various sense burglary alarm condition protection...

  • Page 5: Security Codes

    SECURITY CODES At the time installation, your QUICK ARMING: Note that if “Quick installer programs a personal four- Arming” programmed by the digit code, known only to you and installer, the [#] key can be pressed in yours. This code must be entered place of the...
  • Page 6 FUNCTIONS OF THE CONSOLE 1. DISPLAY WINDOW: Refer to the 8. [#] KEY: Permits ARMING of the FIXED WORD DISPLAY CONSOLE system without use of a security code System Status Display table on the (“Quick Arm”, if programmed to do sc next page for a list of messages that 9.

  • Page 7: Fixed Word Display Console

    ../ ..III m p“”‘--”-- ‘ ‘= ‘ FIXED WORD DISPLAY CONSOLE System Status Displays AWAY All burglary zones, interior & perimeter, are armed. STAY Perimeter burglaty zones, such as windows & doors, are armed. INSTANT Perimeter burglary zones armed and entry delay is turned off. BYPASS One or more burglary p rotection zones have been bypassed.

  • Page 8: Chime Mode

    DISARMING THE SYSTEM AND SILENCING ALARMS (FOFi AWAY, STAY, INSTANT, MAXIMUM ARMING) RESULT PROCEDURE Any alarm sounders will be silence Enter security code press ALARM zone number OFF [1]. The READY message displayed) will clear only when the will be displayed and the console open sensor is closed.

  • Page 9: Checking For Open Zones

    CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES BEFORE ARMING YOUR SYSTEM, PROTECTED DOORS, WINDOWS OTHER PROTECTION ZONES MUST BE CLOSED. PROCEDURE lftheNOT READY messageis displayed priorto arming, check for open zones by depressing and releasing the READY key (do not enter code first). All open protection points will be displayed.
  • Page 10 ARMING PERIMETER ONLY STAY: STAYING HOME, EXPECTING LATE ARRIVALS INSTANT: STAYING HOME, LATE ARRIVALS EXPECTED PROCEDURE Enter the security code when the 3. The armed state message will ~ READY message is displayed. displayed, accompanied by three beeps from the Console. Exit delay 2.

  • Page 11: Arming All Protection

    ARMING ALL PROTECTION AWAY: NO ONE STAYING HOME MAXIMUM: NO ONE STAYING HOME, MAXIMUM SECURITY =ROCEDURE ,. Enter the security code when the 3. The armed state message will be READY message is displayed. displayed, accompanied by two beeps from the Console.

  • Page 12: Panic Keys

    PANIC KEYS (FOR MANUALLY ACTIVATING SILENT AND/oR AUDIBLE ALARMS) There are two possible combinations RESULT paired keys that installer If programmed for silent emergency b programmable emergency functions. your installer, system See your installer for the functions that connected central alarm have been...

  • Page 13: Testing The System

    TESTING THE SYSTE CONDUCTED WEEKL Check the keypad-initiated panic 1. Disarm the system. alarms, as indicated on page 12, Enter security code and press the by pressing keys [*]& [#], and [#] TEST [5] key. & [3]. If the system has been 3.
  • Page 14 TROUBLE CONDITIONS The word CHECK on the Console’s display, accompanied by a rapid “beeping” at the console, indicates that there is a trouble condition in the system. The audible warning sound for CHECK conditions may be silenced by pressing-any key. TYPICAL “CHECK”...

  • Page 15: In Case Of Fire Alarm

    FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (IF INSTALLED) Your fire alarm system (if installed) is on 24 hours a day, for continuous protection. In the event of an emergency, the strategically located smoke and heat detectors will automatically send sgnals to your Control/Communicator, “...
  • Page 16 NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSN. RECOMMENDATIONS ON SMOKE DETECTORS With regard to the number and placement of smoke/heat detectors, we subscri~ to the recommendations contained in the National Fire Protection Association’s Standard #74 noted below. Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows: A smoke detector installed outside of each separate sleeping area, in the immediate vicinity of the...
  • Page 17 EMERGENCY EVACUATION Establish and regularly practice a plan of escape in the event of fire. The following steps are recommended by the National Fire Protection Association: — Assure that all bedroom doors are Plan on your detector or your shut while you are asleep. This will interior and/or exterior...
  • Page 18 SUMMARY AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY LOUD, INTERRUPTED FIRE ALARM FlllE and RLflRM is displayed; protection zone in alarm”is displayed. Console & External LOUD, CONTINUOUS BURGURY/AUDIBLE LFIR M is displayed; protection zone~ in alarm is also dkdaved. Console K External EMERGENCY ALARM ONE SHORT BEEP a.

  • Page 19: System Functions

    PROTECTION ZONES LIST One or more sensing devices will have been assigned by the installer of your alarm system to each of the various protection zones in your system (although . not every zone may have been used). For example, the sensing device on your ntry/Exit door may have been assigned to zone 01, sensing...
  • Page 20 Emergency Phone Numbers Alarm Monitoring Station: Fire Department: Gas/Electric Company: Neighbor: Doctor: Hospital: Ambulance: Emergency: SERVICING INFORMATION: Your local authorized service representative is the person best qualifi to service your alarm system. Arranging some kind of regular program wl!u him is advisable. Your local service representative WWW.DIYALARMFORUM.COM -20-...
  • Page 21 This form should be completed and forwarded to your homeowner’s insurance ‘=wrier for possible premium credit. .. GENERAL INFORMATION: Insured’s Name and Address: InsuranceCompany I%lic.yNo.: ADEMCO’S VISTA4120EC Type of Alarm: Burglary Fire Both Instanadby Setvicd by name name addresa address B.
  • Page 22 Complete the reverse side of this form, detach from manual and forward to your homeowner’s insurance earner for possible premium credit. WWW.DIYALARMFORUM.COM -22-...
  • Page 23 GLOSSARY The following glossary of terms are used throughout the manual. simply BYPASS: To disarm a specific area RM/DISARM: “Armed” of burglary protection while leaving means that the burglary portion other areaa armed. your system is turned ON and is in a state of readiness.
  • Page 24 CANADIAN DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS (DOC) STATEMENT NOTICE Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment. This certifice means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational The Department d oesnot guarantee operateto the user’s safety requirements. the equipment will satisfaction. equipmen[,usersshouldensuredtat it is permissible to be mnnectedto the Before installing...
  • Page 25 “FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) STATEMENT” is equipment has been test-ed to FCC requirements and has been found ~cceptable for use. The FCC requires the following statement for your information: This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict...

  • Page 26: The Limitations Of This Alarm System

    ‘w’””’”~ THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM While this system is an advanced design security system, it does not of’ ~uaranteed protection against burglary or fire or other emergency. Any ala- system, whether commercial or residential, is subject to compromise or failure to ~arn for a variety of reasons.
  • Page 27 WARNING! THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM (continued) Alarm warning devices such as sirens, bells or horns may not alert people or wake up sleepers if they are located on the other side of closed or partly open doore. If warning devices sound on a different level of the residence from the bedrooms, then they are less likely to waken or alert people inside...
  • Page 28 ADEMCO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Alarm Device Manufacturing Company, a Division of Pittway Corporation, and ks divisions, subsidiaries and affiliates (“Seller”), 165 Eileen Way, Syosset, New York 11791, warrants its security equipment (the “product”) to be free from defects in materials...

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