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Audiovox Platinum APS-596 manual

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    128-7131 1 of 16 Model APS-596 Owner ’s Manual 4 Button Remote Security System with Dual Stage Shock Sensor IMPORT ANT ! In order to provide the highest possible level of security to your vehicle, this system is equipped with selectable manual override circuitry . It is possible that you will need to manually override your security system if the [...]

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    128-7131 2 of 16 YOUR “ Code Hopping “ 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 th[...]

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    128-7131 3 of 16 entry point after the learned delay expired. Closing the hood, trunk, or doors will correct the problem and you do not need to disarm the system to make the correc- tion. # Doors Lock - Optional # Headlight Illumination - Optional ARMING THE SYSTEM - P ASSIVE ( AUT OMA TIC ) 1. Turn off the engine, exit the vehicle, and close and l[...]

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    128-7131 4 of 16 DISARMING THE SYSTEM As you approach the vehicle, press and release the Unlock button on the keychain T ransmitter . " Dash mounted LED turns off. If passive arming was selected during the installation, then the LED will start flashing rapidly , indicating that the system is re-arming auto- matically . Open any door to suspend[...]

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    128-7131 5 of 16 transmitter has a separate lock/unlock buttons, pressing the unlock button anytime after the first unlock command will cause all the vehicle doors to unlock. # Headlight Illumination - Optional WHILE THE SYSTEM IS SOUNDING If during a triggered state, you wish to shut off the siren without disarming your security system, simply pre[...]

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    128-7131 6 of 16 MANUALL Y OVERRIDING YOUR SYSTEM: USING THE V ALET SWITCH MANUAL OVERRIDE Y our Security System can be disarmed without the use of the keychain transmitter . This is necessary , since you will need the ability to operate your vehicle if the transmitter is lost or its battery fails. If your system has been selected for V alet Switch[...]

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    128-7131 7 of 16 Custom Code Programming Example: T o Change the code from the factory pre-assigned code of 1 1 to “52” you would do the following: 1. Disarm the system by use of the transmitter , or by use of the emergency override sequence. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the on position. 3. Within 10 seconds, press and release the valet/overr[...]

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    128-7131 8 of 16 can be turned off permanently , eliminating the need to hold the ARM / DISARM button for two seconds. T o do this, 1. Turn the ignition key on then off. 2. Within 10 seconds, press and release the valet push button switch three times. 3. If the chirps were on before you started, then you will hear 2 chirps indicating they have been[...]

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    128-7131 9 of 16 ADDITIONAL REMOTE FUNCTION ( CHANNEL 4 ) This security system has an additional feature that can be connected to a number of different optional accessories. Some of the more common uses for this channel are: # Remote Trunk Release # Remote Car S tarter # Remote Window Closure # Remote Garage Door Interface T o activate the optional[...]

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    128-7131 10 of 16 Included with your system is a two way remote transceiver that makes use of a LCD screen to indicate certain that the vehicle reacted to commands that you executed from the hand held transmitter(s). Shown below are these screens for reference. When Disarmed, Press the Arm/Lock button to Lock and Arm the System. The Lock Icon is di[...]

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    128-7131 11 of 16 If the alarm system has been triggered, the icon displayed on the transmitter LCD will in- dicate which zone has been activated, as well sound the beep tones, or vibrate dependent upon the setting as shown above. The fol- lowing trigger patterns will be displayed. Triggered and the entry attempt was made to one of the vehicle door[...]

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    128-7131 12 of 16 When the vehicle is armed, and the vibration sensor input is active, the transmitter will chirp 3 times, the lights will flash, and then the dis- play will flash as shown. When the input or the zone clears, the transmitter will chirp 1 time, and the display will clear . The Battery Icon Indicator will show 3 bars as shown left, wh[...]

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    128-7131 13 of 16 Parking Meter Counter: The transmitter has a built in clock that can count down from 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. This feature is useful when parking the vehicle in a metered parking lot. If the time on the parking meter is 30 minutes, you can set the count down timer to 20 minutes. The transmitter will emit a beep tone whe[...]

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    128-7131 15 of 16 APS-596 SYSTEM FUNCTIONS A T A GLANCE DASH LED INDICA TORS RAPID FLASHING = P ASSIVE ARMING SLOW FLASHING = ARMED OFF = DISARMED ON SOLID = V ALET MODE 3 FLASH...P AUSE = INTRUSION ZONE 3 2 FLASH...P AUSE = INTRUSION ZONE 2 1 FLASH...P AUSE = INTRUSION ZONE 1 SIREN CHIRP INDICA TORS *1 CHIRP = A RM *2 CHIRPS = DISARM 3 CHIRPS = AR[...]

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    128-7131 16 of 16 © 2004 Audiovox Electronic Corporation, 150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, N.Y. 11788 16 128-7131[...]