Audiovox Prestige APS-20B user manual

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Model APS-20B
Installation Manual
Vehicle Alarm System
With Auxiliary Output
Installation Instructions
This Unit Is Intended For Installation In Vehicles With
12 Volt Negative Ground Electrical Systems Only
Kit Contents:
APS-20B Control Module
(2) - Three Button Transmitters
3 Channel Code Learning Receiver
(1) - Multi Pin Input/Output Harness
(1) - Two Pin Door Lock Harness
(1) - Two Pin LED Indicator
(1) - Two Pin Valet / Programming Switch
Multi-tone Siren
(1) - Installation Manual
(1) - Oper

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The APS-20B Vehicle Alarm System is designed to provide a basic deterrent to vehicle theft and a convenient electronic means to gain access to the vehicle by providing RF remote control over the vehicle's power door lock system. The unit also includes outputs to control the vehicle's parking lights and an additional auxiliary output designed to allow for control over an optional device such as a power trunk release or engine starting device. BEFORE BEGINNING THE INSTALLATION: 1) Find locations

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open), it will supply a ground to the input wire thus activating the alarm. Mount the switch in the hood or trunk locations away from water drain paths. If necessary, the included bracket may be used to move the switch away from rain gutters or allow mounting to the firewall behind the hood seal. In both cases the switch must be set up to allow the hood or trunk door to depress the switch at least 1/4 inch when the hood or trunk is closed and fully extended when the hood or trunk is opened.

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DARK GREEN Wire: Negative (-) Hood/Trunk Trigger Input Wire This input is designed to connect to a grounding hood, trunk, or rear hatch pin-switch, to allow the system to trigger should those entry points be violated. To provide protection for the hood, the Dark Green negative hood/trunk trigger wire should connect to the existing factory hood pin-switch (if one exists) or to a suitable aftermarket installed hood pin-switch. To provide protection for the trunk or hatch, the Dark Green negative h

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polarity" output scheme these two wires produce the opposite polarity at the opposite time. To better understand this, refer to the table below: Wire Color Function Polarity Red Lock Ground (-) Red Unlock Positive (+) Green Lock Positive (+) Green Unlock Ground (-) The output of these wires has a maximum switching capability of 300mA. Many vehicles today have factory door lock relays which can be connected directly to these outputs, however always confirm that the factory relays in your partic

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VALET/PROGRAM/MANUAL OVERRIDE SWITCH 2-PIN Blue Plug w/2 Wires; Black and Gray The Black & Gray wires in the 2-PIN blue connector are the ground supply and Valet/Program input of the APS20B unit. When the Gray wire is grounded, under certain conditions, the unit will enter the valet mode. When the Gray wire is sequentially grounded under other conditions, the unit will enter the various program modes. Route the Black and Grey wires from the Valet/Program/Manual Override switch to the APS20B unit

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mode and toggle the Valet/Program/Manual Override Switch 3 times in order to adjust the Fourth programmable feature. The system would respond with 1 Chirp and the LED would begin to flash 4 Flashes, pause and repeat. This has told you that the system is ready for you to adjust the Fourth programmable feature, and that it is currently programmed for Chirps ON. A single press of the lock button of the transmitter will cause the system to produce 2 Chirps. This signifies that you have changed the p

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