Advance Security PA-920C Users Manual
Model PA-920C
Owners Manual
ARMING THE SYSTEM - ACTIVE
1. Turn off the engine, exit the vehicle, and close all doors,
hood lid and trunk lid.
2. Press and release Lock/Arm button on the keychain transmitter.
The dash mounted LED begins to flash slowly . Parking Lights
flash one time.
Siren sounds one chirp.
If the siren/horn
hood lid ajar. Simply close the opened entry point to provide full protection. If the siren "chirped" three times, sometime after arming, the
exclusive, patented, delayed dome light learn circuit has been programmed and the
system detected a open entry point after the learned delay expired. Again, closing the
hood, trunk, or doors will correct the problem and you do not need to disarm the system
to make the correction. If the siren/horn did not sound when arming, then the chirps
have been turned off and you should refer to the section titled "ELIMINA TING THE ARM/
DISARM CHIRPS" in this manual.
NOTE: If selectable feature 9, Chirp Delete From Transmitter, was set to the on position
during installation, then you can selectively defeat the arm & disarm chirps by holding
the transmitters Lock or Unlock button for about 2 seconds.
NOTE: If Passive Arm Mode was selected on during installation, then 30 seconds after
the last vehicle door is closed, the unit will arm automatically.
sounds 3 chirps, then you have left a door, trunk, or
PROTECTION WHILE THE SYSTEM IS ARMED
Opening any protected door, hood or trunk lid will cause the alarm to immediately sound. The
alarm will continue to sound for 30 seconds, then stop and continue to monitor all protected entry
points. If the thief left a door opened, the alarm will sound for six 30 second cycles, remain armed
and ignore that triggered zone.
Whenever the system is armed, the LED indicator will slowly flash. This serves as a visual
deterrent to the potential thief. The LED is a very low current bulb and will not cause the vehicle’s
battery to drain, even when left unattended for extended periods.
Whenever the system is triggered, the vehicle’s parking lights will flash for the full 30 second
alarm cycle, attracting visual attention to the vehicle.
Optional - Whenever the system is armed, the vehicle’s starting circuit will be prevented. If the thief
should choose to ignore the siren, the vehicle can not be started.
Any mild impact to the vehicle’s glass will cause the alarm to sound a short series of warning
tones.
Any strong impact to the vehicle’s glass will cause the alarm to trigger for the full 30 second alarm
cycle.
NOTE: If the optional interior illumination circuit was installed, the interior light will flash as well
for the full 30 second alarm cycle.
DISARMING THE SYSTEM
1. As you approach the vehicle, press and release the Unlock/Disarm button on the keychain
transmitter. The siren or horn chirps twice, the parking lights flash twice, and the LED turns off.
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If passive arming is selected on, the LED will start flashing rapidly, indicating that the system is
re-arming automatically. Open any door to suspend the automatic arming. If the siren chirps 4
times and the parking lights flashed three times, then the alarm was triggered in your
absence.
If the siren did not sound when disarming, then the chirps have been turned off and you
should refer to the section titled “ELIMINATING THE ARM / DISARM CHIRPS“ in this manual.
Doors Unlock - Optional
NOTE: If the optional Interior illumination feature has been added as an added convenience, the
system will turn on the interior lights 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. This action
will turn off the siren yet leave the vehicle fully armed and protected. This feature is particularly
useful if you are aware of children playing near your vehicle that may accidently trigger your security
system. In this case you can cancel the siren sounding without disarming your alarm.
INTRUSION WARNING SIGNALS
This system will inform you if an intrusion attempt has occurred while you were away from the
vehicle. If an intrusion attempt has occurred, the siren will chirp 4 times and the parking lights
will flash 3 times when disarming the system. Enter the vehicle and observe the red LED to
identify which zone was triggered.
If the LED is flashing one time...pause...one time...pause...etc., then an intrusion attempt
was made to the shock sensor, or an accessory triggering device that may have been added
to the system.
If the LED is flashing two times...pause...two times...pause...etc., then an intrusion
attempt was made to a hood or trunk pin switch that was added to the system.
If the LED is flashing three times...pause...three times...pause...etc., then an intrusion
attempt was made through one of the vehicle’s doors.
These intrusion warning indicators are stored in the system’s memory and will only be erased
when the ignition key is turned on.
VALET SWITCH
The valet switch allows you to temporarily bypass all alarm functions, eliminating the need to
hand your transmitter to parking attendants or garage mechanics. When the system is in valet
mode, all alarm functions are bypassed, however the remote panic feature and remote door
locks will remain operational. In addition, the parking lights will flash to indicate locking and
unlocking. To use the valet mode, the system must first be disarmed either by using your
keychain transmitter or by use of the the manual override switch.
1. Enter the vehicle and turn the ignition key to the on position.
2. Press and hold the valet pushbutton switch until the LED turns on solid.
3. To return to normal operation, press and release the pushbutton switch any time the
ignition is on.
NOTE: Always remember to return the system to normal operation. This will ensure that the
vehicle remains protected at all times.
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Disarming Without The Use Of The Transmitter:
USING THE VALET 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 Valet Switch manual override, then to bypass the alarm system follow the steps below.
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 (bypass) mode. You can now start and
operate the vehicle normally.
Typically this override mode is used only if the transmitter has become inoperative.
PROGRAMMING YOUR CUSTOM OVERRIDE CODE:
Unlike override switches easily found, and defeated, this security system allows the consumer to program
a personal override code, offering a higher level of security. To take advantage of this option, programmable feature # 10 must be selected for the Custom Code Option. Consult your installation center to learn
if this feature is turned on. The system comes from the factory with a pre-programmed override code of 11.
To change this default override code, do the following:
1. Disarm the system by use of the transmitter or by use of the valet/override sequence.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the on position.
3. Within 10 seconds, press and release the valet/override switch, 3 times.
3. Within 10 seconds turn the ignition switch off, on, off, on, off, on. (The siren or horn will beep
and the lights will flash one time with each ignition switch cycle.)
4. Within 10 seconds, begin to enter your chosen 10ths digit by pressing and releasing the
pushbutton switch from 1 up to 9 times.
5. Within 10 seconds of the last entered 10ths digit, turn the ignition switch off then on.
6. Within 10 seconds, begin to enter your chosen units digit by pressing and releasing the
pushbutton switch from 1 up to 9 times.
7. Finish by turning the ignition switch to the off position.
If the new code was accepted, the unit will report back the newly entered code, by flashing the
LED, first indicating the 10ths digit, pause and then the units digit. The unit will report the new
code three times with a one second pause between each code, then the system will begin
arming. If the LED flash pattern reports the previously stored code, the new code was not entered
correctly. Please repeat steps 1 through 7 above considering the following.
NOTE: Acceptable digits 10ths or units are 1 through 9. The unit will not recognize a 0
(Zero), or no digit entered in any place, units or tenths.
NOTE: If 15 seconds of inactivity expire or if the ignition switch is turned off for more then 5
seconds during any of the above steps, the unit will revert back to the last successfully
stored code.
Custom Code Programming Example:
To Change the code from the factory pre-assigned code of 11 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/override switch, 3 times.
4. Within 10 seconds turn the ignition switch off, on, off, on, off, on. (The siren or horn will beep
and the lights will flash one time.)
5. Within 10 seconds, begin to press and release the pushbutton switch to set the tenths digit.
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(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 pushbutton, turn the ignition switch off then on.
7. Within 10 seconds, begin to press and release the pushbutton switch to set the units digit.
(As per the example, press and release 2 times to set the units digit to 2).
8. Turn the ignition switch to the off position. Immediately observe the LED flash pattern.
You will note the LED flashing five times, pause, and then flash two times, pause. This pattern
will be repeated three times indicating the new code (52) has been accepted and stored in
memory.
NOTE: If after step 7, the LED flashes a code other than what was just entered, this indicates
that the code has not been changed. You will have to repeat steps 1 through 7 above
being certain to note the following:
Acceptable digits 10ths or units are 1 through 9. The unit will not recognize a 0 (Zero), or no digit
entered in any place, units or tenths.
NOTE: If 15 seconds of inactivity expire, or if the ignition switch is turned off for more then 5
seconds during any of the above steps, the unit will revert back to the last successfully
stored code.
MANUALL Y OVERRIDING YOUR SYSTEM:
USING THE CUSTOM CODE OVERRIDE
Assuming the override code programmed has not been changed, and the default override
code of 11 is in the system's memory.
1. Enter the vehicle and turn the ignition switch to the on position.
NOTE: The siren will sound.
2. Within 5 seconds, press and release the pushbutton switch 1 time.
3. Within 5 seconds, turn the ignition switch off then on.
4. Within 5 seconds, press and release the pushbutton switch 1 time.
5. Turn the ignition switch off then on and start the vehicle.
NOTE: If you have changed the programmed override code then substitute your new code
tenths for step 2 above, and units for step 4 above.
PUSHBUTTON V ALET/SAFETY CONTROL/PROGRAM SWITCH
The Push-Button valet safety control switch allows you to temporarily disable the remote starting function of the system. This is recommended whenever the vehicle is being serviced. To
place the system in the service/temporary disabled mode:
1) With the system disarmed/unlocked, and the ignition switch off Press and Hold the PushButton Switch on.
2) Turn the ignition switch on, off, on, off, on, off.
3) The LED begins to flash two short flashes followed by one long flashes and continues
this pattern until returned to normal mode of operation.
This puts the unit into the R/S Override mode indicating that the remote start system is in the
service/temporary disabled mode and will not start from RF or any other input Telematic
input or otherwise.
T o Exit R/S Override Mode
1) With the system disarmed, Press and Hold the Push-Button Switch on.
2) Turn the ignition switch on, off, on, off, on, off.
3) The LED turns off indicating that the R/S unit is fully functional one again.
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REMOTE CAR FINDER/P ANIC
The Lock or Unlock buttons are also used to access the car finder/panic mode. This feature is
particularly useful in a crowded parking lot where finding your car may be difficult to locate, or if
there are suspicious characters hanging about your vehicle. To access this mode, while within
range of your car, simply press and hold either the lock or unlock button of your transmitter for
three seconds. The parking lights will begin to flash, the siren will sound, and if connected,
the vehicle horn will beep making your vehicle audible as well as more visible. The lights,
siren and or horn will stop automatically after 30 seconds. If you wish to turn off this mode
prior to the expiration of the 30 second timer, press and hold for three seconds either the lock
or unlock buttons a second time, or press and release the Trunk/Start button one time.
REMOTE TRUNK RELEASE
If you have electric trunk release in your vehicle and the remote trunk release option was
added, simply press and hold the Key/Trunk button of your keychain transmitter for 3
seconds or until the electric trunk of your vehicle opens.
REMOTE ST ARTING THE VEHICLE
This unit will not start the vehicle if any one of the following situations exists;
The vehicle's hood lid is opened. The gear shift selector is not in Park.
The brake pedal is depressed. The system is in the remote start override mode.
1. To start the vehicle, press and release the Key/Trunk button two times within 2 seconds. The
vehicle will start and remain running for the pre-programmed 5,10,15,20 minute run cycle.
As a visual indication, the parking lights will flash or remain on depending on the setting by
your installation center.
2. When you arrive at the vehicle, turn the ignition key to the ON position (not the spring loaded
start position), then step on the brake pedal to disengage the remote starter. The vehicle will
continue to run, but now on it's own power.
NOTE: The engine will stop running before the pre-programmed run cycle has expired if you
perform any one of the following functions;
Press and release Key/Trunk button on the keychain transmitter two times within 2 seconds.-
Depress the brake pedal. - Open the vehicle's hood -Place the unit in the safety control
disabled mode.
THE OPTION BUTTON of your transmitter may or may not be used with your system but may
be used with a second similar Audiovox Model system that may be installed on a second
vehicle in your family.
OPERATING ON AUTOMA TIC ST ART UP TIMER MODE
Your system has the ability to automatically start the vehicle every 2 or 4 hours over a 48 hour
period. This feature is especially useful in cold climates where the only means to keep the
engine and engine fluids warm is to periodically start the engine.
WARNING! Be certain that the vehicle is outdoors before using this or any remote vehicle
starting device. A running engine produces dangerous carbon monoxide fumes which can be
harmful or fatal if prolonged exposure occurs. DO NOT remote start the vehicle if it is garaged.
TO BEGIN THE AUT OMATIC ST ART UP TIMER
1. Turn the ignition key on then off.
2. Within 10 seconds, activate the RF start command two times. (Push the
programmed channel button of your keychain transmitter 4 times).
The parking lights will flash and the siren will chirp 2 or 4 times indicating the timed start mode
is activated.
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The vehicle, on a 2 or 4 hour interval basis, dependent on the number of chirps heard
when activated as described above will automatically start, run for the pre-programmed
time (5,10,15 or 20 minutes), and then shut off. This will continue for 48 hours.
NOTE: The automatic start up timer can also be initiated from the keychain transmitter.
To do this:
1. Start the vehicle using the keychain transmitter by pressing and releasing the
second channel transmitter button 2 times.
2. Shut off the vehicle using the keychain transmitter by pressing and releasing the second
channel transmitter button 2 times.
3. Within 10 seconds of step 2, activate the RF start command two times.
(Push the second channel button of your keychain transmitter 4 times).
The parking lights will flash and the siren will chirp 2 or 4 times indicating the timed start
mode is activated.
CANCELING THE AUTOMA TIC ST ART UP TIMER
To cancel the automatic start up timer do one of the following;
1. Start the vehicle manually with the use of the ignition key and depress the brake pedal.
2. Remote start the vehicle using your keychain RF transmitter.
ELIMINATING THE NORMAL ARM / DISARM CHIRPS
As explained earlier in the manual, you can eliminate the chirps selectively any time you arm or
disarm the system, if the feature has been activated, simply by holding the ARM or DISARM
button for two seconds. If you find the normal arming and disarming chirps annoying, they can
be turned off permanently , eliminating the need to hold the ARM / DISARM button for 2 seconds.
To do this:
1. Turn the ignition key on then off.
2. Within 10 seconds, press and release valet switch three times.
3. If the chirps were on before you started, then you will hear two chirps indicating they have
been turned off.
If the chirps were off before you started, then you will hear one chirp indicating they have been
turned on.
NOTE: Whenever the chirps are bypassed, 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.
NOTE: Your system must be programmed by the installation center to enable this feature.
RF SHOCK SENSOR MODE SELECTION
The way in which your alarm system reacts to threatening vibrations, created by attempts to
enter the vehicle by breaking a window, is adjustable by the transmitter immediately after arming.
There are 4 modes of operation that can be selected by the operator:
1. Normal Operation (default mode) In this mode, any strong vibrations will cause the siren
to sound (full detect) for 30 seconds. Any lesser vibration will cause the siren to emit 6
short warn away chirps, (pre-detect).
2. Stage 1 (Omit pre-detect) In this mode, the warn away chirps created by the lesser vibration
will be deleted. If strong vibration occurs, the siren will sound.
3. Stage 2 (Omit pre & full detect) In this mode, both the pre-detect stage and the full trigger
stage of the sensor are defeated. The unit will not react to vibration of any magnitude.
4. Stage 3 (City Mode) In this mode, the pre-detect chirps will change from six pre-warning
tones to a full 10 seconds of warning chirps. The full detect trigger duration will be reduced
from 30 seconds to 15 seconds.
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NOTE: Setting the stage of the shock sensor will be effective for one arming cycle only. Once
the system has been disarmed, the very next arming cycle will cause the sensor to
default to the normal operation stage.
To change or adjust the shock sensor, press and release the ARM button of you keychain
transmitter.
1.Within 2 seconds of arming, press and release the ARM button 1 time, to
defeat the pre-detect stage of the shock sensor. (The lights will flash and the
siren will chirp twice.)
2.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 three times.)
3.Within 2 seconds of step 1, press and release the ARM button 3 times to
enter the "City Mode" of operation. (The lights will flash and the siren will chirp four times.)
While under control of the remote starter, the system can be programmed to allow you to inhibit
the shock sensor by use of the transmitter. If the system has been programmed during
installation, simply press the lock button of your keychain transmitter anytime during the remote
start cycle. The shock sensor will be inhibited, for one run cycle and will resume normal
operation after the remote start unit shuts off.
Check with your installation center to determine if this feature has been programmed into your
system.
OPTIONAL DEVICE OUTPUT ( CHANNEL 3 )
Controlled By: Trunk/Key Button
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 is equipped with an output which will activate when the appropriate
transmitter button is depressed for 3 seconds. Although this output is intended to activate the
trunk release option, any other optional devices may be connected to this channel. Consult
your installation center for more information about this output.
ADDITIONAL REMOTE FUNCTION ( CHANNEL 4 )
Controlled By: Option Button
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. Some of the more common uses for this channel are;
a) Remote Window Closure, b) Remote Garage Door Interface, To remotely operate
the device indicated, momentarily press, or press and hold the appropriate transmitter button(s) as indicated above.
TURBO TIMER MODE
This system provides a means to cool down the vehicles turbo charger, if so equipped, by
allowing the vehicle to continue to run for a prescribed period of time every time the vehicle's
engine is turned off. This feature requires the system to be set up for turbo timer during
installation. Consult with your installation center to be certain this feature was activated and
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how long the vehicle will continue to run, 3, 5, or 10 minutes after the ignition switch is
turned off.
To activate the turbo timer:
Anytime the engine is running for more than 15 seconds:
1) Place the gear selector in park.
2) Set the parking, (hand), brake.
3) Be certain your foot is off the brake pedal.
4) Press the program/Push-Button switch 2 times within 5 seconds of step1.
The parking lights will flash two times indicating the mode was successfully entered.
If your parking lights flashed four times, this indicates the turbo mode was on and is now
turned off.
With the turbo timer mode selected on, after you've arrived at your destination, while the
engine is still running, set the parking brake, pause 2 seconds, then turn the ignition
switch to the off position. The engine will continue to run the allotted time according to the
selection during installation.
If you do not want the vehicle to continue to run for one cycle, simply step on the vehicle's
brake, or release the parking brake, or activate the transmitter's start button two times in
succession. Any of these will cause the engine to turn off.
PROGRAMMING TRANSMITTERS:
At times it may become necessary to program replacement or additional transmitters
for use with your system. To do this:
1) With the system unlocked or disarmed, turn the ignition key to the on position.
2) Press and release the pushbutton switch three times
The unit will flash the parking lights and or beep the horn once to indicate that the
system is in the transmitter program mode. The LED will also flash one time pause,
one time pause, etc... indicating that you are in the transmitter program mode of the
unit’s channel 1 or single button program mode.
3) Press and hold the lock button of each additional transmitter you wish to operate
your system.
NOTE: The unit is capable of storing up to 4 transmitters. If a fifth transmitter is added,
the first transmitter programmed will be bumped out.
Once all transmitter have been programmed, turn the ignition switch off to exit the
program mode.
By completing the above, all three buttons of the transmitters are programmed into their
default location.
Lock = Lock / Arm, & Panic
Unlock = Unlock / Disarm & Panic
Trunk = Trunk Release & Panic Cancel, Press & Hold 2.5 seconds to release
trunk, Press while Panic Sounding to
cancel panic immediately.
Second Vehicle Operation:
Press the Trunk/Key button + the Option button for 2 seconds, the LED flashes 2 times.
Release the buttons, then press any transmitter to select 2nd vehicle mode.
While in the 2nd car mode, press the Trunk/Key button + Option button for 2 seconds,
the LED flashes 1 time to indicate the primary vehicle operation.
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