Audiovox AS2ARSS Owner's Manual
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1. 2 in any circumstance use extreme caution as an object is almost in stopping distance If a moving object enters Zone 3 the system will lock onto it holding the Zone 3 solid tone until the object is outside Zone 2 ZONE 1 48 72 ZONE 2 1 e ZONE 3 6 24 Sd ES Situations where obstacles may not be detected or which may provide momentary detection signals Your reverse scanning system utilizes highly advanced Ultrasonic technology to locate objects in your vehicle s path Under some circumstances however an object may not be detected so always use extreme caution when reversing looking behind your vehicle and maintaining speeds of less than 5 miles per hour A small object which is under your bumper or too close to the vehicle may not be detected due to the angle of the sensor s signal When reversing down a steep slope or driveway gravel and or the road surface may cause momentary de tection signals due to the sensors following the sloping angle of the vehicle If reversing towards a 90 degree OES angle such as a corner of a wall or pillar sensor detection pattern will refract as shown until vehicle is gt gt close enough to receive signal back Tee from corners in such situations vehicle could reach very close dis Ww tances before detecting objects Reversing at an angle towards a partial wall or other large flat surface may refract ultra sonic sig2. A AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORP OWNERS MANUAL FOR VEHICLE REVERSE SCANNING SYSTEM AS RS Congratulations Your purchase of the Audiovox Vehicle Reverse Sensing System will provide you with a highly sophisti cated ultrasonic obstacle detection device for your vehicle It is manufactured to exacting standards and under normal circumstances requires little maintenance Under no circumstances should you attempt to open the control box Doing so will void all manufacturer s warranties Disclaimer This reverse sensing system is strictly a driver assistance device and should not be relied upon as a substitute for safe driving practices Use common sense when reversing and always follow recommended safe driving guidelines from your local State or County Department of Motor Vehicles regarding the engagement of reverse gear To help prevent accidents always use caution when reversing looking visually to ensure your path is clear Keep reversing speeds under 5 miles per hour The Owner shall not be entitled to recover from the Company its successors or assignees incidental and consequential damages such as personal injury loss of income loss of time loss of profits loss of vehicle use or property damage No employee agent or representative of the Company or the Selling Retailer may modify alter or extend this Warranty in any way This Warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights under this Warranty which may va
3. assenger vehicle option and fig B is a commercial option on installation CL amp CR ports used Adjusting your Piezo Speaker Your reverse scanning system comes equipped with an adiustable warning indication speaker to suit your individual needs 1 HI Volume setting For any situation where the piezo is mounted at the rear of a large vehicle away from the driver Also for anyone wanting a louder warning tone 2 Low Volume Setting For smaller vehicles or for anyone wanting a softer warn ing tone 3 Off Used when towing large loads with a trailer hitch Note If your system is equipped with the optional LED display it will remain on It is not designed to be switched off Adjusting your volume setting is easy Simply move the fingertip slider switch to select the desired setting see diagram Optional LED Display All lights on the display will flash in unison with the Piezo Switch For Customer Service Visit Our Website At www audiovox com Product Information Photos FAG s Owner s Manuals 2005 Audiovox Electronics Corp Hauppauge NY 11788 128 7074A
4. nals causing the object not to be detected Reversing on loose gravel Rough surfaces and Pot Holes may produce intermit tent detection due to signal bouncing off of refractive surfaces behind the vehicle Due to the natural projection angle of the sensors a natural no coverage area is common with the systems In most cases the average is about 6 10 from bumper This causes no defect just a reminder to be aware of objects within this space prior to reversing Detection Zones Your reverse scanning system senses objecis behind your vehicle using an ultrasonic detection pattern this pattern varies depending on your sensor configuration Understanding the parameters of your detec tion pattern will make your driving experience safer and enable you to get the best use of your Echomas ter system Objects entering the detection pattern will cause your unit to give an audible warning tone Each individual sensor s detection pattern is approximately 6 feet long by 4 feet wide and has an optional 3 foot by 4 foot outer detection zone setting for the outside sensors fig A Passenger vehicle setup with Optional 4 sensor configuration Approximately 6 of central cover standard 2 sensor configuration age and selectable outer coverage ranges of 3 fig A or 6 fig B Approx 6 central detection pat Center sensors use CL amp CR poris and outer sensors use L amp R ports tern by 5 8 feet wide depending _ fig A is a p
5. ry state to state Understanding your Reverse Scanning System s Audible Warning Zones Your system reads ultrasonic signals that are projected from sensors mounted in your vehicle s rear bum per As the signals Echo off of objects in the detection field the control unit s microprocessor translates them into audible warning tones or sounds inside the vehicle which alert the driver an optional visual indicator is also available Your reverse scanning system will detect in three distinct Zones which correspond with your vehicle s distance to an object The moment you engage reverse gear you should hear one quick beep indicating all selected sensors are functional This alert serves multiple purposes 1 Notification that the system is activated and is scanning for objects in the detection field 2 As a reminder that you have selected the reverse gear 3 As an indication that your reverse scanning system has performed a self check If additional quick beeps sound your system may need to be checked If warning tones continue after reverse is initially selected check for obstacles behind the vehicle When reversing towards a wall or large flat object your detection will be as follows ZONE 1 6 4 feet your system will alert you with slow beeps ZONE 2 4 2 feet your system will alert you with rapid beeps ZONE 1 2 feet and inward your system will alert you with a solid tone Once you have reached Zone
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