ADT Security Services Vista 15P20P User Manual

 
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Disarming and Silencing Alarms 
 
Using the [OFF] key 
The OFF key is used to disarm the system, silence alarm and trouble sounds, and 
clear alarm memories. 
 
IMPORTANT: If you return and the main burglary sounder is on, DO NOT 
ENTER, but CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location. 
If you return after an alarm has occurred and the main sounder has shut itself off, 
the keypad will beep rapidly upon your entering, indicating that an alarm 
has occurred during your absence.  
LEAVE AT...

 
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Bypassing Protection Zones 
 
Using the BYPASS Key 
Use this key when you want to arm your system with one or more zones 
intentionally unprotected. The system must be disarmed first. 
 
Vent Zones: Your system may have certain windows set as “vent” zones, which are 
automatically bypassed if left open when arming the system (you do not need to 
manually bypass them). However, if a vent zone window is closed after arming, it 
becomes protected and will cause an alarm if opened again while the...

 
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Bypassing Protection Zones (cont’d)  
Quick Bypass 
If programmed, Quick Bypass allows you to easily bypass all open (faulted) zones 
without having to enter zone numbers individually. This feature is useful if, for 
example, you routinely leave certain windows open when arming at night. 
 
1.               +   6 BYPASS  +  [#] 
 (Security Code) 
  In a few moments, all open zones will be displayed 
and automatically bypassed.
 Make sure that only 
those zones that you wish to leave unprotected...

 
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Chime Mode 
 
Using the Chime Mode 
CHIME mode alerts you to the opening of a perimeter door or window while the 
system is disarmed.  
When Chime mode is activated: 
 •  Three tones sound at the keypad whenever a perimeter door or window is opened.  
 •  Interior zones do not produce a tone when they are faulted. 
 • Pressing the READY key will display the open protection points. 
 •  Chime mode can be used only while the system is disarmed. 
 
To turn Chime Mode on: 
   
           +  9 CHIME...

 
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Date and Time 
 
Viewing the Current Date and Time 
The system lets you view its time and date setting on an alpha keypad. 
 
  
           + [#] + [6] [3] 
(Security Code) 
OR,  
Press the function key (A, B, C, or D) for viewing 
current date and time, if programmed.
 
Alpha Display: 
∗∗∗∗DISARMED∗∗∗∗ 
READY TO ARM 
  
  
A typical time/date display is shown.  
The display will remain on for about 30 seconds or until 
a key is pressed. TIME/DATE        SAT 
12:05AM_05/09/00 
  
 
“A”  “B”...

 
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Panic Keys 
 
Using Panic Keys 
Your system may have been programmed to use special keys to manually activate 
emergency (panic) functions as follows: 
This Function  Sends This Signal*  With This Sounding… 
Silent Alarm  silent alarm   no audible alarm; displays, “Press [∗] 
to show faults,” indicating that a 
silent alarm has been initiated. 
Audible Alarm  audible alarm  a loud, steady alarm at keypad(s) and 
at any external sounders that may be 
connected.  
Personal Alarm  auxiliary alarm...

 
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Macro Key Programming & Usage 
 
About Macro Keys 
The “A”, “B”, “C” or “D” keys can be used to automatically activate a series of 
commands of up to 16 keystrokes, if programmed for this function. These keystrokes, 
as a group, are called “macros” and are stored in the systems memory.  
 •  Typical macro functions can include: 
    -  Arming sequences: STAY, NIGHT-STAY, INSTANT, or AWAY 
    -  Bypassing particular zone(s) 
    -  Activating relay(s) for turning on (or off) lights, fans, etc....

 
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Macro Key Programming & Usage (cont’d) 
 
  The keypad beeps to acknowledge your input and displays the command you 
entered (followed by “F”). 
4.  Enter the next command, followed by press/holding the “D” key for at least two 
seconds. The keypad beeps and displays the keystrokes entered so far. 
5.  Repeat until the all the desired commands (up to 16 characters including the “F”s) 
have been entered. 
  Be sure to check your keystrokes before continuing. If you made a mistake, you 
must...

 
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Using Device Commands 
 
About Device Commands 
Your system may be set up so that it can control certain lights or other devices. 
 •  Some devices may be automatically turned on or off by the system. 
 •  You may be able to override automatically controlled devices using the 
commands described below. 
 •  Some devices can be manually turned on or off using the commands described 
below. 
 •  See your installer for a list of devices that may be set up for your system. A list 
of these devices...

 
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Paging Feature 
 
About Automatic Paging 
Your system may be set up to automatically send messages to several pagers (4 pagers 
for VISTA-20P Series, 2 pagers for VISTA-15P Series) as certain conditions occur in 
your system. 
•  The following events can be programmed by your installer to be sent to the pagers: 
arming and disarming
†, alarms, and trouble conditions. (†  reports when 
arming/disarming from a keypad using a security code; auto-arming/disarming, 
arming with assigned button,...