Directed Electronics Matrix 1 Owner's Manual

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Directed Electronics ("Directed®") promises to the original purchaser to repair or replace with a comparable reconditioned model any Directed

unit (hereafter the "unit"), excluding without limitation the siren, the remote transmitters, the associated sensors and accessories, which proves to be defective in workmanship or material under reasonable use during the lifetime of the vehicle provided the following conditions are met: the unit was professionally installed and serviced by an authorized Directed

dealer; the unit will be professionally reinstalled in the vehicle in which it was originally installed by an authorized Directed

dealer; and the unit is returned to Directed®, shipping prepaid with a legible copy of the bill of sale or other dated proof of purchase bearing the following information: consumer's name, telephone number and address; the authorized dealers name, telephone number and address; complete product description, including accessories; the year, make and model of the vehicle; vehicle license number and vehicle identification number. All components other than the unit, including without limitation the siren, the remote transmitters and the associated sensors and accessories, carry a one-year warranty from the date of purchase of the same. This warranty is non-transferable and is automatically void if: the original purchaser has not completed the warranty card and mailed it within ten (10) days of the date of purchase to the address listed on the card; the unit's date code or serial number is defaced, missing or altered; the unit has been modified or used in a manner contrary to its intended purpose; the unit has been damaged by accident, unreasonable use, neglect, improper service, installation or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or construction. The warranty does not cover damage to the unit caused by installation or removal of the unit. Directed

, in its sole discretion, will determine what

constitutes excessive damage and may refuse the return of any unit with excessive damage.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIM-

ITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY, IMPLIED WARRANTY, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FIT-

NESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLEC-

TUAL PROPERTY, ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED; AND Directed®NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHO-

RIZES ANY PERSON OR ENTITY TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY DUTY, OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY IN

CONNECTION WITH ITS PRODUCTS. DIRECTED®DISCLAIMS AND HAS ABSOLUTELY NO LIA-

BILITY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING ITS AUTHORIZED DEALERS OR

INSTALLERS. DIRECTED®SECURITY SYSTEMS, INCLUDING THIS UNIT, ARE DETERRENTS

AGAINST POSSIBLE THEFT. DIRECTED®IS NOT OFFERING A GUARANTEE OR INSURANCE

AGAINST VANDALISM, DAMAGE OR THEFT OF THE AUTOMOBILE, ITS PARTS OR CONTENTS;

AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING WITHOUT

LIMITATION, LIABILITY FOR THEFT, DAMAGE AND/OR VANDALISM. THIS WARRANTY DOES

NOT COVER LABOR COSTS FOR MAINTENANCE, REMOVAL OR REINSTALLATION OF THE

UNIT OR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND. IN THE EVENT OF A CLAIM OR A

DISPUTE INVOLVING DIRECTED®OR ITS SUBSIDIARY, THE PROPER VENUE SHALL BE SAN

DIEGO COUNTY IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. CALIFORNIA STATE LAWS AND APPLICABLE

FEDERAL LAWS SHALL APPLY AND GOVERN THE DISPUTE. THE MAXIMUM RECOVERY UNDER

ANY CLAIM AGAINST DIRECTED

SHALL BE STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE AUTHORIZED

DIRECTED®DEALER'S PURCHASE PRICE OF THE UNIT. DIRECTED®SHALL NOT BE RESPONSI-

BLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY CONSE-

QUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, DAMAGES FOR THE LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF

EARNINGS, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOSS OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND THE LIKE.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE ABOVE, THE MANUFACTURER DOES OFFER A LIMITED WARRANTY TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE CONTROL MODULE AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. Some states do

not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty will last or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from State to State.

This product may be covered by an Anti-Theft Guarantee. See your authorized Directed

dealer for details of the plan or call Directed®Customer Service at 1-800-876-0800. Directed

security systems, including this unit, are deterrents against possible theft.

Directed

is not offering a guarantee or insurance against vandalism, damage or theft of the automobile, its parts or contents; and hereby expressly disclaims any liability whatsoever, including without limitation, liability for theft, damage and/or vandalism. Directed

does not and has not authorized any person or entity to create for it any other obligation, promise, duty or obligation in connection with this security system.

Make sure you have all of the following information from your dealer:

A clear copy of the sales receipt, showing the following:

➤ Date of purchase ➤ Your full name and address ➤ Authorized dealer's company name and address ➤ Type of alarm installed ➤ Year, make, model and color of the automobile ➤ Automobile license number ➤ Vehicle identification number ➤ All security options installed on automobile ➤ Installation receipts

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Bitwriter®, Clifford®, Code-Hopping™, Directed®, Doubleguard®, ESP™, FailSafe®, Ghost Switch

™

, Learn Routine™, Nite-Lite®, Nuisance Prevention®, Circuitry, NPC®, Revenger®,

Silent Mode

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, Soft Chirp®, Stealth Coding™, Stinger®, Valet®, Vehicle Recovery System®,

VRS

, and Warn Away®are all Trademarks or Registered Trademarks of Directed

Electronics

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active arming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

passive arming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

multi-level security arming (optional feature) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

disarming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

siren silencing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

remote controlled chirp muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

valet mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

false alarm control technology (FACT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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arming diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

disarming diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

table of zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

interpreting zone diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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➤ One control module

➤ A pair of three-button transmitters

➤ A dual-stage shock sensor (on-board the control module)

➤ A 6-tone siren

➤ Status LED indicator light

➤ A push-button Valet button

➤ Your warranty registration

➤ Faultproof starter interrupt ready circuitry (may require

extra labor)

➤ HF+ external receiver/antenna

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Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art vehicle

security system. This system has been designed to provide years

of trouble-free operation. Due to the complexity of this system,

it must be installed by an authorized dealer only. Installation of

this product by anyone other than an authorized dealer voids the

warranty. All dealers are provided with preprinted dealer certifi-

cates to verify that they are authorized.

This owner’s guide should help you to get the most out of your

system. Please take the time to read it prior to using the system.

system maintenance

The system requires no specific maintenance. Your remote

control is powered by a small, lightweight 3 volt lithium battery

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that will last approximately one year under normal use. When the

battery weakens, operating range will be reduced and the LED on

the remote will dim.

your warranty

Your warranty registration must be returned and the bar code

serial number must not be removed. If the warranty registration

is not returned, you do not have a warranty. It is also necessary to

keep your proof of purchase, which reflects that the product was

installed by an authorized dealer. Make sure that you receive the

warranty registration from your dealer.

fcc/id notice

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not

cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause

undesirable operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to

operate this device.

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Directed Electronics, Inc. 426 Series

Tested to Comply with FCC Standards

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The system uses a computer-based learn routine to learn the

transmitter buttons. This makes it possible to assign any trans-

mitter button to any system function. The transmitter initially

comes programmed with Standard Configuration, but may also

be customized by an authorized dealer. The buttons in all of the

instructions in this manual correspond to a Standard

Configuration transmitter.

Standard configuration

Button

The arm, disarm, and panic functions are controlled by this

button.

Button

Remote Controlled Chirp Muting and an optional accessory

function are controlled by . (Remote Controlled Chirp

Muting works by pressing for less than one second before

arming or disarming the system. An optional accessory function,

such as trunk release, can be controlled by pressing for 1.5

seconds.) This accessory output controls __________________.

Button

An optional accessory convenience or expansion function that

you have added to your system can be activated by pressing

. This accessory output controls ___________________.

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The buttons used in the instructions in this manual correspond

to the standard configuration. Remember, this is not the only

way your transmitter may be set up. It can be custom configured

to meet your needs.

active arming

You can activate, or arm, the system by pressing on your

transmitter for one second. When the system arms, you will hear

a short siren sound, or chirp, and the parking lights will flash

once. If the vehicle’s power door locks have been connected to the

system, the doors will lock.

While the system is armed, the status LED will flash approximately

once per second, indicating that the system is actively protecting

your vehicle. If you hear a second chirp after arming, and see the

status LED flashing in groups, refer to the

Diagnostics

section of

this guide. This extra chirp is called Bypass Notification.

passive arming

The system also can be programmed to arm itself automatically

(called passive arming). If the system is programmed for passive

arming, it will automatically arm 30 seconds after the ignition is

turned off and the system "sees" you leave the vehicle by opening

and closing a door. Whenever the system is in its 30-second

passive-arming countdown, the status LED will flash twice as fast

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as it does when the system is armed. The siren will chirp one

time 20 seconds after the last door has been closed. The system

is not actually armed at that point. The system arms and the

doors lock (if connected and programmed for passive locking) at

the 30 second mark, but the siren will not chirp. The early chirp

provides you with a 10-second warning prior to arming.

When armed, your vehicle is protected as follows:

➤ Light impacts will trigger the Warn Away

signal. When

triggered, the siren will chirp and the parking lights will flash

for a few seconds.

➤ Heavy impacts will trigger the system. The triggered

sequence is between 1-180 seconds of constant siren and

flashing parking lights.

➤ If a door is opened, the system will immediately start

chirping the siren and flashing the parking lights. Three

seconds later, the siren output changes to a continuous blast.

This progressive response gives you time to disarm the sys-

tem with your transmitter if you inadvertently open the door

while the system is armed, while still providing an instant

response (even if the door is immediately closed).

note: If any protected entry point (such as a door or a switch-protected trunk or hood) is open, the system will not passively arm (unless forced passive arming is programmed on). See Programming Options section of this guide. Additionally, each time a protected entry is triggered during the arming countdown, the 30-second countdown starts over.

➤ Turning on the ignition key will trip the same two-stage

response as opening a door.

➤ The optional starter kill prevents the vehicle’s starter from

cranking.

multi-level security arming (optional feature)

Multi-Level Security Arming allows you to select which of the

security system's inputs or sensors will be active and which will

be bypassed at the time that the system is armed. (See Table of

Zones section.) Pressing the arm button again within five seconds

of arming the security system will activate the Multi-Level

Security Arming feature. Each time the arm button is pressed

again, a different security level is selected. The different security

levels can be selected as follows:

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Pressing the arm button one time: The siren chirps once. The

system is armed.

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Pressing the arm button a second time within five seconds:

The siren chirps twice followed by a long chirp. Zone Two is

now bypassed.

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Pressing the arm button a third time within five seconds: The

siren chirps three times followed by a long chirp. Zone Four

is now bypassed.

note: Multi-Level Security Arming is only available when using an optional Radar Master transmitter that has been configured with separate transmitter buttons for arming and disarming.

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Pressing the arm button a fourth time within five seconds:

The siren chirps four times followed by a long chirp. Zones

Two and Four are now bypassed.

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Pressing the arm button a fifth time within five seconds: The

siren chirps five times followed by a long chirp. All input

zones, except the ignition, are now bypassed.

arming while driving

Your system can be armed while driving the vehicle. Simply press

on your transmitter for two seconds while the vehicle is

running or while the ignition is on. The siren will chirp once and

then once more to indicate that the ignition is on. The security

system will not respond to any input except the door triggers and the

Faultproof Starter Kill (if installed) will not be activated. The secu-

rity system will disarm automatically whenever the ignition is turned

off or the remote’s arm/disarm button is pressed. The siren will chirp

twice and the LED will stop flashing.

note: If programmed for the optional Vehicle Recovery System (VRS®) feature, arming with the transmitter will arm the VRS

feature. (See VRS®section of this guide.)

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note: Multi-Level Security Arming only applies to a single arming cycle. Once the system is disarmed and then re-armed, all the zones will be active again.

disarming

To disarm the system, press . You will hear two chirps,

and the parking lights will flash twice. If the power locks are

connected to the system, the doors will unlock. If the siren chirps

either four or five times when disarming, refer to the

Diagnostics

section of this guide. This is called Tamper Alert.

siren silencing

This system offers Siren Silencing. Siren Silencing is a feature

that makes it possible to silence and reset the system when it is

triggering without disarming the system. If the system is trig-

gered, and the siren has been sounding for longer than six

seconds, pressing on the transmitter will stop the trigger

and return the unit to the armed state. The system will not

disarm, but rather reset. This prevents you from disabling the

system should you wish to disarm it without visually checking

the vehicle. Pressing the disarm button again, after resetting the

system, will disarm the system. Pressing during the first

six seconds of the triggered sequence will disarm the system

immediately. The six second timer is provided for your conve-

nience, in case you accidentally trigger the system.

disarming without a transmitter

This feature allows you to disarm the security system without the

remote transmitter should it be lost, damaged, or disabled. In order

to disarm the system without a remote transmitter, you must have

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the vehicle’s ignition key and know where the Valet button is

located. Be sure to check with the installer for the location and the

number of presses of the Valet button required to disarm the

system.

To disarm the security system,

turn the ignition to the ON posi-

tion. Press the Valet button the

preset number of times (one to

five times) within 15 seconds.

After 5 seconds, the system will

now disarm. If the system does

not disarm, you may have waited

too long; turn the ignition off and on and try again.

Location of Valet Button_________________________________

Number of Pulses______________________________________

important! The unit can be programmed to respond to one to five pulses of the Valet button for the disarm function. Be sure to check with the installer for the desired programming.

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remote controlled chirp muting

To temporarily turn off the arm or disarm chirps, use Remote

Controlled Chirp Muting. Simply press on the trans-

mitter briefly before arming or disarming, and the confirmation

chirp(s) will be eliminated for that one operation only. If you

want the arm/disarm chirps turned off permanently, your dealer

can do this for you.

panic mode

If you are threatened in or near your vehicle, you can attract

attention by triggering the system with your transmitter. Just

press for two seconds, and you will enter Panic Mode.

The siren will sound and the parking lights will flash for the

programmed siren duration. To stop Panic Mode at any time,

press on the remote transmitter again.

valet mode

You can prevent your security system from automatically arming

and triggering by using Valet Mode. This is very useful when

washing the vehicle or having it serviced. In Valet Mode, the

security system will not arm, even with the remote transmitter,

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note: The Warning Zone response to lighter impacts is bypassed if the system is armed using Remote Controlled Chirp Muting. This ensures that no chirps will be emitted by the siren in an area you want chirp-free. The system is still fully capable of triggering. Only the Warning Zone response is bypassed.

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but all convenience functions (door locks, trunk release, etc.)

will continue to work normally.

To enter or exit Valet Mode:

1. Turn the ignition on.

2. Turn the ignition off.

3. Press and release the Valet

switch within 10 seconds.

The status LED will light solidly if you are entering Valet Mode,

and it will go out if you are exiting Valet Mode.

To enter or exit Valet Mode using the transmitter:

1. Open any vehicle door.

2. Press .

3. Press .

4. Press again.

The status LED will light solidly if you are entering Valet Mode,

and it will go out if you are exiting Valet Mode.

false alarm control technology (FACT)

Your system offers FACT, a feature that prevents annoying

repetitive trigger sequences due to a faulty sensor or environmen-

tal conditions such as thunder, jackhammers, airport noise, etc.

Here’s how it works: The alarm triggers three times. Each time,

the same sensor is triggering the alarm. The three triggers are

within 60 minutes of each other. FACT will interpret this

pattern of triggers as false alarms. After the third trigger, FACT

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ignores, or bypasses, that sensor (along with any other sensors

sharing the same zone) for 60 minutes.

If the bypassed sensor tries to trigger the system while it is being

bypassed, the 60-minute bypass period will start over. This ensures

that a sensor that continually triggers will remain bypassed.

Doors are covered by FACT differently: If the alarm is triggered

by an open door for three full cycles, the doors will be bypassed

until the trigger ceases.

FACT is programmable. See the Programming Options section

of this guide.

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The microprocessor at the heart of your security system is

constantly monitoring all of the switches and sensors that are

connected to it. It detects any faulty switches and sensors and

prevents them from disabling the entire system. The micropro-

cessor will also record and report any triggers that occurred

note: Arming and disarming the system does not reset this function! The only ways to reset a bypassed zone are for it to not trigger for 60 minutes, or to turn on the ignition. If testing your system, it is important to remember that the FACT programming can cause zones to be bypassed and appear to stop working. If five chirps are heard when disarming, FACT has been engaged. If you wish to clear the FACT memory, turn the ignition key on.

during your absence. Refer to the

System Status Chirps

and

Table of Zones

charts for diagnostic information.

arming diagnostics

If the system is armed while an input is active (door open, sensor

triggering, etc.) the unit will chirp once when arming and then

one more time a few seconds later. This is called Bypass

Notification.

The security system will ignore the input that was active when

the system was armed, until the input goes away. Three seconds

later the system will monitor that input normally. For example,

if your vehicle has interior light exit delay, and you arm the

system before the interior light goes out, you may hear Bypass

Notification chirps. Once the light shuts off, however, the doors

are monitored normally.

disarming diagnostics

Extra disarm chirps are the Tamper Alert. If four chirps are heard

when disarming, the system was triggered in your absence. If five

chirps are heard, a zone was triggered so many times that

False Alarm Control Technology (FACT) has bypassed that zone.

In either case, the LED status indicator will indicate which zone

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note: Bypass Notification will not occur when using Remote Controlled Chirp Muting or if chirps have been programmed OFF.

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was involved (see Table of Zones section). The system will retain

this information in its memory, and continue to chirp four or

five times each time it is disarmed, until the next time the igni-

tion key is turned on.

system status chirps

The siren will chirp when arming/disarming the system. The

pattern of chirps will audibly report the system’s status as

described below.

Action Number of Chirps Description

Arm 1 System armed

Arm 1 (3 second delay), 1 System armed with

zone active

Disarm 2 System disarmed

Disarm 4

System disarmed with zone violation report

Disarm 5 System disarmed FACT

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table of zones

The zone number is the number of LED flashes used by the

system to identify that input. The standard input assignments

are listed below, along with spaces to write in any optional

sensors or switches you have had installed.

interpreting zone diagnostics

Warn Away responses are not reported by arming or disarming

diagnostics. If you receive a Bypass notification when arming or

a Tamper Alert notification when disarming, look at the LED.

Active or triggered zones will be indicated by a pattern of blinks

by the LED.

Example

If zone 3 was active or triggered, the LED will blink three times

with a two-second pause. Then it will blink three times again,

and repeat until the ignition is turned on.

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Zone - Number Dealer-Installed

of LED Flashes Description Options

1 Instant trigger - often used

for hood/trunk pinswitches

2 Instant trigger - a heavier impact

detected by the shock sensor

3 Door switch trigger

4 Instant trigger - for optional sensors

5 Ignition trigger

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The receiver and transmitters each use mathematical formulas

called algorithms to change their codes each time the transmitter

is used. This technology has been developed to increase the secu-

rity of the unit. The control unit knows what the next codes

should be. This helps to keep the transmitter "in sync" with the

control unit even if you use the remote control out of range of

the vehicle. However, if the transmitter has been pressed many

times out of range of the vehicle, or if the battery has been

removed, it may get out of sync with the control unit and fail to

operate the system. To re-sync the remote control simply press

of the transmitter several times within range of the

vehicle. The alarm will automatically re-sync and respond to the

transmitters normally.

note: Your system stores the last two triggered zones in memory. If your system has been triggered but the LED has been reset by turning on the ignition, your dealer can still recall the last two zones that were triggered. Contact your dealer for details.

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Your system transmits and receives at 434 MHz. This provides a

cleaner spectrum with less interference and a more stable signal.

Enjoy a phenomenal increase in range – even in areas with high

radio interference.

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Owner Recognition is a feature available exclusively from Directed.

Using the Directed Bitwriter, a hand-held programming tool, your

dealer can program many of the system settings. The programmer

makes it possible to program different settings for each transmitter

that is used with the system. Then, whenever a specific transmitter

is used, the system will recall the settings assigned to that trans-

mitter. Owner Recognition lets up to four users of the system have

different settings that meet their specific needs. It is almost like

having four separate alarms in your vehicle, one for each user.

note: Owner Recognition cannot be programmed without a Directed Bitwriter and the necessary software. Check with your dealer for more information.

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This Directed system will store its current state to non-volatile

memory. If power is lost and then reconnected, the system will

recall the stored state from memory. This means if the unit is in

Valet Mode and the battery is disconnected for any reason, such

as servicing the car, when the battery is reconnected the unit will

still be in Valet Mode. This applies to all states of the system

including arm, disarm, VRS

, and Valet Mode.

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Your system will automatically enter Power Saver Mode while

armed or in Valet Mode, after a period of time in which no oper-

ation has been performed. This lowers the current draw to the

vehicle’s battery. Power Saver Mode takes over under the

following conditions:

➤ Power Saver when the system is armed: After the system has

been armed for 24 hours, the LED will flash at half its

normal rate, decreasing the system's current draw.

➤ Power Saver in Valet Mode: When the system enters Valet

Mode the LED illuminates steadily. If the vehicle is not used

(ignition is not turned on) for a period of one hour while the

system is in Valet Mode, the LED will shut off. If the system

remains in Valet Mode, the LED will come back on the next

time the ignition is turned on and then back off.

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Programming options control what your system does during

normal operation, and require few or no additional parts.

However, some may require additional installation labor.

The following is a list of the program settings, with the factory

settings in

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arming (only with the transmitter) or passive arming

(automatic arming 30-seconds after the last door has been

closed).

➤ Arming/disarming confirmation siren chirps

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or off.

➤ The ignition controlled door lock feature on or off: With

this feature on, the doors will lock three seconds after the

ignition is turned on, and unlock when the ignition is

turned off. The system will not lock the doors when the igni-

tion is turned on with any door open. If your installer is

programming the security system with the Directed

Bitwriter, ignition lock and unlock are independent features

and can be programmed separately.

➤ Passive door locking (with passive arming) or

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(only when arming with the transmitter). Passive

locking allows the vehicle's doors to lock when the security

system passively arms (after the 30 second countdown). This

feature only works if passive arming has been programmed.

➤ Panic mode

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/disabled with the ignition on: Some

states have laws against siren capability in a moving vehicle.

➤ Forced passive arming

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or off: If your system is

programmed for passive arming and the forced passive

arming feature has been programmed on, the system will

passively arm after one hour, even if a protected entry has

been left open. This feature is useful if a door has been left

ajar when leaving the vehicle. Forced passive arming ensures

that the security system will be armed in every situation.

➤ Automatic Engine Disable (AED) on or

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: The purpose of

this feature is to protect the vehicle from being stolen at all

times, regardless of whether or not the alarm is armed. If

AED is programmed on, the starter of the vehicle will be dis-

abled 30 seconds after the ignition is turned off. Once the

key is turned off, the LED will flash slowly (one-half its

normal armed rate) to indicate the AED arming cycle.

Thirty seconds later, the starter of the vehicle will be dis-

abled. To start the car, it will be necessary to disarm the

note: When the system passively arms after one hour, the entry point that has been left open, and anything connected to the same zone, is bypassed and cannot trigger the system. However, the remaining inputs to the system are fully operational.

note: When programmed for passive arming and active lock, if the system is disarmed without a door being opened, the system will relock the doors when it passively rearms.

system with the transmitter. It is also possible to disarm the

AED feature by turning the ignition key to the RUN posi-

tion and pressing the Valet button the programmed number

of times. AED is disabled when the system is in Valet Mode.

➤ Comfort closure: Windows will close upon locking the

vehicle.

➤ Full trigger response 30 or 60 seconds: This determines how

long the full triggered sequence lasts. Some states have laws

regulating how long a security system can sound before it is

considered a nuisance. If your installer is programming the

security system with the Directed Bitwriter

, the full trig-

gered response can be programmed for any duration ranging

from 1 to 180 seconds.

➤ False Alarm Control Technology (FACT)

or off: Please refer

to the FACT section of this guide for a complete explanation

of how FACT operates. If FACT is programmed off, the security

system will respond to inputs from any sensor indefinitely.

➤ Progressive door trigger

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or off: When the system is armed

and a door is opened, the system responds with ten chirps

prior to beginning the full triggered sequence. If an instant

note: Because many states have laws regulating security systems, programming FACT off may cause your system to violate state laws.

note: This feature will only function if the Failsafe

Starter Kill relay has been installed.

trigger is desired, the progressive door trigger can be pro-

grammed off.

➤ Valet pulse count: The number of presses of the Valet button

required to disarm the security system, AED, or the VRS

system can be programmed from one to five presses. The

default setting is

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press.

➤ Siren tones and chirp volume: The output of the siren

consists of six different tones in sequence. Any of these tones

can be eliminated by your dealer, resulting in a unique, easily

identifiable siren sound. The siren chirps can be either full

volume or

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than the full alarm blast.

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The system has many options that may require extra parts and

labor. Some of the possibilities are listed here.

➤ Progressive unlocking: In most cars with electric power door

locks, the system can be configured so that when the system is

disarmed, only the driver’s door unlocks. A second press of the

button unlocks the other doors. (This feature is available

with the four-button transmitter only.)

➤ Vehicle Recovery System (VRS

): VRS®is an anti-carjacking

device designed to help in the safe recovery of your vehicle

in case of a carjacking. Please refer to the Vehicle Recovery

System section of this guide for a complete explanation of

how the Vehicle Recovery System operates.

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The optional VRS®feature is designed to ensure that any unau-

thorized user of your vehicle (even if using your keys and remote

control) will not be able to permanently separate you from your

vehicle.

The VRS

cannot prevent a carjacking attempt; however, it does

ensure that if your vehicle is taken by an unauthorized user, it will

be disabled (after several progressive warnings) as safely as

possible. Should a carjacking occur, the VRS

allows you to

concern yourself with your personal safety without worrying

about your property.

Directed has engineered this vehicle security system, the Failsafe

Starter Kill, and the VRS®feature to provide the best combina-

tion of personal safety and property protection available. When

properly installed, the system can never inadvertently stop your

vehicle in traffic or on railroad tracks while the vehicle is in oper-

ation. It is unlike other systems that shut down your engine

while it is running. This system is designed to perform starter in-

terrupt, or starter kill. The Failsafe

Starter Kill cannot shut

down an already-running engine – it can only prevent an engine

from starting in the first place.

important! Any installation that allows this product to shut down a vehicle's engine when it is running is contrary to the product’s design and intended usage, and Directed hereby expressly disclaims any liability resulting therefrom.

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To arm the VRS®, turn the ignition to the ON position and press

the arm button on the remote transmitter for one second. The

parking lights will flash and the siren will chirp once. This can be

done before driving or while driving the vehicle. Once the system

is armed, it will initiate its triggered sequence (see below) if any

door is opened and closed. If you are forced from the vehicle, the

system will trigger as the door is opened and closed. This is how

the system works to combat intersection carjacking. To protect

against parking lot carjacking, arm the VRS

before leaving the

vehicle. The system will now trigger automatically the next time

you or anyone drives the vehicle. This helps to protect the vehicle

if someone takes your keys and remote transmitter by force in a

parking lot.

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Fifteen seconds

after the last door has closed, the system’s status

LED will begin flashing. This delay is intended to allow you time to

distance yourself from your vehicle in the event of a carjacking.

Forty-five seconds later

, the siren begins chirping and the park-

ing lights begin flashing. This time could be used to notify au-

thorities that your vehicle has been hijacked, and tell them what

the VRS

will do next.

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note: If the VRS® system is armed while operating the vehicle and not disarmed prior to leaving the vehicle, it is still armed and will trigger the next time the vehicle is driven.

➜

Fifteen seconds

after the siren chirps begin, the siren’s output will

change to a continuous blast.

From this point on, when the ignition key is turned off, the VRS

will immediately turn on the starter kill. This will prevent the

vehicle from being restarted, thus immobilizing it at that spot.

Three minutes

after the constant siren output begins, the flashing

parking lights and the siren will stop. The starter kill will remain

active until the system is disarmed. If the door is opened or the

ignition is turned off and on in an attempt to restart the car, the

siren and light flashing will begin again.

disarming the vrs

Take the time to familiarize yourself with the VRS®triggering se-

quence and the disarm procedure. It is important to recognize

and identify the VRS

trigger sequence and know how to disarm

it in case of accidental activation.

Once the VRS

is armed, it does not disarm automatically. You

must disarm it the next time you operate the vehicle. You must

disarm it with one of the following procedures:

If the system has not entered the triggered sequence (siren has

not started chirping):

1. Turn the ignition on.

2. Press on the transmitter for one second.

The lights will flash and the siren will chirp

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twice.

If the system has entered the triggered sequence (siren has begun

chirping), pressing the disarm button of the transmitter will not

disarm VRS

. To disarm the VRS®during a VRS®trigger

sequence:

1. Turn the ignition on.

2. Press the Valet switch the pre-

programmed number of times to

disarm the VRS

system.

note: If the VRS®system has begun its chirping sequence, the ignition must be turned off, then on to disarm. If you are driving the vehicle at the time, pull to a safe place away from traffic and follow the triggered sequence disarm procedure.

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Control Unit:

The "brain" of your system. Usually hidden under

the dash area of the vehicle. It houses the microprocessor which

monitors your vehicle and controls all of the system's

functions.

Fault-Proof Starter Kill

: An automatic switch controlled by the

security system which prevents the vehicle’s starter from cranking

whenever the system is armed. The vehicle is never prevented

from cranking when the system is disarmed, in Valet mode, or

should the starter interrupt switch itself fail. Your system is ready

for this feature, however installation may require additional

labor.

Input

: A physical connection to the system. An input can be

provided by a sensor, pinswitch or through an existing system in

the vehicle, such as ignition or courtesy lights.

LED

: Blue light mounted somewhere in the vehicle. It is used to

indicate the status of your system. It is also used to report trig-

gers and faults in the system or sensors.

Shock Sensor

: This is a sensor mounted in the vehicle that is

designed to pick up impacts to the vehicle or glass.

Siren

: Noise generating device usually installed in the engine

compartment of the vehicle. It is responsible for generating the

"chirps" you hear, as well as the six tones you hear while the

alarm is triggered.

Transmitter

: Hand-held, remote control which operates the

various functions of your system.

Trigger or Triggered Sequence

: This is what happens when the

alarm "goes off" or "trips". The triggered response of your system

consists of the siren sounding and parking light flashing for the

programmed duration.

Valet Switch

: A small push-button switch mounted somewhere

inside the vehicle. It is used to override the alarm when a trans-

mitter is lost or damaged, or to enter or exit Valet mode.

Warn-Away Response:

Lighter impacts to the vehicle will generate

the Warning Zone response. It consists of several seconds of siren

chirps and parking light flashes.

Zone

: A zone is a separate input that the alarm can recognize as

unique. Each input to the system is connected to a particular

zone. Two or more inputs often share the same zone.

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Here we have listed only some of the many expansion options

available. Please contact your dealer for a complete explanation

of all the options available to you.

Audio Sensor:

Metal on glass, glass cracking, and breaking glass

each produce distinctive acoustic signatures. The 506T audio

sensor uses a microphone to pick up sounds, and then analyzes

them with proprietary acoustic software to determine if the glass

has been struck.

Backup Battery:

The 520T keeps the system armed, triggers the

alarm and keeps the starter kill active if main battery power is

disconnected.

Field Disturbance Sensor:

An invisible dome of coverage is estab-

lished by installing the 508D "radar" sensor. Your security

system can then react to any intrusions into this field with the

triggered sequence.

Headlight and Parking Light Automation:

The 545T Nite-Lite

will automatically turn on your parking and headlights when it

gets dark. In addition, the 545T will turn your headlights on

whenever the windshield wipers are used. A transmitter function

can also be used to turn on your parking and headlights for a

programmed time.

Power Trunk Release:

The channel two output of the system can

operate a factory power release for the vehicle’s trunk or hatch.

(An additional relay may be required.) If the factory release is not

power activated, then Directed's 522T trunk release solenoid can

often be added.

Power Window Control:

Automatic power window control is pro-

vided with the 529T and 530T systems.

Valet Start System:

For the ultimate in convenience, the Valet

start system can start your vehicle, monitor engine functions,

and power your climate control system with a push of a button.

Over-rev protection, open-hood lockout, brake pedal shutoff,

and automatic timer shutoff are all included. (This feature is

only for automatic transmission, fuel-injected gasoline vehicles.)

543T XHFplus External Receiver/Antenna:

The 543T XHFplus

external receiver/antenna can be used to upgrade the trans-

mitter/receiver performance in areas of high radio interference

such as military bases, airports, and hospitals.

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To arm using your remote

➤ You can activate, or arm, the system by pressing on your transmitter for

one second. When the system arms, you will hear a short siren sound, or chirp, and the parking lights will flash once. If the vehicle’s power door locks have been connected to the system, the doors will lock.

To disarm using your remote

➤ To disarm the system, press . You will hear two chirps, and the parking

lights will flash twice. If power locks are connected to the system, the doors will unlock. If the siren chirps either four or five times when disarming, see Diagnostics section. This is called Tamper Alert.

Arming while driving

➤ Press on your transmitter for two seconds while the vehicle is running.

The system will chirp once and then once more to indicate that the ignition is on.

Disarming without a transmitter

➤ Turn on the ignition. Press the Valet button the programmed number of times

within 15 seconds. The system should now disarm. If it does not, you may have waited too long. Turn the ignition off and on and try again.

To enter or exit Valet Mode

➤ Turn ignition to RUN position, then turn to OFF position. Press and release

the Valet button within 10 seconds. The status LED will light solid if you are entering Valet Mode, and it will go out if you are exiting Valet Mode.

To activate Panic Mode

➤ Press and hold down for one second.

To exit Panic Mode

➤ Press on the transmitter.

To activate remote controlled chirp muting

➤ Press briefly before arming or disarming, and the confirmation chirp(s)

will be eliminated for that one operation only.

Location of Valet Button_______________________________

Number of Valet Button pulses for disarming_____________

Cut along dotted line and fold for a quick and easy reference to keep in your purse or wallet.

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is ISO 9001 registered.

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