Auto Mate 3303A User manual

OWNER’S GUIDE
MODEL
3303A
Since its inception, Directed has had one
purpose, to provide consumers with the fin-
est vehicle security and car stereo prod-
ucts and accessories available. The recipient
of nearly 100 patents and Innovations Awards
in the field of advanced electronic technology.
Quality Directed products are sold and ser-
viced throughout North America and around
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and delight our customers.
Vehicle Security System
QRG3303A 2012-06
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www.automatecarsecurity.com

Congratulations
Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art security and
remote start system. Reading this Owner’s Guide prior to using your
system will help maximize the use of your system and its many fea-
tures. Please visit: www.automatecarsecurity.com – For general and
additional guide information. For any additional questions please
contact your authorized Directed dealer or contact Directed at 1-800-
753-0600 (U.S. only). Additional support is also available at: http://
support.directed.com.
Additional Guide Information
Only basic commands, features and essential information are covered
in this compact guide. Your product has many advanced features
which are not discussed here, please consult the expanded online
version for these at: www.automatecarsecurity.com. Most sections in
this guide also contain additional information which can be found in
the expanded online version.
What you get
Welcome to the best generation of vehicle security. Your system con-
tains everything you need.
s LCD remote control, 2-way with Supercode technology for supe-
rior range and reliability (p/n 7351A)
s Companion remote control, 1-way (p/n 7143A)
s AC adapter for charging your remote control

Government Regulations and Safety information
Read the Government Regulations and Warning! Safety
First sections of this manual prior to operating this system.
Warning! Failure to heed this information can result in
death, personal injury or property damage and may also
result in the illegal use of the system beyond its intended
purpose.
Your Warranty
Your system comes with a warranty. Make sure you receive the war-
ranty registration card and proof of purchase from your dealer indicat-
ing the product was installed by an authorized Directed dealer. Please
validate it online at www.prodregister.com/automate or complete
and return the warranty registration card.
Getting Started
Due to transit and storage time prior to your purchase, the battery
charge may have depleted. To ensure proper operation, check the
battery level and connect the battery charger if not fully charged.
Charging the remote control:
1. Plug the AC adapter into a 110V AC outlet. Insert the mini-
USB connector into the mini-USB port located on the side of
the remote control. The text field displays CHARGE to indicate
the remote control is charging (The remote remains operational
while charging and can command the system).
2. Once fully charged the text field displays FULL .

Contents
Government Regulations and Safety information ................................................... 2
Responder LC 2-Way........................................................................................... 2
Status Screen Icons.............................................................................................. 4
Using your System............................................................................................... 7
Commands and Confirmations .............................................................. 7
Performing Commands ......................................................................... 7
Responder LC Command table .............................................................. 8
Basic Commands (Direct Access) .......................................................................... 9
Arm ................................................................................................... 9
Disarm ............................................................................................... 9
AUX/Trunk........................................................................................ 10
Remote Start /AUX 1/ AUX 4 ............................................................. 10
Advanced Commands: (Level 1) ......................................................................... 11
Silent Arm......................................................................................... 11
AUX 1.............................................................................................. 11
Advanced Commands: (Level 2) ......................................................................... 12
Sensor Bypass................................................................................... 12
Remote Valet .................................................................................... 12
AUX 2.............................................................................................. 12
Advanced Commands: (Level 3) ......................................................................... 13
Sensor Silent Arm .............................................................................. 13
AUX 3.............................................................................................. 13
Alarm Report..................................................................................... 14
Advanced Commands: (Level 4) ......................................................................... 15
Full Silent Arm ................................................................................... 15
AUX 4.............................................................................................. 15
1-way Companion Remote Control..................................................................... 16
Battery Information (Responder LC)..................................................................... 17
Battery Information (1-Way) ................................................................ 17
Battery Disposal ................................................................................ 17
Patent Information ............................................................................................. 18
Government Regulations .................................................................................... 19
Additional information....................................................................................... 20
Interference....................................................................................... 20
Upgrades and Batteries ...................................................................... 20
Water/Heat Resistance ...................................................................... 20
Limited lifetime consumer warranty ..................................................................... 21

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Responder LC 2-Way
Command
Buttons
Display
Function Button
Mini-USB Port
Internal
Antenna
Feature Description
Internal Antenna Used for transmitting and receiving information
Display Status screen - the upper portion of the display contains status
icons for the system, siren, alarm zones, and remote control
Text field - the lower portion of display shows the clock,
command confirmations, page messages and programming
menus
Command Buttons (4) Used to perform arming, disarming and auxiliary channel
commands
Function Button Used to access function levels for commands, configuration
menus for programming, and car selection
Mini-USB Port The battery charger plugs into this port

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Control Center
Control button
Status LED
The control center, typically located on the upper part of the front
windshield sends and receives commands or messages to and from
your system. It consists of:
s The In-vehicle system antenna, for 2 way communication.
s The Status LED, as a visual indicator of the system’s status.
s The Control button, for placing the system into valet mode* and
to perform the emergency override** operation.
* See Remote and System Operations in online guide.
** See Alarm Features in online guide.

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Status Screen Icons
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Text Field
Status Screen
Icons
The table below describes all the status screen icons.
Icon Description
System Status
Armed: The system is armed, the alarm is enabled
Locked: The system is locked in valet, the alarm is disabled
Disarmed: The system is disarmed, the alarm is disabled
Unlocked: The system is unlocked in valet, the alarm is disabled
Siren Status
Siren is disabled for sensor triggers; remote is paged for all trig-
gers (sensor silent arm)
+ ALL Siren is disabled for all triggers; remote is paged for all triggers
(full silent arm)
Zone Status
On during warn-away and full trigger message output
On during trunk zone full trigger output and aux/trunk channel
activation
On during fault report to indicate the trunk is open and
bypassed when arming

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Icon Description
Zone Status
On during a sensor zone full trigger output
On during fault report to indicate a sensor is active and
bypassed when arming
On during the door zone full trigger output
On during fault report to indicate a door is open and bypassed
when arming
On during a hood zone full trigger output
On during fault report to indicate the hood is open and
bypassed when arming
On when remote is set to command the system programmed
as car 1*
On when remote is set to command the system programmed
as car 2*
Remote Control Status
Bars indicate battery level is full, ¾,½,¼ or empty
On while the remote control is transmitting a command
On while the remote control is receiving a message
On with out of range fault tone to indicate the remote failed to
receive a command confirmation
Pager on: The remote will wake up to listen for messages
Pager off: The remote will not wake up to listen for messages
The remote will vibrate when messages are received
The remote will emit beeps and tones when messages are
received

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Icon Description
Text field Displays the clock, message text and feature menus
On after the garage open** message has been received
On after the garage closed** message has been received
Remote start is active, the engine is running (with optional
remote start module only)
* This icon not present until the car 2 is turned on in the Setup Remote
configuration menu.
** This icon not present until the remote is paired with an optional
garage door opener.

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Using your System
Commands and Confirmations
Commands, basic or advanced, are used to activate system fea-
tures and are performed by pressing one of the command buttons.
Basic commands control the most often used security features while
advanced commands control more specialized features and request
reports.
Confirmations for basic or advanced commands are indicated
first by siren chirps and parking light flashes, and then by text, icons
and beeps or tones on the remote control. A description of each
feature confirmation is found in the Basic Commands and Advanced
Commands sections.
Performing Commands
Perform basic commands by pressing one of the command buttons
while in the direct access level. Direct access is available while the
text field displays the clock. Perform advanced commands by first
accessing one of the function Levels and then pressing one of the com-
mand buttons while within a level. Function Levels are available when
the text field displays LEVEL 1,2,3 or 4.
Advanced Command example: Silent Arm
1. Press the button once to access function level 1, the text
field will display LEVEL 1 .
2. Press the button while LEVEL 1 text is still on to perform the
silent arm command.
3. The Responder LSC remote will display SILENT ARMED in the
text field and update the status screen icons.

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Responder LC Command table
Button
Level Direct Access x 1
LEVEL 1
x 2
LEVEL 2
x 3
LEVEL 3
x 4
LEVEL 4
Arm/Lock
(Panic)
Silent Arm Sensor
Bypass
Sensor Silent
Arm
Full Silent
Arm
Disarm/Unlock Silent Disarm Remote Valet Car Finder
Remote Start*/
Aux 1/4**
A U XAux/Trunk AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4
Advance Level
Change Car
(3s), Enter
programming
(8s)
Alarm
Report
* Available only with optional remote start module installation
** This button can command either aux 1 or aux 4 if turned on by
an authorized Directed dealer.

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Basic Commands (Direct Access)
Arm
Press and release
The alarm arms, doors lock (if connected), and the siren
chirps and parking lights flash once. The ARMED text and beeps play
to confirm and the system status icons update. If valet mode* is on,
the doors lock and the VALET text and tone play. Exit valet mode to
arm the alarm normally.
If a trigger zone fault is detected the siren chirps once again and the
trigger zone fault report** plays.
To Arm and Panic
Press and hold
The alarm arms (or locks in valet) and, after 2 seconds, sounds
the siren and flashes the parking lights. The PANIC text and
siren tones play to confirm. Press the or button to stop
the output.
Disarm
Press and release
The alarm disarms, doors unlock (if connected), and the siren chirps
and parking lights flash twice. The DISARM text and beeps play to
confirm and the system status icons update. If valet mode* is on, the
doors unlock and the VALET text and tone play.
More than 2 siren chirps and remote beeps indicate a trigger has oc-
curred. The DISARM text is replaced by the alarm report.**
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AUX/Trunk
Press and hold AUX
The trunk opens (if connected) when this button is pressed for 2 sec-
onds. The TRUNK text and tones play to confirm.
Remote Start /AUX 1/ AUX 4
Press and release
Remote Start***
Activates (or if on, deactivates) the remote starter. The engine and
parking lights turn on or off accordingly. The REMOTE START ON
text and tones play, or the REMOTE START OFF text and tones play
to confirm. The icon is displayed in the status screen while the
engine is running.
AUX 1/AUX 4****
Activates (or if on, deactivates) the aux 1 or aux 4 output. The
programmed text and on tones or off tones play to confirm, (See
System Expansion Options).
* See Remote and System Operations in online guide.
** See Alarm Features in online guide.
*** Available only with optional Remote Start module installation.
**** This feature must be turned on by an authorized Directed dealer.

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Advanced Commands: (Level 1)
Press and release the button 1 time.
Silent Arm
Press and release
The alarm arms, doors lock (if connected), and the parking lights flash
once. The SILENT ARMED text plays to confirm and the system status
icons update. Valet mode* or trigger zone fault report** messages
may be received.
Silent Disarm
Press and release
The alarm disarms, doors unlock (if connected), and the parking lights
flash twice. The SILENT DISARM text plays to confirm and the system
status icons update. The alarm report** may replace the silent disarm
text.
AUX 1
Press and release AUX
Activates (or if on, deactivates) the aux 1 output. The programmed
text and on tones or off tones play to confirm, (See System Expansion
Options).
* See Remote and System Operations in online guide.
** See Alarm Features in online guide.
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Advanced Commands: (Level 2)
Press and release the button 2 times.
Sensor Bypass
Press and release
The parking lights flash each time this command is received to indicate
the Sensor bypass type. 2 flashes indicates sensor Warn-away zones
are bypassed. BYPASS WARN , 1 beep and 1 fault tone play to con-
firm. 3 flashes indicates sensor Warn-away and Full Trigger zones are
bypassed. BYPASS FULL , 1 beep and 2 fault tone play to confirm. 1
flash indicates sensor bypass is Off, BYPASS OFF and 1beep play
to confirm..
Note System needs to be armed to perform Sensor Bypass.
Perform arm command any time to turn Sensor Bypass Off.
Remote Valet
Press and release
Enters (or if on, exits) valet mode. The VALET text and beeps (1 for
on, 2 for off) play to confirm and the system status icons update. See
Valet Mode for more details
AUX 2
Press and release AUX
Activates (or if on, deactivates) the aux 2 output. The programmed
text and on tones or off tones play to confirm, (See System Expansion
Options).
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level 2

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Advanced Commands: (Level 3)
Press and release the button 3 times.
Sensor Silent Arm*
Press and release
The alarm arms, doors lock, the siren chirps and parking lights flash 3
times. The SENSOR SILENT ARM text and beeps play to confirm and the
system and siren status icons update.
Car finder
Press and release
The siren emits one long chirp and the parking lights flash for 10
seconds. The CAR FINDER text and beeps play to confirm. The
parking light flashes stop if armed or disarmed while car finder is in
progress.
AUX 3
Press and release AUX
Activates (or if on, deactivates) the aux 3 output. The programmed
text and on tones or off tones play to confirm, (See System Expansion
Options).
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Alarm Report*
Press and hold the button
Requests a report of the most recent triggers and temporarily displays it
in the text field. The report clears when the ignition is turned on.
* See Alarm Features in online guide.

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Advanced Commands: (Level 4)
Press and release the button 4 times.
Full Silent Arm*
Press and release
The alarm arms, doors lock, and the siren chirps and parking lights
flash 4 times. The FULL SILENT ARM text and beeps play to confirm
and the system and siren icons update.
AUX 4
Press and release AUX
Activates (or if on, deactivates) the aux 4 output. The programmed
text and on tones or off tones play to confirm (See System Expansion
Options).
* See Alarm Features in online guide.
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level 4

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1-way Companion Remote Control
Transmit LED
Internal Antenna
Command Buttons
Button
Action Press and Release Shift (Press/release
“AUX” first)
Press/Hold
for 2 secs.
Arm Silent Arm Arm and Panic
Disarm Silent Disarm No Function
Shift* Sensor Bypass Trunk release
Remote Start**/AUX
1-4***
No Function No Function
* Advanced commands are performed by pressing and releasing the button
prior to pressing one of the other command buttons to perform an associated
action. For example, to silent arm:
Press and release first, then press and release .
** Available only with optional Remote Start module installation.
***This button can command either AUX 1 or AUX 4 if turned on by an authorized
Directed dealer.
See the online guide for more details

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Battery Information (Responder LC)
The Responder LC remote control is powered by an internal recharge-
able battery that can be serviced only through an authorized Directed
dealer.
Warnings! NEVER connect the supplied AC adapter
to products other than the Responder LC remote con-
trol. It is a high current device designed specifically for
rapid charging of the Responder LC battery and may
cause severe damage or explosion when connected to
any other products.
Battery Information (1-Way)
The 1-way companion remote is powered by one 3V coin cell lithium
battery (PN CR-2032) that will last approximately one year under
normal use.
Battery Disposal
Directed Electronics cares about the environment. If you
need to dispose of the battery, please do so in accordance
with your municipal requirements for battery disposal.