CrimeStopper The Informer II CS-2016DP-FM User manual

CS-2016DP-FMTheInformer II™
DP SERIES (DATAPORT)
2-Way FMPaging Alarm&RemoteEngineStarting System
OPERATIONINSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
CONGRATULATIONS onyourchoice of theInformer II™with DP technology by Crimestopper Security Products Inc.
Thisbooklet containstheinformation necessary foroperatingyoursystem.If anyquestionsarise, contactyour
installationdealer or Crimestopper Security Products Inc.
*IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Primary and Optional Features
-PRIMARY: These are features that must be connected inorder for thesystemto operate properlyi.e. Power,
Ground, LED, etc.
-OPTIONAL: Optionalfeatures areconnected onlyifdesired or agreed uponby theinstallingdealer i.e. HornHonk,
Dome lightillumination,Door Locks, Trunk Pop, etc. These features mayrequire additionalparts andlabor charges.
Consult withyour installer about these features BEFORE installation!
CONTACTINFORMATION:
TECHNICAL SUPPORT(800)-998-6880
Monday- Friday8:00am- 4:30pmPacific
Website: www.crimestopper.com
E-mail: [e-mail]
CRIMESTOPPER
SECURITYPRODUCTS, INC.
1770 S. TAPO STREET
SIMI VALLEY, CA.93063 REV. B1.10.2006
Thi
sdevicecomplieswithFCC Rulespart15.Operation issubject
tothe followingtwoconditions:1)Thisdevicemaynotcause
interference,and (2)thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencethat
maybe received,including interferencethatmaycauseundesire
d
operation.The manufacturerisnotresponsibleforanyradioorTV
interferencecausedbyunauthorized modification tothis
equipment. Suchmodification couldvoidtheuser'sauthorityto
operatethe equipment.

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TABLEOF CONTENTS
OperationCautions&Warnings……..…………..……………………………………………………………………2
Transceiver/ Pager-Remote……….....…………..……………………………………………………………………3
CS-512TWSidekickRemoteControl…………………….…………………………………………………..…...…..4
OperatingInstructions-Alarm……………………………………………………….………..……………..……..4-8
RemoteEngineControl………………………...……………………………………………….…….………...….9-13
Anti-CarjackProtection...……………………………………….………….……..………………..………..………..14
LEDDiagnostics………………..……………………………………………………………………….………..….…15
Transceiver/ Remote Control Programming……………………………………………………..……………15-16
2VehicleOperation……...………………………….……………………………….………….…………….….……17
Troubleshooting/FAQ Section……………….…………………………………………………………..……..18-19
Low BatteryWarning –LCD Remote / SettingClock –LCD Remote……………………………….….…19-20
OPERATIONCAUTIONS&WARNINGS
CRIMESTOPPERSECURITYPRODUCTS,INC. andits VENDORS shallnotbeliablefor anyaccident
resulting fromthe useofthisequipment. Thissystemisdesignedtobeprofessionallyinstalledintoacar or
vehicleingoodrunning order.Items,suchasparkingbrake,door switches,andallenginesafetyfeatures,
mustbeinperfectworkingcondition.
DAMAGEresulting frommisuseornegligenceisNOTcoveredunderwarranty and will be subjectto
repairand/ or replacementcharges.
ITISABSOLUTELYTHEOWNER’SSOLERESPONSIBILITYTO: A)Understandthe operationofthis
systemanditssafetyfeatures.B)Checkforproperoperationofthesesafetyfeaturespriortoaccepting
deliveryofthevehiclefromtheinstallation facility.C)Checkandmaintainthecondition ofthe vehicleandall
itemsrelativetotheproperoperationofthissystemanditssafetyfeatures.
D*NEW*DoubleButtonPressforRemotestartandTrunkrelease:
Thisoptionwill allowyoutochange whether the Remotestarter andTrunkreleaseactivatebyasingle½
second press or adoublebutton½secondpress.Checkwithyourinstallerorfollowprogramming option
instructionsintheinstallationmanual.

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TRANSCEIVER/ PAGER-REMOTE
PAGER / REMOTETRANSCEIVER:
Thehand-heldremote transceiver isused to sendand
receive informationfromthevehicle. TheControlModule
transmits HighFrequencyFM signals from the vehicle to your
over longdistances. Yourrange willvary dependingon
location,terrain, andlocalRF noise/interference. This
system isnot guaranteedto page you ifyouare behind
concrete walls,underground,inalarge structure, or inan
area withhighlevelsof electronicinterference.Handlethe
pager/remote withcare iftheLCD display and/or the
electronics may be damaged ifsubjected to abuse.TheAAA
Cell1.5V alkalinebattery caneasilybe replaced by sliding
open thebattery access door onthe back of theremote.
Battery life willvarydependingonusage.TheLCD screen
willdisplay alow battery iconwhenthebattery islow. For
more onrange, see “Range Questions” on page 18.
QUICK CHART
Button ButtonFunctions ButtonOptions Buttons ButtonFunctions
ButtonOptions
Lock Doors&ArmSystemPressand Holdfor3
seconds
Activate“Panic”feature
Aux#3 Press Button #1 and #4 at
the sametime
Unlock Doors&Disarm
System
Press twiceforsecond door
unlock
Aux#4 Press Button #3 and #4 at
the sametime
TrunkRelease(Aux#1) Press andReleaseforAux
#1
CarJack
(See page 14)
Press Button #1 and #3 at
the sametime
Aux#2 Press andHoldbutton #2&
#3for3sec.
SilentArm/Disarm Press Button #2 and #4 at
the sametime
Start orStopengine Pressand Holdfor2
seconds
Press andHoldfor3seconds
Press 5timestoDisable/Enableaudiblebeep tonesfromthe remote
2-caroperation (Side Button)
(Change fromCar1toCar
2)orCar2toCar1
Press andReleasetoRecallthe lastmessage fromthe LCD screen
#1 ARM/
LOCK
#4ENGINE
START/STOP
#5
RECALL/
CARI ORII
#3TRUNK
POP
#2DISARM/
UNLOCK
ANTENNA
FIXED
LCD
SCREEN
PM

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CS-512TW SIDEKICK REMOTE
512TW1-Waysidekickremoteaddsflexibilitytoyour
CS-2016DP-FM.You can havetheconvenienceof
operating your systemwithoutneeding tocarrythe
larger pager remote.TheSidekickremotehasless
range andoffersall ofthesameoperation features
exceptforpage-backconfirmation.Seediagrambelow
for Sidekick1-Wayremoteoperation.
QUICKCHART
Button Button
Functions
ButtonOptions Buttons Button
Functions
Buttonoptions
Lock Doors&Arm
System
Press andHoldfor3seconds
Activate“Panic”feature
then
ActivatesAux#3 Press Button #5 then
Button #2
Unlock Doors&Disarm
System
Presstwiceforsecond door
unlock
then START
ActivatesAux#4 Press Button #5 then
Button #4
TrunkRelease(Aux#
1)
Press andReleaseforAux#1
ActivatesCarJack
(See page 14)
Press Button #1 and #3 at
the sametime.
then
ActivatesAux#2 Press *.Then press&hold#1
for3Sec.
START
Start orStopengine Press andHoldfor3seconds
START
Silent Arm/Disarm Press Button #2 and #4 at
the sametime.
2-caroperation (Center
Button)
(Change fromCar1to
Car2)orCar2toCar1.
2nd Function Button
Press andHoldfor2seconds
WhileinCar2mode you have
5secondstopressafunction
orremotewillreturntoCar1.
START
LOCK UNLOCK
REMOTE
#4
#3
#2
#1
2ND VEHICLE
TRUNK
(AUX#3)
(AUX#2)
(AUX#4)
STARTER
#5
COOL START
(2ND FUNCTION)

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PM
ARM/LOCK
PM
DISARM/UNLOCK
PM
DOORTRIGGER
PM
SHOCK TRIGGER
PM
HOOD/TRUNK TRIGGER
PM
IGN
(<<<< MOVING <<<<<)
IGNITIONTRIGGER
OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS-ALARM
Active Arming/ Locking:
Press button#1(Locksymbol)onthetransceiver.The Systemwill armemitone siren
chirp,one lightflash,and theLEDwill begintoflash.Powerlockswilllock(if
equipped).Starterdisablecircuitwill turn on.LCD Pager will beep oncewhile
displaying aDownArrowandaLocksymbolfollowedbytheCSP logo.After ashort
delaytoallowthevehicleand electronics tosettle, the systemwill becompletelyarmed.
Disarming:/ Unlocking
Press button#2(Unlocksymbol)onthe transceiver.Systemwill disarmand confirm
withtwosirenchirps,twolight flashes,andtheLEDwill turn off.Power lockswill Unlock
andInterior Domelightwill turnon(if installedwiththeseoptionalfeatures).LCD Pager
will beep twicewhiledisplaying an UpArrowand anUnlocksymbolfollowedbythe CSP
logo.
Alarm Triggers:
Ifthereisanintrusionintothevehicle,ahard impacttothebody,ortheignition isturnedonthe alarmwill
soundand flashthe lightsfor1minute.After 1minute,thetrigger cyclewill automaticallystop and alarmwill
remainarmed tocontinue protectingthevehicle.If adoor isleft openafter anintrusionthentheunitwillcycle
amaximumof2minutesandcontinuetoprotect the otherun-tampered orunopened zones.
LCD Remote Paging/ ZoneViolations:
When the systemistriggered,thealarm sendsapagingsignaltothe remote.If youarewithinrange,youwill
receiveaviolationpaging signalwhichconsistsof avibrationfollowed by6audiblebeepstonotifyyouthe
vehiclehasbeentamperedwith.

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PM
SILENTARM
PM
SILENTDISARM
PM
P
PANICMODE
OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS-ALARM
Disarming WhileTripped(Triggered):
DisarmingtheSystemwhileitistriggeringrequiresTWOpressesofthe#2UnlockButton.Thefirstpressof
Button#2Resetsthealarmcycleonly(systemstill armed) whileasecond presswilldisarm/unlockthesystem.
Selective SilentArming/Disarming:
ToArmor Disarmthesystemwithoutsiren
chirps,press andreleasebothButtons#2
(Unlock)and #4 (Start)atthesametime.
Systemwill ArmorDisarmwithoutsirenchirps.
FlashinglightsandLEDwillbethe only
indicatorsofArm/Disarmstatus.The LCD will
Displayamusicalnotewithan“X”when the
systemisarmedordisarmedwithout achirp.
PriorintrusionAlert
Thissystemwill notifyyouifthealarmwastrippedwhileyou whereaway.Upondisarming,thetwonormal
disarmchirpswill beheardthenthesystemwill emit4additionalsirenchirps.Checkyourvehicleforany
signsofabreakinortampering.Alsosee LEDDiagnosticsSection todetermine the causeof the trigger.
RemotePanicProtection
Tosoundthealarminanemergencysituationortodrawattentiontoyourvehicle,press
and holdButton #1 (Lock)foratleast3secondsuntil thesiren sounds.PressButton#2
(Unlock)toresetpanicmode.TheLCD pager/remotewill displaya“P”and emit8
beepswhenthepanicmodeistriggered.
Selective Shock SensorDisable
Toarmthe alarmand bypassshocksensorprotection,press Button#1asnormalthen
pressandreleaseButton #1and #2togetherwithin2seconds.Youwill hear 3extra
sirenchirpsindicatingshocksensor bypass for thisarmingcycleonly.Thisfeature can be usedwhen parking
nearrailroadtracks,airports,or areawithexcessiveloudmachineryornoisetopreventthenuisanceof
unnecessaryfalsealarms.
OpenDoorAlert/ Bypass
Upon arming,thissystemwill warn youifadoorisleft open.TheLCD pager will vibrateand beep(15X’s)
alongwithdisplayingtheopen zoneon your LCD screen.Thiszone will automaticallybe bypasseduntil
closed, otherwisethealarmwill continuetoprotect allotherzones.

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PM
PRE-WARN
PM
PASSIVE LOCK/ARM
PM
TRUNK POP
OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS-ALARM
Pre-WarningShock Protection
The Pre-warning(warn-away)featurewill activatewhenalow-levelshockorvibration
detectedbythe system’sshocksensor.The alarmwill chirp the siren 5timesand
flashthe lightsoncetohelpdeteranyfurther tamperingwiththe vehicle.The
pager/remotewill vibrateonceandbeep(6X’s).
Passive ArmingMode:(Programmable)
Passive(automatic)arming occurs30secondsaftertheignitionisturned offandthe
lastdoor isclosed.Upon closingthe lastdoor,theunitwill flashthelightstwiceand LEDwill be flashing
rapidlytoconfirmpassivecountdown.Ifadoor isreopened withinthe30 second period,the countdownstop
and beginagainwhenthedoorisclosed.Passivearming providesfailsafeprotection incaseyouforgetto
armthesystem.
Passive Locking:(Programmable)
The CS-2016DP-FMsystemcan be programmed topassivelylockthe doorswhen
the systempassivelyarms.The defaultsetting isOFFbecausepassivelocking
increasesthe riskoflocking the keysinthe vehicle.When the systemarms/locks
passively,withoutyoupressingtheremote,the LCD pagerwill still provide a
confirmationsignal.TheLCD screenwill haveanarrowonlywithoutalocksymbol.
Trunk/HatchPop(Optional, Remote AUX.Output1)
Thisfeatureisdesigned tointerfacewithexistingFactorypower trunkor power
hatchreleasesystemsandmayrequire additionalpartsand/orlabor charges.
Press andreleaseButton#3(Trunk)onthetransmitter topop/open thetrunk/hatch.
Ifthe systemisarmed,itwill alsodisarm whenthebutton#3 ispressed.TheLCD
pager/remotewill confirmwith3beepsandthetrunkicononthe screen.
RemoteAUX.Output2(Optional, Requires specialprogramming)
Thissystemcontainsasecond auxiliaryoutputtoactivateother accessoriesordevices.Toactivatethe
systems’SecondAuxiliaryOutput, press and HOLDButton#3+#2onthe transmitter for more than2
seconds. Thisisamomentaryoutput thatwillstayactiveaslongastheremotebuttonishelddown.Thereis
no LCD/pager confirmation for Aux.2output. DomeLight Illumination(Optional)
Thisfeaturewill turnonthe vehicle’sdomelightupondisarmingfor30secondsoruntil the keyisinsertedand
turnedon. Thiswill provide illuminated entrytoyour vehicleindimlylitareasforsafetyandsecurity.

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PM
VALETMODE
PM
VALETLOCK
PM
VALETUNLOCK
OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS-ALARM
EmergencyOverride(Disarm)
Ifyou havelostthetransmitter or itstopsworking for anyreason andtheAlarmisarmed,youwill haveto
disarmthe systemmanually.Open thedoorwiththekey[alarmwill sound], turn the ignitionon,and press the
override/programbutton for about5seconds.TheAlarmwill disarmand allowyoutousethe vehicleuntil you
can repair/replacethe remote. ValetmodealsopreventsPassiveArming.
ValetMode(Entermanuallyorusing theremote)
TodisableAlarmand RemoteEngine Starting for vehicleservicing or otherwise,turntheignitiononand press
the override/programbutton [about5-7seconds]until youhear (3) sirenchirpsand the LEDturnsonsolid.
Repeattheprocess toexitVALETmode.Toenter/exitvaletviatheremote,pressandholdbothbuttons#1
(Lock)and Button#2(unlock)together for about3secondsuntil 3chirpsare heard.Repeatthisstep toexit
viatheremotetransmitter.Lock/Unlock and AUXfeatureswill still operateinwheninVALETmodehowever
remotestartandalarmfunctionsareinhibited.
ValetParkMode(Using theremotetransmitteronly)
Note:ValetParkmode isonlyaccessiblewhen usingtheremotetransmitter.Valetparkmode allowsyouto
turnoverthevehicletoavaletallowingaccesstodrive/lock/unlockyourvehicle,butalarmwill triggerifthe
trunkisopened.ToactivateValetPark,press andholdbothbuttons#1(Lock)andButton#2(unlock)
together for about6seconds.3chirpswill be heard firstwhen unitgoesintoregular Valetand asyou
continuetoholdbothbuttonsyouwill hear2morechirps.LEDwill alwaysflashslowlywheninValetPark
evenwhen theIgnitionisturnedon(or drivingvehicle).Repeat step abovetoexit Valet Parkmode.
Optional M.A.P.(MobileAccessoriesProtection)
Thissystem canbe programmed to provide Crimestopper’s uniqueM.A.P. (MobileAccessories Protection)featurethat
allows youto prevent unauthorized access of yourvehicles Audio, Cellular, Navigation,or Entertainmentsystems.
ThisfeatureisOPTIONAL and requires extrapartsandlabor forinstallation.Consultyourinstallationdealer about
MAP before or duringinstallation.TheCS2016FM must be programmed for MAP operation.Whenthesystem isput
into Valet Park mode, M.A.P. will prevent stereo, entertainment, navigation, or cellular system from being used.

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PM
IGN
CONFIRMREMOTE
STARTREQUEST
PM
IGN
(<<<< MOVING<<<<<)
SUCCESFULSTART
REMOTEENGINECONTROL
REMOTEENGINESTARTING -SUCCESSFULSTART
1)Press remotestartbuttonontheremotetransmitter.Systemwill chirp 3timesfor audibleconfirmation.
(Chirpscan be programmed on or off-See installationmanual.)
2)Parking lightsflashonce,then turnonsolid,Ignition/Accessorycircuitsturnon.
3)After afewseconds,StarterMotor engages, Parking lightsandAccessorycircuitsturnoffwhilecranking.
4)EngineStartsandRuns. Parking LightsandAccessoryturnbackon, DoorsLock.
5)Enginewill remainrunningfor programmed run timeuntil resetwithBrakepedal.Ifneeded,theenginecan
be turnedoffwithremotetransmitter.
REMOTEENGINESTARTING -SUCCESSFULSTARTDIAGRAM:
REMOTEENGINESTARTING –LCDPAGER-REMOTE:
When requestingaremotestart the LCDpagerremote
will confirmwithanIgnitionIcon along with4beeps.
Oncethevehiclehassuccessfullystarted theremotewill
confirmbackwith2vibrations,amovingvehicleIcon, and
4beeps.
AFTER
IGN
3STARTER
THEN
FLASH1X
SOLID
SOLID
SEC.
START

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REMOTEENGINECONTROL
UNSUCCESSFULREMOTESTART
Inthe eventthatthe enginedoesnotstartonthe firstattempt, thesystemshutsdownforafewseconds,then
attemptstorestarttheenginea2nd and3rd time.For hard starting engines,the unitwill allowastarter crank
timeofup to13secondsmaximum.Thisshouldprovide amplecranking timefor difficultstarts,butislimited to
13 secondstohelppreventdamagetothe starterfromover cranking.
1)Ifenginestartson2nd or 3rd attempt, seesteps4&5(onlastpage) under"SuccessfulStart".
2)IfThirdattemptfailstostartengine,thesystemwill turnoff and doorswill remainlocked.NOFURTHER
ATTEMPTSWILL BE MADEAUTOMATICALLYUNLESS YOUPRESS THEREMOTESTARTBUTTON
AGAIN.
TURNING OFFYOUR REMOTESTARTEDENGINE(VIAREMOTECONTROL):
1)EngineisrunninginRemoteStart(Parking lightsON).
2)Press RemoteStartbutton onremotetransmitter.
3)Engine&parking lightsturn OFF,Doorsremainlockedorwill re-lockif applicable.
ENGINE&LIGHTSOFF
START
ENTERINGYOUR REMOTESTARTEDVEHICLE:
1)Withengine running, RemoteUnlock/Disarmsystem(If armed)oropendoorwithkey.
2)Entervehicleandbecarefulnottostep on brakepedal!(RemoteStart Reset)
3)Turn Ignition toON/RUNposition, thenpressbrakepedaltoresettheRemoteStarter &Shift outofpark.
4)Remotestarter will resetinstantlywhenthe brakeispressed.Parking lightswill turn off and theignition key
isnowcontrollingyour vehicle.