Directed Electronics 1000 User manual

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Model 1000
Owner's Guide
• Code Hopping™
• High Frequency
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devicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived, includinginterferencethatmaycause
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Field Disturbance Sensor: An invisible dome of coverage is established by
the 508T “radar” sensor. Your system can react to any intrusions into this field
with the triggered sequence.
Backup Battery: The 520T keeps the system armed, triggers the alarm and
keeps the starter kill active if main battery power is disconnected.
Electronic Hood Lock: This prevents the vehicle’s hood from being opened
whenever the system is in alarm mode, keeping thieves away from the
system’s siren, the battery connections, or other components under the hood.
Audio Sensor: Metal on glass, glass cracking, or breaking glass produce
distinctive acoustic signatures. The 506T and audio sensor uses a microphone
to pick up sounds, and then analyze them with proprietary acoustic software to
determine if the glass has been struck.
Power Trunk Release: The channel 2 output of the system can operate a
factory power release for the vehicle’s trunk or hatch. (An optional relay may
be required.) If the factory release is not power activated, the DEI's 522T trunk
release solenoid can often be added.
Power Locks: This system offers lock outputs that can control some manufac-
turers' power door lock systems. For other systems, additional parts may be
required.
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.
(Only for automatic transmission, fuel-injected gasoline vehicles).
Power Window Control: Automatic power window control is provided with the
529T or 530T systems. These can operate power windows, and can roll them
up automatically when the system is armed, down when you transmit channel
2 or 3, or both up and down. The 530T also provides one touch switch opera-
tion.
Security & Convenience
Expansions
Here we have listed only some of the many expansion options available.
Please consult your dealer for a complete explanation of all the options
available to you.

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C ONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a 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 any other person other than an authorized dealer
voids the warranty. All dealers are provided with a preprinted dealer certificate to
verify that they are authorized.
T HE SYSTEM REQUIRES NO SPECIFIC MAINTENANCE .Your remote control is
powered by a miniature 12V battery, type GP23A, that will last about a year under
normal use. When the battery weakens, operating range will be reduced and the
LED on the remote will light dim.
Y OUR W ARRANTY card must be returned and the bar code serial number must
not be removed. If the warranty card is not returned you don’t 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 you receive the warranty card from
your dealer.
T HIS OWNER ’ S GUIDE should help you to get the most out of your system. Please
take the time to read it thoroughly, prior to using the system.
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Glossary of Terms
Control Unit The “brain” of your system. Usually hidden underneath the dash
area of the vehicle. It houses the microprocessor which monitors your vehicle
and controls all of the alarm's functions.
FailSafe®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 kill switch itself fail. Your system
is ready for this feature, however installation of this feature may require
additional labor.
Input A physical connection to the system. An input can be provided by a
sensor, pinswitch or to existing systems in the vehicle, such as ignition or
courtesy lights.
LED Red light mounted somewhere in the vehicle. It is used to indicate the
status of your system. It is also used to report triggers and faults in the
system or sensors.
Shock Sensor This system is packaged with a Stinger™ DoubleGuard®shock
sensor. This sensor is mounted in the vehicle and 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 sequence of your system consists of 30 seconds
of siren sounding and parking light flashing.
Valet®Switch A small push button switch mounted somewhere inside the
vehicle. It is used to override the alarm when a transmitter is lost or damaged,
or to put it into Valet®mode.
Warn Away®response Lighter impacts to the vehicle will generate the Warn
Away®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. Often two or more
inputs may share the same zone.

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•The control module
•A pair of two-button transmitters
•A StingerTM DoubleGuard® dual-output shock
sensor
•The Revenger
TM
Soft ChirpTM six-tone program-
mable siren
•The red Status LED indicator light
•A push-button Valet®switch
•Your warranty card
•FailSafe®starter kill (Ready feature, may require
additional labor).
What
is
included
Nuisance Prevention CircuitryTM .................... 8
Diagnostics ...................................................8
Arming Diagnostics ............................... 8
Disarming Diagnostics .......................... 9
Table of Zones ..............................................9
Code Hopping™Explained ........................10
High Frequency .......................................... 10
Programming Options ............................... 10
Vehicle Recovery System (VRS
®
) ............12
Arming the VRS
®............................................
13
VRS
®
Triggering Sequence ................13
Disarming the VRS
®......................................
14
Glossary Of Terms .....................................15
Security & Convenience Expansions......16
Table of Contents
System Maintenance ................................... 2
Your Warranty ............................................... 2
What Is Included ........................................... 3
Transmitter Channels .................................. 4
Using your System ....................................... 4
Arming ...................................................4
Improved Arming While Driving ....... 5
Disarming .............................................. 5
HighSecurityDisarm ............................. 6
DisarmingWithoutATransmitter ............ 6
SilentMode™ ........................................6
PanicMode............................................ 7
Valet
®
Mode .......................................... 7
RemoteValet
®.....................................................
7
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change to a continuous blast.
From this point on, when the ignition key is turned off, the
VRS®will immediately turn on the FailSafe®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 VRS®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 flashing lights will begin again.
Disarming the VRS®
Take the time to familiarize yourself with the VRS®trigger sequence
and the disarm procedure. It is important to recognize the VRS®and
know how to disarm it in case of accidental activation.
Disarming the VRS®is always the same whether it is triggering or not.
Once again, if VRS®is armed, it does not disarm automatically. You
must disarm it the next time you operate the vehicle. You must
manually disarm it following this procedure:
With the ignition key in the "RUN" position, press the VRS®
button NOT the arm/disarm button on the remote control). Remember,
neither the transmitter nor the Valet®button will disarm the VRS®
feature. Only the hidden arm/disarm button can disarm VRS®.

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LED
Channel I Channel II
Channel III
Transmitter Channels
Channel I
The arm/disarm and panic functions, are usually controlled by button I.
Channel II
The Silent Mode™/trunk release function, is usually controlled by button II.
Silent Mode™ and Remote Valet® work by pressing button II for less than one
second. Trunk release requires you to press button II for 1.5 seconds.
Channel III (for options)
Usually controlled by pressing buttons I and II at the same time.
These assignments can be changed if needed, such as for two-car operation
from one remote.
Using Your System
Arming
You can turn on, or arm, the system by pressing button I of your transmitter for
one second. When the system arms, you will hear a short siren sound, or
chirp, and see the parking lights flash once. If the vehicle’s power door locks
are controlled by the system, the doors will lock.
While the system is armed, the Status LED will flash about twice a second,
showing that the system is actively protecting your vehicle.
If you hear a second chirp after arming and see the Status LED flashes in
groups, see
Diagnostics section. This extra chirp is called Bypass Notifica-
tion.
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
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The optional Vehicle Recovery System is armed and disarmed using a
hidden push button switch. If the system has been installed, make sure you
are aware of the location of the VRS
®
button.
Arming the VRS®
To arm the VRS®, push the button once. This can be done before
driving or while driving the vehicle. Once the system is armed, it will go into 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 will be opened and
closed as you leave the vehicle. This is how the system works to combat
intersection carjacking. If ordered from the vehicle, you may press the VRS®
button before exiting. Arming prior to that point, however, is highly recom-
mended.
To protect against parking lot carjacking, simply press the VRS®button once
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 alarm remote by force in a parking lot.
NOTE: If the VRS®is armed while operating the vehicle and not disarmed prior
to leaving the vehicle, it remains armed and will trigger the next time the
vehicle is driven.
VRS®Trigger Sequence
Fifteen seconds after the last door has closed, the system's Status LED
will begin flashing. This delay is to allow you to put distance between yourself
and your vehicle in the event of a carjacking.
NOTE:
If the system is in Valet
®
Mode, the VRS
®
feature will still
protect your vehicle. However, the Status LED will not provide this
first-level indication if the VRS
®
triggers with the system in Valet
®
Mode.
Forty-five seconds later,
the Soft Chirp™ Revenger™ siren will
begin chirping and the parking lights will begin flashing. This time could be
used to notify authorities that your vehicle has been hijacked, and tell them
what the VRS®will do next.
Fifteen seconds
after the siren chirps begin, the siren's output will

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"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 as it does when the system is armed.
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). Additionally,
each time a sensor is triggered during the arming countdown, the 30-second
countdown starts over.
When armed, your vehicle is protected
in the following ways:
• 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 trigger sequence is 30
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 system with your transmitter if you inadvertently open
the door while the system is armed, while still providing instant re-
sponse (even if the door is immediately closed).
• 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.
Arming While Driving
Your system can be armed while driving the vehicle! Simply press button I
on your transmitter for 1.5 seconds while the vehicle is running, or the ignition is
on. The system will chirp once and then once more to indicate that the ignition
is on. The system will not respond to any input except the door triggers and the
starter kill relay (if installed) will not be activated. The system will disarm
automatically when the ignition is turned off. The siren will chirp twice and the
LED will stop flashing.
Disarming
To turn off, or disarm the system, press button I again. You will hear two
chirps, and the parking lights will flash twice. If power locks are controlled by
he system, the doors will unlock. If the siren chirps either
four or five times
when disarming, see
Diagnostics section. This is called Tamper Alert.
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The optional Vehicle Recovery System feature
is designed to ensure that any unauthorized
user of your vehicle (even if using your keys
and remote control) will not be able to perma-
nently separate you from your vehicle.
The VRS®feature 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 warn-
ings) as safely as possible. Should a carjacking
occur, the VRS®allows you to concern yourself
with your personal safety without worrying
about your property.
Vehicle Recovery
System(VRS®)*
DEI
®
has engineered this vehicle security system, the FailSafe
®
starter kill, and
the VRS
®
feature to provide the best combination of personal safety and
property protection available. When properly installed, the system can never
inadvertently stop your vehicle in traffic, on railroad tracks, etc., unlike any
system that shuts down your engine while it is running. This system is de-
signed to perform
starter interrupt, 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.
*The VRS®is an optional feature.
Any installation
which allows this
product to shut
down a vehicle’s
engine
as it is
running is
contrary to the
product’s design
and intended
usage, and DEI
®
hereby expressly
disclaims any
liability resulting
therefrom.

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High Security Disarm
Your system includes a High Security Disarm feature. During the trigger
sequence, using the transmitter to disarm the system will only stop the trigger
sequence (the siren will stop and the parking lights will stop flashing). How-
ever, the system will remain armed and the doors will stay locked. This is
extremely useful if you must stop the system from sounding, but are unable to
check the vehicle visually. The trigger will stop, but the vehicle will remain
protected.
To disarm with the transmitter during a trigger, press button I on your transmit-
ter. The siren will stop sounding. Next press button I once more and the
system will chirp four or five times (reporting the trigger) and disarm.
Disarming Without a Transmitter
This feature allows you to disarm the system without the transmitter should it
be lost, damaged or disabled. In order to disarm without a transmitter, you
must have the vehicle's ignition key and know where the valet button is. Be
sure to check with the installer for the location of the Valet button.
Turn on the ignition.
Push the Valet switch within 15 seconds.
The system should now disarm. If it does not, you may have waited too long,
so turn the ignition off and on and try again.
IMPORTANT: The Valet®switch will not disarm the optional VRS®feature. The
hidden VRS®arm/disarm switch must be used (see
VRS
®
section.).
Silent ModeTM
To temporarily turn off the arm or disarm chirps, use Silent ModeTM. Simply
press button II 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.
NOTE: The Warn Away®response to lighter impacts is bypassed if the system
is armed using Silent Mode™. This ensures that no chirps will be emitted by
the siren in an area you want chirp free. The system is still fully able to trigger.
Only the Warn Away®response is defeated.
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the key is turned off. Note: If the door is open when the ignition is turned
on, the doors will not lock.
•Panic mode enabled/disabled with the ignition on. (Some states have laws
against siren capability in a moving vehicle).
•Automatic Engine Disable (AED) on or off. The purpose of the 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 disabled 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 disabled. To start the car, it will be necessary to arm the car
with the remote and then disarm it with the remote. It is also possible to
disarm the AED feature by turning the ignition key to the “run” position and
pressing the valet button once. AED is also disabled when in Valet®mode.
NOTE: This feature will only function if the FailSafe starter kill relay has
been installed.
•Forced passive arming on 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 accidentally been left
ajar when leaving the vehicle. Forced passive arming ensures that the
system will be armed in every situation. 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.
•Siren tones and chirp volume. The output of the RevengerTM Soft ChirpTM
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 6 decibels quieter
than the full alarm blast.

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Panic Mode
If you are threatened in or near your vehicle, you can attract attention by
triggering the system with your transmitter! Just press button I for 1.5 seconds,
and you will enter Panic Mode. The siren will sound and the parking lights will
flash for 30 seconds. To stop Panic Mode at any time, press button I on the
transmitter again.
Valet®Mode
You can prevent your 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 system will not arm, even with the transmitter,
but all convenience functions (door locks, trunk release, etc.) will work
normally.
To enter or exit Valet
®
Mode with the Valet
®
switch:
Turn ignition to "run" position, then turn to "off" position.
Press and release the Valet®switch within 10 seconds.
The Status LED will light steady if you have entered Valet®Mode, and
it will go out if you exited Valet®Mode.
Using Remote Valet
®as you enter or exit the vehicle:
Open any door.
Press button I (or the arm/disarm button).
Press button II (or the channel 2 button).
Press button I again.
The Status LED will light steady if you have entered Valet
®
Mode,
and it will go out if you exited Valet
®
Mode.
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Code Hopping™
E
XPLAINED
The receiver and transmitters each use a mathematical formula called an
algorithm to change their code each time the transmitter is used. This technol-
ogy has been developed to increase the security of the unit. The control unit
knows what the next codes should be. This helps to keep the transmitter “in
synch” 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 the battery has been removed, it may get out of synch
with the control unit and fail to operate the system. To re-synch the remote
control simply press the arm/disarm button of the remote control several times
within range of the vehicle. The alarm will automatically re-synch and respond
to the transmitters normally.
High Frequency
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.
Programming Options
Programming options control what your system does during normal operation,
and require little or no additional parts. However, some may require additional
installation labor.
The following is a list of the programmable options, with the factory settings in
Bold.
•Active arming (only with the transmitter) or passive arming (automatic
arming 30 seconds after the last door has been closed).
•Arming/disarming confirmation siren chirps on or off.
•Passive door locking (with passive arming) or active door locking (only
when arming with the transmitter) . This feature only works if passive
arming has been selected for step one.
•The ignition-controlled door locking feature on or off. With this feature on,
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Nuisance Prevention CircuitryTM
Your system has DEI's Nuisance Prevention Circuitry™ (NPC™). It prevents
annoying repetitive trigger sequences due to faulty door pin switches or
environmental conditions such as thunder, jackhammers, airport noise, etc.
Here's how it works:
Let's say the alarm triggers
three times . Each time, the same sensor or switch
is triggering the alarm. The three triggers are within 60 minutes of each other.
NPC™ will interpret this pattern of triggers as false alarms. After the third
trigger, NPC™ ignores, or bypasses, that sensor or switch (along with any
other sensors or switches sharing the same zone).
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
continuously triggers will remain bypassed.
Doors are covered by NPC™ differently: If the alarm is triggered by an open
door for three full cycles (one and one half minutes), the doors will be by-
passed until the trigger ceases.
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
NPC™ programming can cause zones to be bypassed and seem to stop
working. If five chirps are heard when disarming, NPC™ has been engaged. If
you wish to clear the NPC™ memory, turn the ignition on.
Diagnostics
The microprocessor at the heart of your system is constantly monitoring all of the
switches and sensors connected to it. It detects any faulty switches and sensors
and prevents them from disabling the entire system. The microprocessor will also
record and report any triggers that occurred during your absence.
Arming Diagnostics
If the system is armed with an input 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.
Note: Bypass notification will not occur when using Silent Mode™ or if chirps
have been programmed OFF.
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The system will ignore the input that was active when it was armed until it
goes away. Three seconds later it will monitor that input normally. For ex-
ample, if your car has interior light exit delay, and you arm the system before
the interior light goes out, you may get Bypass Notification. Three seconds
after the light goes out, 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 Nuisance Prevention Circuitry™ has
bypassed that zone. In either case, the Status LED will indicate which zone
was involved (see
Table of Zones section). The system will retain this informa-
tion in its memory, and chirp four or five times each time it is disarmed, until
the next time the ignition key is turned on.
If the Warn Away®response is triggered, the LED will not report it.
TableofZones
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.
ZONE (# of LED
FLASHES) DESCRIPTION DEALER INSTALLED OPTIONS
1Instant trigger
2A heavier impact trigger
of the shock sensor
3Door switch circuit
4Instant trigger of
optional sensors
5Ignition