Directed Electronics 3901T User manual

Model 3901T / 3902T / 3903T
Owner’s Guide
Vehicle Security System

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Limited consumer warranty
For a period of one calendar year from the date of purchase of this auto-security
device, Directed Electronics, (Directed) promises to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER to
repair or replace (at Directed's election) 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, provided the following
conditions (herein "Conditions") are met: the unit was purchased from an authorized
Directed dealer; 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 dealer's 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 UNITS RECEIVED BY
DIRECTED FOR WARRANTY REPAIR WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE DENIED.
After the first calendar year, from the date of purchase of the unit, Directed, promises
to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER to repair or replace, (at Directed's sole and absolute
discretion) with a comparable reconditioned model any unit which proves to be
defective in workmanship or material under reasonable use FOR A CHARGE OF $45.00,
SO LONG AS THE AFOREMENTIONED CONDITIONS HAVE BEEN MET. The unit must be
returned to Directed, postage pre-paid, along with a legible copy of the receipt
(including the information below) and a cashier's check or money order made payable
to Directed Electronics in the amount of $45.00.
This warranty is non-transferable and is automatically void if the unit has been
modified or used in a manner contrary to its intended purpose, or if the unit has been
damaged by accident, unreasonable use, neglect, improper service or other causes not
arising out of defects in materials or construction. This warranty does not cover
damage to the unit caused by installation or removal of the unit. This warranty does
not cover labor costs for the removal, diagnosis, troubleshooting or reinstallation of
the unit. For service on an out-of-warranty product a flat rate fee by model is
charged. Contact your authorized dealer to obtain the service charge for your unit.
These security systems are a deterrent against possible theft. Directed is not offering
a guarantee or insuring against vandalism, damage or theft of the automobile or its
parts or contents and Directed hereby disclaims any liability whatsoever, including
without limitation, liability for damage, vandalism and/or theft of the vehicle, parts
and/or its contents. Directed neither assumes nor authorizes any person or entity to
assume for it any duty, obligation or liability in connection with its products.
Directed disclaims and has absolutely no liability for any and all acts of third parties,
including its authorized dealers or installers. In the event of a claim or a dispute
involving Directed or its subsidiary, the venue shall be in San Diego, California.

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California state laws and applicable federal law shall apply and govern the dispute.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, ALL WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY, IMPLIED WARRANTY, WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR ANY AND ALL WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND/OR ANY AND ALL WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF
PATENTS, IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND/OR ABROAD. 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 RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, TOWING, REPAIR,
REPLACEMENT, DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF EARNINGS,
COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOSS OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND THE LIKE. NOTWITH-
STANDING THE ABOVE, MANUFACTURER DOES OFFER A LIMITED WARRANTY TO REPLACE
OR REPAIR THE UNIT, SO LONG AS THE CONDITIONS ARE MET AS DESCRIBED HEREIN.
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 which vary from state
to state. This warranty is void if the unit has not been purchased from Directed, or
an authorized Directed dealer, or if the unit has been damaged by accident, unrea-
sonable use, negligence, Acts of God, neglect, improper service, or other causes not
arising out of defect in materials or construction. This warranty is only valid for sale
of product(s) within the United States of America. Product(s) sold outside of the
United States of America are sold "AS-IS," and shall have NO WARRANTY, express or
implied.
This product warranty is automatically void if its date code or serial number is
defaced, missing, or altered. This warranty will not be valid unless you have
completed the warranty card and mailed it to Directed, within 10 days after purchase
to the address listed on the warranty registration card.
Make sure you have all of the following information from your authorized Directed
dealer: A clear copy of the sales receipt, showing the following:
o Date of purchase
o Your full name and address
o Authorized dealer's company name and address
o Type of system installed
o Year, make, model and color of the automobile
o Automobile license number
o Vehicle identification number
o All security options installed on automobile

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Limited consumer warranty . . . . .i
Trademarks and copyrights . . . . .1
What is included . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Important information . . . . . . . . .2
Using your system . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Arming your system . . . . . . . . .3
Armed protection . . . . . . . . . .4
Disarming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Disarming without a transmitter
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Valet® mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Panic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Nuisance Prevention Circuitry® . .8
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Arming diagnostics . . . . . . . .10
Disarming diagnostics . . . . . .10
Table of zones . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Rapid resume logic . . . . . . . . . . .11
Glossary of terms . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Contents
Trademarks and copyrights
Code-Hopping™, Directed®, Doubleguard®, FailSafe®, Nuisance Prevention Circuitry®, NPC®,
Silent Mode™, Soft Chirp®, Stealth Coding™, Stinger®, Valet®, and Warn Away®are all
Trademarks or Registered Trademarks of Directed Electronics, Inc.

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What is included
zControl module and harness
zA Stinger®dual stage shock sensor (on-board the control
module)
zPre-wired Valet®switch with integrated red status LED
zFailsafe®Starter Kill relay (if equipped)
Important information
Congratulations on the purchase of your security system. 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 a preprinted
dealer certificate to verify that they are authorized.
By carefully reading this Owner's Guide prior to using your system, you
will maximize the use of this system and its features.
You can print additional or replacement copies of this manual by
accessing the Directed web site at www.xpressvip.com.

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Using your system
Arming your system
You can activate, or arm, the system by locking the doors with your fac-
tory keyless entry transmitter. When the system arms, you will hear a
short siren sound and see the parking lights flash once. While the sys-
tem 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
short siren sound after arming, and see the status LED flashing in
groups, see Diagnostics section. This extra short siren sound is called
Bypass Notification. This means a zone such as a door or trunk is open.

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Armed protection
When armed, your vehicle is protected as follows:
zLight impacts to your vehicle will trigger the Warn Away sig-
nal. The system will pulse the horn and flash the parking
lights for a few seconds.
zHeavy impacts will trigger the system. The triggered
sequence is 30 or 60 seconds of constant siren sounding and
flashing parking lights.
zIf a door is opened, the system will immediately start pulsing
the siren and flashing the parking lights. Three seconds later,
the siren output changes to a continuous blast. This progres-
sive response gives you time to disarm the system with your
transmitter if you inadvertently open the door while the sys-
tem is armed, while still providing instant response (even if
the door is immediately closed).
zTurning on the ignition key triggers the same progressive
response as opening a door.
zIf equipped, the starter interrupt prevents the vehicle’s
starter from cranking.
nnoottee::The vehicle may already be equipped with a starter
interrup relay from the factory.
nnoottee::If programmed for instant trigger, the siren will output
full trigger response after the door has been opened (see
Programming Options)

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Multi-level security arming
(If programmed ON)
Multi-Level Security Arming allows the user to select sensors to be
active or bypassed when the system is armed. Multi-Level Security
Arming can only be accessed if the function is set ON (option 3-2)
By pressing the LOCK button more than once within 3 and 7 seconds
of arming the system activates Multi-Level Security Arming. If the LOCK
button is pressed again the unit cancels the bypass of the sensors.
There are different security levels which can be selected, as follows:
Step Lock Button
pressed
Number of Siren
Chirps
Armed State with
Zone Bypassed
1Once 1 Chirp No Zone Bypassed
2Twice 3 Chirps, 3 flashes Zone 2 & 4
Bypassed
3If the Lock button is pressed again anytime, the system will
return to step 1. The user can repeat the steps provided the
LOCK button is pressed between 3 and 7 seconds and no
other buttons are pressed.

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Disarming
To disarm the system, unlock the doors using your factory keyless trans-
mitter. The siren will sound twice, and the parking lights will flash twice.
If the siren sounds either four or five times when disarming, refer to the
Diagnostics section of this guide. This is called Tamper Alert.
Disarming without a transmitter
This feature allows you to override the system without the transmitter
should it be lost, damaged or disabled. To do this, you must have the ve-
hicle's ignition key and know where the integrated LED/Valet®switch is
located. The Valet®switch is activated by pressing the LED status indicator.
Turn the ignition to the “run”position.
Press and release the integrated
LED/Valet®switch, within 10 seconds.
After a few seconds the LED will stop
flashing and the vehicle should start. If it does not, you may have waited
too long. Turn the ignition off and try again.
nnoottee::The setting for the number of times the integrated
LED/Valet® switch must be pressed is set in the
Programming Section of this guide.
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Integrated
LED/Valet
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switch LED status indicator

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Valet®mode
You can prevent your system from arming, 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 con-
venience functions (door locks, trunk release, etc.) will work normally.
To enter or exit Valet® Mode with the integrated LED/Valet® switch:
Turn the ignition to “on” position,
then turn to “off” position. Press
and release the integrated
LED/Valet®switch within 10 sec-
onds. The status LED will light
steady if you have entered Valet®Mode. To exit Valet®Mode, repeat the
steps above. The LED will turn off when exiting Valet®Mode.
Panic mode
(If programmed On, Step 3-2)
If you are threatened in or near your vehicle, you can attract attention
by triggering the system with your transmitter! If your factory keyless
transmitter does not have a panic button, this system can be pro-
grammed to enable a panic feature (refer to the Programming
Options).
If enabled, just press the lock button on your factory keyless transmit-
ter twice more than once within three seconds 7 seconds to enter Panic
Mode.
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The siren will sound and the parking lights will flash for 30 seconds. To
stop Panic Mode at any time, press the unlock button on your factory
transmitter.
Nuisance Prevention Circuitry®
Your system has Nuisance Prevention Circuitry®(NPC®). This circuitry
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:
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. Your system will interpret this pattern of triggers as false alarms.
After the third trigger, your system ignores, or bypasses, that sensor or
switch (along with any other sensors or switches 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 is continuously triggering will remain bypassed.
Doors are covered differently: If the alarm is triggered by an open door
nnoottee::The system can also be programmed so that pressing
the lock button more than once within three and five seconds
will activate an optional accessory. If the unit is programmed
to activate an optional accessory.

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for three full cycles (one-and-one-half minutes), the doors will be
bypassed until the trigger ceases.
nnoottee::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 test-
ing your system, it is important to remember that this circuitry
can cause zones to be bypassed and appear to stop work-
ing. If five chirps are heard when disarming, false alarm pro-
tection has engaged. If you wish to clear the memory, turn
the ignition key on.

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Diagnostics
The microprocessor at the heart of your system is constantly monitor-
ing all of the switches and sensors connected to it. It detects any faulty
switches and sensors and prevents them from disabling the entire sys-
tem. 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 trigger-
ing, etc.) the unit will chirp once when arming and then one more time
a few seconds later. This is called bypass notification.
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.
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 prevention
circuitry has bypassed that zone. In either case, the status LED will indi-
cate which zone was involved (see Table of Zones section). The system
will retain this information in its memory, and chirp four or five times
each time it is disarmed, until the next time the ignition key is turned on.
nnoottee::Bypass notification will not occur if chirps have been
programmed OFF.

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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.
ZONE
(Number
LED Flashes) DESCRIPTION
1Trunk /hood opening
2Heavy impact - detected by the shock sensor
3Door switch trigger
4Optional sensor
5Ignition input
6Extra switch input (if installed)
The LED will not report if the Warn Away response is triggered.
Rapid resume logic
This 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 dis-
connected 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, and Valet®Mode.

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Glossary of terms
Control Module: The “brain” of your system. Usually hidden under-
neath 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 (if equipped):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, how-
ever installation of this feature may require additional labor.
Input: Any physical connection to the security system. An input can be
provided through a sensor, pinswitch or by existing systems in the vehi-
cle, such as ignition or courtesy lights.
Integrated LED/Valet®Switch: A small push-button switch with an
integrated LED mounted somewhere in the vehicle. The switch is used
to override the alarm when a transmitter is lost or damaged, or to put
it into Valet®Mode. The LED indicates the status of your system. It is
also used to report triggers and faults in the system or sensors. This
switch is also used to program optional features.
Warn Away®Response: Light impacts to the vehicle generate the
Warn Away®Response, which consists of several seconds of horn
honks and flashing parking lights.
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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Notes

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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE:
To arm the system
■You can arm the system by locking the doors with your factory keyless
entry transmitter. When the system arms, your will hear a short chirp,
and see the parking lights flash once.
To disarm the system
■To disarm the system, unlock the doors using your factory keyless trans-
mitter. You will hear two chirps, and the parking lights will flash twice.
Disarming without a transmitter
■Turn on the ignition. Press the integrated LED/Valet® switch the pro-
grammed number of times within 10 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 integrated LED/Valet®switch 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.
Cut along dotted line and fold for a quick and easy reference to keep in your purse or wallet.
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