Directed Electronics 429 Series User manual

429 Series
Owner's Guide

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Limited Lifetime
Consumer Warranty
Directed Electronics, Inc. ("DEI®") promises to the original purchaser to repair or
replace with a comparable reconditioned model any DEI unit (hereafter the "unit"),
excluding without limitation the siren, the remote transmitters, the associated sen-
sors 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 DEI deal-
er; the unit will be professionally reinstalled in the vehicle in which it was original-
ly installed by an authorized DEI dealer; and the unit is returned to DEI, shipping
prepaid with a legible copy of the bill of sale or other dated proof of purchase bear-
ing the following information: consumer's name, telephone number and address; the
authorized dealers name, telephone number and address; complete product descrip-
tion, 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 pur-
chaser 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 num-
ber 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, unreason-
able 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. DEI, in its sole discretion, will deter-
mine 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 LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY, IMPLIED WARRANTY, WAR-
RANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRAN-
TY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUD-
ED; AND DEI NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON OR ENTITY TO
ASSUME FOR IT ANY DUTY, OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH ITS
PRODUCTS. DEI DISCLAIMS AND HAS ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL
ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING ITS AUTHORIZED DEALERS OR INSTALLERS.
DEI SECURITY SYSTEMS, INCLUDING THIS UNIT, ARE DETERRENTS AGAINST POSSI-
BLE THEFT. DEI IS NOT OFFERING A GUARANTEE OR INSURANCE AGAINST VAN-
DALISM, DAMAGE OR THEFT OF THE AUTOMOBILE, ITS PARTS OR CONTENTS; AND
HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING WITH-
OUT LIMITATION, LIABILITY FOR THEFT, DAMAGE AND/OR VANDALISM. THIS WAR-

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RANTY DOES NOT COVER LABOR COSTS FOR MAINTENANCE, REMOVAL OR REIN-
STALLATION OF THE UNIT OR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND. IN THE
EVENT OF A CLAIM OR A DISPUTE INVOLVING DEI OR ITS SUBSIDIARY, THE PROP-
ER VENUE SHALL BE SAN DIEGO COUNTY IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. CALIFOR-
NIA STATE LAWS AND APPLICABLE FEDERAL LAWS SHALL APPLY AND GOVERN THE
DISPUTE. THE MAXIMUM RECOVERY UNDER ANY CLAIM AGAINST DEI SHALL BE
STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE AUTHORIZED DEI DEALER'S PURCHASE PRICE OF THE
UNIT. DEI SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUD-
ING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY CONSEQUENTIAL 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 a Guaranteed Protection Plan ("GPP"). See your
authorized DEI dealer for details of the plan or call DEI Customer Service at 1-800-
876-0800. DEI security systems, including this unit, are deterrents against possible
theft. DEI 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.
DEI 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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Table of Contents
Limited Lifetime Consumer Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
What Is Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Your Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
FCC/ID Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Transmitter Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Standard Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Expanded Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Arming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Multi-Level Security Arming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Arming While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Disarming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
High Security Disarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Disarming Without a Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Silent Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Panic Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Valet®Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Remote Valet®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Nuisance Prevention Circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Arming Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Disarming Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Table of Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Code-Hopping™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
High Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Owner Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Rapid Resume Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Power Saver Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Programming Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Installation Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Vehicle Recovery System (VRS®). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Arming the VRS®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
VRS®Triggered Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Disarming the VRS®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Glossary Of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Security & Convenience Expansions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Quick Reference Guide (Removable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Standard Configuration

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What is Included
■3-Channel Receiver
■A pair of two-button transmitters
■A Stinger®Doubleguard®dual-output shock sensor (on-board
the control module)
■The Revenger®Soft Chirp®six-tone programmable siren
■The red status LED indicator light
■A push-button Valet®switch
■Your warranty card
■Failsafe®Starter Kill ready circuitry (may require additional
labor)
Important Information
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 war-
ranty. All dealers are provided with a preprinted dealer certificate
to verify that they are authorized.
This owner’s guide should help you to get the most out of your sys-
tem. Please take the time to read it prior to using the system.

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The system requires no specific maintenance. Your remote control
is powered by a miniature 12V battery, type GP23A, that will last
approximately one year under normal use. When the battery weak-
ens, operating range will be reduced and the LED on the remote
will dim.
Your warranty card must be returned and the bar code serial num-
ber must not be removed. If the warranty card 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 au-
thorized dealer. Make sure that you receive the warranty card from
your dealer.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is sub-
ject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to oper-
ate this device.
FCC/ID Notice
Your Warranty
System Maintenance

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Transmitter Functions
The receiver uses a computer-based Learn Routine to learn the
transmitter buttons. This makes it possible to assign any transmit-
ter button to any receiver function. The transmitter initially comes
programmed with Standard Configuration, but may also be cus-
tomized by an authorized dealer. The buttons in all of the instruc-
tions in this manual correspond to a Standard Configuration trans-
mitter.
Button
The arming/disarming/panic functions are controlled by .
Button
Silent Mode™and an optional auxiliary function are controlled by
. (Silent Mode works by pressing for less than one second
before arming or disarming the system. An optional auxiliary func-
tion, such as trunk release, can be controlled by pressing for
1.5 seconds.)
The auxiliary output controls _____________________________.
and Buttons
An optional auxiliary convenience or expansion function that you
have added to your system can be activated by pressing and
simultaneously.
The auxiliary output controls _____________________________.
Standard Configuration

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Your system has an expanded configuration that can be utilized
when upgrading to the four-button remote. In the expanded con-
figuration, your system will operate similarly to many factory key-
less entry systems that use separate remote transmitter buttons
for the arm, disarm, panic and auxiliary output functions. Multi-
Level Security Arming is also possible in the expanded configura-
tion. Contact your dealer for details.
Using Your System
The button numbers used in the descriptions 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.
You can activate, or arm, the system by pressing 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 have been connected to the sys-
tem, the doors will lock.
While the system is armed, the status LED will flash approximate-
ly once per second, showing that the system is actively protecting
Arming
Expanded Configuration