Directed Electronics 6000 User manual

This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:(1)This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this
device.
Model 6000
Owner’s Guide

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Table of Contents
System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Your Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
What Is Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Transmitter Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Using your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Arming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Arming While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Disarming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
High Security Disarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Disarming Without A Transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Silent Mode
™
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Panic Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Valet
®
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Valet
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Nuisance Prevention Circuitry
TM
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Arming Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Disarming Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Table of Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Code Hopping
™
Explained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Programming Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Vehicle Recovery System (VRS
®
). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Arming the VRS
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
VRS
®
Triggering Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Disarming the VRS
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Glossary Of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Security & Convenience Expansions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Quick Reference Card (Removable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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What is included
■The control module
■A pair of two-button transmitters
■A Stinger
®
DoubleGuard
®
dual-output shock sensor
■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 feature, may require additional labor).
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a state-of-the-art vehicle securi-
ty 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.
THE 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.
YOUR WARRANTY 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.
THIS 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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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.
Button II
Button III
Button I
LED

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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 sec-
ond chirp after arming and see the Status LED flashes in groups, see
Diagnostics section.This extra chirp is called Bypass Notification.
The system also can be programmed to arm itself automatically (called pas-
sive arming). If the system is programmed for passive arming, it will auto-
matically arm 30 seconds after the ignition is turned off and the system
"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 theWarn 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 sec-
onds 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

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to disarm the system with your transmitter if you inadvertently open the
door while the system is armed, while still providing instant response
(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 while the vehicle is running. 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. Once you have reached your destination, the system must
be disarmed by pressing Button I on the transmitter once more. The siren will
chirp twice and the LED will stop flashing. If you do not disarm the system, it
will trigger when the any door is opened to exit the vehicle.
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.
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). Howev-
er, the system will remain armed and the doors will stay locked. This is
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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 transmitter.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 with-
in 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/dis-
arm 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.
Panic Mode
If you are threatened in or near your vehicle, you can attract attention by trig-
gering 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.

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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" posi-
tion.Press and release theValet®switch within 10 sec-
onds. 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.
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 en-
vironmental 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 trig-
ger, NPC™ignores, or bypasses, that sensor or switch (along with any other
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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.

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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 micro-
processor 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 pro-
grammed OFF.
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 exam-
ple, 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 dis-
arming, 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.