Directed Electronics 625 User manual

Model 625
Owner's Guide

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
sensors and accessories, which proves to be defective in workmanship or material
under reasonable use during the lifetime of the vehicle provided the following con-
ditions are met: the unit was professionally installed and serviced by an authorized
DEI dealer; the unit will be professionally reinstalled in the vehicle in which it was
originally installed by an authorized DEI dealer; and the unit is returned to DEI, ship-
ping 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 dealers 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 components other than the
unit, including without limitation the siren, the remote transmitters and the associ-
ated 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
purchaser 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
number 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,
unreasonable 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
determine what constitutes excessive damage and may refuse the return of any unit
with excessive damage. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, ALL WAR-
RANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY, IMPLIED
WARRANTY, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR
PURPOSE AND WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY,
ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED; 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 LIA-
BILITY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING ITS AUTHORIZED
DEALERS OR INSTALLERS. 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 WHAT-
SOEVER, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LIABILITY FOR THEFT, DAMAGE
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AND/OR VANDALISM. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER LABOR COSTS FOR MAIN-
TENANCE, REMOVAL OR REINSTALLATION 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 PROPER VENUE SHALL BE SAN DIEGO COUNTY IN THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA. CALIFORNIA 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, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY CONSEQUEN-
TIAL 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 Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
What is Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
FCC/ID Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Your Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Transmitter Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Using Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Arming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Arming While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Disarming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Disarming Without a Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Silent Mode™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Panic Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Valet® Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Remote Valet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Nuisance Prevention® Circuitry, NPC™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Arming Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Disarming Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Table of Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Code-Hopping™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Programming Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Security & Convenience Expansions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Quick Reference Guide (Removable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Standard Configuration
Arm
Disarm
Panic Silent Mode
Auxiliary Output
Auxiliary Output
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What is Included
■The control unit
■A pair of two-button transmitters
■A Stinger® Doubleguard® dual-stage shock/impact 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 circuitry (may require additional
labor)
Important Information
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 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

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 preprinted dealer certificates
to verify that they are authorized.
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.
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 light 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
authorized dealer. Make sure you receive the warranty card from
your dealer.
Your Warranty
System Maintenance
Your System
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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 remote
transmitter button, or combination of buttons, to any receiver
function. The transmitter initially comes programmed with
Standard Configuration, but may also be customized by an autho-
rized dealer. The buttons in all of the instructions in this manual
correspond to a Standard Configuration transmitter.
Button
The arm/disarm and panic functions, are usually controlled by .
Button
Silent Mode™and an optional auxiliary function are controlled by
pressing . Silent Mode™works by pressing for less than one
second. An optional auxiliary function, such as trunk release, can
be controlled by pressing and holding 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 these but-
tons simultaneously.
The auxiliary output controls _____________________________.

Using Your System
You can turn on, or arm, the system by pressing of your trans-
mitter 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 flashing in groups, see Diagnostics sec-
tion. 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 automatically arm 30 seconds after the ignition is turned off
and the system "sees" you leave the vehicle by opening and clos-
ing a door. Whenever the system is in its 30-second passive-arm-
ing 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-protect-
ed trunk or hood) is open, the system will not passively arm (unless
forced passive arming is programmed on. See Programming Options sec-
tion). Additionally, each time a sensor is triggered during the arming
countdown, the 30-second countdown starts over.
Arming
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When armed, your vehicle is protected in the following ways:
■Light impacts will trigger the Warn Away® signal. When trig-
gered, 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 chirp-
ing 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
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.
Your system can be armed while driving the vehicle! Simply press
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 activat-
ed. Once you have reached your destination, the system must be
disarmed by pressing once more. The siren will chirp twice
and the LED will stop flashing. If you do not disarm the system,
it will trigger when any door is opened to exit the vehicle.
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To turn off, or disarm the system, press again. You will hear
two chirps, and the parking lights will flash twice. If power locks
are controlled by the system, the doors will unlock. If the siren
chirps either four or five times when disarming, see Diagnostics
section. This is called Tamper Alert.
Your system includes a High Security Disarm feature. During the
triggered sequence, using the transmitter to disarm it will only
stop the triggered sequence (the siren will stop and the parking
lights will stop flashing), however, 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 vehi-
cle visually. The trigger will stop, but the vehicle will remain pro-
tected.
To disarm with the transmitter during a trigger, press on your
transmitter. The siren will stop sounding. Next press once
more and the system will chirp four or five times (reporting the
trigger) and disarm.
This feature allows you to disarm the system without the trans-
mitter 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 switch is. Be sure to check with the
installer for the location of the Valet switch.
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To disarm without a transmitter:
Turn on the ignition. Push the Valet®
switch within 15 seconds. The sys-
tem should now disarm. If it does
not, you may have waited too long,
so turn the ignition off and on and
try again.
To temporarily turn off the arm or disarm chirps, use Silent Mode™.
Simply press briefly before arming or disarming, and the con-
firmation 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.
If you are threatened in or near your vehicle, you can attract
attention by triggering the system with your transmitter! Just
press 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 on the transmitter
again.
Panic Mode
Silent Mode
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You can prevent your system from automatically arming and trig-
gering 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 exit-
ed Valet Mode.
You can also activate Valet®Mode using the remote transmitter.
Using Remote Valet as you enter or exit the vehicle:
1. Open any door.
2. Press (or the arm/disarm button).
3. Press (or the function 2 Button).
4. Press again.
The Status LED will light steady if you have entered Valet Mode,
and it will go out if you have exited Valet Mode.
Remote Valet
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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, jack-
hammers, 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 bypassed 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 remain untriggered
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 dis-
arming, 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 mon-
itoring 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.
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.
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 example, if your car has interior light exit
delay, and you arm the system before the interior light goes out,
you may get Bypass Notification. Once the light goes out, howev-
er, the doors are monitored normally.
Extra disarm chirps are the Tamper Alert. If four chirps are heard
when disarming, the system was triggered in your absence. If five
Disarming Diagnostics
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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 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.
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
(Number of DEALER-INSTALLED
LED Flashes) DESCRIPTION OPTIONS
1Instant trigger - hood pinswitch
or optional sensors
2Instant trigger - a heavier impact
detected by the shock sensor
3Door switch trigger
5Ignition
If the Warn Away®response is triggered, the LED will not report
it.
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Code-Hopping™
The receiver and transmitters each use a mathematical formula
called an algorithm to change their code each time the transmit-
ter is used. This technology 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 synchronized 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 sync with the control unit and fail to
operate the system. To resynchronize the remote control simply
press the arm/disarm button of the remote control several times
within range of the vehicle. The alarm will automatically resyn-
chronize and respond to the transmitters normally.
Programming Options
Programming options control what your system does during nor-
mal operation, and require little or no additional parts. However,
some may require additional installation labor. The factory set-
tings are in bold.
■Active arming (only with the transmitter) or passive arming
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■Arming/disarming confirmation 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-switch-controlled door-locking feature on or off.
With this feature on, the doors will lock 3 seconds after the
key is turned on, and unlock when 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. This feature deters
theft of the vehicle, whether or not the alarm is armed. If
AED is programmed on, the starter of the vehicle will be dis-
abled 30 seconds after the ignition is turned off. The LED will
flash slowly (one-half its normal armed rate) to indicate the
AED arming cycle. 30 seconds later, the starter of the vehicle
will be disabled. To start the car, you will need to arm the car
with the remote and then disarm it with the remote. You can
also disarm the AED feature by turning the ignition on and
pressing the valet button once. AED is also disabled when in
valet mode.
NOTE: This feature will only function if the optional FailSafe starter kill
relay has been installed.
■Forced passive arming on or off. If your system is pro-
grammed to passively arm and this feature has been pro-
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even if a protected entry has been left open. If a door has
accidentally been left ajar when leaving the vehicle, forced
passive arming ensures that the system will arm in one hour.
NOTE: When forced passive arming occurs, the entry point that has been
left open, and anything connected to the same zone, is bypassed and
cannot trigger the system. The remaining inputs to the system are fully
operational.
■Siren tones and chirp volume. The output of the Revenger
Soft Chirp® siren consists of six different tones in sequence.
Any of these tones can be eliminated by your dealer, result-
ing in a unique, easily identifiable siren sound. The siren
chirps can be either full volume or 6 decibels quieter than
the full alarm blast.
Glossary of Terms
Control Unit: 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: 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 fea-
ture; however, installation of this feature may require additional
labor.