Directed Electronics Python 500 User manual

550000MMooddeell
➤
OOwwnneerr’’ssGGuuiiddee

3
© 2005 directed electronics, inc.
lliimmiitteeddlliiffeettiimmeeccoonnssuummeerrwwaarrrraannttyy
Directed Electronics, Inc. ("Directed") promises to the original purchaser to repair or
replace 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
during the lifetime of the vehicle provided the following conditions are met: the unit was
professionally installed and serviced by an authorized Directed dealer; the unit will be pro-
fessionally 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: con-
sumer'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 trans-
mitters 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 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 num-
ber is defaced, missing or altered; the unit has been modified or used in a manner con-
trary 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 materi-
als or construction. The warranty does not cover damage to the unit caused by installa-
tion or removal of the unit. Directed, in its sole discretion, will determine what consti-
tutes excessive damage and may refuse the return of any unit with excessive damage. TO
THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUD-
ING 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 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 DEAL-
ERS OR INSTALLERS. DIRECTED SECURITY SYSTEMS, INCLUDING THIS
UNIT, ARE DETERRENTS AGAINST POSSIBLE THEFT. DIRECTED IS NOT
OFFERING A GUARANTEE OR INSURANCE AGAINST VANDALISM, DAM-
AGE OR THEFT OF THE AUTOMOBILE, ITS PARTS OR CONTENTS; AND
HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER, INCLUD-
ING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LIABILITY FOR THEFT, DAMAGE AND/OR
VANDALISM. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER LABOR COSTS FOR
MAINTENANCE, REMOVAL OR REINSTALLATION OF THE UNIT OR ANY

4© 2005 directed electronics, inc.
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND. IN THE EVENT OF A CLAIM
OR A DISPUTE INVOLVING DIRECTED 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 DIRECTED SHALL BE STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE
AUTHORIZED DIRECTED DEALER'S PURCHASE PRICE OF THE UNIT.
DIRECTED SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEV-
ER, INCLUDING 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 CON-
TROL 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 con-
sequential 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 autho-
rized Directed dealer for details of the plan or call Directed Customer Service at 1-800-
876-0800. Directed security systems, including this unit, are deterrents against possible
theft. Directed 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 and/or vandalism.
Directed 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

5
© 2005 directed electronics, inc.
ttaabblleeooffccoonntteennttss
lliimmiitteeddlliiffeettiimmeeccoonnssuummeerrwwaarrrraannttyy..............................................................................33
ssttaannddaarrddttrraannssmmiitttteerrccoonnffiigguurraattiioonn................................................................................77
wwhhaattiissiinncclluuddeedd............................................................................................................88
iimmppoorrttaannttiinnffoorrmmaattiioonn..................................................................................................88
system maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
your warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
fcc/id notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
ttrraannssmmiitttteerrffuunnccttiioonnss..................................................................................................1100
standard configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
uussiinnggyyoouurrssyysstteemm......................................................................................................1122
active arming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
passive arming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
multi-level security arming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
disarming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
high security disarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
disarming without a transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
dome light control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
silent mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
panic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
valet mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
one-time bypass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
nuisance prevention® circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
aauuxxiilliiaarryyoouuttppuuttss((ooppttiioonnss))..........................................................................................2222
ddiiaaggnnoossttiiccss..................................................................................................................2233
arming diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
disarming diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
system status chirps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
table of zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
interpreting zone diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
ccooddeehhooppppiinngg..............................................................................................................2266
hhiigghhffrreeqquueennccyy............................................................................................................2277
oowwnneerrrreeccooggnniittiioonn......................................................................................................2277
rraappiiddrreessuummeellooggiicc......................................................................................................2288
ppoowweerrssaavveerrmmooddee......................................................................................................2288
pprrooggrraammmmiinngg..............................................................................................................2299
iinnssttaallllaattiioonnooppttiioonnss....................................................................................................3322

6© 2005 directed electronics, inc.
vveehhiicclleerreeccoovveerryyssyysstteemm((vvrrss®®))....................................................................................3333
arming the vrs® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
vrs® triggered sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
disarming the vrs® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
pprrooggrraammmmiinnggooppttiioonnss..............................................................
..................................3366
sshhoocckksseennssoorraaddjjuussttmmeenntt............................................................................................3388
enter shock sensor adjustment mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
adjusting the shock sensor setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
exit shock sensor adjustment mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
reset shock sensor to default setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
sseeccuurriittyy&&ccoonnvveenniieenncceeeexxppaannssiioonnss..........
..................................................................4411
gglloossssaarryyoofftteerrmmss........................................................................................................4433
qquuiicckkrreeffeerreenncceegguuiiddee..................................................................................................4455

7
© 2005 directed electronics, inc.
ssttaannddaarrddttrraannssmmiitttteerrccoonnffiigguurraattiioonn
controls the LLoocckk––AArrmm//PPaanniiccOOnn//PPaanniiccOOfffffunction.
controls the UUnnlloocckk––DDiissaarrmm//PPaanniiccOOfffffunction.
controls SSiilleennttMMooddee™™and an AAuuxxiilliiaarryyOOuuttppuutt((22)).
controls the PPaanniic
cOOnn//OOfffffunction.
and pressed together control an AAuuxxiilliiaarryyOOuuttppuutt((33)).
and pressed together control an AAuuxxiilliiaarryyOOuuttppuutt((44)).
and pressed together control an AAuuxxiilliiaarryyOOuuttppuutt((55)).
and pressed together control an AAuuxxiilliiaarryyOOuuttppuutt((66)).

8© 2005 directed electronics, inc.
wwhhaattiissiinncclluuddeedd
➤One control module
➤A pair of four-button transmitters
➤Wire harnesses
➤The 514N six-tone programmable siren
➤The status LED indicator light
➤A push-button Valet switch
➤Your warranty registration
➤Failsafe®Starter Kill ready circuitry
(may require additional labor)
➤XR external receiver/antenna
iimmppoorrttaannttiinnffoorrmmaattiioonn
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
warranty. All dealers are provided with preprinted dealer certifi-
cates 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 prior to using the system.

9
© 2005 directed electronics, inc.
system maintenance
The system requires no specific maintenance. Your remote
control is powered by a small, lightweight 3 volt lithium battery
(CR2032) that will last approximately one year under normal
use. When the battery weakens, operating range will be reduced
and the LED on the remote will dim.
your warranty
Your warranty registration must be returned and the bar code
serial number must not be removed. If the warranty registration
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 that you receive the
warranty registration from your dealer.
fcc/id notice
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 interference that may cause
undesirable operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate this device.
➜
➜
➜

10 © 2005 directed electronics, inc.
ttrraannssmmiitttteerrffuunnccttiioonnss
This system uses a computer-based learn routine to learn the
transmitter buttons. This makes it possible to assign any trans-
mitter button to any system function. The transmitter initially
comes programmed with Standard Configuration, but may also
be customized by an authorized dealer. The buttons described in
this manual correspond to a Standard Configuration transmitter.
standard configuration
Button
The arming function is controlled by pressing this button for
one second.
Button
The disarming function is controlled by pressing this button for
one second.
➜
3101 Series

11
© 2005 directed electronics, inc.
Button
Silent Mode™ and an optional auxiliary function are controlled
by pressing this button. (Silent Mode works by pressing this
button for less than one second before arming or disarming. An
optional auxiliary function, such as trunk release, can be
controlled by pressing this button for 1.5 seconds.)
The auxiliary output controls __________________________.
Button
The panic feature is controlled by pressing this button for two
seconds.
and Buttons
An optional auxiliary convenience or expansion function that
you have added to your system can be activated by pressing these
buttons simultaneously.
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
buttons simultaneously.
The auxiliary output controls_________________________.