Directed Electronics WASP 718W User manual

Model 718W
Owner's Guide

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Limited One-Year
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”), which proves to be
defective in workmanship or material under reasonable use during the first year, excluding
accessories, following the date of purchase of the unit provided the following conditions are
met: the unit was professionally installed and serviced by a professional installer; the unit will
be professionally reinstalled in the vehicle in which it was originally installed by a profession-
al installer; and the unit is returned to DEI, shipping prepaid with a clear, 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 dealer’s name, telephone number and address; com-
plete DEI product description, including accessories; the year, make and model of the vehicle;
vehicle license number and vehicle identification number. 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; or 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. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, ALL WAR-
RANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY, IMPLIED WARRANTY, WAR-
RANTY 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, OBLIG-
ATION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH ITS PRODUCTS. DEI DISCLAIMS AND HAS
ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING DEAL-
ERS 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 HERE-
BY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING 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 CON-
SEQUENTIAL 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 CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, DAMAGES FOR
THE LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF EARNINGS, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOSS OF ECONOMIC OPPORTU-

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NITY 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 exclu-
sion 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. DEI does not and has
not authorized any person or entity to create for it any other obligation, promise, duty or obli-
gation in connection with this security system. This product is not covered by the Guaranteed
Protection Plan (GPP).
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 One-Year Consumer Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
What Is Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
FCC/ID Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Your Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Transmitter Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Using Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Arming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Disarming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
High Security Disarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Silent Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Panic Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Shock Sensor Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Adjusting the Shock Sensor Warn-Away. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
To Test and Adjust the Current Warn-Away Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Adjusting the Shock Sensor Full Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
To Test and Adjust the Current Full Trigger Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Code Hopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Programming Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Quick Reference Guide (Removable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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Transmitter Configuration
Arm
Disarm
Panic
Shock Sensor Adjustment
LED
Silent Mode
Shock Sensor Adjustment

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What is Included
■The control module
■A pair of two-button transmitters
■A siren on-board the control module
■A Stinger®DoubleGuard®dual-stage shock/impact sensor, on-
board the control module
■The red status LED indicator light
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. 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.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsi-
ble for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this device.
FCC/ID Notice

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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 when pressed.
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
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.
Transmitter Functions
Button
Arming, disarming, panic and shock sensor adjustments functions
are controlled by .
Button
Silent Mode™and shock sensor adjustment are controlled by .
Your Warranty
System Maintenance

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Using Your System
You can turn on, or arm, the system by pressing on your trans-
mitter for one second. When the system arms, you will hear a short
siren sound, or chirp. The system is now protecting your vehicle.
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 for a few seconds.
■Heavy impacts will trigger the system. The trigger sequence
is 30 seconds of constant siren.
■The current sensor monitors the electrical system and can
detect an interior light if a door is opened. If the current sen-
sor is being used to detect door entry, the domelight in the
vehicle must be working and left in the “Door” position. If
the domelight does not illuminate when a door is opened, the
current sensor cannot detect the entry.
To turn off, or disarm the system, press again. You will hear
two chirps, and the system will disarm. If the siren chirps four
times when disarming, the system was triggered in your absence.
This is called Tamper Alert.
Disarming
Arming

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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). However, the
system will remain armed. This is extremely useful if you must stop
the system from sounding, but are unable to visually check the
vehicle. The trigger will stop, but the vehicle will remain protected.
To disarm the system 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 times to report that
there was a trigger (Tamper Alert) and the system will disarm.
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, consult
your dealer, or the installation guide.
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 for 30 seconds. To stop Panic Mode at any time, press
on the transmitter again.
Panic Mode
Silent Mode
High Security Disarm