Python 875XP User manual

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For a period of one calendar year from the date of purchase of this auto-security device,
Directed Electronics, Inc. promises to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER to repair or replace
(with a comparable reconditioned model), free of cost, any electronic control module
which proves to be defective in workmanship or material under normal use, SO LONG
AS THE SYSTEM WAS SOLD, INSTALLED, AND SERVICED BY A PROFES-
SIONAL AUTO INSTALLER, AND REMAINS IN THE CAR IN WHICH THE SYS-
TEM WAS ORIGINALLY INSTALLED. If warranty service is necessary you must have
a clear copy of your sales receipt containing all of the information shown on the follow-
ing page.
After the first calendar year, from the date of purchase of this auto-security device,
Directed Electronics, Inc., promises to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER to repair or replace
(with a comparable reconditioned model) any electronic control module which proves to
be defective in workmanship or material under normal use FOR A CHARGE OF $45.00,
SO LONG AS THE SYSTEM WAS SOLD, INSTALLED, AND SERVICED BY A
PROFESSIONAL AUTO INSTALLER, AND REMAINS IN THE CAR IN WHICH
THE SYSTEM WAS ORIGINALLY INSTALLED. If warranty service is necessary you
must have a clear copy of your sales receipt containing all of the information shown on
the following page.
This warranty contains the entire agreement relating to warranty and supersedes all pre-
vious and contemporaneous representations or understandings, whether written or oral.
IN ANY EVENT, DIRECTED ELECTRONICS, INC. IS NOT LIABLE FOR THE
THEFT OF THE VEHICLE AND/OR ITS CONTENTS.
This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident, unreasonable use,
neglect, improper service or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or con-
struction. This warranty is nontransferable and does not apply to any unit that has been
modified or used in a manner contrary to its intended purpose and does not cover bat-
teries. The unit in question must be returned to the manufacturer, postage prepaid. This
warranty does not cover labor costs for the removal, diagnosis, troubleshooting or rein-
stallation of the unit. For service on an out-of-warranty product a flat rate fee by model is
charged. Contact your authorized dealer to obtain the service charge for your unit.
These systems are a deterrent against possible theft. Directed Electronics, Inc. is not offer-
ing a guarantee or insuring against the theft of the automobile or its contents and dis-
claims any liability for the theft of the vehicle and/or its contents. Directed Electronics
does not authorize any person to create for it any other obligation or liability in connec-
tion with this security system.

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TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, ANY AND ALL WAR-
RANTIES ARE EXCLUDED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND EACH ENTITY
PARTICIPATING IN THE STREAM OF COMMERCE THEREWITH. THIS
EXCLUSION INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO THE EXCLUSION OF ANY
AND ALL WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR ANY AND ALL WAR-
RANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND/OR ANY AND ALL
WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF PATENTS, IN THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA AND/OR ABROAD. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER
OR ANY ENTITIES CONNECTED THEREWITH SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE OR
LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMIT-
ED TO ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, TOW-
ING, REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF
EARNINGS, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOSS OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
AND THE LIKE. NOTWITHSTANDING THE ABOVE, 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 which vary from state to state.
IIMMPPOORRTTAANNTTNNOOTTEE::
This product warranty is automatically void if its date code or serial number is defaced,
missing, or altered. This warranty will not be valid unless you have completed the war-
ranty card and mailed it to Directed Electronics, Inc. within 10 days after purchase to the
address listed on the warranty registration card.
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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LCD 2-way configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
standard 4-button configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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system maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
your warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
fcc/id notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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LCD 2-way remote standard configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Standard LCD 2-way icon configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4-button remote standard configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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system signal paging features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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warning! safety first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
active arming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
passive arming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
warn away® response description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
triggered response description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
multi-level security arming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
arming while driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
disarming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
disarming while driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
high security disarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
disarming without a remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
silent mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
panic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
valet® mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
remote start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
valet® take-over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
short-run/turbo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
temperature check mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
timer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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starter anti-grind circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
disabling the remote start system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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over and under rev protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
shut down inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
nuisance prevention circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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arming diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
disarming diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
system status chirps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
table of zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
interpreting zone diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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LCD 2-way configuration
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1 Vehicle Interior Temperature Indicator
2 Numeric Display
3 AM/PM Indicator
4 Alarm Clock Mode Indicator
5 Timer Function Indicator
6 Transmit Range Indicator
7 Transmission Indication
8 Vibrate/Beep Mode Indicator
9 Power Saver Mode Indicator
10 Remote Start Timer Mode Indicator
11 No Function
12 Vehicle Page Mode Indicator
13 Full Trigger Shock Sensor Indicator
14 Hood/Trunk Open or Trigger Indicator
15 Parking Light Indicator
16 Door Open or Trigger Indicator
17 Arm/Lock Button
18 Disarm/Unlock Button
19 Remote Start Indicator
20 Hood/Trunk Open or Trigger Indicator
21 Remote Start Button
22 Valet®Mode Indicator
23 Remote Start Safety Shutdown Indicator
24 Battery Level Indicator
25 Auxiliary Button
26 Temperature-Controlled Remote Start Indicator
27 Silent Arm/Disarm Mode Indicator
28 Full Trigger Alert Indicator
29 Arm/Disarm Indicator
30 Function Button
31 Celsius/Fahrenheit Indicator

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standard 4-button configuration
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➤Control module
➤ASK transceiver/antenna
➤One 4-button remote
➤One 2-way LCD remote
➤Stinger™ DoubleGuard®2-stage shock sensor
➤Revenger™ Soft Chirp™ 6-tone programmable siren
➤Status LED indicator light
➤Push-button Valet®switch
➤Your warranty registration
➤Shut-down toggle switch
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Congratulations on the purchase of your combination remote
start alarm system. 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 a preprinted dealer certif-
icate to verify authorization.
By carefully reading this Owner's Guide prior to using your
system, you will maximize the use of this system and its features.
You can print additional or replacement copies of this manual by
accessing our web site at www.directed.com.

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system maintenance
The system requires no specific maintenance other than battery
replacement for the remotes.
LCD 2-Way Remote Battery Replacement
The 2-way remote is powered by a 1.5V AAA battery. The
Battery Level indicator has three level indicators that serve as a
visual indication of battery charge. When the battery reaches a
low charge level that requires replacement, the transceiver will
generate a single notification chirp, and the Battery Level indi-
cator will flash continuously.
To replace the battery, gently pull the battery cover release tab, then
slide the door down to expose the battery and remove the expired
battery. Place the new battery into the transceiver observing the
correct polarity. When power is returned the transceiver will light
all icons in the LCD and generate all beeper tones once.
4-Button Remote Battery Replacement
Your remote is powered by a small, lightweight 3-volt lithium
battery (CR2032) that will last approximately one year under
normal use. When the battery begins to weaken, operating range
will be reduced and the LED on the remote will dim.
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your warranty
Your warranty registration must be completely filled out and
returned within 10 days of purchase. Your product warranty
will not be validated if your warranty registration is not returned.
Make sure you receive the warranty registration from your dealer.
It is also necessary to keep your proof of purchase, which reflects
that the product was installed by an authorized 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.
Tested to Comply
with FCC Standards
Directed Electronics, Inc. 477T Series
Tested to Comply
with FCC Standards
Directed Electronics, Inc. 544 Series
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate this device.
caution
This product is designed for fuel injected, automatic transmission
vehicles only. Use of this product in a standard transmission
vehicle is dangerous and contrary the product's intended use.
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Tested to Comply
with FCC Standards
Directed Electronics, Inc. 474V/ /S Series

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The remote buttons are used to send commands to the system.
The descriptions below reflect the standard configuration for this
system. The buttons can be custom configured for the user’s
specific needs by the installer.
LCD 2-way remote standard configuration
LCD 2-way button configuration
Button
The System Arm/Lock and Multi-Level Security Arming func-
tions are controlled by pressing this button.
Button
The System Disarm/Unlock and High Security Disarm functions
are controlled by pressing this button.
Button
Channel 2 output is controlled by pressing and holding this
button for two seconds.
Button
The panic feature is controlled by pressing and holding this
button for three seconds. Press again to disable panic mode.
Button
The LCD backlighting will turn on when pressed for less than one
second; when held for more than five seconds the transceiver will
enter adjustment mode allowing the setting of the clock, timer
mode, and audible melody selection. For more information, please
refer to the
Function Button Configurations section of this guide.
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Button
The remote start function of the system is controlled by pressing
this button for one second. To stop the remote start press this
button twice. Also, stepping on the brake pedal will cancel the
remote start.
Button
When pressed and held this button activates the second unlock
or other accessory.
and Buttons
When pressed simultaneously these buttons activate remote start
timer mode, engaging the remote start function every 24 hours.
, and Buttons
When pressed simultaneously these buttons display the internal
temperature of the vehicle on the LCD.
and Buttons
When pressed simultaneously with the system armed, the system
enters temperature auto start mode and automatically remote starts
the vehicle if the temperature inside the vehicle drops below
0 degrees Fahrenheit.
and Buttons
The numeric display toggles between the time of the day and the
alarm clock when these buttons are pressed simultaneously.
note: Disarming the system while in temperature auto start
mode will cause the system to exit this mode.

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and Buttons
Press these buttons simultaneously to activate the parking timer.
Each additional press will toggle through the available options
(10 min., 20 min., 30 min., 1 hour, 1.5 hours, 2 hours, and off).
and Buttons
When pressed simultaneously these buttons toggle between beep
notification and vibrate notification.
and Buttons
When pressed simultaneously these buttons activate battery
saver mode, which will drop power consumption on the trans-
ceiver battery to zero when the alarm is inactive or disarmed.
Standard LCD 2-way icon configuration
Icon
The vehicle interior temperature icon displays the temperature
of the inside of the vehicle when prompted.
Icon
The numeric display icon will show the hours and minutes.
Icon
The AM/PM icon indicates the time before or after noon.
Icon
The alarm clock mode icon indicates that the alarm clock mode
is active.
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Icon
The timer function icon flashes during timed functions including
parking timer.
Icon
The transmit range indicator icon stays visible as long as the
system is within operating range.
Icon
The remote transmission indicator icon displays when the trans-
ceiver is transmitting a signal.
Icon
The vibrate/beep mode icon appears when the transceiver is set
to vibrate mode.
Icon
The power saver mode can be turned on or off with the trans-
ceiver. This icon displays the status.
Icon
The remote start timer mode icon indicates the 24-hour autostart
feature is active and automatically remote starts 24 hours from
the time activated.
Icon
The VRS mode icon has no function.
Icon
The vehicle page mode icon displays when the alarm module is
paging the transceiver.

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Icon
The full trigger shock sensor icon indicates that the shock sensor
has been triggered by a hard shock.
and Icons
The hood/trunk open or trigger icon illuminates when the hood
or trunk trigger has been activated or the hood or trunk is open,
and bypasses those zones until it is closed.
Icon
The parking light icon will flash twice when armed or disarmed.
The icon also flashes during WarnAway and at the beginning and
end of remote start cycles.
Icon
The door open or trigger icon illuminates when the door trigger
has been activated or the door is open, and bypasses that zone
until it is closed.
Icon
The remote start icon indicates when the vehicle is remotely
started.
Icon
The Valet®mode icon appears when the system is in Valet®mode.
Icon
The remote start safety shut down icon indicates the vehicle may be
in gear or other unsafe condition inhibiting remote start operation.

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Icon
The battery level icon indicates the level of power remaining in
the battery.
Icon
The temperature-controlled remote start icon indicates that the
system has entered the temperature remote start mode and auto-
matically starts the vehicle if the temperature of the vehicle drops
below 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
Icon
The silent arm/disarm icon appears when the system has been
armed or disarmed in the silent mode.
Icon
The full trigger alert icon illuminates when the security system
has been triggered by a heavy impact, door trigger violation,
optional sensor violation, or a hood/trunk trigger.
Icon
The arm icon appears when the vehicle is armed and locked. The
disarm icon appears when the vehicle is disarmed and unlocked.
Icon
Celsius/Fahrenheit icon indicates the current mode of the
displayed temperature either in Celsius or Fahrenheit.

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Standard LCD 2-way button functions
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Lamp On
(10 sec)
Power-Saver Mode* +Melody
Beep/Vibrate Mode +4 Vibrations/
1 Beep
Time Adjust for 5 Seconds 2 Beeps
Mode (hour)**
Time Adjust 1 Time***
Mode (min)**
Alarm Clock 2 Times***
Set Mode (hour)**
Alarm Clock 3 Times***
Set Mode (min)**
Alarm Clock Music 4 Times*** 5 Selections
or Power on Music 1/2/3/4/5
Selection**
Alarm Clock Adjust 5 Times***
Mode (on/off)**
Timer Count Down 6 Times***
Adjust Mode
(hour)**
Timer Count Down 7 Times***
Adjust Mode
(min)**
Timer Count 8 Times*** 5 Selections
Down Ending Melody 1/2/3/4/5
Selection 1**
RS Timer Count 9 Times***
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Remote Start On 10 times*** 5 Selections
Melody Selection 2 1/2/3/4/5
10 Min Parking + 1 Time Melody
Count Down Mode
20 Min Parking + 2 Times Melody
Count Down Mode
30 Min Parking + 3 Times Melody
Count Down Mode
60 Min Parking + 4 Times Melody
Count Down Mode
90 Min Parking + 5 Times Melody
Count Down Mode
120 Min Parking + 6 Times Melody
Count Down Mode
Parking Count Down + 7 Times Melody
Off Mode
Alarm Clock Mode + Melody
On/Off****
Celsius/Fahrenheit + +
or
Melody
Select Mode
* This function will operate in the disarmed state only.
** The button will advance the selection upward. The but-
ton will advance the selection downward or select the off setting.
*** Be sure to hold down for five seconds prior to entering
timer clock adjust mode operation.
**** Press once to have the alarm clock on. Press twice to have the
alarm clock off.
The remote will revert to normal operation from the set mode
when 15-seconds has elapsed without a button entry.