Python 991 Responder LC3 User manual

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Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art security and
remote start
system. Reading this Owner's Guide prior to using your
system will help maximize the use of your system and its many fea-
tures. For more information please visit the belovv' 'vvebsite:
http://www.pythoncarsecurity.com - For general and additional
gUide information.
For any additional questions please contact your authorized Directed
dealer or contact Directed at 1-800-753-0600.
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Welcome to the best generation of security with
system contai ns everythi ng you need. remote start.
Your
•Responder LC remote control with SST technology for superior
range and reliability
•
l-way Companion remote control
•
AC adapter for charging your remote control
•Owner's gUide
•
Quick reference card
•
Warranty card
Quick
Reference Card
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Government Regulations and Safety information
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Your Warranty
Your Responder LC system comes with awarranty. Please make sure
you receive the warranty registration card and proof of purchase from
your dealer indicating the product was installed by an authorized
Directed dealer. Your product warranty must be validated within 10
days of purchase. You can validate it online at www.prodregister.
com/directed or complete
and return the warranty registration card.
Quick Reference Cord
Carry this card with you to reference your system's many features.
Replocement remote controls
If additional remote controls are desired, please see your authorized
dealer or visit us at www.directedstore.com to order. Part numbers
are: 7752P for Responder LC 2-way remote control and 7652P for
the companion remote control. Your system can also be used with
optional Responder HD color 2-way remote control (794 1 P).

Getting Started 4
Charging the remote control: 4
Keys to using this manual 5
Responder LC 2-Way 6
Status Screen Icons 8
Using your System 11
Commands and Confirmations 11
Performing Commands 11
Responder LC Command table 12
Fault Condition Alerts 12
Basic commands (Direct Access) 14
Arm 14
Disarm 14
AUX/Trunk 15
Remote Start...................................................................................... 15
Advanced commands: (Level 1) 16
Silent Arm 16
AUX 1 16
Runtime Reset 17
Temp Request 17
Advanced commands: (Level 2) 18
Sensor Bypass 18
Remote Va let 18
AUX 2 18
Timer Start 19
Runtime Remaining 19
Advanced commands: (Level 3) 20
Sensor Silent Arm 20
AUX 3 20
Smart Start 21
Alarm Report 21
Advanced commands: (Level 4) 22
Full Silent Arm 22
AUX 422
Defogger
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Responder LC configuration 23
Navigating
menus and options 23
Button operation 23
Access menu items 23

Main Menu 24
Setup Remote menu: 24
Remote Start Info 25
Runtime Alert 26
Car 2 26
Screen Color 26
Temp Unit 26
Button Beep 27
System Type 27
Clock Set 27
Review 27
Exit 27
Sensor Adjust: 27
Pair Remote: 28
Demo mode: 28
Power Off: , 29
Exit: 29
Alarm Features 30
Normal
Arm Protection 30
Sensor Silent Arm protection 30
Full Silent Arm Protection 31
Sensor Warn-away Messages 31
Full Trigger Messages 31
Emergency Override 31
Trigger Zone Fault Report.. 32
Alarm Report when disarming 32
Alarm Report when requested 33
Nuisance Prevention (NPC) 33
Remote Start Features 34
Pit Stop Mode 34
Key Takeover 34
Remote Start Safe-lock 35
Disabling Remote Start 35
Advanced Start 35
Temperature Reporting 36
Remote Start Time-out Alert 37
Manual Transmission Start (MTS mode) 37
Turbo Timer Mode 38
Remote Start Error 39

Remote and System Operations 40
Passive Arming 40
Auto Re-orming 40
Valet Mode 41
Power Save 41
Rapid Resume 41
Automatic
Remote Updates 4 1
Out of Range 42
No Remote Output 42
Feature not Available 42
1-way Companion Remote Control 43
Accessing Commands 44
Button Auto Lock 44
Car Select 44
Programming 45
Battery Information (l-Way) 46
System Expansion Options 47
Battery Information (Responder LC) 49
Low Battery 49
Battery Life 50
Battery Disposal 51
Glossary of Terms 52
Government Regulations 54
Warning! Safety First 56
Installation 56
Remote Start Capable 56
Manual Transmission Vehicles 56
Interference 58
Upgrades and Batteries 58
Water/Heat Resistance 58
Limited lifetime consumer warranty 59

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Your Responder LC remote is powered by an internal rechargeable
battery that can only be serviced
by an authorized Directed dealer_
Due to transit and storage time prior to your purchase, the battery
charge may have depleted_ To ensure proper operation, check the
battery level and connect the battery charger if not fully charged_See
Battery Information and Status Screen Icons sections for more informa-
tion about the battery.
Charging the remote control:
1. Plug the AC adapter into a 11 OV AC outlet. Insert the mini-USB
connector into the mini-USB port located on the side
of the
remote control (see diagram under Responder LC 2-way). The
text field will
display''' •• '''' to indicate the remote control is
charging (The remote remains operational while charging and
can command the system).
2.
Once fully charged the text field will display ,·'UIl .
3. The remote control is then ready for use. Disconnect the mini-
USB end from the remote control first and then the AC adopter
from the AC outlet.
Note
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.. Press: implies pushing in and r-eleasing abutton.
• Hold: is used after Press actions when abutton needs to be held
in position for an extended period of time, typically several sec-
onds.
·;,~IIIJ.{ this style denotes the text which appears in the text field
portion
of the Display during operations described in the manual.
If the text string is too long for the text field, it then ploys and loops
sequentially
word by word.
•Italicized words denote section/sub headings in this gUide and
can be located through the table of contents.
•An asterisk (*) when used after a
word or phrase denotes that
additional details can be found
in related sections usually noted
at
the bottom of the page or end of the section.
Keys to using this manual
Specific actions (in bold type) and style conventions are used consis- ~
tently throughout this manual, they are as follows: .. ~
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Mini-USB Port
Internal
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Antenna
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Command
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Buttons
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Feature
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Description
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Internal Antenna Used for transmitting
and receiving information
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Display
Status screen -the upper portion of the display contains status
icons for the System, Siren, Alarm zones, Remote Start
and
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Remote Control. I
Text field -the lower portion of display -shows the Clock,
Runtime
or Temperature during Remote Start, as well as
Command confirmations, Page messages and programming
menus
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Command buttons (4) Used to perform arming, disarming, aUXiliary channel and
remote start commands
Function button Used to access function levels for commands, configura-
tion menus for programming,
Car Selection, and to request
reports.
Mini-USB Port The battery charger plugs into
this port.
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(ontrol (enter
Status LED - .
IU--++- Control button
The Control Center, typically located on the upper part of the front
windshield sends and receives commands or messages to and from
your system. It consists of:
• The In-vehicle system antenna, for 2 way communication.
• The Status LED, as avisual indicator of the system's status.
• The Control button, for placing the system into Valet Mode *and
to perform the Emergency Override** operation.
I*See Remote and System Operations section for details. ~,l
I** See Alarm Features for details.
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The table below describes all the status screen Icons.
Armed: The system is Armed, the alarm is enabled.
Locked: The system is Locked in Valet, the alarm is disabled.
Disarmed: The system is Disarmed, the alarm is disabled.
Unlocked: The system is Unlocked in Valet, the alarm is dis-
abled.
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Siren is disabled for sensor triggers; remote is paged for all trig-
gers (Sensor Silent Arm) .
Siren
is disabled for all triggers; remote is paged for all triggers
(Full Silent Arm).
Remote start
is active, the engine is running.
Timer Start
is On; Remote Start is On .
Note: VVhen the icon is without an arrow head: Timer Start is
enabled: Remote Start is Off
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Smart Start is On; Remote Start is On.
Note: When the icon is without an arrow head: Smart Start is
On; Remote Start is Off.
Manual Transmission Start mode is enabled, the enaine can
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Displays the vehicle interior temperature
On during Remote Start after performing the Defogger On
command
On during Warn-away and Full Trigger message output
On during Trunk Zone Full Trigger output and Aux/Trunk
channel activation
On during Fault Report to indicate the Trunk is open and
bypassed when arming
On during aSensor Zone Full Trigger output
On during Fault Report to indicate aSensor is active and
bypassed when arming
On during the Door Zone Full Trigger output
On during Fault Report to indicate aDoor is open and
bypassed when arming
On during a Hood Zone Full Trigger output
On during Fault Report to indicate the Hood is open and
bypassed when arming
On when remote is set to command the system programmed
as Car 1*
On when remote is set to command the system programmed
as Car 2*
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Text field
Bars indicate battery level is Full, 3
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V2, 1Mor Empty
On while the remote control is transmitting acommand
On while the remote control is receiving amessage
On with Out of Range fault tone to indicate the remote failed to
receive acommand confirmation
Pager on:
The remote will wake up to listen for messages
Pager off:
The remote will not wake up to listen for messages
The remote will Vibrate when messages are received
The remote will emit Beeps and Tones when messages are
received
Displays the Clock,
Runtime, Temperature, message text and
feature menus
On after the Garage Open ** message has been received,
•
On after the Garage Closed ** message has been received,
* This icon not present until the Car 2 is turned on in the Setup Re-
mote configuration menu.
** This icon not present until the remote IS paired with an optional
go rage door opener.
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Commands and Confirmations
Commands, Basic or Advanced, are used to activate system features
and are performed by pressing one of the r'ommand buttons. Basic
commands control the most often used security and remote start fea- "
tures while Advanced commands control more specialized features
and request reports.
Confirmations for Basic or Advanced commands are indicated
first by siren chirps and parking light flashes, and then by Text, Icons
and beeps or tones on the remote control. Adescription of each
feature confirmation is found in the following Basic command and
Advanced command sections.
Performing Commands
Perform Basic commands by pressing one of the command buttons
while in the Direct Access level. Direct access is available while the
text field displays the Clock, Temperature or Runtime. Perform Ad-
vanced commands by first accessing one of the Function Levels and
then pressing one of the command buttons while within alevel. Func-
tion Levels are available when the text field displays LEVEL 1,2,3 or
4.
Advanced command example: Silent Arm
1. Press the fbutton once to access Function Levell, the text
field will display },"10;.~~ .
2. Press the ~ button while-~"'il;0 text is still on to perform the
Silent Arm command.
3. The Responder LC remote will display 'i\x· .... " .... :;!£{ in the
text field and update the status screen icons.
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Responder lC Command table
Direct Access
Ixl Ix2
Ix3
Ix4
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 4
Arm/Lock Silent
Arm Sensor
Sensor Silent
Full Silent
(Panic)
Bypass
Arm Arm
Disarm/Unlock
Silent Disarm
Remote Valet
Cor Finder
Remote Start
Runtime
Timer Start
Smart Start
Defogger
Reset
eAux/Trunk
AUX 1 AUX 2
AUX 3
AUX4
IAdvance
Level
Temperature
Runtime
Alarm
Change Car
Check
Remaining
Report
(3s), Enter
programming
(8s)
Fault Condition Alerts
If, when performing acommand, acondition exists that does not
allow activation of an Alarm feature*or Remote Start feature**,
the or ¥ LAlLI or REMOTE START ERROR text and afault tone will
play.
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Alarm feature not available when the system status is incorrect
upon receiving the command. (Example: Sensor bypass com-
mand
is received when disarmed).
Refer to the notes included in the following command descriptions
that address these faults or
go to Feature not Available under the
Remote and System Operations section for more details.
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* * Remote Start feature not available when the Remote Start status is
incorrect upon receiving the command. (Example: Runtime reset
command received when remote start is off)
Refer to the notes included
in the command descriptions that ad-
dress these faults or 00 to Remote Start Error under the Remote
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Arm
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The alarm arms, doors lock (if connected), and the siren
chirps and parking lights flash once.
The"_~:: text and beeps play
to confirm and the System Status Icons update. If Valet mode * is On,
the doors lock and the x
1
1
t.flle';' text
and tone play. Exit Valet mode to
arm the alarm normally.
If atrigger zone fault is detected the siren chirps once again and the
Trigger Zone Fault report**plays.
To Arm and Panic r01
1
Press and hold U
The alarm Arms (or Locks in Valet) and, after 2seconds, sounds
the siren
and flashes the parking lights. The !;~_*~ text and
siren tones play to confirm. Press the Aor Dbutton to stop
the output.
Disarm ~
Press and release ()
The alarm disarms, doors unlock (if connected), and the siren chirps
and parking lights flash twice. The
tll_X text and beeps play to
confirm
and the system status icons update. If Valet mode * is On, the
doors unlock
and the ~;;f;"""~"ii text and tone play.
More than 2siren chirps and remote beeps indicate atrigger has oc-
curred.
The '1_: text is replaced by the Alarm report. * *
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See Remote and System Operations for details.
See Alarm Features for details.
AUX!Trunk
Press and hold e
The Trunk opens (if connected) when this button is pressed for 2 sec-
onds. The «~.I.s; text and tones play to confirm.
Remote Start
Press and release {:)
Activates (or if On, deactivates) the remote starter. The engine and
parking lights turn On and the jj~:_#."4.~f;; text and tones play,
or the engine and parking lights turn Off and thef ••• 1'_~III:,t;
text and tones play to confirm, the Remote Start status icons update.
The {:) icon will display in the status screen and the text field will
display the Runtime, Temperature or
Clock as programmed. If Remote
Start fails to activate,
;;f~;_1If"~'.O';~ij*; text and afault tone play
while the parking lights flash to identify the reason. * * *
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*** See Remote Start Error (under Remote Start Features) for details. I
I For Manual transmission vehicles see Manual Transmission Start in the I
~~mote S,-art Features section for more det?~:~ __ .______ I
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Press and release the
Silent Arm rn
Press and release IU~
The alarm arms, doors lock (if connectedL and the parking lights flash
once.
The f%~ ••• [/_.>0f text plays to confirm and the System Status
icons update. Valet
mode *or Trigger Zone Fault report* *messages
may be received.
Silent Disarm ~
Press and release ()
The alarm disarms, doors unlock (if connected), and the parking lights
flash twice.
The in_m_f.~ text plays to confi rm and the System
Status icons update. The Alarm report* *may replace the Silent Dis-
arm text.
AUX 1
Press and release e
Activates (or if On, deactivates) the Aux 1output. The /: •• 1 .... t
text and On tones or Off tones play to confi rm.
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Runtime Reset
Press a nd release ~~:}
If more time is needed while remote start is active, runtime reset
will
reset the runtime counter to the pre-programmed setting. The
!'~;3!_.';;;;U) text and tones play to confirm. The text field will update
if
set to display runtime.
Note
Temp Request
Press a nd hold the fbutton
Requests the vehicle's interior temperature and temporarily displays it
via
status screen icon !and text field.
* See Remote and System Operations section for details.
** See Alarm Features for details.
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