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Congratulations Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art Directed Digital System. Reading this Owner’s Guide prior to using your system will help maximize the use its many features. For more information please visit us online (see back cover for URL). For any additional questions please contact your authorized Directed dealer or Directed at 1-800-753-0600. Additional support is also available at: http://support.directed.com.
Replacement remote controls Please see your authorized dealer or visit us at www.directedstore. com to order additional remote controls. Remote control part numbers are found on the back of the device. iv © 2018 Directed. All rights reserved.
Contents Congratulations ................................................................................................. iii Important information ......................................................................................... iii Government Regulations and Safety information ...................................... iii Your Warranty...................................................................................... iii Replacement remote controls................................................
Navigating Menus and Options........................................................... 23 Button Operation................................................................................ 23 Access Menu Items ............................................................................. 23 Main Menu........................................................................................................ 24 Setup Remote Menu:...........................................................................
Passive Arming*................................................................................. 41 Auto Re-arming*................................................................................. 41 Manual Valet Mode............................................................................ 42 Power Save........................................................................................ 42 Rapid Resume....................................................................................
Getting Started Your Responder LCD 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 if not fully charged, use the provided cable to connect to the USB port on a computer.
Keys to using this manual At a Glance Specific actions (in bold type) and style conventions are used consistently throughout this manual, they are as follows: • • • • • Press: implies pushing in and releasing a button. Hold: is used after Press actions when a button needs to be held in position for an extended period of time, typically several seconds. ARMED this style denotes the text which appears in the text field portion of the Display during operations described in the manual.
Responder LCD Remote Control Feature Description Internal Antenna Used for transmitting and receiving information Display Status screen - the upper portion of the display contains status icons for the System, Siren, Alarm zones, Remote Start and Remote Control. 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.
LED Control Center At a Glance Control Center 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 a visual indicator of the system’s status. The Control Center button, for placing the system into Valet Mode* and to perform the Emergency Override** operation.
Status Screen Icons Status Screen Icons ALL 1 Text Field The table below describes all the status screen icons. Icon Description Armed: The system is Armed, the alarm is enabled. ALL System Status Locked: The system is Locked in Valet, the alarmALL is disabled. ALL ALL Disarmed: The system is Disarmed, the alarm is disabled. ALL ALL ALL Remote Start Siren Status Unlocked: The system is Unlocked in Valet, the alarm is disALL abled.
ALL Icon Remote Start Description At a Glance + Smart Start is ON; is ON. ALLRemote Start Note: When the icon is without an arrow head: Smart Start is ON; Remote Start is OFF. Manual Transmission Start mode is enabled, the engine can be started. ALL Displays theALL vehicle interior temperature. ALL ALL ALL ON during Remote Start after performing the Defogger ON ALL command. ALL ON during Warn Away and Full Trigger output.
ALL Icon Description Bars indicate battery level is Full, ¾,½,¼ or Empty. ON while the remote control is transmitting a command. ON while the remote control is receiving a message. Remote Control Status ON with Out of Range fault tone to indicate the remote failed to receive a command confirmation. Pager ON: The remote will wake up to listen for messages. Pager OFF: The remote will not wake up to listen for messages. ALL The remote will Vibrate when messages ALL are received.
Using your System Commands and Confirmations 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 Advanced commands by first accessing a Function Level and then pressing one of the command buttons while within that level. Function Levels are available when the text field displays LEVEL 1,2,3 or 4. Advanced command example: Silent Arm 1.
Responder LCD Remote Command table Level Button AUX + AUX Basic Commands x1 LEVEL 1 x1 LEVEL 2 x1 LEVEL 3 x1 LEVEL 4 Arm/Lock (Panic) Silent Arm/ Lock Sensor Bypass* Sensor Silent Mode Arm* Full Silent Mode Arm* Disarm/Unlock Silent Disarm/ Unlock Alarm/System Valet Car Finder Start Valet** Remote Start** Runtime Reset** Timer Start** Smart Start** Defogger ** AUX/Trunk AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 Advance Level, Change Car (Hold 3 sec.), Enter programming (Hold 8 sec.
Fault Condition Alerts If, when performing a command, a condition exists that does not allow activation of an Alarm feature* or Remote Start feature**, the NOT AVAILABLE or REMOTE START ERROR text and a fault tone will play. * ** 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).
ALL 1 Basic Commands (Direct Access) ALL 1 ALL 1 ALL 1 level 3 level 4 ALL 1 Arm Press and release level 1 level 2 6:30 The alarm arms, doors lock (if connected), and the siren chirps and parking lights flash once. The ARMED text and beeps play AUX to confirm and the System Status Icons update. If Valet Mode* is ON, the doors lock and the VALET text and tone play. Exit Valet Mode to arm the alarm normally.
AUX/Trunk Press and hold AUX AUX The Trunk opens (if connected) when this button is pressed for two seconds. The TRUNK text and tones play to confirm. AUX Press and release AUX Activates (or if ON, deactivates) the remote starter. The engine and parking lights turn on and the REMOTE START ON text and tones play, or the engine and parking lights turn off and the REMOTE START OFF text and tones play to confirm, the Remote Start status icons update.
Advanced Commands: (Level 1) AUX ALL 1 Press and release the button one time first, before pressing one of the following command buttons. Silent Arm ALL 1 AL level 1 l Press and release 6:30 The alarm arms, doors lock (if connected), and the parking lights flash once. The SILENT ARMED text plays to confirm and the System Status AUX icons update. Valet mode* or Trigger Zone Fault report** messages may be received.
Runtime Reset AUX Press and release AUX If more time is needed while remote start is active, runtime reset will reset the runtime counter to the pre-programmed setting. The RUNTIME text and tones play to confirm. The text field will update if set to display runtime. Commands Note Remote Start must be ON to use Runtime Reset. Temp Request Press and hold the AUX button Requests the vehicle’s interior temperature and temporarily displays it via status screen icon and text field.
Advanced Commands: (Level 2) AUX ALL 1 ALL ALL 1 ALL 1 level 1 level 2 l 1 Press and release the button two times first, before pressing one of the following command buttons. Sensor Bypass Press and release 6:30 The parking lights flash each time this command is received to indicate the Sensor bypass type. AUX • Warn Away bypass: Two flashes indicates sensor Warn Away zones are bypassed. BYPASS WARN , one beep and one fault tone play to confirm.
AUX 2 Press and release AUX AUX Activates (or if ON, deactivates) the AUX 2 output. The text and ON tones or OFF tones play to confirm. AUX Press and release AUX Activates (or if ON, deactivates) Timer Start. The parking lights flash quickly four times for ON and slowly four times for OFF. The TIMER START ON or TIMER START OFF text and beeps play to confirm and the Remote start status icons update. Note System needs to be armed or Timer Start will not start the engine.
Advanced Commands: (Level 3) AUX ALL 1 ALL 1 ALL ALL 1 AL 1 level 1 level 2 level 3 l Press and release the button three times 1first, before pressing one of the following command buttons. Sensor Silent Arm* Press and release 6:30 The alarm arms, doors lock, the siren chirps and parking lights flash three times. The SENSOR SILENT ARM text and beeps play to confirm and the System and Siren StatusAUXicons update.
Smart Start** AUX Press and release AUX Note System needs to be armed or Smart Start will not start the engine. Alarm Report* Press and hold the AUX button Requests a report of the most recent triggers and temporarily displays it in the text field. The report clears when the ignition is turned on. * See “Alarm Features” on page 31 for more details. ** See “Advanced Start” on page 36 for more details. © 2018 Directed. All rights reserved.
Advanced Commands: (Level 4) AUX ALL 1 30 ALL 1 ALL 1 ALL ALL 1 level 2 level 3 level 4 1 Press and release the button four times first, before pressing one of the following command buttons. Full Silent Arm* level 1 Press and release The alarm arms, doors lock, and the siren chirps and parking lights flash four times. The FULL SILENT ARM text and beeps play to confirm and the System and Siren StatusAUXicons update. AUX Start Valet Press and release AUX Enters (or if ON, exits) Start Mode.
AUX 4 Press and release AUX AUX Activates (or if ON, deactivates) the AUX 4 output. The text and ON tones or OFF tones play to confirm. Note AUX CHANNEL Remote Start must be active to use this feature. Responder LCD Remote Configuration Navigating Menus and Options Navigating menus and features, changing options, and exiting are performed using the remote control buttons. The following instructions discuss how to access and configure the settings.
3. The Main Menu has been accessed and configuring can begin. Use the following process to view the Main Menu features, options and settings in the text field. The following actions are commonly used throughout the configuration operation. • Press the or buttons to AUX change the feature or option that is displayed in the text AUX field. • Press the button to choose the feature in the text field and view its options.
lock the keypad buttons the next command is performed. If Auto Unlocking is not desired this message can be turned off by an authorized Directed Dealer. Page Mode Options: POWER SAVE , OFF , ON Note: When OFF , responses are still received when a command is performed but alarm trigger pages will not be received. Page Alert Options: TONE VIBE , TONE , VIBE , SCREEN ONLY There are several ways for the Responder LC to alert you when it has received a message from the system.
Remote Start Info Options: RUNTIME , TEMP , CLOCK The text field can be set to display the information you prefer during remote start. RUNTIME : Remote Start Runtime, TEMP : vehicle interior Temperature, or the CLOCK will be displayed in the text field while Remote Start is on. Runtime Alert Options: ON , OFF The main unit will send a page to alert you when the runtime is about to expire. When set to ON , an alert is generated when the Remote Start Time-out message is received.
Temp Unit Options: F ,C Temperature can be displayed in your choice of temperature scales, Fahrenheit or Celsius. Button Beep Options: ON , OFF When set to ON , the remote will emit a beep as confirmation of a button press. When set to OFF , beeps are not emitted for button presses. Options: SEC , RKE Selects the type of system, namely; Security or Remote Keyless Entry to which the remote has been paired, and adjusts the text and main menu accordingly.
Sensor Adjust: If you feel your security system shock sensor is too sensitive or not sensitive enough, it is highly recommended that you contact your authorized Directed dealer and have the sensor adjusted for optimized security detection performance. Remote Pairing Remote Pair is a process where the Responder LC and the system in the vehicle learn each others encrypted identification, securing their communication from intruders. Please note that your remote controls come already paired from the factory.
Note: The remote will exit Pairing Mode if there is no activity within 30 seconds. AUX Configurations Prepare the Vehicle System to be Paired with a New Remote 1. Open at least one of the vehicle’s doors. 2. Turn the key to the On position. 3. Within five seconds press and release the Control Center button on the Control Center once. 4. Within five seconds, press and hold the Control Center button.
the battery life over time if used excessively. SINGLE SILENT : The remote will display a selection of icons on • the status screen without beeps and tones then stop. SINGLE SOUND : The remote will display a selection of icons on • the status screen with beeps and tones then stop. Power Off When an extended period of non-operation is anticipated, turning the power off will preserve the battery charge. Press the button while POWER OFF is displayed.
Alarm Features Normal Arm Protection Status LED: The Control Center Status LED flashes as a visual indicator that your vehicle’s security system is active. Failsafe® Starter Disable: The Failsafe Starter Disable relay prevents the engine from starting. Note May require additional parts and installation. Sensor triggers: The shock sensor can distinguish minor impacts from major impacts to the vehicle exterior.
Full Silent Arm Protection Sensor Warn Away, Sensor Full Trigger and Point of Entry activations will only send messages to the remote, with parking light flash and siren outputs defeated. Sensor Warn Away Messages When the remote receives a Sensor Warn Away message it emits 10 beeps (if on) and displays a sensor zone specific SENSOR WARN text for 30 seconds. Warn Away messages cannot be reviewed or displayed in reports.
Trigger Zone Fault Report When armed by remote command the system runs a status check of the alarm trigger zones. Faulty zones (usually caused by dome light delay or open trunk) are bypassed and reported via the control center LED and remote, while all other trigger zones remain active and are monitored to protect the vehicle. Should a faulty zone self correct (dome light turns off) it becomes active and is then monitored normally.
Table of Zones Zone # (led flashes) Zone Name 1 Trunk 2 Shock Sensor 3 Door 4 Sensor 2 5 Ignition 6 Hood Alarm Report when requested The Alarm Report displays the two most recent alarm triggers depending on the system state when requested. When disarmed, the report will display text to identify the two most recent triggers since the vehicle was last driven. When armed, the report will display text to identify the two most recent triggers since the system was armed.
Remote Start Features Key Takeover When you are ready to drive. The system keeps the engine running until the vehicle is ready to be driven. To perform Key Takeover: 1. Disarm the system and enter the vehicle, do not step on the foot brake. 2. Insert the key, turn it to the run position, and then step on the foot brake, the remote start then turns off. 3. The parking lights turn off to indicate remote start is off, and then after a few seconds the remote plays the REMOTE START OFF message. 4.
Advanced Start The Advanced start features Timer Start and Smart Start will automatically start the engine to maintain battery charge or combat extreme cold when parked for an extended period of time. Precautions for the Advanced Start features: • Park the vehicle in a well ventilated area away from windows and doors that lead into inhabited spaces. • Arm/Lock the vehicle, the engine will not start unless the doors are locked. • Only one Advanced Start feature can be enabled at any given time.
100°F, below 0°F, or the battery level is below 10.5V, the engine will start and the REMOTE START ON message will be sent to the remote controls. When the Remote start runtime expires the engine shuts off, the REMOTE START OFF message is sent to the remote control and the countdown timer restarts. Smart Start is exited after the final start. Note The temperature and battery thresholds can be changed by an authorized Directed dealer if a higher or lower threshold is desired.
1. With the engine running, set the parking brake and release the foot brake. AUX Press the button, the parking lights will turn on and the REMOTE START ON message will play on the remote control. Turn the key to off, and remove it from the ignition, the engine continues running for the programmed runtime. Exit the vehicle and arm the alarm. AUX 2. 3. 4. Note For Pit Stop Mode on manual transmission vehicles follow the directions in the MTS Mode (Manual Transmission Start) section with the door open.
5. 6. 7. REMOTE START ON text and beeps play to confirm. Turn OFF and remove the key from the ignition switch, the engine remains running. Exit the vehicle, close all the doors and arm the system. The engine turns off and after a few seconds, the REMOTE START OFF message plays to confirm. If the door is opened in Step 3 then the engine continues to run. Turbo Timer Mode Note Turbo Timer must be turned on by an authorized Directed dealer.
Remote Start Error For user safety, the system must be properly configured or remote start will not activate. If the remote start fails to active, refer to the following table for the screens and parking light flashes that will identify the configuration issue and resolution.
Remote and System Operations Passive Arming* Park and exit the vehicle. After the doors are closed the Passive Arming countdown begins. The led flashes quickly and upon reaching 20 seconds the siren then chirps once. At 30 seconds the system arms itself. Anytime before the system arms you can re-enter the vehicle or open the trunk to load or unload items and, after closing passive arming resumes.
Manual Valet Mode The Valet commands in the remote command table turn on/off the Alarm Valet, Start Valet, or Combo Valet Modes (both Alarm & Start Valet). Use the following routine to manually turn on/off the Valet Modes, turning both on manually achieves Combo Valet: 1. Turn the ignition ON and then OFF. • For Alarm Valet: Press and release the Valet button once. Alarm Valet will turn on/off accordingly. The Control Center LED will be on while Alarm Valet is on and will be off when Alarm Valet is off.
review the system status just by accessing the status screen. Out of Range Each time a command is performed the remote will expect a command confirmation from the system. If a command confirmation is not received the out-of-range icon ( ) and a fault tone will play as an alert. No Remote Output Occasionally when a command is performed the remote may not generate a command confirmation output or Out of Range output. This indicates that the system received the command but it was an incomplete command (e.g.
Car Select (LCD 2-way) Car 2 OFF must first be turned ON (see Remote Features Menu under “1-Way Remote Control Configuration” on page 47 to turn ON). 1. Press and hold the button for three seconds. The remote beeps once or twice and will display CAR 1 or CAR 2 in text to indicate the selected Car is 1 or 2. 2. Release the button, then press and release once more while CAR 1 or CAR 2 text is displayed to perform Car Select.
1-Way Companion Remote Control Level Button + AUX Direct Access x1 LEVEL 1 x1 LEVEL 2 x1 LEVEL 3 x1 LEVEL 4 Arm/Lock (Panic) Silent Arm/ Lock Sensor Bypass* Sensor Silent Mode Arm* Full Silent Mode Arm* Disarm/Unlock Silent Disarm/ Unlock Alarm/System Valet Car Finder Start Valet** Remote Start** Runtime Reset** Timer Start** Smart Start** Defogger ** AUX/Trunk AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 AUX 4 Advance Level, Change Car (Hold 3 sec.), Enter programming (Hold 8 sec.
Accessing Commands Similar to the Responder LC remote, Basic commands are performed when a command button is pressed directly. To perform Advanced Commands press the button one to four times to access function levels, x4 in the table for example implies pressing four times. The LED flashes in groups for a few seconds to indicate the level. Press the desired command button while the LED is flashing to perform the command.
1-Way Remote Control Configuration The remote controls have operations that can be configured to a user’s personal preferences. The following instruction will direct you through the available configuration and programming options for the 1-way remote control. Remote Features: Enter programming 1. Press and hold the button for eight seconds, the transmit LED turns on, release the button. AUX AUX 2.
Feature Descriptions: Keypad Lock Options: Off, Auto When Off, the buttons do not lock and will always perform a command when pressed. When set to Auto, the remote buttons will lock after a 20 second lapse between button presses to prevent unintentional operations. If a button is pressed when locked a fault tone plays as an alert. AUX To unlock the buttons, press the button followed by the Tones will play to confirm unlocking. button.
two systems independently. When set to Off, the Car Select feature is not available. When set to On, the Car Select feature is enabled. See “Car Select” (under Remote and System Operations) for detail on using a remote with two systems. Remote Pairing Please note that your remote controls come already paired from the factory. However, if you wish to add a new remote control, the following instructions step you through pairing the 1-way remote control to your system.
5. 6. 7. 8. confirm the system is ready for pairing. Release the control button. Press the button on the remote. The siren will sound to confirm pairing. Once the remote has been paired to the system, turn off the Ignition, the siren will sound to confirm the exiting of pairing mode. AUX To exit the pairing mode on the remote, press the button twice, the transmit LED will shut off to confirm exiting.
System Expansion Options Note These features must be turned on by an authorized Directed dealer. Controlling Two Vehicles (Car Select) The Responder LC and 1way companion remote can control systems in two different vehicles saving the need for multiple remote controls. This feature also allows for customized system configurations on each vehicle that has more than one driver. See Owner Recognition for details.
Arming and Warn Away Chirp Control The system Arm, Disarm and Sensor Warn Away chirps can be configured for those that prefer a custom silent alarm operation. Driver Door Priority Unlocking The door unlocking operation can be configured to emulate an OEM style of driver priority unlocking for added security during disarming. AUX (Auxiliary) Channels The AUX Channel outputs of this system can activate many of the convenience features found in today’s vehicles.
Battery Information (Responder LCD Remote) The Responder LC remote control is powered by an internal rechargeable battery that can be serviced only through an authorized Directed Electronics dealer. The information and precautions in this section can help maximize your battery’s life and usage in providing your Responder LC remote control with many years of trouble free operation. Warnings! NEVER use a cable other than the one provided or plug into an unspecified source.
siren will emit one additional chirp as an alert. If confirmation chirps are programmed OFF, the system will still emit one chirp as an alert when disarming. After performing a command, LOWBAT and several beeps play on the Responder LC remote to indicate the battery needs to be charged. Important To preserve power at critically low battery levels the Responder LC turns the pager off and stops receiving messages from the system. It will continue to command the system until the battery can be charged.
Battery Information (1-Way) The 1-way companion remote is powered by one 3V coin cell lithium battery (RPN: CR-2032) that can be purchased at most retailers. When the battery begins to weaken, the operating range is reduced. Battery Replacement 1. If present, remove the small screw on the back of the remote. 2. Use a small flat blade screwdriver and insert it into the slot located along the bottom of the remote, near the key ring. Carefully pry open the case. 3.
Glossary of Terms Document Terminology 56 Control Module The “brain” of your system. Usually hidden underneath the dash area of the vehicle. It houses the microprocessor which monitors your vehicle and controls all of the system’s functions. Responder LC (2-way Remote Control) A hand-held, remote control which operates the various functions of your system and receives messages and pages from the system.
Patent Information This product is covered by one or more of the following United States patents: Remote Start Patents: 5,349,931; 5,872,519; 5,914,667; 5,952,933; 5,945,936; 5,990,786; 6,028,372; 6,467,448; 6,561,151; 7,191,053; 7,483,783 Vehicle Security Patents: 5,467,070; 5,532,670; 5,534,845; 5,563,576; 5,646,591; 5,650,774; 5,673,017; 5,712,638; 5,872,519; 5,914,667; 5,952,933; 5,945,936; 5,990,786; 6,028,505; 6,452,484 Other patents pending. © 2018 Directed. All rights reserved.
Government Regulations 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Control Center To satisfy FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the device and its antenna must maintain a separation distance of 20 cm or more from the person’s body, except for the hand and wrists, to satisfy RF exposure compliance. This device complies with the Industry Canada Radio Standards Specification RSS 210.
Warning! Safety First Please read the safety warnings below before proceeding. Improper use of the product may be dangerous or illegal. Installation Due to the complexity of this system, installation of this product must only be performed by an authorized Directed dealer. If you have any questions, ask your retailer or contact Directed directly at 1-800-753-0600. Remote Start Capable When properly installed, this system can start the vehicle via a command signal from the remote control transmitter.
in property damage, personal injury, or death. (1) Never remotely start the vehicle with the vehicle in gear, and (2) Never remotely start the vehicle with the keys in the ignition. The user must also have the neutral safety feature of the vehicle periodically checked, wherein the vehicle must not remotely start while the car is in gear. This testing should be performed by an authorized Directed dealer in accordance with the Safety Check outlined in the product installation guide.
Limited lifetime consumer warranty Directed Electronics.
ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND. IN THE EVENT OF A CLAIM OR A DISPUTE INVOLVING DIRECTED OR ITS SUBSIDIARY, THE 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.
