Matrix 1 ➤Owner’s Guide
limited lifetime consumer warranty Directed Electronics, Inc.
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table of contents Limited Lifetime Consumer Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i What Is Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Your Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
what is included ➤ A control module ➤ A pair of 3-button transmitters ➤ An XHF receiver/antenna ➤ A shock sensor (on-board the alarm module) ➤ A siren ➤ A red LED status indicator light ➤ A push-button Valet switch ➤ Your warranty registration ➤ Fault-proof starter interrupt ready circuitry (may require additional labor) important information Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art vehicle security system. It has been designed to provide years of troublefree operation.
➜ system maintenance The system requires no specific maintenance. Your remote control is powered by a miniature 3V lithium battery 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 completely filled out and returned within 10 days of purchase. Your product warranty will not be validated if your warranty registration is not returned.
transmitter functions The receiver uses computer-based code learning to learn the transmitter buttons. This makes it possible to assign any transmitter button to any receiver function. The transmitter initially comes programmed with standard configuration, but may also be customized by an authorized dealer. The buttons in all of the instructions in this manual correspond to a standard configuration transmitter.
using your system The buttons used in the instructions in this manual correspond to the standard transmitter configuration. If your transmitter has been custom configured, the icons on your transmitter buttons may not correspond to the indicated functions. ➜ arming You can activate, or arm, the system by pressing on your transmitter for one second. When the system arms, you will hear a short siren sound, or chirp, and see the parking lights flash once.
is armed. The siren will chirp once 20 seconds after the last door has been closed. The system is not actually armed at that point. The system arms and the doors lock (if connected and programmed for passive locking) at 30 seconds, but the siren will not chirp. The early chirp provides you with a 10-second warning prior to arming. note: If any protected entry point (such as a door or a switchprotected trunk or hood) is open, the system will not passively arm (unless forced passive arming is programmed on.
➤ Turning on the ignition key will trip the same two-stage response as opening a door. ➤ The optional starter interrupt prevents the vehicle’s starter from cranking. ➜ multi-level security arming (optional feature) note: Multi-Level Security Arming is only available when using an optional 4-button Radar Master transmitter that has been configured with separate transmitter buttons for arming and disarming.
➤ Pressing the arm button a fourth time within five seconds: The siren chirps four times followed by a long chirp. Zones Two and Four are now bypassed. ➤ Pressing the arm button a fifth time within five seconds: The siren chirps five times followed by a long chirp. All input zones, except the ignition, are now bypassed. note: Multi-Level Security Arming only applies to a single arming cycle. Once the system is disarmed and then re-armed, all the zones will be active again.
connected to the system, the doors will unlock. If the siren chirps either four or five times when disarming, refer to the Diagnostics section of this guide. This is called Tamper Alert. ➜ siren silencing This system proudly offers Siren Silencing. Siren Silencing is a feature that makes it possible to silence and reset the system when it is triggering without disarming the system.
To disarm the security system, turn the ignition to the "on" position. Press the Valet switch the preset DRW-35 number of times (1-5 times) within 15 seconds. After 1.5 seconds the system should disarm. If it does not, you may have waited too long; turn the ignition off and on and try again. important! The unit can be programmed to respond to 1-5 pulses of the Valet switch for the disarm function. Be sure to check with the installer for the desired programming.
press for 1.5 seconds, and you will enter Panic Mode. The siren will sound and the parking lights will flash for the programmed siren duration. To stop Panic Mode at any time, press on the remote transmitter again. ➜ valet mode You can prevent your security system from automatically arming and triggering by using Valet Mode. This is very useful when washing the vehicle or having it serviced.
1. Open any vehicle door. 2. Press . 3. Press . 4. Press again. The LED status indicator will light solid if you are entering Valet Mode, or will go out if you are exiting Valet Mode. ➜ false alarm control technology (FACT) Your system offers FACT, a feature that prevents annoying repetitive trigger sequences due to a faulty sensor or environmental conditions such as thunder, jackhammers, airport noise, etc. Here’s how it works: The alarm triggers three times.
FACT is programmable. See the Programming Options section of this guide. note: Arming and disarming the system does not reset this function! The only ways to reset a bypassed zone are for it to not trigger for 60 minutes, or to turn on the ignition. If testing your system, it is important to remember that the FACT programming can cause zones to be bypassed and appear to stop working. If five chirps are heard when disarming, FACT has been engaged.
The security system will ignore the input that was active when the system was armed, until the input goes away. Three seconds later the system will monitor that input normally. For example, if your vehicle has interior light exit delay, and you arm the system before the interior light goes out, you may hear Bypass Notification chirps. Once the light shuts off, however, the doors are monitored normally. ➜ disarming diagnostics Extra disarm chirps are the Tamper Alert.
Zone - Number of LED Flashes Description Dealer-Installed Options 1 Instant trigger - often used for hood/trunk pinswitches 2 Instant trigger - a heavier impact detected by the shock sensor 3 Door switch trigger 4 Instant trigger - for optional sensors 5 Ignition trigger If the Warning Zone response is triggered, the LED will not report it. note: Your system stores the last two triggered zones in memory.
remote control out of range of the vehicle. However, if the transmitter has been pressed many times out of range of the vehicle, or the battery has been removed, it may get out of sync with the control unit and fail to operate the system. To re-sync the remote control simply press of the transmitter several times within range of the vehicle. The alarm will automatically re-sync and respond to the transmitters normally. high frequency Your system transmits and receives at 433 MHz.
needs. It is almost like having four separate alarms in your vehicle, one for each user. note: Owner Recognition cannot be programmed without a Bitwriter and the necessary software. Check with your dealer for more information. smart power up II This security system will store its current state to non-volatile memory. If power is lost and then reconnected the system will recall the stored state from memory.
➤ Power Saver when the system is armed: After the system has been armed for 24 hours, the LED will flash at half its normal rate, decreasing the system's current draw. ➤ Power Saver in Valet Mode: When the system enters Valet Mode the LED illuminates steadily. If the vehicle is not used (ignition is not turned on) for a period of one hour while the system is in Valet Mode, the LED will shut off.
doors will lock three seconds after the ignition is turned on, and unlock when the ignition is turned off. If your installer is programming the security system with the Directed® Bitwriter or a personal computer and the TechSoft Programmer, ignition lock and unlock are independent features and can be programmed separately. ➤ Passive door locking (with passive arming) or active door locking (only when arming with the transmitter).
times, regardless of whether or not the alarm is armed. If AED is programmed on, the starter of the vehicle will be disabled 30 seconds after the ignition is turned off. Once the key is turned off, the LED will flash slowly (one-half its normal armed rate) to indicate the AED arming cycle. Thirty seconds later, the starter of the vehicle will be disabled. To start the car, it will be necessary to arm the car with the remote and then disarm it with the remote.
note: Because many states have laws regulating security systems, programming FACT off may cause your system to violate state laws. ➤ Progressive door trigger on or off: When the system is armed and a door is opened, the system responds with ten chirps prior to beginning the full triggered sequence. If an instant trigger is desired, the progressive door trigger can be programmed off.
➤ Vehicle Recovery System (VRS): VRS is an anti-carjacking device designed to help in the safe recovery of your vehicle in case of a carjacking. Please refer to the Vehicle Recovery System section of this manual for a complete explanation of how the Vehicle Recovery System operates.
terrupt. The starter interrupt cannot shut down an alreadyrunning engine – it can only prevent an engine from starting in the first place. Any installation which allows this product to shut down a vehicle's engine when it is running is contrary to the product’s design and intended usage, and Directed® hereby expressly disclaims any liability resulting therefrom. ➜ arming the VRS To arm the VRS, turn the ignition to the ON position and press on the remote transmitter for one second.
note: If the VRS system is armed while operating the vehicle and not disarmed prior to leaving the vehicle, it is still armed and will trigger the next time the vehicle is driven. ➜ VRS triggered sequence Fifteen seconds after the last door has closed, the system’s LED status indicator will begin flashing. This delay is intended to allow you time to distance yourself from your vehicle in the event of a carjacking.
➜ disarming the VRS Take the time to familiarize yourself with the VRS triggering sequence and the disarm procedure. It is important to recognize and identify the VRS trigger sequence and know how to disarm it in case of accidental activation. Once the VRS is armed, it does not disarm automatically. You must disarm it the next time you operate the vehicle. You must disarm it with one of the following procedures: If the system has not entered the triggered sequence (siren has not started chirping): 1.
glossary of terms Control Unit: The "brain" of your system. Usually hidden under- neath the dash area of the vehicle. It houses the microprocessor which monitors your vehicle and controls all of the system's functions. Fault-Proof Starter Interrupt: An automatic switch controlled by the security system which prevents the vehicle’s starter from cranking whenever the system is armed.
Transmitter: Hand-held, remote control which operates the various functions of your system. Trigger or Triggered Sequence: This is what happens when the alarm "goes off" or "trips". The triggered response of your system consists of 30 seconds of siren sounding and parking light flashing. Valet Switch: A small push-button switch mounted somewhere inside the vehicle. It is used to override the alarm when a transmitter is lost or damaged, or to enter or exit Valet mode.
security & convenience expansions Here we have listed only some of the many expansion options available. Please contact your dealer for a complete list of all the options available to you. Audio Sensor: Metal on glass, glass cracking, and breaking glass each produce distinctive acoustic signatures. The 506T audio sensor uses a microphone to pick up sounds, and then analyzes them with proprietary acoustic software to determine if the glass has been struck.
Headlight and Parking Light Automation: The NiteVision system will automatically turn on your parking and headlights when it gets dark. In addition, NiteVision will turn your headlights on whenever the windshield wipers are used. A transmitter function can also be used to turn on your parking and headlights for a programmed time. Power Trunk Release: The output of the system can oper- ate a factory power release for the vehicle’s trunk or hatch. (An optional relay may be required.
✂ quick reference guide ➤ Cut along dotted line and fold for a quick and easy reference to keep in your purse or wallet. To arm using your remote You can activate, or arm, the system by pressing on your transmitter for one second. When the system arms, you will hear a short siren sound, or chirp, and see the parking lights flash once. If the vehicle’s power door locks have been connected to the system, the doors will lock. To disarm using your remote ➤ To disarm the system, press .
The company behind this system is Directed Electronics, Inc. Since its inception, Directed® has had one purpose, to provide consumers with the finest vehicle security and car stereo products and accessories available. The recipient of nearly 100 patents and Innovations Awards in the field of advanced electronic technology, Directed® is ISO 9001 registered. Quality Directed Electronics products are sold and serviced throughout North America and around the world.
