The company behind Python® Auto Security Systems is Directed Electronics. Vista, CA 92081 www.pythoncarsecurity.com Since its inception, Directed Electronics 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 Electronics is ISO 9001 registered.
Congratulations Congratulations on the purchase of your state-of-the-art security system. Reading this owner’s guide prior to using your system will help maximize the use of your system and its many features. For more information please visit the below website: 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.
Important information Your Warranty Your system comes with a warranty. 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 Card Carry this card with you to reference your system’s many features.
Contents Getting Started.................................................................................................... 4 Charging the Remote Control ................................................................ 4 Keys to using this Manual ..................................................................... 5 Responder LC 2-Way........................................................................................... 6 Status Screen Icons ............................................................
Clock Set .......................................................................................... 24 Review ............................................................................................. 24 Exit .................................................................................................. 24 Sensor Adjust: ................................................................................... 24 Pair a Responder LC remote control: ....................................................
Glossary of Terms.............................................................................................. 44 Government Regulations .................................................................................... 46 Additional information....................................................................................... 47 Interference ....................................................................................... 47 Upgrades and Batteries ..............................................
Getting Started Your remote control 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 information about the battery. Charging the Remote Control 1. 2. 3.
Keys to using this Manual Specific actions (in bold type) and style conventions are used consistently throughout this manual, they are as follows: s s s s s 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 LC 2-Way Internal Antenna Display Command Buttons Function Button Mini-USB Port 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, and remote control Text field - the lower portion of display shows the clock, command confirmations, page messages and programming menus 6 Command Buttons (4) Used to perform arming, disarming and auxiliary chan
Control Center Control Center Button Control Center LED 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: s s s The In-vehicle system antenna, for 2 way communication. The control center 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 On during a sensor zone full trigger output Zone Status On during fault report to indicate a sensor is active and bypassed when arming On during the door zone full trigger output On during fault report to indicate a door 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
Icon Description Text field Displays the clock, message text and feature menus On after the garage open** message has been received On after the garage closed** message has been received Remote start is active, the engine is running (with optional remote start module only) * This icon not present until the car 2 is turned on in the Setup Remote configuration menu. ** This icon not present until the remote is paired with an optional garage door opener. 10 © 2009 Directed Electronics.
Using your System Commands and Confirmations Commands, basic or advanced, are used to activate system features and are performed by pressing one of the command buttons. Basic commands control the most often used security features 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.
Responder LC Command table Level Direct Access Button x1 LEVEL 1 Arm/Lock Silent Arm x3 LEVEL 3 x4 LEVEL 4 Sensor Sensor Silent Full Silent Bypass Arm Arm Silent Disarm Remote Valet Car Finder AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 (Panic) Disarm/Unlock x2 LEVEL 2 Remote Start*/ Aux 1/4** AUX Aux/Trunk Advance Level Alarm Change Car Report AUX 4 (3s), Enter programming (8s) * Available only with optional remote start module installation ** This button can command either aux 1 or aux 4 if turned on b
Basic Commands (Direct Access) Arm Press and release 6:30 The alarm arms, doors lock (if connected), and the siren chirps and parking lights flash once. The ARMED text and beeps play 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. If a trigger zone fault is detected the siren chirps once again and the trigger zone fault report** plays.
AUX/Trunk Press and hold AUX The trunk opens (if connected) when this button is pressed for 2 seconds. The TRUNK text and tones play to confirm. Remote Start /AUX 1/ AUX 4 Press and release Remote Start*** Activates (or if on, deactivates) the remote starter. The engine and parking lights turn on or off accordingly. The REMOTE START ON text and tones play, or the REMOTE START OFF text and tones play to confirm. The icon is displayed in the status screen while the engine is running.
Advanced Commands: (Level 1) Press and release the button 1 time. level 1 Silent Arm Press and release The alarm arms, doors lock (if connected), and the parking lights flash once. The SILENT ARMED 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.
Advanced Commands: (Level 2) Press and release the Sensor Bypass button 2 times. level 2 Press and release Performing the sensor bypass command will incrementally bypass sensor operations and be confirmed as follows: s Warn-away bypass: The parking lights flash 2 times, BYPASS WARN 1 beep and 1 fault tone play to confirm. Sensors will be activated for full trigger levels of impact only. s Warn-away full trigger bypass: The parking lights flash 3 times, BYPASS FULL , 1 beep and 2 fault tones play to confirm.
Advanced Commands: (Level 3) Press and release the button 3 times. Sensor Silent Arm* level 3 Press and release The alarm arms, doors lock, the siren chirps and parking lights flash 3 times. The SENSOR SILENT ARM text and beeps play to confirm and the system and siren status icons update. Car finder Press and release The siren emits one long chirp and the parking lights flash for 10 CAR FINDER seconds. The text and beeps play to confirm.
Alarm Report* Press and hold the 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 for more details. 18 © 2009 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
Advanced Commands: (Level 4) Press and release the button 4 times. Full Silent Arm* level 4 Press and release The alarm arms, doors lock, and the siren chirps and parking lights flash 4 times. The FULL SILENT ARM text and beeps play to confirm and the system and siren icons update. AUX 4 Press and release AUX Activates (or if on, deactivates) the aux 4 output. The programmed text and on tones or off tones play to confirm (See System Expansion Options). * See Alarm Features for more details.
Responder LC Configuration Operations of the Responder LC and how it communicates messages are set in the configuration main menu. 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. Button Operation s s s To access menus, set options, and to perform actions that are displayed in the text field, use the button.
Main Menu The following main menu list of features is available for configuration of the remote control. Setup Remote Menu: Keypad Lock Options: OFF , AUTO When OFF , the buttons do not lock and always perform a command when pressed. When set to AUTO , the buttons lock after a 20 second lapse between buttons presses to prevent unintentional operations. If a button is pressed when locked a fault tone plays as an alert followed by unlock instructions in the text field.
this period. Just press any button to resume system monitoring. When set to ON it wakes up every few seconds to listen for pages from the system. When set to OFF it does not wake up to receive alarm trigger pages. 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.
Car 2 Options: OFF , ON , HOME This remote can control two systems independently. When set to OFF , the car 2 select option is not available. When set to ON the remote can be set to control 2 systems. The HOME option is for pairing to a home security system. BackLight Options: OFF , ON The status screen backlighting can be illuminate during remote operations.
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. This has been pre-set by the factory for your system. Clock Set Options: HOUR , MIN The clock is formatted for 12 hour mode with AM or PM indicated. Once the desired time is set return to one of the text displays ( HOUR / MIN / BACK ) before exiting to save the new time.
Prepare the system 1. Open a door. 2. Turn the ignition on. 3. Press and release then press and hold the control center button. The control center LED flashes and the siren chirps one time to confirm the system is prepared. 4. Release the control center button and proceed below. Note: Begin pairing within 60 seconds or the system will exit (indicated by a long siren chirp) and will need to be prepared again. Prepare the remote control Select the desired Car 1 (Default) or Car 2 operation before proceeding. 1.
tion tool to show friends or family. Running demo mode shortens the battery life over time if used excessively SINGLE SILENT : The remote will display a selection of icons on s the status screen without beeps and tones then stop SINGLE SOUND : The remote will display a selection of icons on s the status screen with beeps and tones then stop LOOP SILENT : The remote will display a selection of icons on s the status screen without beeps and tones in an endless loop until the battery charger is disconnected.
Alarm Features Normal Arm Protection Control center LED: The control center LED flashes as a visual indicator that your vehicle’s security system is active. Starter Kill: The failsafe starter kill relay prevents the engine from starting Note May require additional parts and installation Sensor triggers: The onboard 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 7 Sensor 3 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 and System Operations Passive Arming* Park and exit the vehicle, after the doors are closed the passive arming countdown begins. The control center 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.
Valet Mode Valet mode can be entered and exited by performing the remote valet command or manually using the vehicle key and the control center button. When entered, the alarm functions are defeated while the convenience features still operate normally. Arm and disarm commands lock and unlock the doors while the VALET text and beeps play to confirm. Use 1. 2. 3.
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.
Vehicle Recovery System (VRS) In case your vehicle is stolen or carjacked, VRS sounds the siren and flashes the parking lights to persuade the thief to abandon the vehicle, and when the ignition is turned off, activates the starter kill to prevent the engine from restarting. To arm VRS, perform the silent arm command while driving, or while the ignition is turned on. The siren chirps and parking lights flash once to confirm arming.
1-way Companion Remote Control Transmit LED Command Buttons AUX Function Button Level Direct Access x1 Button LEVEL 1 Arm/Lock Silent Arm x2 LEVEL 2 x3 LEVEL 3 x4 LEVEL 4 Sensor Sensor Silent Full Silent Bypass Arm Arm Silent Disarm Remote Valet Car Finder Aux/Trunk AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 Not Used Used to access function levels for advanced commands (Panic) Disarm/ Unlock Remote Start*/Aux 1/4** AUX ( AUX 4 with multiplier in top row implies button presses) * Available only with op
Using the 1-way Companion remote The 1-way companion remote commands the system features as shown in the previous table, but only transmits and does not provide feedback as with the 2-way remote control. Siren chirps and parking light flashes are used to indicate that a command has been received and activated as described in the Basic Commands and Advanced Commands sections. Accessing Commands Similar to the Responder LC remote, basic commands are performed when a command button is pressed directly.
can be performed by pressing one of the command buttons. Programming To enter; hold the button for 8 seconds until the transmit LED turns on, the programming main menu has been accessed (If programmed to operate two systems, ignore the transmit LED flashes at 3 seconds). To exit; press and release the button to go back and repeat to exit. The transmit LED turns off when programming is exited.
Battery Information (1-way) The 1way companion remote is powered by one 3V coin cell lithium battery (PN CR-2032) that will last approximately one year under normal use. Low Battery Alerts When disarming the system using a remote with a low battery the 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. Battery Replacement 1.
System Expansion Options 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 following Owner Recognition for details. Owner Recognition The system can be configured to recognize the remote used when disarming and change selected features to match the remote users preferences.
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. Auxiliary Channels The auxiliary channel outputs of this system can activate many of the convenience features found in today’s vehicles. Once a command is performed to activate a convenience feature the Responder LC displays text that matches the feature.
Battery Information (Responder LC) 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. The battery information for the 1way companion remote control can be found in the 1-way Companion Remote Control section of this manual.
may occur. Low Battery Alerts When disarming the system using a remote with a low battery the 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.
Battery Disposal Directed Electronics cares about the environment. If you need to dispose of the battery, please do so in accordance with your municipal requirements for battery disposal. © 2009 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
Glossary of Terms Document Terminology 44 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.
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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.
Additional information Interference All radio devices are subject to interference which could affect proper performance. Upgrades and Batteries Any upgrades to this product and/or installation of batteries must be performed by an authorized dealer. Do not attempt to perform any unauthorized modifications to this product. Water/Heat Resistance This product is not designed to be water and/or heat-resistant. Please take care to keep this product dry and away from heat sources.
Limited lifetime consumer warranty Directed Electronics.
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 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 company behind this system is Directed Electronics Since its inception, Directed Electronics 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.
