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.................................................................................................... 3 Keys to using this manual...................................................................... 3 Responder LE 2-Way ........................................................................................... 4 Using your System ............................................................................................... 6 Commands and Confirmations ...............................
Trigger Zone Fault Report.................................................................... 22 Alarm Report..................................................................................... 22 Nuisance Prevention (NPC) ................................................................. 23 Remote and System Operations .......................................................................... 24 Passive Arming* ................................................................................
Getting Started 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. Italicized words denote section/sub headings in this guide and can be located through the table of contents.
Responder LE 2-Way Internal Antenna Transmit LED Ghost LED’s Command Buttons AUX Function Button Feature Description Internal Antenna Used for transmitting and receiving* information Command Buttons (4) Used to perform arming, disarming, and auxiliary channel commands. Function Button Used to access function levels for commands, configuration menus for programming, and car selection. Ghost LED’s ** Each button has an associated LED next to it that are active during related operations.
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.
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. Confirmations for basic or advanced commands are indicated first by siren chirps and parking light flashes, and then by illuminated Ghost LED’s and beeps or tones on the remote control.
Remote Control 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, Arm Change Car Status *** AUX 4 (3 sec), Enter programming (8 sec) * ** *** Available only with optional remote start module installation This button can command either aux 1 or aux
Basic Commands (Direct Access) No ghost LED’s on Arm Press and release The alarm arms, doors lock (if connected), and the siren chirps and parking lights flash once. The arm LED and beeps play to confirm. If valet mode* is on, the doors lock and the arm LED, LED and a fault tone plays. Exit valet mode to arm the alarm normally. If a trigger zone fault is detected the siren chirps once again and the remote will emit a trigger zone fault report**, the arm LED, LED and a fault tone plays.
An alarm report** will replace the disarm output if the alarm was triggered; the siren will chirp 4 or 5 times, and the disarm LED, LED and 4 or 5 fault tones play to alert of the report. Remote Start /AUX1/AUX4 Press and release Remote Start*** Activates (or if on, deactivates) the remote starter. The engine and parking lights turn on or off accordingly. The rs/aux LED and on tones play, or the rs/aux LED and off tones play to confirm.
Advanced Commands: (Level 1) Press and release the button 1 time. The LED illuminates indicating Level 1 Note: The transmit LED on the 1-way remote will flash in groups of 1 to indicate level 1. Silent Arm Press and release The alarm arms, doors lock (if connected), and the parking lights flash once. The arm LED turns on to confirm. valet mode* or trigger zone fault report** messages may be received.
Advanced Commands: (Level 2) Press and release the button 2 times. The and aux LED’s illuminate indicating Level 2 Note: The transmit LED on the 1-way remote will flash in groups of 2 to indicate level 2. Sensor Bypass 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. The arm LED, 1 beep and 1 fault tone play to confirm.
off accordingly. The disarm LED and valet beeps play (1 for on, 2 for off) to confirm. AUX 2 Press and release AUX Activates (or if on, deactivates) the aux 2 output. The aux LED and on tones or off tones play to confirm. Arm Status Press and hold the button The remote will generate an output to display the systems arm status since its last update message or command operation.
Advanced Commands: (Level 3) Press and release the button 3 times. The , aux and rs/aux LED’s illuminate indicating Level 3. Note: The transmit LED on the 1-way remote will flash in groups of 3 to indicate level 3. Sensor Silent Arm* Press and release The alarm arms, doors lock, and the siren chirps and parking lights flash 3 times. The arm LED, 1 beep and 3 fault tones play to confirm. Car finder Press and release The siren emits one long chirp and the parking lights flash for 10 seconds.
Advanced Commands: (Level 4) Press and release the button 4 times. The , aux, rs/aux and disarm LED’s illuminate indicating Level 4 Note: The transmit LED on the 1-way remote will flash in groups of 4 to indicate level 4. Full Silent Arm* Press and release The alarm arms, doors lock, and the siren chirps and parking lights flash 4 times. The arm LED, 1 beep and 4 fault tones play to confirm. AUX 4 Press and release AUX Activates (or if on, deactivates) the aux 4 output.
Remote Control Configuration Remote Programming The Responder LE and 1-way companion remote controls have operations that can be configured to a user’s personal preferences. The following instruction will direct you through the available programming options for both remote controls. To enter programming, press and hold the button for 8 seconds, the remote emits one long beep and the transmit LED turns on to indicate the main menu is accessed.
Prepare the remote control Select the desired car 1 (default) or car 2 operation before proceeding. 1. 2. 3. Press and hold the button of the remote control for 8 seconds until the transmit LED turns on, and then release it (If programmed to operate two systems, ignore the Transmit LED flashes at 3 seconds). Press and hold the button until the transmit LED flashes off and on three times. Press and hold the button until the siren emits one long chirp to confirm Pairing.
Feature Button Press LED on LED off LED Flash LED Double Flash Page Mode AUX Paging On Paging Off Power Save1 Power Save 2 1-way companion remote control The 1-way remote will flash the transmit LED to indicate the setting. Feature Button Press LED on LED off Keypad Lock Auto Off No function No function No function Car 2 Car 2 On Car 2 Off Keypad Lock Options: Off, Auto When off, the buttons do not lock and always perform a command when pressed.
Auto unlocking After turning the ignition off, a message to the Responder LE will unlock the keypad buttons until 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 1, Power Save 2, On, Off Paging is how the Responder LE remote monitors your system’s messages. Power save extends battery life by turning paging off after 72 hours if the remote control is not used during this period.
Remote Beep Options: On, Off, Triggers Only The Responder LE will emit a beep as confirmation of button presses and command responses. When set to off, beeps are not emitted for any operations except programming. For triggers only, beeps will only be emitted for full trigger messages. Sensor Adjust The button is used for sensor adjustment, to avoid unintended alarm triggers; it is recommended that an authorized Directed dealer performs all sensor adjustments. © 2009 Directed Electronics.
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 Responder LE remote control, with parking light flash and siren outputs defeated. Sensor Warn-away When the system sensors detect a Warn-away trigger the siren chirps and parking lights flash for 3 seconds. No messages are sent to the Responder LE remote control for Warn-away triggers.
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 Nuisance Prevention (NPC) NPC monitors all alarm zones and, if any are triggered excessively, bypasses them until corrected. If a point of entry (trunk, hood, door) is left open following a forced entry, it is bypassed. It becomes active again only after being closed. Bypassed sensors automatically reset after one hour and after the vehicle is driven.
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 button. When entered, the alarm functions are defeated while the convenience features still operate normally. Arm and disarm commands lock and unlock the doors. The Responder LE emits the arm in valet and disarm in valet output as described for arm and disarm in the Basic Commands section. Use 1. 2. 3.
Out of Range Each time a command is performed the Responder LE will expect a command confirmation from the system. If a command confirmation is not received the and transmit LED’s flash and a long fault tone plays 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. The arm LED and beeps play to confirm arming.
System Expansion Options Controlling Two Vehicles (Car Select) The Responder LE 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. © 2009 Directed Electronics. All rights reserved.
Battery Information The Responder LE remote is powered by 2 batteries (PN CR-2016) and the 1-way companion remote by 1 battery (PN CR-2032), that can be purchased at most retailers. When the battery begins to weaken, the operating range will be reduced. The information and precautions in this section can help maximize your battery’s life and usage in providing your Responder LE and 1-way companion remote controls with many years of trouble free operation.
s s Turn Paging off: The remote will not wake up to check for messages with paging off in the setup remote menu. Note: The remote will not receive trigger messages from the system. Turn Beeps off: The button beeps can be turned off in the setup remote menu. The command beeps still play normally. Responder LE Battery Replacement Rear View 1.
3. + + 2. Turn both the unit front and circuit board over, remove battery from clip and replace while observing the correct polarity. With the front and circuit board still turned over, turn back portion of unit onto both parts, reposition all parts and snap together. 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. 32 © 2009 Directed Electronics.
Glossary of Terms Document Terminology 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 LE (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.
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 Any upgrades to this product must be performed by an authorized Directed 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. Any damage from water or heat will void the warranty.
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.
