1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Directed Electronics Manuals
  4. Car Alarm
  5. 7900
  6. Owner's manual

Directed Electronics 7900 Owner's Manual

Combination remote start alarm system
Hide thumbs Also See for 7900:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Model 7900
Owner's Guide

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Directed Electronics 7900

Summary of Contents for Directed Electronics 7900

  • Page 1 Model 7900 Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 3: Limited-Lifetime-Consumer-Warranty

    Directed Electronics ("Directed") promises to the original purchaser to repair or replace with a comparable reconditioned model any Directed unit (hereafter the "unit"), exclud- ing without limitation the siren, the remote transmitters, the associated sensors and...
  • Page 4 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 PROPER VENUE SHALL BE SAN DIEGO COUNTY IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. CALIFORNIA STATE LAWS AND APPLICABLE FEDERAL LAWS SHALL APPLY AND GOVERN THE DISPUTE.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    table of contents limited-lifetime-consumer-warranty ......... i what-is-included .
  • Page 6 code-hopping ............42 owner-recognition- .

  • Page 7: What-Is-Included

    what is included A control module A Responder receiver/antenna One 2-way Color Remote Control P/N 7541V A Stinger Doubleguard shock sensor A 514N Neosiren The plug-in status LED The plug-in Valet/Program switch A hood pinswitch A toggle (override) switch One Remote Control charger important information Congratulations on the purchase of your combination remote start alarm system.

  • Page 8: Your-Warranty

    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. Make sure you receive the warranty registration from your dealer. It is also necessary to keep your proof of purchase, which reflects that the product was installed by an authorized dealer.

  • Page 9: Safety

    safety important safety instructions Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accor- dance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  • Page 10 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SEVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"...

  • Page 11: Replacement Remote-Control

    replacement remote controls You can purchase replacement remote controls from your Authorized Dealer or on-line at the following web site: www.directedstore.com Once you receive your new remote control, please refer to instructions included on the remote packaging. remote control introduction This 2way Remote Control system operates at 434MHz using binary data communication technology for sending and receiving of infor- mation.

  • Page 12: Remote Control Diagram

    • 12 Hour Clock • Remote control battery level indicator • Power saver sleep mode • Beeps on/off • Page Mode on/off • Programmable alarm trigger animations & icons • 2way garage door module capable for detail on setting the clock and programming of note: other remote control features, refer to the remote control programming section in this manual.
  • Page 13 ARM & DISARM ICON SENSOR WARN TRIGGER & CAR CALL ICONS HOOD TRIGGER ICON TRUNK OR HOOD ICONS (PROGRAMMABLE) IGNITION TRIGGER ICON ARM/LOCK BUTTON AUXILIARY CHANNEL BUTTON TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING BUTTON (ON REAR) REMOTE START BUTTON 10. DISARM/UNLOCK BUTTON 11. REMOTE START ON/OFF ICON 12.

  • Page 14: Remote-Control Button Functions

    remote control button functions The remote control buttons are initially programmed to Standard Configuration for this system. The instructions in this manual correspond to a Standard Configuration remote control. NOTE: If desired, the remote control button configuration can be customized by an authorized dealer. standard configuration Button This button controls the arm, lock and panic functions.
  • Page 15 Buttons These buttons control the turbo timer/short run remote start function. Buttons These buttons control the auxiliary channel 4 output. Buttons These buttons control the auxiliary channel 5 output. Buttons These buttons control the rear window defogger function. Buttons These buttons control the auxiliary channel 6 output. Buttons These buttons will replay the last Notification animation remote control communication...
  • Page 16 Note: If the remote control does not play the transmitting anima- tion, the remote control did not transmit the command. • Command response: one second after the system receives and implements a command; it will transmit a command response to the activating remote control. The remote control will play the appropriate Notification output.
  • Page 17 • Alarm Page Alert: an alarm page alert is a single beep that repeats every sixty seconds after an alarm warn or full trigger page has been received. It will continue to beep until it has been cleared by the user. Alarm Page: to clear an Alarm Page Alert, press any button •...
  • Page 18 To replay, simultaneously press and release the “ ” & “ ” buttons. The screen will replay the animation once without beeps. remote control maintenance This remote control needs no specific maintenance beyond charging of the remote control battery. It is powered by a 4.3V/600mA Lithium Ion battery that will last approximately 1 week on a full charge under normal use.

  • Page 19: Using-Your-System

    using your system warning! safety first The following safety warnings must be observed at all times: Due to the complexity of this system, installation of this product must only be performed by an authorized Directed dealer. When properly installed, this system can start the vehicle via a command signal from the remote control.
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21 AN AUTHORIZED DIRECTED DEALER TO REPAIR OR DISCONNECT THE INSTALLED REMOTE START MODULE. DIRECTED WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE OR PAY FOR INSTALLATION OR REINSTALLATION COSTS. © 2 0 0 6 d i r ec t ed e l e c tro n i c s —a l l r i g hts re s er v e d...

  • Page 22: Active-Arming

    active arming Press the button of the remote control for 1 second to arm the alarm. “ ” The siren will chirp once, the lights will flash once, the system doors will lock if connected, and the led will begin flashing. “...

  • Page 23: Passive-Arming

    passive arming This alarm can be programmed to arm automatically thirty seconds after exiting the vehicle. The following steps will start the passive arming operation. • Turn the ignition off, exit the vehicle and close all protected entries (doors, hood and trunk). •...
  • Page 24 while exterior protection is provided via dual stage shock sensor. Entry point protection is provided by connection to the vehicle wiring system and engine immobilization is provided by a hidden starter kill relay. Alarm triggers will activate the siren and lights to draw atten- tion to any trigger event and immediately send an Alarm Page to the remote control.
  • Page 25 “ remote ” The remote control Notification will consist of four beeps twice followed by the Shock Sensor animation. This will repeat 3 times before displaying the status icons. the animation displayed for Full trigger Notifications note: can be changed to accommodate any additional system sensors.
  • Page 26 hood and Trunk triggers responses “ ” The alarm will immediately activate the full trigger system response. “ ” The remote control Notification will include the Hood remote or Trunk animation and hood or trunk icon. interior protection If the vehicle has been entered and the ignition turned on, the starter kill will prevent the engine from starting.

  • Page 27: Multi-Level-Security-Arming

    multi-level arming Multi-level arming allows you to choose the level of vehicle protection each time the alarm is armed. It is also a convenient way to avoid sensor triggers when parking in environmentally questionable areas such as airports, construction zones or during inclement weather. After arming, if within 1 second the system receives arm signals from the remote control it will chirp the siren and bypass selected zones for each signal.

  • Page 28: Arming-While-Driving

    arming while driving The alarm can be armed while driving to protect the occupants from unwanted entries or carjacking attempts in undesirable locations. While armed, the alarm will trigger if a door is opened and the starter kill will not be activated. to arm while driving Press and hold the button for 2 seconds...

  • Page 29: Disarming

    disarming Press the button of the remote control for 1 second to disarm the alarm. “ ” The siren will chirp twice, the lights will flash twice, the system doors will unlock if connected, and the led will stop flashing. “...

  • Page 30: Disarming-Without-A-Remote Control

    disarming without a remote control If your remote control should be lost, damaged or fail to operate the system, the ignition and Valet Switch can be used to disarm the alarm. You must know where the Valet Switch is located and the correct number of presses required for the alarm to disarm.

  • Page 31: Silent-Mode

    silent mode Use Silent mode to temporarily delete arming or disarming siren chirps when operating the system at a time where silent operation is desired. Silent mode when arming also deletes the Warn-away response of the alarm system. Although the Warn-away function is deleted, note: Full triggers of the alarm are still responded to normally...

  • Page 32: Valet-Mode

    To stop Panic mode press and release the button, or wait for the siren duration to end. The siren and light flash output will cease and the alarm will return to the armed state. “ ” The system will activate the full trigger output. It will system sound the siren and flash the lights for the programmed siren duration.
  • Page 33 “ ” When exiting Valet mode, the remote control remote Notification will be two beeps and the Disarm animation. Use the following methods to enter and exit Valet mode. valet switch: Turn the ignition on for 5 seconds DRW-35 Turn the ignition off Within 10 seconds press and release the Valet switch once The led will turn on when...

  • Page 34: Auxillary Channels

    auxiliary channels This system includes four additional auxiliary channel outputs that can be programmed to control any number of vehicle systems and aftermarket add-on accessory modules. Trunk release, power seats, power windows and sunroof, amp racks and audio/video systems can all be controlled at the touch of a remote control button.

  • Page 35: Remote Start Functions

    remote start functions This system includes several ways to utilize the remote start feature for your convenience and comfort when driving or parked, while still maintaining a high level of vehicle security. • is used to warm the engine and control the inte- remote start rior temperature for entering and driving the vehicle.
  • Page 36 b. The lights will flash as confirmation the remote start command was received. The system will send a remote start response to the remote control. d. A few seconds later the engine will start. For diesel vehicles there may be a delay for the glow plugs to warm. e.
  • Page 37 d. Toggle the shutdown switch to off e. The run time expires “ ” system a. The lights will turn off. b. The engine will turn off (except when the key is on) The system will send an engine off response to the remote control.
  • Page 38 “ ” The remote control Notification will be two beeps remote ascending in tone followed by the remote start animation. turbo mode remote start To activate Turbo mode a. Park the vehicle and set the parking brake b. Leave the engine running and remove your foot from the brake pedal.

  • Page 39: Rear Defogger

    there may be a delay for the glow plugs to warm. e. The engine can be turned off via remote control at this time without exiting timer mode. If not turned off, the engine will run for the programmed run time and will restart every three hours for 18 hours.

  • Page 40: Car Call

    It can be turned on or off anytime with the remote control as weather necessitates. This optional feature must be programmed on and note: connected to the vehicle rear defogger circuit to operate. Check with your installer for vehicle compatibility if you desire to have this feature included.

  • Page 41: Remote Start Safety-Features

    remote start safety features This system has several important safety features to ensure proper operation of the motor and prevent accidental damage to the engine or its components. starter anti-grind circuitry Whenever the vehicle is remote started, advanced anti-grind circuitry prevents the starter from engaging, even if the key is turned to the start position.

  • Page 42: Over-And-Under-Rev-Protection

    over and under rev protection The system monitors the engine speed and will automatically shut the engine off if the RPMs rise above or fall below the programmed levels. This feature prevents damage to the motor due to fuel delivery system failures or other problems which may cause the engine to race.

  • Page 43: Diagnostics

    diagnostics The microprocessor at the heart of your system is constantly moni- toring all of the switches and sensors connected to it. It is designed to detect any faulty switches and sensors and prevents them from disabling the entire system. The microprocessor will record and report any triggers that occurred during your absence.

  • Page 44: Nuisance-Prevention-Circuitry

    sensor inputs that are triggered too many times will note: be bypassed using a feature called NPC for Nuisance Prevention. nuisance prevention circuitry This diagnostic feature monitors the sensor inputs for excessive trig- gers and bypasses them automatically to avoid annoying repeated trig- gers.

  • Page 45: Zone Identification

    Action Number of Chirps Description System armed 1 (3-second delay), 1 System armed with zone bypass Disarm System disarmed Disarm System disarmed with trigger alert Disarm System disarmed active zone identification This system has several inputs (or zones) that can trigger the alarm while armed.

  • Page 46: Code-Hopping

    alarm remote con- Sensor or optional Zone trol icon flashes vehicle circuit connection Trunk switch Shock sensor Door switch Optional sensor Ignition switch Hood switch code hopping The receiver and remote controls use a mathematical formula called an algorithm to change their code each time the remote control is used.

  • Page 47: Owner-Recognition

    or the battery has been removed, it may fall out of sync with the control unit and fail to operate the system. To re-sync the remote simply press several times within range of the vehicle. The alarm will auto- matically re-sync and respond to the remote controls normally. owner recognition Owner Recognition is a revolutionary feature available only from Directed.

  • Page 48: Power-Saver-Mode

    and the battery is disconnected for any reason, such as servicing the car, when the battery is reconnected the unit will still be in Valet Mode. This applies to all states of the system including arm, disarm, and Valet Mode. power saver mode Your system will automatically enter Power Saver Mode while armed or in Valet Mode, after a period of time in which no operation has...

  • Page 49: Remote-Control-Programming

    remote control programming The remote control can be programmed for your particular preferences. Programming is performed using the programming and function buttons as described below. Function button operations during programming: Press the button to scroll and highlight menu and feature items.

  • Page 50: Wake Up The Remote Control

    when it will not be used for long periods of time. It will not respond to any RF signals or function button presses when asleep. Enter programming mode Scroll to highlight the OFF icon Press the button to choose and access the POWER screen, CONFIRM is highlighted.

  • Page 51: Page Mode On/Off

    page mode on/off When Page is off, the remote control will not receive Pages or output Page Notifications or Alerts. It will only receive Command Reponses. Enter programming mode Scroll to highlight OPERATION Press to choose the operation menu screen Scroll to highlight PAGE and press to choose.

  • Page 52: System Programming-Options

    system programming options This system includes programming options that can enhance or defeat some of the features discussed in this manual. It also includes features not discussed that can expand the system’s convenience and security capabilities. Some optional features may require additional parts and labor to operate as designed.

  • Page 53: Convenience And Remote Start Features

    The alarm can be programmed to automatically arm after exiting the vehicle. Refer to Passive Arming section of this guide for more details. Passive locking The door can be programmed to lock when the alarm passively arms. Forced passive arming The alarm can be programmed to arm after one hour even if an entry point is accidentally left open.
  • Page 54 Comfort Closure The door lock output timing can be extended for vehicles with an all close feature at the driver door key cylinder. Ignition controlled dome light This feature will turn the dome light on when the ignition is turned off. The default setting is on, and can be programmed off if the feature is not desired.

  • Page 55: Security-&-Convenience-Expansions

    security & convenience expansion Listed below are some of the many expansion options available. Please consult your dealer for a complete explanation of all the options avail- able to you. Metal on glass, glass cracking, and breaking glass Audio Sensor: each produce distinctive acoustic signatures.
  • Page 56 will automatically turn on your parking and headlights when it gets dark. In addition, the 545T 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.

  • Page 57: Quick-Reference-Guide

    Quick Reference Guide Arming To arm, press . When the system arms, you will hear a short chirp, and the parking lights will flash once. Arming while driving To arm the system while driving, press on your remote control while the vehicle is running. The system will chirp once and then once more to indicate that the ignition is on.
  • Page 58 © 2006 di re cte d e le c tronic s — al l rights re s e r v e d...
  • Page 59 © 2 0 0 6 d i r ec t ed e l e c tro n i c s —a l l r i g hts re s er v e d...
  • Page 60 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.

Table of Contents