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Directed Electronics 554A Owner's Manual

Directed Electronics 554A Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 M M o o d d e e l l 5 5 5 5 4 4 A A O O w w n n e e r r ’ ’ s s G G u u i i d d e e...

  • Page 2: L L I I M M I I T T E E D D L L I I F F E E T T I I M M E E C C O O N N S S U U M M E E R R W W A A R R R R A A N N T T Y Y

    Directed Electronics, Inc. ("Directed") promises to the original purchaser to repair or replace with a comparable reconditioned model any Directed unit (hereafter the "unit"),...
  • Page 3 Your full name and address Authorized dealer's company name and address Type of alarm installed Year, make, model, and color of the automobile Automobile license number Vehicle identification number All security options installed on automobile Installation receipts © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ........4 4 7 7 disarming without a transceiver (emergency override) ..26 © 2003 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 5 © 2003 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 6 Mode Indicator Remote Start Safety Shutdown Indicator Battery Level Indicator Auxiliary Button Temp. Controlled Remote Start Indicator Silent Arm/Disarm Mode Indicator Full Trigger Alert Indicator and Arm/Disarm chirp confirmation Arm/Disarm Indicator Function Button Celsius/Fahrenheit Indicator © 2003 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 7 By carefully reading this Owner's Guide prior to using your system, you will maximize the use of this system and its features. You can print additional or replacement copies of this manual by accessing our web site at www.directed.com. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 8: Warning! Safety First

    A A L L L L T T I I M M E E S S R R E E M M A A I I N N C C L L O O S S E E D D . . These precautions are the sole responsibility of the user. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 9: S S E E C C U U R R I I T T Y Y & & C C O O N N V V E E N N I I E E N N C C E E E E X X P P A A N N S S I I O O N N S

    D D A A M M A A G G E E O O R R P P E E R R S S O O N N A A L L I I N N J J U U R R Y Y . . Y Y O O U U M M U U S S T T I I M M M M E E - - © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 10: System Maintenance

    Place the new battery into the transceiver observing the correct polarity. When power is returned the transceiver will light all icons in the LCD and generate all beeper tones once. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 11: Your Warranty

    Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this device. Directed Electronics, Inc. 554 Series Tested to Comply with FCC Standards DRW-372 © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 12: Caution

    Channel 2 output is controlled by pressing this button for three seconds. Hold the button down continuously while accessing Channel 2 output. Button The panic feature is controlled by pressing this button for two seconds. Press again to disable panic mode. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 13 0 degrees Fahrenheit. note: Disarming the system while in temperature auto start mode will cause the system to exit this mode. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 14: Standard Icon Configurations

    Icon The vehicle interior temperature icon displays the temperature of the inside of the vehicle when prompted. Icon The numeric display icon will show the hours and minutes. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 15 The power saver mode can be turned on or off with the trans- ceiver. This icon displays the status. Icon The remote start timer mode icon indicates the 24-hour autostart feature is active and automatically remote starts 24 hours from the time activated. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 16 Icon The remote start icon indicates when the vehicle is remotely started. Icon The valet mode icon appears when the system is in valet ® ® © 2003 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 17 Icon The arm icon appears when the vehicle is armed and locked. The disarm icon appears when the vehicle is disarmed and unlocked. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 18: Function Button Configurations

    Alarm Clock 3 Times*** Set Mode (min)** Alarm Clock Music 4 Times*** 5 Selections or Power on Music 1/2/3/4/5 Selection** Alarm Clock Adjust 5 Times*** Mode (on/off )** Timer Count Down 6 Times*** Adjust Mode (hour)** © 2003 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 19 Celsius/Fahrenheit Melody Select Mode * This function will operate in the disarmed state only. ** The button will advance the selection upward. The but- ton will advance the selection downward or select the off setting. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 20: System Signal Paging Features

    Page Recognition Mode The transceiver will leave a zone icon illuminated when it has received a triggered response and will wait for violation recogni- © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 21: Active Arming

    LED blinks in a pattern, a protected entry or sensor input is active and its icon will be displayed on the transceiver LCD. This is called bypass notification. Refer to the Diagnostic section of this manual for information about bypass notification. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 22: Passive Arming

    The system will not passively arm if a protected entry or sensor is active; unless forced passive arming has been programmed on. Refer to the Programming Options section for information about forced passive arming. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 23: Vehicle Protection

    I I g g n n i i t t i i o o n n T T r r i i g g g g e e r r - Turning on the ignition key will trip the same progressive response as opening a door. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 24: Warn Away Response Description

    S S e e n n s s o o r r T T r r i i g g g g e e r r - Heavy impacts to the vehicle will instantly sound the siren and flash the lights for the programmed duration and report Zone 2. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 25 Icons 13, 14, 16, and 20 represent alarm system triggered sequence zone inputs. For more information about icons and the zones they represent refer to the Standard Remote Configurations section. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 26: Arming/Disarming While Driving

    ® response page while armed, the first press of the unlock button will clear the page alert. A second press will turn the siren off, and a third press will disarm the system. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 27: Multi-Level Security Arming

    Multi-Level Security Arming cycle over again. note: Multi-Level Security Arming only applies to a sin- gle arming cycle. Once the system is disarmed and then re-armed, all the zones will be active again. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 28: Disarming

    The system will not disarm, but rather reset. This prevents you from disabling the system should you wish to disarm it without visually checking the vehicle. Pressing after resetting the system will disarm the © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 29: Disarming Without A Transceiver (Emergency Override)

    To disarm the security system, turn the ignition to the ON posi- tion. Press integrated LED/Valet switch the preset ® DRW-35 number of times (one to five times) within five seconds. The factory preset is one. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 30: Silent Mode

    The system is still fully capable of triggering. Only the Warn Away ® response is bypassed. All arm/disarm page notifications will still be generated by the transceiver in Silent Mode™. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 31: Panic Mode

    (door locks, trunk release, remote starting, etc.) will continue to work normally. ® To enter or exit Valet mode: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Turn the ignition off. 3. Press and release the integrated DRW-35 LED/Valet switch within 10 seconds. ® © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 32: Remote Start

    If interior heating or cooling is desired, the climate controls must be preset, and the fan blower must be set to the desired level prior to remote starting the vehicle. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 33 (either 12, 24, or 60 minutes - see Programming Options section of this guide) or until a shut- down input is triggered. When using the Directed Bitwriter ® the run time can be programmed from 1-60 minutes. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 34 The transceiver will generate a page notification with a unique melody (or vibrate) and the remote start icon (19) will turn off when the remote start shuts down. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 35: Valet® Take-Over

    (See the previous Remote Start section for a complete list of shut-down inputs.) note: This feature will not work if the brake pedal is pressed or if any shut down input is active. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 36: Setting The Clock

    You will hear a melody and the interior temperature will appear on the LCD screen for five seconds. note: If the ignition is on, the temperature check clock- mode will not work. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 37: Starter Anti-Grind Circuitry

    To disable the remote start, move the shutdown toggle switch to the OFF position. The switch can be installed in a location of your choice. Check with your installer for recommended locations. Location of Shutdown Switch____________________________ © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 38: Over And Under Rev Protection

    ® circuitry Your system has Directed’s Nuisance Prevention Circuitry ® (NPC ). It prevents annoying repetitive trigger sequences due to ™ faulty door pin switches or environmental conditions such as thunder, jackhammers, airport noise, etc. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 39 60 minutes, or to turn on the igni- tion. If testing your system, it is important to remember ™ that the NPC programming can cause zones to be bypassed and appear to stop working. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 40: Arming Diagnostics

    Extra chirps that are heard when disarming the system are indi- cating a Tamper Alert. If four chirps are heard when disarming the system, a triggered response was generated in your absence. If five chirps are heard when disarming the system, a zone was © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 41: System Status Chirps

    System disarmed NPC ™ active table of zones A zone is represented by the LED flashes used by the system to identify a particular type of input. Standard input assignments are listed in the following table. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.

  • Page 42: Interpreting Zone Diagnostics

    If your system has been triggered but the LED has been reset by turning on the ignition, your dealer can still recall the last two zones that were triggered. Contact your dealer for details. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 43 To re-sync the transceiver simply press several times within © 2003 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 44 It is almost like having four separate alarms in your vehicle, one for each user. note: Owner Recognition cannot be programmed with- ® out a Bitwriter and the necessary software. Check with your dealer for more information. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 45 Valet Mode, the LED will shut off. If the ® system remains in Valet Mode, the LED will come back on ® the next time the ignition is turned on and then back off. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 46 Panic mode e e n n a a b b l l e e d d /disabled when the ignition is turned on. (Some states have laws against sirens sounding in moving cars.) © 2003 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 47 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 will be disabled. To start the car, it © 2003 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 48 © 2003 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 49 This system offers lock outputs that can control Power Locks: some manufacturers' power door lock systems. For other systems, additional parts may be required. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 50 The vehicle is never prevented from cranking when the system is disarmed, in Valet Mode, or if the ® starter interrupt switch itself fails. Your system has feature-ready © 2003 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 51 Lighter impacts will generate a Warn Away ® response while harder impacts will generate a full-trigger response. A hand-held device that operates the various Remote Control: functions of your system and communicates system status. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 52 A zone is a separate input that the alarm can recognize as Zone: unique. Each input to the system is connected to a particular zone. Often two or more inputs may share the same zone. © 2003 directed electronics, inc.
  • Page 53 The company behind this system is Directed Electronics, Inc. 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.

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