Python 650ESP Owner's Manual

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Model 650 ESP Owner's Guide ...

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i © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Limited Lifetime Consumer Warranty Directed Electronics, Inc. ("DEI ® ") promises to the original purchaser to repair or replace with a comparable reconditioned model any DEI unit (hereafter the &quo...

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ii © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. RANTY DOES NOT COVER LABOR COSTS FOR MAINTENANCE, REMOVAL OR REIN- STALLATION OF THE UNIT OR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND. IN THE EVENT OF A CLAIM OR A DISPUTE INVOLVING DEI OR ITS SUBSIDIARY, THE PROP- ...

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1 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Table of Contents Limited Lifetime Consumer Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i What Is Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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2 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Standard Configuration ...

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3 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. What is Included ■ 3-Channel Receiver ■ A pair of two-button transmitters ■ A Stinger ® Doubleguard ® dual-output shock sensor (on-board the control module) ■ The Revenger ® Soft Chirp ® six-tone pr...

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4 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. The system requires no specific maintenance. Your remote control is powered by a miniature 12V battery, type GP23A, that will last approximately one year under normal use. When the battery weak- ens, operating ran...

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5 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Transmitter Functions The receiver uses a computer-based Learn Routine to learn the transmitter buttons. This makes it possible to assign any transmit- ter button to any receiver function. The transmitter initiall...

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6 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Your system has an expanded configuration that can be utilized when upgrading to the four-button remote. In the expanded con- figuration, your system will operate similarly to many factory key- less entry systems ...

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7 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. your vehicle. If you hear a second chirp after arming, and see the status LED flashing in groups, refer to the Diagnostics section of this guide. This extra chirp is called Bypass Notification. The system also can...

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8 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. ■ If a door is opened, the system will immediately start chirp- ing the siren and flashing the parking lights. Three seconds later, the siren output changes to a continuous blast. This progressive response gives...

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9 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. ■ Pressing the arm button a second time within five seconds: The siren chirps twice followed by a long chirp. Zone Two is now bypassed. ■ Pressing the arm button a third time within five seconds: The siren chi...

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10 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. To disarm the system, press . You will hear two chirps, and the parking lights will flash twice. If the power locks are connected to the system, the doors will unlock. If the siren chirps either four or five tim...

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11 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. without a transmitter, you must have the vehicle’s ignition key and know where the Valet ® switch is located. Be sure to check with the installer for the location of the Valet switch. To disarm the security sy...

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12 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. If you are threatened in or near your vehicle, you can attract attention by triggering the system with your transmitter! Just press for 1.5 seconds, and you will enter Panic Mode. The siren will sound and the pa...

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13 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. The operations described in this section refer to transmitter but- tons. Remember, the buttons used in all the instructions in this guide correspond to a Standard Configuration transmitter. This may not be how yo...

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14 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. If the bypassed sensor tries to trigger the system while it is being bypassed, the 60-minute bypass period will start over. This ensures that a sensor that continually triggers will remain bypassed. Doors are cov...

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15 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. If the system is armed while an input is active (door open, sensor triggering, etc.) the unit will chirp once when arming and then one more time a few seconds later. This is called Bypass Notification. NOTE: Bypa...

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16 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. The zone number is the number of LED flashes used by the system to identify a specific input. The standard input assignments are listed below, along with spaces to write in any optional sensors or switches you ha...

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17 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Code Hopping The receiver and transmitters each use a mathematical formula called an algorithm to change their code each time the transmit- ter is used. This technology has been developed to increase the securit...

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18 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Owner Recognition Owner Recognition is a feature available exclusively from DEI ® . Using a DEI ® Bitwriter, hand-held programming tool, your dealer can program many of the system settings. The programmer make...

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19 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. 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 opera- tion has been performed. This lowers the current draw on the vehi- cl...

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20 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Programming Options Programming options control what your system does during nor- mal operation, and require few or no additional parts. However, some may require additional installation labor. The following is ...

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21 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. ■ Panic mode enabled/disabled with the ignition on: Some states have laws against siren capability in a moving vehicle. ■ Forced passive arming on or off: If your system is programmed for passive arming and t...

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22 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. ■ Full trigger response 30 or 60 seconds: This determines how long the full triggered sequence lasts. Some states have laws regulating how long a security system can sound before it is considered a nuisance. If...

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23 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Installation Options The system has many options that may require extra parts and labor. Some of the possibilities are listed here. ■ Progressive unlocking: In most cars with electric power door locks, the syst...

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24 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Vehicle Recovery System (VRS ® ) The optional VRS feature is designed to ensure that any unautho- rized user of your vehicle (even if using your keys and remote con- trol) will not be able to permanently separ...

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25 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. To arm the VRS ® , turn the ignition to the ON position and press the arm button on the remote transmitter for one second. The parking lights will flash and the siren will chirp once. This can be done before dri...

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26 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. From this point on, when the ignition key is turned off, the VRS ® will immediately turn on the starter kill. This will prevent the vehicle from being restarted, thus immobilizing it at that spot. Three minutes ...

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27 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. If the system has entered the triggered sequence (siren has begun chirping), pressing the disarm button of the transmitter will not disarm VRS. To disarm the VRS during a VRS trigger sequence: 1. Turn the ignitio...

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28 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Glossary of Terms Control Unit: 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 syst...

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29 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Transmitter: Hand-held, remote control which operates the vari- ous functions of your system. Trigger or Triggered Sequence: This is what happens when the alarm "goes off" or "trips". The trig...

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30 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Security & Convenience Expansions Here we have listed only some of the many expansion options available. Please contact your dealer for a complete explanation of all the options available to you. Audio Sensor...

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31 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Power Trunk Release: The channel two output of the system can operate a factory power release for the vehicle’s trunk or hatch. (An optional relay may be required.) If the factory release is not power activated...

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32 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. Notes ...

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33 © 1999 Directed Electronics, Inc. QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE: To arm using your remote ■ You can activate, or arm, the system by pressing of your transmitter for one second. When the system arms, you will hear a short siren sound, or chirp, and see...

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The company behind this system is Directed Electronics, Inc. Since its inception, DEI ® has had one purpose, to provide consumers with the finest vehicle security and car stereo products and accessories available. The recipient of more than 20 paten...