Clifford Concept 550 Owners Guide

Clifford Concept 550 Manual

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    Concept 550 Owner's Guide
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    has been modified or used in a manner contrary to its intended purpose; the unit has been damaged by accident, unreasonable use, neglect, improper service, installation or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or construction. The warranty does not cover damage to the unit caused by
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    of the plan or call Directed Customer Service at 1-800-876-0800. Directed security 's company name and address z Type of alarm installed z Year, make, model and color manual was intended for US consumers and therefore includes American phrases or words. trademarks and copyrights Bitwriter™, Clifford
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    12 low battery warning 12 multiple event total recall . . .13 false alarm control technology (FACT II 13 select siren sounds 14 diagnostics 15 arming diagnostics wizard installation software programming . . . . .20 manual programming instructions 20 user selectable features . . . . .22 user
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    the-art vehicle security system. It has been designed to provide years of trouble-free operation. This system must be installed by an authorized dealer. Installation of the use of this system, please review this owner's guide carefully prior to using your system. You can print additional or replacement copies
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    system maintenance The system requires no specific maintenance. Your transmitter is powered by a miniature 3V lithium battery that will last approximately one year under normal use. When the battery weakens, operating range will be reduced and the system will provide a low battery warning chirp
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    Disarm and Panic Button Trunk Release or Optional Accessory Channel Button note: This manual describes the features and accessories that are included with your system along with information about compatible Clifford accessories that are not included. For a list of included accessories, please refer
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    standard configuration, but may also be customized using the CliffNet Wizard PC program. The buttons in all of the instructions in this manual correspond to a standard configuration transmitter. standard configuration Button The arming, disarming, and panic function are controlled by this button
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    Button three times, then Button These buttons adjust the dual-zone radar sensor. using your system The buttons used in the instructions in this manual correspond to the standard transmitter configuration. If your transmitter has been custom configured, the icons on your transmitter buttons may
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    the system is actively protecting your vehicle. If you hear more than two chirps when arming, refer to the Diagnostics section of this guide. These extra chirps confirm a malfunction autobypass. The security system also can be programmed to arm itself automatically (called passive arming). If the
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    . (Refer to the Remote Siren Silencing section of this guide.) However, if the alarm completes the full trigger cycle when disarmed you will hear switch. Please refer to the Disarm/Valet Mode section of this guide for instructions to enter the pin code. remote siren silencing This system offers
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    arm/disarm command. If you want the arm/disarm chirps turned off permanently, please refer to the User- Selectable Features section of this guide. transmitter sensor disable To temporarily disable a sensor input, arm the system, press twice and then . The lights will flash four times and all
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    down operation, the unit will automatically bypass sensor zones one, two, three, and eight until the windows complete their operation. auxiliary channel bypass Alarm sensor input zones one, three, and eight will be bypassed while a pulsed or timed auxiliary Output is active. panic mode with smart
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    disarm/valet mode Entering your pin code using the PlainView 2 Valet switch allows you to disarm the system or enter valet mode without using the transmitter. In valet mode, the security system will not arm, even with the transmitter, but all convenience functions (door locks, trunk release, etc.)
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    transmitter valet mode The operations described in this section refer to transmitter buttons. Remember, the buttons used in all the instructions in this guide correspond to a Standard Configuration transmitter. This may not be how your transmitter is set up. To enter Valet Mode, press twice and
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    /disarmed using the transmitter or the ignition is turned on. For more information, please refer to the Table of Zones section of this guide. false alarm control technology (FACT II) Your system offers FACT II, a feature that prevents annoying repetitive trigger sequences due to a faulty sensor or
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    Doors are covered by FACT II differently; if the alarm is triggered by an open door for three full cycles, the doors will be bypassed until the trig- ger ceases. FACT II is programmable. See the Programming Options section of this guide. note: Arming and disarming the system does not reset this
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    (see the Table of Zones section). The system will retain this information in its memory. Refer to the Multiple Event Total Recall section of this guide. © 2004 directed electronics, inc. 15
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    arm/disarm diagnostic chart Action Arm Arm Chirps 2 4 Light Flashes 2 4 Arm 2 (5 sec.) 4 2 (5 sec.) 4 Arm 2 (10 sec.) 4 2 (10 sec.) 4 Disarm 1 1 Disarm 3 3 Description System armed System armed with hood/ trunk active and bypassed (zones 5 and 6) System armed with door active and
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    recall the stored state from memory. This means if the unit is in Valet 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
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    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 been performed. This lowers the current draw on the vehicle's battery and prevents the system from draining the battery. Power Saver Mode takes over
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    . Some states have laws regulating how long a security system can sound before it is considered a nuisance. z False Alarm Control Technology (FACT II) on or off: Please refer to the FACT II section of this guide for a complete explanation of how FACT II operates. If FACT II is pro- grammed off, the
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    . This eliminates the need for programming grids and lengthy programming sequences. For a complete guide to system programming using the Cliffnet Wizard refer to the Cliffnet Wizard help menu. manual programming instructions Be sure to document changes by taking note of all feature changes made in
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    seconds; to program a feature in a different column begin at step 4 within 60 seconds. note: Refer to the Feature Descriptions sections of this guide for important notes and descriptions of the system features and programming. 7. Exit programming - To exit programming mode turn the ignition off or
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    user selectable features First Press Then Press Add new remote (autolearn) Auto (passive) arm off/on Chirps off/on/quiet Auto lock off/ignition/rpm Auto unlock off/ignition Auto (passive) arm and lock off/on Siren duration 30/60/90 Second unlock off/on Not used Set PIN code (default = 2) New
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    auto (passive) arm - on/off z On: When the system sees the ignition turn off and the last protected entry (door, hood, or trunk) close, it will begin a 30-second countdown before arming itself. After the first five seconds, you will hear two chirps and the lights will flash. The system will arm 25
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    more information, please refer to the PIN Programming section of this guide. select siren sounds The individual sounds the siren produces during an full trigger alarm can be customized for owner recognition of an alarm trigger. For more information, please refer to the Select Siren Sounds section
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    will respond to zones 1, 3, and 8 inputs indefinitely without bypassing. remote valet on/off z On: The alarm can be put into valet mode with the remote control. z Off: The alarm can not be put into valet mode with the remote control. entry delay on/off z On: If the system has passively armed, it
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    auto start setting - off/battery only/temp only/battery and temp z This feature is only available with the IntelliStart option. z Off: The vehicle will not autostart. z Battery: The vehicle will only autostart when the car battery gets low. z Temperature: The vehicle will only autostart at a preset
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    accessory b output The transmitter channel programmed into this feature will activate the accessory output. silent mode The transmitter channel programmed into this feature will arm/disarm the system, but the siren will not chirp. remote valet The transmitter channel programmed into this feature
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    pin programming A PIN code can have one to four digits; each digit can be from 0-9. note: A PIN code cannot begin with a zero. Programming Procedure 1. Enter the feature location in the installer programming grid. 2. Immediately press and release switch. of the PlainView 2 Valet 3. Select each
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    designed for maximum security; it activates the UltraSecure Immobilization circuitry automatically. auto-immobilization sequence 1. Turn ignition off or disarm alarm 2. After 30 seconds the systems Immobilization circuits activate and engage the starter and ignition interrupt 3. LED blinks at
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    z Turn ignition on and press the arm/disarm button. z Arm the alarm and then disarm the alarm. z Turn the ignition on and enter the system valet/PIN code. one-time valet feature This feature allows the system to be put in valet
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    or confined areas that can affect the sensor field. The alarm will exit adjustment mode automatically 60 seconds after the last time for this sensor should be five minutes or less. Read the following instructions thoroughly for a full understanding of how to properly adjust this sensor. 1.
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    z Press of the remote control to decrease sensitivity. z The sensor Primary zone can be tested at any time during adjustment and will generate 1 siren chirp each time the zone is activated. 4. Press to adjust Warn-Away zone z Siren chirps 1 time. z Warn-away Zone adjustment has now been
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    mode, or loss of power. PlainView 2 Valet Switch: A small two-button switch mounted somewhere inside the vehicle. It is used to override the alarm when a transmitter is lost or damaged, or to enter or exit Valet mode. Siren: Noise generating device usually installed in the engine compartment of the
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    close to the vehicle will generate the Warning Zone response. It consists of a warning siren blast or beep. Zone: A zone is a separate input that the alarm can recognize as unique. Each input to the system is connected to a particular zone. Two or more inputs often share the same zone. security
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    you return to your installing Clifford dealer to have your system checked for correct operation. The first check is due one year after the installation date and at yearly intervals thereafter. note: There may be a small charge incurred for this service. © 2004 directed electronics, inc. 35
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    require optional parts/wiring and a few are incompatible with some features. Directed® is committed to delivering world-class quality products and services that excite and delight our customers. Vista, CA 92081 www.directed.com © 2004 Directed Electronics, Inc. - All rights reserved G909620 08
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