L I M I T E D L I F E T I M E W A R R A N T Y
Products manufactured and sold by OMEGA RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, INC. (the Company), are
warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. If a product sold by the
Company proves to be defective, the Company will repair or replace it free of charge within the first year and
thereafter all parts to be repaired will be free with only a nominal charge for Omega Research and Development,
Inc.'s labor and return shipping, to the original owner during the lifetime of the car in which it was originally
installed.
All products for warranty repair must be sent postage prepaid to Omega Research & Development, Inc.,
P.O. Box 508, Douglasville, Georgia 30133, with bill of sale or other dated proof of purchase. This warranty is
nontransferable and does not apply to any product damaged by accident, physical or electrical misuse or abuse,
improper installation, alteration, any use contrary to its intended function, unauthorized service, fire, flood,
lightning, or other acts of God.
This warranty limits the Company's liability to the repair or replacement of the product. The Company shall
not be responsible for removal and/or reinstallation charges, damage to or theft of the vehicle or its contents, or
any incidental or consequential damages caused by any failure or alleged failure of the product to function
properly. Under No Circumstances Should This Warranty, Or The Product Covered By It, Be Construed As A
Guarantee Or Insurance Policy Against Loss. The Company neither assumes nor authorizes any person or
organization to make any Warranties or assume any liability in connection with the sale, installation, or use of
this product.
Omega
Echo-2
2-Way Controller Transceiver
This device complies with FCC Rules part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions, (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference and, (2) This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications
to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
12/03 MO/I_Echo-2
OPERATION GUIDE &
INSTALLATION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT 2002: OMEGA RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, INC.
THE OMEGA ECHO 2-WAY TRANSCEIVER
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Button
LCD
Screen
On the rear side is battery compartment. The Echo uses a standard
“AAA” 1.5 volt battery, and it will indicate when to replace the battery.
Button
Programming
Button
“Disarm/Unlock”
“Arm/Lock”
Button
Button
INSTALLING THE ECHO TRANSCEIVER SYSTEM
The Omega Echo communicates with a remotely-mounted base receiver/transmitter unit
which is plugged directly into the host security system module; no other wiring connections
are needed. The base receiver/transmitter unit may be mounted directly to an interior glass
by utilizing the attached adhesive pad (clean and prepare the glass before adhering) for the
best operating range. The receiver/transmitter also contains alternative system Status Lights
and a Valet Switch. these may be used, or the original items may be retained.
Step 1
Locate &
Remove the
security system’s
Echo port jumper
connector (it has a
Red wire loop).
Security
System
ReceiverV(configurations vary)
Echo Base
Transmitter/
Receiver Unit
( ( (ECHO
Step 2 Plug in and route the Echo
transmitter/receiver unit wiring harness.
Using the adhesive tape, mount the Echo
transmitter/receiver onto an interior glass
(carefully clean the surface).
Host Omega Security
System Control
Module
LED and Valet
Switch plugs.
Step 3 Program the Echo transceiver and the
original 1-way transmitters into the security system.
PROGRAMMING THE ECHO TO THE SECURITY SYSTEM
Please note that programming an Echo or transmitter to the system will activate the audible
Unauthorized Transmitter Alert warning and the extended Status Indicator Light visual display; for
the next 48 hours the siren will sound a series of chirps every time the vehicle’s ignition is turned on.
ABOUT THE ECHO TRANSCEIVER
✓ The Omega Echo system is a modular 2-way remote controller transceiver,
which simply plugs into the host Omega vehicle security system.
The Echo must be programmed to the system in order to operate it. This programming procedure
is identical for a 1-way transmitter or Echo transceiver. The original 1-way transmitters may be used
to also operate the security system, in addition to the Echo. To program all, follow this procedure:
Have all of the transmitters or transceivers at hand (when one is programmed, all others are erased).
Step 1 Turn the vehicle’s ignition “on”.
Step 2 Within 5 seconds of turning "on" the ignition, press the Valet Switch 5 times. The siren will
chirp once, confirming that the system is ready to learn an Echo or 1-way transmitter.
Step 3 Within 10 seconds press and release the “Arm/Lock” button (the “locked padlock” graphic).
The siren will chirp once, confirming that the system learned the Echo or transmitter.
Step 4 Repeat the previous step for each Echo or transmitter which is to operate the system.
• The system will remove itself from the programming mode if 10 seconds expire without its
receiving a signal, if the ignition is turned “off”, or upon four transmitters or transceivers being
programmed into the system.
• Only the “Arm/Lock” button is pressed in programming; when it is learned all of the other buttons’
functions are automatically assigned.
✓ To utilize the Echo, the host Omega vehicle security system must be a
model which is compatible with the Echo. All such models have in their
Operations Manuals a description of the optional Echo.
✓ When using the Echo to operate the vehicle security system, the Echo is
used in the exact same manner as the original 1-way transmitters. The
buttons on both share the same markings.
✓ The original 1-way transmitters may still be used to operate the system.
The Echo 2-way transceiver, in addition to operating your system, also receives signals from the
system and displays a variety of system conditions on its LCD screen. The Echo also will chirp and
play melodies, which emulate the security system’s siren. Your system can be operated by as many
as four standard transmitters and/or Echo transceivers.
The 4 Use Buttons: The Echo has the same four operational buttons as the standard transmitter,
with like icons imprinted on them. These are:
1- “Arm/Lock” button 2- “Disarm/Unlock” button
2- “II” 2nd Channel Output button 3- “II” button for remote Panic or 3rd Channel Output
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The 5th Button: The Echo transceiver has a fifth button, not found on the 1-way transmitter,
which is the “Programming” button. In regular use, pressing and releasing this button will illuminate
the Echo’s LCD screen for 10 seconds. In other use, the Programming button is used to change several
customizing features found in the Echo.
Echo Remote Transceiver
Icons: The LCD screen on the remote
transceiver has various icons which
indicate system status (all are seen in the
view at right). When the remote
transceiver is used to operate the system,
it receives back a signal which causes it to
display the appropriate icons, in addition
to chirping (emulating the siren). Brief
descriptions of each of these icons are:
• The digit readout is a clock, with AM and PM indication. This readout also shows how many
Echo transceivers and/or 1-way transmitters can operate the system.
• The “DISARM” will also show “ARM”; this indicates the Armed or Disarmed status of the system.
Neither icon is present when the system is in Valet Mode.
• The locked or unlocked padlock (windshield) reflects the true locked or unlocked status of the doors
(certain programmable features can automatically arm the system, but not lock the doors). Arming with the transmitter/transceiver always locks the doors; disarming with the transmitter/
transceiver will unlock the doors unless the system is activated and sounding.
• “VALET” indicates Alarm Valet Mode, replacing the “ARM” or “DISARM” icons. A musical tone
occurs when placing the system into Alarm Valet Mode.
• If the “MUTE” vibrating operation is selected, turning off the chirps, the remote starting melodies
are also replaced by vibration.
• The previous also applies to the musical melodies when programming- if theEcho is configured
for “MUTE” operation (vibrates instead chirping), then in programming it will not play the musical melodies. Instead, it vibrates when the remote starting Start Melody and Stop Melody are
accessed for programming.
Other Omega Echo Notes:
• The system will only transmit a signal to the Echo transceiver if the Echo was last used to operate
the system (as in Arming, Disarming, etc). Example: if the 1-way transmitter is used to Arm the
system, the system will not transmit a signal which will cause the Echo to chirp and change its
icons.
• If multiple Echo transceivers are programmed to operate the system, the system will send its signal
to only one transceiver- the last one used.
• When the Omega MAX system does send a signal to the Echo transceiver, a few seconds is needed
for this “handshake” to occur. If the system is operated in a rapid fashion, as in quickly repeating
Arm and Disarm cycles, the Echo will not have time to receive the signal from the system, and
therefore it will stop responding and reporting the system’s status. Normally operating the system
corrects this symptom.
• A final point to remember is that the Echo transceiver cannot receive a signal from the Omega
MAX system while it itself is transmitting. For normal operations, the Echo’s buttons are pressed
and released. Even when “Panic” is operated, the Echo button should be released as soon as
“Panic” engages. Otherwise, the Echo cannot receive the signal from the system.
The Echo will play a musical melody; this is the Start Melody which
plays upon remote starting. One of five melodies may be chosen now.
Press and release the button
Each press of the button changes to the next melody, note that the
LCD screen displays “S” and a numeral, which is the melody number.
When the desired musical tone has been the last one played
press and release the button
The Echo will play another musical melody; this is the Stop Melody which plays when remote
start engine run period ends. There are five different melody choices which can be made.
Press and release the button
Each press of the button changes to the next melody, note that the LCD
screen displays a numeral only, which is the melody number.
When the desired musical tone has been the last one played, you may
leave the Echo undisturbed for 12 seconds, until it chirps once
OR
press & release the button to scroll back through the programmable features.
• While the Echo programming must be “scrolled” through, programming mode can be exited at any
point within the menu by simply not pressing any buttons for 12 seconds. The Echo chirps once
when it exits programming mode.
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• When “BAT LOW” appears the transceiver’s 1.5 volt AAA battery should be replaced with a new
battery.
• The transceiver’s chirps and musical tones may be turned off, which makes the unit vibrate instead;
“MUTE” indicates this state.
• The “3” within a circle appears when the 3rd Channel Output is operated.
• “HOOD/TRUNK” indicates that this zone the vehicle is or has been violated. If associated with
the system being activated, the transceiver also chirps, until any button is pressed. In this case, the
icon remains flashing until the ignition switch is turned on.
• If a remote starting attempt is made, and systems aborts it due to a violated safety circuit, the
“crossed-out key” on the hood area will appear (this is accompanied by a musical tone).
• The “CARJACK” icon within the vehicle’s front tag frame indicates that this operation has been
activated, which can be performed by any of three methods.
• On the vehicle’s windshield is a “hammer” and “impact” icon. When the shock sensor detects light
impact, causing the system to prewarn, the “impact” icon alone will momentarily appear,
accompanied by three chirps. If the sensor detects a harder impact or breaking glass, activating the
system, the full hammer and impact icon appears, and the transceiver chips until any button is
pressed, and the icon remains flashing until the ignition switch is turned on.
• The “DOOR” icon will indicate that the system was activated via the door detection circuit. The
transceiver chirps until any button is pressed, and the icon remains flashing until the ignition is
turned on.
• The “start” icon at the rear of the vehicle confirms remote starting. This icon is accompanied by a
musical melody, and stays on while remote starting is operating; during which the puffs will change
to appearing sequentially.
• The “2” within a circle indicates use of the 2nd Channel Output, which is most commonly used for
a remote trunk release feature.
• The “transmitting tower” icon is an in-range indicator. It is present if the last transmission from the
transceiver was answered by a return signal from the system. Should the transceiver be operated,
and no return signal is received, this icon will disappear.
• The various lines at the upper rear of the vehicle graphic represent a unique Omega feature which
allows the user to customize the vehicle type represented by the display. Options are: passenger car,
pickup truck, and sport utility/van.
PROGRAMMING THE ECHO TRANSCEIVER FUNCTIONS
The Omega Echo transceiver has several user-programmable features, which are:
✓ Chirp or Mute The chirps may be turned off, and replaced with vibration.
✓ Vehicle Type Choices are a passenger car, pickup truck, or van/SUV.
✓ Time Adjust To set the Echo’s clock time.
✓ Start Melody; and Stop Melody These are played with remote starting.
Configuring these features as desired is a simple process, using the Echo unit’s three round side
buttons. This is a sequential procedure, in order as follows:
Press and hold
the button
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After 5 seconds the Echo chirps twice; release the button
1- Hold this button for 5 seconds to enter the programming mode.
OR
2- During this time Chirp or Mute can be chosen by pressing the
button for 1 second.
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The upper rear of the vehicle will flash; Vehicle Type may be chosen now.
Press and release the button
Each press of the button changes the vehicle from Passenger Car, then
to Pickup Truck, and then to Van/SUV. When the desired type is flashing
press and release the button
The Time’s “Hours” will flash, and may be set now.
Press and release the button to advance the hours or
press and release the button to reverse the hours.
When the Hours are correct (please note “AM” or “PM”)
press and release the button
The Time’s “Minutes” will flash, and may be set now.
Press and release the button to advance the minutes or
press and release the button to reverse the minutes.
When the minutes are correct
press and release the button
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