Omega K9-Classic-E User's Manual
OWNER'S MANUAL
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K9-Classic-E
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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.
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point within the menu by simply not pressing any buttons for 12 seconds. The Echo chirps once
when it exits programming mode.
• If the Echo is configured for “MUTE” operation (vibrates instead chirping), then in programming
it will not play the musical melodies. Instead, it vibrates when the remote start Melody and Stop
Melody are accessed for programming.
This Booklet Contains
Introduction to the K-9 System......................................................................... 4-5
Arming the System Using the Transmitter .......................................................6-7
Automatic “Last Door Arming” ....................................................................... 7-8
System Armed, and should it Activate ............................................................. 8-9
Disarming the System..................................................................................... 9-11
Remote Panic Feature ...................................................................................11-12
Using the Valet Switch ................................................................................. 13-15
Status Light................................................................................................... 15-16
Audible and Visual Indications .................................................................... 16-17
Optional Auxiliary Sensor with Prewarning ..................................................... 18
2nd Channel Output (Trunk Release) and 3rd Channel Output ................... 18-19
Anti-Carjacking Protection...........................................................................19-20
Transmitter Protection ..................................................................................20-21
Optional Backup Battery ................................................................................... 21
How to Program Transmitters ........................................................................... 22
How To Program Features............................................................................ 23-24
Programmable Features ................................................................................25-31
Features Programming Checklist.................................................................. 32-33
The Optional Echo Transceiver / Controller ................................................ 34-39
OR
press and release the “P” button to scroll back through the features.
7) The Echo will play another musical melody; this is the Stop Melody whichplays 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, 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
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6) 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 “P” button.
3) Press and release the “:” button; each press of the button changes the vehicle from Passen-
ger Car, then to Pickup Truck, and then to Van/SUV. When the desired type is flashing, press
and release the “P” button; the Time’s “Hours” will flash, and may be set now.
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4) 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 “P” button. The Time’s “Minutes” will flash, and may be set now.
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5) 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 “P”
button. 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.
• While the Echo programming must be “scrolled” through, programming mode can be exited at any
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• When the system does send a signal to the Echo transceiver, a few seconds is needed for this
“handshake” to occur. If the system is operated rapidly, 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. This symptom does not occur in normal operation.
• A final point to remember is that the Echo transceiver cannot receive a signal from the host alarm
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.
Programming the Omega Echo:
The optional Omega Echo transceiver has several user-programmable features:
✓ 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.
Programming these features is a sequential process- the controller is placed into programming mode, then
each programmable operation is accessed in turn, and either changed as desired, or left as is, and then the
next step is accessed. Programming is done using the Echo unit’s three round side buttons:
A- At this time Chirp or Mute can be chosen by pressing the “:” button for 1 second.
B- Hold this button for 5 seconds to enter programming mode.
OR
1) Press and
hold the
“P” button
2) After 5 seconds the Echo chirps twice; release the “P” button; the upper rear of the
vehicle will flash; Vehicle Type may be chosen now.
Introduction to the K-9 Vehicle Security System
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The K-9 system must be connected to existing power
doorlocks. In some cases, this may require optional parts
or labor.
*
Pressing and releasing the
“arm/lock” button arms the
security system and locks the
doors.* Pressing and
holding this button for three
seconds will first arm, and
then activate the Panic feature,
locking the doors.
Pressing the “II” button for two
seconds can be used to activate
an extra output, or “2nd
channel”, for an optional
function such as trunk release.
Pressing and releasing this
button twice arms or disarms
the system without the
confirmation chirps.
Pressing and releasing the “disarm/
unlock” button disarms the system
and unlocks the doors unless
the system is activated. The
unlock operation may be
configured so that pressing this
button once disarms the system
and unlocks only the driver's
door, and pressing a second
time unlocks all of the doors.
Pressing and holding this
button for three seconds will
first disarm, and then activate
the Panic feature,
unlocking the
doors.
Pressing the “arm/lock” and “disarm/unlock”
buttons together activates the 3rd channel output.
The red “III” button is multi-functional-it may
be programmed activate the Panic feature, without
locking or unlocking the doors, or instead it can
operate the 3rd channel output.
Lights when
transmitting.
Congratulations for your choice of a new K-9 vehicle security and convenience system by Omega
Research and Development. You will find that your new system will give you years of trouble-free
convenience and protection. To learn how to operate your system, please take a few moments to
become familiar with the following three principal user components: the Remote Transmitter, the
Status Light and the Valet Switch.
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The Valet Switch is used to place the system into "Valet Mode”, which turns off any automatic
system functions, such as Last Door Arming or Automatic Rearming, and also prevents arming the
system via the remote transmitter. The Valet Switch is also used, with the ignition key, to disarm the
security system in the event the transmitter becomes inoperable. It is also used for programming
features and transmitters.
The Remote Transmitter operates your system, and has four push-buttons, each having a
pictograph as to function. The basic operations are described on the facing page.
Each K-9 system is capable of being operated by up to four different remote transmitters. In addition,
this system may be easily upgraded to 2-way control, with the Omega Echo. This option allows you
to both control your system’s operations, and to receive status pages from it, which are audible alerts
and as a visual display upon an easy-to-understand LCD screen. Programming additional or
replacement transmitters, and a description of the Echo’s operations, are in later sections of this booklet.
The Status Light shows at a glance the various conditions that the security system can be in, and
also serves as a visual deterrent to break-ins and theft. The Status Light may be either red or blue.
The Status Light and Valet Switch can be mounted together, within a special housing, or
independently custom-mounted by the installer. If the optional 2-way Echo controller is used,
the Status Light and Valet Switch are likely on the window-mounted Echo transceiver unit.
impact, causing the system to prewarn, the “impact” icon alone will momentarily appear, accompa-
nied 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.
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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. Example: if the 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.
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Arming the System Using the Transmitter
The system can always be armed from the transmitter, if the ignition key is “off” and the system
is not in the Valet Mode. To arm the system, exit the vehicle, close all of the doors, and simply press
and release the “arm/lock” button once. The parking and interior lights will flash once, the siren will
chirp once and the Status Light will begin to flash, confirming that the system is armed. In addition,
the doors will lock and the starter interrupt will engage to prevent any attempt to start the vehicle. Your
security system is now fully armed, and is ready to respond if an intrusion attempt is detected.
Your K-9 system is designed to deter theft of both your vehicle and its contents. “Arming” your
system turns on its protection and locking the doors. Once the system is Armed, any intrusion attempt
will Activate it, sounding the electronic “Psyren” psycho siren and flashing the parking and interior
lights to attract attention. The unique and patented Psyren psycho siren actually produces the sounds
of two different sirens at once, ensuring that it won’t be ignored like all of the other “common” car
alarms. Disarming the system turns off the protection, unlocking the doors and turning on the parking
and interior lights, allowing lighted access to, and normal use of, the vehicle.
There are two methods of arming the K-9:
1- The first method is to use the transmitter, by pressing and releasing its “arm/lock” button.
The system must not already be armed or be in Valet Mode, and the vehicle’s ignition key
must be off.
2- The second method is Last Door Arming, which configures the system to automatically arm itself
every time you exit the vehicle. This method of arming is programmable, and may be used or not
used as desired.
Using the K-9 System
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• The digit readout is a clock, with AM and PM indication. This readout also shows how many
transmitters/transceivers 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,
and the doorlocks can be operated without affecting the alarm, as in Valet Mode). 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.
• When “BAT LOW” appears the transceiver’s 1.5 volt AAA battery should be replaced with a new
battery. The Echo also periodically double chirps when the battery is low.
• 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 emits 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
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