Omega REC-12 User's Manual

REC-12

DELUXE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

OWNER’S & INSTALLATION MANUAL

(production manual has full color cover)

This product is designed for professional installation only!

COPYRIGHT: OMEGA RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT 2009

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Table Of Contents System Overview

Table Of Contents ....................................................................................2

System Overview.....................................................................................3

Transmitter Functions Reference Guide ..................................................4

Using The Valet / Override Switch ..........................................................8

The Status Light ....................................................................................10

Visual Conrmations ..............................................................................11

Audible Conrmations ...........................................................................11

Starter Disable - OPTIONAL .................................................................12

Programmable Features ........................................................................13

Changing The Programmable Features ................................................17

Full System Reset ..............................................................................18

Programming Transmitters ....................................................................18

Ordering Replacement Transmitters ..................................................19

Installation Considerations ....................................................................20

Mounting components........................................................................20

Wiring Connections ...............................................................................21

Main 5 pin harness.............................................................................21

Secondary 7 pin harness ...................................................................22

Door Lock Connections......................................................................23

Driver’s Door Priority Connection ......................................................27

REC-12 Wiring Overview.......................................................................29

Programmable Features List .................................................................30

Congratulations on your purchase of a REC-12 Deluxe Keyless Entry
system by Omega Research & Development, Inc., a leader in vehicle security

and convenience systems since 1970. The REC-12 is a very exible system

that provides many programmable features, when customized, can enhance or
change the system’s operation. These programmable features, and the method
to customize them, are described in this booklet so the system can be cong­ured to suit your individual needs. First, this booklet describes the basic opera-

tions of the system as congured with the factory default settings. Please read

this entire manual to familiarize yourself with the system’s capabilities.

The 3 system components used to control and monitor this system:

The Transmitter: Each system comes with 2 pre-learned controllers,
which are actually radio transmitters. This system can be operated by up to
4 different transmitters. Each transmitter is embedded with a unique security
code and can only operate one system at a time*. It has 4 buttons: a “LOCK”
button, an “UNLOCK” button, a “TRUNK” button, and a “

...

” button which

operates an additional output or can be congured to activate PANIC mode.

*NOTE: an optional transmitter that allows the operation of 2 separate
REC-12 systems is available by special order. Please contact your dealer
or visit the replacement transmitter section on www.caralarm.com for
ordering information.

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System Overview (cont’d)

The Valet/Override Switch: This switch can be used to temporarily
turn “off” certain automatic locking, anti-carjacking, and optional starter interrupt
operations of the system, should they be programmed to operate, by plac­ing the system into “Valet Mode”. If the optional starter interrupt is installed,
the Valet/Override Switch can also be used, in conjunction with the vehicle’s
ignition key, to perform a “System Override”, allowing you to start the engine,
should the transmitter not be available. The Valet/Override Switch is also used
to program features and transmitters.

The Status Light: This light shows the status of the system at a
glance, and its presence offers a visual deterrent to break-ins and theft. The
Status Light’s operation is described on pages 10-11.

Transmitter Functions Reference Guide

LOCK: Press and release the “LOCK” button.

THE HORN WILL HONK ONCE•
THE LIGHTS WILL FLASH ONCE•
THE DOORS WILL LOCK•
THE OPTIONAL STARTER INTERRUPT WILL ARM•

UNLOCK: Press and release the “UNLOCK” button.

THE HORN WILL HONK TWICE•
THE LIGHTS WILL FLASH TWICE THEN TURN ON•
THE DOORS WILL UNLOCK*•
THE OPTIONAL STARTER INTERRUPT WILL •

DISARM

* IF THE SYSTEM IS CONFIGURED FOR DRIVER’S PRIORITY, ONLY THE
DRIVER’S DOOR WILL UNLOCK. PRESS A 2ND TIME TO UNLOCK THE
OTHER DOORS.

TRUNK RELEASE: Press and hold the “TRUNK” button for 3 seconds.

THE HORN WILL HONK TWICE•
THE TRUNK WILL OPEN (IF CONNECTED)•
THE LIGHTS WILL FLASH TWICE THEN TURN ON•
THE DOORS WILL UNLOCK•
THE OPTIONAL STARTER INTERRUPT WILL •

DISARM

ACTIVATE 3RD CHANNEL: Press and hold the “

THERE IS NO VISUAL OR AUDIBLE INDICATION •
FROM THIS SYSTEM. IF CONNECTED TO AN
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY, THAT ACCESSORY MAY
PROVIDE VISUAL/AUDIBLE CONFIRMATION UPON
ACTIVATION.

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” button for 3 seconds.

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Transmitter Functions Reference Guide (cont’d)

PANIC: Press and hold the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” button for 3 seconds.

THE SYSTEM WILL ARM OR DISARM•
THE HORN WILL HONK CONTINUOUSLY•
THE LIGHTS WILL FLASH CONTINUOUSLY•

- OR -

ACTIVATE 5TH CHANNEL: Press and release the “TRUNK” & “

...

simultaneously. Consult your installer about this optional feature.

THERE IS NO VISUAL OR AUDIBLE INDICATION •
FROM THIS SYSTEM. IF CONNECTED TO AN
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY, THAT ACCESSORY MAY
PROVIDE VISUAL/AUDIBLE CONFIRMATION WHEN
ACTIVATED.

” buttons

ACTIVATE 4TH CHANNEL: Press and release the “LOCK” & “UNLOCK”
buttons simultaneously. Consult your installer about this optional feature.

THERE IS NO VISUAL OR AUDIBLE INDICATION •
FROM THIS SYSTEM. IF CONNECTED TO AN
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY, THAT ACCESSORY MAY
PROVIDE VISUAL/AUDIBLE CONFIRMATION WHEN
ACTIVATED.

ACTIVATE REMOTE ANTI-CARJACK: While the ignition is ON, press and
hold the “

...

” button for 3 seconds.

See programmable feature #10 about enabling this feature

THERE IS NO VISUAL OR AUDIBLE INDICATION •
FROM THIS SYSTEM. IF CONNECTED TO AN
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY, THAT ACCESSORY MAY
PROVIDE VISUAL/AUDIBLE CONFIRMATION WHEN
ACTIVATED.

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Using The Valet / Override Switch

The Valet /Override Switch can be used to place the system into Valet
Mode, which is used to stop or interrupt any automatic system functions which

may be programmed to operate. The Valet/Override Switch, in conjunction
with your ignition key, also permits System Override, which allows starting the
vehicle if the optional starter interrupt is installed, and the transmitter becomes
lost or damaged.

Valet Mode: You may activate the Valet Mode at any time by press­ing and holding the Valet/Override Switch for 3 seconds, unless the doors have
been locked by the transmitter (in which case the Status Indicator will be ash­ing slowly). When the system enters Valet Mode, the Status Light will illuminate
solid steady Red. If the REC-12 is installed with audible conrmation, the sys­tem will chirp twice when it enters Valet Mode. Remember to check the Status

Light - if it is not lighted or ashing fast, the system may be placed into Valet

Mode. If the Status Light is on steady, the system is already in Valet Mode. If

it’s ashing slowly, a System Override must rst be performed (see next page).

While the system is in the Valet Mode, the Status Light will remain solid

Red (not ashing) at all times. If the audible conrmation is connected, every

time the ignition switch is turned “off”, the system will chirp once as a reminder
of this condition. Also, the transmitter will operate normally while the system

is in Valet Mode, i.e., it will still lock and unlock the doors, and the transmitter’s

“TRUNK” and “...“ Buttons will still operate - but the optional Starter Disable

will not operate, and any programmed automatic functions are suspended.

To exit Valet Mode simply press and release the Valet Switch at any
time; the Status Light will change from being on solid steady Red to being off.

System Override: If the last system operation was locking the doors
by the transmitter, a System Override is required before then placing the
system into Valet Mode, or starting the engine if the optional Starter Disable is
installed. To obtain a System Override:

Step 1 Enter the vehicle normally.
Step 2 Using your key, turn the ignition “ON”.
Step 3 Within 5 seconds, press and release the Valet Switch once. The Status

Light will turn off.

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The Status Light

Visual Conrmations

The REC-12 includes a Status Light to inform you of the system’s op­erational condition. If your system includes a Starter Disable circuit, it’s condi-

tion is also reected in this light’s operation, along with any automatic features

which may have been programmed to operate.

Light Off - Ignition switch is “on” OR the system is “at rest”, or standby, await­ing a transmitter command, and is also indicating that no automatic functions
are occurring or will occur.

Light On Solid Red - The system is in “Valet Mode”.

Light Flashing Rapidly - An automatic function, such as automatic locking or

automatic starter disable, is in progress.

Light Flashing Slowly - This slow ashing will occur whenever the transmitter

has been used to lock the doors, and also that the Starter Disable (if installed)
is engaged.

Light Flashes 1 to 4 Times after Ignition “On” - This is the number of oper­ating transmitters stored in the system’s memory. These indicators are part of

the Automatic Transmitter Verication operation. This indicator will ash for 10

seconds after the vehicle’s ignition is turned ON.

The REC-12 is capable of ashing the vehicle’s parking lights and inte­rior domelight to provide visual conrmation of system operations.

Flash Once - The doors have been locked and the (optional) starter interrupt
is enabled.

Flash Twice, Then Illuminate for 30 Seconds - Doors have been unlocked
via the transmitter and the (optional) starter interrupt is disabled.

The parking and dome lights staying on for 30 seconds after the trans­mitter was used to unlock the doors helps to light the way to the vehicle when
dark and allows inspection of the vehicle’s interior before entering. The lights
will turn off as soon as the ignition switch is turned “ON”.

Audible Conrmations

The REC-12 is capable of honking the horn whenever the transmitter is
used or to indicate the activation of other automatic operations.

Chirp Once - The doors have been locked by the transmitter

Chirp Twice - Doors have been unlocked via the transmitter