Omega Freedom 500 User manual

Owner's Guide
Freedom-500
MO_FREEDOM-500 / REV0 4/01
Limited Lifetime Warranty
NOTE: This is a “place marker”
cover. The production unit has
a color cover.

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4-Button Black 4-Button Silver 4-Button “OEM Style” 3-Button “Freedom”
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ThisdevicecomplieswithFCCRulespart15.Operationissubjecttothefollowing
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.
The standard
transmitter is
part number
442-09B
(black) & 442-
09S (silver).
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An optional
transmitter
is part num-
ber 441-07.
Another op-
tional trans-
mitter is part
number 431-
09, which is
useful for “1
Transmitter Options
The following remote-control transmitters will operate the Freedom-500
vehicle security and convenience system:
Up to four transmitters can operate the system;
see pages 30-31 for transmitter ordering instructions.
button arm/disarm”
operation.

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“Quick Reference” of Transmitter Functions
The “Arm/Lock” Button
Pressing and releasing the
Arm/LockButtonwillarmthe
system and lock all of the
doors. Press and hold this
button to activate Remote
Panicwithlocking doors.
Red/Green Light
Illuminateswheneverany transmitterbuttonis pressed,
and its color indicates multiple vehicle operation.
The “Button #4”
Pressing and holding Button #4
activates the 3rd Channel Output. Or, if
desired this button may be configured to
insteadactivatetheRemotePanicfeature.
The “Disarm/Unlock” Button
Pressing and releasing the
Disarm/UnlockButtonwilldisarm
the system and unlock all of
the doors. Press and hold
this button to activate
Remote Panic with
unlocking doors.
Your system may be configured
to lock your doors upon turning the
ignition "On", and unlock them when
the ignition is turned "Off". Your system
is capable of being operated by up to 4
transmitters, which are available from where
you purchased your system, or see pages 30-31.
The “Trunk” Button
Pressing and holding the
Trunk Button will activate
remote trunk release,
disarms the system unlocks
the doors.
Multi-Vehicle Switch
Is used to independently
operate Freedom-500
systems in two vehicles.
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Unauthorized Transmitter Alert: For the next 48 hours after transmitter
programming,everytimethevehicle’signitionisturned“On”,thesystem will emit
a series of siren chirps, and the LED Status Indicator will show the number of
programmedtransmittersfor90secondsinsteadof10seconds. Astheinstructions
above shows, programming extra transmitters to any vehicle security system is
easy; the exclusive patented Unauthorized Transmitter Alert feature protects
against someone programming their own transmitter to operate your system.
Replacement and Optional Transmitters
Replacement or optional transmitters are readily available from the dealer from
which you purchased your system; or may purchased directly from Omega
ResearchandDevelopment. TransmitterspurchasedfromOmegaare$35.00
each, which includes shipping and handling. You may view your transmitter
options on page 2 of this manual, or on the Internet at “www.caralarm.com”.
To order transmitters from Omega direct, please use the form, which can be cut
fromthismanualorphotocopied,andlegiblyfillintheneededinformation. Please
send a street address. Your transmitter(s) will be shipped UPS, which will
not deliver to a P.O. Box. Please remit $ 35.00 for each transmitter ordered;
personal check, money order or credit card are acceptable. Mail order form to:
Omega Research and Development, Inc.
P. O. Box 508
Douglasville, Georgia 30133

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How to Program Transmitters to the System
Whenever a transmitter, new or existing, is programmed to the system, all exist-
ing codes are erased for security. So all of the transmitters which are to operate
the system, which can be up to four, must be programmed at the same time.
Toprogram morefeatures, simplyrepeat Steps3 and4. If sevenseconds expire
withoutany programmingactivity thesystem willautomatically exitFeatures Pro-
gramming Mode. Turning on the ignition switch will also exit the system from
Features Programming Mode; in either case the system signals the exit with two
siren bursts.
Table of Contents
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The Freedom-500 Owner’s Guide
“Quick Reference” of the Transmitter Functions........................................................................... 3
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 5
Arming the System ..................................................................................................................... 6-8
System Armed & Activated ........................................................................................................ 8-9
Disarming the System ............................................................................................................. 9-10
Silent Arming & Disarming .......................................................................................................... 10
The Auxiliary Channels .......................................................................................................... 11-12
Multiple Vehicle Operation .......................................................................................................... 13
Remote Panic Operation ........................................................................................................ 13-15
Valet Mode & Emergency Override ....................................................................................... 15-17
The LED Status Indicator ....................................................................................................... 18-19
Auxiliary Sensor & Prewarning.................................................................................................... 20
Programmable Anti-Carjacking Protection............................................................................. 21-22
Programmable Features......................................................................................................... 22-27
How to Program Features ...................................................................................................... 28-29
How to Program Transmitters to the System......................................................................... 29-30
Replacement and Optional Transmitters .........................................................................2 & 30-31
Limited Lifetime Warranty .............................................................................................Back Cover
Step 1: Turn "On" the vehicle's ignition.
Step 2: Within 10 seconds press the Valet/Override Switch 5 times. The system
responds with 1 siren burst to confirm Transmitter Programming Mode.
Step 3: Within 10 seconds, press either the Trunk button or Button #4 on each
transmitterto be programmed. The response to each is 1 and 1, 1 and 2,
etc., siren burst then chirp(s).
If 17 seconds expire without any programming activity the system will automati-
callyexit TransmitterProgramming Mode. Turningoff theignition switchwill also
exit the system from Transmitter Programming Mode; in either case the system
signals the exit with 1 long siren chirp.

Introduction
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Step 1: Turn the vehicle's ignition "On" then "Off".
Step 2: Within 10 seconds of turning the ignition "Off", press the Valet/Override
Switch 5 times. The system will sound a siren burst, then a single chirp
confirming entry to Features Programming Mode.
Step 3: Within 7 seconds of entering Features Programming Mode, press the
Valet/Override Switch the number of times equal to the number of the
feature to be programmed. The system will repeat the feature number
with same number of siren chirps.
Step 4: After the system acknowledges the feature to be programmed, press
eithertheTransmitter Arm/Lock Buttontoturn the featureon (the system’s
response will be 1 chirp), or the Disarm/Unlock Button to turn the feature
off (the system’s response will be 2 chirps).
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How to Program Features
The 20 programmable features, explained in the previous pages, are very easily
programmed by a procedure using the ignition key, Valet/Override Switch, and
transmitter. To access Features Programming Mode:
Congratulations on the purchase of your vehicle security system. In learning to
operate your system, please become familiar with these three components:
TheTransmitter:Eachsecuritysystemcomeswithtwopre-learnedtransmitters,
butcan learn up to 4 different transmitters. Every transmitter has its own unique,
invisible code, which changes with each use. Thus, your transmitter cannot be
duplicated. The transmitter has four buttons: an “Arm/Lock” button; a “Disarm/
Unlock” button; a “Trunk” button which operates an additional output, and which
alsocanarmanddisarmyoursystemsilently;anda“Button#4”whichcanoperate
another additional output, or be configured to operate the Remote Panic feature.
TheValet/OverrideSwitch:Thisswitchcanbeusedtoturn“Off”thealarmportion
of the system, including the programmable Automatic Last Door Arming and
AutomaticRearmingfeatures,byplacingthesysteminto“ValetMode”.TheValet/
Override Switch can also be used in conjunction with the vehicle’s ignition key to
perform an “Emergency Override” of the system should the transmitter be lost.
Both of these are explained on pages 15-17.
The LED Status Indicator Light: The LED Indicator shows the status of the
system and serves as a visual deterrent to break-ins and theft; see pages 18-19.

Arming the System
THE SIREN WILL
CHIRP ONCE THE PARKING LIGHTS
WILL FLASH ONCE
THE DOORS WILL LOCK
(IF CONNECTED)
Thesystemmaybe"Armed"byoneoftwomethods.Thefirstmethodinvolvesthe
use of a remote transmitter to "Actively" arm the system, provided the ignition
switch is "off" and the system is not in Valet Mode. The second method is a
programmablefeaturecalled“LastDoorArming”inwhichthealarmwill“Passively”
or “self” arm.
To Actively Arm the System: Press & Release the “Arm/Lock”
Transmitter Button
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Upon Arming: • The siren will chirp one time.
• The parking lights will flash once.
• The doors will lock. (If an optional interface is connected)
• The starter interrupt will engage.
• The LED Status Indicator will begin to flash slowly.
Press &
Release
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18. 1 or 2 Button Arm/Disarm: (1 Button / •2 Button)
- This feature controls how the transmitter operates the security system.
Having this feature on the “2 Button” setting has the system operating in a
"dedicatedbuttonforarminganddedicatedbuttonfordisarming"fashion. The
"2Button"settingis thecorrectonetobeusedwiththeincluded transmitters.
If this feature is set for “1 Button”, a single transmitter button will alternate
arminganddisarmingthesystemwitheachpressofthatbutton. Thistypeof
operation is also described as a "single button toggle" for the arming and
disarming of the system. Optional transmitters are available for best use of
this feature. When programming, press Arm/Lock for 1 Button, or Disarm/
Unlock for 2 Button operation.
19. Transmitter Button #4 Operates Remote Panic: (On / •Off)
- Thisfeature, described onpage14, configuresthetransmitter’s Button #4to
operate Remote Panic without locking or unlocking the doors. If this feature
isturnedon,the Auxiliary 3rd Channelisoperatedby pressing andreleasing
Button#4insteadofpressingandholdingit. Whenprogramming,pressArm/
Lock for 3rd Channel, or Disarm/Unlock for Remote Panic operation.
20. Single or Multi-Vehicle Operation: (•Single / Multi-Vehicle)
- This feature is described on page 13. When programming, press Arm/Lock
for Single operation, or Disarm/Unlock for Multi-Vehicle operation.

If a protected zone is open when actively arming using the transmitter, the sys-
tem will still arm, but it will bypass the open zone until the zone is secured.
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To Passively Arm the System: Turn Ignition Off, Then Open &
Close a Door.
Automatic “Last Door Arming” is a programmable feature which allows the alarm
to arm itself and, if desired, lock the doors upon arming. If “On”, this convenient
featureoffers ahigh level of security since the user does not need to actively arm
the system each time the vehicle is exited. Anytime that the ignition is turned off,
and then a door is opened and closed:
• The siren will chirp one time.
• The LED Status Indicator will begin to flash rapidly.
Thirty seconds later:
• The siren will chirp one time again.
• The LED Status Indicator will begin to flash slowly.
• The starter interrupt will engage.
The alarm is now fully armed. The doors will lock at this time, but only if pro-
grammed to do so, and an optional interface must also be installed.
The system can not Last Door Arm if a protected zone is open. Should a vehicle
door be opened during the arming countdown, the countdown will stop and start
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Mode, and the Auxiliary 2nd Channel is activated, the system will bypass
the current sensing and sensor zones if the system is armed. This allows a
remote start module to start the vehicle without activating the system. The
door and trunk zones remain active, and if violated will activate the system
and turn the vehicle’s engine off. If programming, press the Disarm/Unlock
Button for Start Mode or the Unlock/Disarm Button for Disarm. Please note
that the Auxiliary 3rd Channel has standard full-time Start Mode operation.
14. Transmitter Activated Anti-Carjacking: (On / •Off)
- This feature’s operation is explained on pages 21-22.
15. Door Activated Anti-Carjacking: (On / •Off)
- This feature’s operation is explained on pages 21-22.
16. Ignition Activated Anti-Carjacking: (On / •Off)
- This feature’s operation is explained on pages 21-22.
17. Confirmation Chirp: (•On / Off)
- This feature allows the arm and disarm confirmation chirps to be turned off.
Whenthisfeatureisturnedoff,exceptionswillbechirpsduringprogramming
and the single chirp produced when the system arms by Last Door Arming
and Automatic Rearming.

If the System is Activated:
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System Armed & Activated
Regardless of method, once the system is in a fully armed state it monitors all
protectedzones,andifanintrusionattemptis detected it will activate,or“trigger”.
An activation consists of the following:
• The doors will immediately relock.
• The electronic siren, or optionally the vehicle’s horn, will start sounding.
• The exterior parking lights will flash on and off repeatedly.
over again when the door is closed. “Automatic Rearming” is a separate pro-
grammable operation similar to Last Door Arming, and should not be confused
with it.
Anactivationhasa30(or60)seconddurationunlessthesystemisdisarmedusing
the transmitter or the Valet /Override switch. If all protected zones are secure at
theendoftheactivation,thesystemwillstopandrearmitselftodetectfurtherentry
attempts. If a protected zone is still open at the end of the activation cycle, the
systemwillcontinuetoreactivateitself,foruptosixactivatedcyclesbeforeitresets
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10. System Activation Cycle Duration: (•30 / 60 Seconds)
- Configures the system’s activation duration cycle to be either 30 seconds or
60 seconds. If programming, press the Transmitter Arm/Lock Button for the
30SecondsettingorpresstheDisarm/UnlockButtonforthe60secondsetting.
11. Double Unlock Pulse: (On / •Off)
- Configures system to change the single unlock output pulse into a double
unlock pulse. Some newer vehicles require a double pulse to unlock the
doors; when needed this feature saves the expense of optional parts.
12. Open Door Bypass Alert: (On / •Off)
- Configures the system to chirp the siren 3 times upon arming, instead of 1
time, to warn the user if a door is still open.
13. Auxiliary 2nd Channel Disarms System or Engages Start Mode: (•Disarms /
Start Mode)
- This unique feature changes certain aspects of the system’s Auxiliary 2nd
Channel’soperationsothatitismorecompatiblewithoptionalremotestarter
units. Whenthisfeatureisutilized,insteadofdisarmingthesystemwhenthe
Auxiliary2ndChannelisactivated,thesystemdoesnotdisarm. Additionally,
certainofthesystem’ssensoryzonesarebypassedtopreventfalseactivation
due to the remote starting operation. When this feature is set for the Start

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Disarming the System
To Disarm the System: Press & Release the “Disarm/Unlock”
Transmitter Button
seconds, a continuously violated zone will activate the alarm for 3 minutes total
before resetting and ignoring the violated zone. If the programmable activated
periodis60seconds,thetotalactivatedtimeunderthesamecircumstancewould
be 6 minutes. Once the system is activated, it will store a Zone Violation Code,
which is described on page 19.
THE SIREN WILL
CHIRP ONCE THE PARKING LIGHTS
WILL FLASH TWICE
THE DOORS WILL UNLOCK
(IF CONNECTED)
Press &
Release
Upon Disarm: • The siren will chirp twice. (4 chirps if alarm has activated & reset)
• The parking lights will flash twice. (4 times if alarm has activated)
• Upon the first disarming, the parking lights will then illuminate.
• The doors will unlock. (If an optional interface is connected)
• The starter interrupt will disengage.
5. Automatic Rearming: (On / •Off)
- Configures the system to automatically rearm itself 90 seconds after it has
been disarmed by the transmitter.
6. Doors Lock With Automatic Rearm: (On / •Off)
- Adds the automatic locking of the vehicle's doors to the previous feature.
7. Steady Siren Output Or Pulsed Horn Honk Output: (•Siren / Horn)
- Allows the selection of a constant output to sound the electronic siren or a
pulsedoutput to properly sound the vehicle's horn. If programming, press the
TransmitterArm/LockButtonfor the Steady Sirensettingorpress the Disarm/
Unlock Button for the Pulsed Horn setting.
8. Ignition Controlled Door Lock: (•On / Off)
- Configures the system to lock the vehicle's doors when the ignition is turned
on.The following feature controls unlocking, and these features will still
operate when the system is in Valet Mode.
9. Ignition Controlled Door Unlock: (•On / Off)
- Configuresthesystemtounlockthevehicle'sdoorswhentheignitionisturned
off.
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functions in programming mode are noted. Otherwise, pressing the Arm/Lock
Buttonturnsthefeature“on”;pressingtheDisarm/UnlockButtonturnsthefeature
“off”.
• = Default Factory Setting
1. Current Sensing: (•On / Off)
- Enables the system to be activated if armed should the system detect a
voltage spike in the vehicle’s electrical system.
2. Current Sensing Activation Delay: (3 Seconds / •3 Minutes)
- Allowsoptionofalongerdelaybeforeactivationbycurrentsensingcanoccur.
This is for use in vehicles with equipment, such as cooling fans, which stay
on after the ignition has been turned off.
3. Last Door Arming: (On / •Off)
- Configures the system to automatically arm itself 30 seconds after the last
of the vehicle’s doors is closed.
4. Doors Lock With Last Door Arming: (On / •Off)
- Adds the automatic locking of the vehicle's doors to the previous feature.
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• The LED Status Indicator will turn “Off”, or begin flashing rapidly
if the Automatic Rearming feature is programmed on or flash a
Zone Violation code if the alarm was activated. (page 19)
Safety Disarm: If the system is disarmed while it is activated, it will disarm, but
notunlockthedoors. ThisistheSafetyDisarmfeature;tounlockthedoorsinthis
situation,simplypresstheDisarm/UnlockButtonagain. Shouldthetransmitterbe
lost, damaged, or its batteries be exhausted, the Valet/Override Switch & your
vehicle’s ignition key may be used to disarm the system by performing an
Emergency Override, which is explained on page 17.
Should you wish to arm or disarm the system without
the confirmation chirps, simply press and release the
Transmitter Trunk Button twice. Using the Silent Arm/
Disarmoperationsimplyreversesthearmed/disarmed
statusofthesecuritysystem-ifthesystemisdisarmed
when the double Transmitter Trunk Button signal is
received,itarms;shouldthesystembearmedwhenthe
double signal is received, it will disarm.
Silent Arming & Disarming
Press &
Release
Twice
X 2
To Silent Arm / Disarm: Press & Release the Trunk Button Twice