Omega REC-12 Quick start guide

Table Of Contents .. I ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2
System Overview 3
Transmitter Functions Reference Guide 4
Using The Valet /Override Switch 8
The Status Light 10
Visual Confirmations
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Audible Confirmations 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 5pin harness 21
Secondary 7pin harness 22
Door Lock Connections 23
Driver's Door Priority Connection 27
REC-12 Wiring Overview 29
Programmable Features List 30

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Congratulations on your purchase of aREC-12 Deluxe Keyless Entry
system by Omega Research &Development, Inc., aleader
in vehicle security
and convenience systems since 1970. The REC-12 is avery flexible 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 config-
ured to suit your individual needs. First, this booklet describes the basic opera-
tions
of the system as configured 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 2pre-learned controllers,
which are actually radio transmitters. This system can be operated by up to
4different transmitters. Each transmitter is embedded with aunique security
code and can only operate one system at atime*. It has 4buttons: a"LOCK"
button, an "UNLOCK" button, a"TRUNK" button, and a "
••• "button which
operates an additional output
or can be configured 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.

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 ofthe system, should they be programmed to operate, by plac-
ing the system into "Valet Mode". If the optional starter interrupt is installed,
the ValeUOverride 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 ValeUOverride 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 avisual 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 WILLARM

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 A2ND TIME TO UNLOCK THE
OTHER DOORS.
TRUNK RELEASE: Press and hold the "TRUNK" button for 3seconds.
•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 " ••• "button for 3seconds.
•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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Transmitter Functions Reference Guide (cont'a)
PANIC: Press and hold the "LOCK" or "UNLOCK" button for 3seconds.
•THE SYSTEM WILL ARM OR DISARM
•THE HORN WILL HONK CONTINUOUSLY
•THE LIGHTS WILL FLASH CONTINUOUSLY
-OR-
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
OPTIONALACCESSORY, THAT ACCESSORY MAY
PROVIDE VISUAL/AUDIBLE CONFIRMATION WHEN
ACTIVATED.

ACTIVATE 5TH CHANNEL: Press and release the "TRUNK" & " ••• "buttons
simultaneously. Consult your installer about this optional feature.
•THERE IS NO VISUAL OR AUDIBLE INDICATION
FROM THIS SYSTEM.
IF CONNECTED TO AN
OPTIONALACCESSORY, THAT ACCESSORY MAY
PROVIDE VISUAL/AUDIBLE CONFIRMATION WHEN
ACTIVATED.
ACTIVATE REMOTE ANTI-CARJACK: While the ignition is ON, press and
hold the " ••• "button for 3seconds.
See programmable feature #10 about enabling this feature
•THERE IS NO VISUAL OR AUDIBLE INDICATION
FROM THIS SYSTEM.
IF CONNECTED TO AN
OPTIONALACCESSORY, THAT ACCESSORY MAY
PROVIDE VISUAL/AUDIBLE CONFIRMATION WHEN
ACTIVATED.
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Using The Valet IOverride 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 ifthe optional starter interrupt is installed, and the transmitter becomes
lost or damaged.
Valet Mode:
You may activate the Valet Mode at any time by press-
ing and holding the Valet/Override Switch for 3seconds, unless the doors have
been locked by the transmitter (in which case the Status Indicator will be flash-
ing slowly). When the system enters Valet Mode, the Status Light will illuminate
solid steady Red. Ifthe REC-12
is installed with audible confirmation, the sys-
tem will chirp twice when it enters Valet Mode. Remember to check the Status
Light -if it is not lighted or flashing fast, the system may be placed into Valet
Mode. Ifthe Status Light is
on steady, the system is already in Valet Mode. If
it's flashing slowly, aSystem Override must first be performed (see next page).
While the system is
in the Valet Mode, the Status Light will remain solid
Red (not flashing) at all times. Ifthe audible confirmation is connected, every
time the ignition switch is turned "off", the system will chirp once as areminder
of this condition. Also, the transmitter will operate normally while the system
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is in Valet Mode, Le., 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: Ifthe last system operation was locking the doors
by the
tran~mitter, aSystem Override is required before then placing the
system into Valet Mode, or starting the engine if the optional Starter Disable is
installed.
To obtain aSystem Override:
Step 1Enter the vehicle normally.
Step 2Using your key, turn the ignition "ON".
Step 3Within 5seconds, press and release the Valet Switch once. The Status
Light will turn off.
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The Status Light ~-:7:~'
The REC-12 includes aStatus Light to inform you of the system's op-
erational condition. If your system includes aStarter Disable circuit, it's condi-
tion is also reflected
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, await-
ing atransmitter 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 flashing will occurwhenever the transmitter
has been used to lock the doors, and also that the Starter Disable (if installed)
is engaged.
Light Flashes 1to 4Times after Ignition
"On" -This is the number of oper-
ating transmitters stored
in the system's memory. These indicators are part of
the Automatic Transmitter Verification operation. This indicator will flash for 10
seconds after the vehicle's ignition is turned ON.
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The REC-12 is capable offlashing the vehicle's parking lights and inte-
rior domelight to provide visual confirmation of system operations.
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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 trans-
mitter 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".
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
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Audible Confirmations (cont'd) - '_:;1:~'~
If the system is in Valet Mode, it will also chirp once when the ignition is
turned "OFF" as areminder. Should any automatic locking options be enabled,
the system will chirp once to indicate the doors locking.
Remote "PANIC": Connecting the audible output to the vehicle's horn
adds avaluable safety feature. Pressing and holding the "LOCK" or "UNLOCK"
button on the transmitter for 3seconds will activate PANIC. The vehicle's horn
will honk and the lights will flash. Using "LOCK" will lock the doors before
activating PANIC to keep an offender out
of the vehicle. Using "UNLOCK" will
unlock the doors before activating PANIC to allow you to enter the vehicle when
in PANIC mode.
Panic can be configured to operate by pressing
the" ••• "button for 3
seconds. See programmable feature #12 for more information. When activated
using this method, the doors with neither lock or unlock.
The Starter Disable output activates whenever the doors are locked via
the transmitter (except
in valet mode). It can be configured to activate automati-
cally by configuring programmable feature #9.
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The REC-12 has 12 programmable features for maximum system cus-
tomization. The following pages describe each feature and its available options.
Feature #1 Doors lock 90 seconds after the ignition is turned OFF
Default setting: OFF (press UNLOCK)
Option: ON (press LOCK)
This feature will automatically lock the doors 90 seconds after the ignition key
is turned off.
Feature #2
Doors relock 90 seconds after remotely unlocking
Default setting: OFF (press UNLOCK)
Option: ON (press LOCK)
This feature will automatically lock the doors 90 seconds after the transmitter is used to unlock the
doors.
Feature #3 Ignition activated
doorlock control
Default setting: ON (press LOCK)
Options: Lock with ignition ON only (press UNLOCK)
Unlock with ignition OFF only (press TRUNK)
OFF (press ••• )
This feature will automatically lock the doors when the ignition key is turned on and/or unlock the
doors when the ignition key is turned off.
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Programmable Features (cont'd) ~.?:~¥l"
Feature #4 Doors unlock when trunk release is activated
Default setting: ON (press LOCK)
Option: OFF (press UNLOCK)
This feature will automatically unlock the doors whenever the trunk release is activated to offer
extra convenience. It can be turned off ifthe output is used for another function.
Feature #5 Door lock/unlock pulse timing
Default setting: 0.8 Second (press LOCK)
Options: 3Seconds (press UNLOCK)
Double 0.8 Sec. Unlock Pulse (press TRUNK)
This feature adjusts the pulse length
of the door lock/unlock outputs. The required setting is deter-
mined by your vehicle and this should only be configured by the installer.
Feature #6 Domelight relay
output
Default setting: Domelight supervision (press LOCK)
Options: 4th Channel Single Pulse (press UNLOCK)
4th Channel Latch/Unlatch (press TRUNK)
2nd Parking Light Output (press ••• )
This feature changes the operation
of the domelight supervision output. It can be configured as a
4th channel output for additional accessories if needed and you can select from apulsed or latch-
ing output. It can also
be configured as an additional light flash output for vehicles with split parking
light systems. This should only be configured by the installer.
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Feature #7 Flashing light relay output
Default setting: Flashing lights (press LOCK)
Options: 5th Channel Single Pulse (press UNLOCK)
5th Channel Latch/Unlatch (press TRUNK)
Horn Honk Output (press ••• )
This feature changes the operation
of the flashing light output. It can be configured as a5th chan-
nel output for additional accessories if needed and you can select from apulsed or latching output.
It can also
be configured as ahorn honk output for vehicles requiring ahigh amperage and/or posi-
tive output. This should only be configured by the installer.
Feature #8 Confirmation chirps
Default setting: Low volume (press LOCK)
Options: High volume (press UNLOCK)
On demand (press TRUNK)
OFF (press ••• )
This feature configures the way the system's confirmation chirps operate. They are defaulted on
with low volume chirps.
You can change it to have high volume, operate·on demand, or stay perma-
nentlyoff.
On demand requires 2presses of LOCK or UNLOCK to hear the confirmation.
Feature #9
Default setting:
Options:
Automatic starter disable
OFF (press ••• )
90 Seconds After Ignition OFF (press LOCK)
90 Seconds After Unlock By Transmitter (press UNLOCK)con(inued->
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Programmable Features (cont'd) ~ ,C:~~il ,
90 Seconds After Ignition OFF & Unlocking By Transmitter (press TRUNK)
This feature allows the system to automatically engage the starter disable whether or not the doors
are locked.
You can select it to engage 90 seconds after turning the ignition OFF and/or 90 seconds
after pressing UNLOCK on the transmitter.
Feature #10 Anti-Carjacking
Default setting:
Options:
OFF (press ••• )
Ignition Activated Anti-Carjacking (press LOCK)
Remote Activated Anti-Carjacking (press UNLOCK)
Ignition &Remote Activated Anti-Carjacking (press TRUNK)
This system offers 2forms
of anti-carjacking protection. One is automatically activated when the
igntion is turned on. The other is activated when you press and hold the "
••• "button for 3seconds
while the ignition is on.
You can even select to have both forms enabled for maximum security.
When activated, the carjacking sequence operates as follows:
-Under normal operation, pressing the valet switch once after activating the sequence (as se-
lected by the feature), will cancel the sequence immediately.
-Ifthe sequence is not canceled, the horn will start chirping 53 seconds after activation. During
the next 7seconds, the sequence can still
be canceled with 1press of the valet switch.
-At 60 seconds, it enters anti-carjacking mode and will honk the horn and flash the lights.
-At 90 seconds, the starter disable will engage. The only way to cancel the sequence is to turn
the ignition OFF, back ON, then within 10 seconds, press the valet switch. Ifyou plan to utilize
this feature, it is ideal to mount the valet switch
in adiscreet location. Consult with the installer
about this. NOTE:
if the " ••• " button is configured for Panic, remote anti-carjack is reas-
signed to pressing "LOCK" and "UNLOCK" simultaneously.
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Feature #11 Parking lights for 30 seconds after unlock by transmitter
Default setting: ON (press LOCK)
Options: OFF (press UNLOCK)
This feature is defaulted so the flashing light output will stay
on for 30 seconds after remotely
unlocking the doors.
Feature #12 "•••"
button operates 3rd channel or panic
Default setting: 3rd Channel Pulse (press LOCK)
Options: 3rd Channel Latch/Unlatch (press UNLOCK)
3rd Channel 30 second output (press TRUNK)
PANIC (press ••• )
This feature configures the timing
of the 3rd channel output. Alternatively, the " ••• "button can be
configured to operate the PANIC feature. The 3rd channel output options should only be configured
by the installer.
"li4~i(~" Changing The Programmable Features
STEP 1- Make sure the system is in an unlocked state, not in valet mode, and
turn the vehicle's ignition ON, then back
OFF.
STEP 2 - Within 7seconds of STEP 1, press the valet switch 5times. The horn
will honk and the status light will turn on.
STEP 3 - Press the valet switch the number
of times that corresponds with the
feature you'd like to access (5 times =feature #5). The horn will chirp
and the status light will flash the same number
of times to confirm.
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STEP 4 - Press the transmitter button that corresponds to the setting you
desire. The horn will honk 1time for LOCK, 2times for UNLOCK, 3
times for TRUNK, and 4times for "•••
".
STEP 5 - Repeat steps 3and 4if you need to change more than one feature.
The system will exit feature programming if 10 seconds passes with
no activity OR
if the vehicle's ignition is turned on. This is indicated by two horn
honks and the status light will turn off.
FULL SYSTEM RESET
You can return all programmable features to their factory default by entering
features programming (STEP 1&2), then immediately press the
LOCK and
UNLOCK buttons simultaneously. The system will respond with 3horn honks.
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Programming Transmitters " .". >;:it'.:
STEP 1 - Make sure the system is in an unlocked state, not in valet mode, then
turn the vehicle's ignition ON.
STEP 2 - Within 7seconds
of STEP 1, press the valet switch 5times. The horn
will honk and the status light will repeatedly flash 1time.
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STEP 3 - Press the LOCK button on the 1st transmitter to be programmed.
The horn will honk once and the status light will flash 2times (once to
indicate transmitter learn mode &once to indicate the 1st transmtter)
STEP 4 - Repeat STEP 3for each additional transmitter. The horn will honk 2
times for the 2nd transmitter, 3times for the 3rd, etc. &the status light
will flash once to indicate learn and twice for the 2nd remote, etc.
The system will exit transmitter programming if 10 seconds passes with
no activity
OR if the vehicle's ignition is turned off. This is indicated by two horn
honks and the status light will stop flashing. Amaximum
of 4transmitters can
be learned into this system.
ORDERING REPLACEMENT TRANSMITTERS
Replacement transmitters are available for this system and can be
purchased from your installing dealer
or directly from Omega R&D, Inc. To
purchase directly from Omega R&D, Inc. visit us at www.caralarm.com or call
us at 800-554-4053. This system uses transmitter model #4410-07 which is
powered by aCR2032 battery.
Purchasing direct from Omega offers anumber
of benefits:
-Get the latest factory authorized versions
of our products.
-All products carry alimited lifetime warranty.
-Receive full customer support services when you have questions
or issues.
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MOUNTING COMPONENTS
The Control Module: This contains electronic components so always mount
this module at asecure location inside the vehicle like under the dash. Ensure
that the module
is not succeptable to moisture, excessive vibration, or exces-
sive temperatures (like next to heater hoses).
The Status Light: This may be custom mounted or placed within the included
combination holder with the valet switch.
To custom mount, select asuitable
surface panel
in the vehicle with high visibility from all windows and away from
moving part
of the vehicle. Drill a9/32" hole in the chosen panel, route the
light's harness through the hole and snap the light into place. Then, plug the
status light's 2pin plug into the corresponding port on the control module.
The Valet Switch: This may be custom mounter or placed within the included
combination holder with the status light.
To custom mount, select asuitable
surface panel
in the vehicle that is easily accessed by the driver and, idealy,
not
in plain sight. Clean the surface well and adhere the switch to the surface
using its adhesive pad. A1/4" hole can
be drilled to route/hide the wire harness
if desired. Route the harness to the control module and plug it into the corre-
sponding port.
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