Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Excalibur Gold security system and on
joining over 8 million people worldwide who have trusted their vehicle's security to the
designers of Omega Research & Development, Inc. Your Excalibur Gold system combines
state-of-the-art security technology with practical, user-friendly convenience features. You
will have increased peace of mind knowing that your vehicle, and its contents, are protected.
The added convenience features will also enhance the enjoyment and satisfaction of the day-
to-day use of your vehicle. To learn how to operate your security system, please become
familiar with the following two principal user components: the Remote Transmitter, the Red
Visual Deterrent LED and the Information and Programming Module.
The Remote Transmitter: Each security system comes with two pre-learned transmitters,
but can learn up to 4 different transmitters. The transmitter has three buttons: one large button
at the top, near the LED* and two smaller buttons below. This system is pre-programmed,
through a built-in learning routine, to have the transmitter buttons work in the following
configuration:
The large upper button is used to arm, disarm and panic the security system.
The small center button may be used to operate the trunk release feature; or, in
conjunction with the large button, for silent arming or disarming of the system.
The small lower button is used, in conjunction with the large button, to operate remote
sensor bypass, and remote valet. Used alone it operates the 3rd Channel Output.
The remote transmitter's operation is explained in more detail on Pages 9-12.
* LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode, which is used as a visual indicator.
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The
Information and Programming Module: This module is designed to be mounted on
the windshield in view of the driver, and contains several system components. The Digital
Status Indicator informs you of the condition of the security system; and also used as the
visual indicator for the Automatic Transmitter Verification
TM
Feature. If the system was
activated while it was armed, the Digital Status Indicator will display a history of events upon
disarming, and also display which protected circuit was involved with each of the events.
Additionally, the Visual Deterrent LED is found at the top of this module. This light reflects
the basic condition of the system, and also serves to deter theft by plainly indicating the
presence of a security system. The Information and Programming Module also contains the
Valet Switch, which is used to place the system into Valet Mode. This condition prevents
manual arming and any operation of automatic system functions. The Valet Switch is also used,
in conjunction with the ignition key, to perform an Override function, which will allow disarming
the security system in the event the transmitter becomes inoperable. Please note that if an extra
secure operation of the Valet Switch is desired, you may custom program its override operation
by utilizing the Personal Coded Override, which is explained on Page 20. And finally, the Valet
Switch is also used as part of the Programmable Features and Transmitter Programming
procedures.
Please note that your new Excalibur Gold vehicle security system has 25 user and installer
Programmable Features, described in detail in a later section, which allows customizing the
system's operations, some to suit your personal needs, and others which adapt the system
to a particular vehicle's installation parameters.
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Excalibur Gold Advanced System Features
Automatic Transmitter Verification
TM
: Your Excalibur Gold vehicle security system is
protected against a weakness which is shared by all other remote security systems, even
factory-equipped Remote Keyless Entry systems: a thief's ability to code his own, unauthorized
transmitter to operate your system for the purpose of stealing your vehicle or it's contents.
Also, in normal operation, every time the ignition switch is turned "on", the Digital Status
Indicator will show the number of operating transmitters for ten seconds. In the event the
system alerts you to a recent transmitter addition, or if the Visual Deterrent LED flashes a total
different from the number of transmitters you have programmed to operate your system, you
can now immediately reprogram your transmitters, effectively erasing any unauthorized
transmitters.
IMPORTANT NOTE: For the first 48 hours after your new
system is installed, every time the ignition switch is turned
"on",
the siren will chirp rapidly (or the horn will honk rapidly) for two
seconds, and the Digital Status Indicator will show the number of
operating transmitters for 90 seconds. This will also occur in the
event of a new transmitter code being entered into the system.
The Patented Automatic Transmitter Verification
TM
feature is the industry's first response
addressing the growing problem of a professional thief defeating a vehicle security system
by coding his own transmitter to operate the system. Previously, garage door openers were
commonly duplicated by burglars to gain home entry. Now when you leave your vehicle and
keys with any individual for any reason, you will have the peace of mind of knowing that only
your transmitters will operate the security system and that no other person has coded extra
transmitters to steal your vehicle.
Transmitter Code Jumping
TM
: When the remote control transmitter is operated, a switch
upon it is pressed so that it may transmit an encoded Radio Frequency (RF) signal. The word
"frequency" denotes the wavelength of the signal, and the encoding is a digital message within
the signal which ensures the correct command is followed by the proper receiving system. A
common analogy used to illustrate this is a common pocket radio - the frequency denotes where
to turn the radio's dial to hear a particular program, and the encoding is the language and words
which, if correct, are understood by the listener.
Each time you transmit a code to the security system, the transmitter and security system
will advance to another code to use for the transmission. The Code Jumping
TM
Transmitter
prevents a thief from using a "code grabber" device to record and play back a transmission
for the purpose of disarming your vehicle security system. Please note that pressing the
transmitter's arm / disarm button many times while it is out of range of the security system can
advance its codes beyond the range of recognition. If this occurs, simply press the arm / disarm
button a few times within range of the system to resynchronize the Code Jumping
TM
sequence
between the transmitter and the security system control module.
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