Magnadyne M8a User Manual

User’s Manual

Model: M8a

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Congratulations on your purchase of a quality Marksman automotive security and remote start
system. Marksman security products have been designed to provide the consumer with a
technologically superior product with years of trouble free operation. The information enclosed will
provide a ready reference of the operation and maintenance of your new Marksman security and
remote start system.

WARNINGS

As with any product that performs automatic functions, there are certain safety precautions that you
must be aware of and practice.

1. Keep the transmitter out of children’s reach.

2. Do not leave anyone in the vehicle while running on remote control.

3. Alert servicing personnel that the vehicle can be started automatically.

4. Do not start the vehicle by remote while it’s in an enclosed area or garage.

5. Always apply the parking brake and lock the vehicle as you exit the vehicle.

6. The vehicle windows must be rolled up.

7. Should the unit malfunction, disconnect the fuse until the problem is corrected.

8. The use and operations of this system is the sole responsibility of the operator.

9. Some areas may have local ordinances that prohibit leaving a vehicle running on public
streets.

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Standard Remote Transmitter Operation

Transmitter Button System Function Remark

Lock Doors & Arm System

-

-

(3 Second) Panic Function Press and Hold for 3 seconds

+

+

(2 Second)

-

(2 Second) Trunk Release (Channel 3) Press and Hold for 2 Seconds

-

-

+
+
+

Arm and Delete the 2 Stage Shock Sensor Press Twice within 3 Seconds

Arm System and Hidden Alarm Function Press within 3 Seconds

Car Locator When System is Armed

Silent Arming / Disarming Ignition in "Off" Position

Active Anti-Car Jacking Mode Ignition in "On" Position Press and

Unlock Doors & Disarm System

Two Steps Door Unlock & Disarm System Press Twice within 3 Seconds

Passive Arming By-pass While the System is Disarmed

Activate or Turn Off The Remote Start Press Twice within 3 Seconds

Channel # 4 Timer Output (4)

Channel # 5 Timer Output (5)

Channel # 6 Timer Output (6)

Switch Code for Second Car Control

Hold for 2 seconds

2-Way LED Remote Control Transceiver Operation Only

Transmitter Button System Function Remark

-

(2 Second)

-

-

-

-

(2 Second)

(M) Last Trigger Memory Retrieval Press within 3 Seconds

-

-

(3 Second)

+

-

(2 Second)

Button Lock Press within 3 Seconds and Hold

(C) System’s Status Check Press within 3 Seconds

Optional Driving Pager Press within 3 Seconds
Melody Sound On / Off Press within 3 Seconds and Hold

Power Save Mode Press within 3 Seconds and Hold

Switching Code for 2nd/1st Car Operation Press within 3 Seconds and Hold

Button for 2 Seconds

Buttons for 2 Seconds

and Buttons for Together

for 2 Seconds

Buttons for 3 Seconds

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Note: The factory default setting at “Power Save Mode”, before operation the 2-way LED remote

control transmitter, press the button first, within 3 seconds press and hold the button
for 3 seconds, with two beeping sound to indicate exit the “Power Save Mode” and all remote
transmitter is on function.

Power Save Mode

The power save mode allows you to temporarily bypass all remote transmitter functions. While in
power save mode, the LED remote transmitter uses no current in order to save the battery power,
and the “beep” sound will always be muted .

Entry: Press the button first, within 3 seconds press and hold the button for 3
seconds, with long beeping sound to indicate entry into the “Power Save Mode” and all remote
transmitter functions will be temporarily bypassed.

Exit: Press the button first, within 3 seconds press and hold the button for 3
seconds, with two beeping sound to indicate exit of the “Power Save Mode” and all remote
transmitter functions return.

Button Lock

Button lock is useful if you want to temporarily disable the transmission function of the remote
control to prevent any inadvertent pressing of buttons. Press the button first, within 3
seconds press and hold the button for 2 seconds to activate or cancel the “Button Lock”
function. The “beep” sound is muted while buttons are pressed, and the LED will flash for a few
seconds to show the remote control transmitter is in “Button Lock” mode.

Out of Range Indication: (Also See Installation Manual)

The system will automatically check the range every 20 minutes after being armed. If user is out
of range, the transmitter will emit five short “Beep” sounds.

LED Display

LED Function

Off System is Disarmed

Slow Flash System is Armed

Fast Flashing System in Passive Arming

On Solid System in Valet Mode

Zone 1 - Warn Away Trigger

2 Flashes - Pause Zone 2 - Trigger on Trunk/Hook

3 Flashes - Pause Zone 3 - Trigger on Door Switch

4 Flashes - Pause Zone 4 - Trigger on Shock Sensor

5 Flashes - Pause Zone 5 - Trigger on Ignition Switch

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Chirp Indicators

Chirp Function

1 Chirp System is Armed

2 Chirps System is Disarmed

3 Chirps Door Ajar Warning

4 Chirps Disarm/Triggered

6 Chirps Car Locator

Parking Lights

Chirp Function

1 Flash System is Armed

2 Flashes System is Disarmed

3 Flashes Disarmed/Triggered

12 Flashes Car Locator

Constant On Under Remote Start

Alarm Operating Condition

Siren/Horn Parking Light LED Doors Starter Dome Light

1. Arming 1 or 3 Chirps 1 Flash Slow Flash Locking Disabled

2. Disarming 2 or 4 Chirps 2 or 3 Flashes Unlocking

3. Trigger Alarming Flashes Slow Flash Disabled Flashes

4. Panic Alarming Flashes Flashes

5. Car Jacking Alarming Flashes Disabled Flashes

6. Car Locator 6 Chirps 12 Flashes Locking

Turns on for

30 Seconds

Active Arming (Lock and Arm)

1. Press the button on the transmitter.

2. The siren will chirp once and parking light will flash once indicating that the system is now
armed. The vehicle door will lock upon arming when interfaced with the security system.

Actions of the 2-Way LED Remote Control Transceiver

ARM LED Melody Sound

Arm LED turns on for 2 seconds One Chirp

Arm and Hood / Trunk Ajar LED flash for 15 seconds Three Chirps

Arm and Door Ajar LED flash for 15 seconds Three Chirps

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Ajar Warning:

If the siren sounds 3 chirps, then you have left a door, trunk, or hood lid ajar (Depending on how
your system is programmed, you will hear the chirps immediately or within 30 seconds).

Silent Arming/Disarming:

Press the transmitter and button at the same time to arm or disarm your security system.
No chirp sound will be heard, arm / disarm confirmation will be through the vehicles parking
lights only.

Shock Sensor By-Pass:

Press the button on the transmitter two times within 3 seconds to arm the security system and
bypass the shock sensor. The system will chirp one additional time to confirm the sensor bypass
mode was activated. The sensor bypass feature is programmed to activate for one arming cycle
only. The security system will return to normal operation during the next arming cycle.

Hidden Alarm Function:

Press the button first, within 3 seconds press the button to activate the hidden alarm
function. The security system will arm with “Hidden Alarm Function”. The siren / horn will be
silenced even if the sensor is triggered in the armed status.

Passive Arming

Active arming / disarming is controls your security system via the remote transmitter. This security
system is equipped with an optional Passive Arming feature, which allows the security system to
arm 30 seconds after the last door is closed. Operation is as follows:

1. Turn the ignition to the “OFF” position and exit the vehicle.

2. After all entrances are closed, the security system LED will flash fast for 30 seconds. If you
reopen any door / hood / trunk, the security system LED will stop flashing. It will begin
flashing again once all the vehicle’s entrances are closed.

3. After the 30-second timer has elapsed, the security system will automatically “ARM”. The
siren will chirp 1 time and the parking lights will flash 1 time.

Passive Arming with Passive Door Locking: (See Installation Manual)

The vehicle doors will automatically lock after passive arming cycle has been completed.

Passive Arming By-Pass:

While the system is disarmed, press the button twice, the security will respond with 1 chirp
and the LED will turn “ON”. The security system will remain in this temporary state for as long as
you wish. Press the transmitter or button to exit passive bypass, and the system will return
to normal status.

Active Disarming (Unlock and Disarm)

1. Press button on the transmitter.

2. The siren will chirp twice and parking lights will flash twice to indicating that the security system
is now disarmed. The vehicle’s door will unlock and dome light turns on for 30 seconds upon
disarming when interfaced with the security system.

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