Proto Matrix 5 User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

QUICK REFERENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 02

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 03

BOARD SETTINGS AND FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 04

FUSE BOLT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 08

LOW PRESSURE REGULATOR (LPR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 10

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ANTI CHOP EYES/ BALL DETENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 13

TRIGGER ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 14

EXPLODED VIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 15

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 16

WARRANTY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 17

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MATRIX OWNER’S MANUAL

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES

• The MATRIX marker is not a toy. Misuse may cause serious injury or death.

• Please read, understand and follow the directions in the MATRIX owner’s manual.

• Eye protection that is designed specifically for paintball and meets ASTM/CE standards must be worn by user

and persons within range.

• Recommend 18 years or older to purchase. Person under 18 must have adult supervision.

• Always treat the MATRIX marker as if it were loaded and able to fire.

• Only use compressed air or nitrogen gas in the MATRIX marker. DO NOT USE CO

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• Do not exceed 800 psi input pressure.

• Ensure all air lines and fittings are tightened and secured before gassing up the MATRIX.

• Always chronograph the MATRIX marker before playing paintball.

• Never shoot the MATRIX marker at velocities in excess of 300 feet per second,

or at velocities greater than local or national laws allow.

• Never look into the barrel or breech area of the MATRIX when the marker is switched on and able to fire.

• Always fit a barrel blocking device to your MATRIX when not in use on the field of play.

• The owner’s manual should always accompany the product for reference or in the event of

resale and new ownership.

• Do not point the MATRIX marker at anything that you do not intend to shoot.

• Do not shoot at people, animals, houses, cars or anything not related to the sport of paintball.

• Do not fire the MATRIX without the Fuse bolt screwed in completely.

• If you read these instructions and do not fully understand them or are unsure of your ability to make

necessary adjustments properly, call DYE or your local pro shop for help.

Air Supply - The MATRIX should be operated using air/nitrogen gas only. This air needs to be supplied to the Hyper2 in-line regulator at a regulated
pressure of no more than 850 psi. The Hyper2 in-line regulator comes factory preset at 230psi.

Turning On Your MATRIX - The MATRIX’s power is controlled by two buttons. The top button turns the marker on and off, while the bottom button
turns the eye on and off. Hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn the marker on. The LED in the grip will illuminate during the boot sequence.

NOTE: If the eye is not working properly, try replacing the battery.

Orange - Boot Sequence
Red - Breech is clear, no ball (eye on)
Green - Ball in breech, ready to fire (eye on)
Blinking Orange - Indicates a low battery, battery should be changed as soon as possible
Blinking Red - Eye is off
Blinking Green - Eye failure (see MATRIX Board, page 13)

LPR - The LPR is pre-set from the factory at approximately 75-80 psi and should need no adjustment out of the box.

If fine tuning adjustment is desired or needed, you must be sure that you are adjusting the LPR correctly. See page
10 for detailed instructions. If the LPR is improperly adjusted, you could dramatically hinder the MATRIX’s

performance or prevent the marker from functioning at all.

NOTE: Turning the adjustment screw clockwise, or in, will lower the LPR’s output pressure. Turning the

adjustment screw counterclockwise, or out, will raise the LPR’s output pressure.

Hopper -

To get the best performance out of your MATRIX, it is recommended

that you use a motorized loader. Preferably one that force feeds the paint

really, really fast!

Adjusting Velocity - The velocity is adjusted through the Hyper2 in-line

regulator. The Hyper2 in-line is preset from the factory at approximately
230 psi. This pressure setting should have the marker shooting at about
285fps. Your paint-to-barrel fit will also have a noticeable affect on your

velocity. Make sure that the paintball fits into the barrel loosely but does

not drop through.

NOTE: For the Hyper2, turning the adjustment screw clockwise, or in, will

lower the output pressure, decreasing the velocity. Turning the adjustment

screw counterclockwise, or out, will raise the output pressure,

increasing the velocity.

NOTE: If the battery is too low, it may not be able to power the solenoid correctly. This
will affect your MATRIX’s velocity, causing it to become inconsistent and/or low.

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When servicing your marker:

• Make sure a barrel sock is fitted
to the MATRIX.

• Make sure your hopper is removed
from the MATRIX.

• Make sure there are no paintballs in the
breech of the MATRIX.

• Always remove the first stage regulator and
relieve all residual gas pressure from the
MATRIX before disassembly.

• The MATRIX can hold a small residual charge
of gas, typically 1 shot, with the first stage
regulator removed. Always discharge the
marker in a safe direction to relieve this
residual gas pressure.

WARNING

• The MATRIX is not water resistant.
Excess moisture can cause damage
to electronic parts.

• Keep the board and all electrical
components clean of dirt, paint
and moisture.

• To clean the board, use canned air. If a
more aggressive cleaning method is needed,
lightly scrub the components with a soft,
dry brush. Heavy scrubbing will damage
the board.

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TURNING THE MATRIX ON AND OFF

To turn on the MATRIX, press and hold the upper button (see figure 1) until the LED light turns orange.
The orange light indicates board bootup. After the bootup sequence, the LED will turn either RED (no
ball) or GREEN (ball ready to fire). To turn the MATRIX off, press and hold the power button until the
LED turns off.

NOTE: The MATRIX automatically switches off after 10 minutes of non-use.

FIRING THE MATRIX

As soon as the marker is turned on and the LED turns from orange to either red or green, the MATRIX
is ready to fire. If there is no ball and the LED is RED, you need to hold the trigger for 1 second to force
the MATRIX to fire once. If there is a paintball inside the breech and the LED is green, just press the
trigger to fire the marker.

LED LIGHT INDICATOR

There is a LED light mounted on the back strap of the frame, under the two buttons. This light provides
information to the user by the MATRIX. There are three colors on the LED light: red, green and orange.

When you turn on the marker in normal operation mode with the power button, the light colors mean
the following:

Orange Bootup sequence.
Red No ball detected inside the MATRIX (eye on).
Green Ball detected inside the MATRIX (eye on).
Blinking Red Eye function turned off. The MATRIX will fire even though there is

no ball inside the breech.

Blinking Green Eye blocked. This means that your eyes are either dirty or

there is a bad connection. The ROF (rate of fire) is automatically
reduced to prevent chopping. If this happens during game play,
you can turn the eye off to increase your ROF.

Blinking Orange Indicates a low battery. Battery should be changed as

soon as possible.

NOTE: The eye is always activated when you turn the marker on.

ORANGE GREENRED

BOARD SETTINGS AND CONFIGURATION MODE

There are four settings you can alter on the MATRIX board with the DIP switches inside the grip frame

(see figure 2):

ABS Anti Bolt Stick.
Trigger Sensitivity This setting adjusts the delay between two trigger pulls.
Dwell This is the time the solenoid is activated for.
ROF Rate Of Fire when the eye is deactivated.

Anti Bolt Stick -

When ABS is activated, the dwell is increased after 15 seconds of non-use for the

next shot fired.This helps to prevent bolt-stick, but may result in higher velocity for the first shot.

ABS on ABS off

(default)

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CHECKING CONFIGURATIONS

You can check your DIP switch configuration by pulling and holding the trigger when you turn the
marker on. Hold the trigger until the LED starts flashing. Orange indicates the anti bolt stick (ABS)
setting (1 flash = off and 2 flashes = on). For example, if your ABS is ON then the LED will flash
orange twice.

BATTERY

The 9V battery will last for about 40,000 shots. Please be aware that there are substantial differences
in performance between different brands of batteries. Use of high quality alkaline or lithium ion
batteries is recommended for maximum battery life. If you plan not to use your marker for a long
period of time (a month), it is recommended that you remove the battery from the marker. When the
battery voltage starts to go too low, you will notice your velocity starts to decrease and the board can
turn off. For tournament use, it is recommended to change the battery for each tournament. When
changing your battery, take special care to ensure the wiring harness is not pinched under the battery

(see figure 1).

CHANGING THE BATTERY

The battery is housed on the left side of the grip frame. To access the battery, remove the three
screws holding the left side grip panel down. Use a 3/32” Allen wrench. Carefully lift the battery out
of the frame, taking care not to damage the battery lead wires.

When inserting a new battery, make sure the solenoid and eye wires are pushed into the wire
passage at the rear of the frame. This will ensure that the wires are not pinched or cut.

NOTE: IF THE MARKER WILL NOT FUNCTION WITH THE EYE ON,

THERE IS A GOOD CHANCE THE BATTERY NEEDS TO BE CHANGED.

Configuration Mode - The following settings can only be modified in configuration mode. To

activate the configuration mode, turn your marker off and set DIP switch 2
to the on position. Next, turn your marker on. The 3-color LED cycles
through all colors for one second to indicate that you have entered the
configuration mode. To cycle through different settings, pull and release the
trigger. Configuration mode has 3 settings that can be changed.

Green - Trigger Sensitivity Values 1 - 20 (factory default 5)

Trigger sensitivity is the amount of time that the trigger has to be released before the
next trigger pull is allowed. In some situations with too low of a value, the marker may
begin to shoot full-auto.

Red - Dwell Values 5 - 30 (factory default 18)

Dwell is the amount of time that the solenoid will be activated. Follow these steps for
the best way to set your dwell:

• Remove loader and any paintballs from the MATRIX marker.

• With the dwell set at 12, start increasing the value until the marker begins to fire.

• When you reach the setting where the marker begins to fire, get some paint and a
loader and go to a chronograph.

• Increase the dwell until you see no increase in the velocity. This is the optimal dwell
setting to be used.

Orange - Rate Of Fire (ROF) Values 5 - 24 (factory default 24bps)
[When Anti Chop Eye (ACE) is deactivated] The ROF is unlimited by software when the eye is on. The only limiting factor is the

loader feed rate. The marker pneumatic cycle rate is far faster than any loader on the
market. You should set this setting to the constant feed rate of your loader. Setting this
higher than your loader is capable of feeding risks chopping a ball.

TO CHANGE THE VALUE OF A SETTING:

1 While in configuration mode, pull the trigger and hold it for more than one second. The LED will flash to indicate the previous setting.

After that, you can set the new value with the trigger.
For example, if you want to change the trigger sensitivity to 7 units:

2 Cycle through menus by pulling and releasing the trigger until the LED lights GREEN (trigger sensitivity).
3 Pull and hold the trigger until the LED starts to flash (factory default for trigger sensitivity setting is 5 units, so the LED will flash 5 times).
4 When the LED stops flashing, pull and release the trigger seven times in a fast pace. The new value is set after you haven't touched the trigger for one second.

The LED will cycle through all colors to indicate that the new value is saved. All other configurations are changed the same way.
Just as in part 2 above, change the mode to RED for "dwell" or ORANGE for "ROF when ACE is deactivated" to change the desired configurations.

5 To exit configuration mode, set DIP 2 to the off position.

NOTE: You cannot turn your marker off with the power button when the marker is in configuration mode.

You must first set DIP switch 2 to the off position.

NOTE: When you set the values, remember that only trigger sensitivity starts from 1. The "dwell" and "rate of fire" start from 5.

Therefore, to set the dwell at 20, you need to pull the trigger sixteen times, because the first trigger pull will start at 5.

MATRIX BOARD - SETTINGS AND FUNCTIONS (CONTINUED)

Normal Mode Configuration Mode

MATRIX BOARD - SETTINGS AND FUNCTIONS (CONTINUED)

• A low battery will not be able to power
both the ACE eye and the trigger switch,
causing ACE eye failure.

• If the battery is low, it may not be able to
power the solenoid correctly. This will
affect the MATRIX’s velocity, causing it to
become inconsistent and/or low.

• An intermittent blinking orange light
indicates a low battery. A low battery can
cause malfunctions to the marker. In this
case the battery should be changed as soon
as possible.

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An intermittent blinking orange

light indicates a low battery. A

low battery may cause

malfunctions to the marker. In

this case, the battery should be

changed as soon as possible.

FUSE™ BOLT - ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED)FUSE™ BOLT - ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE

BOLT MAINTENANCE

Regular MATRIX Fuse bolt maintenance is vital to the performance of the MATRIX.
If the Fuse bolt is not kept well-greased and the o-rings in good shape, the performance of the MATRIX will be greatly hindered.

To remove the bolt, you will need a 1/4“ Allen wrench. Unscrew the bolt from the rear of the marker. It only takes one and one half revolutions to unscrew the bolt
so that it can be pulled out. After the bolt has been cleaned and greased and is ready to be inserted into the body, be sure all bolt sleeve components are screwed
together snugly. Slowly push the bolt into the body. Take care not to cut or nick the o-rings as they pass the threads.

GREASE THE MATRIX FUSE BOLT EVERY 10-15 THOUSAND SHOTS.

BEFORE INSTALLING THE BOLT INTO THE MARKER, BE SURE ALL BOLT SLEEVE COMPONENTS ARE SCREWED
TOGETHER SNUGLY.

If you do not grease the bolt, you will run the risk of damaging o-rings. This will create excessive friction and drag on the bolt, ultimately resulting in breaking the
bolt. When greasing the MATRIX Fuse bolt, pay special attention to all o-rings that are on the bolt and that ride on a surface of the bolt. The first seven o-rings listed
below should be generously greased during maintenance.

FUSE BOLT O-RING LIST

1 Bolt tip (014) 2 Bolt sail (015)
3 Inside bolt stem (009) 4 Rear bolt stem (009)
5 Front wall internal (017 UR70) 6 Top hat (017 UR70)
7 Top hat (013) 8 Outer sleeve (020)
9 Front bumper (015) 10 Rear bumper (111)

NOTE: All remaining o-rings should have a thin coating of grease as well.

FUSE BOLT OPERATION

To achieve top performance from your MATRIX, it is important to understand the basic operation of
the MATRIX’s patented FUSE bolt system.

This design consists of three sleeves threaded together to capture the only moving part of the system,
the bolt.

The FUSE Bolt has four
components

1 Cylinder
2 Bolt
3 Top Hat
4 Rear Cap

Air is supplied to the bolt at two points.
A high-pressure supply of air is routed to
the back of the bolt into the supply
chamber. This air source is responsible
for propelling the ball. Low-pressure air is
supplied from the LPR to the solenoid. From the solenoid, the air
is routed through two small holes to the section of the bolt
referred to as the cylinder.

When the MATRIX is aired up, air is transferred by the solenoid to the front of the cylinder. This air
pushes against the bolt sail and the bolt is held in the back position. When the bolt is held back, the
013 o-ring in the top hat seals around the bolt and contains the air in the supply chamber.

When the marker is fired, the microswitch is pressed, telling the solenoid to switch the flow of air from
the front of the cylinder to the rear of the cylinder. Air that enters the rear of the cylinder will push on
the bolt sail, moving the bolt forward. The air in the front of the cylinder is vented.

As the bolt moves forward, the tapered stem passes through the top hat. Once the bolt stem can no
longer seal against the 013 o-ring, the air contained in the supply chamber is released. The air passes
through the venturi ports in the bolt and out the front of the bolt to propel the ball. When the bolt is
in the forward position, the inside bolt stem o-ring prevents the flow of air from continuously flowing
through the marker when the bolt is forward. This helps the marker shoot much more efficiently.

NOTE: LOW OR ERRATIC VELOCITY MAY BE DUE TO A LOW BATTERY
NOT SUPPLYING AMPLE ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO THE SOLENOID. IN

THIS CASE, CHANGE THE BATTERY.

When servicing your marker:

• Make sure your hopper is removed
from the MATRIX.

• Make sure there are no paintballs in the
breech of the MATRIX.

• Always remove the air supply and
relieve all gas pressure in the MATRIX
before disassembly.

• When using the MATRIX in temperatures
below 50º, it may be necessary to lube the
FUSE bolt more frequently.

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LPR (LOW PRESSURE REGULATOR) - ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE

When servicing your marker:

• Make sure your hopper is removed
from the MATRIX.

• Make sure there are no paintballs in the
breech of the MATRIX.

• Always remove the air supply and
relieve all gas pressure in the MATRIX
before disassembly.

• It is not recommended for the user to
remove the LPR from the body and
disassemble it.

LPR ASSEMBLY, CLEANING, TESTING AND CHANGING SEALS

The Low-Pressure Regulator (LPR) is located in the lower front of the MATRIX (see figure 1). The
function of the LPR is to lower the air pressure supplied to the marker by the in-line, before it reaches
the solenoid. This pressure is used to move the bolt forward and back. The factory setting is 75 PSI.
You can fine tune your MATRIX to its minimum cycle pressure. This will reduce the amount of force of
the bolt hitting the ball (reducing ball breaks) and help with efficiency. Too low of pressure will cause
the bolt to not cycle or move sluggishly or not at all. If you experience dramatic shoot down during
rapid fire, the LPR may be adjusted too low. Too high of pressure will cause the marker not to shoot as
smoothly, potentially increase ball breakage and cause undue wear and fatigue on the bolt
components.

It is important to keep the seat and piston face clean of all dirt and debris. Clean the seat and piston
face and grease the retainer o-ring every six months or 60,000 shots. Every six months, remove the LPR;
clean all dirt and old grease out of the LPR. Inspect all o-rings for damage, and apply new grease to all
the o-rings and sealing surfaces.

The LPR has five components and six seals

1 Piston large o-ring (014) 6 Piston small o-ring (006)
2 Piston 7 Main seal (mounted in the seal retainer)
3 Piston spring 8 Seal retainer o-ring (010)
4 Body 9 Seal retainer (functions as an adjustment screw also)
5 Body o-rings (3pcs, 015)

The only user-serviceable part in the LPR is the seal retainer. This seal needs to be changed in the
unlikely case the LPR is creeping up.

LPR (LOW PRESSURE REGULATOR) - ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE

CHANGING THE SEAL RETAINER

1 Screw out LPR cap in front of the marker using a 1/4” Allen wrench.
2 Screw out LPR seal assembly (brass) using a 3/16” Allen wrench.
3 Screw in new LPR seal assembly.
4 Screw LPR cap in place securely.

If the user needs to replace the whole LPR assembly, follow these instructions:

1 Take frame off the marker.
2 Remove the ASA to gain access to the LPR set screw.
3 Screw out LPR set screw using a 5/64” Allen wrench.
4 Screw out LPR cap using a 1/4” Allen wrench.
5 Pull out the LPR by screwing a rod with a 10/32 thread into the seal retainer (brass

piece) inside the LPR and pulling it out.

6 Put everything back in reverse order. Be sure to grease the #015 o-rings, so as to

prevent cutting them upon installation.

7 Tighten LPR cap securely.

The LPR pressure can be set quite accurately even without an LPR test tool. Screwing the adjustment
screw (seal retainer) all the way in will set the LPR pressure to approximately 25 psi. Now turning out
the adjusting screw 180 degrees will increase the pressure by approximately 5 psi. For example, turning
the screw 5 complete turns out will set the pressure to approximately 75 psi. Use a 3/16” Allen wrench
to make all adjustments to the LPR.

Turning the adjustment screw clockwise, or in, will lower the
LPR’s output pressure. Turning the adjustment screw counterclockwise, or out, will raise the
LPR’s output pressure.

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When servicing your marker:

• Make sure your hopper is removed
from the MATRIX.

• Make sure there are no paintballs in the
breech of the MATRIX.

• Always remove the air supply and
relieve all gas pressure in the MATRIX
before disassembly.

• It is not recommended for the user to
remove the LPR from the body and
disassemble it.

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HYPER2IN-LINE REGULATOR - ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE ANTI CHOP EYES/ BALL DETENTS - MAINTENANCE AND CHANGING

• The Hyper2can hold a small residual charge
of gas, typically 1 shot. Always discharge
the marker in a safe direction to relieve this
residual gas pressure.

• Always remove the regulator from the
MATRIX before servicing.

• Improper stacking of shims will cause
failure of the regulator and possible
damage to the MATRIX.

• Excessive dirt and debris can affect
the Hyper

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the need for servicing.

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USAGE

Carefully connect your air hose from your bottle or air system to the Hyper2 In-Line. The Hyper2 In-Line
is set by the factory to approximately 230psi. This pressure should give you a velocity of approximately
285fps.

ADJUSTMENTS

The output pressure of the Hyper2 In-Line is adjusted by turning the brass seat housing. The seat
housing screw is located up inside the bottom of the reg. A 3/16” Allen wrench will be needed for this
operation. By turning the housing counterclockwise, you will increase the output pressure of the reg to
the marker. By turning the housing clockwise, you will decrease the output pressure of the reg.

After each adjustment of the output pressure of the Hyper2 In-Line, you will need to cycle your marker
a few times. This will allow your marker and air system to stabilize at their new operating pressure. The
Hyper2 will need a break-in period of about 2,500 shots to let its seat form to the piston and reach its
optimum performance.

The Hyper2 has nine components

1 Retaining cap 6 Reg body
2 Swivel 7 Shims
3 Seat housing 8 Piston
4 Seat 9 Reg cap
5 Piston o-ring

Disassembly of the Hyper2 In-Line is easily done with 3/8”
and 5/16” Allen wrenches.

MAINTENANCE

To ensure top performance from the Hyper2, maintenance should be performed every six months or
sooner, depending on the severity of playing conditions. Cold, wet weather will shorten the effective
life of the grease. Heavy dust or fine sand can infiltrate the Hyper2 and prevent the piston from
moving smoothly and/or cut the o-rings.

1 Make sure the inlet and outlet ports and connecting fittings are free of all dirt and paint.
2 Examine all o-rings for nicks or cuts.
3 Carefully inspect the seat for excessive wear that might cause spiking

and over-pressurizing.
4 Clean any accumulated dirt out of the air chambers and passages.
5 Keep the piston o-rings and spring pack generously greased to allow

smooth velocity adjustment and prevent erratic velocity spikes and drop off.
6 Clean off all old grease that may be contaminated with dirt; reapply fresh grease

to the piston and other necessary areas.
7 Be sure to reassemble the internal components and shim stack

(see figure 2)

in the proper order and direction.

8 See diagram for assistance.

ANTI CHOP EYES

The Anti Chop Eye (ACE) system will prevent the MATRIX from chopping paint by not allowing the marker to
fire until a ball is fully seated in front of the bolt. The eyes use a beam across the breech. On one side there is a
transmitter, and on the opposite side a receiver. In order for the marker to fire with the eyes turned on, the
signal between the two eyes must be broken. After every shot, before the next ball drops in the breech, the eye
transmitter and receiver must see each other. If the eyes are dirty and cannot see each other between shots, the
LED on the board will start blinking green. This means that the eyes are dirty. This is an extremely reliable system
as long as the eyes are kept clean. The most common reason for dirty eyes is broken paint. If the eyes become
dirty the marker will default to a reduced rate of fire to prevent chopping. If this happens during game play,
you can bypass this by turning the eyes off. Clean the eyes as soon as possible.

NOTE: IF THE BATTERY IS LOW, THE MARKER MAY ACT AS IF THE EYES
ARE DIRTY OR NOT FIRE AT ALL. IN THIS CASE, REPLACE THE BATTERY.

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CLEANING THE ANTI CHOP EYES

Quite often, just cleaning the breech out with a swab will clean the eyes well enough for them to
read one another.
For a thorough cleaning, the best method is to use air. Using an air hose or canned air (typically
used for dusting keyboards) works best.

Blow the eyes clean from inside the breech. If you feel the eyes still need a more detailed
cleaning, remove the eye cover to gain full access to the eyes.

To remove the eye cover, you will need a 1/16” Allen wrench.

NOTE: Regular eye cleaning is recommended even if no paint is broken. Clean the eyes
every two months or 10,000 shots to eliminate any built up dirt. Excess grease from the
front bolt o-ring can build up in front of the eyes. Remember to check for this after
greasing the bolt and cycling the marker a few times.

CHANGING BALL DETENTS

The ball detents are also located under the eye cover. If you are experiencing double feeding or
chopping, check the condition of the ball detents. They should come to a soft point. If they are
flat or heavily rounded, they should be replaced. Ball detents should be replaced about every
40,000 shots.

NOTE: TAKE CARE WHEN REPLACING THE EYE COVER. OVER­TIGHTENING THE RETAINING SCREW COULD RESULT IN
STRIPPING THE THREADS.

Figure 2

Shim Stack

TRIGGER ADJUSTMENT

Figure 1

MATRIX EXPLODED VIEW

• Be sure the trigger is not adjusted to the
point where it is too sensitive and may
cause accidental discharge of the marker.

• Removing the trigger spring will cause
premature wear on the microswitch,
resulting in failure.

• Be sure you do not pinch the wires
between the frame and body when
reattaching the frame to the body.

WARNING

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1 Feed Neck

2 Ball Detent

3 Eye Cover

4 ASA

(o-ring 014)

5 ASA Screw

6 Hyper

2

7 “ACE” Eye

8 Solenoid

9 Front Frame Screw

10 45 Frame

11 Rear Frame Screw

12 LPR Retaining Screw

13 LPR

14 LPR Cap

15 Fuse Bolt

16 MATRIX Body

17 Eye Cover Screw

PARTS LIST

1

3

4

5

6

7

12

11

13

8

10

15

16

17

9

2

14

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ADJUSTING YOUR TRIGGER

The trigger’s forward travel and over travel are fully adjustable so that the user can fine-tune the trigger
to his or her exact liking.

• Remove the grip frame from the body of the MATRIX.

• As you pull the frame away from the body, take care so as not to damage the wires running
between the two parts. Be careful not to lose the trigger spring.

• The two adjustment screws are located at the top of the trigger in the grip frame

(see figure 1).

• Use a 5/64” Allen wrench to make the desired adjustments.

• The screw toward the front of the trigger controls the forward travel. Screwing it in will

shorten the trigger’s length of pull.

Note: If this screw is adjusted too far, the switch will be held down at all times and the marker

will not fire.

• The screw toward the rear of the trigger controls the over travel. By turning this screw you
can adjust how far the trigger will travel after it reaches the firing point.

Note: If this screw is adjusted too far, the trigger will not be allowed to travel far enough to depress
the switch and fire the marker.

• When the desired trigger pull has been achieved, reattach the frame to the body.

• Take care that the spring is seated properly. Using the trigger without a spring is not
recommended and will cause the microswitch to fail much sooner than when a spring is used.

• Be sure that all wires are laid properly in their appropriate cavities.

NOTE: Be sure that the frame and trigger assembly are kept clean. If there is excess dirt
or paint build up around the trigger, the trigger will no longer move freely. In addition,
paint and dirt can cause the microswitch to not function properly or fail.

CAUTION: BE SURE YOU DO NOT PINCH THE WIRES

BETWEEN THE FRAME AND BODY WHEN REATTACHING

THE FRAME TO THE BODY.

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WARRANTY

DYE Precision, Inc.

Warrants for one year to the initial retail purchaser, from the initial date of purchase, that the paintball marker and regulator are free from
defects in materials and workmanship, subject to the requirements, disclaimers and limitations of this warranty. Disposable parts, normal
maintenance and standard wear and tear parts such as batteries, o-rings and seals are not warrantied. The solenoid and electronic
components on the marker are warrantied for six months. This warranty does not cover scratches, nicks, improper disassembly, improper
re-assembly, misuse, neglect or improper storage. Modification to the product will void the warranty. The only authorized lubricant for the
marker is Slick Lube™. Use of any other lubricant will void your warranty. This warranty is limited to repair or replacement of defective
parts with the customer to pay shipping costs. Warranty card and proof of purchase must be submitted to Dye Precision for warranty to
be in effect. This warranty is not transferable. This warranty does not cover performance. Paintball markers are non-refundable.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Our Technical Support Department is open Monday through Friday, from 9am to 5pm, PST, and can be reached at 858-536-5183.
Additional support is available through our web site, www.protopaintball.com.

DISCLAIMER

The specifications & photographs in this material are for information and general guidance purposes only.

Our products are continually updated and changes may be made to specification, design or appearance from time to time. These are
subject to change without notice. Contents of box may therefore vary from owner’s manual. For details of changes in design, specification
or appearance consult your local distributor or dealer.

The FUSE™ bolt and Slick Lube™ are registered trademarks. Design rights, copyrights and all other rights reserved. All patterns, drawings,
photographs, instructions or manuals remain the intellectual property of the manufacturer.

Covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patents: 5,613,483; 5,881,707; 5,967,133; 6,035,843 and 6,474,326.
All rights will be strictly enforced.

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10637 Scripps Summit Ct.
San Diego, CA. 92131

MATRIX TROUBLE SHOOTING

AIR LEAK BETWEEN THE FRAME AND BODY

- First remove the frame and try to pinpoint the source of the leak:

- If it comes from the small hole under the LPR, you need to remove your LPR. The cause of the leak is either
one of the #015 o-rings on the outside of the LPR or the #006 o-ring found inside the LPR (see page 10).

- If it comes from somewhere around the solenoid, there are three likely causes:

1. #015 on the bolt sail

2. #020 on the cylinder (the one on the middle of the cylinder)

3. Seat under the solenoid

AIR LEAK FROM THE LPR CAP

- Remove the LPR and change the forward-most #015 o-ring on the LPR body. If that does not help,
change the seal retainer inside the LPR body. Refer to page 10 of the manual for disassembly instructions.

INCONSISTENT VELOCITY OVER THE CHRONO

- In-line regulator not giving consistent pressure: refer to the Hyper2 section below, or if using an
after-market regulator, refer to its manufacturer.

- Low battery: change the battery.

- Bad seals in the bolt: take out the bolt, clean it, lube it with Dye Slick Lube™. Replace any o-rings that
seem damaged, swollen or in otherwise bad shape. Most likely the o-ring at fault is the #017 front wall
o-ring. Also check that the #014 o-ring on the bolt tip is in place.

- LPR pressure set incorrectly or LPR pressure fluctuating: if pressure is too low, the bolt will not cycle
correctly. Try turning the LPR pressure a bit higher. If the pressure seems inconsistent, you can
have an authorized Matrix center check the LPR pressure.
List of tech centers can be found at www.protopaintball.com.

- Dwell set too low: if you set the dwell too low, the dump chamber will not empty completely and will
cause erratic velocities. Refer to board settings page for information on setting the dwell.

TRIGGER BOUNCE

- If you are having excessive trigger bounce when firing the gun, make sure you have an uncut spring behind
the trigger. Adjust the trigger so that the firing point of the trigger pull is located about halfway through
the travel of the pull. Raise the trigger sensitivity value.

AIR LEAK BETWEEN THE BODY AND REAR CAP

- Replace the #020 o-ring on the bolt rear cap.

MARKER WILL NOT FIRE

- A low battery may cause malfunctions to the marker. In this case, the battery should be changed as soon as possible.

- If the LED light is red, the marker will not fire because there is no ball in the breech. Hold the trigger for 1 second and the
marker should fire. If it does not fire after holding the trigger, or if the LED light is green and it will not fire:

- Make sure dwell setting is at stock value.

- Make sure the trigger is adjusted properly and is actuating the microswitch.

- Make sure there are no broken solenoid wires.

- Sticking bolt: pull out bolt and re-grease o-rings.

MARKER SHOOTING SLOW WHEN EYE IS ON AND BLINKING GREEN

- The eyes are not working correctly. Clean the eyes. You'll know that they are clean if the LED turns red when there is
nothing inside the breech of the MATRIX.

- Make sure the eye wires are not broken or pinched.

- The battery may be low. In this case, the battery should be changed as soon as possible.

MARKER ISN'T WORKING THOUGH EYES ARE CLEAN AND ALL WIRES ARE CONNECTED;
MARKER DOES WORK IF EYES ARE TURNED OFF

- Change the battery. The voltage in the battery is too low for the eye to function correctly.

AIR LEAK THROUGH THE BARREL

- There are three possible o-rings that cause this leak:

- If the leak comes through the inside of the bolt, replace the #013 on the bolt top hat. If the cause is this #013 o-ring, the
input pressure to the gun is likely too high.

- If it’s leaking from the outside of the bolt shaft, the bad o-ring is either the #017 on the inside of the bolt cylinder or the
#020 on the outside of the bolt can.

AIR LEAK FROM THE BACK HOLE OF THE BOLT

- Take out the bolt, unscrew the back part of the bolt and change the #009 o-ring on the back of the bolt shaft.

HYPER2 TROUBLE SHOOTING

NO OR POOR AIR FLOW

- Check for blocked air passage in hose line or regulator. Adjustment screw may be screwed in too far.

- Seat may have excessively deep piston groove cut into it. Replace if needed.

ERRATIC VELOCITY OR SHOOT DOWN

- Piston or spring stack may be binding due to excessive dirt or lack of lubricant.

- Seat may be dirty or damaged. Clean and grease reg. Inspect and replace damaged parts as needed.

OUTPUT PRESSURE CREEPS UP

- Dirty seat or damaged piston face.

- Clean and inspect; if either is damaged, replace.

AIR LEAK FROM SIDE VENT HOLE

- Piston o-rings may be damaged. Inspect o-rings.

- Replace if any visible nicks or cuts are found.

AIR LEAK FROM BOTTOM OF ADJUSTMENT SCREW

- This is a safety bleed-off to help prevent over-pressurizing. De-gas the Hyper2; be sure all air is vented out
of the reg. Supply air back to the regulator. The leak should stop. If the leak persists, replace the reg seat.
Make sure there are no nicks or scratches on the raised ring at the bottom of the seat-retaining cavity.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR MATRIX

- MATRIX Marker

- Allen tool set including 5/64”, 3/32”, 1/8”, 5/32”, 3/16”, and 1/4”

- 1 oz. Dye Slick Lube™

- Parts Kit

- Barrel Sock

- Owner’s Manual

ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED TOOLS

- 1/16” Allen wrench

- 3/8’ Allen wrench

- 5/16” Allen wrench

- Canned Air

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©2004 DYE Precision, Inc. The stylized “proto” logo, the “p” logo, FUSE bolt and Hyper II are either registered trademarks,

trademarks, design trademarks, patents or pending patents of DYE Precision, Inc.

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