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All-In-One Wireless Console (MG6130 / MG6160) MG6130 MG6160 User Guide We hope this product performs to your complete satisfaction. Should you have any questions or comments, please visit www.paradox.com...
• Basic Operation This chapter will give you a basic overview of your Magellan system. It will cover Magellan’s light indicators, keypads and remote controls. This chapter also includes sections explaining how to use this guide as well as a list of conventions used throughout the manual.
Magellan is the first security system to combine security with popular consumer features and a stylish design. Magellan looks different from anything else in the security industry. Install it anywhere in your home or small business–Magellan blends beautifully with any décor.
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This manual employs an icon-based instruction format to display the steps required to use Magellan’s features. The icon-based instructions are designed to be used in conjunction with the on-screen instructions being displayed on the Magellan console. In other words, as you are following the instructions shown in this guide, you should also be reading what is being displayed on the LCD screen.
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Enter your User code on the main keypad. Reminder or suggestion. Enter a time value (such as when programming Magellan’s date and time) on the main keypad. Type required data or press the designated key on Enter numerical data for the specified feature on the DATA either the main or center keypad.
Center Keypad LCD Screen occurred or a zone has been bypassed. (see page 8) (see page 7) Flashing: There is a power failure and the Magellan console is receiving no power. light ARMED ON: System is Regular armed. Slow Flashing: System is Stay armed.
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Your remote control has been programmed with the following features: = Force Arm (page 10) = Request feedback from the Magellan system (see REM2 Reference & = Disarm (page 12) / control radio volume...
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X10 programming (MG6160 only) codes, required data and/or to This keypad is also used when programming and using select desired menus. Magellan’s X10 features. Refer to Magellan’s X10 Instruction Guide which can be downloaded for free from our website at 17-32 Key paradox.com.
Chapter 2: Arming / Disarming This chapter will cover the multiple arming methods that Magellan employs such as Regular arming and Stay arming. This chapter will also cover disarming the system, what to do during a fire alarm, fire safety tips and panic alarms.
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Force arming ignores open zones allowing you to arm your system. Once the zone closes, the system will then arm that zone as well. This feature is useful when a motion detector is protecting the area where your Magellan console is located. During Force arming, the motion detector will remain unarmed until you exit the area.
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One-Touch Arming If enabled by your installer, you can arm your system with the following arming Table 1: One-touch Arming Keys methods simply by pressing and holding (for three seconds) the appropriate Function Key Arming Method function key. You do not have to enter your User code. See Figure 1 on page 6 Stay arm (page 10) for the location of the function keys.
Delay 2 Disarming an Armed System When an entry point, like the front door, is opened, Magellan will produce a sound indicating that the system has started the Entry Delay timer (page 12). If a valid User code is entered before the...
Alarm Memory Display When an alarm has occurred in your system, the Magellan console will store that alarm in its alarm memory. All zones where alarms have occurred will be stored in the alarm memory. The system will erase the contents of the alarm memory every time the system is armed.
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Delayed Fire Zones If the zone is a Delayed Fire Zone, there is an automatic delay If the problem Clear problem before your system contacts your monitoring station. Refer to remains after from area (i.e. Press any Alert will be 90 seconds, Figure 3 on page 16 to prevent unnecessary reporting of false smoke around the...
Message Center The Magellan console comes with a message center that allows you to record a voice message that can be played at a later time. This message center is useful when you need to leave a message for another member of your family or even for yourself.
FM Radio Feature (MG6160 only) The Magellan console incorporates a built-in radio. You can use this radio to listen to your favourite radio stations. You can also save up to 15 radio stations in memory. Using the Radio You can use the main keypad to enter the 4-digit frequency of the...
Press Program until desired time tone Using the Alarm Clock Feature After programming the alarm clock, the feature will be enabled and Magellan will play the selected tone at the programmed time. Please note the following: User Guide...
Speakerphone (MG6160 only) Magellan comes with a feature that transforms the console into a speakerphone. Simply dial the desired telephone number and talk as you would on a normal telephone. You can also configure the ring tone and volume for incoming telephone calls. When the console’s speakerphone is being used, the console will emit a tone and the [ ] key on the center keypad will flash rapidly (see Magellan’s...
Making a Standard Telephone Call through the Console Using the center keypad: * When using the center keypad to dial the telephone number: Keys [1] to [9] = 1 to 9 Key [10] = 0 Key [11] = * Dial Key [12] = # hang up telephone #*...
Programmable Outputs (PGMs) The Magellan console includes eight programmable outputs (PGMs). When a specific event or condition occurs in the system, the PGM can be used to activate light switches, open/close a garage door and much more. Talk to your installer about this useful feature.
(PGM) label put (PGM) Wireless Keypad The Magellan console supports up to four wireless keypads. Wireless keypads provide 40m (150ft) of wireless range. Talk to your installer about this useful feature. Wireless Keypad Labels To modify your keypad labels:...
Wireless Siren The Magellan console supports up to four wireless sirens. A wireless siren provides additional security in the event that the control panel siren is disabled. Talk to your installer about this useful feature. Wireless Siren Labels...
To access Demo Mode: When in Demo mode, the Magellan console’s speaker and siren will also be played. Do not stay in close proximity to the console to avoid damaging your hearing.
Magellan’s PGM outputs, record/listen to messages, listen to all zones in alarm, and even turn Magellan into a speakerphone all via your telephone. Using detailed voice prompts to guide your way, remote access to Magellan is as easy as picking up the telephone.
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[*] key to stop recording at any time. system. Speakerphone Mode: Listen to all zones in alarm: Press the [4] key to convert your Magellan This menu is only available if console into a remote speakerphone. You there is/was a zone in alarm and can listen in at your home and/or speak to only until the next system arming.
Magellan to suit your needs. Programming User Codes User codes allow access to the system. Magellan supports up to 16 User codes where: • Every user from 002 to 016 is assigned a User code (user 001 is the System Master).
Press user System until desired Master code user Adding a Remote Control to an Existing User To add a remote control to a user that is already programmed in the Magellan system: menu next next no/yes Program Modify remote? label?
Example: You programmed Magellan’s Voice Reporting feature to call your cellular phone and play your recorded message, “There is an alarm occurring at home.” Therefore, whenever an alarm occurs, Magellan will call you on your cellular phone and you will hear “There is an alarm occurring at home”.
Customize which events and when these events will be reported to you by using the Utility Reporting menu. Program from one of four report types to have the Magellan console call you when certain conditions are met. With this feature programmed, Magellan will call up to two separate telephone numbers and play a personalized pre-recorded voice message.
After entering the menu, select the desired user(s) that you wish reported. For example, if there is an elderly parent who lives in your home, you can program Magellan to call you whenever they require assistance. All they have to do is press the appropriate button on their remote control.
Bell Cut-Off Timer After an audible alarm, Magellan’s built-in siren will stop upon the disarming of the system or when the Bell Cut-off Timer has elapsed, whichever comes first. To program the Bell Cut-off Timer: menu next next next Enter delay...
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....... 4 Regular arming ........9 System in alarm ........13 Stay arming ...........10 Display Auto-arming Alarm memory ........13 No Movement auto-arming ....11 Indicators, light Display, Trouble ..........6 .........25 Timed auto-arming ........11 Information Duress user code ........30 Light ............6 Magellan...
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Symbol ............7 Master code Programming ..........29 Instant arming ..........10 Memory display, Alarm Date ............23 ......13 Time ............23 Memory, radio ..........19 User codes ..........29 Message Key ............6 Keypad settings .........23 Light ............6 Keys Message center Radio Action keys ..........6 Playing a recorded message ....18 Accessing by remote control ....20 Alarm clock/Radio Tuner key ....6 Recording a message ......18...
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Entry delay ..........12 Exit delay ..........9 Tips, Fire safety .........15 Tone, ring ............22 Trouble Display ..........25 Tuner, radio ..........19 User codes Adding a remote control ......30 Deleting ..........30 Duress ..........30 Programming ........29 Using the User Guide .........4 Utility Reporting .........32 Magellan...