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Marksman M8a User Manual

Automotive security and remote start system
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  • Page 1 User’s Manual Model: M8a For Technical Assistance, please call (800) 638-3600, or visit www.magnadyne.com...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 Standard Remote Transmitter Operation Transmitter Button System Function Lock Doors & Arm System Arm and Delete the 2 Stage Shock Sensor Arm System and Hidden Alarm Function Car Locator (3 Second) Panic Function Silent Arming / Disarming Active Anti-Car Jacking Mode (2 Second) Unlock Doors &...

  • Page 4: Power Save Mode

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

  • Page 5: Chirp Indicators

    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 Alarm Operating Condition Siren/Horn 1. Arming 1 or 3 Chirps 2. Disarming 2 or 4 Chirps 3.
  • Page 6 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 No chirp sound will be heard, arm / disarm confirmation will be through the vehicles parking lights only.
  • Page 7 Actions of the 2-Way LED Remote Control Transceiver Disarm Hood / Trunk Trigger Door Trigger Shock Sensor Trigger Ignition Trigger Tamper Disarming: If the alarm is triggered upon disarming the system, the siren will chirp 4 times and the parking light flash 3 times.

  • Page 8: Disarming Without A Transmitter

    Disarming without a Transmitter The override function may be used if the remote transmitter is lost or inoperative. 1. Enter the vehicle and turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position (alarm will sound). 2. Within 10 seconds push and release the valet switch. The alarm will stop sounding and enter the disarm mode.

  • Page 9: Trigger The System

    Panic Function (Also See Installation Manual) The transmitter can be used as a remote panic switch to manually trigger the alarm in case of emergency: 1. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds. The alarm will immediately sound. 2. During panic mode, the normal function of this transmitter button will be suspended. The transmitter and buttons can be used to lock and unlock the door (if the option is installed).
  • Page 10 Anti-Car Jacking Warning: If you don't require the anti-car jacking function in this alarm system, be sure that it is set to “OFF”. The default setting for anti-car jacking is “OFF” (See Installation Guide). Active Anti-Car Jacking: 1. Press and hold the transmitter vehicle’s ignition is ON.
  • Page 11 System Status Check (For 2-Way Transceiver Operation Only) Press the button twice to check the system’s present status through the 2-way transceiver, then within 3 seconds press the immediately displayed on the LED. Actions of the 2-Way LED Remote Control Transceiver Armed Disarmed Valet Mode...
  • Page 12 Dome Light Convenience Delay and Supervision The alarm has a unique feature which will turn on your vehicle dome light as follows: 1. Upon disarming, the interior light will remain on for 30 seconds. 2. If the vehicle is intruded, the interior light will flash for the same duration as the siren. Note: To turn off the dome light, turn on the ignition switch or arm the alarm.

  • Page 13: Remote Start Operation

    To Remote Start the Vehicle 1. Press the button twice on the transmitter. 2. The parking lights will be activated, indicating the remote start received the signal. 3. The engine will start approximately 5 seconds. 4. Once the engine is running, after a couple seconds the parking light will turn on again and climate controls will activate and adjust the vehicles interior temperature to your preset setting.

  • Page 14: Turbo Timer Mode

    Turbo Timer Mode (Also See Installation Manual) Turbo Timer Mode keeps the engine running after arriving at you destination for a programmable time period of 1, 3 or 5 minutes. This allows the system’s time to conveniently cool down the turbo after you have left the vehicle.

  • Page 15: To Turn Off The Remote Start

    To Turn Off the Remote Start To stop the engine that is running by remote start: 1. Press the button twice on the remote transmitter in the Remote Start Mode. 2. Move the optional remote start enable toggle switch to the “OFF” position (if installed). 3.

  • Page 16: Transmitter Battery Replacement

    Transmitter Battery Replacement Regular Remote Transmitter: If the range of your transmitter deteriorates, it is possible that the battery needs to be replaced. 1. Remove upper transmitter case. 2. Remove old battery. 3. Install two new CR2016 battery (3 volt), noting the (+) and (-) marks. 4.

  • Page 17: Replacement Parts And Accessories

    REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES TRANSMITTERS BATTERIES CR2450 - 3 Volt Lithium Battery Replacements: RadioShack: #CR2450 Duracell: #DL2450 Eveready: #ECR2450 Panasonic: #CR2450 CR2016 - 3 Volt Lithium Battery Replacements: RadioShack: #CR2016 Duracell: #DL2016 Eveready: #ECR2016 Panasonic: #CR2016 DESCRIPTION 2-Way LED Remote Transceiver Remote Transmitter DESCRIPTION MODEL NO.
  • Page 18 California Residents Add Sales Tax = ________ . ______ Shipping and Handling (See Chart) = ________ . ______ On regular orders please allow 4-5 weeks for delivery. Mail to: Magnadyne Corporation ATTN: Consumer Parts Sales P.O. Box 5365 Carson, CA 90749-5365...

  • Page 19: Limited Lifetime Warranty

    LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Magnadyne Corporation or its authorized agents will, for the life of the vehicle and to the original purchaser, repair, replace or refund the retail sales price of said product or any part thereof, at the option of the Magnadyne Corporation or its authorized agents, if said product or part is found defective in materials or workmanship, when properly connected and operating on the correct power requirements designated for the specific product.
  • Page 20 M8A-UM 12-18-03 Rev. A © Copyright 2004 Magnadyne Corporation...

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