Commando FM-760 User manual

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COMMANDO
MODEL FM-760
REMOTE ENGINE STARTER
WITH ALARM SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL

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OPERATION:
A. REGULAR TRANSMITTER OPERATION:
Transmitter
Button
System Function Remark
Lock Doors & Arm System
-Arm and Noiseless mode Press within 3 seconds.
-Arm and Delete The Zone 1 / Shock Sensor Press twice within 3 seconds.
--Arm and Delete The Zone 4 / Optional Sensor Press third time within 6 seconds.
---Arm and Delete The Zone 1 / Shock Sensor
Delete The Zone 4 / Optional Sensor
Press fourth time within 6 seconds.
Unlock Doors & Disarm System
(2-second) Disarm & Channel 2 (Trunk) Timer Control Press and Hold for 2 seconds
- Two Steps Door Unlock & Disarm System Press twice within 3 seconds.
Silent Arming / Disarming Ignition in "off" position.
-Hidden Alarm Function
(2-second) Activate Car-Jacking Ignition in 'on' position and
Press and Hold for two seconds
Car Locator
(3-second) Panic function Press and Hold for 3 seconds
(1 second) Activate Remote Start Press and Hold for 1 seconds
System’s Status Check For TX-780V Only
(2-second) Channel 2 (Trunk) Timer Control Press and Hold for 2 seconds
-Passive Arming By-pass While the system Disarmed.
Turn Off The Remote Start
II Switching code For 2nd Car Operation or
Garage Door Opener
For TX580S Only
TX580S TX040S TX-780V
REGULAR PASSIVE / ACTIVE TWO WAY CONMUNICATION
TRANSMITTER TRANSMITTER LCD SCREEN TRANSMITTER

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Second Vehicle Transmitter Programming: (Random code transmitter does not have this feature)
Your 8-button remote transmitter can be utilized to control a second vehicle security system, To program the
remote control transmitter to a second vehicle, follow the instructions for Transmitter programming. All
programming parameters be the same except for the following:
1. Prior to pushing any button on the transmitter. Press the Select the II button first.
2. Once the II button is pressed the LED on the transmitter will illuminate for 3.5 seconds.
3. While the LED is illuminated, press any button on the remote control transmitter.
B. UNIQUE OPTIONAL TX040S PASSIVE/ACTIVE TRANSMITTER
Turning the Passive System ON:
For total passive operation and conveniences, moving the passive transmitter's slider switch to “ON” position
on the front case.
This will allow the system to auto arm as you exit and to auto disarm as you approach the vehicle.
The vehicle will remained disarmed and unlocked while you are moving around near the vehicle. After the
passive disarm signals disappear the system will begin auto arming again etc. the vehicle will re-arm and
re-lock the door 15 seconds after the last passive disarm signal was received.
In case the system armed and locks all doors, while you leave your ignition key and this transmitter inside
the vehicle. Rock the vehicle the transmitter will disarm and unlock the doors.
AUTO DISARM
When you move toward your vehicle with the passive transmitter, the system will:
1. Automatically disarm the system.
2. Unlock the vehicle’s door.
AUTO ARM:
When you move out of range with the passive transmitter, the system will:
1. Automatically arm the system after 15 seconds.
2. Lock the vehicle’s door.
Note 1. Time delay:
a. Upon the system is arm passively, the system will set a 15 seconds time delay for the passive
feature, the passive feature will not work in 15 seconds.
b. Upon you are active pressing the button on the transmitter to arm the system, the system will set a
60 seconds time delay for the passive feature, the passive feature will not work in 60 seconds.
Note 2. Turning the Passive System Off :
a. You can disable the passive feature by moving the transmitter's slider switch to OFF. It will turn into
normal active transmitter.
b. If you are working around your vehicle and keeping your passive transmitter with you, you might
want to turn the passive system off. If you don’t, the transmitter will keeping locking and unlocking your
doors.
TX040S PASSIVE/ACTIVE TRANSMITTER OPERATION:
Transmitter Button System Function Remark
Lock Doors & Arm System
-Arm and Delete The Zone 1 / Shock Sensor Press twice within 3 seconds.
--Arm and Delete The Zone 4 / Optional Sensor Press third time within 6
seconds.
---Arm and Delete The Zone 1 / Shock Sensor
Delete The Zone 4 / Optional Sensor
Press fourth time within 6
seconds.
Unlock Doors & Disarm System
(2-second) Disarm & Channel 2 (Trunk) Timer Control. Press and Hold for 2 seconds
-Two Steps Door Unlock & Disarm System Press twice.
+Silent Arming / Disarming Ignition in "off" position.
+(2-second) Activate Car-Jacking Ignition in 'on' position and
Press and Hold for 2 seconds
Car Locator
(3-second) Panic function Press and Hold for 3 seconds

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+(1 second) Activate Remote Start Press and Hold for 1 seconds
(2-second) Channel 2 (trunk) Timer control Press and Hold for 2 seconds
-Passive Arming By-pass While the System Disarmed.
+ Turn Off The Remote Start
C. LED display:
LED Function LED Function
Off Disarmed 1 flashes... pause Zone 1 / Trigger on-board Shock
Sensor
Slow Flash Armed 2 flashes... pause Zone 2 / Trigger on Trunk/Hood
Flash Passive Starter Disable 3 flashes... pause Zone 3 / Trigger on Door Switch
Fast Flash Passive Arming 4 flashes... pause Zone 4 / Trigger on Optional Sensor
On (Solid) Valet Mode 5 flashes... pause Zone 5 / Trigger on PIR or Door Sensor
Pause On Password Lock-Out 6 flashes... pause Zone 6 / Trigger on Ignition Switch
D. CHIRP INDICATORS: E. PARKING LIGHT:
Chirp Function Parking light Function
1 chirp Arm 1 flash Arm
2 chirps Disarm 2 flashes Disarm
3 chirps Defective Reminder 3 flashes Disarm / Triggered
4 chirps Disarm / Triggered 12 flashes Car Locator
6 chirps Car Locator Constant On Under Remote Start
F. ALARM OPERATING CONDITION:
Siren / Horn Parking Light LED Doors Starter Dome Light
1. Arming 1 or 3 Chirps 1 Flash Slow Flash Locking Disable
2. Disarming 2 or 4 Chirps 2 or 3 Flashes Fast Flash Unlocking Turns on for 30 -second
3. Trigger Alarming Flashes Slow Flash Disable Flashes
4. Passive
Starter
Disable
Fast Flash Disable
5. Panic Alarming Flashes Flashes
6. Car-Jacking Alarming Flashes Disable Flashes
7. Car Locator 6 Chirps 12 Flashes
G. ACTIVE ARMING – LOCK & ARM:
1. Press 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 doors will lock upon arming when interfaced with the security system.
Note: The wireless PIR sensor and wireless door/window sensor is delay trigger, it will arm after 30
seconds.
System Arm
Door Ajar
Trunk / Hood Ajar
DEFECTIVE SENSOR REMINDER: If the siren sounds 3 chirps, then you have left a door, trunk, or hood
lid ajar. (See Feature “I - 4 Programming)
SILENT ARMING / DISARMING: Press the button on the transmitter will arm or disarm your security
system, No chirp sound will be heard, arm / disarm confirmation will be through the vehicles parking lights
only.
NOISELESS MODE: Press the button once: The siren chirps once, The system is armed.

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Press the button within 3 seconds: The siren chirps once again, the system is now in Noiseless mode,
On this mode trigger the zone 1 shock sensor or zone 4 optional sensor the trigger timer will reduced from
60 seconds to 15 seconds. .
The noiseless feature is programmed to activate for one arming cycle only. The security system will return
to normal operation during the next arming cycle.
SHOCK SENSOR / OPTIONAL SENSOR BY-PASS:
Press the button once: The siren chirps once, The system is armed.
Press the button a second time within 3 seconds: The siren chirps once, the Zone 1 / Shock Sensor is
now bypassed.
Press the button a third time within 6 seconds: The siren chirps twice, the Zone 4 / Optional Sensor
(connected to 4 pin plug) is now bypassed.
Press the button a fourth time within 6 seconds: The siren chirps three times, the Zone 1 / Shock
Sensor and the Zone 4 / Optional Sensor (connected to 4 pin plug) are now bypassed.
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 then press the
button within 3 seconds. The security system will arm and with
“Hidden Alarm Function”. The siren/horn will be silenced and parking
light/dome light will not flash even if the sensors are triggered in the armed
status.
PASSIVE STARTER DISABLES: (see Alarm Feature I -2 Programming)
The purpose of the feature is to protect the vehicle from being stole at all times, regardless of whether or
not the alarm is armed.
The starter of the vehicle will be disable 60 seconds after the ignition is turned off. Once the key is turned
off, the LED will flash fast for 60 seconds.
After 60-second timer has elapsed, the LED will flash slowly (one-half its normal armed rate) to indicate the
passive starter disable is activated and the system will not respond to any trigger input except the ignition
switch.
ARMING WHILE DRIVING: (see Alarm Feature I -6 Programming)
You system can be armed while driving the vehicle! Simple press button for 2 seconds while the
vehicle is running, or the ignition is on. The system will chirp once and then once more to indicate the
ignition is on. The system will not respond to any input except the door trigger and the starter kill relay and
ignition disable relay will not be activated. The system will disarm automatically when the ignition is turned
off. The siren will chirp twice and the LED will stop flashing.
H. PASSIVE ARMING
Active arming / disarming is controlling 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 the
vehicle all entrances are closed.
3. After 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 Alarm Feature “I - 2” Programming):
The vehicle doors will automatically lock after passive arming cycle has been completed.
PASSIVE ARMING BY-PASS: While the system disarmed, Press the buttons twice, the security
will respond with [1] chirp and LED will turn “ON”. The security system will remain in this temporally state
for as long as you wish. To exit passive by-pass, press the or button and the system will return
to normal status.
I. ACTIVE DISARMING – UNLOCK & DISARM:
1. Press button on the transmitter.

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2. The siren will chirp twice and parking light will flash twice to indicating that the security system is now
disarmed. The vehicle doors will unlock and dome light wills turns on for 30 seconds upon disarming
when interfaced with the security system.
System Disarm
Doors Trigger
Trunk/Hood Trigger
Shock Sensor Trigger
Optional Sensor Trigger
Ignition Trigger
Activate PIR Sensor
TAMPER DISARMING: If alarm triggered, upon disarm the system, siren chirp 4 times, parking light flash
3 times.
PATHWAY ILLUMINATION (See Alarm Feature “II - 4” Programming): This feature turns the parking
light “ON” for 30 seconds upon a unlock signal and for 10 seconds upon the lock signal.
TWO STEPS DOOR UNLOCK (See Start Feature “I - 5” Programming): This feature will independently
unlock the drives door only when disarming the security system. Pushing the button a second time
within 3 seconds will unlock the entire vehicle.
AUTOMATIC RE-ARM (See Alarm Feature “I - 3” Programming): If this feature is selected, the security
system will automatically re-arm itself 60 seconds after disarming with remote transmitter. Automatic rearm
will cancel if any door is opened before the 60 seconds timer has elapsed.
J. DISARMING WITHOUT A TRANSMITTER
OVERRIDES THE ALARM WITHOUT PASSWORD PIN CODE: (Alarm Feature III -4 Programming)
The Override function may be used if the remote transmitter is lost or inoperative.
1. Enter the vehicle and turn the ignition switch to '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. You can now start and operate the vehicle
normally.
OVERRIDES THE ALARM WITH PASSWORD PIN CODE: (Alarm Feature III - 4 Programming)
Unlike valet switch easily found, and defeated, this security system allows the consumer to program a
password pin code. Offering a higher level of security.
1. Enter the vehicle and turn the ignition switch to 'ON’ position. (Alarm will sound.)
2. Within 5 seconds, enter your chosen first 10ths digit by press and release the Valet Switch.
(When finished above procedures, system's siren stop alarming, parking light stop flashing, other
sensor stop trigger, but the vehicle can not be start and drive away.)
3. Within 15 seconds of the last entered 10ths digit, turn the Ignition Switch “OFF” then “ON”.
4. Within 15 seconds, enter your chosen second 10ths digit by press and release the Valet Switch.
5. Turn the ignition switch “OFF” position.
[4] Chirps form siren/horn, [3] flash from parking light to indicate the system was disarmed.
Note 1: You must override the alarm within 60 seconds. If not, the system will automatically re-arm.
Note 2: If some one key-in at wrong password pin code, the system allows him to make 2 mistakes, if
third time still wrong, it will automatically shut down for 5 minutes. During the period the system will not
accept any correct number and the LED will “pause on” (the LED will turns on 1 second and turns off 0.1
seconds pause).
EXAMPLE: To Override The System With The Password Code 83, you would;
1. Enter the vehicle and turn the ignition switch to 'ON’ position. (Alarm will sound.)
2. Within 5 seconds, Press and Release the Valet Switch 8 times
(When finished above procedures, system's siren stops alarming, parking light stop flashing, other
sensor
stop trigger, but the vehicle can not be start and drive away.)

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3. Within 15 seconds of the last entered 10ths digit, turn the Ignition Switch “Off” then “ON”.
4. Within 15 seconds, Press and Release the Valet Switch 3 times
5. Turn the Ignition Switch to “Off” position.
[4] Chirps form siren/horn, [3] flash from parking light to indicate the system was disarmed.
K. VALET MODE: (System in Disarm or Valet mode)
The valet switch allows you to temporarily bypass all alarm function, eliminating the need to hand your
transmitter to parking attendants or garage mechanics. When the system is in valet mode, all alarm function
and remote start function are bypassed, however the remote panic feature and remote door locks will
remain operational. To use the valet mode, the system must first be disarmed either by using you remote
transmitter, or by operating the Manual override sequence.
Enter Valet Mode:
1. From the disarmed condition, turn the ignition to
“ON” position.
2. Push and hold valet switch for 2 seconds until
the LED turns on. The LED wills remain on as
long as the system is in 'valet mode'.
Remote Door Lock
Remote Door Unlock
Exit Valet Mode:
1. Return to normal operation, turn ignition 'on'.
2. Push and hold valet switch for 2 seconds, The LED wills turns off indicate the system are exiting the
valet mode.
L. CAR LOCATOR
Press the button to active car locator function. The siren will chirp 6 times. The parking light will flash
12 times, for you to easily locate your car.
M. PANIC FUNCTION: (See Alarm Feature I – 7 Programming)
The transmitter can be used as a remote panic switch to manually trigger the alarm in case 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 and
buttons can be used to lock and unlock the doors (if the option is installed), however once the
button is pressed, the vehicle’s starter disable device, (where installed) will be enable allowing the
vehicle to start.
3. To stop the alarm, press and hold the or or or button on the transmitter again for 3
seconds. Also if any transmitter button other than the or or or button is pressed and
released, the panic mode will be turned off immediately.
4. If the button is not pressed, the alarm will automatically stop after 60 seconds.
N. TRIGGER THE SYSTEM
When armed, your vehicle is protected as follows:
1. Light impacts will trigger the warn-away signal. A [3] long chirp from siren/horn.
2. Heavy impacts / Doors open / Hood open / Trunk open / Turn on the ignition key / Activate PIR sensor /
Activate door/window sensor will trigger the programmed sequence.
The starter disable relay (if installed) prevents the vehicle’s starter from cranking. The siren, horn, parking
lights, and dome light will turn on to alerting of an intrusion for 60 seconds. Then it will stop and automatic
reset and re-arm. If the one of sensors or detectors still active, the alarm system will sound a maximum of
3 times of 60 seconds cycles.
Doors Trigger
Trunk/Hood Trigger
Shock Sensor Trigger
Optional Sensor Trigger

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Ignition Trigger
Activate PIR Sensor
NOISE ABATEMENT CIRCUIT: You system has “Noise Abatement Circuit”. It prevents annoying repetitive
trigger sequences due to faulty door pin switches or environmental condition such as thunder, jackhammers
airport noise, etc.
Here’s how “Noise Abatement Circuit” works: The alarm triggers five times. Each time, the same sensor or
switch is triggering the alarm. “Noise Abatement Circuit” will interpret this pattern of triggers as false alarm.
After the fifth trigger, “Noise Abatement Circuit” ignores, or bypasses, that sensor or switch until the other
sensor or switch is trigger.
Doors (Hood/Trunk) are covered by “Noise Abatement Circuit” differently: If the alarm is triggered by an open
door for six full cycles, the doors will be bypassed until the trigger ceases.
O. ANTI CAR-JACKING
Warning: If you don't need the car jacking function in this alarm system, be sure to set car jacking feature
“OFF”. This system is default setting all car-jacking “OFF”. (See Alarm Feature I -5 Programming.)
ACTIVE CAR JACK:
1. Press and hold button on the transmitter for 2 seconds while the
vehicle’s ignition is ON. The parking light will turns on for 1.5” seconds to
indicate this enter.
2. Once the system is armed, If you are forced from the vehicle, the system
will trigger when the door is opened and closed while the ignition is “ON”.
PASSIVE CAR JACK:
It operate as below:
1. Turn the ignition switch to “ON”, the system will arm.
2. Once the system is armed, If you are forced from the vehicle, the system will trigger when the door is
opened and closed while the ignition is “ON”.
TRIGGER THE CAR JACK MODE:
3-timer circuits will function as follows:
First timer:
a. 50 seconds after the system has beer triggered. The siren will start chirping for 15 seconds.
b. During this 15 seconds period of chirping, you will be alerting to push the valet switch once to turn off
the car-jacking feature.
c. If not, it will enter second timer car jacking.
Second timer:
65 seconds after the system has beer triggered. The siren starts alarming and the parking light starts
flashing.
Third timer:
90 seconds after the system has beer triggered
a. The siren still alarming and the parking light flashing, and
b. The starter disable will activate to prevent the vehicle from starting.
c. It will remain active until the vehicle's battery power exhausted.
OVERRIDE THE SYSTEM TO TURN OFF CAR JACKING:
Turn the ignition switch from OFF to ON, and within 10 seconds push valet switch, the siren will stop and
the system disarmed
Note: If you use password pin code to double protect the vehicle security, you will need to use it to
completely disarm the system.
P. DOME LIGHT CONVENIENCE DELAY & SUPERVISION
The alarm with a unique feature which will turn on your vehicle dome light as following:
1. Upon disarming, the interior lights 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: Turn on the ignition switch or arm the alarm will turn off the dome light.

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Q. IGNITION CONTROL DOOR LOCKS. (See Alarm Feature II – 2 Programming).
If the vehicles door locks have been interfaced to the security system, the system will automatically lock
the vehicle's doors when the ignition is turned “ON” and /or unlock the vehicle’s doors when the ignition is
turned “OFF”.
R. TRUNK RELEASE (CHANNEL 2) OUTPUT.
This will become a 1 second pulse ground by activate button on the transmitter for two seconds. This
feature allows you to remote control trunk release or other electric device. This output can also be
programmed to provide the following type of output: momentary, latched, latched-reset with ignition,
30-second timed. (See Alarm Feature II-6 Programming)
S. SYSTEM’S STATUS CHECK.
When you want to check the system’s present status thru the LCD screen, Press the button on “Two
Way LCD Screen Transmitter”, With one melody sound, the system’s status will be shown on the LCD
screen.
Note: Press for 2 seconds with 2 beeps confirmation to clear the trigger icons of LCD screen.
T. DRIVER PAGING (OPTIONAL)
1:The function works only in arming status as well as press for 2 seconds.
It responds with chirps of the vehicle, melody sound and "call" indication
flashes
on the LCD screen to confirm the function is on.
2: When tapping the paging (knock) sensor, one chirp sound shall be emitted
from
the vehicle.
3. Any time while the system arms again, the function will be no more
available.
If you installed the optional PAGING (KNOCK) SENSOR, it is useful the event that someone wants to
page the driver of the parked vehicle.
If someone tries to page you by tapping the paging (knock) sensor which is usually mounted on the bottom
part of front window, the paging melody sound continues sounding from you Remote LCD Transmitter and
“call” indication flashes on the LCD screen.
U. POWER ON MEMONRY:
This security system is equipped with circuitry that will allow the unit to remember its alarm state if the
power is lost and then reconnected.

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REMOTE START OPERATION:
WARNINGS:
As with any product that performs automatic functions, there are certain safety precautions that you must
practice and be aware of.
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. Should the unit malfunction, disconnect the fuse until the problem is corrected.
7. The use and operations of this system is the sole responsibility of the operator.
8. Some areas may have local ordinances that prohibit leaving a vehicle running on public streets.
A. TO REMOTE START THE VEHICLE:
When you want to start your vehicle,
1. Press button on the transmitter for 1 seconds.
2. The parking light will activate to indicate the remote start received the signal.
3. The engine will start approximately 5 seconds.
4. Once the engine is running, after couple seconds the parking light will turn on again and climate controls
will activate and adjust the vehicles interior temperature to your preset setting.
5. The vehicle will run for 5 to 30 minute cycle and automatically shut down.
Activate Remote Start
Melody sound from
Two-way
LCD Transmitter
Engine is Running
NOTE:
The Remote Start Unit will not start the vehicle if any one of the following conditions exists:
1. The hood is opened.
2. The brake pedal is pressed.
3. Move the optional remote start enable toggle switch to OFF position. (If installed)
4. The gear selector is in any gear other then “PARK” or “NEUTRAL”
B. TO TURN OFF THE REMOTE START:
When the engine is running (by remote start), if you want to stop it,
1. Press button on the transmitter.
2. Move the optional remote start enable toggle switch to OFF position. (If
installed)
3. Press the brake pedal
The vehicle will shut down and turn off the parking light to indicate engine
stopped.
C. TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE WHILE RUNNING ON THE REMOTE START:
To operate the vehicle while running on the remote start.
1. Insert the ignition key and turn it to “ON” (not the start) position.
2. Press the brake pedal.
Note: If the brake pedal is pressed before the key is in the ON position, the engine will shut down.
D. TEMPORARY STOP FEATURE:
This feature allows the vehicle to remain running after the key has been removed from the ignition. This
feature is useful for occasions when you wish to exit and lock the vehicle for short periods of time, but would
like to leave the motor running and the climate control on.
1.Before turning off the engine, press the button on the transmitter and the LED indicator will flash 3
times to confirm enter.
2.Turn the ignition key to OFF position. (The engine will stay running.)