OWNER’S MANUAL
THE CHOICE OF CHAMPIONS ™ = HYPERLINK TO MORE INFORMATION INCLUDED WITH YOUR M-2 MARKER • 3 Piece barrel kit (1) 14” UL Barrel tip (1) .684” UL Barrel back (1) .688” UL Barrel back • Dye multi tool • 1/4oz slick lube • Parts kit • • • • • • SEE M2 COLOR OPTIONS W W W . D Y E P A I N T B A L L .
M2 OWNER’s MANUAL WARNING TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES • The M2 marker is not a toy. Misuse may cause serious injury or death. • Please read, understand and follow the directions in the M2 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. Persons under 18 must have adult supervision.
QUICk REFERENCE AIR SUPPLY The M2 should be operated using air/nitrogen gas only. This air needs to be supplied at a regulated pressure of no more than 850 psi. GASSING UP YOUR M2 Screw in your air system to the Airport and rotate the side lever counter clockwise until the internal stop is reached. TURNING ON YOUR M2 Power up M2 marker. Note: Be sure to fully charge your M2 marker before first use.
PRISM INTERFACE ThE PRISM INTERFACE AND METhOD OS The massive 1 inch, full color, high resolution OLED screen, combined with the 5-way Joystick provides simple control of the M2. Intuitive navigation gives you access to DYE’s Method Operating System. Prism is an intuitive interface, for an advanced operating system. The joystick control index will help you become quickly familiarized with interfacing with the Method Operating System.
METHOD OPERATING SYSTEM (MOS) EYE SYSTEM STATUS BATTERY LEVEL SELECTED PROFILE COUNT DOWN GAME TIMER RATE OF FIRE FIRING MODE SHOT COUNTER TOURNAMENT LOCK PLAY SCREEN You are able to select between 3 play screens depending on what information you wish to have displayed. Option 1 is the default setting, for more play screen options see Select Play Mode Screen under Data Settings (page 6).
METhOD OPERATING SYSTEM (MOS) PERFORMANCE SETTINGS W W W . D Y E P A I GAME CLOCk Set countdown game timer. (Default 2:30) To operate game timer in play mode press the joystick right to start and stop the game timer, Press and hold the joystick right for 2 seconds to reset. DWELL Values 1 - 30 (Factory Default 15) Dwell is the amount of time, in milliseconds, that the solenoid is activated for each shot.
METhOD OPERATING SYSTEM (MOS) DATA SETTINGS ShOT COUNTER The Shot Counter is used to monitor how many shots you have fired in a game or day. The Shot counter can be reset to zero at any time from the Data settings Menu, or from the play mode screen. To reset from the Play mode screen press and hold the joystick left for 2 seconds. CUSTOMIZE PROFILE NAME (Factory Defaults P1-P5, Factory) Personalize each Profile with a distinct name to help identify them.
METhOD OPERATING SYSTEM (MOS) RATE OF FIRE PEAk/AvERAGE The peak rate of fire is the shortest amount of time between any two shots in a stream of shots. The average rate of fire is the average ROF in a stream of shots. AUTO ShUT OFF Values 10 – 60 min (Factory Default 10 min) The board will automatically shut down if the marker is not used for a set period of time. You can adjust the shut off time.
METhOD OPERATING SYSTEM (MOS) SERvICE SYSTEM 75000 SHOTS 100000 SHOTS RESET 75000 SHOTS 100000 SHOTS RESET LOW PRESSURE HIGH PRESSURE 4000 SHOTS 8000 SHOTS RESET FUSE BOLT The Service system tracks shots fired and when the major components of your marker need to be serviced. You can adjust your service schedule based on weather and playing conditions. More severe conditions will require service more often. To adjust service schedule, scroll to desired service screen.
METhOD OPERATING SYSTEM (MOS) TRAINING MODES The M2 has 3 training drills to help you hone your skills. Access the training mode in the settings adjustment menu. Scroll left or right to reach the Training Mode screen. Press the Center of the joystick to select. Scroll Left or Right to select the training mode of your choice. With the Desired Drill screen displayed press the center of the joystick to start the drill.
Upgrade Cable SOFTWARE UPGRADE • Scroll down and select Upgrade Software. • Confirm you wish to upgrade the software. Periodically DYE will release new updated software for the M2. The new software will be available on www.dyem2.com, and www.dyepaintball.com TO UPDATE YOUR M2’s OPERATING SYSTEM FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE DIRECTIONS. • Save the new operating software to your Customer Support Passport, or any standard flash drive. • Plug the flash drive into the upgrade cable (supplied with your M2).
Upgrade Cable CUSTOM BOOT SCREEN INSTALL • Select Upgrade Custom Boot Screen. • Confirm you wish to Upgrade Custom Boot Screen. You can customize the boot screen on your M2 with any photo you like. The full color provides remarkable detail and image resolution. Before you can download a photo onto the board it will first need to be converted to a .bmp file sized 128 x 128 pixels You can use any number of free online programs such as the one listed below to convert your photo. http://image.online-convert.
REChARGEABLE BATTERY The M2 comes standard with a lithium ion rechargeable battery. The battery is housed in the grip frame, on the right side under the sticky grip. There is no need to access the battery at any time. Charging is done through the micro USB port located on the upper left side of the sticky grip. LOW BATTERY When the battery level drops below 30% the low battery alert icon will flash instead of the play screen.
REACh TRIGGER ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTING YOUR REACh TRIGGER The trigger’s travel and reach angle are fully adjustable so that you can fine-tune the trigger to your preference. You do not need to remove the frame or grip from the gun in order to make an adjustment to the trigger. There are two adjustment screws located on the left side of the Ultralite frame and one adjustment screw behind the trigger. The two screws on the side of the frame adjust the travel of the trigger.
STICkY GRIP REMOvAL 1. Pull the upper back corner of the grips away from the gripframe with your thumb. Allowing the rear tab to clear the frame. 2. While pulling with your thumb, use your index finger, to push the grips toward you. 3. The top portion of the grips should now be free from the gripframe. 5. Pull the grip forward and down. 6. In doing so, you will have released the last three locking tabs that are under the molded finger grooves. 7.
FUSE™ BOLT ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE 2 1 3 FUSE™ BOLT OPERATION To achieve top performance from your M2, it is important to understand the basic operation of the M2’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 six components: 1 2 3 4 5 6 BACK POSITION Cylinder Bolt Sail Bolt Top Hat Manifold Tool-less Back Cap W . D Y E P A I N to the rear of the cylinder.
FUSE™ BOLT ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE BOLT MAINTENANCE Regular Fuse™ bolt maintenance is vital to the performance of the M2. If the Fuse™ bolt is not kept well greased and the O-rings in good shape, the performance of the M2 will be greatly hindered. 7 7 7 7 7 The M2 software tracks how many shots the marker has fired, and will alert you when service is due. A red service icon will flash over the playing screen. See service system on page 8 for more info.
HYPER5™ GAS THRU REGULATOR BASIC VELOCITY ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENTS The Hyper5 regulator controls your velocity. It is pre-set at approximately 140 psi. This will enable your gun to shoot about 285 FPS. The M2’s velocity will be affected by paint size, weather conditions, altitude and other factors. To adjust your velocity use a 3/16” Allen wrench and insert it into the bottom of the fore grip where the Hyper5 reg is located.
hYPER5™ GAS ThRU REGULATOR The M2 software tracks how many shots the marker has fired, and will alert you when service is due. A red service icon will flash over the playing screen. See service system on page 8 for more info. NOTE: IT IS IMPORTANT TO kEEP ThE SEAT AND PISTON FACE CLEAN OF ALL DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN ThE SEAT AND PISTON FACE AND APPLY FRESh GREASE EvERY 6 MONThS OR 75,000 - 100,000 ShOTS, DEPENDING ON PLAYING CONDITIONS.
LPR (LOW PRESSURE REGULATOR) ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE LPR ASSEMBLY, CLEANING, TESTING AND ChANGING SEALS The Low-Pressure Regulator (LPR) is located at the front of the M2 under the barrel. The function of the LPR is to lower the air pressure supplied to the marker by the Hyper5™ before it reaches the solenoid. This air pressure is used to cycle the bolt forward and back. LPR ADJUSTMENT The LPR is pre-set at approximately 65 PSI. Generally there is no reason to adjust the Factory LPR setting.
LPR (LOW PRESSURE REGULATOR) ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE LPR DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS The LPR is housed in a self-contained cartridge. A fouled LPR cartridge can be quickly removed for service. The only user-serviceable part in the LPR is the regulator Seat, located in the Seat Retainer. This seal needs to be changed in the unlikely case the LPR is allowing gas through the regulator, increasing pressure sent to the solenoid. The M2 is equipped with an internal digital pressure sensor for the LPR.
ShiftPort ASA ShiftPort ASA The M2 comes equipped with a the ShiftPort ASA attached to the bottom of the frame. To turn on the gas supply, rotate the side lever counter clockwise until the internal stop is reached. To turn off the gas supply, rotate the side lever clockwise until the other stop is reached. As you rotate the side lever past the mid point, the residual gas between the Hyper5™ and the ShiftPort ASA will vent. ShiftPort ASA LENGTH ADJUSTMENT The ShiftPort can be adjusted for optimal comfort.
ULTRALITE FRAME & LOCk DOWN MICRO FEED NECk LOCk DOWN MICRO FEED NECk The Lock Down Micro Feedneck is adjustable to fit any standard loader. To adjust the cam locking system, lift the cam lever away from the feed collar, and rotate the lever clockwise to tighten or counterclockwise to loosen the grip on the loader. Once the cam lever is facing in the forward direction, press the cam lever down against the feed collar to secure the loader in the feedneck.
EYE PIPE ANTI ChOP EYES/ BALL DETENTS ANTI ChOP EYES The Anti Chop Eye (ACE) system will help prevent the M2 from chopping paint by preventing the marker from firing until a ball is fully seated in front of the bolt. The eyes use a light beam across the breech. In order for the marker to fire with the eyes turned on, the signal between the two eyes must be broken (a paintball in the breach). After every shot, before the next ball drops in the breech, the eye transmitter and receiver must see each other.
Trouble Shooting Guide AIR LEAKS Air leaking from the BACK OF airport • Check the O-ring on the Air system. If needed change the O-ring and try again. The O-ring normally used is 015 but some manufacturers might use a different size. Consult the manual of the air system you are using. Air leaking between Frame & airport • Make sure airport locking screw is tight Air leaking from the Hyper5™ regulator • First locate the position of the leak.
Trouble Shooting Guide Solenoid will not activate / Trigger not working • Check that the trigger adjustment is not set so that the micro switch cannot activate. You should hear a small click when pulling the trigger. • If the M2 fires once when turned on but not after that, your trigger is set so that the micro switch is always activated. Re-adjust the trigger.
MENU MAP PLAY MODE SCREEN BOOT SCREEN PROFILE SELECTION SETTING ADJUSTMENT 02 12.5 30 SEMI-AUTO 06 15.0 20 03 SYSTEMS CHECK P.S.I. HP PROCESSING LP 140 65 KILLER_253 4 KILLER_253 P.S.I. HP 140 65 LP 170 75 110 50 RESET RESET POWER OFF SCREEN BOOT SCREEN OPTIONS 5 YES 75000 SHOTS 100000 SHOTS RESET HIGH PRESSURE 75000 SHOTS 100000 SHOTS RESET LOW PRESSURE 4000 SHOTS 8000 SHOTS RESET FUSE BOLT V. 1.0 PLAY MODE SCREEN OPTIONS V. 1.
EXPLODED VIEW 1 2 3 8 PARTS LIST 5 9 1 Clamping Micro Feed Neck 6 2 Ball Detent Clip 3 Eye Pipe 4 4 Eye Seal 13 5 M2 Body 21 12 7 11 6 FUSE™ Bolt 7 Tool-less Back Cap 8 LPR Retainer Nut 20 10 9 LPR Cartridge 10 Solenoid 14 11 Sensor Board 15 12 Eye Wire 13 Hyper5™ 19 14 Front Frame Mounting Screw 15 Rear Frame Mounting Screw 16 16 Ultralite Frame 17 17 Main Circuit Board 18 18 ShiftPort ASA 19 Sticky Grip 20 Transfer Board 22 21 Reach Trigger 22 Regulator Sleeve W W
M2 Warranty and legal information 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.
