Ko Propo EX-1 Mars, Operation Manual

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Page 2: ...mediately Note to EX 1 user about RF Module Caution Although you can install the former EX 1 RF Module and electric wave will not be emitted correctly because the high frequency tuning is different Ho...

Page 3: ...contrast To see the total operation time of the transmitter p13 Operation timer Want to adjust the transmitter without emitting the signals p11 Changing the Module To see each LCD screen p16 18 LCD s...

Page 4: ...p58 Steering Speed Increase the initial throttle characteristics to be quicker on Fwd Brk separately p59 Throttle Punch Apply the pumping effect automatically to the brake operation p62 64 ABS Copying...

Page 5: ...that there is no unnecessary force on the push rod It may damage the servo or increase the consumption of batteries Be sure to use grommets and to prevent the servo from touching any metal or car bon...

Page 6: ...y result in accidents Be sure to extend the aerial of the transmitter to full length The emission of incorrect signals will cause the model to run out of control When turning on the power switch be su...

Page 7: ...ild up and damage Do not short the battery terminals It is dangerous because it may cause the outbreak of fire or explosion Never incinerate the batteries It is very dangerous because they may explode...

Page 8: ...Module Changing the crystals P11 How to use each Et P12 Adjusting the Steering Balance P12 How to use the trim P12 Initial Screen P13 Operation Timer P13 LCD Warning display P13 Battery Alarm P13 Memo...

Page 9: ...the function In Direct Mode it will become the Custom Key Ky A The figure on the display becomes value When both keys are pressed simultaneously it will reset the value In Direct Mode it will become t...

Page 10: ...3 Be sure not to catch battery lead in between compartment and cover How to Insert a Ni cad Battery or Hydropack sold separately Warning Warning Do not use AA size Ni cad battery It may cause corrosio...

Page 11: ...Pad 1 Position the tabs on the pad so that they are in place starting from the bottom 2 Next work your way up the handle pushing the tabs into their slots If a particular tab does not go into its slot...

Page 12: ...tion or value can be confirmed It will return to the previous screen display after approx 3 seconds When this screen appears the System Mode or Function Mode Lamp will goes off temporarily Auto Displa...

Page 13: ...become weaker which could cause loss of control MEMORY ERROR appears on the LCD screen with alarm if something wrong happens to the CPU If MEMORY ERROR appears send the transmitter to our re pair serv...

Page 14: ...f functions System level changeable func tion There are four different levels shown as in the table on next page Please select the lev el that you feel most comfortable with 1 The timer must be stoppe...

Page 15: ...le Curve P39 Throttle Punch P59 Throttle Speed 1P P40 Throttle Speed 2P P60 Throttle Seed 3P P74 Throttle Acceleration P76 Active Brake System P62 Position Display P45 Sub Trim P25 Model Select P26 Le...

Page 16: ...e the Initial Screen is dis played It can be confirmed by the function mode lamp LCD Screen Table Screen table for Level 4 Initial Screen P13 Initial Screen Operation Timer Screen P13 System Level Scr...

Page 17: ...to scroll the screen Sub Menu Direct Mode Change the Sub Menu by the Select Key Steering Balance P22 Steering Punch P71 Steering Curve P38 Steering Speed P72 Throttle High Point P23 Throttle Brake P2...

Page 18: ...rottle Reverse Throttle 3ch Reverse Memory Restore Memory Reset ON 1 Press and hold the Up and Down keys and then turn on the switch Can be confirmed by the System Mode Lamp 2 Enter by pressing the Se...

Page 19: ...rim is centred Sub Trim P25 Switching to another model s settings in memory Model Select P26 Most simple level The most basic functions gathered together for driving What is the current System Level P...

Page 20: ...trast P30 Model Name P28 Reverse P29 System Level Select P14 LCD Screen for Level 1 Press first Direct Mode Steering Balance Model Select Use the Up Down keys to scroll the screen Use the Up Down keys...

Page 21: ...Be sure to check that there is no unneces sary forces on the push rod by turning the wheel fully after adjusting the linkage It may damage the servo and the model may run out of control Be sure to set...

Page 22: ...appears on the screen and the setting can be made for each direction by pressing the keys Can be called up by the Direct Mode If the original chassis is assembled properly this function is not particu...

Page 23: ...ling yhe trigger fully after the linkage It may damage the servo and the model may run out of control Can be set to the Custom key for immediate call up In case of an electric powered car first adjust...

Page 24: ...een by pressing the Select key Be sure to check that there are no unnec essary force on the push rod by moving the trigger fully after adjusting the linkage It may damage the servo and the model run o...

Page 25: ...e process make sure to try to set the servo horn as close to neutral as possible Then perform the Sub Trim operation Do not set the Sub Tim to a large value Doing so may cause a dead space in the stee...

Page 26: ...hen the power of the model or the model memory is switched off Be sure to use the Model Select after you fully understand the functions Incorrect operation may cause the model to run out of control Ca...

Page 27: ...e While holding down the Select key press the keys to change the pitch Press and hold The basic pitch of the beep can be changed Change the pitch of the beeper on your own transmitter with making sure...

Page 28: ...ter the System Mode from the Initial Screen P18 Press the Up key until the Model Name screen is dis played Use the Select key to move the cursor under line and the keys to select the characters Up to...

Page 29: ...ystem Mode from the Initial Screen P18 Press the Up key until the Re veres screen is displayed Use the Select key to select the channel and use keys to set the turning direction Use this function when...

Page 30: ...en is displayed Use the keys to adjust the contrast Caution Adjusting the contrast to a very light set ting at high room temperature may make characters become invisible at low outside temperatures Pl...

Page 31: ...ation Set Up P43 Set up the timer to the button Set Up P44 Switch On Off the throttle speed with the button Set Up P44 Adjusting the amount of movement corresponding to one step of trim Trim Rate P45...

Page 32: ...ottle Curve P39 Lap Timer Alarm Pre Alarm Lap Review Lap Navigation Brake Curve Throttle Sub Trim Speed Point of H Initial Screen P13 Enter by pressing the Up or Down keys from the Initial Screen and...

Page 33: ...vel 2 Can call up the function screen in the Function Mode immediately Press first Can select the function in the Set Up screen P43 Direct Mode Steering Balance Model Select Direct Mode Direct Mode LC...

Page 34: ...ear unless 3ch is selected System Mode System Mode There are two ways to enter Sub Menu Change the Sub Menu by the Select key LCD Screen Table for Level 2 Can be confirmed by the System Mode Lamp ON 1...

Page 35: ...immediate call up It is possible to select either the Up Timer or the Lap Timer The optional functions used with each are shown in the following table Finally the set up of op tional function will be...

Page 36: ...lap time can be stored like an auto lap counter used in an actual race Alarm indicating the passage of time sounds every minute When READY is blinking or pausing the timer settings on other screens c...

Page 37: ...to change to the Alarm screen flashing colon and then use the keys to reset the timer from 1 99 minutes Set the Pre alarm Pre alarm Use the Select key to change to the pre alarm screen flashing colon...

Page 38: ...ustom key for immediate call up P43 The function changes the steering curve To change the initial response use the Steering Punch P71 Advice Advice Change the angle that the servo moved in response to...

Page 39: ...ey for immediate call up P43 This function changes the throttle curve To change the initial response use the Throttle Punch P59 Advice Advice Trigger Operation Full Throttle Neutral Servo Movement 100...

Page 40: ...tion can be turned on and off by pressing the button on the Set Up screen P44 The pilot lamp will be linked with the button and Et Advice Advice Speed Maximum Neutral Maximum Neutral Speed 100 Setting...

Page 41: ...nd from the neutral to the point L Use the keys to set the value OFF means unlimited speed for the entire range and ALL means limited speed for the entire range The speed limit is applied while Act is...

Page 42: ...1 1 3 4 Steering Trim P9 TTrm 1 2 4 Throttle Trim P9 TRAV 1 2 3 4 Steering Travel P21 BRAK 1 2 3 4 Throttle Brake P24 THsp 2 only 2 3 4 Throttle Speed P40 TspL 3 2 3 4 Throttle Speed Low P60 74 TspM 4...

Page 43: ...eering Travel P21 STpc 4 Steering Punch P71 STcv 2 Steering Curve P38 STsp 3 Steering Speed P58 72 SspP 4 Steering Speed Point P73 HIGH 1 Throttle High Point P23 BRAK 1 Throttle Brake P24 THcv 2 Throt...

Page 44: ...ive Brake System P62 AccP 4 Acceleration Push P76 AccT 4 Acceleration Toggle P76 BTN Setting Table Please use set up the functions after you fully understand each function Incorrect settings can cause...

Page 45: ...proportion to the value After switching the power on press the Up key until the Model Select is called up from the Initial Screen Change the screen Et1 Et4 BTN1 2 by pressing the Select key The value...

Page 46: ...ork if you select FIX BT1 Button1 BT2 Button2 FIX Not Selected Must be selected 3 Channel on this screen before using 3 ch It is necessary to purchase an auxiliary channel adapter in order to operate...

Page 47: ...s EMPTY will be displayed Restoring the Memory Data Memory Recall Restore Reset Flashes on and off Note Because data will be deleted by the power OFF or a change of the Model Memory it cannot be recal...

Page 48: ...reset of the keys Return to the factory default setting Memory Reset Press the Up key to enter the Memory Recall screen Press the Select key to enter the Memory Reset screen Be sure to check the neutr...

Page 49: ...he steering servo speed stable car cotrol Steering Speed P58 Increase the initial throttle characteristics to be quicker on Fwd Brk separately Throttle Punch P59 Want to eliminate the time lag before...

Page 50: ...ft Position Pre Alarm Alarm Pre Alarm Lap Navigation Function Mode Function Mode How to Enter Use the Up Down keys to scroll the screen Change the Sub Menu by the Select Key The screen indicated with...

Page 51: ...peed P60 Position Display P45 Throttle Speed Point P61 Sub Trim P25 Model Select P26 ABS P62 Speed Return Brake Curve Brake Punch Start Position Throttle Sub Trim Cycle Delay Duty High Range Speed Cha...

Page 52: ...able 2 Press First Direct Mode Steering Balance Model Select Can call up the function screen in the Function Mode immediately Can select the function in the Set Up screen P43 Direct Mode Direct Mode L...

Page 53: ...ch Reverse Memory Restore Memory Reset Change the Sub Menu by the Select key Can be confirmed by the System Mode Lamp System Mode System Mode There are two ways to enter Sub Menu Use the Up Down keys...

Page 54: ...n after switching to the Down Timer Screen or other screens The timer can be paused by pressing the Select key and press both the keys simultaneously to reset the timer Switch the Sub Menu by the Sele...

Page 55: ...start and the time can be set if you press the button again after one mi nute Can be paused by pressing the Select key Return to the initial setting by pressing both the keys simultaneously Start by t...

Page 56: ...reset position Can be set to the Custom key for immediate call up It can be used for the engine full braking and reverse Do not assign to BTN when you are not using this function Mis operation may cau...

Page 57: ...omatic Start screen is called up from the Initial Screen Press both the keys si multaneously to enable this function and READY will be blinking Next the throttle will be shifted with ON indicator whil...

Page 58: ...no limits When the setting is made on TURN the same setting applies to the Retn direction The setting made on Retn applies only to the return speed Advice Advice Turn Retn Maximum Neutral Maximum Neut...

Page 59: ...ake the setting Advice on forward direction This function can improve the initial response of braking operation in a gasoline powered car This function can get improve initial braking response in an e...

Page 60: ...e Function Lamp blinks when this function is on When this function is assigned to the Et the speed can be adjusted assuming the value displayed on the screen as a maximum value Advice Advice Neutral H...

Page 61: ...oint H L indication in the LCD will be changed which allows you to confirm the position where the changing point is Adjust the changing point with the power characteristics of the car Can be set to th...

Page 62: ...alue should be about 30 Can be assigned to the Et P42 Cycle Neutral Brake Max Neutral Brake Max Operating Trigger Servo movement Operating Trigger Servo movement Time Time Width Braking Pos beginning...

Page 63: ...ered car although it is different depending on the servos When you are using a Fail Safe Adapter it is usual that the monitor lamp may blink If you set the function to a quick cycle In case of a gasol...

Page 64: ...tio of Pumping Effect ABS Duty Switch to the ABS Duty screen by the Select key Use the keys to move the dots Returning time decreased in and increase in Advice Advice Set the time when the pumping eff...

Page 65: ...simultaneously Turning On Off the Auto Display of the LCD Auto Display After switching the power on enter the System Mode from the Initial Screen Press the Up key until the Auto Display screen is disp...

Page 66: ...he Select key On this screen it will memorize the neu tral position of the Throttle VR After moving the trigger slightly then release it and press the Select key Forward and backward swing width adjus...

Page 67: ...e steps 3 Way Throttle Speed P74 Adjusting the changing point of throttle speed for 3Way Throttle Speed Point P75 Apply the swing effect automatically to the throttle operation Throttle Acceleration P...

Page 68: ...t Auto Set Throttle Set Trigger Shift Position Pre alarm Alarm Pre alarm Lap Navigation Function Mode Function Mode How to Enter Use the Up Down keys to change the screen The screen indicated with an...

Page 69: ...Speed Point Return Brake Curve Brake Punch Low Position Start Position Throttle Sub Trim High Position Cycle Cycle Delay Duty Speed Point M H Middle Range Speed High Range Speed Press First Direct Mo...

Page 70: ...ch Reverse Memory Restore Memory Reset Can be confirmed by the System Mode Lamp 1 Press and hold down the Up and Down keys and then turn on the switch Can be confirmed by the System Mode Lamp 2 Enter...

Page 71: ...nitial Screen Can be assigned to the Custom key for immediate call up If you use this function on cars which have lots of loose linkage the initial response of the steering will be improved Use the ke...

Page 72: ...The setting made on Retn applies only to the setting on the return Decreasing the value yields slower speed with a 100 setting applying no limits Advice Advice Speed changing point Maximum Neutral Max...

Page 73: ...m TURN1 to TURN2 allow ing you to confirm the position where the changing point is Use the keys to adjust Advice Advice Neutral T h e c h a n g i n g p o i n t c a n b e a d j u s t e d T h e c h a n...

Page 74: ...Function Mode Lamp flashes when this function is on When this function is assigned to the Et the speed can be adjusted assuming the value displayed on the screen as a maximum value Speed changing poi...

Page 75: ...left of the screen will be changed Adjust each position against the power units although it is different depending on a characteristics of the power units Motor Engine Use keys to adjust each point A...

Page 76: ...Pull the triger Time Time PosL PosH Width If you set this fanction that POS L 10 POS H 80 the effect shown There is a technique used only by a small portion of the ex pert drivers which instigates th...

Page 77: ...tion Use the SELECT key to enter the Acc High Position Use the keys to adjust An asterisk appears in the range of acceleration when the trigger is in operation Set the ending point of Swing effect Acc...

Page 78: ...roller or motor is being used Try a setting of around When this function is assigned to the Et the value can be adjusted assuming the value displayed on the screen as a maximum value Set the cycle of...

Page 79: ...with this unit Connecting the receiver For an electric powered car FET servo FET For a gasoline powered car 6V FET servos For a gasoline powered car 7 2V FET Servos Warning Do not cut or bundle the a...

Page 80: ...wing are generating noise Locate antenna wires and receivers as far away from the motor ESC nicad batteries and silicone wire as possible Noise is a type of radio wave and therefore is radiated travel...

Page 81: ...hen fixing the receiver in place on the chassis or on the mechanical plate use two pieces of double sided tape one on top of the other as that the receiver is cushioned somewhat Antenna Do not mount t...

Page 82: ...ed car Please follow the instruction as in the illustration below when you mount the antenna holder to the metal or carbon chassis When using on FRP or carbon hollow antenna on a racing car etc do not...

Page 83: ...Delay Act slowly ESC Electric speed controller which controls the RPM of the motor for electric powered models FET Servo The high class servo using FET transistor that increases the power output of t...

Page 84: ...The instigation of acceleration by the stick operation Spline Exact location of the servo horn in to the neutral position Servo The part which changes the transmitted signals into the rotation movemen...

Page 85: ...P11 83 Contrast P30 Custom Operation Key P9 43 Cycle P84 Center Trim P12 83 Channel P83 Channel Select P46 Down Timer P54 Direct Mode P16 17 Delay P83 Duty P83 Et Lever P12 Et Dial P12 Function Mode...

Page 86: ...ition P73 Sub Menu P16 Sub Trim P25 System Level P14 System Mode P16 Servo P83 Set Up P42 Select P10 Spline P83 Timer 1 P35 Timer 2 P54 Trim Rate P45 Trigger Shift Position P57 Travel P84 Turning Angl...

Page 87: ...P64 ABS DUTY ABS Duty P64 SUB TRIM Sub Trim P25 M SELCT Model Select P26 SET UP Set Up P42 STrm Steering Trim P42 TTrm Throttle Trim P42 TRAV Steering Travel P42 BRAK Throttle Brake P42 TspL Throttle...

Page 88: ...odulation Method FM PPM Neutral pulse 1 5 msec Memory EEPROM Supply voltage 8x AA size dry cell or 8 Cells Nicad Current consumption Less than 250 mA Receiver KR297FZ Reception method FM PPM Number of...

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