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SPEKTRUM DX3E USER GUIDE

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Steering rate (also known as dual rate) allows on-the-fly 

steering travel adjustments to be made using the steering 

rate dial. Steering rate limits the amount of travel of the 

steering servo. The steering rate cannot be greater than 

100% and will never exceed the amount of steering travel 

set with the travel adjust dials.

Steering Rate Dial

rf mode

The DX3E features an RF mode switch on the bottom side 

of the transmitter near the trigger. Std is the standard RF 

mode.  FR is the France RF mode and should only be 

selected if the transmitter is used in France.

general noTes

Radio controlled models are a great source of pleasure. 

Unfortunately, they can also pose a potential hazard if 

not operated and maintained properly. It is imperative to 

install your radio control system correctly. Additionally, 

your level of operating competency must be high enough 

to ensure you are able to control your model under all 

conditions. If you are a newcomer to radio controlled 

models, please seek help from an experienced modeler 

or your local hobby shop.

Safety Points to Obey for Modelers

•  Ensure your batteries (both transmitter and receiver) 

have been properly charged for your model.

•  Check all servos and their connections prior to each 

run.

•  Do not operate your model near spectators, parking 

areas or any other area that could result in injury to 

people or damage of property.

•  Do not operate your model during adverse weather 

conditions. Poor visibility can cause disorientation and 

loss of control of your model.

•  Do not point the transmitter antenna directly toward the 

model. The radiation pattern from the tip of the antenna 

is inherently low.

•  Do not take chances. If at any time during the 

operation of your model you observe any erratic or 

abnormal operation, immediately stop operation of 

your model until the cause of the problem has been 

ascertained and corrected. Safety can never be taken 

lightly.

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Summary of Contents for DX3E

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Page 2: ...nection and Installation 7 Binding a Receiver 7 Failsafe 8 Servo Reversing 8 Auxiliary Settings Linear 2 Position 3 Position 9 Travel Adjust 9 Steering Trim 10 Throttle Trim 10 Steering Rate 11 RF Mode 11 General Notes 11 Tips on Using 2 4GHz Systems 12 General Information 13 Warranty Information 13 Compliance Information for the European Union 16 Declaration of Conformity 16 Instructions for Disp...

Page 3: ... that s immune to internal noisy motors ESCs etc and external interfering sources No longer will you have to wait for a frequency or worry about someone else being on the same channel With Spektrum when you re ready to race there s nothing stopping you Contents The DX3E radio system is supplied with the following DX3E transmitter SR300 receiver SPMSR300 1 S200 servo SPMS200 Bind plug SPM6802 4 AA ...

Page 4: ...ttle Reverse Travel Adjust Aux High Travel Adjust Aux Low Reverse Switch Throttle Reverse Switch Auxiliary Auxiliary Setting Switch tOP PANEL Antenna Steering Wheel Steering Rate Dial Steering Trim Dial Battery Indicator On Off Switch Aux Switch Bind Indicator Throttle Trim Dial Bind button Charge Jack on back Battery Door on bottom Reverse Switch Steering Throttle Trigger ...

Page 5: ...sed they can be conveniently charged without removing them from the transmitter by using the charge jack located on the back side of the transmitters base Use Spektrum s charger SPM9526 to charge rechargeable batteries in the DX3E IMPORTANT All Spektrum charge jacks are center pin negative This is opposite of many chargers Before using a charger make sure the connector is center pin negative This ...

Page 6: ...ium or L large on the inside of the grip for easy identification To remove simply lift the edge of the grip and continue around the grip until it is completely removed To replace align the tabs of the grip to the slots in the handle and press the grip in place Receiver Compatibility The DX3E features DSM technology and is compatible with Spektrum DSM and DSM2 surface receivers and the marine recei...

Page 7: ...he red LED on the front of the transmitter will flash within a couple seconds indicating the transmitter is in bind mode Once the red LED begins flashing release the bind button Bind Plug LED 4 Within 15 seconds the LED on the receiver will go solid indicating a successful bind has taken place 5 Remove the bind plug and store it in a convenient place Note You must rebind when Different failsafe po...

Page 8: ...g the servos to their preset failsafe positions When the transmitter is turned on normal control is resumed Failsafe servo positions are set during binding see Bind on the previous page Servo Reversing Servo reversing is used to reverse the direction of the output of each channel e g a right steering command results in the wheels turning right To reverse a channel switch the position of the correl...

Page 9: ...lled proportionately Ideal for mixture control on engines Auxiliary Setting Switch Note that the servo reversing and travel adjust functions are used to adjust the endpoints and direction of the auxiliary channel TRAVEL ADJUST Travel adjust is used to limit the maximum travel that each channel will travel in each direction Travel adjust is independently adjustable in each direction To reduce the m...

Page 10: ...est position to be changed Normally steering trim is adjusted until the car tracks straight Steering Trim Dial THROTTLE Trim The throttle trim dial is used to adjust the throttle trim when the throttle stick is released neutral position This is typically used to adjust the brakes Rotating the dial causes the throttle trim the throttle position at rest to be changed Throttle Trim Dial EN ...

Page 11: ...ompetency must be high enough to ensure you are able to control your model under all conditions If you are a newcomer to radio controlled models please seek help from an experienced modeler or your local hobby shop Safety Points to Obey for Modelers Ensure your batteries both transmitter and receiver have been properly charged for your model Check all servos and their connections prior to each run...

Page 12: ...t all channels will be driven to the failsafe position set during binding When the transmitter is then turned on the transmitter scans the 2 4GHz band and acquires an open channel Then the receiver that was previously bound to the transmitter scans the band and finds the GUID Globally Unique Identifier code stored during binding The system then connects and operates normally If the transmitter is ...

Page 13: ...s warranty is limited to the original Purchaser Purchaser and is not transferable REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER This warranty covers only those Products purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer Third party transactions are not covered by this warranty Proof of purchase is required for warranty claims Further Horizon reserves the r...

Page 14: ...be inspected or repaired please call for a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton Please note that original boxes may be included but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until...

Page 15: ... or repair should be shipped to the following address Horizon Hobby UK Units 1 4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye Harlow Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom Please call 44 0 1279 641 097 or email us at sales horizonhobby co uk with any questions or concerns regarding this product or warranty Germany Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address Horizon Technisch...

Page 16: ...nt Horizon Hobby Inc Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union This product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead it is the user s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the ...

Page 17: ... Horizon Hobby Inc The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries Inc Spektrum radios and accessories are exclusively available from Horizon Hobby Inc US Patent 7 391 320 Other patents pending www horizonhobby com www spektrumrc com Revised 10 2010 15697 5i ...

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