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SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MODEL TYPE PROGRAMMING GUIDE

Menu options show up on model type selection. These menu options vary between Model Types (Airplane, Helicopter,Sailplane and

Multirotor), but are identical for all models in that type. Subsequent aircraft type (Aircraft, Swashplate,Sailplane or Multirotor) selections make

other menu options appear.

System Setup List:

Model Select

Model Type

Model Name

Aircraft Type

F-Mode Setup

Spoken Flight Mode

Channel Assign

Trim Setup

Model Utilities

Warnings

Telemetry

Preflight Setup

Frame Rate

Bind

Trainer

Digital Switch Setup

Sound Utilities

System Settings

Transfer SD Card

Function List:

Servo Setup

D/R and Expo

Differential

V-Tail Differential

Throttle Cut

Throttle Curve

AS3X Gains

Flap System

Mixing

Range Test

Timer

Telemetry

Custom Voice Setup

System Setup

Monitor

System Setup List:

Model Select

Model Type

Model Name

Sailplane Type

F-Mode Setup

Spoken Flight Mode

Channel Assign

Trim Setup

Model Utilities

Warnings

Telemetry

Preflight Setup

Frame Rate

Bind

Trainer

Digital Switch Setup

Sound Utilities

System Settings

Transfer SD Card

Function List:

Servo Setup

D/R and Expo

Differential

V-Tail Differential

Throttle Cut

Motor Curve

AS3X Gains

Camber Presets

Camber System

Mixing

Range Test

Timer

Telemetry

Custom Voice Setup

System Setup

Monitor

System Setup List:

Model Select

Model Type

Model Name

Aircraft Type

F-Mode Setup

Spoken Flight Mode

Channel Assign

Trim Setup

Model Utilities

Warnings

Telemetry

Preflight Setup

Frame Rate

Bind

Trainer

Analog Switch Setup

System Settings

Model Utilities

Transfer SD Card

Function List:

Servo Setup

D/R and Expo

Throttle Cut

Throttle Curve

Pitch Curve

Camera Gimbal

Motor Cut

Motor Curve

Mixing

Sequencer

Range Test

Timer

Telemetry

Custom Voice Setup

System Setup

Monitor

System Setup List:

Model Select

Model Type

Model Name

Swashplate Type

F-Mode Setup

Spoken Flight Mode

Channel Assign

Trim Setup

Model Utilities

Warnings

Telemetry

Preflight Setup

Frame Rate

Bind

Trainer

Digital Switch Setup

Sound Utilities

System Settings

Transfer SD Card

Function List:

Servo Setup

D/R and Expo

Throttle Cut

Throttle Curve

Pitch Curve

Swashplate

Gyro

Tail Curve

Mixing

Range Test

Timer

Telemetry

Custom Voice Setup

System Setup

Monitor

System Setup List:

Model Select

Model Type

Model Name

Aircraft Type

F-Mode Setup

Spoken Flight Mode

Channel Assign

Trim Setup

Model Utilities

Warnings

Telemetry

Preflight Setup

Frame Rate

Bind

Trainer

Digital Switch Setup

Sound Utilities

System Settings

Transfer SD Card

Function List:

Servo Setup

D/R and Expo

Differential

V-Tail Differential

Throttle Cut

Throttle Curve

AS3X Gains

Flap System

Mixing

Range Test

Timer

Telemetry

Custom Voice Setup

System Setup

Monitor

System Setup List:

Model Select

Model Type

Model Name

Sailplane Type

F-Mode Setup

Spoken Flight Mode

Channel Assign

Trim Setup

Model Utilities

Warnings

Telemetry

Preflight Setup

Frame Rate

Bind

Trainer

Digital Switch Setup

Sound Utilities

System Settings

Transfer SD Card

Function List:

Servo Setup

D/R and Expo

Differential

V-Tail Differential

Throttle Cut

Motor Curve

AS3X Gains

Camber Presets

Camber System

Mixing

Range Test

Timer

Telemetry

Custom Voice Setup

System Setup

Monitor

System Setup List:

Model Select

Model Type

Model Name

Aircraft Type

F-Mode Setup

Spoken Flight Mode

Channel Assign

Trim Setup

Model Utilities

Warnings

Telemetry

Preflight Setup

Frame Rate

Bind

Trainer

Analog Switch Setup

System Settings

Model Utilities

Transfer SD Card

Function List:

Servo Setup

D/R and Expo

Throttle Cut

Throttle Curve

Pitch Curve

Camera Gimbal

Motor Cut

Motor Curve

Mixing

Sequencer

Range Test

Timer

Telemetry

Custom Voice Setup

System Setup

Monitor

System Setup List:

Model Select

Model Type

Model Name

Swashplate Type

F-Mode Setup

Spoken Flight Mode

Channel Assign

Trim Setup

Model Utilities

Warnings

Telemetry

Preflight Setup

Frame Rate

Bind

Trainer

Digital Switch Setup

Sound Utilities

System Settings

Transfer SD Card

Function List:

Servo Setup

D/R and Expo

Throttle Cut

Throttle Curve

Pitch Curve

Swashplate

Gyro

Tail Curve

Mixing

Range Test

Timer

Telemetry

Custom Voice Setup

System Setup

Monitor

System Setup List:

Model Select

Model Type

Model Name

Aircraft Type

F-Mode Setup

Spoken Flight Mode

Channel Assign

Trim Setup

Model Utilities

Warnings

Telemetry

Preflight Setup

Frame Rate

Bind

Trainer

Digital Switch Setup

Sound Utilities

System Settings

Transfer SD Card

Function List:

Servo Setup

D/R and Expo

Differential

V-Tail Differential

Throttle Cut

Throttle Curve

AS3X Gains

Flap System

Mixing

Range Test

Timer

Telemetry

Custom Voice Setup

System Setup

Monitor

System Setup List:

Model Select

Model Type

Model Name

Sailplane Type

F-Mode Setup

Spoken Flight Mode

Channel Assign

Trim Setup

Model Utilities

Warnings

Telemetry

Preflight Setup

Frame Rate

Bind

Trainer

Digital Switch Setup

Sound Utilities

System Settings

Transfer SD Card

Function List:

Servo Setup

D/R and Expo

Differential

V-Tail Differential

Throttle Cut

Motor Curve

AS3X Gains

Camber Presets

Camber System

Mixing

Range Test

Timer

Telemetry

Custom Voice Setup

System Setup

Monitor

System Setup List:

Model Select

Model Type

Model Name

Aircraft Type

F-Mode Setup

Spoken Flight Mode

Channel Assign

Trim Setup

Model Utilities

Warnings

Telemetry

Preflight Setup

Frame Rate

Bind

Trainer

Analog Switch Setup

System Settings

Model Utilities

Transfer SD Card

Function List:

Servo Setup

D/R and Expo

Throttle Cut

Throttle Curve

Pitch Curve

Camera Gimbal

Motor Cut

Motor Curve

Mixing

Sequencer

Range Test

Timer

Telemetry

Custom Voice Setup

System Setup

Monitor

System Setup List:

Model Select

Model Type

Model Name

Swashplate Type

F-Mode Setup

Spoken Flight Mode

Channel Assign

Trim Setup

Model Utilities

Warnings

Telemetry

Preflight Setup

Frame Rate

Bind

Trainer

Digital Switch Setup

Sound Utilities

System Settings

Transfer SD Card

Function List:

Servo Setup

D/R and Expo

Throttle Cut

Throttle Curve

Pitch Curve

Swashplate

Gyro

Tail Curve

Mixing

Range Test

Timer

Telemetry

Custom Voice Setup

System Setup

Monitor

System Setup List:

Model Select

Model Type

Model Name

Aircraft Type

F-Mode Setup

Spoken Flight Mode

Channel Assign

Trim Setup

Model Utilities

Warnings

Telemetry

Preflight Setup

Frame Rate

Bind

Trainer

Digital Switch Setup

Sound Utilities

System Settings

Transfer SD Card

Function List:

Servo Setup

D/R and Expo

Differential

V-Tail Differential

Throttle Cut

Throttle Curve

AS3X Gains

Flap System

Mixing

Range Test

Timer

Telemetry

Custom Voice Setup

System Setup

Monitor

System Setup List:

Model Select

Model Type

Model Name

Sailplane Type

F-Mode Setup

Spoken Flight Mode

Channel Assign

Trim Setup

Model Utilities

Warnings

Telemetry

Preflight Setup

Frame Rate

Bind

Trainer

Digital Switch Setup

Sound Utilities

System Settings

Transfer SD Card

Function List:

Servo Setup

D/R and Expo

Differential

V-Tail Differential

Throttle Cut

Motor Curve

AS3X Gains

Camber Presets

Camber System

Mixing

Range Test

Timer

Telemetry

Custom Voice Setup

System Setup

Monitor

System Setup List:

Model Select

Model Type

Model Name

Aircraft Type

F-Mode Setup

Spoken Flight Mode

Channel Assign

Trim Setup

Model Utilities

Warnings

Telemetry

Preflight Setup

Frame Rate

Bind

Trainer

Analog Switch Setup

System Settings

Model Utilities

Transfer SD Card

Function List:

Servo Setup

D/R and Expo

Throttle Cut

Throttle Curve

Pitch Curve

Camera Gimbal

Motor Cut

Motor Curve

Mixing

Sequencer

Range Test

Timer

Telemetry

Custom Voice Setup

System Setup

Monitor

System Setup List:

Model Select

Model Type

Model Name

Swashplate Type

F-Mode Setup

Spoken Flight Mode

Channel Assign

Trim Setup

Model Utilities

Warnings

Telemetry

Preflight Setup

Frame Rate

Bind

Trainer

Digital Switch Setup

Sound Utilities

System Settings

Transfer SD Card

Function List:

Servo Setup

D/R and Expo

Throttle Cut

Throttle Curve

Pitch Curve

Swashplate

Gyro

Tail Curve

Mixing

Range Test

Timer

Telemetry

Custom Voice Setup

System Setup

Monitor

Summary of Contents for DX8G2

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni Manual de instrucciones 8G2 8 ...

Page 2: ...rdous when operated and maintained incorrectly Always install and operate a radio control system correctly Always pilot a model so the model is kept under control in all conditions Please seek help from an experienced pilot or your local hobby store Contact local or regional modeling organizations for guidance and instructions about flying in your area When working with a model always power on the...

Page 3: ...ster your transmitter When you register your transmitter the reminder screen does not appear again Box Contents DX8 Features Roll to telemetry screens without entering the Settings menu Switch between Function List and System Settings menus without powering off the transmitter Voice alerts for telemetry warnings and other conditions Selectable sound menu lets you activate or inhibit specific DX8G2...

Page 4: ...ektrum DX8 Sound Files 30 Update AirWare Software 30 function list 31 Servo Setup 31 Travel Adjust 31 Sub Trim 31 Reverse 31 Speed 32 Balance 32 AS3X Gain Live View ACRO and SAIL Types only 32 D R Exponential 33 Differential ACRO and SAIL Types only 33 Throttle Cut ACRO and HELI Types only 33 Throttle Curve ACRO and HELI Types only 33 Mixing 34 Assigning a Mix to a Switch 34 Back Mixing 35 Range T...

Page 5: ...mage both battery and transmitter Failure to exercise caution while using this product and comply with the following warnings could result in product malfunction electrical issues excessive heat FIRE and ultimately injury and property damage Read all safety precautions and literature prior to use of this product Never allow minors to charge battery packs Never drop charger or batteries Never attem...

Page 6: ...pening Function 17 left Side Grip Neck Strap Mount 19 Rudder Trim Mode 1 2 Aileron Trim Mode 3 4 20 Elevator Trim Mode 1 3 Throttle Trim Mode 2 4 21 Elevator Rudder Stick Mode 1 Throttle Rudder Stick Mode 2 Elevator Aileron Stick Mode 3 Throttle Aileron Stick Mode 4 Function 22 Switch C 23 Switch B 24 Switch A 25 Switch D 26 Bind Switch I 27 LED The transmitter comes with a thin clear plastic film...

Page 7: ...mbal Stick Tension Adjustment 4 Mode Change 5 Left Rear Grip Function 6 Audio Jack Lithium Ion Battery Charge Port 8 Battery Cover 9 Trainer Port 10 Right Rear Grip Function 11 Gimbal Stick Tension Adjustment 12 Mode Change Throttle Spring Tension Adjustment Mode 1 3 Transmitter Functions 6 8 9 10 12 1 13 4 11 7 2 3 5 3 13 7 ...

Page 8: ...ft right Turn Press Press Enter Choose or Exit Move between options or change value in an option Hold for 3 seconds and release to move to the Main Screen Scroll Hold Press Tip The tick mark below shows the current switch position Rolling and clicking the scroll wheel turns the selected box black indicating that the value or condition will act on that position Main Screen Navigation Auto Switch Se...

Page 9: ...rom the transmitter To Upload the serial number to www spektrumrc com 1 Insert the SD Card in your computer and check the contents of the SD card on your computer for a My_DX8 xml file 2 In your favorite browser navigate to www spektrumrc com and find the Product Registration link on the top of the page as shown 3 If you do not already have an account create one now If you have an account login in...

Page 10: ...smitter in the MY PRODUCTS list and click on Download Updates Follow directions on the screen for downloading the update to your computer and SD card 3 Eject SD card from the computer 4 Make sure the transmitter is powered off and install the SD card into the transmitter 5 Power on the transmitter and the update automatically installs in the transmitter Manually Installing AirWare Software Updates...

Page 11: ...he Bind button power on the transmitter 5 Release the Bind button after the receiver has stopped flashing rapidly once the receiver s LED stays illuminated this indicates the receiver is bound to the transmitter The transmitter screen also provides binding information 6 Remove the bind plug from the receiver 1 Lower the throttle to the lowest position and make sure the transmitter is powered off 2...

Page 12: ...st chargers have a tendency to false peak i e not fully charge which could lead to a crash QuickConnect Technology with Brownout Detection DSM2 Only Your AR8000 features QuickConnect technology with Brownout Detection Should an interruption of power occur brownout the system will reconnect immediately when power is restored The LED on the receiver will flash slowly indicating a power interruption ...

Page 13: ...fe maintains the last command on all channels except throttle If the radio signal is lost the aircraft maintains the commanded control inputs until the receiver regains signal To program Hold Last Command follow the provided binding instructions in this instruction manual To Test Hold Last Command 1 Power on the transmitter and receiver 2 Move one of the control sticks to the desired Hold Last Com...

Page 14: ...er SD Card Function List Servo Setup D R and Expo Throttle Cut Throttle Curve Pitch Curve Swashplate Gyro Tail Curve Mixing Range Test Timer Telemetry Custom Voice Setup System Setup Monitor System Setup List Model Select Model Type Model Name Aircraft Type F Mode Setup Spoken Flight Mode Channel Assign Trim Setup Model Utilities Warnings Telemetry Preflight Setup Frame Rate Bind Trainer Digital S...

Page 15: ...l memory is highlighted press the scroll wheel once to select the model The transmitter returns to the System Setup List 3 Add a new model by rolling to the bottom of the list You will then be prompted with the Create New Model screen with the option to create a new model or cancel If you select Cancel the system will return to the Model Select function If you select Create the new model will be c...

Page 16: ... in a 4 5 flight mode Model Name enables you to assign a custom name to the current model memory Model names can include up to 20 characters including spaces To add letters to a Model Name 1 Scroll to the desired letter position and press the scroll wheel once A flashing box appears 2 Scroll left or right until the desired character appears Press the scroll wheel once to save the character 3 Scrol...

Page 17: ...o Silence default then press the scroll wheel 3 Scroll left or right to view the options 4 Press the scroll wheel again to save the selection The Channel Assignment function allows you to reassign almost any receiver channel to a different transmitter channel For example the receiver gear channel could be re assigned to the transmitter throttle channel 1 Scroll to the receiver channel you wish to ...

Page 18: ...Throttle Throttle Digital trim button default Throttle Trim Type Common Flight Mode Trim Location Normal and Cross trim types are available Normal trims align with the control stick for example the throttle trim is next to the throttle stick Cross trims reverse the position of the trims for example the throttle trim is next to the elevator stick and vice versa To change the Trim Position from Norm...

Page 19: ...ng to an SD Card To copy model programming to the SD Card please see Transfer SD Card Use the Model Reset menu to delete all model programming in the active model memory Reset returns all model settings to the default settings and erases all programming in the selected model After a model reset it is necessary to re bind With this function you can sort the model order in the model select function ...

Page 20: ...lemetry Auto Config 1 Make sure all telemetry components are bound to the transmitter and receiver 2 Power on the transmitter then power on the receiver 3 Select Telemetry from the Function List then select Auto Config Configuring flashes for 5 seconds and any new sensors appear in the list 4 Adjust the sensor alert values as necessary Status Reports Status Reports determines how often the transmi...

Page 21: ...dio signal when exiting the Telemetry screen Do NOT access the Telemetry menu during flight The Preflight Setup menu option enables you to program a pre flight checklist that appears each time you power on the transmitter or when you select a new model memory Each item on the list must be confirmed before you can access the Main Screen The Frame Rate menu enables you to change the frame rate and m...

Page 22: ...smitter It may be necessary for the slave transmitter to be in Inhibit mode to allow trim changes to transfer over from the master transmitter Slave Use Slave mode when using the DX8 as a slave transmitter and Pilot Link is active in the master transmitter DX8 Wired Trainer Operation 1 Bind the master transmitter to the model 2 Connect the trainer cord SPM6805 to the back of the master transmitter...

Page 23: ... Master enables you to program the master transmitter to transfer any or all individual channels when you activate the trainer switch Pilot Link Master is ideal for complex models as the master transmitter maintains control of all secondary functions such as flight modes retracts flaps and brakes Secondary functions can be individually assigned to the Slave transmitter as necessary It is not neces...

Page 24: ...p allows you to define the position values of each digital switch and flight mode switch The switch can be assigned to a channel in the Channel Input Config function and the output of the channel set in the Digital Input Setup screen Additionally the Flight Mode switch can have position values defined for each flight mode and may be used as a mix input or channel input source with the values defin...

Page 25: ...ff Appears for a short time when you power on the transmitter On The backlight is always on Set Time The backlight is on for 3 10 20 30 45 or 60 seconds before automatically turning off Press the scroll wheel once to turn the backlight on The backlight percentage adjusts the backlight intensity and it is adjustable in 10 increments from 10 darker to 100 brighter System Setup SYSTEM SETTINGS The tr...

Page 26: ...nical changes are required for the mode you need to change to complete the mechanical changes first then follow the instructions below for the software setting change To change the gimbal stick mode 1 Scroll to Mode and press the scroll wheel 2 Scroll left or right to change the gimbal stick mode Press the scroll wheel to save the selection 3 Select NEXT in the lower left corner until the Calibrat...

Page 27: ...e option Press the scroll wheel to save the selection System Setup The Extra Settings screen enables you to Turn sounds off or on Change the appearance of the trim indicators Change system voice volume settings System Sounds Scrolling to System Sounds and pressing the scroll wheel turns sounds on Active or off Inhibit You may disable all sounds by changing the volume to 0 Extra Settings Volume Con...

Page 28: ...s to the center position 2 Select SAVE to store the calibration You may find it helpful to export the transmitter serial number to a text file for your personal records or when you are registering the transmitter on the Spektrum Community To export the transmitter serial number 1 Insert an SD Card in the card slot on the transmitter 2 Scroll to EXPORT and press the scroll wheel The SD Status scree...

Page 29: ...ted by their position in the directory table You can use the Export Model option to export a single model file to the SD Card 1 Make sure the active model file is the one you wish to Export 2 In the Transfer SD Card menu scroll to Options and press the scroll wheel once 3 Scroll to Export Model and press the scroll wheel again to save the selection The Export to SD screen appears The first two cha...

Page 30: ...nd a status bar appears on the screen when AirWare software updates are installing Never power off the transmitter when updates are installing Doing so may damage the system files Before installing any AirWare files always Export All Models to an SD Card separate from the SD Card containing the update The update may erase all model files For more information on AirWare software updates visit spekt...

Page 31: ...craft This change is throughout the multirotor menu options Sub Trim adjusts the servo travel center point CAUTION Use only small sub trim values or you may cause damage to the servo Use the Reverse menu to reverse the channel direction For example if the elevator servo moves up and it should move down To reverse a channel direction 1 Scroll to Travel and press the scroll wheel Scroll left until R...

Page 32: ...n Live View 1 In the telemetry screen in one of the empty positions select AS3X and activate the Display This will activate the AS3X Gain menu in the Function List 2 In the Function List Access the AS3X Gain menu If an AS3X receiver is bound to the transmitter and the receiver and transmitter are on live gain values will be displayed on this screen Axis Roll Pitch and Yaw gain are displayed to the...

Page 33: ...to select On Differential is always on or assign the differential to a switch position 2 Press the scroll wheel a second time to save the selection 3 Scroll to the percentage selection and press the scroll wheel once to change the value 4 Press the scroll wheel again to save the selection The Throttle Cut menu option enables you to assign a switch position to stop an engine or motor Throttle Cut a...

Page 34: ...king primary to secondary trim These mixes are available for each model memory Select a channel for master and slave Inputs for the master channel control both the master and slave channels For example Elevator to Flap makes elevator the master channel and flap the slave channel Offset Change the Offset value to move the effective center position of the slave channel Positive or negative value det...

Page 35: ...the Range Test screen displayed push and hold the trainer button The screen displays Reduced Power In this mode the RF output is reduced allowing for an operational range test of your system 4 If you let go of the trainer button the transmitter will go back to Full Power IMPORTANT Telemetry alarms are disabled during the Range Test Range Testing the DX8 1 With the model restrained on the ground st...

Page 36: ...e list it will not begin at the top of the list If Active the system will restart at the beginning of the list after the last item on the list with the next switch trigger Steps are used to select the number of items on the list for the system to call This can be set from 0 to 16 so there can be up to 16 items called to the pilot triggered by the switch selected Next select the alert to be spoken ...

Page 37: ...creen and continue operation If you do not press YES or NO the system will exit to the main screen and continue operation within approximately 10 seconds WARNING Do not press YES unless the model is turned off or the model is secured The Monitor screen displays the servo positions for each channel graphically and numerically This is useful to verify programming functions trim settings mix directio...

Page 38: ...Normal V Tail A V Tail B Dual Elevator Dual Rudder A AUX1 servo port left aileron B AILE servo port right aileron C ELEV servo port left V tail D RUDD servo port right V tail E AILE servo port left aileron F ELEV servo port right aileron A D C D C F F E E B A B Dual Aileron Wing Type Connection D C D C F E B B Elevon Wing Type Connection A D C D C F E B A B V Tail Type Connection Acro Model Type N...

Page 39: ...Function List from the Main Screen and select Flap System 4 Select Inhibit and scroll to the switch or lever you wish to use to control the flap channel 5 Assign the Flap travel values and any desired Elevator mixing 6 Select a Flap speed if desired Norm default does not have a delay Flap speed options range from 0 1s to 30 seconds Rudder to Aileron Elevator Rudder to Aileron Elevator mixing corre...

Page 40: ...overnor manuals for programming recommendations CAUTION Always do a Control Test of your model with the transmitter after programming changes to make sure your model responds as desired HELI Helicopter The collective type is used to turn on Pull collective for reversed collective Available settings are Normal and Reverse Press NEXT from the Swashplate Type screen to access the Collective Type scre...

Page 41: ... enables you to assign a gyro gain value to an independent switch or a Flight Mode Assign the receiver channel connected to the gyro then assign the switch for gyro options You can also assign values to available switch positions from 1 to 4 rates are available depending on the switch assigned Make sure the gyro operates correctly and compensates in the correct direction Cyclic to Throttle Cyclic ...

Page 42: ...ion over a period of time up to 30 seconds when you change flight modes Move the flight mode switch to the desired position to change the Camber Preset values Sailplane Model Type NOTICE Refer to your sailplane manual for recommended control throws CAUTION Always do a Control Test of your model with the transmitter after programming to make sure your model responds as desired Camber System is only...

Page 43: ...d only with the Camber System The Flap to Elevator mix operates as a curve so that the elevator moves down the most during the first 20 of flap deployment decreases over the next 40 then remains the same from 60 to 100 of flap travel For sailplanes with ailerons tips flaps make sure an appropriate Sailplane Type is selected so that tips appear in the transmitter as RAIL and LAIL Decrease or increa...

Page 44: ...tputs for each Flight Mode Each channel can be assigned any switch on the transmitter including but not limited to trim switches gimbals and the Clear Back buttons Example Assign Flight Mode 1 to be your primary flight mode where your gimbals control primary flight axis Switching to Flight Mode 2 you can have the gimbals control the camera axis and the trim buttons control primary flight axis Tip ...

Page 45: ...otor Motor Cut activates regardless of Flight Mode When you activate Motor Cut the ALT channel moves to the pre programmed position normally Off You may need to use a negative value to move the ALT channel to the off position CAUTION Always test the model after making adjustments to make sure the model responds to controls as desired You can use the Motor Curve menu option to optimize the throttle...

Page 46: ...on Straps section Transmitter Mode Conversion You can change transmitter modes among Modes 1 2 3 and 4 This conversion requires both a programming and a mechanical change Programming Conversion 1 Access the System Settings menu from the Setup List and select the desired Mode If you are changing between Modes 2 4 or 1 3 you can STOP after Step 1 2 Exit the System Settings menu to save the selection...

Page 47: ...djusting the elevator centering screw Holding the gimbal stick reduces the load on the elevator centering mechanism and makes it easier to adjust the centering screw 2 Locate the gimbal where the elevator centering spring is engaged Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the elevator centering screw Tightening the screw will disengage the centering spring 3 Using a Phillips screwdriver loosen the o...

Page 48: ...e transmitter to adjust the stick gimbal tension Only the top of the grip must be pulled up to access the adjustment screw The entire grip does not need to be removed 2 Turn the screws in these holes marked with a vertical or hori zontal arrow a small amount using a small Phillips screwdriver NOTICE Always do a test of stick tension while turning these screws to ensure stick tension is not too loo...

Page 49: ...M protocol Bind aircraft to transmitter Damaged remote receiver or receiver extension Required remote receiver is not connected The receiver goes into failsafe mode a short distance away from the transmitter Check the receiver antenna to be sure it is not cut or damaged Replace or contact Horizon Product Support Main and remote receivers too near each other Install main and remote receivers at lea...

Page 50: ... better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance For questions or assistance please visit our website at www horizonhobby com submit a Product Support Inquiry or call the toll free telephone number referenced in the Warranty and Service Contact Information section to speak with a Product Support representative Inspection or Services If this Product needs ...

Page 51: ... governing model aviation in your location More information about model aviation can be found at www modelaircraft org The Federal Aviation Administration can be found online at www faa gov IC Information This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept...

Page 52: ...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 collections point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycl...

Page 53: ...Safe Hangar 9 and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby LLC The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries Inc The SD Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC US 7 391 320 Other patents pending www spektrumrc com Created 02 16 51450 SPM8000 80001 ...

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