Spektrum NX8, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni 8 NX8 ...

Page 2: ...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 trans...

Page 3: ...ining different types of batteries Never allow children under 14 years of age to charge battery packs Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places or place in direct sunlight Never charge a battery if the cable has been pinched or shorted Never connect the charger if the power cable has been pinched or shorted Never attempt to dismantle the charger or use a damaged charger Always use onl...

Page 4: ...list 29 Servo Setup 29 Travel Adjust 29 Sub Trim 29 Reverse 29 Speed 30 Absolute Abs Travel 30 Balance 30 Dual Rates and Expo 31 Differential Acro and Sail Types Only 31 Throttle Cut Acro and Heli Types Only 31 Throttle Curve Acro and Heli Types Only 31 Mixing 32 Normal Mix 32 Curve Mix 33 Range Test 33 Timer 34 Telemetry 34 Forward Programming 35 Audio Events 35 VTX Setup 35 Sequencer 36 Function...

Page 5: ... to connect to the internal memory you will need to observe the following steps 1 Connect your micro USB cable to the Micro USB connector located on the back of the NX8 2 Enter the Function menu and Scroll to the bottom to access the System menu 3 Scroll down and select USB Settings 4 Select Access Internal Storage 5 Transfer your files between the NX8 and your PC as needed 6 Click back or the rol...

Page 6: ...utton 22 Back Button 23 Clear Button 24 Speaker 25 Rudder Trim Mode 1 2 Aileron Trim Mode 3 4 26 Throttle Tension Adjustment Throttle Ratchet Adjustment Mode 2 4 27 Gimbal Travel Limiter Access Panel 28 Mode Change Screw 29 Elevator Rudder Stick Mode 1 Throttle Rudder Stick Mode 2 Elevator Aileron Stick Mode 3 Throttle Aileron Stick Mode 4 Function 30 Left Right Gimbal Stick Tension Adjustment 31 ...

Page 7: ... Logo for several seconds to turn ON the NX8 2 Press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to power OFF the NX8 Function 1 Switch I Bind 2 Switch A 3 Mounting for CSRF 4 Micro USB Connector 5 Memory Card Opening 6 Battery Cover Function 7 Data Port 8 Audio Port 9 Switch H 10 Antenna Rotation Tension 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 ...

Page 8: ...lue you want to change such as 0 1 2 up down or left 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 t...

Page 9: ...DX18G2 DX18G1 DX18QQ DX9Black DX9 DX10t DX8G2 DX7G2 DX6G3 DX6e NX8 and DX6G2 An internal Memory card is included it cannot be removed but may be accessed via the USB port on the transmitter The internal Memory card enables you to Update Spektrum AirWare software in the transmitter Install Update sound files Back up models for safe keeping Import Export Color Palettes To connect to the Memory card ...

Page 10: ... Updates link shown 2 Log into your Spektrum account 3 Find your registered transmitter in the MY PRODUCTS list and click on Download Updates Follow directions on the screen for downloading the update to an Memory card through your computer 4 Eject the Memory card from the computer 5 Make sure the transmitter is powered off and install the Memory card into the transmitter 6 Power on the transmitte...

Page 11: ...Expo Throttle Cut Throttle Curve Pitch Curve Swashplate Gyro Tail Curve Mixing Sequencer Range Test Timer Telemetry Forward Programming Audio Events VTX Setup Function Bar Start TimerSystem 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 Seri...

Page 12: ...ry 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 created...

Page 13: ...w is an example of 5 flight modes you can configure up to 10 flight modes with the NX8 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 ...

Page 14: ...nt 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 change 2 Press the scroll wheel once and scroll left or right to change the receiver input selection 3 Press the scroll wheel a second time to save the selection IMPORTANT You cannot assign a mix to a channel that has been moved Create t...

Page 15: ...ype maintains the same trim values for all flight modes F Mode trim type enables you to save trim values for individual flight modes if you find for example the aircraft requires aileron trim in Flight Mode 1 but not in Flight Mode 2 Trim Assignment In a few instances you can reassign a trim to a different location Aircraft Model Type Throttle Throttle Digital trim button default Throttle Trim Typ...

Page 16: ...to delete the model Delete Model Use this selection to create a new model in the model select list 1 Select Create New Model Within this screen you will have the option to create a new model or cancel 2 Select the model type Choose the aircraft image to define the model type for a blank model file or select Template to load a template file A SAFE template and a SAFE Select template come pre loaded...

Page 17: ...odel in the position desired Run this option to verify your model files are valid If there are any corrupted model files this process can detect them This option will delete all model files Only run this option if you want to remove all models files they cannot be recovered once this option has been executed The Warnings menu enables you to program a voice tone or vibration alert during power on o...

Page 18: ...st 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 transmitter refreshes the data on the screen Each telemetry sensor can be adjusted independently For example the RPM status report can refresh every 10 seconds while the altimeter sensor refreshes ev...

Page 19: ...ming a model and need to bind the receiver for failsafe positions See Programming Failsafe Positions for more information SYSTEM SETUP Preflight Setup Bind Frame Rate Serial Port Setup Serial Output The Serial Output menu manages serial port usage on the back of the transmitter This port is designed to communicate with external RF devices using digital communication protocols The NX8 includes the ...

Page 20: ...y packs are fully charged 4 Make sure the student transmitter is powered off 5 Either in the Wireless Programmable Instructor setup page or the Wireless Pilot Link Instructor setup page select BIND This will put the instructor transmitter s wireless trainer receiver into bind mode You should see the following screen 6 Enter bind mode on the student transmitter following the instructions provided w...

Page 21: ...tion 1 Enter the Digital Input Setup screen and press the roller with Inhibit selected 2 Roll to select the switch or Flight Mode switch and press to select 3 Roll to the desired position to adjust and press the roller to select 4 Roll to select the desired value then press to select 5 Repeat step 4 and 5 for all positions that you wish to adjust 6 If you want to select a switch to control a chann...

Page 22: ...e 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 Palette Utilities User Name Backlight 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 ...

Page 23: ...the transmitter and avoiding a situation where the transmitter battery completely discharges The Inactive Alarm options are To change the Inactive alarm time 1 Scroll to the current alarm time and press the scroll wheel 2 Scroll left or right to change the alarm time Press the scroll wheel to save the selection Inh No alarm sounds 5 min 10 min Default 30 min 60 min SYSTEM SETUP Selecting a Languag...

Page 24: ... each sub system has a volume setting that can be adjusted from 0 100 Trim Style Trim style changes the shape of the trim indicators on the Main Screen Display options include Boxed Boxes Default The indicators appear as an outlined box when you adjust the trim Boxed Arrows The indicators appear as outlined arrows when you adjust the trim Arrows on Lines The indicators appear as arrows on lines wh...

Page 25: ... search for WiFi networks in range and display the options for you to connect with 2 Select your WiFi connection Load the SSID and password for connection and select Connect 3 Select Log In and fill in your account information 4 Select Check For Updates to check for the newest updates on your NX8 and download them automatically 5 If you wish to erase your registration information from your NX8 you...

Page 26: ...reflight Checklist See Preflight Setup for more information Import All Models To import all models from the Memory card 1 Select Import All Models 2 Confirm by selecting IMPORT IMPORTANT After importing a model you must rebind the transmitter and receiver The Main Screen must show DSM2 or DSMX in the upper left corner You can import a model to any location you want If you prefer to use Import All ...

Page 27: ...o the Memory card Menu Export Palette You can use the Export Palette option to export a color configuration to the Memory card 1 Make sure the active Palette is the one you wish to Export 2 In the Transfer Memory card menu scroll to Options and press the scroll wheel once 3 Scroll to Palette Import Export and select Export Color Palette 4 Optional If you wish to rename the Palette before exporting...

Page 28: ...ng Doing so will damage the transmitter SYSTEM SETUP Update AirWare The Serial Number screen displays the transmitter serial number and Spektrum AirWare software version Reference the Serial Number screen any time you need to register your transmitter or update the Spektrum AirWare software from the Spektrum Community website The transmitter Spektrum AirWare software version appears between PREV a...

Page 29: ...n 1 Scroll to Travel and press the scroll wheel Scroll left until Reverse appears and press the scroll wheel again to save the selection 2 Scroll to the channel you wish to reverse and press the scroll wheel If you reverse the Throttle channel a confirmation screen appears Select YES to reverse the channel A second screen appears reminding you to bind your transmitter and receiver CAUTION Always r...

Page 30: ...left or right to adjust the speed and press the scroll wheel to save the selection Balance is available on all channels to fine tune the servo position at up to 7 points This is a precision curve mix that is normally used to prevent binding when multiple servos are used on a single control surface You can also use the Balance menu option to match throttle response on twin engine aircraft or level ...

Page 31: ...roll right 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 Thr...

Page 32: ... and wing type selections Each specialized mix has specific features for its intended function 10 programmable mixes Cyclic to Throttle HELI Swashplate HELI Elevator to Flap ACRO Aileron to Rudder ACRO RuddertoAileron Elevator ACRO Aileron Rudder SAIL Aileron Flap SAIL Elevator Flap SAIL Flap Elevator SAIL On the second line select a channel for master control on the left and slave on the right In...

Page 33: ...e can be a separate mix page for each flight mode To select the page you want to adjust 1 Assign the switch and begin with your first switch position 2 Scroll to the Curve option and change the value to the number you want for that Curve page 3 Scroll to the box above the active switch position and press the scroll wheel to assign the Curve page to that switch position 4 Move the switch es to the ...

Page 34: ... can access the telemetry functions from either list You must power off the receiver and transmitter then power them both on to reset the telemetry data You can reset min max values by pressing the CLEAR button NEVER change Telemetry settings when the aircraft is powered on There is a brief interruption in RF output when exiting the Telemetry screen and may cause a Hold condition Telemetry Press N...

Page 35: ...your model starts operation based on throttle or a switch of your choice System Sounds Gives you control over the inactivity alarm and the low voltage alarm Binding Gives you control over the audio events during the bind process For compatible video transmitters this menu can select the options directly from your NX8 Set the power level and frequency of your video transmitter and select SEND to ma...

Page 36: ...1B or another sequence number B is selected as a switch in a function the sequence will operate as a timed 3 posi tion switch The 3 positions act as kick points of the movement at fixed percentages equal thirds of the sequencer output In a function screen highlight each point 0 2 and select the switch position desired for a function to be active Sequencer Set Up 1 In the first Sequencer screen sel...

Page 37: ...select the menu you want and click to choose that option CLEAR will take you to the first entry on the list BACK or FUNC will exit to original screen IMPORTANT If a menu option is not available on the Function List such as due to a Wing Tail type change it will not be selectable from the My List IMPORTANT You can pick entries from the Function List however you cannot pick sub options for the My Li...

Page 38: ...l graphically and numerically This is useful to verify programming functions trim settings mix directions etc The numeric value is directly relative to the travel adjust and mix values e g 100 travel adjust equals 100 value in the Monitor Monitor The Start Trainer menu allows you to put the transmitter in either instructor or student mode from the Function List Start Trainer Bind The Bind menu all...

Page 39: ...on 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 F E B B Elevon Wing Type Connection A D C D C F F E E B A B V Tail Type Connection Acro Model Type NOTICE Refer to your airplane 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 ...

Page 40: ...unction 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 correc...

Page 41: ... set them for more up travel than down travel depending on your aircraft and intentions To use the V Tail Differential System 1 Select the switch you want to use If you want to use one setting full time set the Switch to ON 2 Set your values to achieve your desired results Positive and negative values will have an opposite effect Gyro menus can be used to control a gain value Enable the menu you w...

Page 42: ...vernor 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 scree...

Page 43: ...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 t...

Page 44: ...on 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 45: ... 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 increas...

Page 46: ...hannel Assign Scroll and Select Channel to assign channel inputs and outputs 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 contro...

Page 47: ...r 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 re...

Page 48: ...by turn ing it counterclockwise 3 After adjustment of stick length tighten the setscrew The NX8 has all the physical transmitter adjustments located around the gimbal face of each gimbal This arrangement allows for quick and easy adjustments with out taking the back cover off or removing any plugs to access adjustment screws Available adjustments Change the Throttle Ratchet Change the Throttle Ten...

Page 49: ...centering screw Tightening the screw will engage the centering spring IMPORTANT Do not remove the Mode change screws too far or you will have to open the case to put it back together You can select transmitter modes 1 2 3 or 4 for the NX8 Converting the mode requires both a programming and a mechanical change Antenna Position We recommend setting up your antenna to be positioned vertical when you ...

Page 50: ... 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 leas...

Page 51: ... 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 52: ...n a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into a...

Page 53: ...ean 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 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...

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