4
SPEKTRUM NX8 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL
EN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack .......................................5
Connecting the USB to a PC..........................................................5
Updating with WiFi ........................................................................5
Transmitter Functions ...................................................................6
Main Screen ...................................................................................8
Navigation ......................................................................................8
Auto Switch Select ........................................................................8
External Memory card ...................................................................9
Installing an external Memory card ............................................9
Internal Memory card....................................................................9
Memory card Functions ..............................................................10
Update Spektrum AirWare™ Software .....................................10
Model Type Programming Guide................................................11
System Setup ...............................................................................12
Model Select ..................................................................................12
Direct Model Access ......................................................................12
Model Type ....................................................................................12
Model Name ..................................................................................13
Channel Assignment ......................................................................14
Channel Input Configuration ...........................................................14
Trim Setup .....................................................................................15
Model Utilities ................................................................................15
Create New Model .........................................................................16
Delete Model .................................................................................16
Copy Model ...................................................................................16
Model Reset ..................................................................................17
Sort Model List...............................................................................17
Validate All Models .........................................................................17
Delete All Models ...........................................................................17
Warnings .......................................................................................17
Telemetry .......................................................................................18
Preflight Setup ...............................................................................19
Frame Rate ....................................................................................19
Bind ...............................................................................................19
Wireless Trainer .............................................................................20
Trainer FPV Mode ..........................................................................21
Digital Switch Setup .......................................................................21
Palette Utilities ...............................................................................22
System Settings .............................................................................22
User Name ....................................................................................22
Backlight .......................................................................................22
Mode .............................................................................................22
Battery Alarm .................................................................................22
Selecting a Language ....................................................................23
Inactive Alarm ................................................................................23
Extra Settings .................................................................................23
Calibrate ........................................................................................25
WiFi Utilities ...................................................................................25
USB Settings ..................................................................................25
Transfer Memory card ....................................................................26
Memory Location ...........................................................................26
Import Model .................................................................................26
Export Model .................................................................................27
Importing/Exporting Color Palettes ..................................................27
Update AirWare ..............................................................................28
About / Regulatory .........................................................................28
Serial Number ................................................................................28
Function 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 Bar ..................................................................................37
Ticker Tape ....................................................................................37
My List Setup .................................................................................37
ACRO (Airplane) ...........................................................................39
Recommended Servo Connections ................................................39
Aircraft Options ..............................................................................39
Elevon Servo Control ......................................................................40
Aileron ...........................................................................................40
Elevator .........................................................................................40
Flap System ...................................................................................40
ACRO Mixing .................................................................................40
Differential .....................................................................................41
V-Tail Differential ............................................................................41
Gyro Menus ...................................................................................41
HELI (Helicopter) ..........................................................................42
Heli Model Type ............................................................................42
Swash Type ...................................................................................42
Collective Type ...............................................................................42
Pitch Curve ....................................................................................42
Swashplate ....................................................................................43
Gyro ..............................................................................................43
Tail Curve ......................................................................................43
Mixing ..........................................................................................43
Sail (sailplane) .............................................................................44
Motor ............................................................................................44
Camber Preset ..............................................................................44
Camber System .............................................................................44
SAIL Mixing ...................................................................................45
V-Tail Differential ............................................................................45
MULTI (Multirotor) ........................................................................46
F-Mode Setup................................................................................46
Trim Setup .....................................................................................46
D/R and Exponential ......................................................................47
Motor Cut ......................................................................................47
Motor Curve ..................................................................................47
Physical Transmitter Adjustments .............................................48
Adjust Stick Tension .......................................................................48
Control Stick Length Adjustment ...................................................48
Gimbal Travel Limit .........................................................................48
Mode Conversion .........................................................................49
Ratchet: ........................................................................................49
Programming Conversion: ..............................................................49
Antenna Position ..........................................................................49
Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................50
1-Year Limited Warranty .............................................................51
Warranty and Service Contact Information ..............................52
FCC Information ...........................................................................52
FAA Information ...........................................................................53
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code ................................53
IC Information ..............................................................................53
Compliance Information for the European Union .....................53
