Traxxas 82034-4, Owner'S Manual

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TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM

No matter how fast or far you drive your model, always leave adequate 
space between you, the model, and others. Never drive directly toward 
yourself or others. 

TQ 2.4GHz Binding Instructions

For proper operation, the transmitter and receiver must be electronically 
‘bound.’

 This has been done for you at the factory. 

Should you ever 

need to re-bind the system or bind to an additional transmitter or 
receiver, follow these instructions. 

Note

: the receiver must be connected 

to a 4.8-6.0v (nominal) power source for binding and the transmitter and 
receiver must be within 5 feet of each other.

1. Press and hold the SET button on the transmitter.

2. Turn on the transmitter and release the SET button. The status LED will 

flash red slowly, indicating that the transmitter is in bind mode. 

3. Press and hold the LINK button on the receiver.

4. Turn on the speed control by pressing the EZ-Set button and release 

the LINK button.

5. When the LEDs on both the transmitter and the receiver turn solid 

green, the system is bound and ready for use. Confirm that the steering 
and throttle operate properly before driving your model.

The TQ 2.4GHz transmitter has a directional antenna. For 
maximum range, hold the antenna upright and pointed in 
the direction of the model. Pointing the transmitter away 
from the model will reduce radio range.

TRANSMITTER LED CODES

LED Color / Pattern

Name

Notes

Solid green

Normal Driving 
Mode

See page 16 for information 
on how to use the transmitter 
controls.

Slow red  
(0.5 sec on / 0.5 sec off) 

Binding

See this page for more information 
on binding.

Flashing medium red
(0.25 sec on / 0.25 sec off)

Low Battery 
Alarm

Put new batteries in the 
transmitter. See page 14 for 
more information.

Flashing fast red 
(0.125 sec on / 0.125 sec off)

Link Failure / 
Error

Transmitter and receiver are no 
longer bound. Turn the system 
off and then back on to resume 
normal operation. Find source of 
the link failure (i.e., out of range, 
low batteries, damaged antenna).

RECEIVER LED CODES

LED Color / Pattern

Name

Notes

Solid green

Normal Driving 
Mode

See page 16 for information 
on how to use your transmitter 
controls.

Slow red  
(0.5 sec on / 0.5 sec off) 

Binding  

See this page for more information 
on binding.

Flashing fast red  
(0.125 sec on / 0.125 sec off)

Fail-Safe / Low-
Voltage Detect

Consistent low voltage in the 
receiver triggers Fail-Safe so 
that there is enough power to 
center the throttle servo before it 
completely loses power.

Fail-Safe

Your Traxxas radio system 
is equipped with a built-
in fail-safe function that 
returns the throttle to its 
last saved neutral position 
in the event of a signal loss. 
The LED on the transmitter 
and the receiver will rapidly 
flash red when the fail-
safe mode is activated. If 
fail-safe activates while you 
are operating your model, 
determine the reason for 
signal loss and resolve the 
problem before operating 
your model again.