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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................Page.2 Packaging.........................................................................................................................................................Page.2 Usage.Precautions..........................................................................................................................................
USAGE PRECAUTIONS general Safety This is a high-output full-range radio control system that should well exceed the range needed for any surface model. For safety, the user should perform a range test at the area of operation to ensure that the radio control system has complete control of the model at the farthest reaches of the operational area.
uSAgE PrECAuTiONS 2.4gHz FrEquENCy BANd PrECAuTiONS, CONTiNuEd.... l If the 2.4GHz frequency band is saturated (too many transmitters on at once), as a safety precaution, the radio control system may not bind. This ensures that your radio control system does not get hit by interference. Once the frequencies have been cleared, or the saturation level has dropped, your radio control system should be able to bind without any problems.
FEATurES ANd SPECiFiCATiONS SySTEm FEATurES l 3-Channel Full-Range 2.4GHz FHSS-2 Digital Proportional Computer Radio for Cars, Trucks, and Boats l Compatible with Airtronics 2.
FEATurES FAmiLiArizATiON TrANSmiTTEr ANd rECEivEr FEATurES diAgrAmS Use the diagram below to familiarize yourself with the different features of your MX-Sport transmitter. Descriptions of these features can be found on the next page. Antenna FrONT Throttle Trim Switch Auxiliary Channel 3 is NOT a proportional channel. The servo will travel in one direction or the other as the Auxiliary Channel 3 switch is moved.
FEATurES FAmiLiArizATiON FEATurES dESCriPTiONS Antenna: Transmits the signal from the transmitter to the receiver in the model. Never touch the transmitter antenna during use. Doing so may cause a reduction of transmitter output, resulting in a loss of signal. Do not bend the antenna or damage could result. Antenna Wire: The antenna wire receives the transmitter signal. The antenna wire should be installed through a nylon tube (antenna tube) in the vertical position for the best reception.
SySTEm CONNECTiONS TrANSmiTTEr BATTEry iNSTALLATiON 1) Remove the battery cover on the bottom of the transmitter by pushing firmly on the battery cover in the direction of the arrow. 2) Install eight fresh 'AA' Alkaline batteries into the battery tray, making sure that the polarity is correct. The direction that each battery should be installed is molded into the battery tray (+ Positive and - Negative). 3) Slide the battery cover back onto the transmitter and push it firmly until it 'clicks' closed.
SySTEm CONNECTiONS TrANSmiTTEr ANd rECEivEr BATTEry OPTiONS Instead of using Alkaline batteries to power the transmitter and receiver, you can use rechargeable Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries. This will provide longer usage time and reduced cost in the long run, since you won't need to continuously purchase new Alkaline batteries.
LCd ANd PrOgrAmmiNg kEyS The MX-Sport transmitter features four Programming Keys that are used to facilitate transmitter programming. The four Programming Keys consist of the SEL (Menu Select) key, the CH (Channel Select) key, the + (Increase) key, and the - (Decrease) key. This section summarizes the functions of each of the four Programming Keys, in addition to describing the main areas of the Multi-Function LCD.
SySTEm SETuP TrANSmiTTEr ANd rECEivEr BiNdiNg The Binding function allows you to Bind the transmitter and receiver pair. When new, it is necessary to pair the transmitter and receiver to prevent interference from radio controllers operated by other users. This operation is referred to as 'binding'. Once the binding process is complete, the setting is remembered even when the transmitter and receiver are turned OFF. Therefore, this procedure usually only needs to be done once.
PrOgrAmmiNg ANd SySTEm uSE When the transmitter is turned ON, the Voltage Indicator will be displayed. To cycle through the different Programming Menus, press the SEL key. The currently selected Programming Menu will be displayed. When you make Programming Value changes, those changes are reflected immediately. There is no need to 'save' your changes. If you're in a Programming Menu when you turn the transmitter OFF, the Voltage Indicator will be displayed when the transmitter is turned back ON.
PrOgrAmmiNg ANd SySTEm uSE rEv - SErvO rEvErSiNg The Servo Reversing function allows you to electronically switch the direction of servo travel. For example, if you move the steering wheel to the right, and the steering servo moves to the left, you can use the Servo Reversing function to make the steering servo move to the left. The Servo Reversing function is available for all three channels. When you change the direction of servo travel, the servo horn(s) may no longer be centered.
PrOgrAmmiNg ANd SySTEm uSE EPA - ENd POiNT AdjuSTmENT The End Point Adjustment function is used to adjust the amount of servo travel in both directions independently. This makes it possible to balance servo travel in both directions. End Points can be adjusted for the Steering channel (Right and Left) and the Throttle channel (Throttle High and Throttle Brake).
PrOgrAmmiNg ANd SySTEm uSE Adjusting Throttle End Point Adjustment, Continued.... If you're using an electronic speed control, the Throttle High and the Throttle Brake End Point Adjustment percentage values are both generally set to 100%, although the Throttle High direction may need to be increased to achieve full power. In some cases the End Point Adjustments can also be set directly via the electronic speed control.
PrOgrAmmiNg ANd SySTEm uSE Adjusting Throttle Exponential Throttle Exponential can be variably adjusted from Mild through Linear to Quick. In general, reduce the Exponential percentage value on a slippery track or with a model that has a higher-torque motor or engine. Increase the Exponential percentage value on a high-grip track or with a model that has a lower-torque motor or engine. Throttle Exponential affects the Throttle High side only (throttle trigger pulled back).
PrOgrAmmiNg ANd SySTEm uSE NAmE - mOdEL NAmiNg The Model Naming function allows you to name each of the 10 different models that can be saved in the transmitter. This makes it easier to keep track of the different models since you can give each one a specific Model Name. Model Names can consist of up to 3 upper-case letters, numbers, or symbols, or a combination of the three.
PrOgrAmmiNg ANd SySTEm uSE Setting Up Your Model's Control Linkages, Continued.... 2) Install the servo horns onto the servos, making sure that the servo horns are as close to being centered as possible. In some cases, you can get the servo horns closer to being centered by rotating the servo horns 180º and reinstalling them. 3) Use the trim switches to make final adjustments to center the servo horns, then mechanically center the wheels and/or the throttle by mechanically adjusting the control linkages.
PrOgrAmmiNg ANd SySTEm uSE Adjusting Throttle Dual Rate It is not too common to use Dual Rate on the throttle. In most cases the Throttle Dual Rate percentage value is left at 100%. Be aware that if you decrease the Throttle Dual Rate percentage value, you may not achieve full power or braking. The Throttle Dual Rate function affects both the Throttle High side and the Throttle Brake side equally.
TrOuBLESHOOTiNg guidE This troubleshooting guide has been provided to help you diagnose and solve most problems that you may encounter with your MX-Sport 2.4GHz FHSS-2 radio control system. Most problems encountered can be solved by following the problem-cause-solution sections. If you cannot solve the problem using this troubleshooting guide, please contact us using the information on the back cover of this Operating Manual.
rEFErENCE gLOSSAry OF TErmS Antenna: Transmits the signal from the transmitter to the receiver in the model. Antenna Wire: The antenna wire receives the transmitter signal. The antenna wire should be installed through a nylon tube (antenna tube) in the vertical position for the best reception. Anti-Lock Braking: A function that makes it possible to achieve stable braking even on a slippery track. When the brakes are applied, the throttle servo pulsates rapidly to achieve stable braking.
rEFErENCE gLOSSAry OF TErmS, CONTiNuEd.... Power Indicator: When illuminated, indicates that there is power to the transmitter. Power Switch: Turns the transmitter ON and OFF. Select Key: Used to select Menu Programming Options. Servo Reversing: Electronically switches the direction of servo travel, making it easy to change the direction that the servo(s) operate. Steering Trim Switch: Used to adjust the center trim of the steering servo.
rEFErENCE iNdEx, CONTiNuEd.... M Menu Select Key. See.also Programming Keys, Overview Menu Select Key, Definition of 7 Menu Select Key, Diagram of 6 Model Naming, Naming Your Model 17 Model Number, Overview 10 Model Select, Selecting a Model 12 Multi-Function LCD, Definition of 22 Multi-Function LCD, Overview 10 Multi-Function LCD, Diagram of 6 N Nominal Input Voltage, Receiver - Specification 5 O Operating Voltage, Definition of 21 Operating Voltage, Receiver.
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