6 ® 6e ® Instruction Manual • Bedienungsanleitung • Manuel d’utilisation • Manuale di Istruzioni
EN NOTICE All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.
EN TABLE OF CONTENTS Battery and Charging Precautions and Warnings ................4 Box Contents..........................................................................4 Installing the transmitter Batteries.......................................5 Installing Optional Lithium Ion Battery Pack........................5 Transmitter Functions ...........................................................6 Main Screen ...........................................................................8 Navigation ........
EN BATTERY AND CHARGING PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS Battery and Charging Precautions and Warnings 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.
EN INSTALLING THE TRANSMITTER BATTERIES 1. Remove battery cover from the back of the transmitter. 2. Install the included 4 AA batteries into the battery holder. 3. Install the battery cover. INSTALLING OPTIONAL LITHIUM ION BATTERY PACK 1. Remove battery cover from the back of the transmitter. 2. Remove the AA battery holder and disconnect from the transmitter power port. 3. Remove the Rectangle shaped foam and flat foam from the battery compartment. 4.
EN TRANSMITTER FUNCTIONS Function 1 LED Elevator Trim (Mode 2, 4) 2 Throttle Trim (Mode 1, 3) 3 Switch H 4 Switch G 5 Switch F Throttle Tension Adjustment 6 Throttle Ratchet Adjustment (Mode 1,3) Throttle/Aileron Stick (Mode 1) Elevator/Aileron Stick (Mode 2) 7 Throttle/Rudder Stick (Mode 3) Elevator/Rudder Stick (Mode 4) Function Left/Right Gimbal Stick 8 Tension Adjustment Up/Down Gimbal Stick 9 Tension Adjustment Aileron Trim (Mode 1,2) 10 Rudder Trim (Mode 3,4) 11 Neck Strap Mount 12 Scroll wheel 13 L
EN TRANSMITTER FUNCTIONS Function Function 1 Switch A 7 Mode change door 2 Handle 8 Mode change slider 3 Saftey Plug 9 Antenna rotation tension 4 SD Card Opening 5 6 Powering the DX6e On and Off 1. Press the power button to turn on the DX6e. 2. Press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to power off the DX6e.
EN MAIN SCREEN Function A Model Name B DSMX/DSM2 If not shown, this indicates “not bound”. C Transmitter Battery Charge Level D Digital Battery Voltage (an alarm sounds and the screen flashes when battery charge gets down to 4.3V when using Alkaline Batteries or 6.4V for a LiPo/Li Ion battery.
EN SD CARD Installing the SD Card The SD Card (not included) enables you to: • Import (copy) models from any compatible Spektrum AirWare™ transmitter • Export (transfer) models to any Spektrum AirWare transmitter* • Update Spektrum AirWare software in the transmitter • Install/Update sound files To install the SD Card: 1. Power off the transmitter. 2. Remove the battery door. 3. Press the SD Card into the card slot with the card label facing up as shown.
EN SD CARD Update Spektrum AirWare™ Software NOTICE: The orange LED Spektrum bars flash and 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. NOTICE: Before installing any Spektrum 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 www.
EN AR620 RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS Spektrum AR620 receiver included with the DX6e transmitter and receiver combination is a full range receiver designed for any 6 channel airplane (not included with transmitter only version).
EN PROGRAMMING FAILSAFE POSITIONS You establish failsafe positions when you bind your transmitter and receiver. If the radio signal connection is lost between the transmitter and receiver, the receiver immediately moves the aircraft control surfaces to the failsafe positions. If you assign the receiver THRO channel to a transmitter channel other than throttle, we recommend using Preset failsafe with the throttle in the low position. NOTICE: Failsafe features vary according to receiver.
EN MODEL TYPE PROGRAMMING GUIDE Menu options show up on model type selection. These menu options vary between Model Types (Airplane, Helicopter and Sailplane), but are identical for all models in that type. Subsequent aircraft type (Aircraft, Swashplate or Sailplane) selections make other menu options appear.
EN SYSTEM SETUP Press and hold the scroll wheel while powering on the transmitter to show the System Setup list. No radio transmission occurs when a System Setup screen is displayed, preventing accidental damage to linkages and servos during changes to programming. You can also enter the System Setup from the Function list without turning the transmitter off. A Caution screen will appear that warns that RF will be disabled (the transmitter will no longer transmit).
EN SYSTEM SETUP Model Name 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. Scroll to the next desired letter position. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the Model Name is complete. 4.
EN SYSTEM SETUP Flight Mode Name Setup The Flight Modes Name function allows the flight modes to be renamed throughout the menus. To change the Flight Mode name: 1. Enter the Flight Mode Names function after setting up the flight modes. 2. Select the flight mode you want to rename, and enter the name as desired. 3. Press back in the Edit Flight Mode Name screen to return to the main Flight Mode Names screen.
EN SYSTEM SETUP MODEL UTILITIES In the Model Utilities function you can create a new model, delete a model, copy a model, reset a model to default settings and sort the model list. Create New 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. If you select Cancel, the system will return to the Model Select function. 3.
EN SYSTEM SETUP Model Reset 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. Sort Model List With this function you can sort the model order in the model select function. This is helpful to group similar models together to make them easy to find.
EN SYSTEM SETUP TELEMETRY Installing the optional telemetry module and sensors enables the display of aircraft performance data on the transmitter screen. You can also enable Data Logging to save a telemetry file on the SD Card and view the data in the Spektrum STiTM mobile application. Telemetry Settings Display Telemetry display options include: Tele: When you press the scroll wheel, the Telemetry screens appear and the Main Screen is disabled.
EN SYSTEM SETUP Telemetry Alarms Select Inh under Alarm to select the type of alarm desired. Options include Inh, Tone. File Settings This is used to select the data logging settings. File Name 1. Select File Name to assign a custom file name. 2. The File Name screen appears, allowing you to name the file as you would for a Model Name or Flight Mode Name. The file name can include a maximum of 8 characters. 3. Press BACK to save the name. Enabled When Enabled is set to NO, Data Logging is turned off.
EN SYSTEM SETUP Wireless Trainer Wireless Trainer works just like the Wired Trainer, without the wire. Select Wireless Trainer to bind a DSM2® or DSMX® slave transmitter to the master transmitter. With this option, when the master presses the trainer button or switch, control is given to the currently bound slave transmitter.
EN SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETTINGS The System Settings menu consists of four screens: System Settings, Extra Settings, Serial Number and Calibrate. Select NEXT or PREV to move between screens. User Name The User Name field displays your name in the lower right corner of the main screen. To Program a User Name: 1. Scroll to User Name and press the scroll wheel. The User Name screen appears. 2. Scroll to the desired character position and press the scroll wheel.
EN SYSTEM SETUP Selecting a Language In the Systems Settings screen, scroll to highlight Language, then press the scroll wheel to select the Language function. Scroll to select the desired Language. When the desired Language is selected, press the scroll wheel to accept that Language. Names you input will not be affected by language change. After changing the language for the text, you may also want to change the language for the spoken alerts. See the “Spoken” and “SD Card” sections for more information.
EN SYSTEM SETUP Serial Number The Serial Number screen displays the transmitter serial number and AirWare software version. Reference the Serial Number screen any time you need to register your transmitter or update the AirWare software from the Spektrum Community website. Exporting the Serial Number to the SD Card 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.
EN SYSTEM SETUP TRANSFER SD CARD The SD Card enables you to: • Import (copy) models from another DX6e transmitter • Export (transfer) models to another DX6e transmitter • Update Spektrum AirWare™ software in the transmitter Import Model This function overwrites all model memories. Ensure that the models currently in your transmitter are saved on an SD card separate from the transmitter before performing this function. To import an individual model file from the SD Card: 1.
EN FUNCTION LIST The Main Screen appears when you power on the transmitter. Press the scroll wheel once to display the Function List. SERVO SETUP The Servo Setup menu contains the following functions: • Travel Adjust • Sub-Trim • Reverse Travel Adjust Travel Adjust sets the overall travel or endpoints of the servo arm movement. To adjust travel values: 1. Scroll to the channel you wish to adjust and press the scroll wheel. When adjusting travel values assigned to a control stick: a.
EN FUNCTION LIST D/R & Exponential Dual Rates and Exponential are available on the aileron, elevator and rudder channels. To adjust the Dual Rate and Exponential: 1. Scroll to the channel and press the scroll wheel once. Scroll left or right to select the channel you wish to change and press the scroll wheel again to save the selection. 2. Scroll to dual rate and press the scroll wheel. Scroll left or right to change the value and press the scroll wheel again to save the selection.
EN FUNCTION LIST The following menu options are only available when they are enabled from the Model Type screen. V-Tail Differential Camber Preset Camber System Flap System Pitch Curve Swashplate Gyro Tail Curve Only available in Sailplane Type when V-Tail A or V-Tail B is active. See SAIL (Sailplane) section for set up. Only available in Sailplane Type when a 2 aileron wing type is selected. See SAIL (Sailplane) section for set up.
EN FUNCTION LIST Back Mixing Back Mixing applies to all related servos in a multi servo Aileron/ Flapped wing or a multi servo split elevator. Creating a mix to RAL (Right Aileron) or LAL (Left Aileron) will create different results and enables you to use fewer mixes to achieve the desired response. Example 1: Creating a mix AIL > RAL will move the ailerons in opposite directions, while creating a mix AIL > LAL will move the ailerons in the same direction.
EN FUNCTION LIST Telemetry Telemetry is in both the system setup and the function list so you 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.
EN ACRO (AIRPLANE) 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. Aircraft Type Use the Aircraft Type Screen to select wing and tail types to match your airplane model. Diagrams and setup names show on the transmitter screen to show the available setups. Refer to spektrumrc.
EN ACRO (AIRPLANE) Elevon Servo Control Aileron Normal Normal Reverse Reverse Elevator Reverse Normal Reverse Normal The possible servo Left reversing options for a delta wing model are: Rudder Tip: If you test all servo reversing options and the control surfaces do not move in the correct direction, change the Elevon wing type in the System Setup list from Elevon-tto Elevon-B.
EN HELI (HELICOPTER) Heli Model Type NOTICE: Refer to your helicopter, gyro and governor 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. To change the Helicopter Icon: From the Collective Type Screen, select NEXT at the bottom right of the screen. This will access the Heli image screen. Scroll to the icon and click once.
EN HELI (HELICOPTER) Swashplate The Swashplate menu option enables you to adjust the following: • Swashplate Mix • Exponential • E-Ring • Elevator Compensation Use positive or negative Swashplate mix values as needed for correct direction response of the helicopter. Before making adjustments to the Swashplate mix, make sure the throttle/collective pitch input moves the entire swashplate up or down. If the servos are not moving in the same direction, reverse them as necessary in the Servo Setup menu option.
EN SAIL (SAILPLANE) 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. Sailplane Type Use the Sailplane Type Screen to select wing and tail types to match your sailplane model. Diagrams and setup names show on the transmitter screen to show the available setups. Refer to spektrumrc.
EN SAIL (SAILPLANE) SAIL Mixing For each of these mixes, you can program each flight mode with different mix values or at 0% if no mix is desired for that specific flight mode. Programming values include independent control of the direction and amount a slave surface moves in relationship to the master surface. Aileron to Rudder The Aileron to Rudder mix is commonly used for coordinated turns.
EN MULTI (MULTIROTOR) Multirotor Model Type NOTICE: Refer to your multirotor manual for programming recommendations. CAUTION: Always do a Control Test of your model with the transmitter after programming to make sure your model responds as desired. The Aircraft Options menu allows you to select a camera gimbal axis. Select None, 1–Axis, 2–Axis or 3–Axis from the Camera Options box. The model icon can be changed by selecting the icon and scrolling left or right to select.
EN MULTI (MULTIROTOR) D/R & Exponential Dual Rates and Exponential are available on the PIT, ROL and YAW channels. To adjust the Dual Rate and Exponential: 1. Scroll to the channel and press the scroll wheel once. Scroll left or right to select the channel you wish to change and press the scroll wheel again to save the selection. 2. Scroll to Switch and press the scroll wheel to select. Move the switch you want to assign to D/R. 3. Scroll to dual rate and press the scroll wheel.
EN PHYSICAL TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS The DX6e 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 Tension Adjust stick tension Ratcheted Throttle – Smooth Throttle Adjustment Ratchet: 1. Locate the Throttle Strap adjustment screws on both gimbals.
EN PHYSICAL TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS Mode Change Slider The DX6e has a unique Slider located on the back of the transmitter that allows for simple mode changes. The slider can also be used to change each mode into a “quadcopter mode”. This mode snaps both stick to the center position.
EN TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Aircraft will not Bind (during binding) to transmitter Aircraft will not link (after binding) to transmitter Possible Cause Solution Transmitter too near aircraft during binding process Move powered transmitter a few feet from aircraft, disconnect and reconnect flight battery to aircraft Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal object Move the aircraft or transmitter away from the large metal object The bind plug is not installed correctly in the bind por
EN 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY What this Warranty Covers Horizon Hobby, LLC, (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase.
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EN FAA INFORMATION Prior to flying, contact your local or regional modeling organizations for guidance and familiarize yourself with the current local rules and FAA regulations 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. AMA NATIONAL MODEL AIRCRAFT SAFETY CODE http://www.modelaircraft.org/files/105.
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