GRAUPNER X-8N, GR-8 User Manual

X-8N Manual

Box Contents

1. X-8N HoTT Radio

2. GR-8 Receiver

3. Temperature/Voltage Sensor (S8362)

4. NiMH 2000mmA 4CELL

5. SD-CARD

6. USB Cable

7. USB Gender

8. Trim Switch (Trim 4.5 PS2) Box

9. Manual

10. Warranty Card

Safety Warning Notes

• Never operate your car or truck in a crowded street with traffic. Especially, do not drive in a place near railway, chemical

substance, gas to prevent any damage.

• This product is not intended for use by inexperienced or disabled person without direct supervision of a responsible,

knowledgeable adult. This is not suitable for children under 18 years.

• This warranty does cover damaged products arising as a result of production process. It is not allowed to use to those

who are the disabled or do not have enough knowledge.

• The radio system is affected by signal environment and the electronic jamming signals can cause disorientation and loss

of control of your aircraft.

• Please read the manual to make the best use of the product

• Make sure to check all operations of channels before use.

• For the safe use, please operate the Range Check Mode before use.

• Be careful not to turn your transmitter off while in use.

• Do not touch or grab antenna during the use.

• Do not operate your model in the rain or run through standing water

• Fail Safe should be set before use to prevent uncontrollable situation occurred by any interruption.

It is recommended to set throttle channel to Neutral condition or brake condition.

• Always operate your program setup mode after stopping motor’s power or engine and disconnecting drive battery.

• Make sure whenever you start operating your transmitter Please turn on your transmitter and then switch on your

receiver. Whenever you stop your transmitter, turn your receiver off before your transmitter is switched off.

• Always use new battery pack or charge your battery fully to avoid possible hazard causing by low battery capacity.

• Always be sure to check your battery capacity for your transmitter and receiver.

• As for boat model, we recommend installing your antenna vertically to the exterior boat and operating Range Check

Mode for the best use of your model.

Feature

1. HOPPING TELEMETRY TRANSMISSION (HoTT)

The use of up to 35 hopping channels provides advanced reliable operation while keeping from any external interference.

2. Designed for beginners, X-8N HoTT Transmitter is the best choice for those who enjoy car, boat, and tank models. When

optional Graupner Telemetry sensor or temperature sensor is used, you may check the real-time information such as

model voltage, temperature, user programmable warnings. It is easy to check from your transmitter.

3. Unlike other binding systems which are widely used, X-8N HoTT Transmitter supports the fast binding system which is

operated by pressing a button.

Specification

Transmitter X-8N

Channel

4CH

Operating Voltage

3.4 ~ 6V

Battery

Alkaline, Nixx 4Cell, LiPO 1Cell

Operating Current

App. 210 mA

Operating Output

App. 100mA

Radio Frequency Range

2.4000 ~ 2.4835 GHz

Radio Modulation

FHSS

Operating Temperature

App. -10 ~ +55 °C (-50 ~ 131F)

Antenna

Dipole Antenna

Display

128 x 64 Graphic LCD

Low Temp. warning

Available (LED, Buzzer)

High Temp. warning

Available (LED, Buzzer)

Battery Charging

DC Jack

Firmware Update

Available (USB Cable, SD-Card)

Size

239 x 170.2 x 139.8 mm (9.4 x 6.7 x 5.5 in)

Weight

App. 530 g (18.69 oz) including the battery

Product Structure (Mechanical parts)

① Operating Panel, ②Steering Wheel, ③Antenna, ④Communication Port, ⑤Charging connector, ⑥Trigger

Operation

Battery Connection

• Only use optional NiCd /NiMH 1.2volt, AA size rechargeable battery and Li-Po battery.

• Remove the cover and install your battery to battery socket. Then, replace the cover making sure it is closed securely.

• When low voltage warning alarm is activated, please use new battery or recharge the used battery. Please make sure the

correct polarity when installing your battery.

Low-voltage warning for transmitter battery

Please charge Nixx 4 cell battery before use. When it will beep continuously due to low voltage warning, please stop an

operation, then recharge your battery or replace it.

Battery Charging

If rechargeable battery is in use, you can charge it below 1.0A using the charging socket of the radio or after

disconnecting the battery. When charging after disconnecting battery, please sue the JR type charging socket.

Cautions

The improper use will cause fire. So please use rechargeable battery and keep the safety rules.

Reference picture (Correct polarity)

Biding and Range Test

BIND
Please put the cursor on “RECEIVER” of RF SET Manu of the Radio. And press and hold the Bind button of the receiver

during 3 seconds. And the LEDs of the receiver blink in green and red colors. At this time, please press enter at the
“RECEIVER” of the radio. After completing, the Green LED of the receiver shall be on. Otherwise, please return to the first

step again.

RF RANGE TEST

When BIND button is touched after the connection between transmitter and receiver, RF RANGE TEST is now activated. RF

TEST is continued during 99 seconds and it is automatically deactivated. RF RANGE TEST is deactivated by touching BIND

button during RF RANGE TEST mode. Please note that your model is not controlled if your model is far away from the

transmitter during Test mode due to the short transmit distance.