HITEC Aggressor AM User Manual

2CHANNEL AM RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM

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Table of Contents

1. System Specifications

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a. Transmitter

b. Accessories

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c. Options

2. Transmitter Functions and Operations

a. Power Switch

b. Battery Indicator LED's

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c. Steering Dual Rate

d. Steering and Throttle trims

e. Tuning Cover

f. Servo Reversing switches

g. Battery Cover

h.Antenna

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i.Grip Pad

j.Crystal

k.Charging Jack

l.Steering Wheel

m.Throttle Trigger

3. Transmitter Battery Installation

4. Recharging Batteries

5. Receiver and Servo Connections

a. Receiver

b. Servos

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c. Battery

6. Troubleshooting Guide

7. Warnings

8. Racers Tips

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Product Service Information( for USA & Canada only)

In theevent you wouldrequire service toyour radios, pleasesend the partsto ::

Hitec RCDUSA, Inc. ServiceDepartment
12115 PaineSt.
Poway, CA92064

Please includeyour name addressand telephone numberalong
with abrief description ofthe failure orthe work thatyou are requestingto be done.

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Introduction

Congratulations on yourpurchase of the AggressorAM pistol grip radiosystem. The AggressorAM is
loaded with manygreat features to maximize yourR/C experience. Please read thismanual
carefully to familiarizeyourself with the operation ofyour new Aggressor.After reading this manual,
store it ina safe place for futurereference.

System Features

- Ergonomically designed2 channel Pistol GripAM Radio

- Servo Reversing(All channels)

- Dual RateSteering (Adjustable on the fly)

- 3 L.E.D.Battery status indicators

- Removable crystalsfor easy channel changing (Ifthis is legal in yourCountry)

- Interchangeable rubbergrip pads to fit allhand sizes

- Assorted colored grip pads andtuning covers for personalizing yourradio

- Foam steeringwheel for comfortable control

- Charging Jackfor optional rechargeable batteries

- BEC receiver

- Standard HS-311 or 322servo

- Receiver drybattery holder

1. System Specifications

A) Transmitter:

- Power Output:500mW

- Current drain180mA

- Modulation:AM/PPM

- Power supply:8AA alkaline, Nicad orNiMh batteries

- Frequencies: 27mhz(6 channels), 75mhz (30 channels)

B) Receiver:

- HAS-02MB

- Modulations:AM

- Power Supply: 4.8V~8.4V

- Weight:0.81oz

- Size: 1.2"x1.9"x0.7"

- Current drain:30mA +/- 0.3mA

- BEC Maximumoutput: 3.0A

C) Servo:

- HS-322

- Voltagerange: 4.8 - 6V

- Speed: 0.16sec/60degree (6V)

- Torque: 53in/oz (6V)

- Weight:1.6oz

- Size: 1.6"x 0.8" x 1.4"

D) Options:

- Red, Blueand Black colored grip padsin two sizes each (Soldseparately).

- Tuningcovers available in Red, Blueand Black, as well ascustom designs in Silver Carbon,
Wood (Burl)and Camouflage (Sold separately).

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2. Transmitter Functions and Operations

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A) Power Switch:

- Slide theswitch up to turn onthe transmitter, and downto turn it off.

- Warning:Always turn your transmitteron before switching on thereceiver switch.
This will helpprevent accidental runaways.

B) Battery Indicator LED's:

- Green ismid - high power

- Amberis mid power (Youshould replace or charge yourbatteries very soon.)

- Red islow power (Stop driving!)

C) Steering Dual Rate: This is not shown in the image

- Adjuststhe overall travel of thesteering servo.

- Push thedial forward with your thumbfor maximum steering.

- Pull thedial back with your thumbto reduce the travel.

- Use thisto fine tune your vehicleshandling to the track conditions.

- Use moresteering travel for high bitetracks and less for lowbite tracks.

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A. PowerSwitch

B. BatteryIndicator LED's

C. SteeringDual Rate

D. Steeringand Throttle trims

E. TuningCover

F. Servo Reversingswitches

G. BatteryCover

H. Antenna

I. GripPad

J. Crystal

K. ChargingJack

L. SteeringWheel

M. ThrottleTrigger

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D) Steering and Throttle trims:

- Thetrims are used to fine-tunethe point where the servoreturns to center.

- Use theST-TRIM so your vehiclewill go perfectly straight whenthe steering wheel is centered.
If you movethe trim to its maximumand the vehicle does notgo straight, move the servohorn a
notch or twoon the servo output splineor adjust the linkage tofix the problem. Ideally theservo horn
will have equalthrow in each direction.

- Use theTHR-TRIM to adjust the"Drag Brake"; this is theamount of braking that occurswhen you
let go ofthe trigger. Be awarethat too much brake mayaffect the servo end pointpreventing
maximum power.

- Tip#1:Do not mount the hornon the servo until youturn on the radio and

center the trims.

- Tip#2:Always trim your vehicle beforeyou run or race.

E) Tuning Cover:

- Remove thetuning cover to access theservo reversing switches.

- Thisis also an interchangeable partwith assorted colors and designsto choose from so youmay
customize the lookof your radio. See "Options"for more info.

F) Servo Reversing switches:

- Theseare used to change thedirection of the servo travelfor proper control when activated.

- If yousteer right and the wheelsgo left, change the "ST"switch from NOR to REVor REV to
NOR if needed.The same applies tothe throttle.

- (Note:You should not need tochange the "THR" switch fromNOR if using
an Electronic SpeedControl.)

G) Battery Cover:

- Remove tochange batteries.

Battery Cover

H) Antenna:

- Alwaysextend your antenna before turningyour transmitter on.

- Yourantenna may be removedby turning counter clockwise.

- Warning:When collapsing your antenna, neverpush it from the topor it may bend!

I) Grip Pad:

- Theremovable grip pad helps keepyour hand from slipping onthe radio pistol grip handleso
you have bettercontrol of the vehicle.

- It isalso available in assorted colorsand sizes to customize thelook and feel of yourradio.

Grip Pad

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J) Crystal:

- Thecrystal is located above thepower switch and can beinterchanged with different channels in
conjunction with thereceiver to prevent any conflictswith other radios used inyour area.

- AMTransmitter crystal part# 67475XX(XX= Your channel number)

- Warning:Use only genuine Hitec crystals.Other brands will not workproperly!

K) Charging Jack:

- Thecharging jack is located underthe power switch for usewith the optional

Hitec CG-25 charger(110v only )when using rechargeable batteries.

(See "Recharging Batteries"for more information about thisfeature.)

- Used tocontrol the steering of yourvehicle.

L) Steering Wheel:

- Used tocontrol the steering of yourvehicle.

M) Throttle Trigger:

- Used tocontrol the throttle and brakingfor your vehicle.

- Pull thetrigger for throttle and pushit for braking or reverse(Reversing ESC's only.)

3. Transmitter Batter y Installation

- Press downon the battery cover andslide in the direction illustrated.

- Remove thecover and install the batteriesas shown.

- Be carefulto pay close attention tothe polarity of each cellor the transmitter will notoperate.

- Replace thecover making sure it isclosed securely.

4. Recharging Batteries

- Youmust install individualAA size rechargeable batteries.

- Only useNicad or NiMh type. (Alkalinebatteries are not rechargeable).

- Connect theoptional Hitec CG-25 overnight wallcharger to the charging jacklocated under the
switch to charge.Depending on the capacity ofthe battery;

- Afull charge on atypical Nicad will take 12-16hours.

- Afull charge on atypical NiMh will take 24-36hours.

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A) Receiver:

- Thereceiver in your Aggressor systemincludes a BEC (Battery EliminatorCircuit), which
eliminates the needfor a separate receiver batterywhen used with a mechanicalor electronic
speed control. Powerinput should be no morethan 8.4V (7 cells)

- Youcan use a separatereceiver battery if required foryour particular model. Connect asshown.

- Be awareyou should keep your antennaat least 2" away fromany power wires to preventinterference.

- Run theantenna up the antenna tubeas shown in your vehiclesinstructions.

- Warning:Be sure not to cutoff any excess antenna wire,as it will shorten youroperating range.

B) Servos:

- When installingthe servos, refer to themanual of the vehicle forproper installation.

- Once yourservos are correctly installed youwill need to make surethey are properly centered.
Todo this, remove the servohorns and turn on yourtransmitter, then the powerto your receiver.
Remember; always turnyour transmitter on first andoff last. Failure todo so may result inl oss of
control and candamage your servos and/or linkage.

- Now thatthe power is on, checkthat the servos are workingproperly.

- Youwill now center thetrim knobs on the transmitterand replace the horns sothat they are centered.

- Be awarethey may not be perfectlycentered; this is OK, justget them as close aspossible.
Then use thetrims for fine-tuning.

C) Battery:

- TheAA receiver battery holdersupplied with your radio shouldbe used in a non-electric
vehicle that requirestwo servos.

- Connect theAA Receiver batteryholder to the power switchsupplied, and then plug theswitch into the
"Batt" channel ofthe receiver for power.

- Youwill not need toconnect this battery if youare using an electric carwith an electronic
speed control ormechanical speed control with BEC.

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6. Troubleshooting Guide

Question: I installedthe batteries in my transmitter,but the power lightsdo not come on:

Answer:

- Check thatthe batteries are properly installedby checking the polarity (+and -).

Question: My radiohas power, but Ihave no control:

Answers:

- Check tobe sure the power switchis on and connected tothe receiver.

- Make surethe batteries are charged (Replaceor recharge if needed.)

- Make sureyou are using the propercrystals.

Question: My vehicleis glitching, or the servosand/or speed control is actingerratically:

Answers:

- Check thatthere are no radios operatingon your channel.

- Make sureyour electric motor has capacitorsand the comutator is cleanand brushes are
not worn out.Replace if needed.

- Check forloose screws as metal-to-metal contactcan cause interference.

- Make sureyour receiver antenna has notbeen damaged or cut.

- Make surethe power wires are atleast 2" away from thereceiver.

- Replace thecrystals if needed.

- If allfails, send the system into be serviced, as theremay be internal damage.

7. Warnings

- Never operateyour car or truck ina crowded street with traffic.

- Alwaysextend your transmitter antenna whenin operation.

- Alwayscheck the battery power indicatorbefore use.

- Do notoperate two or more modelson the same frequency atthe same time.

- Do notoperate your model in therain or run through standingwater.

- Do notoperate your model within onemile of a radio controlracetrack.

- Do notoperate your model while underthe influence of drugs oralcohol.

- Alwaysturn on your transmitter firstand then the receiver toprevent loss of control.

- When collapsingyour antenna, never push itfrom the top or itmay bend.

8. Racers Tips

- Slower isfaster, Do not overdriveyour car. Acleaner line around the trackis faster than

more top speed.Don't overshoot the corners.

- Reduce yoursteering dual rate if yourcar is over-steering or "Loose",and increase the rate if

your car isunder-steering or "Pushing."

- Addmore drag brake (see Steeringand Throttle trims) if yourvehicle is "Pushing" into thecorners.

Move the trimthe other direction so yourcar creeps forward slightly whenthe throttle is at neutralif
your car is"Loose" when entering the corners.

- Don't crash!It's better to take amore conservative line than flipover and have to havea turn marshal

turn you backover.

- Themost important thing to rememberis to have fun!

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