Hobbico TX24202 User Manual

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JUNGLE STORM

Radio-controlled kit with 2.4GHz

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technology.

Pistol-type controller with wireless

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computer connection for the control of

the online game at revell.com.

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REQUIRED BATTERIES

Batteries: (6) 1.5 V “AA”
(not included)

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This vehicle is suitable for children who

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are at least 10 years of age. Parental

supervision is required.

This vehicle is suitable for use indoors

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and in a safe outdoor area.

Keep your hands, face and loose clothing

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away from the vehicle.

Switch off the controller and vehicle when

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not in use.

Remove batteries from the controller and

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vehicle when not in use.

Do not drive near people, animals, bodies

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of water or power lines.

Never disassemble or alter the battery.

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Do not damage or puncture the batteries.

Only recommended batteries or those of

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an equivalent type may be used.

Keep out of reach of children.

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The electronics are protected from dust

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and splashing, but complete immersion

or driving in water for an extended period
must be avoided! After use, remove the
battery and dry completely!

Do not expose the controller and

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charging unit to moisture!

Never throw batteries into a fi re or store in

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hot places.

Only use the supplied charger to charge

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the battery.

Do not leave the battery unsupervised

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during charging.

When disposing of batteries, they must

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be fully depleted. Cover exposed

terminals with adhesive tape.
Rechargeable batteries may only be

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charged under the supervision of an adult.

Combinations of different types or new

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and used batteries may not be used.

Never store the battery in the charging unit.

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MAINTENANCE AND CARE

Use a clean, damp cloth to wipe off the

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vehicle.

Protect the vehicle and batteries from

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direct sunlight and/or heat.

Never allow the controller or charger to

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come into contact with water. Damage

may result.

FCC REQUIREMENT

This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions.

(1) This device may not cause harmful

interference.

(2) This device must accept any

interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV
INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY
UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO
THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS
COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY
TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

CAUTION – ELECTRIC TOY

Not recommended for children under 8
years of age. As with all electrical products,
precautions should be observed during
handling and use to prevent electric shock.

Input: 120V AC, 60Hz;
Output: 9V DC 0.5A

This product contains a NiMH
battery. Must be recycled or
disposed of properly.

WARNING: This product contains a
chemical known to the State of California to
cause cancer.

JUNGLE STORM

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CONTROLLER ACCESSORIES

Steering

Gear
lever

le

Right/Left-Hand

Throttle

Selector

Charger

base

Power LED

Mount for

Mount for

USB link

B li

Quick-change

wheels

ON/OFF

FF

switch

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Steering

trim

buttons

ON/OFF

switch

Battery

Battery

locking disk

Charger

INSERTING BATTERIES

1. Unscrew the battery cover.

3. Plug the battery into the charger

base. The charger LED glows red to
show that charging is in progress.
When the LED turns off, the battery is
fully charged.

4. Unplug the charging unit and

remove the battery.

To turn, rotate the wheel to the left or

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right.

Always move the controls slowly and

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with a gentle touch.

During a crash, release the trigger.

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2. Insert 6 x 1.5V AA batteries. Re­install the cover.

CHARGING THE VEHICLE

Attention: After each use, the battery
and the motor must cool down for 10
to 15 minutes.

5. Re-insert the battery in the vehicle.

START

1. Press the ON/OFF button on the

controller; the LED illuminates.

2. Move the ON/OFF switch on the

vehicle to the “ON” position.

GEAR SHIFTING

Attention! Do not switch while the
motor is running!

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Use low gear for indoors or large
inclines. Slide the lever to the left until it
locks.

2. Use high gear for open areas. Slide
the lever to the right until it locks.

STEERING RATE

The amount of steering throw can be
adjusted.

VEHICLE CONTROL

AND DRIVING TIPS

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1. Open the battery lock and remove
the battery.

To slowly drive forward, pull the

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trigger slightly. To drive faster, pull the
trigger further.

To brake, push the trigger. To drive in

2. Plug the charger into a standard AC
outlet and the charger base.

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reverse, push again.

Turn the steering wheel full left and
hold.

2. Press the left trim button for more
throw and the right button for less
throw.

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STEERING ADJUSTMENT

CONNECTING TO YOUR

COMPUTER

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If the vehicle pulls to the left or right,
press the trim buttons in the opposite
direction as many times as necessary
until the vehicle drives straight.

WHEEL CHANGE

Press the retainer to pull the wheel off.
When replacing the wheel, make sure
the hex engages properly in the rim.

STEERING CONVERSION

The wheel can be switched for left­handed drivers.

1.

Press wheel retaining clamps together.

2. Pull wheel upward and off.

3. Install the wheel to the opposite
side.

BATTERY SAVER

After 5 minutes of no use, the controller
makes a tone and the LED blinks. After
an additional 5 minutes, it switches off.
The vehicle switches off approximately 3
minutes after the controller. To resume
driving, switch the controller and vehicle
off and on again.

CONNECTING THE VEHICLE

AND CONTROLLER

The connection of your vehicle and
controller is established at the factory.
If necessary to re-establish connection,
proceed as follows:

1.

Switch off the vehicle.

2. Switch on the controller.

3. Press and hold the right trim button
and ON/OFF button for approximately
fi ve (5) seconds until the controller
beeps and the LED blinks.

4. Place the controller directly next to
the vehicle and switch the vehicle on.

5. When the LED on the controller
illuminates continuously, the
connection has been established.

Connecting the controller to your
computer.

1. Switch the vehicle off.

2. Switch on the controller.

3. Press and hold the right trim button
and ON/OFF button for 5 seconds,
until the controller beeps and the
power LED blinks.

4. Remove the USB receiver from the
back of the controller base and insert it
into an open USB port on your
computer. Place the controller directly
next to it.

5. As soon as the power LED on the
controller illuminates continuously, the
connection has been established. This
process can take a few minutes.

6. Visit revell.com to play the racing
video game!

SERVICE

If your Revellutions Kit requires repairs or
replacement, DO NOT RETURN TO
RETAILER. Contact:

Hobby Services
3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1
Champaign, Il, 61822, U.S.A.
9am-5pm Central Mon.-Fri.
[phone]

[e-mail]

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem: The car does not move.
Cause: The battery is too weak or depleted.
Remedy: Charge the battery (see “Charging the Vehicle”).

Problem: The vehicle cannot be controlled with the controller.
Cause: The controller is switched off. The connection between the

controller and vehicle has been severed.
Remedy: Move the controller switch to the “ON” position.
Re-establish connection between the vehicle and controller.

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Problem: Controller does not work.
Cause: The controller is switched off. The batteries were not inserted

correctly. The batteries do not have enough power.
Remedy: Repeat the switch-on process as described. Check that
the batteries are inserted correctly.

Problem: The vehicle slows down and stops for no apparent reason.
Cause: The vehicle battery is too weak.
Remedy: Charge the battery.