Horizon Hobby GEN1AR6400H User Manual

Instruction Manual

Bedienungsanleitung

Manuel d’utilisation

Manuale di Istruzioni

RTF

READY-TO-FLY

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.

Meaning of Special Language

The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:

NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury.

CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.

WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superﬁ cial injury.

WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and

cause serious injury.

This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby, LLC. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.

Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.

Safety Precautions and Warnings

• Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions or injury. This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control. Interference can cause momentary loss of control.

• Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles, trafﬁ c and people.

• Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.).

• Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.

• Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not speciﬁ cally designed and protected for this purpose. Moisture causes damage to electronics.

• Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death.

• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.

• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.

• Always move the throttle fully down at rotor strike.

• Always use fully charged batteries.

• Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered.

• Always remove batteries before disassembly.

• Always keep moving parts clean.

• Always keep parts dry.

• Always let parts cool after use before touching.

• Always remove batteries after use.

• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.

• Never touch moving parts.

WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS: If you ever need to replace your Spektrum receiver found in

a Horizon Hobby product, always purchase from Horizon Hobby, LLC or a Horizon Hobby authorized dealer to ensure authentic high-quality Spektrum product. Horizon Hobby, LLC disclaims all support and warranty with regards, but not limited to, compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum.

Table of Contents

Box Contents ..................................................................... 3

First Flight Preparation .......................................................4

Flying Checklist .................................................................. 4

Charging Warnings .............................................................4

Battery Charging ................................................................ 4

Installing the Transmitter Batteries (RTF) .............................. 5

Transmitter Setup (BNF) ...................................................... 5

Installing the Flight Battery ................................................. 8

Transmitter and Receiver Binding ........................................ 8

RTF Transmitter Controls ................................................... 9

Control Tests .................................................................... 10

Understanding the Primary Flight Controls .........................10

SAFE

Technology ............................................................ 11

Specifications

Length Height Main Rotor Diameter

12.6 in (320mm)

4.25 in (108mm) 13 in (330mm)

Box Contents

Panic Recovery ................................................................ 11

Flying the 120 S ..............................................................11

Drift Calibration ................................................................12

Post-Flight Inspection and Maintenance Checklist .............. 12

Troubleshooting Guide ...................................................... 12

Exploded View.................................................................. 14

Parts List ......................................................................... 14

Limited Warranty .............................................................. 15

Warranty and Service Contact Information .........................16

FCC Information ............................................................... 16

IC Information .................................................................. 16

Compliance Information for the European Union ................. 16

Tail Rotor Diameter Flying Weight

To register your product online,visit www.bladehelis.com

2.75 in (70mm)

3.74 oz (106 g)

• Blade 120 S

• 500mAh 1S 3.7V 25C Li-Po Battery

• 1S Li-Po USB Charger

• LP6DSM SAFE Transmitter (RTF Only)

• 4 AA Batteries (RTF Only)

First Flight Preparation

• Remove and inspect contents

• Begin charging the ﬂ ight battery

• Install the batteries in the transmitter (RTF only)

• Program your computer transmitter (BNF only)

• Install the ﬂ ight battery in the helicopter (once it has been fully charged)

• Bind your transmitter (BNF only)

• Familiarize yourself with the controls

• Find a suitable area for ﬂ ying

Charging Warnings

CAUTION: All instructions and warnings must be

followed exactly. Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in a ﬁ re, personal injury and/or property damage.

• NEVER LEAVE CHARGING BATTERIES UNATTENDED.

• NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT.

• By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery, you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries.

• If at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue use immediately. If charging or discharging, discontinue and disconnect. Continuing to use, charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result in ﬁ re.

• Always store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for best results.

• Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a temperature range of 40–120º F (5–49° C).

• Do not store battery or model in a car or direct sunlight. If stored in a hot car, the battery can be damaged or even catch ﬁ re.

Battery Charging

Flying Checklist

❏ Always turn the transmitter on ﬁ rst

❏ Plug the ﬂ ight battery into the lead from the ESC ❏ Allow the receiver and ESC to initialize and arm properly ❏ Fly the model ❏ Land the model ❏ Unplug the ﬂ ight battery from the ESC

❏ Always turn the transmitter off last

• Always charge batteries away from ﬂ ammable materials.

• Always inspect the battery before charging

• Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the charger cool between charges.

• Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack while charging.

• ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CHARGE LI-PO BATTERIES. Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause a ﬁ re resulting in personal injury and/or property damage.

• Never discharge Li-Po cells to below 3V under load.

• Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips.

• Never charge batteries outside recommended levels.

• Never charge damaged batteries.

• Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger.

• Never allow minors to charge battery packs.

• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places (recommended between 40–120° F or (5–49° C) or place in direct sunlight.

USB Li-Po Charger

DC Input:5.0V 500mA DC Output:4.2V 500mA

NOTICE: Charge only batteries that are cool to the touch and are not damaged. Look at the battery to make sure it is not damaged e.g., swollen, bent, broken or punctured.

1. Insert the charger into a USB port.

2. Properly connect the battery to the charger lead.

3. Always disconnect the ﬂ ight battery from the charger immediately upon completion of charging.

CAUTION: Only use chargers speciﬁ cally designed to charge the included Li-Po battery. Failure to do

so could result in ﬁ re, causing injury or property damage.

CAUTION: Never exceed the recommended charge rate.

SOLID RED LED

–Charging

LED OFF –Charge

Complete

EFLC1010

LED Indications

When you make the connection successfully, the LED on the charger turns solid red, indicating charging has begun. Charging a fully discharged (not over-discharged) 500mAh battery takes approximately 60 minutes. The light goes off when the charge is complete.

CHARGING (Solid Red) MAX CHARGE (OFF)

CAUTION: Once charging is complete, immedi-

ately remove the battery. Never leave a battery

connected to the charger.

Installing the Transmitter Batteries (RTF)

Replace the transmitter batteries when the transmitter beeps.

Transmitter Setup (BNF)

Program your transmitter before attempting to bind or ﬂ y the helicopter. Transmitter programming values are shown below for the Spektrum DX6i, DX7s, DX6, DX7, DX8, DX9 and DX18.

The ﬁ les for models using Spektrum™ transmitters with AirWare™ software are also available for download online at www.spektrumrc.com.

Your helicopter is also compatible with Spektrum DXe radios with software version 1.3 or higher. Use the directions below to reverse channel 6, or use the appropriate programming cable and the PC or mobile app to program the DXe. We recommend downloading the Blade 120 S DXe model setup available at www.spektrumrc.com.

DXe

To use the DXe transmitter with the Blade 120 S, channel 6 must be reversed.

To reverse channel 6:

1. While powering on the DXe, hold the left and right sticks in the top-inside corners as shown.

2. Re-center the sticks after the transmitter beeps. The LED will ﬂ ash slowly.

3. To select a channel to reverse, move the right stick to the left or right and allow it to re-center. Move the stick to the right to select the next channel. Move the stick to the left to select the previous channel. The LED will ﬂ ash rapidly corresponding to the channel selected, as shown in the table. Select channel 6.

4. To reverse the selected channel, move the right stick up or down. The LED will change color to indicate the new channel direction.

The LED will ﬂ ash Orange to indicate the channel is normal. The LED will ﬂ ash Red to indicate the channel is reversed.

5. To store the changes, power off the DXe.

CAUTION: During the subsequent power up, always verify the throttle direction is correct and keep clear of the motor and rotor blades. Failure to do

so may result in injury or damage to the product.

If you are programming your DXe using the PC or mobile app, make sure the "Transmitter Channels" value is set to the default of 7. If for any reason this value is changed to 9, the 120 S will bind to the DXe, but will not respond to control inputs.

If your DXe was included in another Blade Ready To Fly (RTF) helicopter, the transmitter software will have to be updated using the appropriate programming cable and either the PC or mobile app available at www.spektrumrc.com. Please note, the switch conﬁ guration used for DXe transmitters included with the Blade 230 S RTF and Micro AH-64 Apache RTF varies from the standard DXe layout.

LED Flashes Channel

1 1-Throttle 2 2-Aileron 3 3-Elevator 4 4-Rudder 5 5-Flight Mode 6 6-Panic 7 7-Flaps 8 8-Aux Channel

After reversing channel 6, bind the transmitter and helicopter normally.

Flight modes are controlled by the Flight Mode switch. Panic Mode is controlled by the Bind/Panic/Trainer button.

Once bound, the LED in the helicopter should glow blue for ﬂ ight modes 0 and 1 (Stability, Low-Angle and High-Angle Modes), and glow red for ﬂ ight mode 2 (Agility mode). If the LED glows blue in all three ﬂ ight modes, channel 6 has not been reversed correctly. Use the directions above to reverse channel 6.

DX6i

ADJUST LISTSETUP LIST

Model Type Acro REVERSE

Channel Direction THRO N AILE N ELEV N RUDD N GEAR R FLAP N

Modulation Type

AUTO DSMX-ENABLE

D/R COMBI

D/R SW AILE

Timer Down Timer 5:00 Switch THR CUT

Panic Mode Operation

Gyro Switch: Pos 0 = Panic Mode Off

Pos 1 = Panic Mode On

TRAVEL ADJ Channel Travel THRO 100/100

AILE 100/100 ELEV 100/100 RUDD 100/100 GEAR 100/100 PITC 100/100

FLAPS

NORM 100 0 LAND 100 0

DX7s

FUNCTION LISTSYSTEM SETUP

Model Type ACRO SW Select

Trainer Aux 1 Flap Gear All Others INH

Panic Mode Operation

Trainer/Bind Button

Pressed = Panic Mode On Released = Panic Mode Off

Servo Setup

Chan Travel Reverse

THR 100/100 Normal AIL 100/100 Normal ELE 100/100 Normal RUD 100/100 Normal

D/R & Expo

Chan

AILE

ELEV

Throttle Cut

Switch Mix 1

D/R & Expo Chan Sw Pos D/R Expo*

AILE

ELEV

RUDD

Mixing

FLAP ELEV

Flight Mode Operation

Gear Sw: Pos 0, Elev D/R Sw: 0 or 1 = Stability, Low-Angle Mode Gear Sw: Pos 1, Elev D/R Sw: 0 = Stability, High-Angle Mode Gear Sw: Pos 1, Elev D/R Sw: 1 = Agility Mode

Switch Pos (FLAP)

0 100/100 0 1 100/100 0 2 75/75 0 0 100/100 0 1 100/100 0 2 75/75 0

Flight Mode Operation

FLAP Sw: Pos 0 = Stability, Low-Angle Mode

Pos 1 = Stability, High-Angle Mode Pos 2 = Agility Mode

D/R

Expo*

0 100 INH 1 75 INH 0 100 INH 1 75 INH 0 100 INH 1 75 INH

MIX 1 ACT

GEAR > GEAR ACT RATE D 0% U –100% SW GEAR TRIM – INH

MIX 2 ACT

GEAR > GEAR ACT RATE D 0% U +100% SW ELE D/R TRIM – INH

Chan Travel Reverse

GER 100/100 Normal AX1 100/100 Reverse AX2 100/100 Normal

D/R & Expo

Chan

Switch Pos (FLAP)

RUDD

Timer Mode Count Down Time 5:00 Tone Start Throttle Out Pos 25%

0 100/100 0 1 100/100 0 2 75/75 0

D/R

Expo*

* Use of "Expo" is not necessary for successful ﬂ ight of the 120 S. The pilot may adjust this setting to tailor the

sensitivity of the helicopter around neutral if desired.

DX8

Model Type ACRO SW Select

Trainer Aux 1 F Mode Gear All Others INH

Panic Mode Operation

Trainer/Bind Button

Pressed = Panic Mode On Released = Panic Mode Off

Chan Travel Reverse

THR 100/100 Normal AIL 100/100 Normal ELE 100/100 Normal RUD 100/100 Normal

D/R & Expo

Chan

AILE

ELEV

DX6, DX7 (Gen 2), DX9, DX18

SYSTEM SETUP

Model Type Airplane

F-Mode Setup

Switch 1 Switch B Switch 2 Inhibit

Channel Assign

Channel Input

1 Throttle N/A 2 Aileron N/A 3 Elevator N/A 4 Rudder N/A 5 Gear B 6 AUX 1 I

Panic Mode Operation

Bind / I Button

Pressed = Panic Mode On Released = Panic Mode Off

D/R & Expo

Chan

AILE

ELEV

RUDD

FUNCTION LISTSYSTEM SETUP

Servo Setup

Switch Pos (AIL D/R)

0 100/100 0 1 100/100 0 2 75/75 0 0 100/100 0 1 100/100 0 2 75/75 0

Throttle Cut

Switch Mix 1

Flight Mode Operation

F MODE Sw: Pos 0 = Stability, Low-Angle Mode

FUNCTION LIST

Servo Setup Chan Travel Reverse

THR 100/100 Normal AIL 100/100 Normal ELE 100/100 Normal RUD 100/100 Normal GER 100/100 Normal

Switch (F) Pos

DX7, 9,

0 0 100/100 0

1 100/100 0 1 2 75/75 0 0 0 100/100 0

1 100/100 0 1 2 75/75 0

Flight Mode Operation

Sw B: Pos 0 = Stability, Low-Angle Mode

Pos 1 = Stability, High-Angle Mode Pos 2 = Agility Mode

D/R

Expo*

Pos 1 = Stability, High-Angle Mode Pos 2 = Agility Mode

D/R Expo*DX6

Chan Travel Reverse

GER 100/100 Normal AX1 100/100 Reverse AX2 100/100 Normal

D/R & Expo

Chan

Switch Pos (AIL D/R)

RUDD

Timer Mode Count Down Time 5:00 Tone Start Throttle Out Pos 25%

Chan Travel Reverse

AX1 100/100 Reverse AX2 100/100 Normal AX3 100/100 Normal AX4 100/100 Normal

Throttle Cut

Position –130 Switch Switch H

Timer

Mode Count Down Time 5:00 Start Throttle Out Over 25% One Time Inhibit

0 100/100 0 1 100/100 0 2 75/75 0

D/R

Expo*

* Use of "Expo" is not necessary for successful ﬂ ight of the 120 S. The pilot may adjust this setting to tailor the

sensitivity of the helicopter around neutral if desired.

Installing the Flight Battery

A B

1. Lower the throttle stick to the lowest position (A) and center all trims.

2. Set the Flight Mode Switch to Stability Mode (FM0)

3. Power ON the transmitter (B).

4. Slide the ﬂ ight battery fully into the mount of the helicopter frame (C).

5. Connect the power lead to the battery (D), noting the correct polarity.

CAUTION: Connecting the battery to the control

board with reversed polarity will cause damage to the control board, the battery or both. Damage caused by incorrectly connecting the battery is not covered under warranty.

6. Place the helicopter on a ﬂ at surface and leave it still until the red LED changes to blue and glows solid, indicating initialization is complete. If the LED on the control board ﬂ ashes rapidly, proceed to the Transmitter and Receiver Binding section to bind the helicopter and transmitter.

NOTICE: Do not allow the helicopter to move until the LED on the control board is solid blue.

If you experience issues during initialization, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide at the back of the manual.

CAUTION: Always disconnect the Li-Po battery

from the aircraft when not ﬂ ying to avoid overdischarging the battery. Batteries discharged to a voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage may become damaged, resulting in loss of performance and potential ﬁ re when batteries are charged.

Transmitter and Receiver Binding

Your RTF transmitter comes prebound to the model. If you need to re-bind, follow the directions below.

MLP6DSM Binding Procedure (RTF)

1. Disconnect the ﬂ ight battery from the helicopter.

2. Center all trims on your transmitter.

3. Power off the transmitter and move the throttle stick to the down/off position.

4. Connect the ﬂ ight battery in the helicopter. The Blue LED on the control board ﬂ ashes after 5 seconds.

5. When the Blue LED light is ﬂ ashing, push in and hold down the left stick* while powering on the transmitter (you will hear a ‘click’).

6. Release the left stick. The transmitter will beep and the power LED will blink.

7. The helicopter is bound when the LED on the control board is solid blue (not blinking).

8. Disconnect the ﬂ ight battery and power the transmitter off.

* The trigger switch may also be used for the binding procedure. If you encounter problems, obey binding instructions and refer to the troubleshooting guide for other instructions. If needed, contact

the appropriate Horizon Product Support ofﬁ ce. For a list of compatible DSM

transmitters, please visit www.bindnﬂ y.com.

To bind or re-bind your helicopter to your chosen transmitter, follow the directions below.

General Binding Procedure (BNF)

1. Disconnect the ﬂ ight battery from the helicopter.

2. Refer the Transmitter Setup Table to correctly setup your transmitter.

3. Lower the throttle stick to the lowest position and center all trims on your transmitter.

4. Power off the transmitter and move all switches to the 0 position. Move the throttle to the low/off position.

5. Connect the ﬂ ight battery to the control board. The control board LED ﬂ ashes, indicating it is in bind mode.

6. Put the transmitter into bind mode while powering on the transmitter.

7. Release the bind button/switch after 2–3 seconds. The helicopter is bound when the LED on the receiver turns solid.

8. Disconnect the ﬂ ight battery and power the transmitter off.

CAUTION: When using a Futaba channel and re-bind. Refer to your Spektrum module manual for binding and failsafe instructions. Refer to your

Futaba transmitter manual for instructions on reversing the throttle channel.

transmitter with a Spektrum™ DSM2® module, you must reverse the throttle

RTF Transmitter Controls

Flight mode switch

Power LED/ﬂ ight

Bind switch

When pressed down, trim buttons make a sound that increases or decreases in pitch at each pressing. The middle or neutral trim position is heard as a middle tone in the pitch range of the sounds. The end of the control range is sounded by a series of beeps.

ABCDE F

Mode 1

Mode 2

Aileron (Left/Right) Throttle (Up/Down)

Aileron (Left/Right) Elevator (Up/Down)

Throttle Trim

Elevator Trim

mode indicator

Panic Recovery

AF B

ON/OFF

Switch

Dual Rate Selection

The control sensitivity can be changed by pressing and releasing the right control stick. The LED on the transmitter will show solid for high sensitivity (default) and ﬂ ashing for low sensitivity.

Aileron Trim

Rudder Trim

Elevator Trim

Throttle Trim

Rudder (Left/Right) Elevator (Up/Down)

Rudder (Left/Right) Throttle (Up/Down)

Dual rate switch

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