Horizon Hobby P68CEVAUR Users manual

Instruction Manual • Bedienungsanleitung • Manuel d’utilisation • Manuale di Istruzioni

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 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 attempt disassembly, use with incompatible components or augment product in any way without the approval of 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.

WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS

Always purchase from a Horizon Hobby, LLC 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 technology.

NOTICE: This product is only intended for use with unmanned, hobby-grade, remote-controlled vehicles and aircraft. Horizon Hobby disclaims all liability outside of the intended purpose and will not provide warranty service related thereto.

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

Warranty Registration

Visit spektrumrc.com today to register your product.

NOTICE:

While DSMX allows you to use more than 40 transmitters simultaneously, when using DSM2 receivers, DSMX receivers in

DSM2 mode or transmitters in DSM2 mode, do not use more than 40 transmitters simultaneously.

General Notes

• Models are hazardous when operated and maintained incorrectly.

• Always install and operate a radio control system correctly.

• Always pilot a model so the model is kept under control in all conditions.

• Please seek help from an experienced pilot or your local hobby store.

• Contact local or regional modeling organizations for guidance and instructions about ﬂ ying in your area.

• When working with a model, always power on the transmitter ﬁ rst and power off the transmitter last.

• After a model is bound to a transmitter and the model is set up in the transmitter, always bind the model to the transmitter again to establish failsafe settings.

Pilot Safety

• Always make sure all batteries are fully charged before ﬂ ying.

• Time ﬂ ights so you can ﬂ y safely within the time allotted by your battery.

• Perform a range check of the transmitter and the model before ﬂ ying the model.

• Make sure all control surfaces correctly respond to transmitter controls before ﬂ ying.

• Do NOT ﬂ y a model near spectators, parking areas or any other area that could result in injury to people or damage to property.

• Do NOT ﬂ y during adverse weather conditions. Poor visibility, wind, moisture and ice can cause pilot disorientation and/or loss of control of a model.

• When a ﬂ ying model does not respond correctly to controls, land the model and correct the cause of the problem.

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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 ..............................................................................8

Auto Switch Select ..................................................................8

SD Card ..................................................................................9

Installing the SD Card ..............................................................9

Registering the Transmitter with Spektrum ................................9

Update Spektrum AirWare™ Software ....................................10

AR620 Receiver Speciﬁ cations ...........................................11

Binding .................................................................................11

Programming Failsafe Positions .........................................12

Model Type Programming Guide .........................................13

System Setup .......................................................................14

Model Select .........................................................................14

Direct Model Access ..............................................................14

Model Type ...........................................................................14

Model Name .........................................................................15

F-Mode Setup .......................................................................15

Sailplane Flight Mode Setup ...................................................15

Sailplane Flight Mode Table....................................................15

System Setup .......................................................................15

Flight Mode Name Setup .......................................................16

Channel Assignment..............................................................16

Channel Input Conﬁ guration ...................................................16

Create New Model.................................................................17

Delete Model ........................................................................17

Copy Model ..........................................................................17

Model Utilities .......................................................................17

Model Reset .........................................................................18

Sort Model List ......................................................................18

Warnings ..............................................................................18

Telemetry .............................................................................19

Wireless Trainer ....................................................................21

SYSTEM SETTINGS ...............................................................22

User Name ...........................................................................22

Contrast ...............................................................................22

Backlight ..............................................................................22

Mode ...................................................................................22

Selecting a Language ............................................................23

Inactive Alarm .......................................................................23

System Sounds .....................................................................23

Trim Display ..........................................................................23

Extra Settings .......................................................................23

Exporting the Serial Number to the SD Card ............................24

Calibrate ...............................................................................24

Calibrating the Transmitter .....................................................24

Serial Number .......................................................................24

Locating the Transmitter Spektrum AirWare Software Version ...24

Transfer SD card ...................................................................25

Import Model ........................................................................25

Export Model ........................................................................25

Update Spektrum AirWare Software ............................................

Servo Setup .........................................................................26

Travel Adjust .........................................................................26

Sub-Trim ..............................................................................26

Reverse ................................................................................26

Function list .........................................................................26

Differential (ACRO and SAIL Types only) ..................................27

Throttle Cut (ACRO and HELI Types only) .................................27

Throttle Curve (ACRO and HELI Types only) .............................27

D/R & Exponential .................................................................27

Mixing ..................................................................................28

Assigning a Mix to a Switch ...................................................28

Back Mixing ..........................................................................29

Range Test ............................................................................29

Timer ...................................................................................29

Telemetry .............................................................................30

System Setup .......................................................................30

Monitor.................................................................................30

ACRO (Airplane) ...................................................................31

Acro Model Type ..................................................................31

Recommended Servo Connections .........................................31

Icon ......................................................................................31

Aileron..................................................................................32

Elevator ................................................................................32

Elevon Servo Control .............................................................32

Flap System ..........................................................................32

ACRO Mixing ........................................................................32

Swash Type ..........................................................................33

Collective Type ......................................................................33

Pitch Curve ...........................................................................33

HELI (Helicopter) ..................................................................33

Heli Model Type ....................................................................33

Swashplate ...........................................................................34

Gyro .....................................................................................34

Mixing .................................................................................34

Sail (Sailplane) .....................................................................35

Sailplane Model Type .............................................................35

Sailplane Type ......................................................................35

Camber Preset ......................................................................35

Camber System ....................................................................35

Motor ...................................................................................35

SAIL Mixing ..........................................................................36

V-Tail Differential ...................................................................36

MULTI (Multirotor) ................................................................37

Multirotor Model Type ............................................................37

F-Mode Setup .......................................................................37

Trim Setup ............................................................................37

D/R & Exponential .................................................................38

Motor Cut .............................................................................38

Motor Curve .........................................................................38

Physical Transmitter Adjustments ......................................39

Ratcheted Throttle – Smooth Throttle Adjustment ....................39

Adjust Stick Tension ..............................................................39

Control Stick Length Adjustment ...........................................39

Safety plug ...........................................................................40

Programming Conversion.......................................................40

Calibrating ............................................................................40

Troubleshooting Guide .........................................................41

1-Year Limited Warranty .....................................................42

Warranty and Service Contact Information ........................43

FCC Information ...................................................................43

FAA Information ...................................................................44

AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code ..........................44

IC Information ......................................................................44

Compliance Information for the European Union ...............44

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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.

• NEVER LEAVE THE BATTERY AND CHARGER UNATTENDED DURING USE

• NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT

• Read all safety precautions and literature prior to use of this product

• Never allow minors to charge battery packs

• Never drop charger or batteries

• Never attempt to charge damaged batteries

• Never attempt to charge a battery pack containing different types of batteries

• Never charge a battery if the cable has been pinched or shorted

• Never allow batteries or battery packs to come into contact with moisture at any time

• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places (recommended between 50–80˚ F or 10–27˚ C) or place in direct sunlight

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

• Always inspect a new battery before charging

• Always terminate all processes and contact Horizon Hobby if the product malfunctions

• Always keep batteries and charger away from any material that could be affected by heat (such as ceramic and tile), as they can

get hot

• Always end the charging process if the charger or battery becomes hot to the touch or starts to change form (swell) during the

charge process

CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to state and local laws.

BEFORE USING YOUR TRANSMITTER:

Before going any further, visit the Spektrum Community website at spektrumrc.com to register your transmitter and download the latest Spektrum AirWare™ ﬁ rmware updates. A registration reminder screen occasionally appears until you register your transmitter. When you register your transmitter, the reminder screen does not appear again.

BOX CONTENTS

• DX6e Transmitter

• AR620 Receiver (Not included with transmitter only versions)

• 4 – AA Alkaline cells with holder

• Manual

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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 ﬂ at foam from the battery compartment.

4. Connect the battery pack (SPMA9602) to the transmitter power port.

5. Install the optional Lithium Ion battery pack into the transmitter.

6. Install the battery cover.

NOTICE: When installing a Lithium Ion battery pack, always set the battery chemistry to Lithium Ion in the Systems Setting screen to correctly set the low voltage alarm.

CHARGING THE LITHIUM ION BATTERY PACK

The optional Li-Ion battery has an internal charger designed to quick charge at a rate of 0.5 amps. The charge port on the battery is not polarity-dependent.

NOTICE: Never connect an external battery charger to your

DX6e transmitter.

Always charge the transmitter on a heat-resistant surface.

1. Power off your transmitter.

2. Connect the power supply (SPM9551) connector to the Li-Ion charge port located under the rubber ﬂ ap on the battery door.

3. Connect the power supply to a power outlet using the appropriate adapter.

4. Disconnect the transmitter from the power supply once charging is complete and disconnect the power supply from the power outlet.

CAUTION: Never leave a charging battery unattended.

CAUTION: Never charge a battery overnight.

Battery Alarm

The System Settings Screen allows you to change the battery type and low voltage alarm settings. See “System Settings” for more information.

• An alarm will sound when the battery reaches the low voltage limit (6.4V for LiPo/Li-Ion).

discharge the battery and damage both battery and transmitter.

CAUTION: Never change the low voltage limit for

LiPo/Li-Ion batteries from 6.4V. Doing so could over-

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TRANSMITTER FUNCTIONS

Function

1 LED

Elevator Trim (Mode 2, 4)

Throttle Trim (Mode 1, 3)

3 Switch H 4 Switch G 5 Switch F

Throttle Tension Adjustment

Throttle Ratchet Adjustment

(Mode 1,3)

Throttle/Aileron Stick

(Mode 1)

Elevator/Aileron Stick

(Mode 2)

Throttle/Rudder Stick

(Mode 3)

Elevator/Rudder Stick

(Mode 4)

Function

Left/Right Gimbal Stick

Tension Adjustment Up/Down Gimbal Stick

Tension Adjustment Aileron Trim (Mode 1,2)

Rudder Trim (Mode 3,4)

11 Neck Strap Mount 12 Scroll wheel 13 LCD 14 Buzzer Grill 15 Back Button 16 Clear Button

Rudder Trim (Mode 1,2)

Aileron Trim (Mode 3,4)

Function

Throttle Tension Adjustment

Throttle Ratchet Adjustment

(Mode 2,4)

Elevator/Rudder Stick

(Mode 1)

Throttle/Rudder Stick

(Mode 2)

Elevator/Aileron Stick

(Mode 3)

Throttle/Aileron Stick

(Mode 4)

Left/Right Gimbal Stick

Tension Adjustment Up/Down Gimbal Stick

Tension Adjustment

22 Switch D 23 Switch B

Function

24 Switch C 25

Bind/Switch I Elevator Trim (Mode 1,3)

Throttle Trim (Mode 2,4)

27 On/Off Switch 28 Antenna

The transmitter comes with a thin, clear plastic ﬁ lm applied to some front panels for protection during shipping. Humidity and use may cause this ﬁ lm to come off. Carefully remove this ﬁ lm as desired.

21 20

8 9

15 14

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TRANSMITTER FUNCTIONS

Function

1 Switch A

2 Handle

3 Saftey Plug

4 SD Card Opening

Charge Port For use with

optional Lithium Ion Battery

6 Battery Cover

Function

7 Mode change door

8 Mode change slider

9 Antenna rotation tension

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.

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MAIN SCREEN

Function

Model Name

DSMX/DSM2 If not shown, this indicates “not bound”.

Transmitter Battery Charge Level Digital Battery Voltage (an alarm sounds and the screen ﬂ ashes

when battery charge gets down to 4.3V when using Alkaline Batteries or 6.4V for a LiPo/Li Ion battery.)

Model Type Elevator Trim (Modes 2 and 4)

Throttle Trim (Modes 1 and 3) Aileron Trim (Modes 1 and 2)

Rudder Trim (Modes 3 and 4)

Model Memory Timer

NAVIGATION

• Scroll the scroll wheel to move through the screen content or change programming values. Press the scroll wheel to make a selection.

• Use the Back button to go to the previous screen (for example, to go from the Mixing Screen to the Function List).

• Use the Clear button to return a selected value on a screen to the default setting.

• Direct Model Access enables you to access the Model Select screen without powering off the transmitter. Anytime the transmitter power is on, press the Clear and Back buttons to access the Model Select screen.

Function

Rudder Trim (Modes 1 and 2)

Aileron Trim (Modes 3 and 4) Throttle Trim (Mode 2 and 4)

Elevator Trim (Mode 1 and 3)

Timer

GI H

• 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.

• At the main screen you can scroll to view the servo monitor.

• The Main Screen appears when you power on the transmitter. Press the scroll wheel once to display the Function List.

• When you want to change a value in a screen for a particular control position, move the control to the desired position to highlight the value you want to change, such as 0/1/2, up/ down or left/right.

Turn HoldPress

Tip: The tick mark below shows the current switch position.

Rolling and clicking the scroll wheel turns the selected box black, indicating that the value or condition will act on that position.

Enter, Choose or Exit

Move between options or change value in an option

Hold for 3 seconds and release to move to the Main Screen

Auto Switch Select

To easily select a switch in a function, such as a program mix, roll with the scroll wheel to highlight the switch selection box, and press the scroll wheel. The box around the switch should now ﬂ ash. To select a switch, toggle the switch you wish to select. Verify the switch selection is now displayed as desired. When correct, press the scroll wheel to select this switch and complete the switch selection.

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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 ﬁ les

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.

Registering the Transmitter with Spektrum

Exporting the transmitter serial number to the SD Card allows you to upload the serial number directly into the registration screen at www.spektrumrc.com.

To export the serial number:

1. Press and hold the scroll wheel while powering the transmitter on until the System Setup list appears.

2. Scroll to the System Settings menu. Press the scroll wheel once to open the menu.

3. Select NEXT on the System Settings and Extra Settings screens.

4. When the Serial Number screen appears, select EXPORT.

3. If you do not already have an account, create one now. If you have an account login in with your secure login.

4. Once logged in go to the “My Spektrum” page. Fill out all relevant information. Once you select your transmitter model from the pull down menu you will be asked to upload the serial number.

5. Click on the Select button to navigate to the “My_DX6e.xml” ﬁ le on the SD card that is in your computers SD card reader and select the ﬁ le.

5. Power off the transmitter and remove the SD Card from the transmitter.

To Upload the serial number to www.spektrumrc.com:

1. Insert the SD Card in your computer and check the contents of the SD card on your computer for a “My_DX6e.xml” ﬁ le.

2. In your favorite browser navigate to www.spektrumrc.com and ﬁ nd the Product Registration link on the top of the page as shown.

6. Click on the Upload from xml ﬁ le... button and the serial number will populate into the Serial Number ﬁ elds.

7. Click REGISTER at the bottom of the screen to ﬁ nish registering your new Spektrum Transmitter.

Alternately you can copy the serial number from the .xml ﬁ le and paste directly into the Serial Number ﬁ eld.

Screen shots from www.spektrumrc.com are correct at time of printing but may change at a future date.

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SD CARD

Update Spektrum AirWare™ Software

NOTICE: The orange LED Spektrum bars ﬂ ash 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 ﬁ les.

NOTICE: Before installing any Spektrum AirWare ﬁ les, always Export All Models to an SD Card separate from the SD Card containing the update. The update may erase all model ﬁ les.

For more information on AirWare software updates, visit

www.spektrumrc.com

Automatically Installing Spektrum AirWare Software Updates

1. In your favorite browser navigate to www.spektrumrc.com and ﬁ nd the Firmware Updates link inside the Setups/Updates tab on the top of the page as shown.

3. Eject the SD card from the computer.

4. Make sure the transmitter is powered off and install the SD card into the transmitter.

5. Power on the transmitter and the update automatically installs in the transmitter.

Manually Installing Spektrum AirWare Software Updates

1. Save the desired Spektrum AirWare version to the SD Card.

2. Install the SD card into the transmitter.

3. Select Update Firmware in the SD Card Menu options. The Select File screen appears.

4. Select the desired Spektrum AirWare version from the File List. When updates are installing, the transmitter screen is dark. The orange LED Spektrum bars ﬂ ash and the update status bar appears on the screen.

2. ﬁ nd your registered transmitter in the MY PRODUCTS list and click on Download Updates. Follow directions on the screen for downloading the update to your computer and SD card.

NOTICE: Do not power off the transmitter when updates are installing. Doing so will damage the transmitter.

Screen shots from www.spektrumrc.com are correct at time of printing but may change at a future date.

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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). The AR620 offers:

• Antenna-less design

• End-pin layout for cleaner installation

• Large bind-button eliminates the need for a separate bind plug

• Integrated ﬂ ight log and receiver voltage telemetry with ﬂ y-by range when used with a telemetry capable Spektrum transmitter

™

• Two options for failsafe programming, SmartSafe

+ Hold Last

or Preset failsafe

Installation

Install the receiver in the normal position recommended by the airplane’s manufacturer. Double-sided tape or foam can be used to secure the receiver in place.

BINDING

Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identiﬁ er) code of a single speciﬁ c transmitter. You must bind the receiver to your transmitter before it will operate. To put the transmitter in bind mode, press the Bind Button while powering on the transmitter

Spektrum AR620 Receiver

Type 6-Channel Sport Receiver Dimensions L 32.1 × W 26.4 × H 17.9mm Antenna Internal Channels 6 Weight 8g Band 2.4GHz Voltage Range 3.5–9V

A: Bind Button B: Battery port C: Servo ports (1-6) D: 1/DATA: Servo port 1 and DATA

Binding the AR620 Receiver

The failsafe programming option is set during the binding process. In the unlikely event the radio link is lost during use, the receiver

will drive all channels to their programmed failsafe positions.

Failsafe Programming Options:

SmartSafe™ + Hold Last failsafe

If loss of signal occurs, SmartSafe™ technology moves the throttle channel to its preset failsafe position (low throttle) that was set during binding. All other channels hold their last position. When the receiver detects signal from the transmitter, normal aircraft operation resumes.

To bind in SmartSafe + Hold Last failsafe mode:

1 Lower the throttle on the transmitter 2 Push and hold receiver bind button 3 Power on receiver

Release the bind button when the receiver enters bind mode,

indicated by a ﬂ ashing LED on the receiver Place the transmitter in bind mode. The transmitter and receiver are

bound when the LED on the receiver glows solid.

Preset failsafe

Preset failsafe is ideal for sailplanes, allowing the aircraft to automatically dethermalize if the signal is lost. With preset failsafe, all channels go to their preset failsafe positions if the signal is lost, preventing a ﬂ yaway. When the receiver detects signal from the transmitter, normal aircraft operation resumes.

To bind in Preset failsafe mode

Move all sticks and switches on the transmitter to the desired

failsafe positions

2 Push and hold the receiver bind button 3 Power on the receiver

Release the bind button when the receiver enters bind mode,

indicated by a ﬂ ashing LED on the receiver

5 Push and hold the receiver bind button again

Place the transmitter in bind mode. The transmitter and receiver are

bound when the LED on the receiver glows solid.

7 Release the bind button

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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.

SmartSafe™ Failsafe

SmartSafe failsafe is a technology that only acts on the throttle channel and offers the following beneﬁ ts:

• Prevents electric motors from operating when the receiver power is on and the transmitter power is off.

• Prevents the speed controller from arming until the throttle is moved to the low throttle position.

• Powers off an electric motor and reduces gas/glow engines to idle if signal is lost.

Hold Last Command

The Hold Last Command failsafe maintains the last command on all channels except throttle. If the radio signal is lost, the aircraft maintains the commanded control inputs until the receiver regains signal. To program Hold Last Command, follow the provided binding instructions in this instruction manual.

To Test Hold Last Command:

1. Power on the transmitter and receiver.

2. Move one of the control sticks to the desired Hold Last Command position and hold the input.

3. While holding the control input (for example, a small amount of rudder) power off the transmitter. The rudder should maintain the input command.

NOTICE: Failsafe features vary according to receiver. Always consult the receiver instruction manual for failsafe features.

Before ﬂ ight, ALWAYS conﬁ rm the failsafe functions as you would expect.

To Program SmartSafe, move the throttle to the low or off position before putting the transmitter into bind mode.

To Test the SmartSafe failsafe

1. Power the transmitter and receiver on.

2. Power off the transmitter. The throttle should immediately move to the failsafe position.

CAUTION: Make sure the aircraft is fully restrained on the ground. If the failsafe is not set correctly, your aircraft might

advance to mid or full throttle.

CAUTION: Make sure the aircraft is fully restrained on the ground. If the failsafe is not set correctly, the aircraft throttle

might advance to mid or full throttle.

Preset Failsafe

The Preset failsafe moves all channels to their programmed failsafe positions. We recommend using Preset failsafe to deploy spoilers on sailplanes to prevent a ﬂ yaway if the radio signal is lost.

To program Preset failsafe:

1. Insert the bind plug in the bind port on the receiver and power on the receiver.

2. Remove the bind plug when the orange LED on the main receiver and all attached remote receivers ﬂ ash rapidly. The orange receiver LEDs will continue ﬂ ashing.

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3. Move the transmitter control sticks and switches to the desired Preset failsafe position. Power the transmitter on.

4. Failsafe programming is complete when the orange LEDs on the transmitter and all receivers turn solid.

CAUTION: Make sure the aircraft is fully restrained on the ground. If the failsafe is not set correctly, the aircraft throttle

might advance to mid or full throttle.

MODEL TYPE PROGRAMMING GUIDE

S M M M A F F C M W T B T D S T

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.

ystem Setup List: odel Select odel Type odel Name ircraft Type

-Mode Setup light Mode Name Setup hannel Assign odel Utilities arnings elemetry ind rainer igital Switch Setup ystem Settings ransfer SD Card

System Setup List: Model Select Model Type Model Name Swashplate Type F-Mode Setup Flight Mode Name Setup Channel Assign Model Utilities Warnings Telemetry Bind Trainer Digital Switch Setup System Settings Transfer SD Card

Function List: Servo Setup D/R and Expo Differential V-Tail Differential Throttle Cut Throttle Curve Flap System Mixing Range Test Timer Telemetry System Setup Monitor

Function List: Servo Setup D/R and Expo Throttle Cut Throttle Curve Pitch Curve Swashplate Gyro Mixing Range Test Timer Telemetry System Setup Monitor

System Setup List: Model Select Model Type Model Name Sailplane Type F-Mode Setup Flight Mode Name Setup Channel Assign Model Utilities Warnings Telemetry Bind Trainer Digital Switch Setup System Settings Transfer SD Card

System Setup List: Model Select Model Type Model Name Aircraft Type F-Mode Setup Flight Mode Name Setup Channel Assign Model Utilities Warnings Telemetry Preflight Setup Bind Trainer Digital Switch Setup System Settings Transfer SD Card

Function List: Servo Setup D/R and Expo Differential V-Tail Differential Throttle Cut Motor Curve Camber Presets Camber System Mixing Range Test Timer Telemetry System Setup Monitor

Function List: Servo Setup D/R and Expo Throttle Cut Throttle Curve Pitch Curve Camera Gimbal Motor Cut Motor Curve Mixing Sequencer Range Test Timer Telemetry System Setup Monitor

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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). Press YES if you are sure and want to access the System List. If you are not sure, press NO to exit to the main screen and continue operation. If you do not press YES or NO, the system will exit to the main screen and continue operation within approximately 10 seconds.

WARNING: Do not press YES unless the model is turned off or the model is secured.

Model Select

Model Select enables you to access any of the 250 internal model memory locations in the Model Select list.

1. Scroll to the desired model memory in the Model Select list.

2. When the desired model memory is highlighted, press the scroll wheel once to select the model. The transmitter returns to the System Setup List.

3. Add a new model by rolling to the bottom of the list. You will then be prompted with the Create New Model screen, with the option to create a new model or cancel. If you select Cancel, the system will return to the Model Select function. If you select Create, the new model will be created and now be available in the model select list.

Model Type

Select from Airplane, Helicopter, Sailplane or Multirotor model types.

IMPORTANT: When you select a new model type, you will delete any programming data in the current model memory. Always conﬁ rm the desired model memory before changing model types. It will be necessary to re-bind after resetting the model type.

To change the model type:

1. Scroll to the desired model type and press the scroll wheel. The Conﬁ rm Model Type screen appears.

2. Select Yes and press the scroll wheel to conﬁ rm the model type. All data will be reset. Selecting No will exit the Conﬁ rm Model Type screen and return to the Model Type screen.

Direct Model Access

Press the Clear and Back buttons from the Main Screen or a telemetry screen to access Model Select.

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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 ﬂ ashing 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. Select BACK to return to the System Setup list.

To erase a character:

1. Press CLEAR while the character is selected.

2. Press CLEAR a second time to erase all characters to the right of the cursor.

Aircraft Type Sailplane Type Swash Type

This menu only available in Airplane Mode. See ACRO (Airplane) section for set up.



This menu only available in Sailplane Mode. See SAIL (Sailplane) section for set up.



This menu only available in Helicopter Mode. See HELI (Helicopter) section for set up.



F-Mode Setup

Use the Flight Mode Setup menu to assign switches to ﬂ ight modes.

Mode Number of Switches

Aircraft 1 up to 3

Heli 2 (including Throttle Hold) 4 (including Throttle Hold)

Sailplane Flight Mode Setup

You can assign up to ﬁ ve ﬂ ight modes using any combination of up to two switches. You can also assign a priority switch. When the priority switch position is active, only the current ﬂ ight mode is active, regardless of other switch positions.

Number of Flight

Modes

Sailplane Flight Mode Table

You can assign the available ﬂ ight modes (up to 5 for Sail) to each of the switch positions (up to 2 switches can be used for sailplane). Press NEXT from the Flight Mode Name page to access the ﬂ ight mode table assignment page when Custom ﬂ ight mode has been selected in the Flight Mode Setup page. The combination of up to 2 switches can be used to access all of the ﬂ ight modes available.

Number of Flight Modes

Switch 1 (number of positions)

Switch 2 (number of positions)

Flight Mode

1 2 Cruise Cruise Cruise Cruise Cruise Cruise 3 Land Land Land 4 Thermal Thermal Thermal Thermal 5 Speed Speed

*Must be set up in a 4/5 ﬂ ight mode.

2 3 3* 4 4 5

2P 3P 2P 2P 3P 3P

2P 3P 2P 3P

Launch Launch Launch Launch Launch Launch

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Flight Mode Name Setup

The Flight Modes Name function allows the ﬂ ight modes to be renamed throughout the menus.

To change the Flight Mode name:

1. Enter the Flight Mode Names function after setting up the ﬂ ight modes.

2. Select the ﬂ ight 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.

Channel Assignment

The Channel Assignment function allows you to reassign almost any receiver channel to a different transmitter channel. For example, the receiver gear channel could be re-assigned to the transmitter throttle channel.

1. Scroll to the receiver channel you wish to change.

2. Press the scroll wheel once and scroll left or right to change the receiver input selection.

3. Press the scroll wheel a second time to save the selection.

IMPORTANT: You cannot assign a mix to a channel that has been moved. Create the mix ﬁ rst, then move the channel.

Channel Input Conﬁ guration

The Channel Input Conﬁ guration screen enables you to assign a transmitter channel to a different control stick or switch.

1. Select NEXT on the RX Port Assignments screen to access the Channel Input Conﬁ guration screen.

2. Scroll to the transmitter channel you wish to re-assign and press the scroll wheel. The box around the current input selection ﬂ ashes.

3. Scroll left or right to select the desired control stick or switch.

4. Press the scroll wheel to save the selection.

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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. If you select Create, the new model will be created and now be available in the model select list.

Delete Model

Use this selection to permanently delete a model from the model select list. If you do not wish to delete a model, select Cancel to exit the page.

1. To delete a model, highlight the model listed. Press to select then roll to the model name. Press the scroll wheel to select.

2. Select DELETE to delete the model.

Copy Model

The Model Copy menu enables you to duplicate model programming from one Model List location to another.

Use Model Copy to:

• Save a default model copy before experimenting with programming values

• Expedite programming for a model using a similar programming setup

IMPORTANT: Copying a model program from one model memory to another will erase any programming in the “To” model memory.

To copy model programming:

1. Make sure the model program you wish to copy is active. If the desired model program is not active, select Cancel and change the active model in the Model Select menu.

2. Select the model memory next to “To” and scroll to the desired model memory. Press the scroll wheel once to save the selection.

3. Select Copy and the Conﬁ rm Copy screen appears.

4. Select Copy to conﬁ rm. Selecting Cancel will return to the System Setup screen.

5. Select the “To” model as the current model, then bind the transmitter and receiver. Copying a model does not copy the bind from the original model.

You cannot use the Model Copy screen to copy model programming to an SD Card. To copy model programming to the SD Card, please see “Transfer SD Card”.

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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 ﬁ nd. To move a model, highlight the model that you wish to move with the scroll wheel, then press the scroll wheel to select it. Scroll the scroll wheel to move the selected model to the position desired. Press the scroll wheel when you have the model in the position desired.

Warnings

The Warnings menu enables you to program a tone or vibration alert during power on of the transmitter for any selected switch or channel position. The alarm activates and an alert message appears on the screen if a speciﬁ c switch or control stick is in an unsafe position when you power the transmitter on. Return the switch or control stick to the safe position to silence the alarm.

For safety reasons, the default throttle alarm activates if the throttle position is above 10%.

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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 ﬁ le on the SD Card and view the data in the Spektrum STi

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.

Main: Telemetry alerts appear on the Main screen, but all

Telemetry screens are disabled.

Roller (Default): Allows you to toggle between the Telemetry

Auto: The Telemetry screen automatically appears as soon as

the transmitter receives data from the telemetry module.

Units

Scroll to Units and press the scroll wheel to change between US and Metric.

screens and the main screen by pressing the scroll wheel.

Telemetry Auto-Conﬁ guration

IMPORTANT: The Auto-Conﬁ g option is not available from the

System Setup>Telemetry menu. RF signal must be transmitting when you use the Auto-Conﬁ g option. When the System Setup menu is active, RF signal is off.

The DX6e transmitter features telemetry Auto-Conﬁ guration, allowing the transmitter to detect new telemetry sensors.

For example, the RPM status report can refresh every 10 seconds while the altimeter sensor refreshes every 15 seconds.

To use Telemetry Auto-Conﬁ g:

1. Make sure all telemetry components are bound to the transmitter and receiver.

2. Power on the transmitter, then power on the receiver.

3. Select Telemetry from the Function List, then select Auto Conﬁ g. “Conﬁ guring” ﬂ ashes for 5 seconds and any new sensors appear in the list.

4. Adjust the sensor alert values as necessary.

Status Reports:

Status Reports determines how often the transmitter refreshes the data on the screen. Each telemetry sensor can be adjusted independently.

Warning Reports:

Warning Reports determines how often a telemetry alert occurs, if an alert is active.

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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 ﬁ le name.

2. The File Name screen appears, allowing you to name the ﬁ le as you would for a Model Name or Flight Mode Name. The ﬁ le name can include a maximum of 8 characters.

3. Press BACK to save the name.

Start

1. Select Start to assign a speciﬁ c switch position or stick position that activates Data Logging.

2. Press the scroll wheel once to save the selection.

Bind

The Bind menu enables you to bind a transmitter and receiver without powering off the transmitter. This menu is helpful if you are programming a model and need to bind the receiver for failsafe positions. See “Programming Failsafe Positions” for more information.

Enabled

When Enabled is set to NO, Data Logging is turned off. Select YES to save Telemetry data to the SD Card. The SD Card must be installed in the transmitter to select YES.

CAUTION: If you access the Telemetry menu from the

Function List, you may see a Frame Loss appear when you exit the menu. The Frame Loss is not an error, but there will be a momentary loss of radio signal when exiting the Telemetry screen.

DO NOT access the Telemetry menu during ﬂ ight.

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Wireless Trainer

Wireless Trainer works just like the Wired Trainer, without the wire. Select Wireless Trainer to bind a DSM2 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. After binding, the slave transmitter will remain bound to the master transmitter until a different transmitter is bound to the master, or the slave transmitter is bound to another receiver or a wireless master transmitter. ModelMatch™ technology applies to the wireless trainer system; the master transmitter will be bound to the slave in the bound model used. Also, if the slave transmitter has ModelMatch technology, it will only be bound to the master transmitter in the selected model during binding.

Inhibit

In Inhibit, the wireless trainer function will be inhibited and will not function.

or DSMX® slave

DX6e Wireless Trainer Operation

1. Enter an unused model on the slave transmitter (computer transmitter only).

2. Bind the master transmitter to the model.

3. Make sure the master and slave transmitter battery packs are fully charged.

4. Make sure the slave transmitter is powered off.

5. Either in the Wireless Programmable Master setup page or the Wireless Pilot Link Master setup page, select BIND. This will put the master transmitter’s wireless trainer receiver into bind mode. You should see the following screen:

6. Enter bind mode on the slave transmitter following the instructions provided with that transmitter.

7. After a successful bind, the following screen should appear.

CAUTION: Select Inhibit in the Trainer menu when you aren’t using the wireless trainer function. Failure to select Inhibit may

result in loss of control of the aircraft.

Programmable Master

Programmable mode enables you to program the master transmitter to transfer any or all individual channels when you activate the trainer switch. This mode is ideal for beginners learning to control individual channels while the master transmitter maintains control of all other channels. The slave transmitter should be in Inhibit mode, if available. The Master and Slave transmitters MUST have the same programming.

Pilot Link Master

Pilot Link Master enables you to program the master transmitter to transfer any or all individual channels when you activate the trainer switch. Pilot Link Master is ideal for complex models, as the master transmitter maintains control of all secondary functions, such as ﬂ ight modes, retracts, ﬂ aps and brakes. Secondary functions can be individually assigned to the Slave transmitter as necessary. It is not necessary to have model programming in the slave transmitter.

8. Press the trainer button on the master transmitter to transfer model control from the master to the slave.

9. Release the trainer button and the master transmitter regains control of the model.

Master Override

The Master Override feature enables the instructor to immediately regain control of the model by moving the control sticks. After you activate Master Override, the slave transmitter cannot control the model until you reset the trainer switch. To reset the trainer switch:

1. Move the trainer switch to the OFF position.

2. Move the trainer switch to the ON position to activate the slave transmitter.

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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 ﬁ eld 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.

Contrast

To adjust the screen contrast:

1. Scroll to Contrast and press the scroll wheel.

2. Scroll left or right to adjust the contrast value. Lower numbers lighten the contrast, higher numbers darken it.

3. Press the scroll wheel once to save the selection.

2. Scroll to the desired character position and press the scroll wheel. Scroll left or right to change the character and press the scroll wheel to save the selection. The User Name can contain a maximum of 20 characters, including spaces.

3. Press the Back button to save the User Name and return to the System Settings screen.

Backlight

The Backlight ﬁ eld adjusts the backlight appearance time and brightness. You have the option to turn the backlight off for models you ﬂ y during the day and turn the backlight on for night ﬂ ying models.

The backlight time options are:

Off: Appears for a short time when you power on the transmitter. On: The backlight is always on.

Mode

You can easily change the transmitter Modes from 1, 2, 3 and 4. Use the slider found on the back of the transmitter to change between modes (2,4) and (1,3).* Finish the mode change by following the programming steps below.

To change the gimbal stick mode:

1. Scroll to Mode and press the scroll wheel.

2. Scroll left or right to change the gimbal stick mode. Press the scroll wheel to save the selection.

Battery Alarm

Battery Alarm enables you to change the transmitter battery type and the alarm voltage limit. The alarm activates when

the battery reaches the low voltage limit.

To change the battery alarm:

1. Scroll to the battery type and press the scroll wheel once to change the type to LiPo/Li-Ion or NiMH.

2. Scroll to the battery voltage and press the scroll wheel. Turn the scroll wheel left or right to change the voltage level. Press the scroll wheel again to save the selection.

Set Time: The backlight is on for 3, 10, 20, 30, 45 or 60

seconds before automatically turning off. Press the scroll wheel once to turn the backlight on.

The backlight percentage adjusts the backlight intensity and it is adjustable in 10% increments from 10% (darker) to 100% (brighter).

3. Select NEXT in the lower left corner until the Calibration screen appears.

4. Move all transmitter controls to the center position and complete the calibration process before exiting the System Settings menu. See “Calibrating Your Transmitter” for more information.

*For more information, see Physical Transmitter Adjustments in the back of the manual

CAUTION: Never select NiMH when a LiPo/Li-Ion battery is installed in the transmitter. Doing so may over-discharge

the LiPo battery and damage the battery, transmitter or both.

CAUTION: Never adjust the low voltage limit for the LiPo/ Li-Ion battery pack below 6.4V. Doing so could over-

discharge the battery pack and damage both battery pack and transmitter.

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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.

Inactive Alarm

An alarm activates if the transmitter sees a period of inactivity for a certain amount of time. The alarm is helpful in reminding you to power off the transmitter and avoiding a situation where the transmitter battery completely discharges.

The Inactive Alarm options are:

To change the Inactive alarm time:

1. Scroll to the current alarm time and press the scroll wheel.

2. Scroll left or right to change the alarm time. Press the scroll wheel to save the selection.

• Inh (No alarm sounds)

• 5 min

• 10 min (Default)

• 30 min

• 60 min

Extra Settings

The Extra Settings screen enables you to:

• Turn sounds off or on

• Change the appearance of the trim indicators

System Sounds

Scrolling to System Sounds and pressing the scroll wheel turns sounds on (Active) or off (Inhibit).

You may disable all sounds by changing the volume to 0.

Trim Display

Trim display changes the shape of the trim indicators on the Main Screen. Display options include:

• Boxed Boxes (Default)– The indicators appear as an outlined box when you adjust the trim.

• Boxed Arrows– The indicators appear as outlined arrows when you adjust the trim.

• INH– The indicators appear as arrows on lines when you adjust the trim.

To change the Trim Display:

1. Scroll to Trim Display and press the scroll wheel once.

2. Scroll left or right to change the Trim Display option. Press the scroll wheel to save the selection.

Inhibit removes all trim bars and indicators from the Main Screen.

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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 ﬁ nd it helpful to export the transmitter serial number to a text ﬁ le for your personal records or when you are registering the transmitter on the Spektrum Community.

To export the transmitter serial number:

1. Insert an SD Card in the card slot on the transmitter.

2. Scroll to EXPORT and press the scroll wheel. The SD Status screen appears and should display MY_DX6e.xml in the middle of the screen.

3. Press the scroll wheel again to return to the Serial Number screen.

4. Power off the transmitter and remove the SD Card from the transmitter.

5. Install the SD Card in a card reader connected to your computer.

6. Open the MY_DX6e.xml ﬁ le from the SD Card location. You can then copy and paste the serial number into your personal records or to the Spektrum Community website.

Locating the Transmitter Spektrum AirWare Software Version

The transmitter Spektrum AirWare software version appears between PREV and NEXT at the bottom of the Serial Number screen. Register your DX6e to get Spektrum AirWare software updates and other news at spektrumrc.com

IMPORTANT: Spektrum AirWare ﬁ les are speciﬁ c to the transmitter serial number and you cannot transfer Spektrum AirWare ﬁ les between transmitters, ie., downloading an Spektrum AirWare software update once and attempting to install it on multiple transmitters.

CALIBRATE

The Calibration screen stores the potentiometer endpoints for all proportional controls. It is mandatory to complete the calibration after changing the stick mode selection.

Calibrating the Transmitter

1. Carefully move the gimbal sticks in a + shape moving from left to right, then up and down. Press gently on the gimbals at the stops to achieve an accurate calibration. Return both gimbal sticks to the center position.

2. Select SAVE to store the calibration.

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TRANSFER SD CARD

The SD Card enables you to:

• Import (copy) models from another DX6e transmitter

• Export (transfer) models to another DX6e 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 ﬁ le from the SD Card:

1. Save the model ﬁ le to the SD Card.

2. Select the Model List location where you wish to import the new model ﬁ le.

3. In the SD Card menu, scroll to Select Option and press the scroll wheel once.

4. Scroll to Import Model and press the scroll button again to save the selection. The Select File screen appears.

5. Select the model ﬁ le you wish to import. The Overwrite screen appears.

IMPORTANT: When you select Import, the transmitter leaves the System Setup List.

6. Select the model that you would like to import the model to.

7. Select Import to conﬁ rm overwriting the current model ﬁ le. The transmitter activates the new model ﬁ le and the Main Screen appears.

A Preﬂ ight Checklist may appear prior to the Main Screen if the checklist was active during the model ﬁ le export. Select MAIN to exit the Preﬂ ight Checklist.

See “Preﬂ ight Setup” for more information.

• Update Spektrum AirWare™ software in the transmitter

Import All Models

To import all models from the SD Card:

1. Select Import All Models.

2. Conﬁ rm by selecting IMPORT.

IMPORTANT: After importing a model, you must rebind the transmitter and receiver. The Main Screen must show DSM2 or DSMX in the upper left corner.

You can import a model to any location you want. If you prefer to use Import All, you can use your PC to rename the SPM ﬁ le. The ﬁ rst two digits (01 to 50) are the destination model number. Your SD card can only contain 50 models. Save ﬁ les to folders on the card then remove from the card all unused models. Files are selected by their position in the directory table.

Export Model

You can use the Export Model option to export a single model ﬁ le to the SD Card.

1. Make sure the active model ﬁ le is the one you wish to Export.

2. Scroll to Select Option and press the scroll wheel once.

3. Scroll to Export Model and press the scroll wheel again to save the selection. The Export to SD screen appears. The ﬁ rst two characters of the ﬁ le name correspond to the Model List number (01, for example).

4. (Optional) If you wish to rename the model ﬁ le before exporting it to the SD Card:

a. Scroll to “Save to:” and press the scroll wheel. The File

Name screen appears.

b. Assign a new ﬁ le name. The ﬁ le name can contain up to

25 characters including the .SPM ﬁ le extension.

c. When you are done assigning the new ﬁ le name, press

the Back button to return to the Export to SD screen.

5. Select Export to save the ﬁ le to the SD Card. When the export is complete, the transmitter returns to the SD Card Menu screen.

Export All Models

To export all models to the SD Card:

1. Select Export All Models in the SD Card Menu options. The Export All Models screen appears.

IMPORTANT: Export All Models will overwrite any model ﬁ les that:

• Are already saved on the SD Card.

• Have the same name. Always save model ﬁ les to a different SD Card if you are not sure.

2. Select Export to overwrite ﬁ les on the SD Card or Cancel to return to the SD Card Menu.

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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. Center the control stick to adjust both directions at the

same time.

b. To adjust travel in one direction only, move the control

stick in the direction you wish to adjust. Continue holding the control stick in the desired direction while

you are adjusting the travel value.

2. Scroll left or right to adjust the travel value. Press the scroll wheel to save the selection.

Sub-Trim

Sub-Trim adjusts the servo travel center point.

CAUTION Use only small sub-trim values or you may cause damage to the servo.

Reverse

Use the Reverse menu to reverse the channel direction. For example, if the elevator servo moves up and it should move down.

To reverse a channel direction:

1. Scroll to Travel and press the scroll wheel. Scroll left until Reverse appears and press the scroll wheel again to save the selection.

2. Scroll to the channel you wish to reverse and press the scroll wheel.

If you reverse the Throttle channel, a conﬁ rmation screen appears. Select YES to reverse the channel. A second screen appears, reminding you to bind your transmitter and receiver.

CAUTION: Always rebind the transmitter and receiver after reversing the Throttle channel. Failure to do so will result in the throttle moving to full throttle if failsafe activates.

Always perform a control test after making adjustments to conﬁ rm the model responds properly.

CAUTION: After adjusting servos, always rebind the transmitter and receiver to set the failsafe position.

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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.

Differential (ACRO and SAIL Types only)

The Differential screen enables you to increase or decrease the amount of differential between aileron control surface throws. Positive Differential values decrease the amount of “down” travel without affecting the “up” travel on the opposite control surface. Negative Differential values decrease the amount of “up” travel without affecting the amount of “down” travel on the opposite control surface. The Differential menu option only appears when a multi-servo aileron wing type is active in Aircraft Type.

Exponential affects control response sensitivity around center but has no affect on overall travel. Positive exponential decreases the sensitivity around the center of gimbal movement.

2. Press the scroll wheel a second time to save the selection.

3. Scroll to the percentage selection and press the scroll wheel once to change the value.

4. Press the scroll wheel again to save the selection.

To adjust the Differential:

1. Scroll to Switch and press the scroll wheel. Scroll right to select On (Differential is always on) or assign the differential to a switch position.

Throttle Cut (ACRO and HELI Types only)

The Throttle Cut menu option enables you to assign a switch position to stop an engine or motor. Throttle Cut activates regardless of Flight Mode. When you activate Throttle Cut, the throttle channel moves to the pre-programmed position (normally Off). You may need to use a negative value to move the Throttle channel to the off position.

CAUTION:

adjustments to make sure the model responds to controls as desired.

Always test the model after making

Throttle Curve (ACRO and HELI Types only)

You can use the Throttle Curve menu option to optimize the throttle response. A maximum of 7 points are available on the throttle curve.

To add points to a Throttle Curve:

1. Move the throttle stick to the position where you wish to add the new point.

2. Scroll to Add Pt. and press the scroll wheel to add the point.

To remove points from a Throttle Curve:

1. Move the Throttle stick until the cursor is near the point you wish to remove.

2. Scroll to Remove Pt. and press the scroll wheel once to remove the point.

If you program multiple throttle curves and you wish to edit one of the curves, that curve must be active in the Throttle Curve screen before you can make any changes.

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