Interactive Toy Concepts 45071TX27, 45071RX49 Users Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

NOTICE!

FCC 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.

Remark:Antenna is
permanently attached!

IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS OR CONCERNS ABOUT

THIS PRODUCT, CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE

BEFORE RETURNING IT TO ANY RETAIL STORE!

Please contact us at:

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Inside North America: 1 866 214 2220

Address: Interactive Toy Concepts,1192 Martin Grove Road,Toronto, Ontario, Canada. M9W 5M9

Web site: www.interactivetoy.com

LIGHTENING BUG

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Keep the helicopter away from face, eyes and hair at all times. Keep fingers away from moving rotors or propellers.

Do not fly the plane near or at other people or animals. Use caution when flying, make sure people around you

Recommended for use indoors only in rooms without obstacles, breakable objects or fans.

The charger provided in this package is for charging the helicopter ONLY . Do not use any other source to charge the helicopter.

Do not attempt to overcharge your helicopter. Follow the charging instructions provided in this instruction manual.

know that you are playing with the helicopter.

IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION

Battery installation should be performed by an adult. Be careful to install the batteries with the correct polarity, as indicated.

Do not use rechargeable batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard, lithium, rechargeable, or different types of batteries.

The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited. Exhausted batteries are to be removed as they will hinder performance.

unattended in the presence of children. Helicopter charging time will increase with usage as the condition of the C cells diminish.

Use only batteries recommended in this instruction manual. Do not mix old and new batteries.

Never leave a battery unattended while it is being charged. Never leave a battery

The helicopter transmitter takes one 9V battery and charger six C size batteries (not included).

FCC NOTE: U.S. ONLY

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

2) This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

authority to operate the equipment.

residential installation. This generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These Limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver - Connect the equipment

to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

1) This device may not cause harmful interference.

The Lightening Bug is a delicate machine, before removing

WARNING:

Congratulations on the purchase of your BladeRunner Series helicopter, the world’s smallest indoor R/C helicopter.
The FireFly is designed for fun and easy flying; however the helpful tips in this pilot’s manual will improve
your skill and enhance your experience. Look for these symbols for extra help.

UNPACKING YOUR MICRO MOSQUITO HELICOPTER

To prevent damage during shipping the Lightening Bug is securely fastened in the package. Please ensure that all of the tie
down and fastening locations are unfastened before attempting to remove the Lightening. Be very careful when
removing the FireFly to prevent damaging the helicopter.

COMPLETE PACKAGE CONTENTS AND COMPONENT BREAKDOWN

1) Lightrning Bug Helicopter

2) Charging/Display Station

3) Radio Controller & Antenna

4) Instruction Manual

it from the packaging please read the instructions.

Antenna

Power On

LED

On/Off
Switch

Up/Down Throttle

Top Rotor

Left/Right-

Control

Industry Canada Notice: Canada only.

This radiocommunication device complies with all the requirements of Industry Canada Standard RSS-310.

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.

Field Strength and measurement distance: 27.195MHz –

This product is warranted by Interactive Toy Ltd. against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship

under normal use for thiry (30) days from the date of purchase. Please retain proof of purchase.

FireFly Helicopter and BladeRunner Series are registered trademarks of

Conforms to Safety Standards ASTM F963-03 Regulatory Requirements.

Lithium Polymer
Rechargeable Batteries
must be recycled or
disposed of properly.

Interactive Toy Concepts © 2007 All Rights Reserved.

Manufactured by and distributed by Interactive Toy Concepts Ltd.

Limited 30-day warranty

Products and colors may vary.

MADE IN CHINA.

57.7 dBμV/m

at 3 meter. 49.890MHz - 62.65 dBμV/m at 3 meter.

INS-45031-70613-ENG

LED Lights

Charge Jack

On/Off Switch

Top Rotor Gear

Motor Pinions

Landing Gear

Bottom Rotor

Tail Boom

Bottom Rotor Gear

Power On LED

Charge Nozzle

On/Off Switch

Charge Status LED

Charge Cable

Left/Right

Trim Control

Display Stand

PRE FLIGHT- SYSTEM PREPARATION -Continued

PILOT INFORMATION NOTICE!

FLYING TIPS!

Charging your helicopter:

1) Ensure the helicopter's
switch is in the OFF position.

on/off

Color LED on charger
showing battery power and
charging status

2) Plug the charger into the
helicopter (as shown).

Power switch in "ON" position.

Arrow mark side up!

3) Ensure charger is ON- charging

will start automatically.

4) Let the charger run its charge
cycle. When charge is finished
the green LED goes out.

The helicopter is fully charged.

Interrupting the charge before the charge cycle is completed will not damage the battery, however for the

longest flight times please let the charger finish its charge cycle.

PILOT INFORMATION NOTICE!

PILOT INFORMATION NOTICE!

The FireFly is an indoor helicopter only. The technology that makes the helicopter

stable and easy to fly will prevent you from flying in winds!

GETTING TO KNOW THE BLADERUNNER HELICOPTER

Basic Functions:
On / Off Switch - turns the

transmitter

on and off.

LED - turns on when the transmitter is on.
Antenna - Fully extend to ensure the

greatest control range.

ANTENNA
LED

ON/OFF

The transmitter is a digital
proportional radio, therefore small
movements in the control stick
produce

precise control.

Transmitter Function:
LEFT/RIGHT - controls left/right

steering direction of the helicopter.
Move the Stick Left/Right

-helicopter turns to the left/right.

UP/DOWN

UP/DOWN - controls the rotor

speed and vertical movement of
the helicopter. The further you
push UP, the higher the helicopter
will fly.

FIRST FLIGHT-TRIMMING YOUR HELICOPTER

Red LED is ON:

Red LED Dim:

The battery voltage is low.

Green LED is Flashing:

The helicopter is charging.

Green LED is OFF:

LEFT/
RIGHT

GET IN THE AIR FAST!!!
THE FIREFLY IS PARTIALLY CHARGED
SO YOU CAN FLY IMMEDIATELY OUT OF THE BOX.
CHARGE TIME VARIES BASED ON HELICOPTER
AND CHARGER BATTERY CONDITIONS.
TYPICALLY AFTER A 7 MINUTE FLIGHT THE
HELICOPTER WILL NEED A 30 MINUTE CHARGE.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO WAIT FOR THE CHARGE
TO BE COMPLETE TO FLY, SHORTER CHARGE
TIMES = SHORTER FLIGHT TIMES.
YOU CAN POWER THE CHARGER BY USING AC
CURRENT IF YOU SUPPLY YOUR OWN AC ADAPTER
AND PLUG IT INTO THE COAXIAL INPUT JACK ON THE
SIDE OF THE CHARGER. THE ADAPTER SHOULD
RATED WITH DC 7.5V, 450mA OUTPUT AND
CENTRAL PIN POSITIVE. THE CHARGER OPERATION
AND CHARGE TIME WILL REMAIN UNCHANGED.

Pre-Flight Checklist:

1) Extend transmitter antenna.

2) Turn on transmitter.

3) Turn helicopter on.

4) Set helicopter on a horizontal
flat surface for the best take off.

5) Push UP/DOWN completely to
UP, then back to DOWN to
initialize speed control.

6) Gently increase the UP/DOWN
throttle to ensure that the rotors
start spinning.Now that you know
your helicopter is functioning as
it should-

RELAX! -DO NOT TAKE OFF!

Be sure to read the next
section on "FIRST FLIGHT­TRIMMING YOUR

before your first flight!

*The radio control range is up to 10M, and depends
on interference at the operation environment.

HELICOPTER"

Take off - To take off, the rotors need to spin up to speed to produce lift. For great take offs use the following steps.

1) Push the UP/DOWN throttle completely to UP and watch the helicopter leap off the ground.

2) Once off the ground, gently reduce the throttle so that the helicopter is at the desired height above the ground.
Altitude Control - the throttle control is a digital proportional system, therefore fine movement of the throttle stick will

produce minor changes in the

helicopter

altitude.
Take time to practice controlling the altitude and getting accustomed to the throttle sensitivity.
Note: The

helicopter

will always fly forward based on its design.

T rimming - Once flying at the desired height the helicopter may be spinning under the rotors instead of holding a heading.
Adjust the trim control so that the

helicopter

body does not spin: Turn the trim control left if the body is spinning right
(Clockwise)- Turn the trim control right if the body is spinning left (Counter Clockwise).
Note: many factors affect the trim of the helicopter such as battery condition, throttle setting and damage to the rotors.
It may be required to adjust the trim control more than once during a flight - once trimmed minor corrections can be
managed using the steering control. See TROUBLESHOOTING section for more information.

Direction control - Direction control convention is based as if you were sitting in the pilot's seat
of the

helicopter

. The LEFT/RIGHT stick on the transmitter controls the steering of the helicopter.

Pushing the stick left results in a left turn. Pushing the stick right results in a right turn.

Control Reversal- When the

helicopter

is flying towards you the steering will appear to reverse.

ISSUE:

Helicopter will not start,
LED on helicopter is OFF.

Helicopter will not start, LED
on helicopter is ON.

Helicopter is flying too high.
Helicopter is flying too low.

Helicopter doesn't move
fast enough.

Helicopter always turns.

Helicopter fails to take off.

1) Helicopter not turned on.

2) Battery is not charged.

3) Helicopter was not set to OFF during charging.

4) Rotors locked for overload protection.

1) Transmitter is not turned ON.

2) Speed control is not initialized .

3) Battery is low.

1) You need to reduce the throttle.

1) Needs more power/throttle.

2) The battery in the helicopter is low.

3) The batteries in the charger are drained.

1) The helicopter is designed with slow
foward movment.

1) Trim control is not set correctly.

2) The rotor blades have sustained damage / or
wear from use:
a. Helicopter spins counter clockwise.
b. Helicopter spins clockwise.

1) One or both of the main drive gears (A, B) are
misaligned with the upper and lower rotors.

2) Locking pin under the body has detached from the
drive shaft.

3) The rubber stopper on the top of the drive shaft
has detached.

TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUSE:

CORRECTIVE ACTION:

1) Turn helicopter on.

2) Ensure helicopter is off and charge battery.

3) Ensure batteries are fresh.

4) Adjust helicopter's on/off switch to OFF, then switch on again.

1) Turn transmitter on.

2)

Push UP/DOWN completely to UP, then back to

DOWN to initialize speed control.

3) Ensure helicopter is OFF and charge battery.

1) Move the throttle stick down.

1) Move the throttle stick up.

2) Ensure the helicopter is OFF and charge the battery .

3) Remove batteries from charger & replace
and charge the helicopter again.

1) No corrective action required.

1) Adjust the trim control knob.See the FLYING TIPS section.

2) Gently bend more curvature into the blades.
a. Adjust the top rotor blades.
b. Adjust the bottom rotor blades.

1) Realign with equal spacing between the pair of main gears.

2) Replace locking pin as shown.

3) Replace the rubber stopper (part separately available inside
Replacement Parts Kit).

with new batteries

Your helicopter must be "trimmed" to stop unwanted rotation. First, using the "UP" control
stick, simply raise the helicopter to eye level and turn the trim control knob (as shown) on the
transmitter unit either left or right till the helicopter stops spinning. This should be done
everytime you fly your helicopter after charging. Trim setting will vary as the helicopter
battery drains. Re-adjust trim during flight as required.

TRIM CONTROL KNOB