Interactive Toy Concepts Neptune User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

The Neptune is a delicate machine, before removing it from the packaging please read the instructions!

Welcome to the BladeRunner Neptune Helicopter! The Neptune brings advanced, 3-Channel, flying technology to flyers who are looking for great performance from an indoor Helicopter. The Neptune has built-in advanced gyroscope technology for providing an ultra-smooth flight, and balance control assistance. In addition, the Neptune Helicopter has digital proportional control. The Neptune is operable by Infrared Control with 3 bands A, B and C. This allows for the operation of up to 3 Neptune Helicopters in one area at the same time. The Neptune Helicopter can be operated by the IR Dongle and the Controller included with this package, once they have been connected. Alternatively, the BladeRunner Neptune Helicopter can also be controlled by connecting the IR Dongle to one of several "Smart Control Devices". For example, smartphones such as an iPhone* or Android** phone can be used to operate the Neptune. The Neptune Helicopter can also be operated by an Android** tablet, iPod Touch or an iPad*. The Neptune Helicopter has a built-in, non-removable, rechargeable 3.7 Volt Lithium-Polymer Battery. There are 2 AAA Batteries required for the Neptune Helicopter's Controller. Most Smart Control Devices also have built-in, rechargeable batteries and do not require separate Batteries either. Do not throw away this instruction manual as it contains valuable information for the operation of your Neptune Helicopter as well as warranty information. The helpful tips in this Instruction Manual will improve your skill and enhance your experience. Look for these symbols for extra help.

UNPACKING YOUR BLADERUNNER NEPTUNE HELICOPTER: WARNING:The Neptune is a delicate machine, before removing it from the packaging please read the instructions!

To prevent damage during shipping, the Neptune is securely fastened in the package. Please ensure that all of the tie-down and fastening locations are unfastened before attempting to remove the Neptune Helicopter from the package. Be very careful when removing the Neptune to prevent damaging the Helicopter.

COMPLETE PACKAGE CONTENTS AND COMPONENT BREAKDOWN:

REPLACEMENT

1. 1 x BladeRunner Neptune Helicopter

2. 1 x IR Dongle

3. 1 x Controller

4. 1 x USB Charging Cable

5. 2 x Balance Bar-to-Upper Rotor Connector

6. 1 x Replacement Tail Rotor

7. 1 x Instruction Manual

Left Stick

Trim Pad

IR Dongle

in Position

OFF/ON Stick

Right Stick

Neptune Helicopter

Transmitter Components:

Neptune Helicopter

Major Components:

Balance bar

Bottom Rotor

On / Off Switch

(Right Side)

Landing Gear

USB

connector

1 circular charging plug

USB CHARGING CABLE

Tail Boom

Charging port red LED (rear)

Charging port

Connector

Charging port

Neptune IR Dongle

Major Components:

TAIL ROTOR

REPLACEMENT

CONNECTORS

Top Rotor

Tail Rotor

Tail Motor

Operate

Green LED

Recharge

Green LED

QUICK-START INSTRUCTIONS - CONTROLLER MODE:

1. Turn on the Neptune Helicopter and wait until the Red LED stops blinking.

2. Insert IR Dongle into the slot on the front of the Controller. Rotate the IR Dongle until it sits upright in the Controller.

3. Turn on the Controller. The LED on the top of the Controller (behind the IR Dongle) will light up.

4. The Neptune Helicopter was designed to operate in 3 Bands as follows: A) To configure the Neptune Helicopter and Controller to operate in Band A, move the Left Stick up once to initiate Throttle Control. The Controller's Power LED will flash once. B) To configure the Neptune Helicopter and Controller to operate in Band B, move the Right Stick all the way up and hold it there while you move the Left Stick up once to initiate Throttle Control. Release both Sticks. The Controller's Power LED will flash twice. C) To configure the Neptune Helicopter and Controller to operate in Band C, move the Right Stick all the way down and hold it there while you move the Left Stick up once to initiate Throttle Control. Release both Sticks. The Power LED will flash three times.

5. Push the Left Stick up again gradually. The Main Rotors will start to spin and the Neptune Helicopter will lift off the ground. Use the Left Stick to control the altitude of your Neptune Helicopter.

6. If the Neptune Helicopter's body is spinning in the air, adjust this by pressing the Trim Pad to the left or right to counter the unwanted rotation.

7. Use the Right Control Stick to control the Forward, Reverse, and Left / Right steering of the Neptune Helicopter.

8. When finished flying, land your Neptune Helicopter by gently pushing the Left Stick all the way down. If you need to stop flying immediately, press the Emergency Stop Button.

QUICK-START INSTRUCTIONS - SMART CONTROL DEVICE MODE:

1. Download the free "NEPTUNE CONTROL" App from the Apple App Store*, or from Google Play**.

2. Turn on Airplane Mode.

3. Install IR Dongle into Smart Control Device.

4. Turn up the volume on your Smart Control Device to the maximum setting. This will establish the best signal to the IR Dongle.

5. Launch NEPTUNE CONTROL App.

6. a) Press the Options Button to access the Options Screen. On the Options Screen, select Band A, B, or C, which corresponds to the IR band of your particular Neptune Helicopter.

6. b) On the Options Screen, select the Joystick Mode or Motion Mode. Please note, Motion Mode requires more skill and experience to use. It is intended as an advanced mode of control. Exit the Options Screen.

7. Turn on Helicopter and wait until Red LED stops blinking.

8. Push the Left Slider (Throttle Control) all the way up and down on the NEPTUNE CONTROL App to activate the Helicopter.

9. Push the Left Slider (Throttle Control) up again gradually. The Main Rotors will start to spin and the Neptune Helicopter will lift off the ground. Use the Left Slider (Throttle Control) to control the altitude of your Neptune Helicopter.

10. If the Neptune Helicopter's body is spinning in the air, adjust this by moving the Trim Slider to the left or right to counter the unwanted rotation.

11. a) In Joystick Mode use the Right Control Pad to control the Forward, Reverse, and Left / Right steering of the Neptune Helicopter.

11. b) In Motion Mode, tilt the Smart Control Device to control the forward - reverse, and left - right turning of the Neptune Helicopter.

12. When finished flying, land your Neptune Helicopter by gently pushing the Left Slider (Throttle Control) all the way down. If you need to stop flying immediately, press the Emergency Stop Button.

NEPTUNE BATTERY AND CHARGING REQUIREMENTS:

The Neptune Helicopter and IR Dongle both have a built-in, non-removable, non-replaceable, rechargeable Lithium-Polymer Battery. Do not tamper with this Battery. Tampering with this Battery is dangerous and will void the warranty. The Controller requires 2 AAA Alkaline batteries to operate. To ensure that your particular Smart Control Device has sufficient power during the operation of the Neptune Helicopter, consult the manufacturer's specifications for your specific model. Both the Neptune Helicopter and IR Dongle must be charged using only the USB Charging Cable provided. The Neptune Helicopter needs to be charged prior to the first flight. Please charge the Neptune Helicopter before the first flight for optimal performance. It is necessary to charge the Neptune Helicopter before all subsequent flights where the Internal Battery has been depleted on the previous flight. The IR Dongle also needs to be charged occasionally. Follow the below steps to charge your Neptune Helicopter and IR Dongle and to install Batteries into your Controller.

WARNING: Always insert the USB Charging Cable’s USB Connector into the USB power source before inserting the Circular Charging Plug

into the Neptune Helicopter or into the IR Dongle.

CHARGING THE NEPTUNE HELICOPTER:

1. Ensure the Neptune Helicopter's On / Off Switch is in the OFF position. Both Red LEDs on the Neptune Helicopter will turn off.

2. Plug the USB Connector into the power source (most likely a laptop computer) first.

3. Once the USB Connector is securely plugged into the power source, connect the Circular Charging Plug into the Charging Port located at the bottom of the Neptune Helicopter. Make sure the power source is turned on and is delivering power through the USB Charging Cable. Most laptops will only transmit power through the USB port if they are turned on.

4. Charging will start automatically. Note, the Red LED at the bottom of the Neptune Helicopter will light up during charging even though the Neptune Helicopter is turned off.

Charging will take 30 - 45 minutes for up to 4 - 6 minutes of flight.

5. Once the charging is complete, the Red LED on the bottom of the Neptune Helicopter will turn off.

6. Make sure to unplug the Circular Charging Plug from the Neptune Helicopter’s Charging Port first. Secondly, unplug the USB Charging Cable from the USB port on the power source.

7. The Neptune Helicopter is now ready to fly.

CHARGING THE IR DONGLE:

1. Plug the USB Connector into the power source (most likely a laptop computer) first. Once the USB Connector is securely plugged into the power source, connect the Circular Charging Plug into the Charging Port on the IR Dongle. Make sure the power source is turned on and is delivering power through the USB Charging Cable. Most laptops will only transmit power through the USB port if they are turned on.

2. Charging will start automatically. Note, the Red Charge LED on the IR Dongle will light up.

Charging will take 30 - 45 minutes for up to 90 minutes of operation.

3. When the IR Dongle is fully charged, the Red Charge LED will turn off.

4. Make sure to unplug the Circular Charging Plug from the IR Dongle’s Charging Port first. Secondly, unplug the USB Charging Cable from the USB port on the power source.

5. The IR Dongle is now ready for use.

INSTALLING BATTERIES INTO THE CONTROLLER:

1. Open the Battery Compartment Door on the back of the Neptune Controller by sliding it down.

2. Insert the 2 AAA Batteries as shown. Make sure to respect the polarity.

3. Replace the Battery Compartment Door. When the Controller's Batteries are low on power, the Controller's LED will be flashing. It will be necessary to stop flying and replace the 2 AAA Alkaline Batteries in the Controller.

PRODUCT LED FUNCTIONS:

Neptune Helicopter LED Functions:

Frontal Red LED is off:

-Neptune Helicopter is turned off and is either charging or not charging, or;

-The Neptune Helicopter is turned on, but the Internal Battery charge is depleted, or;

- The Frontal Red LED has been turned off with a switch in the NEPTUNE CONTROL App. Frontal Red LED is flashing:

-The Neptune Helicopter is turned on and is initializing its Gyro, or;

- the Internal Battery charge is low.

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PRODUCT LED FUNCTIONS: -Continued

Frontal Red LED is on:

-Neptune Helicopter is turned on and the Gyro is initialized. (Please note, it is possible to turn the Frontal Red LED off with a switch on the NEPTUNE CONTROL App.) Charging Red LED is on:

-The Neptune Helicopter is turned off and is charging. Charging Red LED is off:

-The Neptune Helicopter is not charging.

Neptune IR Dongle LED functions:

Green LED is flashing:

-The IR Dongle connected to the Controller or Smart Control Device and is in operation. Green LED is off:

-The IR Dongle is not in operation. Red LED is on:

-The IR Dongle is charging. (It will turn off once the IR Dongle is finished charging) Red LED is off:

-The IR Dongle has finished its charge cycle.

-The IR Dongle is not charging.

Neptune Controller LED Functions:

Red LED is off:

-The Controller is off. Red LED is flashing:

-The Controller's Batteries are low on power. Red LED flashes only once:

- The Controller has just been successfully synced with the Neptune Helicopter through Band A. Red LED flashes only twice:

- The Controller has just been successfully synced with the Neptune Helicopter through Band B. Red LED flashes only three times:

- The Controller has just been successfully synced with the Neptune Helicopter through Band C. Red LED is on continually:

-The Controller is synced with the Neptune Helicopter.

CHARGE TIME VARIES BASED ON NEPTUNE HELICOPTER’S OR IR DONGLE'S INTERNAL BATTERY CHARGE CONDITIONS. TYPICALLY AFTER A 4 - 6 MINUTE FLIGHT THE HELICOPTER WILL NEED A 30 - 45 MINUTE CHARGE. TYPICALLY AFTER 90 MINUTES OF USAGE THE IR DONGLE WILL NEED A 30 - 45 MINUTE CHARGE.

YOU DO NOT NEED TO WAIT FOR THE CHARGE ON THE NEPTUNE HELICOPTER OR IR DONGLE TO BE 100% COMPLETE TO FLY. SHORTER CHARGE TIMES = SHORTER FLIGHT TIMES. FOR THE LONGEST FLIGHT TIMES PLEASE LET THE NEPTUNE HELICOPTER FINISH ITS CHARGE CYCLE.

CHOOSING YOUR FLYING LOCATION:

Please note that the Neptune Helicopter is intended to be flown indoors only. The Indoor flying area should ideally be roughly 16’ x 16’ (5 meters x 5 meters) with the standard household ceiling height as a minimum. The Infrared control range of your Neptune helicopter is up to 16’ (5 meters), and varies depending on interference within the operational environment. The IR Dongle uses a safe infrared beam to communicate with the Neptune Helicopter. An infrared beam is very similar to a beam of light so it is important to stay in visual range of the Neptune Helicopter at all times during flight or control will be lost. When flying your Neptune Helicopter be careful to avoid contact with any objects such as furniture, plants, electronics, and any other items which can break easily. The Neptune Helicopter has Rotor Blades that spin at relatively high speeds and could potentially damage some household objects. Avoid operating the Neptune Helicopter around pets or people, and especially crowds. If the Neptune is stepped on or otherwise crushed, it will sustain damage that would not be covered under warranty. Ensure that people around you are aware that you are playing with the Neptune Helicopter. Be aware of changes in your operational environment and play safe!

WARNING: The spinning propellers can cause injury to people, animals and plants as well as damage to furniture and other property. To avoid the risk of injury or damage, stay clear of spinning propellers and fly carefully. Always keep a minimum distance of about 6 feet (1.83 meters) between the spinning propellers and people, pets, or other objects.

CONTROLLER MODE:

Please refer to the section "QUICK-START INSTRUCTIONS - CONTROLLER MODE" to connect, set-up and operate your Neptune Helicopter in Controller Mode.

SMART CONTROL DEVICE MODE:

SMART CONTROL DEVICE COMPATIBILITY:

There is a broad range of Smart Control Devices which are compatible with your Neptune Helicopter. For the latest updates on Device compatibility, it is recommended to check the latest information at the following website: www.interactivetoy.com.

For Apple iOS*:

iPhone 4, iPhone 4s, iPhone5, iPad 2, 3, & 4,iPad Mini, iPod Touch 4G, iPod Touch 5G*. With iOS 5.0* or up.

For Android** based phone devices:

Dual core processor required. Android OS 2.3.5** or up, Multi-touch screen.

For Android** based Tablet devices:

Dual core processor required. Android OS 3.2** or up, Multi-touch screen.

DOWNLOADING YOUR NEPTUNE CONTROL APP:

The NEPTUNE CONTROL App is available as a free download for all Neptune compatible Smart Control Devices. There are some differences in the methods for downloading the NEPTUNE CONTROL App for your particular device. It is recommended to download the latest NEPTUNE CONTROL App update for your specific Smart Control Device. The NEPTUNE CONTROL

App updates may contain information on Device compatibility, troubleshooting tips, new features and replacement part availability. Follow the basic steps as described below to download the appropriate NEPTUNE CONTROL App for your specific Smart Control Device:

Apple* based Smart Control Devices:

1. Access the Apple App Store*

2. Use the Keywords "NEPTUNE CONTROL" to search for the latest version of the NEPTUNE CONTROL App.

3. Download and install the NEPTUNE CONTROL App on your specific Apple* based Smart Control Device. For a description of all current compatible Apple* based Smart Control devices see section “SMART CONTROL DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS”.

Android** based Electronic Smart Control Devices:

1. Access Google Play**.

2. Use the Keywords "NEPTUNE CONTROL" to search for the appropriate version of the NEPTUNE CONTROL App.

3. Download and install the NEPTUNE CONTROL App on your specific Android** based Smart Control Device. For a description of all current compatible Android** based Smart Control devices see section “SMART CONTROL DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS”.

CONNECTING AND SETTING UP THE NEPTUNE HELICOPTER SYSTEM:

Regardless of which Smart Control Device you are using, the basic operation of the Neptune Helicopter is the same. Follow these easy instructions to connect your Neptune Helicopter and IR Dongle to your Smart Control Device.

IF APPLICABLE, ENABLE YOUR SMART CONTROL DEVICE’S AIRPLANE MODE WHENEVER YOU FLY THE NEPTUNE HELICOPTER. IF AIRPLANE MODE IS NOT ENABLED, INCOMING CALLS ON THE SMART CONTROL DEVICE WILL DISRUPT THE OPERATION OF YOUR NEPTUNE HELICOPTER AND MAY CAUSE IT TO CRASH!!

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CONNECTING AND SETTING UP THE NEPTUNE HELICOPTER SYSTEM: -Continued

1. Install the IR Dongle into your Smart Control Device. The Connector on the IR Dongle fits neatly into the Headset Output Jack on the Smart Control Device. The Green LED on the IR Dongle will flash whenever the left slider (throttle control) is pushed upwards.

2. Turn up the volume on your Smart Control Device so that the IR Dongle receives a clear signal from the Headset Output Jack.

IT IS INCORRECT TO TURN UP THE SMART CONTROL DEVICE'S VOLUME LEVEL BEFORE INSERTING THE IR DONGLE. THE IR DONGLE MUST BE INSERTED FIRST. OTHERWISE, IF YOU TURN UP THE VOLUME BEFORE INSERTING THE IR DONGLE, YOU WILL JUST BE TURNING UP THE VOLUME OF THE SPEAKERS / RINGTONES OF YOUR SMART CONTROL DEVICE. IT IS NECESSARY TO TURN UP THE VOLUME ON THE HEADSET OUTPUT JACK INSTEAD, AND FOR THAT IT IS NECESSARY TO HAVE THE IR DONGLE ALREADY PLUGGED IN.

3. Launch the NEPTUNE CONTROL App from your Smart Control Device.

4. Press the Options Button to access the Interface Options Screen. A description of the Interface Options Screen Follows:

-Under Band Options, select A, B, or C.

-Under Mode options select "Motion Control", or "Joystick Control". Motion Control uses your Smart Control Device's accelerometer to allow tilting of the device to control the forward - backward direction, and left - right turning of the Neptune Helicopter. Joystick Control uses an on-screen control pad to control the forward - backward direction, and left - right turning of the Neptune Helicopter.

-Under Invert UI options, select one of the 2 arrows. This will change the orientation of the Control Screen, so that it appears rotated 180 degrees on your Smart Control Device. The NEPTUNE CONTROL App appears on your Smart Control Device in landscape view only. Both landscape view orientations are possible through 180 degrees of rotation.

-Press the Help Button to access additional connection information.

-Press the OK Button to exit the Interface Options Screen and return to the Control Screen. You are now ready to fly the Neptune Helicopter.

CONNECTION

5. Turn on the Neptune Helicopter.

ICON

TO FLY UP TO 3 NEPTUNE HELICOPTERS AT ONCE IN THE SAME AREA, MAKE SURE TO TURN ON ONE HELICOPTER AT A TIME AND CONNECT IT TO A BAND THAT IS DIFFERENT TO THE ONE THAT IS ALREADY BEING USED. FOR EXAMPLE, WITH THE FIRST IR DONGLE AND SMART CONTROL DEVICE, SET BAND A, THEN TURN ON THE FIRST NEPTUNE HELICOPTER. THEN WITH

THE SECOND IR DONGLE AND SMART CONTROL DEVICE, SET BAND B, THEN TURN ON THE SECOND NEPTUNE HELICOPTER AND SO ON UNTIL ALL 3 BANDS ARE USED.

IF YOU LAUNCH THE NEPTUNE CONTROL APP BEFORE INSTALLING THE IR DONGLE, THE "CONNECTION AND VOLUME

HELP

BUTTON

SCREEN" WILL APPEAR. WHEN THIS SCREEN APPEARS YOU WILL SEE A CONNECTION ICON, VOLUME ICON, THE APP VOLUME SLIDER, A HELP BUTTON, AND A CONTINUE

BUTTON. A DESCRIPTION OF THE CONNECTION AND VOLUME SCREEN FOLLOWS:

-SINCE YOUR IR DONGLE IS NOT INSTALLED YET, AN "X" WILL APPEAR ON THE CONNECTION ICON. JUST INSTALL THE IR DONGLE TO EXIT THE CONNECTION AND VOLUME SCREEN.

-IF YOUR VOLUME SLIDER IS NOT SET AT MAXIMUM LEVEL, AN "X" WILL APPEAR ON THE VOLUME ICON AND THE SIGNAL LEADING FROM THE HEADSET OUTPUT JACK WILL BE WEAK. SLIDE THE VOLUME SLIDER ALL THE WAY TO THE MAXIMUM (RIGHT) TO ESTABLISH THE STRONGEST SIGNAL. A "CHECKMARK" WILL APPEAR ON THE VOLUME ICON.

-IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL HELP WITH YOUR CONNECTION, PRESS THE HELP BUTTON.

-TO FLY YOUR NEPTUNE HELICOPTER, PRESS THE CONTINUE BUTTON.

VOLUME

ICON

CONNECTION AND VOLUME SCREEN

VOLUME

SLIDER

CONTINUE

BUTTON

FLYING THE NEPTUNE HELICOPTER - SMART CONTROL MODE:

WARNING: Check the condition of all the Rotor Blades prior to each flight. Do not try to operate the Neptune Helicopter if any Rotor Blade has been damaged. Broken or damaged Rotor Blades may have sharp edges or corners and they will be spinning fast with a potential for injury! Flying the Neptune Helicopter with broken Rotor Blades can also make it fly in an unstable or uncontrollable manner. This may cause damage to furniture and other property, as well as injury to plants, animals and people. Broken Rotor Blades can be easily replaced as described in the “REPLACING DAMAGED ROTOR BLADES” section elsewhere in this Instruction Manual.

1. Slide the On / Off Switch at the bottom of your Neptune Helicopter to the On position. The Frontal Red LED on the Neptune Helicopter will turn on and flash on and off for about 5 seconds. This will allow the Neptune Helicopter’s Gyro to initialize.

2. Position the Neptune Helicopter on a safe, sturdy, and level launching surface. The Frontal Red LED on the Neptune Helicopter will now light up continuously.

3. Push the Left Slider all the way up and then back down to initialize throttle control. This is a safety feature to prevent accidental starts. The Neptune Helicopter will not move when you do this, but it will now be ready to fly.

CHANNEL

4. Push the Left Slider up again gradually. This will start the Top and Bottom Rotors spinning. The Neptune

CONTROL MODE

OPTIONS BUTTONS

will rise up off the ground and into the air. Increase or decrease throttle by pushing the Left Slider up and down. An increase or decrease in throttle will result in an increase or decrease in altitude (height). Adjust the Left Slider until you have reached your desired flight altitude. The Left Slider (Throttle Control) is a digital proportional system, therefore fine movement of the Left Slider will produce minor changes in the Neptune Helicopter’s altitude.

INVERT UI

(USER INTERFACE)

OPTIONS BUTTON

HELP BUTTON

INTERFACE

OPTIONS SCREEN

-Push the Left Slider up to increase Throttle and gain altitude.

-Push the Left Slider down to decrease Throttle and lose altitude.

5. Once flying at the desired altitude the Neptune Helicopter may be spinning under the Main Rotors instead of holding a heading. Adjust the Trim Control Slider so that the Neptune Helicopter body does not spin. Use the below points as a guide for Trim Control adjustment.

-Move the Trim Control Slider to the left if the body is spinning right (Clockwise)

-Move the Trim Control Slider to the right if the body is spinning left (Counter Clockwise).

MODE INDICATOR

(CONTROL PAD OR

MOTION CONTROL)

IR DONGLE INDICATOR

CHANNEL INDICATOR (A,B, OR C)

LEFT SLIDER

(THROTTLE

CONTROL)

TRIM

CONTROLLER

SLIDER

EMERGENCY STOP

BUTTON

CONTROL

SCREEN

LIGHT

BUTTON

Many factors affect the Trim of the Neptune Helicopter such as Internal Battery condition, throttle setting and Rotor Blade wear. It may be required to adjust the Trim Control Slider more than once during a flight. Once trimmed, minor corrections can be managed using the steering control.

6. a) In Motion Control Mode, steering your Neptune Helicopter is accomplished by tilting your Smart Control Device sideways, left or right.

-Tilt the Smart Control Device to the left to steer the Neptune Helicopter to the left.

-Tilt the Smart Control Device to the right to steer the Neptune Helicopter to the right.

6. b) In Joystick Control Mode, steering your Neptune Helicopter is accomplished by pushing the Control Pad (on the right side of the Control Screen) sideways, left or right.

OPTIONS BUTTONS

OK BUTTON

FLIGHT DIRECTION INDICATOR

CONTROL

PAD

(DISABLED

]IN MOTION

CONTROL MODE)

OPTIONS

BUTTON

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FLYING THE NEPTUNE HELICOPTER - SMART CONTROL MODE: - Continued

-Push the Control Pad to the left to steer the Neptune Helicopter to the left.

-Push the Control Pad to the right to steer the Neptune Helicopter to the right.

DIRECTION CONTROL CONVENTION IS BASED AS IF YOU WERE SITTING IN THE PILOT'S SEAT OF THE NEPTUNE HELICOPTER. WHEN THE HELICOPTER IS FLYING TOWARDS YOU, THE STEERING WILL APPEAR TO REVERSE. WHEN YOU PUSH THE CONTROL PAD TO THE RIGHT, THE NEPTUNE HELICOPTER WILL TURN TO THE LEFT. WHEN YOU PUSH THE CONTROL PAD TO THE LEFT, THE NEPTUNE HELICOPTER WILL TURN TO THE RIGHT. THIS PHENOMENON IS CALLED CONTROL REVERSAL AND IT IS NORMAL. IT JUST TAKES SOME PRACTICE TO CONTROL.

7. a) In Motion Control Mode, forward and reverse control of your Neptune Helicopter is accomplished by tilting your Smart Control Device forward and backward.

-Tilt the Smart Control Device forward to make the Neptune Helicopter fly forward or increase forward speed.

-Tilt the Smart Control Device backward to make the Neptune Helicopter fly backwards.

7. b) In Control Mode, forward and reverse control of your Neptune Helicopter is accomplished by pushing the Control Pad (on the right side of the Control Screen) up and down.

-Push the Control Pad up to make the Neptune Helicopter fly forward or increase forward speed.

-Push the Control Pad down to make the Neptune Helicopter fly backwards.

8. These are the fundamentals of flying your Neptune Helicopter in Smart Control Mode.

THE CONTROL RANGE IS UP TO ABOUT 16' (5 METERS)

YOU CAN TURN THE FRONTAL RED LED ON THE NEPTUNE HELICOPTER ON AND OFF BY SIMPLY PRESSING THE LIGHT BUTTON ON THE CONTROL SCREEN.

9. a) To land your Neptune Helicopter, gently and gradually push the Left Stick all the way down. This will slow the rotation of the Main Rotors and the Neptune Helicopter will land. It is very important to NOT push the Left Stick all the way down suddenly, as the Main Rotors will stop spinning instantly and the Neptune Helicopter will fall and possibly sustain damage.

9. b) Alternatively, to land your Neptune Helicopter, press the Emergency Stop Button on the Control Screen. This will bring the Neptune Helicopter down gently.

10. a). To fly again, it may or may not be necessary to recharge your Neptune Helicopter, depending on the charge that is remaining in the Neptune Helicopter’s Internal Lithium-Polymer Battery. Simply follow the steps described in the “CHARGING THE NEPTUNE HELICOPTER” section above, to recharge your Neptune Helicopter. It may also be necessary to recharge your IR Dongle. Just follow the steps outlined in the section "CHARGING THE IR DONGLE".

10. b). If you are finished playing, slide the Neptune Helicopter’s On / Off Switch to the Off position to turn it off. Then turn off the NEPTUNE CONTROL App and remove the IR Dongle from the Smart Control Device.

THE IR DONGLE USES A SAFE INFRARED BEAM TO COMMUNICATE FLIGHT INSTRUCTIONS TO THE NEPTUNE HELICOPTER. AN INFRARED BEAM IS VERY SIMILAR TO A BEAM OF LIGHT SO IT IS IMPORTANT TO STAY IN VISUAL RANGE OF THE NEPTUNE HELICOPTER AT ALL TIMES DURING FLIGHT OR CONTROL WILL BE LOST.

REPLACING DAMAGED ROTOR BLADES

In the event that your main Rotor Blades or Tail Rotor sustain damage, they are very easy to replace by following these easy steps. (Note, replacement Main Rotor Blades are not included, but can be purchased separately as part of the Neptune Replacement Part Kit.) (Note, 1 replacement Tail Rotor is included, and additional Tail Rotors can be purchased as part of the Neptune Replacement Kit.)

Main Rotor Blades:

1. Locate the broken Rotor Blade and use a fine Philips screw-driver (not included) to unscrew the tiny screw that holds the Rotor Blade in place on the Hub Mount. Be careful not to lose the screw as it is tiny.

REPLACING DAMAGED ROTOR BLADES

2. Pull the damaged Rotor Blade horizontally out and away from its location on the Hub Mount.

3. Install a new Rotor Blade in the same location on the Hub Mount by sliding it in horizontally. The holes for the screw have to align. It is very important that the correct Rotor Blade is installed as the Upper and Lower Main Rotor Blades may appear to be similar but are in fact very different. The Neptune Helicopter will not be able to fly if the incorrect Rotor Blades are installed.

4. Fasten the new Rotor Blade to its Hub Mount with the same tiny screw that was pulled out earlier. Do not over tighten the screw as the Rotor Blade needs to be able to spin freely inside its Hub Mount. Your Neptune Helicopter is ready to fly again!

Tail Rotor:

1. Locate the broken Tail Rotor on the end of the Neptune Helicopter’s boom.

2. Remove the broken Tail Rotor by gently pulling it upwards off of the Tail Motor’s Axle Shaft.

3. Install the replacement Tail Rotor (Included with the Neptune) by sliding it onto the Tail Motor’s Axle Shaft in the reverse process as outlined in step 2.

4. Gently press down on the replacement Tail Rotor until it is firmly in place.

REPLACING THE BALANCE-BAR-TO-UPPER-ROTOR CONNECTOR:

There are two small Connectors which connect the Upper Rotor to the Balance Bar. In the event that a Connector becomes disconnected, broken, or lost, it will need to be reconnected or replaced. Two replacement Balance-Bar-To-Upper-Rotor Connectors are included with the Neptune Helicopter.

1. A Connector is attached by 2 simple Ball Joints. Remove the broken Connector by disconnecting it from the Upper Rotor Hub Mount and the Balance Bar and pull it away. Once removed, the Ball Joints will be exposed. A Ball Joint will be visible on the Upper Rotor Hub Mount, and a Ball Joint will be visible on the Balance Bar. There are a total of 4 Ball Joints for the two Connectors!

2. Install the new Connector following the reverse of step 1. Each Connector only connects to 2 Ball Joints. The Connector must connect a set of Ball Joints that are in vertical alignment only. Gently but firmly press the Connector into position, connecting the Upper Rotor and the Balance Bar. The Connector will just snap into the 2 Ball Joints as shown.

TROUBLESHOOTING - If additional Rotor Blades or Connectors are required or if replacement does not solve the your flying problem, visit www.interactivetoy.com. There is a vast list of Troubleshooting tips for the BladeRunner Neptune on our website.nector will just snap into the 2 Ball Joints as shown.

STORING THE NEPTUNE HELICOPTER:

It is a good idea to store the Neptune Helicopter, IR Dongle, Controller, USB Charging Cable, Spare Parts, and this Instruction Manual together so no components become misplaced or lost. Please respect the below points to extend the operational life of your Neptune Helicopter during storage.

1. Product may be damaged or performance may be adversely affected if the Neptune Helicopter is not properly stored.

2. Never place any items on top of any components of the Neptune Helicopter.

3. Always keep your Neptune Helicopter in a cool dry place. Do not allow your Neptune Helicopter to get wet as it is not water resistant.

4. Keep the Neptune Helicopter away from pets and other household animals.

5. Do not rest your Neptune Helicopter on any potential heat source such as electronic equipment or a radiator.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

This DEVICE(s) (Neptune Helicopter and the IR Dongle) is a precision machine and is factory assembled and tested. Keep this DEVICE away from face, eyes and hair at all times. Keep fingers away from moving rotors or propellers. Do not operate this device near or at other people or animals. Use caution when operate. Make sure people around you know that you are operating this DEVICE. Recommended for use indoors only in rooms without obstacles, breakable objects or fans. The CHARGER and/or charging cable provided in this package is for charging this DEVICE ONLY. Do not use any other source to charge this DEVICE. Do not attempt to overcharge this DEVICE. Follow the charging instructions provided in this Instruction Manual. The Lithium Polymer Rechargeable batteries in the DEVICE are sealed inside and are not replaceable; any attempts to replace the Lithium Polymer Rechargeable Battery will void the warranty. The packaging should be kept since it contains important information.

PLEASE! DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY RETAIL STORE!

For any questions or problems with this product please contact us at: Email: info@interactivetoy.com

Phone: Inside North America: 1-866-214-2220 Outside North America: +1-416-444-6873

Address: Interactive Toy Concepts, 17 Vulcan Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. M9W 1L3

Web site:www.interactivetoy.com

FCC NOTE: U.S. ONLY

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

1) This device may not cause harmful interference.

2) This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These Limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a 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 by turn 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.

Industry Canada Notice: Canada only.

This radiocommunication device complies with all the requirements and limits 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: 27.145MHz – 61.35 dBµV/m at 3 meter. 49.860MHz - 59.69 dBµV/m at 3 meter.

Limited 30-day warranty

Product is warranted by Interactive Toy Concepts Limited against manufacturing

defects in material and workmanship under normal use for thirty (30) days from

the date of purchase.

Warranty is validated upon receipt of proof or purchase and

confirmation of UPC code.

BladeRunner is a registered trademark of Interactive Toy Concepts Ltd.

and Apple App Store are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.

**Android and Google Play are Trademarks of Google Inc.

Manufactured by and distributed by Interactive Toy Concepts Ltd.

Conforms to Safety Standards ASTM F963-03 Regulatory Requirements.

Products and colors may vary. MADE IN CHINA.

*IPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Apple,

Lithium Polymer Rechargeable

Batteries must be recycled or

disposed of properly.

Proof of Purchase

INS-22005-130516-US

Interactive Toy Concepts Neptune User Manual

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