Mattel FCP39 Instructions Manual
PILOT'S MANUAL
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OUTDOOR USE RECOMMENDED.
ADULT ASSEMBLY REQUIRED.
Keep these instructions for future reference as they contain important information.
IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions before operating your vehicle.
CAUTION:
Surfaces may become hot and cause burns if electronics get wet.
To prevent entanglement, keep all hair away from moving parts.
Adult supervision is recommended when the vehicle is being operated.
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DNM65-0970
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CONTENTS
FEATURES
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SET UP
1. CONTROLLER BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Unscrew the battery cover with a Phillips head screwdriver (not
included).
2. Install 6 AA (LR6) alkaline batteries (not included) with polarity (+/-) as
shown inside the battery compartment. For longer life, use alkaline
batteries.
3. Replace battery cover and tighten screws.
4. Replace batteries in the controller if the vehicle runs slowly after a
recharge or if you see a green light flashing in the controller power
switch during play.
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ABOUT THE CONTROLLER
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TRANSFORMATION / GROUND ( ) / FLIGHT ( )
MODE SWITCH – Use to transform and select between
Ground Mode and Flight Mode.
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THROTTLE JOYSTICK – Controls both motors and is used
to make the vehicle move forward / ascend / descend.
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STEERING JOYSTICK – Controls the left and right motors
independently to make the vehicle turn left / right.
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CONTROLLER POWER SWITCH
• Select ( ) to switch controller ON.
• Select ( ) to switch controller OFF.
• Select ( ) to charge the vehicle.
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ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT BUTTONS – Use to correct
the direction of the vehicle if it veers to either side.
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POWER CABLE SOCKET – Use to charge the vehicle with
the USB cable (included).
SAFETY INFORMATION
Note to Adults: To ensure that the child’s play is both safe and fun, please review all operating instructions and
safety rules with your child.
• The toy is not intended for children under 8 years old.
• Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing away from the propellers while the vehicle is switched ON.
• Stay at least 3 to 6 feet away from the vehicle. That goes for anyone watching as well.
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Always keep an eye on the vehicle. If it looks like it’s going to crash into you, your friends or anything else, release the throttle joystick and step out of the way.
• Never disassemble or attempt to modify the vehicle.
• When not in use, turn off vehicle and then controller. To avoid accidental operation, remove batteries in controller.
• Operating range of controller is around 75ft (23m) for GROUND MODE and around 200ft (60m) for FLIGHT MODE.
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ABOUT THE VEHICLE
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VEHICLE POWER SWITCH
• Select ( ) to switch vehicle OFF.
• Select ( ) to switch vehicle ON.
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CHARGING SOCKET – Use to charge the vehicle’s internal
LiPo battery.
THE VEHICLE HAS A SPECIALLY-DESIGNED
DURAFORM™ BODY COMPRISED OF EXPANDED
POLYPROPYLENE (EPP), MAKING IT LIGHTWEIGHT AND
EXTREMELY RESILIENT FOR LONG-TERM DURABILITY.
2. CHARGING THE VEHICLE
MUST CHARGE VEHICLE BEFORE FIRST USE. CHARGE TIME IS APPROXIMATELY 80 MINUTES OR MORE.
Your vehicle is powered by a LiPo battery that is permanently installed. The vehicle must be charged before play. It can be charged with the controller or
with the USB cable.
CHARGING WITH THE CONTROLLER
1. To charge, first make sure you have installed 6 AA alkaline batteries in the controller and that both the controller and vehicle are switched
OFF ( ).
2. Open the cover on the controller and take out the charging cable (see ).
3. Insert the charging plug firmly into the socket under the vehicle. Make sure the connection is secure (see ).
4. To begin charging, move the controller power switch from OFF ( ) to CHARGE ( ). A red light in the power switch will turn on. This indicates the
vehicle is charging. (see ).
5. The charging process takes up to 80 minutes. The red light will go off when charging is complete.
6. Move the controller power switch from CHARGE ( ) to OFF ( ).
7. Hold the charging plug and gently pull it out of the socket. NEVER pull on the cable as this may cause the cable to break.
8. Replace the charging cable into the controller and close the cover.
9. The vehicle will usually have about 5-6 minutes of flight time once fully charged.
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CHARGING WITH THE USB CABLE
1. Connect the controller to a powered USB port with the supplied USB cable.
2. Follow the same instructions as detailed in CHARGING WITH THE
CONTROLLER.
3. Remember to disconnect the USB cable from the controller before play.
SET UP
1. CONTROLLER BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Unscrew the battery cover with a Phillips head screwdriver (not
included).
2. Install 6 AA (LR6) alkaline batteries (not included) with polarity (+/-) as
shown inside the battery compartment. For longer life, use alkaline
batteries.
3. Replace battery cover and tighten screws.
4. Replace batteries in the controller if the vehicle runs slowly after a
recharge or if you see a green light flashing in the controller power
switch during play.
2. CHARGING THE VEHICLE
MUST CHARGE VEHICLE BEFORE FIRST USE. CHARGE TIME IS APPROXIMATELY 80 MINUTES OR MORE.
Your vehicle is powered by a LiPo battery that is permanently installed. The vehicle must be charged before play. It can be charged with the controller or
with the USB cable.
CHARGING WITH THE CONTROLLER
1. To charge, first make sure you have installed 6 AA alkaline batteries in the controller and that both the controller and vehicle are switched
OFF ( ).
2. Open the cover on the controller and take out the charging cable (see ).
3. Insert the charging plug firmly into the socket under the vehicle. Make sure the connection is secure (see ).
4. To begin charging, move the controller power switch from OFF ( ) to CHARGE ( ). A red light in the power switch will turn on. This indicates the
vehicle is charging. (see ).
5. The charging process takes up to 80 minutes. The red light will go off when charging is complete.
6. Move the controller power switch from CHARGE ( ) to OFF ( ).
7. Hold the charging plug and gently pull it out of the socket. NEVER pull on the cable as this may cause the cable to break.
8. Replace the charging cable into the controller and close the cover.
9. The vehicle will usually have about 5-6 minutes of flight time once fully charged.
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LiPo(LITHIUM POLYMER) BATTERY INFORMATION
• FULLY CHARGE THE
EVERY FEW MONTHS IS RECOMMENDED TO EXTEND BATTERY LIFE WHEN NOT IN USE. DO NOT STORE NEAR HEAT OR IN DIRECT
SUNLIGHT.
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DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE VEHICLE'S PERMANENTLY INSTALLED LiPo (Lithium Polymer) BATTERY. IT IS A SEALED LiPo BATTERY.
RECYCLE, FOLLOW LOCAL LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERY RECYCLING GUIDELINES.
• DO NOT RECHARGE THE VEHICLE IF IT FEELS HOT. ALLOW IT TO COOL BEFORE RECHARGING.
• VEHICLE IS ONLY TO BE CHARGED USING THE CONTROLLER/CHARGER SUPPLIED. DO NOT CHARGE THE LiPo BATTERY IN ANY OTHER
BATTERY CHARGER.
• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE OR CHARGE THE VEHICLE IF IT SHOWS SIGNS OF LEAKAGE OR CORROSION.
• IF THE VEHICLE AND/OR CONTROLLER ARE WET, THOROUGHLY DRY BEFORE USING OR CHARGING.
• REGULARLY EXAMINE ALL WIRES AND CONNECTORS. IN THE EVENT OF DAMAGE, DISCONTINUE USE.
3. PAIRING THE CONTROLLER AND VEHICLE
You must pair the controller with the vehicle before you can control it.
FIRST SWITCH ON THE VEHICLE, THEN IMMEDIATELY SWITCH ON THE
CONTROLLER. The controller power switch changes from a flashing green
light to a solid green light when pairing is complete. If the green light does
not stop flashing after a few seconds, switch off the controller and vehicle,
then try again.
NOTE:
WHEN PLAYING WITH MULTIPLE VEHICLES, EACH MUST BE PAIRED
ONE AT A TIME. A maximum of 6 vehicles can be paired in one location.
4. ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT
It is recommended that you check the vehicle's alignment before playing.
Ground Mode
1. Switch controller to GROUND ( ) Mode.
2. Push the throttle joystick forward to see if the vehicle will drive straight.
3. If the vehicle veers right, stop the vehicle and press the left alignment adjustment
button 2 or 3 times.
4. If the vehicle veers left, press the right alignment adjustment button 2 or 3 times.
5. Repeat steps 3 or 4 until the vehicle can travel in a straight line.
CHARGING WITH THE USB CABLE
1. Connect the controller to a powered USB port with the supplied USB cable.
2. Follow the same instructions as detailed in CHARGING WITH THE
CONTROLLER.
3. Remember to disconnect the USB cable from the controller before play.
Flight Mode
1. Switch controller to FLIGHT ( ) Mode.
Push the throttle joystick forward until the vehicle takes off.
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3. The vehicle may veer to one side because of wind or turbulence. Use the steering
joystick to make the vehicle fly straight and level and then let go of the joystick.
4. Observe the vehicle and see if it will fly straight or veer to one side.
5. If the vehicle veers right, stop the vehicle and press the left alignment adjustment
button 2 or 3 times.
6. If the vehicle veers left, press the right alignment adjustment button 2 or 3 times.
7. Repeat steps 5 or 6 until the vehicle can fly in a straight line.
NOTE:
Alignment adjustment settings reset when controller is switched off and will need to
be checked before each use. The alignment adjustment button can be pressed a
maximum of 15 times in either direction.
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