Spektrum SPM4100 DX4R PRO User Manual

DX4R PRO

4-Channel 2.4GHz DSMR™ System

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 superﬁcial 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.

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 community.spektrumrc.com today to register your product.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Always ensure all batteries have been properly charged prior to using the model.

• Always check all servos and their connections prior to each run.

• Never operate your model near spectators, parking areas or any other area that could result in injury to people or damage of property.

• Never operate your model during adverse weather conditions. Poor visibility can cause disorientation and loss of control of your model.

• Never point the transmitter antenna directly toward the model. The radiation pattern from the tip of the antenna is inherently low.

• If at any time during the operation of your model you observe any erratic or abnormal operation, immediately stop operation of your model until the cause of the problem has been ascertained and corrected.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty Registration ...................................................2

Identifying Controls and Switches ..................................3

Installing Batteries ........................................................4

ModelMatch ................................................................4

Charging .....................................................................5

The Rubber Grip ..........................................................5

Updating the Firmware .................................................5

Warning Screens .........................................................6

Low Battery Alarm Inactivity Alarm

Receiver Compatibility ..................................................6

Main Screen ................................................................7

Programming Guide .....................................................7

Individual Direction Adjustments

List ............................................................................7

Model Select ...............................................................8

Travel ..........................................................................8

Steering Rate ...............................................................9

Exponential .................................................................9

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

IDENTIFYING CONTROLS AND SWITCHES

A. Switch A B. Switch B C. Switch C D. Switch D E. Switch E F. Switch F G. Roller Selector H. Rubber Grip I. Memory Card Port

(under rubber grip) J. Power Switch K. Battery Cover L. Throttle Trigger M. Steering Wheel N. Antenna O. LCD Screen P. RF LED

Frame Rate ................................................................11

Servo Speed ..............................................................12

Mixing .......................................................................12

Active Vehicle Control (AVC) ........................................14

ABS (Automatic Breaking System or pulse brakes) .......14

Idle Up ......................................................................15

Traction .....................................................................15

Trim Step ...................................................................15

Reset ........................................................................16

Monitor .....................................................................16

System .....................................................................17

Telemetry ..................................................................18

Changing from Dropdown to Standard Wheel ...............20

Changing to Left-Handed Conﬁguration .......................21

Troubleshooting Guide ................................................21

1-Year Limited Warranty .............................................22

FCC Information .........................................................23

IC Information ............................................................24

Compliance Information for the European Union ...........24

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Slide the power switch (J) to power ON the transmitter. A Spektrum logo screen will appear, then the Main Screen will show on the LCD screen (O).

Q. Steering Tension Adjustment Screw R. Throttle Tension Adjustment Screw S. Trigger Sizing

Q R

STEERING TENSION ADJUSTMENT

The steering tension is adjustable using the screw below the steering wheel. Turn the screw clockwise to increase the steering tension.

THROTTLE TENSION ADJUSTMENT

The trigger tension is adjustable using the screw in front of the throttle trigger. Turn the screw clockwise to increase the trigger tension.

INSTALLING BATTERIES

TRIGGER SIZING

You can adjust the trigger to ﬁt your driving style. To adjust the trigger:

1. Loosen the screw on the back of the trigger.

2. Adjust the trigger spacing as necessary.

3. Tighten the screw on the back of the trigger.

CAUTION: NEVER remove the transmitter batteries

while the model is powered on. Loss of model control, damage or injury may occur.

MODELMATCH

The Spektrum DX4R PRO transmitter features ModelMatch™ technology, preventing you from operating a vehicle when the wrong model memory is active in the transmitter. If you select the wrong model memory, the receiver will not respond to the transmitter.

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CHARGING (NOT AVAILABLE ON ALL TRANSMITTERS)

Charger Pigtail for Transmitter

BLACK TO POSITIVE

BLACK W/WHITE STRIPE TO NEGATIVE

Spektrum Transmitter Charge Jack Polarity

DX4R PRO transmitters with part numbers that end in E do not have charge jacks.

All Spektrum charge jacks are center pin negative. Before using a charger, use a voltmeter to make sure the connector is center pin negative. When charging, use a charger designed for four cells (4.8-volt battery pack).

CHARGING WARNINGS

WARNING: 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.

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

• Never leave the battery and charger unattended during use.

• Never allow children under 14 years of age to charge

battery packs.

• Never attempt to charge dead or damaged batteries.

• Never charge a battery if the cable has been pinched

or shorted.

• Never allow batteries or charger to come into contact with moisture at any time.

• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places (recommended between 50–80°F (10–26°C)) or place in direct sunlight.

• Always use only Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. This charger cannot charge batteries such as “heavy duty”, “alkaline”, “mercury” or “lithium” battery.

• Always connect to the charger correctly.

• Always disconnect the battery and charger after charging

and let them cool between charges.

• Always inspect the battery before charging.

• Always terminate all processes and contact Horizon Hobby

if the product malfunctions.

• Always make sure you know the speciﬁcations of the battery to be charged or discharged to ensure it meets the requirements of this charger.

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

• Always end the charging process if the charger or battery becomes hot to the touch or starts to change form during the charge process.

• Always charge in a well-ventilated area.

THE RUBBER GRIP

This transmitter includes 2 sizes of grips. The small-size grip is installed at the factory.

To change the rubber grip

1. Lift the edge of the grip and pull the grip away from the

handle.

2. Align the tabs on the new grip with the slots in the handle.

3. Press the grip against the handle.

UPDATING THE FIRMWARE

The DX4R PRO features an SD card reader, enabling you to update the transmitter when ﬁrmware updates are available. Register your transmitter at www.SpektrumRC.com to receive the latest information regarding ﬁrmware updates. To install ﬁrmware updates on your DX4R PRO transmitter:

1. Remove the grip from the back of the transmitter handle.

2. Download the latest ﬁrmware from www.SpektrumRC.com

to an SD card. The transmitter serial number can be found by going to the About screen.

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3. Install the SD card in the card reader slot on the

4. Power on the transmitter. A Spektrum logo and an

5. Remove the SD card from the card slot on the transmitter.

6. Re-install the rubber grip on the transmitter handle.

DX4R PRO transmitter.

installation bar will appear. Installation is complete when the Main screen appears.

EC3EC3

WARNING SCREENS

LOW BATTERY ALARM

An alarm will sound and the voltage will ﬂash on the main screen when the transmitter’s battery power falls below a set limit. This alarm reminds you to stop using the vehicle immediately; power off the transmitter and replace the batteries. Set the low battery limit using the System Screen.

RECEIVER COMPATIBILITY

LED

Bind/Battery Port

SR2000 RECEIVER

Built-in Antenna Tube Mount Antenna Antenna Tube

Antenna

Aux 2 Port Aux 1 Port Throttle Port Steering Port

Bind Plug

LED

Aux Port Throttle Port Steering Port Bind/Battery Port

INACTIVITY ALARM

The alarm reminds you to power off the transmitter and save battery power. If the transmitter is powered on for more than 10 minutes and no control movement is detected, the inactivity alarm will sound. Moving any control stops the alarm.

The DX4R PRO transmitter is compatible with Spektrum™ DSMR™, DSM®, DSM2®, and Marine surface receivers. The included SR410 DSMR receiver is only compatible with DSMR transmitters.

AVC – ACTIVE VEHICLE CONTROL

AVC™ technology is the newest Spektrum™ RC innovation from Horizon Hobby. This Spektrum stabilization system adds a whole new level of control to your RC driving experience. AVC technology utilizes sensors to adjust steering and throttle output, providing you with a more stable and controlled driving experience.

NOTICE: You must use digital servos with the SRS4210 receiver. Using analog servos will reduce the performance of the system and may cause analog servos to overheat.

Install the receiver in your vehicle using double-sided foam servo tape. Foam servo tape holds the receiver in place and protects the receiver from vibration. Position the antenna vertically and away from the vehicle in an antenna tube. The SR410 has a coax style antenna. The last 31mm of the antenna is the portion that receives the signal from the transmitter.

NOTICE: Do not cut or bend the antenna or it could become damaged.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE INSTALLATION NITRO VEHICLE INSTALLATION

Throttle Servo Steering Servo

Receiver

Battery

Electronic

Control

To Motor

Speed

Receiver

Steering Servo

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Battery

Turn

Press

MAIN SCREEN

The Main Screen displays information about the active model, including the Timer (when activated). To return to the Main Screen at any time, press and hold the Rolling Selector for at least 3 seconds.

A. User Name B. Name assigned to the Model memory C. Timers (when activated) D. Transmitter Battery Voltage E. Steering Percent F. Position of Steering (St) trim G. Position of Throttle (Th) trim H. Position of Aux 1 trim I. Position of Aux 2 trim J. Brake Percent

PROGRAMMING GUIDE

USING THE ROLLING SELECTOR

Press the Selector to enter a highlighted function. Roll the Selector to highlight a function or change settings

and values when selected. Press and hold the Selector for more than 3 seconds in any

screen to return the display to the List Screen or the Main Screen. To program, always start with a press on the Selector, then roll,

then press, then roll, and so on.

To Enter, Choose or Exit a selection.

INDIVIDUAL DIRECTION ADJUSTMENTS

In some instances, you may ﬁnd it necessary to independently adjust the control directions; for example, if you want more travel for left steering than right steering, perform the following steps:

1. Scroll to the value you wish to change and press the Rolling Selector.

2. When both directions are selected, move the control (steering or throttle) toward the control direction you wish to change.

The selection box moves to the desired direction. You do not need to hold the control in the desired direction.

3. To change the opposite direction, simply move the control in that direction.

4. Press the Rolling Selector to save the selection.

ROLL HOLDPRESS

To move between options or change values in an option.

Hold for 3 seconds and release to return to the Main or Telemetry screen.

LIST

The List Screen shows other screens to set programming in the transmitter. A dark box with a clear symbol or text represents the highlighted selection. The Active Screen name is displayed at the top of the screen. Choosing the arrow will open the next higher screen, such as Main Screen or this List Screen. A small bar shows the relative position of a highlighted screen name in the List.

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MODEL SELECT

SELECT

NAME

Use the Model Select menu to change the model memory, to assign a model name or to copy a model. The DX4R PRO has 50 model memories available.

CAUTION: NEVER change

the model in Model Select while operating a model. Changing the model memory interrupts the transmitter signal to the receiver and may cause loss of vehicle control, damage or personal injury.

Enables you to name the selected model memory using up to ten characters.

1. Use the roller to select

a Model Name in the List.

2. Select the character you

want to change. A list of characters appear.

3. Select the character you

want to use.

4. When you are ﬁnished naming

the model memory, select the arrow to save the name and return to the list.

COPY

The Copy function shares active model memory settings with a selected model memory space. This is useful for saving setups for one model to adjust programming for track conditions or model setups.

Choosing No returns to the List Screen. Choosing Yes saves the active model settings to the selected model memory.

A. Active or source model

memory number

B. Destination model memory number

IMPORTANT: When using the Copy function, model information will be permanently overwritten by the active model settings.

TRAVEL

The Travel function supports precise endpoint adjustments in all channels. Travel values range from 0–150% (Default is 100%).

NOTICE: Always check the control directions at the extents of travel to be sure the linkages do not bind. Travel values that are too high will cause binding, which may result in damage to the vehicle.

Channel Top Bottom

Steering L (left) R (right) Throttle B (brake) F (forward) Aux 1 H (high) L (low) Aux 2 H (high) L (low)

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