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    SD Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di istruzioni Manual de Instrucciones The Leader in Spread Spectrum Technology[...]

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    SD Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC Instruction Manual 8-Channel DSM Radio System with Integrated T elemetry for Airplanes and Helicopters The Leader in Spread Spectrum Technology EN[...]

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    4  NO TICE All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby , Inc. For up to date product literature, visit http://www .horizonhobby .com/ProdInfo/F iles/SPM880[...]

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    5  Spektrum’ s DX8 with Integrated T elemetry ...................................................... 6 Included Items .................................................................................................. 6 System Featu[...]

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    6      The DX8 is Spektrum’ s first aircraft system that incorporates integrated telemetry . The transmitte[...]

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    7   The DX8 features a built-in multi-chemistry charger designed to charge 4-cell NiMH and 2-cell LiPo batteries at a charge rate of 200mAh. The charge jack o[...]

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    8    Note: to change transmitter modes see page 39 Antenna Rolling Selector Aileron/Elevator Stick Elevator T rim Aileron T rim Power [...]

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    9    Antenna Rolling Selector Throttle/Aileron Stick Throttle T rim Aileron T rim Power Switch SD Card Slot Elevator T rim Elevator/Ru[...]

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    10    The DX8 utilizes a roller that can be rotated or pressed and two buttons, Back and Clear that are used to access and program all the f[...]

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    11      [...]

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    12  Note: T o bind an aircraft with an electronic speed controller that powers the receiver through the throttle channel (ESC/BEC), insert the bind plug into the BA TT/BIND port in the receiver and the throttle lead into the throttle[...]

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    13   The Rang e T est fun ctio n re duces the pow er o utpu t. Th is a llow s fo r a range test to confi rm t he R F lin k is ope rati ng c orrec tly . Per form a r ange che ck at the beginning[...]

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    14   The Model Select function is used to change to a different model memory , typically when switching from the current model. Y ou can store up to 30 models in the DX8’ s model memory . Y[...]

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    15   The Model Name function allows you to name a model using up to 10 characters. This makes identifying and selecting models much easier . Naming a model is normally done during initial setup. Y [...]

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    16     Press and hold the roller while turning on the transmitter . When System Setup appears on the screen, release the roller . The [...]

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    17     Press and hold the roller while turning on the transmitter . When System Setup appears on the screen, release the roller . The DX8[...]

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    18  Verify that the current model displayed on this screen is the model you wish to copy . If not then see page 14 Model Select to access the desired model. Rotate the roller to select the model memory (1 - 30) that the model will be[...]

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    19  5. From the main screen rotate the roller to access the telemetry screen and verify the flight log data and receiver voltage displays.  ?[...]

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    20  Electric RPM Sensor The optional electric RPM sensor is designed to be used with any brushless motor . The sensor has two leads to attach to any two of the three motor wires. This is typically done by soldering. Installation T o [...]

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    21  T o Program a User Name In the Systems Settings screen rotate the roller to highlight User Name then press. Highlight the desired character position then press the roller to access that position. Rotate the roller to change to th[...]

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    22   The DX8 organizes the programming screens in two separate categories: System Setup Mode and Functions Mode. Function Mode programming adjusts a model’ s flight characteristics at the fi[...]

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    23    With the transmitter on and the main or telemetry screen up, press the roller . Note: Y our aircraft manual may refer to this as chang[...]

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    24    Rotate the roller to highlight Sw (switch) then press to access the switch options. Select the desired switch to change the dual rate for that channel or inhibit then press the ro[...]

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    25   The Throttle Cut function allows you to shut off an engine with the T rainer switch, Gear switch or the Right or Left trimmer . When you activate the programmed switch, the throttle chan[...]

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    26    Rotate the roller to highlight EXPO then press the roller to access the Throttle Curve Expo function. Select Inh or Act to inhibit or [...]

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    27  Rotate the roller to highlight Flap System then press.   The Flap System defaults to Inhibit. T o activate the Flap System, rotate the roller to highlight Inhibit then pres[...]

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    28    Highlight E-ring then press the roller to access the Electronic Cyclic Ring function. [...]

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    29  Rotate the roller to adjust the selected point to the desired output position. Note the position on the graph at the left of the screen. Repeat this for all desired points.  ?[...]

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    30    With the Elevator to Flap mix screen displayed, rotate the roller to highlight Ele > Flp then pres[...]

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    31  Rotate the roller to highlight T ail Cur ve then press.  Highlight the desired flight mode at the bottom of the screen then press to select. Note that the sele[...]

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    32   The Swashplate Mix typically corrects swashplate timing issues by mixing Aileron to Elevator and Elevator to Aileron. When adjusted correctly , the Swashplate causes the helicopter to ro[...]

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    33  Move the programmed master channel while observing the slave channel. The slave channel should move accordingly .  The Offset function establishes the point at which the two mix rates converge. T ypically , this[...]

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    34    Highlight Mode then press. Select Inhibit, Count D[...]

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    35   The Monitor screen displays the servo positions for each channel graphically and numerically . This is useful to verify programming functions, trim settings, mix directions, etc. The numeric value is d[...]

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    36    Ser vo Precautions •Donotlubricateservogearsormotors. •Donotoverloadretractservosduringretractedorextendedcondition[...]

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    37  W ARRANTY AND REP AIR POLICY Warranty Period Exclusive Warranty- Horizon Hobby , Inc., (Horizon) warranties that the Products purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 1 year from th[...]

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    38  our facility . An Online Repair Request is available at www .horizonhobby .com http://www.horizonhobby . com under the Repairs tab. If you do not have internet access, please contact Horizon Product Support to obtain a RMA number[...]

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    39     The following information is for item numbers: SPM8800EU The following information is for i[...]

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    40  Note: Cages have been removed for clarity. Step 4. Locate the gimbal that currently has the throttle friction engaged (mode 2 is the right gimbal from the rear). Unscrew the silver throttle tension screw until the friction strap [...]

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    41  When changing modes that swap throttle and elevator positions it’ s necessary to recalibrate the sticks. When the mode change is programmed, the calibration screen will automatically appear the next time the transmitter is turn[...]

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    42   The Flight Log (optional) is compatible with the AR8000 receiver . The Flight Log displays overall RF link performance as well as the individual in[...]