8 Channel 2.4 GHz Aircraft Computer Radio System
8 Channel 2.4 GHz Aircraft Computer Radio System
Section 1: Introduction
Section 1: Introduction
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Powering the Flash 8
Selecting the Battery Type
The standard battery type of Flash 8 is a 2 cell Li-Fe that has a 6.0V setting for the low voltage alarm. If you
choose to use a different type of battery, you must select the battery type in the System Management
menu. The preset warning thresholds for each type are:
LiFe 6.0 Volts
NiMh or NiCd 4.3 Volts
LiPo 7.0 Volts
Alkaline 4.0 Volts
Charging the Supplied 2 Cell LiFe Battery
Make sure to fully charge the battery when using your Flash 8 radio for the first time or after it has been
stored for an extended period.
1. Make sure the radio is turned off.
2. Connect the supplied Charger to an AC outlet and then to the charge port on the side of the
radio as shown in the illustration. The Red LED light shows that the battery is currently charging.
3. When the light changes to green the battery is fully charged.
Transmitter Controls
Make sure you use a charger suitable for the battery pack you are using. It is recommended that
you remove the battery from the transmitter when charging it.
Warning
Note
Tip
Tip
Tip
Caution
Left Slider
Right Slider
Right Gimbal
J1/J2
Left Gimbal
J3/J4
Left Gimbal Trims
Right Gimbal Trims
On/Off Switch
Switch F
Momentary Contact
Switch E
3 Position
Switch A
2 Position
Switch B
2 Position
Button C
Momentary Contact
Switch D
2 Position
Back Button
Jog Dial
Scroll/Enter
The Flash 8 operates on 4.8~ 8.4Volts DC. and can use a 2 cell Li-Fe, Li-Po and Li-ION type battery or 4 cell
NiMH or Alkaline battery.
Power Meter
On the home screen of the Flash 8, you can visually see the voltage reading as well as a bar indicating the
amount of power left in the battery.
The supplied Hitec LiFe battery has a built-in protection circuit. This circuit could be damaged
if you attempted to perform a high current quick charge or discharge. The supplied battery should
only be charged with the supplied charger. The use of any other charger will void the warranty.
Warning
Note
Tip
Tip
Tip
Caution
