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Optic timer will provide an audio signal every second down to zero time. When the timer
reaches the “zero mark”, the timer will return to the original start time pre-set by you.
Timer Number in the Optic 6 is a “count-up” timer that is set for a specific time up to a
maximum time of 60 minutes and a minimum time of one minute. This timer is activated when
you move the throttle stick upward above the idle setting of the throttle. It automatically stops
when the throttle stick is returned to idle. This timer is useful for powerplane pilot who wishes
to monitor his flight time by the fuel consumption of his model. During the final 20 seconds of
Timer 2, an audio signal is given to you to let you know of the time expiring without causing
you to look away from your aircraft. The timer will continue to move forward, keeping track
of the time even after passing your preset stop time.
To set these timers, depress the UP and DOWN Edit keys at the same timer while also turning
the transmitter power ON. Press the DOWN or UP Edit keys until you arrive at the TIME
screen. You may select Timer 1 or Timer 2 by pressing one of the Cursor keys. Now, set the
time you desire the timer to track for you in whole minutes only. When finished, simply turn
the transmitter power OFF, and the next time the transmitter is turned ON again, the timers will
be ready.
Meanwhile, the Optic 6 system timer runs at all times to keep track of the amount of time your
Optic 6 transmitter has been in service with power ON. This is convenient for use when
determining how much battery capacity may be remaining in the transmitter during a long day
of flying. This system timer records only in whole minutes, and is displayed along side the
voltage reading on the LCD display in the normal operating mode. To reset this timer to zero,
simply press the CLEAR key once while in the normal flight mode.
RESET MEMORY
This function allows you to erase all of the settings placed into memory for the current model
now in service. It will not erase any other memory positions other than the current model.
When this feature is used, the model memory for this model will return to the factory defaults
of an Acro/Glider type model on PPM with no mixing circuits in use. You should use the
Reset Memory function only when you are sure you will no longer need the programming you
have placed into this position. Unfortunately, this may be necessary when a plane is sold or
crashed and no longer flyable. However, doing so will also free up this model memory position
in preparation for a new model set-up when desired. Use of the Reset Memory function is
accomplished by entering the Model Setup Functions screen by depressing both the UP and
DOWN Edit keys while turning ON the main power switch to the Optic 6, then use either the
UP or DOWN Edit keys until you scroll to the REST screen. Along the top of the screen, you
will see an arrow indicator above the current model in use. Use the < or > Cursor key to select
which model you wish to reset the data with, and then press both the (-) and (+) Data keys at
the same time. The Optic 6 transmitter will beep twice to indicate the reset function has been
done, and you may now begin re-programming this model position. Resetting of a model set-
up in memory will affect only the model currently loaded in the system. There is no method of
resetting all of the models in memory to the factory defaults at one time.