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Page 1: ...Operation Manual Operation Manual Prior to use please read this manual thoroughly Keep this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference XG14English indd 1 2013 07 16 16 38...

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Page 3: ...l time This completely eliminates the time lag where fast control inputs are required A SD card slot is provided which enables saving of aircraft model data and updating of transmitter software to be...

Page 4: ...lity of death or serious injury Helicopter Airplane DANGER WARNING CAUTION Glider Ifincorrectoperationmethodsareused itcanbeexpected that there will bea possibility of problemsoccurring Helicopter Air...

Page 5: ...sure to use appropriate outlet plugs DO NOT use Adapter with or set in the opposite direction DO NOT place near fire or heat DO NOT connect or to any material that may conduct electricity including m...

Page 6: ...FLAP SYSTEM 39 SNAP ROLL SNAP ROLL 40 Differential DIFFERENTIAL 41 Aileron to Rudder Mixing AILE RUDD MIX 43 Aileron to Flap Mixing AILE FLAP MIX 44 Elevator to Flap Mixing ELEV FLAP MIX 45 Rudder to...

Page 7: ...serting and Removing the SD Card Compatible SD Cards are 16GB or less in size and be formatted in FAT format Inserting and removing SD cards should be carried out after opening the battery cover with...

Page 8: ...ing is complete the LED will switch off The standard charging time is approximately 3hours 4 After charging has been completed promptly detach all the connections Absolutely do not leave the charger c...

Page 9: ...the bottom of this page The drawing on the right shows the default setting giving a smooth throttle transition Never Touch the Printed Circuit Board or any related parts inside the transmitter For the...

Page 10: ...when the battery is not being used For new batteries and batteries that have not been used for a long time be certain to fully charge before use In addition if the battery is repeatedly charged having...

Page 11: ...sensitivity will be considerably degraded The remote antenna receives the data and also feeds back to the transmitter The antenna part should be installed in a perfectly straight condition Coaxial pa...

Page 12: ...talling the receiver in the model Preparation S S S W S W Weak radio wave Radio wave is weak Strong radio wave Strong radio wave transmitted to the aircraft helicopter etc This position makes best tra...

Page 13: ...e situation where the built in antenna has been installed beside a shielding material since the receiving sensitivity will be considerably degraded The remote antenna receives the data and also feeds...

Page 14: ...wering the power output to simulate a long distance range test Under the Bind Range Check setting screen move the cursor to the POWER NORMAL column and change it to LOW The transmitter LED shall flash...

Page 15: ...ial Hovering Throttle Trim HV T RTRM Flight Mode Switch FMOD SW Trainer Switch TRN SW Aileron Dual rate Switch AILE SW Gear Switch GEAR SW AUX 3 Lever AUX3 LV AUX 3 Lever AUX3 LV Rudder Trim Elevator...

Page 16: ...ansmission Blue ashing When radio transmission is stopped Red Low battery voltage Flashing Mode 1 Example Mode 1 Example The names in square brackets are the abbreviated characters displayed on each s...

Page 17: ...mon to All Models Dial Display This key has a primary function of resetting a value back to default It also operates as displayed when an item other than an arrow is displayed on the screen CLEAR Key...

Page 18: ...er Key Dial Timer 1 Timer 2 Helicopter Glider Airplane Model No Model No Model Name Model Name Flight Mode Flight Mode Receiver Power Source Voltage Receiver Power Source Voltage Transmitter Power Sou...

Page 19: ...ate the dial to move the cursor to the desired position and press the dial to display the items that can be added to the list Rotate the dial to move the cursor to the item that you wish to add and pr...

Page 20: ...ted Gyro Channel Selection ACRO Wing Type Selection Dual Aileron Selection When NORMAL wing type is selected V Tail Selection GLID Dual Flap Selection V Tail Selection Functions Common to All Models T...

Page 21: ...Device Select screen Helicopter flight mode NORMAL STUNT 1 STUNT 2 STUNT 3 STUNT 4 HOLD Cannot be used during the initial set up Extension of Flight Mode STUNT 3 and STUNT 4 are not active by default...

Page 22: ...llowing sequence gives the flight mode priority when the various switches are activated LAUNCH SPEED THERMAL LAND CRUISE Example List of the items which can be selected on each flight mode Functions w...

Page 23: ...ipping the flight mode switch it is possible to automatically change the dual rate and exponential settings for each flight mode Note that FM AUTO switch selection has a higher priority than INPUT The...

Page 24: ...o movement Setting Method Rotate the dial to move to and select the channel that you wish to set inverse display Then press the dial to display the setting box and now change the numeric values by rot...

Page 25: ...mixing etc Setting Method Set the limit values separately for left right and up down directions for each channel servo Select the channel using the dial and press the dial to display the adjustment bo...

Page 26: ...ed to use only small values here Setting Method Rotate the dial to move to and select the channel that you wish to set inverse display Then press the dial to display the setting box and carry out the...

Page 27: ...he channel IMPORTANT NOTICE In the situation where the reverse switch setting has been changed the Fail Safe has been set and this will after affect the Fail Safe operation it will operate in the oppo...

Page 28: ...e inverse display area and select the channel then press the dial to display the setting box and carry out the speed setting NORM is the fastest setting and the speed can be slowed between 0 1 15 0 se...

Page 29: ...and select the point that you wish to change inverse display Then press the dial to select and change the numerical value For Helicopter There are five 5 flight modes i e Normal Stunt 1 4 available f...

Page 30: ...ottle stick and the numerical value OUT shows the output value to the servo Adjustment is possible over an adjusting range between 0 and 100 for each of the Slow or High up or down directions The grap...

Page 31: ...nts 1 2 and 3 will be influenced by the Hover Pitch Trim and this will be seen on the graph In addition the High Pitch Trim will influence Point H Caution Note After the setting operate the servos and...

Page 32: ...function ORIG This is the stick position itself not considering the pitch curve MIXING RATE ON STUNT MODE RATE This display will be shown when the Flight Mode is set to a stunt position Even though th...

Page 33: ...the cursor to INH and press the dial to ACT Move the cursor to the inversed display next to STICK AUTO Move the throttle stick to desired position and press the STO key to set the position a numerical...

Page 34: ...from the following two modes TWO GYRO It is possible to allocate two individual gyro sensitivities and the Gyro sensitivity switching can occur on one shared switch DUAL GAIN In this mode one channel...

Page 35: ...LOCK T N 150 100 50 0 50 100 150 0 50 100 150 150 100 50 0 50 100 150 0 50 100 150 TRIPLE AXIS S N 150 100 50 0 50 100 150 0 50 100 150 150 100 50 0 50 100 150 0 50 100 150 DUAL GAIN NORM GAIN T LOCK...

Page 36: ...box for numerical value adjustment Note that because the setting from the transmitter is a numeric adjustment the actual rotation speed should be set and confirmed by the governor Trim Input Function...

Page 37: ...V This mix corrects tilt of the swashplate in the aileron and elevator axis when the pitch stick is moved up and down Adjustment of the mixing amount can be carried out separately to the front and rea...

Page 38: ...by a momentary action as usual The time lag duration can be set between 0 5 to 2 seconds Throttle Trim Memory THRO TRIM MEMORY When the Trim is lowered in a single action the trim position immediately...

Page 39: ...the mix amounts to the throttle for each of the stick operation directions The mix should be set to whichever direction the rotor rotation increases when the operation is carried out As a rough guide...

Page 40: ...setting screen then press the dial to display the time setting box The time displayed here will be the time for moving to the servo position of the Flight Mode that is currently being displayed TIPS...

Page 41: ...ere AUTO THRO has been set NORM mode is selected Below this point the flaps should be activated to the desired position automatically Flight mode coupled function F MODE It is possible to set the flap...

Page 42: ...witch STICK POS The Stick Position Switch STICK POS is initially set to INH It should be set to ACT Set the stick position to activate this switch function Coupled function with Flight Mode After sett...

Page 43: ...to use the flight mode switch to turn on or off Aileron Differential AILE Setting can be achieved for the below wing types FLAPERON DELTA 4 AILE DUAL AILE DUAL ELEV On 4 Aileron or 6 Aileron usage eac...

Page 44: ...ft Aileron 2 Setting item AIL2 Rudder Differential RUDD Settings can be activated for the below Wing types V TAIL DUAL RUDD Flap Differential FLAP Settings can be activated for the below Wing types DU...

Page 45: ...pendent Mixing for right and left Aileron to Rudder in each flight mode Input the desired mixing amount for each flight mode Break Function BREAK The BREAK setting on the elevator and rudder stick rel...

Page 46: ...left and right It is possible to allocate a switch to the desired position or use the flight mode switch to control this mix It is also possible to include trim amount of the Aileron to the mixing In...

Page 47: ...Flaps can be set separately for both up and down movement It is possible to allocate the switch to a desired position or use the flight mode switch to control this mix Caution Note Actually operate th...

Page 48: ...y for left and right as two independent settings It is possible to allocate the switch to a desired position or use the flight mode switch to change between two settings Trim Input Function TRIM IN By...

Page 49: ...s airplane However JR does call tailless airplanes deltas eg the F 102 or Dassault Mirage III Four Aileron airplane 4 AILE It is possible to correct the outside two Aileron s servo movement and inside...

Page 50: ...n the left elevator s servo movement Dual Rudder DUAL RUDD It is possible to correct the right rudder s servo movement based on the left rudder s servo movement Dual Flap DUAL FLAP It is possible to c...

Page 51: ...on FLAP Select FLAP To set the Flap operation on the Aileron Select FRPN or the FRP2 In case of using Four Aileron it is also possible to pair them independently and set as following R AILE1 Right Ail...

Page 52: ...the System List Hold Delay HOLD DELAY UPPER ARROW Delay time before switching on the motor DOWN ARROW Delay time before switching off the motor Caution Note Be sure to set the WARNING function under...

Page 53: ...ron1 LAL2 Left Aileron2 RAL2 Right Aileron2 Set the Off set on these Aileron independently Time Delay DELAY It is possible to set the time delay when switching between different flight mode on Off Set...

Page 54: ...For Elevator The Trim Input switch can be used to trim the elevator Individual points can be adjusted using the Trim Input on the multi point curve The point 0 is the maximum brake amount With the Tri...

Page 55: ...LAP LV OFFSET If a LEVER is set as the Input Device for the Flap channel the Lever s center neutral position can be offset if necessary TIPS Regarding this Mixing function from Flap since the amount o...

Page 56: ...OFFSET By utilizing offset the reference point where the mixing starts can be optimised TIPS The so called air combat flaps snap flaps can be used in aircraft with main wings that have a 3 servo chann...

Page 57: ...rst set up DUAL SPOI in WING TYPE under the System List in order to use this function It is possible to set up individual mix amounts for each flight mode TIPS On a large large sized aircraft that is...

Page 58: ...chart 2 below There is an option available to include or not include any other mixing with the program mix in regards to the Slave channel Throttle stick Coupling function THRO STK Only for Airplane I...

Page 59: ...point move the cursor to the location where you wish to make the change then press to inverse the display and input the numeric value Exponential Function EXP By setting the Exponential each point co...

Page 60: ...Dual Rate D R EXP Ch3 Elevator ELEV Elevator Trim Dual Rate D R EXP Ch4 Rudder RUDD Rudder Trim Dual Rate D R EXP Ch5 Gear GEAR Ch6 Pitch PIT Pitch Curve PIT CURVE Ch7 AUX2 Ch8 AUX3 Ch9 AUX4 Ch10 AUX5...

Page 61: ...iler Stick FMOD The mixing can be coupled to the Flight Mode Switch TRNR The mixing can be coupled to the Trainer switch MOTO Channel which is allocated for Motor control Slave channel s name applicat...

Page 62: ...r Glider Channel name Items which can be Included Ch1 Flaperon FPRN Ch2 Aileron AILE Ch3 Elevator ELEV Ch4 Rudder RUDD Ch5 Gear GEAR Ch6 Flap FLAP Ch7 AUX2 Ch8 AUX3 Ch9 AUX4 Ch10 AUX5 Ch11 AUX6 Ch12 A...

Page 63: ...t or stop the timer For example the start switch could be allocated to the SPS switch on the throttle then the Off switch to the trainer switch Alternatively it is possible not to switch off the timer...

Page 64: ...r using the dial and click to set each function directly For Helicopter For Airplane For Glider Helicopter Airplane CAUTION Glider Function List Snap Roll Mixing Program Mixing Program Mixing Dual Cha...

Page 65: ...ode Select the required servo test from below four options Also note that if a Limit Adjust has been set on the function List servos will not move further than is allowed by the limit setting In this...

Page 66: ...to stop radio wave transmission Select YES to continue to this function screen Next the current Model No and Model Name will be displayed Select this item and press the dial Now rotate the dial to fi...

Page 67: ...the Copy source will be the current model number If you wish to select from INTERNAL or SD CARD be sure to select the particular Model before proceeding Copy Destination The Copy Destination can be se...

Page 68: ...el Select TIPS The TRANSFER of data between transmitters can be only achieve when the Trainer cable Sold Separately has been plugged in to the XG11 and the transmitter power switch is turned off When...

Page 69: ...put will be transmitted TIPS The connections with the receiver should be made as shown in the figure below Receiver connection channel list Caution Note Because the previous data will be erased when t...

Page 70: ...ing the dial The LIST key enables you to return from character selection to the Name Input line Because there is no Delete key to correct an input you should return to the Name Input line and overwrit...

Page 71: ...o change then press the dial and enter the name in the same way as you would for a model name TIPS The Flight Mode name is displayed on the Information display as well as each function showing flight...

Page 72: ...over all flight modes eg Normal ST 1 ST 2 ST 3 ST 4 Hold or to set each flight mode to require separate trim adjustment COM Common FMOD Individual trims for each flight Mode For Airplane Flight mode T...

Page 73: ...sed trim direction Direction of Flap trim Setting FLAP DIRECTION It is possible to change the Input direction of the Flap trim as desired NORM Standard Flap trim direction REV Reversed Flap trim direc...

Page 74: ...h to turn ON OFF or OFF ON Further it is possible to allocate the stick so each side of center turns ON OFF or OFF ON It is also possible to set a position in between to turn the virtual switch ON OFF...

Page 75: ...e functionality of the four types has to be selected before activating the Trim Input For Helicopter Gyro sensitivity GYRO SENS Change Gyro Sensitivity Governor GOVERNOR Change Rotor r p m For Airplan...

Page 76: ...n to where the alert should activate If necessary use SW SEL to couple with a flight mode or other switches to use this function Helicopter Airplane CAUTION Glider System List Stick Monitor Screen In...

Page 77: ...Warning which suits your application For example with an electric powered glider you may set a warning to ensure the motor switch is in the Off position when the transmitter is turned on Caution Note...

Page 78: ...utral center Timer sound Opening sound Sound when the transmitter is first turned on Stick Calibration STICK CALIBRATION This function calibrates the neutral position of the stick and stick travel whi...

Page 79: ...combined with data from the Master transmitter s Settings Trim Dual rates Mixing etc before being transmitterd to the model Therefore The Master transmitter has full control However the Slave transmit...

Page 80: ...binding a receiver please confirm the following Are the transmitter and receiver batteries fully charged Please fully charge the batteries Are the transmitter and receiver too close to each other If t...

Page 81: ...the Pulse signal on the brushless motor to sense the rotation Gear Ratio GEAR RATIO It is possible to monitor the Helicopter s actual rotor blade r p m by entering the gear ratio Check the gear ratio...

Page 82: ...units m s ft s Select the units as desired Audio for Ascent UP SOUND1 2 3 4 The Climb Rate can be set in 4 different ranges with an alert for each range Each one of the setting can have an alert Initi...

Page 83: ...is easy to check Initially it is set as Inhibited Select the telemetry information to be displayed and allocate it to a position on the screen Caution Note Rotate the dial to the right to access the...

Page 84: ...cursor over and then pressing the dial When this has been done a confirmation screen will be displayed and the words SERVO HOLD will be flashing Also under MONITOR on the System List the display will...

Page 85: ...hes can be linked to a particular channel Select the device as desired Selection of output OUT Here the Output configuration of each channel can be specified INH No output ACT Allow output standard GO...

Page 86: ...List is activated GYR Use this channel for controlling the Gyro The settings for the GYRO SENS can be set under the function list PIT Use this channel for controlling Pitch By setting a channel as th...

Page 87: ...ity for each flight mode Select the switch position using the SW SEL function then choose the priority for each flight mode Device Select DEVICE Here input devices switches levers and trim switches ca...

Page 88: ...hen pressing the dial This displays a list of the Swash Patterns select the pattern which matches your helicopter Initially it is set to 1 servo Normal Note that the actual mixing amount and direction...

Page 89: ...Right Elevon REVN The actual meaning of DELTA is a defined wing shape and not a tailless airplane However JR does call tailless airplanes deltas eg the F 102 or Dassault Mirage III 4 Aileron 4AILE Fo...

Page 90: ...N Dual Aileron wing setting The following channel outputs are used Channel 1 Left Aileron LAIL Channel 2 Right Aileron RAIL 4 Aileron 4AILE For Wings with 4 Ailerons The Following channel outputs are...

Page 91: ...n Note For safety reasons engine powered and electric powered aircraft must have their motive power channels set to the slowest speed If the Reverse Switches or Stick Mode are changed after setting th...

Page 92: ...Upward High If necessary set it to REV Dowward High Upward Slow TIPS It is necessary to use this function rather than the reverse switch so that all mixing functions work correctly when flying using t...

Page 93: ...in when purchased This function can be used to change this mode Caution Note If the throttle stick position to be changed between Mode 1 Mode 2 or between Mode 3 Mode 4 the throttle stick and elevato...

Page 94: ...systems Out putting channels are used as follows Maximum channel is limited to 12channel for this application 1 Aileron 2 Elevator 3 Rudder 4 AUX1 Pitch Flap 5 Throttle 6 GEAR 7 AUX2 8 AUX3 9 AUX4 10...

Page 95: ...d Sub ID Set the cursor on or to change the neutral value Place the Cursor on SET and press the dial to finalize for connected device for accomplishment Travel TRAVEL It is capable to set the servo tr...

Page 96: ...TUNT TRIM COM FMOD CROSS TRIM THRO HV T ACT INH ELEV HV P ACT INH GYRO SENS TWO GYRO DUAL GAIN Channel TYPE NORMAL T LOCK STUNT NORMAL T LOCK STUNT NORMAL T LOCK STUNT AILE D R ELEV D R RUDD D R FMOD...

Page 97: ...R 0 1 2 AUX 2 0 1 2 FMOD 0 1 2 HOLD 0 1 TRN 0 1 2 SPS 0 1 ON NORM ST 1 ST 2 ST 3 ST 4 HOLD AILE 0 1 2 ELEV 0 1 2 RUDD 0 1 2 GEAR 0 1 2 AUX 2 0 1 2 FMOD 0 1 2 HOLD 0 1 TRN 0 1 2 SPS 0 1 FLIGHT MODE DEL...

Page 98: ...2 ELEV 0 1 2 RUDD 0 1 2 GEAR 0 1 2 AUX2 0 1 2 FMOD 0 1 2 HOLD 0 1 TRN 0 1 2 SPS 0 1 THRO STICK DIRECTION REV NORM STICK MODE RPM TYPE GEAR RATIO PROPELLER DELAY INH INH INH F MODE DELAY INH F MODE DE...

Page 99: ...ON OFF IN 0 100 OUT SW SELECT ON NORM ST 1 ST 2 ST 3 ST 4 HOLD AILE 0 1 2 ELEV 0 1 2 RUDD 0 1 2 GEAR 0 1 2 AUX2 0 1 2 FMOD 0 1 2 HOLD 0 1 TRN 0 1 2 SPS 0 1 MIX 3 CHANNEL GAIN GAIN OFFSET EXP L 1 2 3 4...

Page 100: ...H L R U R L FAIL SAFE SERVO SPEED NORM sec NORM sec NORM sec NORM sec NORM sec NORM sec NORM sec NORM sec NORM sec NORM sec NORM sec NORM sec NORM sec NORM sec NORM sec NORM sec NORM sec NORM sec NORM...

Page 101: ...AP SYSTEM FLAP ELEV AILE FPRN NORM MID LAND DELAY INH s INH s INH s INH s TRIM IN FM 0 SW NORM MID LAND FM 1 SW NORM MID LAND FM 2 SW NORM MID LAND FM 3 SW NORM MID LAND FM 4 SW NORM MID LAND AUTO LAN...

Page 102: ...FLAP 0 1 2 MIX 0 1 SNAP 0 1 SPS 0 1 POS0 EXP L 1 2 3 4 5 H OFF ON IN 0 100 OUT POS1 EXP L 1 2 3 4 5 H OFF ON IN 0 100 OUT MIX4 CHANNEL POS0 POS1 OFFSET INCLUDE INCLUDE AND FM 0 FM 1 FM 2 FM 3 FM 4 AI...

Page 103: ...AND FM 0 FM 1 FM 2 FM 3 FM 4 AILE 0 1 2 ELEV 0 1 2 RUDD 0 1 2 GEAR 0 1 2 AUX2 0 1 2 FLAP 0 1 2 MIX 0 1 SNAP 0 1 SPS 0 1 TIS 2 AND FM 0 FM 1 FM 2 FM 3 FM 4 AILE 0 1 2 ELEV 0 1 2 RUDD 0 1 2 GEAR 0 1 2...

Page 104: ...SPEE THRM LAUN LAND DIST ZOOM FREE AILE 0 1 2 ELEV 0 1 2 RUDD 0 1 2 GEAR 0 1 2 AUX2 0 1 2 FMOD 0 1 2 BTFL 0 1 TRN 0 1 SPS 0 1 SPOI AILE ELEV RUDD FLAP FRPN A D T CRUI SPEE THRM LAUN LAND DIST ZOOM FR...

Page 105: ...AILE RUDD L L L L L L L L R R R R R R R R BREAK ELEV STICK INH ACT BREAK RUDD STICK INH ACT MOTO SYSTEM SW SELECT AND CRUI SPEE THRM LAUN LAND DIST ZOOM FREE AILE 0 1 2 ELEV 0 1 2 RUDD 0 1 2 GEAR 0 1...

Page 106: ...0 1 MIX4 CHANNEL GAIN GAIN OFFSET POS0 POS1 POS0 POS1 POS0 POS1 POS0 EXP L 1 2 3 4 5 H OFF ON IN 0 100 OUT POS1 EXP L 1 2 3 4 5 H OFF ON IN 0 100 OUT SW SELECT AND CRUI SPEE THRM LAUN LAND DIST ZOOM...

Page 107: ...D 0 1 2 BTFL 0 1 TRN 0 1 SPS 0 1 Helicopter Airplane Glider Data Sheet DIFFERENTIAL AILE RUDD FLAP AIL2 BRAKE CRUISE SPEED THERMAL LAUNCH LAND DIST ZOOM FREE VARIOMETER SOUND 1 m s fps SOUND 2 m s fps...

Page 108: ...nternal memory operation problems Response If the message is repeatedly displayed please contact this company s Service Department This is displayed when the model setting data has not been normally s...

Page 109: ...r the accessories etc Please save any important model data on a data sheet or on a SD card before requesting any repair The product may be initialized to factory settings during the repair process We...

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