Spectrum DX8, Instruction Manual

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28 SPEKTRUM DX8 • RADIO INSTRUCTION MANUAL
To Activate the Swashplate E-Ring Function
Highlight E-ring then press the roller to access the Electronic Cyclic Ring
function.
GOvERNOR
The Governor function adjusts engine rpm when using a Governor or throttle
limiter. You can program up to four governor values to be selected from a variety
of switches including the flight mode switch. You can adjust Governor values in
.5% increments to allow for precise rpm adjustments. Also, you can program the
channel the governor controls.
To Activate the Governor Function
With the transmitter on and the main or telemetry screen displayed, press the
roller. The Function list displays.
Rotate the roller to highlight Governor then press to access that screen.
To Select a Switch
The Governor function defaults to Inhibit. To activate the Governor function, rotate
the roller to highlight Inhibit; then, press to access the switch function. Select
the desired switch to control the governor then press the roller to access the
Governor screen.
Assigning a Channel- (Output)
In this screen you can assign the receiver channel the Governor is plugged into.
The governor and the gyro must use two different channels. If the gyro function
uses a channel, it will not appear in the governor list.
Rotate the roller to highlight Ch: (channel) then press to access that function.
Select the channel the governor will be plugged into. Normally Aux 2 is used.
Adjusting the Governor values
Rotate the roller to select the desired governor value. Press to access. Rotate to
adjust the value.
Note:
the displayed value is the corrected governor value. 0% represents
1.500ms or off with most governors.
Repeat this for all desired governor values.
PITCh CURvE
The DX8 features a 5-point Pitch curve. You can set up to four separate Pitch
curves. A graph displays at the left side of the screen to aid in adjusting pitch
curves. An Expo function is available that smooths out the curve.
To Program Pitch Curves
With the transmitter on and the main or telemetry screen displayed, press the
roller. The Function list displays.
Rotate the roller to highlight Pitch Curve then press.
Selecting a Flight Mode
Highlight the desired flight mode at the top of the screen. Press the roller to
select. The selected flight mode will darken to confirm the selection.
N= Normal
1= Stunt 1
2= Stunt 2
H= hold
Adjusting the Curve
Move the flight mode switch in the position you wish to adjust. Rotate the roller
to highlight one of the five available pitch curve values (Low, 25%, 50%,75%,
High). Press to access that value.
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