Spectrum DX8, Instruction Manual

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5 SPEKTRUM DX8 • RADIO INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Spektrum’s DX8 with Integrated Telemetry ......................................................6
Included Items ..................................................................................................6
System Features ...............................................................................................6
Charging Your Transmitter ................................................................................7
NiMH/LiPo Battery Support ..............................................................................7
Battery and Charging Precautions and Warnings .............................................7
Transmitter Identification Mode 2 .....................................................................8
Transmitter Identification Mode 1 .....................................................................9
Key Input and Display Functions ....................................................................10
Digital Trims ...................................................................................................10
Inactivity Warnings .........................................................................................10
No RF Output Warning ...................................................................................10
Battery Alarm and Display ..............................................................................10
Programmable Alarms ....................................................................................10
AR8000 Receiver ............................................................................................10
Receiver Installation........................................................................................11
Binding ...........................................................................................................11
Failsafe ...........................................................................................................12
SmartSafe .......................................................................................................12
Hold Last Command Failsafe .........................................................................12
Preset Failsafe ................................................................................................12
Range Testing .................................................................................................13
System Setup
...........................................................................................13
Model Select ...................................................................................................14
Model Type .....................................................................................................14
Model Name ...................................................................................................15
Wing Type .......................................................................................................15
Switch Select (Air) ..........................................................................................15
Swash Type .....................................................................................................15
Switch Select (Heli) ........................................................................................16
F-Mode Setup.................................................................................................16
Trim Step ........................................................................................................16
Model Reset ....................................................................................................17
Model Copy ....................................................................................................17
Warnings ........................................................................................................18
Telemetry ........................................................................................................18
Frame Rate ......................................................................................................20
Trainer .............................................................................................................20
System Settings ..............................................................................................20
Transfer SD Card ............................................................................................21
Function Mode
........................................................................................22
Servo Setup ....................................................................................................22
D/R and Exponential .......................................................................................23
Differential ......................................................................................................24
Throttle Cut .....................................................................................................25
Throttle Curve (Air) .........................................................................................25
Throttle Curve (Heli) .......................................................................................26
Flap System ....................................................................................................26
Swashplate .....................................................................................................27
Governor .........................................................................................................28
Pitch Curve .....................................................................................................28
Mixing (Air) ....................................................................................................29
Aileron to Rudder Mix ....................................................................................29
Programmable Mixes (Air) .............................................................................29
Tail Curve for Non-Heading Hold Gyro Use Only ...........................................30
Mixing (Heli) ..................................................................................................31
Gyro ................................................................................................................33
Timer ..............................................................................................................33
Monitor ...........................................................................................................35
Troubleshooting Guide ...................................................................................35
General Information ........................................................................................36
Servo Precautions
General Notes
Safety Do’s and Don’ts for Pilots
Federal Aviation Administration.................................................................36
Purpose
Background
Operating Standards
Information Provided by
Daily Flight Checks
Warranty and Repair Policy ............................................................................37
Warranty Period
1-Year Limited Warranty
Damage Limits
Safety Precautions
Warranty Services
Questions, Assistance, and Repairs
Inspection or Repairs
Warranty Inspection and Repairs ...............................................................38
Non-Warranty Repairs
FCC Information .............................................................................................38
Antenna Separation Distance ..........................................................................38
Compliance Information for the European Union ...........................................39
Declaration of Conformity...............................................................................39
Instructions for the Disposal of WEEE ............................................................39
Appendix ......................................................................................................39
Mode Changes ..........................................................................................39
Mechanical Conversion .............................................................................39
Programming Conversion .........................................................................40
Adjustable Stick Tension ...........................................................................41
Advanced Range Testing ............................................................................41
Using a Flight Log—Optional ...................................................................42
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