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THE RADIO SYSTEM
The following definitions will be used throughout the rest of
these operating instructions.
TWO-CHANNEL RADIO SYSTEM
- The radio system in your
model consists of the RECEIVER, the TRANSMITTER, the SER-
VOS, and the CRYSTALS. It has two channels, one to operate the
throttle, and one to operate the steering.
TRANSMITTER
- The TRANSMITTER is the hand-held radio unit
which sends throttle and steering instructions to the model.
RECEIVER
- The RECEIVER is the radio unit inside the model
which receives signals from the TRANSMITTER and relays them
to the SERVOS.
SERVO
- The SERVOS are the small motor units in the model
which operate the steering and throttle mechanisms.
FREQUENCY BAND
- The FREQUENCY band is the radio
frequency that the transmitter uses to send signals to the model.
The FREQUENCY BAND for radio control vehicles is 27 MHZ.
CHANNEL
- The 27 MHZ FREQUENCY BAND is divided into 6
CHANNELS, so that up to six cars can be operated simultaneously.
These CHANNELS are referred to by their number and flag color.
The chart below lists the channels and their flag colors.
CRYSTAL (X-TAL)
- The CRYSTAL is the plug-in device that
determines which channel (1-6) the RADIO SYSTEM will operate
on. For Each CHANNEL, there are two CRYSTALS, one for the
RECEIVER and one for the TRANSMITTER. Of those two CRYS-
TALS, the one marked with the lower number (.455 MHZ lower)
must be inserted in the RECEIVER.
CLEARING YOUR FREQUENCY
- CLEARING your frequency
means checking to be sure no one else in the area is operating
on the same CHANNEL as you. You should always do this before
operating your model.
NICAD (Ni-Cd), NiMh
- These terms stand for rechargeable, nick-
el cadmium or nickel metal hydride (NiMh) batteries. These batter-
ies are most economical and can be recharged up to 500 times.
NEUTRAL POSITION
- The NEUTRAL POSITION is the standing
position that the SERVOS seek when the TRANSMITTER con-
trols are at neutral.
TRIM
- TRIM is the fine-tuning adjustment of the NEUTRAL
POSITION of the SERVOS. This adjustment is made by turning the
throttle and steering trim knobs on the face of the TRANSMITTER.
PREPARING TO RUN
• INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES
Your transmitter uses 8 “AA” size batteries. They
should be alkaline dry cells or nicad rechargeable
batteries. The battery compartment is located in the
bottom of the transmitter. To remove the battery
door, push on the tab and lift open the door. Be
sure that the switch is turned off before
installing the batteries. Insert the batter-
ies into the battery compartment mak-
ing careful note of the polarity. Now,
snap the battery door back into place.
• RECEIVER BATTERIES
The Traxxas receiver is equipped with B.E.C. (battery eliminator
circuitry). This circuit eliminates the need to carry a separate 4-
cell battery pack in the model to power the radio system. No extra
receiver batteries are required.
ANTENNA SETUP
Locate the plastic tube and the vinyl antenna tip (supplied in the
bag with your instructions). Insert the black antenna wire (coming
out of the receiver in the model) into one end of the tube, and
push it all the way through. Spray glass cleaner on the wire to
help it go through.
Insert the tube into the slot on the chassis. Route the remaining
antenna wire neatly in the chassis. Place the antenna tip over the
end of the tube to secure the wire. Under no circumstances
should you ever cut your antenna wire. Its length is specially
tuned to the frequency band, and cutting it could severely shorten
the radio’s range.
On top of the transmitter, extend the chrome telescopic antenna.
Antenna
Power Indicator
Steering Trim
Throttle Trim
Throttle Neutral Adjust
Throttle Trigger
Steering Wheel
Power Switch
Servo Reversing Switches
Steering (R), Throttle (L)
Battery
Compartment
27MHZ
FLAG COLOR
CH#
TRAXXAS PART#
26.995
BROWN
1
2031
27.045
RED
2
2032
27.095
ORANGE
3
2033
27.145
YELLOW
4
2034
27.195
GREEN
5
2035
27.255
BLUE
6
2036
