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SPEKTRUM DX5e • RADIO USER’S GUIDE
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SPEKTRUM DX5e • RADIO USER’S GUIDE
TRAnSMITTER COnTROl IDEnTIfICATIOn
On/Off Switch
Reversing Switches
Trainer Port
Channel 5 Switch
Throttle and
Aileron Stick
Rudder and
Elevator Stick
Elevator Trim
Throttle Trim
Aileron Trim
RudderTrim
HI/LO Rate Switch
Charge Jack
Trainer Switch
Mix Switch
Antenna
Mode 1
On/Off Switch
Reversing Switches
Trainer Port
Channel 5 Switch
Throttle and
Rudder Stick
Aileron and
Elevator Stick
Rudder Trim
Elevator Trim
Throttle Trim
Aileron Trim
HI/LO Rate Switch
Charge Jack
Trainer Switch
Mix Switch
Antenna
Mode 2
TAblE Of COnTEnTS
Spektrum’s DX5e 5-channel DSM2
Full Range System ..................................... 2
DSM2 DuaLink
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Technology ............................ 4
Receiver Compatibility ..................................... 4
Installing the Transmitter Batteries................... 5
Charging Batteries ............................................ 5
Digital Trims ..................................................... 6
Low Battery Alarm ........................................... 6
Trainer .............................................................. 7
Receiver Installation ......................................... 7
Binding ............................................................. 8
How to Range Test the DX5e ............................ 9
AR500 Failsafe ............................................... 10
HOW AR500 FAILSAFE WORKS ..................... 10
Servo Reversing ............................................. 10
Hi/Lo Rate ...................................................... 10
Elevon/ Delta mixing ...................................... 11
Receiver Power System Requirements .......... 11
Tips on Using 2.4GHz Systems ...................... 12
General Information ....................................... 13
Warranty Information ..................................... 15
Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by
Users in the European Union .................... 17
Optional Accessories ...................................... 18
SPEKTRUM’S DX5E 5-ChAnnEl
DSM2 fUll RAnGE SySTEM
Spektrum’s DX5e 5-channel system incorporates 2.4GHz
DSM2 technology offering full beyond-the-limits-of-sight
range and is ideal for sport-sized electric, gas and glow-
powered 5-channel or fewer airplanes. No longer will
you have to wait for a frequency pin or be concerned that
someone may inadvertently turn on to your same frequency.
With Spektrum DSM2 technology, when you’re ready to fly
simply turn on, and go flying!