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XL-5 Profile Selection
The speed control is factory set to Profile #1 (100% forward, brakes, and
reverse). To disable reverse (Profile #2) or to allow 50% forward and 50%
reverse (Profile #3), follow the steps on below. The speed control should
be connected to the receiver and battery, and the transmitter should be
adjusted as described previously. The profiles are selected by entering
the programming mode.
Profile Description
Profile #1 (Sport Mode): 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, 100% Reverse
Profile #2 (Race Mode): 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, No Reverse
Profile #3 (Training Mode): 50% Forward, 100% Brakes, 50% Reverse
Selecting Sport Mode
(Profile #1: 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, 100% Reverse)
1.
Connect a fully charged battery pack to
the XL-5 and turn on your transmitter.
2.
With the XL-5 off, press and hold
the set button until the light turns
solid green, then solid red and then
begins blinking red (indicating the
Profile numbers).
3.
When the light blinks red once,
release the set button.
4.
The light will then turn green
and the model is ready to drive.
Selecting Race Mode
(Profile #2: 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, No Reverse)
1.
Connect a fully charged battery pack to
the XL-5 and turn on your transmitter.
2.
With the XL-5 off, press and hold
the set button until the light turns
solid green, then solid red and then
begins blinking red (indicating the
Profile numbers).
3.
When the light blinks red twice,
release the set button.
4.
The light will then turn green
and the model is ready to drive.
Selecting Training Mode
(Profile #3: 50% Forward, 100% Brakes, 50% Reverse)
1.
Connect a fully charged battery pack to
the XL-5 and turn on your transmitter.
2.
With the XL-5 off, press and hold
the set button until the light turns
solid green, then solid red and then
begins blinking red (indicating the
Profile numbers).
3.
When the light blinks red three
times, release the set button.
4.
The light will then turn green
and the model is ready to drive.
Note:
If you missed the mode you wanted, keep the SET button pressed
down and the blink cycle will repeat until a Mode is selected.
B
One blink Red
A
Green to Red to Off
D
Solid Green
C
Release
B
Two blinks Red
A
Green to Red to Off
D
Solid Green
C
Release
B
Three blinks Red
A
Green to Red to Off
D
Solid Green
C
Release
Patent-Pending Training
Mode (Profile #3) reduces
forward and reverse throttle
by 50%. Training Mode
is provided to reduce the
power output allowing
beginning drivers to better
control the model. As driving
skills improve, simply change
to Sport or Race Mode for
full-power operation.
Tip For Fast Mode Changes
The XL-5 is set to Profile 1
(Sport Mode) as the default.
To quickly change to Profile 3
(Training Mode), with the
transmitter on, press and
hold the SET button until the
light blinks red three times
and then release.
For full power, quickly change
back to Profile 1 (Sport Mode)
by pressing and holding the
SET button until the light
blinks red one time and
then releasing.
ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
