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Remember, always turn the
transmitter on first and off
last to avoid damage to your
model.
When rechargeable batteries
begin to lose their charge,
they will fade much faster
than alkaline dry cells. Stop
immediately at the first sign
of weak batteries. Never turn
the transmitter off when the
battery pack is plugged
in. The model could run out
of control.
TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM
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• In order for the transmitter and receiver to bind to one another,
the receiver in the model must be turned on within 20 seconds
of turning on the transmitter. The transmitter LED will flash fast
red, indicating a failure to link. If you miss it, simply turn off the
transmitter and start over.
• Always use new or freshly charged batteries for the radio system.
Weak batteries will limit the radio signal between the receiver and
the transmitter.
Loss of the radio signal can cause you to lose
control of your model.
RADIO SYSTEM BASIC ADJUSTMENTS
Steering Trim
The steering trim knob located on the face of the
transmitter adjusts the neutral (center) point of the
steering channel. If your model pulls to the right or left
when the steering wheel is centered, turn the knob until the model
drives straight when the steering wheel is centered.
Channel Reversing
The TQ 2.4GHz transmitter has been programmed with the
correct servo direction settings for your model and should not
require adjustment.
These instructions are for reference and
troubleshooting only.
Reversing a channel reverses the direction of the corresponding
servo. For example, if you turn the steering wheel to the right and the
model turns left, Channel 1 would need to be reversed to correct the
servo direction. Use the following procedures to reverse the steering
and throttle channels, if necessary.
Servo reversing should only be
required if you accidentally reset the direction of a channel. Do not
reverse the steering or throttle channels unless necessary.
Steering reversing procedure:
1. Press and hold the SET button on the transmitter for two seconds.
The status LED will flash green.
2. Turn and hold the steering wheel to the full left or full right
position (it does not matter which position you choose).
3. While holding the steering wheel in position, press the SET button
to reverse the channel.
4. The channel is now reversed. Confirm correct servo operation
before running your model.
Throttle reversing procedure:
Note
: Throttle reversing is often times unnecessary on electric
models, as issues with the throttle can usually be solved by
reprogramming the speed control and/or verifying that the motor
is wired correctly. Before attempting to reverse the throttle channel
using the procedure below, you should first recalibrate the speed
control. Refer to “
XL-5 Setup Programming
” on page 16.
1. Press and hold the SET button on the transmitter for two seconds.
The status LED will flash green.
2. Move and hold the throttle trigger to the full forward or full brake
position (it does not matter which position you choose).
3. While holding the throttle trigger in position, press the SET button
to reverse the channel.
4. The channel is now reversed. Recalibrate the speed control and
then confirm correct servo operation before running your model.
RADIO SYSTEM CONTROLS
Forward
Neutral
Brake/Reverse
TURN
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Make certain the model’s
receiver antenna is properly
installed before operating
your model. See “Installing
the Receiver Antenna.”
Failure to properly install the
receiver antenna will result in
greatly reduced radio range
and potential loss of control.
