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- Page 1 ® Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung ® Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni Manual de instrucciones...
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Page 2: Warranty Registration
• When a flying model does not respond correctly to controls, land the model and correct the cause of the problem. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 3: Box Contents
• Switch between Function List and System Settings menus without powering off the transmitter • Voice alerts for telemetry, warnings, and other conditions • Selectable sound menu lets you activate or inhibit specific DX8G2 sounds • Assign five Airplane flight modes to any combination of up to two switches • Virtually Unlimited Model Memory (250 models) -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FOR THE EUROPEAN UNION .52 Update AirWare Software ............30 Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the FUNCTION LIST ..............31 European Union ..............52 Servo Setup .................31 Travel Adjust ................31 Sub-Trim ................31 SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 5: Battery And Charging Precautions And Warnings
• An alarm will sound when the battery reaches the low voltage limit (6.4V for LiPo/Li-Ion). CAUTION: Never change the low voltage limit for LiPo/Li-Ion batteries from 6.4V. Doing so could over- discharge the battery and damage both battery and transmitter. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 6: Transmitter Functions
Throttle/Aileron Stick SD Card Opening Elevator/Rudder Stick front panels for protection during (Mode 4) (Mode 4) shipping. Humidity and use may cause this film to come off. Carefully remove this film as desired. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 7: Transmitter Functions
Throttle Spring Tension Lithium Ion Battery Mode Change Adjustment (Mode 2,4) Charge Port Gimbal Stick Tension Throttle Spring Tension Battery Cover Adjustment Adjustment (Mode 1,3) Trainer Port Mode Change Right Rear Grip Left Rear Grip SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 8: Main Screen
To select a switch, toggle the switch you wish to select. Verify the switch selection is now displayed as desired. When correct, press the scroll wheel to select this switch and complete the switch selection. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 9: Sd Card
Serial Number field. find the Product Registration link on the top of the page as shown. Screen shots from www.spektrumrc.com are correct at time of printing but may change at a future date. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 10: Update Airware™ Software
Download Updates. Follow directions on the screen for Screen shots from www.spektrumrc.com are correct at time of downloading the update to your computer and SD card. printing but may change at a future date. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 11: Binding
4. Connect the battery to ESC and turn on the ESC switch, 7. Remove the bind plug from the receiver. if available. The receiver’s LED will flash rapidly when the receiver is ready to bind. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 12: Receiver Power System Requirements
• If the two frequencies are present (the transmitter was left on), CAUTION: If a brownout occurs in flight, determine the the system reconnects typically in about 4/100 of a second. cause of the brownout and correct it before attempting to fly again. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 13: Programming Failsafe Positions
2. Remove the bind plug when the orange LED on the main receiver and all attached remote receivers flash rapidly. The IMPORTANT: Not all receivers support Preset Failsafe. Consult your orange receiver LEDs will continue flashing. receiver manual for more information. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 14: Model Type Programming Guide
Model Select Servo Setup Model Type D/R and Expo Model Name Throttle Cut Aircraft Type Throttle Curve F-Mode Setup Pitch Curve SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Spoken Flight Mode Camera Gimbal Channel Assign Motor Cut Trim Setup Motor Curve... -
Page 15: System Setup
1. Scroll to the desired model type and press the scroll wheel. The Confirm Model Type screen appears. 2. Select Yes and press the scroll wheel to confirm the model type. All data will be reset. Selecting No will exit the Confirm Model Type screen and return to the Model Type screen. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 16: F-Mode Setup
Land Land Land is active, regardless of other switch positions. Thermal Thermal Thermal Thermal Speed Speed *Must be set up in a 4/5 flight mode SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 17: Spoken Flight Mode Setup
2. Scroll to the transmitter channel you wish to re-assign and press the scroll wheel. The box around the current input selection flashes. 3. Scroll left or right to select the desired control stick or switch. 4. Press the scroll wheel to save the selection. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 18: Trim Setup
If you do not wish to delete a model, select Cancel to exit the page. 1. To delete a model, highlight the model listed. Press to select then roll to the model name. Press the scroll wheel to select. 2. Select DELETE to delete the model. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 19: Copy Model
Return the switch or control stick to the safe position to silence the alarm. For safety reasons, the default throttle alarm activates if the throttle position is above 10%. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 20: Telemetry
1. Enter the Telemetry screen from either the Function List or the System Setup list. 2. Scroll to the desired “Empty” channel to use for gain adjustment. 3. Press and scroll to select AS3X. The AS3X Gain menu is now available in the Function List. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 21: Telemetry Alarms
The Bind menu enables you to bind a transmitter and receiver without powering off the transmitter. This menu is helpful if you are programming a model and need to bind the receiver for failsafe positions. See “Programming Failsafe Positions” for more information. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 22: Trainer
Master Override The Master Override feature enables the instructor to immediately regain control of the model by moving the control sticks. After you activate Master Override, the slave transmitter cannot control the model until you reset the trainer switch. To reset the trainer switch: 1. Move the trainer switch to the OFF position. 2. Move the trainer switch to the ON position to activate the slave transmitter. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 23: Wireless Trainer
2. Move the trainer switch to the ON position to activate the slave such as flight modes, retracts, flaps and brakes. transmitter. Secondary functions can be individually assigned to the Slave transmitter as necessary. It is not necessary to have model programming in the slave transmitter. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 24: Trainer Fpv Mode
Channel: Inhibit on the bottom of the screen and press desired. the roller. This will take you to the Channel Input Config screen to assign a channel to a switch. 7. Repeat 2 through 6 for all switches desired. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 25: System Settings
10% increments from 10% (darker) to 100% The backlight time options are: (brighter). Off: Appears for a short time when you power on the transmitter. On: The backlight is always on. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 26: Mode
2. Scroll left or right to change the alarm time. Press the scroll transmitter battery completely discharges. wheel to save the selection. The inactive Alarm options are: • Inh (No alarm • 5 min • 30 min sounds) • 10 min (Default) • 60 min SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 27: Extra Settings
Voice Volume Control screen or the Main Screen. System Warnings: Select NEXT from the Voice Volume Control screen to enter the System Warning screen. The System Warnings screen enables you to: • Set Inactivity Alarm– Inh, Tone, Voice • Set Low Voltage Alarm– Inh, Tone, Voice • TEST SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 28: Serial Number
Press gently on the gimbals at the stops to achieve an accurate calibration. Return both gimbal sticks to the center position. 2. Select SAVE to store the calibration. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 29: Transfer Sd Card
Assign a new file name. The file name can contain up to 25 characters including the .SPM file extension. c. When you are done assigning the new file name, press the Back button to return to the Export to SD screen. 5. Select Export to save the file to the SD Card. When the export is complete, the transmitter returns to the SD Card Menu screen. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 30: Updating Spektrum Dx8 Sound Files
1. Download the update from spektrumrc.com and save it to the SD Card. 2. Power off the transmitter and install the SD Card in the transmitter. 3. Power on the transmitter and the update automatically installs in the transmitter. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 31: Function List
Always perform a control test after making adjustments to confirm appears, reminding you to bind your transmitter and receiver. the model responds properly. CAUTION: After adjusting servos, always rebind the transmitter and receiver to set the failsafe position. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 32: Speed
2. In the Function List Access the AS3X Gain menu. If an AS3X receiver is bound to the transmitter and the receiver and transmitter are on, live gain values will be displayed on this screen. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 33: D/R & Exponential
To remove points from a Throttle Curve: 1. Move the Throttle stick until the cursor is near the point you wish to remove. 2. Scroll to Remove Pt. and press the scroll wheel once to remove the point. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 34: Mixing
1. Make sure you are in the desired mix screen. 2. Move the switch you want to assign the mix to. 3. Scroll to the switch position where you want the mix to be active. 4. Press the scroll wheel to activate the mix. When the box is filled, the mix is active. The mix is Active when the box is filled and Inactive when the Tip: Use Auto Switch Select to select the switch. box is open. You can assign a mix to be active in multiple switch positions (0,1 or 2). CAUTION: Always do a Control Test of your model after changing mixes. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 35: Back Mixing
Two internal timers are available that show run time for a specific model displays on the Main Screen. A total system timer is also available. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 36: Telemetry
A variety of alerts can be chosen from the list, including telemetry alerts and a variety of flight conditions and commands. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 37: System Setup
Monitor The Monitor screen displays the servo positions for each channel graphically and numerically. This is useful to verify programming functions, trim settings, mix directions, etc. The numeric value is directly relative to the travel adjust and mix values (e.g., 100% travel adjust equals 100% value in the Monitor). SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 38: Acro (Airplane)
1. In the Aircraft Type Screen, select NEXT at the bottom right of the screen. This will access the Aircraft Options screen. 2. Scroll to the image and click once. Roll the scroll wheel left or right for optional images. 3. Click on the image you wish to select. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 39: Elevon Servo Control
Elevator to Flap Rudder to Aileron/Elevator mixing corrects coupling in knife edge Elevator to Flap mixing enables Flap movement when the Elevator flight. stick moves. Use Elevator to Flap mixing to add the spoileron function to 3D aerobatic aircraft. This mix is available when a flap • Add Elevator mixing if the aircraft pitches toward the landing gear or dual aileron wing type is selected. or canopy • Add Aileron mixing if the aircraft rolls in knife edge flight Aileron to Rudder Use Aileron to Rudder mixing to overcome adverse yaw characteristics with certain types of aircraft (such as high-wing aircraft). SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 40: Heli (Helicopter)
1. Select the Pitch Curve you wish to edit (N, 1 or 2). 2. Scroll right to select the points on the curve and edit the respective values. 3. Press the BACK button to save the Pitch Curves and return to the Function List. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 41: Swashplate
The throttle position should increase. correctly, the Swashplate causes the helicopter to roll and pitch accurately with minimal interaction. If the throttle decreases, then the opposite value (positive vs. negative) is needed. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 42: Sail (Sailplane)
Crow or Butterfly. The Camber System enables you to assign the Camber System to a different switch in each flight mode. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 43: Sail Mixing
3. Scroll to Diff: and press the scroll wheel once to change the value. control surface. 4. Press the scroll wheel again to save the selection. The V-Tail Differential menu option only appears when V-Tail A or V-Tail B is active in Aircraft Type. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 44: Multi (Multirotor)
Assign Menu in System Setup. Trim Setup By default Trims are setup for F Mode. F Mode trim type enables you to save trim values for individual flight modes if you find, for example, the aircraft requires Roll trim in Flight Mode 1 but not in Flight Mode 2. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 45: D/R & Exponential
If you program multiple throttle curves and you wish to edit one of the curves, that curve must be active in the Motor Curve screen before you can make any changes. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 46: Physical Transmitter Adjustments
5. To change the throttle ratchet, loosen the throttle strap so it does not touch the throttle gimbal. Tighten the opposite throttle strap to engage the desired throttle ratchet. If you only need to adjust the throttle friction, see the Adjust Throttle Friction Straps section. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 47: Adjusting The Elevator Centering Screw
2. Install and tighten the eight Phillips screws. 3. Reinstall the battery holder or optional battery. 4. Power on the transmitter. When a calibration screen shows, move the control sticks to extremes and to centers as directed to correctly calibrate controls. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 48: Adjusting The Throttle Ratchet Strap
1. Using a 2mm Allen wrench, turn the setscrew in the stick counterclockwise to loosen it. 2. Make the stick shorter by turning it clockwise or longer by turn ing it counterclockwise. 3. After adjustment of stick length, tighten the setscrew. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 49: Troubleshooting Guide
Ensure all aircraft batteries Low power are fully charged. Ensure the installed BEC for an electric aircraft is adequate for the power demand SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 50: 1-Year Limited Warranty
Product for a period of 60 days from notification, Product has been started, you must contact your local distributor after which it will be discarded. or Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer your 10-15 SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 51: Warranty And Service Contact Information
FAA regulations governing model aviation in your location. The Federal Aviation Administration can be found online at www.faa.gov. AMA NATIONAL MODEL AIRCRAFT SAFETY CODE http://www.modelaircraft.org/files/105.PDF SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 52: Compliance Information For The European Union
For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product. SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... - Page 53 © 2016 Horizon Hobby, LLC DSM, DSM2, DSMX, the DSMX logo, the BNF logo, AirWare, ModelMatch, X-Plus, AS3X, SmartSafe, Hangar 9 and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, LLC. The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. The SD Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC US 7,391,320.