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Higher Speeds Require Greater Distance
The faster you drive your model, the more quickly it will near the
limit of radio range. At top speeds, models can cover anywhere
between 50 to 100 feet every second! It's a thrill, but use caution to
keep your model in range. If you want to see your model achieve
its maximum speed, it is best to position yourself in the middle of
the car's running area, not the far end, so you drive the car towards
and past your position. In addition to maximizing the radio's range,
this technique will keep your model closer to you, making it easier
to see and control.
Your model's radio system is designed to operate reliably up to
the approximate distance that it is no longer easy or comfortable
to see and control the model. Most drivers will struggle to see and
drive their model at distances farther than a football field (300+
feet). At greater distances, you could lose sight of your model and
you may also exceed the radio system's operating range which will
cause the fail-safe system to activate. For best visibility and control
of your model keep your model within 200 feet, regardless of the
maximum range available.
No matter how fast or far you drive your model, always leave
adequate space between you, the model, and others. Never drive
directly toward yourself or others.
TQ 2.4GHz Binding Instructions
For proper operation, the transmitter and receiver must be electronically
'bound.' This has been done for you at the factory. Should you ever
need to re-bind the system or bind to an additional transmitter or
receiver, follow these instructions. Note: The receiver must be connected
to a 4.8-6.0v (nominal) power source for binding and the transmitter and
receiver must be within 5 feet of each other.
1. Press and hold the SET button on the transmitter.
2. Turn on the transmitter and release the SET button. The status LED
will flash red slowly, indicating that the transmitter is in bind mode.
3. Press and hold the LINK button on the receiver.
4. Turn on the speed control by pressing the EZ-Set button and release
the LINK button.
5. When the LEDs on both the transmitter and the receiver turn solid
green, the system is bound and ready for use. Confirm that the
steering and throttle operate properly before driving your model.
TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM
TRANSMITTER LED CODES
LED Color / Pattern
Name
Solid green
Normal Driving
Mode
Slow red
Binding
(0.5 sec on / 0.5 sec off)
Flashing medium red
Low Battery
(0.25 sec on / 0.25 sec off)
Alarm
Flashing fast red
Link Failure /
(0.125 sec on / 0.125 sec off)
Error
RECEIVER LED CODES
LED Color / Pattern
Name
Solid green
Normal Driving
Mode
Slow red
Binding
(0.5 sec on / 0.5 sec off)
Flashing fast red
Fail-Safe / Low-
(0.125 sec on / 0.125 sec off)
Voltage Detect
Notes
See page 15 for information
on how to use the transmitter
controls.
See this page for more information
on binding.
Put new batteries in the
transmitter. See page 13 for
more information.
Transmitter and receiver are no
longer bound. Turn the system
off and then back on to resume
normal operation. Find source of
the link failure (i.e., out of range,
low batteries, damaged antenna).
Notes
See page 15 for information
on how to use your transmitter
controls.
See this page for more information
on binding.
Consistent low voltage in the
receiver triggers Fail-Safe so
that there is enough power to
center the throttle servo before it
completely loses power.
Fail-Safe
Your Traxxas radio system
is equipped with a built-
in fail-safe function that
returns the throttle to its
last saved neutral position
in the event of a signal loss.
The LED on the transmitter
and the receiver will rapidly
flash red when the fail-
safe mode is activated. If
fail-safe activates while you
are operating your model,
determine the reason for
signal loss and resolve the
problem before operating
your model again.
TRAXXAS • 17
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