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Spectrum DX3S User Manual

Dsm sport system with integrated telemetry
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  • Page 1 ® DSM Sport System with Integrated Telemetry...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Sub Trim ...............................14 Timer ..............................15 Bind ..............................16 ModelMatch ............................16 Binding a Receiver ..........................16 Failsafe..............................17 Throttle Punch ............................17 AUX Setting ............................18 Telemetry Settings ..........................19 System ..............................22 Installing the Telemetry Sensors in Your Vehicle ..................23 General Notes ............................25 SPEKTRUM DX3S USER GUIDE...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    With Spektrum when you’re ready to race there’s nothing stopping you! sysTeM feaTures ConTenTs • Integrated Telemetry The DX3S radio system is supplied with the following: • One-touch easy-to-use programming • Internal and programmable Up or Down timers • DX3S transmitter • SR3300T receiver (SPMSR3300T) • 128x64 high resolution dot-matrix screen • SR300 receiver (SPMSR300)

  • Page 4: Identifying Buttons, Switches And Controls

    Antenna Steering Trim Switch - Aux. Ch. 2-Position Throttle Trim LCD Screen Rolling Selector Remote Start Button Steering Rate Knob Timer Button Steering Wheel Throttle Trigger On/Off Switch Charge Jack (on back) Battery Door (on bottom) SPEKTRUM DX3S USER GUIDE...

  • Page 5: Switching Rubber Grips

    Spektrum Transmitter Charge Jack Polarity InsTallIng The baTTerIes The DX3S radio system is supplied with 4 AA alkaline batteries required for operation that provide over 16 hours of run time. Many drivers prefer alkaline batteries...

  • Page 6: Steering Rate

    CoMpaTIbIlITy The DX3S features DSM technology and is also compatible with most DSM Spektrum surface receivers. Steering Rate CoMpaTIble spekTruM reCeIvers The DX3S is compatible with the following DSM receivers. It is not compatible with the SR3100 DSM2 receiver.

  • Page 7: Receiver Connection And Installation

    Pressing and holding the Rolling Selector for more than 3 seconds returns the display to the main screen. The DX3S features one-touch programming utilizing a Rolling Selector. The Rolling Selector has three functions: 1. Pressing the Rolling Selector - enters the selected function.

  • Page 8: Main Screen

    From any screen, pressing and holding the Rolling Selector for more than three seconds will return the display to the main screen. Note: When the battery voltage drops below the preset value in the System function, an alarm will sound. SPEKTRUM DX3S USER GUIDE...

  • Page 9: Telemetry Screen

    Selector for more than three seconds will first return Telemetry link only. Typical telemetry range is the display to the Main screen. Three seconds later the 100–200 feet and will vary depending on the Telemetry screen will be displayed. operating environment. SPEKTRUM DX3S USER GUIDE...

  • Page 10: List

    Selector will return back to the List screen. To return to the main screen press and hold the Rolling Selector for more than three seconds, or to go back to the list screen roll up and select List. SPEKTRUM DX3S USER GUIDE...

  • Page 11: Model Name

    Selector for more than three seconds. available for the model name. To return to the Main screen, press and hold the Rolling Selector for more than three seconds. You can also use the Rolling Selector to select List. SPEKTRUM DX3S USER GUIDE...

  • Page 12: Travel

    For example, turning the steering wheel to the right will highlight the right value only and subsequent adjustment will affect the right travel only. Note: The DX3S features “sticky gooey.” When the corresponding channel is moved to the desired position and released, as illustrated above, the value on that side remains highlighted.

  • Page 13: Exponential

    A positive Expo value results in the center being less sensitive (desirable most of The DX3S’ Exponential function (Expo for short) allows the time) while a negative value increases the independent Expo values in each direction on the sensitivity around center (normally not used).

  • Page 14: Reverse

    To return to the Main screen press and hold the Rolling the surrounding box will flash; then rotate the Rolling Selector for more than three seconds. Selector to adjust the value and direction of the sub trim. To return to the main screen press and hold the Rolling Selector for more than three seconds. SPEKTRUM DX3S USER GUIDE...

  • Page 15: Timer

    Timer Reset To reset the selectable timer, rotate the Rolling Selector and place the box around “Timer Reset,” and press the The DX3S has three types of timers: Rolling Selector. Internal timer - automatically records the time that the Type transmitter is turned on.

  • Page 16: Bind

    ModelMaTCh screen and press the Rolling Selector to access this screen. The DX3S features patented ModelMatch technology that prevents operating a model using the wrong model memory. During the binding process, the receiver stores code that is assigned to the specific model that is currently selected in the transmitter.

  • Page 17: Failsafe

    Failsafe servo positions are set during binding (see Bind Note: Throttle punch will remain active until on the previous page). the value is reset to zero. To return to the main screen press and hold the Rolling Selector for more than three seconds. SPEKTRUM DX3S USER GUIDE...

  • Page 18: Aux Setting

    Rotate the Rolling To return to the main screen press and hold the Rolling Selector to adjust the value and direction of the auxiliary Selector for more than three seconds. channel trim. Enabling F/R will allow use of the Forward/Reverse 2-position switch for dual steering rate mixes. SPEKTRUM DX3S USER GUIDE...

  • Page 19: Telemetry Settings

    Rolling Selector twice with the wheel centered and both values will be highlighted. To return to the main screen press and hold the Rolling Selector for more than three seconds. SPEKTRUM DX3S USER GUIDE...
  • Page 20 In order to program the unit to display speed in mph, a conversion factor is needed. Following are two methods of determining the conversion factor. SPEKTRUM DX3S USER GUIDE...
  • Page 21 Note: The Telemetry screen displays the • 4-cell 4.8-volt pack = 4.4 volts maximum achieved temperature from the point that the receiver was turned on. To reset the maximum temperature, it is necessary to turn off the receiver, then back on. SPEKTRUM DX3S USER GUIDE...

  • Page 22: System

    List selects either an Expert or Standard screen to be displayed. The Expert selection enables all functions to be displayed on the List screen. The Standard List selection enables seven commonly used functions including: Model Select, Model Name, Travel, Reverse, Sub Trim, Bind and System. SPEKTRUM DX3S USER GUIDE...

  • Page 23: Installing The Telemetry Sensors In Your Vehicle

    This is especially useful for nitro cars in alerting you to change your receiver pack before your vehicle goes into failsafe due to low battery pack voltage. Note: The receiver battery must be above 3.5 volts for proper telemetry operation. SPEKTRUM DX3S USER GUIDE...
  • Page 24 Hint: We recommend applying a small amount of CA glue around the edges of the decal to ensure strong adhesion. Be sure to only glue the edges and do not cover the top of the decal. • Plug the sensor into the RPM port in SR3300T receiver. SPEKTRUM DX3S USER GUIDE...

  • Page 25: General Notes

    DX3S. • Plug the temperature sensor into the port marked TEMP in the SR3300T receiver. The Telemetry • Check all servos and their connections prior to screen on the DX3S should now display the room each run. temperature. • Do not operate your model near spectators, parking TeMperaTure sensor (eleCTrIC) areas or any other area that could result in injury to people or damage of property.
  • Page 26 This only happens during the initial connection. Once connected the system is locked, and should a loss of signal occur (failsafe), the system connects immediately (4ms) when signal is regained. SPEKTRUM DX3S USER GUIDE...

  • Page 27: General Information

    Product. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation, operation, maintenance, or attempted repair by anyone other than Horizon. Return of any goods by Purchaser must be approved in writing by Horizon before shipment. SPEKTRUM DX3S USER GUIDE...

  • Page 28: Damage Limits

    Horizon accepts money orders and cashiers direct your email to productsupport@horizonhobby. checks, as well as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, com, or call 877.504.0233 toll free to speak to a product and Discover cards. support representative. SPEKTRUM DX3S USER GUIDE...
  • Page 29 Units 1-4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye Harlow, Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom Please call +44 1279 641 097 or sales@horizonhobby. co.uk with any questions or concerns regarding this product or warranty. SPEKTRUM DX3S USER GUIDE...
  • Page 30 ® © 2008 Horizon Hobby, Inc. 4105 fieldstone Road Champaign, Illinois 61822 (877) 504-0233 horizonhobby.com 13953...

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