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  • Page 1 U S E R M A N U A L H E L I C O P T E R V E R S I O N...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    10X. Your new JR PCM10X is also equipped with JR’s new innovative 3+1 Digital Trim System. These new 3+1 Digital Trims offer the best of both worlds—digital trim levers on aileron, elevator, and rudder for maximum efficiency and precision, while retaining the mechanical trim on the throttle for safety and immediate visual reference.

  • Page 3: Features

    3D aerobatics, etc.). Code 17. • When using the 10X in conjunction with a JR Piezo Gyro, three gyro rates are available and can be selected in the six • Digital trims on aileron, elevator and rudder feature types of flight modes (N, 1, 2, 3, 4, Hold).

  • Page 4: Receiver

    JR’s latest Piezo gyro, the NEJ-450, utilizes a new state-of-the- In general, the quicker the transit time and the more accurate the art integrated design for easy installation, while retaining the centering abilities of the servo, the better the gyro will perform.

  • Page 5: Specifications

    JR’s NEJ-3000 Piezo Electronic Gyro System represents the lat- est in technological advancements. The NEJ-3000, combined with JR’s 2700G Super Servo, offers superior “holding power” in all conditions, unequaled by any other gyro system. Its advanced M.P.C. (Multi Pulse Control) System has a high frequency output that allows the NEJ-3000 to react up to three times faster than existing electronic gyros.

  • Page 6: Component Specifications

    Receiver Specifications Component Specification Model Number... NER-950S Type ....10 Channel, PCM-ABC&W Frequency .

  • Page 7: Transmitter Controls

    Transmitter Controls Swiveling Antenna Tilting Antenna Base -5 Knob Power Pilot Lamp Gear Switch RF Output Lamp Flight Mode Switch Low Pitch Trim Lever Carrying Handle AUX-4 Knob Elevator Dual Rate Switch Hovering Throttle Knob Mix Switch Aileron Dual Rate Switch Hovering Pitch Knob High Pitch Trim Lever Throttle/Rudder Stick...

  • Page 8: Transmitter Rear

    Base Loaded Active Antenna To adjust the stick length, use the 2mm Allen wrench (sup- plied with your 10X transmitter) to unlock the set screw. An optional base loaded active antenna is available for use with Note: Turn the wrench counter clockwise to loosen the screw 10X transmitter.

  • Page 9: Using The Dsc Cord

    2. Plug the cord (supplied) into the port in the rear systems. In other words, if you currently own a modular JR sys- of the transmitter. tem, you can use the module from your current system with 3.

  • Page 10: Connections

    Servo Mounting Tab Connections Screw Rubber Grommet Brass Bushing Installation Requirements The brass bushings are pushed from the bottom up in the rubber It is extremely important that your radio system be correctly grommets. When the servo screw is tightened securely, this will installed in your model.

  • Page 11: Display And Touch Panel

    Display and Touch Panel Alarm and Error Display Care of the Touch Screen Battery Alarm When the transmitter voltage drops below 9.0 volts , the dis- Avoid dust, moisture and extreme temperature changes. play will flash the word and an audible alarm will BATTERY Do not press on the display panel with sharp objects such as ball sound.

  • Page 12: Back Up Error Alarm

    Back Up Error Alarm All Servo Hold Function: Main Screen A five year lithium battery protects all pre-programmed data against main transmitter battery failure. The lithium battery also Your new PCM10X system is equipped with the new All Servo allows the 10X to retain all pre-programmed data in the event the Hold function, located to the lower right side of the main screen.

  • Page 13: Data Input

    Direct Mode Data Input If at screen 2 you are unsure of which code number to enter at this time, simply push the key. This calls up the first nine LIST (9) functions (numerically) on the display. This screen There are two methods you can use to enter data in your will display: 10X transmitter —...

  • Page 14: Code Functions

    Modulation Modulation Selection ( SPCM ZPCM Code Function Data Transfer Model memory transfer to/from another 10X or DataSafe Timer Countdown timer & Tx on time reset Keyboard Lock Keyboard lock password selection At the beginning of each code function in this manual, there is a brief explanation of the code and its significance to your heli- copter.

  • Page 15: Code 11 Reversing Switches

    Code 11 Reversing Switches This is an electronic means of reversing the throw of a given (servo) channel. All ten (10) channels of the 10X offer reversible servo direction. This will ease setup during the servo installation into your helicopter. Accessing and Utilizing the Servo Reversing Feature Prior to accessing the servo reversing feature, determine which...

  • Page 16: Code 12 Travel Adjust/Atv /End Point Adjust

    Press the + key to increase the amount of servo travel and the Code 12 - key to shorten the amount of servo throw. If you want to reset the travel throw to the factory default, 100%, you can either press Travel Adjust/ATV/End Point Adjust the + and - keys simultaneously or press the CL key.

  • Page 17: Code 13 Dual Rate/Exponential Adjustments

    very smooth, precise control while using relatively large move- Code 13 ments with the control sticks. If you’d like to try Expo for the first time, a value of +20% is a good place to start. This will give Dual Rate/Exponential Adjustments you the feel that Expo offers, but won’t be so different than what you’ve been flying.
  • Page 18 Accessing and Utilizing the Adjustment of the Exponential Curves Dual Rate/Exponential Feature The adjustable range of the exponential curve is ±100% for each of the positions and the respective channels. To access the Dual Rate and Exponential features, enter Code 13 in the code number access selection or use the direct mode The greater the positive exponential value, the less servo action method.
  • Page 19 You also have the choice of either an exponential/linear curve or same response and feel in both directions. It’s typical for an aero- linear/exponential. These curves appear as follows: batic aircraft to require slightly more down dual rate and less Expo value to achieve the same feel for up and down elevator.

  • Page 20: Code 15 Sub-Trim Adjustment

    Sub-Trim Adjustment ments up to 250%. If you’re transferring over sub-trim values from a previous generation JR 10-channel radio to the 10X, the The sub-trim adjustment is a feature that allows you to electronically sub-trim values of the older 10-channel radio must be doubled fine-tune the centering of your servos.

  • Page 21: Code 16 Throttle Hold

    If the program is returned to the inhibited selection, the values Code 16 are retained (for the hold position and automatic throttle cut options) for the next time Throttle Hold, Code 16, is accessed Throttle Hold within the same model. Touch the + or - keys to increase/decrease, respectively, the value The Throttle Hold function (when activated) allows you to retain (position) that the throttle servo will assume when it is put into...
  • Page 22 Throttle Hold Delay The Throttle Hold Delay function is a new addition to the PCM10X software. This feature functions as a way to delay or “Slow” the throttle servo’s movement when switching from throttle hold back to the previous flight mode. This feature is very helpful when practicing autorotations as it allows the autorotation to be aborted if necessary, without the usual harsh return to full power.

  • Page 23: Code 17 Function Select

    Extra Flight Mode Function Code 17 (Flight Mode 3 and 4) Function Select The Extra Flight Mode function allows two additional flight modes (3 and 4) to be activated and placed on the gear switch or Function Select allows you to activate/inhibit flight modes 3 and 4 the aileron dual rate switch.
  • Page 24 The purpose of this feature is to allow the pilot to store the needed trim values for each flight mode, then deactivate the trim levers so that if the trim levers are accidentally moved during flight, no trim changes will occur. Although the CLEAR box is displayed when inhibited (INH), the system does not actually clear the previously entered trim values, but rather they are stored in the system’s memory.

  • Page 25: Code 18 Throttle Curve

    key is selected at this point, you will be required to move Code 18 the throttle stick to its lowest position prior to exiting the Throttle Curve function. Throttle Curve After you have made your selection, the screen advances to the next screen in the throttle curve sequence.
  • Page 26 Features Common to All In & Out Five Flight Modes – N, 1, 2, 3, 4 “In” refers to the internal stick position of your gimbal stick. “Out” refers to the actual position of the throttle servo. The range Graphic Throttle Curve is adjustable from 0–100 in both cases.
  • Page 27 Note: Exponential can be selected off or on in each of the five Note: When the key appears in the lower middle portion of flight modes. , touch it to activate that position with the hovering throttle knob. The six programmable points can be selected or inhibited to Clear Operations work with the hovering throttle knob.
  • Page 28 Throttle curve shown is for typical pitch curve with 5° pitch at 1/2 stick, and 0° pitch at 1/4 stick. Note: For switchless inverted flight, the curve may be a sharper V shape to meet the necessary pitch/throttle require- ments. Tips for Setting the Throttle Curve First and foremost, although the 10X offers many throttle curve points,...

  • Page 29: Code 23 Automatic Dual Rate

    Your display will now show the active mode screen: Code 23 Touch to advance Indicates current Indicates the current independent Automatic Dual Rate dual rate value as established in to next flight mode screen flight mode Code 13, Dual Rate function Indicates Touch to store...

  • Page 30: Code 28 Data Reset

    Note: As part of the factory default settings, when the Code 28 transmitter is cleared, the modulation automatically returns to S-series . It is crucial to note which modulation is compati- Data Reset ble with your receiver. Refer to Code 85, Modulation, for more information on this subject.

  • Page 31: Code 41 Rudder Throttle Mixing

    When performing tail rotor pirouettes with the tail rotor torque Code 41 8.10 only (e.g., in the same direction as), the main rotor rpm will have a tendency to increase due to the “unloading” of the tail rotor, Rudder Throttle Mixing: causing the engine to change speed as well.

  • Page 32: Throttle Mixing

    Code 42 8.11 Aileron Throttle Mixing (2–1 Mix) The Aileron-to-Throttle Mixing function corrects any under or over speeding of the main rotor resulting from load changes placed upon the engine when the aileron control is used. The most common usage of aileron throttle mix is for stunt (flight) modes 1–4, allowing the main rotor rpm to remain con- sistent throughout aerobatic maneuvers.

  • Page 33: Throttle Mixing

    8.12 Code 43 Elevator Throttle Mixing (3–1 mix) The Elevator Throttle Mixing function (much like aileron throttle mixing) corrects any under or over speeding of the main rotor resulting from load changes placed upon the engine when the elevator control is used. The most common usage of the Elevator Throttle Mixing function is for Stunt (Flight) Modes 1–4, allowing the main rotor rpm to remain consistent throughout aerobatic maneuvers.

  • Page 34: Code 44 Gyro Sensitivity Adjustment

    Note: Please refer to your specific gyro instructions for sug- Note: This function was designed to be used with gyros that gested gain settings. feature in-flight adjustability, such as JR’s NEJ-450, NEJ-3000 Automatic Gyro Sensing Adjustment Piezo Gyros, and will not function with standard dual rate gyros.
  • Page 35 Because there are only two position available on dual sensing gyros (like the JR NEJ-120), only position 0 and 1 should be used. 10X MANUAL Heli...

  • Page 36: Code 47 Tail Rotor Curve

    The screen will now advance to display: 8.14 Code 47 Indicates current tail curve mix rate. Mix rate allows the servo travel ratio Tail Rotor Curve to be custom tailored to match your gyro, etc. Select from: 1 to 1 1 to 4 The new PCM10X is equipped with a multi-point tail pitch curve 1 to 2...
  • Page 37 Stick Movement than 20%, you would then change the mix rate to 1/2, readjust your mixing values (double values approximately), and test fly. Changes to the point setting can be made by moving the throttle It should also be noted that the various mix rates will also affect stick to the desired position (indicated by the vertical line on the your center stick position, unless a value of 0% is maintained at the graphic display) and then adding or canceling.
  • Page 38 It’s important that a 0 degree pitch point be established for each Normal Mode Tail Curve Example flight mode so that this point can remain at a value of 0 on the tail curve screen. The tail curve screen shown below is a good example of a stan- dard normal mode tail curve to match a pitch curve set up of This method of set up is necessary so that any minor changes to approx -5 degrees (low), +5 degrees (half) and +10 degrees...
  • Page 39 Normal Mode Flight Trimming Touch Flight mode for which tail Indicates mix rate value memorize data and curve is being adjusted. Value is selected from the exit program Select the hovering pitch point as previously described. Use flight mode switch to normal tail curve screen select desired tail curve Cursor indicates...

  • Page 40: Codes 51-54 Standard Programmable Mixing

    8.15 Codes 51-54 Channel # Receiver Channel Complete Channel Name THRO Throttle Standard Programmable Mixing AILE Aileron ELEV Elevator 10X offers you four (4) standard free programmable mixers to mix to and from all ten (10) channels of the transmitter RUDD Rudder as you wish.
  • Page 41 Note: Once both the Master and Slave channels have been key. The screen shows that this has been activated by dis- selected, the channel numbers are removed from the bottom of playing “ ” below trim. You can observe the operation by the screen.
  • Page 42 Offset Operation Origin Mixing Function Each programmable mix has a mixing offset. The purpose of this When is selected in the programmable mixing screen (bot- NORM mixing offset is to redefine the neutral point of the Slave channel. tom center of the screen), the mixing rate of the Master channel Any position of the Master channel can be used as the offset, or to the Slave channel is affected by the dual rates.

  • Page 43: Codes 55-58 Multi-Point Programmable Mixing

    The first number key you select becomes the Master channel. Codes 55-58 8.16 The Master channel is the channel from which you want to mix. In other words, this is the controlling channel for the mixing Multi-Point Programmable Mixing feature. The second number key selected becomes the Slave channel.

  • Page 44: Exponential Function

    Your screen will now appear as follows: Example screens: Touch Indicates function Touch to advance to to exit program being programmed next screen EXPONENTIAL OFF EXPONENTIAL ON Touch Touch Touch Touch Clear Operations inhibit program to activate to adjust the to reset the exponential out value...
  • Page 45 To activate the selected programmable mix in any of one or more desired flight modes, press the below the respective flight mode and note that the shaded area of the box below that flight mode will move from the lower position to the upper position indicating that that mix will be automatically turned on in that flight mode.

  • Page 46: Code 65 Swashplate Mixing/Type

    JR for future release. At the time of this writing there are current- Indicates current ly no models availiable that utilize this form of CCPM. Watch for swashplate type future JR heli kit releases that utilize this new form of CCPM.
  • Page 47 Press the key below the appropriate flight conditions — When a collective input is made, the elevator, aileron and pitch — to activate swashplate timing in that flight servos all move in unison to raise or lower the swashplate. condition. When an aileron input is given, the aileron and pitch servos move in opposite directions to tilt the swashplate left or right.

  • Page 48: Additional Functions

    Note: It is possible to adjust to too large a value and exceed the servo’s maximum throw angle. If this occurs, you have to make mechanical adjustments to correct for this situation. After completing the adjustment steps, proceed to make the normal adjustments to the pitch curves, throttle curves dual rates, etc.

  • Page 49: Code 68 Pitch Curve Function

    Representations are as follows: 8.18 Code 68 Normal Flight Mode Stunt 1 Flight Mode Pitch Curve Function Stunt 2 Flight Mode The Pitch Curve function operates in the same manner as the Stunt 3 Flight Mode Throttle Curve function, Code 18, except that all input values cor- Stunt 4 Flight Mode respond to the pitch, or collective, of your helicopter.
  • Page 50 Changing Point Values on the Pitch Curve The screen will appear as follows: To make access easier, after you have already set a point and Indicates point Actual stick to be adjusted position wish to change its value, the graphic display indicates the stick Touch Indicates flight Indicates function...
  • Page 51 Hovering Pitch Knob Stunt 1, Stunt 2, Stunt 3, Stunt 4 The hovering pitch knob is used to alter the hovering pitch curve These pitch curve selections refer to positions 1, 2, 3 and 4 on by approximately +/-10 at the hovering position. This, in turn, your flight mode switches.
  • Page 52 Note: For a complete description of this screen refer to the normal flight mode pitch screen. Select the pitch curve points for the throttle hold switch in the same manner as you did the normal and stunt flight mode pitch curves.

  • Page 53: Code 75 Servo Monitor

    Note: The radio indicates accumulated time of use for each 8.19 Code 75 particular model number on the right side of the . If you use a particular helicopter in more than one memory of your trans- Servo Monitor mitter, you must add both of the accumulated times together to achieve an accurate figure for accumulated time on these partic- The Servo Monitor function allows you to visually examine each ular servos.

  • Page 54: Code 77 Fail-Safe/Hold

    Hold 8.20 Code 77 The Hold function is automatically activated when the radio is Fail-Safe/Hold turned on and is in the modulation. ZPCM This function stops (or holds) the servos in the positions they The Fail-Safe/Hold function is available only when you use the were in just prior to the interference.
  • Page 55 To verify the input of the fail-safe preset positions, turn the trans- Note: Auxiliary channels 4 and 5 cannot be preset for mitter “off,” while leaving the receiver’s power “on.” Observe fail-safe positions. These channels (9 and 10, respectively, the reactions of the servos. They should assume the positions you on the receiver) hold the position of their last good signal from entered with the key.
  • Page 56 Once any channel is designated for a fail-safe preset, your screen will change to display the following: Indicates whether Touch to memorize channel is in Fail-Safe data and exit program or Hold position Touch Indicates model number store Fail-Safe Indicates function for which function is being preset position for accessed...

  • Page 57: Code 81 Model Name

    8.21 Code 81 Model Name This function is used to name each model in the memory of your transmitter, making it very convenient to change from one heli- copter to another. You may also want to list the frequency of each helicopter, should you use more than one frequency between models.

  • Page 58: Code 82 Trim Offset

    With the trim levers and potentiometers still in their corrected Code 82 8.22 positions, touch the key. The screen will change to dis- STORE play the following: Trim Offset Touch to enter trim offset values The trim offset function allows you to test fly your aircraft and correct for any built-in trim necessities.

  • Page 59: Code 83 Digital Trims And Trim Rate Adjustment

    JR 10-channel radios. Furthermore, independent digital trims in each flight mode can be selected. Each digital trim has a trim rate feature that is adjustable from 1 to 10. This...
  • Page 60 With the previous Stunt Trim function, it was necessary to land the model each time a flight mode trim change was needed. This method, although accurate, took a considerable amount of flight time to accomplish. The 10X’s new Digital Trims allow for the trim levers to remain active in each flight mode so these separate trim values can be accessed at any time while in flight so even the most minor trim adjustments can be performed with ease.

  • Page 61: Code 84 Model Selection

    Copy Function 8.24 Code 84 This function allows you to transfer all data from the model you Model Selection have currently accessed to another model memory of your choice. Note: This function is only for use when copying models from This transmitter allows you to program ten (10) different heli- one model memory to another model memory within the same copter settings into its memory.
  • Page 62 Set Up Tips If you fly in contests, there is one thing that’s unavoidable — wind! If you are a serious contest flier, or if you are one of those fliers who likes to fly in the wind, we suggest the fol- lowing: In calm winds, a low rotor speed is great for hovering maneuvers.

  • Page 63: Code 85 Modulation Selection ( Spcm , Zpcm , Ppm )

    Brief Description NER-226 6 (micro) This function enables your 10X to transmit to a variety of JR receivers that are already or may soon be in existence. You *NER-228 can select from either of two types of ZPCM SPCM *NER-327x...

  • Page 64: Code 86 Data Transfer

    Enter Code 86 in the code number access selection or use the Note: The Data Transfer function is only applicable between direct mode method. The screen will appear as follows: 10X helicopter radios or to/from the JR DataSafe. The Data Transfer functions properly regardless of differences in Indicates that this is...
  • Page 65 will not glow as they do when the power switch is . However, Note: It’s important that you select a “receive to” model that will be visible. The initial screen that appears is the same is either not programmed or one that you no longer wish to use. screen as appeared at the transmit side.
  • Page 66 receive model receives all data, modulation, servo travel direc- tion, endpoints ( ), etc., from the transmit model. Failure to check operation with your helicopter may result in a crash. Data Transfer Warnings When the data transfer function is not working properly, the counter display stops functioning.

  • Page 67: Code 87 Timer

    While you are in the timer feature, you can reset the integrated 8.27 Code 87 timer by pressing the key. The timer returns to 0:00:00 CLEAR momentarily and begins counting once again. Timer Note: The timer also resets if Code 28, Data Reset, has been used.

  • Page 68: Code 88 Keyboard Lock

    Once the lock word is entered into the transmitter’s memory, Code 88 8.28 each time you turn the transmitter on and touch to access ENTER the Function Mode, the display will change to: Keyboard Lock This feature enables you to enter a three digit code, or lock word, so that your model settings are safe-guarded against curiosity seekers who like to tamper with radios.

  • Page 69: Battery Charging

    If not, check to make sure that both the transmitter and receiver are switched “off.” Do not use the charger for equipment other than JR. The charg- Transmitter/Receiver ing plug polarity may not be the same. Equipment damage can result.

  • Page 70: Servo Precautions

    Note: Coreless servos (all servos in the thousand series from • Keep track of the time that the system is turned on so that you JR, e.g., DS8231, 4721, 4131, etc., are coreless) make a slight will have an idea of how long you can safely operate your system.

  • Page 71: Federal Aviation Administration

    Federal Aviation Administration Daily Flight Checks 1. Purpose: This advisory outlines safety standards for operations 1. Check the battery voltage on both the transmitter and the of model aircraft. We encourage voluntary compliance with receiver battery packs. Do not fly below 9.0 volts on the trans- these standards.

  • Page 72: Frequency Chart

    Ch. No. Frequency Ch.No. Frequency Ch.No. Frequency provided that the gyro is specified for use with a JR radio. Although most helicopters are capable of flight without a gyro, 72.090 72.510 50.8000 the gyro (if properly adjusted) prevents many frustrations and 72.110...

  • Page 73: Warranty Information

    Mail your system to: Repair Service Directions Horizon Service Center 4105 Fieldstone Road In the event that your JR radio needs service, please follow the Champaign, IL 61822 instructions listed below: Phone: (217) 355-9511 www.horizonhobby.com 1. Check all on/off switches to be sure they are off. This will speed the repair process of checking battery condition.

  • Page 74: Data Sheets

    MODEL NO. (84) _____________________________________ Data Sheets 10X Heli MODEL NAME (81) ___________________________________ MODULATION (85) SPCM-ZPCM-PPM THRO AILE ELEV RUDD GEAR PITCH AUX2 AUX3 AUX4 AUX5 REVERSE SW (11) TRAVEL ADJUST (12) % – % – % – % – % – % –...
  • Page 75 • —— —— HOV.SEL THRO • CURVE (18) • TH,TRIM=SLOW HOV.T=CENTER • • • —— —— HOV.SEL • PITCH CURVE • (68) • P,TRIM=CENTER HOV.P=CENTER • HOLD • TAIL ROTOR CURVE (47) MIX RATE 1/10 • • • HV.T HV.P LO.P HI.P TRIM OFFSET...
  • Page 76 ©1999 Horizon Hobby Distributors, Inc Distributed Exclusively by Horizon Hobby Distributors, Champaign, IL 61822 www.horizonhobby.com...

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