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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 3: Read First

    This procedure may at times parallel with laws that require submitting an export license application. 3.KO PROPO is not responsible for any use of this product that is not in compliance with applicable laws and disclaims all responsibility for any modification or alteration of the product.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Read First Contents Safety Notice Usage of the transmitter Name of the Parts of the Transmitter MAIN MENU Screen Summary FUNCTION MENU Screen Summary Preparation of the transmitter Features LCD screen and key operation Changing the menu Indicator and warnings D.S.C (Direct servo control) Multi access port Data pack...
  • Page 5 Contents Automatic start Model copy Model name Memory reset (model clear) Adjust volume Channel select Reverse switch Trim rate Set up Up timer Down timer Lap timer Idle up Steering travel preset Tilt mixing Channel 3 travel Channel 3 position Brake mixing Program mixing Response adjust...

  • Page 6: Safety Notice

    This must be carried out! Prohibition Execution Notes before installing and using the equipment Only use genuine KO PROPO crystal sets (transmitter and receiver). Warning! Other crystals may vary in frequency, which could lead to Execution misoperation or lose of control.
  • Page 7 Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the transmitter and the receiver. Caution! Reverse polarity will damage the products. Execution Be sure to use genuine KO Propo products, e.g. transmitter, receiver, Caution! ESC, and other optional parts. Prohibition We cannot assume any responsibility of the use of other manufacture's products with this product.
  • Page 8 Safety Notice Notes on driving (sailing) Do not leave the antenna for the transmitter down while it is turned on. Warning! The high frequency module will become very hot and may deform the Prohibition case. In the case of electric powered cars, make sure to disconnect the Warning! battery after it's used.

  • Page 9: Name Of The Parts Of The Transmitter

    Name of the Parts of the Transmitter Electric trim 2 Electric trim 5 Button 1 Idle Up Lever Electric dial 3 Button 2 Steering Preset Lever Electric dial 4 Channel 2 Throttle Stick Channel 1 Electric trim 6 Steering Stick Electric trim 1 Throttle Acceleration Enter Key...

  • Page 10: Main Menu Screen Summary

    Main Menu Screen Summary 10 10 When opening the main menu, this is the summary of the screens that are indicated. After opening each screen, please read the respective reference page concerning the detailed operation method. Enter Key Initial Screen Back Key Plus Key Minus Key...

  • Page 11: Function Menu Screen Summary

    Function Menu Screen Summary 11 11 When opening the function menu, this is the summary of the screens that are shown. After opening each screen, please read the respective reference page Model Select concerning the detailed operation method. ET Position Sub Trim From the initial screen, using the jog dial, (+) or (-) keys A.B.S.

  • Page 12: Preparation Of The Transmitter

    Preparation of the Transmitter 12 12 Remove the battery box First, the battery hook ( ) is moved in direction of the arrow. Holding down 2, remove the battery box in the direction of the Lock release Lock release arrow. Lock Lock Installation...
  • Page 13 How to use the transmitter (1) 1 1 Preparation Insert dry cell battery or the battery pack into the transmitter. (P12) Please be sure to charge battery pack before use. The battery pack will last longer if the crystal is pulled out or the RF Module is detached when only the transmitter needs to be operated.

  • Page 14: Features

    How to use the transmitter (2) 1 1 Concerning the memory operation. Resetting a specific model memory to the factory default setting. Select MEM.RESET from the function menu and press enter. (Current model memory will be reset.) Transferring a model memory setting to another model memory. Select MEM.RESET from the function menu and press enter.

  • Page 15: Lcd Screen And Key Operation

    LCD Screen and Key operation 1 1 This product allows simple operation with the use of three items, jog dial, enter and back keys. Along with all the setting functions available, the adoption of the custom menu feature allows for more simplicity while navigating the menu.

  • Page 16: Changing The Menu

    Changing the Menu 1 1 In this unit, there are a lot of functions available and not all will be used all the time. Hence, the newly developed 'Change Menu System' has been installed. This system was made so that you are able to quickly call up more commonly used functions by switching the Menu listed in the resister.

  • Page 17: Indicator And Warnings

    Indicators and warnings 1 1 About the display of each indicator. Throttle Acceleration Indicator When throttle acceleration (P43) is activated, it will flash. Also, if the function to turn On/Off the feature is allocated to an ET lever and a button, it will flash.

  • Page 18: Direct Servo Control)

    Please note the operation mode when using a receiver other then the supplied receiver that came with this unit. Please review P71 concerning the operation mode. Only genuine KO PROPO products will work with this feature. For Engine Cars D.S.C. Cable You will need to connect a twin connector or "Y"...

  • Page 19: Multi Access Port

    Multi Access Port 1 1 The multi access port offers a new method of installing, exchanging and editing of setting. The Data Pack and the ICS communication adapter can be used through the multi access port. Multi Access Port Data pack Data pack The 9 model memory in the transmitter can be expanded to a total of 25 using the optional Data Pack.

  • Page 20: Data Pack

    Data Pack 20 20 Nine-model memory is the standard memory for this transmitter. However, it is possible to add another 16 model memories with the use of the Data Pack (option). The Data Pack is connected to the Multi Access Port.

  • Page 21: Trim And Subtrim

    Usage of Trim and Sub Trim 21 21 The sub trim is a convenient function, but when the procedure is performed incorrectly the settings become rather complicated. Please use the sub trim with the correct procedure. Please refer to the sub trim (P34) about the method of using this function. Purpose of Sub Trim Normally a servo is installed after it has been connected to the receiver and the neutral setting is confirmed on the transmitter.

  • Page 22: Other Interfaces

    About charging (only for suggested battery packs) Connect an AC wall charger or DC 12V charger (KO PROPO products) as shown in figure. The charging time for a low battery is usually 14-16 hours using the AC wall charger.

  • Page 23: Response Mode Compatibility Table

    Response Mode Compatibility Table 2 2 Corresponding char t is classified by mode. The corresponding products used in the Ultra High Speed correspond to the Advanced High Speed corresponding products. Compatible Super High Advanced High Incompatible Nomal Response Speed Response Speed Response Receiver KR-297FZ...

  • Page 24: Main Menu

    Main Menu (1) 2 2 This is the menu displayed when the ‘ENTER’ key is pressed from the initial screen. The initial screen in the main menu becomes the change menu system screen. MASTER, CUSTOM1 and CUSTOM2 are the displayed names of the menu screen respectively. Moving the cursor is performed by using the Jog Dial, (+) or (-) keys.
  • Page 25 Main Menu (2) This is the menu displayed when the ‘ENTER’ key is pressed from the initial screen. Menu Deletion Deleting a function from the menu list. Functions in CUSTOM1 and CUSTOM2 can be deleted. (Functions in the MASTER menu cannot be deleted.) Select the Menu Select the name of the menu that you wish to delete a function from.

  • Page 26: Option Menu

    Main Menu (3) 2 2 This is the menu displayed when the ‘ENTER’ key is pressed from the initial screen and scrolled down. Power Alarm This is the power alarm setting. If the transmitter is not operated within the listed time, the alarm will sound. Alarm Setting To change the setting use the Jog Dial, (+) or (-) keys.
  • Page 27 Main Menu (4) CONTRAST (LDC Contrast) Adjusting the contrast of the LCD display. Using the Jog Dial, (+) or (-) keys to adjust the contrast of the LCD. You can adjust the contrast to eight different levels. Adjusting the contrast to a very light setting (for warm room temperatures and low outdoor temperatures) may cause the character display to be faint.
  • Page 28 Main Menu (5) 2 2 Custom Tone Editor Using the Jog Dial, (+) or (-) keys the cursor can be moved to one of the six custom tones to be customized. (Number Selection) This example we will select custom tone 1 where there Back to select number is no data.
  • Page 29 Main Menu (6) BACK LIGHT Setting the backlight method. Choose ‘AUTO’ or ‘OFF’. ON: The backlight lights up when the power is switched on. AUTO: When any key or lever is operated, the backlight will automatically activate. When any key or lever is not operated (approx 3 seconds), the backlight Setting will change when you pushed...

  • Page 30: Model Select

    Model Select Selecting the model memory to use. This transmitter will allow the use of 9 different model memories to be used. Using the Data Pack (sold separately) in this transmitter will allow the use of up to 25 model memories. [How to open the setup screen] The 'BACK' key is pressed.

  • Page 31: Et Position

    ET POSITION (Electric Trim Position) Verifying the current position of the ET levers. Verify the function name and the current setting to which the ET lever setting is set to. The display screen will show the values and adjustment cannot be made from this screen. [How to open the setup screen] From the initial screen, use the Jog Dial, (+) or (-) keys to move the cursor in the menu list to “ET: POSITION”...

  • Page 32: Subtrim

    Subtrim When the linkage for the servo used on the steering and throttle cannot set the servo to the neutral position, use this to center the servo. Before running, set the center of the servo with the sub trim and then adjust the end points using the steering balance. While practicing or racing, use the trim (center trim) to adjust the servo.

  • Page 33: Active Brake System)

    A.B.S(Active Brake controll System) Locking the brakes by using a pumping action is effective when the brakes begin to fade. As a result, you can reach a point to where the cornering of the car will become smoother. [How to open the setup screen] From the initial screen, use the Jog Dial, (+) or (-) keys to enter into the function menu.
  • Page 34 A.B.S. (Active Brake control System) -2 ABS Width and Position The quantity, which performs the pumping of the ABS, is set. Time The quantity of where the servo actually Brake Max operates the ABS according to the throttle trigger position and the width setting. The designated maximum width setting Neutral Neutral...

  • Page 35: Throttle Speed

    TH SPEED (Throttle Speed) - 1 The rate of the throttle reaction is slowed down. This change allows for the slowing down of the signal to the throttle to make the control of the car easier. [How to open the setup screen] Initial screen Function menu TH SPEED...
  • Page 36 TH SPEED (Throttle Speed) - 2 Throttle Speed When controlling the throttle quickly, the car might be out of control. Using the throttle speed can limit the operational speed of the throttle. The throttle speed function allows you to set the “SPEED”, “POSITION” and “MODE”. The “MODE”...

  • Page 37: Throttle Punch

    TH PUNCH (Throttle Punch) Adjusting the throttle initial reaction to become quicker. This allows for the throttle advancement side and the brake side to be adjusted. [How to open the setup screen] When push "ENTER" at each item. the cursor change to From the initial screen, use the Jog Dial, (+) or (-) keys to open the function menu and move the cursor to “TH:PUNCH”...

  • Page 38: Throttle Curve

    TH CURVE (Throttle Curve) Throttle operation will have a curve (exponential) to the servo operation. Throttle operation will have a curve (exponential) to the servo operation. The throttle operation can be made quick or mild by applying a curve (expo) to the signal. This can also be applied to the brakes.

  • Page 39: Throttle Brake

    TH BRAKE (Throttle Brake) Only the operating range of the brake side of the throttle is adjusted. Throttle operation of the brake side can be increased and decreased in range. The maximum brake quantity can be changed. [How to open the setup screen] When operating the throttle, you adjust the operating movement of the servo.

  • Page 40: Throttle High Point

    TH HIPOINT (Throttle High Point) Setting of only the throttle advancement side value. Throttle maximum advancement side setting can be increased and decreased. In an electric car, the full throttle adjustment is set and for a gas car, the setting for the carburetor to open fully is set. [How to open the setup screen] When operating the throttle, you adjust the operating...

  • Page 41: Throttle Preset

    TH PRESET (Throttle Preset) Moving the throttle servo to a set point using the ET lever or BT button. This is used with either an ET lever or BT button. The throttle is moved to a position that is set while activated by either the ET lever or BT button.

  • Page 42: Throttle Acceleration

    TH ACCEL (Throttle Acceleration) - 1 In the throttle advancement side you can create a swing effect. An expert driver can work the throttle delicately. This is one of the techniques that can be achieved with this setting by “fanning the throttle” automatically to make the car have a faster cornering speed. [How to open the setup screen] Push enter at each item to change the cursor...
  • Page 43 TH ACCEL (Throttle Acceleration) - 2 Setting Item WIDTH (Width) Set the swing width. (forward & back) POS.LOW (Low Position) Set the lower part of the throttle for the swing operation. POS.HIGH (High Position) Set the upper part of the throttle for the swing operation. CYCLE (Cycle) Set the cycle (period) of the swing operation.

  • Page 44: Steering Speed

    ST SPEED (Steering Speed) - 1 The steering servo speed can be slowed down. This function will restrict the maximum speed of the steering servo. The speed of the servo turning from neutral and returning to neutral can be set. From neutral to the endpoint on each side of the steering, you can divide the travel of the servo into two areas to set the speed.
  • Page 45 ST SPEED (Steering Speed) - 1 Stick Stick Neutral Neutral Neutral The inclination of the graph changes according to each numerical value. Mode select 1WAY : The entire area has the same turning speed. You can set the TURN and RETURN speed. 2WAY : Setting the position of where the division takes place to set the speeds for each area.

  • Page 46: Steering Punch

    ST PUNCH (Steering Punch) The initial response of the steering is made quicker. The initial movement of the steering is increased with this function. [How to open the setup screen] From the initial screen, use the Jog Dial, (+) or (-) keys to enter the function menu. Using the Jog Dial, (+) or (-) keys, move the cursor in the menu list to “ST:PUNCH”...

  • Page 47: Steering Curve

    ST CURVE (Steering Curve) A curve (exponential) is applied to the servo movement according to the steering operation. (+) quick curve and (-) mild curve settings are possible. [How to open the setup screen] From the initial screen, use the Jog Dial, (+) or (-) keys to enter the function menu. Using the Jog Dial, (+) or (-) keys, move the cursor in the menu list to “ST:CURVE”...

  • Page 48: Steering Balance

    ST BALANCE (Steering Balance) Adjusting the steering left and right endpoints independently. Adjusting the steering servo endpoint to the left and right independently. You can arrange the turning radius of the car for the left and the right. [How to open the setup screen] Holding the steering stick in direction that you would like to change the steering end point(Steering Travel), operate the Jog Dial, (+) or (-) keys tochange the values.

  • Page 49: Steering Travel

    ST TRAVEL (Steering Travel) Adjust the total range of movement of the steering servo. Adjusting the total range of movement of the steering servo when the stick is moved all the way to the endpoint. [How to open the setup screen] From the initial screen, use the Jog Dial, (+) or (-) keys to enter the function menu.

  • Page 50: Automatic Start

    AUTO START (Automatic Start) The throttle quantity of movement set is automatically from a starting position. When this function is set correctly, pulling the throttle at the start will set the throttle to a fixed position. Releasing the throttle once will disengage this function and normal throttle operation will return. [How to open the setup screen] When the stick is pressed forward for the throttle,...

  • Page 51: Model Copy

    MODEL.COPY (Model Memory Copy) Copying the data in a model memory to another model memory. Contents of the current model memory are copied to another model memory number. You can easily copy the settings of the same car to another model memory number for different course conditions. [How to open the setup screen] "No"...

  • Page 52: Model Name

    MODEL.NAME (Model Memory Name) Assigning a name to the model memory number for easy identification. Assigning a name in order to distinguish the model memories. [How to open the setup screen] The cursor advances when "Enter" is pressed. Select a charactor either Press Back key to with Jog Dial or + , -keys finish MODEL.NAME.

  • Page 53: Memory Reset (Model Clear)

    MEM.RESET (Memory Reset) Resetting the model memory to the factory default setting. Contents of the current model memory are reset to the factory default setting. Contents of the current model memory that is going to be reset will be erased. [How to open the setup screen] When “NO”, press ‘ENTER’...

  • Page 54: Adjust Volume

    ADJUST VR (Adjusting the Variable Resister) Recalibrating the setting of the volume is updated. Frequent usage of the steering and throttle and shipping can change the volume parameters from the normal deviation. This function resets the normal deviation. [How to open the setup screen] ADJUST VR is executed.

  • Page 55: Channel Select

    CH.SELECT (Channel Select) Set the number of channels to use. The response mode that the system will be using is set. Select 2 channel or 3 channel for the number of channels to be used. Selecting 3 channel will allow the assigning control of a function for the third channel. When 2 channel is selected, you can use Advanced High Speed Response or Ultra High Speed Response, but it automatically changes to Super High Speed response after you select 3 channels because the electric wave (signal) is full.

  • Page 56: Reverse Switch

    REVERSE (Reverse Switch) Set the operational direction of each channel. You can change the operational direction of each channel. The servo and ESC operational direction is reversed. [How to open the setup screen] Can change selected Channel Push Enter or Back key to return the cursor.

  • Page 57: Trim Rate

    TRIM RATE (Trim Rate) The operating quantity of one step of the trim is set. The total number of operating steps is 100, but the operating quantity of one step is set. [How to open the setup screen] Initial value 10 Minimum Maximum From the initial screen, use the Jog Dial, (+) or (-) keys to enter the function menu.

  • Page 58: Set Up

    SET UP (Set Up) Assigning functions to the ET levers and BT buttons. Assigning various functions to the ET levers and BT buttons. The factory default setting has functions already assigned to the transmitter, but they can all be customized. [How to open the setup screen] Indication contents of each function.

  • Page 59: Up Timer

    UP TIMER (Up Timer) Setting the up timer function. The up timer is a timer that simply adds time, but this also allows for the use of the lap navigation. [How to open the setup screen] They don't have an allotment with an initial situation, a setup screen is displayed.

  • Page 60: Down Timer

    DOWN TIMER (Down Timer) Setting the down timer (counts down). The down timer is a timer that subtracts time from the total time that you have set. Use this when you need to time your refueling of your gas car. [How to open the setup screen] The initial setting is not assigned and the setup screen will be displayed.

  • Page 61: Lap Timer

    LAP TIMER (Lap Timer) Using the lap timer you can count your laps while running. When using the lap timer while you are running, you decide on a recording point and by pressing either an assigned BT button or ET lever you will record the lap time. [How to open the setup screen] The initial setting is not assigned and the setup screen will be displayed.

  • Page 62: Idle Up

    IDLE UP When the Idle Up switch turn on, the neutral position of throttle goes to pre-installed position. Using this function, you can easily start the engine of a gas-powered car and you can prevent an engine stall when refueling gas. Also, using an electric powered car this function can prevent the slipping of rear tires when using lay- down brushed motor.

  • Page 63: Steering Travel Preset

    ST:TR PRESET(Steering Travel Pre-setting) This function can change the movement of steering servo to three phases that are set beforehand. You can change the movement of steering servo by easily operating a lever even during run. [How to open the setup screen] It is possible to set it within the range of 0~100%.

  • Page 64: Tilt Mixing

    TILT MIX This will allow you to mix channel 1 and channel 3. When using outboard engines for boats, the rudder (CH1) can be mixed to tilt (CH3) or the tilt can be mixed to rudder. You can set the mixing control to your preference. Operation of the rudder can be controlled via a servo using CH1 (steering stick) and the tilt servo using the ET/BT, which is set in the ‘SET UP’.

  • Page 65: Channel 3 Travel

    3CH TRAVEL Assign the movement of Channel3. The installed servo in channel 3 can have the movement pattern and quantity of the movement set. [How to open the setup screen] From the initial screen, use the Jog Dial, (+) or (-) keys to open the Function Menu. Use the Jog Dial, (+) or (-) keys to choose the ‘CH3:TRAVEL’...

  • Page 66: Channel 3 Position

    3CH POS (Third channel position) Adjusting the neutral position of channel 3. (STEP 1 & 3 only) This affects only the case of using 3CH TR AVEL for STEP 1 or 3. See page 65. From the initial screen, use the Jog Dial, (+) or (-) keys to open the Function menu. Use the Jog Dial, (+) or (-) keys to choose the “3CH POS”...

  • Page 67: Brake Mixing

    BRAKE MIX (Brake Mixing) - 1 This function will mix the brake action to Channel3. You can use this function when it is necessary to adjust the front brakes, independently from the rear brakes like a 1/5 car. You should make your car rear brakes controlled by channel 2, front brakes controlled by channel 3. It is possible to set it within the range of 0~100%.
  • Page 68 BRAKE MIX (Brake Mixing) - 2 Managing the brake mixing. Mixing rate Set the following parameters Brake operation of the throttle (CH2) and the front brakes (CH3) can be adjusted with a ratio that will have an influence on the operation. From OFF (no mixing) up to 100% can be set.

  • Page 69: Program Mixing

    P.MIXING 1, 2 (Program Mixing 1, 2) You can apply mixing between arbitrary channels. This function will allow the mixing between steering, throttle and CH3. P.MIXING1 and P.MIXING2 functions are an independent mixing control system for each program set. [How to open the setup screen] OFF/MODE1/MODE2 Mixing selection MODE1:...
  • Page 70 P.MIXING -1.2 (Program Mixing 1 & 2) How to setup the Program Mixing. Choose the mixing mode. OFF… Mixing is turned off. MODE1… The mixing is applied from the input of the Master channel of the stick and BT or ET. Move the cursor to “MIX”...

  • Page 71: Response Adjust

    RESPONS (Response) ULTRA (Ultra high-speed response mode.) This operation speed is suitable when the super module of the Helios is installed. The response transcends that of the EX-10 Helios using the RF-502FH super module. Requires the use of the receiver and servo to match that of the advanced high-speed response.
  • Page 72 SETTING MEMO...

  • Page 73: Connecting The Receiver

    Connecting the Receiver Connecting the receiver Be certain to use only KO Propo Crystal Warning! genuine FM crystal sets(transmitter replacement Execution KR-302F and receiver). Never use crystals produced by other companies since Antenna Lead such crystals may vary in frequency, which could lead to misoperation or out of control use.
  • Page 74 Connecting the Receiver KR-302F / FS...
  • Page 75 Notes on installing-1...
  • Page 76 Notes on installing-1...
  • Page 77 Notes on installing-2 Warning! Execution...

  • Page 78: Specifications

    Main Spacifications Main Spacifications Transmitter KT-306 Operation method Stick Number of channels 3 Channels Transmission Freqency Any Band by charging crystals Neutral pulse Within the frequency range Neutral pulse 1.5msec Memory EEPROM Supply Voltage 8x AA size dry cell or 8 cells Ni-cd Current consumption Less than 250mA RF Module RF-402FR for KT-306...

  • Page 79: Description What's Mixing

    Description What is Mixing? What is mixing function (mixing control)? The input signal from sticks, ET and BT operations go only to the same channel. The mixing function transmits these input signals to the assigned channels (mixing). Mixing menu for master/slave Master Slave CH2 Only the brake input...

  • Page 80: Description

    Description Blind sector Area where servo doesn't react even if stick is operated.
  • Page 81 Description Operating mechanism of the transmitter. The two cylinder shape sticks, one controls the throttle Stick with the up and down motion and the other controls the steering with the left and right motion.

  • Page 82: Index

    An index...
  • Page 83 An index...
  • Page 84 HIGH SPEED RESPONCE...

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