Function Mode; Servo Setup; D/R And Exponential - Spektrum DX8 Instruction Manual

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FUNCTION MODE

The DX8 organizes the programming screens in two separate categories: System
Setup Mode and Functions Mode. Function Mode programming adjusts a
model' s flight characteristics at the field.
Airplane Model
Servo Setup page 22
D/R and Exponential page 23
Differential page 24
Throttle Cut page 25
Throttle Curve page 25
Flap System page 26
Mixing page 29
Aileron to Rudder Mix page 29
Programmable Mixes page 29
Timer page 33
Monitor page 35
To Access the Function List
With the transmitter on and the main or telemetry screen displayed, press the
roller. The Function list displays.
To Access a Function List Screen from the Function List
Highlight the desired function then press the roller to access that function. The
selected function screen appears:

SERvO SETUP

Servo Setup adjusts the servo reverse, travel adjust, sub-trim and servo speed for
all eight channels. Servo Setup screens feature a servo monitor that allows easy
visual reference when making adjustments.
Travel Adjust - Allows the adjustment of servo throw/travel in each direction
Sub-trim - Typically used to center the servo position
Reverse - Changes the direction of the servo/channel
Speed - Adjusts individual servo speed
To Access the Travel Function
With the transmitter on and the main or telemetry screen up, press the roller. The
Function list displays. Rotate the roller to highlight Servo Setup then press. Servo
travel will automatically be highlighted. Press to enter the Travel function.
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helicopter Model
Servo Setup page 22
D/R and Exponential page 23
Throttle Cut page 25
Throttle Curve page 26
Swashplate page 27
Governor page 28
Pitch Curve page 28
Tail Curve- For Non-Heading
Hold Gyro Use Only page 30
Mixing page 31
Gyro page 33
Timer page 33
Monitor page 35
Highlight the channel then press the roller. Rotate the roller to access the channel
you wish to adjust then press to accept.
Highlight the values at the bottom of the screen. When you center the
corresponding stick both values are highlighted and will adjust simultaneously.
Moving the stick or switch in the desired position adjusts that direction of travel
independently. With the desired value(s) highlighted, rotate the roller to adjust the
travel for the selected channel. Then press to accept.
To Access the Sub Trim Function
With the transmitter on and the main or telemetry screen up, press the roller. The
Function list displays. Rotate the roller to highlight Servo Setup then press. Servo
travel will automatically be highlighted. Rotate the roller until Sub-Trim appears in
the channel position then press to enter the function.
Highlight the channel then press the roller. Rotate the roller to access the channel
you wish to adjust. Press to accept.
Highlight the value at the bottom of the screen then press the roller to access the
Sub-Trim Value. Rotate the roller to adjust the Sub-Trim value for the selected
channel. Then press to accept.
SPEKTRUM DX8 • RADIO INSTRUCTION MANUAL