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Summary of Contents for BNF DX6E
- Page 1 ® ® Instruction Manual • Bedienungsanleitung • Manuel d’utilisation • Manuale di Istruzioni...
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Page 2: Warranty Registration
• When a flying model does not respond correctly to controls, land the model and correct the cause of the problem. SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 3: Battery And Charging Precautions And Warnings
When you register your transmitter, the reminder screen does not appear again. BOx CONTENTS • DX6e Transmitter • AR610 Receiver (Not included with transmitter only versions) • 4 – AA Alkaline cells with holder • Manual SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Import Model .................26 AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code ......45 Compliance Information for the European Union ....46 Export Model .................26 Update AirWare Software ............27 FUNCTION LIST ..............28 Servo Setup ................28 Travel Adjust ................28 Sub-Trim ................28 SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 5: Installing The Transmitter Batteries
• An alarm will sound when the battery reaches the low voltage limit (6.4V for LiPo/Li-Ion). CAUTION: Never change the low voltage limit for LiPo/Li-Ion batteries from 6.4V. Doing so could over- discharge the battery and damage both battery and transmitter. SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 6: Transmitter Functions
(Mode 2) Up/Down Gimbal Stick Throttle/Rudder Stick Tension Adjustment Rudder Trim (Mode 1,2) (Mode 3) 22 Switch D Aileron Trim (Mode 3,4) Elevator/Rudder Stick 23 Switch B (Mode 4) SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... - Page 7 TRANSMITTER FUNCTIONS Powering the Dx6e On and Off Function Function 1. Press the power button to turn on the DX6e. Switch A Mode change door 2. Press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to power off the DX6e.
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Page 8: Main Screen
To select a switch, toggle the switch you wish to select. Verify the switch selection is now displayed as desired. When correct, press the scroll wheel to select this switch and complete the switch selection. SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 9: Sd Card
Serial Number field. find the Product Registration link on the top of the page as shown. Screen shots from www.spektrumrc.com are correct at time of printing but may change at a future date. SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 10: Update Airware™ Software
Download Updates. Follow directions on the screen for downloading the update to your computer and SD card. Screen shots from www.spektrumrc.com are correct at time of printing but may change at a future date. SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 11: Binding
4. Connect the battery to ESC and turn on the ESC switch, The transmitter screen also provides binding information. if available. The receiver’s LED will flash rapidly when the 7. Remove the bind plug from the receiver. receiver is ready to bind. SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 12: Receiver Power System Requirements
QuickConnect with Brownout Detection is designed to allow you to fly safely through most short duration power interruptions. However, you must correct the cause of these interruptions before your next flight to prevent a crash. CAUTION: If a brownout occurs in flight, determine the cause of the brownout and correct it before attempting to fly again. SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 13: Programming Failsafe Positions
2. Remove the bind plug when the orange LED on the main might advance to mid or full throttle. receiver and all attached remote receivers flash rapidly. The orange receiver LEDs will continue flashing. SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 14: Model Type Programming Guide
Throttle Cut Aircraft Type Throttle Curve F-Mode Setup Pitch Curve Flight Mode Name Setup Camera Gimbal Channel Assign Motor Cut Model Utilities Motor Curve SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Warnings Mixing Telemetry Sequencer Preflight Setup Range Test Bind Timer... -
Page 15: System Setup
1. Scroll to the desired model type and press the scroll wheel. The Confirm Model Type screen appears. 2. Select Yes and press the scroll wheel to confirm the model type. All data will be reset. Selecting No will exit the Confirm Model Type screen and return to the Model Type screen. SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 16: Model Name
Land Land Land is active, regardless of other switch positions. Thermal Thermal Thermal Thermal Speed Speed *Must be set up in a 4/5 flight mode SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 17: Flight Mode Name Setup
2. Scroll to the transmitter channel you wish to re-assign and press the scroll wheel. The box around the current input selection flashes. 3. Scroll left or right to select the desired control stick or switch. 4. Press the scroll wheel to save the selection. SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 18: Model Utilities
SD Card. To copy model programming to the SD Card, please see “Transfer SD Card”. IMPORTANT: Copying a model program from one model memory to another will erase any programming in the “To” model memory. SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 19: Model Reset
Return the switch or control stick to the safe position to silence the alarm. For safety reasons, the default throttle alarm activates if the throttle position is above 10%. SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 20: Telemetry
Auto-Config option. When the System Setup menu is active, RF signal is off. The DX6e transmitter features telemetry Auto-Configuration, allowing the transmitter to detect new telemetry sensors. To use Telemetry Auto-Config: 1. Make sure all telemetry components are bound to the transmitter and receiver. -
Page 21: Telemetry Alarms
The Bind menu enables you to bind a transmitter and receiver without powering off the transmitter. This menu is helpful if you are programming a model and need to bind the receiver for failsafe positions. See “Programming Failsafe Positions” for more information. SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 22: Wireless Trainer
Secondary functions can be individually assigned to the Slave transmitter as necessary. It is not necessary to have model programming in the slave transmitter. SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 23: System Settings
2. Scroll to the battery voltage and press the scroll wheel. discharge the battery pack and damage both battery pack and Turn the scroll wheel left or right to change the voltage level. Press the scroll wheel again to save the selection. transmitter. SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 24: Extra Settings
• Boxed Arrows– The indicators appear as outlined arrows when you adjust the trim. • INH– The indicators appear as arrows on lines when you adjust the trim. Inhibit removes all trim bars and indicators from the Main Screen. SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 25: Exporting The Serial Number To The Sd Card
Locating the Transmitter AirWare Software Version The transmitter AirWare software version appears between PREV and NEXT at the bottom of the Serial Number screen. Register your DX6e to get AirWare software updates and other news at spektrumrc.com IMPORTANT: AirWare files are specific to the transmitter serial number and you cannot transfer AirWare files between transmitters, ie., downloading an AirWare software update once... -
Page 26: Transfer Sd Card
SYSTEM SETUP TRANSFER SD CARD The SD Card enables you to: • Import (copy) models from another DX6e transmitter • Update AirWare™ software in the transmitter • Export (transfer) models to another DX6e transmitter Import Model Import All Models This function overwrites all model memories. Ensure that the... -
Page 27: Update Airware Software
1. Download the update from spektrumrc.com and save it to the SD Card. 2. Power off the transmitter and install the SD Card in the transmitter. 3. Power on the transmitter and the update automatically installs in the transmitter. SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 28: Function List
CAUTION: Always rebind the transmitter and receiver after reversing the Throttle channel. Failure to do so will result in the throttle moving to full throttle if failsafe activates. SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 29: Differential (Acro And Sail Types Only)
To remove points from a Throttle Curve: 1. Move the Throttle stick until the cursor is near the point you wish to remove. 2. Scroll to Remove Pt. and press the scroll wheel once to remove the point. SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 30: Mixing
1. Make sure you are in the desired mix screen. 2. Move the switch you want to assign the mix to. 3. Scroll to the switch position where you want the mix to be active. 4. Press the scroll wheel to activate the mix. When the box is filled, the mix is active. The mix is Active when the box is filled and Inactive when the Tip: Use Auto Switch Select to select the switch. box is open. You can assign a mix to be active in multiple switch positions (0,1 or 2). CAUTION: Always do a Control Test of your model after changing mixes. SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 31: Back Mixing
Timer The DX6e Timer function allows you to program a countdown timer or stop watch (count up timer) to display on the main screen. An alarm sounds when the programmed time is reached. You... -
Page 32: Telemetry
Monitor The Monitor screen displays the servo positions for each channel graphically and numerically. This is useful to verify programming functions, trim settings, mix directions, etc. The numeric value is directly relative to the travel adjust and mix values (e.g., 100% travel adjust equals 100% value in the Monitor). SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 33: Acro (Airplane)
Diagrams and setup names show on the transmitter screen to show the available setups. Refer to spektrumrc.com for more information about new DX6e AirWare software updates to support these options. Select wing and tail types before doing any other programming. -
Page 34: Aileron
Rudder to Aileron/Elevator Rudder to Aileron/Elevator mixing corrects coupling in knife edge Elevator to Flap mixing enables Flap movement when the Elevator stick moves. Use Elevator to Flap mixing to add the spoileron flight. function to 3D aerobatic aircraft. This mix is available when a flap • Add Elevator mixing if the aircraft pitches toward the landing gear or dual aileron wing type is selected. or canopy • Add Aileron mixing if the aircraft rolls in knife edge flight Aileron to Rudder Use Aileron to Rudder mixing to overcome adverse yaw characteristics with certain types of aircraft (such as high-wing aircraft). SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 35: Heli (Helicopter)
1. Select the Pitch Curve you wish to edit (N, 1 or 2). 2. Scroll right to select the points on the curve and edit the respective values. 3. Press the BACK button to save the Pitch Curves and return to the Function List. SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 36: Swashplate
Move the programmed cyclic or rudder channel, noting the throttle position. The throttle position should increase. If the throttle decreases, then the opposite value (positive vs. negative) is needed. SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 37: Sail (Sailplane)
Use the Sailplane Type Screen to select wing and tail types to match your sailplane model. Diagrams and setup names show on the transmitter screen to show the available setups. Refer to spektrumrc.com for more information about new DX6e AirWare updates to support these options. Wing Tail Motor • 1 Servo... -
Page 38: Sail Mixing
3. Scroll to Diff: and press the scroll wheel once to change the value. control surface. 4. Press the scroll wheel again to save the selection. The V-Tail Differential menu option only appears when V-Tail A or V-Tail B is active in Aircraft Type. SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 39: Multi (Multirotor)
Assign Menu in System Setup. Trim Setup By default Trims are setup for F Mode. F Mode trim type enables you to save trim values for individual flight modes if you find, for example, the aircraft requires Roll trim in Flight Mode 1 but not in Flight Mode 2. SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 40: D/R & Exponential
If you program multiple throttle curves and you wish to edit one of the curves, that curve must be active in the Motor Curve screen before you can make any changes. SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 41: Physical Transmitter Adjustments
PHYSICAL TRANSMITTER ADjUSTMENTS The DX6e has all the physical transmitter adjustments located around the gimbal face of each gimbal. This arrangement allows for quick and easy adjustments with out taking the back cover off or removing any plugs to access adjustment screws. -
Page 42: Programming Conversion
Mode Change Slider The DX6e has a unique Slider located on the back of the transmitter that allows for simple mode changes. The slider can also be used to change each mode into a “quadcopter mode”. This mode snaps both stick to the center position. -
Page 43: Troubleshooting Guide
Ensure all aircraft batteries Low power are fully charged. Ensure the installed BEC for an electric aircraft is adequate for the power demand SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 44: 1-Year Limited Warranty
Product for a period of 60 days from notification, Product has been started, you must contact your local distributor after which it will be discarded. or Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer your 10-15 SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 45: Warranty And Service Contact Information
FAA regulations governing model aviation in your location. The Federal Aviation Administration can be found online at www.faa.gov. AMA NATIONAL MODEL AIRCRAFT SAFETY CODE http://www.modelaircraft.org/files/105.PDF SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 46: Compliance Information For The European Union
For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product. SPEKTRUM DX6e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... - Page 47 © 2016 Horizon Hobby, LLC DSM, DSM2, DSMX, the DSMX logo, the BNF logo, AirWare, ModelMatch, X-Plus, AS3X, SmartSafe, Hangar 9 and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, LLC. The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc.
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how to set the actual position at the bottom of the throttle stick that the motor starts. I want a bit of "dead" area