Warning Indications - Tactic TTX650 Instruction Manual

1. Make sure the Tx throttle stick is at minimum position.
2. Enter the "RF OUTPUT" screen in the FUNCTION menu, as described on page xx. Leave the "RF ON/OFF"
selection ON.
3. Move the cursor over "99sec". This time determines how long before the radio's output power automatically
returns to full power.
4. Place the Rx/model on the ground and apply power to the Rx/model.
5. Hold the Tx as it will be held during flight and press ENTER. The range test timer on-screen will start to count
down. Tones will sound to identify that this function is active.
6. Move the Tx xx feet away from the model and confirm all controls are transferred smoothly at all times.
The counter will reset once the timer has expired, and reset to 99 seconds. The radio will return to full output
power at this time. Pressing ENTER any time during countdown will stop the timer.
FIRMWARE UPDATES
A 3-pin socket above the charge jack on the left side of the radio is used for updating the TTX650's operating
firmware. An optional Tactic TTX650 USB Firmware Interface (part number TACJ2651) is required. The software
and suitable driver required for the download are free and found at http://tacticrc.com/tacj2650.html.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the Tx battery shows good voltage prior to attempting a download. Use
new alkalines, or fully recharge NiCd or NiMH batteries prior to starting the download. Once the
software is loaded on the computer, the new firmware can be uploaded to the Tx.
Refer to all instructions included with TTX650 USB Firmware Interface for upgrading the firmware in the TTX650
radio.

WARNING INDICATIONS

The following indications will sound and/or show if any of the following occur:
LOW BATTERY: Battery voltage is at or below the BATT ALARM setting. Cannot change memories at this time.
Replace or re-charge batteries.
RF ON / OFF?: Turn the radio's Rf signal on or off.
THRO POS.: The throttle stick is >50% full deflection at start-up. Move the throttle stick to minimum.
THRO CUT: The throttle cut function has been set and the switch is on.
NO SIGNAL: While in training mode, if the signal between the teacher and student transmitters becomes un-
linked.
AUTO SHUTDOWN: If no transmitter stick or control is moved after 10 minutes have elapsed, this warning
screen will show and the Tx will proceed to shut itself down to prevent unwanted drainage of the batteries. If the
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