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  • Page 2 Safety These instructions are intended to asquaint you with the SO REMEMBER: many unique feachures of the state of the art equipment. Please read them carefully so that you may obtain maxi- DO NOT OPERATE your transmitter at the track or lake, untill mum success and enjoyment from its operation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Topic Page Safety Before using the M11 NiCd Batteries Changing Bands Transmitter Features and Controls Key Pad menu buttons Function Pages F1, F, F Battery / Operation Timer BATT Dual Rate Steering D-RATE 14-15-16-17 End Point Adjustment Exponential 18-19...

  • Page 4: Before Using The M11

    Driving Position Adjustments Every effort has been made to provide optimum transmitter weight balance on your M11. The wheel and trigger are placed on the same axis, permitting you to focus on steering and throttle control. The driving position and steering/throttle tension are adjustable to maximize driving precision.
  • Page 5 Trim Position Trim position may be adjusted (5 positions) by rotating the trimmer unit. 1. Remove the 4mm hex socket head cap screws on each side of the transmitter by using mm hex wrench. . Detach the grip downward from the upper transmitter unit.

  • Page 6: Nicd Batteries

    NiCd Batteries Safety Precautions When Charging A Nicd Battery. (Optional part) CAUTION! * Please read the charging procedures listed below to ensure safe and correct use of your NiCd battery. * The battery is not charged when purchased. It is necessary to charge the battery before operation. * Before charging NiCd batteries, double check power switches are in the off position on the transmitter and/or receiver.

  • Page 7: Changing Bands

    75.770MHZ 75.790MHZ * The 93327 or 93375 TX modules are for use exclusively with 75.810MHZ the M11. They are not compatible with any other TX modules. 75.830MHZ 75.850MHZ * Crystals are marked for use with transmitters (TX) or receivers 75.870MHZ (RX).

  • Page 8: Transmitter Features And Controls

    Transmitter Features and Controls Display Switch Antenna Display Panel Key-Lock Switch Power Indicator Light Dial Knob Power Switch Push Button Switch (SW1) Trim Control (TRM) Steering Wheel Trim Control (TRM1) Trim Control (TRM) Charging Jack Steering Wheel Power Switch Charging Jack Page 8...
  • Page 9 * How to use the band plate Affix the band plate to the reverse side in the same manner. 27.025MHz TX Module Band plate Direct Servo Control Jack (DSC) Throttle Trigger Push Button Switch (SW) Push Button Switch (SW) Page 9...

  • Page 10: Key Pad Menu Buttons

    Key Pad Menu Buttons Using the Key Pad Menu Buttons The M11 has 6 keys for menu operations. You will find the use of the 6 keys summarized below. Function Page Model Number Menu Function Information Area Programming Area HELP Display Area...

  • Page 11: Function Pages

    Menu Function Pages / Information Area The functions of the M11 span three pages, F1 to F3, and can be selected directly using just the < and > keys. The first function on successive pages can be easily displayed in the sequence F1 > F > F > F1 . . . by pressing the < and > keys at the same time.

  • Page 12: Battery / Operation Timer

    Will start blinking if battery reaches 9.1 volts or below. ENTER key to switch between the user and M11 screens. User Name Screen When the transmitter battery runs down to 9.1 volts, the transmitter will start beeping and vibrating if the vibration feature is on and will continue every 0 seconds.

  • Page 13: Dual Rate Steering

    Dual Rate Steering Page F1 (D-RATE) Dual Rate is used to change the amount of servo movement compared to the amount of movement with the steering wheel. Increas- ing the amount of dual rate will make the steering more sensitive or feel faster and decreasing the dual rate will make the steering more insensitive or feel slower.

  • Page 14: End Point Adjustment

    ESC and brake stroke. While the M11 is set for 4 channels, this EPA function is also adjustable for rd BRAKE or AUX Channel) and for 4th channel of brake.
  • Page 15 Test run your vehicle to arrange the brake adjustment by using TRM5 switch on the grip. You can vary the setting at EPA-B by adjusting with TRM5. While the M11 is set for 4 channels, setting value may vary at the same time.
  • Page 16 Be sure that channel 4 is selected in the set-up menu and that CH-BRAKE is set to INH in the BR-MIX menu. It is essential to set the M11 as “4channel” in order to use these functions.
  • Page 17 [4ch] 4CH - BRAKE End Point Adjustment The 4th channel is exclusively for braking purpose only. When using the 4th channel as the additional BRAKE channel, end point adjustment can be separately set from the other BRAKE channel. Be sure that the channel 4 is selected in the set-up menu. It is essential to set this function in order to activate this set up menu.

  • Page 18: Exponential

    Exponential Page F1 (EXP) This function varies the amount of servo action with respect to manipulation of the steering wheel or throttle trigger based from the neutral position. Increasing the numeric value makes action quicker, while reducing it makes action slower. Quick Quick (1% to 100%)
  • Page 19 4. INH/ACT setting of EXP In order to activate the EXP function, select ACT; to deactivate, select INH. Using the ENTER key, move > to the right side of EXP. Select INH or ACT by pressing the Inc.+ or Dec.- key. Throttle Exponential Throttle exponential can be adjusted from Mild, Linear and Quick.

  • Page 20: Adjustable Rate Control

    Adjustable Rate Control Page F1 (ARC) This function varies the amount of servo action with respect to manipulation of the steering wheel or throttle trigger. Increasing the rate setting makes action quicker, while reducing it makes ac- tion milder. The changeability of the variable point on the ARC enables to adjust delicate steering and throttle work during the operation.
  • Page 21 [TH] Throttle Adjustable Rate Control Throttle characteristic can be variably adjusted from mild through linear or to quick. In general, reduce the numeric value on slippery track or with models that have powerful response, and increase it on high-grip track or with power units that have lower torque.

  • Page 22: Speed

    Speed Page F1 (SPEED) This function slows down the steering servo speed during steering. Speed can be set separately for steering movement say from neutral to certain point and return directions. But note that actual steering operation is slower than in its set speed of the servo, this function does not affect any.
  • Page 23 [TH] Throttle Servo Speed This function slows down the throttle servo during throttle operation. This setting affects only the FORWARD side of the brake. The SPEED setting does not affect throttle operation when the throttle trigger positioning is located within the shaded areas outside the POINT.

  • Page 24: Anti-Lock Braking

    Anti-Lock Braking Page F1 (ALB) (For gas powered model only) Anti-lock braking makes it possible to achieve stable braking even on a slip- pery track. With stable braking, the model vehicle may be able to trace an exact line as desired for corners. This function also enables you to set the different Braking characteristics depending on the model vehicle for on road racing or the off road buggy .

  • Page 25: Traction Control

    Traction Control Page F1 (TR-CTL) Traction control helps assure faster, smoother starts even when the trigger is applied abruptly by not having wheel spins. Even the model vehicle is on the forward motion, it contributes the stability during acceleration, providing smoother running. Ideal smoothness can be further refined by adjusting for intermittent locking in addition to normal servo speed delay adjust- ment.
  • Page 26 POINT SETTINg Move the arrow to the right of POINT with the ENTER key, and then set the POINT value by pressing the Inc.+ or Dec.- key. Setting range 5% to 100% (Default setting 50%) Traction control applies only in the range from neutral to the set point. NOTE The point referred to here is the operational output point, not the trigger operation point..

  • Page 27: Model

    This menu enables you to make settings related to model select (SELECT), model name (NAME), and model copy/model clear (COPY/CLEAR) func- tions. Data for up to 0 models, M01 to M0, can be stored in the M11’s high capacity, built-in EEPROM memory. [SELECT] Model Select Data can be easily stored for any models M01 to M0.
  • Page 28 [COPY/CLEAR] Model Copy / Model Clear This function enables you to copy data from the currently selected model to another, or to copy another model’s data into the model currently selected. Data can be cleared (initialize) on the current model that being selected. COPY MODEL DATA Using the function select keys, move the cursor to [COPY/CLEAR] in MODEL.

  • Page 29: Sub Trim

    Sub-Trim Page F2 (SUB-T) Corrects trim neutral for steering and throttle, making it possible to use the main trim from the center position. When adjusting linkages, this sub-trim allows to fix the position in accurate center position. * This can also be used for brake sub-trim when using 4 channels. In this case, channels  and 4 can be set independently.

  • Page 30: Timer

    Timer Page F2 (TIMER) Three types of timers are provided for measuring lap, interval, and down (or up) times, and these three timers can be used simultaneously. A high degree of freedom and convenience is provided by the ability to use the key assign switch to perform simultaneous or independent operation.
  • Page 31 ENDINg MEASUREMENT End measurement can be set in three different ways. By pressing the switch after the goal time is reached. By pressing the switch after the goal time is reached. By pressing and holding the switch for  seconds. VERIFYINg MEASUREMENT RESULTS Measurement results can be checked using the star key in the TIMER [LAP] menu while the timer is...
  • Page 32 [INT] Interval Timer The interval timer notifies when a set interval elapses while you are driving, giving you an idea how close you are to your target time. Interval timers are provided separately for minutes and seconds, and both can be used simultaneously. Timer tone can be also set separately for each two timers.
  • Page 33 ENDINg MEASUREMENT End of measurement can be deactivated in two different ways. From the menu, by simultaneously pressing the Inc.+ and Dec.- key. By pressing and holding the switch for  seconds. IMPORTANT When measurement ends, the timer’s ON/OFF status changes to OFF. To re-start the timer, turn in ON as described in step ). About the timer switch The timer switch can be freely assigned to another switch using the key assign function.
  • Page 34 Timer / Servo Reversing Page F2 (REV) With the standard configuration, the down timer switch is set to SW3. Pressing SW starts measurement. Each time you press SW, the interval timer is restored to its preset value, and the countdown re-starts from that setting. ENDINg MEASUREMENT End of measurement can be deactivated in two different ways.

  • Page 35: Start Position

    Start Position Page F2 (S-POS) With engine-powered models, by revving the idling a little, it makes easier to start up the engine. When using a channel other than CH for braking, a certain degree of braking can be applied independently of trigger operation, making it possible to obtain safer engine starts.

  • Page 36: Throttle Hold

    Throttle Hold Page F2 (TH-HLD) * This function enabled to stop the engine by pressing the button switch for the models such as RC boats. (As known as “ENgINE CUT”) * This can be used as an emergency brake while driving a model vehicle by pressing the switch, trigger is disabled as long as the switch is de- pressed.
  • Page 37 Brake Mix Page F2 (BR-MIX) * This function makes it possible to adjust servo mixing with models which re- quires two servos for braking, such as 1/5-scale engine-powered models. * REV, EPA, SUB-T, and delay can be set independently for each channel, providing flexibility for adjustment of different model types.
  • Page 38 4) Setting INH/ACT setting for TH-BRAKE CUT. Move u to the right of TH-BRAKE CUT with the ENTER key, and then select INH or ACT by pressing the Inc.+ or Dec.- key. * If intended not to use brake side of the throttle channel (CH), servo operation can be disabled on the brake side by selecting ACT.
  • Page 39 C-Mix Page F2 (C-MIX) * This function allows you to mix channels and to apply mixing to the channels themselves. * On the master channel, you can select from between direct data, and data that includes calculations and trim. * There are two groups of C-MIX settings, and you can use the two simultane- ously.
  • Page 40 ) Setting the mixing level <Left side, High side> Move u to the right of L (or H) with the ENTER key, and then set the mixing level by pressing the Inc.+ or Dec.- key. <Right side, Brake side, Low side> Move u to the right of R (or B or L) with the ENTER key, and then set the mixing level by pressing the Inc.+ or Dec.- key.
  • Page 41 () Adjusting the master mixing origin so that that no mixing occurs when the dial (AUX) is turned fully to the left, but maximum mixing occurs when it is turned fully to the right. -150 -100 This is set to 0% because no operation results on the L side with an offset.

  • Page 42: Servo

    Servo Page F2 (SERVO) * This function displays the output levels of the various channels in bar graph form, allowing you to monitor model operation in a virtual manner. * Using this feature while making function setting can make it easier to under- stand adjustments.
  • Page 43 Set-up Page F3 (SET-UP) * This section explains how to adjust the LCD contrast (darkness and light- ness), turn the vibrator ON/OFF, and select between CH/4CH, backlight ON/OFF/Auto OFF, backlight color set as blue or white. 1) Using the function select keys, move the cursor to SET-UP.
  • Page 44 <TIME> Move u to the right of TIME with the ENTER key or H key, and then set the time by pressing the Inc.+ or Dec.- key. * This will not appear unless MODE is set to KEY- * Setting range 1SEC to 0SEC * Standard setting 10SEC...

  • Page 45: Audio Signal Sound

    Audio Signal Sound Page F3 (SIGNL) * This function allows you to set the key operation tone and alarm tones to be set independently in different tonal scale. * Tonal scale of the each key operation or alarm can be set differently on two parts.
  • Page 46 5) Making interval minute alarm (INT) tone settings Move u to the right of INT-MIN with the ENTER key or H key, and then set the tone for the first half of the signal by pressing the Inc.+ or Dec.- key. Next, move u one position to the right with the EN- TER key, and then set the tone for the last half of the signal by pressing the Inc.+ or Dec.- key.

  • Page 47: Switch / Trim Assignment

    Switch / Trim Assignment Page F3 ( -ASGN) * Functions and trim settings (adjustments to function settings) can be freely assigned to SW1-SW3, trimmers TRM1-TRM5, and the dial control on the transmitter. * Locations of switches and trimmers * Functions originally assigned to switches at the factory TRM1: Steering trim SW1: Starting position TRM: Throttle trim...
  • Page 48 1) Using the function select keys, move the cursor to [SW] in -ASgN. ) Using the H key or the ENTER keys, move u to the switch to be assigned, and then assign functions to the switch by pressing the Inc.+ or Dec.- key. * Assignable functions Function Menu screen...
  • Page 49 1) Using the function select keys, move the cursor to [TRIM] in -ASgN. ) Function selection Using the H key or the ENTER keys, move u to the trimmer function to be selected, and then select a function by pressing the Inc.+ or Dec.- key. ) Setting the number of steps Using the H key or the ENTER keys, move u to the STEP for the trimmer you want to adjust, and...

  • Page 50: User Name

    Dec./+ key. This is useful when entering several characters from the same group. * Under the BATT menu, indication of the display can be switch between display of the M11 logo and the user name by using the ENTER key.

  • Page 51: Direct Servo Controller

    (* Prevent from possible risk from other radio transmission, remove the receiver crystal.) ) Connect the DSC Cable’s male connector to the Battery/DSC channel on the receiver. ) Turn on the Display switch at M11 thence turn on the Power at ESC ‘s switch harness. 4) Ready for DSC operation.

  • Page 52: Receiver Connections

    The manufacturer disclaims all responsibility for damages resulting from use of components other than genuine AIRTRONICS/SANWA components. The M11 can be switched between ch and 4ch operation. Note that 4ch operation is not possible when using the 92836 or 92837 receivers were being used.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    Remedy Batteries low or not fully Replace or charge batteries Does not Transmit charged. Intermittent connector Contact Airtronics for service. Power sometimes goes off contact. Alarm gives off a series Battery voltage low. Replace or charge transmitter batteries. of beeps.
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