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READ FIRST
Thank you for purchasing EX-1UR (hereafter referred to as this unit). Read this operation manual care-
fully before using this unit in order to understand the explanation. After reading this manual, store it taking
care not to lose it.
For the latest information, see our web site (http://www.kopropo.co.jp).
How to read this manual
"How to Use This Unit" explains the basic method of using the transmitter.
In addition, see the function menu items to master each function.
For added or modified functions in this unit, particularly, see the following items.
Steering motor ..........................................................
Throttle motor ...........................................................
Response mode .......................................................
(Advanced high speed response
/Ultrahigh speed response)
Throttle idle up ..........................................................
3ch/4ch setting .........................................................
Steering quick reaction .............................................
Throttle quick reaction ..............................................
Notes on application, exportation and modification of the products
1. This unit can be used only for control of models.
The application of this unit is limited to models by the Japanese law.
Applicable models are ground surface and water surface radio control models.
2. (a) If this unit is exported from Japan, the unit cannot be used with a frequency that is not permitted
by the radio law of the country of destination.
Authorization according to the national law of the country of destination may be required.
(b) If this unit is used for an application other than for models, it may be subject to restrictions based
on the Export Trade Control Ordinance.
In this case, procedures according to the law such as submission of export permit may be
required.
3. If this unit is disassembled, adjusted or modified or parts are replaced by a person other than our
company, we are not liable for any problem including repair.
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manual, please contact us if you have any questions or if you find any errors. (For contact address,
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  • Page 1 READ FIRST Thank you for purchasing EX-1UR (hereafter referred to as this unit). Read this operation manual care- fully before using this unit in order to understand the explanation. After reading this manual, store it taking care not to lose it.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS READ FIRST ..........................CONTENTS ..........................SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................Chapter 1 How to Use This Unit .................. NAMES OF PARTS ........................KEY OPERATION AND FUNCTION MENU LIST ..............Normal screen ........................Function menu screen ......................PREPARATION FOR USING THIS UNIT ................... Setting the batteries .......................
  • Page 3 Setting the movement amount in the brake side (T:BRAKE, Brake) ........24 Adjusting the ends of movement angle and the neutral position (T:SUBTRM, Throttle sub trim) ..25 Adjusting the movement amount of one step of trim (T:TRMRAT, Throttle trim rate) ..... 25 Switching the movement direction (T:REVERS, Throttle reverse) .........

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Warning! For replacement type crystals, be certain Be sure to insert the connectors of receiver, to use only KO Propo genuine crystal sets servo, switch, and so on securely. (transmitter and receiver). If a connector is removed because of vibration in traveling, the model may run out of control.
  • Page 5 Caution! Be careful not to reverse the polarity of bat- Be sure to use genuine KO Propo products tery of the transmitter and the receiver. when combining transmitter, receiver, servo, Reverse polarity could damage the unit. ESC and other optional parts.
  • Page 6 It is very dangerous because they may explode. Dismantling the battery may cause liquid to leak out. Be sure to use a KO Propo charger for charg- ing and to use correct charging current (1A or Do not wet batteries and do not charge wet batteries.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 How To Use This Unit

    Chapter 1 How to Use This Unit NAMES OF PARTS Antenna Throttle A.B.S. indicator ET1 lever (green) Steering wheel Lights up when the "T: ABS" function is set. ET4 lever (See page 33.) Power indicator (POWER LED) Throttle speed indicator Lights up when the power is on.

  • Page 8: Key Operation And Function Menu List

    KEY OPERATION AND FUNCTION MENU LIST If the up key or the down key is pressed, the setting menu (function menu) of this unit is displayed on the LCD. For the details of setting contents and the method of setting of each menu, refer to each reference page.
  • Page 9 Setting category Screen display name Function menu name Reference page Page 15 S:MONIT Steering monitor Steering related Page 15 S:TRM Steering trim Page 16 S:TRAVEL Steering travel Page 16 S:BALANC Steering balance Page 17 S:SUBTRM Steering sub trim Page 18 S:TRMRAT Steering trim rate S:REVERS...
  • Page 10 By pressing the back (function) key, you can jump to the initial screen of each setting category. Function menu name Reference Category Function menu name (screen display) page Steering related S:MONIT Steering monitor Page 15 Throttle related T:MONIT Throttle monitor Page 23 3ch related (*) 3chMONIT...

  • Page 11: Preparation For Using This Unit

    Doing so may cause liquid leak or explosion, re- sulting in damage to this unit. Be sure to use KO Propo battery charger. Remove the battery cover. If not, liquid leak or explosion of batteries may oc- 1) Press the two locations.

  • Page 12: How To Change The Frequency Range And The Frequency (Band) (Between 27 Mhz Zone And 40 Mhz Zone)

    Charging jack AC mains charger To change the frequency (band), replace the crystal. Warning! Be sure to use only KO Propo genuine crystal sets (transmitter and receiver). Crystals from other manufacturers may operate at slightly different frequencies, resulting in loss of control.

  • Page 13: Setting This Unit

    Setting this unit See the reference page of each item according to your desired operation. Change the setting of this unit as required. Frequently used setting items are listed here. For details of setting, see reference pages. To change the setting of display and sound When operating only this unit, removal of Making higher/lower contrast of LCD the RF module or the crystal suppresses...

  • Page 14: Replacing The Color Pads

    Replacing the color pads You can remove the color pads at the front and the rear of the grip and replace them with pads sold separately. Remove the pads by inserting your fingernail into the edge of pad to peel off the pad. When attaching a pad, insert the pad into the slit of the main body from the claw at the bottom side.

  • Page 15: Features Of This Unit

    FEATURES OF THIS UNIT Advanced High Speed Switching the movement mode (response mode) Response In this unit, the response speed (response mode) of the signal can be switched among three stages. This mode can be used if 2ch is selected at By selecting a higher speed mode, the response to "#CHSELCT"...

  • Page 16: Response And Quick Reaction Function Setting

    Response and quick reaction function setting Switching the mode By setting "S:QuickR" (steering quick reaction) Before starting work, ensure that the and "T:QuickR" (throttle quick reaction), the re- receiver and the ser vo to be used sponse can be further improved. (See "Improving support the desired response mode.

  • Page 17: Response Mode Support Table

    Response mode support table ○ × Supported Not supported Super High Advanced Normal Speed High Speed Receiver KR-297FZ (Production finished) ○ × × KR-301F/FS (Production finished) ○ ○ × KR-302F/FS/FSC ○ ○ ○ Analog servo PS-401 ○ × × PS-712FET (Production finished) ○...

  • Page 18: Direct Servo Control)

    D.S.C. (Direct Servo Control) Connect the white connector of D.S.C. cable to the battery channel of receiver. By using D.S.C. sold separately to connect this unit with a receiver, you can check the setting Receiver power supply without emission of radio wave on the course (pit). D.S.C.

  • Page 19: Setting The Trim And Sub Trim

    Sub trim Setting the trim and sub trim Both the ends of move- ment angle and the Purpose of trim adjustment neutral position move "Trim" is a function of adjusting the servo neu- simultaneously. tral position. When you try driving after loading a steering servo, if the model does not run straight, the steering trim must be adjusted.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Steering Angle

    Adjusting the steering angle Use a hexagon socket wrench (2 mm). Remove the sponge from the steering wheel. Insert the hexagonal socket wrench (2 mm) into the two holes of steering wheel and tighten the hexagon socket head screws. Tighten evenly the right and left bolts. Hexagon socket wrench (2 mm) Hole...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Function Menu Setting

    Chapter 2 Function Menu Setting STEERING RELATED SETTING Displaying the steering amount Adjusting the neutral position (S:TRM, Steering trim) (S:MONIT, Steering monitor) To adjust the neutral position during driving, change this setting. (See "Setting the trim and sub The current steering movement position can be trim"...

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Steering Travel (S:travel, Steering Travel)

    Adjusting individually the right and left rudder Adjusting the steering travel (S:TRAVEL, Steering travel) angles (S:BALANC, Steering balance) The movement amount of steering servo caused The right and left rudder angles are adjusted re- by turning the steering wheel fully is adjusted. spectively.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Ends Of Movement Angle And The Neutral Position (S:subtrm, Steering Sub Trim)

    If you turn the steering wheel when moving Adjusting the ends of movement angle and the the ET1 lever to set "S:TRM" (steering neutral position (S:SUBTRM, Steering sub trim) t r i m ) , t h e s e t v a l u e o f " S : B A L A N C " (steering balance) for the turning direction The ends of movement angle and the neutral posi- is displayed.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Movement Amount Of One Step Of Trim (S:trmrat, Steering Trim Rate)

    Adjusting the movement amount of one step Switching the movement direction of trim (S:TRMRAT, Steering trim rate) (S:REVERS, Steering reverse) If the movement direction of servo or ESC is re- The steering trim consists of 100 steps. The move- verse, set the movement direction of steering to ment amount per step is set here.

  • Page 25: Quickening The Initial Reaction Of Steering (S:punch, Steering Punch)

    Quickening the initial reaction of steering Adjusting the rudder angle and the servo (S:PUNCH, Steering punch) movement angle (S:CURVE, Steering curve) When you start turning the steering wheel, the re- The variation of servo movement angle relative to action becomes quick only in the initial area. the rudder angle of steering wheel is adjusted.

  • Page 26: Improving The Steering Response (S:quickr, Steering Quick Reaction)

    Improving the steering response (S:QuickR, Setting the servo speed according to the Steering quick reaction) rudder angle (S:SPEED, Steering speed) The response to steering operation can be im- The maximum speeds of steering servo for steer- proved further from the state that has been set in ing turning direction (TURN) and steering returning the response mode.
  • Page 27 If 2WAY is selected: 1) Press the + key or the - key to select the button for switching ON/OFF the speed 1) Press the + key or the - key to set the turn function. 1 speed. Select OFF, ET1 to ET5 or BT1. The value can be set in the range of 1% to 2) Press the up key.
  • Page 28 In a similar way to steps 4 to 6 of " If 2WAY is selected" on page 21, set the return 1 speed, the return 2 speed, and the switching position between return 1 and return 2. Return 1 speed setting screen Return 2 speed setting screen Return 1 and return 2 switching position setting screen Press the back (function) key to return to the...

  • Page 29: Throttle Related Setting

    THROTTLE RELATED SETTING Displaying the throttle trigger operation Adjusting the neutral position (T:TRM, Throttle trim) amount (T:MONIT, Throttle monitor) To adjust the neutral position during driving, change the setting. (See "Setting the trim and sub The current throttle trigger movement position can trim"...

  • Page 30: Setting The Movement Amount In The Forwarding Side (T:hipot, Throttle High Point)

    Setting the movement amount in the forwarding Setting the movement amount in the brake side (T:HiPOT, Throttle high point) side (T:BRAKE, Brake) The maximum movement amount only in the for- The maximum movement amount only at the throt- warding side of throttle is set. In the case of an tle brake and reversing side is set.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Ends Of Movement Angle And The Neutral Position (T:subtrm, Throttle Sub Trim)

    Adjusting the ends of movement angle and the Adjusting the movement amount of one step neutral position (T:SUBTRM, Throttle sub trim) of trim (T:TRMRAT, Throttle trim rate) The throttle trim consists of 100 steps. The move- The ends of movement angle and the neutral posi- ment amount per step is set here.

  • Page 32: Switching The Movement Direction (T:revers, Throttle Reverse)

    Switching the movement direction Quickening the initial reaction (T:REVERS, Throttle reverse) (T:PUNCH, Throttle punch) If the movement direction of servo or ESC is re- When you operate the throttle trigger, the reaction verse, set the movement direction of throttle to becomes quick by skipping the initial area.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Throttle Trigger Operation Amount And The Servo Movement Angle (T:curve, Throttle Curve)

    Adjusting the throttle trigger operation amount and Press the + key or the – key to change the set the servo movement angle (T:CURVE, Throttle curve) value in the reversing side. The value can be set in the range of 0 to 100%. The variation of servo movement angle relative to A larger value increases the movement angle of the operation amount of throttle trigger is adjusted.

  • Page 34: Improving The Throttle Response (T:quickr, Throttle Quick Reaction)

    Improving the throttle response Press the + key or the – key to change the set (T:QuickR, Throttle quick reaction) value in the reversing side. The value can be set in the range of -100 to 100%. The response to throttle operation can be im- A larger value enlarges the movement angle of proved further from the state that has been set in servo caused when you start moving the throttle...

  • Page 35: Setting The Throttle Reaction Speed (T:speed, Throttle Speed)

    Setting the throttle reaction speed 1) Press the + key or the - key to select the (T:SPEED, Throttle speed) button for switching ON/OFF the speed function. By controlling the throttle speed so that the servo Select OFF, ET1 to ET5 or BT1. does not react quickly even if the throttle trigger is 2) Press the up key.
  • Page 36 If 2WAY is selected: If 3WAY is selected: 1) Press the + key or the – key to set the 1) Press the + key or the - key to set the speed of the first step. speed of the first step. The value can be set in the range of 1% to The value can be set in the range of 1% to 100%.
  • Page 37 If 2WAY is selected: In a similar way to step 4, set the switching position between the second step and the third step. The value can be set in the range of 1% to 100%. Setting screen for speed of first step in deceleration Setting screen for speed of second step in deceleration 1) Press the + key or the –...

  • Page 38: Moving The Throttle Servo To A Set Position (T:idleup, Throttle Idle Up)

    Moving the throttle servo to a set position Press the back key to return to the normal (T:IDLEUP, Throttle idle up) screen. The setting contents are stored. When the ET levers or the BT buttons of this unit are operated, the throttle servo is moved to a set position (preset).

  • Page 39: Setting Abs (T:abs, Abs)

    Setting ABS (T:ABS, ABS) Press the + key or the – key to change the set value. The pumping amount of ABS (active brake control The value can be set in the range from B100 system) is set. through 0 to F100. This setting is effective if braking locks the wheel, resulting in a bad posture of car.
  • Page 40 1) Press the + key or the – key to set the 1) Press the + key or the – key to set the ratio pumping start position. of brake ON time to brake OFF time. The value can be set in the range of B5 to The value can be set in eight steps.

  • Page 41: Pumping Width (Abs:wid) And Pumping Start Position (Abs:pos)

    Pumping width (ABS:WID) and pumping start Exciting the throttle (T:ACCEL, Throttle acceleration) position (ABS:POS) "Excitation" of throttle made by superior users is The actual movement amount of ABS caused by automatically added. Cornering speed can be im- the servo depends on the throttle trigger operation proved.

  • Page 42: Swing Width (Acc:wid) And Throttle Trigger Position (Acc:posl, Acc:posh)

    A too large value will increase the 1) Press the + key or the – key to set the servo operating current, resulting in throttle trigger lower position for starting a shorter servo life. swing. The value can be set in the range of F1 to Press the back (function) key to return to the F100%.

  • Page 43: Keeping The Throttle Amount Constant At Startup (T:auto.s, Auto Start)

    Keeping the throttle amount constant at 1) Press the + key or the – key to set the startup (T:AUTO.S, Auto start) throttle position (servo position) at the time of auto start. When the throttle trigger is pulled at startup, the The value can be set in the range of 0 to 100%.

  • Page 44: 3Ch/4Ch Setting

    3CH/4CH SETTING When using a channel expansion adapter, perform 3ch or 4ch setting. KR-302F/FS/FSC and KR-301F/FS are not used for 4ch type receiver, but are used only for 3ch. Use the appropriate receiver for 4ch. (it will be put on sale) The setting wethod is the same for 3ch and 4ch, and refer to 3ch screen as below.
  • Page 45 1) Press the + key or the – key to select the switch operation method for switching. The switch operation methods that can be selected are shown below. Setting screen for amount of POS4 output PUSH: POS3 ← (–) – POS1 POS3 ←...

  • Page 46: Other Setting

    OTHER SETTING Setting the number of output channels Setting the output frame (#RESPONS, Response) (#CHSELCT, Channel select) The response to signals emitted from the trans- The number of output channels is set. Note that mitter is changed. (See "Switching the movement the setting of movement mode (response mode) mode (response mode)"...

  • Page 47: Assigning Function To Button (#Setup, Setup)

    Assigning function to button (#SETUP, Setup) To assign a function to another lever or button, repeat steps 2 and 3. Functions are assigned to the ET levers and the BT button. Press the back (function) key to return to the normal screen.

  • Page 48: Stop Watch (#S.watch, Stop Watch)

    Stop watch (#S.WATCH, Stop watch) To start time measurement the moment the throttle trigger is pulled: The stop watch can be used for measuring lap Press the enter key. time. When the throttle trigger is pulled, time measure- ment starts. 1) Press the down key or the up key to display "#S.WATCH."...

  • Page 49: Lap Time Display

    1) Set the alarm. Press the + key or the – key Press the back (function) key to return to the to set the time for sounding the buzzer. normal screen. The value can be set to OFF or in the range of Press the button that has been selected in 1min to 99min.

  • Page 50: Down Timer (#Down.t, Down Timer)

    Down timer (#DOWN.T, Down timer) Press the enter key. When the specified time elapses, an alarm is sounded. This function is useful for measuring the Press the up key. refueling timing for an engine car. The first lap time is displayed. 1) Press the down key or the up key to display "#DOWN.T."...

  • Page 51: Updating The Used Variable Resistor (#Adjvol, Adjust Variable Resistor)

    Updating the used variable resistor 1) Press the + key or the – key to set the time (#ADJVOL, Adjust variable resistor) for countdown. The time can be set to OFF or in the range of If this unit is continuously used, the variable resis- 0min01sec to 99min59sec.

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Lcd Contrast (#Contrst, Contrast)

    When pressing the up key, do not touch Adjusting the LCD contrast (#CONTRST, Contrast) the steering wheel. The contrast of LCD varies depending on the am- If undue force is applied when moving the bient temperature because of its characteristics. steering wheel to the right and left, the Use this function menu to adjust the contrast for correct position may not be set.

  • Page 53: Method Of Lighting Backlight For Lcd (#B.light, Backlight)

    Method of lighting backlight for LCD Adjusting the tone for buzzer sound (#B.LIGHT, Backlight) (#BUZZER, Buzzer) The method of lighting the backlight is set. Press the down key or the up key to display "#BUZZER." Press the down key or the up key to display "#B.LIGHT."...

  • Page 54: Continuous Stroke Speed In Holding Down A Key (#Keyrept, Key Repeat)

    Continuous stroke speed in holding down Resetting the setting contents (#RESET, Reset) a key (#KeyREPT, Key repeat) All the setting contents are canceled and reset to Continuous stroke speed in pressing and holding the initial state. down a key is set. 1) Press the down key or the up key to display Press the down key or the up key to display "#RESET."...

  • Page 55: Copying Model Memory (#M.copy, Model Copy)

    Copying model memory (#M.COPY, Model copy) Naming model memory (#M.NAME, Model name) The contents of the current model memory are A model memory is named for identification. copied to another model memory. A name can be given to a new model memory or If you wish to change the setting finely according an exiting model name can be edited.

  • Page 56: Switching Model Memory (#M.selct, Model Select)

    Characters that can be input Switching model memory (#M.SELCT, Model select) The model memory to be used is switched. This unit can store model memory for 30 models. If you have multiple cars, storage of model memory for each car is useful. Also you can store the setting for each course even for the same car.

  • Page 57: Chapter 3 Installation Of Receiver

    Chapter 3 Installation of Receiver NAMES OF PARTS OF RECEIVER Crystal Aerial wire BATT: SW harness CH1: Steering servo CH2: ESC or throttle servo Example of connection to receiver Depending on the receiver, the layout of each channel and the battery channel is different. Connect the connector by checking carefully the indication on the receiver.

  • Page 58: Frequency And Frequency Range

    Engine car 2 (FET servo for 7.2 V) 6N600mAh 7.2 V battery Throttle servo Regulator for FET servo Receiver Steering servo Frequency and frequency range To change the frequency in a frequency range, replace the crystals in the transmitter and the receiver. To change the frequency range, replace the RF modules (high frequency modules) in the transmitter and the receiver.

  • Page 59: Notes On Installation

    NOTES ON INSTALLATION Warning! Be sure to use only KO Propo genuine FM Do not cut or bundle the aerial wire with crystal sets (transmitter and receiver). other cords. Never use crystals produced by other companies It may result in decreasing the sensitivity of the receiv- because such crystals may vary in frequency or er and may result in the model running out of control.
  • Page 60 ● Places where large current flows are noise sources. Place the receiver as far away as possible from the motor, ESC, nicad battery or silicone wires. Espe- cially, do not route the silicone wires next to the receiver or near the crystal. Do not place any FET servo blue wire (7.2 V) or any ESC switch wire near the receiver either.

  • Page 61: Chapter 4 Appendix

    Chapter 4 Appendix SPECIFICATIONS Transmitter KT-407H Operation method Wheel + trigger method Number of channels 4 channels Transmission frequency range Any frequency range is available by replacing the RF module. Neutral pulse 1.5 msec Power supply 8 × AA size dry cells or 8-cells battery pack Current consumption Less than 30mA (high frequency range is not included) RF module RF-104FR (only for KT-407H)

  • Page 62: Terminology

    TERMINOLOGY 27MHz One of frequency ranges that can be used for radio control. There are 12 bands for ground surface and water surface models. 40MHz One of frequency ranges that can be used for radio control. There are eight bands for ground model and five bands for sky model. AC charger A charger to connect to 100V outlet.
  • Page 63 Digital servo A general term of a servo that uses a digital system for control IC. Discharger A circuit device that discharges forcibly a residual quantity of rechargeable battery such as Nicad battery. Duty Ratio of two movements. EEPROM A kind of memory. Contents written in are not erased even if the power is switched off.
  • Page 64 Neutral Situation in which a hand is separated from a stick of a transmitter. Alterna- tively, the position of servo horn at that time. Nicad (Ni-Cd) Different from a dry cell, the battery can be repeatedly charged and used. Other chargeable batteries are NiMH or lithium ion batteries. Noise An electric noise.

  • Page 65: Index

    INDEX Symbol Alphabet #ADJVOL ........45 #B.LIGHT ........47 ABS .
  • Page 66 BT1 button ......1, 37, 41 FET servo ........54 Back (function) key (BACK/FUNC) .
  • Page 67 Steering speed ......20 Steering sub trim ......17 Quickening the initial reaction .
  • Page 68 Ultrahigh speed response ..... .10 Up key (UP) ........1 Updating the used variable resistor .

  • Page 69: For Requesting Repair

    FOR REQUESTING REPAIR If you request repair after using this product or because of an accident or a failure, write the following items on paper and send us the paper with the product to be repaired. 1. Details of trouble 2.

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