Table Of Contents - Spektrum DX3.0 Manual

Table of
Introduction............................................................................................................................. 3
DX3.0 Quick Start Setup.......................................................................................................... 3
Contents
DX3.0 Quick Start Setup (continued)....................................................................................... 4
DX3.0 Quick Start Setup (continued)....................................................................................... 5
Direct Trim Access .................................................................................................................. 5
DX3.0 with Digital Spectrum Modulation ................................................................................ 6
Binding ................................................................................................................................... 6
Binding (continued) ................................................................................................................ 7
Antenna ................................................................................................................................... 7
Receiver Power System Requirements .................................................................................... 8
Power System Test Guidelines ................................................................................................ 8
Typical Range .......................................................................................................................... 8
System Features ...................................................................................................................... 9
Tips on Using Spektrum 2.4GHz ............................................................................................. 9
RC Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................... 10
Steering Tension Adjustment ................................................................................................. 10
Control Identification and Location ....................................................................................... 11
Receiver Compatibility .......................................................................................................... 12
Receiver Connections and Installation................................................................................... 12
Charging Jack ....................................................................................................................... 13
Key Input and Display ........................................................................................................... 13
Display Screens .................................................................................................................... 14
Accessing the System Mode ................................................................................................. 15
Model Select ......................................................................................................................... 16
Model Name Entry ................................................................................................................ 16
Frame Rate ............................................................................................................................ 17
Auxiliary Channel 3 Function Select ..................................................................................... 17
Auxiliary Channel 3 Function Select (continued) .................................................................. 18
Grip Button C Function Select ............................................................................................... 18
Grip Button C Function Select (continued) ............................................................................ 19
Data Reset ............................................................................................................................. 20
Copy Model Data .................................................................................................................. 20
RF Mode ............................................................................................................................... 21
Accessing the Function Mode ............................................................................................... 22
Mode Key .............................................................................................................................. 22
Throttle Deadband ................................................................................................................. 23
Exponential .......................................................................................................................... 24
Endpoint Adjustment ............................................................................................................. 25
Programmable Mixing........................................................................................................... 26
Lap Timer .............................................................................................................................. 27
Sub-Trim ............................................................................................................................... 28
Servo Reversing .................................................................................................................... 28
Accessing the Direct Trim Mode ............................................................................................ 29
Steering Trim (STC) .............................................................................................................. 30
Throttle Trim (THC) ............................................................................................................... 31
Grip Lever B: Steering Dual Rate Trim Adjustment STG ......................................................... 32
Grip Lever A: Brake Endpoint Adjustment BRK/Auxiliary Channel 3 Access .......................... 33
Auxiliary Channel 3 Access (Fuel Mixture) ........................................................................... 34
Auxiliary Channel 3 (Transmission Shift Selector) ................................................................ 34
Warranty and Service Information ......................................................................................... 35
FCC Information.................................................................................................................... 38
CE Compliance Information for the European Union ........................................................ 39
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Spektrum's DX3.0 radio system. The DX3.0 is designed to provide
RC racers with a bulletproof 2.4GHz spread spectrum radio link. With the DX3.0 DSM system
you'll no longer have to wait for a frequency clip, worry about radio interference from noisy
motors or ESCs or be concerned that someone may turn on a radio on your channel causing
interference. In addition, the DX3.0's programming is user-friendly and offers the most
important features and functions that racers demand. It's important that you carefully read
this manual before attempting to operate your DX3.0 system.
For those who would like to get out to the track quickly with just the basic radio setup, please
refer to the Quick Start section that follows.
DX3.0 Quick
Included in this manual are in-depth instructions detailing all the steps and procedures
needed to program each of the DX3.0's functions. For those racers who want to get to the
Start Setup
track fast, we have provided the Quick Start section below. Quick Start covers the basic
programming information necessary to get you racing right away.
Later, when you want to learn more about the specific functions of the DX3.0, refer to the
appropriate page(s) in this manual for more detailed programming information.
Note: If braking adjustment via Grip Lever A is required, refer to the third channel system
setup mode (page 32) for instructions.
Binding
It's necessary to program the receiver to a specific transmitter so that the receiver will only
recognize that transmitter, ignoring signals from any other sources. If the receiver is not
bound to a transmitter, the system will not operate. Also, during the binding process, the
servo failsafe positions are set.
1. Make sure the transmitter and receiver are turned off.
2. With the receiver off, insert the bind plug into the BIND port on the receiver.
3. Power the receiver through any port. The green LED will flash continuously, indicating
the receiver is in bind mode.
4. Hold down on the SCROLL and CHANNEL buttons while turning on the transmitter.
To enter System Mode, press the SCROLL button until "BND" appears on the screen.
5. With the steering wheel and the throttle trigger in their desired failsafe positions, press
the INCREASE and DECREASE buttons at the same time to enter bind mode. "BND" will
flash when in bind mode.
6. After several seconds the LED on the receiver will quit flashing and remain solid,
indicating that the binding process was successful. Once binding is complete, the
system will automatically connect.
7. Once the bind process is complete and before power is cycled on the receiver, remove
the bind plug from the receiver and store it in a convenient place. Failure to remove the
bind plug will result in the receiver going back into bind mode.
Note: See page 6-7 for a detailed description of the binding process.
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