Spectrum SPMWS2000 Instruction Manual

Wireless Simulator USB Dongle
Instruction Manual
ENGLISH
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The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of
potential harm when operating this product:
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage,
collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superfi cial injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property
damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property
damage AND a little or no possibility of injury.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of
the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in
damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and
requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible
manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended
for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not attempt disassembly, use with incompatible
components or augment product in any way without the approval of Horizon Hobby, LLC. This manual
contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the
instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly
and avoid damage or serious injury.
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of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM
NOTICE: This product is only intended for use with unmanned, hobby-grade, remote-controlled
vehicles and aircraft. Horizon Hobby disclaims all liability outside of the intended purpose and will
not provide warranty service related thereto.
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SPEKTRUM WIRELESS SIMULATOR USB DONGLE (SPMWS2000)
The Spektrum ™ Wireless Simulator USB Dongle (SPMWS2000) provides a quick and easy wireless
connection between your Spektrum transmitter and computer running a fl ight simulator or game.

KEY FEATURES:

• Eliminates cables
• Small size
• No complex programing
• Works with most simulator/games that can
accept a normal joystick input from USB

INSTALLATION

1. Press and hold the bind button while inserting the dongle into the USB port. The orange LED will
fl ash repeatedly, indicating the dongle is in bind mode.
2. Follow the transmitter instructions to put the transmitter into bind mode.
3. The dongle LED will glow solid orange when the binding process is complete.
4. The transmitter is now ready to use in the simulator.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Possible Cause
The transmitter and dongle are too
close together
The SPMWS2000 will
not connect, or bind, Interference
to the transmitter
The receiver is not bound to the
active model memory
NOTICE
® or Spektrum technology.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Max Voltage: 5V
Compatibility:
• PC, Mac and Android* Compatible
• DSMX ® and DSM2 ® Spektrum transmitter
* Android device requires OTG support
and Micro USB adapter
Bind Button
Solution
Move the transmitter 1 to 3 meters
from the dongle
Avoid any metal or obstructions
between the transmitter and dongle
Ensure you are attempting to bind to
the correct model memory
1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
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the product purchased (the "Product") will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of 1 year from the date of purchase.
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(ii) damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or due
to improper use, installation, operation or maintenance, (iii) modifi cation of or to any part of the
Product, (iv) attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, (v)
Product not purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer, (vi) Product not compliant with applicable
technical regulations, or (vii) use that violates any applicable laws, rules, or regulations.
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WARRANTY SERVICES
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