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5-Channel 2.4GHz DSMR 5-Channel 2.4GHz DSMR ® ® Radio System Radio System Instruction Manual Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di istruzioni Manuale di istruzioni...
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WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS Always purchase from a Horizon Hobby, LLC authorized dealer to ensure authentic high-quality Spektrum product. Horizon Hobby, LLC disclaims all support and warranty with regards, but not limited to, compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum technology.
Exponential ..................9 FCC Information ................21 Timer .....................9 IC Information ................22 Bind/Frame Menu ................10 Compliance Information for the European Union ......22 mixing ..................11 BOX CONTENTS The DX5 Rugged transmitter is compatible with Spektrum ™ DSMR ® and DSM2 ® Receivers. •...
Battery Steering Servo RECEIVER COMPATIBILITY BINDING ® The SR515 receiver is compatible with Spektrum DSM2 The SR515 receivers must be bound to the transmitter before ® DSMR radio control surface systems. Install the receiver in the they will operate. Binding is the process of teaching the receiver position recommended by the vehicle’s manufacturer.
E: Position of Steering (STR) trim F: Position of Throttle (THR) trim G: Position of Brake (BRK) trim H: Position of AUX 1 trim I: Position of AUX 2 trim J: Position of AUX 3 trim SPEKTRUM DX5 RUGGED • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
4. Select Back Button to return to the MENU. To erase a character(s): 5. Press the Clear button while the character is selected. 6. Press the Clear button a second time to erase all characters to the right of the cursor. SPEKTRUM DX5 RUGGED • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
2. Slide Up or Down to adjust the speed and press OK to save the selection. 3. Select a switch to activate/deactivate the function. If Switch ON is selected, the value will always be on for that function. SPEKTRUM DX5 RUGGED • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
The DX5 Rugged Timer function allows you to program a countdown timer and stop watch (count up timer) to display on the main screen. An alarm sounds when the programmed time is reached. You can program the timer to start using the assigned switch position or automatically when the throttle moves above a pre-programmed position. SPEKTRUM DX5 RUGGED • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
NOTICE: Always remove the bind plug from the receiver when the bind Process is complete. Failure to do so will cause the receiver to enter bind mode the next time you power on the receiver. SPEKTRUM DX5 RUGGED • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
3. Select Switch; Inh will disable the mix, ON will activate the mix, or a switch can be assigned to turn the mix on and off. 4. Set Trim to Act or Inh (Default). When Trim is Active, adjustments to the Master trim carries over to the Slave channel. SPEKTRUM DX5 RUGGED • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
Channel Assign allows for the assigning of a switch or trimmer as input to an AUX channel. Channel assign: 1. Select a channel to edit. Press OK to save the selection. 2. Slide Up/Down or toggle a switch/button to assign. 3. Press OK to save the selection. SPEKTRUM DX5 RUGGED • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
Spektrum SMART batteries. SMART Throttle telemetry data shows up on your transmitter like any other telemetry sensor. For SMART Throttle to function you must have a compatible Spektrum ESC, and telemetry receiver to pair with your DX5C. Only certain Spektrum products include SMART technology compatibility, check your receiver and ESC manual for more information.
2. Press OK once to Activate/Inhibit. 3. Press OK to save the selection. About Displays the transmitter’s Serial Number. Start a user account at SpektrumRC.com and enter the serial number displayed on the About page register the transmitter. SPEKTRUM DX5 RUGGED • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
If the DX5 Rugged is updated, use the Validate All selection to ensure model settings are updated to be fully compatible with the new fi rmware. The Delete All selection will delete all model settings. SPEKTRUM DX5 RUGGED • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
OK to select it. Use the slide button to move the selected model to the position desired. Press OK when you have the model in the position desired. SPEKTRUM DX5 RUGGED • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
Data port and tool holder. The tool holder (B) is designed to hold the transmitter is neccesary for updates. Updates require the common 4 way wrenches. SPMA3065 update cable (not included and requires a PC). SPEKTRUM DX5 RUGGED • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
For example: If a truck set up for 2S is upgraded to 3S, the truck may oscillate at high speeds on 3S, requiring steering gain to be reduced. Throttle gain will have a bigger effect on 3S, so increasing throttle gain may be benefi cial. SPEKTRUM DX5 RUGGED • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
Re-bind with the second bind plug in the disable port inserted after binding OPTIONAL PARTS LIST PART # PARTS DESCRIPTION SPM6719 Spektrum DX6R Transmitter Case Additional optional parts and details are available at SpektrumRC.com SPEKTRUM DX5 RUGGED • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
Once assembly, setup or use of the days from notifi cation, after which it will be discarded. Product has been started, you must contact your local distributor or Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer your 10-15 SPEKTRUM DX5 RUGGED • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
Web: HorizonHobby.com interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION: changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. SPEKTRUM DX5 RUGGED • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city offi ce, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product. SPEKTRUM DX5 RUGGED • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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