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- Page 1 ® Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung ® Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Battery And Charging Precautions And Warnings
CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to state and local laws. BEFORE USING YOUR TRANSMITTER Before going any further, visit the Spektrum Community website at spektrumrc.com to register your transmitter and download the latest Spektrum AirWare™ firmware updates. A registration reminder screen occasionally appears until you register your transmitter. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Serial Number ................26 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY .............46 Exporting the Serial Number to the SD Card ........26 WARRANTY AND SERVICE CONTACT INFORMATION ....47 Locating the Transmitter Spektrum AirWare Software Version ..26 FCC INFORMATION ...............47 Calibrate ..................26 ANTENNA SEPARATION DISTANCE ..........47 Transfer SD Card ................27 IC INFORMATION ................47... -
Page 5: Installing The Transmitter Batteries
• An alarm will sound when the battery reaches the low voltage limit (6.4V for LiPo/Li-Ion). CAUTION: Never change the low voltage limit for LiPo/Li-Ion batteries from 6.4V. Doing so could over- discharge the battery and damage both battery and transmitter. SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 6: Transmitter Functions
Carefully remove this film as Elevator/Aileron Stick (Mode 2) 17 Clear Button 24 Switch B desired. Throttle/Rudder Stick (Mode 3) Rudder Trim (Mode 1, 2) 25 Switch A Elevator/Rudder Stick (Mode 4) Aileron Trim (Mode 3, 4) SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... - Page 7 2. Press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to power Optional Lithium Ion Battery Switch A off the DX8e. Battery Cover Handle Mode Change Door Mode Change Slider Antenna Rotation Tension SD Card Opening SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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Page 8: Main Screen
To select a switch, toggle the switch you wish to select. Verify the switch selection is now displayed as desired. When correct, press the scroll wheel to select this switch and complete the switch selection. SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 9: Sd Card
4. Once logged in go to the “My Spektrum” page. Fill out all relevant information. Once you select your transmitter model To export the serial number: from the pull down menu you will be asked to upload the serial 1. -
Page 10: Update Spektrum Airware
SD CARD Update Spektrum AirWare™ Software NOTICE: The orange LED Spektrum bars flash and a status bar 4. Eject the SD card from the computer. appears on the screen when Spektrum AirWare software updates 5. Make sure the transmitter is powered off and install the SD are installing. -
Page 11: Binding
4. Connect the battery to ESC and turn on the ESC switch, 7. Remove the bind plug from the receiver. if available. The receiver’s LED will flash rapidly when the receiver is ready to bind. SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 12: Receiver Power System Requirements
Digital Servo and Receiver Current Meter (HAN172) or peak detection fast chargers have a tendency to false peak the Spektrum Flight Log (SPM9540) work well for this test. (i.e. not fully charge), which could lead to a crash. Connect the voltmeter to an open channel port in the receiver and, with the system on, load the control surfaces (apply pressure with your hand) while monitoring the voltage at the receiver. -
Page 13: Programming Failsafe Positions
2. Remove the bind plug when the orange LED on the main receiver and all attached remote receivers flash rapidly. The IMPORTANT: Not all receivers support Preset Failsafe. Consult orange receiver LEDs will continue flashing. your receiver manual for more information. SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 14: Model Type Programming Guide
Model Select Servo Setup Model Type D/R and Expo Model Name Throttle Cut Aircraft Type Throttle Curve F-Mode Setup Pitch Curve SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Spoken Flight Mode Camera Gimbal Channel Assign Motor Cut Trim Setup Motor Curve... -
Page 15: System Setup
2. Select Yes and press the scroll wheel to confirm the model type. All data will be reset. Selecting No will exit the Confirm Model Type screen and return to the Model Type screen. SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 16: Model Name
Land Land Land is active, regardless of other switch positions. Thermal Thermal Thermal Thermal Speed Speed *Must be set up in a 4/5 flight mode SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 17: Flight Mode Setup
The box around the current input selection flashes. 3. Scroll left or right to select the desired control stick or switch. 4. Press the scroll wheel to save the selection. SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 18: Trim Setup
1. To delete a model, highlight the model listed. Press to select, then roll to the model name. Press the scroll wheel to select. 2. Select DELETE to delete the model. SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 19: Warnings
Return the switch or control stick to the safe position to silence the alarm. For safety reasons, the default throttle alarm activates if the throttle position is above 10%. SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 20: Telemetry
Installing the optional telemetry module and sensors enables the You can also enable Data Logging to save a telemetry file on the SD display of aircraft performance data on the transmitter screen. Card and view the data in the Spektrum STi mobile application. Telemetry Settings ... -
Page 21: Preflight Setup
The Bind menu enables you to bind a transmitter and receiver without powering off the transmitter. This menu is helpful if you are programming a model and need to bind the receiver for failsafe positions. See “Programming Failsafe Positions” for more information. SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... - Page 22 Secondary functions can be individually assigned to the Slave transmitter as necessary. It is not necessary to have model programming in the slave transmitter. SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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Page 23: Digital Switch Setup
Channel: Inhibit on the bottom of the screen and press desired. the roller. This will take you to the Channel Input Config screen to assign a channel to a switch. 7. Repeat 2 through 6 for all switches desired. SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 24: System Settings
2. Scroll to the battery voltage and press the scroll wheel. Turn transmitter. the scroll wheel left or right to change the voltage level. Press the scroll wheel again to save the selection. SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 25: Selecting A Language
To change the Trim style: 1. Scroll to Trim style and press the scroll wheel once. 2. Scroll left or right to change the Trim style option. Press the scroll wheel to save the selection. SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 26: Serial Number
The Serial Number screen displays the transmitter serial number Reference the Serial Number screen any time you need to register and Spektrum AirWare software version. your transmitter or update the Spektrum AirWare software from the Spektrum Community website. Exporting the Serial Number to the SD Card ... -
Page 27: Transfer Sd Card
• Import (copy) models from another DX8e transmitter • Export (transfer) models to another DX8e transmitter • Update Spektrum AirWare™ software in the transmitter • Install/Update sound files Import Model Import All Models This function overwrites all model memories. Ensure that the... -
Page 28: Update Airware Software
SYSTEM SETUP Update AirWare Software NOTICE: The orange LED Spektrum bars flash and a status Manually Installing AirWare Software Updates bar appears on the screen when AirWare software updates are 1. Save the desired AirWare version to the SD Card. -
Page 29: Function List
Always perform a control test after making adjustments to confirm appears, reminding you to bind your transmitter and receiver. the model responds properly. CAUTION: After adjusting servos, always rebind the transmitter and receiver to set the failsafe position. SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 30: Speed
2. In the Function List Access the AS3X Gain menu. If an AS3X gain from the transmitter. receiver is bound to the transmitter and the receiver and trans- http://www.spektrumrc.com/Technology/AS3X.aspx mitter are on, live gain values will be displayed on this screen. SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 31: D/R & Exponential
To remove points from a Throttle Curve: 1. Move the Throttle stick until the cursor is near the point you wish to remove. 2. Scroll to Remove Pt. and press the scroll wheel once to remove the point. SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 32: Mixing
The mix is Active when the box is filled and Inactive when the box is open. You can assign a mix to be active in multiple switch CAUTION: Always do a Control Test of your model after positions (0,1 or 2). changing mixes. SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 33: Back Mixing
Two internal timers are available that show run time for a specific model displays on the Main Screen. A total system timer is also available. SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 34: Telemetry
This is useful to verify programming functions, trim settings, mix directions, etc. The numeric value is directly relative to the travel adjust and mix values (e.g. 100% travel adjust equals 100% value in the Monitor). SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 35: Acro (Airplane)
This will access the Aircraft Options screen. 2. Scroll to the image and click once. Roll the scroll wheel left or right for optional images. 3. Click on the image you wish to select. SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 36: Elevon Servo Control
• Add Aileron mixing if the aircraft rolls in knife edge flight Aileron to Rudder Use Aileron to Rudder mixing to overcome adverse yaw characteristics with certain types of aircraft (such as high-wing aircraft). SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 37: Heli (Helicopter)
1. Select the Pitch Curve you wish to edit (N, 1 or 2). 2. Scroll right to select the points on the curve and edit the respective values. 3. Press the BACK button to save the Pitch Curves and return to the Function List. SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 38: Swashplate
Swashplate causes the helicopter to roll and pitch noting the throttle position. The throttle position should increase. accurately with minimal interaction. If the throttle decreases, then the opposite value (positive vs. negative) is needed. SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 39: Sail (Sailplane)
Use the Sailplane Type Screen to select wing and tail types to match your sailplane model. Diagrams and setup names show on the transmitter screen to show the available setups. Refer to spektrumrc.com for more information about new DX8e Spektrum AirWare updates to support these options. Wing Tail Motor... -
Page 40: Sail Mixing
“down” travel on the opposite value. control surface. 4. Press the scroll wheel again to save the selection. The V-Tail Differential menu option only appears when V-Tail A or V-Tail B is active in Aircraft Type. SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 41: Multi (Multirotor)
F Mode trim type enables you to save trim values for individual flight modes if you find, for example, the aircraft requires Roll trim in Flight Mode 1 but not in Flight Mode 2. SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 42: Motor Cut
If you program multiple throttle curves and you wish to edit one of the curves, that curve must be active in the Motor Curve screen before you can make any changes. SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 43: Physical Transmitter Adjustments
1. Using a 2mm Allen wrench, turn the setscrew in the stick counterclockwise to loosen it. 2. Make the stick shorter by turning it clockwise or longer by turn ing it counterclockwise. 3. After adjustment of stick length, tighten the setscrew. SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 44: Mode Change Slider
1. Access the System Settings menu from the Setup List and select the desired Mode. 2. Exit the System Settings menu to save the selection. Calibrating After changing modes, the transmitter will need to be calibrated. See the calibration section in System Settings. SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 45: Troubleshooting Guide
Low power systems. Ensure all aircraft batteries are fully charged. Ensure the installed BEC for an electric aircraft is adequate for the power demand SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 46: 1-Year Limited Warranty
Horizon will hold non-compliant Product for a period of 60 Product has been started, you must contact your local distributor days from notification, after which it will be discarded. or Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer your 10-15 SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 47: Warranty And Service Contact Information
FAA regulations governing model aviation in your location. The Federal Aviation Administration can be found online at www.faa.gov. AMA NATIONAL MODEL AIRCRAFT SAFETY CODE http://www.modelaircraft.org/files/105.PDF SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 48: Compliance Information For The European Union
For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product. SPEKTRUM DX8e • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... - Page 49 DSM, DSM2, DSMX, the DSMX logo, the BNF logo, AirWare, ModelMatch, X-Plus, AS3X, SmartSafe, Hangar 9 and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, LLC. The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. The SD Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC US 7,391,320.
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