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Quick-Start Guide
Connection
• Channel 1: Controlled by the wheel, connect to a servo
for steering.
• Channel 2: Controlled by the trigger, connect to the
ESC or a servo for throttle/brake.
• Channel 3: Controlled by the adjustment knob
(0-100%) for optional use. This port can also be used
to connect a transponder device used in racing.
• AUX (Channel 4): Controlled by button (ON/OFF) for
optional use. This port is most commonly used for LED
light kits. Use this port to connect an external battery
for use with gas powered vehicles.
CAUTION: NEVER CONNECT A BATTERY WITH VOLTAGE
HIGHER THAN 6.0V TO THE RECEIVER, DOING SO COULD
DAMAGE THE ELECTRONICS.
Pairing The Transmitter & Receiver
The process of allowing communication to occur between
a 2.4GHz transmitter and receiver is called 'pairing'
(sometimes referred to as 'matching' or 'binding'). The radio
system comes pre-configured and paired from the factory.
In the event that your system loses pairing, or one of the
components has been replaced, you will need to pair the
transmitter and receiver. Follow the steps below for pairing
your radio system. For best results always ensure that both
transmitter and receiver batteries are fully charged or new
when performing this process.
WARNING: AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION, PERFORM THE PAIRING
PROCESS WITH ALL PARTS OF YOUR VEHICLE OFF THE GROUND
AND THE WHEELS FREE TO SPIN.
1. With the transmitter in close proximity but not closer
than 300mm (12inches) to the receiver, turn ON the
receiver (the red LED will flash slowly) and press the
PAIR button (the red LED will flash quickly indicating that
the receiver is not paired to a transmitter that is on).
2. Ensure you are using the correct or desired model for
your vehicle, re-check then continue if necessary.
3. Press the REV button (7) on the transmitter and turn the
power ON. Release the REV button to put the transmitter
into pairing mode.
4. Once the transmitter and receiver are paired, the
receiver's LED will turn solid red. If the receiver's LED
does not turn solid red, switch both the transmitter and
receiver OFF and repeat steps 1 – 3.
5. Once pairing is complete, ensure normal operation of
throttle and steering before placing the vehicle back on
the ground.
6. If you experience anything other than normal operation,
repeat the process or consult the Troubleshooting Guide
in the full online manual.
Fail-Safe - Channel 2 (Throttle)
It is recommended and common to set the throttle fail-safe
as full brake, i.e. the throttle trigger is pressed completely
forward. This ensures that if the transmitter's signal is lost
the servos or ESC will default to full brake, causing the
vehicle to stop.
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Electric powered model
1. Turn the transmitter ON and move the throttle trigger to
the desired (fully forward) position.
2. Press the Fail-Safe button (4) for 5 seconds until a
single beep is heard. This will confirm that the throttle
fail-safe has been set.
3. To test the Fail-Safe settings, turn the transmitter OFF
while the receiver is ON. The servo / ESC will default
to its programmed positions and the motor should not
spin (assuming you have set the Fail-Safe to full brake).
Using the Transmitter for the first time
1. Turn the transmitter ON and ensure the LED is lit solid
and no audible alarms are heard, thus indicating the
batteries are supplying adequate voltage for proper
operation.
2. Ensure you have the correct model memory selected
for the vehicle you wish to drive (see selecting a model
memory).
3. Ensure the battery in your vehicle is secured, charged
and plugged in with proper polarity and turn your
vehicle ON.
When operating the transmitter for the first time, orient
yourself and the transmitter so that you are looking at the
face of the transmitter wheel. We don't recommend normal
operation like this due to comfort but it is a good place to
start for new users.
• Turning the transmitter wheel to the left from center
should make the wheels on the vehicle turn left.
• Turning the transmitter wheel to the right from center
should make the wheels on the vehicle turn right.
Pushing the transmitter trigger forward (away from the
handle) will typically apply brakes. However note that
some ESCs are configured to go immediately into reverse.
Check with your ESC owner's manual for specific operation
details.
Note: If the wheels turn in the wrong direction, simply turn the
steering wheel completely to the left (or right) and press the REV
button for at least 3 seconds to reverse Channel 1. Consult the
full manual for more information.
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