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- Page 1 ® ® Instruction Manual • Bedienungsanleitung • Manuel d’utilisation • Manuale di Istruzioni...
- Page 2 NOTICE All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product. Meaning of Special Language The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product: NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility of injury.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Battery and Charging Precautions and Warnings ....4 Function list .................26 Differential (ACRO and SAIL Types only) ........27 Box Contents ................4 Throttle Cut (ACRO and HELI Types only) .........27 Installing the transmitter Batteries........5 Throttle Curve (ACRO and HELI Types only) ......27 Installing Optional Lithium Ion Battery Pack ......5 Transmitter Functions ............6 D/R &... -
Page 4: Battery And Charging Precautions And Warnings
BATTERY AND CHARGING PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS Battery and Charging Precautions and Warnings Failure to exercise caution while using this product and comply with the following warnings could result in product malfunction, electrical issues, excessive heat, FIRE, and ultimately injury and property damage. •... -
Page 5: Installing The Transmitter Batteries
INSTALLING THE TRANSMITTER BATTERIES 1. Remove battery cover from the back of the transmitter. 2. Install the included 4 AA batteries into the battery holder. 3. Install the battery cover. INSTALLING OPTIONAL LITHIUM ION BATTERY PACK 1. Remove battery cover from the back of the transmitter. 2. -
Page 6: Transmitter Functions
TRANSMITTER FUNCTIONS Function Function Function Function Left/Right Gimbal Stick Throttle Tension Adjustment 24 Switch C Tension Adjustment Throttle Ratchet Adjustment Elevator Trim (Mode 2, 4) 25 Bind/Switch I (Mode 2,4) Throttle Trim (Mode 1, 3) Up/Down Gimbal Stick Elevator Trim (Mode 1,3) Tension Adjustment Elevator/Rudder Stick Switch H... - Page 7 TRANSMITTER FUNCTIONS Powering the DX6e On and Off Function Function 1. Press the power button to turn on the DX6e. Switch A Mode change door 2. Press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to power off the DX6e. Handle Mode change slider Saftey Plug...
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Page 8: Main Screen
MAIN SCREEN Function Function Rudder Trim (Modes 1 and 2) Model Name Aileron Trim (Modes 3 and 4) DSMX/DSM2 If not shown, this indicates “not bound”. Throttle Trim (Mode 2 and 4) Elevator Trim (Mode 1 and 3) Transmitter Battery Charge Level Timer Digital Battery Voltage (an alarm sounds and the screen fl... -
Page 9: Sd Card
SD CARD Installing the SD Card The SD Card (not included) enables you to: • Import (copy) models from any compatible Spektrum AirWare™ transmitter • Export (transfer) models to any Spektrum AirWare transmitter* • Update Spektrum AirWare software in the transmitter •... -
Page 10: Update Spektrum Airware™ Software
SD CARD Update Spektrum AirWare™ Software NOTICE: The orange LED Spektrum bars fl ash and a status 3. Eject the SD card from the computer. bar appears on the screen when AirWare software updates are 4. Make sure the transmitter is powered off and install the SD card installing. -
Page 11: Ar620 Receiver Specifications
AR620 RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS Spektrum AR620 receiver included with the DX6e transmitter and receiver Spektrum AR620 Receiver combination is a full range receiver designed for any 6 channel airplane 6-Channel Sport Receiver Type (not included with transmitter only version). L 32.1 × W 26.4 × H 17.9mm Dimensions The AR620 offers: Antenna... -
Page 12: Programming Failsafe Positions
PROGRAMMING FAILSAFE POSITIONS You establish failsafe positions when you bind your transmitter and NOTICE: Failsafe features vary according to receiver. Always consult receiver. If the radio signal connection is lost between the transmitter the receiver instruction manual for failsafe features. and receiver, the receiver immediately moves the aircraft control surfaces to the failsafe positions. -
Page 13: Model Type Programming Guide
MODEL TYPE PROGRAMMING GUIDE Menu options show up on model type selection. These menu options vary between Model Types (Airplane, Helicopter and Sailplane), but are identical for all models in that type. Subsequent aircraft type (Aircraft, Swashplate or Sailplane) selections make other menu options appear. -
Page 14: System Setup
SYSTEM SETUP Press and hold the scroll wheel while powering on the transmitter to show the System Setup list. No radio transmission occurs when a System Setup screen is displayed, preventing accidental damage to linkages and servos during changes to programming. You can also enter the System Setup from the Function list without turning the transmitter off. -
Page 15: Model Name
SYSTEM SETUP Model Name Model Name enables you to assign a custom name to the current model memory. Model names can include up to 20 characters, including spaces. To add letters to a Model Name: 1. Scroll to the desired letter position and press the scroll wheel once. -
Page 16: Flight Mode Name Setup
SYSTEM SETUP Flight Mode Name Setup The Flight Modes Name function allows the fl ight modes to be renamed throughout the menus. To change the Flight Mode name: 1. Enter the Flight Mode Names function after setting up the fl ight modes. -
Page 17: Create New Model
SYSTEM SETUP MODEL UTILITIES In the Model Utilities function you can create a new model, delete a model, copy a model, reset a model to default settings and sort the model list. Create New Model Use this selection to create a new model in the model select list. 1. -
Page 18: Model Reset
SYSTEM SETUP Model Reset Use the Model Reset menu to delete all model programming in the active model memory. Reset returns all model settings to the default settings and erases all programming in the selected model. After a model reset, it is necessary to re-bind. Sort Model List With this function you can sort the model order in the model select function. -
Page 19: Telemetry
SYSTEM SETUP TELEMETRY Installing the optional telemetry module and sensors enables the display of aircraft performance data on the transmitter screen. You can also enable Data Logging to save a telemetry fi le on the SD Card and view the data in the Spektrum STi mobile application. - Page 20 SYSTEM SETUP Telemetry Alarms Enabled Select Inh under Alarm to select the type of alarm desired. Options include Inh, Tone. When Enabled is set to NO, Data Logging is turned off. Select YES to save Telemetry data to the SD Card. The SD Card File Settings must be installed in the transmitter to select YES.
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Page 21: Wireless Trainer
SYSTEM SETUP Wireless Trainer Wireless Trainer works just like the Wired Trainer, without the DX6e Wireless Trainer Operation ® ® wire. Select Wireless Trainer to bind a DSM2 or DSMX slave 1. Enter an unused model on the slave transmitter (computer transmitter to the master transmitter. -
Page 22: System Settings
SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETTINGS The System Settings menu consists of four screens: System Settings, Extra Settings, Serial Number and Calibrate. Select NEXT or PREV to move between screens. User Name The User Name fi eld displays your name in the lower right corner 2. -
Page 23: Selecting A Language
SYSTEM SETUP Selecting a Language In the Systems Settings screen, scroll to highlight Language, then press the scroll wheel to select the Language function. Scroll to select the desired Language. When the desired Language is selected, press the scroll wheel to accept that Language. Names you input will not be affected by language change. -
Page 24: Exporting The Serial Number To The Sd Card
SYSTEM SETUP Serial Number The Serial Number screen displays the transmitter serial number and AirWare software version. Reference the Serial Number screen any time you need to register your transmitter or update the AirWare software from the Spektrum Community website. Exporting the Serial Number to the SD Card You may fi... -
Page 25: Transfer Sd Card
SYSTEM SETUP TRANSFER SD CARD The SD Card enables you to: • Import (copy) models from another DX6e transmitter • Update Spektrum AirWare™ software in the transmitter • Export (transfer) models to another DX6e transmitter Import Model This function overwrites all model memories. Ensure that the Import All Models models currently in your transmitter are saved on an SD card To import all models from the SD Card:... -
Page 26: Servo Setup
FUNCTION LIST The Main Screen appears when you power on the transmitter. Press the scroll wheel once to display the Function List. SERVO SETUP The Servo Setup menu contains the following functions: • Travel Adjust • Sub-Trim • Reverse Travel Adjust Travel Adjust sets the overall travel or endpoints of the servo arm movement. -
Page 27: Differential (Acro And Sail Types Only)
FUNCTION LIST D/R & Exponential Exponential affects control response sensitivity around center but Dual Rates and Exponential are available on the aileron, elevator has no affect on overall travel. Positive exponential decreases the and rudder channels. sensitivity around the center of gimbal movement. To adjust the Dual Rate and Exponential: 1. -
Page 28: Mixing
FUNCTION LIST The following menu options are only available when they are enabled from the Model Type screen. Only available in Sailplane Type when V-Tail A or V-Tail B is active. See SAIL (Sailplane) section for set up. V-Tail Differential ... -
Page 29: Back Mixing
FUNCTION LIST Back Mixing Back Mixing applies to all related servos in a multi servo Aileron/ Flapped wing or a multi servo split elevator. Creating a mix to RAL (Right Aileron) or LAL (Left Aileron) will create different results and enables you to use fewer mixes to achieve the desired response. -
Page 30: Telemetry
FUNCTION LIST Telemetry Telemetry is in both the system setup and the function list so you can access the telemetry functions from either list. You must power off the receiver and transmitter, then power them both on to reset the telemetry data. You can reset min/max values by pressing the CLEAR button. -
Page 31: Acro (Airplane)
ACRO (AIRPLANE) Acro Model Type NOTICE: Refer to your airplane manual for recommended control throws. CAUTION: Always do a Control Test of your model with the transmitter after programming to make sure your model responds as desired. Aircraft Type Use the Aircraft Type Screen to select wing and tail types to match your airplane model. -
Page 32: Aileron
ACRO (AIRPLANE) Elevon Servo Control The possible servo reversing options for a delta wing model are: Left Tip: If you test all servo reversing options and the control surfaces Rudder Aileron Elevator do not move in the correct direction, change the Elevon wing type in the System Setup list from Elevon-tto Elevon-B. -
Page 33: Swash Type
HELI (HELICOPTER) Heli Model Type NOTICE: Refer to your helicopter, gyro and governor manuals for programming recommendations. CAUTION: Always do a Control Test of your model with the transmitter after programming changes to make sure your model responds as desired. To change the Helicopter Icon: From the Collective Type Screen, select NEXT at the bottom right of the screen. -
Page 34: Swashplate
HELI (HELICOPTER) Swashplate The Swashplate menu option enables you to adjust the following: • Swashplate Mix • Exponential • E-Ring • Elevator Compensation Use positive or negative Swashplate mix values as needed for correct direction response of the helicopter. Always enable Expo when using a standard rotating-arm servo. Before making adjustments to the Swashplate mix, make sure the The Expo delivers linear movement of the swashplate from a throttle/collective pitch input moves the entire swashplate up or... -
Page 35: Sail (Sailplane)
SAIL (SAILPLANE) Sailplane Model Type NOTICE: Refer to your sailplane manual for recommended control throws. CAUTION: Always do a Control Test of your model with the transmitter after programming to make sure your model responds as desired. Sailplane Type Use the Sailplane Type Screen to select wing and tail types to match your sailplane model. -
Page 36: Sail Mixing
SAIL (SAILPLANE) SAIL Mixing For each of these mixes, you can program each fl ight mode with different mix values or at 0% if no mix is desired for that specifi c fl ight mode. Programming values include independent control of the direction and amount a slave surface moves in relationship to the master surface. -
Page 37: Multi (Multirotor)
MULTI (MULTIROTOR) Multirotor Model Type NOTICE: Refer to your multirotor manual for programming recommendations. CAUTION: Always do a Control Test of your model with the transmitter after programming to make sure your model responds as desired. The Aircraft Options menu allows you to select a camera gimbal axis. -
Page 38: D/R & Exponential
MULTI (MULTIROTOR) D/R & Exponential Dual Rates and Exponential are available on the PIT, ROL and YAW channels. To adjust the Dual Rate and Exponential: Scroll to the channel and press the scroll wheel once. Scroll left or right to select the channel you wish to change and press the scroll wheel again to save the selection. -
Page 39: Physical Transmitter Adjustments
PHYSICAL TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS The DX6e has all the physical transmitter adjustments located around the gimbal face of each gimbal. This arrangement allows for quick and easy adjustments with out taking the back cover off or removing any plugs to access adjustment screws. Available adjustments: Change the Throttle Ratchet Change the Throttle Tension... -
Page 40: Safety Plug
PHYSICAL TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS Mode Change Slider The DX6e has a unique Slider located on the back of the transmitter that allows for simple mode changes. The slider can also be used to change each mode into a “quadcopter mode”. This mode snaps both stick to the center position. Mode Slider Slider Door Mode 2,4... -
Page 41: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Solution Move powered transmitter a few feet from Transmitter too near aircraft during binding aircraft, disconnect and reconnect fl ight process battery to aircraft Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal Move the aircraft or transmitter away from the Aircraft will not Bind (during object large metal object... -
Page 42: 1-Year Limited Warranty
1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY questions and service you in the event that you may need any What this Warranty Covers Horizon Hobby, LLC, (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser that assistance. For questions or assistance, please visit our website the product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in at www.horizonhobby.com, submit a Product Support Inquiry, or materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of call the toll free telephone number referenced in the Warranty and... -
Page 43: Warranty And Service Contact Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity subject to the following two conditions: DX6e Transmitter Only – SPMR6655 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. DX6e Transmitter with AR620 – SPM6655 2. -
Page 44: Faa Information
FAA INFORMATION Prior to fl ying, contact your local or regional modeling The Federal Aviation Administration can be found online at organizations for guidance and familiarize yourself with the current www.faa.gov. local rules and FAA regulations governing model aviation in your location.More information about model aviation can be found at www.modelaircraft.org. - Page 45 © 2019 Horizon Hobby, LLC DSM, DSM2, DSMX, the DSMX logo, the BNF logo, Spektrum 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.
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