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- Page 1 NX20 20-Channel 2.4GHz DSMX Aircraft System ® NX20 20 Channel Transmitter ® 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 perform ance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum technology.
- Page 3 • Always monitor the charging area and have a fire extinguisher available at all times. BEFORE USING YOUR TRANSMITTER Before going any further, visit the Spektrum Community website at www.spektrumrc.com to register your transmitter and download the latest Spektrum AirWare firmware updates. A registration reminder screen occasionally appears until you ™...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents ................ 4 Exporting the Serial Number to the Memory card ......28 Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ........5 Locating the Transmitter Spektrum AirWare Software Version ..28 Updating with WiFi ..............5 Function List ................29 Transmitter Functions .............. -
Page 5: Charging The Lithium Ion Battery Pack
5. Select Check For Updates to check for the newest updates on your NX20, and download them automatically. 6. If you wish to erase your registration information from your NX20 you may do so. Otherwise, select Log Out to resume normal operation. SPEKTRUM NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 6: Transmitter Functions
40 Antenna (Mode 1) 10 Mode Change Screw 16 Neck Strap Mount Throttle/Rudder Stick 17 WiFi Indicator (Mode 2) 18 Scroll wheel Elevator/Aileron Stick 19 Charge Indicator (Mode 3) Throttle/Aileron Stick 20 LCD (Mode 4) SPEKTRUM NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 7: Powering The Nx20 On And Off
6 Memory Card Opening 12 Antenna Rotation Tension POWERING THE NX20 ON AND OFF 1. Press and hold the Spektrum Logo for several seconds to turn ON the NX20. 2. Press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to power OFF the NX20. -
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 NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 9: Internal Memory
• Import (copy) models from any compatible* Spektrum AirWare transmitter ™ • Export (transfer) models to any Spektrum AirWare transmitter* • Update Spektrum AirWare software in the transmitter • Install/Update sound files • Back up models for safe keeping To install or remove a Memory card: 1. -
Page 10: Memory Card Functions
Update Spektrum AirWare Software ™ NOTICE: The orange LED Spektrum bars flash and a status Manually Installing Spektrum AirWare Software Updates bar appears on the screen when Spektrum AirWare software 1. Save the desired Spektrum AirWare version to an Memory updates are installing. -
Page 11: Model Type Programming Guide
USB Settings USB Settings About/Regulatory About/Regulatory USB Settings Transfer SD Card Transfer SD Card Transfer SD Card About/Regulatory About/Regulatory About/Regulatory System Setup List: Function List: SPEKTRUM NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model Select Control Setup Model Type D/R and Expo... -
Page 12: 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 NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 13: Model Name
When the priority switch position is active, only the current flight Cruise Cruise Cruise Cruise Cruise Cruise mode is active, regardless of other switch positions. Land Land Land Thermal Thermal Thermal Thermal Speed Speed * Must be set up in a 4/5 flight mode. SPEKTRUM NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 14: 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 NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 15: Trim Setup
In a few instances, you can reassign a trim to a different location. Aircraft Model Type Throttle • Throttle Digital trim button (default) Left Lever Right Lever Throttle Trim Type • Common • Flight Mode SPEKTRUM NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 16: Model Utilities
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 NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 17: Copy Model
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 NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 18: Telemetry
Installing the optional telemetry module and sensors enables the You can also enable Data Logging to save a telemetry file on the display of aircraft performance data on the transmitter screen. Memory card and view the data in the Spektrum STi mobile ™... -
Page 19: Preflight Setup
Spektrum RF The Serial Output menu manages serial port usage on the back of Select Active to transmit Spektrum RF along with the data stream the transmitter. This port is designed to communicate with external coming from the data port when other protocols are selected. The switch defaults to Active when the Protocol is set to Inhibit. -
Page 20: Trainer
This mode is helpful when the student student transmitter uses the normal binding process. Wireless has the full model configuration complete. Trainer modes are compatible with any Spektrum DSMX or DSM2 Pilot Link Instructor transmitter, Spektrum Focal Headsets, and the small MLP4 and ®... -
Page 21: Instructor Transmitter Configuration
DSMX or DSM2 transmitter to control an airborne camera gimbal without connecting the NX20 to a cable. Wireless FPV modes are compatible with any Spektrum DSMX or DSM2 transmitter and Spektrum Focal headsets. Each individual output channel can be mapped to any input channel from the trainer signal, leaving all other controls on the instructor transmitter. -
Page 22: Center Tone
The User Name can contain a maximum of 20 characters, including spaces. 3. Press the Back button to save the User Name and return to the System Settings screen. SPEKTRUM NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 23: Brightness
2. Scroll left or right to change the alarm time. Press the scroll transmitter battery completely discharges. wheel to save the selection. The Inactive Alarm options are: • Inh (No alarm • 5 min • 30 min sounds) • 10 min (Default) • 60 min SPEKTRUM NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 24: Extra Settings
(select from Default, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 channels) Set Date/Time When you select this option another screen is opened. Set the time and choose the options to suit your needs. SPEKTRUM NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 25: Power Sounds
RF function. Select Access Internal Storage to access the internal memory through the USB cable without transmitting an RF signal. Click the Back button or the roller to exit and enable the RF signal. SPEKTRUM NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 26: Transfer Memory Card
Back button to return to the Export to SD screen. to return to the memory card menu. 5. Select Export to save the file to the memory card. When the export is complete, the transmitter returns to the memory card menu screen. SPEKTRUM NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 27: Importing/Exporting Color Palettes
Update AirWare NOTICE: The orange LED Spektrum bars flash and a status bar Automatically Installing Airware Updates With Memory Card appears on the screen when AirWare updates are installing. -
Page 28: About / Regulatory
The Serial Number screen displays the transmitter serial number and Spektrum AirWare software version. Reference the Serial Number screen any time you need to register your transmitter or update the Spektrum AirWare software from the Spektrum Community website. Exporting the Serial Number to the Memory card... -
Page 29: Function List
Select YES to reverse the channel. A second screen appears, the model responds properly. reminding you to bind your transmitter and receiver. CAUTION: After adjusting servos, always rebind the transmitter and receiver to set the failsafe position. SPEKTRUM NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 30: Speed
On (Differential is always on) or assign the differential to once to change the value. a switch position. 4. Press the scroll wheel again to save the selection. 2. Press the scroll wheel a second time to save the selection. SPEKTRUM NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 31: Throttle Cut (Acro And Heli Types Only)
Channel: Inhibit on the bottom of the screen and press 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 NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 32: Mixing
Curve (Page) changing mixes. The Curve value corresponds to each page of values assigned to a switch position. Leave the Curve value matching the highlighted box below the switch position for a basic configuration. SPEKTRUM NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 33: Curve Mix
2. In the second Sequencer screen, assign a switch to the example, applying your assigned dual rates and exponential when the sequence. We recommend using a 2-position switch. landing gear deploys and the flight mode changes. SPEKTRUM NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 34: Range Test
Range Test mode. 4. If control issues occur, contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office for assistance. 5. If performing a range test while a telemetry module is active, the display will show flight log data. SPEKTRUM NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 35: Timer
Each device may have different menu structure and operate in a different manner than the next Forward Programming device. The receiver must be powered on and connected to be able to enter the forward programming menu. SPEKTRUM NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 36: Audio Events
After selecting a sensor, configure the data to display to suit your needs. Field Select the input you want to have displayed, and the amount of time it should be shown. SPEKTRUM NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 37: Bind
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 NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... - Page 38 Only available in Helicopter Type. See HELI (Helicopter) section for set up. Motor Cut Only available in Multicopter Type. See MULTI (Multicopter) section for set up. Motor Curve Only available in Multicopter Type. See MULTI (Multicopter) section for set up. SPEKTRUM NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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Page 39: Acro (Airplane)
If you want a pitch curve on an airplane, activate this function. You can only use two of these options due to the channel count limit of your NX20. Once these options are chosen, the related menus appear in the Function List. SPEKTRUM NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 40: 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 NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 41: Differential
Ad Pt. to add a point along the curve. select a different Curve (page) to store multiple sets of values for testing. SPEKTRUM NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 42: 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 NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 43: Swashplate
Move the programmed cyclic or rudder channel, noting the throttle position. The throttle position should increase. If the throttle decreases, then the opposite value (positive vs. negative) is needed. SPEKTRUM NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 44: 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 NX20 Spektrum AirWare updates to support these options. Wing Tail Motor •... -
Page 45: Sail Mixing
2. Press the scroll wheel a second time to save the selection. 3. Scroll to Diff: and press the scroll wheel once to change the value. 4. Press the scroll wheel again to save the selection. SPEKTRUM NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 46: Multi (Multirotor)
Exponential affects control response sensitivity around center but has no affect on overall travel. Positive exponential decreases the sensitivity around the center of gimbal movement. SPEKTRUM NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 47: 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 NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 48: Physical Transmitter Adjustments
1. Remove the covers 2. Move the switches toward the center of the transmitter to use the full travel available. Move the switch to the outside of the case to reduce travel. Gimbal Travel Limit Switches SPEKTRUM NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 49: Ratcheted Throttle - Smooth Throttle Adjustment
Tightening the screw will disengage the centering spring. Loosening the screw will engage the spring. IMPORTANT: Do not remove the mode change screws too far or you will have to open the case to put it back together. SPEKTRUM NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 50: 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 NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 51: 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 NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 52: Warranty And Service Contact Information
être installé et exploité à une distance minimale de 0mm entre le body‐worn is 0.399W/kg. The Max simultaneous SAR is 0.399 W/ radiateur et votre corps. kg.This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 0mm between the radiator and your body. SPEKTRUM NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 53: Compliance Information For The European Union
Wireless Frequency Range and Wireless Output Power: household waste. It should be deposited at an WiFi: 2412-2472 MHz : 13.77 dBm;DSM2:2402-2478MHz:16.91dBm appropriate facility to enable recovery and recycling. DSMX:2404-2476MHz:16.70dBm;WACO:2404-2476MHz:-2.13dBm SPEKTRUM NX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... - Page 54 © 2022 Horizon Hobby, LLC DSM, DSM2, DSMX, the DSMX logo, Bind-N-Fly, BNF, the BNF logo, Spektrum AirWare, STi, ModelMatch, AS3X, SmartSafe, 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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