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Fail-Safe
Your Traxxas radio system
is equipped with a built-
in fail-safe function that
returns the throttle to its
last saved neutral position
in the event of a signal loss.
The LED on the transmitter
and the receiver will rapidly
flash red when the fail-
safe mode is activated. If
fail-safe activates while you
are operating your model,
determine the reason for
signal loss and resolve the
problem before operating
your model again.
To prevent loss of radio range
do not kink or cut the black wire,
do not bend or cut the metal tip,
and do not bend or cut the white
wire at the end of the metal tip.
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18 • TRX-4
TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM
No matter how fast or far you drive your model, always leave adequate
space between you, the model, and others. Never drive directly toward
yourself or others.
The TQ 2.4GHz transmitter has a directional antenna. For
maximum range, hold the antenna upright and pointed in
the direction of the model. Pointing the transmitter away
from the model will reduce radio range.
TQ 2.4GHz Binding Instructions
For proper operation, the transmitter and receiver must be electronically
'bound.' This has been done for you at the factory. Should you ever
need to re-bind the system or bind to an additional transmitter or
receiver, follow these instructions. Note: the receiver must be connected
to a 4.8-6.0v (nominal) power source for binding and the transmitter and
receiver must be within 5 feet of each other.
1. Press and hold the SET button on the transmitter.
2. Turn on the transmitter and release the SET button. The status LED will
flash red slowly, indicating that the transmitter is in bind mode.
3. Press and hold the LINK button on the receiver.
4. Turn on the speed control by pressing the EZ-Set button and release
the LINK button.
5. When the LEDs on both the transmitter and the receiver turn solid
green, the system is bound and ready for use. Confirm that the steering
and throttle operate properly before driving your model.
SETTING UP THE ANTENNA
The receiver antenna has been set up and installed from the
factory. The antenna is secured by a 3x4mm set screw. To remove
the antenna tube, simply remove the set screw with the included
1.5mm wrench. When reinstalling the antenna, first slide the antenna
wire into the bottom of the antenna tube until the white tip of the
antenna is at the top of the tube under the black cap. Next, insert the
antenna tube into the mount while making sure that the antenna
wire is in the slot in the antenna mount; then, install the set screw
next to the antenna tube. Use
the supplied 1.5mm wrench to
tighten the screw just until the
antenna tube is securely in place.
Do not over tighten. Do not bend
or kink the antenna wire! See the
side bar for more information.
Do not shorten the antenna
tube.
TRANSMITTER LED CODES
LED Color / Pattern
Name
Solid green
Normal Driving
Mode
Slow red
Binding
(0.5 sec on / 0.5 sec off )
Flashing medium red
Low Battery
(0.25 sec on / 0.25 sec off )
Alarm
Flashing fast red
Link Failure /
(0.125 sec on / 0.125 sec
Error
off )
RECEIVER LED CODES
LED Color / Pattern
Name
Solid green
Normal Driving
Mode
Slow red
Binding
(0.5 sec on / 0.5 sec off )
Flashing fast red
Fail-Safe / Low-
(0.125 sec on / 0.125 sec
Voltage Detect
off )
Antenna
Tip
Antenna
Tube
Antenna
Mount
Notes
See page 16 for information
on how to use the transmitter
controls.
See this page for more information
on binding.
Put new batteries in the
transmitter. See page 14 for
more information.
Transmitter and receiver are no
longer bound. Turn the system
off and then back on to resume
normal operation. Find source of
the link failure (i.e., out of range,
low batteries, damaged antenna).
Notes
See page 16 for information
on how to use your transmitter
controls.
See this page for more information
on binding.
Consistent low voltage in the
receiver triggers Fail-Safe so
that there is enough power to
center the throttle servo before it
completely loses power.
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