Hasbro TRANSFORMERS BUMBLEBEE XMODS EVO User Manual
Hasbro TRANSFORMERS BUMBLEBEE XMODS EVO User Manual

Hasbro TRANSFORMERS BUMBLEBEE XMODS EVO User Manual

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TRANSFORMERS™
BUMBLEBEE™
XMODS
EVO
®
RC Car Starter Kit
User's Guide
Please read this user's guide before
setting up and using your new car.

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  • Page 1 60-186 TRANSFORMERS™ BUMBLEBEE™ XMODS ® ™ RC Car Starter Kit User’s Guide ™ Please read this user’s guide before ™ setting up and using your new car.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents XMODS Custom RC Starter Kit ..............3 ® Your Custom RC Starter Kit Includes Setting Up Your XMODS RC Car ..............5 Assembling the Car Antenna Changing to Disc Brakes Redistributing the Car’s Weight Installing Batteries in the Chassis Installing the Battery in the Control Setting Up Your Controller ................
  • Page 3: Xmods ® Custom Rc Starter Kit

    XMODS Custom RC Starter Kit ® You are now the proud owner of the second generation of the highly-acclaimed XMODS. This new evolution series inherits all the features of the first generation and new features: • A full set of factory parts to assemble your car. •...
  • Page 4: Xmods ® Custom Rc Starter Kit

    Your Custom RC Starter Kit Includes Front Rt. Front Lt. Rear Lt. Rear Rt. Controller with Antenna Car Antenna Wheel Nuts (4) Car Body Assembly Disc Brakes (4) Screwdriver (not shown) Car Chassis Assembly Lug Wrench Spare Screws (not shown)
  • Page 5: Setting Up Your Xmods Rc Car

    Setting Up Your XMODS RC Car Assembling the Car Antenna The car body is already assembled on the chassis at the factory. You must remove the body from the chassis to assemble the car antenna. To remove the body from the chassis, press the lip of the rear attachment gently outward and lift the rear part of the chassis.
  • Page 6: Changing To Disc Brakes

    Changing to Disc Brakes You can change the knuckle covers to the supplied disc brakes. Note: Disk brakes are cosmetic only. 1. Use the supplied lug wrench to remove the wheel’s lug nut and remove the wheel. . Loosen and remove the knuckle cover screw. 3.
  • Page 7: Redistributing The Car's Weight

    Redistributing the Car’s Weight You can shift the weight of the batteries to alter your car’s center of gravity for optimal handling.  1) Loosen the battery compartment screws. ) Slide the compartment to the desired position.  3) Tighten the screws on until snug.
  • Page 8: Installing Batteries In The Chassis

    Installing Batteries in the Chassis 1) Turn off the power switch on the chassis (rear position). ) Push either side of the battery  compartment cover to disengage the latch, and then lift up the cover. 3) Insert four AAA alkaline or rechargeable* batteries, matching the polarity symbols (+ / -) marked inside.
  • Page 9: Installing The Battery In The Control

    Installing the Battery in the Control Your controller needs a 9V battery. RadioShack recommends a 9V alkaline battery. 1) Make sure the power switch is in the Off (rear) position and the controller is unfolded. ) Place your finger in the battery compartment cover grip, and slide until the cover unlatches.
  • Page 10: Setting Up Your Controller

    Setting Up Your Controller To set up you controller: Antenna Connector 1) Unfold the controller. ) Remove the antenna from its storage channel in the controller. Thread your antenna into the antenna connector on top of the controller, and turn until snug. 3) Fully extend the antenna before driving.
  • Page 11 POWER Switch L R HI LO L R USER TH TRIM ST TRIM Power Indicator ST RANGE Control Speed Control Lock Switch Switchable Steering Wheel...
  • Page 12: Changing The Steering Control For Left-Handed Drivers

    Changing the Steering Control for Left-Handed Drivers 1) Remove the screw on the opposite side of Antenna Storage Channel the controller from the steering wheel. ) Pull out the steering wheel and locking plate, and reinsert each on the other side, keeping the widest channel on the shaft in the bottom position.
  • Page 13: Driving Your Car

    Driving Your Car After setting up your digital proportional controller, turn on your controller and car. The car’s power switch is on the bottom of the chassis. Important! The XMODS Evo series is designed for indoor use only. Do not let dirt, water, or other foreign objects get inside.
  • Page 14: Speed

    Speed Set TH TRIM on top of the controller to control your car’s acceleration. Set it to LO for maximum maneuverability on a race track with lots of curves and HI for maximum speed. • Pull the trigger to move forward. •...
  • Page 15 Notes • You cannot operate your car near devices with controllers that use the same frequency. The frequency used in your XMODS is identified by color (and frequency) on the label of the vehicle and controller crystals. See the following frequency chart: Band 1 6.995 MHz Brown...
  • Page 16: Optional Upgrade Kits

    Optional Upgrade Kits Modify and personalize your XMODS car with optional motor upgrades, body kits, weapons and light kits, steering and suspension upgrades, and more. Check out the entire XMODS line and accessories at RadioShack and online at www.xmodsRC.com. BUMBLEBEE Weapons and Light Kit Upgrade (60-191) Decorate your car with weapons and working lights.
  • Page 17 All Wheel Drive Upgrade (60-8562) Increase your driving performance with all-wheel drive. Custom Wheel Upgrade (60-8526) Personalize the look of your car with a choice of three realistic wheel designs. Crystal Racing Set (60-8507) When paired with crystal bands 1 to 6, you can simultaneously race up to 1 XMODS by selecting a pair of crystals not used by other drivers in your race.
  • Page 18 Tool Kit (60-8519) All the tools you need to upgrade your XMODS Custom RC. Rechargeable NiMH Battery Upgrade (23-350) Save time and money over regular alkaline batteries with a battery charger and rechargeable AAA NiMH batteries. Rally Touring Case (60-8520) This messenger bag allows you to take your XMODS and accessories everywhere.
  • Page 19: Using Other Xmods Body Kit

    Using Other XMODS Body Kit You can use the body of other Evo XMODS (60-8015 and 60-8018) on this XMODS chassis. However, you need to change the front attachment. Remove the car body from the chassis. Remove the two front attachment screws to detach the front attachment, and change to the original XMODS’...
  • Page 20 (Cat. No. 60-856) • Ground Effect Light Kit (Cat. No. 60-8539) - use Command Logic Ground Effects Kit (Cat. No. 60-8565) • Metal Bearing Kit (Cat. No. 60-851) - use Precision Metal Bearings Upgrade (Cat. No. 60-8567) • Carbon Fiber Panel Kit (Cat. No. 60-8537) - no equivalent for Evo chassis. •...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Vehicle does not move or cannot be steered. • Batteries for the vehicle and/or controller are week or dead. Replace the batteries (or recharge if you are using the rechargeable batteries for vehicle). Note: When the power light on the controller blinks, the battery is weak. Replace the battery. •...
  • Page 22: Rf Emissions Information

    RF Emissions Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 23: Warranty

    Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN.
  • Page 24 HASBRO and its logo, TRANSFORMERS and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. © 007 Hasbro. All rights reserved. ©007 DreamWorks LLC and Paramount Pictures 60-186 Corporation. Camaro and all related emblems and vehicle body designs 04A07 are General Motors trademarks used under license to Hasbro, Inc.

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