Spektrum DX4S Instruction Manual

Spektrum DX4S Instruction Manual

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DX4S
4-Channel 2.4GHz DSMR™ System
Instruction Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d'utilisation
Manuale di istruzioni

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  • Page 1 DX4S 4-Channel 2.4GHz DSMR™ System Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di istruzioni...
  • Page 2: Warranty Registration

    Visit community.spektrumrc.com today to register your product. France RF Setting: The DX4S has a France RF setting that complies with French regulations. If this transmitter is purchased for use in France, always use the France power setting when operating the transmitter outdoors. See “RF Mode” in the “System” sec- tion for more information.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Building on the success of the DX3S transmitter, the Spektrum™ DX4S and DSMR™ surface protocol bring you even more features including pre-programmed steering mixes, full switch assignability and a convenient back-lit display. Spektrum™ DSMR technology is an exclusive, frequency-agile 2.4GHz protocol that provides surface RC vehicles and boats with superb range and response. This is particularly true in environments where many other 2.4GHz transmitters are in use at the same time.
  • Page 4: Identifying Controls And Switches

    Main Screen will show on the LCD screen (P). INSTALLING BATTERIES CAUTION: NEVER remove the transmitter batteries while the model is powered on. Loss of model control, damage or injury may occur. SPEKTRUM DX4S • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 5: Installing Optional Li-Po Battery Pack

    Community.SpektrumRC.com to an SD card. The transmitter serial number can be found by going to the About screen. 3. Install the SD card in the card reader slot on the DX4S transmitter. 4. Power on the transmitter. A Spektrum logo and an installation bar will appear. Installation is complete when the Main screen ap- pears.
  • Page 6: Warning Screens

    Main or a selection. Telemetry screen. To program, always start with a press on the Selector, then roll, then press, then roll, and so on. SPEKTRUM DX4S • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 7: Individual Direction Adjustments

    Use the Model Select menu to change the model memory, to assign a model name or to copy a model. The DX4S has 30 model memories available. CAUTION: NEVER change the model in Model Select while operating a model. Changing the model memory interrupts the transmitter signal to the receiver and may cause loss of vehicle control, damage or personal injury.
  • Page 8: Reverse

    IMPORTANT: Both positive and negative Expo values are available. A positive Expo value results in the center being less sensitive (desirable most of the time), while a negative value increases the sensitivity around center (normally not used). SPEKTRUM DX4S • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 9: Receiver Compatibility

    RECEIVER COMPATIBILITY ® ® The DX4S transmitter is compatible with Spektrum DSMR, DSM , DSM2 , and Marine surface receivers. The SR410 DSMR receiver is only compatible with DSMR transmitters. Install the receiver in your vehicle using double-sided foam servo tape. Foam servo tape holds the receiver in place and protects the receiver from vibration.
  • Page 10: Failsafe

    0 and adjust the servo arm on the servo spline manually. *Reference chart for options available for each channel: Channel Description Steering L (left) R (right) Throttle B (brake) F (forward) Aux 1 H (high) L (low) Aux 2 H (high) L (low) SPEKTRUM DX4S • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 11: Timer

    AX1 MT ST Trim+ ST Rate+ AX2 2P ST Trim- St Rate- AX2 MT TH Trim+ ROSS TH Trim- Timer AX1 Trim+ 4WS Mix AX1 Trim- Mix A AX2 Trim+ Mix B AX2 Trim- SPEKTRUM DX4S • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 12: Mixing

    Mixing The DX4S features a Steer Mix, Brake Mix and two programmable mixes (Mix A and Mix B). Steer Mix Use the Steer Mix for vehicles requiring either four-wheel steering (4WS) or dual steering servos (Dual ST). NOTICE: Before driving a model, always do a check of the transmitter’s control of the vehicle with the vehicle’s wheels off the ground.
  • Page 13: Servo Speed

    (-1 to -30, default is -1) associated box will fl ash. Rotate the roller to adjust The graphic bar at the bottom of the screen displays the parameters that function. and shows how ABS will function. SPEKTRUM DX4S • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 14: Throttle Punch

    • In the List screen, use the roller to highlight the Monitor function. • Press the roller to access the Monitor function. The real-time servo output positions will display. SPEKTRUM DX4S • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 15: System

    DSM2 : 11 or 16.5ms Marine: 22ms The DX4S can display the screen text in one of fi ve languag- es: English (default), German, French, Italian and Spanish. 1. Use the roller to highlight the F Rate function. Use the roller and select the Language function.
  • Page 16: Telemetry

    The Telemetry screen displays the maximum recorded speed from the point that the receiver was turned on. To reset the maxi- mum recorded speed, it is necessary to power OFF the receiver, then power it ON. SPEKTRUM DX4S • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Guide

    Antenna Separation Distance is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may When operating your Spektrum transmitter, please be sure to not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept maintain a separation distance of at least 5 cm between your any interference received, including interference that may cause body (excluding fi...
  • Page 18: Warranty And Repair Policy

    NOTICE: Horizon service is limited to Product compliant in the country of use and ownership. If non-compliant product is received by Horizon for service, it will be returned unserviced at the sole expense of the purchaser. SPEKTRUM DX4S • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 19: Warranty And Service Contact Information

    +33 (0) 1 60 18 34 90 France Horizon Hobby SAS 11 Rue Georges Charpak 77127 infofrance@horizonhobby.com Lieusaint, France Room 506, No. 97 Changshou Rd. +86 (021) 5180 9868 China Horizon Hobby – China Shanghai, China 200060 info@horizonhobby.com.cn SPEKTRUM DX4S • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 20: Declaration Of Conformity

    Signed for and on behalf of: Horizon Hobby, Inc. Champaign, IL USA November 18, 2012 Steven A. Hall Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Offi cer International Operations and Risk Management Horizon Hobby, Inc. SPEKTRUM DX4S • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 21 ©2012 Horizon Hobby, Inc. DSM, DSM2, DSMR, ModelMatch and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc. The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. SD Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. Created 10/12...

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