XS3 PRO Quick Start Setup Synthesized RX Channel Select 1. Determine the frequency band and channels available marked next to the rotary dial matches the transmitter. 2. Set the channel on the RS310 receiver to match the XS3 PRO transmitter by adjusting the ten position rotary switches using the supplied tuning screwdriver until they point to the corresponding channel numbers.
XS3 PRO Quick Start Continued End-Point (Travel) Adjustment Throttle Adjustment Adjustment Position ST = Steering TH = Throttle E P A 4. Press the Channel key once. “TH” will appear on the AUX = Auxiliary Channel 3 screen. (optional) L/F = Left/Forward R/B = Right/Brake 5.
Direct Trim Access Servo Trim Adjustment Steering Trim T R I M Steering Function 1. With the transmitter power switch on, move the digital steering trim lever in the desired position to be Current Value adjusted. The steering trim value screen will appear automatically.
System Features System Specifications Transmitter Components • 3 channels Transmitter XS3 PRO • Synthesized PLL Channel Selection via software Receiver RS310 • FM modulation Servos Z590M x 1 • Easy-to-read LCD graphics display Z270 x 1 • 10-model memory Accessories Switch harness with battery •...
Control Identification and Location Antenna Digital Throttle Steering Wheel Trim Lever Dot Matrix Digital Steering Trim Multi-Data Lever LCD Display Power Switch Three-Character Name Input Digital Voltage Reading Scroll Button = Enter Function Channel Button Increase Button = Clear Function Decrease Button Digital Grip Lever A Adjustable...
RC Safety Precautions 1. Radio control models are not toys. They are capable 5. Before operating your model, make sure your of inflicting serious injury to people and property. Use frequency is clear. If someone else is operating caution at all times when operating your model. on the same frequency, both models will go out of control, possibly causing damage to the models, 2.
Back Trigger Adjustment Back trigger adjustment is possible on the XS3 PRO by loosening the Phillips screw located on the back of the trigger. After you have placed the back trigger in your desired position, be sure to tighten the screw before using the transmitter.
Receiver/Servo Connections and Installation Your XS3 PRO is supplied with JR’s RS310 receiver. The servo lead and receiver case are molded so that the RS310 receiver is NOT equipped with battery eliminating lead can only be inserted correctly in one direction. circuitry (BEC) as found in some model JR receivers Be sure to orient the servo plug correctly for proper such as the RS300, R135, and R133 receivers.
Receiver/Servo Connections and Installation Your RS310 receiver should be installed as far away 1. Mount the RS310 receiver with double-sided tape. as possible from the vehicle’s electric motor, speed (Use extra layers of double-sided tape, particularly if it control, battery, and related wires to minimize picking is thin, until you build up a cushioning pillow layer.) up any electrical noise.
Servo Layout Servo Arm Retaining Screw Servo Mounting Flange Servo Arm/Horn Servo Output Shaft Rubber Grommets Servo Case Servo Eyelet Servo Mounting Flange Servo Lead with Connector Rubber Grommets Z270/Z590M Servo Note: Rubber grommets and eyelets must be used in fuel-powered vehicles. Top View Key Input and Display To enter the System mode, press the Scroll...
Display Screens Normal Display Low Battery/Lithium Battery Backup When the power switch is turned on, the LCD screen will When the voltage of the 8 “AA” batteries drops below 9.0V, display the channel selected for signal transmission and the XS3 PRO’s display screen will alternate between the transmitter battery pack voltage as shown below.
System Mode Accessing System Mode Note: If you turn the transmitter off and immediately enter System mode again, you will be returned to the To enter the System mode, press the Scroll and Channel last System mode function used instead of the Model keys simultaneously while turning on the transmitter power Select function.
System Mode Model Select Synthesized Channel Select The XS3 PRO has memory for ten models. This feature One of the XS3 PRO transmitter’s most valued features is allows for ten different models to be operated with the its ability to synthesize the frequency needed for operation same transmitter (additional receivers and servos must be on a single select channel without the need for replacing purchased separately) or one model with ten different race...
System Mode Synthesized Channel Select cont. Model Name Entry Accessing the TX Channel Select Function The XS3 PRO allows a three-character name to be input for each of the ten models available. The current model with name will then be displayed in the Normal display screen. Press and hold the Scroll and Channel keys at the same time while turning transmitter power switch This feature is useful to help identify different models,...
System Mode Frame Rate Select Accessing the Frame Rate Function The Frame Rate function allows you to select one of two transmitter frame rates available: Normal “N” - the default Press and hold the Scroll and Channel keys or Fast “F”. The Normal Frame Rate should be selected if at the same time while turning the transmitter power switch on.
System Mode Auxiliary Channel 3 Function Select 2P = The 2P or 2 position Servo Travel function is designed to be used as a transmission gear shift channel. The Auxiliary Channel 3 function of the XS3 PRO allows This feature is designed for use with vehicles such as the you to select from two different types of Channel 3 servo Traxxas ®...
System Mode Grip Button C Function Select EB = The Eb or Emergency Steering Button function is designed to override the value of Grip Dial B and provide The Grip Button C function of the XS3 PRO allows you 100% steering rate. This feature is useful if you have to select from 3 different functions available.
System Mode Data Reset Copy Model Data The Data Reset function allows you to reset all the Copy Model Data function allows you to copy the programming in the selected model (1, 2, 3, ... or 10) to current model data into the model memory of the blinking the factory default settings.
Function Mode Mode Key Channel Key Accessing the Function Mode To enter the Function mode, turn on the transmitter. Press the Scroll key until a beep is heard. The display will change to show the first function listed on the Function Mode Flow Chart.
Function Mode Steering Master Rate Accessing the Steering Master Rate Function The Steering Master Rate feature of the XS3 PRO allows the Press the Scroll key until the RATE STM appears on the screen. overall steering servo travel to be increased or decreased to the desired amount required.
Function Mode Throttle Deadband Accessing the Throttle Deadband Function The throttle deadband feature is used to reduce/eliminate the dead throttle area that exists at neutral to the starting point of throttle and from neutral to the starting point of braking. This area is sometime known as deadband. As more throttle trim (also known as static brake) is applied, more of the dead trigger area right off neutral exists.
Function Mode Exponential Function Accessing the Exponential Function Press the Scroll key until “EXP” appears The Exponential feature of the XS3 PRO allows you to alter on the screen. the response rate of the steering or throttle control around neutral without affecting the maximum amount of steering or throttle available.
Function Mode End-Point Adjustment The End-Point Adjustment feature of the XS3 PRO allows the maximum travel of both the steering, throttle and Auxiliary Channel 3 (optional) servos to be increased or decreased in each direction to achieve the exact servo movement needed.
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Function Mode Accessing The End-Point 5. Move the steering wheel, trigger or Grip Button C in the desired direction for adjustment (left/right, Adjustment Function forward/reverse or brake). Press the Increase or Decrease key to achieve the desired amount of travel. Move the wheel, trigger or Grip Button C Press the Scroll key until “EPA”...
Function Mode Programmable Mixing Accessing The Mixing Adjustment Function The XS3 PRO offers two different mixing adjustments that allows for mixing one channel to another channel. The Press the Scroll key until “MIX” appears on the screen. Press the Channel key to select the mixes available are Steering-to-Auxiliary Channel Mixing desired mix.
Function Mode Lap-Timer Accessing The Lap-Timer Function The Lap-Timer function of the XS3 PRO allows the Press the Scroll key until “LAP” appears on the screen. recording of individual lap times based on a 999 second up-timer. Up to 50 laps and times from 3.0 to 99.9 seconds can be stored in memory for review at a later time.
Function Mode Sub-Trim Accessing the Sub-Trim Function Press the Scroll key until “TRIM” appears on the The Sub-Trim function of the XS3 PRO is an electronic screen. Press the Channel key to select the desired trimming feature that allows the neutral position of the channel to be adjusted.
Function Mode Servo Reversing 1. Turn the transmitter power switch on. 2. Press the Scroll key to access Function Mode. The Servo Reversing feature of the XS3 PRO is a very 3. Press the Scroll key until “REV . NORM” appears in convenient feature used when setting up a new model.
Accessing the Direct Trim Mode The Direct Mode function of the XS3 PRO is accessible To access the Direct Trim Mode function, turn on the through the use of the electronic throttle or steering trim transmitter power switch. Next, move the desired trim lever levers, as well as the two electronic grip levers (A&B) to be adjusted.
Steering Trim The XS3 PRO electronic Steering Trim lever, located above Note: Each click will not always result in a change of the steering wheel, allows the center position of the servo the value displayed. to move in either direction. Steering travel end-point adjustment values remain completely independent from the To adjust the steering trim servo position, move the steering trim, unless the trim value exceeds the selected...
Grip Lever B: Steering Dual-Rate Trim Adjustment The Steering Dual-Rate adjustment, located at Grip Lever If the Emergency Steering button function (page 19) is active, B, allows the Dual-Rate value (maximum servo travel) to be pressing Grip Button C will restore the steering dual rate to increased or decreased within a range from 100% through 100% until the button is released.
Grip Lever A: Brake End-Point Adjustment/Auxiliary Channel 3 Access Brake End-Point Adjustment Fuel Mixture The Brake End-Point Adjustment, located at Grip Lever A, When selected, Grip Lever A can be used to access the allows the maximum servo travel on the braking side of the Auxiliary Channel 3 function of the XS3 PRO for use as a throttle trigger to be increased or decreased from 100% to fuel mixture channel.
XS3 PRO Data Sheet System Mode MODEL NUMBER CHANNEL # MODEL NAME FRAME RATE AUX FUNCTION O/2P/LN GRIP BUTTON C O/Eb/LA Function Mode STEERING THROTTLE STEERING MASTER RATE __________% THROTTLE DEADBAND F__________% B__________% EXPONENTIAL __________% F__________% B__________% END-POINT ADJUSTMENT L__________ R__________ F__________ B__________ L__________...
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XS3 PRO Data Sheet System Mode MODEL NUMBER CHANNEL # MODEL NAME FRAME RATE AUX FUNCTION O/2P/LN GRIP BUTTON C O/Eb/LA Function Mode STEERING THROTTLE STEERING MASTER RATE __________% THROTTLE DEADBAND F__________% B__________% EXPONENTIAL __________% F__________% B__________% END-POINT ADJUSTMENT L__________ R__________ F__________ B__________ L__________...
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XS3 PRO Data Sheet System Mode MODEL NUMBER CHANNEL # MODEL NAME FRAME RATE AUX FUNCTION O/2P/LN GRIP BUTTON C O/Eb/LA Function Mode STEERING THROTTLE STEERING MASTER RATE __________% THROTTLE DEADBAND F__________% B__________% EXPONENTIAL __________% F__________% B__________% END-POINT ADJUSTMENT L__________ R__________ F__________ B__________ L__________...
Warranty and Service Information Note: Be sure to keep your original dated sales Repair Service Directions receipt in a safe place as you will be required to In the event that your JR radio needs service, please follow provide proof of purchase date for the equipment to be the instructions listed below.
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