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The RDS8000 2.4 GHz Full-Range FHSS spread spectrum technology radio is provided for the intermediate sport and
competition flyer. Its unique and intuitive Channel Priority Menu (CPM) system sets a standard by which other R/C systems are
judged. The RDS8000 program contains both aircraft fixed wing and helicopter menus. This Quick Start Guide only addresses the
aircraft program.
We hope that you find this Quick Start Guide helpful in becoming aquainted with your new RDS8000 2.4GHz FHSS radio control system.
Prior to programming your RDS8000 transmitter, you should Bind your receiver to your transmitter so your receiver will only receive
commands from your transmitter.
To bind your receiver to your transmitter, move your throttle stick to the low position and turn on your transmitter power switch. The
Blue BIND LED on the left side of the panel will illuminate. Connect your onboard battery with a switch harness to connect the power
to your receiver. While holding down the little BIND key on the receiver, turn on the receiver power switch. The BIND LED will flash
slowly. When it flashes slowly let go of the receiver BIND key. While the BIND LED on the receiver is flashing slowly, momentarily
press the BIND key on the transmitter and release it. The BIND LED on the receiver will start to flash rapidly and then will light
solidly indicating that the binding was successful. Note that unless the BIND key on the transmitter is pressed within 10 seconds
while the BIND LED on the receiver is flashing, the BIND LED on the receiver will automatically time out and stop flashing. If this
occurs, repeat the above steps.
Once you have performed the binding process you are ready to program your transmitter.
When you initially turn on the transmitter switch you will note that the LCD screen will indicate you are in the Basic Menu, which
limits the number and type of functions you can select as shown on page 38 of your RDS8000 manual. When programming your
transmitter for your model it is helpful to have this page open to the memos to make it easier for you to see where you want to go in
the program. When starting out, some flyers will only need the functions that are in the Basic Menu Structure. However, if you desire
the additional features that are available in the Advanced Menu Structure you can turn Basic Off, which will be discussed later.
IMPORTANT AERO switch functions are color coded in RED. HELI switch function are color coded in Blue. White is used for
both AERO and HELI.
To start out in Basic, turn the transmitter power switch ON and press the END key. The initial screen will show AR-1, which indicates
the aircraft type as well as showing the Ni-Cd battery voltage. Press the CH + key and the screen will indicate STW (Stop Watch).
PRO TIP When the screen shows STW you can move horizontally in the menu and address any of the channels.
The FUNCTION arrow keys permit you to move vertically in a channel. Your Radio System Operating Manual addresses how to
program the common functions when in the Basic Menu such as Servo Reverse (REV), Dual Rate (D/R), Centering (CNT) and End
Point Adjust (EPA). After programming your first model, and you want to select a second model, use the CH + key to scroll across the
CH (channel) indicator on the screen to "etc". Press the Function Down key once to access MSL (model select) screen. Next press
the INC +/YES key until the screen reads AR3. (Note that half of the models setups are Aero and half are Heli). Press the END key
and the screen will show that you have selected model number three which is an Aero setup. All setups can be changed to different
model Type (TYP) as shown in your manual on page 25. Since you are an Aero flyer, change all of your models to AERO.
IMPORTANT If you inadvertently turn on the transmitter in the Heli mode and receive a message on the Liquid Crystal Display
(LCD) that says ID-UP!, position the Landing Gear and the Flap Switch, located on the top of the transmitter, towards you with
the Throttle Stick at low throttle. The screen will then indicate OK! Press the END key to return to the menu, and change the Heli
model to AERO.
If you are in Basic and you want to change to the Advanced Menu Structure, use the CH + key to move across the CH screen and
select "etc". Press the Function Down key to select Basic. Now press the DEC-/NO key to turn BASIC OFF. Press the Function
Down key again to select OPT (options). Press the INC +/YES key to display the various options for the Advanced Menu Structure
that you can either turn ON or OFF as desired. You can scroll through all of the Options using the Function Down key. Many flyers
prefer to leave all of the Options active, e.g., ON. Press the END key twice to exit the Options menu.
INTRODUCTION
TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER BINDING
MENUS OVERVIEW
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