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Summary of Contents for Horizon Hobby Stratocam RTF HBZ8500
- Page 1 Stratocam Instruction Manual • Bedienungsanleitung • Manuel d’utilisation • Manuale di Istruzioni ®...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions And Warnings
Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby, LLC. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Stratocam Included in the Box Table of Contents Charging the Flight Battery ........4 Transmitter ............4 Camera ..............5 Includes SAFE Technology Flight Modes ......7 ® Transmitter Tail Installation ............8 Wing Installation ............9 Flight Battery Installation ........10 Arming the Electronic Speed Control (ESC) ...10 Control Direction Test ...........11 Choose a Flying Field ...........12 Range Test ............12... -
Page 4: Charging The Flight Battery
Stratocam Charging the Flight Battery CAUTION: Never exceed the recommended charge rate. Flashing (Charging) Charger features Solid (Charged) • Charges 2-cell lithium polymer battery packs • LED charge status indicator 1 hour • 2.0A AC Power Supply Charger Specifications • Input power: 10–14V • Max output voltage: 8.4V • Fixed charge current: 1.5A • Balances and charges 2S Li-Po cells with a minimum... -
Page 5: Camera
Stratocam Camera Charging Positionable lense 1. Connect the included USB cable to the USB port on a compatible power source. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the camera. The red and blue LEDs will blink back and forth twice, then: Start/Stop Power... - Page 6 Stratocam Changing Camera Modes When changing modes: The camera comes from the factory in still/picture mode. To change between video and picture mode, press and Camera LEd Transmitter release the left stick on the transmitter. Expect a - Blinks twice for Video - Beeps twice for 4 second delay when switching modes. Mode.
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Page 7: Safe ® Technology Flight Modes
Stratocam SAFE Technology Flight Modes ® SAFE Technology is a revolutionary flight training system SAFE Flight Mode Switch Dual Rates designed to give you a stable platform for safely develop- The default setting is Low Rate. ing your flying skills. Choose between Camera Stable 1 High and low rates are available and Camera Stable 2 flight modes depending one your across all flights modes. skill level and flying conditions. Release both control sticks at any time to self-level the aircraft. The Dual Rate button supports high and low rate functions for both el- Once you graduate to experienced mode, you can enjoy... -
Page 8: Tail Installation
Stratocam Tail Installation To install the tail onto the fuselage of your aircraft, start by following the two easy steps below: 1. Insert the tail into the slot of the fuselage. Center it by using the centering guides (A) located on the top side of the tail. -
Page 9: Wing Installation
Stratocam Wing Installation Wing assembly 1. Insert the carbon tube (A) into the hole in the left wing, then slide the right wing onto the carbon tube. Tabs on the left and right wings should align once the wings are properly joined. 2. -
Page 10: Flight Battery Installation
Stratocam Flight Battery Installation Locate the battery compartment on the bottom of the aircraft. 1. Turn the latch (A) and remove the battery door (B). 2. Install the flight battery (C) in the rearmost portion of the battery compartment using hook and loop strips. If the camera is removed, install the battery in the forward most portion of the battery compartment. -
Page 11: Control Direction Test
If your model does not respond as shown, DO NOT FLY! Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide in this manual for Rudder Left more information. If you need more assistance, contact the appropriate Horizon Hobby Product Support (bank left) department. Control Surface Centering... -
Page 12: Choose A Flying Field
Stratocam Choose a Flying Field In order to have the most success and to protect your property and aircraft, it is very important to select a place to fly that is very open. Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to fly your aircraft. The site should: • Have a minimum of 600 feet (183m) of clear space in all directions. -
Page 13: Flight Control
Stratocam Flight Control For smooth control of your aircraft, always make small control moves. All directions are described as if you were sitting in the aircraft. For example, when the aircraft’s nose is pointing toward Banking you, left steering (rudder) will turn the aircraft left (your (Rudder) right while holding the transmitter). • Flying faster or slower: When your aircraft is stable in the air, push the throttle stick up to make the aircraft go faster, and pull the throttle stick back to slow down. -
Page 14: Flying Tips
Stratocam Flying Tips • Resist the desire to fly at full throttle. Flying slowly at Flying Conditions Preflight Checklist first allows for greater response time should anything go wrong. A good flying day is calm, with winds that 1. Charge flight battery. are less than 5–7 mph (8–11km/h). Fly- 2. Install flight battery in aircraft • Always keep your aircraft in plain sight and up wind ing in faster winds than this could make (once it has been fully from you. - Page 15 Stratocam Flying (continued) Flying with the nose pointed toward you is one of the hardest things to do when learning to fly. To practice piloting the aircraft with the nose pointed toward you, try flying in large circles high off the ground. Failsafe In the unlikely loss of radio connection, failsafe will turn the aircraft in a descending circle to the ground, unless the radio connection is restored.
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Page 16: Landing Gear Installation
Stratocam Landing Gear Installation 1. Install the nose gear assembly using four screws. Ensure the strut coil faces towards the rear as shown. 2. Gently squeeze the main gear assembly and insert the strut wire into the retaining slot of the fuselage as shown. -
Page 17: Binding
Stratocam Binding If your aircraft does not respond to the transmitter when the batteries in the aircraft and transmitter are fully charged, your aircraft and transmitter may need to be To achieve the lowest throttle re-bound using the instructions below. trim setting, hold down the throttle trim button until the ... -
Page 18: Trouble Shooting Guide
Stratocam Trouble Shooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Unit does not operate There is no link between the transmitter and receiver Re-Bind the system following directions in this manual Transmitter AA batteries are depleted or installed incor- Check polarity installation or replace with fresh AA batteries rectly as indicated by a dim or unlit LED on the transmit- ter or the low battery alarm No electrical connection... -
Page 19: Ama National Model Aircraft Safety Code
Stratocam AMA National Model aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1, 2014 4. When and where required by rule, helmets must be properly worn and A. GENERAL fastened. They must be OSHA, DOT, ANSI, SNELL or NOCSAE approved or A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of sustained flight comply with comparable standards. in the atmosphere. It may not exceed limitations of this code and is intended exclusively for sport, recreation, education and/or competition. All model flights must be conducted in accordance with this safety code and any additional... -
Page 20: Limited Warranty
(iii) modification of or to any part of the Product, (iv) attempted number where you can be reached during business hours. When sending service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, (v) product into Horizon, please include your RMA number, a list of the included Product not purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer, or (vi) Product not items, and a brief summary of the problem. -
Page 21: Contact Information
EU Compliance Statement Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the Horizon Hobby, LLC hereby declares that this product is in European Union compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE, EMC and LVD Directives. -
Page 22: Replacement Parts
Germany Dichiarazione di Conformità EU Istruzioni per lo smaltimento di RAEE da parte di Horizon Hobby, LLC con la presente dichiara che il prodotto è utenti dell’Unione Europea conforme ai requisiti essenziali e ad altre disposizioni rilevanti del R&TTE, EMC e direttiva LVD. - Page 23 © 2015 Horizon Hobby, LLC. HobbyZone, the HobbyZone logo, Stratocam, SAFE, the SAFE logo, Z-Foam, DSM, DSM2, DSMX, EFC, EC2, and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby LLC. Patents Pending www.hobbyzonerc.com Created 03/15 48162...
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