Carisma Ctx-2710 User manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

THIS MODEL IS ONLY SUITABLE FOR PEOPLE 14 YEARS OLD AND UP.

THIS RADIO CONTROL MODEL IS NOT A TOY.

Introduction

Safety, Precautions, and Warnings

Beginner should seek advice from experienced person in order to assemble the model or parts correctly and to make best performance.

* Assemble this model or parts only in place out of children’s reach, and take safe precautions before operating this model. User is fully responsible for the model assembly and

safe operations.

This is a sophisticated hobby product and not a toy. It must be operated with caution and common sense. User also requires some basic mechanical abilities. Fail to operate this

product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or do damage to the product or other properties. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult

supervision. The product manual contains instructions for safe 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 injury.

As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating it in a manner that does not endanger youself and others or result in damage to the product or the property

of others.

This model is controlled by a radio signal that is subject to interference from many sources outside your control. This interference can cause momentary loss of control so it is

necessary to always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model, as this will help to avoid collisions or injury.

• Always operate your model in an open area away from cars, trafﬁc, or people.

• Avoid operating your model on the street where injury or damage can occur.

• Never operate the model out into the street or populated areas for any reason.

• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.

• Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this product and any optional support

equipments (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.) that you use.

• Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.

• Moisture causes damage to electronics. Avoid water exposure to all equipments not

speciﬁcally designed and protected for this purpose.

The associated regulatory agencies of the following countries recognize the noted certiﬁcations for this product as authorized for sale and use.

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CE Compliance Information For The European Union

Declaration of Conformity

Products: Carisma CTX-2710 2.4GHz Transmitter, MRX2800 Receiver

Equipment Class: 2

The objects of declaration described above are in conformity with the requirements of the speciﬁcations listed below.

Manufactured By : Mun Ah Plastic Electronic Toys Company.,Ltd

Statement - This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC ID YDTMTM27HP

RF Exposure Warning:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

And should be operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the antenna & your body.

Item Name : Carisma CTX-2710 2.4GHz Transmitter and MRX2800 Receiver

ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1:2006

ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1:2008

EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1:2009

EN 50371:2002

Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE)

Article 3.1a Health

Article 3.1b EMC

Article 3.2 Radio Spectrum

ST.TRIM

TH.TRIM

ABOUT THE RADIO SYSTEM

CTX-2710

Battery

Compartment Tray

Steering Trim Dial

Dual Rate Dial

* In general, user will experience under steer when making a wide turn at

high speed or over steer when making sharp turn at high speed (easy to

spin out). User should practice the throttle and steering approach for

different cornering at different speed or road surface.

Battery Installation

SYNC

The following is an overview of the various functions and adjustments found on CTX-2710 radio system for Carisma models. It is important to read and understand about all of these

functions and adjustments before driving.

Carisma CTX-2710 2.4GHz FHSS Technology System

Power ON / OFF the Transmitter

ST.TRIM

TH.TRIM

The Transmitter CTX-2710

Steering Wheel : Control direction (Left / Right) of the RC model.

Throttle Trigger : Control speed and direction (Forward/Brake/Backward)

of the driving model.

Antenna : Transmit signal to the model.

Power ON / OFF : Power ON / OFF the transmitter

SYNC & Battery Indicator : Top Green LED light indicates synchronization status

and/or adequate battery power supply.

Power Indicator : Bottom Red LED light indicates power “ON”.

Dual Rate Dial : Adjust the same maximum steering angle on both sides

when model turns Left / Right

ST. Trim Dial : Adjust the neutral position of steering servo when model

wheels are straight ahead.

TH. Trim Dial : Make sure the model stays still when releasing the

throttle trigger.

Battery Compartment Tray : Cover and hold the batteries powering the transmitter.

Supplied with 4 x 1.5V AA Batteries,

CTX-2710 can be operated a few hours.

Installation: Remove the battery

compartment cover as shown below.

Install the batteries observing

the polarity marked on battery

compartment.

Then reinstall the battery

compartment cover as the

Picture shown below.

Warning : Never disassemble batteries or

put the batteries in ﬁre, chemical agents,

otherwise they may cause personal injuries

or property damages.

Battery Disposal : Observe corresponding

regulations about wasted battery treatment

regulations.

1. After running out of power, dispose of

wasted batteries in designated areas far

away from water supply, household areas

and planted areas.

2. Submit the wasted batteries to speciﬁc

recycling stations.

Battery LED Indicator

The Green LED indicator located on the front left side of the transmitter indicates the

power supply of batteries. The green LED will go solid on indicating that the batteries

have sufﬁcient power. When batteries voltage drops below 4 volts, the Green LED will

ﬂash, indicating the batteries power is low and should be replaced.

Pre-Run Check

Solid Green :

Sufﬁcient Power supply

Flashing :

Time to replace batteries

Steering Wheel

Throttle Trigger

Throttle Trim Dial

Antenna

SYNC and

Battery

Level Indicator

Power Indicator

Power

ON / OFF

Green

Red

SYNC

SYNC Button

(Synchronization)

* Always turn on the transmitter ﬁrst by sliding the switch on the left side

from bottom to top. The small red and green lights above the switch should

both light up. If not, you need to check for low or incorrectly installed

batteries.

1. Steering : Adjust the steering trim to

keep the front wheels in straight line

when steering wheel remains in

NEUTRAL position.

2. Throttle : Adjust the throttle trim to

ensure the rear wheels stop rotating

when throttle trigger remains in

NEUTRAL position.

For Transmitter

Damages or Leaking

Do not use any damaged

batteries.

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This product must never be thrown away with other waste. Thus the users are liable

for disposing the wasted model by submitting them to designated collection stations

speciﬁc for recycling electronic and electric items. Disposing of the wasted model in

this way is helpful to conserve natural resources and enable to keep human health

and protect the environment. For more information about wasted model disposal and

recycling, please contact your local city ofﬁce, your disposal service or where you

purchased the product.

Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by

Users in the European Union

Heavy Duty

1.5V “AA” Size Batteries

ATTENTION

SYNC

ABOUT THE RADIO SYSTEM

RECEIVER CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION

Top Control Panel

Steering Reverse Switch

Dual Rate Dial

Throttle Reverse Switch

Reversing

Reversing is used to change the response direction of steering wheel and throttle trigger.

CTX-2710 Transmitter features 2 reversing functions: Steering Reverse and Throttle Reverse.

Steering Reverse: Reverse the response direction when operating steering wheel.

Turning left steering wheel, the model turns right while turning right the model turns left.

Throttle Reverse: Reverse the response direction when operating throttle trigger.

Pushing forward throttle trigger the model moves backward while pulling back, the

model moves forward. If necessary you can just use a small screwdriver to adjust the

orresponding switches.

CTX-2710 features two trimming functions:

Steering Trim and Throttle Trim.

Steering Trim Dial :

Adjust the neutral position of steering servo

when the wheels are straight ahead.

Normally steering trim is adjusted until the

model can keep straight tracks.

Throttle Trim Dial :

Adjust neutral position of throttle servo. Make

sure the model stays still when releasing the

throttle trigger.

Trimming

Dual Rate Dial enables to adjust the same maximum steering angle of servo on both

sides (Left and Right) when model makes steering. The Dual Rate Dial affects the

sensitivity of servo. Reducing dual rate value can lower the sensitivity of servo and

reduce the same maximum steering angle on both sides. Remember to adjust the

dual rate value within the adjustment range.

Dual Rate Dial

1. Prior to any operation make sure the transmitter and receiver are both turned off.

2. Press and hold the setup button on the receiver while power on the receiver.

3. Release the setup button till green LED ﬂashes.

4. Press the setup button to select the frame rate with green LED ﬂashing.

Faster Flashing = High frame rate (7ms) for digital servo

Slower Flashing = Low frame rate (15ms)for analogue servo

5. Power on the transmitter. With the transmitter steering wheel and throttle trigger

in neutral position (full stop and straight steering), press the SYNC button of the

transmitter.

6. When synchronization is done, the green LED on both receiver and transmitter

will turn solid on.

Synchronization & Frame Rate Adjust

Setup Key of Receiver

Carisma 2.4GHz Receiver MRX2800

Remarks :

The mounting positions of receiver

and antenna cable greatly affect the

operating range.

Install the antenna vertically to

the ground.

Auxiliary Port (Reserved)

Steering Port : Where to plug in the servos.

Throttle Port : Where to plug in the Electronic

Speed Controler (ESC).

Setup button :Synchronize transmitter and receiver.

Select frame rate.

Steering Port

Throttle Port

Auxiliary Port

(Reserved)

Warning :

• Never bend the metal pins on the PCB of receiver.

• Never cut the antenna cable.

• Install the antenna vertically as shown in the ﬁgure.

• Keep the antenna as far away from the motor, ESC

and other noise sources as you possibly can.

Setup Button

Antenna Cable

MRX2800

Tips :

• Wrap the receiver with something soft, such as foam

rubber, to avoid vibration. If there is a chance of getting

wet, put the receiver in a waterproof bag or balloon.

ST.TRIM

TH.TRIM

Synchronization Button

ABOUT THE CHASSIS

370 Motor

Rear

Oil Shock

Unit

Adjustable

Slipper

Battery Pack

Electronic Speed Controller

MSC-2000RB

Power Switch

Servo

MS-903GT

High Traction

Rubber Tire

Front

Oil Shock

Unit

2.4GHz

Receiver

MRX2800

2.4GHz Receiver

MRX2800

ESC MSC-2000RB Features

When ESC power on, LED will be ﬂashing for 2 seconds to indicate the Selected Battery Type.

During LED ﬂashing, user can press the key to select the other battery type.

After key pressed, LED will be ﬂashing 2 more seconds.

1. Turn on ESC and push button once within 2 seconds, push again to select between

LiPo（7.4V）/ NiMH（7.2V）.

2. Red light will be LiPo.

3. Green light will be NiMH.

Battery Selection:

Servo MS-903GT

Electronic Speed

Controller

MSC-2000RB

Battery Plug

Connector

Bullet Connector

Setup

Button

Steering Port

Throttle Port

Auxiliary Port(Reserve)

370 Motor

Step 1 - Turn on the transmitter, throttle at neutral ( stop ) position.

Step 2 - Hold the setup button on the ESC and switch on, the Red & Green LED will light up,

then release the setup button.

Step 3 - Green LED will ﬂash, then hold the throttle to maximum forward position until the

Green LED becomes Solid on.

Step 4 - Wait until Red LED ﬂashes, then hold the throttle to the maximum Reverse position

until the Red LED becomes Solid on.

Step 5 - Gently release the throttle to neutral ( stop ) position.

During normal operation, the GREEN LED is used to indicate the ESC mode in stop position

as following:

• Forward / Reverse Mode & Smart Brake Mode - GREEN LED solid on

• Forward Only Mode - GREEN LED fast ﬂashing

When the ESC temperature is over the safety limit, ESC will shut off power output automatically,

meanwhile, Red & Green LED will ﬂash alternatively for 30 secs.

After 30 secs, ESC normal function will be resumed.

When motor is stalled, ESC will shut off power output automatically, meanwhile, Red LED will

be ﬂashing for 30 secs. After 30 secs, ESC will back to normal.

User can select either 6V cutoff for LiPo or 4V cutoff for NiMH. When input voltage is under

the set cut off limit, ESC will shut off power output automatically and protect battery effectively.

WARNING :

Do not modify connector plug or motor connector otherwise

may cause possible damage to MSC-2000RB ESC due to

improper use!

Do not run the model in rainy day or under terrible weather.

Under Voltage Protection ( NiMH / LiPo ) :

One touch End-Points Setup:

ESC Mode Selection:

Over Heat Protection:

Over Load Protection:

ST.TRIM

TH.TRIM

STEERING AND RATE ADJUSTMENT

ST.TRIM

TH.TRIM

Your transmitter is equipped with a steering rate control on the top of the transmitter just above the steering wheel. This advanced feature, usually found only on competition- type

transmitter, allows you to adjust the amount the front tires move when you turn the steering wheel. This is really helpful when you are on slick, as well as high traction,surfaces. If

your Carisma model turns too sharply and / or spins out easily, try turning the steering rate down by rotating the knob counterclockwise ( to the left ). For sharper or additional

steering, turn the knob clockwise ( to the right ).

To reverse, push the throttle trigger to the braking position. After the car has come to a stop, release the throttle trigger and pull the trigger again to go reverse.

Control of the R/C Model

Steering Rate

Throttle Trigger

Neutral Position (Stop)Neutral Position (Stop)

Reverse

Forward Reverse

Brake, Reverse

Always Never

Neutral

Forward

Once power on the Carisma model Car, turn on the transmitter by sliding the switch to "On"position. If the wheels turn, adjust the “TH Trim” knob located on the lower right

of the steering wheel until they stop. To go forward, pull the trigger back. If you need reverse, wait for the model to stop then push the trigger forward. When going forward,

the model should move in a straight line. If not, adjust the “ST Trim” so that it tracks in a straight line without having to move the steering wheel.

After you have ﬁnished, turn the Carisma model Car off ﬁrst by sliding the switch on the ESC to the “ OFF” position. After the model has been turned off, turn off the transmitter.

If you wish to clean your Carisma model Car, use compressed air and / or a soft paint brush to remove the dust and dirt. Never use chemicals or anything wet as it can cause

damage to both the electronics and plastic parts.

Operate the Carisma model Car with low battery power

Run the Carisma model Car through water

Use chemicals to clean the chassis

Take caution when running your vehicle near people

Turn both the Carisma model car and the Transmitter “OFF” when done

Check the battery condition of the transmitter before running

Proportional

Steering

Proportional

Steering

Proportional