Dragon-RC DTS-1 User manual

DTS-1
Advanced 2.4GHz transmitter with LCD screen

Remove the battery cover
and put in 4 AA size
batteries.
Charge connector
Steering wheel
Throttle trim
Throttle trigger
Steering trim
LCD display
+/- button
Sel/Ch button
ST D/R button
Th D/R button
Power switch
Grip handle
Battery box
Switch Connectors
1: Steering servo CH1
2: Throttle servo CH2
3: CH3 servo CH3
4: CH4 servo CH4
B/C: Power connector
Receiver functions
Fail
Safe
Set
Transmitter system
The Dragon DTS-1 transmitter is an advanced 2.4 gHz radio-system with LCD screen, and clear settings which
are easy to tune through the menu and screen.
The transmitter is pre-tested, checked for proper functioning, and pre-set with default, to operate the car.
In case you want to change any setting then follow the manual as per below.
Read very carefully before making changes. Its always possible to restore default settings if needed.
LCD Transmitter operation
The transmitter is powered by 4 cells AA 1.5V. As soon as you turn on the power switch, it starts to run. ST controls
the steering. TH controls throttle. After turning on the transmitter, the LCD display shows Battery Voltage and the model
number which you have selected last time. SEL +/- are used for setting model parameters and operation steps.
1. Pres +/- to operate model number, value range from 01-15,model name and number will be shown on the display.
2. Press SET to set the parameters, such as REV, EPA, ABS, EXP, MODEL NAME.
A. Set REV, press CH key then enter ST/TH/3C and press +/- then enter ON/OFF.
B. Set EPA: press CH then enter ST/TH, steering control L/R, throttle control F/B, LFU/RBU in LCD
select choice, +/- set the number value, range 0-120%.
C. Set ABS: press CH then enter ST/TH, press +/- then enter ON/OFF.
D. Set EXP: press CH then enter ST/FORWARD/BACK, press +/- to set value range -100% -- +100%
E. Set MODEL NAME: press CH to move the setting characters position, press +/- to set value range 0-9, A-Z.
3. Press SEL key to exit setting state, parameters are auto saved.
4. Set TRIM-ST: press TRIM-ST+, TRIM-ST- to change TRIM-ST value, range 0-100%R, 0-100%L.
5. Set D/R-ST: press D/R-ST+, D/R-ST- to change D/R-ST value, range 0-100%L, 0-100%R.
6. Set D/R-ST: press D/R-TH- to change D/R-TH value range 0-100%F, 0-100%B.
7. Press SET key to exit the setting of TRIM, D/R, without operation after one minute it will save.
Th rate adjuster
ABS = anti lock F/S = fail safe
breaking system REV = reverse
CH = channel ST = steering
D/R = dual rate TH = throttle
EPA = end point adjustment more info: check
EXP = exponential www.easyrc.com
210000 Transmitter set DTS-1 / RX DRS-1 with display 2.4 GHz
210001 Transmitter DTS-1 with display 2.4GHz
210002 Receiver DRS-1 on 2.4GHz


1. Set the TH, ST switches to the normal position.
2. Turn on the transmitter and receiver.
3. Press the F/S SET button, the LED on the receiver should start ashing rapidly.
4. Put the throttle trigger at the brake position, press the F/S SET button, the LED should become solid.
5. For electric model, put the throttle trigger at the stop position when you are making the setting.
If your system fails to operate or you experience a short range problem or else, check the table below for possible
causes. If after you have followed the listed suggestions, the problem has not been corrected, return the system to your
re-seller for inspection and/or repair.
1. TRANSMITTER
Battery: Dead battery- Change the battery or charge the battery.
Battery inserted incorrectly- reload the battery according the polarity markings.
Faulty contact: Check if the contacts are bent and not making good contact.
Dirty contacts - clean the contacts and check for corrosion.
2. RECEIVER
Battery: Dead battery- Replace the battery or recharge. Wrong polarity- check connections.
Antenna: Near other wiring- move away from wiring.
If antenna was cut, please request repair.
If antenna is bundled or coiled- keep antenna as straight as possible.
3. CONNECTOR CONNECTIONS
Wiring incorrect- insert all connectors rmly.
4. LINKAGE
Binding or loose- adjust the linkage in the model.
5. MOTOR
Noise problem- install capacitors on motor.
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A
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Neutral
Brake
Speed down
Forward
Speed up
1. Pull trigger backward to accelerate.
2. Push the trigger forward to
slow down or brake.
Turn the steering wheel to the left or
right to let the car turn left or right.
Steering Trim:
If the front wheels don’t allign straight,
use the steering trim to adjust.
NOTE: Keep the transmitter and receiver 40cm apart when operating
Fail Safe function setting
Trouble shooting
Do not operate the radio system when the battery power is low
Binding the transmitter and receiver
1. Turn on the receiver power. Press the Bind switch.
The receiver’s LED should start ashing.
2. Turn on the transmitter.
3. When the LED on the receiver becomes solid,
the binding process is completed.
4: Press the SEL button to conclude the settings. The newly entered values are saved automatically.
Throttle Trim:
Trim the throttle servo slightly when
the trigger is at the neutral position.
Dragon-RC transmitter-set #82356-1
www.dragon-rc.com - Accessories for radio controlled cars - Dragon-RC is a registered brandname.
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