GRAUPNER HoTT mz-8P User manual

EN
No. S1032
4 channel HoTT 2,4 GHz transmitter
mz-8P HoTT
Manual
Copyright © Graupner/SJ GmbH
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Index
Introduction ......................................................................................5
Service centre ...................................................................................5
Intended use ....................................................................................6
Target group....................................................................................6
Package content................................................................................6
Technical data ...................................................................................7
Transmitter mz-8P HoTT.................................................................7
Symbol description...........................................................................7
Safety notes ......................................................................................7
For your safety by handling the transmitter ..................................8
For your safety by handling the batteries ......................................8
Description of the transmitter.......................................................10
Transmitter front side ...................................................................10
Transmitter back side....................................................................11
Transmitter power supply..............................................................11
Data socket......................................................................................12
Accessories ...................................................................................12
Factory reset ...................................................................................12
Starting up the transmitter ............................................................13
binding.............................................................................................13
Range test........................................................................................14
Stick calibration ..............................................................................15
Flight control ...................................................................................16
MODE 2.........................................................................................16
Change control mode .....................................................................17
Fail-Safe function ............................................................................17
Button functions .............................................................................18
Motor OFF button.........................................................................18
Attitude / Rate mode ....................................................................18
LED button ....................................................................................18
SPEED button ................................................................................19
SNAP button..................................................................................19
RECORD button.............................................................................19
Auto-Flip function.........................................................................19
Firmware update ............................................................................21
SIMPLIFIED DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY................................22
Notes on environmental protection..............................................23
Care and maintenance ...................................................................23
Warranty conditions.......................................................................23

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Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing a Graupner mz-8P HoTT
transmitter.
Read this manual carefully to achieve the best results with your
transmitter and first of all to safely control your models. If you expe-
rience any trouble during operation, take the instructions to help or
ask your dealer or Graupner Service Centre.
Due to technical changes, the information may be changed in this
manual without prior notice. Be always updated by checking period-
ically on our website, www.graupner.de to be always uptodate with
the products and firmwares.
This product complies with national and European legal require-
ments.
To maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, you must
read and follow this user manual and all the safety notes before
using the product!
Note
This manual is part of that product. It contains important informa-
tion concerning operation and handling. Keep these instructions for
future reference and give it to third person in case you gave the
product.
Service centre
Graupner Central Service
Graupner/SJ GmbH
Henriettenstraße 96
D-73230 Kirchheim/Teck
Servicehotline

(+49) (0)7021/722-130
Monday- Thursday:
9:15 am- 4:00 pm
Friday:
9:15 am- 1:00 pm
[e-mail]
Graupner USA
3941 Park Dr Suite 20-571
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Website: www.graupnerusa.com
Phone: [phone]
Email:[email protected]om
Graupner in Internet For the service centers outside Germany please refer to our web site
www.graupner.de.

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Intended use
This transmitter system must only be used for the purpose specified
by the manufacturer for operation of remote control models with-
out passengers. Any other type of use is impermissible and may
cause significant property damage and/or personal injury. No war-
ranty or liability is therefore offered for any improper use not cov-
ered by these provisions.
In addition, it is explicitly pointed out that you must inform yourself
about the laws and regulations applicable at your respective starting
point before starting the remote control operation. Such conditions
may differ from state to state, but this must be followed in every
case.
Note
Read through this entire manual before you attempt to install or use
the transmitter.
Target group
The item is not a toy. It is not suitable for children under 14. The
operation of the mz-8P HoTT transmitter must be performed by
experienced modellers. If you do not have sufficient knowledge
about dealing with radio-controlled models, please contact an expe-
rienced modeler or a model club.
Package content
• Transmitter mz-8P HoTT
• Transmitter manual
• Batteries
Note
Graupner/SJ constantly works on the development of all products;
we reserve the right to change the item, its technology and equip-
ment.

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Technical data
Transmitter mz-8P HoTT
Frequency band 2.4 … 2.4835 GHz
Modulation FHSS
Transmitting power >25 mW EIRP
Control functions 8 functions of which 4 can be trimmed
Temperature range -10 … +55 °C
Operating voltage 3.4 … 4.5 V
Power consumption Approximately 70 mA
Dimensions Approx. 151 x 134 x 65 mm
Weight approx. 190g without, approx. 260g
with batteries
Note
The technical data of the optional receiver are available in the man-
ual included with the receiver.
Symbol description
!
Always observe the information indicated by this warning sign. Par-
ticularly those which are additionally marked with the words CAU-
TION or WARNING. The signal word WARNING indicates the poten-
tial for serious injury, the signal word CAUTION indicates possibility
of lighter injuries.
The signal word Note indicates potential malfunctions.
Attention indicates potential damages to objects.
Safety notes
!
These safety instructions are intended not only to protect the prod-
uct, but also for your own and other people’s safety. Therefore please
read this section very carefully before using the product!
• Do not leave the packaging material lying around, this could be
a dangerous toy for children.
• Persons, including children, with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, or not
capable to use safely the transmitter must not use the trans-
mitter without supervision or instruction by a responsible per-
son.

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• Operation and use of radio-controlled models needs to be
learnt! If you have never operated a model of this type before,
start carefully and make yourself familiar with the model's
reactions to the remote control commands. Proceed always
responsibly.
• Protect all equipment from dust, dirt, moisture. All equipment
must be protected from vibration as well as excessive heat or
cold. The models may only be operated remotely in normal
outside temperatures such as from -10°C to +55°C.
• First, always perform a range and function test on the ground
before you start using your model. Only so you can grant a safe
use! How to perform a range test is explained in the Part 2 of
the manual.
• If you have questions which cannot be answered by the oper-
ating manual, please contact us or another expert in the field.
For your safety by handling the transmitter
!
WARNING
Also while programming the transmitter, make sure that a con-
nected motor cannot accidentally start. Disconnect the fuel sup-
ply or drive battery beforehand.
!
CAUTION
Risk of fire! Avoid every kind of short-circuit in all sockets of the
transmitter. Use only the suitable connectors. In no case the elec-
tronic component of the transmitter may be changed or modified.
Due to licensing reasons, any reconstruction and/or modification
of the product is prohibited.
Note
During transport protect the model and the transmitter from dam-
ages.
For your safety by handling the batteries
!
CAUTION
• Protect the batteries from dust, moisture, heath and vibra-
tions. Only use in dry locations.
• Do not use any damaged battery.

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• Batteries may not be heated, burned, short-circuited.
• If handled improperly, there is a danger of fire, explosion, irri-
tation and burns.
• Leaked electrolyte is caustic and should not be touched or
come into contact with your eyes. In case of emergency, rinse
with a large quantity of water and consult a Med. Doctor.
• Do not try to recharge the batteries included in the package!
Those are non-rechargeable batteries.
• Stock the batteries in dry and fresh conditions.
• Dispose of the battery in the proper disposal centers.

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Description of the transmitter
Transmitter front side
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1 Motor "ON/OFF" switch
2 LED, yellow (motor-OFF function) LED ON: Motor OFF
3 LED, red (indicates camera recording) blinking: Recording
4 LED, green (if off indicates: Attitude mode, if on: Rate
mode)
5 LED, red
flashing: no connection to receiver
solid ON: correct connection to receiver
Blinking and 2x beeps: Flight battery under voltage
Blinking and 4x beeps: Transmitter power source under
voltage
6 "Attitude / Rate mode" pushbutton
7 Right-hand control stick
8 Trims
9 "Snapshot / C8-switching“ pushbutton
10 "Video ON/OFF" pushbutton
11 ON/OFF switch
12 "Binding / Video channel switching" pushbutton
13 "Control sensitivity" pushbutton
15 Left-hand control stick

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Transmitter back side
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19 19 16 16 17
16 Case screws
17 Data socket
18 Battery case
19 Fixture points for attachment holder
Transmitter power supply
The mz-8P HoTT transmitter comes standard with three alkaline bat-
teries. (subject to modification).
Installing transmitter batteries
To insert the included transmitter batteries remove the battery case
cover on the back side of the transmitter. Insert the included batter-
ies in the holder paying attention to the correct polarity (see figure)
Alternatively, AA size NiMH batteries can be used at any time. How-
ever, these are always to be charged outside the transmitter.
The voltage level of the transmitter power supply is indicated by the
status LED during operation:
As soon as the power supply to the transmitter drops below 3.2 V,
the normally constant red status LED starts flashing in rapid succes-
sion. At the same time, acoustic warning signals sound in the form
of a 4x beep. At least now, the operation must be stopped immedi-
ately and the batteries have to changed or charged, only if recharge-
able batteries are used!

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Removing the transmitter batteries
If the transmitter is not going to be used for a long time, the batter-
ies should be removed from the device to avoid damages to the
transmitter due to electrolyte leaks.
Data socket
The data socket is used to connect an optional Bluetooth module as
well as to update the transmitter or change its control mode.
Accessories
• SMART-BOX, No. 33700
Display and programmer for telemetry data and devices
• external Bluetooth module, No. S8351
for wireless transmission of telemetry data to a compatible
Android ™ smartphone and comfortable programming of receiv-
ers and sensors via smartphone.
• USB interface No. S8500
• micro USB cable, No. 33002.OTG
for wired display of telemetry data on one and programming via
Android ™ smartphone
Factory reset
If necessary, all values stored in the transmitter can be deleted by a
reset and reset to the factory settings. To do this, proceed as follows:
Push and hold all the trims to the inside and then switch the trans-
mitter on.
Note
All settings made in the meantime are reset to the default values!
Starting up the transmitter
To switch on the transmitter, push the POWER button to the front.
Immediately after switching on, a short beep will sound; the yellow
motor OFF LED lights up and the central status LED of the transmit-
ter lights up or flashes depending on the current status.
Status Description Red status LED Red LED Yellow LED Green LED Buzzer
Binding Tx unbound Blinks 1x / sec 1x low
Tx bound ON 2x low
Correct contact to rx ON 2x low
Range test Blinks quickly 2x low / 2sec
Error Tx volt too low Blinks quickly 4x high / 2sec
Sensor warning 3x high / 2sec

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Rx volt / temp Blinks quickly 2x high / 2sec
Out of range Blinks slowly 1x high / 2sec
System error 1x low / 2sec
Normal
mode
Trim inc/dec 1x low / click
Trim 0% 1x high / click
Program
mode
Program mode start Blinks 1x 1x low
Program mode end 1x low
Servo reverse (normal) Blinks 1x 5x 1x low
Servo reverse (reverse) Blinks 2x 5x 2x low
ATV 100% 1x high
Fail Safe mode start Blinks 2x 2x low
Fail Safe „HOLD“ Blinks 1x 5x 1x low
Fail Safe „POS“ Blinks 2x 5x 1x high
Stick cali-
bration
Calibration mode start Blinks 1x 3x
Calibration ended Blinks 3x 3x Blinks 3x 3x 2x low
„Deadband“ setting Blinks / 3sec
Flip mode 360° FLIP active 10x high / 2 sec
Motor
OFF
Motor cut OFF Blinks
quickly
3x low
Camera Snapshot ON/OFF
Video record Blinks slowly ON: 1x low / OFF: 2x high
binding
If no copter is still bound to the transmitter or if another copter is to
be bound to the transmitter, proceed as follows:
Binding step-by-step
1. Switch on transmitter.
The red status LED of the transmitter flashes once per second.
2. Start the copter by plugging in the drive battery or switching on
the power supply.
3. Possibly put the copter in bind mode according to its instructions.
4. Press the LED button on the bottom left of the transmitter.
If the binding process was successful, the red status LED of the
transmitter lights up constantly. Otherwise the process has to be
repeated.
Notes
• After a binding process, the highest control sensitivity is always
preset by default. If you press the "SPEED" button, you can
reduce it to "medium" (2-way sound) or "low" (1-way sound).

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• If a copter has already been bound to the transmitter and this
combination is to be put back into operation, then for safety rea-
sons, first the transmitter and then the copter must be put into
operation. The corresponding connection is then automatically
established.
Range test
By triggering the integrated range test by simultaneously pressing
the transmitter's "SPEED" and "SNAP" buttons, the transmit power
of the mz-8P HoTT transmitter is reduced so that a functional test
can already be performed at a distance of 5 to about 10 m. After the
90 second range test, the transmitter switches back to full output,
and the signal tone stops. Alternatively, however, the range test can
be ended manually at any time by pressing the "SPEED" and "SNAP"
keys again.
Perform the range test for the Graupner-HoTT system according to
the following instructions. It is useful to have an assistant to help you
with the range test.
1. Switch on the remote control and then connect a battery to the
copter or switch on its power supply. Wait until both devices sig-
nal a correct connection. Now the motors or propellers should
run controllably.
2. With the motor OFF function activated, place the model on level
ground (pavement, short lawn or earth) so that it is at least 15
cm above the ground. It may therefore be necessary to place a
support underneath the model during the test.
3. Hold the transmitter at hip level at a slight distance from your
body.
4. Deactivate the motor OFF function and start the range test by
simultaneously pressing the "SPEED" and "SNAP" keys.
5. The red status LED on the transmitter will start to blink quickly
and a signal tone is emitted twice each two seconds.
6. Move away from the model within these 90 seconds while mov-
ing the sticks. Make sure, however, that the model does not stand
out in an uncontrolled manner. If you detect an interruption in
the link within a range of about 5- 10 m at any time, attempt to
reproduce it.
7. Move further away from the model until it does not respond per-
fectly.
8. At this location, wait for the remainder of the test period with the
still operable model. The model should still react to control com-
mands once the range test is finished. If this is not 100 % the
case, do not use the system and contact our Service department.
9. After the 90 second range test, the transmitter switches back to
full output, and the signal tone stops. By simultaneously pressing

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the "SPEED" and "SNAP" buttons, the range test can be stopped
earlier at any time.
10. Perform a range test before each flight, and simulate all control
movements that could occur during the flight. In order to guar-
antee a safe model operation, the range must always be at least
5- 10 m on the ground.
Attention
Never start a range test on the transmitter during normal model
operation!
Stick calibration
If the middle position of your self-neutralizing stick does not exactly
correspond to 0% control course, then you can check it yourself and
correct it if necessary.
Stick calibration step by step
1. Eventually disconnect the copter by unplugging the battery.
2. Put the transmitter into programming mode by pressing and
holding the left control stick.
An acoustic signal sounds and the central red LED flashes 3 times
per second.
About another three seconds later, an acoustic signal sounds
again.
3. Now successively move both joysticks to the respective end stops
and then back to the middle.
4. Keep both sticks in the middle position.
After approx. 3 seconds, an acoustic signal sounds and the cen-
tral red and the yellow "Acro" LEDs on the top right flash 3x each
3x per second.
5. Now press the left stick for about one second.
As soon as the left, yellow, "motor OFF" LED lights up and the cen-
tral red LED flashes slowly, the process has been completed cor-
rectly and the stick can be released. Otherwise the entire process
has to be repeated.
6. The copter can be put back into operation.

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Flight control
MODE 2
Climb and sink
CAMERA ACRO ENGINEOFF
Turn (yaw)
CAMERA ACRO ENGINEOFF
Roll to the right and left
CAMERA ACRO ENGINEOFF

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Forward and backward (nick)
CAMERA ACRO ENGINEOFF
Change control mode
The transmitter mz-8P HoTT is delivered as standard only in Mode 2,
with throttle / pitch and yaw on the left. This configuration can be
changed via firmware update to Mode 4, with throttle / pitch and
yaw on the left.
The required software "S1032_MZ-8P_M34_xxx.bin" can be down-
loaded free of charge from the mz-8P HoTT product page at
www.graupner.de.
MODE 2 (Throle/Pitch le)
Motor / Pitch
Motor / Pitch
Yaw
Yaw
Nick
Nick
Roll
Motor / Pitch
Motor / Pitch
Roll
Roll
Nick
Nick
Yaw
Yaw
MODE 4 (Throle/Pitch le)
Note
After switching to mode 4, the control function "yaw" is on the right
and the roll function on the left control stick.
Fail-Safe function
If the radio connection is interrupted for less than approx. 0.5 sec-
onds, the factory setting is to "hold" the control signals last recog-
nized as correct. If the disturb lasts longer, the motors will be
switched "OFF" after expiry of this period.

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Button functions
Motor OFF button
After switching on the transmitter, the transmitter's motor OFF func-
tion is always active for safety reasons. In order to be able to put the
motors of the copter into operation, if necessary, bring the throttle/
pitch control stick to its stop on the idling side and then press the left
front key. As soon as an acoustic signal sounds and the yellow motor
OFF LED goes out, the motors of the copter start to run at low speed
and can be regulated accordingly with the throttle / pitch control
stick.
To switch off the motors, press the motor OFF button again.
Attitude / Rate mode
After switching on the transmitter, the Attitude mode is always
active. To switch from the Attitude mode to the Rate mode, and vice
versa, press the button on the right front of the transmitter:
• When switching to the Rate mode, a low signal sounds and the
green ACRO LED starts to light steadily.
• When switching to the Attitude mode, a bright 2x signal sounds
and the green ACRO LED goes out.
LED button
1. If the red status LED of the transmitter flashes, pressing this key
triggers the binding process.
2. If the red status LED of the transmitter is constantly lit, any short
pressure on the Alpha 110 will switch the large white front LED,
eg. the No. S5012.RFH, S5012M1.RTF and S5012M2.RTF, the
front LED on and off.
3. If the status LED of the transmitter is constantly red, any long
press with the motor stop function activated will rotate in rota-
tion to the next FPV channel and, if present, the LED illumination.
For example, on the copters S5012.FPV, 16570.FPV, 16572.FPV
and the FPV transmitter, No. 16570.123, in combination with the
Flight Control S1038 and LED lighting.

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SPEED button
In the "Motor OFF" mode of the transmitter, each press of this but-
ton will rotate in rotation to the next of three preset path settings:
• 3-times signal
Pitch -94 … +100 %
Roll/Nick/Yaw ±100 %
(Standard setting after binding a receiver)
• 2-times signal
Pitch: -94 … +55 %
Roll/Nick/Yaw ±60 %
• 1-times signal
Pitch: -94 … +55 %
Roll/Nick/Yaw ±40 %
SNAP button
1. Each short press triggers a snapshot. For confirmation, the red
CAMERA LED lights up for approx. 1 second each.
2. Each long press switches channel 8 between + and-100%. Only
usable with compatible copters.
RECORD button
Pressing this button starts the video recording on a compatible cop-
ter. As confirmation, a low beep sounds and the CAMERA LED starts
to light rhythmically. Another pressure stops the recording. The red
flashing CAMERA LED goes out and a bright 2x signal sounds.
Auto-Flip function
If the copter is in attitude mode, a compatible copter can inde-
pendently flip or roll over in any direction.
Trigger a rollover step-by-step
1. Press the completely self-neutralizing control stick.
For about 5 seconds, a fast beep will sound.
2. As long as the beep is heard, move the roll or pitch stick more
than 50% of its way toward the end stop while simultaneously
"accelerating" so that the copter does not lose altitude during the
flip.
The copter makes a self-rollover in the direction in which it is
headed.

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Note
Possibly, after a rollover, the position of the copter must be manu-
ally corrected, as this does not always return to its exact starting
position.
Attention
If the auto flip function is used many times repeatedly the receiver
can loose the attitude information and the copter may move in an
uncontrolled direction. Quiet hovering for about 30 seconds or a
short stopover helps recalibrate the location information.