IKONNIK ET4DS User manual

Quick-Start
Guide
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out of reach of children 3 years of age and younger.
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J Perkins Distribution Ltd,
Lenham,
Kent,
UK
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Noble Park, Victoria,
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1. Steering Wheel: Controls left / right motion (note that
the wheel can be re-positioned and / or congured for
left-hand use (see full online manual for details).
2. Throttle Trigger: Controls forward / reverse / brake
motion (designed to be operated with index nger).
3. Hand Grip: For holding the transmitter.
4. Antenna: Transmits signal to the receiver located in the
vehicle. Flip up when the transmitter is in use. Fold for
storage.
5. Power switch: Turns the transmitter ON / OFF.
6. Multifunction Red Indicator LED.
a. Power indicator.
b. Low battery voltage warning. When ashing batteries
should be replaced / recharged before continued use.
7. REV / Pair:
a. Use to reverse servo / channel operation.
b. Use to put the transmitter into pairing mode.
8. Digital Trim: All switches are digital so there’s no need
to readjust the trim position for different models after
initial setup.
a. Steering: Controls the hands-off left / right direction
of the vehicle.
b. Throttle: Adjusts the motor speed to STOP when the
trigger is in the hands-off (neutral) position.
9. Dual Rate Adjustment / Memory Reset: Adjusts total
travel of servo in both directions.
10. Battery compartment: Houses [4] AA batteries or a NiMH
rechargeable battery pack for powering the transmitter.
11. Channel 4 / Fail-safe: Toggle Channel 4 ON / OFF. Use to
set the fail-safe in case of signal loss.
12. Mode Switch:
a. Standard Mode: All functions are fully operational.
b. Feature Lock: Disables all buttons except steering
trim.
c. Beginner Mode: Reduces throttle output to 50%.
13. Channel 3 adjustment knob.
14. LED Light ON / OFF: Use to switch the LED Light ON /
OFF.
15. Roller button: Use to scroll through programming options
and select an item.
16. Back button: Use to backtrack through the programming
menus.
17. LCD
Battery Installation
4 x AA size alkaline batteries are
the standard conguration and
recommended for ease of use
when getting started. Upgrading
to a rechargeable battery pack
can be carried out at any time.
1. Remove the battery cover
from the transmitter.
2. Insert four new AA batteries
according to the polarity
markings on the battery holder.
3. Reinstall the battery cover.
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHARGE NON-RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES, YOU MAY CAUSE AN EXPLOSION.
Receiver Installation & Connection
Installation
To achieve full operating range with your radio system it
is critical that the receiver antenna be undamaged and
installed properly. It should be installed with as much of
the antenna as possible in a vertical position. The end of
the antenna should be contained inside an antenna tube.
When installing:
• Ensure there are no kinks in the antenna or antenna
tube.
• Never fold the end of the antenna over the tube, this
will reduce the operating range of the system and
damage the antenna.
• Ensure the receiver is mounted securely or padded
against hard impacts.
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Pairing The Transmitter & Receiver
The process of allowing communication to occur between
a 2.4GHz transmitter and receiver is called ‘pairing’
(sometimes referred to as ‘matching’ or ‘binding’). The radio
system comes pre-congured and paired from the factory.
In the event that your system loses pairing, or one of the
components has been replaced, you will need to pair the
transmitter and receiver. Follow the steps below for pairing
your radio system. For best results always ensure that both
transmitter and receiver batteries are fully charged or new
when performing this process.
WARNING: AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION, PERFORM THE PAIRING
PROCESS WITH ALL PARTS OF YOUR VEHICLE OFF THE GROUND
AND THE WHEELS FREE TO SPIN.
1. With the transmitter in close proximity but not closer
than 300mm (12inches) to the receiver, turn ON the
receiver (the red LED will ash slowly) and press the
PAIR button (the red LED will ash quickly indicating that
the receiver is not paired to a transmitter that is on).
2. Ensure you are using the correct or desired model for
your vehicle, re-check then continue if necessary.
3. Press the REV button (7) on the transmitter and turn the
power ON. Release the REV button to put the transmitter
into pairing mode.
4. Once the transmitter and receiver are paired, the
receiver’s LED will turn solid red. If the receiver’s LED
does not turn solid red, switch both the transmitter and
receiver OFF and repeat steps 1 – 3.
5. Once pairing is complete, ensure normal operation of
throttle and steering before placing the vehicle back on
the ground.
6. If you experience anything other than normal operation,
repeat the process or consult the Troubleshooting Guide
in the full online manual.
Fail-Safe - Channel 2 (Throttle)
It is recommended and common to set the throttle fail-safe
as full brake, i.e. the throttle trigger is pressed completely
forward. This ensures that if the transmitter’s signal is lost
the servos or ESC will default to full brake, causing the
vehicle to stop.
CAUTION: NEVER CONNECT A BATTERY WITH VOLTAGE
HIGHER THAN 6.0V TO THE RECEIVER, DOING SO COULD
DAMAGE THE ELECTRONICS.
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Connection
• Channel 1: Controlled by the wheel, connect to a servo
for steering.
• Channel 2: Controlled by the trigger, connect to the
ESC or a servo for throttle/brake.
• Channel 3: Controlled by the adjustment knob
(0-100%) for optional use. This port can also be used
to connect a transponder device used in racing.
• AUX (Channel 4): Controlled by button (ON/OFF) for
optional use. This port is most commonly used for LED
light kits. Use this port to connect an external battery
for use with gas powered vehicles.
1. Turn the transmitter ON and move the throttle trigger to
the desired (fully forward) position.
2. Press the Fail-Safe button (4) for 5 seconds until a
single beep is heard. This will conrm that the throttle
fail-safe has been set.
3. To test the Fail-Safe settings, turn the transmitter OFF
while the receiver is ON. The servo / ESC will default
to its programmed positions and the motor should not
spin (assuming you have set the Fail-Safe to full brake).
Using the Transmitter for the rst time
1. Turn the transmitter ON and ensure the LED is lit solid
and no audible alarms are heard, thus indicating the
batteries are supplying adequate voltage for proper
operation.
2. Ensure you have the correct model memory selected
for the vehicle you wish to drive (see selecting a model
memory).
3. Ensure the battery in your vehicle is secured, charged
and plugged in with proper polarity and turn your
vehicle ON.
When operating the transmitter for the rst time, orient
yourself and the transmitter so that you are looking at the
face of the transmitter wheel. We don’t recommend normal
operation like this due to comfort but it is a good place to
start for new users.
• Turning the transmitter wheel to the left from center
should make the wheels on the vehicle turn left.
• Turning the transmitter wheel to the right from center
should make the wheels on the vehicle turn right.
Pushing the transmitter trigger forward (away from the
handle) will typically apply brakes. However note that
some ESCs are congured to go immediately into reverse.
Check with your ESC owner’s manual for specic operation
details.
Note: If the wheels turn in the wrong direction, simply turn the
steering wheel completely to the left (or right) and press the REV
button for at least 3 seconds to reverse Channel 1. Consult the
full manual for more information.
Electric powered model

Feature List
• 15 model memory with Pair Safe
• 2.4GHz operation avoids conicts with other users
• Easily pairs with vehicles pre-equipped with IKONNIK
Xenon technology
• Backlit LCD
• Roller button interface
• Ergonomic trigger and grip angle
• Drop-down wheel with adjustable position
• Left- and right-hand compatible operation
• Adjustable wheel tension
• Proportional steering and throttle control
• Digital steering trim
• Digital throttle trim
• End-Point Adjustment (EPA)
• Steering Dual Rate (D/R)
• Servo reversing
• Exponential
• ABS braking
• Rock crawler steering mix / modes
General Care
1. Always use clean, dry cloth or soft bristle brush to
clean your equipment.
2. Never use chemical cleansers, as these could damage
the sensitive electronics and plastics.
Selecting a Model Memory
Your transmitter can store up to 15 models in its memory,
where all of the settings are stored independently for each
model. This enables you to use one transmitter with up to
15 different vehicles. To change the model memory:
1. Turn ON the transmitter.
2. Press the Roller Button (1) once to access the
programming list. The letters MOD will appear on the
screen indicating that you are in the Model memory
menu.
3. Press the Roller Button once more to enter the MOD
menu that contains the 15 model memories.
4. The screen will display the current / active model
memory, i.e. MOD 01.
5. Rotate the Roller Button to select the model memory
you require.
6. Conrm the selection and return to the home screen
by pressing the Back Button (1) twice. The new / active
model memory will now be displayed below the voltage.
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• Fail-safe
• Proportional 3rd channel knob
• 4th channel toggle
• Beginner mode (50% throttle)
• Feature lock
• Factory reset (each model and full memory)
• Inactivity warning
• Battery low voltage warning
• Folding antenna for storage
• Uses 4 AA batteries and compatible with NiMH packs
• Micro all-weather Xenon receiver
Basic Guide to Programming
Transmitter programming is carried out using the Roller
Button (5) and the Back Button (6).
1. From the home screen press the Roller Button (5) once
to access the programming list. The letters MOD will
appear on the screen indicating that you are in the
Model memory menu.
2. Rotating the Roller Button forwards, one stop at a time,
will display the various programming options which will
appear in the following order:
• MOD (Model Memory)
• TRM (Trim adjustment)
• D/R (Rate adjustment)
• EPA (End Point Adjustment)
• EXP (Exponential)
• REV (Servo reverse)
• ABS (ABS braking)
• MIX (Rock crawler steering mix / modes)
• EPA-TY
• F/S (Fail-safe)
• RST (Reset)
3. To select a particular programming option and make
adjustments press the Roller Button once more.
4. Having selected the option you wish to adjust use the
roller button to select (press) and adjust (roll) to suit
your requirements.
By way of example, here’s how you would reverse the
direction of the Channel 3 servo.
1. Turn ON the transmitter.
2. Press the Roller Button (5) once to access the
programming list. The letters MOD will appear on the
screen.
3. Use the Roller Button to scroll forward through the
programming options until you reach REV.
4. Press the Roller Button once more to enter the REV
menu. ST (steering) will be displayed indicating that
this is where you can reverse the steering servo.
5. Use the Roller Button to scroll forward to TH (throttle)
and nally 3CH (Channel 3).
6. Press the Roller Button to display the current servo
condition – NOR-3C indicates a normal servo direction
whilst REV-3C indicates a reversed servo direction.
7. Use the Roller to choose the option you require.
8. Return to the home screen by pressing the Back
Button three times.
FOR A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF HOW TO PROGRAM THE
OTHER MENU OPTIONS REFER TO THE FULL ONLINE MANUAL