Protocol FLIX User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FLIX
3.5 CHANNEL R/C VIDEO-COPTER

Thank you for your purchase of Protocol’s Flix 3.5 Channel R/C
Video-Copter. You are about to experience the best of what
remote control flight has to offer. We strongly recommend that
you take the time to read this manual thoroughly. It contains
many tips and instructions on how to get the most out of this
aircraft and maintain it for a long life.
As with any aircraft, this is a precision flying machine.Treat it
well and enjoy all the fun it has to offer, flight after flight.
THANK YOU.

01 Safety & Precautions
02 Parts
04 Remote Battery & Phone Installation
05 Charging the Helicopter
06 Start-Up Procedure
07 Operation
09 Performance Modes
10 Trim Adjustment
11 Troubleshooting
13 App Instructions & Photo/Video
14 Flying Outdoors
15 Replacement Parts & Limited Warranty
TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY WARNINGS
•Read and follow instructions on how to synchronize electronics before
each flight.
•To prevent damage to people or property, always avoid contact with
other objects while in flight.
•Inspect aircraft prior to each flight and do not fly if damaged.
•Never expose product or any of its electronic parts to moisture, water,
or heat sources.
•To prevent overheating, allow battery a cool-down period
before recharging.
•To prolong engine life, allow a cool-down period between flights.
•Use only the charger and/or charging cable that is supplied with
this item.
•Do not strike, cut, or pierce the internal battery or subject it to
hard impacts.
•Do not mix old and new batteries or mix different types of batteries.
•Never attempt to modify function of vehicle or controller or attempt
repairs using parts other than those supplied by Protocol. Spare parts
are available at www.ProtocolNY.com
HAVE FUN, BUT SAFETY FIRST!
THIS DEVICE USES COMPONENTS THAT OPERATE AT HIGH SPEEDS.
AS WITH ANY SUCH DEVICE, USE CAUTION TO OPERATE SAFELY.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THESE GUIDELINES MAY RESULT IN BODILY
INJURY OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL OR PUBLIC PROPERTY.
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PARTS
HELICOPTER
1. Canopy
2. Blade
3. Balance Bar
4. Tail Blade
5. Camera
6. Power Switch (underneath)
7. Charging Cord (not visible)
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2
4
1
2
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5
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PARTS
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1
8
9
6
11
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3
4
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REMOTE
1. Power On/Off
2. Forward/Backward
3. Left/Right Turn
4. Engine On/Take Off/Land
5. Photo (works with app)
6. Video (works with app)
7. Right Trimmer
8. Left Trimmer
9. Performance Mode Selector
10.Power Indicator
11.Throttle
12.Phone Mount
13.Emergency Stop
(press and hold)
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REMOTE BATTERY AND PHONE INSTALLATION
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INSTALLING THE PHONE
1. Pull the top of the remote off.
2. Slide the mount onto the slot.
3. Pull the clamp open and insert the phone.
1. Install batteries carefully.
2. Do not mix old and new batteries.
3. Do not mix different types of batteries.
Remove battery cover from controller. Insert 3 x ‘AA’ batteries according to
indicated polarities. Replace battery cover.
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
BATTERY COVER
3 X ‘AA’ LR6 1,5V
(NOT INCLUDED)

REMOTE BATTERY AND PHONE INSTALLATION CHARGING THE HELICOPTER BATTERY
1. Make sure the helicopter is turned off.
2. Make sure the two cords on the helicopter are disconnected.
3. Connect the USB charging cable to the helicopter battery cord.
4. Plug the charger into a USB port. The USB light will stay on while charging
and will turn off once fully charged.
5. Plug the two helicopter wires back together.
Charging time: 150 minutes --- Flying time: approximately 7 minutes
CAUTION WHEN CHARGING
1. When charging, place product on a dry, well-ventilated surface and keep
away from heat sources.
2. Always use adult supervision while charging.
3. In order to increase battery longevity, avoid repeat charging and excessive
discharging.
4. As battery temperature is high immediately after flight, charge after cooling
down for higher efficiency.
5. Do not strike or subject battery to hard impacts or sharp surfaces.
6. Do not use any other charger than that which is supplied with this item.
7. Do not use or leave battery near a heat source such as fire or space heater;
exposure to heat may result in reduced performance or in some cases
dangerous conditions.
8. If battery is left in charging state for an extended period of time after being
fully charged, the battery may automatically discharge.
9. Never leave the battery unattended during charging.
10. Do not disassemble battery.
11. Do not submerge battery in water. 5
DO NOT CHARGE OVERNIGHT OR BEYOND
THE CHARGING TIME STATED. DO NOT LEAVE BATTERY UNATTENDED.
*Battery: Li-Po, 3.7V, 1200mAh
If you purchased extra batteries, allow the engines to cool between flights
in order to prolong engine life.

START-UP PROCEDURE
NOTE:
1. If after 30 seconds, it has not recognized the helicopter, turn off the
controller and repeat Start-Up procedure.
Before flying, the helicopter and transmitter must be turned on in sequence and
synchronized.
1. Turn on the helicopter. The front light will begin to flash.
2. Place the helicopter on the ground facing away from you.
3. Turn on the remote control.
4. Push the throttle up and then down. The light on the remote will turn steady
to indicate it has synced.
5. Your helicopter is now synchronized, and in stand-by mode awaiting Engine
Idle command.
STARTING THE ENGINE; ENGINE IDLE
After synchronizing the helicopter, press the engine on button to go into idle mode.
Alternatively, you can push the throttle up and release to go into idle mode.
The blades will rotate but the helicopter will not lift.
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ENGINE ON BUTTON

OPERATION: FLYING THE HELICOPTER
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TAKE–OFF:
1. From idle mode, press the take off button or gently advance the throttle up to
a desired height and release. The helicopter will hover at that height.*
LANDING:
1. Press the land button and the helicopter will automatically land.
2. Push down on the throttle until the helicopter is on the ground.
NOTE:
* Emergency Stop: Press and hold
to immediately stop the engine.
* The helicopter may drift a bit, especially in the first 30 seconds until
the altitude sensor gets a good fix on the position. Some drift is normal.
TAKE-OFF BUTTON
LANDING BUTTON

Push the direction lever up or down,
the helicopter flies forward or backward
Pull the direction lever to the left or right,
the helicopter turns to the left or right
FIRST TIME FLYERS!!! TAKE YOUR TIME! GO SLOW!
Practice hovering until you are comfortable with flight before attempting any
other maneuvers. If you start to lose control, don’t panic. Just press land.
OPERATION: FLYING THE HELICOPTER
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PERFORMANCE MODES
The Flix features multiple performance or speed modes. Choose the speed
based on flight experience and level of comfort. At high speed, the helicopter
will pitch more than at lower speeds. Flix is quite fast at its high speed and
requires more piloting skills to fly competently. For safety take time to develop
advanced skills by practicing at the lower speed first. Press the Performance
Mode button in to change the speed. The remote control indicator will beep
once at low speed and twice at high speed.
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SPEED BUTTON
Press

TRIM ADJUSTMENT
LEFT TRIM
When the helicopter spins left unintentionally, you can correct it by pressing the
right trim button until it evens out.
RIGHT TRIM
When the helicopter spins right unintentionally, you can correct by pressing the
left trim button until it evens out.
NOTE: Trim adjustments are designed to counter drifts not cause by wind.
*The remote will emit 1 long beep when trim is centered.
Press
Press
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TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSESYMPTOM POTENTIAL SOLUTION
Flix does
not respond
1. Communication between
controller and aircraft was not
synchronized during set up
2. Battery power depleted on
aircraft, controller or both.
1. To synchronize, turn on aircraft
first, place it on level ground, and
then turn on controller.
2. Charge aircraft and/or replace
batteries in controller.
Response to
control inputs
intermittent or
erratic
1. Controller battery power
nearly depleted.
1. Replace batteries in controller.
Flix will not
hover or
strafe correctly
1. The aircraft was not
on level ground during
synchronization.
2. Trim settings are incorrect.
1. Re-synchronize aircraft and
controller.
2. Reset the trim buttons on the
controller and re-trim flight controls.
*Allow 15 minutes to pass between full flights as this will give the motors a chance
to cool down. Failure to do so could wear out and shorten the life of the motors.
RE-CALIBRATING THE HELICOPTER
If the helicopter crashes and after re-starting and trimming, it still is unstable,
you have the option to re-calibrate the helicopter.
1. Turn on the helicopter and then the remote and sync.
2. Push the throttle and direction sticks to the lower outer corners
and release.
3. The lights will flash to indicate that the helicopter has re-calibrated.
The motors
stop running
1. If a propeller is stuck, the
motors will automatically stop
running.
1.Turn off the helicopter and
remote and check for debris
in the propeller.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
HOW TO CHANGE THE BLADES
- All helicopters have two blades that spin clockwise and two blades that
spin counter-clockwise.
- Make sure to place the blades on the correct axis or they will not spin
correctly and the helicopter will not lift.
- Each blade is marked with A or B. There may be a number after the
letter but you can ignore the number.
- Make sure to follow the graphic below to see where to place the blades.
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CAMERA/FRONT
A A
BB

*Please check our website ProtocolNY.com for updates and instructions
to our Apps.
INSTALLING AND CONNECTING TO THE APP
1. The App is available in both Apple and Android App stores. Search “Protocol
Flix” and download the App to your smartphone.
2. Turn on the helicopter and the remote.
3. Once it is turned on, helicopter will transmit a Wi-Fi signal, “Flix”. Make sure
your smartphone is connected to that signal.
4. Open the app and press “START”.
5. The screen will show and live stream the camera view.
INSTRUCTIONS
Instructions for shooting photo/video and flying through the app are accessible
from the home page of the app.
APP INSTRUCTIONS & PHOTO/VIDEO
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FLYING OUTDOORS
HOW TO PREVENT FLY AWAYS
To prevent “fly-away” situations (where helicopters seem to fly away out of
control) it is important to first test and practice within close range before
letting the helicopter fly too far away.
Each helicopter is designed to turn off the engines if the radio signal is lost.
It is important to know and test the range of your helicopter before flying. We
recommend turning on and syncing the helicopter and walking away while
testing the engines. Keep walking and testing until it is obvious when you
reach the point where the signal is not controlling the helicopter. This will
be the control limit for the conditions in which you are flying. Distance does
vary somewhat based on environmental and weather conditions, so testing
the limit is advised. Fly in a range that is good for easy visual operation of
the helicopter.
IF YOU CAN’T SEE YOUR HELICOPTER, THEN YOU CAN’T
CONTROL YOUR HELICOPTER.
* Fly-aways are not covered by warranty as they are overwhelmingly caused
by pilot error.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS
Thank you for your purchase of Protocol’s Flix 3.5 Channel R/C Video-Copter.
We know that accidents can sometimes happen and that is why we offer spare
parts kits on our website: www.ProtocolNY.com.
At Protocol, we’re dedicated to bringing you innovative and well-designed
products that make living fun and easy. We stand behind all of our products
and warrant this to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for 30
days from the date of purchase. The warranty does not cover transportation
damage, misuse, accident, or similar events. Specific legal rights pertaining
to this warranty may vary by state.
For service claims or questions please consult our website www.ProtocolNY.com.
LIMITED WARRANTY
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