RTX OUTBACK 3 Paso User manual

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ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS – PAGE 2
FRANÇAIS INSTRUCTIONS – PAGE 12
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FTX Outback 3 Paso 1/10th Scale 4WD Electric
Powered Ready-To-Run Off Road Trail Vehicle
Congratulations on your purchase of the
FTX Outback 3 Paso 1/10th Trail Vehicle
This 1/10th scale model has been factory assembled and all electrics installed and
set up to make it the easiest possible introduction to the sport of driving RC cars.
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the
features of the product before operating.
Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product,
personal property and cause serious injury.
This is NOT a toy and must be operated with caution and common sense.
Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in
damage,
injury or damage to other property.
This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision.
It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual,
prior to assembly, set-up or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious
injury.
Safety Precautions and Warnings
• You are responsible for operating this model such that it does not endanger
yourself and others, or result in damage to the product or the property of others.
• This model is controlled by a radio which is possibly subject to interference which can cause momentary loss of control so it is advisable to
always keep a safe distance to avoid collisions or injury.
• Age Recommendation: 14 years or over. This is not a toy. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision.
Carefully follow these directions and warnings, plus those of any additional equipment
associated with the use of this model, chargers, ESC and motors, radio etc.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
• Always operate your model in an open area away from cars, trafc or people.
• Never operate the model in the street or in populated areas.
• Always keep the vehicle in direct line of sight, you cannot control what you cannot see!
• Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.
• Although splash-proof the car and electronics are not designed to be subjected to extended moisture exposure or submersion.
To do so will result in permanent damage.
• Avoid injury from high speed rotating parts, gears and axles etc.
• Novices should seek advice from more experienced people to operate the model correctly and meet its performance potential.
• Exercise caution when using tools and sharp instruments.
• Do not put ngers or any objects inside rotating and moving parts.
• Take care when carrying out repairs or maintenance as some parts may be sharp.
• Do NOT touch equipment such as the motor, electronic speed control and battery, immediately after
using your model because they can generate high temperatures.
• Always turn on your transmitter before you turn on the receiver in the car. Always turn off
the receiver before turning your transmitter off.
• Keep the wheels of the model off the ground, and keep your hands away from the
wheels when checking the operation of the radio equipment.
• Prolong motor life by preventing overheat conditions.
Undue motor wear can result from frequent turns, rapid
change of direction forwards/backwards, continuous stop/
starts, pushing/pulling objects, driving in deep sand and
tall grass, or driving continuously up hill.
Contents:
FTX Outback 3 Paso Trail Vehicle
Transmitter: 2.4ghz Steerwheel
Charger: USB 500mA Charger
Battery: 1500mAh 7.2V NiMh
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REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR OPERATION
4 pcs AA Alkaline Batteries
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ESC FUNCTION INSTRUCTIONS
BINDING
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LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM
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RUNNING YOUR CAR
1. TURNING ON THE RECEIVER OF YOUR CAR 2. TURN ON THE RADIO CONTROLLER
3. CHECK STEERING PERFORMANCE
The ESC Receiver
switch is located
under the
bodyshell of the
model. Switch on
the ESC/Receiver
Switch as shown
in the
picture.
Switch on the
power switch
on the radio
controller.
Your radio is
bound with
your car
automatically.
CENTRE TURN RIGHT TURN LEFT
1. To keep the car running straight,
keep the streering wheel centered.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the right
to allow the car to right.
3. Turn the steering wheel to the left
to allow the car to turn to the left.
4. CHECK TRIGGER RESPONSE
PLEASE NOTE: THE MODEL SWITCHES BETWEEN
FORWARD AND REVERSE INSTANTLY FOR SLOW SPEED
MANEOUVABILITY. EXCESSIVE USE OF THIS FEATURE
CAN CAUSE TRANSMISSION AND ESC DAMAGE.
A. B.
A. Pull the trigger back to accelerate, release it to decelerate.
B. To stop running your car, release the trigger to neutral.
C. Pushing the trigger forward activates reverse.
PULL TRIGGER BACK
CENTRE
PUSH
TRIGGER
FORWARD
C.
STOP!
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RUNNING YOUR CAR
5. TUNING THE STEERING TRIM
STEERING TRIM BUTTONS
Gently pull the trigger to allow your car to run slowly.
Meantime, tune the steering trim to allow the front
wheels to be aligned by pressing the left or right
buttons. STEERING
6. TUNING THE THROTTLE TRIM
7. TO TUNE THE STEERING DUAL RATE CONTROL DIAL
THROTTLE TRIM BUTTONS
Throttle Trim is used to set the idle speed of the car,
by pressing the left or right buttons.
LED INDICATOR:
• When using the trim keys the G.LED will ash slowly
for short presses and quickly on long presses.
• When the adjustment value is at the midpoint,
the G.LED will ash twice slowly.
• When the adjustment value is at the end of either + or - ,
the trim adjustment is at its maximum and as such G.LED will not ash.
THROTTLE TRIM
STEERING D/R
8. STEERING/THROTTLE REVERSE
This function is used to adjust each channels direction of movement in relation to
it’s input .
The ST.REV/TH.REV switches are the reverse buttons for CH1 and CH2. If the
switch is up it indicates reverse, down indicates normal..
LED INDICATOR:
• When using the trim keys the G.LED will ash slowly on short presses and
quickly on long presses.
• When the adjustment reaches the end point the G.LED will no longer ash.
STEERING D/R KNOB:
The buttons marked “ST/DR” is for servo travel
adjustment. You should adjust this to give maximum
steering without straining the servo.
Adjustment range: 0-120%(the default is 100%),
the step is 5%.
ST.D / R + : increase servo travel.
ST.D / R – : decrease servo travel.
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(Note: Your model is already bound from the factory)
CHARGING
discharged 1500mAh battery.
• When charging the Red LED will be solid.
• When the battery is fully charged the Green LED will be solid.
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