Spektrum DX6 User manual

Instruction Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d’utilisation
Manuale di Istruzioni
Manual de instrucciones
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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 a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability.
Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This
product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not attempt disassembly, use with incompatible compo-
nents or augment product in any way without the approval of Horizon Hobby, LLC. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation
and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in
order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS
Always purchase from a Horizon Hobby, LLC authorized dealer to ensure authentic high-quality Spektrum product. Horizon Hobby,
LLC disclaims all support and warranty with regards, but not limited to, compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products
claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum.
NOTICE: This product is only intended for use with unmanned, hobby-grade, remote-controlled vehicles and aircraft. Horizon Hobby
disclaims all liability outside of the intended purpose and will not provide warranty service related thereto.
Age Recommendation: Not for Children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
Warranty Registration
Visit spektrumrc.com today to register your product.
NOTICE: While DSMX allows you to use more than 40 transmitters simultaneously, when using DSM2 receivers, DSMX receivers in
DSM2 mode or transmitters in DSM2 mode, do not use more than 40 transmitters simultaneously.
General Notes
• Modelsarehazardouswhenoperatedandmaintainedincorrectly.
• Alwaysinstallandoperatearadiocontrolsystemcorrectly.
• Alwayspilotamodelsothemodeliskeptundercontrolinall
conditions.
• Pleaseseekhelpfromanexperiencedpilotoryourlocal
hobby store.
• Contactlocalorregionalmodelingorganizationsforguidance
and instructions about flying in your area.
• Whenworkingwithamodel,alwayspoweronthetransmitter
first and power off the transmitter last.
• Afteramodelisboundtoatransmitterandthemodelisset
up in the transmitter, always bind the model to the transmitter
again to establish failsafe settings.
Pilot Safety
• Alwaysmakesureallbatteriesarefullychargedbeforeying.
• Timeightssoyoucanysafelywithinthetimeallottedby
your battery.
• Performarangecheckofthetransmitterandthemodel
before flying the model.
• Makesureallcontrolsurfacescorrectlyrespondtotransmitter
controls before flying.
• DoNOTyamodelnearspectators,parkingareasorany
other area that could result in injury to people or damage to
property.
• DoNOTyduringadverseweatherconditions.Poorvisibility,
wind, moisture and ice can cause pilot disorientation and/or
loss of control of a model.
• Whenayingmodeldoesnotrespondcorrectlytocontrols,
land the model and correct the cause of the problem.
NOTICE
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date
product literature, visit horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.
Meaning of Special Language
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility of injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage and serious injury
ORcreateahighprobabilityofsupercialinjury.

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• DX6 Transmitter
• AR610 Receiver (Not included w/ Transmitter only versions)
• 4 - AA Alkaline cells with holder
• Manual
BEFORE USING YOUR TRANSMITTER:
Before going any further, visit the Spektrum Community website at spektrumrc.com to register your transmitter and
download the latest AirWare™ firmware updates. A registration reminder screen occasionally appears until you register
your transmitter. When you register your transmitter, the reminder screen does not appear again.
BOX CONTENTS
DX6 FEATURES
•“Roll” to telemetry screens without entering the Settings menu
•Switch between Function List and System Settings menus without powering off the transmitter
•Voice alerts for telemetry, warnings, and other conditions
•Selectable sound menu lets you activate or inhibit specific DX6 sounds
•Assign five Airplane flight modes to any combination of up to two switches
•Virtually Unlimited Model Memory (250 models)
•Wireless trainer
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Installing Optional Lithium Ion Battery Pack ........................5
Transmitter Functions............................................................6
Main Screen ...........................................................................8
Navigation ..............................................................................8
Auto Switch Select ...................................................................8
SD Card ...................................................................................9
Installing the SD Card...............................................................9
ExportingtheTransmitterSerialNumbertotheSDCard .............9
Update AirWare Software..........................................................9
Binding..................................................................................10
Receiver Power System Requirements................................11
Programming Failsafe Positions..........................................12
SmartSafe™ Failsafe.............................................................12
Hold Last Command...............................................................12
Preset Failsafe.......................................................................12
Model Type Programming Guide..........................................13
System Setup......................................................14
Model Select........................................................................14
Model Type ..........................................................................14
Model Name ........................................................................15
F-Mode Setup......................................................................15
Spoken Flight Mode Setup ....................................................16
Channel Assignment.............................................................16
Channel Input Configuration..................................................16
Trim Setup...........................................................................17
Create New Model................................................................17
Model Utilities.....................................................................17
Delete Model .......................................................................18
Copy Model .........................................................................18
Model Reset.........................................................................18
Sort Model List.....................................................................18
Warnings.............................................................................19
Telemetry.............................................................................19
Telemetry Settings................................................................19
Telemetry Auto-Configuration................................................19
Telemetry Alarms .................................................................20
Preflight Setup ....................................................................20
Frame Rate..........................................................................20
TRAINER..............................................................................21
Wired Trainer .......................................................................21
Wireless Trainer ...................................................................22
SYSTEM SETTINGS..............................................................23
User Name...........................................................................23
Contrast ..............................................................................23
Backlight .............................................................................23
Mode...................................................................................23
Battery Alarm.......................................................................23
ExtraSettings.......................................................................24
Selecting a Language...........................................................24
Inactive Alarm ......................................................................24
System Sounds....................................................................24
Trim Display.........................................................................24
ExportingtheSerialNumbertotheSDCard...........................25
Calibrate..............................................................................25
Calibrating the Transmitter ....................................................25
Serial Number......................................................................25
Locating the Transmitter AirWare Software Version .................25
Transfer SD card.................................................................26
Import Model .......................................................................26
ExportModel........................................................................26
Update AirWare Software ......................................................27
Updating Spektrum DX6 Sound Files .....................................27
Function List .......................................................28
Servo Setup .........................................................................28
Travel Adjust .........................................................................28
Sub-Trim ..............................................................................28
Reverse................................................................................28
Differential(ACROandSAILTypesonly) ..................................29
ThrottleCut(ACROandHELITypesonly).................................29
ThrottleCurve(ACROandHELITypesonly) .............................29
function list...........................................................................29
D/R&Exponential .................................................................29
Mixing ..................................................................................30
AssigningaMixtoaSwitch ...................................................30
BackMixing..........................................................................31
Range Test............................................................................31
Timer ...................................................................................31
Telemetry .............................................................................32
function list...........................................................................32
Custom Voice Setup ..............................................................32
Monitor.................................................................................33
ACRO (Airplane)....................................................................34
Elevon Servo Control ..............................................................35
Flap System...........................................................................35
ACROMixing .........................................................................35
Aileron...................................................................................35
Elevator.................................................................................35
HELI (Helicopter) ..................................................................36
Swash Type ...........................................................................36
Collective Type.......................................................................36
Pitch Curve............................................................................36
Swashplate............................................................................37
Gyro......................................................................................37
Tail Curve .............................................................................37
Mixing ..................................................................................37
SAIL (sailplane) ....................................................................38
Camber Preset.......................................................................38
Camber System .....................................................................38
Motor ....................................................................................38
SAILMixing ...........................................................................39
V-Tail Differential....................................................................39
Physical Transmitter Adjustments ......................................40
Transmitter Mode Conversion .................................................40
Programming Conversion:.......................................................40
Mechanical Conversion...........................................................40
Changing the Throttle Ratchet.................................................40
Adjusting the Elevator Centering Screw ...................................41
Moving the Throttle Limiting Wedges.......................................41
Re-assembling the Transmitter................................................41
Adjust Throttle Friction Straps .................................................42
Adjusting the Throttle Ratchet Strap ........................................42
Control Stick Length Adjustment ............................................42
Troubleshooting Guide .........................................................43
1-Year Limited Warranty......................................................44
Warranty and Service Contact Information.........................45
FCC Information ...................................................................45
Antenna Separation Distance..............................................45
IC Information.......................................................................45
FAA Information ...................................................................45
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code ..........................45
Compliance Information for the European Union................46
Declaration of Conformity....................................................46
Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the
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Battery and Charging Precautions and Warnings
Failuretoexercisecautionwhileusingthisproductandcomplywiththefollowingwarningscouldresultinproductmalfunction,electrical
issues,excessiveheat,FIRE,andultimatelyinjuryandpropertydamage.
• Read all safety precautions and literature prior to use of this product
• Never allow minors to charge battery packs
• Never drop charger or batteries
• Never attempt to charge damaged batteries
• Never attempt to charge a battery pack containing different types of batteries
• Never charge a battery if the cable has been pinched or shorted
• Never allow batteries or battery packs to come into contact with moisture at any time
• Neverchargebatteriesinextremelyhotorcoldplaces(recommendedbetween50–80˚For10–27˚C)orplaceindirectsunlight
• Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the charger cool between charges
• Always inspect a new battery before charging
• Always terminate all processes and contact Horizon Hobby if the product malfunctions
• Always keep batteries and charger away from any material that could be affected by heat (such as ceramic and tile), as they can
get hot
• Always end the charging process if the charger or battery becomes hot to the touch or starts to change form (swell) during the
charge process
INSTALLING OPTIONAL LITHIUM ION BATTERY PACK
BATTERY AND CHARGING PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
1. Remove battery cover from the back of the transmitter.
2. Remove the AA battery holder and disconnect from the
transmitter power port.
3. Remove the Rectangle shaped foam and flat foam from the
battery compartment.
4. Connect the battery pack (SPMA9602) to the
transmitter power port.
5. Install the optional Lithium Ion battery pack into the
transmitter.
6. Install the battery cover.
NOTICE: When installing a Lithium Ion battery pack, always
set the battery chemistry to Lithium Ion in the Systems
Setting screen to correctly set the low voltage alarm.

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Function
1Antenna
2Speaker Grill
3Switch H
4Switch G
5Switch F
6
Throttle/Aileron Stick
(Mode 1)
Elevator/Aileron Stick
(Mode 2)
Throttle/Rudder Stick
(Mode 3)
Elevator/Rudder Stick
(Mode 4)
Function
7Elevator Trim (Mode 2, 4)
Throttle Trim (Mode 1, 3)
8Aileron Trim (Mode 1,2)
Rudder Trim (Mode 3,4)
9Scroll wheel
Right Side Grip
11 On/OffSwitch
12 LCD
13 Clear Button
14 Back Button
15 SDCardOpening
Function
16 left Side Grip
Neck Strap Mount
18 Rudder Trim (Mode 1,2)
Aileron Trim (Mode 3,4)
19 Elevator Trim (Mode 1,3)
Throttle Trim (Mode 2,4)
20
Elevator/Rudder Stick
(Mode 1)
Throttle/Rudder Stick
(Mode 2)
Elevator/Aileron Stick
(Mode 3)
Throttle/Aileron Stick
(Mode 4)
Function
21 Switch C
22 Switch B
23 Switch A
24 Switch D
25 Bind/Switch I
26 LED
The transmitter comes with a thin,
clear plastic film applied to some
front panels for protection during
shipping. Humidity and use may
cause this film to come off. Carefully
remove this film as desired.
TRANSMITTER FUNCTIONS
F
C
D6
3
19
18
17
20
21
22
23
1
4
5
6
8
7
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
24
25
26
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Function
1Handle
2Throttle Spring Tension
Adjustment (Mode 2,4)
Gimbal Stick Tension
Adjustment
4Mode Change
5Left Rear Grip
Function
6Audio Jack
Charge Port For use with
optional Lithium Ion Battery
8Battery Cover
9Trainer Port
10 Right Rear Grip
Function
11 Gimbal Stick Tension
Adjustment
12 Mode Change
Throttle Spring Tension
Adjustment (Mode 1,3)
TRANSMITTER FUNCTIONS
F
C
D6
6
8
9
10
12
1
13
4
11
7
2
3
5
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• Scroll the scroll wheel to move through the screen content or
change programming values. Press the scroll wheel to make
a selection.
• Use the Back button to go to the previous screen
(forexample,togofromtheMixingScreentotheFunction
List).
• Use the Clear button to return a selected value on a screen to
the default setting.
• Direct Model Access enables you to access the Model Select
screen without powering off the transmitter. Anytime the
transmitter power is on, press the Clear and Back buttons to
access the Model Select screen.
• Press and hold the scroll wheel while powering on the
transmitter to show the System Setup list. No radio
transmission occurs when a System Setup screen is
displayed, preventing accidental damage to linkages and
servos during changes to programming.
• At the main screen you can scroll to view the servo monitor.
• The Main Screen appears when you power on the transmitter.
Press the scroll wheel once to display the Function List.
• When you want to change a value in a screen for a particular
control position, move the control to the desired position to
highlight the value you want to change, such as 0/1/2, up/
down or left/right.
Turn
Press
Press
Enter, Choose
or Exit
Move between
options or change
value in an option
Hold for 3
seconds and
release to move to
the Main Screen
Turn HoldPress
Tip: The tick mark below shows the current switch position.
Rollingandclickingthescrollwheelturnstheselectedboxblack,
indicating that the value or condition will act on that position.
Function
AModel Name
DSMX/DSM2 If not shown, this indicates “not bound”.
CTransmitter Battery
Charge Level
D
Digital Battery Voltage (an alarm sounds and the screen flashes
when battery charge gets down to 4.3V when using Alkaline
Batteries or 6.4V for a LiPo/Li Ion battery.)
EModel Type
FElevator Trim (Modes 2 and 4)
Throttle Trim (Modes 1 and 3)
GAileron Trim (Modes 1 and 2)
Rudder Trim (Modes 3 and 4)
HModel Memory Timer
Function
IRudder Trim (Modes 1 and 2)
Aileron Trim (Modes 3 and 4)
JThrottle Trim (Mode 2 and 4)
Elevator Trim (Mode 1 and 3)
KTimer
MAIN SCREEN
NAVIGATION
Auto Switch Select
Toeasilyselectaswitchinafunction,suchasaprogrammix,
rollwiththescrollwheeltohighlighttheswitchselectionbox,and
pressthescrollwheel.Theboxaroundtheswitchshouldnow
flash. To select a switch, toggle the switch you wish to select.
Verify the switch selection is now displayed as desired. When
correct, press the scroll wheel to select this switch and complete
the switch selection.
E
D
CB
J
K
A
F
GI H
Also displays the Volume Level
when the BACK button is pressed
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Installing the SD Card
The included SD Card enables you to:
• Import (copy) models from another
DX6 transmitter
• Export(transfer)modelstoanother
DX6 transmitter
• Update AirWare™ software in the transmitter
• Install/Update sound files
To install the SD Card:
1. Power off the transmitter.
2. Press the SD Card into the card slot with the card label
facing the back of the transmitter. The card is keyed to fit in
thecaseinonly1direction.Donotuseexcessiveforceto
install.
Exporting the Transmitter Serial Number
to the SD Card
ExportingthetransmitterserialnumbertotheSDCardallowsyou
to copy and paste the serial number into the registration screen at
spektrumrc.com.
To export the serial number:
1. Press and hold the scroll wheel while powering the
transmitter on until the System Setup list appears.
2. Scroll to the System Settings menu. Press the scroll wheel
once to open the menu.
3. Select NEXTontheSystemSettingsandExtraSettings
screens.
4.WhentheSerialNumberscreenappears,selectEXPORT.
5. Power off the transmitter and remove the SD Card from the
transmitter.
6. Insert the SD Card in your computer and open the
My_DX6.xmlleonthecard.
7.ImportMy_DX6.xmlintotheRegistrationscreenonthe
Spektrum Community site (spektrumrc.com).
SD CARD
Update AirWare Software
NOTICE: The orange LED Spektrum bars flash and a status
bar appears on the screen when AirWare software updates are
installing. Never power off the transmitter when updates are
installing. Doing so may damage the system files.
BeforeinstallinganyAirWareles,alwaysExportAllModelstoan
SD Card separate from the SD Card containing the update. The
update may erase all model files.
For more information on AirWare software updates, visit
spektrumrc.com
Automatically Installing AirWare Software Updates
To install the most recent update:
1. Download the update from spektrumrc.com and
save it to the SD Card.
2. Power off the transmitter and install the SD Card in the
transmitter.
3. Power on the transmitter and the update automatically installs
in the transmitter.
Manually Installing AirWare Software Updates
1. Save the desired AirWare version to the SD Card.
2. Select Update Firmware in the SD Card Menu options. The
Select File screen appears.
3. Select the desired AirWare version from the File List. When
updates are installing, the transmitter screen is dark. The
orange LED Spektrum bars flash and the update status bar
appears on the screen.
NOTICE: Do not power off the transmitter when updates are
installing. Doing so will damage the transmitter.

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BINDING
Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) code of a single specific transmitter.
You must bind the AR610 receiver to your transmitter before it will operate.
Binding Using the Receiver and Receiver Battery
Binding Using the Receiver and ESC
C
D
F
C
D
F
CLEAR
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3 MODEL TYPES Wireless Trainer VOICE ALERTS
6-CHANNEL DSMX® TELEMETRY SYSTEM
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3 MODEL TYPES Wireless Trainer VOICE ALERTS
6-CHANNEL DSMX® TELEMETRY SYSTEM
C
D
F
C
D
F
CLEAR
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6-CHANNEL DSMX® TELEMETRY SYSTEM
CLEAR
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3 MODEL TYPES Wireless Trainer VOICE ALERTS
6-CHANNEL DSMX® TELEMETRY SYSTEM
C
D
F
C
D
F
CLEAR
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6-CHANNEL DSMX® TELEMETRY SYSTEM
CLEAR
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3 MODEL TYPES Wireless Trainer VOICE ALERTS
6-CHANNEL DSMX® TELEMETRY SYSTEM
C
D
F
C
D
F
CLEAR
BACK
3 MODEL TYPES Wireless Trainer VOICE ALERTS
6-CHANNEL DSMX® TELEMETRY SYSTEM
CLEAR
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3 MODEL TYPES Wireless Trainer VOICE ALERTS
6-CHANNEL DSMX® TELEMETRY SYSTEM
1. Lower throttle to the lowest position and make sure the
transmitter is powered off.
2. Insert the bind plug into the BIND/DATA port.
3. Insert the receiver battery into ANY open port. The receiver’s
LED will flash when the receiver is ready to bind.
4. While pressing the Bind button, power on the
transmitter.
5. Release the Bind button after the receiver has stopped
flashing rapidly, once the receiver’s LED stays illuminated; this
indicates the receiver is bound to the transmitter. The screen
also provides binding information.
6. Remove the bind plug from the receiver.
1. Lower the throttle to the lowest position and make sure the
transmitter is powered off.
2. Insert the bind plug into the BIND/DATA port.
3.InserttheESCplugintotheTHROport.
4. Connect the battery to ESC and turn on the ESC switch,
if available. The receiver’s LED will flash rapidly when the
receiver is ready to bind.
5. While pressing the Bind button, power on the
transmitter.
6. Release the Bind button after the receiver’s LED stays illumi-
nated. This indicates the receiver is bound to the transmitter.
The transmitter screen also provides binding information.
7. Remove the bind plug from the receiver.
1
1
4
5
2
2
5
6
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RECEIVER POWER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Inadequate power systems that do not provide the necessary minimum voltage to the receiver during flight have become the number one
cause of in-flight failures. Some of the power system components that affect the ability to properly deliver adequate power include:
• Receiverbatterypack(numberofcells,capacity,celltype,stateofcharge)
• TheESC’scapabilitytodelivercurrenttothereceiverinelectricaircraft
• Theswitchharness,batteryleads,servoleads,regulatorsetc.
The AR610 has a minimum operational voltage of 3.5 volts; it is highly recommended the power system be tested per the guidelines
below.
Recommended Power System Test Guidelines
If you are using a questionable power system, (e.g. a small or old battery, an ESC that may not have a BEC that will support high-current
draw, etc.), perform the following test with a voltmeter. The Hangar 9®DigitalServo&RxCurrentMeter(HAN172)ortheSpektrumFlight
Log (SPM9540) work well for this test.
Connect the voltmeter to an open channel port in the receiver and, with the system on, load the control surfaces (apply pressure with your
hand) while monitoring the voltage at the receiver. The voltage should remain above 4.8 volts, even when all servos are heavily loaded.
CAUTION: When charging Ni-MH batteries, make sure the battery fully charges. Ni-MH batteries charged with peak detection fast
chargers have a tendency to false peak (i.e. not fully charge), which could lead to a crash.
QuickConnect™ Technology with Brownout Detection (DSM2 Only)
Your AR610 features QuickConnect technology with Brownout Detection.
• Shouldaninterruptionofpoweroccur(brownout),thesystemwillreconnectimmediatelywhenpowerisrestored.
• TheLEDonthereceiverwillashslowly,indicatingapowerinterruption(brownout)hasoccurred.
• Brownoutscanbecausedbyaninadequatepowersupply(weakbatteryorregulator),alooseconnector,badswitch,inadequateBEC
when using an electronic speed controller, etc.
• Brownoutsoccurwhenthereceivervoltagedropsbelow3.5volts.Thisinterruptscontrol,astheservosandreceiverrequireaminimum
of 3.5 volts to operate.
How QuickConnect Technology with Brownout Detection Works
• Whenthereceivervoltagedropsbelow3.5volts,thesystemdropsout(ceasestooperate).
• Whenpowerisrestored,thereceiverimmediatelyattemptstoreconnecttothelasttwofrequenciesitwasconnectedto.
• Ifthetwofrequenciesarepresent(thetransmitterwaslefton),thesystemreconnectstypicallyinabout4/100ofasecond.
QuickConnect with Brownout Detection is designed to allow you to fly safely through most short duration power interruptions. However,
youmustcorrectthecauseoftheseinterruptionsbeforeyournextighttopreventacrash.
CAUTION: If a brownout occurs in flight, determine the cause of the brownout and correct it before attempting to fly again.

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You establish failsafe positions when you bind your transmitter and
receiver. If the radio signal connection is lost between the transmitter
and receiver, the receiver immediately moves the aircraft control
surfacestothefailsafepositions.IfyouassignthereceiverTHRO
channel to a transmitter channel other than throttle, we recommend
using Preset failsafe with the throttle in the low position.
NOTICE: Failsafe features vary according to receiver. Always consult
the receiver instruction manual for failsafe features.
Before flight, ALWAYS confirm the failsafe functions as you would
expect.
SmartSafe™ Failsafe
SmartSafe failsafe is a technology that only acts on the throttle
channel and offers the following benefits:
• Prevents electric motors from operating when the receiver power
is on and the transmitter power is off.
• Prevents the speed controller from arming until the throttle is
moved to the low throttle position.
• Powers off an electric motor and reduces gas/glow engines to
idle if signal is lost.
To Program SmartSafe, move the throttle to the low or off position
before putting the transmitter into bind mode.
To Test the SmartSafe failsafe
1. Power the transmitter and receiver on.
2. Power off the transmitter. The throttle should immediately
move to the failsafe position.
CAUTION: Make sure the aircraft is fully restrained on the
ground. If the failsafe is not set correctly, your aircraft might
advance to mid or full throttle.
Hold Last Command
The Hold Last Command failsafe maintains the last command on
allchannelsexceptthrottle.Iftheradiosignalislost,theaircraft
maintains the commanded control inputs until the receiver regains
signal.
To program Hold Last Command, follow the provided binding
instructions in this instruction manual.
To Test Hold Last Command:
1. Power on the transmitter and receiver.
2. Move one of the control sticks to the desired Hold Last
Command position and hold the input.
3.Whileholdingthecontrolinput(forexample,asmallamountof
rudder) power off the transmitter. The rudder should maintain
the input command.
CAUTION: Make sure the aircraft is fully restrained on the
ground. If the failsafe is not set correctly, the aircraft throttle
might advance to mid or full throttle.
Preset Failsafe
The Preset failsafe moves all channels to their programmed failsafe
positions.
We recommend using Preset failsafe to deploy spoilers on sailplanes
to prevent a flyaway if the radio signal is lost.
To program Preset failsafe:
1. Insert the bind plug in the bind port on the receiver and power
on the receiver.
2. Remove the bind plug when the orange LED on the main
receiver and all attached remote receivers flash rapidly. The
orange receiver LEDs will continue flashing.
3. Move the transmitter control sticks and switches to the
desired Preset failsafe position. Power the transmitter on.
4. Failsafe programming is complete when the orange LEDs on
the transmitter and all receivers turn solid.
CAUTION: Make sure the aircraft is fully restrained on the
ground. If the failsafe is not set correctly, the aircraft throttle
might advance to mid or full throttle.
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MODEL TYPE PROGRAMMING GUIDE
Menu options show up on model type selection. These menu options vary between Model Types (Airplane, Helicopter and Sailplane), but
are identical for all models in that type. Subsequent aircraft type (Aircraft, Swashplate or Sailplane) selections make other menu options
appear.
System Setup List:
Model Select
Model Type
Model Name
Aircraft Type
F-Mode Setup
Spoken Flight Mode
Channel Assign
Trim Setup
Model Utilities
Warnings
Telemetry
Preflight Setup
Frame Rate
Bind
Trainer
System Settings
Transfer SD Card
Function List:
Servo Setup
D/R and Expo
Differential
V-Tail Differential
Throttle Cut
Throttle Curve
Flap System
Mixing
Range Test
Timer
Telemetry
Custom Voice Setup
System Setup
Monitor
System Setup List:
Model Select
Model Type
Model Name
Swashplate Type
F-Mode Setup
Spoken Flight Mode
Channel Assign
Trim Setup
Model Utilities
Warnings
Telemetry
Preflight Setup
Frame Rate
Bind
Trainer
System Settings
Transfer SD Card
Function List:
Servo Setup
D/R and Expo
Throttle Cut
Throttle Curve
Pitch Curve
Swashplate
Gyro
Tail Curve
Mixing
Range Test
Timer
Telemetry
Custom Voice Setup
System Setup
Monitor
System Setup List:
Model Select
Model Type
Model Name
Sailplane Type
F-Mode Setup
Spoken Flight Mode
Channel Assign
Trim Setup
Model Utilities
Warnings
Telemetry
Preflight Setup
Frame Rate
Bind
Trainer
System Settings
Transfer SD Card
Function List:
Servo Setup
D/R and Expo
Differential
V-Tail Differential
Throttle Cut
Motor Curve
Camber Presets
Camber System
Mixing
Range Test
Timer
Telemetry
Custom Voice Setup
System Setup
Monitor
System Setup List:
Model Select
Model Type
Model Name
Aircraft Type
F-Mode Setup
Spoken Flight Mode
Channel Assign
Trim Setup
Model Utilities
Warnings
Telemetry
Preflight Setup
Frame Rate
Bind
Trainer
System Settings
Transfer SD Card
Function List:
Servo Setup
D/R and Expo
Differential
V-Tail Differential
Throttle Cut
Throttle Curve
Flap System
Mixing
Range Test
Timer
Telemetry
Custom Voice Setup
System Setup
Monitor
System Setup List:
Model Select
Model Type
Model Name
Swashplate Type
F-Mode Setup
Spoken Flight Mode
Channel Assign
Trim Setup
Model Utilities
Warnings
Telemetry
Preflight Setup
Frame Rate
Bind
Trainer
System Settings
Transfer SD Card
Function List:
Servo Setup
D/R and Expo
Throttle Cut
Throttle Curve
Pitch Curve
Swashplate
Gyro
Tail Curve
Mixing
Range Test
Timer
Telemetry
Custom Voice Setup
System Setup
Monitor
System Setup List:
Model Select
Model Type
Model Name
Sailplane Type
F-Mode Setup
Spoken Flight Mode
Channel Assign
Trim Setup
Model Utilities
Warnings
Telemetry
Preflight Setup
Frame Rate
Bind
Trainer
System Settings
Transfer SD Card
Function List:
Servo Setup
D/R and Expo
Differential
V-Tail Differential
Throttle Cut
Motor Curve
Camber Presets
Camber System
Mixing
Range Test
Timer
Telemetry
Custom Voice Setup
System Setup
Monitor
System Setup List:
Model Select
Model Type
Model Name
Aircraft Type
F-Mode Setup
Spoken Flight Mode
Channel Assign
Trim Setup
Model Utilities
Warnings
Telemetry
Preflight Setup
Frame Rate
Bind
Trainer
System Settings
Transfer SD Card
Function List:
Servo Setup
D/R and Expo
Differential
V-Tail Differential
Throttle Cut
Throttle Curve
Flap System
Mixing
Range Test
Timer
Telemetry
Custom Voice Setup
System Setup
Monitor
System Setup List:
Model Select
Model Type
Model Name
Swashplate Type
F-Mode Setup
Spoken Flight Mode
Channel Assign
Trim Setup
Model Utilities
Warnings
Telemetry
Preflight Setup
Frame Rate
Bind
Trainer
System Settings
Transfer SD Card
Function List:
Servo Setup
D/R and Expo
Throttle Cut
Throttle Curve
Pitch Curve
Swashplate
Gyro
Tail Curve
Mixing
Range Test
Timer
Telemetry
Custom Voice Setup
System Setup
Monitor
System Setup List:
Model Select
Model Type
Model Name
Sailplane Type
F-Mode Setup
Spoken Flight Mode
Channel Assign
Trim Setup
Model Utilities
Warnings
Telemetry
Preflight Setup
Frame Rate
Bind
Trainer
System Settings
Transfer SD Card
Function List:
Servo Setup
D/R and Expo
Differential
V-Tail Differential
Throttle Cut
Motor Curve
Camber Presets
Camber System
Mixing
Range Test
Timer
Telemetry
Custom Voice Setup
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Press and hold the scroll wheel while powering on the transmitter to show the System Setup list. No radio transmission occurs when a
System Setup screen is displayed, preventing accidental damage to linkages and servos during changes to programming.
You can also enter the System Setup from the Function list without turning the transmitter off. A Caution screen will appear that warns that
RF will be disabled (the transmitter will no longer transmit). Press YES if you are sure and want to access the System List. If you are not
sure, press NOtoexittothemainscreenandcontinueoperation.
If you do not press YES or NO,thesystemwillexittothemainscreenandcontinueoperationwithinapproximately10seconds.
WARNING: Do not press YES unless the model is turned
off or the model is secured.
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Model Select
Model Select enables you to access any of the 250 internal model
memory locations in the Model Select list.
1. Scroll to the desired model memory in the Model Select list.
2. When the desired model memory is highlighted, press the
scroll wheel once to select the model. The transmitter returns
to the System Setup List.
3. Add a new model by rolling to the bottom of the list. You will
then be prompted with the Create New Model screen, with
the option to create a new model or cancel. If you select
Cancel, the system will return to the Model Select function. If
you select Create, the new model will be created and now be
available in the model select list.
Direct Model Access
Press the Clear and Back buttons from the Main Screen or a
telemetry screen to access Model Select.
SYSTEM SETUP
Model Type
Select from Airplane, Helicopter or Sailplane model types.
IMPORTANT: When you select a new model type, you will delete
any programming data in the current model memory. Always
confirm the desired model memory before changing model types.
It will be necessary to re-bind after resetting the model type.
To change the model type:
1. Scroll to the desired model type and press the scroll wheel.
The Confirm Model Type screen appears.
2. Select Yes and press the scroll wheel to confirm the model
type.Alldatawillbereset.SelectingNowillexittheConrm
Model Type screen and return to the Model Type screen.
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3 MODEL TYPES Wireless Trainer VOICE ALERTS
6-CHANNEL DSMX® TELEMETRY SYSTEM
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F-Mode Setup
Use the Flight Mode Setup menu to assign switches to
flight modes.
Sailplane Flight Mode Setup
You can assign up to five flight modes using any combination of
up to two switches. You can also assign a priority switch. When
the priority switch position is active, only the current flight mode
is active, regardless of other switch positions.
Sailplane Flight Mode Table
You can assign the available flight modes (up to 5 for Sail) to each
of the switch positions (up to 2 switches can be used for sailplane).
Press NEXT from the Flight Mode Name page to access the flight
mode table assignment page when Custom flight mode has been
selected in the Flight Mode Setup page. The combination of up to 2
switches can be used to access all of the flight modes available.
Mode Number of Switches Number of Flight
Modes
Aircraft 1 up to 3
Heli 2 (including Throttle Hold) 4 (including Throttle Hold)
Number
of Flight
Modes
2 3 3* 4 4 5
Switch 1
(number of
positions)
2P 3P 2P 2P 3P 3P
Switch 2
(number of
positions)
2P 3P 2P 3P
Flight
Mode
1
Launch Launch Launch Launch Launch Launch
2 Cruise Cruise Cruise Cruise Cruise Cruise
3 Land Land Land
4 Thermal Thermal Thermal Thermal
5 Speed Speed
*Must be set up in a 4/5 flight mode.
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Model Name
Model Name enables you to assign a custom name to the current
model memory. Model names can include up to 20 characters,
including spaces.
To add letters to a Model Name:
1. Scroll to the desired letter position and press the scroll wheel
once.Aashingboxappears.
2. Scroll left or right until the desired character appears. Press
the scroll wheel once to save the character.
3.Scrolltothenextdesiredletterposition.RepeatSteps1and2
until the Model Name is complete.
4. Select BACK to return to the System Setup list.
To erase a character:
1. Press CLEAR while the character is selected.
2. Press CLEAR a second time to erase all characters to the right
of the cursor.
Aircraft Type This menu only available in Airplane Mode. See ACRO (Airplane) section for set up.
Sailplane Type This menu only available in Sailplane Mode. See SAIL (Sailplane) section for set up.
Swash Type This menu only available in Helicopter Mode. See HELI (Helicopter) section for set up.

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Spoken Flight Mode Setup
Enables you to assign custom names to the Flight Mode positions.
Flight Mode names can include up to 20 characters, including
spaces.
To change the Flight Mode name:
1. Scroll to the Flight Mode name you wish to change and press
the scroll wheel.
2. Scroll to the character position you wish to change and press
thescrollwheelonce.Aashingboxappears.
3. Scroll left or right until the desired character appears. Press
the scroll wheel once to save the character.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the Model Name is complete.
5. Select BACK to return to the Flight Mode Names list.
Spoken Flight Mode:
The Spoken Flight Mode option enables you to activate audio flight
mode alerts. As you change between flight modes, the transmitter
will “speak”, informing you of the active flight mode. You can
select a word or phrase for each flight mode.
To activate Spoken Flight Mode:
1. Enter the Spoken Flight Mode menu option.
2. Scroll to <Silence> (default), then press the scroll wheel.
3. Scroll left or right to view the options.
4. Press the scroll wheel again to save the selection.
Channel Assignment
The Channel Assignment function allows you to reassign almost
any receiver channel to a different transmitter channel. For
example,thereceivergearchannelcouldbere-assignedtothe
transmitter throttle channel.
1. Scroll to the receiver channel you wish to change.
2. Press the scroll wheel once and scroll left or right to change
the receiver input selection.
3. Press the scroll wheel a second time to save the selection.
IMPORTANT:Youcannotassignamixtoachannelthathasbeen
moved.Createthemixrst,thenmovethechannel.
Channel Input Configuration
The Channel Input Configuration screen enables you to assign a
transmitter channel to a different control stick or switch.
1. Select NEXT on the RX Port Assignments screen to access the
Channel Input Configuration screen.
2. Scroll to the transmitter channel you wish to re-assign and
pressthescrollwheel.Theboxaroundthecurrentinput
selection flashes.
3. Scroll left or right to select the desired control stick or switch.
4. Press the scroll wheel to save the selection.
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MODEL UTILITIES
In the Model Utilities function you can create a new model, delete a model, copy a model, reset a model to default settings and
sort the model list.
Trim Setup
Use the Trim Setup screen to change the size of the trim step
and the trim type.
Trim Step
Adjusting the trim step value determines how many “clicks” of
trim you input each time you press the trim button. Changing
the trim step value to 0 disables the trim for the channel.
To change the trim step value:
1. Scroll to the trim step channel you wish to change.
2. Select the trim step value and scroll left or right to change
the value.
3. Press the scroll wheel to save the selection.
Trim Type
The two Trim Type options are Common and F Mode.
Common trim type maintains the same trim values for all flight
modes.
F Mode trim type enables you to save trim values for individual
ightmodesifyound,forexample,theaircraftrequiresaileron
trim in Flight Mode 1 but not in Flight Mode 2.
Trim Assignment
In a few instances, you can reassign a trim to a different
location.
Aircraft Model Type
Throttle
• Throttle Digital trim button (default)
Throttle Trim Type
• Common
• Flight Mode
Trim Location
Normal and Cross trim types are available. Normal trims align
withthecontrolstick;forexample,thethrottletrimisnexttothe
throttle stick.
Crosstrimsreversethepositionofthetrims;forexample,the
throttletrimisnexttotheelevatorstickandviceversa.
To change the Trim Position from Normal to Crossed, select Normal
at the bottom of the Trim Setup screen and press the scroll wheel.
IMPORTANT: Crossed trims will cross both sets of trims for both
gimbals.
Create New Model
Use this selection to create a new model in the model select list.
1. Select Create New Model. Within this screen, you will have the
option to create a new model or cancel.
2. If you select Cancel, the system will return to the Model Select
function.
3. If you select Create, the new model will be created and now
be available in the model select list.
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Delete Model
Use this selection to permanently delete a model from the model
select list. If you do not wish to delete a model, select Cancel to
exitthepage.
1. To delete a model, highlight the model listed. Press to select
then roll to the model name. Press the scroll wheel to select.
2. Select DELETE to delete the model.
Copy Model
The Model Copy menu enables you to duplicate model
programming from one Model List location to another.
Use Model Copy to:
• Saveadefaultmodelcopybeforeexperimentingwith
programming values
• Expediteprogrammingforamodelusingasimilar
programming setup
IMPORTANT: Copying a model program from one model
memory to another will erase any programming in the
“To” model memory.
To copy model programming:
1. Make sure the model program you wish to copy is active. If
the desired model program is not active, select Cancel and
change the active model in the Model Select menu.
2.Selectthemodelmemorynextto“To”andscrolltothedesired
model memory. Press the scroll wheel once to save the selection.
3. Select Copy and the Confirm Copy screen appears.
4. Select Copy to confirm. Selecting Cancel will return to the
System Setup screen.
5. Select the “To” model as the current model, then bind the
transmitter and receiver. Copying a model does not copy the
bind from the original model.
You cannot use the Model Copy screen to copy model
programming to an SD Card. To copy model programming to the
SD Card, please see “Transfer SD Card ”.
Model Reset
Use the Model Reset menu to delete all model programming in
the active model memory. Reset returns all model settings to the
default settings and erases all programming in the selected model.
After a model reset, it is necessary to re-bind.
Sort Model List
With this function you can sort the model order in the model
select function. This is helpful to group similar models together
to make them easy to find. To move a model, highlight the model
that you wish to move with the scroll wheel, then press the scroll
wheel to select it. Scroll the scroll wheel to move the selected
model to the position desired. Press the scroll wheel when you
have the model in the position desired.
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Warnings
The Warnings menu enables you to program a tone or vibration
alert during power on of the transmitter for any selected switch
or channel position.
The alarm activates and an alert message appears on the screen
if a specific switch or control stick is in an unsafe position when
you power the transmitter on.
Return the switch or control stick to the safe position to silence
the alarm.
For safety reasons, the default throttle alarm activates if the
throttle position is above 10%.
TELEMETRY
Installing the optional telemetry module and sensors enables the display of aircraft performance data on the transmitter screen. You can
also enable Data Logging to save a telemetry file on the SD Card and view the data in the Spektrum STiTM mobile application.
Telemetry Settings
Display
Telemetry display options include:
Tele: When you press the scroll wheel, the Telemetry screens
appear and the Main Screen is disabled.
Main: Telemetry alerts appear on the Main screen, but all
Telemetry screens are disabled.
Roller (Default): Allows you to toggle between the Telemetry
screens and the main screen by pressing the
scroll wheel.
Auto: The Telemetry screen automatically appears as soon as
the transmitter receives data from the telemetry module.
Units
Scroll to Units and press the scroll wheel to change between US
and Metric.
Telemetry Auto-Configuration
IMPORTANT: The Auto-Config option is not available from the
System Setup>Telemetry menu. RF signal must be
transmitting when you use the Auto-Config option. When the
System Setup menu is active, RF signal is off.
The DX6 transmitter features telemetry Auto-Configuration,
allowing the transmitter to detect new telemetry sensors.
To use Telemetry Auto-Config:
1. Make sure all telemetry components are bound to the
transmitter and receiver.
2. Power on the transmitter, then power on the receiver.
3. Select Telemetry from the Function List, then select Auto
Config. “Configuring” flashes for 5 seconds and any new
sensors appear in the list.
4. Adjust the sensor alert values as necessary.
Status Reports:
Status Reports determines how often the transmitter refreshes
the data on the screen. Each telemetry sensor can be adjusted
independently.
Forexample,theRPMstatusreportcanrefreshevery10seconds
while the altimeter sensor refreshes every 15 seconds.
Warning Reports:
Warning Reports determines how often a telemetry alert occurs,
if an alert is active.
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SPEKTRUM DX6 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Telemetry Alarms
SelectInhunderAlarmtoselectthetypeofalarmdesired.Options
include Inh, Tone, Voice.
Status Reports (Spoken Telemetry)
1.SelectInhnexttoStatusReportsineachtelemetry
setting to add spoken telemetry feedback as desired.
2. Scroll to select how often you want to hear the status
report.
Warning Reports (Spoken Telemetry)
1.SelectInhnexttoWarningReportsineachtelemetry
setting to add spoken telemetry feedback for telemetry warn-
ings as desired.
2. Scroll to select how often you want to hear the telemetry
warning.
File Settings
This is used to select the data logging settings.
File Name
1. Select File Name to assign a custom file name.
2. The File Name screen appears, allowing you to name the file
as you would for a Model Name or Flight Mode Name. The file
namecanincludeamaximumof8characters.
3. Press BACK to save the name.
Start
1. Select Start to assign a specific switch position or stick
position that activates Data Logging.
2. Press the scroll wheel once to save the selection.
Enabled
WhenEnabledissettoNO,DataLoggingisturnedoff.
Select YES to save Telemetry data to the SD Card. The SD Card
must be installed in the transmitter to select YES.
CAUTION: If you access the Telemetry menu from the
Function List, you may see a Frame Loss appear when you
exitthemenu.TheFrameLossisnotanerror,buttherewillbea
momentarylossofradiosignalwhenexitingtheTelemetryscreen.
DO NOT access the Telemetry menu during flight.
Preflight Setup
The Preflight Setup menu option enables you to program a pre-flight
checklist that appears each time you power on the transmitter or
when you select a new model memory. Each item on the list must
be confirmed before you can access the Main Screen.
Frame Rate
The Frame Rate menu enables you to change the frame rate and
modulation mode. Select the option you wish to change and press
the scroll wheel.
You must use digital servos if you select 11ms frame rate. Analog
and digital servos can be used with a 22ms frame rate.
Modulation Mode
We recommend using DSMX®(default) modulation mode. When
DSMX is active, the transmitter operates in DSMX with DSMX
receivers and DSM2 with DSM2 receivers. The transmitter
automatically detects DSM2 or DSMX during binding and changes
the mode accordingly to match the receiver type you are using.
If you select DSM2, the transmitter operates in DSM2 regardless
of whether it is bound to a DSM2 or DSMX receiver.
NOTICE: While DSMX allows you to use more than 40
transmitters simultaneously, do not use more than 40 transmitters
simultaneously when using a DSM2 receiver or a transmitter in
DSM2 mode.
Bind
The Bind menu enables you to bind a transmitter and receiver
without powering off the transmitter. This menu is helpful if you
are programming a model and need to bind the receiver for
failsafe positions.
See “Programming Failsafe Positions” for more information.
SYSTEM SETUP