Spektrum’s DX8 with Integrated Telemetry ......................................................6
Included Items..................................................................................................6
System Features ...............................................................................................6
Charging Your Transmitter................................................................................7
NiMH/LiPo Battery Support..............................................................................7
Battery and Charging Precautions and Warnings.............................................7
Transmitter Identification Mode 2.....................................................................8
Transmitter Identification Mode 1.....................................................................9
Key Input and Display Functions....................................................................10
Digital Trims ...................................................................................................10
Inactivity Warnings.........................................................................................10
No RF Output Warning ...................................................................................10
Battery Alarm and Display ..............................................................................10
Programmable Alarms....................................................................................10
AR8000 Receiver ............................................................................................10
Receiver Installation........................................................................................11
Binding...........................................................................................................11
Failsafe ...........................................................................................................12
SmartSafe .......................................................................................................12
Hold Last Command Failsafe .........................................................................12
Preset Failsafe ................................................................................................12
Range Testing .................................................................................................13
System Setup...........................................................................................13
Model Select...................................................................................................14
Model Type.....................................................................................................14
Model Name...................................................................................................15
Wing Type.......................................................................................................15
Switch Select (Air)..........................................................................................15
Swash Type.....................................................................................................15
Switch Select (Heli) ........................................................................................16
F-Mode Setup.................................................................................................16
Trim Step ........................................................................................................16
Model Reset....................................................................................................17
Model Copy....................................................................................................17
Warnings ........................................................................................................18
Telemetry ........................................................................................................18
Frame Rate......................................................................................................20
Trainer.............................................................................................................20
System Settings..............................................................................................20
Transfer SD Card ............................................................................................21
'VODUJPO.PEF........................................................................................22
Servo Setup....................................................................................................22
D/R and Exponential.......................................................................................23
Differential ......................................................................................................24
Throttle Cut.....................................................................................................25
Throttle Curve (Air).........................................................................................25
Throttle Curve (Heli).......................................................................................26
Flap System....................................................................................................26
Swashplate .....................................................................................................27
Governor.........................................................................................................28
Pitch Curve.....................................................................................................28
Mixing (Air) ....................................................................................................29
Aileron to Rudder Mix ....................................................................................29
Programmable Mixes (Air).............................................................................29
Tail Curve for Non-Heading Hold Gyro Use Only...........................................30
Mixing (Heli) ..................................................................................................31
Gyro................................................................................................................33
Timer ..............................................................................................................33
Monitor...........................................................................................................35
Troubleshooting Guide ...................................................................................35
General Information........................................................................................36
Servo Precautions
General Notes
Safety Do’s and Don’ts for Pilots
Federal Aviation Administration.................................................................36
Purpose
Background
Operating Standards
Information Provided by
Daily Flight Checks
Warranty and Repair Policy ............................................................................37
Warranty Period
1-Year Limited Warranty
Damage Limits
Safety Precautions
Warranty Services
Questions, Assistance, and Repairs
Inspection or Repairs
Warranty Inspection and Repairs...............................................................38
Non-Warranty Repairs
FCC Information.............................................................................................38
Antenna Separation Distance..........................................................................38
Compliance Information for the European Union...........................................39
Declaration of Conformity...............................................................................39
Instructions for the Disposal of WEEE............................................................39
"QQFOEJY......................................................................................................39
Mode Changes ..........................................................................................39
Mechanical Conversion.............................................................................39
Programming Conversion.........................................................................40
Adjustable Stick Tension ...........................................................................41
Advanced Range Testing............................................................................41
Using a Flight Log—Optional...................................................................42