Spektrum ix20 User manual

Instruction Manual

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 www.horizonhobby.com
or www.towerhobbies.com and click on the support or resources 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:
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.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical
property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property
damage AND a little or no possibility of injury.

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 components 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.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14. This is not a toy.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Always ensure all batteries have been properly
charged prior to using the model.
• Always check all servos and their connections
prior to each run.
• Never operate your model near spectators,
parking areas or any other area that could result
in injury to people or damage of property.
• Never operate your model during adverse
weather conditions. Poor visibility can cause
disorientation and loss of control of your model.
•Never point the transmitter antenna directly
toward the model. The radiation pattern from
the tip of the antenna is inherently low.
•If, at any time during the operation of your
model, you observe any erratic or abnormal
operation, immediately stop operation of your
model until the cause of the problem has
been identied and corrected.

CHARGING WARNINGS
CAUTION: All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly. Mishandling of Li-Po
batteries can result in a re, personal injury and/or property damage.
•NEVER LEAVE CHARGING BATTERIES
UNATTENDED.
•NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT.
•By handling, charging or using the included
Li-Po battery, you assume all risks associated
with lithium batteries.
• If at any time the battery begins to balloon or
swell, discontinue use immediately. If charging
or discharging, discontinue and disconnect.
Continuing to use, charge or discharge a battery
that is ballooning or swelling can result in re.
•Always store the battery at room temperature
in a dry area for best results.
• Always transport or temporarily store the
battery in a temperature range of 40–120º F
(5–49° C). Do not store the battery or model
in a car or direct sunlight. If stored in a hot car,
the battery can be damaged or even catch re.
•Always charge batteries away from
ammable materials.
•Always inspect the battery before charging.
• Always disconnect the battery after charging and let
the charger cool between charges.

• Always constantly monitor the temperature of
the battery pack while charging.
• ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY
DESIGNED TO CHARGE LI-PO BATTERIES.
Failure to charge the battery with a compatible
charger may cause a re resulting in personal
injury and/or property damage.
•Never discharge Li-Po cells to below 3V
under load.
•Never cover warning labels with hook and
loop strips.
•Never charge batteries outside recommended
levels.
•Never charge damaged batteries.
• Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger.
•Never allow minors to charge battery packs.
•Never charge batteries in extremely hot or
cold places (recommended between 40–
120° F [5–49° C]) or place in direct sunlight.

WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS: If you ever need to replace your
Spektrum receiver found in a Horizon Hobby product, always purchase from Horizon Hobby,
LLC or a Horizon Hobby 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 technology.
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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
How To Use the Manual
Navigating the Pages
Return To Spektrum AirWare App
Using the Table of Contents
Box Contents
Basic Operation
Setting Up A New Model
Transmitter Functions
Spektrum LED
Charging
Physical Transmitter Adjustments
Transmitter Mode Change
Stick Tension
Throttle Strap Adjustment
Control Sticks
Control Stick Length Adjustment
Android Operating System
Android Navigation Icons
Android Home Screen Elements
Notication Screen
Spektrum AirWare Navigation
Volume Control
Telemetry Reset
Model Type Defaults
Acro Defaults
Heli Defaults
Sail Defaults
Multi Defaults
Model Utilities
Select A Different Model

Add A New Model
Sort Model List
Import Models
Export Models
Model Details
Model Name
Model Image
Using the Built In Camera
Monitor Channel Count
Model Category
Expanded Model Details
Reset Model Timer
Duplicate Model
Reset Model
Delete Model
Export Model
Save As Template
Model Note
Binding
Spektrum Failsafe Types
Binding And Programming Failsafe
Testing Failsafe
Auto Switch Select
Active Boxes
Active Box Custom Setup
My List
MODEL ADJUST
Servo Setup
Reverse
Travel
Sub Trim
Speed

Absolute Travel
Balance
On The Fly (OTF) Trim Functions
Dual Rates and Expo
Throttle Cut
Throttle Curve
Adding and Deleting Curve Points
Heli, Sail and Multirotor Throttle Curve
Throttle Hold
Practical Throttle Curve Example
Video Tx
Mixing
Offset
Trim
Combo Mixing
Understanding Mixing
0.5 Mixing Values
Back Mixing
Sailplane Pre-Configured Mixes
Forward Programming
Sequencer
AS3X®
Differential
V-Tail Differential
Flap System
Pitch Curve
Acro Pitch Curve
Swashplate
Electronic E-Ring
Elevator Compensation
Gyro
Heli Gyro

Acro Gyro
3-Axis Gyro
Single Axis Gyro
Governor
Tail Curve
Camber Preset
Camber System
In-ight camber control
In-ight braking
Camber System Programming
MODEL SETUP
Bind
Timers
Frame Rate
Spektrum Telemetry
Using Spektrum Telemetry
Telemetry screen Conguration
Telemetry Sensors
Auto-Conguring Telemetry At Binding
Analog Switch Setup
Sleep Mode
Spektrum LED Indicator
Digital Switch Setup
Switch Status
Switch Assignments
Audio Events
Switch Change Reports
Custom Reports
Touch Switch Reports
Trim Reports
Trim Release Report
Telemetry Warnings

Stepping Reports
Trainer State Reports
Center Tone
Model Start Alerts
Pre-Flight Checklist
System Sounds
Spoken Flight Mode
Binding Alerts
Timer Reports
Channel Assign
Channel Input Conguration
Receiver Port Assignments
Trainer
Wired Trainer
Wireless Trainer
Trainer Alerts
Instructor Transmitter Conguration
Binding Wireless Trainer
Head Tracking FPV Setup
Focal Channel Assignments
Range Test
Flight Log Data
Guidelines for DSM2 Installations
Guidelines for DSMX Installations
Receiver Installation
Model Start Warnings
Serial Port Setup
Serial Port Protocol
Spektrum RF
Serial Port Power (9.5v)
Aircraft Type
Swashplate Type (Helicopter)

Sailplane Type (Sailplane)
Aircraft Type (Multirotor)
Flight Mode Setup
Examples of Flight Mode Applications
Using Flight Mode Setup
Hold (Helicopter)
Trim Setup
Cross Trims
Menu Setup
SYSTEM SETTINGS
System Configuration
Product Information
Calibration
Regulatory Information
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
FAQS
1-Year Limited Warranty
Warranty and Service Contact Information
FCC Information
IC Information
Compliance Information for the European
Union
Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users
in the European Union

HOW TO USE THE MANUAL
The manual for the iX20 is an interactive .pdf document, optimally viewed in the .pdf viewer app
on the Android.
To access the manual from Spektrum AirWare app:
1. Touch the System Settings button from the
home screen.
2. Long-press the Manual button. A dialogue
appears prompting to download the latest
Manual.
3. Touch PROCEED to download the latest
version of the manual. The manual opens in
the .pdf viewer.

NAVIGATING THE PAGES
1. Touch the middle of the screen once to access the reader app toolbars.

2. Touch the page icon ( ) to set the viewing mode.
3. Select Single Page ( ) for best viewing results.
4. After the viewing mode is set, touch in the center of the screen to enter full-screen mode.

5. Touch toward the far right side of the
screen or swipe left to go the next page.
Touch toward the far left side of the screen
or swipe right to go to the previous page.
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RETURN TO SPEKTRUM AIRWARE APP
To return to the Spektrum AirWare app:
1. Swipe from the bottom of the screen to
access the Android navigation tools.
2. Touch the Overview icon.
3. Touch the Spektrum AirWare app in the list
of running apps.
Overview icon
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USING THE TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Table of Contents is fully interactive. Touch an entry to go directly to that page.

Return to the Table of Contents
At the end of each manual section, touch the TOC button to return to the Table of Contents.
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