SYMA X400 User manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
X400
MAIN FEATURES
4-CHANNEL HEIGHT HOLD HOVER TRANSMITTER DRONE
● Special 4-axis structure-fast and agile. Suitable for flying in spacious
indoor areas.
● Built-in 6-axis gyroscope ensures accurate position hold.
● Modular design for easy upgrades and maintenance.
● Capable of doing 360 degrees stunts.
● Headless mode for easy recall of the drone.
● Improved height hold stability.
● Improved auto take-off/landing function.
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Safety Guide
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1.Please store the smaller-sized drone accessories in places that are out of
reach of children.
2.This drone is very powerful. For all first-time flights, the left joystick must be
slowly pushed up in order to prevent the drone from ascending too fast to
avoid unnecessary collision and possible damage and injury.
3.Firstly turn off the power of the remote control when the flight ended.
4.Avoid placing the batteries in places with high temperatures and exposure
to heat.
5.Take extra precaution to ensure that the drone is at a minimum distance of
15 feet from the pilot, other people, and animals in order to prevent bodily
injury during flight operation. A minimum separation distance of 20 cm must
be maintained between the user’s body and the device under normal use
condition.
6.This drone is for people ages 12+. It must be flown always within the line of
sight of the pilot(or instructor) and flown safely.
7.Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged; Batteries are to be
inserted with the correct polarity; Different types of batteries or new and
used batteries are not be mixed.
8.When the drone is not in use, please remove the batteries in the remote
control.
9.The supply terminals are not be short-circuited.
10.Discharge the battery to 40%-50% (On a full charge, fly for half of the total
flight time) if it will not be used for 10 days or more, this can greatly extend
the battery life.
11.Please keep a safe distance from the spinning propellers to avoid injury.
12.To ensure the electromagnetic environment requirement of the aviation
radio (station), using remote controls in the zone, which is in a radius of
about 5000m zone from the circle center of the airport runway, is forbidden.
All users should also abide by the regulation of the radio set forth by
government and regulatory agencies including the duration and area.
13.Only uses the recommended transformer for the model, and the transformer
is not a model. Disconnect the transformer from the model which is available
cleaning with liquids before cleaning. Check the cord, plug, enclosure and
other parts of the transformer regularly. If any damages have been
discovered, please immediately stop using it, until it was completely repaired.
14.Never look steadily at the laser beam since the laser radiation.
15.Please attention that the drone assembly under adult supervision.
16.The pilot is responsible for the safe operation and safe distance from
uninvolved persons and property on the ground and from other airspace
users and shall never fly the drone above crowds (> 12 persons).
17.Open the battery cover of the toy with screwdriver.
18.The packing has to be kept since it contains important information.
19.Do not touch the rotating rotor, avoid loose clothing or hair that could be
caught in the rotor, do not fly near the face.
20.Advice to keep the instructions for use.
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③ Phone mount
④ Right joystick Press and hold to enter/
exit headless mode.
Press to change high/low speed.
⑤ 360°Stunt flip
⑥ Auto take-off and landing
Aircraft components
Understanding your remote control
Repair and maintenance
1.Use dry and soft cloth to clean this product.
2.Avoid exposing this product to heat.
3.Do not immerse this product in water, otherwise, the electronic parts will be
damaged.
4.Transformers used with the toy are to be regularly examined for damage to the
cord,plug, enclosure and other parts,and that,in the event of such damage,the toys
must be used with this transformer until the damage has been repaired.
①
① Power switch
② Left joystick Keep pushing in until
trimming control finished.
To clear all the trimming setting,
keep pushing and press the
power button at the same time.
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
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①① Propeller protector
② Motor
③ Power switch
④ Propeller blades
⑤ Battery
⑥ camera
②
③
④
⑥
⑤
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Protective Gear’s Installation Methods
Package description
●Drone
●Remote Control
●User Manual
●4 Blades
●Charging Cable
●4 Protective Gears
●Mobile Phone Retaining Clip
The following items can be found in this product package:
Remove the
screws Re-installing
the blades
Battery
Screwdriver
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Re-installing the blades
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1. Remove the light cover on the drone.
2. Attach the propeller protector to the chassis and replace the light cover.
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* A labeled blades fit on the A labele motors. Blabeled blades fit on the B labeled motors.
Use the screws to tighten the blades. Refer to the image.
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Press the battery cover and open it down,
then remove the battery.
Charge the battery
After charging completed, replace the
battery into the drone.
Precautions as follows during charging of battery:
- Avoid placing the active batteries in places with direct exposure,
sunlight and high temperatures. For example, naked light or electrical
equipment installations; otherwise it may cause damages or explosions.
- Avoid immersing the batteries in the water. The batteries shall be stored
in a cool and dry place.
- Avoid disassembling the battery.
- During the charging of battery, avoid leaving the charging place.
- Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being
charged.
- Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.
- Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy.
- Caution：Risk of explosion if battery replaced by an incorrect type,dispose
of used batteries according to the instructions.
The charging time is about 90 minutes; Hover flight time is approximately 6.5 minutes.
Battery Changing and Charging Methods for Drone
USB
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5V2A
Attaching the phone holder
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Battery Cover 4 x AA Batteries
Inserting the remote control batteries
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* When installing the batteries, ensure that you match the + and – ends
of the battery with the + and – signs on the controller.
* During the battery installation, it must be ensured that the polarities
of the batteries are matched with that of the battery box. No battery
shall be installed with the opposite polarity.
* Please do not use new and old batteries together.
* Please do not use different types of batteries together.
* Do not use rechargeable batteries.
Flight preparation and turning the aircraft on/off
Pairing the remote control with the aircraft
Indicator stays constant when
pairing is complete.
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4
Remote control
indicator flashes
rapidly
Switch on the remote
control Indicator flashes
rapidly
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Turning the aircraft on
One-touch take-
off/landing
Method one Method two Method three
Push the left and right
joysticks downwards in
a V shape for 1 second.
Move the left stick
(throttle) fullyup, after let it
come back to the
middle and the motors will
start spinning.
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Turning the aircraft off
Method one Method two Method three
Push the left joystick
downwards for 2-3
seconds.
Push the left and right
joysticks downwards
in a V shape for 2
seconds.
Press the take-off/land-
ing button to make the
aircraft land
automatically and
switch off.
Using the remote control
Ascend
Descend
Move forwards
Move backwards
Rotate left
Tilt left Tilt right
Rotate right
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
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1. If the drone flies out of control range, the drone indicator lights will
start flashing slowly and after the drone will slowly descend.
2. If the transmitter turns off or the transmitter battery runs low, the
drone will slowly descend. Turn on the transmitter again, re-pair the
unit and continue to fly.
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Forward and backward trim control
If the drone automatically flies
forward/backward while hovering, press
in the left joystick and at the same time
push the right joystick backward/forward
slightly to fine tune the direction. Don’t
release the left joystick until the drone is
flying in a stable state.
If the drone automatically flies towards
the left/right side while hovering, press in
the left joystick and at the same time
push the right joystick right/left slightly to
fine tune the direction. Don’t release the
left joystick until the drone is flying in a
stable state.
Left/right side flight trim control
Trimming operation
Product Features
Low battery
1. Low-Voltage Protection:
When the four indicator lights at the bottom of drone
start flashing, it means that the drone's battery power is
low. At this time, please control the drone return.
2.Over-Current Protection:
When the drone encounters direct impact from a
foreign object, or is obstructed, or the blades are not
rotating, the drone will go into the over-current
protection mode.
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Level calibration
High/low speed mode
* The aircraft cannot be calibrated if the angle of inclination is greater than 10
degrees.
Place the aircraft on a level surface
and move the left and right joysticks
to the lower right corner for
approximately 3 seconds. The
indicator will flash rapidly and then
stay constant to indicate that the
calibration process is complete.
Briefly press the right joystick to switch
between high and low speed mode.
1. Low speed mode is enabled by
default when the aircraft is switched
on.
2. The remote control beeps twice when
high speed mode is enabled and
once when low speed mode is
enabled.
3.Level Calibration Function:
4.High/Low Speed Function:
5.360°Stunt Flip Function:
When you are familiar with the basic actions, you can
proceed to explore even more exciting stunt actions. Fly
the drone to a height of above 3 m above the ground,
press the upper right corner button (Stunt Flip Button)
on the remote control and simultaneously push the right
joystick to the farthest position of Front/Back/Left/Right,
the drone will now execute the Front/Back/ Left/ Right
stunt flip function.
Note: The drone will have the best stunt flip action when the batteries are fully charged.
3m
6.Height Hold:
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Use the left stick (throttle) to achieve
the desired height and after allow the
left stick to fall back to its default middle
position.
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7. Headless Function:
Front
Back
Left Right
①.Defining forward direction:
●Press on the power button of the remote control.
●Press the power button of the drone, and adjust the
specified direction of the drone’s head under the
headless mode as the new forward direction.
●Push the left joystick (throttle) on the remote control
up to the farthest position and then pull down to the
farthest position. When the remote control issues a
long “beep” sound, it means the frequency and
defining forward direction functions are completed.
Front
Back
Left Right
Front
Back
Left Right
②.Toggling between headless function and normal function:
● After the drone is matched with the corresponding
frequency, the drone would be in normal pattern by
default. At this time the indicator light on the drone would
be in a state of on for a long time. After pressing in on
the right joystick of the remote control for 2 seconds, the
remote control would make a sound of “beep, beep,
beep” to show that it has entered into a state of headless
mode. Press in the right joystick for 2 seconds then a
long sound of “beep” would be heard to show an exit
status. (When under the state of headless mode, four
indicator lights on the drone flash slowly once every four
seconds).
● Under the headless mode, the operator does
not need to differentiate the head position of the
drone, and only needs to control the drone’s
direction front / back / left / right by using the
right joystick direction on the remote control.
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8.Wireless Real-Time Transmission Function
①Downloading the installation software
Tips: QR codes are provided on the packaging box and at the bottom of
the user manual. Please visit website www.symatoys.com or the
App Store/Google Play to obtain the newest SYMA FLY App.
②For more information on the connection, refer to the APP
operating instructions.
For Android phones, download and install the SYMA FLY APP by visiting the
www.symatoys.com or by scanning the QR code.
For IOS Apple phones, download and install the SYMA FLY APP by visiting
the App Store or by scanning the QR code.
③. Calibration for the definition of the front:
When the drone encounters a direct impact with foreign
objects in the headless mode, if there is an occurrence of
deviation of the defined direction, it is only required to push
both the left and right joysticks to the bottom left corners
simultaneously after placing the flying direction of the drone
in the correction position. When the led light indicator of the
drone is in a long “ON” mode after slowly flashing for 3
seconds, it indicates the calibration is complete.
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Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's permissions to operate
the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
●Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
●Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
●Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
“This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for
general population (uncontrolled exposure).
This device must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.”
Declaration of Conformity inserts
“Hereby, GuangDong Syma model aircraft lndustrial co.,ltd, declares
that this drone is in compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.”
A copy of the full DoC is attached.
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Accessories /Parts List (Optional)
You can choose your favourite optional accessories as below. In order to make it easier
for the customers to choose and purchase, we have specially offered each and every
accessory. The accessories can be purchased through the local distributors. Please
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Camera Shell
Clockwise Motors
Counter-Clockwise
Motors Camera
Battery
K7 Receiver
Body Protective GuardBlade Light Protective
Cover
Battery StorehouseLight Board Main Body
Elements
USB Charging
Cable
Mobile Phone
Mount
Transmitter
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Product Descriptions
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Serial
number
Component/Part
Name
Component/Part
Name
Component/Part
Name
Quantity Quantity Quantity
Serial
number
Serial
number
Counter-Clockwise
Blades
Top Main Body
Protective Guard
Light Protective
Cover
Clockwise Blades
Battery Storehouse
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4
04
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Receiver
Main Body Elements
Bottom Main Body
Motor Elements
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2
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1
10
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12Battery Elements
Camera Shell
1
Camera
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Problem Reason Solution
Main Specifications
Drone’s Length: 166mm Drone’s Width : 179mm
Drone’s Height: 36.8mm Motor’s Model : Ø7
Battery : 3.7V 400mAh lithium battery
Rectification Procedures
The drone
has no
response
1. The drone has entered into
low-voltage protection.
2. When the power of the remote
control is weak,the power light
indicator will blink.
1. Charge up the drone.
2. Change the batteries of
the remote control.
The flight
response of
the drone is
not sensitive
1. The power of the remote control
is weak.
2. There is an interference with
the same frequency as that of
the remote control.
1. Change the batteries.
2. Change to a place where there
is no interference with the same
frequency.
The drone is
flying towards
its side in one
direction during
hovering
1. The drone is not calibrated
level to the ground.
1. Re-adjust the calibration until
the drone is level to the ground.
For further details, see No.3 on
Page 8 for details(Level
calibration function).
In the headless
state, it is biased
towards the front
direction
1. Many collisions may cause
head drift.
Fixed high
instability / up
and down
movement
1. Re-define the front direction.
For further details, see No. 8
Page 9 for details(Headless
function).
1.The drone is not calibrated
level to the ground.
2.Unstable air pressure under
the severe weather condition.
3. Violent collision resulting in
data disorder of gyroscope.
1.Re-adjust the calibration until
the drone is level to the ground.
For further details, see No.3 on
Page 8 for details(Level
calibration function).
2. Avoid to fly under the severe
weather condition.
3. Make level adjustment again,
see No.3 on Page 8 for details
(Level calibration function).
166mm 166mm
179mm
36.8mm
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Manufacturer:
Guangdong Syma Model Aircraft Industrial Co., Ltd.
Address: No 2 West Xingye Road, intersection of North Xingye Road,
Laimei Industrial Park, Chenghai District, Shantou City, Guangdong
Province, China.
Postal Code: 515800
Sales department: [phone] After-sales service: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: www.symatoys.com
Email: [email protected]
The company has the right of final interpretation of this user manual.
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