XMODS 6000938 User manual

STARTER KIT USER’S GUIDE
The 6000938 XMODS Starter Kit revs
up your XMODS experience.
Please read this user’s guide before
building and using your new car.
PRECISION
CONTROL!
Page 9.
1:16 SCALE
AGE 8+

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Contents
XMODS Custom RC Starter Kit.....................................................................................................................................3
Installing Car Batteries....................................................................................................................................................4
Using AA batteries (not included)..........................................................................................................................4
Using a 9.6V Ni-MH battery (not included).........................................................................................................4
Install the Controller Battery ........................................................................................................................................5
Assembling Your XMODS Custom RC .......................................................................................................................6
Assembling the Car Chassis......................................................................................................................................6
Pairing Your Controller and the Car.......................................................................................................................7
Mounting the Car Body on the Chassis................................................................................................................8
Recommended Decal Placement...........................................................................................................................8
Driving Your Car and Adjusting Trim.........................................................................................................................9
When You Finish Driving .........................................................................................................................................10
Xmods Upgrades............................................................................................................................................................11
Installing the 4WD Uint............................................................................................................................................11
Installing the Hi-Speed Rear Unit ........................................................................................................................11
FCC Information..............................................................................................................................................................12
Limited Warranty............................................................................................................................................................12

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XMODS Custom RC Starter Kit
Thank you for purchasing your XMODS Custom RC Start Kit! Your starter kit features:
• Four-wheel spring suspension to provide improved handling over uneven surfaces.
• Decals to customize the body exterior.
• Multiple frequency bands that allow up to eight people to race.
• Digitally proportional steering for optimal speed, acceleration, and maneuverability.
To really get your motor running, customize your XMODS with optional upgrades for both
performance and looks, available at your local RadioShack store. Check out the line-up of XMODS
upgrades available online at www.RadioShack.com.
Your Starter Kit Includes
Screws (4)
Body pin (4)
Center Shaft
User’s Guide
Main Control Unit 9.6V Battery Box
Controller
Car Body Front Unit
Rear Unit
High Speed
Rear Unit
4WD Unit Decal Sheet

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Installing Car Batteries
There are two ways to power your vehicle using either 6 AA
batteries or a rechargeable Ni-MH battery (neither included)
Using AA batteries (not included)
1. Make sure the power switch on the chassis is OFF.
2. Unlock the battery cover to open the battery box.
3. Insert 6 AA batteries in the box, matching the polarity symbols (+
and –) marked inside.
4. Replace the battery box cover and secure the latch.
Using a 9.6V Ni-MH battery (not included)
1. Use a Philips screwdriver to detach the front and rear units from the
main control unit.
2. Remove the 6 silver colored screws on the main control unit. Unplug
the white connectors and then carefully remove the AA battery box
from the battery base.
3. Attach the 9.6V battery box on battery base and secure with the 6
screws.
4. Insert the 9.6 Ni-MH battery into the battery box and snap together
the battery’s receptable connector with the battery base’s two-prong
plug. Make sure you fit the wires neatly and connectors securely the
right way. Do not force the connectors as they only fit one way.
9.6V
Battery base

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5. Reassemble the front and rear unit to battery base according to “Assembling the Car
Chassis on page 6.
Install the Controller Battery
Your controller needs a 9V battery (not included). We recommend 9V alkaline batteries for
best performance. If the LED is off or the range of your car decreases, replace the battery.
1. Make sure the power switch is OFF, then remove the screw on the battery
compartment.
2. Insert a 9V battery in the compartment, matching the
polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside.
3. Snap the cover back in place and replace the screw.
Battery Notes:
• For best performance when driving on rough terrain, use the 9.6V
Ni-MH battery option to power your car.
• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or
bury batteries.
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable),
or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
• If you do not plan to use the vehicle for several days, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak
chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.

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Assembling Your XMODS Custom RC
Assembling the Car Chassis
1. Connect the terminal of the front unit to the terminal of the battery unit, and secure
them with two screws.
2. Connect the terminal of the rear unit to the terminal of the battery unit, and secure
them with two screws.
Note: When updating your car with new rubber tires, to run smoothly
make sure you fit the tires aligned with the XMODS logo facing on the
outside.
XMODS logo

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Pairing Your Controller and the Car
Your XMODS operates at a frequency of
2.4Ghz. Before driving for the first time, you
must pair the controller and car. The pairing
should be made before mounting the body.
1. Turn on the controller.
2. Turn on the car. The LED indicator on
the controller flashes slowly.
3. Press and hold the car pairing button
for 3 seconds; the LED flashes quickly.
When the LED stops flashing, pairing is
complete.
Note:
• Your car and controller remain paired
for future use, even when batteries are
removed from the controller or the car.
• If the pairing failed, turn off the controller
and the car, move closer, and then try
again.
ON/OFF LED Indicator
ON/OFF
Pairing
Button
Controller
Car

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Mounting the Car Body on the Chassis
1. Fit the body on the 2 poles.
2. Fix the body on the chassis with the 2
body pins.
Recommended Decal Placement
Body pole
Body pin
1
32
4
1
2 3
4

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Driving Your Car and Adjusting Trim
After you turn on both controller and car, squeeze the trigger to move forward and push
the trigger away from the handle to go in reverse.
If your car does not drive straight when you release the steering wheel, determine if the
car steers too far right or left, and then adjust the trim:
1. Turn off the controller, and then push the controller
trigger forward.
2. Turn on the controller; the LED indicator on the
controller flashes.
3. Keep the trigger held forward and turn the wheel to
the right or left to adjust the trim. If the car pulls to
the right, turn the wheel to the left. If the car pulls to
the left, turn the wheel to the right.
4. Release the trigger; the LED indicator stops flashing
and lights steadily.
• To avoid unintentionally adjusting the steering trim, do not operate the trigger or
steering wheel when you turn on the controller.
• To drive in reverse after braking, you may need to release the trigger to neutral briefly.
Drive
Reverse
Neutral

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Note:
• Running your XMODS continuously for long periods can generate high heat levels. If the
car overheats, its overheat protection will stop the car. In this case, switch the controller
and the vehicle off and allow to cool down before resuming operation.
• If you stop operating either the controller or the vehicle for 10 minutes, the car enters
sleep mode. To resume play, switch off both the controller and car, then turn on again.
When You Finish Driving
To conserve battery life, turn off the controller and car after you finish driving.
• Handle your XMODS car and controller carefully and do not drop them. Keep away
from dust and dirt. Wipe your car and controller with a damp cloth occasionally to keep
them looking new.
• Use and store only in normal temperature environments.