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Spektrum’ s DX8 with Integrated T elemetry ......................................................6
Included Items ..................................................................................................6
System Features ...............................................................................................6
Charging Y our T ransmitter ................................................................................7
NiMH/LiPo Battery Support ..............................................................................7
Battery and Charging Precautions and Warnings .............................................7
T ransmitter Identification Mode 2 .....................................................................8
T ransmitter Identification Mode 1 .....................................................................9
Key Input and Display Functions .................................................................... 10
Digital T rims ................................................................................................... 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 T esting ................................................................................................. 13
System Setup ........................................................................................... 13
Model Select ................................................................................................... 14
Model T ype ..................................................................................................... 14
Model Name ................................................................................................... 15
Wing T ype ....................................................................................................... 15
Switch Select (Air) .......................................................................................... 15
Swash T ype ..................................................................................................... 15
Switch Select (Heli) ........................................................................................ 16
F-Mode Setup................................................................................................. 16
T rim Step ........................................................................................................ 16
Model Reset .................................................................................................... 17
Model Copy .................................................................................................... 17
Warnings ........................................................................................................ 18
T elemetr y ........................................................................................................ 18
Frame Rate ...................................................................................................... 20
T rainer ............................................................................................................. 20
System Settings .............................................................................................. 20
T ransfer SD Card ............................................................................................ 21
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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
T ail Cur ve for Non-Heading Hold Gyro Use Only ........................................... 30
Mixing (Heli) .................................................................................................. 31
Gyro ................................................................................................................ 33
Timer .............................................................................................................. 33
Monitor ........................................................................................................... 35
T roubleshooting 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-Y ear 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
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Mode Changes .......................................................................................... 39
Mechanical Conversion ............................................................................. 39
Programming Conversion ......................................................................... 40
Adjustable Stick T ension ........................................................................... 41
Advanced Range T esting ............................................................................ 41
Using a Flight Log—Optional ................................................................... 42
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