HBZ3100 HobbyZone Mini Apprentice S Manual

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Mini Apprentice
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Installing the Transmitter Batteries
Your Spektrum DXe comes pre bound to the aircraft.
Remove the battery cover, install the four included batteries
(noting proper polarity) and reinstall the battery cover.
Low Battery Alarm
When the battery voltage drops below 4.7 volts, an alarm
sounds and the voltage LEDs fl ash. The batteries must be
replaced immediately. If this happens while fl ying, land your
aircraft as soon and as safely as possible.
CAUTION: If using rechargeable batteries, charge only
rechargeable batteries. Charging non-rechargeable batter-
ies may cause the batteries to burst, resulting in injury to
persons and/or damage to property.
WARNING: Do not pick up the transmitter by the antenna.
Do not alter or put weight on the antenna. Damage to
antenna parts can decrease transmitter signal strength,
which can result in loss of model control, injury or
property damage.
For more information on the transmitter, go to www.horizon-
hobby.com/products/SPMR1000 and click on the support tab
for the Spektrum DXe to download the instruction manual.
Charging the Flight Battery
CAUTION: When connecting the battery to the battery
charger, make sure the connectors are aligned as shown.
Failure to connect the battery properly could cause the
terminals to short and result in fi re, personal injury and/or
property damage.
Charger Features
• Charges 3-cell lithium polymer battery packs
• LED charge status indicator
Charger Specifi cations
• Input power: 10–14V
• Max output voltage: 11.1V
• Fixed charge current: 1.3A
• Balances and charges 3S Li-Po cells with a minimum capacity
of 1250mAh
This charger may be connected to the AC adapter (included with
your model).
Flashing
(Charging)
Solid (Charged)
1 hour
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Transmitter
Elevator/
Aileron
Throttle/Rudder
Throttle Trim
SAFE Mode
Switch
Power Switch
Aileron Trim
Elevator
Trim
Mode 2 shown
Rudder Trim
Hi / Low Rate
Switch
Bind/Panic
Recovery Button
Trainer Port
Throttle Cut
Switch
Explanation of DXe Transmitter LEDs, Switches and Modes
for the Apprentice.
Trainer/Bind/Panic Button : This button is used as both the trainer and bind
button as well as the Panic button for your Mini Apprentice S. For complete
binding instructions, refer to the binding section below. When using the
trainer function, connect the trainer cord (SPM6805) into the trainer port in
both the master (instructor) and the slave (student) transmitters. The master
transmitter must be powered ON and bound to the receiver. The slave trans-
mitter must be powered OFF. Any time you press and hold the trainer button
on the master, it will give control authority to the slave. Releasing the trainer
button returns control to the master.
IMPORTANT: The slave transmitter must always have the same settings as
the master. See Flight Training section for setup of other Spektrum Transmit-
ters.
IMPORTANT: The DX4e and DX5e cannot be used as a slave transmitter
when using a DXe as a master transmitter. See your transmitters instruction
manual for further information regarding buddy box setup.
Hi/Lo Rate Switch :
This switch supports high and low rate functions on aileron, elevator and
rudder channels. In the upper, or “HI” position, servo travel is 100% on these
channels. In the lower, or “LO,” position, servo travel decreases to 70%. This
switch lets you quickly change control rates from high for aggressive maneu-
vers to low for smooth, precise maneuvers. When learning to fl y, use low rate.
Flight Mode Switch :
This switch is used to select the SAFE Flight mode. For other conventional
receivers, this switch controls a servo connected to the Channel 5/Gear port.
Throttle Cut Switch :
This switch is used to arm and disarm the throttle control.
LEDs :
Flashing with beeps Bind mode when Trainer (Bind) switch is held and the
transmitter is powered on (see Binding instructions). Pulsates with one low
tone beep every 2 seconds (when transmitter battery voltage drops below 4.7
volts). Replace the batteries immediately. If this happens while fl ying, land
your aircraft as soon and as safely as possible.
Programming
Port