7 7s Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di istruzioni Manual de instrucciones SD Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC
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EN This manual covers the versatile Spektrum DX7s 7-channel computerized transmitter. Please visit www.spektrumrc.com for current information and firmware updates for DX7s programming. This transmitter’s field-proven features are ready to be applied to your model’s setup, control and tuning.
EN QUICK START GUIDE 1. Install Main Receiver Cover the main receiver in protective foam and attach the receiver in your gas or glow aircraft using rubber bands or hook and loop straps. In electric airplanes or helicopters, use doublesided foam tape to attach the main receiver to the model. 2. Install Remote Receiver Install the remote receiver in the model using double-sided tape. Make sure the remote receiver antennas are more than 2 inches from the main receiver antennas.
EN TRANSMITTER BATTERIES Battery and Charging Precautions and Warnings Failure to exercise caution while using this product and comply with the following warnings could result in product malfunction, electrical issues, excessive heat, FIRE, and ultimately injury and property damage.
EN TRANSMITTER FUNCTIONS Function Function A Antenna N Speaker Grill B Aux 2 Pot O SDI - SD Card C Mix (ACRO) /Throttle Hold (HELI) P Rudder Trim D Rudder Dual Rate (Mode 2) Flight Mode (Mode 1) Q Throttle Trim (Mode 2) Elevator Trim (Mode 1) E Aileron Dual Rate R F Aileron/Elevator Stick (Mode 2) Aileron/Throttle Stick (Mode 1) Throttle/Rudder Stick (Mode 2) Elevator/Rudder Stick (Mode 1) S Elevator Dual Rate G Elevator Trim (Mode 2) Throttle Trim (Mode 1) T Flight Mode (Mode
EN BINDING You must bind the receiver to the transmitter before it will operate. Binding teaches the receiver the specific code of the transmitter. Once bound, the receiver only connects to the transmitter when the previously bound model memory is selected. You will need to rebind the receiver after the model is set in the transmitter to fully program the model’s failsafe positions. If another model memory is selected, the receiver will not connect.
EN USING THE TRANSMITTER Antenna The transmitter antenna bends and turns at the hinge (A) and only bends and turns to the front of the transmitter. The antenna cannot point to the back of the transmitter. Turn the antenna tip to point away from the model and ground. Signals transmit strongest from the antenna shaft, not the tip. WARNING: Do not pick up the transmitter by the antenna. Do not alter or put weight on the antenna.
EN NAVIGATION Controls for Navigation • Use the roller, Back and Clear buttons near the LCD screen for DX7s programming. • Turn or press the roller to move through, select or change screen content. • Use the Back button to go to the previous screen (for example, to go from the Mixing Screen to the Function List). • Use the Clear button to change a selected value on a screen to its default setting (Some values do not have a default setting. For example, there is no default alarm type in the Timer Screen).
EN Selecting a Region (EU Version) In the Systems Settings screen rotate the roller to highlight Region then press the roller to select the Region function. Note that two regions are available for EU radios only. EU328 (compliant for European countries) and FR328 compliant for France. US radios are fixed to US-247 USA compliant. Rotate the roller to select the desired Region based on where the radio will be used. With Region selected, press the roller to accept that region.
EN SYSTEM SETUP Model Select The Model Select function is used to change to a different model memory, typically when switching from the current model. You can store up to 20 models in the DX7s model memory. Access the model select function through the System Setup mode or through Direct Model Access (pressing the Clear and Back buttons at the same time). Direct Model Access allows you to access the model select function at any time the main screen or a telemetry screen is displayed.
EN Model Copy The Model Copy Screen supports copying the active model’s programming to one of the other 19 model memories. Common uses of this Model Copy function include: • Organize model memories by category, type, etc. You will need to re-bind after moving models among the 20 memories. • Experiment with model programming while keeping a safety copy. • Use Model Copy to try two setups for one model, but remember to re-bind the receiver each time you change between model memories.
EN Frame Rate The Frame rate function supports 22ms and 11ms. Default is 22ms. Change to 11ms when a 11ms Frame rate receiver is used with compatible servos. The 11ms fast frame rate is not compatible with some types of analog servos, so the 22ms rate may be required. ACRO NOTICE: Refer to your airplane manual for recommended control throws. CAUTION: Always do a Control Test of your model with the transmitter after programming to make sure your model responds as desired.
EN Differential The Differential function decreases the amount an aileron moves down without affecting the amount the other aileron moves up. This can decrease adverse yaw (right or left movement of the aircraft nose) tendencies during roll maneuvers. Positive (+) and negative (-) differential is available; however, normally more up (+) aileron travel is required than down (-). Assign a switch to enable differential values during flight or select “On” so that differential is always enabled.
EN Throttle, Pitch and Tail Curves The Throttle, Pitch and Tail Curve Screens support changing the relationship between control stick positions (five positions, from 0 to 100%, in 25% increments) and channel output. Curve programming can change channel response from a linear rate for small adjustment of response among flight modes.
EN Governor The Governor Screen supports adjustment of the engine revolutions per minute (rpm) when using a Governor or throttle limiter. Program governor values assigned to the flight mode switch or another switch as desired. RPM values can be adjusted in 0.5% increments. Make sure the governor and receiver are connected. Assign a switch to governor control, select the channel connected to the governor, then assign values to available switch positions.
EN FUNCTION LIST Servo Setup Servo Setup supports travel adjustment, Sub Trim, and servo reversing. Servo Setup screens feature a servo monitor that shows a visual reference for adjustments. Travel adjust sets the overall travel or endpoints of the servo.
EN Mixing Mixing allows control input for a channel to affect more than one channel at a time. Mixing functions support: • Mixing a channel to another channel. • Mixing a channel to itself. • Designating offset or where zero movement is for the secondary channel. • Linking primary to secondary trim. • Assigning a mix to a switch position. These mixes are available for each model memory: six programmable mixes, Cyclic to Throttle (HELI) or Elevator to Flap (ACRO) and Aileron to Rudder (ACRO).
EN Timer The DX7s Timer function allows you to program a countdown timer or stop watch (count up timer) to display on the main screen. An alarm sounds when the programmed time is reached. You can program the timer to start using the trainer switch or automatically when throttle is raised above a programmed position. An internal timer that shows run time for a specific model displays on the Main Screen. Monitor The Monitor screen displays the servo positions for each channel graphically and numerically.
EN FAILSAFES When you bind your transmitter, you are programming the receiver with failsafe defaults. If connection is lost between the transmitter and receiver, the receiver immediately operates in those preprogrammed default positions. Those positions are failsafes. The AR8000 has three failsafes: SmartSafe Failsafe, Hold Last Command Failsafe, and Preset Failsafe.
EN RECEIVER AND SERVO INFORMATION Receiver Installation Where supplied with the transmitter, install the primary receiver in your model. Put the primary receiver in protective foam and install the receiver in the model using rubber bands or hookand-loop straps. Use thick double-sided foam tape to install the primary receiver in electric airplanes or helicopters.
EN APPENDIX Mode Conversion You can change Modes in your DX7s transmitter among Modes 1, 2, 3 and 4. Make mode changes in the transmitter using the System Settings Screen. Exit the System Settings Screen to save the new Mode number. Power off the transmitter and disconnect the battery. Adjust Stick Tension • Adjust stick tension using the screws on the stick gimbals through holes in the back of the transmitter.
EN 6. Remove four screws from two boards near the top of the front of the case. These screws are different sizes for electrical safety purposes; you must return them to the same places you remove them from. 7. Carefully move the boards a small amount to get to the screws holding the gimbal cages on the gimbals. 8. Remove eight screws and two gimbal cages from the gimbals. Make sure no wire connectors are disconnected when moving the gimbal cages. 11.
EN A B Recommended Servo Connections Dual Aileron Wing Type Connection A C V-Tail Type Connection Elevon Wing Type Connection D A AUX1 servo port (left aileron) B AILE servo port (right aileron) C ELEV servo port (left V-tail) D RUDD servo port (right V-tail) B C D F E E AILE servo port (left aileron) F ELEV servo port (right aileron) Elevon Wing Type Connection Servo Control For a delta wing or elevon wing setting, check the control throw directions.
EN TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Solution Transmitter and receiver are too near each other Move transmitter 8 to 12 feet (2.4 to 3.6m) from receiver Throttle channel is reversed Move away from large metal objects (vehicles, etc.
EN AMA NATIONAL MODEL AIRCRAFT SAFETY CODE Effective January 1, 2011 A. GENERAL: A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere. It may not exceed limitations of this code and is intended exclusively for sport, recreation and/or competition. All model flights must be conducted in accordance with this safety code and any additional rules specific to the flying site. 1. Model aircraft will not be flown: (a) In a careless or reckless manner.
EN FCC INFORMATION This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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ACRO MODEL SETUP Model Number: Model Name: THRO SERVO REVERSE SUB-TRIM TRAVEL ADJ N AILE R H L N ELEV R % L % R WING TYPE TAIL TYPE 1 NORMAL NORMAL AILE ELEV % % % % GEAR R % % % % N AILE D/R EXP D/R EXP 0 1 TRAINER FLAP FLAP RATE FLAP SYSTEM CHANNEL MIXING 134 0: 1: 2: MIX MIX MIX 1 MIX 2 MIX 3 MIX 4 MIX 5 MIX 6 N AUX2 R N % U % D R % + % - % U % D RUDD % % % % ELEV - FLAP MIX UP DOWN % % ELEV - RUDD MIX RATE SW % ELEV % % % % RUDD % % % % % % % % % % DIFFERENTIAL I
HELI MODEL SETUP Model Number: Model Name: THRO N R SERVO REVERSE SUB-TRIM TRAVEL ADJ H L AILE N ELEV R % L % R NORMAL STUNT HOLD PITCH CURVE NORMAL STUNT HOLD SWASH TYPE CHANNEL MIXING POS 2 POS 4 FLAP R N POS 4 AUX2 R N % U % D POS H PITC REV R•N % REV 90° CCPM CHANNEL AIL - THROTTLE ELE - THROTTLE AIL - THROTTLE - SWITCH SELECT 120° CCPM ACTIVATION ACT INH ACT INH ACT INH ACT INH ACT INH ACT INH ACT INH ACT INH ACT INH AILE D/R EXP D/R EXP R•N RATE 1 ELEV % % % % % % % % %
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