® 200 FP V-Cam Helicopter Instruction Manual WARNING Please fully read and understand this manual and the operation and all safety aspects required of you for the safe operation of this product. Before use, if you feel this product is not for you please return it to your place of purchase. Heli-Max products are to be used by ages 14 and over. Manual Specifications and Description Changes The instruction manual, warranties and other associated documentation are subject to change without notice.
® INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Heli-Max™ 200FP V-Cam Helicopter. We are certain you will get many hours of enjoyment out of this model. If you should have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us at: helihotline@hobbico.com. For the latest technical updates or manual corrections visit the Heli-Max web site at www.helimax-rc.com. If there is any new technical information, changes or important updates to this model a “tech notice” box will appear on the 200FP V-Cam product page.
® WARRANTY SERVICE Heli-Max guarantees this product to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification. In no case shall Heli-Max’s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Heli-Max reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.
® FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS Features ● ● ● ● On board micro digital video camera On board micro snap-shot digital picture camera USB Memory Card reader 2G memory card Product Specifications Rotor Diameter: Empty Weight: Weight RTF: Fuselage Length: Height: Width: 380mm (14.97”) 235g (8.3oz) 287g (10.12oz) 420mm (16.53”) 160mm (6.30”) 90mm (3.54”) Camera Specifications Size: Codec Video: Codec Audio: Still Image capture: 40mmL X 20mmW X 8mmH Motion JPEG, 1280x720, 30fps, file extension.
the operation of the model before every flight to insure that all equipment is operating and that the model has remained structurally sound. ● Please allow a 10 minute cool down period after each flight so the motor controller and motors can cool down. Failure to do so may cause loss of control due to the controller overheating and shutting down. ● Inspect the rotor blades before each flight for nicks. If any damage is found, replace the blades before flying the model again.
® BATTERY CHARGING WARNING!! The charger supplied with the Heli-Max 200FP V-Cam Helicopter contains protective circuitry. If you experience any difficulties while charging the battery, please disconnect the battery from the charger and unplug the charger from the power source. Allow the battery and charger to rest for two hours as this will allow the charge protection circuit to reset. If this issue re-occurs during normal use, please contact technical support for further assistance.
3. Make sure the electronic trim indicators on the display are centered. NOTE: The transmitter must remain still when first turned on to allow it to calibrate. ® LED LIGHTS 1. Turn on the LED lights by screwing in the cap until the LEDs just turn on. 2. Turn them off by loosening the cap. NOTE: Make sure the cap is snug before flying.
® TRANSMITTER CONTROLS All controls are described with the tail pointing directly toward you. This is the best way to fly in the beginning since it keeps the control inputs oriented the same direction. ® FLYING YOUR 200FP V-CAM HELI Electric motors are very dangerous. Do not work on the model while the flight battery is plugged in as interference may cause the main rotor blades to spin, possibly causing injury.
1. Turn on the transmitter and place it near the helicopter. Insert the flight battery in the battery tray. 2. Connect the battery and put the helicopter down on a level surface near the transmitter. The transmitter and the controller/receiver should link within 5 seconds. When you move the right stick in any direction, one or both servos should respond to the signals from the transmitter. NOTE: The 200FP V-Cam will be “ON” at this point.
® BASIC MANEUVERS Once you are comfortable with hovering in one place start working on orientations. By this we mean, hover the helicopter in all positions, nose to the right, nose to the left and the nose pointing at you (nose-in). Getting good at this fundamental discipline will allow you to progress much faster in some of the more advanced flying maneuvers. Slow Pirouettes By moving the left stick, left or right, you can rotate the helicopter around 360,° which is called a pirouette.
the transmitter is in low rates, the mode indicator on the LCD screen will show a half oval and emit a single low pitch beep. For high rates, the indicator will be a complete oval and the transmitter will emit a single high pitch beep. ® CAMERA OPERATION Installing the Memory Card Remove the memory card from the protective case. Flip the model over and push the card into the slot on the side of the camera module. When the card is correctly installed, it will click.
Downloading the Video & Pictures from the Camera Install the memory card into the card reader. Plug the reader into the USB port of your computer. The USB connection will be auto recognized and the files ready to be transferred. At this point you can copy or transfer your files to your folder structure. ® TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM: 200FP V-Cam does not respond to any stick movements. Solution 1: Make sure that the battery voltage is above 8.
3. Remove the screw holding the grey wire from the rotor blade to the head button. 4. Unscrew the rotor blade mounting screw and remove the rotor blade from the blade grip. Reverse these steps to install the new rotor blade. Be sure to attach the grey wire to side of the head button and the black wire to the bottom of the button. Replacing the Tail Rotor Drive Gears 1. Remove the tailcase mounting screw from the side of the tailboom. 2. Pull the tailcase and driveshaft out of the tailboom.
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® REPLACEMENT PARTS Parts list 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 HMXE2357 HMXE2360 HMXE2359 HMXE8348 HMXE2355 HMXE2361 HMXE2353 HMXE8349 HMXE2352 HMXE2354 Head Button Set Button Cells Head Block Set Feathering Shaft Blade Holder Rotor Blade Set Mixing Arm Linkage Set Flybar Head Linkage Guide HMXE2350 Swashplate HMXE8353 Main Shaft HMXE8354 Main Shaft Collar HMXE7956 Main Frame HMXE8005 Main Motor HMXE2364 Main Motor Cooler HMXE2365 Ball Bearing Set HMXM2033 Servo HMXE8043 Main
