User's Manual
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Be careful if you do choose to use a field charger on your batteries.
A fast-charger may overcharge the batteries, causing overheating
and a premature failure. Never charge your transmitter or receiver
battery at a rate higher than the batteries capacity.
For example, the capacity of your Optic 6 Sport's 7.2 volt
NIMH battery is 1300 mAh and should therefore not be charged at
a rate any higher than 1.3 amps.
Be sure to recharge the batteries before each flying session.
A battery low in charge will soon die, causing loss of control and
a crash. Plug in the charger that comes in this system and hook up
the transmitter and airborne batteries the day before a planned
flying session. Be sure the charger is not turned off by the room's
light on-off switch!
Important!: Quit flying when your transmitter battery level
reaches 6.6 volts-the radio will emit a steady series of beeps to
remind you!
Mode 1 Configuration
All Optic Sport systems sold in America are in the
Mode 2 format. While most pilots in America fly with their
transmitter in the "mode 2" configuration, you may wish to
use your new Optic sport in the "mode 1" format.
There is a choice for this option in the Model Set-Up function
menu described on Page XX. After selecting Mode 1 in the
Model Set-Up menu, You must do the following to change
the Optic Sport transmitter to Mode 1. We must add this info later.
Once you arrive at the flying field...
Before flying, be sure that the frequency you intend to fly with is
not in use, and secure any frequency control device (pin, tag, etc.)
for that frequency before turning on your transmitter.
Never believe that it's possible to fly two or more models on the
same frequency at the same time. Even though there are different
types of modulation (AM, PPM or FM, and PCM), only one model
may be flown on a single frequency.
When you are ready to fly your model, position the throttle stick or
switch to its low speed or off position. Then, you may turn on the
transmitter power followed by the receiver power.
Use the LOCK function to prevent accidental throttle commands.
When you have finished flying, turn off the receiver power
first- then turn off the transmitter power. If you do not follow these
procedures, the receiver has no information to hold the servos
steady and you may damage your servos or control surfaces or
flood your motor. In the case of electric-powered models the motor
may unexpectedly turn on and cause a severe injury if the transmitter
is switched off before the receiver..
Before starting the engine, fully retract the transmitter antenna,
power up the transmitter and receiver, and check to be sure that
the servos follow the movement of the sticks. If a servo operates
abnormally, don't attempt to fly until you determine the cause of
the problem. Finally, before starting the engine, be sure to check
that the transmitter model memory is correct for the chosen model.
While you're getting ready to fly, if you place your transmitter on
the ground, be sure that the wind won't tip it over.
If it is knocked over, the throttle stick may accidentally get moved
causing the engine to race unexpectedly, causing damage or injury
to anyone nearby.
Before taxiing, be sure to extend the transmitter antenna to
its full length.
A collapsed antenna will reduce your flying range and may cause a
loss of control. It is a good idea to avoid pointing the transmitter
antenna directly at the model at all times, since the signal is weakest
in that direction.
Finally, don't fly in the rain! Water or moisture may enter
the transmitter through the antenna or stick openings and cause
erratic operation or loss of control. If you must fly in wet weather
during a contest, be sure to protect your transmitter with a plastic
bag or waterproof barrier.
To ensure your own safety and the safety of others,
please observe the following precautions:
Flying field
We recommend that you fly at a recognized model airplane flying field.
You can find model clubs and fields by asking the nearest hobby dealer,
or contacting the Academy of Model Aeronautics.
Always pay particular attention to the flying field's rules, as well as
the presence and location of spectators, the wind direction, and
any obstacles on the field. Be very careful flying in areas near
power lines, tall buildings, or communication facilities as there
may be radio interference in their vicinity.
If you must fly at a site that is not a club field, be sure there are
no other modelers flying within a two-mile range, or you may lose
control of your aircraft (or you may cause them to lose control of theirs).
NOTE: If you need to remove or replace the transmitter battery, do not pull
on its wires to remove it. Instead, gently pull on the connector's plastic
housing where it plugs in to the transmitter. The battery must be removed
to charge it properly with a "peak" charger.
Flying Safely
Frquency Control
Charge the Batteries!
Frequency Control
The following frequencies and channel numbers may be used for
flying aircraft in the U.S.
(this information specific to North American versions of the Optic):
It is very important to display your transmitters channel number
at all times.
To install your frequency flag device on your transmitter's antenna,
slide the appropriate paper numbers into the slots and slip the
device onto the transmitter's antenna.
ㅁTry to charge the batteries with the charger supplied with your system
exclusively. The use of a fast-charger may damage the batteries by
overheating and dramatically reduce their lifetime.
Before we dive into the programming and use of the Optic Sport,
let's charge the batteries.
1. Connect the transmitter charging cord to the transmitter's
charging socket (on the rear of the case, left side).
2. If your aircraft uses a receiver battery, connect it to the
receiver connector on the charging cord.
3. Plug the charger into a wall socket.
4. The charger's LEDs should light, indicating charging current
is flowing..
If either light does not turn on, verify that the transmitter and
receiver power switches are OFF.
Also be sure the wall switch controlling the room lights does
not shut off the charger's electrical outlet when you leave the
room.
The batteries should be left on charge for about 15 hours.
11 72.010
12 72.030
13 72.050
14 72.070
15 72.090
16 72.110
17 72.130
18 72.150
19 72.170
20 72.190
21 72.210
22 72.230
23 72.250
24 72.270
25 72.290
26 72.310
27 72.330
28 72.350
29 72.370
30 72.390
31 72.410
32 72.430
33 72.450
34 72.470
35 72.490
36 72.510
37 72.530
38 72.550
39 72.570
40 72.590
41 72.610
42 72.630
43 72.650
44 72.670
45 72.690
46 72.710
47 72.730
48 72.750
49 72.770
50 72.790
51 72.810
52 72.830
53 72.850
54 72.870
55 72.890
56 72.910
57 72.930
58 72.950
59 72.970
60 72.990
Ch.No. MHz Ch.No. MHz Ch.No. MHz Ch.No. MHz
72 MHz band