User Manual

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Spektrum DX5e Radio System
Your ParkZone F4U Corsair is equipped with the
revolutionary Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM2 radio system.
This radio system allows you to fly with the confidence
of knowing you will be safe from interference.
For more details regarding the Spektrum DX5e radio
system, please see the dedicated DX5e manual
included with your F4U.
Transmitter Features:The following statement
applies to the receiver (in the U.S.A)
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.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesirable
operation.
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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Range Test
You will need two people to perform the range test: one
to hold the plane and the other to give the transmitter
input. To place the DX5e transmitter in range check
mode, power the transmitter on, pull forward and hold
the trainer switch and toggle the dual rate switch four
times. The DX5e will emit a tone when the transmitter
is in Range Check mode. To exit Range Check mode,
simply release the trainer switch.
Warning: The person holding the plane should hold it
in such a way that the propeller does not come into
contact with any part of their clothing or body.
1. One person holds the transmitter, while the other
person walks 30 paces away with the airplane.
2. Be sure the throttle stick is in the full down
position.
3. Plug the airplane battery into the speed control.
4. As soon as the throttle stick is advanced, the
propeller should spin quickly.
5. As the first person moves the transmitter controls,
the other person should watch to be sure the
airplane’s motor and tail controls operate smoothly.
When the range check is complete, unplug
the flight battery from the ESC and power the
transmitter off.
Receiver
Your F4U Corsair comes equipped with the Spektrum
AR500 full range 2.4GHz DSM receiver. The following
are the channels that are programmed in the receiver:
Bind Port:
Ch. 1: Throttle
Ch. 2: Aileron Port #1
Ch. 3: Elevator
Ch. 4: Rudder
Ch. 5: Gear
Ch. 6: Aileron Port #2
Note: This port sends out a duplicate of the aileron
signal.
Make certain you plug in the servo leads to the correct
corresponding channel. Always perform a function
check prior to flying to ensure this.
Binding
The Spektrum DX5e transmitter and AR500 receiver
have been bound for you. Should you have a need
to re-bind the AR500 to the DX5e or another DSM2
transmitter, please follow the provided instructions.
1. Confirm the flight battery has been unplugged from
the ESC and the transmitter is powered off.
2. Insert the bind plug into Batt/Bind port on the
AR500 receiver.
3. Connect the blue EC3 connector on the battery
to the ESC. The orange LED on the AR500 should
begin to blink.
4. Pull forward on the trainer switch located on the
DX5e transmitter while powering on the transmitter.
The transmitter will emit a series of beeps to
confirm it has entered Bind mode. Release the
trainer switch.
5. The orange LED will turn to solid when the bind
process has completed. Remove the bind plug
from the AR500, disconnect the flight battery and
power the transmitter off.
Installing or Replacing the Propeller and
Spinner
Your F4U Corsair has come with 2 different propellers.
• The 2-blade (installed) propeller is slightly more
efficient and offers a little more thrust.
• The 3-blade propeller allows for more scale-type
flights, yet performs very well.
1. Remove the prop hub by inserting a hex driver
through the holes drilled in the hub. Carefully
grasp the propeller and turn the prop hub counter-
clockwise to loosen the hub.
2. Slide propeller on. Make sure pitch numbers on
prop are visible from the front of the airplane.
3. Re-install the prop hub by turning it clockwise. The
hex driver should be used as in Step 1 to ensure
the hub is tight.
NOTE: Always confirm the flight battery is unplugged
from the speed control prior to working around the
propeller and cowl.
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