9 ® 9 Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni Manual de instrucciones ®
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EN DX9 Features • • • • • • • “Roll” between telemetry, monitor and main screens without entering the Settings menu Switch between Function List and System Settings menus without powering off the transmitter Voice alerts for telemetry, warnings, and other conditions Selectable sound menu lets you activate or inhibit specific DX9 sounds Assign five Airplane flight modes to any combination of up to two switches Virtually Unlimited Model Memory (250 models) Assign in-flight aircraft gyro gain adjustment to o
EN Table of Contents Transmitter Batteries..........................................................5 Charging Your Transmitter.................................................5 Transmitter Functions........................................................6 Main Screen........................................................................8 Navigation...........................................................................8 Auto Switch Select...............................................................
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 1 Antenna 1 2 Right Trim 3 Right Knob Function Elevator Trim (Mode 2, 4) 9 Throttle Trim (Mode 1, 3) Aileron Trim (Mode 1,2) 10 Rudder Trim (Mode 3,4) 4 Switch E 11 Roller 5 Switch H 12 Charge Port 6 Switch G 13 Speaker Grill 7 Switch F 14 On/Off Switch Throttle/Aileron Stick (Mode 1) Elevator/Aileron Stick (Mode 2) Throttle/Rudder Stick (Mode 3) Elevator/Rudder Stick (Mode 4) 15 LCD 16 Clear Button 17 Back Button 18 SD Card Slot 19 Neck St
EN Transmitter Functions Function Function 1 Handle/Antenna 2 6 2 Throttle Spring Tension Adjustment (Mode 2,4) 3 Left Lever Function Left Rear Grip 12 Right Rear Grip 7 SD Card 13 Gimbal Stick Tension Adjustment 8 Audio Jack 9 Battery Cover 4 Gimbal Stick Tension Adjustment 10 Trainer Port 5 Mode Change 11 Charge Port 14 Mode Change 15 Right Lever 16 Throttle Spring Tension Adjustment (Mode 1,3) CLEAR BACK ® ™ 1 16 15 2 3 14 4 13 5 12 6 11 8 10 7 9 SPEK
EN Main Screen Function A Model Name B DSMX/DSM2 If not shown, this indicates “not bound”. C D E F G H I Also displays the Volume Level Transmitter Battery when the BACK button is pressed Charge Level Digital Battery Voltage (an alarm sounds and the screen flashes when battery charge gets down to 4.3V when using an NiMH battery or 6.4V for a LiPo/Li Ion battery.
EN SD Card Installing the SD Card The included SD Card enables you to: • Import (copy) models from another DX9 transmitter • Export (transfer) models to another DX9 transmitter • Update AirWare™ software in the transmitter • Install/Update sound files To install the SD Card: 1. Power off the transmitter. 2. Press the SD Card into the card slot with the card label facing upward.
EN Binding Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) code of a single specific transmitter. You will need to rebind after the model programming is initially set up to fully program the model’s failsafe positions. Binding Using the Receiver and Receiver Battery 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 4. 5. 6. 1. Lower throttle to the lowest position and make sure the transmitter is powered off. 2. Insert the bind plug into the BIND/DATA port. 3.
EN Programming Failsafe Positions You establish failsafe positions when you bind your transmitter and receiver. If the radio signal connection is lost between the transmitter and receiver, the receiver immediately moves the aircraft control surfaces to the failsafe positions. If you assign the receiver THRO channel to a transmitter channel other than throttle, we recommend using Preset failsafe with the throttle in the low position. NOTICE: Failsafe features vary according to receiver.
Throttle Curve Spoken Flight Mode Gyro1 Channel Assign Gyro2 Trim Setup Gyro3 Model Utilities Pitch Curve Warnings Flap System Telemetry Menu options show up on model type selection. These menu options vary between Model Types (Airplane, Helicopter Mixing and Sailplane), but Preflight Setup are identical for all models in that type. Subsequent aircraft type (Aircraft, Swashplate make other menu options Sequencer Frame Rate or Sailplane) selections appear.
EN Common System Setup FunctIons Model Select Model Select enables you to access any of the 250 internal model memory locations in the Model Select list. 1. Scroll to the desired model memory in the Model Select list. 2. When the desired model memory is highlighted, press the scroll wheel once to select the model. The transmitter returns to the System Setup List. 3. Add a new model by rolling to the bottom of the list.
EN F-Mode Setup Use the Flight Mode Setup menu to assign switches to flight modes. Mode Number of Switches Number of Flight Modes Aircraft 2 5 Heli 3 (including Throttle Hold) 5 (including Throttle Hold) Aircraft and Sailplane Flight Mode Table You can assign the available flight modes (up to 5 for Air, up to 10 for Sail) to each of the switch positions (up to 3 switches can be used for sailplane and up to 2 switches can be used for aircraft).
EN Channel Assignment The Channel Assignment function allows you to reassign almost any receiver channel to a different transmitter channel. For example, the receiver gear channel could be re-assigned to the transmitter throttle channel. 1. Scroll to the receiver channel you wish to change. 2. Press the scroll wheel once and scroll left or right to change the receiver input selection. 3. Press the scroll wheel a second time to save the selection.
EN Model Utilities In the Model Utilities function you can create a new model, delete a model, copy a model, reset a model to default settings and sort the model list. Create New Model Delete Model Use this selection to create a new model in the model select list. 1. Select Create New Model. Within this screen, you will have the option to create a new model or cancel. 2. If you select Cancel, the system will return to the Model Select function. 3.
EN Warnings The Warnings menu enables you to program a tone or vibration alert during power on of the transmitter for any selected switch or channel position. The alarm activates and an alert message appears on the screen if a specific switch or control stick is in an unsafe position when you power the transmitter on. Return the switch or control stick to the safe position to silence the alarm. For safety reasons, the default throttle alarm activates if the throttle position is above 10%.
EN Telemetry Alarms Select Inh under Alarm to select the type of alarm desired. Options include Inh, Tone, Vibe, Tone/Vibe, Voice, Voice/Vibe. Status Reports (Spoken Telemetry) 1. Select Inh next to Status Reports in each telemetry setting to add spoken telemetry feedback as desired. 2. Scroll to select how often you want to hear the status report. Warning Reports (Spoken Telemetry) 1.
EN Trainer The DX9 features a programmable trainer function with 4 wired trainer modes and 2 wireless trainer modes. The transmitter assigns the trainer function to Switch I. Wired Trainer The 4 wired trainer modes include: Slave Use Slave mode when using the DX9 as a slave transmitter and Pilot Link is active in the master transmitter. Inhibit In Inhibit, the slave transmitter must have the same programming as the master transmitter (e.g., servo reversing, travel adjust, sub-trim, trims).
EN Wireless Trainer Wireless Trainer works just like the Wired Trainer, without the wire. Select Wireless Trainer to bind a DSM2 or DSMX slave transmitter to the master transmitter. With this option, when the master presses the trainer button or switch, control is given to the currently bound slave transmitter.
EN System SetTINGS The System Settings menu consists of four screens: System Settings, Extra Settings, Serial Number and Calibrate. Select NEXT or PREV to move between screens. User Name The User Name field displays your name in the lower right corner of the main screen. 3. Press the Back button to save the User Name and return to the System Settings screen. To Program a User Name: 1. Scroll to User Name and press the scroll wheel. The User Name screen appears. 2.
EN Selecting a Language In the Systems Settings screen, rotate the roller to highlight Language, then press the roller to select the Language function. Rotate the roller to select the desired Language. When the desired Language is selected, press the roller to accept that Language. Names you input will not be affected by language change. After changing the language for the text, you may also want to change the language for the spoken alerts. See the “Spoken” and “SD Card” sections for more information.
EN Serial Number The Serial Number screen displays the transmitter serial number and AirWare software version. Reference the Serial Number screen any time you need to register your transmitter or update the AirWare software from the Spektrum Community website. Exporting the Serial Number to the SD Card You may find it helpful to export the transmitter serial number to a text file for your personal records or when you are registering the transmitter on the Spektrum Community.
EN Transfer SD Card Import Model This function overwrites all model memories. Ensure that the models currently in your transmitter are saved on an SD card separate from the transmitter before performing this function. To import an individual model file from the SD Card: 1. Save the model file to the SD Card. 2. Select the Model List location where you wish to import the new model file. 3. In the SD Card menu, scroll to Select Option and press the scroll button once. 4.
EN Update AirWare Software IMPORTANT: The orange LED Spektrum bars flash and a status bar appears on the screen when AirWare software updates are installing. Never power off the transmitter when updates are installing. Doing so may damage the system files. Before installing any AirWare files, always Export All Models to an SD Card separate from the SD Card containing the update. The update may erase all model files. For more information on AirWare software updates, visit spektrumrc.
EN Speed The Speed menu enables you to show the response time on any individual channel (such as retracts). The Speed is adjustable in the following ranges: • Nor (No Delay) — 0.9s in 0.1 second increments • 1s – 2s in 0.2-second increments • 2s – 8s in 1-second increments Absolute (Abs.) Travel The Abs. Travel function limits the amount of travel on a channel. Adjust the Abs. Travel value to prevent a servo from binding when a mix is applied. Balance To adjust the Speed: 1.
EN V-Tail Differential (Air and Sail Types only) The V-Tail Differential screen enables you to increase or decrease the amount of differential between control surface throws. Positive Differential values decrease the amount of “down” travel without affecting the “up” travel on the opposite control surface. Negative Differential values decrease the amount of “up” travel without affecting the amount of “down” travel on the opposite control surface.
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. • Assigning offset to a channel • Linking primary to secondary trim. These mixes are available for each model memory: • • • • • 10 programmable mixes Cyclic to Throttle (HELI) Swashplate (HELI) Elevator to Flap (ACRO) Aileron to Rudder (ACRO) • • • • • Select a channel for master and slave.
EN Sequencer The Sequencer menu option provides this-then-that mixing with a time delay. Two different sequences (S1 through S2) are available to control 2 functions each (A and B), in 2 timing directions (forward or reverse). Sequences appear throughout function screens as assignable switches. CAUTION: Always review the action of a sequence on the Monitor screen BEFORE operating the model to ensure controls act as desired. Failure to do so could cause a crash, resulting in property damage and or injury.
EN Range Test The Range Test function reduces the power output. This allows for a range test to confirm the RF link is operating correctly. Perform a range check at the beginning of each flying session to confirm system operation. To Access the Range Test screen: 1. With the transmitter on and the main or telemetry screen displayed, press the roller. The Function list displays. 2. Rotate the roller to highlight Range Test, then press the roller to access the Range Test function. 3.
EN Custom Voice Setup Use the custom voice setup function to set up custom voice alerts or messages. For example, with the custom voice setup function you can be alerted to a switch change report or a sequence of alerts using the Stepping Events option. To add a new custom voice alert or command, enter the Custom Voice Setup function and select Add New Sound Event with the roller. Select either Switch Change Report or Stepping Events.
EN ACRO (Airplane) Acro Model Type 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. Aircraft Type Use the Aircraft Type Screen to select wing and tail types to match your airplane model. Diagrams and setup names show on the transmitter screen to show the available setups. Refer to spektrumrc.
EN Elevon Servo Control The possible servo reversing options for a delta wing model are: Aileron Normal Normal Reverse Reverse Elevator Reverse Normal Reverse Normal Tip: If you test all servo reversing options and the control surfaces do not move in the correct direction, change the Elevon wing type in the System Setup list from Elevon-A to Elevon-B.
EN Acro Gyro Function The Gyro menu option enables you to create up to 7 gyro gain points on a maximum of 4 curves. Gyro gain curves also provide flexibility in reducing gyro gain as the control stick moves farther away from the center. To access the Gyro screen 1. In the System Setup List, highlight Aircraft Type. 2. In the Aircraft Type Screen, select NEXT at the bottom right of the screen. This will access the Aircraft Options screen. Activate the desired Gyro function(s).
EN HELI (Helicopter) Heli Model Type NOTICE: Refer to your helicopter, gyro and governor manuals for programming recommendations. CAUTION: Always do a Control Test of your model with the transmitter after programming changes to make sure your model responds as desired. Swash Type The Swash Type menu option assigns the swash type for your particular helicopter model. Select the Swash Type before completing any programming in the Function List. The Swash Type will affect menu options in the Function List.
EN Swashplate The Swashplate menu option enables you to adjust the following: • Swashplate Mix • Exponential • E-Ring • Elevator Compensation Use positive or negative Swashplate mix values as needed for correct direction response of the helicopter. Before making adjustments to the Swashplate mix, make sure the throttle/collective pitch input moves the entire swashplate up or down. If the servos are not moving in the same direction, reverse them as necessary in the Servo Setup menu option.
EN Tail Curve The Tail Curve function mixes tail rotor input with the throttle/ collective function to counter torque from the main rotor blades when using a non-heading hold (tail lock) gyro or when using rate mode on a gyro. See Pitch Curve for more information on programming curves. Mixing Cyclic to Throttle Cyclic-to-throttle mix prevents rpm loss when aileron, elevator or rudder inputs are given. This mix advances the throttle position with cyclic or rudder control to maintain rpm.
EN SAIL (Sailplane) Sailplane Model Type NOTICE: Refer to your sailplane 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. Sailplane Type Use the Sailplane Type Screen to select wing and tail types to match your sailplane model. Diagrams and setup names show on the transmitter screen to show the available setups. Refer to spektrumrc.
EN SAIL Mixing For each of these mixes, you can program each flight mode with different mix values or at 0% if no mix is desired for that specific flight mode. Programming values include independent control of the direction and amount a slave surface moves in relationship to the master surface. Aileron to Rudder The Aileron to Rudder mix is commonly used for coordinated turns.
EN Physical Transmitter Adjustments Transmitter Mode Conversion You can change transmitter modes among Modes 1, 2, 3 and 4. This conversion requires both a programming and a mechanical change. Programming Conversion: 1. Access the System Settings menu from the Setup List and select the desired Mode. If you are changing between Modes 2/4 or 1/3, you can STOP after Step 1. 2. Exit the System Settings menu to save the selection. 3. Power off the transmitter and remove the transmitter battery pack.
EN Adjusting the Elevator Centering Screw When changing between Modes 1 and 2, or between Modes 3 and 4, you must adjust the elevator centering screw. 1. Hold the Elevator or Throttle stick in the full up or full down position when you are adjusting the elevator centering screw. Holding the gimbal stick reduces the load on the elevator centering mechanism and makes it easier to adjust the centering screw. 2. Locate the gimbal where the elevator centering spring is engaged.
EN Adjust Stick Tension Adjust stick tension using the screws on the stick gimbals through holes in the back of the transmitter. 1. Pull up the top of the rear grip on the back of the transmitter to adjust the stick gimbal tension. Only the top of the grip must be pulled up to access the adjustment screw. The entire grip does not need to be removed. 2. Turn the screws in these holes marked with a vertical or horizontal arrow a small amount using a small Phillips screwdriver.
EN Troubleshooting Guide Problem Aircraft will not Bind (during binding) to transmitter Aircraft will not link (after binding) to transmitter Possible Cause Solution Transmitter too near aircraft during binding process Move powered transmitter a few feet from aircraft, disconnect and reconnect flight battery to aircraft Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal object Move the aircraft or transmitter away from the large metal object The bind plug is not installed correctly in the bind po
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