HITEC Flash 8 User Manual

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Timer cont.
1. Scroll to highlight “Timer 1” from the home screen.
2. Press Back button to reset the timer
Timer Reset
Monitor
1. From the model menu, scroll to highlight “MONITOR” and
press the jog dial once to enter the monitor menu.
2. Manipulate the control inputs (including dual-rate switches)
and observe the bar graphs indicate the movement for each
channel. This screen is useful to verify that each channel is
congured with the intended end points and dual rates.
The Monitor function will display a graphic representation of all seven channels as they are manipulated
with the FLASH 8’s controls. There are also channel cycling and neutralization functions.
If you are conguring an electric-powered model, remove the propeller(s) or secure the aircraft
before performing the next steps. The test functions will cause an active Electronic Speed
Control to drive the motor(s) at varying power levels, including full throttle. An unsecured
model can cause substantial bodily injury and/or property damage. Also be mindful of models
with retractable landing gear or similar functions that require special attention.
Warnin
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3. Press the jog dial to activate the test menu.
4. Scroll to highlight “Move” and press the jog dial to conrm
your selection.
Monitor cont.
Throttle Lock
5. Observe as the transmitter cycles the designated range of
travel for every channel that has been assigned a control
input.
6. The cycle test can be halted by either selecting another option
in the test menu or pressing the back button to return to the
model function menu.
7. Scroll to highlight “NEU” (neutral) and press the jog dial to
conrm your selection.
1. To turn the throttle lock highlight THRO Lock from the model
setup menu and press the jog dial to enter the setup screen.
8. Observe that all channels with assigned control inputs have been set to their neutral position
(including all trim or sub-trim settings). This screen is useful to position the servos when setting
pushrod lengths for control surfaces.
9. The neutral setting can be halted by either selecting another option in the test menu or pressing the
back button to return to the model function menu.
The FLASH 8 features a “throttle lock” function that can be activated when the transmitter is transmitting
a signal. We encourage you to use the throttle lock feature as a safety precaution against “accidental
throttle application”.
2. To select which switch will be used for the throttle lock press
the jog dial to enter the switch selection menu.
3. Scroll to select a switch used to activate the throttle lock
function. Press the jog dial to con rm your selection.
- If you choose the “NULL” option, the function will remain
inactive at all times for this model.
However, for user convenience, Throttle Lock can be activated
inactivated by press and hold ESC button 2sec on the main
menu despite choose ‘NULL option.
4. Press the back button twice to return to the Model menu.
- If you choose a switch:
- The switch position menu will appear. Scroll to high light
the switch position that you will use to enable the function. Press the jog dial to con rm your selection.
- Scroll to select “ON” and press the jog dial to con rm your selection. If you toggle the selected
switch, the  eld in the top right corner of the screen will indicate when the mix is active.

HITEC Flash 8 Specifications

General

Interface	-
Input type	Press buttons
Product color	Black, Silver
Built-in display	Yes
Maximum range	- m
Frequency band	2.4 GHz
Channels quantity	8 channels

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	- g