HITEC OPTIC 6 - ACGL, HELI - Model Type Select; Swashplate Type Selection

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Model Setup Functions
Flashing
Destination
(Flashing)
3. The source model memory (the memory that will be
duplicated)
is the current one, indicated by the fixed upper
arrow.
To select your destination model number, press the
Left or Right Cursor keys. The selected destination memory
number
is shown by the flashing triangle under it.
4. Press the +Increase and -Decrease Data keys at the same
time.
The transmitter beeps twice rapidly, indicating the
copy
has been completed.
5. Switch power off.
6. Switch power back on. If you wish to go to the newly-saved
memory,
repeat step 1.
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CGL, HELI - Model Type Select
This function is used to select the type of model to be
programmed
in the current model memory. You may select
from
aircraft/glider ( ACGL ) and helicopters ( HELI ). If you
select
a helicopter type, you will need to set the swash type.
These
settings are covered below.
Selecting the Model Type
1. With the transmitter switched off, turn on your transmitter
while
pressing both of the two Edit keys (the two keys on the
far
left). The model select ( M.SEL ) menu will be displayed.
2. Press the Down arrow key. This gets you into the type
select
menu. The current model type will be flashing on and
off.
(If you're already in the setup menus, you can just press
the
Up or Down arrow key to get here.)
6. If you've selected the HELI menu, go to the Swash select
menu
(see below) and choose the swash type for your model.
7.
Press the Up or Down arrow keys to get to another setup
menu,
or switch power off.
8. Switch power back on. You may now set up the details of
your
model in the Edit mode.
Swashplate Type Selection
If you are using the helicopter ( HELI ) setting menu, you must
tell
the Optic system what type of swashplate your model uses.
Helicopters
may have one servo each for pitch, aileron, and
elevator
( NOR ) or they may use three servos in concert on the
swash
to provide these functions ( 120' ). If you are not sure
about your swash type, please consult your model's instructions.
Note
that this menu will not be available unless you have
selected
the HELI model type
Selecting the Swashplate Type
1. Select the HELI model type in the Model Type Select menus
(see above).
2. With the transmitter switched off, turn on your transmitter
while
pressing both of the two Edit keys (the two keys on the
far
left). The model select ( M.SEL ) menu will be displayed.
3. Press the Up or Down arrow keys:
If you're in HELI mode, SWASH will be highlighted and you
can
select from two swashplate types: NOR and 120':
CH2
CH1
NOR
(CH6=PITCH)
CH6
CH1
CH2
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Flashin
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120
3. If the model type you want is displayed, you're done. [If you
wish
to change the swash type in the HELI model settings,
see
the sections below.]
4. If you wish to change the model type from that displayed,
press
on the Lef tor Right Cursor buttons until the model
type
you want, either ACGL or HELI, appears.
5. To select your desired model type, press both the +Increase
and - Decrease Data keys simultaneously. Two beeps tell
you
that the new model type is now registered. THIS WILL
ERASE ALL THE OLD SETTINGS IN THE MODEL
MEMORY, SO BE SURE YOU'RE IN THE CORRECT
MODEL MEMORY BEFORE YOU CHANGE MODEL TYPE!
4. If the swash type displayed is correct, go on to the next step.
If
you wish to change the swashplate type from that displayed,
press
on the Left or Right Cursor buttons until the swash type
you
want appears. CAUTION: if you change types, you may
lose
settings in the menus.
5. Press the Up or Down arrow keys to get to another setup
menu,
or switch power off.
6. Switch power back on. You may now set up the details of
your
model in the Edit mode.
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