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XS3 Quick Start Setup
Included in this manual are in-depth instructions detailing
all the steps and procedures needed to correctly program
each of the XS3’s features. Quick Start covers the basic pro-
gramming information necessary to get you to the track
fast. Later, when you want to learn more about the specific
features of the XS3, refer to the appropriate page(s) in this
manual for more detailed programming information.
Note: If the Auxiliary Channel 3 is required, refer to
the Auxiliary Channel 3 System Mode (page 19) for
instructions.
Synthesized TX Channel Select
1.Press the Scroll and Channel keys at the same time
and hold.
2.Turn the transmitter power switch on to enter
System mode.
3.Press the Scroll key until “CH” appears on the screen.
4.Press the Increase or Decrease key to select the desired
transmitting channel number (1–6) on 27MHz or
(61–90) on 75MHz.
Note: Your XS3 radio system will only operate
either on 27MHz or 75MHz, depending on the
model purchased, not both. While in System mode,
there is no RF output being generated by the XS3,
enabling you to safely make the appropriate channel
selection. You must turn the transmitter off and
then back on to enable RF output.
Synthesized RX Channel Select
1.Determine the frequency band and channels available
marked next to the rotary dial matches the transmitter.
2.Set the channel on the RS300 receiver to match the XS3
transmitter by adjusting the ten position rotary switches
using a small 1/8” flat blade screwdriver until they
point to the corresponding channel numbers.
•To set a 75MHz receiver to channel 78, rotate the
first rotary switch to the “7” position and the
second rotary switch to the “8” position.
•27MHz receivers will only have one rotary switch
for accessing channels 1–6. Use this single switch to
select the desired channel.
Servo Reversing
1.With the transmitter power switch on, press the Scroll
key to enter the Function mode.
2.Press the Scroll key until “REV
.
NORM” appears on the
screen. The “ST” indicates the steering servo reversing
screen.
3.Press the Increase or Decrease key to move the cursor
to the desired servo direction (REV
.
NORM).
4.Press the Channel key once to access the throttle
servo reversing screen.
5.To select the direction of the throttle servo, repeat
Step 3 above.
6.Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to adjust Auxiliary Channel 3
if needed.
st
—
REV•NORM
SCROLL
ENTER
CHANNEL
Channel
ST = Steering
TH = Throttle
AUX =
Auxiliary
Channel 3
(optional)
Servo Direction
CHANNEL
SCROLL
INCREASE
CLEAR
DECREASE
SCROLL
ENTER
CHANNEL
SCROLL
INCREASE
CLEAR
DECREASE
ch
65
Channel Select
Fuction
Channel Number