4 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1
Transmitter Batteries ....................................................5
Charging Your Transmitter .............................................5
Transmitter Functions ...................................................6
Main Screen ................................................................8
Navigation ...................................................................8
Binding........................................................................9
Programming Failsafe Positions ..................................10
X-Plus .......................................................................11
SD Card ....................................................................11
Model Type Programming guide ..................................12
Common System Setup FunctIons
System Setup ............................................................13
Model Select .............................................................13
Model Type ................................................................13
Model Name ..............................................................13
F-Mode Setup ............................................................14
Flight Mode Name Setup ............................................14
Channel Assignment ..................................................14
Channel Input Confi guration ........................................15
X-Plus Input Confi guration ..........................................15
Trim Setup .................................................................15
Model Copy ...............................................................16
Model Reset ..............................................................16
Warnings ...................................................................16
Telemetry ..................................................................16
Prefl ight Setup ..........................................................17
Frame Rate ................................................................17
Bind ..........................................................................17
Trainer.......................................................................18
Analog Switch Setup ..................................................18
System Settings .........................................................19
Extra Settings ............................................................20
Serial Number ............................................................20
Calibrate....................................................................21
Transfer SD Card .......................................................21
Function List
Servo Setup ..............................................................22
D/R & Exponential ......................................................23
Differential (Air and Sail Types only) .............................23
V-Tail Differential (Air and Sail Types only) ....................24
Throttle Cut ...............................................................24
Throttle Curve ............................................................24
Mixing .......................................................................25
Sequencer .................................................................26
Range Test ................................................................27
Timer ........................................................................27
Telemetry ..................................................................27
Monitor .....................................................................28
X-Plus Monitor ...........................................................28
Chapter 2 ACRO (Airplane)
Aircraft Type ..............................................................29
Recommended Servo Connections ..............................29
Elevon Servo Control ..................................................29
Flap System ..............................................................30
ACRO Mixing ............................................................30
Acro Gyro Function ....................................................30
Chapter 3 HELI (Helicopter)
Swash Type ...............................................................31
Pitch Curve ...............................................................31
Swashplate ................................................................31
Gyro ..........................................................................32
Governor ...................................................................32
Tail Curve .................................................................32
Heli Mixing ...............................................................32
Chapter 4 SAIL (Sailplane)
Sailplane Type ............................................................33
Camber Preset ...........................................................33
Camber System .........................................................33
Sail Mixing .................................................................34
Chapter 5 Receiver Installation and
Power System Requirements
AR9020 Receiver Specifi cations: ................................34
Receiver Installation ...................................................34
Power System Requirements ......................................35
Recommended Power System Guidelines ....................35
Chapter 6 Physical Transmitter Adjustments
Mode Conversion .......................................................35
Adjust Stick Tension ..................................................35
Control Stick Length Adjustment ................................35
Adjust Throttle Friction Straps ....................................36
Throttle Ratchet Strip Installation .................................36
2.4Ghz Troubleshooting Guide ....................................37
Parts list ....................................................................37
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code ....................38
FCC Information .........................................................39
FAA Information .........................................................39
1-Year Limited Warranty .............................................40
Warranty and Service Contact Information ...................41
Parts Contact Information ...........................................41
Compliance Information for the European Union ...........41
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