Spektrum DX18 User Manual

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

Spektrum DX18 Specifications

General

Interface	RF Wireless
Input type	Press buttons
Product color	Silver
Remote control proper use	Game console
Built-in display	Yes
Maximum range	- m
Frequency band	2.4 GHz
Number of devices supported	1
Battery capacity	2600 mAh
Battery technology	-

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	- g