The DX8 utilizes a roller that can be rotated or pressed and two buttons, Back and ClearThe DX8 features a No RF output warning. If the 2.4GHz band is full, it's possible that the
DX8 may
not be able to find open channels when the transmitter is first turned on. If the transmitter finds no open channels a warning
screen appears and will remain until the transmitter is able to find two open
channels and transmit.
BATTERY ALARM AND
DISPLAY
Press the ROLLER to access screens or functions
Rotate the
ROLLER to adjust values or to select Flap/Gyro Pressing the ROLLER for more than three seconds will return to the main
When the transmitter voltage drops below 4.3 volts, "Warning Low Battery" will flash and an alarm sound. If you are flying when this
occurs, land immediately.
UfiRNINGS
LOW BATTERY
Mode
-Press the CLEAR button to return the highlighted value to its default setting -Press the BACK button to return to the previous screen Elevator D/R
Direct Model Access- From the main screen, you can access the
Model Select screen (used to change models) by pressing the BACK and CLEAR buttons simultaneously.
the system is turned back on.
PROGRAMMABLE ALARMS
The DX8 2.4 features advanced digital trims. The Main screen
displays the graphic position for the trims. The Throttle Aileron,
Elevator, and Rudder trim levers, and when activated the right
and left trimmers, feature an audible center Rudder Trim trim beep
and a pause. You can adjust the amount of travel per each trim in the Trim Step Function, located in
System Setup Mode. See page 16 for more details.
Note: When the transmitter is turned off, the trims and left and right trimmer values are
stored in memory and recalled when
Slot
WARNINGS
i__ , _. THROTTLE HIGH FLAPS LANDING
Elevator Trim Clear Button Back
Button
Speaker Display Screen
The DX8 features an inactivity warning that
warns if the transmitter is left on preventing
draining the batteries. If the transmitter is left
on and no input is given to the sticks or
switches for 10 minutes, an alarm will sound
and warning screen appear. Moving any stick or switch will clear the alarm. Normal RF modulation continues
throughout the alarm maintaining the RF link.
The DX8 features programmable alarms that warn of a potential unsafe switch or stick position when the transmitter is
turned on. In Acro mode programmable alarms include high throttle, gear and mid and land flap positions while in
helicopter mode warnings include high throttle, Stunt 1, Stunt 2, and Hold. If any of these switches or throttle stick
position is in an unsafe position when the transmitter is turned on, an alarm will sound, the screen will
display the offending switch position and the transmitter will not transmit a signal. Moving the switch or
stick to the desired position will clear the warning and normal operation will resume. See page 18 for details on
programming warnings.
Throttle Trim Charge Jack
POSITION
AR8000
RECEIVER
Power Switch
INACTIVITY WARNING
The AR8000 full range 8-channel receiver features DSM2™ technology and is compatible with all
Spektrum™ and JR® aircraft radios that support DSM2 technology including: JR12X, 11X, X9503, X9303,
Spektrum DX8, DX7, DX7se, DX6i, DX5e and Module Systems.
Note: The AR8000 receiver is not compatible with the Spektrum DX6 parkflyer transmitter.
Features
.JPLAY FUNCTIONS NO RF OUTPUT WARNING