Traxxas 70054-1 - Manual (Page 11)

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THE TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM
2-5
Use the Right Batteries
Your transmitter uses AA
batteries. Use new alkaline
batteries or rechargeable
batteries, such as NiMH (nickel-
metal hydride) batteries, in
your transmitter. Make sure
rechargeable batteries are
fully charged according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
If you use rechargeable
batteries in your transmitter,
be aware that when they begin
to lose their charge, they lose
power more quickly than
regular alkaline batteries.
Caution: Discontinue running
your model at the first sign of
weak batteries (flashing red
light) to avoid losing control.
INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES
Your TQ 2.4GHz transmitter uses 4 AA batteries. The battery
compartment is located in the base of the transmitter.
1. Remove the battery compartment door by pressing the tab
and sliding the door open.
2. Install the batteries in the correct orientation as indicated in
the battery compartment.
3. Reinstall the battery compartment door
and snap it closed.
4. Turn on the transmitter and check the
status LED for a solid green light.
If the status LED flashes red, the transmitter batteries may be
weak, discharged, or possibly installed incorrectly. Replace
with new or freshly charged batteries. The status LED does not
indicate the charge level of the battery pack installed in the
model. Refer to the Troubleshooting section on page 15 for
more information on the transmitter status LED codes.
CHARGE PROGRESS
x1 1 green flash 0 - 25% charged
x2 2 green flashes 25% - 50% charged
x3 3 green flashes 50% - 75% charged
x4 4 green flashes 75% or more charged
Solid green LED 100% charged
CHARGER LED INDICATION MEANING
Solid Red LED Ready for Charging
Slowly Flashing Green LED Charging (see Charge Progress chart)
Solid Green LED Battery Fully Charged
Flashing Red LED Charger error
Disconnected
Connected
Charged
1
2
3
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
The Traxxas Battery Charger is a
fully featured NiMH (Nickle Metal
Hydride) charger. It features 2-amp
charge current for fast charging
and advanced peak detection to
optimize every charge. Take this
compact charger with you wherever
you want to have radio controlled
fun! Do not charge batteries inside
of an automobile. Read the Safety
Precautions section of this manual.
1. Plug the charger into a 12-volt
automotive auxiliary power
socket. The charger is compatible
with 12-volt automotive auxiliary
power sockets only. The LED
on the charger will glow red to
indicate it is ready to charge a
battery.
2. Connect the battery to begin
charging. Plug the battery into the charger. The charger’s LED will
flash green, indicating that charging has begun. The flashing green
LED on the charger indicates the charge progress.
3. Disconnect the battery when charging is complete. The Traxxas
2-amp DC charger uses sophisticated voltage-detection circuitry to
monitor the battery and automatically stop charging when the pack
has reached maximum
capacity. When the
battery is fully charged,
the LED will light solid
green. The battery will
be warm in your hand.
Disconnect the battery.
The included charger is
designed for use only with
Traxxas NiMH batteries with iD.
Legacy Traxxas High-Current
Connectors are not compatible
with this charger. DO NOT try to
force legacy connectors into the
charge connector.
If the status LED doesn’t light
green on the transmitter, check
the polarity of the batteries.
Check rechargeable batteries
for a full charge. If you see any
other flashing signal from the
LED, refer to the chart on page
15 to identify the code.