Traxxas 6570 DTS-1 - Manual (Page 2)

2 • DTS-1 TIMING SYSTEM
Thank you for purchasing the Traxxas DTS-1 drag timing system. The Traxxas DTS-1 is designed to operate and
run races that are an accurate simulation of NHRA drag racing. We have tried to capture every detail and nuance
so that you and your friends can experience the intensity of competition of the real thing. Cutting the best light
and achieving the lowest ET requires practice and skill that develops over time. That’s all part of the fun. While
you may already be familiar with drag racing, in order to better understand the procedures and operation of the
DTS-1, we recommend that you go to Traxxas Drag Racing School on page 14 of this manual. There you will find
a glossary of terms and we’ll take you through the steps of an actual race. From there, go through the following
instructions to get your system set up and Ready-To-Race
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Precautions
Warning: The DTS-1 uses visible lasers for the beams. Places where laser light is emitted are marked by yellow
warning stickers on the consoles. To avoid the potential for injury, do not look into the beam windows on the
consoles. Make sure the on/off switch is in the off position before installing batteries. Make sure the consoles are
flat on the ground before turning the power on. Do not direct the lasers at persons or animals. Children 14 years
and under require adult supervision. Read the warnings and precautions before proceeding or using your DTS-1.
• The DTS-1 timing system is not intended for use on public roads or congested areas where its operation can
conflict with or disrupt pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
• Never, under any circumstances, operate R/C models in crowds of people. R/C models can cause injury if
allowed to collide with anyone.
• Do not operate R/C models at night, or anytime your line of sight to the models may be obstructed or impaired
in any way.
• Because R/C models are controlled by radio, they are subject to radio interference from many sources that are
beyond your control.
• Since radio interference can cause momentary losses of radio control, always allow a safety margin in all
directions around the model in order to prevent collisions.
• Most importantly, use good common sense at all times.
INTRODUCTION
2 PRECAUTIONS
4 TIMING SYSTEM
COMPONENTS
5 GETTING STARTED
6 SYSTEM SETUP
9 RACING
10 MAINTENANCE
11 TROUBLESHOOTING
12 SYSTEM
PROGRAMMING
14 TRAXXAS DRAG
RACING SCHOOL
15 GLOSSARY
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