Spektrum DX8 - Manual (Page 10)

10 SPEKTRUM DX8 • RADIO INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KEY INPUT AND DISPLAY FUNCTIONS
The DX8 utilizes a roller that can be rotated or pressed and two buttons, Back and
Clear that are used to access and program all the functions.
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.
DIGITAL TRIMS
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
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 the system is
turned back on.
INACTIvITY WARNING
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.
NO RF OUTPUT WARNING
The 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
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.
PROGRAMMAbLE ALARMS
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.
AR8000 RECEIvER
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
• 8-channel full range receiver
• MultiLink receiver technology
• Includes one internal and one remote receiver
• SmartSafe
™ failsafe system
• hold Last Command failsafe
• Preset Failsafe
• QuickConnect
™ with brownout Detection
• Flight Log compatible (optional)
Press the ROLLER to access screens or functions
Rotate the ROLLER to adjust values or to select options
Note: Pressing the ROLLER for more than three seconds will
return to the main screen.
Press the CLEAR button to return the highlighted value to its default setting
Press the BACK button to return to the previous screen
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