Spektrum DX8 - Manual (Page 13)

13 SPEKTRUM DX8 • RADIO INSTRUCTION MANUAL
RANGE TESTING
The Range Test function reduces the power output. This allows for a range
test to confirm the RF link is operating correctly. Perform a range check at the
beginning of each flying session to confirm system operation.
To Access the Range Test screen
With the transmitter on and the main or telemetry screen displayed, press the
roller. The Function list displays.
Rotate the roller to highlight Range Test then press the roller to access the Range
Test function.
With the Range Test screen displayed, push and hold the trainer button. The
screen displays Reduced Power. In this mode the RF output is reduced allowing
for an operational range test of your system.
If you let go of the trainer button, the transmitter will go back to Full Power.
Range Testing the DX8
1. With the model restrained on the ground, stand 30 paces
(approx. 90 feet/28 meters) away from the model.
2. Face the model with the transmitter in your normal flying position and place
the transmitter into Range Test mode (see above) and push the trainer button
reducing the power output.
3. Operate the controls. You should have total control of your model with the
transmitter in Range Test mode.
4. If control issues occur contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support
office for assistance.
5. If performing a range test while a telemetry module is active, the display will
show flight log data.
SYSTEM SETUP
The DX8 organizes the programming screens in two separate categories:
System Setup Mode and Functions Mode. The System Setup Mode contains
programming that is generally used when initially setting up a model, and
seldom used at the field. System Setup functions includes Model Type, Model
Name, Wing Type, (Swashplate Type for Helis) Model Reset, etc. Note: No
radio transmission occurs when a System Setup screen is displayed to prevent
accidental servo operation. This protects linkages/servo gears from damage when
making programming changes. System Setup in Airplane and Heli Model type
includes the following screens.
Airplane Model helicopter Model
Model Select page 14 Model Select page 14
Model Type page 14 Model Type page 14
Model Name page 15 Model Name page 15
Wing Type page 15 Swash Type page 15
Switch Select page 15 Switch Select page 16
Trim Step page 16 F-Mode Setup page 16
Model Reset page 17 Trim Step page 16
Model Copy page 17 Model Reset page 17
Warnings page 18 Model Copy page 17
Telemetry page 18 Warnings page 18
Frame Rate page 20 Telemetry page 18
Trainer page 20 Frame Rate page 20
System Settings page 20 Trainer page 20
Transfer SD Card page 21 System Settings page 20
Transfer SD Card page 21
To Access the System Setup List
Press and hold the roller while turning on the transmitter. When System Setup
appears on the screen, release the roller. The DX8 is now in System Setup Mode.
To Access a System Setup Function from the System Setup List
In the System Setup list rotate the roller to highlight the desired function then
press the roller to access. The selected function screen will appear.
30 paces (90 feet/28 meters)
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