SPEED STAR
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1. Main Rotor Blades Tail Rotor Blade U Interchangeable Head Power Indicator Light Interchangeable Battery Landing Gear Battery Speed Mode Indicator Channel Mode Indicator Throttle Indicator Turning Direction Forward amp Backward Trim Throttle Trim Indicator Direction Trim Indicator Banks Trim Indicator Forward amp Backward Banks Left and Right LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS REMOTE CONTROL Power Indicator Light Speed Select Button Throttle Sensitive Trim Throttle Left amp Right Turning Control Direction Trim Antenna Channel Select Button Forward amp Backward Trim Forward amp Backward Banks Left amp Right Control Power On Off Banks Trim REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION 1 Remove the battery cover and battery pack from the remote control 2 Install 6 AA alkaline batteries into the battery pack according to the polarity indicators and then install the pack in the remote as shown in the diagram below 3 Replace the battery cover Battery Compartment Battery Cover CHARGING THE INTERCHANGEABLE BATTERY This helicopter comes with one interchangeable battery make sure to fully charge the battery before you fly the helicopter Plug the battery into the included charger A 4 Charging from remote control B t Connect the charging plug on the ba2. and the helicopter s batteries are all installed correctly Stand in a large space with an open radius of at least 50 feet Make sure the empty space has no obstacles or nearby water Set your helicopter on a clean flat surface before take off WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FLY YOUR HELICOPTER OUTDOORS IF THERE IS RAIN SNOW HEAVY WINDS THUNDER OR LIGHTNING IT COULD DAMAGE YOUR HELICOPTER AND POSSIBLY EVEN CAUSE BODILY HARM SYNCING YOUR HELICOPTER Your helicopter utilizes an automatic 2 4G channel selection system that allows up to 8 people to fly side by side in the same wireless range For One Person Play 1 Before starting make sure that the power on the remote is in the OFF position Also make sure that there are no other 2 4G devices in the area Install the interchangeable battery into the helicopter and set it down on a flat surface The red LED indicators inside the helicopter body should flash ON the remote pull the throttle all the way down then turn ON your remote The remote will beep in 3 5 seconds When you hear a long beep the red LED indicators inside the body should stay red This indicates that your helicopter and remote have successfully synced 12 Fo 1 r Multi Person Play Before starting make sure that the power on the remote is in the OFF position Also make sure that there are no other 2 4G devices in the area Each person will have to sync their helicopter individually at a
3. different time to avoid interference Follow steps 1 to 3 under Syncing your helicopter making sure no one else is attempting to sync at the same time After syncing one helicopter that helicopter should be left ON until all players have succeeded in syncing their helicopters Should there be a mistake or interference in syncing all players must turn off their remotes and helicopters and start the syncing process again FLYING TIPS Fly the helicopter in a wide indoor outdoor space with least a 25 foot radius This helicopter is designed for either indoor or outdoor use Adult supervision is suggested at all times If you are flying the helicopter with others make sure all spectators are behind you For best performance it is recommended that you operate the helicopter in zero wind conditions Close all open doors or windows and turn off any nearby fans Wind can greatly affect the performance of the helicopter HELICOPTER TRIM ADJUSTMENTS Turn Left Right Trim f your helicopter nose rotates to the left or right uncontrollably you may need to utilize the DIRECTION TRIM buttons If your helicopter over rotates CLOCKWISE to the right push and release the DIRECTION TRIM button repeatedly to the left until the turning stops and proper flight is maintained e If your helicopter over rotates COUNTERCLOCKWISE to the left push and release the DIRECTION TRIM button to the right until the turning stops and p
4. instrument that may need repair or replacement from time to time for optimal flight function Crash landing from high speed aerial flights may cause damage to your helicopter s propeller or propeller connecting rods TROUBLESHOOTING If your helicopter loses its ability to fly correctly please inspect the propeller system carefully for the following three common issues 1 Broken connecting rod Replacing Connecting Rod The connecting rod is a small handcuff style device that stabilizes the upper propellers There are 2 connecting rods on the upper propeller Please see Diagram 1 If connecting rod is broken or missing simply replace it by removing the broken one and replacing it with a new one You may have to use slight pressure when reattaching both ends of the new connecting rod Make sure that the new connecting rod is secured and locked in place See Diagram 2 When changing the connecting rod make sure there is no damage to the actual blade or arm that holds the connecting rod in place If there is you must replace the entire blade system Broken propeller Replacing Propeller The propeller is subject to damage as you learn to properly fly and control your helicopter If after a crash your helicopter loses control easily or flies erratically you should carefully inspect your entire propeller system for any sign of damage Most common are cracked or chipped blades broken connecting rod frozen balance bar this is
5. tab the batteries will likely be damaged and may cause injury Do not directly solder the battery or pierce it with a nail or other sharp object Do not short circuit the battery s supply terminals Do not disassemble or alter the battery Charge the battery every six months Recycle used batteries after covering the battery terminals with insulation tape or inserting the battery into an individual polybag REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES Remote control requires 6 AA batteries not included Please read the important battery safety warning below il 2 3 Do not mix alkaline standard carbon zinc and rechargeable batteries Nickel Metal Hydride Do not mix old and new batteries Non rechargeable batteries are NOT to be recharged Exhausted batteries should be removed immediately and must be recycled or disposed of properly according to state or local government ordinances and regulations The supply terminals are not to be short circuited Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity see inside this manual for diagram Do not dispose of batteries in a fire as batteries may leak or explode FCC INFORMATION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including int
6. when the balancing bar and blade are jammed and cannot move freely up and down To replace the propeller blades follow diagrams 1 through 4 on page 23 3 Broken tail propeller Replacing Tail Propeller Blade If after a crash your helicopter tail propeller blade is damaged please replace it by following diagrams 5 through 8 on page 24 REPLACING CONNECTING RODS AND SWIVEL BRACKETS Diagram 1 F Allg Ni There are 2 propeller connecting Broken connecting rod rods on t he propeller and 2 Broken connecting rod direction connecting rods Diagram 2 C P aak Replacing connecting rod Proper connection Diagram 3 Wilm eS Disconnect connecting rod Replace damaged swivel bracket 22 23 REPLACING THE PROPELLER BLADES Carefully disconnect the adjoining Unscrew the two screws and connecting rod from the blade system remove the damaged blade Carefully replace with new propeller Reconnect the connectiong rod and tighten the two screws REPLACING THE TAIL PROPELLER BLADE Hold the middle part of the tail Remove the broken tail propeller blade propeller and pull it straight up 7 m Carefully replace with a new one Push down and put it in proper position 24
7. you get used to the basic controls As you master flying your helicopter you can move to more advanced maneuvering techniques When you have these basic steps down you can move to the next level Move the Throttle forward to increase the speed of the main rotor and the helicopter will rise Move the Direction Control left and the helicopter will turn left Move the Throttle backward to decrease the speed of the main rotor and the helicopter will descend PS g Os Move the Direction Control right and the helicopter will turn right Move the Direction Control up and the helicopter will move forward Move the Direction Control down and the helicopter will move backward 18 FOUR CHANNEL FLIGHT CONTROL ADVANCED Move the Throttle forward to increase Move the Throttle backward to the speed of the main rotor and the decrease the speed of the main rotor helicopter will rise and the helicopter will descend Move the Throttle left and the Move the Throttle right and the helicopter will turn left helicopter will turn right Move the Direction Control up and Move the Direction Control down and the helicopter will move forward the helicopter will move backward Move the Direction Control left and Move the Direction Control right and the helicopter will bank to the left the helicopter will bank to the right 20 21 HELICOPTER PROPELLER SYSTEM Your helicopter propeller system is a precision
8. PROPEL a SPEED STAR ULTRA LIGHT ULTRA FAST FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS TABLE OF CONTENTS Warnirigs atd Cautions icq pesrvvesese ker rORPIVeEC RE mea P RIPPQVee v ERExe E xdg exe tans 2 PCG InfOrmatiOH aver ere nisu sagan E ER TE ane prenda E Vase nu AY eae 6 Location ot Parts and Controls rebas ree ea d dies Maemo ated PR dard 7 Remote Control Battery Installation serre e rrr br rh re nh 9 Charging the Interchangeable Battery 5 5 correre yr rr 10 Helicopter Battery Installation so eresi sr be re n e e mee retten 11 Operation Preparing for Flight iier beh ERE e ate ETAR IR DER TR 2 Syncing Your Helicopter sssi scrie baretenn quc er EIE ua Rc e SEEDER EENE TA 2 flying Tipss siiis t brc a da tum ER aud TE E OREREDLER PTS rA RAEE ENEE pada rong 13 Understanding Helicopter Trim Adjustments isses 14 Speed Select BUHOE zx saec ox ton Ud cb Bede cabbie Audit dra e b haus 17 Channel Select BURON areca ats utat ote on afe ento tbnisb ta a tdeo atat eds 17 3 Channel Flight Control Beginner 6 cece cece centre ete t nee eens 17 4 Channel Flight Control Advanced isses 19 Pants Replacement Instr ction s ov cepe eoo rettet prende questenestut anie drohen 21 Helicopter Propeller System sioe sete pere r iep ae aene ney Sabena gga 21 Replacing Connecting Rod and Direction Connecting Rod 0 ccc eee eee 22 Replacing the Upper Propeller Blade 222 rrr Rer PtoPEPR HR Er rer ELE FUR 23 Replacing the Tai
9. ammable fumes 14 Never remove the adapter plug from the socket by pulling the power cord HELICOPTER WARNING The helicopter blades revolve at high speeds and can harm the user other people and animals Stand away from the helicopter to reduce the risk of getting into the flight path Warn others that you will be flying your helicopter so that they are aware of its position Before flight inspect the rotor blades to make certain that the blades are securely fastened to the helicopter WARNING Choking Cutting Hazard Small Parts Sharp Rotor Blades Keep hands hair and loose clothing away from the propeller when the power switch is turned to the ON position Turn off the remote control and helicopter power switches when not in use New alkaline batteries in the remote are recommended for maximum performance BATTERY WARNINGS INTERCHANGEABLE BATTERY This helicopter uses an interchangeable Li Po rechargeable battery If the battery no longer stays charged dispose of battery properly according to local disposal requirements The adapter is built specifically for the helicopter s Li Po battery Do not use it to charge any other battery ALWAYS handle Li Po batteries with extreme caution NEVER place the Li Po helicopter battery in a place where the contact tabs could inadvertently be connected to each other via coins keys tools or any other metallic objects If anything happens to complete the circuit across the connect
10. ck of remote control to the charging socket and switch on your remote The red LED light will illuminate on the charger When the battery is fully charged the red LED light will turn off Charging from the USB cable C Plug the included USB cable into a USB port on your computer making sure that your computer is turned on When the batteries are charging the red LED light will illuminate on the charger When the battery is fully charged the red LED light will turn off Note Length of charging time will vary depending on percentage of the helicopter battery power left and if you are charging from the remote the condition of the batteries in the remote Average charging time is approximately 45 minutes with new batteries in the remote The helicopter operates for approximately 5 6 minutes per charge Important Always disconnect charger cord after charging Never leave charger cord connected to helicopter overnight or for extended periods of time 10 11 HELICOPTER BATTERY INSTALLATION 1 When the interchangeable battery is fully charged load it into the battery compartment of the helicopter Keep the battery s metal edge facing the helicopter s battery socket Slide the battery into the helicopter s battery socket until it stops When the battery is seated correctly the red LED light will flash OPERATION PREPARING FOR FLIGHT Verify that there are 6 AA batteries inside the remote control unit
11. e as described in this manual Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Never drop or insert an object into any opening Protect the adapter cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plug outlets convenience receptacles and the point where it exits the unit Do not allow adapter cord to touch hot surfaces Wrap cord loosely around the unit when storing The unit should be situated away from direct sunlight or heat sources such as radiators electric heaters heat registers stoves or other units including amplifiers that produce heat Avoid placing on top of stereo equipment that radiates heat Never block the air openings of the unit with materials such as clothing plastic bags or papers or place it on a soft surface such as a bed or couch where the air openings may be blocked Do not overload electrical outlet Use only the power source as indicated 10 Do not carry this unit by cord or use cord as handle 11 Never operate this unit if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water If the unit s power supply cord or plug is damaged do not attempt to fix it yourself 12 To avoid the risk of electric shock do not disassemble or attempt to repair the unit Incorrect repair can cause risk of electric shock or injury to persons when unit is used 13 Do not operate in the presence of explosive and or fl
12. erference that may cause undesired operation Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This unit generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CONTENTS 1 propeller blade set 1 tail rotor 4 connecting rods 4 screws 2 swivel brackets LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS COPTER Stabilizer Bar
13. l Propeller Blade 0 savy wigan vere ira Pene irae a 24 CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE The lightning flash with arrow head symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the unit s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude A o constitute a risk of electric shock The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert he user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the unit IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All of the safety and operating instructions should be read adhered to and followed before the unit is operated SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock burns fire or injury asoy Do not use while bathing or in a shower Do not place or store unit where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink Do not place in drop or submerge in water or other liquid Do not reach for unit that has fallen into water Unplug it immediately Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled onto the unit WARNING akwps D 9 Adult supervision is recommended when using this product Use this unit only for its intended us
14. per flight is maintained Occasionally you may have to adjust the BANKS TRIM to ensure the helicopter will steadily hover in mid air and respond accurately to your commands LON BanksTrim Controls Push to go right Push to go left Throttle Speed Trim f you find the throttle is too sensitive when you fly the helicopter you may need to utilize the Throttle speed trim Push and release the Throttle speed trim button back to lower the sensitivity of the throttle Push and release the Throttle speed trim button forward to increase the sensitivity of the throttle The middle position is recommended 16 17 SPEED SELECT BUTTON Press the SPEED SELECT button on the upper left of the remote control and your helicopter will change to high speed mode MODE 2 Press the SPEED SELECT button a second time to go back to normal speed MODE 1 Note The use of high speed mode MODE 2 is recommended for outdoor use only CHANNEL SELECT BUTTON Press the CHANNEL SELECT button on the top right of the remote control to toggle between Three Channel Beginner Mode and Four Channel Advanced Mode modes You should successfully pilot the helicopter in Three Channel Mode before advancing to Four Channel Mode THREE CHANNEL FLIGHT CONTROL BEGINNER On the following pages is a list of basic flight functions for your long range remote control helicopter While learning to fly your helicopter start with a large indoor room until
15. roper flight is maintained Occasionally you may have to adjust the DIRECTION TRIM to left and right to ensure the helicopter will fly straight and respond accurately to control commands It over rotates to the right It over rotates to the left Direction Trim Controls Push to left Push to right 14 Forward Backward Trim f your helicopter is moving forwards or backwards automatically you may need to adjust the FORWARD BACKWARD TRIM buttons If your helicopter flies forward push and release the FORWARD BACKWARD TRIM button back repeatedly until the moving stops and proper flight is maintained If your helicopter flies backwards push and release the FORWARD BACKWARD TRIM button forward until the moving stops and proper flight is maintained Occasionally you may have to adjust the FORWARD BACKWARD TRIM to ensure the helicopter will hover in mid air and respond accurately to your commands Forward Backward Push to go backward Push to go forward Trim Controls Banks Left Right Trim f your helicopter is not steadily hovering and is banking to the left or right automatically you may need to adjust the BANKS TRIM buttons If your helicopter banks to the left push and release the BANKS TRIM button repeatedly to the right until the banking stops and proper flight is maintained f your helicopter banks to the right push and release the BANKS TRIM button to the left until the banking stops and pro
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