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1. 18 19 19 So WNO Sacis 19 Telemetry Auto Configuration ee 19 Telemetry mee 20 Preflight Setup 20 l l b RR TITO 20 aana 21 Wod TANE RO aaa aa aa ma aan Jag paia Wa aa a o 0 gana 21 Wireless Trainer enne 2 SYSTEM SETTINGS L u au uk 23 User NANG ananem anana naa naen anan ana nana naen nan een gana nener 20 aaa 23 2 3 Tou m 29 Battery Alarm nrnna 23 BUB NUR UON 24 Selg ing Gl AN GUA iacens E DR DE RUNE ELI FI B RS DER RE PEE sa 24 udo slo 24 y l i fi uu aaa asawa manaya maypa Bantang 24 in Bi je o RT 24 Exporting the Serial Number to the SD 60 29 I tes aimer us 29 Calibrating the Transmitter 25 Serial Number asasaran anana nean Nana enne 25 Locating the Transmitter AirWare Software Version 25 Transf r SD Gard 26 Il Il c RETE 26 EXDOEE u i ace UE aru s usss 26 Update AirWare Software 27 Updating Spektrum DX6 Sound Files 27 4 Function List 28 28 Jar 7 7 7 7 7 28 28 0 26 Differential ACRO and SAIL Types 29
2. Sr ces zz Ten 2 SANE DX6 SPEKTROM 6 Channel 2 4GHz DSMX Aircraft System ear Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni Manual de instrucciones Bind N Fly Ready to fly redefined gt 7 C ka 1 pu numum C C NY 6 CHANNEL DSMX TELEMETRY SYSTEM n 0 7 5 x 8 3 MODEL TYPES WIRELESS TRAINER VOICE ALERTS NOTICE All instructions warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby LLC For up to date product literature visit horizonhobby com and click on the support tab for this product Meaning of Special Language The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product NOTICE Procedures which if not properly followed create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility of injury CAUTION Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury WARNING Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of property damage collateral damage and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury WARNING Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to becom
3. Function List CAUTION Confirm System Menu ecess RF will be disabled Are you sure Custom ustom Voice Setu ND VES Monitor WARNING Do not press YES unless the model is turned off or the model is secured Model Select Model Select enables you to access any of the 250 internal model Direct Model Access memory locations in the Model Select list Press the Clear and Back buttons from the Main Screen or a 1 Scroll to the desired model memory in the Model Select list telemetry screen to access Model Select 2 When the desired model memory is highlighted press the o A scroll wheel once to select the model The transmitter returns to the System Setup List 4 ESTE ERG 3 Add a new model by rolling to the bottom of the list You will then be prompted with the Create New Model screen with the option to create a new model or cancel If you select Cancel the system will return to the Model Select function If you select Create the new model will be created and now be available in the model select list Model Type gt select from Airplane Helicopter or Sailplane model types Model Type IMPORTANT When you select a new model type you will delete any programming data in the current model memory Always confirm the desired model memory before changing model types Bru It will be necessary to re bind after resetting the model type To change the model type Airplane Helicopter Sailplane 1 Sc
4. Gyro The Gyro menu option enables you to assign a gyro gain value to an independent switch or a Flight Mode Assign the receiver channel connected to the gyro then assign the switch for gyro options You can also assign values to available switch positions from 1 to 4 rates are available depending on the switch assigned Make sure the gyro operates correctly and compensates in the correct direction Tail Curve The Tail Curve function mixes tail rotor input with the throttle collective function to counter torque from the main rotor blades when using a non heading hold tail lock gyro or when using rate mode on a gyro See Pitch Curve for more information on programming curves Mixing Cyclic to Throttle Cyclic to Throttle mix prevents rpm loss when aileron elevator or rudder inputs are given This mix advances the throttle position with cyclic or rudder control to maintain rpm At full throttle Cyclic to Throttle mixing prevents the throttle from over driving the servo IMPORTANT Do not use Cyclic to Throttle mix when using a governor To verify that the Cyclic to Throttle mix is working properly and in the correct direction move the flight mode switch to one of the active positions Move the programmed cyclic or rudder channel noting the throttle position The throttle position should increase If the throttle decreases then the opposite value positive vs negative is needed SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTIO
5. b For example the RPM status report can refresh every 10 seconds while the altimeter sensor refreshes every 15 seconds EPH Display Act Alarm RPM Min Inh Inh 1 902 1 Poles Inh Status Reports Inh Warning Reports Inh Warning Reports Warning Reports determines how often a telemetry alert occurs if an alert is active 19 SYSTEM SETUP Telemetry Alarms select Inh under Alarm to select the type of alarm desired Options include Inh Tone Voice Status Reports Spoken Telemetry 1 Select Inh next to Status Reports in each telemetry setting to add spoken telemetry feedback as desired 2 Scroll to select how often you want to hear the status report Warning Reports Spoken Telemetry 1 Select Inh next to Warning Reports in each telemetry setting to add spoken telemetry feedback for telemetry warn ings as desired 2 Scroll to select how often you want to hear the telemetry warning File Settings This is used to select the data logging settings Preflight Setup The Preflight Setup menu option enables you to program a pre flight checklist that appears each time you power on the transmitter or when you select a new model memory Each item on the list must be confirmed before you can access the Main Screen Frame Rate The Frame Rate menu enables you to change the frame rate and modulation mode Select the option you wish to change and press the scroll wheel You must use digital servos if y
6. doing so could result in property damage or injury Mechanical conversion is required to change between Modes 1 and 2 or between Modes 3 and 4 The mechanical conversion consists of the following steps 1 Change the Throttle Ratchet 2 Adjust the Elevator Centering Screw 3 Move the Throttle Limit Wedges Changing the Throttle Ratchet gt gt 1 Disconnect the battery holder or optional battery from the transmitter and set aside 2 Remove the eight Phillips head screws that secure the rear transmitter case half 3 Put the transmitter face down on a piece of foam or a towel and remove the rear case CAUTION Use care to not pull or disconnect any of the wires attached to the back transmitter half 4 Locate the silver throttle friction straps on both gimbals One strap engages a serrated section on the gimbal for a ratcheted throttle while the other strap engages the smooth section on the gimbal 5 To change the throttle ratchet loosen the throttle strap so it does not touch the throttle gimbal Tighten the opposite throttle strap to engage the desired throttle ratchet If you only need to adjust the throttle friction see the Adjust Throttle Friction Straps section 40 SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL PHYSICAL TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the Elevator Centering Screw When changing between Modes 1 and 2 or between Modes 3 and 4 you must adjust the elevator centering screw 1 Hold the
7. issues excessive heat FIRE and ultimately injury and property damage e Read all safety precautions and literature prior to use of this product e Never allow minors to charge battery packs e Never drop charger or batteries e Never attempt to charge damaged batteries e Never attempt to charge a battery pack containing different types of batteries e Never charge a battery if the cable has been pinched or shorted e Never allow batteries or battery packs to come into contact with moisture at any time e Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places recommended between 50 80 F or 10 27 C or place in direct sunlight e Always disconnect the battery after charging and let the charger cool between charges e Always inspect a new battery before charging e Always terminate all processes and contact Horizon Hobby if the product malfunctions e Always keep batteries and charger away from any material that could be affected by heat such as ceramic and tile as they can get hot e Always end the charging process if the charger or battery becomes hot to the touch or starts to change form swell during the charge process INSTALLING OPTIONAL LITHIUM ION BATTERY PACK 1 Remove battery cover from the back of the transmitter 2 Remove the AA battery holder and disconnect from the transmitter power port 3 Remove the Rectangle shaped foam and flat foam from the battery compartment 4 Connect the battery pack SPMA9602 to the transmitt
8. 1 1 9 2 2012 EN 301 489 17 V2 1 1 2009 EN60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 A12 2011 6669 ut signed for and on behalf of Robert Peak Horizon Hobby LLC Chief Financial Officer Champaign IL USA May 04 2014 Horizon Hobby LLC 46 Instructions for disposal of WEEE users in the European Union ws This product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead it is the user s respon sibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collections point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more informa tion about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product SPEKTRUM DKG e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 223 FEFTELITII 2014 Hornzon Hobby CLC DSM DSM2 DSMX the DSMX logo Bind N Fly the BNF logo AirWare ModelMatch QuickConnect SmartSafe Hangar 9 and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby LLC The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries Inc The SD Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC
9. D 25 characters including the SPM file extension Mame amp cro c When you are done assigning the new file name press Gave to SPH the Back button to return to the Export to SD screen 5 oelect Export to save the file to the SD Card When the export is complete the transmitter returns to the SD Card Menu screen CANCEL EXPORT 26 SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL SYSTEM SETUP Updating Spektrum DX6 Sound Files NOTICE NEVER disconnect the battery from the transmitter while the file transfer is in process Doing so will damage the transmitter and the transmitter will need to be returned for service You have the option of installing new sound files in the DX6 transmitter Before updating the sound files make sure the transmitter battery is fully charged To install new sound files 1 Download the desired sound file from the Spektrum Community at www SpektrumRC com Save the file to the SD card for your transmitter 2 Insert the SD card in the DX6 transmitter 3 Enter System Setup in the transmitter Update AirWare Software NOTICE The orange LED Spektrum bars flash and a status bar appears on the screen when AirWare software updates are installing Never power off the transmitter when updates are installing Doing so may damage the system files Before installing any AirWare files always Export All Models to an oD Card separate from the SD Card containing the update The update may erase a
10. Elevator or Throttle stick in the full up or full down position when you are adjusting the elevator centering screw Holding the gimbal stick reduces the load on the elevator centering mechanism and makes it easier to adjust the centering screw 2 Locate the gimbal where the elevator centering spring is engaged Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the elevator centering screw Tightening the screw will disengage the centering spring 3 Using a Phillips screwdriver loosen the opposite elevator centering screw until the lever engages Moving the Throttle Limiting Wedges Throttle limiting wedges are used to limit the maximum throttle travel When changing between Modes 1 and 2 or between Modes 3 and 4 you must move the throttle limit wedges 1 Move the gimbals a small amount to remove a screw and wedge from the top and bottom of the throttle gimbal 2 Install the wedges on the other gimbal using two screws Re assembling the Transmitter 1 Put the rear of the transmitter case on the main case taking care to not pinch any wires 2 Install and tighten the eight Phillips screws 3 Reinstall the battery holder or optional battery 4 Power on the transmitter When a calibration screen shows move the control sticks to extremes and to centers as directed to correctly calibrate controls SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Calibrate Left Fight Cycle Sticks 77 Center Sticks 77 F CANCEL 41
11. Model 1 Acro DATA WILL BE RESET CANCEL RESET lt gt Sort Model List Model Sail ss Model 2 Heli Model 3 Acro Model 4 Acro SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL SYSTEM SETUP Warnings The Warnings menu enables you to program a tone or vibration alert during power on of the transmitter for any selected switch or channel position The alarm activates and an alert message appears on the screen specific switch or control stick is in an unsafe position when you power the transmitter on Return the switch or control stick to the safe position to silence the alarm For safety reasons the default throttle alarm activates if the throttle position is above 10 TELEMETRY Warnings Alarm Voice Throttle Diver 1ox Gear Flight mode 1TaT3 Flaps B 1 T3 Chan Inhibit Chan Inhibit gt gt Installing the optional telemetry module and sensors enables the display of aircraft performance data on the transmitter screen You can also enable Data Logging to save a telemetry file on the SD Card and view the data in the Spektrum STi mobile application Telemetry Settings Display Telemetry display options include Tele When you press the scroll wheel the Telemetry screens appear and the Main Screen is disabled Main lelemetry alerts appear on the Main screen but all Telemetry screens are disabled Roller Default Allows you to toggle between the Tele
12. S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY Limitation of Liability HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT WARRANTY TORT NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY EVEN IF HORIZON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Further in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted As Horizon has no control over use setup final assembly modification or misuse no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury By the act of use setup or assembly the user accepts all resulting liability If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of the Product purchaser is advised to return the Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase Law These terms are governed by Illinois law without regard to conflict of law principals This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty at any time without notice WARRANTY SERVICES Questions Assistance and Services Your local hobby store and or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or service Once assembly setup
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14. active in multiple switch positions 0 1 or 2 30 gt Only available in Sailplane Type when 2 aileron wing type is selected See SAIL Sailplane section for set up gt Only available in Sailplane Type when a 2 aileron wing type is selected See SAIL Sailplane section for set up gt Only available in Airplane Type when a flap enabled wing type is selected See ACRO Airplane section for Helicopter section for set up Helicopter section for set up Helicopter section for set up Helicopter section for set up 0ffset Change the Offset value to move the effective center position of the slave channel Positive or negative value determines the direction of the offset Offset is not available for curve mixes Hix 1 THE 98 1 JOH LLL T oX Offset Ox GEFL 100 LRUC_ IHH lt IHH Switch Inhibit Trim If the master channel trim should also adjust the slave channel set to Act A channel monitor on the left side of the screen shows how channels respond to input To view a switch assigned mix on the monitor the mix switch must be in the active position BALK Rud gt Ail Ele Rud gt ail THR OP 952 F LL OT FFUL T TI LEUL Tip Use Auto Switch Select to select the switch CAUTION Always do a Control Test of your model after changi
15. bar appears on the screen when AirWare software updates are installing Never power off the transmitter when updates are installing Doing so may damage the system files Before installing any AirWare files always Export All Models to an oD Card separate from the SD Card containing the update The update may erase all model files For more information on AirWare software updates visit spektrumrc com Automatically Installing AirWare Software Updates To install the most recent update 1 Download the update from spektrumrc com and save it to the SD Card 2 Power off the transmitter and install the SD Card in the transmitter 3 Power on the transmitter and the update automatically installs in the transmitter SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Exporting the Transmitter Serial Number to the SD Card Exporting the transmitter serial number to the SD Card allows you to copy and paste the serial number into the registration screen at spektrumrc com To export the serial number 1 Press and hold the scroll wheel while powering the transmitter on until the System Setup list appears 2 Scroll to the System Settings menu Press the scroll wheel once to open the menu 3 oelect NEXT on the System Settings and Extra Settings screens 4 When the Serial Number screen appears select EXPORT 5 Power off the transmitter and remove the SD Card from the transmitter 6 Insert the SD Card in your computer and open the My DX6
16. for more information about iing new DX6 AirWare updates to support these options Tail V Tai P Motor Inhibit Wing Tail Motor Aircraft Type Sailplane Type Sailplane Type e 1 Servo e Normal e Inhibit uan e 2 Aileron e V Tail A e Assign to a Mes are e 2 Aileron 1 Flao e V Tail B Switch optional e 2 Aileron 2 Selection of multiple ailerons activates the Differential menu option V Tail A and V Tail B function as internal servo reversing If V Tail does not work correctly with your aircraft try V Tail B Camber Preset Camber Preset is only available when 2 aileron wing type is selected in Sailplane Type The Camber Preset function enables you to program the ailerons flaps wing tips and elevator for a specific position in each Flight Mode Camber Preset If flight modes are not active only one preset position is available red and it is always active Ai 9 Flaps 0 The Camber Preset Speed enables the control surfaces to transition over a period of time up to 30 seconds when you change flight modes Move the flight mode switch to the desired position to change the Camber Preset values Camber System Camber System is only available when 2 aileron wing type is selected in Sailplane Type The Camber System allows in flight Camber System camber adjustment and is also used as the braking system often Launch referred to as Crow or Butterfly The Camber System
17. from the date of purchase What is Not Covered This warranty is not transferable and does not cover i cosmetic damage ii damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or due to improper use installation operation or maintenance iii modification of or to any part of the Product iv attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center v Product not purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer or vi Product not compliant with applicable technical regulations OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE HORIZON MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER S INTENDED USE Purchaser s Remedy Horizon s sole obligation and purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy shall be that Horizon will at its option either i service or ii replace any Product determined by Horizon to be defective Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all Product s involved in a warranty claim Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER
18. learning to control individual channels while the master transmitter maintains control of all other channels The slave transmitter should be in Inhibit mode if available The Master and Slave transmitters MUST have the same programming Trainer Programmable Master MASTER THE RAL ELE RUD MASTER FLF LAL Switch Switch I Master Over Ride Inhibit Pilot Link Master Pilot Link Master enables you to program the master transmitter to transfer any or all individual channels when you activate the trainer switch Pilot Link Master is ideal for complex models as the master transmitter can maintain control of all secondary functions for example flight modes retracts flaps and brakes Secondary functions can be individually assigned to the Slave transmitter as necessary It is not necessary to have model programming in the slave transmitter It may be necessary for the slave transmitter to be in Inhibit mode to allow trim changes to transfer over from the master transmitter Trainer Pilot Link Master MR LAL RAL REL LEL SLAVE MASTER RFL LFL Switch Switch I Master Over Ride Inhibit SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL b Slave Use Slave mode when using the DX6 as a slave transmitter and Pilot Link is active in the master transmitter Trainer Slave DX6 Wired Trainer Operation 1 Bind the master transmitter to the model 2 Connect the trainer cord SPM680
19. the Install bind plug in bind port and bind the bind port aircraft to the transmitter mu Ue ransmitter battery charge is Replace recharge batteries Move powered transmitter a few feet from Transmitter too near aircraft during binding process Aircraft will not Bind during binding to transmitter Transmitter too near aircraft during linking aircraft disconnect and reconnect flight battery to aircraft Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal Move the aircraft or transmitter away from the object large metal object MT Rebind transmitter to the aircraft and remove Bind plug left installed in bind port Aircraft will not link after DES DENG power binding to transmitter Aircraft bound to different model memory ModelMatch radios only Select correct model memory on transmitter DroCess Flight battery Transmitter battery charge is Replace recharge batteries too low Transmitter may have been bound using different 5 n DSM protocol Bind aircraft to transmitter Damaged remote receiver or receiver extension Required remote receiver is not connected Check the receiver antenna to be sure it is not The receiver goes into failsafe cut or damaged Replace or contact Horizon Product Support mode a short distance away from Install main and t t least 2 P nstall main and remote receivers at leas Main and remote receivers too near each other inches 51mm apart Low battery
20. the Throttle Ratchet Strap Function E Gimbal spring access 5 Throttle friction strip tension cover Mode change access The user can loosen the friction strap screw and tighten the To adjust the Throttle Ratchet Strap ratchet screw if desired by pulling the top of the grip through the throttle adjustment opening No installation required no need to remove the case back You can adjust the Throttle Ratchet Strap to use either a smooth throttle or ratchet throttle 1 Remove the rubber plugs from the holes on the back of the transmitter 2 Using a 0 Phillips screwdriver loosen or tighten the Throttle Ratchet Strap screw to adjust the ratchet to your liking 3 Re install the plug Control Stick Length Adjustment To adjust the Control Stick Length 1 Using a 2mm Allen wrench turn the setscrew in the stick counterclockwise to loosen it 2 Make the stick shorter by turning it clockwise or longer by turning it counterclockwise 3 After adjustment of stick length tighten the setscrew 42 P M ue SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Solution Problem Possible Cause Move powered transmitter a few feet from aircraft disconnect and reconnect flight battery to aircraft Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal Move the aircraft or transmitter away from the object large metal object The bind plug is not installed correctly in
21. to confirm overwriting the current model file The transmitter activates the new model file and the Main Screen appears A Preflight Checklist may appear prior to the Main Screen if the checklist was active during the model file export Select MAIN to exit the Preflight Checklist See Preflight Setup tor more information Export Model You can use Export option to export single model file Export All Models to the SD Card To export all models to the SD Card 1 Make sure the active model file is the one you wish to Export 1 Select Export All Models in the SD Card Menu options he 2 Scroll to Select Option and press the scroll wheel once Export All Models screen appears 3 ocroll to Export Model and press the scroll wheel again to IMPORTANT Export All Models will overwrite any model files that save the selection The Export to SD screen appears The first two characters of the file name correspond to the Model List number 01 for example e Have the same name Always save model files to a different SD Card if you are not sure 4 Optional If you wish to rename the model file before exportin e Rd 2 Select Export to overwrite files on the SD Card or Cancel to return to the SD Card Menu e Are already saved on the SD Card a Scroll to Save 0 and press the scroll wheel The File Name screen appears b Assign a new file name The file name can contain up to Export to
22. when a System Setup screen is displayed preventing accidental damage to linkages and servos during changes to programming e At the main screen you can scroll to view the servo monitor e he Main Screen appears when you power on the transmitter Press the scroll wheel once to display the Function List e When you want to change a value in a screen for a particular control position move the control to the desired position to highlight the value you want to change such as 0 1 2 up down or left right Turn Hold Enter Choose Move between Hold for 3 seconds and release to move to the Main Screen or Exit options or change value in an option THRO 923 x ox LLL Ye ox EFL TI LRUC W Throttle Cut Position 130Z Delay Inh SPEKTRUM DKG e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL SD GARD Installing the SD Gard The SD Card not included enables you to e mport copy models from another DX6 transmitter e Export transfer models to another DX6 transmitter e Update AirWare M software in the transmitter e nstall Update sound files To install the SD Card 1 Power off the transmitter 2 Press the SD Card into the card slot with the card label facing the back of the transmitter The card is keyed to fit in the case in only 1 direction Do not use excessive force to install Update AirWare Software NOTICE The orange LED Spektrum bars flash and a status
23. xml file on the card 7 Import My_DX6 xml into the Registration screen on the spektrum Community site spektrumrc com Serial Number 3 8 Al EXP RT OG Manually Installing AirWare Software Updates 1 Save the desired AirWare version to the SD Card 2 select Update Firmware in the SD Card Menu options The select File screen appears 3 select the desired AirWare version from the File List When updates are installing the transmitter screen is dark The orange LED Spektrum bars flash and the update status bar appears on the screen NOTICE Do not power off the transmitter when updates are installing Doing so will damage the transmitter BINDING Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID Globally Unique Identifier code of a single specific transmitter You must bind the AR610 receiver to your transmitter before it will operate Binding Using the Receiver and Receiver Battery RUT 6 gum 6 1 Lower throttle to the lowest position and make sure the transmitter is powered off 2 Insert the bind plug into the BIND DATA port 3 Insert the receiver battery into ANY open port The receiver s LED will flash when the receiver is ready to bind 4 While pressing the Bind button power on the transmitter Binding Using the Receiver and ESC 1 Lower the throttle to the lowest position and make sure the transmitter is powered off 2 In
24. 5 to the back of the master transmitter 3 Make sure the master and slave transmitter battery packs are fully charged 4 Make sure the slave transmitter is powered off The slave transmitter will power on when you connect the trainer cord 5 Connect the trainer cord to the slave transmitter 6 The slave transmitter screen displays information but does not send a signal to the model 7 Press the trainer button on the master transmitter to transfer model control from the master to the slave 8 While moving the trainer switch between the off and on positions watch for movement on the control surfaces Adjust the trims as necessary before flying 9 Release the trainer button and the master transmitter regains control of the model Master Override The Master Override feature enables the instructor to immediately regain control of the model by moving the control sticks After you activate Master Override the slave transmitter cannot control the model until you reset the trainer switch To reset the trainer switch 1 Move the trainer switch to the OFF position 2 Move the trainer switch to the ON position to activate the slave transmitter 21 SYSTEM SETUP Wireless Trainer Wireless Trainer works just like the Wired Trainer without the wire Select Wireless Trainer to bind a DSM2 or DSMX slave transmitter to the master transmitter With this option when the master presses the trainer button or switch control
25. LEDs will continue flashing 12 NOTICE Failsafe features vary according to receiver Always consult the receiver instruction manual for failsafe features Before flight ALWAYS confirm the failsafe functions as you would expect 4 To Program SmartSafe move the throttle to the low or off position before putting the transmitter into bind mode To Test the SmartSafe failsafe 1 Power the transmitter and receiver on 2 Power off the transmitter The throttle should immediately move to the failsafe position CAUTION Make sure the aircraft is fully restrained on the ground If the failsafe is not set correctly your aircraft might advance to mid or full throttle CAUTION Make sure the aircraft is fully restrained on the ground If the failsafe is not set correctly the aircraft throttle might advance to mid or full throttle 4 3 Move the transmitter control sticks and switches to the desired Preset failsafe position Power the transmitter on 4 Failsafe programming is complete when the orange LEDs on the transmitter and all receivers turn solid CAUTION Make sure the aircraft is fully restrained on the ground If the failsafe is not set correctly the aircraft throttle might advance to mid or full throttle SPEKTRUM DKG e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODEL TYPE PROGRAMMING GUIDE Menu options show up on model type selection These menu options vary between Model Types Airplane Helicopter and Sailplane bu
26. N MANUAL Swashplate Al 60 Ele 60 Pitch 60 Expo Inh E Ring Inh Ele Camp Inh Always enable Expo when using a standard rotating arm servo The Expo delivers linear movement of the swashplate from a standard rotary servo When Expo is inhibited the arm on a rotary servo moves on a curved path with decreased swashplate movement at the extremes of the servo arm travel NOTICE Do not enable Expo when using a linear servo Electronic E Ring This feature prevents over driving servos by limiting servo travel if the sum of your cyclic and pitch inputs exceeds servo limits Gyro Switch 0 GERLIL 1 710052 FITCL J 59X Swashplate The Swashplate Mix typically corrects swashplate timing issues by mixing Aileron to Elevator and Elevator to Aileron When adjusted correctly the Swashplate causes the helicopter to roll and pitch accurately with minimal interaction IHH gt IHH IHH gt IHH IHH gt IHH IHH gt IHH 37 SAIL SAILPLANE Sailplane Model Type NOTICE Refer to your sailplane manual for recommended control throws CAUTION Always do a Control Test of your model with the transmitter after programming to make sure your model responds as desired Sailplane Type P Use the Sailplane Type Screen to select wing and tail types to Sailplane Type match your sailplane model Diagrams and setup names show on the transmitter screen to show the available setups kd Refer to spektrumrc com
27. PHYSICAL TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS Adjust Stick Tension Adjust stick tension using the screws on the stick gimbals through holes in the back of the transmitter 1 Pull up the top of the rear grip on the back of the transmitter to adjust the stick gimbal tension Only the top of the grip must be pulled up to access the adjustment screw The entire grip does not need to be removed 2 Turn the screws in these holes marked with a vertical or horizontal arrow a small amount using a small Phillips screwdriver NOTICE Always do a test of stick tension while turning these screws to ensure stick tension is not too loose or too tight Tightening a screw too much can damage a spring Loosening a screw too much can let a spring fall off and cause short circuit in the transmitter CAUTION Always power off the transmitter disconnect and remove the battery before adjusting stick tension or friction straps Not doing so could result in property damage or injury Adjust Throttle Friction Straps To adjust Throttle Friction 1 Remove rubber plugs from holes on the back of the transmitter 2 Use a small Phillips screwdriver to tighten or loosen the screw for the friction strip 3 Reinstall the plug after completing the adjustment as desired CAUTION Always power off the transmitter disconnect and remove the battery before adjusting stick tension or friction straps Not doing so could result in property damage or injury Adjusting
28. Sales Horizon Hobby SAS China Service Parts Sales Horizon Hobby China 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 interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This product contains a radio transmitter with wireless technology which has been tested and found to be compliant with the applicable regulations governing a radio transmitter in the 2 400GHz to 2 4835GHz frequency range IC Information This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device FAA INFORMATION Prior to flying contact your local or regional modeling organizations for guidance and familiarize yourself with the current local rules and FAA regulations governing model aviation in your location AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code http www modelaircraft org files 105 PDF SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL sales horizonhobby co uk 44 0 service hori
29. Throttle Cut ACRO and HELI Types only 29 Throttle Curve ACRO and HELI Types only 29 e 29 DURS a 01811 21 asana gae a akan ae Ai ene bt dete ee ee ee 29 MXI00 nn nnn 30 ASSIGNING a MK WO u pagak a actas i a d DA gak de 30 u 31 uu uawan sua sus 31 lg 31 TT 32 La aana L u a 32 Custom Voice Setup ssem ee 32 89 AGRO Airplaneb 34 Elevon Servo Control se s 35 l TR 35 POCO MIONO 35 E D E EE 5 ENEE 30 35 HELL H eligoBIel 36 sus 36 a a 36 8 36 Wa lp uuu EE anda aba E E 37 HT IFTE TTE of SAIL Sall gt 38 CADET senos pe RERO SNR RUBUS 38 GANDEN SYSTEM 38 38 SIL MI u uu yam 7 39 V Tail Differential egen ans aan naa NAN 39 Physical Transmitter Adjustments 40 Transmitter Mode Conversion ecer 40 Programming Conversii n E vi 40 Mechanical Conversion nnne 40 Changing the Throttle 0 eme 40 Adjusting the Elevator Centering Screw 41 Moving t
30. active Alarm An alarm activates if the transmitter sees a period of inactivity for a certain amount of time The alarm is helpful in reminding you to power off the transmitter and avoiding a situation where the transmitter battery completely discharges The Inactive Alarm options are e nh No alarm e 5 min e 30 min sounds e 10 min Defaul e 60 min Extra Settings The Extra Settings screen enables you to e urn sounds off or on e Change the appearance of the trim indicators System Sounds scrolling to System Sounds and pressing the scroll wheel turns sounds on Active or off Inhibit You may disable all sounds by changing the volume to 0 Trim Display Trim display changes the shape of the trim indicators on the Main Screen Display options include e Boxed Boxes Default The indicators appear as outlined box when you adjust the trim e Boxed Arrows The indicators appear as outlined arrows when you adjust the trim e NH The indicators appear as arrows on lines when you adjust the trim Inhibit removes all trim bars and indicators from the Main Screen 24 To change the Inactive alarm time 1 Scroll to the current alarm time and press the scroll wheel 2 Scroll left or right to change the alarm time Press the scroll wheel to save the selection Extra Settings System Sounds Select Trim Style Boxed Boxes Volume Controls Select Sound Settings Roller Sounds Active Timer Sounds Activ
31. al records or to the Spektrum Community website Locating the Transmitter AirWare Software Version gt gt gt The transmitter AirWare software version appears between PREV and NEXT at the bottom of the Serial Number screen Register your DX6 to get AirWare software updates and other news at spektrumrc com IMPORTANT AirWare files are specific to the transmitter serial number and you cannot transfer AirWare files between transmitters ie downloading an AirWare software update once and attempting to install it on multiple transmitters CALIBRATE y h hh The Calibration screen stores the potentiometer endpoints for all proportional controls It is mandatory to complete the calibration after changing the stick mode selection Calibrating the Transmitter y h hh 1 Carefully move the gimbal sticks in a shape moving from left to right then up and down Press gently on the gimbals at the stops to achieve an accurate calibration Return both gimbal sticks to the center position Center Sticks 2 77 2 Select SAVE to store the calibration Calibrate CANCEL SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 25 SYSTEM SETUP TRANSFER SD CARD The SD enables you to e mport copy models from another DX6 transmitter e Update AirWare M software in the transmitter e Export transfer models to another DX6 transmitter e nstall Update sound files Import Model This function overwrites all model memo
32. atic aircraft This mix is available when a flap e Add Elevator mixing if the aircraft pitches toward the landing gear j or dual aileron wing type is selected or canopy e Add Alleron mixing if the aircraft rolls in knife edge flight Aileron to Rudder Use Aileron to Rudder mixing to overcome adverse yaw characteristics with certain types of aircraft such as high wing ix 1 MOT gt LAL aircraft ix 2 IHH gt IHH Kin kim SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 35 HELI HELICOPTER E d Heli Model Type NOTICE Refer to your helicopter gyro and governor manuals for programming recommendations CAUTION Always do a Control Test of your model with the transmitter after programming changes to make sure your model responds as desired Swash Type gt The Swash Type menu option assigns the swash type for your particular helicopter model Swashplate select the Swash Type before completing any programming in YP the Function List The Swash Type will affect menu options in the 3 Servos 120 3 Servos 135 Function List 3 Servos 1409 Servos 90 d Servos 207 ELE Servos 120 3 Servos 120 Collective Type b The collective type is used to turn on Pull collective for reversed collective Available settings are Normal and Reverse Press NEXT from the Swashplate Type screen to access the Collective Type screen The Collective Type allows the throttle pitch stick to operate in reve
33. ch stepped event on the list as desired A variety of alerts can be chosen from the list including telemetry alerts and a variety of flight conditions and commands Auto Cycle Inhibit 32 SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL FUNCTION LIST System Setup Use System Setup to enter the System List from the Function list without turning the transmitter off A Caution screen will CAUTION appear that warns that RF will be disabled the transmitter will no Cont mS Mh longer transmit Press YES if you are sure and want to access the System List If you are not sure press NO to exit to the main Are you sure screen and continue operation HD VES If you do not press YES or NO the system will exit to the main screen and continue operation within approximately 10 seconds WARNING Do not press YES unless the model is turned off or the model is secured Monitor The Monitor screen displays the servo positions for each channel graphically and numerically This is useful to verify programming 7 ir L Monitor functions trim settings mix directions etc he numeric value is directly relative to the travel adjust and mix values e g 100 travel adjust equals 100 value in the Monitor THE FAL LAL FRU GER LRL SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 33 ACRO AIRPLANE RES Acro Model Type NOTICE Refer to your airplane manual for recommended control throws CAUTION Always do a Con
34. e Trim Sounds Active Keyclick Sounds Active Switch Sounds Active To change the Trim Display 1 Scroll to Trim Display and press the scroll wheel once 2 ocroll left or right to change the Trim Display option Press the scroll wheel to save the selection SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL SYSTEM SETUP Serial Number br The Serial Number screen displays the transmitter serial number and AirWare software version Reference the Serial Number screen any time you need to register your transmitter or update the AirWare software from the Spektrum Community website Exporting the Serial Number to the SD Card gt gt gt You may find it helpful to export the transmitter serial number to a text file for your personal records or when you are registering the transmitter on the Spektrum Community To export the transmitter serial number 1 Insert an SD Card in the card slot on the transmitter Serial Humber 2 Scroll to EXPORT and press the scroll wheel The SD Status screen appears and should display MY_DX6 xml in the middle of the screen 4 1 3 Press the scroll wheel again to return to the Serial Number EXPORT Screen O06 4 Power off the transmitter and remove the SD Card from the transmitter 5 Install the SD Card in a card reader connected to your computer 6 Open the MY DX6 xml file from the SD Card location You can then copy and paste the serial number into your person
35. e billed for return freight Horizon accepts money orders and cashier s checks as well as Visa MasterCard American Express and Discover cards By submitting any item to Horizon for service you are agreeing to Horizon s Terms and Conditions found on our website http www horizonhobby com content service center render service center ATTENTION Horizon service is limited to Product compliant in the country of use and ownership If received a non compliant Product will not be serviced Further the sender will be responsible for arranging return shipment of the un serviced Product through a carrier of the sender s choice and at the sender s expense Horizon will hold non compliant Product for a period of 60 days from notification after which it will be discarded SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL WARRANTY AND SERVIGE CONTACT INFORMATION Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Horizon Service Center Repairs and Repair Re quests Contact Information Address servicecenter horizonhobby com RequestForm www quickbase com db Horizon Product Support Product Technical As sistance United States of America Heli 888 959 2304 4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign Illinois 61822 USA Air 888 959 2305 sales horizonhobby com sales Heli Air 888 959 2305 Service Parts Sales United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Limited Horizon Technischer Service Germany oales Horizon Hobby GmbH one Service Parts
36. e familiar with the features of the product before operating Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product personal property and cause serious injury This is a sophisticated hobby product It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision Do not attempt disassembly use with incompatible compo nents or augment product in any way without the approval of Horizon Hobby LLC This manual contains instructions for safety operation and maintenance It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual prior to assembly setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS Always purchase from a Horizon Hobby LLC authorized dealer to ensure authentic high quality Spektrum product Horizon Hobby LLC disclaims all support and warranty with regards but not limited to compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum NOTICE This product is only intended for use with unmanned hobby grade remote controlled vehicles and aircraft Horizon Hobby disclaims all liability outside of the intended purpose and will not provide wa
37. e in Helicopter Type See HELI Swashplate y Only available in Helicopter Type See HELI Gyro gt Only available in Helicopter See HELI Tail Curve y Only available in Helicopter Type See HELI Mixing Mixing allows control input for a channel to affect more than one channel at a time Mixing functions support e Mixing a channel to another channel e Mixing a channel to itself e Assigning offset to a channel e Linking primary to secondary trim These mixes are available for each model memory e Rudder to ACRO e Aileron gt Rudder SAIL e Aileron gt Flap SAIL e Elevator gt Flap SAIL e Flap gt Elevator SAIL e 5 programmable mixes e Cyclic to Throttle HELI e Swashplate HELI e Elevator to Flap ACRO e Aileron to Rudder ACRO IHH IHH kim Select a channel for master and slave Inputs for the master channel control both the master and slave channels For example Elevator to Flap makes elevator the master channel and flap the slave channel Assigning a Mix to a Switch If you wish to assign a mix to a switch position 1 Make sure you are in the desired mix screen 2 Move the switch you want to assign the mix to 3 Scroll to the switch position where you want the mix to be active 4 Press the scroll wheel to activate the mix When the box is filled the mix is active The mix is Active when the box is filled and Inactive when the box is open You can assign a mix to be
38. e power system be tested per the guidelines below Recommended Power System Test Guidelines gt you using questionable power system e g a small or old battery ESC that may not have a BEC that will support high current draw etc perform the following test with a voltmeter The Hangar 9 Digital Servo amp Rx Current Meter HAN172 or the Spektrum Flight Log SPM9540 work well for this test Connect the voltmeter to an open channel port in the receiver and with the system on load the control surfaces apply pressure with your hand while monitoring the voltage at the receiver The voltage should remain above 4 8 volts even when all servos are heavily loaded CAUTION When charging Ni MH batteries make sure the battery fully charges Ni MH batteries charged with peak detection fast chargers have a tendency to false peak i e not fully charge which could lead to a crash QuickConnect Technology with Brownout Detection DSM2 Only Your AR610 features QuickConnect technology with Brownout Detection e Should an interruption of power occur brownout the system will reconnect immediately when power is restored e The LED on the receiver will flash slowly indicating a power interruption brownout has occurred e Brownouts can be caused by an inadequate power supply weak battery or regulator a loose connector bad switch inadequate BEC when using an electronic speed controller etc e Bro
39. e the Throttle channel a confirmation screen appears select YES to reverse the channel A second screen appears reminding you to bind your transmitter and receiver CAUTION Always rebind the transmitter and receiver AN after reversing the Throttle channel Failure to do so will result in the throttle moving to full throttle if failsafe activates 28 Flap System gt gt gt Travel 100 RAL 1 190 GER b Q o THE FL LAL Q o REU GER LRU gt gt Always perform a control test after making adjustments to confirm the model responds properly Reverse THE FAL LAL FEO GER LRU CAUTION After adjusting servos always rebind the transmitter and receiver to set the failsafe position SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL FUNCTION LIST D R amp Exponential Dual Rates and Exponential are available on the aileron elevator and rudder channels To adjust the Dual Rate and Exponential 1 Scroll to the channel and press the scroll wheel once Scroll left or right to select the channel you wish to change and press the scroll wheel again to save the selection 2 Scroll to dual rate and press the scroll wheel Scroll left or right to change the value and press the scroll wheel again to save the selection Differential ACRO and SAIL Types only The Differential screen enables you to increase or decrease the amount of differential between aileron co
40. e value 3 Press the scroll wheel to save the selection Trim Type The two Trim Type options are Common and F Mode Common trim type maintains the same trim values for all flight modes F Mode trim type enables you to save trim values for individual flight modes if you find for example the aircraft requires aileron trim in Flight Mode 1 but not in Flight Mode 2 Trim Assignment In a few instances you can reassign a trim to a different location Aircraft Model Type Throttle e hrottle Digital trim button default Throttle Trim Type e Common e Fight Mode MODEL UTILITIES Trim Setup Trim Tepe Common Digital Common Corman Common Throttle Aileron Elewator Rudder Trims Normal Trim Location Normal and Cross trim types are available Normal trims align with the control stick for example the throttle trim is next to the throttle stick Cross trims reverse the position of the trims for example the throttle trim is next to the elevator stick and vice versa To change the Trim Position from Normal to Crossed select Normal at the bottom of the Trim Setup screen and press the scroll wheel IMPORTANT Crossed trims will cross both sets of trims for both gimbals b In the Model Utilities function you can create a new model delete a model copy a model reset a model to default settings and sort the model list Model Utilities Create Hew Model Delete Hodel Copy Model Reset Model So
41. enables you to pu assign the Camber System to a different switch in each flight mode Flaps n Pb oo 38 SPEKTRUM DKG e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL SAIL SAILPLANE SAIL Mixing gt For each of these mixes you can program each flight mode with different mix values or at 0 if no mix is desired for that specific flight mode Programming values include independent control of the direction and amount a slave surface moves in relationship to the master surface Aileron to Rudder The Aileron to Rudder mix iS commonly used for coordinated aileron gt mum turns When active as aileron is applied the rudder moves in ox the same direction as the turn right aileron input results in right Ox rudder output If you assign the flight mode to a switch a Sub owitch option allows to assign additional switch activate cem up to 3 Aileron to Rudder mixes for that flight mode Ox Aileron to Flap The Aileron to Flap mix allows the entire trailing edge of the wing BALE aileron and flap to operate as ailerons When active as aileron is Aileron gt Flaps applied the flaps also move Always program the flaps to move in m the same direction as the turn so that right aileron is equivalent to Left Right uus Switch Inhibit flaps moving as right ailerons Elevator to Flap Elevator to Flap mix creates additional lift allowing a tighter turn The entire trailing edge of the
42. enu from the Function List you may see a Frame Loss appear when you exit the menu The Frame Loss is not an error but there will be a momentary loss of radio signal when exiting the Telemetry screen DO NOT access the Telemetry menu during flight Preflight Setup Rx Battery Test Test Controls met Wing Bolts Secured Inh Inh Preflight 6 Inh Modulation Inh Execute Inh Frame Fate 22 ms DSHS NOTICE While DSMX allows you to use more than 40 transmitters simultaneously do not use more than 40 transmitters simultaneously when using a DSM2 receiver or a transmitter in DSM2 mode BIND Model 1 Acro Put receiver inta Bind then zelect BIND CANCEL BIND SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL SYSTEM SETUP TRAINER gt gt The DX6 features a programmable trainer function with 4 wired trainer modes and 2 wireless trainer modes The transmitter assigns the trainer function to Switch Trainer Menu Mired Trainer Wireless Trainer Trainer Alerts Wired Trainer The 4 wired trainer modes include Inhibit In Inhibit the slave transmitter must have the same programming as the master transmitter e g servo reversing travel adjust sub trim trims Programmable Master Programmable mode enables you to program the master transmitter to transfer any or all individual channels when you activate the trainer switch This mode is ideal for beginners
43. er power port 5 Install the optional Lithium lon battery pack into the transmitter 6 Install the battery cover NOTICE When installing a Lithium lon battery pack always set the battery chemistry to Lithium lon in the Systems Setting screen to correctly set the low voltage alarm SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5 TRANSMITTER FUNCTIONS Antenna opeaker Grill Elevator Trim Mode 2 4 Throttle Trim Mode 1 3 owitch H owitch G Aileron Trim Mode 1 2 Rudder Trim Mode 3 4 Scroll wheel Switch F Throttle Aileron Stick Mode 1 Elevator Aileron Stick Mode 2 Throttle Rudder Stick Mode 3 Elevator Rudder Stick Mode 4 Right Side Grip On Off Switch LCD Clear Button Back Button e 9 SD Card Opening left Side Grip Neck Strap Mount Rudder Trim Mode 1 2 Aileron Trim Mode 3 4 Elevator Trim Mode 1 3 Throttle Trim Mode 2 4 Elevator Rudder Stick Mode 1 Throttle Rudder Stick Mode 2 Elevator Aileron Stick Mode 3 Throttle Aileron Stick Mode 4 SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Switch C Switch B Switch A Switch D Bind Switch LED The transmitter comes with a t
44. erride the slave transmitter cannot control the model until you reset the trainer switch To reset the trainer switch 1 Move the trainer switch to the OFF position 2 Move the trainer switch to the ON position to activate the slave transmitter SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETTINGS y The System Settings menu consists of four screens System Settings System Settings Extra Settings Serial Number and Calibrate User Name Contrast 16 Select Backlight 30 100x Made 2 NEXT or PREV to move between screens Battery Alka Alarm 4 3V Language English Reqion 05 242 Inactive Alarm 1 min User Name The User field displays your name in the lower right corner 2 Scroll to the desired character position and press the scroll of the main screen wheel Scroll left or right to change the character and press the scroll wheel to save the selection The User Name can contain a maximum of 20 characters including spaces 3 Press the Back button to save the User Name and return to the oystem Settings screen To Program a User Name 1 Scroll to User Name and press the scroll wheel The User Name screen appears Contrast b To adjust the screen contrast 1 Scroll to Contrast and press the scroll wheel 2 Scroll left or right to adjust the contrast value Lower numbers lighten the contrast higher numbers darken it 3 Press the scroll wheel once to save the select
45. etup function and select Add New Sound Event with the scroll wheel Select either Switch Change Report or Stepping Events Switch Change Report Use this feature to have telemetry read in a certain switch Custom Voice Event position current switch position or a variety of other alerts such as Landing Flaps or Mix On Begin by selecting the switch you wish to use for the spoken alert then select the desired setting next to each switch position Switch Change Report Stepping Events Stepping Events stepping Events can be used to provide voice alerts when a switch is moved stepping through a list of events Begin by selecting the switch desired to trigger each step through the list when the switch is triggered as selected the system will move to the next item on the list going through the list of user defined selections Custom Voice Sequence one by one Auto Cycle can be selected to Inhibit or Active If inhibited the system will go through the list 1 time only If the switch is triggered again when at the final item in the list it will not begin at the top of the list If Active the system will restart at the beginning of the list after the last item on the list with the next switch trigger steps are used to select the number of items on the list for the system to call This can be set from 0 to 16 so there can be up to 16 items called to the pilot triggered by the switch selected Next select the alert to be spoken for ea
46. ge the gimbal stick mode Press the information Battery Alarm gt Battery Alarm enables you to change the transmitter battery type and the alarm voltage limit The alarm activates when CAUTION Never select NIMH when a LiPo Li lon batter hos y l Meat eet VONAGE AIIN is installed in the transmitter Doing so may over discharge To change the battery alarm the LiPo battery and damage the battery transmitter or both 1 Scroll to the battery type and press the scroll wheel once CAUTION Never adjust the low voltage limit for the LiPo to change the type to LiPo Li lon or Li lon battery pack below 6 4V Doing so could over 2 Scroll to the battery voltage and press the scroll wheel discharge the battery pack and damage both battery pack and Turn the scroll wheel left or right to change the voltage transmitter level Press the scroll wheel again to save the selection SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 23 SYSTEM SETUP Selecting a Language In the Systems Settings screen scroll to highlight Language then press the scroll wheel to select the Language function Scroll to select the desired Language When the desired Language is selected press the scroll wheel to accept that Language Names you input will not be affected by language change After changing the language for the text you may also want to change the language for the spoken alerts See the Spoken and SD Card sections for more information In
47. ght aileron SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL ACRO AIRPLANE Elevon Servo Control The possible servo reversing options for a delta wing model are Aileron Elevator Normal Reverse Normal Normal Reverse Reverse Reverse Normal Tip If you test all servo reversing options and the control surfaces do not move in the correct direction change the Elevon wing type in the System Setup list from Elevon A to Elevon B Flap System 4 The Flap System menu option enables flap programming as well 5 Assign the Flap travel values and any desired Elevator mixing as elevator mixing You must select a flap enabled wing type in 6 Select a Flap speed if desired Norm default does not have a Aircraft Type or the Flap System menu does not appear delay Flap speed options range from 0 1s to 30 seconds To activate the Flap System 1 Access the System Setup list and select Aircraft Type 2 Select a flap enabled wing type and exit the System Setup list 3 Access the Function List from the Main Screen and select Flap System 4 Select Inhibit and scroll to the switch or lever you wish to use Speed Norm to control the flap channel ACRO Mixing gt Rudder to Aileron Elevator Elevator to Flap Rudder to Aileron Elevator mixing corrects coupling in knife edge Elevator to Flap mixing enables Flap movement when the Elevator flight stick moves Use Elevator to Flap mixing to add the spoileron function to 3D aerob
48. he Throttle Limiting 41 Re assembling the Transmitter enne 41 Adjust Throttle Friction Straps eme 42 Adjusting the Throttle Ratchet Strap 42 Control Stick Length Adjustment 42 Troubleshooting Guide 43 1 Year Limited Warranty 44 Warranty and Service Contact Information 45 I fori atiph 5 KANE ak AANE NANA RE FIXE FD IE 45 Antenna Separation Distances 45 I anii 45 FAA Information ca ita sa pra u NANA RU uuu u uuu 45 AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code 45 Compliance Information for the European Union 46 Declaration of Conformily 46 Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the European Unimpn J J 46 SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL BATTERY AND CHARGING PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS Battery and Charging Precautions and Warnings Failure to exercise caution while using this product and comply with the following warnings could result in product malfunction electrical
49. hin clear plastic film applied to some front panels for protection during shipping Humidity and use may cause this film to come off Carefully remove this film as desired TRANSMITTER FUNCTIONS 1 Handle 6 Audio Jack 9 Gimbal Stick Tension Adjustment Throttle Spring Tension D Charge Port For use with Adjustment Mode 2 4 optional Lithium lon Battery 12 Mode Change Gimbal Stick Tension Battery Cover 3 Throttle Spring Tension Adjustment Adjustment Mode 1 3 9 Trainer Port Mode Change 9 Right Rear Grip 5 Left Rear Grip x SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL MAIN SCREEN Function 6 86 8 Transmitter Battery Also displays the Volume Level Charge Level Digital Battery Voltage an alarm sounds and the screen flashes when battery charge gets down to 4 3V when using Alkaline Batteries or 6 4V for a LiPo Li lon battery Model Type S NAVIGATION e Scroll the scroll wheel to move through the screen content or change programming values Press the scroll wheel to make a selection e Use the Back button to go to the previous screen for example to go from the Mixing Screen to the Function List e Use the Clear button to return a se
50. ion Backlight 2 The Backlight field adjusts the backlight appearance time and Set Time The backlight is on for 3 10 20 30 45 or 60 brightness You have the option to turn the backlight off for models seconds before automatically turning off Press the scroll you fly during the day and turn the backlight on for wheel once to turn the backlight on night flying models The backlight percentage adjusts the backlight intensity and it The backlight time options are is adjustable in 10 increments from 1096 darker to 100 Off Appears for a short time when you power on the transmitter brighter On The backlight is always on Mode You can change transmitter modes among Modes 1 2 3 To change the gimbal stick mode and 4 This conversion requires both a programming and a 1 Scroll to Mode and press the scroll wheel mechanical change Please refer to Transmitter Mode Conversion for directions on making the necessary scroll wheel to save the selection mechanical changes If mechanical changes are required for C the mode you need to change to complete the mechanical 3 oelect NEXT in the lower left corner until the Calibration changes first then follow the instructions below for the SAI dte software setting change 4 Move all transmitter controls to the center position and complete the calibration process before exiting the System settings menu See Calibrating Your Transmitter for more 2 Scroll left or right to chan
51. is given to the currently bound slave transmitter After binding the slave transmitter will remain bound to the master transmitter until a different transmitter is bound to the master or the slave transmitter is bound to another receiver or a wireless master transmitter ModelMatch M technology applies to the wireless trainer system the master transmitter will be bound to the slave in the bound model used Also if the slave transmitter has ModelMatch technology it will only be bound to the master transmitter in the selected model during binding Inhibit In Inhibit the wireless trainer function will be inhibited and will not function Trainer Inhibit CAUTION Select Inhibit in the Trainer menu when you aren t using the wireless trainer function Failure to select Inhibit may result in loss of control of the aircraft gt gt DX6 Wireless Trainer Operation 1 Enter an unused model on the slave transmitter computer transmitter only 2 Bind the master transmitter to the model 3 Make sure the master and slave transmitter battery packs are fully charged 4 Make sure the slave transmitter is powered off 5 Either in the Wireless Programmable Master setup page or the Wireless Pilot Link Master setup page select BIND This will put the master transmitter s wireless trainer receiver into bind mode You should see the following screen Trainer Bind Binding 6 Enter bind mode on the slave transmitter following
52. l 1 Scroll to the receiver channel you wish to change 2 Press the scroll wheel once and scroll left right to change S o E pani the receiver input selection 3 Press the scroll wheel a second time to save the selection IMPORTANT You cannot assign a mix to a channel that has been moved Create the mix first then move the channel Channel Input Configuration gt The Channel Input Configuration screen enables you to assign a transmitter channel to a different control stick or switch 1 Select NEXT on the RX Port Assignments screen to access the Channel Input Configuration screen Channel Input Contig 2 Scroll to the transmitter channel you wish to re assign and l nn Hh 6 AUKT NA press the scroll wheel The box around the current input ELEN selection flashes 4 RUDD N 5 GEAR N 3 ocroll left or right to select the desired control stick or switch 4 Press the scroll wheel to save the selection 16 SPEKTRUM DKG e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL SYSTEM SETUP Trim Setup Use the Trim Setup screen to change the size of the trim step and the trim type Trim Step Adjusting the trim step value determines how many clicks of trim you input each time you press the trim button Changing the trim step value to 0 disables the trim for the channel To change the trim step value 1 Scroll to the trim step channel you wish to change 2 Select the trim step value and scroll left or right to change th
53. l model settings to the default settings and erases all programming in the selected model After a model reset it is necessary to re bind Sort Model List With this function you can sort the model order in the model select function This is helpful to group similar models together to make them easy to find To move a model highlight the model that you wish to move with the scroll wheel then press the scroll wheel to select it Scroll the scroll wheel to move the selected model to the position desired Press the scroll wheel when you have the model in the position desired 18 Delete Model Model 2 Acre DELETE THIS MODEL CANCEL DELETE To copy model programming 1 Make sure the model program you wish to copy is active If the desired model program is not active select Cancel and change the active model in the Model Select menu 2 select the model memory next to To and scroll to the desired model memory Press the scroll wheel once to save the selection 3 select Copy and the Confirm Copy screen appears 4 Select Copy to confirm Selecting Cancel will return to the system Setup screen 5 Select the To model as the current model then bind the transmitter and receiver Copying a model does not copy the bind from the original model You cannot use the Model Copy screen to copy model programming to an SD Card To copy model programming to the SD Card please see Transfer SD Card Confirm Reset
54. lected value on a screen to the default setting e Direct Model Access enables you to access the Model Select screen without powering off the transmitter Anytime the transmitter power is on press the Clear and Back buttons to access the Model Select screen Tip The tick mark below shows the current switch position Rolling and clicking the scroll wheel turns the selected box black indicating that the value or condition will act on that position Auto Switch Select To easily select a switch in a function such as a program mix roll with the scroll wheel to highlight the switch selection box and press the scroll wheel The box around the switch should now flash To select a switch toggle the switch you wish to select Verify the switch selection is now displayed as desired When correct press the scroll wheel to select this switch and complete the switch selection Model Name DSMX DSMA If not shown this indicates not bound when the BACK button is pressed Elevator Trim Modes 2 and 4 Throttle Modes 1 and 3 Aileron Trim Modes 1 and 2 Rudder Trim Modes 3 and 4 Model Memory Timer Function Rudder Trim Modes 1 and 2 Aileron Trim Modes 3 and 4 Throttle Trim Mode 2 and 4 Elevator Mode 1 and 3 OL RN M of mo 0 4 0 28 32 0 NK e Press and hold the scroll wheel while powering the transmitter to show the System Setup list No radio transmission occurs
55. ll model files For more information on AirWare software updates visit spektrumrc com Automatically Installing AirWare Software Updates To install the most recent update 1 Download the update from spektrumrc com and save it to the SD Card 2 Power off the transmitter and install the SD Card in the transmitter 3 Power on the transmitter and the update automatically installs in the transmitter SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 4 4 Select the SD Card menu and then select Update Sound 5 Select the new sound file you want to install he transmitter will scan the file and check for any errors 6 The Iransfer SD Card screen reappears when the file transfer is complete IMPORTANT The sound file will take approximately 30 minutes to update Do not disconnect the battery or power off the transmitter during the update Manually Installing AirWare Software Updates 1 Save the desired AirWare version to the SD Card 2 Select Update Firmware in the SD Card Menu options The Select File screen appears 3 oelect the desired AirWare version from the File List When updates are installing the transmitter screen is dark The orange LED Spektrum bars flash and the update status bar appears on the screen NOTICE Do not power off the transmitter when updates are installing Doing so will damage the transmitter 27 FUNCTION LIST The Main Screen appears when you power on the transmitter Press the scro
56. ll wheel once to display the Function List 12 gt Se Function List MATH gt Main Screen gt Servo Setup and Expo Differential Throttle Cut Throttle Curve SERVO SETUP The Servo Setup menu contains the following functions e Travel Adjust e Sub Trim e Reverse Travel Adjust Travel Adjust sets the overall travel or endpoints of the servo arm movement To adjust travel values 1 Scroll to the channel you wish to adjust and press the scroll wheel When adjusting travel values assigned to a control Stick a Center the control stick to adjust both directions at the same time b To adjust travel in one direction only move the control Stick in the direction you wish to adjust Continue holding the control stick in the desired direction while you are adjusting the travel value 2 scroll left or right to adjust the travel value Press the scroll wheel to save the selection Sub Trim sub adjusts the servo travel center point CAUTION Use only small sub trim values or you may cause damage to the servo Reverse Use the Reverse menu to reverse the channel direction For example if the elevator servo moves up and it should move down To reverse a channel direction 1 Scroll to Travel and press the scroll wheel Scroll left until Reverse appears and press the scroll wheel again to save the selection 2 Scroll to the channel you wish to reverse and press the scroll wheel you revers
57. lways on or assign the differential to without affecting the up travel on the opposite control surface a switch position Negative Differential values decrease the amount of up travel P 2 Press the scroll wheel a second time to save the selection without affecting the amount of down travel on the opposite canto IS 3 Scroll to Diff and press the scroll wheel once to change the value The V Tail Differential menu option only appears when V Tail A or 4 Press the scroll wheel again to save the selection V Tail B is active in Aircraft Type V Tail Diff Pos 1 Dif f ES SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 39 PHYSICAL TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS Transmitter Mode Conversion 4 You can change transmitter modes among Modes 1 2 3 and 4 This conversion requires both a programming and a mechanical change Programming Conversion 1 Access the System Settings menu from the Setup List and select the desired Mode If you are changing between Modes 2 4 or 1 3 you can STOP after Step 1 2 Exit the System Settings menu to save the selection 3 Power off the transmitter and remove the transmitter battery pack After you change the transmitter Mode in the Setup List you will need to make mechanical changes to the transmitter gimbals MECHANICAL CONVERSION gt CAUTION Always power off the transmitter disconnect and remove the battery before adjusting stick tension or friction straps Not
58. metry screens and the main screen by pressing the scroll wheel Auto he Telemetry screen automatically appears as soon as the transmitter receives data from the telemetry module Units ocroll to Units and press the scroll wheel to change between US and Metric Telemetry Auto Configuration IMPORTANT The Auto Config option is not available from the oystem Setup Telemetry menu RF signal must be transmitting when you use the Auto Config option When the oystem Setup menu is active RF signal is off The DX6 transmitter features telemetry Auto Configuration allowing the transmitter to detect new telemetry sensors To use Telemetry Auto Config 1 Make sure all telemetry components are bound to the transmitter and receiver 2 Power on the transmitter then power on the receiver 3 oelect Telemetry from the Function List then select Auto Config Configuring flashes for 5 seconds and any new sensors appear in the list 4 Adjust the sensor alert values as necessary Status Reports otatus Reports determines how often the transmitter refreshes the data on the screen Each telemetry sensor can be adjusted independently SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL gt gt Telemetry 1 EFM z Empty 2 Molts amp Emptu 3 Temperature 3 Emptu 4 Empty 1 Empty Empty 11 R gt amp Emptu 12 Flight Log Setting File Setting Settings Display Roller Units US Auto Contig Onfiguring
59. nditions Poor visibility up in the transmitter always bind the model to the transmitter wind moisture and ice can cause pilot disorientation and or again to establish failsafe settings loss of control of a model e When a flying model does not respond correctly to controls land the model and correct the cause of the problem 2 SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL DX6 FEATURES e Roll to telemetry screens without entering the Settings menu e Switch between Function List and System Settings menus without powering off the transmitter e Voice alerts for telemetry warnings and other conditions e Selectable sound menu lets you activate or inhibit specific DX6 sounds e Assign five Airplane flight modes to any combination of up to two switches e Virtually Unlimited Model Memory 250 models e Wireless trainer BEFORE USING YOUR TRANSMITTER Before going any further visit the Spektrum Community website at spektrumrc com to register your transmitter and download the latest AirWare firmware updates A registration reminder screen occasionally appears until you register your transmitter When you register your transmitter the reminder screen does not appear again BOX CONTENTS e DX6 Transmitter e AR610 Receiver Not included w Transmitter only versions e 4 AA Alkaline cells with holder e Manual SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Installing Optional Lithium lon Batter
60. ng mixes SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL FUNCTION LIST Back Mixing Back Mixing applies a mix to all related servos in a wing or tail type For example if you select 2 AIL 2 FLAP in the Aircraft Type screen a mix to one aileron channel affects both aileron servos The mix response however depends on the aileron channel included in the mix A Back Mix also enables you to use fewer mixes to achieve the desired response for example adding roll to a split elevator Range Test 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 1 With the transmitter on and the main or telemetry screen displayed press the scroll wheel The Function list displays 2 scroll to highlight Range Test then press the scroll wheel to access the Range Test function 3 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 4 If you let go of the trainer button the transmitter will go back to Full Power IMPORTANT Telemetry alarms are disabled during the Range Test Timer The DX6 Timer function allows you to program a countdown timer or stop watch count up timer to display on the main sc
61. ntrol surface throws Positive Differential values decrease the amount of down travel without affecting the up travel on the opposite control surface Negative Differential values decrease the amount of up travel without affecting the amount of down travel on the opposite control surface The Differential menu option only appears when a multi servo aileron wing type is active in Aircraft Type To adjust the Differential 1 Scroll to Switch and press the scroll wheel Scroll right to select On Differential is always on or assign the differential to a switch position Throttle Cut ACRO and HELI Types only The Throttle Cut menu option enables you to assign a switch position to stop an engine or motor Throttle Cut activates regardless of Flight Mode When you activate Throttle Cut the throttle channel moves to the pre programmed position normally Off You may need to use a negative value to move the Throttle channel to the off position CAUTION Always test the model after making adjustments to make sure the model responds to controls as desired Throttle Curve ACRO and HELI Types only You can use the Throttle Curve menu option to optimize the throttle response A maximum of points are available on the throttle curve To add points to a Throttle Curve 1 Move the throttle stick to the position where you wish to add the new point 2 Scroll to Add Pt and press the scroll wheel to add the point To
62. only acts on the throttle channel and offers the following benefits e Prevents electric motors from operating when the receiver power is on and the transmitter power is off e Prevents the speed controller from arming until the throttle is moved to the low throttle position e Powers off an electric motor and reduces gas glow engines to idle if signal is lost Hold Last Command The Hold Last Command failsafe maintains the last command on all channels except throttle If the radio signal is lost the aircraft maintains the commanded control inputs until the receiver regains signal To program Hold Last Command follow the provided binding instructions in this instruction manual To Test Hold Last Command 1 Power on the transmitter and receiver 2 Move one of the control sticks to the desired Hold Last Command position and hold the input 3 While holding the control input for example a small amount of rudder power off the transmitter The rudder should maintain the input command Preset Failsafe The Preset failsafe moves all channels to their programmed failsafe positions We recommend using Preset failsafe to deploy spoilers on sailplanes to prevent a flyaway if the radio signal is lost To program Preset failsafe 1 Insert the bind plug in the bind port on the receiver and power on the receiver 2 Remove the bind plug when the orange LED on the main receiver and all attached remote receivers flash rapidly The orange receiver
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64. ou select 11ms frame rate Analog and digital servos can be used with a 22ms frame rate Modulation Mode We recommend using DSMX default modulation mode When DSMX is active the transmitter operates in DSMX with DSMX receivers and DSM2 with DSM2 receivers The transmitter automatically detects D5M2 or DSMX during binding and changes the mode accordingly to match the receiver type you are using If you select DSM2 the transmitter operates in DSM2 regardless of whether it is bound to a DSM2 or DSMX receiver Bind The Bind menu enables you to bind a transmitter and receiver without powering off the transmitter This menu is helpful if you are programming a model and need to bind the receiver for failsafe positions See Programming Failsafe Positions tor more information 20 gt gt File Name 1 Select File Name to assign a custom file name 2 The File Name screen appears allowing you to name the file as you would for a Model Name or Flight Mode Name The file name can include a maximum of 8 characters 3 Press BACK to save the name Start 1 Select Start to assign a specific switch position or stick position that activates Data Logging 2 Press the scroll wheel once to save the selection Enabled When Enabled is set to NO Data Logging is turned off select YES to save Telemetry data to the SD Card The SD Card must be installed in the transmitter to select YES CAUTION If you access the Telemetry m
65. reen An alarm sounds when the programmed time is reached You can program the timer to start using the assigned switch position or automatically when throttle is raised above a programmed position Two internal timers are available that show run time for a specific model displays on the Main Screen A total system timer is also available Timer Event and Timer Control Alerts Press NEXT to select the Timer Event Alerts settings These include options for the alerts at every minute for down timers 1 minute remaining alert 30 seconds remaining alert 10 second to 1 second remining alerts expiration alert and every minute up alert Press NEXT again to select the Timer Control Alerts settings Available options include Timer Start alert Timer Stop alert and Timer Reset alert SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL b Hix 1 s ELE LAL Rate Ox Ox oz Offset Ox Dy Trim Inh Switch Switch I GERLIL 1 SEE ox Kange Test FULL POWER Test distance 30m Range Testing the DX6 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 hen push the trainer button the power output will be reduced 3 Operate the controls You should have total control of your model with the transmitter in Range Test mode 4 If cont
66. remove points from a Throttle Curve 1 Move the Throttle stick until the cursor is near the point you wish to remove 2 Scroll to Remove Pt and press the scroll wheel once to remove the point SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 4 Exponential affects control response sensitivity around center but has no affect on overall travel Positive exponential decreases the sensitivity around the center of gimbal movement DAR amp Expo Channel Aileron Switch On 2 Press the scroll wheel second time to save the selection 3 ocroll to the percentage selection and press the scroll wheel once to change the value 4 Press the scroll wheel again to save the selection Differential ox EFL T lima LEUCA Throttle Cut Position 130 Switch H EFL T 1052 LFL CC T Inh 4 you program multiple throttle curves and you wish to edit one of the curves that curve must be active in the Throttle Curve screen before you can make any changes Thr Curve oOx Expo Inh eux Curve 1 aos Switch roe On 5 100 Boos ne 29 FUNCTION LIST The following menu options are only available when they are enabled from the Model Type screen V Tail Differential Only available in Sailplane Type when V Tail A or V Tail B is active See SAIL Sailplane section for set up Camber Preset Camber System Flap System Set up Pitch Curve y Only availabl
67. ries that the Import All Models models currently in your transmitter are saved on an SD card To import all models from the SD Card separate from the transmitter before performing this function 1 Select Import All Models To import an individual model file from the SD Card 2 Confirm by selecting IMPORT 1 Save the model file to the SD Card IMPORTANT After importing a model you must rebind the 2 Select the Model List location where you wish to import the transmitter and receiver The Main Screen must show DSM2 new model file DSMX in the upper left corner 3 In the SD Card menu scroll to Select Option and press the You can import a model to any location you want If you prefer scroll wheel once to Use Import All you can use your PC to rename the SPM file 4 Scroll to Import Model and press the scroll button again to The first two digits 01 to 90 are the destination model number save the selection The Select File screen appears Your SD card can only contain 50 models Save files to folders on the card then remove from the card all unused models Files are 5 Select the model file you wish to import The Overwrite screen Du dis selected by their position the directory table appears IMPORTANT When you select Import the transmitter leaves the SD Card Menu System Setup List Options Insert SD 6 Select the model that you would like to import the model to Status Ready Folder 7 Select Import
68. rol 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 Timers Timer 1 Count Down Time 06 00 Start Thr Stick Over 25x Time Active Timer Event Alerts Every Minute Downi Inh 1 Minute Tone 30 Seconds Inh sec to lec Tone Expiration Tone Every Minute Up Tone Timer Control Alerts Timer Start Tone Timer Stop Tone Timer Reset Tone 31 FUNCTION LIST Telemetry Telemetry is in both the system setup and the function list so you can access the telemetry functions from either list Telemetry You must power off the receiver and transmitter then power them t 7 Empty both on to reset the telemetry data You can reset min max values East the CLEAR button 4 Empty 10 Empty NEVER change Telemetry settings when the aircraft is powered S Susa ie Flight D on There is a brief interruption in RF output when exiting the Settings File Settings Telemetry screen and may cause a Hold condition Custom Voice Setup b Use the custom voice setup function to set up custom voice alerts or messages For example with the custom voice setup function you can be alerted to a switch change report or a sequence of alerts using the Stepping Events option To add a new custom voice alert or command enter the Custom Voice S
69. roll to the desired model type and press the scroll wheel The Confirm Model Type screen appears 2 Select Yes and press the scroll wheel to confirm the model type All data will be reset Selecting No will exit the Confirm Model Type screen and return to the Model Type screen 14 SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL SYSTEM SETUP Model Name Model Name enables you to assign a custom name to the current model memory Model names can include up to 20 characters including spaces To add letters to a Model Name 1 Scroll to the desired letter position and press the scroll wheel once A flashing box appears 2 Scroll left or right until the desired character appears Press the scroll wheel once to save the character 3 scroll to the next desired letter position Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the Model Name is complete 4 Select BACK to return to the System Setup list To erase a character 1 Press CLEAR while the character is selected 2 Press CLEAR a second time to erase all characters to the right of the cursor Hame 1 Acro a Aircraft Type y This menu only available in Airplane Mode See ACRO Airplane section for set up Sailplane Type This menu only available in Sailplane Mode See SAIL Sailplane section for set up Swash Type gt This menu only available in Helicopter Mode See HELI Helicopter section for set up F Mode Setup Use the Flight Mode Setup menu to assign s
70. rranty service related thereto Age Recommendation Not for Children under 14 years This is not a toy Warranty Registration Visit spektrumrc com today to register your product NOTICE While DSMX allows you to use more than 40 transmitters simultaneously when using DSM2 receivers DSMX receivers in DSM2 mode or transmitters DSM2 mode do not use more than 40 transmitters simultaneously General Notes Pilot Safety e Models are hazardous when operated and maintained incorrectly e Always make sure all batteries are fully charged before flying e Always install and operate a radio control system correctly e ime flights so you can fly safely within the time allotted by e Always pilot a model so the model is kept under control in all your battery conditions e Perform a range check of the transmitter and the model e Please seek help from an experienced pilot or your local before flying the model hobby store e Make sure all control surfaces correctly respond to transmitter e Contact local or regional modeling organizations for guidance controls before flying and instructions about flying in your area e Do NOT fly a model near spectators parking areas or any e When working with a model always power on the transmitter other area that could result in injury to people or damage to first and power off the transmitter last property e After a model is bound to a transmitter and the model is set e Do NOT fly during adverse weather co
71. rse and ensures trims curves and all other Mode Normal functions that are to work in reverse function properly Collective Type Pitch Curve 4 This function supports adjustment of collective pitch in 5 flight modes To adjust the Pitch Curve 1 Select the Pitch Curve you wish to edit N 1 or 2 2 Scroll right to select the points on the curve and edit the respective values 3 Press the BACK button to save the Pitch Curves and return to the Function List 36 SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL HELI HELICOPTER Swashplate The Swashplate menu option enables you to adjust the following e Swashplate Mix e Exponential e E Ring e Elevator Compensation Use positive or negative Swashplate mix values as needed for correct direction response of the helicopter Before making adjustments to the Swashplate mix make sure the throttle collective pitch input moves the entire swashplate up or down If the servos are not moving in the same direction reverse them as necessary in the Servo Setup menu option When the entire swashplate moves up or down 1 Adjust the mix value for the Aileron and Elevator channels If the servos do not move in the correct direction change the direction of the mix for example a positive value instead of a negative value 2 Adjust the mix value for the Pitch If the swashplate does not move in the correct direction change the direction of the value negative instead of positive
72. rt Model List Create New Model Use this selection to create a new model in the model select list 1 Select Create New Model Within this screen you will have the option to create a new model or cancel 2 lf you select Cancel the system will return to the Model Select function 3 If you select Create the new model will be created and now be available in the model select list SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL b Create Hew Model Do you want to create a neu model CANCEL CREATE 17 SYSTEM SETUP Delete Model Use this selection to permanently delete a model from the model select list If you do not wish to delete a model select Cancel to exit the page 1 To delete a model highlight the model listed Press to select then roll to the model name Press the scroll wheel to select 2 Select DELETE to delete the model Copy Model The Model Copy menu enables you to duplicate model programming from one Model List location to another Model Copy From 2 Acro Ta 1 Acro CANCEL COPY Use Model Copy to e Save a default model copy before experimenting with programming values e Expedite programming for a model using a similar programming setup IMPORTANT Copying a model program from one model memory to another will erase any programming in the To model memory Model Reset Use the Model Reset menu to delete all model programming in the active model memory Reset returns al
73. sert the bind plug into the BIND DATA port 3 Insert the ESC plug into the THRO port 4 Connect the battery to ESC and turn on the ESC switch if available The receiver s LED will flash rapidly when the receiver is ready to bind 10 5 Release the Bind button after the receiver has stopped flashing rapidly once the receiver s LED stays illuminated this indicates the receiver is bound to the transmitter The screen also provides binding information 6 Remove the bind plug from the receiver 5 While pressing the Bind button power on the transmitter 6 Release the Bind button after the receiver s LED stays illumi nated This indicates the receiver is bound to the transmitter The transmitter screen also provides binding information 7 Remove the bind plug from the receiver SPEKTRUM DKG e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL RECEIVER POWER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Inadequate power systems that do not provide the necessary minimum voltage to the receiver during flight have become the number one cause of in flight failures Some of the power system components that affect the ability to properly deliver adequate power include e Receiver battery pack number of cells capacity cell type state of charge e The ESC s capability to deliver current to the receiver in electric aircraft e he switch harness battery leads servo leads regulators etc The AR610 has a minimum operational voltage of 3 5 volts it is highly recommended th
74. t are identical for all models in that type Subsequent aircraft type Aircraft Swashplate or Sailplane selections make other menu options appear S gt Model T sre D E and Model Tyre D E apg 6 Aircraft Tyre lt 1 8 i l D i f e rential Sailplane Tyre a a s pa he c o S ame T emet Frame Fate ri Model Tyre Der and Fae pan mmn oie aie FO am PU SuashF late Tyre Throttle Curie F l 1 Made b Swashe late TLS e s ST ame eme SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 13 SYSTEM SETUP Press and hold the scroll wheel while powering on the transmitter to show the System Setup list No radio transmission occurs when a oystem Setup screen is displayed preventing accidental damage to linkages and servos during changes to programming System Setup gt Main Screen gt F Hade Setup Spoken Flight You can also enter the System Setup from the Function list without turning the transmitter off A Caution screen will appear that warns that RF will be disabled the transmitter will no longer transmit Press YES if you are sure and want to access the System List If you are not sure press NO to exit to the main screen and continue operation If you do not press YES or NO the system will exit to the main screen and continue operation within approximately 10 seconds
75. t Mode positions Fight Mode names can include up to 20 characters including spaces To change the Flight Mode name Flight Mode Names 1 Scroll to the Flight Mode name you wish to change and press FLIGHT MODE 1 the scroll wheel 2 Scroll to the character position you wish to change and press the scroll wheel once A flashing box appears 3 ocroll left or right until the desired character appears Press Made 1 FLIGHT MODE 1 the scroll wheel once to save the character 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the Model Name is complete 5 oelect BACK to return to the Flight Mode Names list Spoken Flight Mode Spoken Flight Made The Spoken Flight Mode option enables you to activate audio flight PECET HOE mode alerts As you change between flight modes the transmitter Speak lt Silence gt wlll speak informing you of the active flight mode You can select a word or phrase for each flight mode TEST To activate Spoken Flight Mode 1 Enter the Spoken Flight Mode menu option 2 Scroll to Silence default then press the scroll wheel 3 Scroll left or right to view the options 4 Press the scroll wheel again to save the selection Channel Assignment 4 The Channel Assignment function allows you to reassign almost any receiver channel to a different transmitter channel For example the receiver gear channel could be re assigned to the Ex Port Assignments transmitter throttle channel THRO Throttle 6 AU4 Left Ai
76. the instructions provided with that transmitter 7 After a successful bind the following screen should appear Trainer Bind Operating OSM Tims Programmable Master Programmable mode enables you to program the master transmitter to transfer any or all individual channels when you activate the trainer switch This mode is ideal for beginners learning to control individual channels while the master transmitter maintains control of all other channels The slave transmitter should be in Inhibit mode if available The Master and Slave transmitters MUST have the same programming Pilot Link Master Pilot Link Master enables you to program the master transmitter to transfer any or all individual channels when you activate the trainer switch Pilot Link Master is ideal for complex models as the master transmitter maintains control of all secondary functions such as flight modes retracts flaps and brakes secondary functions can be individually assigned to the Slave transmitter as necessary It is not necessary to have model programming in the slave transmitter 22 8 Press the trainer button on the master transmitter to transfer model control from the master to the slave 9 Release the trainer button and the master transmitter regains control of the model Master Override The Master Override feature enables the instructor to immediately regain control of the model by moving the control sticks After you activate Master Ov
77. trol Test of your model with the transmitter after programming to make sure your model responds as desired Aircraft Type Use the Aircraft Type Screen to select wing and tail types to match your airplane model Diagrams and setup names show on the transmitter screen to show the available setups Refer to spektrumrc com for more information about new 6 AirWare software updates to support these options Select wing and tail types before doing any other programming Wing Tail e Normal e Normal e Flaperon e V Tail A e V Tail B e Dual Elevator e Dual Rudder e Dual Ailleron e Alleron 1 e 2 Ailerons 1 Flap e Elevon A e Elevon B Selection of multiple ailerons activates the Differential menu option V Tail A and V Tail B function as internal servo reversing If V Tail A does not work correctly with your aircraft try V Tail B Recommended Servo Connections Dual Aileron Wing Type Connection V Tail Type Connection Elevon Wing Type Connection 34 ou m ircraft Type kawa Wimy Mormal Hormal Aircraft Type Aircraft Type Aircraft Type r e oo Wing 1 il 1 Flap Tail Hormal Aircraft Type Wing Elewon B Tail Dual Rudd AUX1 servo port left aileron AILE servo port right aileron ELEV servo port left V tail RUDD servo port right V tail AILE servo port left aileron ELEV servo port ri
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79. voltage Completely recharge flight battery Do a check of the wires and connection between battery and receiver Repair or replace wires and or connectors Receiver loses its bind Bind button pressed before transmitter powered Rebind by performing binding instructions Loss of power to the receiver during flight Check battery voltage oystem powered on and connected then receiver powered off without powering off transmitter Reposition remote receivers for improved RF Poor signal reception signal path diversity Check for and stop feedback from servos Flight log registers undesirable tir pis motor systems to the ESC or receiver Mind Mei e if ues Check aircraft power draw and increase 2 p gu ariy battery power or decrease power demand by controls installed systems Ensure all aircraft batteries Receiver quits responding during operation Loose or damaged wires or connectors between battery and receiver Receiver slowly blinking at landing DSM2 Only Power off transmitter when receiver is powered off Low power are fully charged Ensure the installed BEC for an electric aircraft is adequate for the power demand SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 43 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY What this Warranty Govers Horizon Hobby LLC Horizon warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 years
80. wing aileron and flap operates as flaps camber increase when you apply elevator An offset is provided which is typically used for Snap Flaps With Snap Flap no Elevator to Flap mix occurs until the offset value is reached Typically this offset is at 70 up elevator so that beyond 70 the down flap mix comes in providing additional lift for more aggressive turning for tight thermals racing turns Switch Inhibit Flap to Elevator Flap to Elevator mix prevents pitch up tendency that occurs when Flap gt Ele you apply Crow or Butterfly This mix is typically used only with the 2 Expo Inh Camber System The Flap to Elevator mix operates as a curve so Sj x Curve that the elevator moves down the most during the first 2096 of flap ped deployment decreases over the next 4096 then remains the same MEER from 60 to 100 of flap travel For sailplanes with ailerons tips flaps make sure an appropriate Sailplane Type is selected so that tips appear in the transmitter as RAIL and LAIL Decrease or increase travel on the tip ailerons by creating an AIL gt RAIL mix V Tail Differential The V Tail Differential screen enables you to increase or decrease To adjust the V Tail Differential the amount of differential between control surface throws 1 Scroll to Switch and press the scroll wheel Scroll right to Positive Differential values decrease the amount of down travel select On Differential is a
81. witches to flight modes Number of Flight Modes Heli 2 including Throttle Hold 4 including Throttle Hold Mode Number of Switches Flight Mode Setup Switch 1 Inhibit Switch 2 Inhibit Priority Switch Inhibit Enabled Flight Modes 1 Mode 1 Sailplane Flight Mode Setup You can assign up to five flight modes using any combination of up to two switches You can also assign a priority switch When the priority switch position is active only the current flight mode is active regardless of other switch positions SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Sailplane Flight Mode Table You can assign the available flight modes up to 5 for Sail to each of the switch positions up to 2 switches can be used for sailplane Press NEXT from the Flight Mode Name page to access the flight mode table assignment page when Custom flight mode has been selected in the Flight Mode Setup page The combination of up to 2 switches can be used to access all of the flight modes available Number of Flight 2 Modes switch 1 number of positions 3 7 owitch 2 number of 2P positions Flight L 3 Mode aunch Launch 4 4 Launch Launch Cruise Cruise Cruise Cruise Cruise MEN Thermal Thermal Thermal 1 Shee Must be set up in a 4 5 flight mode d 15 SYSTEM SETUP Spoken Flight Mode Setup b Enables you to assign custom names to the Fligh
82. wnouts occur when the receiver voltage drops below 3 5 volts This interrupts control as the servos and receiver require a minimum of 3 5 volts to operate How QuickConnect Technology with Brownout Detection Works e When the receiver voltage drops below 3 5 volts the system drops out ceases to operate e When power is restored the receiver immediately attempts to reconnect to the last two frequencies it was connected to e f the two frequencies are present the transmitter was left on the system reconnects typically in about 4 100 of a second QuickConnect with Brownout Detection is designed to allow you to fly safely through most short duration power interruptions However you must correct the cause of these interruptions before your next flight to prevent a crash AN CAUTION If a brownout occurs in flight determine the cause of the brownout and correct it before attempting to fly again SPEKTRUM DX6 e TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 11 PROGRAMMING FAILSAFE POSITIONS You establish failsafe positions when you bind your transmitter and receiver If the radio signal connection is lost between the transmitter and receiver the receiver immediately moves the aircraft control surfaces to the failsafe positions If you assign the receiver THRO channel to a transmitter channel other than throttle we recommend using Preset failsafe with the throttle in the low position SmartSafe Failsafe omartoafe failsafe is a technology that
83. y Pack 5 Transmitter Functions 6 Main SGU uode E rtr DN E diu n SERI OU NEN IEEE 8 NAVIGATION e 8 AUEO 8 Nam 9 INS LANG Me ba iga kaag aa aga L u a anaa 9 Exporting the Transmitter Serial Number to the SD Card 9 Update AirWare Software eene 9 SINGING cei URBE RUNDEN UN NA AN ANAA AA WA NA A KAANANE ANA NANA NAN 10 Receiver Power System Requirements 11 Programming Failsafe Positions 12 omartoafe M Failsafe eene 12 Fold East COTTISTICLossssisaiscdiki vii da ERE EG Sati uin u Pi CD CR 12 Preset FallSdle Bidding rum di tmi i a 12 Model Type Programming Guide 13 System Setup 14 14 Ties Mp u n a 14 Model NaO uuu u u m 15 15 Spoken Flight Mode Setup eem 16 Channel Assignment seem e 16 Channel Input Configuration aranana nenen 16 sasana ngaen ea sS ss sa 17 Create New Model sssemHH s Model 5 NR RR OR XR u u ER ON 17 Bude NEN 18 Seca L MN E 18 Modol TOSS 18 Sogno EN
84. zonhobby de 49 0 4121 2655 100 infofrance horizonhobby com 33 0 info horizonhobby com cn 86 021 5180 9868 888 959 2304 1279 641 097 Units 1 4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye Harlow Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom Christian Junge StraDe 1 2533 Elmshorn Germany 11 Rue Georges Charpak 77127 Lieusaint France Room 506 No 97 Changshou Rd Shanghai China 200060 Antenna Separation Distance When operating your Spektrum transmitter please be sure to maintain a separation distance of at least 5 cm between your body excluding fingers hands wrists ankles and feet and the antenna to meet RF exposure safety requirements as determined by FCC regulations 1 60 18 34 90 The following illustrations show the approximate 5 cm RF exposure area and typical hand placement when operating your Spektrum transmitter More information about model aviation can be found at www modelaircraft org The Federal Aviation Administration can be found online at www faa gov 45 COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FOR THE EUROPEAN UNION Declaration of Conformity in accordance with ISO IEC 17050 1 No HH2014050401 Product s DX6 6 Channel System w AR610 Receiver Item Number s SPM6 00EU Equipment class 2 The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the specifications listed below following the provisions of the European R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC EN 300 328 V1 7 1 2006 EN 301 489

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