Multiplex Technology 301 manual

Service: Belgique Jean Marie Servais, Jambes 081 - 304564 France Claude Hubscher, Strasbourg 03 - 88411242 Deutschland MULTIPLEX Service, Niefern 07233 - 7333 Nederlande Jan van Mouwerik, Maasland 01 - 059 - 13594 Österreich Heinz Hable, Wien 0732 - 321100 Sverig e ORBO, Solna 08 - 832585 Schweiz Werner Ankli, Zullwil K. Elsener, Basel 0691 - 7919[...]

ii Vista generale Vista general Vue d’ensemble Overwiew Überblick Tasti dei menu Teclas del menú Touches de menus Menu buttons Menü - Tasten Grilletto El gatillo La gâchette Trigger duster Abzug Vite del grilletto Regolatore digitale Tasto Tornilla Re gulador digital Tecla Vis de réglage Souris Bouton poussoir Loop screw Digi adiustor Handle[...]

i Vista generale Vista general Vue d’ensemble Overwiew Überblick Display Display Display Screen Display Antenna (avvitata) Antena (atornillada) Antenne (vissé ) Aerial (screw fitting) Antenne geschraubt Tasti die menu Tecla del menú Touches de menus Menu buttons Menü - Tasten Modulo Módulo HF Module HF RF module HF - Modul Quarzo radio ATTEN[...]

21 Contents 1. Safety 22 2. Features and specification 23 3. The “instrument panel” (screen) 24 4. The basic principles 25 5. Switching on for the first time 26 5.1. Charging the transmitter battery (maximum charge current 1 A) 26 5.2. Charging the receiver battery 26 5.3. Fitting the tr ansmitter crystal 26 5.4. Adjusting the trigger 26 5.5. T[...]

22 Dear customer , Dear fellow - modeller , We are delighted that you have decided to purchase a MULTIPLEX radio control system . Your PROFI CAR 301 has all, what’s needed for ON - or OFF - ROAD models in 1:12, 1:10 and 1:8 scale. Hardware, design and operation philosophy are the same a s in the two „big“ radios (PROFI CAR 403 and 707). Modif[...]

23 2. Features and specification A A Trigger Servo - NORM, TR AVEL and CENTRE EXPOnential effect for THROTTLE/BRAKE (progressive/degressive) L L Steering Servo - NORM, TRAVEL and CENTRE EXPOnential STEERING curve (progressive/degressive) MINimum TRAvel minimum steering travel º º Timer TIMER (stopwatch) ON or OFF SIGNAL function for stopwatch Che[...]

24 3. The “instrument panel” (screen) The illustration below shows everything that the screen can display. What you actually see at any one time depends on whether the stopwatch is active, and whether you are currently programming the transmitter o r using it. You will find a few examples below the illustration . Operating screen Timer: OFF If [...]

25 4. The basic principles The five menu buttons of the PROFI CAR are the key to all the adjustments you can make. The symbols tell you the menu points to which each button provides access . Menu button Menu function A TRIGGER Everything to do with throttle and brake NORM, CENTRE, TRAVEL and EXPO for the THROTTLE/BRAKE servo L STEERING A djust stee[...]

26 5. Switching on for the first time 5.1. Charging the transmitter battery (maximum charge current 1 A) First connect the charge lead (Or der No. 12 5023) to the charger, then connect the charge lead to the transmitter . Charging - important : • • Automatic battery fuse The battery in your PROFI CAR features an integral thermal fuse which prot[...]

27 6. The S TEERING L L The PROFI CAR offers the following facilities for setting up the steering function : • Servo norm, centre and travel right/left ( è è 6.1 ) These settings are used to adjust the servo to match your car’s mechanical system, and at the same time determin e the maximum steering travel and the centre setting for straight r[...]

28 This is the procedure : PREPARATION : § Set the steering trim to centre Operate the ribbed steering trim rocker until only the centre point is visible on the screen . § Set the steering travel to maximum Operate the digi - adjustor unti l the maximum steering travel is displayed on the screen . L L press until S S - - NORM NORM appears S-NORM [...]

29 6.2. Setting minimum steering travel You can adjust the steering travel during a race using the digi - adjustor, ensuring that the response is optimum for the track and your car at all times . Note: this only works when the operating screen is visible ! The vertical bar on the far right of the screen shows how much steer ing travel you actually [...]

30 6.4. Setting the steering trim i ncrement (menu „ T T “) The trim rocker for steering can easily be found “blind” because its shape and ribbed surface are different from those of the other rockers . The steering trim can be used to adjust the centre position of the steering servo by 28% in e ither direction. Each increment offsets the ce[...]

31 7.1. Throttle and brake with EXPO You can apply EXPOnential to set the response of the throttle/brake function to suit your personal preference . The diagram on the right shows the relationship between the trigger movement and the servo travel in graphic form . If you set EXPO to 0%, the effect of the throttle/ - brake curve is linear. The dotte[...]

32 The next step is to define the basic settings for full throttle ( L L ), idle ( • • ) and for the lock point ( Œ Œ ). These settings ensure that servo 2 (thro ttle/brake servo) is set up correctly to suit your model . A press until S S - - TRAV TRAV appears S-TRAV 2: •- 3 % A Select the desired point with the trigger, then set using the [...]

33 8. Stopwatch and operating hours timer º º The PROFI CAR 301 provid es the following timing facilities : v Stopwatch (TIMER) Start and stop the stopwatch using the handle button G , provided that the function has already been switched on in the TIMER menu . v Stopwatch SIGNAL Audible signal which can be used to signal the end o f a practice ru[...]

34 8.3. Checking and erasing the operating time In this menu point you can check and erase the recorded o perating time. To erase the value you must hold the handle button G pressed in for longer than 3 sec; you will hear an audible signal to confirm that the erasure has taken place . § Use the º button to search for the menu point OPTIME The scr[...]

35 9.3. to return to the operating screen This menu point is used to reset the model memory to the factory default settings. These settings are : Servo centre 0%, servo trave ls 100% § Use the 1 button to search for the menu point ERASE ALL § Confirm the erasure by holding the G button pressed in for longer than 3 sec . Press any menu button (exc[...]

36 10.1. Setting the auxiliary channel mode (menu point “S - NORM”) The modes for the auxiliary channel are located at the point where you also set the direction of rotation and signal format for this channel. § Use the „ T “ button to search for the menu point “S - NORM”. § Select one of the modes: 3P osition, FL ashing or Pr oportio[...]

37 § Use the „ T “ button to search for the menu point “AM - FM”. § Use the digi - adjustor to select the correct modulation to mat ch the receiver in that model . Press any menu button (except T ) to return to the operating screen . 11.2. Entering the owner’s name (menu „ T “, NAME NAME ) To identify your transmitter you can enter [...]

38 12. Tips on installing the receiving system in the model There is usually very little scope for changing the arrangement of the receiving system in a model car. However, please read and observe our recommendations regar ding deploying the aerial . The following points are particularly important: • Keep the receiver as far away as possible from[...]

39 13.2. Range checking The range check makes a really important contribution to the operational security and safety of your model. We have developed a test procedure based on our own experience and measurements, which will always keep you on the safe side . § Collapse the transmitter aerial completely, and hold the transmitter as if operating a m[...]

40 13.4. Maintenance Your transmitter contains no parts which require maintenance . ! ! However, we do recommend that you carry out regular range checks, and check that all functions are working correctly . What to do if you have queries, or if problems arise ? First ask your local model shop for advice . The last page includes a list of our Servic[...]