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    Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni 18 18 ® ®[...]

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    2 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become 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 [...]

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    3 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN 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™  rmware updates. A registration reminder screen occasionally appears until you register your transmitter . When you [...]

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    4 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN T able of Contents System Overview ................................................... T ransmitter Batteries ............................................................. 5 Charging Y our T ransmitter ........................................................ 5 T ransmitter Functions ............[...]

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    5 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN The DX18 has an internal charger designed to charge the included 2-cell LiPo battery at a charge rate of 200mAh. The charge port on the right side of the transmitter is not polarity-dependent. NOTICE: Never connect an external battery charger to your DX18 transmitter . If you wish to charge the [...]

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    6 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN T ransmitter Functions Function 1 Antenna 1 2 RIght T rim 3 Right Knob 4 Switch E 5 Switch H 6 Switch G 7 Switch F 8 Throttle/Aileron Stick (Mode 1) Elevator/Aileron Stick (Mode 2) Throttle/Rudder Stick (Mode 3) Elevator/Rudder Stick (Mode 4) Function 9 Elevator T rim (Mode 2, 4) Throttle T rim [...]

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    7 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN Function 1 Throttle Spring T ension Adjustment (Mode 2,4) 2 Left Lever 3 Left Rear Grip 4 Audio Jack 5 T rainer Port Function 6 SD Card 7 Battery Cover 8 Charge Port 9 Throttle Spring T ension Adjustment (Mode 1,3) Function 10 Right Rear Grip 11 Right Lever 12 Gimbal Stick T ension Adjustment 13[...]

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    8 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN • T urn the scroll wheel to move through the screen content or change programming values. Press the scroll wheel to make a selection. • Use the Back button to go to the previous screen (for example, to go from the Mixing Screen to the Function List). • Use the Clear button to return a sele[...]

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    9 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN BINDING Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identi er) code of a single speci c transmitter . The DX18 and AR9020 are pre-bound at the factory . Y ou will need to rebind after the model programming is initially set up to fully program t[...]

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    10 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN Y ou 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 tran[...]

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    11 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN Installation In gas and glow aircraft, install the X-Plus 8 module by wrapping it in protective foam and fastening it in place using rubber bands or a hook and loop strap. In electric airplanes or helicopters, you can use thick double-sided foam tape to fasten the module in place. When using an[...]

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    12 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN X-Plus Channels and Failsafe Failsafe is not supported for servos connected to the X-Plus Module. W e recommend that no failsafe should be expected or attempted for a servo connected through the X-Plus Module. However , servos connected to the X-Plus Module will hold last command in the event o[...]

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    13 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN System Setup List: Model Select Model Type Model Name Aircraft Type F-Mode Setup Spoken Flight Mode Channel Assign Trim Setup Model Utilities Warnings Telemetry Preflight Setup Frame Rate Bind Trainer Analog Switch Setup System Settings Transfer SD Card Function List: Servo Setup D/R and Expo D[...]

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    14 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN COMMON SY STEM SETUP FUNCTIONS Model Select Model Select enables you to access any of the 250 internal model memory locations in the Model Select list. 1. Scroll to the desired model memor y in the Model Select list. 2. When the desired model memory is highlighted, press the scroll wheel once t[...]

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    15 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN Spoken Flight Mode Setup Enables you to assign custom names to the Flight Mode positions. Flight Mode names can include up to 20 characters including spaces. T o change the Flight Mode name: 1. Scroll to the Flight Mode name you wish to change and press the scroll wheel. 2. Scroll to the charac[...]

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    16 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN Channel Assign 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 transmitter throttle channel. 1. Scroll to the receiver channel you wish to change. 2. Press t[...]

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    17 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN Reset Model Use the Model Reset menu to delete all model programming in the active model memory . Reset returns all model settings to the default settings and erases all programming in the selected model. After a model reset, it is necessar y to re-bind. Copy Model The Model Copy menu enables y[...]

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    18 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN T elemetr y Installing the optional telemetry module and sensors enables the display of aircraft performance data on the transmitter screen. Y ou can also enable Data Logging to save a telemetry  le on the SD Card and view the data in the Spektrum STi TM mobile application. Settings Display [...]

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    19 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN File Settings This is used to select the data logging settings. File Name 1. Select File Name to assign a custom  le name. 2. The File Name screen appears, allowing you to name the  le as you would for a Model Name or Flight Mode Name. The  le name can include a maximum of 8 characters[...]

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    20 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN Wired T rainer The 4 wired trainer modes include: Inhibit In Inhibit, the slave transmitter must have the same programming as the master transmitter (e.g., ser vo reversing, travel adjust, sub-trim, trims). Programmable Master Programmable mode enables you to program the master transmitter to t[...]

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    21 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN Wireless T rainer Wireless T rainer works just like the Wired T rainer , without the wire. Select Wireless T rainer 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 is given to the currently boun[...]

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    22 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN EN System Settings The System Settings menu consists of four screens: System Settings, Extra Settings, Serial Number and Calibrate. Select NEXT or PREV to move between screens. System Settings User Name The User Name  eld displays your name in the lower right corner of the main screen. T o P[...]

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    23 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN Extra Settings The Extra Settings screen enables you to: • T urn sounds off or on • T urn vibration off or on • 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). Y ou may disable [...]

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    24 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN Import Model This function overwrites all model memories. Ensure that the models currently in your transmitter are saved on an SD card separate from the transmitter before performing this function. T o import an individual model  le from the SD Card: 1. Save the model  le to the SD Card. [...]

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    25 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN Updating Spektrum DX18 Sound Files NOTICE: NEVER disconnect the battery from the transmitter while the  le transfer is in process. Doing so will damage the transmitter , and the transmitter will need to be returned for service. Y ou have the option of installing new sound  les in the DX18[...]

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    26 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN FUNCTION LIST Servo Setup The Servo Setup menu contains the following functions: T ravel Adjust T ravel Adjust sets the overall travel or endpoints of the servo arm movement. T o adjust travel values: 1. Scroll to the channel you wish to adjust and press the scroll wheel. When adjusting travel [...]

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    27 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN D/R & Exponential Dual Rates and Exponential are available on the aileron, elevator and rudder channels. T o 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 whe[...]

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    28 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN Throttle Cut The Throttle Cut menu option enables you to assign a switch position to stop an engine or motor . Throttle Cut activates regardless of  ight mode. When you activate Throttle Cut, the throttle channel moves to the pre-programmed position (normally off). Y ou may need to use a neg[...]

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    29 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN Combo Mixing Combination Mixing is available to create OR mixing. OR mixing allows you to assign 2 conditions where the mix will activate if either condition occurs. Y ou can also create AND mixing where 2 conditions must occur to activate the mix. T o program Combination Mixing: 1. Activate a [...]

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    30 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN Timer The DX18 Timer function allows you to program a countdown timer or stop watch (count up timer) to display on the main screen. An alarm sounds when the programmed time is reached. Y ou can program the timer to start using the assigned switch position or automatically when throttle is raise[...]

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    31 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN T elemetr y T elemetr y is in both the system setup and the function list so you can access the telemetry functions from either list. Y ou must power off the receiver and transmitter , then power them both on to reset the telemetry data. Y ou can reset min/max values by pressing the CLEAR butto[...]

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    32 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN Monitor The Monitor screen displays the servo positions for each channel graphically and numerically . This is useful to verify programming functions, trim settings, mix directions, etc. The numeric value is directly relative to the travel adjust and mix values (e.g., 100% travel adjust equals [...]

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    33 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN Aircraft T ype NOTICE: Refer to your airplane manual for recommended control throws. CAUTION: Always do a Control T est of your model with the transmitter after programming to make sure your model responds as desired. Use the Aircraft T ype Screen to select wing and tail types to match your air[...]

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    34 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN Elevon Servo Control The possible servo reversing options for a delta wing model are: 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. Aileron Elevator Norm[...]

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    35 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN Acro Gyro Function The Gyro menu option enables you to create up to 7 gyro gain points on a maximum of 4 curves. Gyro gain curves also provide  exibility in reducing gyro gain as the control stick moves farther away from the center . T o access the Gyro screen 1. In the System Setup List, hi[...]

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    36 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN HELI (HELICOPTER) Heli Model T ype NOTICE: Refer to your helicopter , gyro and governor manuals for programming recommendations. CAUTION: Always do a Control T est of your model with the transmitter after programming changes to make sure your model responds as desired. Swash T ype Swashplate T [...]

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    37 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN 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. Y ou can also assign values to available switch positions (from 1 to 5 rates are available, de[...]

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    38 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN SAIL (SAILPLANE) Use the Sailplane T ype Screen to select wing and tail types to match your sailplane model. Diagrams and setup names show on the transmitter screen to show the available setups. Refer to community .spektrumrc.com for more information about new DX18 AirWare updates to support th[...]

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    39 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN SAIL Mixing For each of these mixes, you can program each  ight mode with different mix values or at 0% if no mix is desired for that speci c  ight mode. Programming values include independent control of the direction and amount a slave surface moves in relationship to the master surfa[...]

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    40 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN AR9020 Receiver Specifi cations: Weight: 0.42 oz (11.9 g) Voltage Range: 3.5V -9.6V Length: 1.61 in (41mm) Width: 0.91 in (23mm) Height: 0.79 in (20mm) Range: Full Number Of Channels: 9 Band: 2.4GHz Model T ype: Airplane/Heli/Sailplane T elemetr y: Y es Features: • 9-channel full range recei[...]

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    41 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN Mode Conversion Y ou can perform mode changes in the System Settings screen. However , if you desire to change modes between 1 and 2 or between 3 and 4, please contact Horizon Hobby for assistance due to requirements for changing gimbals. Adjust Stick T ension Adjust stick tension using the scr[...]

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    42 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN TROUBLESHOO TING GUIDE P ARTS LIST Number Description SPMB2600LPTX 2600 mAh Tx Battery: DX18 SPMA3070 Battery Door: DX18 SPMA3071 Back Grips (Left/Right) SPMA3072 Side Grips (Left/Right) SPMA3073 Rubber Plugs: DX18 SPMA3074 Replacement Antenna: DX18 SPM9551 International 12V T ransmitter AC Ada[...]

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    43 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN What this Warranty Covers 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 from the date of purchase. What is Not Covered This warranty is not transfer[...]

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    44 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN W ARRANTY AND SERVICE CONT ACT INFORMA TION Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Contact Information Address United States of America Horizon Service Center (Repairs and Repair Re- quests) servicecenter .horizonhobby .com/ RequestForm/ 4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign, Illinois, 61822 USA Horizon Prod[...]

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    45 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN Effective January 1, 2014 A. GENERAL: A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of sustained  ight in the atmosphere. It may not exceed limitations of this code and is intended exclusively for sport, recreation, education and/or competition. All model  ights must be conduc[...]

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    46 SPEKTRUM DX18 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN COMPLIANCE INFORMA TION FOR THE EUROPEAN UNION Declaration of Conformity (in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) No. HH2014032603 Product(s): SPM DX18 18 Channel T elemetr y System Item Number(s): SPM18100EU, SPM181001EU Equipment class: 2 The object of declaration described above is in conformity[...]

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    © 2014 Horizon Hobb y , LL C. DSM, DSM2, DSMX, the DSMX logo, AirW are, SimpleScroll, ModelMatch, QuickConnect, SmartSa fe- Bind-N-Fly , the BNF logo, X -Plus, Hangar 9 and the Horizon Hobb y logo are trademark s or register ed trademark s of Horizon Hobb y, LL C. The Spektrum tr ademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. JR is a[...]