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1
.
How T
o
Use This Manual
In the beginning of this manual you will find the specifications
for the radio and its various accessories. In addition, guidelines
for the initial installation of the accessories have been included.
For your convenience, this manual is arranged with a separate
sections for airplane, helicopter and glider software functions:
irplane Software: Page 2
1
Helicopter Software: Page 5
7
Glider Software: Page 99
Y
ou will find instructions for setting all of the functions and
programs of the XP8
10
3 to suit your personal preferences. These
features are discussed in the same order that they appear on
your radio, as you will see on the accompanying system
function mode programming charts. An explanation of the use
and purpose of each feature is provided, followed by a labeled
illustration of its respective LCD display
.
blank data sheet has been included at the end of each
section. Once all data has been input for a par
ticular model, it
is highly recommended that you also record it on a copy of the
data sheet provided. If you should experience memor
y loss or
batter
y failure, or want to make changes to the current settings,
this step will save you a great deal of time. In the back of this
manual you will find information on precautionar
y measures and
general guidelines for safe use of your new equipment.
Use of the Instructions With This Radio
s stated previously
, while the XP8
10
3 has a dedicated, or
single use, switch and potentiometer layout, it may be used for
multiple model types. W
e
have provided control identification
diagrams with the manual that explain the dif
ferent switch
configurations.
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.
Features
2
• The micro computer system used in the XP8
10
3 is the easiest t
understand, easiest to operate multi-function 8-channel compute
radio developed to date.
• The computer designed, ergonomically styled transmitter case
features a newly designed, large LCD display for outstanding,
easy-to-read graphics.
• The control sticks offer adjustable spring tension and length.
The throttle stick of
fers a ratchet for smooth travel (airplane only).
• T
en model memor
y storage allows programming of all
characteristics of ten separate helicopters, airplanes or gliders,
or you can program more than one set-up for a single aircraft,
allowing you to change the flight characteristics for that aircraft.
• Increased number of mixing functions that include multi-point
programmable mixing.
• Programmable gyro sensitivity with automatic adjustment
(helicopter only).
• All channel ser
vo operation allows you to visually monitor
ser
vo travel.
• A five-year lithium back-up batter
y prevents loss of memor
y in
the event that the batter
y discharges completely or is removed.
• Features automatic fail-safe and infor
mation update in PCM
mode when fail-safe is used.
• A programmable trainer function allows the student to practice
with individual channels separately
.
• Direct Ser
vo Control (DSC) permits operation of all the
controls and ser
vos while also making transferable all data
between transmitters without generating a radio signal.
• Functions are also directly selectable from the newly employed
Function List Display
.
• Screen contrast is easily adjustable for improved clarity in all
conditions.
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