Emax INTERCEPTOR Owner's manual

Brand: Emax

Model: INTERCEPTOR

Type: Owner's manual

EMAX Interceptor RaceView with Controller (Goggle Ready)

Thanks for purchasing the Interceptor. Designed in California, assembled in China.

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Disclaimer

Please read the disclaimer carefully before using this product. By using this product,

you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have read them carefully

and completely. This product is not suitable for people under the age of 14.

Adult supervision is highly recommended for kids under the age of 14.

Please read the instruction manual and warnings carefully. Before every play, make

sure the battery is fully charged and power connections are secure.

DO NOT run around crowds, children, animals or objects.

EMAX ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE(S) OR INJURIES INCURRED

DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.

Precautions

Please follow the instructions to assemble and to operate this product in a proper

way.

Please run the model in a safe area away from people.

Do not modify or use other parts and accessories not approved for the use of EMAX.

Do not use this product in harsh environments (such as winds, rain, lightning, snow,

etc.).

Do not use this product in a strong electromagnetic environment.

Support

Please visit emax-usa.com or emaxmodel.com for any updates or support needs.

Product specification

Interceptor

Parameter

Wheelbase

116mm

Maximum size of the car

170mm

Car weight (with battery)

86.5g

Motor

8520

Main Controller

3A ESC

2.5g Servo control

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Product list

1. Interceptor × 1

2. Radio × 1

3. Instruction manual × 1

4. USB cable × 1

5. Screwdriver x 1

EMAX 2.4G receiver

Camera

600TVL CMOS camera

Transmitter

25mW Adjustable frequency 37CH. Ham

radio license required for use in North

America

Battery

1 Cell 300 mAh lipo battery

Radio

Maximum appearance size

180*180*75(mm)

weight (without battery)

135g

Transmission frequency

2.4GHz ISM Band

（2400MHz~2483.5MHz）

Output Power

18dbm

Modulation

GFSK

battery

3×AA batteries

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Interceptor Structure

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Radio

Battery

This is a 2.4 GHz radio, The radio is powered with 3×AA batteries.

Operation

Power

Power on and off by toggle the remote control switch button. The power indicator

light will turn red when on. The red light flashes quickly when the remote control

battery is low.

Binding

The radio comes already bound to interceptor. If binding is necessary follow these

steps:

1. Make sure the radio and the interceptor are powered off.

2. Power on the radio, the power indicator light will turn on. Press the bind button

after power on the radio. Then the radio enter bind mode. The red light will slow

flash after the radio enter in bind mode.

3. Power on the interceptor, and ensure it is close to the radio, the red light on the

radio will steady light when binding has been completed.

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4. Repower the interceptor.

Charge battery of Interceptor

1. Take out the USB cable, and connect the cable to USB port on the interceptor .

2. Connect the other end of the line to the computer USB port. While charging, the

LED will light up; when fully charged, the LED will light off.

3. Disconnect the cable from the interceptor.

CAUTIONS WHEN CHARGING

1. When charging, please put this product on a dried or ventilated area and keep it far

away form heat source or explosive product.

2. A battery when not in use for a long time will lose its charge automatically.

Charging or discharging too often may reduce the life of the battery.

Driving

Always use caution when running and operating the model in an open and

controllable area. Please learn the drive controls first before powering on the

interceptor to drive.

Radio Stick Controls

1. Turn left the steering regulating wheel, the car will turn left. Turing left angle can

be adjusted by the degree of wheel twisting.

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2. Turn right the steering regulating wheel, the car will turn right. Turing right angle

can be adjusted by the degree of wheel twisting.

3. Pull the throttle trigger backward, the car will forward. Adjusting the angle of

throttle trigger can adjust forward speed of the car. During the car forward,

quickly push the trigger forward to stop it.

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4. Loosen the trigger to make it return the neutral position when brake. Push the

throttle trigger forward, the car will backward. Adjusting forward angle of throttle

trigger adjust backward speed of the car.

Drive Interceptor

Start by powering on your Radio. Interceptor comes already bound to your radio.

Power on interceptor by sliding the battery into the battery tray and plugging it in.

Interceptor can drive for 20 minutes on a fully charged battery. Stop interceptor when

the battery reaches 3.3v.

Line of Sight driving

To learn how to drive interceptor start by driving it line of sight.

1. Turn on the remote control switch of radio, then turn on the car.

2. Slip the trigger of transmitter slowly, you can observe the car whether it can go

ahead or go back.

3. Turn steering regulating wheel of radio to left or right, and make sure the steering

of front wheels follow the instruction.

4. Put the car on the ground and stand behind the back of the car. Squeeze the

throttle trigger of radio gently. If the car does not move in a straight line, you can

adjust the turned to fine-tune of radio until the car moves in a straight line.

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Interceptor VTX Settings

Vtx Schematic and Button Diagram

VTX Channel Settings with the Button

1. Normal display

All LEDs on the VTX are normally off until the button is pressed. To check band and

channel status click the button once quickly, and LED starts to indicate frequency

band and frequency channel. First indicate the frequency band and then indicate the

frequency channel. After all 2 rounds of LED display cycles, all LED will be off.

2. Menu Entry / Exit

(1)Press the button and hold for 5s to enter the menu. After entering the menu, BAN

D LED lights up.

(2)Press the button and hold for 5s again to save parameters and exit the menu. Aft

er saving and exiting the menu, all LED goes out.

3.Enter/Exit Band / Channel option

(1) After entering menu, short click button to switch frequency group band / frequenc

y point, and the LED of the corresponding menu is lit.

(2) Press the button and hold for 2s to enter frequency group band / channel option.

(3) Press the button and hold for 2s again to exit frequency group band / channel opti

on and return to the menu.

4. Band / Channel parameter change

After entering frequency group band / channel option, short click button to chang

e the parameter.

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Button Menu Diagram

Factory Locked Configuration (≤ 25mW Output)

FCC: Ham radio license required for use in North America.

EU/CE: Frequencies limited to prevent transmitting outside of designated CE

frequencies.

User Unlocked Configuration (Adjustable Output)

FCC: Ham radio license required for use in North America. E band Channels 4, 7,

and 8 limited to prevent transmitting outside of designated amateur radio frequencies.

Adjustable video output power only available on select models.

EU/CE: Do not use Use Unlocked Configuration.

* By purchasing this product, the user is agreeing that he/she understands these

responsibilities and will operate the equipment legally. EMAX cannot be held

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responsible for a user’s actions purchasing and/or using this product in violation of

the governmental regulations.

Trouble shooting

1. When the car does not operate at all. Make sure your transmitter or receiver

power on and the drive battery is charged enough.

2. If the car does not follow your operation and control distance not enough long.

Check if there is enough power in the transmitter or receiver batteries.

3. If you use the remote control to control the car，The car out of control or abnormal

performance, please make sure the remote control battery is powered enough and

use high quality 3×AA batteries.

Thank you for purchasing our product! Enjoy Driving Interceptor.

Warning：

Please pay attention to your surroundings. Not Recommended for persons under 14

years of age.

Emax INTERCEPTOR Owner's manual

Emax INTERCEPTOR Owner's manual

Emax INTERCEPTOR Owner's manual

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