Emax INTERCEPTOR Owner's manual

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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 carThe 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.
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