® ™ ™ MD530 2.4GHz RTF/Tx-R Instruction Manual Entire Contents © 2012 Hobbico®, Inc. HMXE0813 RTF v1.1 HMXE0814 Tx-R v1.
® TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 KIT INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
● The spinning blades of a model helicopter can cause serious injury. When choosing a flying site for your MD-530, stay clear of buildings, trees and power lines. AVOID flying in or near crowded areas. DO NOT fly close to people, children or pets. ● Maintain a safe pilot-to-helicopter distance while flying. ● Your MD-530 should not be considered a toy, but rather a sophisticated, working model that functions very much like a full-size helicopter.
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL. ® ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED ❏ For Tx-R: Tactic AnyLink and your transmitter ® KIT INSPECTION Before starting assembly, take an inventory of the MD-530 kit. If any parts are missing, damaged, or defective, contact Product Support. When reporting defective or missing parts, use the part names exactly as they are written in the Kit Contents list.
® Your new MD-530 uses SLT protocol. This means that with the simple addition of the Tactic Anylink™, you can enjoy your new machine with nearly “any” transmitter. AnyLink Tx Compatibility Chart Futaba® Hitec® JR® Spektrum® Tower Hobbies® Graupner® (Check Tx-ready.com for updates) 4YF (72MHz), 4YBF, 6EX, 6J, 7C, 8FG, 9C, 10C, 12FG 4VF, 5U, 6A, 6DA, 6H, 6YF, 6YG, 7NFK, 8U, 9Z 4YF (2.4 GHz), 12Z, 14MZ, 18MZ Neon, Flash (4sx, 5, 5sx), Focus (4, 6), Laser (4, 6), Optic 5 (72MHz), Optic 6 (72MHz, 2.
® LINKING Connecting the AnyLink™ module or an SLT™ compatible transmitter to your heli. 1. Turn on the transmitter. Make sure the throttle is at zero. 2. Place the transmitter close to the model. 3. Remove the canopy and locate the small black link button on the PC board. 4. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds. 5. Release and wait 3~5 more seconds. Your system is now ready! ® BATTERY PRECAUTIONS This MD-530 uses a lithium polymer (LiPo) battery.
® CHARGING THE FLIGHT BATTERY WARNING!! The charger supplied with this Heli-Max Helicopter contains protective circuitry. If you experience any difficulties while charging the battery, please disconnect the battery from the charger and unplug the charger from the power source. Allow the battery and charger to rest for two hours as this will allow the charge protection circuit to reset. If this issue re-occurs during normal use, please contact technical support for further assistance.
® INSTALL THE TRANSMITTER BATTERIES ❏ Carefully remove the battery door and install four AA batteries. Double check the polarity of each battery. Slide the battery cover back into place. ® TRANSMITTER CONTROLS All controls are described with the tail pointing directly toward you. This is the best way to fly in the beginning since it keeps the control inputs oriented the same direction. Once you start getting comfortable you can work on side hovering and nose-in.
This helicopter features two flight modes. Beginner mode is good for learning or flying indoors where you want precision. Advanced mode is for outdoors or when you want the helicopter to be more responsive. Change the mode by giving the right stick a quick push. Helicopter Moves Right or Left Moving the cyclic stick right or left will cause the helicopter to tilt and start moving that direction. Moving the cyclic stick forward or backward will cause the helicopter to tilt and start moving that direction.
Helicopter Climbs or Descends Nose Rotates Left or Right Moving the throttle stick up or down will cause the helicopter to climb or descend. Moving the tail rotor stick left or right will cause the helicopter nose to rotate in that direction. ® TURNING THE MODEL ON ❏ Move the throttle stick to the lowest position and then turn the transmitter on.
Electric motors are very dangerous. Do not work on the model while the flight battery is plugged in as interference may cause the main rotor blades to spin, possibly causing injury to yourself. ❏ Slide the flight battery into the battery compartment. NOTE: The battery will only install one way. The helicopter will be “ON” at this point. Immediately place the helicopter on a level surface and wait for at least 5 seconds. This allows the TAGS system to calibrate.
Hovering Once the helicopter is up in the air, try to hold the helicopter in one spot. If this is your first model helicopter, it will require some practice. Wind or air currents have a big effect on the stability of the helicopter. Be patient and try to anticipate where the helicopter will move. Landing Level the helicopter into a steady hover and slowly decrease power until the helicopter settles onto the ground.
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3 8 1 7 4 6 5 MD530 Rotor Head 3 2 10 3 11 16 9 12 20 18 13 3 3 16 22 14 12 22 17 15 3 MD530 Frame 3 27 25 26 15
FCC REQUIREMENT This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions. (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
