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SPECIFICATIONS

Size:

Blade Length:

Flying Weight:

Radio:

Gyro:

Camera:

Battery:

Charger:

4.53" [115 mm] (distance between diagonal motors)

2.2" [55 mm]

2oz [58g]

4 Channel 2.4GHz w/4.5" video screen

3 Axis Gyro & 3 Axis Accelerometer

1280 x 720P HD, 30 FPS, 120 FOV (field of view)

650 mAh 1S LiPo

USB Charge Cord

CONTENTS

2.4GHz Controller w/ 4.5 Inch Video Screen

Proto-X FPV HD Quadcopter

LiPo Flight Battery

USB Charge Cord

Spare Rotor Blades (2 Gray, 2 Black)

Memory Card

USB Memory Card Reader

Sun Shield

Rotor Blade Replacement Wrench

REQUIRES

Four AA 1.5V alkaline batteries

USB Output Jack

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PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING.

Summary of content (12 pages)

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™ CONTENTS CONTENT TS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICA CATIONS 2.4GHz GHz Controller w/ 4.5 5 Inch Video Screen Proto-X oto-X FPV HD Quadc Quadcopter dcopter LiPo Po Flight Battery USB B Charge Cord Spare are Rotor Blades s (2 Gray Gray, 2 Black) Memory Card USB Memory Card Reader Sun Shield Rotor Blade Replacement Wrench Size: Blade Length: Flying Weight: Radio: Gyro: G Camera: Battery: Charger: 4.53" [115 mm] (distance between diagonal motors) 2.2" [55 mm] 2oz [58g] 4 Channel 2.4GHz w/4.
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Thank you for purchasing the Estes Proto-X FPV (First Person Video) HD Quadcopter. We want the time you spend with your new RC product to be fun and successful so please fully read the manual. If for any reason you think this RC model is not for you, return it to your place of purchase immediately. Your dealer cannot accept returns on any model after final assembly or after your product has been operated. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Improper use of this product could result in serious injury.
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to not connect the device and the receiver on the same circuit • Try • Ask for professional help from experts INSTALLING THE FLIGHT BATTERY 3. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of Industry Canada. BATTERY PRECAUTIONS This Proto-X FPV uses a lithium polymer (LiPo) battery. Follow these precautions to ensure safe and trouble-free operation.
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TRANSMITTER MAIN MENU 3 MODE/ CONTROL INPUT KEY FUNCTION THROTTLE/RUDDER STICK Move the stick forward or backward to make the quadcopter ascend or descend. Move the stick left or right to rotate the quadcopter’s fuselage left or right. MODE 2 7 ELEVATOR/AILERON STICK MODE 2 (4) ELEVATOR/RUDDER STICK MODE 1 Move the stick forward or backward to make the quadcopter nose point up or down. Move the stick left or right to make the quadcopter yaw left or right.
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TRANSMITTER STICK CALIBRATION FREQUENCY SELECT (VIDEO) Your transmitter will automatically find the best frequency to ensure the best quality live video feed. If there is any interference in your area you can change frequency from 5.725 to 5.945 GHz to get better video transmission. MODE 2: Push both sticks to the upper left position and hold, then power on the transmitter. Rotate both sticks twice. Hold down any trim button until the LED on the transmitter blinks red indicating successful calibration.
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SET TIME RECORDING (TRANSMITTER) NOTE: Always have the transmitter switched OFF when installing or removing the memory card. Always stop video recording before removing the memory card. Insert the memory card by carefully orienting it and pushing it. The card will click into place. To remove, simply push to eject. You can set the current time and date in your transmitter. (24-hour clock) To do so press down on the right stick to enter the main menu. There you will see SET REAL TIME.
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PREFLIGHT SETUP, LINKING & FLYING Remove the protective lens cover from the front of the quadcopter and discard. Pull on the little green tab to do so. With the quadcopter in arm’s reach, the battery plugged in and the throttle stick (left stick mode 2) all the way down, turn on the transmitter, and the red LED will flash. Do not move any of the control sticks, trims or Quad before the transmitter and Quad have finished pairing. The screen will say “System Initialize”, then “Bind to Plane”.
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SUN SHIELD To assemble and install the sun shield, start by laying the parts out as shown: ADVANCED PERFORMANCE SETUP SERVO REVERSING: If you would like to reverse any control function due to personal preference, then follow the instructions below. Snap each side panel together one at a time. Then slide the lower base in place. Press down on the right stick for 1 second to enter the settings menu.
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EXPERT MODE: In expert mode the sensitivity can be adjusted even further (up to 100%) to give the user even more performance. REPLACING THE ROTOR BLADES Press down on the right stick for 1 second to enter the menu. Move the stick up or down to choose SET SENSITIVITY. Push the stick to the right and choose NORMAL MODE. Push the stick to the right to enter expert mode. Press the elevator/ Aileron/Rudder trim to set the sensitivity. Push the stick to the right to exit.
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM: Transmitter and quadcopter do not link. SOLUTION: Make sure the throttle stick is all the way down. Do not move the sticks or quadcopter during linking. PROBLEM: Transmitter LED goes out. SOLUTION: Replace the transmitter AA batteries. PROBLEM: Transmitter display is not showing the setting interface after holding down the throttle for 2 seconds. SOLUTION: The throttle stick needs to be in the full down position. PROBLEM: One or more motors are not working.
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PROBLEM: The video not being saved to the memory card. SOLUTION: (1) Always stop the video recording function and power off the battery first. After this you can take out the memory card. (2) Always turn off the power to the Transmitter before inserting or removing the memory card.