8 Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni Manual de instrucciones ® 8G2 ®
EN NOTICE All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.
EN DX8 Features • • • • • • • • “Roll” to telemetry screens without entering the Settings menu Switch between Function List and System Settings menus without powering off the transmitter Voice alerts for telemetry, warnings, and other conditions Selectable sound menu lets you activate or inhibit specific DX8G2 sounds Assign five Airplane flight modes to any combination of up to two switches Virtually Unlimited Model Memory (250 models) Wireless trainer Multi-Rotor Airware BEFORE USING YOUR TRANSMITTER: B
EN Table of Contents Battery and Charging Precautions and Warnings...............5 Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack................................5 Transmitter Functions...........................................................6 Transmitter Functions...........................................................7 Main Screen..........................................................................8 Navigation.............................................................................
EN Battery and Charging Precautions and Warnings Failure to exercise caution while using this product and comply with the following warnings could result in product malfunction, electrical issues, excessive heat, FIRE, and ultimately injury and property damage.
EN Transmitter Functions Function 1 Antenna 2 Speaker Grill 3 R Knob Function Elevator Trim (Mode 2, 4) 8 Throttle Trim (Mode 1, 3) Aileron Trim (Mode 1,2) 9 Rudder Trim (Mode 3,4) 4 Switch H 10 Scroll wheel 11 Right Side Grip 12 On/Off Switch 13 LCD 14 Clear Button 15 Back Button 16 SD Card Opening 5 Switch G 6 Switch F 7 Throttle/Aileron Stick (Mode 1) Elevator/Aileron Stick (Mode 2) Throttle/Rudder Stick (Mode 3) Elevator/Rudder Stick (Mode 4) Function Function 17 left Si
EN Transmitter Functions Function 1 2 3 Function Handle/ Antenna Throttle Spring Tension Adjustment (Mode 2,4) Gimbal Stick Tension Adjustment 4 Mode Change 5 Left Rear Grip Function Gimbal Stick Tension Adjustment 6 Audio Jack 11 7 Lithium Ion Battery Charge Port 12 Mode Change 8 Battery Cover 13 9 Trainer Port Throttle Spring Tension Adjustment (Mode 1,3) 10 Right Rear Grip 13 2 1 3 12 4 11 5 10 9 7 6 8 SPEKTRUM DX8G2 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7
EN Main Screen Function A Model Name B DSMX/DSM2 If not shown, this indicates not bound C Displays throttle position D Displays the Volume Level when the BACK button is pressed E Digital Battery Voltage (an alarm sounds and the screen flashes when battery charge gets down to 6.4V for a LiPo/Li Ion battery.
EN SD Card Installing the SD Card The SD Card (not included) enables you to: • Import (copy) models from any compatible* Spektrum AirWare™ transmitter • Export (transfer) models to any Spektrum AirWare transmitter* • Update AirWare software in the transmitter • Install/Update sound files To install the SD Card: 1. Power off the transmitter. 2. Remove the battery door. 3. Press the SD Card into the card slot with the card label facing up as shown.
EN SD Card Update AirWare™ Software NOTICE: The orange LED Spektrum bars flash and a status bar appears on the screen when AirWare software updates are installing. Never power off the transmitter when updates are installing. Doing so may damage the system files. NOTICE: Before installing any AirWare files, always Export All Models to an SD Card separate from the SD Card containing the update. The update may erase all model files. For more information on AirWare software updates, visit www.spektrumrc.
EN Binding F Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) code of a single specific transmitter. You must bind the AR8000 receiver to your transmitter before it will operate. The AR8000 requires the remote receiver to be connected to bind. D C Binding Using the Receiver and Receiver Battery 1 2 3 5 6 F D C 4 F D C 1. Lower throttle to the lowest position and make sure the transmitter is powered off. 2.
EN Receiver Power System Requirements Inadequate power systems that do not provide the necessary minimum voltage to the receiver during flight have become the number one cause of in-flight failures.
EN Programming Failsafe Positions You establish failsafe positions when you bind your transmitter and receiver. If the radio signal connection is lost between the transmitter and receiver, the receiver immediately moves the aircraft control surfaces to the failsafe positions. If you assign the receiver THRO channel to a transmitter channel other than throttle, we recommend using Preset failsafe with the throttle in the low position. NOTICE: Failsafe features vary according to receiver.
Flap System Trim Setup Mixing Model Utilities EN Range Test Warnings Timer Telemetry Telemetry Preflight Setup Custom Voice Setup Frame Rate System Setup Bind Model Types (Airplane, Helicopter,Sailplane Menu options show up on model type selection. These menu options vary between and Multirotor), but are identical for all models in that type. Subsequent aircraft Trainer type (Aircraft, Swashplate,Sailplane or Monitor Multirotor) selections make Digital Switch Setup other menu options appear.
EN System Setup Press and hold the scroll wheel while powering on the transmitter to show the System Setup list. No radio transmission occurs when a System Setup screen is displayed, preventing accidental damage to linkages and servos during changes to programming. F D C You can also enter the System Setup from the Function list without turning the transmitter off. A Caution screen will appear that warns that RF will be disabled (the transmitter will no longer transmit).
EN System Setup Model Name Model Name enables you to assign a custom name to the current model memory. Model names can include up to 20 characters, including spaces. To add letters to a Model Name: 1. Scroll to the desired letter position and press the scroll wheel once. A flashing box appears. 2. Scroll left or right until the desired character appears. Press the scroll wheel once to save the character. 3. Scroll to the next desired letter position. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the Model Name is complete.
EN System Setup Spoken Flight Mode Setup Enables you to assign custom names to the Flight Mode positions. Flight Mode names can include up to 20 characters, including spaces. To change the Flight Mode name: 1. Scroll to the Flight Mode name you wish to change and press the scroll wheel. 2. Scroll to the character position you wish to change and press the scroll wheel once. A flashing box appears. 3. Scroll left or right until the desired character appears. Press the scroll wheel once to save the character.
EN System Setup Trim Setup Use the Trim Setup screen to change the size of the trim step and the trim type. Trim Step Adjusting the trim step value determines how many “clicks” of trim you input each time you press the trim button. Changing the trim step value to 0 disables the trim for the channel. To change the trim step value: 1. Scroll to the trim step channel you wish to change. 2. Select the trim step value and scroll left or right to change the value. 3. Press the scroll wheel to save the selection.
EN System Setup Copy Model The Model Copy menu enables you to duplicate model programming from one Model List location to another. Use Model Copy to: • Save a default model copy before experimenting with programming values • Expedite programming for a model using a similar programming setup 1. Make sure the model program you wish to copy is active. If the desired model program is not active, select Cancel and change the active model in the Model Select menu. 2.
EN System Setup Telemetry Installing the optional telemetry module and sensors enables the display of aircraft performance data on the transmitter screen. You can also enable Data Logging to save a telemetry file on the SD Card and view the data in the Spektrum STiTM mobile application. Telemetry Settings Display Telemetry display options include: Tele: When you press the scroll wheel, the Telemetry screens appear and the Main Screen is disabled.
EN System Setup Telemetry Alarms Select Inh under Alarm to select the type of alarm desired. Options include Inh, Tone, Voice. Status Reports (Spoken Telemetry) 1. Select Inh next to Status Reports in each telemetry setting to add spoken telemetry feedback as desired. 2. Scroll to select how often you want to hear the status report. Warning Reports (Spoken Telemetry) 1. Select Inh next to Warning Reports in each telemetry setting to add spoken telemetry feedback for telemetry warnings as desired. 2.
EN System Setup TRAINER The DX8 features a programmable trainer function with 4 wired trainer modes, 2 wireless trainer modes and a trainer FPV mode. The transmitter assigns the trainer function to Switch I. Wired Trainer The 4 wired trainer modes include: Inhibit In Inhibit, the slave transmitter must have the same programming as the master transmitter (e.g., servo reversing, travel adjust, sub-trim, trims).
EN System Setup Wireless Trainer Wireless Trainer works just like the Wired Trainer, without the wire. Select Wireless Trainer to bind a DSM2 or DSMX slave transmitter to the master transmitter. With this option, when the master presses the trainer button or switch, control is given to the currently bound slave transmitter.
EN System Setup Trainer FPV Mode The Trainer FPV function enables you to control FPV head-tracking in either wired or wireless mode. You may assign incoming headtracker channels to any available output channel in the transmitter. To use the FPV mode: 1. 2. 3. Select Wired Trainer or Wireless Trainer from the Trainer menu. Change the trainer mode from Inhibit to FPV. Select the switch you wish to use for the head tracker, then select NEXT. 4.
EN System Setup Sound Utilities The transmitter includes a set of default sound categories, with the option to add your own (up to a total of 16 categories). You may also modify or remove the default sound categories. Sound Categories can be accessed from any screen that enables you to select a sound. 1. To select a sound, highlight the sound and then press the roller. 2. To select a sound from a different Sound Category, highlight Select Category and then press the roller.
EN System Setup Mode You can change transmitter modes among Modes 1, 2, 3 and 4. This conversion requires both a programming and a mechanical change. Please refer to Transmitter Mode Conversion for directions on making the necessary mechanical changes. If mechanical changes are required for the mode you need to change to, complete the mechanical changes first, then follow the instructions below for the software setting change. To change the gimbal stick mode: 1. Scroll to Mode and press the scroll wheel.
EN System Setup Extra Settings The Extra Settings screen enables you to: • Turn sounds off or on • Change the appearance of the trim indicators • Change system voice volume settings System Sounds: Scrolling to System Sounds and pressing the scroll wheel turns sounds on (Active) or off (Inhibit). You may disable all sounds by changing the volume to 0. Trim Style: Trim style changes the shape of the trim indicators on the Main Screen.
EN System Setup Serial Number The Serial Number screen displays the transmitter serial number and AirWare software version. Reference the Serial Number screen any time you need to register your transmitter or update the AirWare software from the Spektrum Community website. Exporting the Serial Number to the SD Card You may find it helpful to export the transmitter serial number to a text file for your personal records or when you are registering the transmitter on the Spektrum Community.
EN System Setup Transfer SD card The SD Card enables you to: • Import (copy) models from another DX8 transmitter • Export (transfer) models to another DX8 transmitter • Update AirWare™ software in the transmitter • Install/Update sound files Import Model Back up your models currently in your transmitter on an SD card separate from the transmitter before performing these functions. To import an individual model file from the SD Card: 1. Save the model file to the SD Card and insert into the transmitter.
EN System Setup Updating Spektrum DX8 Sound Files NOTICE: NEVER disconnect the battery from the transmitter while the file transfer is in process. Doing so will damage the transmitter, and the transmitter will need to be returned for service. You have the option of installing new sound files in the DX8 transmitter. Before updating the sound files, make sure the transmitter battery is fully charged. To install new sound files: 1. Download the desired sound file from the Spektrum Community at www.
EN function list The Main Screen appears when you power on the transmitter. Press the scroll wheel once to display the Function List. Press Servo Setup The Servo Setup menu contains the following functions: • Travel Adjust • Sub-Trim • Reverse • Speed • Balance Travel Adjust Travel Adjust sets the overall travel or endpoints of the servo arm movement. To adjust travel values: 1. Scroll to the channel you wish to adjust and press the scroll wheel.
EN function list Speed The Speed menu enables you to slow the response time on any individual channel (such as retracts). The Speed is adjustable in the following ranges: • Nor (No Delay) – 0.9s in 0.1 second increments • 1s – 2s in 0.2-second increments • 2s – 8s in 1-second increments To adjust the Speed: 1. Scroll to the channel you wish to adjust and press the scroll wheel. 2. Scroll left or right to adjust the speed and press the scroll wheel to save the selection.
EN function list D/R & Exponential Dual Rates and Exponential are available on the aileron, elevator and rudder channels. To adjust the Dual Rate and Exponential: 1. Scroll to the channel and press the scroll wheel once. Scroll left or right to select the channel you wish to change and press the scroll wheel again to save the selection. 2. Scroll to Switch and select the switch to activate D/R and Expo for that channel. 3. Scroll to dual rate and press the scroll wheel.
EN function list The following menu options are only available when they are enabled from the Model Type screen. V-Tail DifferentialOnly available in Sailplane Type when V-Tail A or V-Tail B is active. See SAIL (Sailplane) section for set up. Camber Preset Only available in Sailplane Type when a 2+ aileron wing type is selected. See SAIL (Sailplane) section for set up. Camber System Only available in Sailplane Type when a 2+ aileron wing type is selected. See SAIL (Sailplane) section for set up.
EN function list Back Mixing Back Mixing applies to all related servos in a multi servo Aileron/ Flapped wing or a multi servo split elevator. Creating a mix to RAL (Right Aileron) or LAL (Left Aileron) will create different results and enables you to use fewer mixes to achieve the desired response. Example 1: Creating a mix AIL > RAL will move the ailerons in opposite directions, while creating a mix AIL > LAL will move the ailerons in the same direction.
EN function list Timer Event and Timer Control Alerts Press NEXT to select the Timer Event Alerts settings. These include options for the alerts at every minute for down timers, 1 minute remaining alert, 30 seconds remaining alert, 10 second to 1 second remining alerts, expiration alert, and every minute up alert. Press NEXT again to select the Timer Control Alerts settings. Available options include Timer Start alert, Timer Stop alert, and Timer Reset alert.
EN function list System Setup Use System Setup to enter the System List from the Function list without turning the transmitter off. A Caution screen will appear that warns that RF will be disabled (the transmitter will no longer transmit). Press YES if you are sure and want to access the System List. If you are not sure, press NO to exit to the main screen and continue operation. If you do not press YES or NO, the system will exit to the main screen and continue operation within approximately 10 seconds.
EN ACRO (Airplane) Acro Model Type NOTICE: Refer to your airplane manual for recommended control throws. CAUTION: Always do a Control Test of your model with the transmitter after programming to make sure your model responds as desired. Aircraft Type Use the Aircraft Type Screen to select wing and tail types to match your airplane model. Diagrams and setup names show on the transmitter screen to show the available setups. Refer to spektrumrc.
EN ACRO (Airplane) Elevon Servo Control The possible servo reversing options for a delta wing model are: Aileron Normal Normal Reverse Reverse Elevator Reverse Normal Reverse Normal Tip: If you test all servo reversing options and the control surfaces do not move in the correct direction, change the Elevon wing type in the System Setup list from Elevon-A to Elevon-B.
EN HELI (Helicopter) Heli Model Type NOTICE: Refer to your helicopter, gyro and governor manuals for programming recommendations. CAUTION: Always do a Control Test of your model with the transmitter after programming changes to make sure your model responds as desired. To change the Helicopter Icon: From the Collective Type Screen, select NEXT at the bottom right of the screen. This will access the Heli image screen. Scroll to the icon and click once.
EN HELI (Helicopter) Swashplate The Swashplate menu option enables you to adjust the following: • Swashplate Mix • Exponential • E-Ring • Elevator Compensation Use positive or negative Swashplate mix values as needed for correct direction response of the helicopter. Before making adjustments to the Swashplate mix, make sure the throttle/collective pitch input moves the entire swashplate up or down. If the servos are not moving in the same direction, reverse them as necessary in the Servo Setup menu option.
EN sail (sailplane) Sailplane Model Type NOTICE: Refer to your sailplane manual for recommended control throws. CAUTION: Always do a Control Test of your model with the transmitter after programming to make sure your model responds as desired. Sailplane Type Use the Sailplane Type Screen to select wing and tail types to match your sailplane model. Diagrams and setup names show on the transmitter screen to show the available setups. Refer to spektrumrc.
EN sail (sailplane) SAIL Mixing For each of these mixes, you can program each flight mode with different mix values or at 0% if no mix is desired for that specific flight mode. Programming values include independent control of the direction and amount a slave surface moves in relationship to the master surface. Aileron to Rudder The Aileron to Rudder mix is commonly used for coordinated turns.
EN MULTI (Multirotor) Multirotor Model Type NOTICE: Refer to your multirotor manual for programming recommendations. CAUTION: Always do a Control Test of your model with the transmitter after programming to make sure your model responds as desired. The Aircraft Options menu allows you to select a camera gimbal axis. Select None, 1–Axis, 2–Axis or 3–Axis from the Camera Options box. The model icon can be changed by selecting the icon and scrolling left or right to select.
EN MULTI (Multirotor) D/R & Exponential Dual Rates and Exponential are available on the PIT, ROL and YAW channels. To adjust the Dual Rate and Exponential: 1. Scroll to the channel and press the scroll wheel once. Scroll left or right to select the channel you wish to change and press the scroll wheel again to save the selection. 2. Scroll to Switch and press the scroll wheel to select. Move the switch you want to assign to D/R. 3. Scroll to dual rate and press the scroll wheel.
EN physical transmitter adjustments Transmitter Mode Conversion You can change transmitter modes among Modes 1, 2, 3 and 4. This conversion requires both a programming and a mechanical change. Programming Conversion 1. Access the System Settings menu from the Setup List and select the desired Mode. If you are changing between Modes 2/4 or 1/3, you can STOP after Step 1. 2. Exit the System Settings menu to save the selection. 3. Power off the transmitter and remove the transmitter battery pack.
EN physical transmitter adjustments Adjusting the Elevator Centering Screw When changing between Modes 1 and 2, or between Modes 3 and 4, you must adjust the elevator centering screw. 1. Hold the Elevator or Throttle stick in the full up or full down position when you are adjusting the elevator centering screw. Holding the gimbal stick reduces the load on the elevator centering mechanism and makes it easier to adjust the centering screw. 2. Locate the gimbal where the elevator centering spring is engaged.
EN Physical Transmitter Adjustments Adjust Stick Tension Adjust stick tension using the screws on the stick gimbals through holes in the back of the transmitter. 1. Pull up the top of the rear grip on the back of the transmitter to adjust the stick gimbal tension. Only the top of the grip must be pulled up to access the adjustment screw. The entire grip does not need to be removed. 2.
EN Troubleshooting Guide Problem Aircraft will not Bind (during binding) to transmitter Aircraft will not link (after binding) to transmitter Possible Cause Solution Transmitter too near aircraft during binding process Move powered transmitter a few feet from aircraft, disconnect and reconnect flight battery to aircraft Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal object Move the aircraft or transmitter away from the large metal object The bind plug is not installed correctly in the bind po
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