User manual
25SPEKTRUM DX20 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL
EN
The DX20 features a programmable trainer function with 4 wired
trainermodes,2wirelesstrainermodesandatrainerFPVmode.
The transmitter assigns the trainer function to Switch I.
The 4 wired trainer modes include:
Inhibit
In Inhibit, the slave transmitter must have the same
programmingasthemastertransmitter(e.g.,servoreversing,
traveladjust,sub-trim,trims).
Programmable Master
Programmablemodeenablesyoutoprogramthemaster
transmitter to transfer any or all individual channels when you
activate the trainer switch. This mode is ideal for beginners
learning to control individual channels while the master transmitter
maintains control of all other channels.
The slave transmitter should be in Inhibit mode, if available. The
Master and Slave transmitters MUST have the same programming.
Pilot Link Master
PilotLinkMasterenablesyoutoprogramthemaster
transmitter to transfer any or all individual channels when you
activatethetrainerswitch.PilotLinkMasterisidealfor
complexmodels,asthemastertransmittercanmaintain
controlofallsecondaryfunctions—forexample,ightmodes,
retracts, flaps and brakes. Secondary functions can be individually
assigned to the Slave transmitter as necessary. It is not necessary
to have model programming in the slave transmitter.
It may be necessary for the slave transmitter to be in Inhibit mode
to allow trim changes to transfer over from the master transmitter.
Slave
Use Slave mode when using the DX20 as a slave transmitter and
PilotLinkisactiveinthemastertransmitter.
DX20 Wired Trainer Operation
1. Bind the master transmitter to the model.
2.Connectthetrainercord(SPM6805)tothebackofthemaster
transmitter.
3. Make sure the master and slave transmitter battery packs are
fully charged.
4. Make sure the slave transmitter is powered off. The slave
transmitter will power on when you connect the trainer cord.
5.Connectthetrainercordtotheslavetransmitter.
6. The slave transmitter screen displays information but does not
send a signal to the model.
7.Pressthetrainerbuttononthemastertransmittertotransfer
model control from the master to the slave.
8. While moving the trainer switch between the off and on
positions, watch for movement on the control surfaces. Adjust
the trims as necessary before flying.
9. Release the trainer button and the master transmitter regains
control of the model.
Master Override
The Master Override feature enables the instructor to immediately
regain control of the model by moving the control sticks. After you
activate Master Override, the slave transmitter cannot control the
model until you reset the trainer switch. To reset the trainer switch:
1. Move the trainer switch to the OFF position.
2. Move the trainer switch to the ON position to activate the slave
transmitter.
SYSTEM SETUP
TRAINER
Wired Trainer
The Bind menu enables you to bind a transmitter and receiver
without powering off the transmitter. This menu is helpful if you are
programming a model and need to bind the receiver for failsafe
positions.
See “Programming Failsafe Positions” for more information.
Bind