Hitec RCD ZEBRA375 REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER User Manual ZEBRA 3FM Manual 8 COVER

Hitec RCD Inc. REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER ZEBRA 3FM Manual 8 COVER

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8A. TX Antenna (#58005)B. Neck strap (#58311)C. Trainer cord (#58318) D. Switch harness (#57215S)E. Heavy duty gold pin switch harness (#54407) This can be removedF. Stick extensions (#56381)G. Flight Preserver (#58480)4. REPLACEMENT PARTS & ACCESSORIESCongratulations again and have fun!Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland,Ireland, The Netherland, Italy, Spain, Norway, Portugal, United Kingdom, Luxembourg, Sweden, SwitzerlandMADE IN THE PHILIPPINESZebra 3 FM Instruction ManualThe following is a listing of replacement parts andaccessories available for the Zebra radio series from your hobby dealer.- Always turn your transmitter on first and off last.- Never operate your system without first performing a proper range check.- FCC regulation in the USA prohibits changing the crystal in your transmitter. For channel changes send your system to an authorized service/repair center.- Never fly around or over houses, people or power lines.- Always charge your batteries before you fly.- It's a good idea to check your receiver batteries with a tester This will verify the charge level in your receiver batteries.- Always fly responsibly and respect the rights of others.- Make sure your frequency is clear before turning on your system.5. PRECAUTIONSInstruction Manual
2 3IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Zebra 3 FM digital proportional radio control system.The Zebra 3 FM is easy to use and utilizes the latest in solid-state components forunsurpassed reliability and performance. It is important that you read and understand this manualbefore you operate your system.CONTENTS1. TRANSMITTERA. Features- Ergonomically designed 3 channel FM transmitter.- Precision gimbals.- Neutral position adjustment for throttle- SMT circuitry- Servo reversing on CH1, CH2.- CH1, CH2 Mixing. (Aero only)- SIC(Simulating Interface Cable) Compatible- Easy to read 1 LED battery indicators.- Size: 174 x 168mm (6.85 x 6.61 in)- Weight: 330g- Power supply: 7.2V (6 cell) NiCd or NiMh battery or 6cell Dry batteryB. LayoutTRANSMITTER ANTENNACARRYING HANDLEL.E.D INDICATORTRANSMITTERCRYSTALCh.2 THROTTLECONTROL STICKNEUTRAL POSITIONADJUSTMENT LEVERTHROTTLE TRIM LEVERSTEERING TRIM LEVERCh.1 STEERINGCONTROL STICKPOWER ON/OFF SWITCHCh.3 Slide SwitchTHROTTLE SERVO REVERSE SHUNT SWITCHCHARGING JACKMIXING SHUNT SWITCH(Aero Only)SIC JACK(Aero Only)STEERING SERVO REVERSE SHUNT SWITCHFRONTBACKZebra 3 FM Instruction ManualZebra 3 FM Instruction Manual1. Transmitter a. Features b. Layout c. Servo Reversing d. Mixing (Aero only) e. Trim lever f. Reading the LED Battery Indicator2. Battery Installation3. Operation a. Installation of Receiver and Servos b. Transmitter, Receiver and Servo Settings c. Simulator System d. Range checking4. Replacement Parts & Accessories5. PrecautionsPage 2.Page 3Page 4.Page 5.Page 6.Page 7.Page 8.
4 51. The transmitter requires six and the receiver battery pack needs four AA size batteries. These can be Alkaline, Ni-cd or Ni-Mh cells2. Always make sure that the receiver and transmitter are off before loading the battery.3. Open the battery cover in the back of the transmitter.4. Load batteries into the appropriate slots, install the batteries with correct polarity as shown.5. Always return the battery cover first before turning the transmitter power on.C. Servo Reversing- The Zebra 3 FM transmitter is equipped with servo reversing on CH1, CH2.- If you need to change travel direction of rotation, open the battery case and pull the shunt switch there should be a picture of how to do this and put it to the opposite side again.D. Mixing (Aero version only)- The Zebra 3 FM Aero transmitters is equipped with a switch that will mix CH1 and CH2 for Elevon /V-tail aircraft, or common flying wing type aircraft.-Put the shunt switch into left side(ch1,2)-If you don't need mixing, leave shunt switch in right sideE. Trim Levers- The trim levers associated with each control stick are used to correct or (trim-out) the tracking of the aircraft.- Make sure that the trims will move the surface past neutral when moved to their extremes. This will assure you have adequate trim control.- After your plane's first test flight, note the positions of the control surfaces that required trim. Next, center the trims and turn the receiver off. Now adjust the control linkage on the plane so the surfaces are in the same position before the trim levers were re-centered.- Turn on the radio and receiver and recheck the control surfaces to ensure that all the corrections were applied in the proper direction.F. Reading the LED Battery Indicator- There is one indicator light on the face of the radio marked High (solid glowing LED) and Low (blinking LED).- These relate to the condition of your transmitter battery. Please pay attention to these LEDs and stop flying when the LED light is blinking.2. BATTERY INSTALLATIONZebra 3 FM Instruction ManualZebra 3 FM Instruction ManualCh.2 THROTTLE SERVO REVERSE SHUNT SWITCHMIXING SHUNT SWITCHCh.1 STEERING SERVO REVERSE SHUNT SWITCHBACKCH1 CH2 CH1 CH2Up Elevator Right Rudder (view from rear) V-Tail MIXING Elevon MIXINGCH1 CH2Aileron OperationElevator OperationBATTERY COVER6 AA SIZE BATTERY MUST BE LOADED IN CORRECT POLARITY AS SHOWNTO OPEN THE BATTERY COVER OF THE ZEBRA 3 FM, YOU NEED TO PRESS THIS AND PUSH IT DOWNWARD.
6 7B. Transmitter, Receiver and Servo SettingsChecking Operation of the ServoAfter installation of the servo and receiver into your model is complete, turn on the transmitter (fully extend the antenna) now turn on the receiver. Check to see if all servos are working properly. If not, check the connections and/or make sure that the main battery pack is charged.If the servos check out is fine, connect the linkage to the servo horns. Check that the servos are moving in the correct direction.If not, change the servo direction with the reversing shunt switches located on the bottom of the radio. The 3rd channel of the Zebra 3 is not reversible.If everything is checked out, turn off the receiver first, and then turn off the transmitter. Warning!!! : Do not shorten the length of the receiver antenna by cutting off any excess wire.This will severely affect the operating range and could result in injury to yourself and others.D. Range checking- Always perform a range check before each operation.- Perform range check by walking away from the aircraft with the transmitter antenna collapsed.- You should have complete control from a distance of 60 - 90ft ( 20 - 30m ).- If the controls are erratic before the minimum distance is reached, do not fly until the problem is resolved.Elevator and Aileron Servo Trim Settings- Trim Setting before FlightThe servo trim enables minor adjustment of the servoneutral position so that the plane will fly straight whenthe stick is in the center position. Before adjusting theservo trim, please make sure that when both the stickand the servo trim is in its center position (1) the servoarm is perpendicular to the push rods, and (2) the elevatorand aileron of the plane is flush with the tail wing.- Trim Setting during FlightYou may perform some minor trim adjustmentduring flight if the plane nose up or down(Elevator Trim) or sideways (Aileron Trim) whenthe stick is in the center position.However please keep in mind that trim adjustmentis only for minor adjustment and major adjustmentshould still be done through push rod (linkage)adjustment at the model.Note: There is no trim adjustment on the 3rd channel of the Zebra 3Zebra 3 FM Instruction ManualZebra 3 FM Instruction Manual3. OPERATIONA. Installation of Receiver and ServosAfter connecting the receiver and servos as below illustration, turn on the power of the transmitter first then turn on the receiver. (Always turn your transmitter first and off last to prevent lost of control.) Now, move the controls to see if the servos are moving properly. If not, check your wiring or crystals if the servos do not move at all.RX Battery boxS/W HARNESSElevator Servo Channel #2Aileron or Rudder Servo Channel #1-When your plane does this - Move trim like belowChannel #37.2V-8.4V Batt.ZR-106SFExtra Long RangeFMC. Simulator system (Aero version only)- Zebra 3FM system is compatible with SIC (simulator interface cord- Part # 58318, not included) designed to work with the popular and free FMS flight simulator. (http://www.hitecrcd.com/product_fs.htm)

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