Horizon Hobby HBZG2 DUET RC Tranansmitter User Manual 40413 HBZ Duet manual EN 2 indd
Horizon Hobby, LLC DUET RC Tranansmitter 40413 HBZ Duet manual EN 2 indd
Contents
- 1. Manual 1
- 2. Manual 2
Manual 1
Instruction Manual • Bedienungsanleitung • Manuel d’utilisation • Manuale di Istruzioni
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WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the
product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product,
personal property and cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires
some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could
result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by
children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product
in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby, Inc. This manual contains instructions
for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings
in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or
serious injury.
NOTICE
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion
of Horizon Hobby, Inc. For up-to-date product literature, visit www.horizonhobby.com and click on the
support tab for this product.
Meaning of Special Language:
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential
harm when operating this product:
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage
AND little or no possibility of injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property
damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage,
collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superfi cial injury.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under
14 years. This is not a toy.
Safety Precautions and Warnings
• Always keep a safe distance in all directions
around your model to avoid collisions or injury.
This model is controlled by a radio signal subject
to interference from many sources outside your
control. Interference can cause momentary loss
of control.
• Always operate your model in open spaces away
from full-size vehicles, traffi c and people.
• Always carefully follow the directions and
warnings for this and any optional support equip-
ment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs,
etc.).
• Always keep all chemicals, small parts and
anything electrical out of the reach of children.
• Always avoid water exposure to all equipment
not specifi cally designed and protected for this
purpose. Moisture causes damage to electronics.
• Never place any portion of the model in your
mouth as it could cause serious injury or
even death.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter
batteries.
• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.
• Always use fully charged batteries.
• Always keep the transmitter powered on while
aircraft is powered.
• Always remove batteries before disassembly.
• Always keep moving parts clean.
• Always keep parts dry.
• Always let parts cool after use before touching.
• Always remove batteries after use.
• Always ensure failsafe is properly set
before fl ying.
• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.
• Never touch moving parts.
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Ultra Micro Duet Aircraft
Landing Gear Transmitter with
Built-in Charger
150 mAh 3.7V
Li-Po Battery AA Alkaline
Batteries (4)
Included in the Box
To register your product online,
go to www.hobbyzonerc.com
Fly in this area
(upwind of pilot)
Stand here
300 feet
(91 m)
Wind 0–5 mph
(0–8 km/h)
• Consult local laws and ordinances before
choosing a location to fl y your aircraft.
• Fly your aircraft outside in no greater than
light winds.
• For indoor fl ight, fl y the aircraft inside in a
large gymnasium
• Keep your aircraft in plain sight and up wind.
Do not exceed the 300 foot (91 m) radio
range. If the connection is lost, the motors
will power off and the aircraft will descend.
Leave your transmitter powered on and move
closer to your aircraft to regain control.
• Always avoid fl ying near houses, trees, wires
and buildings.
• Always avoid fl ying in areas where there
are many people, such as busy parks,
schoolyards or soccer fi elds.
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1. Find a safe and open area.
2. Charge fl ight battery.
3. Install fl ight battery in aircraft.
4. Perform Control Direction Test.
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5. Plan fl ight for fl ying fi eld conditions.
6. Set a fl ight timer for 5 minutes.
7. Have fun!
Prefl ight Checklist
Flying Tips
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Remove the battery cover, install the four
included batteries (noting proper polarity) and
reinstall the battery cover.
Transmitter
Low Battery Alarm
When the battery voltage drops too low, an
alarm sounds and the LED fl ashes. The batteries
must be replaced immediately. If this happens
while fl ying, land your aircraft as soon and as
safely as possible.
Transmitter Batteries
Installation
Throttle
Power LED
Battery Door
Aircraft Battery Charging
Port and LED
Power
Switch
Down Trim
Steering
Up / Down
Left / Right
Right Trim
Up Trim
Left Trim
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The Duet transmitter has been designed to safely
charge the included Li-Po battery.
CAUTION: All instructions and warnings must
be followed exactly. Mishandling of Li-Po batteries
can result in a fi re, personal injury and/or property
damage.
• By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po
battery, you assume all risks associated with
lithium batteries.
• If at any time the battery begins to balloon or
swell, discontinue use immediately. If charging
or discharging, discontinue and disconnect.
Continuing to use, charge or discharge a battery
that is ballooning or swelling can result in fi re.
• Always store the battery at room temperature in a
dry area for best results.
• Always transport or temporarily store the battery
in a temperature range of 40–120° F. Do not store
the battery or model in a car or direct sunlight. If
stored in a hot car, the battery can be damaged or
even catch fi re.
• Always inspect the battery before charging. Never
charge damaged batteries.
• ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED
TO CHARGE LI-PO BATTERIES. Failure to charge
the battery with a compatible charger may cause
a fi re resulting in personal injury and/or property
damage.
• Never discharge Li-Po cells to below 3V under
load.
• Never cover warning labels with hook and loop
strips.
• Never leave charging batteries unattended.
Charging Warnings
Always charge the aircraft battery before fl ying.
CAUTION: Do not store the Li-Po battery in
the charger. Doing so could over-discharge the
Li-Po battery.
If the fl ight battery charging takes longer than
45 minutes AND the charge LED remains solid,
replace the transmitter batteries.
Charging the Flight Battery
CHARGING (Solid Red) .........................
READY (Blinking 20 sec. intervals) .........
MAX CHARGE (off) ...........................
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Installing the Flight Battery
Keep the aircraft and transmitter away from large metal objects, wireless
sources or other transmitters while installing the battery.
CAUTION: Always disconnect the Li-Po fl ight battery from the
aircraft receiver when not fl ying to avoid over-discharging the battery.
Batteries discharged to a voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage
may become damaged, resulting in loss of performance and potential
fi re when batteries are charged.
CAUTION: Always keep hands away from the propellers.
Virtual Instructor™ stabilization will turn propellers in response to any
aircraft movement.
Control Direction Test
Up Elevator (climb) Down Elevator (descend)
Turn Right
25%
Turn Left
25%
5
Sec.
Keep immobile and
out of the wind for
5 seconds.
For best fl ight
performance,
install the battery
as shown.
1. Face the aircraft away from you.
2. Restrain the aircraft so it does not escape your control while you are testing your transmitter controls.
3. Move the sticks on the transmitter to ensure the aircraft responds as shown.
Refer to the Binding instructions and Troubleshooting Guide in this manual for more information.
If you need more assistance, contact the appropriate Horizon Hobby Product Support department.
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Takeoff Hand Launch
Get help to hand launch your aircraft so you
can concentrate on fl ying. If you must hand
launch the aircraft alone, hold the model in your
dominant hand and the transmitter in your other
hand.
Ground Launch
Install the landing gear as shown.
• Takeoff from a hard and level runway.
• Turn the aircraft only after it is high off the
ground.
Wind 0–5 mph
(0–8 km/h)
Climbs at 100%
throttle.
Wind 0–5 mph
(0–8 km/h)
Gently pull back on
the elevator stick
to lift off of the
ground.
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2.
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2.
100%
100%
Angled
back.
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Flying
• Set a fl ight timer for 5 minutes
• Always make deliberate and steady control
stick movements for smooth control of your
aircraft.
If you feel you are losing control,
release the right (steering) stick to
allow the aircraft to slowly return to
level fl ight.
• When you notice that the aircraft no longer
climbs while under full power or the motors
begin to pulse, immediately land the aircraft
and recharge the battery.
Adjusting Trim in Flight
Familiarize yourself with your transmitter’s
controls and the aircraft’s response before
fl ying by performing the recommended Control
Direction Test. Press the trim buttons on your
transmitter to adjust how the aircraft fl ies.
If the aircraft’s nose drifts while the steering
stick is at neutral (centered) and the throttle is at
50%, press the trim buttons:
• Upper button to stop up drift
• Lower button to stop down drift
• Left button to stop right drift
• Right button to stop left drift
If you press a trim button until no beep sounds
and the aircraft does not fl y straight and level,
land and manually adjust the trim as described
below.
Manually Adjusting Trim
Press the trim buttons to return to center (3
beeps will sound), then use a pair of pliers to
carefully bend the metal connector (A):
• Narrow if the aircraft’s nose drifts up.
• Widen if the aircraft’s nose drifts down.
Short test fl ights and small bends may be
needed.
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Throttle stick
A
Direction of Drift Button to Correct
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Wind 0–5 mph
(0–8 km/h)
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2.
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Landing
Fly to your runway, keeping the aircraft pointed
into the wind and the wings level. Bring the
aircraft down by lowering the throttle to 25%.
Near the ground, fully lower the throttle and pull
back on the steering stick.
CAUTION: Never catch a fl ying aircraft in
your hands. Doing so could cause personal
injury and damage to the aircraft.
After Flying
1. Lower the throttle stick completely and do
not move the steering stick. Wait at least 5
seconds.
2. Disconnect and remove the battery from
the aircraft. Keep hands away from the
propellers.
3. Power off the transmitter.
4. Fully charge the aircraft battery.
5. Remove the battery after charging is
complete.
NOTICE: When you are fi nished fl ying, never
leave the aircraft in direct sunlight or in a hot,
enclosed area such as a car. Doing so can
damage the foam.
NOTICE: Always disconnect the battery from the
aircraft before powering off the transmitter or
injury and damage may result.
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Troubleshooting Guide
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Aircraft does not
respond to the
transmitter
No connection Follow Binding Instructions. Follow
“Installing the Flight Battery” instructions.
Replace or recharge batteries
Transmitter too near the aircraft or both
are too near large metal objects, wireless
sources or another transmitter during
battery connection or Binding
Move to another location, with the trans-
mitter more than 24 inches (60 cm) from
the aircraft and attempt battery connec-
tion or Binding again
Low or no power Replace or recharge batteries and cor-
rectly connect the aircraft battery
Poor aircraft
response to the
transmitter
Poor radio connection Replace or recharge batteries
Poor control adjustment or damage to the
aircraft
Adjust steering by using left or right trim
buttons or land immediately and adjust,
repair or replace parts
Aircraft was moved during battery con-
nection
Keep aircraft immobile during battery
connection
Aircraft turns in
one direction
Poor control adjustment or damage to the
aircraft
Adjust steering by using the left or right
trim buttons or land immediately and
adjust, repair or replace parts
Wind is too gusty or strong Fly on a calmer day
Aircraft rises
steeply at half
throttle
Poor control adjustment or damage to the
aircraft
Adjust by pressing the down trim button or
land. Manually adjust trim.
Aircraft battery is incorrectly installed Install aircraft battery fully back
Wind is too gusty or strong Fly on a calmer day
Aircraft will not
climb
Poor control adjustment or damage to the
aircraft
Adjust by pressing the up trim button or
land. Manually adjust trim.
Propellers or spinners are loose or dam-
aged
Land immediately and adjust, repair or
replace parts
Low or no power Replace or recharge batteries
Aircraft is dif-
fi cult to launch
in the wind
Gusty or cross winds Launch directly into the wind
Flight time is too
short
Battery is not fully charged or is damaged Recharge or replace the battery
Propellers or spinners are loose or dam-
aged
Land immediately and adjust, repair or
replace parts
Flying at full throttle during entire fl ight Fly at just above half throttle to increase
fl ying time
Wind speed is too fast for safe fl ight Fly on a calmer day
Aircraft vibrates Propellers or spinners are loose or dam-
aged
Land immediately and adjust, repair or
replace parts