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Service: Belgique France Deutschland Nederlande Österreich Sverige Schweiz Jean Marie Servais, Jambes Claude Hubscher, Strasbourg MULTIPLEX Service, Niefern Jan van Mouwerik, Maasland Heinz Hable, Wien ORBO, Solna Werner Ankli, Zullwil K. Elsener, Basel 081-304564 03-88411242 07233-7333 01-059-13594 0732-321100 08-832585 0691-7919191 061-3828282 PROFI CAR 301 MULTIPLEX modelltechnik gmbh Ÿ Neuer Weg 15 Ÿ D-75223 Niefern © MULTIPLEX 2001 (V02) Gedruckt in Deutschland Irrtum, Änderungen und Liefermöglichkeit vorbehalten. © MULTIPLEX 2001 (V02) Imprimé en Allemagne Sous réserve des modifications et des erreurs. © MULTIPLEX 2001 (V02) Printed in Germany Errors, alterations and omissions excepted. © MULTIPLEX 2001 (V02) Impreso en Alemania Nos reservamos el derecho de errores y modificaciones. © MULTIPLEX 2001 (V02) Stampato in Germania Ci riserviamo il diritto di modifiche e errori. # 85 5691 Operating instructions 21 Vista generale Vista general Vue d’ensemble Overwiew Überblick Tasti dei menu Teclas del menú Touches de menus Menu buttons Menü-Tasten Grilletto El gatillo La gâchette Trigger duster Abzug Vite del grilletto Tornilla Vis de réglage Loop screw Bügel-Schraube Regolatore digitale Regulador digital Souris Digi adiustor Digi-Einsteller Tasto Tecla Bouton poussoir Handle button Griff-Taste Le trim Los trimados Les trims Trim rockers Trimm-Wippen Sterzo Direcciòn Direction Steering Lenkung Gas minimo Gas ralenti Gaz ralenti Idle trim Leerlauf Bloccaggio freno Bloqueo freno Blocage du frein Brake lock point Blockierpunkt Bremse Canale aggiunt. 3 Canal adicional 3 Voie aux. 3 Aux. channel 3 Zusatzfunktion Ripetitione Repeticiòn Repetition Repeat function Wiederholfunktion Ripetitione automatico si vengono premuti per più di 1 sec. Repetición automática cuando pulsada más de 1 segundo. Repetition automatique si enfoncée plus d’une seconde. Automatic repeat when held pressed for longer than 1 sec. Automatische Wiederholung wenn länger als 1 sec gedrückt wird. ii Vista generale Vista general Vue d’ensemble Overwiew Überblick Display Antenna (avvitata) Tasti die menu Modulo Quarzo radio Display Display Screen Display Antena Antenne Aerial Antenne (atornillada) (vissé) (screw fitting) geschraubt Tecla del Touches de Menu buttons Menü-Tasten menú menus Módulo HF Module HF RF module HF-Modul Transmitter Sender-Quarz Quartz Cuarzo de la crystal d’émission emisora ACHTUNG! CAUTION! ATTENTION! ATTENZIONE !Atención! N’utilisez Usar Use only Nur Originalque des solamente Utilizzare MULTIPLEX genuine quartz cuarzos solo quarzi Quarz MULTIPLEX d’origine originales de originali crystals verwenden. MULTIPLEX MULTIPLEX MULTIPLEX Presa per Casquillo de Prise de Charge socket Ladebuchse carica carga charge Interruttore Interruptor de Interrupteur ON/OFF Ein/AusAcc./Spento ON/OFF switch Schalter Marche/Arrêt Senderakku Transmitter Accu Batteria radio Batería de la im Fuß battery in d’émission emisora en el nelle parte base dans le pied pie inferiore Mit ThermoWith Con protezi- Con seguro Avec sécurité thermique! thermal fuse sicherung! térmico! one termica! i Ladebuchse Charge socket 600 mA max. Prise de charge Casquillo de carga Presa di carica Contents 1. Safety 2. Features and specification 3. The “instrument panel” (screen) 4. The basic principles 5. Switching on for the first time 5.1. Charging the transmitter battery (maximum charge current 1 A) 5.2. Charging the receiver battery 5.3. Fitting the transmitter crystal 5.4. Adjusting the trigger 5.5. Testing the transmitter 6. The STEERING L 6.1. Adjusting the steering servo 6.2. Setting minimum steering travel 6.3. EXPO 6.4. Setting the steering trim increment (menu „T“) 7. The THROTTLE/BRAKE servo A 7.1. Throttle and brake with EXPO 7.2. Signal norm, direction of rotation and travels for the throttle/brake servo 7.3. Idle trim 7.4. Trimming the brake lock point 8. Stopwatch and operating hours timer º 8.1. Activating the stopwatch (timer) 8.2. Stopwatch signal (race duration) 8.3. Checking and erasing the operating time 9. Model memories 1 9.1. Switching to a different model memory 9.2. Entering the model name 9.3. to return to the operating screen 10. Auxiliary function, servo 3 10.1. Setting the auxiliary channel mode (menu point “S-NORM”) 10.2. Adjusting auxiliary channel travel and centre (menu point “S-TRAV”) 11. The “toolbox” T 11.1. AM-FM switching (menu „T“ , AM-FM) 11.2. Entering the owner’s name (menu „T“, NAME) 11.3. Selecting the screen language (menu „T“ , TEXT) 11.4. Setting the battery alarm threshold (menu „T“ , ALARM) 12. Tips on installing the receiving system in the model 13. Notes on using the system 13.1. Post Office regulations for the U.K. 13.2. Range checking 13.3. Care of the transmitter 13.4. Maintenance 14. PROFI CAR 301 menu structure 21 22 23 24 25 26 26 26 26 26 26 27 27 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 33 34 34 34 34 35 35 36 36 36 36 37 37 37 38 38 38 39 39 40 40 Dear customer, Dear fellow-modeller, We are delighted that you have decided to purchase a MULTIPLEX radio control system. Your PROFI CAR 301 has all, what’s needed for ON- or OFF-ROAD models in 1:12, 1:10 and 1:8 scale. Hardware, design and operation philosophy are the same as in the two „big“ radios (PROFI CAR 403 and 707). Modifications have been made only, where required by an optimised user-friendliness. We wish you many hours of pleasure with your PROFI CAR. Yours - the MULTIPLEX team 1. Safety Radio-controlled models are not playthings! The most important contribution to operational security and safety is your own: all you have to do is handle your radio control system and model with due care and in a responsible manner. v Check all electrical and mechanical connections in the model at regular intervals. v Check regularly that all working parts are free-moving and devoid of slop. v Carry out regular range checks (è 13.2, page 18). v Before you switch on, ask other modellers at the trackside which channels are already in. v Extend the transmitter aerial to full length before running your model, and check that it is firmly seated and in good condition. v Check that you have selected the correct model memory for your model. v Check all working systems before each run: Are the servos moving in the correct direction? Are the control travels set correctly? v Are the transmitter and receiver batteries adequately charged, and in serviceable, well maintained condition? v Use genuine MULTIPLEX crystals, batteries and accessories exclusively. v If any components of your receiving system are not covered by this manual, read carefully the instructions supplied with them. If you are in doubt about anything - don’t run your model. Check everything again in peace and quiet, and locate and eliminate the cause. If you cannot solve the problem, you will find your model shop and the MULTIPLEX Customer Service department ready and willing to help you. ! Read the notes in Section 13. concerning using the system! 22 2. Features and specification A Trigger L Servo - NORM, TRAVEL and CENTRE EXPOnential effect for THROTTLE/BRAKE (progressive/degressive) Steering Servo - NORM, TRAVEL and CENTRE EXPOnential STEERING curve (progressive/degressive) MINimum TRAvel minimum steering travel º Timer TIMER (stopwatch) ON or OFF SIGNAL function for stopwatch Checking and erasing the OPERATING HOURS TIMER T „Onboard toolbox“ Selectable TRIM effect (fine/medium/coarse) Selectable screen TEXT language (G, GB, F, I, Sp) Transmitter NAME (owner’s name) Battery monitor ALARM threshold Servo 3 TRAVEL and centre (auxiliary function) Servo 3 NORM mode (3 positions/flash/proportional) Select modulation (AM/FM) for active model memory 1 3 model memories GO TO a different model memory (change memory) Enter model NAME ERASE All (reset model memory) Mechanics Adjustable trigger, steering wheel with high-grip lining Ergonomic controls in handle Clearly arranged screen, angled towards the driver Light weight ~ 600g incl. battery Dimensions (W x H x D) 175 x 210 x 75 mm Operating temperature range -15° C – +50° C Signal transmission Three channels (steering, throttle/brake, auxiliary function) Selectable FM / AM modulation for each model memory Plug-in RF module (40/41 MHz and 75 MHz)) Externally accessible plug-in transmitter crystal Power supply 600 mAh, 6 cells battery Charge socket in base. Battery includes integral thermal fuse Current drain ~ 190 mA (~ 25 mA excl. RF module) Operating time with 600 mAh battery ~ 2:45 hr Variable battery alarm threshold 6,8 V to 7,2 V 23 3. The “instrument panel” (screen) The illustration below shows everything that the screen can display. What you actually see at any one time depends on whether the stopwatch is active, and whether you are currently programming the transmitter or using it. You will find a few examples below the illustration. Number of active model memory Menu symbols Text line 1 Text line 2 Steering travel Idle Brake Auxilliary function, servo 3 Steering trim Operating screen Timer: OFF If the stopwatch is not active, the first text line on the screen shows the model name you have entered. Text line 2 shows the operating voltage. BUGGY 7.4V Timer: ON The second text line displays the stopwatch. The timer is started and stopped using the handle button. Holding the button pressed in for longer than 1 second resets the stopwatch to 00.0. BUGGY 00:0 BATT Special case: battery alarm with timer active If one of the timer modes is active and the battery voltage falls to the alarm threshold, the screen displays the current time and battery voltage together with BATT, alternating at 2 second intervals. When programming the transmitter When you are setting up the transmitter the first text line shows the selected menu point (example: signal norm for servo 1). The second line displays additional information, and the value you have set or selected. 24 S-NORM 1: UN 4. The basic principles The five menu buttons of the PROFI CAR are the key to all the adjustments you can make. The symbols tell you the menu points to which each button provides access. Menu button Menu function A TRIGGER Everything to do with throttle and brake NORM, CENTRE, TRAVEL and EXPO for the THROTTLE/BRAKE servo L STEERING Adjust steering to suit the track / vehicle / driver NORM, CENTRE, TRAVEL and EXPO for the STEERING servo U TIMER Switch stopwatch ON or OFF, set signal time Check and erase operating hours timer T TOOL Basic transmitter settings Set servo 3 mode F MEMORY Change, assign name, erase Once you have found your way to the appropriate menu point, you use the digiadjustor and the handle button to complete the process. DIGI-ADJUSTOR Set values (travels, times, ...) HANDLE BUTTON Confirm erasure and memory change (hold pressed in for longer than 3 sec.) Return to the operating screen; press any menu button other than the one you last used. When you see the operating screen (i.e. when you have completed your adjustments), the functions of the handle button and the digi-adjustor are as follows: HANDLE BUTTON Operate stopwatch (if active) DIGI-ADJUSTOR Adjust steering travel 25 5. Switching on for the first time 5.1. Charging the transmitter battery (maximum charge current 1 A) First connect the charge lead (Order No. 12 5023) to the charger, then connect the charge lead to the transmitter. Charging - important: • Automatic battery fuse The battery in your PROFI CAR features an integral thermal fuse which protects the pack if it is shorted, or if the charge current is excessive. Use only genuine fuse-protected MULTIPLEX batteries! ! If a short-circuit occurs and you eliminate it (or cut off the charge current), the fuse cools down again in about one minute, and the battery is then ready for use again. • Notes on charging techniques: Standard (slow) charging is possible, and no special techniques are required. If you wish to rapid-charge the battery using automatic termination, the charge current must not exceed 600 mA, otherwise the fuse element may be triggered and the charge process will be interrupted prematurely. 5.2. Charging the receiver battery Read the charging notes printed on the battery. Do not exceed the charge currents stated by the battery manufacturer! 5.3. Fitting the transmitter crystal Transmitter crystals feature a blue sleeve, and the printed channel number is preceded by “Tx” or “S”. The transmitter and receiver crystals must bear the same channel number. The transmitter crystal is plugged into the RF module (-> illustration on page i). Please be very careful when handling crystals: v Don’t drop them v Don’t force them into the crystal socket v Protect them from vibration in storage and in use 5.4. Adjusting the trigger If you loosen the screw in the trigger, the bar can be adjusted to suit your “finger diameter”. CAUTION when tightening the screw: if you over-tighten it, the pressed-fit nut on the other side may come loose! 5.5. Testing the transmitter Now you can switch on the transmitter, connect the components of a receiving system, and find out “what happens” when you operate the transmitter. All you need are a receiver with servos connected to channels 1 and 2 and a receiver battery. If you prefer to use a complete car for this, connect the steering servo to channel 1 and the throttle/brake servo to channel 2. 26 6. The STEERING L The PROFI CAR offers the following facilities for setting up the steering function: • • • • 6.1. Servo norm, centre and travel right/left (è 6.1) These settings are used to adjust the servo to match your car’s mechanical system, and at the same time determine the maximum steering travel and the centre setting for straight running. Steering MINTRA (MINimum TRAvel) (è 6.2) You can adjust the steering travel using the digi-adjustor while you are running the car. This enables you to fine-tune the steering response to suit changing course conditions or vehicle characteristics (e.g. tyre temperature). This menu point allows you to define the smallest steering travel which you can set by rotating the digi-adjustor. MINTRA avoids the danger of suddenly having no steering control if you turn the adjustor too far by mistake. The smallest value you can set is 30%. EXPO (è 6.3 By applying EXPOnential to the steering function, you can make the steering response of your car more or less sensitive around the centre position. Steering travel and trim increment (è 6.4) („T“ menu, menu point „TRIM“) The effect of trim rocker A (steering centre point) and the digi-adjustor (steering travel) can be set to FINE (1% increments), MEDIUM (2% increments) or COARSE (4% increments). The selected setting also applies to all other trim rockers. Adjusting the steering servo The first step is to set the signal norm and the direction of rotation for the servo, followed by the settings for left (L L ), straight ahead (• • ) and right (Œ Œ ). These basic settings ensure that servo 1 (steering servo) is set up correctly to suit the characteristics of your model. The drawing on the right shows an example of the settings available in the “S-TRA” menu. The stated angles (0°/45°) show what the servo “can do”. The adjustments points „L L “ and „Œ Œ “ define the maximum travel set for the steering servo. To adjust either of these points you must turn the steering wheel in the corresponding direction. At the „• • “point you determine the servo setting for “straight ahead”. The “S-NORM” menu point is used to select the signal format (MULTIPLEX or UNIVERSAL) and direction of rotation for the servo. “MULTIPLEX norm” means that the pulse width for the centre position is 1.6 ms, and the full range is +/- 0.55 ms. UNIVERSAL servos operate on 1.5 ms +/- 0.5 ms. If the selected signal format does not match your servo, the centre position and travels will not be correct. The “S-TRAV” menu point is used to set the centre position and steering travels for right and left. 27 This is the procedure: PREPARATION: § Set the steering trim to centre Operate the ribbed steering trim rocker until only the centre point is visible on the screen. § Set the steering travel to maximum Operate the digi-adjustor until the maximum steering travel is displayed on the screen. L press until S-NORM 1: MR S-NORM appears Select norm and rotation using the digi-adjustor L press until UNIVERSAL normal UNIVERSAL reverse MULTIPLEX normal MULTIPLEX reverse S-TRAV 1: •- 3 % S-TRAV appears L UN UR MN MR Select right, centre and left by turning the steering wheel, then change using the digi-adjustor 28 Œ right 0 – 110 % • centre +/- 50 % L left 0 – 110 % 6.2. Setting minimum steering travel You can adjust the steering travel during a race using the digi-adjustor, ensuring that the response is optimum for the track and your car at all times. Note: this only works when the operating screen is visible! The vertical bar on the far right of the screen shows how much steering travel you actually have available at any one time. In our example 2/3 of the possible range between minimum and maximum is available. It is important that you are able to set a minimum travel beyond which the digi-adjustor cannot reduce the steering; this can be set within the range 30% and 100%. L press until MINMIN-TR Search for menu point MIN-TR 60 % appears Set minimum travel Range: Default: 30% to 100% 44% ' TIP ! The maximum steering travel must be defined by adjusting the mechanical set-up for the steering servo (è6.1). 6.3. EXPO EXPO alters the steering characteristics of your model. If you set positive values (e.g.50%), the steering travel will be reduced around centre, making your car easier to steer in a straight line at high speed. Negative EXPO values produce the opposite effect, making the steering response more direct around centre. L press until EXPO Search for menu point EXPO Set Expo Range: Increment: Default: 70 % appears 29 -100% to 100% 5% 0% 6.4. Setting the steering trim increment (menu „T “) The trim rocker for steering can easily be found “blind” because its shape and ribbed surface are different from those of the other rockers. L The steering trim can be used to adjust the centre position of the steering servo by 28% in either direction. Each increment offsets the centre by at least 1% (FINE) and at most 4% (COARSE). You can select the size of the trim increment in the TRIM menu point of the „T“ menu; the default setting is MEDIUM (2%). ' NOTE: the setting which you choose here also applies to the idle and brake trims, and the steering travel adjustment (digiadjustor). A vertical bar on the screen shows the current trim position. T , T , ... until TRIM Search for menu point TRIM MEDIUM appears Select trim increment COARSE MEDIUM FINE 7. The THROTTLE/BRAKE servo 4% 2% 1% A The PROFI car offers the following functions for throttle/brake: v v v Throttle and brake with separate EXPO Idle trim Lock point trim For the sake of clarity: The diagram on the right shows the servo positions which are assigned to the individual points on the throttle-brake curve. Full throttle is influenced solely by the travel you set for the throttle/brake servo. You can also adjust the idle setting while the car is running by operating the trim rocker (see above). The basic setting is defined using the CENTRE adjustment point for the throttle/brake servo. The lock point can also be changed when the car is running. The basic setting is defined by adjusting the travel of the throttle/brake servo. 30 7.1. Throttle and brake with EXPO You can apply EXPOnential to set the response of the throttle/brake function to suit your personal preference. The diagram on the right shows the relationship between the trigger movement and the servo travel in graphic form. If you set EXPO to 0%, the effect of the throttle/brake curve is linear. The dotted lines show how EXPO can alter the two curves. If you set EXPO to a negative value, the trigger will be more sensitive around the idle position. Positive EXPO values produce an aggressive effect. This is the procedure: A , A , ... EXPO THR Search for menu point for EXPO THRottle EXPO THR 35 % Search for menu point for EXPO BRaKe EXPO BRK 27 % or: A , A , ... EXPO BRK then: Set value 7.2. Range: Default: Increment: -100% to 100% 0% 5% Signal norm, direction of rotation and travels for the throttle/brake servo First set the signal norm and direction of rotation of the servo. A , A , ... S-NORM Search for menu point for servo norm Select norm and direction using the digi-adjustor 31 S-NORM 2: MR UN UR MN MR UNIVERSAL normal UNIVERSAL reverse MULTIPLEX normal MULTIPLEX reverse The next step is to define the basic settings for full throttle (L L ), idle (• • ) and for the lock point (Œ Œ ). These settings ensure that servo 2 (throttle/brake servo) is set up correctly to suit your model. A press until S-TRAV appears A 7.3. Select the desired point with the trigger, then set using the digi-adjustor S-TRAV 2: •- 3 % Œ Lock point 0 – 110 % • Idle +/- 50 % L Full throttle 0 – 110 % Idle trim The idle trim can be used to compensate for changes in the running characteristics of any car with an internal-combustion motor, e.g. changes due to fluctuations in motor temperature. Idle trim allows you to adjust the idle by 28% in either direction. Each increment offsets the idle point by at least 1% (fine) and at most 4% (coarse). You can select the size of the trim increment in the “TRIM” menu point of the „T“ (è6.4, page10). The default setting is MEDIUM (2%). A vertical bar on the screen shows the current trim setting. In the example on the right the idle has been offset in the direction of “reduced throttle” by about half the full trim range. 7.4. Trimming the brake lock point The lock point of the brake tends to vary in the course of a race, so we have provided a trim rocker which can be used to compensate for these variations. The rocker affects the lock point of the THROTTLE/BRAKE servo (servo 2). The brake trim allows you to adjust the lock point by 28% in either direction. Each increment offsets the idle by at least 1% (fine) and at most 4% (coarse). You can select the size of the trim increment in the “TRIM” menu point of the „T“ menu (è 6.4, page 10). The default setting is MEDIUM (2%). A vertical bar on the screen shows the current trim setting. In the example on the right the lock point of the throttle/brake servo has been offset in the direction of “greater brake effect” by slightly less than half the full trim range. 32 8. Stopwatch and operating hours timer º The PROFI CAR 301 provides the following timing facilities: v v v 8.1. Stopwatch (TIMER) Start and stop the stopwatch using the handle button G, provided that the function has already been switched on in the TIMER menu. Stopwatch SIGNAL Audible signal which can be used to signal the end of a practice run, for example (max. 20 min.). Operating hours timer (OPTIME) This timer records the period of use of the transmitter battery, and it always runs when the transmitter is switched on. You can erase the operating time in the „º“OPTIME menu. Activating the stopwatch (timer) This is the procedure: § § Search for the menu point TIMER with the º button Select ON or OFF with the digi-adjustor Press any menu button (except screen. º) to return to the operating TIMER OFF The stopwatch is operated by the handle button G (START/STOP). Resetting the stopwatch to 0: The stopwatch is reset to 00.0 by holding the handle button G pressed in for longer than 3 sec. You can only do this when the operating screen is displayed. 8.2. Stopwatch signal (race duration) The stopwatch’s signal function is useful for practice purposes: you set the signal time to the planned race duration (max. 20 min.). Once you start the stopwatch (by pressing the handle button) you will hear the following signals: X short tone every full minute, every 10 sec. during the last minute every second during the last 10 sec. X X long tone when the set time is elapsed This is the procedure for setting the signal time: § Search for the menu point SIGNAL with the º button SIGNAL § Rotate the digi-adjustor to adjust the flashing number 19:59:9 § Press the handle button G to move the cursor to the min : sec : 1/10 next character Press any menu button (except º) to return to the operating screen. 33 8.3. Checking and erasing the operating time In this menu point you can check and erase the recorded operating time. To erase the value you must hold the handle button G pressed in for longer than 3 sec; you will hear an audible signal to confirm that the erasure has taken place. § OPTIME 6:17 Use the º button to search for the menu point OPTIME The screen shows hours and minutes. h:min Press any menu button (except º) to return to the operating screen. 9. Model memories 1 The model memories store all the settings which you have entered for a particular vehicle. The settings include: v Modulation (FM/AM) v Servo signal format, direction of rotation, centre, travels v Settings for throttle, brake and steering v Timer setting (ON or OFF) and signal setting v Trims If you switch off the transmitter, or switch to a different model memory, the data in the active model memory is updated. 9.1. Switching to a different model memory § § Use the 1 button to search for the menu point GO TO 03 Use the digi-adjustor to select the destination memory The screen shows name, memory and trim settings. GO TO § Complete the change by holding the handle button STAMP G pressed in for longer than 3 sec. A long audible tone confirms that the change has been made, and the operating screen appears again. 9.2. Entering the model name A model name can consist of up to six letters, numbers or other characters. The following characters are available: ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ-0123456789 § Use the 1 button to search for the menu point MODEL MODEL § The first character flashes, and can be changed using MIRAGE the digi-adjustor. § Press the handle button G to shift to the next character, and from the last character back to the first one Press any menu button (except 1) to return to the operating screen. 34 9.3. to return to the operating screen This menu point is used to reset the model memory to the factory default settings. These settings are: Servo centre 0%, servo travels 100% § ERASE ALL Use the 1 button to search for the menu point ERASE ALL § Confirm the erasure by holding the G button pressed in for longer than 3 sec. Press any menu button (except 1) to return to the operating screen. 10. Auxiliary function, servo 3 One special feature of the PROFI CAR 301 is that it can control a third servo to provide an auxiliary function, e.g. for mixture adjustment, two-speed gearbox etc. The auxiliary channel is controlled by trim rocker 3. Three different modes are available for auxiliary channel 3. 3 v 3P 3 positions (left, centre, right) v FL flashing v PR proportional (25 increments) The screen shows the position of the auxiliary channel. The default setting for the auxiliary channel is three-position mode. You can adjust travel and centre for servo 3 in the menu point “S-TRAV” in the ” T “menu (è 10.2). This is how auxiliary channel 3 is used in its three modes: § “3P” mode (3 Positions) If you press the same end of rocker 3 repeatedly, the servo switches between centre and one end-point. If you press the other end of rocker 3, the servo immediately moves to the opposite end-point. § “FL” mode (FLashing) In flashing mode the servo switches automatically between centre and one of the two end-points every 0.5 sec. The flashing is switched on and off by pushing rocker 3. § “PR” mode (PRoportional) Every time you press rocker 3, the servo position changes by one increment. 25 increments are available. In practice, the best way to find out how these modes of operation work is simply to try them out using a spare servo. 35 10.1. Setting the auxiliary channel mode (menu point “S-NORM”) The modes for the auxiliary channel are located at the point where you also set the direction of rotation and signal format for this channel. Use the „T“ button to search for the menu point “S-NORM”. Select one of the modes: 3Position, FLashing or Proportional using the digiadjustor. Press any menu button (except T ) to return to the operating screen. § § 10.2. Adjusting auxiliary channel travel and centre (menu point “S-TRAV”) The steering wheel is used to select the servo position of the auxiliary channel which you wish to adjust. § Use the „T“ button to search for the menu point “S-TRAV”. § Select left (L), centre (•) or right (Œ) with the steering wheel § Adjust the selected point using the digi-adjustor Press any menu button (except T ) to return to the operating screen. 11. The “toolbox” T The “toolbox” is opened by pressing the facilities: T button. It contains the following v Settings which affect the whole transmitter If you select one of these settings, the screen shows the symbol „--“ instead of the memory number. This is intended to remind you that the selected settings apply to the whole transmitter, i.e. they are not specific to a particular model memory. These settings in detail are: owner’s name, screen language and battery alarm threshold The following parameters can also be set, but they apply to each model memory individually: v Modulation (AM or FM) v Basic servo settings (“S-NORM” and “S-TRAV”) v Trim increment size In this Section you will find all those settings which have not been covered in the instructions so far. 11.1. AM-FM switching (menu „T“ , AMAM- FM ) The PROFI CAR transmitter is the world’s first to allow you to use AM (Amplitude Modulation) and FM (Frequency Modulation) receivers without having to swap RF modules. In the AM-FM menu point you can define which type of modulation is to be used for each model memory separately. 36 § § Use the „T“ button to search for the menu point “AM-FM”. Use the digi-adjustor to select the correct modulation to match the receiver in that model. Press any menu button (except T ) to return to the operating screen. Entering the owner’s name (menu „T“, NAME ) To identify your transmitter you can enter a 6-character name which appears briefly on the screen when you switch the unit on. The following characters are available: ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ-0123456789 11.2. Use the „T“ button to search for the menu point „NAME“. The first character flashes, and can be changed using the digi-adjustor. Use the handle button G to shift to the next character, and from the last character back to the first one. Press any menu button (except T) to return to the operating screen. § § § 11.3. Selecting the screen language (menu „T“ , TEXT ) You can select any of five languages for the screen displays: German, English, French, Italian, Spanish § Use the T button to search for the menu point „TEXT“. § Select the language using the digi-adjustor. Press any menu button (except T) to return to the operating screen. 11.4. Setting the battery alarm threshold (menu „T“ , ALARM ) The battery alarm threshold can be adjusted within the range 6.80 V to 7.20 V in 0.05 V increments. The default setting for the alarm threshold is 7.00 V. The higher the threshold you set, the more reserve energy is left between the alarm being triggered, and the battery being finally exhausted. This is the procedure: § § Use the T button to search for the menu point „ALARM“. Use the digi-adjustor to alter the alarm threshold in 0.05 V increments between 6.80 V and 7.20 V. ALARM 6.80V Press any menu button (except T) to return to the operating screen. 37 BATT 12. Tips on installing the receiving system in the model There is usually very little scope for changing the arrangement of the receiving system in a model car. However, please read and observe our recommendations regarding deploying the aerial. The following points are particularly important: • Keep the receiver as far away as possible from: - electric motors - electrical ignition systems - servos - batteries - cables (especially those carrying high currents) • Run the aerial vertically up and out of the model in as straight a line as possible and by the shortest route. • Do not shorten the aerial! • Do not wind or coil up the aerial and stow it inside the model. • Do not deploy the aerial inside model parts or attached to model parts which are reinforced with carbon fibre (shielding). • Protect the receiver from vibration (wrap it in foam and stow it loosely in the model). ' TIP ! if you model is powered by an electric motor: Keep the receiving system as far as possible from the power system, as the high currents in the power system can generate interference. Ensure that electric drive motors are correctly suppressed. ! Carry out a particularly thorough range check before the first run (è .13.2). 13. Notes on using the system 13.1. Post Office regulations for the U.K. The frequency bands available for radio controlled Surface models are 40.665 to 40.955 MHz (Channels 50 - 79 incl.). ! Please pay attention to the attachment “Directive R&TTE 1999/5/EC”. As of 1 January 1981 model control equipment was exempted from the licensing requirements of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949. This simply means that no licence is required to operate RC equipment in the U.K. If you need further information please contact: The Low Power Radio Section, Radiocommunications Agency Room 712, Waterloo Bridge House, Waterloo Road, London SE1 8UA 38 13.2. Range checking The range check makes a really important contribution to the operational security and safety of your model. We have developed a test procedure based on our own experience and measurements, which will always keep you on the safe side. § § § § § Collapse the transmitter aerial completely, and hold the transmitter as if operating a model. The check must be carried out with the motor running. Ask a friend to hold the model, or pack it up so that the steering and driven wheels are free to move. There must be no large metal objects (cars, wire fences, etc.) in the vicinity. There is no point in carrying out the check if there are other transmitters switched on - even on other channels. Switch on the transmitter and receiver, and check that the model responds correctly and immediately to all control commands, without carrying out any uncontrolled movements, when the transmitter is about 30 m from the model. ' TIP ! Poor effective range may be due to any of the following problems: v Inadequate suppression of electric power systems and ignition systems. v Aerial wire damaged, too short (less than 40 cm) or poorly installed. v Environmental effects (damp ground, shielding by metal fences, etc.). If radio range with the aerial collapsed is not sufficient, and you are unable to identify any of the potential problems stated above, repeat the check with the aerial extended. The safe operating distance between transmitter and model should now be around 1.5 times the actual required radius of action. ! If you have any doubts, don’t run your model! Check everything again in peace and quiet, so that you can locate and eliminate the problem reliably! 13.3. Care of the transmitter Protect your transmitter from mechanical damage, temperatures above 60°C (direct sunshine in a car), damp, solvents, fuel, exhaust residues and dust. Bear in mind that condensation may occur inside the transmitter if it is subjected to a swift change of temperature (e.g. when taken from a warm workshop to a cold car). Condensation may prevent the transmitter working properly or at all. If this should happen, allow the transmitter plenty of time to adjust to the new temperature, and be sure to carry out a particularly thorough range test. Check that the transmitter is completely dry, including the interior (battery compartment), before you switch it on. Cleaning the transmitter The best method of removing dust is to use a soft paintbrush. The case can be cleaned with a slightly damp cloth and a mild household cleaning agent. ! Take great care that no liquids get inside the transmitter. 39 13.4. Maintenance Your transmitter contains no parts which require maintenance. ! However, we do recommend that you carry out regular range checks, and check that all functions are working correctly. What to do if you have queries, or if problems arise? First ask your local model shop for advice. The last page includes a list of our Service Centres. For technical queries, or questions regarding the use of our transmitters, you can ring the MULTIPLEX-Hotline +49-7233-7343. You can also reach us by e-mail under TECHNIK@multiplex-rc.de 14. PROFI CAR 301 menu structure This is the menu structure of the PROFI CAR 301: A L º T F S-NORM S-NORM TIMER TRIM GO TO S-TRAV S-TRAV SIGNAL TEXT MODEL EXPO THR EXPO OPTIME NAME EXPO for throttle EXPO for steering Check/erase oper. hours timer Transmitter owner’s name ERASE ALL EXPO BRK MIN-TR ALARM Minimum steering travel Alarm threshold for battery alarm Direction of rot. + signal format for thr./brake servo Direction of rot. + signal format for steering servo Stopwatch ON and OFF Centre and travels Centre and travels Set signal time for throttle/brake for steering EXPO for brake Trim increments, Switch to a COARSE, MEDIUM different model or FINE memory Screen text language S-TRAV Centre and travels for servo 3 S-NORM Operating mode for servo 3 AM-FM Change modulation 40 Enter model name Erase model memory
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