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Service:

Belgique Jean Marie Servais, Jambes 081-304564

France Claude Hubscher, Strasbourg 03-88411242

Deutschland MULTIPLEX Service, Niefern 07233-7333

Nederlande Jan van Mouwerik, Maasland 01-059-13594

Österreich Heinz Hable, Wien 0732-321100

Sverige ORBO, Solna 08-832585

Schweiz Werner Ankli, Zullwil

K. Elsener, Basel

0691-7919191

061-3828282

MULTIPLEX modelltechnik gmbh Ÿ Neuer Weg 15 Ÿ D-75223 Niefern

Irrtum, Änderungen und Liefermöglichkeit vorbehalten.

Sous réserve des modifications et des erreurs.

Errors, alterations and omissions excepted.

Nos reservamos el derecho de errores y modificaciones.

Ci riserviamo il diritto di modifiche e errori.

# 85 5691

PROFI CAR 301

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

Regolatore digitale

Tasto

Tornilla

Regulador digital

Tecla

Vis de réglage

Souris

Bouton poussoir

Loop screw

Digi adiustor

Handle button

Bügel-Schraube

Digi-Einsteller

Griff-Taste

Le trim Los trimados Les trims Trim rockers Trimm-Wippen

Sterzo

Gas minimo

Bloccaggio freno

Canale aggiunt. 3

Direcciòn

Gas ralenti

Bloqueo freno

Canal adicional 3

Direction

Gaz ralenti

Blocage du frein

Voie aux. 3

Steering

Idle trim

Brake lock point

Aux. channel 3

Lenkung

Leerlauf

Blockierpunkt Bremse

Zusatzfunktion

Ripetitione

Ripetitione automatico si

vengono premuti per

più di 1 sec.

Repeticiòn

Repetición automática

cuando pulsada

más de 1 segundo.

Repetition

Repetition automatique

si enfoncée

plus d’une seconde.

Repeat function

Automatic repeat when

held pressed for longer

than 1 sec.

Wiederholfunktion

Automatische Wieder-

holung wenn länger als 1

sec gedrückt wird.

Vista generale Vista general Vue d’ensemble Overwiew Überblick

Display Display Display Screen Display

Antenna

(avvitata)

Antena

(atornillada)

Antenne

(vissé)

Aerial

(screw fitting)

Antenne

geschraubt

Tasti die

Tecla del

menú

Touches de

menus

Menu buttons Menü-Tasten

Modulo Módulo HF Module HF RF module HF-Modul

Quarzo radio

ATTENZIONE

Utilizzare

solo quarzi

originali

MULTIPLEX

Cuarzo de la

emisora

!Atención!

Usar

solamente

cuarzos

originales de

MULTIPLEX

Quartz

d’émission

ATTENTION!

N’utilisez

que des

quartz

d’origine

MULTIPLEX

Transmitter

crystal

CAUTION!

Use only

genuine

MULTIPLEX

crystals

Sender-Quarz

ACHTUNG!

Nur Original-

MULTIPLEX

Quarz

verwenden.

Presa per

carica

Casquillo de

carga

Prise de

charge

Charge socket Ladebuchse

Interruttore

Acc./Spento

Interruptor de

ON/OFF

Interrupteur

Marche/Arrêt

ON/OFF

switch

Ein/Aus-

Schalter

Batteria radio

nelle parte

inferiore

Con protezi-

one termica!

Batería de la

emisora en el

pie

Con seguro

térmico!

Accu

d’émission

dans le pied

Avec sécurité

thermique!

Transmitter

battery in

base

With

thermal fuse

Senderakku

im Fuß

Mit Thermo-

sicherung!

Ladebuchse

Charge socket

Prise de charge 600 mA max.

Casquillo de carga

Presa di carica

Contents

1. Safety 22

2. Features and specification 23

3. The “instrument panel” (screen) 24

4. The basic principles 25

5. Switching on for the first time 26

5.1. Charging the transmitter battery (maximum charge current 1 A) 26

5.2. Charging the receiver battery 26

5.3. Fitting the transmitter crystal 26

5.4. Adjusting the trigger 26

5.5. Testing the transmitter 26

6. The STEERING LL 27

6.1. Adjusting the steering servo 27

6.2. Setting minimum steering travel 29

6.3. EXPO 29

6.4. Setting the steering trim increment (menu „T“) 30

7. The THROTTLE/BRAKE servo AA 30

7.1. Throttle and brake with EXPO 31

7.2. Signal norm, direction of rotation and travels for the throttle/brake servo 31

7.3. Idle trim 32

7.4. Trimming the brake lock point 32

8. Stopwatch and operating hours timer ºº 33

8.1. Activating the stopwatch (timer) 33

8.2. Stopwatch signal (race duration) 33

8.3. Checking and erasing the operating time 34

9. Model memories 11 34

9.1. Switching to a different model memory 34

9.2. Entering the model name 34

9.3. to return to the operating screen 35

10. Auxiliary function, servo 3 35

10.1. Setting the auxiliary channel mode (menu point “S-NORM”) 36

10.2. Adjusting auxiliary channel travel and centre (menu point “S-TRAV”) 36

11. The “toolbox” TT 36

11.1. AM-FM switching (menu „T“ , AM-FM) 36

11.2. Entering the owner’s name (menu „T“, NAME) 37

11.3. Selecting the screen language (menu „T“ , TEXT) 37

11.4. Setting the battery alarm threshold (menu „T“ , ALARM) 37

12. Tips on installing the receiving system in the model 38

13. Notes on using the system 38

13.1. Post Office regulations for the U.K. 38

13.2. Range checking 39

13.3. Care of the transmitter 39

13.4. Maintenance 40

14. PROFI CAR 301 menu structure 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!

2. Features and specification

AA Trigger

Servo - NORM, TRAVEL and CENTRE

EXPOnential effect for THROTTLE/BRAKE (progressive/degressive)

LL Steering

Servo - NORM, TRAVEL and CENTRE

EXPOnential STEERING curve (progressive/degressive)

MINimum TRAvel minimum steering travel

ºº Timer

TIMER (stopwatch) ON or OFF

SIGNAL function for stopwatch

Checking and erasing the OPERATING HOURS TIMER

TT „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

11 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Auxilliary

function, servo 3

Steering travel

Idle

Steering trim

Brake

Text line 1

Number of active

model memory

Text line 2

BUGGY

7.4V

BATT

BUGGY

00:0

S-NORM

1: UN

symbols

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 digi-

adjustor 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

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.

6. The STEERING LL

The PROFI CAR offers the following facilities for setting up the steering function:

• Servo norm, centre and travel right/left (èè 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) (èè 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 (èè 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 (èè 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.

6.1. 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 (LL), straight ahead (••) and right (ŒŒ). 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 „LL“ and „ŒŒ“ 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.

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.

LL press until

SS--NORMNORM

appears

S-NORM

1: MR

Select norm and

rotation using the

digi-adjustor

UN UNIVERSAL normal

UR UNIVERSAL reverse

MN MULTIPLEX normal

MR MULTIPLEX reverse

LL press until

SS--TRAVTRAV

appears

S-TRAV

1: •- 3

Select right, centre

and left by turning

the steering wheel,

then change using

the digi-adjustor

ŒŒ right 0 – 110 %

• • centre +/- 50 %

L 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%.

LL press until

MINMIN--TRTR

appears

Search for menu

point

MIN-TR

Set minimum travel Range: 30% to 100%

Default: 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.

LL press until

EXPOEXPO

appears

Search for menu

point

EXPO

Set Expo

Range: -100% to 100%

Increment: 5%

Default: 0%

6.4. Setting the steering trim increment (menu „TT“)

The trim rocker for steering can easily be found “blind”

because its shape and ribbed surface are different from those

of the other rockers.

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 (digi-

adjustor).

A vertical bar on the screen shows the current trim position.

T , T , ... until

TRIMTRIM

appears

Search for menu

point

TRIM

MEDIUM

Select trim increment COARSE 4 %

MEDIUM 2 %

FINE 1 %

7. The THROTTLE/BRAKE servo AA

The PROFI car offers the following functions for throttle/brake:

v Throttle and brake with separate EXPO

v Idle trim

v 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.

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 , ...

EXPOEXPO

THRTHR

Search for menu

point for EXPO

THRottle

EXPO

THR 35

or:

A , A , ...

EXPOEXPO

BRKBRK

Search for menu

point for EXPO BRaKe

EXPO

BRK 27

then:

Set value Range: -100% to 100%

Default: 0%

Increment: 5%

7.2. 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 , ...

SS--NORMNORM

Search for menu

point for servo norm

S-NORM

2: MR

Select norm and

direction using the

digi-adjustor

UN UNIVERSAL normal

UR UNIVERSAL reverse

MN MULTIPLEX normal

MR MULTIPLEX reverse

The next step is to define the basic settings for full throttle (LL), idle (••) and for the

lock point (ŒŒ). These settings ensure that servo 2 (throttle/brake servo) is set up

correctly to suit your model.

A press until

SS--TRAVTRAV

appears

S-TRAV

2: •- 3

Select the desired

point with the trigger,

then set using the

digi-adjustor

ŒŒ Lock point 0 – 110 %

•• Idle +/- 50 %

LL Full throttle 0 – 110 %

7.3. 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.

8. Stopwatch and operating hours timer ºº

The PROFI CAR 301 provides the following timing facilities:

v 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.

v Stopwatch SIGNAL

Audible signal which can be used to signal the end of a practice run, for

example (max. 20 min.).

v 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.

8.1. 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 º) to return to the operating

screen.

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

§ Rotate the digi-adjustor to adjust the flashing number

§ Press the handle button G to move the cursor to the

next character

Press any menu button (except º) to return to the operating screen.

TIMER

OFF

SIGNAL

19:59:9

min : sec : 1/10

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.

§ Use the º button to search for the menu point OPTIME

The screen shows hours and minutes.

Press any menu button (except º) to return to the operating screen.

9. Model memories 11

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

§ Use the digi-adjustor to select the destination memory

The screen shows name, memory and trim settings.

§ Complete the change by holding the handle button

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

§ The first character flashes, and can be changed using

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.

GO TO

STAMP

MODEL

MIRAGE

OPTIME

6:17

h:min

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%

§ 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.

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.

ERASE

ALL

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 digi-

adjustor.

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” TT

The “toolbox” is opened by pressing the T button. It contains the following

facilities:

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--FMFM)

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.

§ 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.

11.2. Entering the owner’s name (menu „T“, NAMENAME)

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

§ 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“ , TEXTTEXT)

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“ , ALARMALARM)

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.

Press any menu button (except T) to return to the operating screen.

ALARM

6.80V

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 (èè .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

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.

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:

AA LL ºº TT FF

S-NORM S-NORM TIMER TRIM GO TO

Direction of rot. +

signal format for

thr./brake servo

Direction of rot. +

signal format for

steering servo

Stopwatch ON

and OFF

Trim increments,

COARSE, MEDIUM

or FINE

Switch to a

different model

memory

S-TRAV S-TRAV SIGNAL TEXT MODEL

Centre and travels

for throttle/brake

Centre and travels

for steering

Set signal time Screen text

language

Enter model name

EXPO

THR

EXPO OPTIME NAME ERASE

ALL

EXPO for throttle EXPO for steering Check/erase

oper. hours timer

Transmitter

owner’s name

Erase model

memory

EXPO MIN-TR ALARM

BRK

EXPO for brake Minimum steering

travel

Alarm threshold

for battery alarm

S-TRAV

Centre and travels

for servo 3

S-NORM

Operating mode

for servo 3

AM-FM

Change

modulation

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