Taiyo A40327 27 MHZ R/C Transmitter User Manual HELIO En cover p65

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HELICOPTER R/C

• This helicopter is the first in the industry that can be turned in the right and left direc-

tions with simple operation of the transmitter.

• Rigid structural design and materials are used.

• The power is automatically shut off gradually when the helicopter is out of the radio

wave range to prevent the helicopter from dropping suddenly.

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BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT

Thank you for purchasing this TAIYO product.

Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly to get the most use

from the helicopter and to learn how to operate it safely.

Also, keep this manual with you when using the helicopter.

WARNING

Be sure to read the following.

If the 7.2 V Ni-MH battery pack is used incorrectly, it may over-

heat, explode, or start a fire. Pay attention to the following items.

• Be sure to follow the charging instructions in this manual.

• Do not try to charge any battery pack other than the included

7.2 V Ni-MH battery pack.

• After playing with the helicopter, be sure to turn off the switch.

• If the battery pack is short-circuited, a large current will flow

and this is a dangerous situation. Do not ever short-circuit the

battery pack.

• Never drop the battery pack into water, throw it into a fire or

disassemble it.

• Do not use, charge, or store the battery pack near a fire or in any

place where exposed to high temperatures or high humidity.

• When using the 7.2 V Ni-MH battery pack for the first time,

be sure to charge it. Even if the 7.2 V Ni-MH battery pack is

not used, it will self-discharge over time. If the battery pack

has not been used for about six months, be sure to charge the

battery pack before using the product. Once the battery pack

is charged, make sure to use it until it is completely dead be-

fore recharging it.

• Even when the battery pack has been charged correctly, if the

flying time is noticeably reduced, the 7.2 V Ni-MH battery

pack may have reached the limit of its useful life.

• If the 7.2 V Ni-MH battery pack is still warm after use, do not

recharge it.

• Do not recharge the battery pack within reach of infants or

children.

• Do not recharge the 7.2 V Ni-MH battery pack once it is al-

ready recharged. The battery pack may become very warm.

• Use the dedicated charger to recharge the 7.2 V Ni-MH bat-

tery.

If you use a cigarette lighter inside the car to recharge the 7.2 V

Ni-MH battery pack, pay attention to the following items.

• Do not recharge the power pack while you are driving.

• The inside of the cigarette lighter socket becomes hot after

you use it to light the cigarette. Use the cigarette lighter socket

after it becomes sufficiently cool.

• Do not pull the cable to remove the cigarette lighter plug. Do-

ing so may break the cable.

• In some cars, recharging can be performed after removing the

key from the car. Remove the cigarette lighter plug from the

socket and stop recharging when you leave the car.

• Soon after playing with the helicopter, the included 7.2 V Ni-

MH power pack becomes hot. Be sure to cool down the in-

cluded 7.2 V Ni-MH power pack before recharging it again.

In recharging, the cigarette lighter plug, charger body and the

included 7.2 V Ni-MH power pack will have a little heat, but

this phenomenon is not an indication of trouble.

• Do not get the 7.2 V Ni-MH power pack or the charger body

wet. Doing so may cause malfunction. In addition, never throw

the included power pack into a fire, disassemble it or short-

circuit it.

• Leave the engine running while recharging the 7.2 V Ni-MH

power pack.

• When a child recharges the 7.2 V Ni-MH power pack, an adult

with a valid driver’s license should be with the child until the

battery is charged and the power pack is disconnected. Also,

do not recharge the power pack within reach of infants or young

children.

• Do not recharge or leave the battery pack in any place where

exposed to strong direct sunlight.

• Be sure to remove the charger from the car when the battery is

not used.

• The cigarette lighter plug is for exclusive use with cars that

have a 12 V cigarette lighter (accessory socket). This plug

cannot be used in cars with a 24 V or 100 V cigarette lighter.

If the batteries for the charger (D alkaline batteries / TAIYO 9.6

V Power Pack) and transmitter (006P-9 V battery) are used in-

correctly, they may overheat, explode, start a fire, or let electro-

lyte leak. Pay attention to the following items.

• Never use the charger as a DC power source for any other

purpose. Never recharge the power pack using any other

charger.

• Use eight D alkaline batteries for the charger.

• Use a 006P-9 V battery for the transmitter.

• Never use a rechargeable battery such as a Ni-Cd battery.

• Do not use a combination of new and old batteries or different

kinds of batteries.

• Turn off power to the charger before replacing the batteries.

• Set the batteries so that the and are correctly positioned.

• Be sure to remove the batteries after use.

• Never short-circuit the batteries, charge them, heat them, throw

them into a fire, or disassemble them.

• If any electrolyte from the battery is splashed into an eye,

immediately flush it with clean water and consult a physician.

If the electrolyte gets on your skin or clothes, wash it off with

water.

• When you use the TAIYO 9.6 V Power Pack to recharge the

batteries, follow the instructions on the manual of the charger

set.

Precautions when playing with the helicopter

• After use, never store the helicopter within reach of the chil-

dren under 3 years of age.

• Incorrect use of the helicopter may cause an accident. Do not

let children 15 years old or younger operate the helicopter.

Children should operate the helicopter only under the super-

vision of an adult.

• Play with the helicopter in a wide-open, safe location with no

obstacles nearby. Do not fly the helicopter in a place where

other people or animals are nearby.

• Do not launch the helicopter toward another person. Some

one may be injured.

• Never store the helicopter in any place where exposed to high

temperatures, such as in a closed car in summer. Do not put it

in front of a heater which blows hot air.

• Do not fly the helicopter on windy days or when there is light-

ning.

• Never fly the helicopter on the road, a railroad, near power

lines, any place where there are lots of people, or in narrow

areas.

• If the helicopter gets caught in a tree, on a building or in power

lines, it is dangerous. Do not try to recover it. Notify the owner

of the property. (If the helicopter gets caught in power lines,

contact the electric power company.)

• Keep face and hands away from the rotating rotor. Wear gog-

gles for safety. It is dangerous if the rotor should come near

your face.

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•When the helicopter is broken, disfigured and unrecoverable,

do not use it.

•Do not take your eyes off the helicopter while it is flying.

•Do not touch the helicopter or the charging terminal of the

charger (metal part) with your hands.

•Do not operate the helicopter indoors. It can be used only out-

doors.

•Do not point the transmitter antenna at people or animals. It

may cause an accident. Do not bend the antenna.

•Do not look steadily at the flashing LED on the charger. You

may feel sick.

•Do not disassemble or modify the helicopter.

•Do not bend or pull the parts with force.

•Do not operate the helicopter with the main rotor locked.

•Do not drop the helicopter or subject it to shock.

•Do not subject the helicopter to shock while charging. It may

cause damage to the charging port.

•After charging is complete, turn off the power switch of the

charger.

•Before playing with the helicopter, be sure to check that no

one operates an R/C model using the same frequency with

you.

Before flying the helicopter, be sure to read the following.

The conditions of the location where the helicopter is operated, or incorrect operation by the operator may cause injury to another

person, damage property or result in unexpected accident. In such case, the operator may be responsible for the trouble. It is recom-

mended to have liability insurance when playing with the helicopter.

7.2 V Ni-MH battery service life

The included 7.2 V Ni-MH battery can be charged and discharged about 200 times in ordinary use.

This product uses a recyclable 7.2 V Ni-MH battery. The spent 7.2 V Ni-MH battery is reused as a valuable resource. When

you dispose the battery, observe local waste regulations or bring it to a cooperating battery recycle shop. Do not disassem-

ble the battery when you dispose it.

CONTENTS

BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT ........................................................................................................................ 2

PRODUCT DETAILS .............................................................................................................................................. 4

Components / Specifications .................................................................................................................................................... 4

NAMES OF PARTS.................................................................................................................................................. 5

HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE HELICOPTER ........................................................................................................ 7

1. How to Install the Flap Wing ................................................................................................................................................ 7

2. How to Install and Remove the Antenna .............................................................................................................................. 7

3. How to Load the Batteries into the Transmitter .................................................................................................................... 8

4. How to Load the Batteries into the Charger ......................................................................................................................... 8

HOW TO CHARGE THE HELICOPTER ............................................................................................................ 9

1. Using the Eight D Alkaline Batteries .................................................................................................................................... 9

2. Using the TAIYO 9.6 V Power Pack .................................................................................................................................... 9

3. Using the Cigarette Lighter Socket of a Car (12 V) ........................................................................................................... 10

LOCATIONS AND CONDITIONS FOR FLYING THE HELICOPTER ........................................................ 11

Flying Conditions ................................................................................................................................................................... 11

How to Take Off ..................................................................................................................................................................... 11

HOW TO FLY THE HELICOPTER .................................................................................................................... 13

1. Before Flying ...................................................................................................................................................................... 13

2. Transmitter Functions (Ascend / Descend) ......................................................................................................................... 13

3. Transmitter Functions (Right / Left Turning) ..................................................................................................................... 14

4. After Playing with the Helicopter ....................................................................................................................................... 14

5. Let’s Fly .............................................................................................................................................................................. 14

HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................ 15

AFTER-SALES SERVICE .................................................................................................................................... 15

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PRODUCT DETAILS

Completed Helicopter: 1 Flap Wing: 2

Transmitter: 1 Charger: 1

To the customer: The box and packing materials are needed to prevent the helicopter from being damaged when transporting it

or when sending it for repair. Keep them in a safe place.

* The actual components may differ slightly from the illustrations.

SPEC I FI C ATI O N S

Fuselage length : 510 mm

Overall width : 240 mm

Weight : Approx. 160 g

Switch-ON time of motor : Approx. 1 minute

Operational Distance : Approx. 30 m or less, outdoors

Batteries and Charger

Helicopter : 7.2V Ni-MH battery pack <included>

Transmitter : One 006P 9V battery <not included>

Charger : Eight D alkaline batteries <not included>

One TAIYO 9.6 V Power Pack <optional set that includes a charger >

Charged from car cigarette socket lighter (12 V)

Charging condition : Charging time / Approx. 4 minutes

(However, the alkaline batteries in the transmitter must have sufficient charge.)

Transmitter Antenna: 1 Socket Cable for 12 V Cigarette Lighter: 1

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NAMES OF THE PARTS

Helicopter

Transmitter

Main rotor

Tail rotor

Antenna

Charging port / Power switch

Included 7.2V Ni-MH battery pack

Fuselage

Flap wing

Skid

* The main rotor is not

completely fixed to enable play

necessary for safety. When the

rotor is turned, it is correctly

operated by centrifugal force.

Stabilizer

* Part for hovering

* The flap wings can be installed

and removed.The installation

angle can be selected from two

items (vertical and 15° tilt).The

balance of right and left

turning directions and the fine

movement of forward/reverse

travel can be adjusted.

* A safety clutch is included. If

the rotation is stopped by

force, it tick-tacks. However,

this is not a malfunction.

* Do not cut.

Stabilizer link

* If the link comes off due to shock, the

helicopter cannot fly correctly. If the

stabilizer link comes off accidentally,

attach it in the original position.

LED

UP button

DOWN button

Antenna * Removable

Left turning button

Right turning button

Power switch

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Charger

Charging plug

Charging type selector switch

Car (12 V) cigarette lighter cable socket (upper)

TAIYO 9.6 V Power Pack socket (lower)

Charger start button

LED

Cable / Socket for

car (12 V) cigarette

lighter cable

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HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE HELICOPTER

1. How to Install the Flap Wing

(1) As the basic installation, insert the included flap wings vertically into both sides of the fuselage as shown in the figure below.

Note: The helicopter does not turn in the right or left direction unless the flap wings are installed vertically.

2. How to Install and Remove the Antenna

* The flap wings can be installed with a 15° tilt as well as vertically. According to the selected installation angle, the balance

of right and left turning directions and the fine movement of forward/reverse travel can be adjusted.

How to install the antenna

(1) Screw the antenna clockwise into the transmitter to

install the antenna.

* The antenna is a screw-in type. A loose antenna may cause the helicopter to malfunction. Be sure to screw it in tightly.

Flap Wing

15°

How to remove the antenna

(1) Turn the antenna counterclockwise to remove. To retract

the antenna, pull it from the lower part a little at a time.

This procedure will prevent the antenna from bending.

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3. How to Load the Batteries into the Transmitter

This transmitter uses a 006P-9V battery (option).

(1) Slide the battery cover forward until detached.

(2) Pay attention to the and directions of the battery when inserting it.

(3) Reattach the battery cover in the opposite order from which it was detached.

4. How to Load the Batteries into the Charger (When D alkaline batteries are used)

This charger requires eight D alkaline batteries (option).

(1) Loosen the screws of the battery cover with a Philips screwdriver.

(2) Slide the battery cover until detached.

(3) Match the and marks at both ends of each battery with the and marks in the battery case and insert the eight D

alkaline batteries.

(4) Reattach the battery cover in the original position and tighten the screws.

(1) (2) (3)

Note: Load the 006P-9V battery cor-

rectly, paying attention to the

and directions. See the figure

above.

* When the battery capacity of the transmitter becomes low, the power LED will be dark. Also, the distance that radio waves

reach becomes shorter. Replace the 9 V battery (Alkaline or Zinc) with a new one soon.

(1) (2) (3)

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HOW TO CHARGE THE HELICOPTER

(There are 3 charging methods as shown below.)

The rechargeable battery is built in the fuselage of the helicopter. This battery should be

charged before you play with the helicopter.

Important:

Before using the helicopter the first time after purchase, charge the included battery twice in order to fully charge it. After that, if you use

the helicopter throughout the day, charge the battery only once before each use. Charge the battery twice every first time of the day

before using the helicopter.

1. Using the Eight D Alkaline Batteries

The alkaline batteries can be recharged 25 to 30 times, in normal use.

(1) Set the power switch of the helicopter to OFF and put the helicopter on the charger. Unless the power switch is set to OFF, the

charging nozzle cannot be inserted.

(2) Insert the charging plug of the charger into the helicopter charging port till it stops.

(3) Switch over the charging type selector switch to “Dx8” and press the charging start button of the charger. The red LED blinks

while charging is in progress.

(4) The helicopter will be charged completely in about 4 minutes. The red LED stops blinking and goes out, when charging is

complete. Remove the charging plug from the helicopter charging port.

2. Using the TAIYO 9.6 V Power Pack

The fully-charged TAIYO 9.6 V power pack can be recharged about 5 times. The TAIYO 9.6 V power pack / charger set is an option.

(1) Charge the TAIYO 9.6 V power pack. For the recharging method, read the instruction manual of the “TAIYO 9.6 V Power Pack

/ Charger Set”.

(2) Insert the TAIYO 9.6 V power pack into the charger socket.

(3) Perform steps 1-(1) to 1-(4).

(4) After recharging the TAIYO 9.6 V power pack, remove it from the charger.

(2)

Charging type selector switch

Charging start button

(3)

* Switch over the charging type selector switch to “9.6 V PACK”.

Note: If the red LED does not blink, the charging plug may not be completely inserted into the helicopter charging port. In

such case, press the charging plug into the charging port again until it stops.

(1) (2) (3)

Charging type selector switch

Charging start

button

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3. Using the Cigarette Lighter Socket of a Car (12 V)

Be sure to recharge the battery with an adult who has a valid driver’s license.

(1) Connect the cigarette lighter cable to the car cigarette lighter socket and the charger.

(2) Check that the car is 12 V and start the engine.

(3) Insert the plug into the car cigarette lighter socket securely till it stops.

(4) Perform steps 1-(1) to 1-(4).

(5) After recharging the battery, remove the plug from the cigarette lighter socket.

(6) Stop the engine.

Important:

•Be sure to use alkaline batteries when you charge the battery using D batteries. An off-quality alkaline battery or manganese battery

cannot perform 100% charging, therefore the helicopter cannot fly due to insufficient power.

•If you feel the flying time becomes a little shorter than usual or if you feel the propeller does not turn with full power regardless of the

full-power setting of the helicopter, the capacity of the alkaline battery or the TAIYO 9.6 V power pack is insufficient. In such case,

100% recharging cannot be performed and the helicopter cannot fly due to insufficient power. (The power LED also lights darker than

when a new battery is used.) If you use the alkaline batteries, replace all 8 alkaline batteries with new ones. And, if you use the TAIYO

9.6 V power pack, recharge it. After that, start recharging the helicopter.

•When you recharge the helicopter from a car cigarette lighter socket, be sure to confirm that the car runs on 12 V. You cannot recharge

the helicopter with a car of other than 12 V. Recharge the helicopter with the engine running. In addition, be sure to recharge the

helicopter with an adult who has a valid driver’s license.

•Be sure to recharge the helicopter just before flying it. If you don’t play with the helicopter just after recharging the helicopter, the

charger is discharged and the helicopter cannot fly due to insufficient power.

•When battery temperature reaches a specified high value, the circuit will automatically shut off and the helicopter or charger will stop

to protect the receiving circuit and the battery. In such case, it is recommended to cool down the helicopter before recharging or

playing with it.

•If a rechargeable battery is repeated charged without the battery being sufficiently discharged first, the fully rechargeable capacity

gradually lowers (memory effect of the battery). This is a characteristic of rechargeable batteries. Be sure to start recharging after

operating the main rotor until it nearly stops.

(1)

Charging type selector switch

Charging start button

(4)

* Switch over the charging type selector switch to “CIGAR ADAPTOR”.

* A glass tube fuse is set to protect the inner circuit in the cigarette lighter socket. If the fuse is blown and doesn’t operate,

replace it with one of the same rating.

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LOCATIONS AND CONDITIONS FOR FLYING THE HELICOPTER

Locations

Look for a good place for flying.

Before flying the helicopter, be sure to check no obstacles are nearby.

Do not fly the helicopter around a road, people, animals, trees, over-

head power lines, or other obstacles. Play in an open area with good

visibility.

Fly the helicopter after making sure that no

obstacles are above or around you.

Flying Conditions

If the ambient temperature is low, the flying perform-

ance of the helicopter may decrease. Fly the heli-

copter on a warm day.

If wind blows, it is hard to control the helicopter. It

is recommended to fly the helicopter under no-wind

conditions.

Do not fly the helicopter in heavy thunderstorms,

rain, sleet, snow or other bad weather.

Important:

* Before playing with the helicopter, be sure to check

that no one operates an R/C model using the same

frequency as you.

* Do not take your eyes off the helicopter while fly-

ing it.

* A child who cannot fly the helicopter confidently

should fly it with the supervision of an adult.

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Is everything ready?

If the preparation is perfect,

let’s fly the helicopter.

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HOW TO FLY THE HELICOPTER Before Flying~Let’s Fly

1. Before Flying

(1) Extend the antenna of the transmitter as much as possible.

(2) Set the power switch of the transmitter in the ON position. The red LED comes on.

(3) Set the power switch of the helicopter in the ON position and put the helicopter on the ground. Adjust the main rotor so that it is

positioned in a straight line.

(4) Be sure to keep stay 5 m or more away from the helicopter before ascent with the helicopter.

(5) Recheck the area around you. If there are no obstacles around you, you can fly the helicopter.

2. Transmitter Functions (Ascend / Descend)

(1)

(2)

4~5m

(4)

(3)

UP button DOWN button

* Assuming that the helicopter is flying at 75% power

Do not press

the button.

Power: 0% (Stop)

Press the

button once.

25%

Power: 0% 25%

Press the

button

once more.

Power: 25% 75%

Only while

the button

is pressed.

100%

Power: 75% 100%

Press the

button once.

Power: 75% 25%

Press the

button

once more.

Power: 25% 0% (Stop)

Ascent flight

100% power

Hovering

75% power

Descent flight

25% power

Relationship between Power and Operation

Assume that 75% power is for hovering, 25% power is for

descent, and 100% power is for ascent.

* The condition will differ according to the amount of bat-

tery power.

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3. Transmitter Functions (Right / Left Turning)

Impor t a nt :

* If anyone is playing with an R/C plane or an R/C car near you, check with them about which frequencies are being used. When you

turn on the helicopter switch, if the propellers start rotating, there may be someone nearby using the same frequency.

* Do not cut or bend the transmitter antenna even if it is too long.

* If wind blows weakly on the ground, it may blow stronger in the sky. In such case, the helicopter may be carried away by wind. Fly

the helicopter in an area where there are no rivers or marshes downwind. Fly it where it is safe even if driven out by wind.

4. After Playing with the H elicopter

After the helicopter lands, set the switch on the helicopter and that of the transmitter in the OFF position in this order.

Also, if you stop flying the helicopter, be sure to retract the transmitter antenna.

5. Let's Fly

How to make a successful ascent or descent

(1) Press the "UP button" on the transmitter 3 times and set the power to 100 % while the button is pressed. The helicopter ascends.

When the helicopter ascends about 5 m, take your finger off the "UP button" and set the power to 75%. When the helicopter

starts descending, press the UP button again and set the power to 100%. Repeat the procedure above to make the helicopter

hover.

(2) To descend slowly, keep the power at 75%. Or, you can press the "DOWN button" once to set the power to 25% and land the

helicopter. After that, press the "DOWN button" once again and set the power to 0% to stop the helicopter.

The helicopter turns

in the left direction.

Only while

the Left turning

button is

pressed.

The helicopter turns

in the right direction.

Only while

the Right

turning button

is pressed.

About 5 m

Power: 100%

Power: 75% Power: 100%

About 5 m

Power: 25% 0%

Power: 0%

Power: 75%

* If you cannot fly the helicopter well the first time, do not give up. Practice makes perfect.

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Note:The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to

this equipment. Such modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

English

HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

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