Taiyo A40827 R/C TRANSMITTER User Manual FALCON En cover p65

Taiyo Co., Ltd. R/C TRANSMITTER FALCON En cover p65

USERS MANUAL

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English2BEFORE USING THE PRODUCTThank you for purchasing this TAIYO product.Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly to get the most usefrom the plane and to learn how to operate it safely.! WARNINGParents should read the following.If the 4.8V Ni-MH battery pack is used incorrectly, it may overheat,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 one sup-plied or an authorized 4.8V Ni-MH battery pack replacement.• After playing with the airplane, be sure to turn off the switchand remove the 4.8V Ni-MH battery pack.• If the battery pack is short-circuited, a large current will flowand this is a dangerous situation. Do not ever short-circuit thebattery pack.• Never drop the battery pack into water, throw it in a fire ordisassemble it.• Do not use, charge, or store the battery pack near a fire or inany place exposed to high temperatures or high humidity.• When using the 4.8V Ni-MH battery pack for the first time,be sure to charge it. Even if the 4.8V Ni-MH battery pack isnot used, it will self-discharge over time. If the battery packhas not been used for about six months, be sure to charge thebattery pack before using the product. Once the battery packis charged, make sure to use it until it is completely dead be-fore recharging it.• Even if the battery pack has been charged correctly, if the fly-ing time is noticeably reduced, the 4.8V Ni-MH battery packmay have reached the limit of its useful life. Replace it with anew battery pack, and check the plane’s operation. (200 to300 recharges should be possible.) If the external package ofthe 4.8V Ni-MH battery pack is damaged, do not use it.• The 4.8V Ni-MH battery pack and charger will become slightlywarm during charging. This is not a problem. If the 4.8V Ni-MH battery pack is still warm after use, do not recharge it.• Do not recharge the battery pack within reach of infants orchildren.• Do not use, recharge, or leave the battery pack near a heater orin any place exposed to strong direct sunlight.• When you are not using the plane, remove the 4.8V Ni-MHbattery packs from the airplane and the transmitter (charger).• Never use the transmitter (charger) as a DC power source forany other purpose. Never recharge the battery pack using anyother charger.• Do not recharge the 4.8V Ni-MH battery pack once it is al-ready recharged. The battery pack may become very warm.Precautions when playing with the airplane:• The airplane should only be used in a wide-open area, underthe supervision of an adult. Children should be at least 10years old to operate the airplane.• Play with the airplane in a wide-open, safe location with noobstacles nearby.• Do not launch the airplane toward another person. Someonemay be injured.• Never store the airplane in any place exposed to high tem-peratures, such as in a closed car in the summer. Do not put itin the front of a heater which blows hot air.• Do not fly the airplane on windy days or when there is lightning.• Never fly the airplane on the road, a railroad, near power lines,or any place where there are lots of people. Do not fly it innarrow or constricted areas.• If the airplane gets caught in a tree, on a building or in powerlines, it is dangerous. Do not try to recover it. Notify the owner(if the airplane gets caught in power lines, contact the electricpower company).• Warning ! : Do not touch the rotating propellers. Before re-placing the battery, turn off the slide switch.• If the airplane is broken or damaged, do not use it.• Do not use a combination of new and old batteries or differentkinds of batteries in the transmitter (charger).Other precautions:• Never put any parts in the mouth. There is a danger of suffocation.• Sometimes the 4.8V Ni-MH battery pack may become warm.Pay special attention to this after using the airplane.• Do not point the transmitter (charger) antenna at people oranimals. It may cause an accident. Do not bend the antenna.• Do not play with the transmitter roughly, hit it or swing itaround.• Do not look steadily at the flashing LED on the transmitter.You may feel sick.Before flying the airplane, be sure to read the following.1. Airplane R/CThe airplane is different from driving an RC car. A safe andpleasant radio controlled flight may become dangerous if aninexperienced person flies the airplane or because of radiointerference. Read this section, “Before flying the airplane,be sure to read the following”, and the “Owner’s manual” thor-oughly. Follow the rules for a safe and pleasant experience.2. Radio wavesThis airplane uses the frequency specified by the Japan RadioWave Safety Association. The frequency used by this airplaneis marked on the box. A ribbon is included that should beattached to the tip of the transmitter antenna. The ribbon colorindicates the frequency used by the transmitter. When you playwith the airplane, be sure to attach this ribbon to the antenna.The frequency used by this airplane cannot be changed bychanging crystal. There is a likelihood that someone nearbymay be using the same frequency. Since the radio waves canreach 200 m or more, you can interfere with each other andlose control of the airplane. If this happens, it is a dangeroussituation. Before playing with the airplane, be sure to checkthe RC operation. To check, turn on the airplane switch. If thepropellers start rotating without using the controls on the trans-mitter, there is someone nearby using the same frequency. Ifyou see someone else with the same color ribbon as you haveon your transmitter, he/she is using the same frequency as you.In this case, play with the plane at another location, at a differ-ent time, or talk to the other person and work out a method fortaking turns.A408 2
English3CONTENTSBEFORE USING THE PRODUCT ........................................................................................................................ 2CONTENTS .............................................................................................................................................................. 3PRODUCT DETAILS .............................................................................................................................................. 4TECHNICAL DATA (SPECIFICATIONS) .............................................................................................................................. 4NAMES OF THE PARTS ........................................................................................................................................ 5Airplane body (assembled condition) ....................................................................................................................................... 5Transmitter (also used as a charger) ......................................................................................................................................... 5HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE AIRPLANE .............................................................................................................. 6I How to Install and Remove the Antenna .............................................................................................................................. 6II How to Attach the Wind Check Ribbon (Frequency Indicator Ribbon) .............................................................................. 6III How to Install the Batteries .................................................................................................................................................. 6IV How to Charge the Specialized 4.8V Ni-MH Battery Pack ................................................................................................. 7V How to Put the Battery Pack into the Airplane .................................................................................................................... 8WHERE TO FLY THE AIRPLANE....................................................................................................................... 8First, look for a good place for flying with the following features. .......................................................................................... 8Do not play with the airplane in the conditions shown below. ................................................................................................. 9HOW TO FLY THE AIRPLANE ............................................................................................................................ 9Transmitter Functions ............................................................................................................................................................. 10Lesson 1 : For a Person Flying the Airplane for the First Time ............................................................................................. 11How to launch the airplane from your hand ......................................................................................................... 11Lesson 2 : After you have practiced launching the airplane as described in Lesson 1, try actually flying the plane. ........... 12How to make a successful landing ........................................................................................................................ 14Airplane Maintenance (Repairs) ........................................................................................................................... 14A408 3
English5NAMES OF THE PARTSAirplane body (assembled condition)Transmitter (also used as a charger)Motor unitPropellerFuselageTail rudderReception antennaElevatorsReceiver (inside)Power switch (belly)Main wingSpecialized 4.8V Ni-MH battery pack compartment and battery pack (belly)Wind check ribbon(Frequency indicatorribbon)Ascend/descend(power control)buttonTransmitter antennaLED power indicator lampPower and chargeselector switchTurn left/right buttonFlight timer andcharging timer buttonSpecialized 4.8V Ni-MH battery pack charging connector jackA408 5
English6HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE AIRPLANEI How to Install and Remove the Antenna(1) To install the antenna, screw it into the transmitter body. To reduce the antenna length, push in the lowest segment first, then thenext, etc. This will prevent the antenna from being broken.II How to Attach the Wind Check Ribbon (Frequency Indicator Ribbon)(1) Put the hook on the ribbon onto the tip of the antenna.III How to Install the Batteries•This transmitter (charger) uses eight AA size alkaline batteries (included).TransmitterantennaRibbonRibbon color code:(1) 26.995 MHz —— Brown(2) 27.045 MHz —— RedHow to removethe antennaHow to installthe antenna* The antenna is a screw-in type. If the antenna is loose, it may not work. Therefore, make sure it is tight.Battery box coverRotate the catches on the upper left and right to unlockthe cover. Then, remove the cover from the battery box.To replace the battery box cover, reverse the procedure.Eight LR6As shown in the left, insert eightLR6. Pay attention to the polarity and of the batteries.* When the batteries in the transmitter (charger) are low, the LED power indicator lamp will grow dim. The distance that thetransmitter can transmit will also be reduced, and the 4.8V Ni-MH battery pack will not be properly charged. Replace theLR6 as soon as there is any sign that they are dying.A408 6
English7IV How to Charge the Specialized 4.8V Ni-MH Battery Pack(1) Plug the specialized 4.8V Ni-MH battery pack connector into the connector jack on the lower part of the transmitter.(2) Move the power switch to the [CHARGE] side, and press the [CHARGE TIMER] button. A beep will be heard. The LED powerindicator lamp will flash to tell you that charging has started.(3) When charging is complete, two beeps will be heard. Then, the LED power indicator lamp will light, to tell you that charging iscomplete. Unplug the battery pack connector from the transmitter body.(4) Turn off the power to the transmitter (charger).BeepbeepBeepTo the customer:Be sure to move the main switch to the OFF position before moving the main switch to the ON or CHARGE position.The connector cannot be plugged in if the polarity and of the connector pins is reversed (the connector is keyed so that itonly goes in one way). Do not use force to plug in the connector. Check the orientation of the connector, and then plug it in.! CAUTION* This charger can only charge the specialized 4.8V Ni-MH battery pack. It cannot charge any other kinds of batteries.* Do not charge the battery pack near a fire or in any place exposed to high temperatures.* Do not leave the battery pack unattended while charging. This is so that you can stop charging if a problem occurs.* Never disassemble or modify the transmitter (charger).* After flying the airplane, be sure to remove the battery pack from the airplane and unplug the connector.* Never short-circuit the battery pack. A large current will flow and the battery pack will become very warm. It is very dangerous.* Recharging a battery pack that is already charged will make it too hot.* If the battery pack gets wet, stop using it immediately. The battery pack may be short-circuited inside, which may damageit. Wipe the battery pack until it is dry on the outside and then let it dry thoroughly in the shade before using it again.* When unplugging the connector, do not pull on the cord. Hold the connector itself to unplug it.* Never throw the battery pack into water or a fire. Do not disassemble it or try to solder it.* When the battery pack has been charged correctly, if the power in the battery pack results in reduced flying time, the batterymay have deteriorated. In this case, it may be difficult to recharge it. If this happens, replace the battery pack with a new one.* The battery pack can be recharged 200 - 300 times, in normal use.(1) (2) (3)A408 7
English8V How to Put the Battery Pack into the Airplane(1) Open the battery pack compartment cover.(2) Plug the battery pack connector into the connector in the battery pack compartment. Then, insert the battery pack into thecompartment, and close the cover.WHERE TO FLY THE AIRPLANEFirst, look for a good place for flying with the following features.* A flat place that is at least 400 meters square with no ob-stacles* A wind velocity of 0 to 2 m per second is the best forflying the plane. In these conditions, the transmitter rib-bon will hang at an angle of 45° or less.•An open area with good visibility and no obstacles•The ground should be flat and there should not be anyrocks or bushes•Little or no wind0 m/second(calm) 1 - 2 m/second 5 m/secondor moreThe connector cannot be plugged in if the polarity and of the connector pins is reversed (the connector is keyed so that itonly goes in one way). Do not use force to plug in the connector. Check the orientation of the connector, and then plug it in.Battery packcompartmentcoverBe sure that thepower switch hasbeen turned off.4.8V Ni-MH battery pack(1) (2)A408 8
English9Do not play with the airplane in the conditions shown below.HOW TO FLY THE AIRPLANE(1) Turn on the switch on the airplane.(2) Turn on the switch on the transmitter.(3) Extend the transmitter antenna all the way out.(4) Check the direction and strength of the wind with the ribbon.! CAUTIONWhen you turn on the switch on the airplane, the propellers will turn for a moment. Therefore, be sure to turn on the switch whilestanding behind the airplane. Even though the reception antenna may seem too long, do not cut it or coil it up.Even if the wind is weak on the ground, it may be stronger in the sky. The airplane may be carried away by strong winds in thesky. Therefore, fly the airplane in a place where there are no downwind obstacles (streams, swamps, etc.) to retrieving theairplane if it is carried away by the wind.Power switchPower switchWindIf the wind is strong, do notfly the airplane.(1) (2) (3) (4)* When the transmitter ribbon is flying out to the side, the wind is too strong. Stop flying the airplane.! CAUTION* Make sure that no one else is using the same frequency as you.* Fly the airplane in a wide-open place. Make sure that there are not any buildings or trees near you and that people are notstanding near you.* Before flying the airplane, check the area around you.* While the airplane is flying, do not take your eyes off of it.* Any child who is not experienced at flying the airplane should have an adult present to help.Any place surrounded by roads, neara train line, high-voltage lines, etc.Any place where there are lots ofpeople or where houses are clusteredclose together.Strong windAny place wherethere aredowndraftsTurbulenceA408 9
English10Transmitter Functions<L button>When the L button isheld downThe airplane turns tothe left.Left turn(L button)<R button>When the R button isheld downThe airplane turns tothe right.Right turn(R button)<FLIGHT TIMER Button>When the [FLIGHT TIMER] button is pressed just before take-off, a beep will be heard and a countdown will be started. Whenthe flying time (battery life) is running short, two beeps will beheard to advise you to land the airplane. Try to land it safely. Thetotal flying time on one battery charge is about 1 minute and 30seconds. If the battery is run completely down, you can no longercontrol the airplane.! CAUTIONIf anyone is playing with a radio-controlled toy near you,check with each other about which frequencies are beingused. When you turn on the airplane switch, if the propel-lers start rotating, there is someone nearby using the samefrequency.<UP button>When the UP button isnot pressedStopWhen the UP button ispressed onceLow speedWhen the UP button ispressed a second timeMedium speedWhen the UP button isheld downHigh speed* When you release thebutton, the speed willreturn to the mediumspeed.<DOWN button>* If the airplane is fly-ing at medium speedWhen the DOWN but-ton is pressed onceLow speedWhen the DOWN buttonis pressed a second timeStopRelationship between speed andoperationMedium speed is for level flight, low speed fordescending and high speed for climbing.Climbing(high speed)Level flight(medium speed)Descending(low speed)A408 10
English11Stay at least 150 maway from highbuildings or trees.Wind Launching theairplane fromyour handCenter of an open space! CAUTIONIf you throw the airplane too strongly, it will climb too fast, stall and then crash.If you throw it too weakly, it will lose altitude and crash.Launching the airplanefrom your handHigh speedAbout 5 m Mediumspeed Low speedAbout 2 mStopWindLanding* Although the airplane may seem difficult to control at first, do not give up.Read the manual carefully and practice.Lesson 1For a Person Flying the Airplane for the First TimeFirst of all, repeat the practice shown in the following drawing, until you get used to the movements the airplane will make.(1) Point the airplane into the wind. Hold down the [UP] button on the transmitter to make the motor run at high speed.(2) While maintaining high speed, throw the plane straight forward. When the airplane has climbed to about 5 m, release the [UP] buttonto change to medium speed. Fly the plane in level flight. Then, press the [DOWN] button once to reduce the speed (to low) and theairplane will descend.(3) When the airplane has descended to about 2 m above the ground, press the [DOWN] button once again to stop the propellers. Theairplane will land.(4) If the airplane is turning to the right, press the [L] button to turn it to the left. If the airplane is turning to the left, press the [R] buttonto turn it to the right. Aim the airplane into the wind while landing and try to keep it flying straight.How to launch the airplane from your handRun into the wind and throw the airplane straight forward into the wind.(1) Hold the airplane near its center of gravity, over your head.(2) Use the [UP] button on the transmitter to run the motor at high speed, and keep the airplane horizontal. Run into the wind and when youfeel the airplane becoming light, release it gently.A408 11
English12Lesson 2After you have practiced launching the airplane as described in Lesson 1, try actually flyingthe plane.(1) Launch the airplane straight into the wind and make it climb. When the airplane has climbed to the desired level, release the [UP]button to return to medium speed. The airplane will then fly level.(2) When the plane is high enough, try to start turning the airplane slowly.(3) To prevent the airplane being carried away by the wind, try to fly it into the wind, relative to your position.(4) When you hear two beeps from the flight timer, start to prepare for a landing right away.(2)When a turning operation is performed,how does the airplane behave?The airplane will tilt and it will lose some altitude.* When a turn is complete, push the button to turnin the opposite direction. This will allow theairplane to stay level and fly stably.! CAUTIONBefore you become familiar with flying the airplane, do nottry and make it climb at a steep angle. Be careful not to usetoo much rudder.* Press the button repeatedly.! CAUTIONDo not hold down the [R or L] button. Press either onerepeatedly, at short intervals.Wind! CAUTIONIf the battery pack is not charged properly,the airplane may not climb high enough.High speed(1)High speedMedium speedStallCrash! CAUTIONIf you hold the [UP] button down too long,to keep the speed high, the nose of theairplane may go up and it will stall. Thismay cause the airplane to crash.A408 12
English13(3) A tail windThe airplane will speed up and go quickly. Startyour turn well before the plane reaches the edgeof the flying area.A cross wind(When starting a turn with a tail wind)Since the airplane response to a turncommand using the [R or L] buttons isslow, a big turn will occur.A cross wind(When starting a turn with ahead wind)When you press the [R or L]button while flying into thewind, the airplane will turnrapidly. The turning radiuswill be quite small.A head windLook at the movement of the airplane carefully.Correct the rudder position, as necessary, to al-low the airplane to fly straight into the wind. Ifthe speed is increased too much, the plane willgain altitude too fast and stall.! CAUTIONBe careful not to allow the airplane to fly so far orhigh that you lose sight of it.Wind(4)WinddirectionIf the altitude is too low,point the airplane backdownwind to land it.4. When the plane is about 1 m above the ground, increase the speed a little, and lift thenose of the airplane a little, to make the belly level with the ground.5. Let the airplane coast a distance of several meters. When it touches the ground, thelanding is complete.2. When the plane islow enough, turnthe airplane and flyit downwind.1. While flying the airplane straight into the wind, gradually decrease thealtitude (This is to prevent the airplane from being carried away by thewind).3. Then, turn the airplane once againand fly it into the wind. This shouldmean that the airplane is making anapproach and is ready to land.A408 13
English14H ow to make a successful landing(5) After landing the airplane, turn off the airplane switch and the transmitter (charger) switch, in that order.(6) Remove the battery pack from the airplane, and unplug the connector.Airplane Maintenance (Repairs)* If mud enter into the airplane or stuck to it near the tail assembly, the center of gravity of the airplane may change. Therefore, be sureto clean the plane as needed.* If the airplane is badly damaged, it may become unbalanced and cannot fly properly. Please have it repaired by customer service. (Formore details, read the "About after-sales service" section.)* Daily maintenance extends the life of the airplane. If grass or mud is stuck on the airplane, be sure to remove it all. Check each sectionof the plane for looseness.* Since the airplane is made of EPP material that is difficult to break and is very flexible, some paints may peel off easily. Please notethis possibility.* When you are through flyingthe airplane, be sure to col-lapse the transmitter antenna.Landing is completeGliding condition(preparing to land)Speed up and keep theairplane level.Stop the propellers. Keep adjustingthe left-and-right tilt of the airplanewhile it descends.1 mStop* Although the airplane may seem difficult to control the airplane at first, do not give up. Read the manual carefullyand practice.(5) (6)Power switchesA408-EnglishA408 14Direction to Change the Propeller1. Pull the propeller cap while widening on left and right side. 2. Take off nut by using pliers (Turn to right side), than take off washer. At last take the propeller off. 3. Please be careful installing propeller, flat portion of the propeller is to face front of the airplane. Please refer to direction #1 and #2 for assembly.  Other Maintenance* If the body of the airplane is broken, please use glue for "Styrofoam."* If the rudder hinge comes off, please use very thin double-sided tape to repair. * If the vertical rudder hinge is broken or lost, please use clear film from the package. Cut clear film into 8mmx18mm and use it to repair. * If the rudder horn comes off from the shock of landing or other, please use high viscosity type of glue to repair.
English15Precautions, when Carrying Airplane* Do not carry on vertical tail, may come off. * Do not carry on main wing or horizontal tail, may change the shape of the wing.* Turn off the power switch. Propeller may spin.* Please carry on body. A408 15MEMO 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.
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