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Digital Pistol Grip Radio Control System
No.8306
Please read all instructions thoroughly before assembling the kit.
The contents are subject to change without prior notice due to product improvements and specification changes.
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of an ACE Cougar P3i digital proportional radio system. The Cougar P3i is the
best choice of the computer pistol grip radio system for driver requirement precision and smoothness of operation
at the same time. Equipped with the 10-model memory, large LCD display, digital trims, AUX channel 3 button,
and lots of advanced programming functions with all of the new bells and whistles.
With proper use and care, ACE Cougar will make the control advanced and simple, and provide you with many
years of enjoyment. Before operating your new radio system or installing into your model, please take a few minutes
to familiarize with the various features of the system by reading this owner’s manual thoroughly.
Contents
INTRODUCTION 
FEATURES 
SYSTEM CONTENTS 
SPECIFICATIONS 
TRANSMITTER CONTROLS 
INSTALLATION 
FREQUENCY LIST 
FCCRULES AND REGULATIONS 
USING CAUTION AT THE RACING TRACK 
ACCESSORIES 
SERVICE 
TROUBLE SHOOTING 
Features
TRANSMITTER
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Easy-to-read LCD Display Screen
10-Model Memory
Changeable plug-in RF module for both FM and AM system
Electronic digital trim levers for throttle and steering
Steering/Throttle sub-trim
Steering/Throttle/Aux EPA
Steering/Throttle/Brake ARC adjustment
Steering dual-rate adjustment
Battery Voltage indicator
Adjustable steering wheel tension
Low battery Alarm
RECEIVER
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Super-Heterodyne for extra long range
Crystal interchangeable for versatility
Multi-signal intensified input jamming ratio
System contents
Item
Item No
COUGAR P3i Radio System
8306
8306-S1
Transmitter
COUGAR P3i
Receiver
Servos
Accessory
8306-C1
TR301F
N/I
S1903 x 1
C1016 x 1
Switch hardness x 1, Receiver Battery holder x 1, Frequency flag x 1
Specifications
Transmitter
Configuration
Encoder
COUGAR P3i
Receiver
Pistol Grip
TF301F
Frequency(MHz)
3-Channel Computer System
26/27/40/75
Channel
3Ch
Frequency(MHz)
26/27/40/75
BEC
Modulation
AM/FM PPM
Modulation
FM PPM
200mA@9.6V
Single Conversion
455KHz
+/-10KHz/ +/-40db
Channel Spacing
10KHz
9.6V/8 cell AA Battery
Battery Power
4.8~6V
220x99x182mm / 8.66x3.89x7.16in
Current Drain
Current Drain
Band Width
Power Requirement
Dimension (w/o Antenna)
Weight (g/oz)
443g/15.59oz
NO
Dimension-mm/in
35mA@6V
35.6x26x15 mm / 1.40x1.02x0.59in
Weight(g/oz)
Servos
Item No.
STD SERVO S1903
MICRO SERVO C1016
No.8114
No.8117
Control
Plus width control
Operating Range
+/- 45 degree
Power Supply
Current Drain
Torque(Kg-cm/oz-in)@4.8V
4.8~6V
10mA/Idel, 650mA/stall
5.0mA@4.8V
3Kg-cm/42.18oz-in
1.6Kg-cm/22.2oz-in
Speed(sec/60°)-4.8V
0.19sec/60°
0.1sec/60°
Dim-mm/in(LxWxH)
40.4x20.0x37.9mm/1.6x0.8x1.48in
22.1x11.4x23.6mm/0.87x0.45x70.93in
47.4/1.67
9/0.32
Weight(g/oz)
10g/0.35oz
1
11
14
10
13
12
15
Transmitter Antenna
Power Indicator
3 Edit Buttons
4 LCD Display
5 Digital Steering Trim lever
Digital Throttle Trim lever
Digital Steering D/R(Dual Rate) lever
8 AUX Ch Button
9 External Charging Jack
10 RF Module and crystal
Steering Wheel
Power Switch
13 Throttle Trigger
14 Steering tension adjustment
15 Battery Cover
11
12
Transmitter Controls
1. Transmitter Antenna: Never operate the transmitter without extending this antenna or you may create interference
to other modeler.
2. Power Indicator: The LED light display to indicate the power is “on” or “off”.
3. Edit Buttons: The left and right buttons are the “functions” selecting keys. The up(+) and down(-) buttons are
the value adjusting keys. For the detail of the operating of these buttons, please refer the “Function” setting
procedure (Page?)
4. LCD Display: The Cougar transmitter adopts the “Easy-to-Read” display design. All the setting functions are
shown on the display. Just use the ‘Edit Buttons” to select the function (left and right key) and do the setting
(up and down key). For the detail setting procedure for all the function show on the display, please refer the
“Function” setting procedure (Page?).
5. Digital Steering Trim lever: Push this lever left or right to adjust the center point of the steering servo. Follow
the adjustment, the cursor will move on the top ruler line of the LCD screen to display the current position.
Basically, this adjustment is to run the model straight.
6. Digital Throttle Trim lever: Push this lever up or down to adjust the center point of the throttle/brake servo.
Follow the adjustment, the cursor will move on the left ruler line of the LCD screen to display the current position.
Basically, this adjustment is to set the braking amount of “Drag Brake” or “Coast Brake”.
NOTE: With the Digital Throttle Trim function, the maximum throttle servo travel setting will not be effected to
prevent loss the full-throttle position setting. But for the Digital Steering Trim, the maximum steering servo
travel setting will be changed on both left and right side. So, if the setting is not suitable, it will cause the
interference with the mechanical limit, and will have the chance to bind the steering linkage or even
damage the steering servo.
7. Digital Steering D/R(Dual Rate) lever: Push this lever left or right to adjust the amount of the steering dual
rate. Right to increase the dual rate amount and left to decrease the amount.
8. AUX Ch Button: Provides an extra function for the control of the model movements.
9. External Charging Jack: Recharge the transmitter battery only as using a rechargeable NiCd/NiHM battery
pack.
10. RF Module and crystal: The crystal is plug-in the RF Module and the module unit is also plug-in the transmitter.
Both AM&FM modules with frequency 75MHz are available for the Cougar radio system. Just
press the tabs on both side of the module unit with your thumb and finger while pulling it outward to remove
the module from the transmitter.
NOTE: It’s recommended to use only the ACE crystal set, and to change the both transmitter and receiver crystal
at the same time.
11. Steering Wheel: Controls the steering of the model.
12. Power Switch: Sliding to turn the transmitter on or off. Between “ON” and “OFF”, there is a selection of “DISPLAY”.
When the switch is placed in the “DISPLAY” position, you can use the left and right edit buttons to get data
setting for all the function show on the LCD display. But you edit that and also cannot use that to drive the model.
13. Throttle Trigger: Pull or push to control the movement of the model.
14. Steering tension adjustment: Use a Phillip type screw driver to tighten or loosen the tension of the steering
wheel.
15. Battery Cover: Sliding to remove the cover to install or remove the batteries.
Installation
Transmitter batteries replacement/installation
1)
2)
3)
4)
Slide the battery cover in the direction as shown to remove the cover.
Install 8pcs alkaline or rechargeable “AA” size cells into the battery holder that connected with the transmitter.
Slide on the battery cover and make sure it is closed securely.
Turn the power on to check. If the Power Indicator LED fails to light, check the batteries for insufficient contact
or incorrect battery polarity.
While pressing
this part
Battery cell (x8)
Battery cover
NOTE:
a) Use only fresh, alkaline cells, all of the same brand.
b) Make certain that the contacts in the battery hold er stay clean by using a pencil eraser to gently remove any
corrosion or dirt that may accumulate on them. It is recommended to do this each time you install fresh cells
into your transmitter.
c) If use the rechargeable 9.6V battery pack, then just remove the battery holder by pull out the connector from
the transmitter. Then plug-in the battery pack connector to the transmitter.
d) When the rechargeable battery is installed in the transmitter, they can be charged through the external charging
jack located on the transmitter.
WARNING:
a) Do not attempt to charge the alkaline batteries, they may cause explode!!
b) When charge the rechargeable battery, set the power switch on “OFF” position before charging. And the
charger plug must be correct type (“+” inside and “-“outside, type TAMIYA N-3U or equivalent). The wrong
type may burst causing personal injury and damage.
c) Always be sure the batteries are loaded in the correct polarity order. If the batteries are load incorrectly, the
transmitter may be damaged.
Receiver battery replacement/installation
Insert 4 fresh AA cells into the receiver battery holder. Make sure the batteries are located in the correct polarity
order. Maintain the battery contacts in the same way as described in previous section.
Insert the switch harness plug into the receiver socket marked “BATT”.
Radio installation
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Connect the receiver, servos, and switch hardness/battery pack as shown.
If you are not familiar with all the control system. Do the “bench test” before to install all the devices on the model.
A build-in BEC (Battery Eliminator Circuitry) function are adopted in the receiver.
Always follow the “transmitter on first, off last” procedure.
Always install the receiver as far as possible from the motor, ESC, power battery, motor wires.. or other noise
source. Especially, do not route the motor wire next to the receiver, crystal or receiver antenna.
MOTOR
ESC
RECEIVER
CH2
CH1
7.2V POWER BATTER
Electric Car Installation
RECEIVER
4.8V RX BATTER
Gas/Nitro Car Installation
Function
Trim position ruler
Basically, there are 4 main areas on the screen. They are
“Menu”, “Value Display”, “Status Display”, and “Trim position
ruler”. Using the left and right “Edit Buttons”, the cursor
will be moved to the function you like to edit. When you
entry the menu function, you can press the up and down
“Edit Buttons” to edit the value. After setting, just press
the right and left buttons to move the cursor to other
function and the previous value already be saved.
Menu
Value Display
Status Display
1. Power On
Slide up the “Power Switch” to turn on the radio. You will hear a short “Bi” tone. Then on the display, the “model
number”(
) will be shown on the “Menu” area, and the battery voltage value”(
“Value Display” area, and “battery voltage status diagram”(
setting ( “
) will be shown on
) / transmitter system ( “
” ) and tone
” ) will be shown on “Status Display” area.
On the top and left ruler line of the screen, the current neutral position of the steering and throttle servos will be
shown on the top and left “Trim position ruler”.
You can use the current selected model number setting to play your model. Or use the “Edit Buttons” to start
the programming procedure. The following are the order of the set-up procedure and detail description for each
function.
NOTE:
1) For the current battery status can be easy read from the voltage value or battery status diagram. Charging
or change the battery when the voltage is lower than 8.8V.
2) For the radio RF system, the Cougar P3i is adopt the PPM system, so the
. will be show on the display
all the time.
2. Audio on/off beep setting “
”
The default setting of the audio beep sound is “On”. So there will be no icon show on the right lower display
screen. Under the “Audio on” mode, you can hear “Bi” sound when you press the edit button or digital trim lever.
If you don’t like the audio on mode, you can turn off that and switch to the “silent” mode by the following procedure.
When you switch to the “Silent” mode, the silent icon “
” will be show on the right lower display screen.
1) Turn off the radio.
2) Pressing the “up”(+) edit button and hold it.
3) Turn on the radio, and you will hear a short “Bi” tone (power on) and later a long “Bi” tone (finish tone mode
switching). Then release the hold finger on “up”(+) edit button.
NOTE:
Repeat the above 1)~3) procedure, then you
can switch the “audio off” silent mode to the
“audio on” mode.
Audio on Mode
Audio off Mode

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