DX8/DX18
SYSTEM SETUP
Model Type
HELI
Swash Type
1 Servo Normal
F-Mode Setup
Flight Mode: F Mode
Hold: Hold
Frame Rate
22 ms
DSMX
Installing the Flight Battery
1. Lower the throttle and throttle trim to the lowest
settings.
2. Power on the transmitter.
3. Install the fl ight battery in the battery holder. Con-
nect the battery cable to the 3-in-1 control unit.
NOTICE: Do not allow the helicopter to move until the
blue LED on the 3-in-1 control unit is solid.
NOTICE: Always disconnect the Li-Po battery from
the 3-in-1 control unit of the aircraft when not fl ying.
Batteries discharged to a voltage lower than the lowest
approved voltage may become damaged,resulting in loss
of performance and potential fi re when batteries are charged.
Transmitter and Receiver Binding
To bind or re-bind your mCP X BL to your chosen transmitter, please follow the directions below:
Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identifi er)
code of a single specifi c transmitter. You need to 'bind' your chosen Spektrum DSM2 / DSMX
technology equipped aircraft transmitter to the receiver for proper operation.
Binding Procedure
1. Disconnect the fl ight battery from the helicopter.
2. Power off the transmitter and move all switches to the 0 position.
3. Connect the fl ight battery to the helicopter. The 3-in-1 Control unit LED fl ashes after 5 seconds.
4. Push in on the bind switch/button while powering on the transmitter.
5. After 2–3 seconds, release the bind switch/button.
6. Disconnect the fl ight battery and power the transmitter off.
The throttle will not arm if the transmitter's throttle control is not put at the lowest position and the stunt mode
switch is not in the 0 position.
If you encounter problems, obey binding instructions and refer to the troubleshooting guide for other
instructions. If needed, contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support offi ce.
For a list of compatible DSM
FUNCTION LIST
D/R
Expo
0-AILE
70%
40%
0-ELEV
70%
40%
0-RUDD
100% 0%
1-AILE
100% 40%
1-ELEV
100% 40%
1-RUDD
100% 0%
2-AILE
100% 40%
2-ELEV
100% 40%
2-RUDD
100% 0%
SERVO SETUP
Travel
Reverse
THRO 100%
THRO - N
AILE
100%
AILE - N
ELEV
100%
ELEV - N
RUDD 100%
RUDD - N
GEAR 100%
GEAR - N
PIT.
100%
PIT. - N
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transmitters, please visit www.bindnfl y.com.
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Throttle Curve
NORM
0%
40%
60%
ST-1
100% 90%
80%
ST-2
100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
HOLD
0%
0%
0%
Pitch Curve
NOR
30%
40%
50%
ST-1
0%
25%
50%
ST-2
0%
25%
50%
HOLD
0%
25%
50%
Timer
MODE Countdown
TIME
4:00 Tone/Vibe (Basic Flying)
3:00 Tone/Vibe (Advanced Flying)
START Throttle Out
POS
25
80%
100%
90%
100%
0%
0%
75%
100%
75%
100%
75%
100%
75%
100%
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