Radio Shack XMODS 60-417 User's Manual
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1. each other See Additional Notes on Page 15 18 www xmodsRC com RF Emissions Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Ignition L R may cause interference and void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interferen2. other than the original purchaser Should a problem occur that is covered by this warranty take the product and the sales receipt as proof of purchase date to the place of purchase Ignition L P will at its option unless otherwise provided by law a repair the product without charge for parts and labor b replace the product with the same or a comparable product or c refund the purchase price All replaced parts and products and products on which a refund is made become the property of Ignition L P New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND IF APPLICABLE THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL EXPIRE ON THE EXPIRATION OF THE STATED WARRANTY PERIOD EXCEPT AS DESCRIBED ABOVE IGNITION L R SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE AND ANY LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT AND AN
3. XMODS Street RC Starter Kit User s Guide Thank you for purchasing your XMODS Street RC Starter Kit Please read this user s guide before installing setting up and using your new product Contents AMODS Custom RE Starter Kit ssisssansesijssdvssnsesassssenssnaacnniavendstpnncsatandenavsnvsesiuveapsenstanisaiansagnasmennennanse 3 Your otlane I CC CS ssas E E eo aee eee cca 4 Assembling Your XMODS Custom RC ssssssnnssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnana 5 Assembling the VVINGEIS ices coniniinannsisoissonsenssntworiniasiaasandsannaanesnanianiaanisiinnuadvansandaseubvescumenconiananaginyanuabonianios 5 Installing Batteries in the a6 SS conc iinisantuedeatcntianiensimicicesertaicstatiandninaelonienianeaaucainiskieimaitiadiiais 6 Assembling the Car Antenna cccccsssssssssssssccceceeesseseeesesesssssaeeeseeeeeseeesesseeseessensesaueeseeeeeeeeesessessnaaenees T Redistributing the Car s WeIght cccccccccssssssssesceecssessssereeeescesessesseeeeesecsesseeeeseeeseseesaueeseeesssesenaneesesees 7 Mounting the Body on the Chassis cccccssssssrcccecssesseseeecesesseeseeeeeessesseaueeeesesseessnaeeeeeesesessnnanesesegs 8 Seting Up Your C Ontol sisas a aaa 9 stalling De BUGY sorsien E ANEROS AAI 9 Changing the Steering Control for the Left Hand ssssssssssrrrrsssnnnnrrrrnnnnnnnrrnrsnnunnrnrnsnnennnrrrrssnernne 10 Preparing to Drive ssssssssseeensnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
4. Y INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF IGNITION L P HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State You may contact Ignition L P at Ignition L P 3102 Maple Ave Suite 450 Dallas TX 75201 11 08 03A09 INS 3300 US 09 B Printed in China
5. able weight so you can optimize driving performance and handling e Low weight balance enables sharp cornering 20 inch cornering diameter e Faster soeed 880 feet per minute e Sharper response for acceleration braking and steering To really get your motor running customize your XMODS with optional upgrades for both performance and looks Check out the line up of XMODS upgrades online at www xmodsRC com 2009 Ignition L P All rights reserved XMODS is a trademark used by Ignition L P www xmodsRG com 3 Your Starter Kit Includes D D Y SIN LO J2 J N Wa i LMS mo ROS AT Mi F Tle LION EE ROS ee D Wheel Nuts 16 Spare Left Right Side Mirrors Screwdriver not shown Decal sheet not shown Spare screws not shown Controller with Antenna Car Body Assembly Car Chassis Car Antenna Wheels with Tires 4 Lug Wrench Note Only a Spare left side mirror is supplied for 65 Mustang 67 Camaro and Frebird 4 www xmodsRC com 0060009 Assembling Your XMODS Custom RC Assembling the Wheels Wheels with tires are included with y
6. ce and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Frequency range 26 975 27 255 MHz Field strength 27 125 MHz 75 3 dBuV m at 3 m Only use the antenna attached to this product Protect the environment by recycling used electronics Te Go to E CyclingCentral com to find a recycle center near you www xmodsRC com 19 90 Day Limited Warranty Ignition L P warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use by the original purchaser for ninety 90 days after the date of purchase IGNITION L P MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES This warranty does not cover a damage or failure caused by or attributable to abuse misuse failure to follow instructions improper installation or maintenance alteration accident Acts of God such as floods or lightning or excess voltage or current b damage or failure caused by loss of control loss of signal between the toy and its controller due to excessive range or low power impact violent contact collision or rough use c improper or incorrectly performed repairs by persons who are not a Ignition L P Authorized Service Facility d consumables such as fuses or batteries e ordinary wear and tear or cosmetic damage f transportation shipping or insurance costs g costs of product removal installation set up service adjustment or reinstallation and h claims by persons
7. ease the steering wheel adjust ST TRIM on top of the controller Place the vehicle on a block or turn it over so the tires do not touch the ground Turn the transmitter and vehicle on and press Lor R ST TRIM until the tires point directly forward Note ST TRIM will revert to the factory setting when the controller is tumed off When You Finish Driving e Slide the power switch on the controller to the OFF position e Slide the power switch on the bottom of the car to the OFF rear position e To store your controller unscrew the antenna and place it in its channel in the controller Slide the Lock switch to fold your controller e Make it a habit to remove the batteries from your vehicle after you finish driving Over time batteries can leak chemicals that may destroy electronic parts 14 www xmodsRC com Care e Keep your XMODS car and controller dry if they get wet wipe them dry immediately e Use and store only in normal temperature environments e Running your XMODS continuously for long periods can generate high heat levels e Handle your XMODS car and controller carefully and do not drop them e Keep away from dust and dirt You can wipe your car and controller with a damp cloth occasionally to keep them looking new Modifying or tampering with your XMODS internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it If your XMODS is not performing as it s
8. et starter kit comes with a Stage 1 Motor With the Stage 2 upgrade your XMODS car goes from 27 000 RPM to 30 000 RPM for faster top speed Ideal on straightaways when you need to get ahead of the competition This kit also includes pitch gears for various speed settings Ground Effects Lighting Kit 60 483 Not only can you make your car move faster and turn more quickly but also can light it up The light turns on when you turn on the car and doesn t require batteries of its own Make your XMODS car stand out with this cool green undercarriage light kit for XMODS Street 16 www xmodsRC com x www xmodsRC com 17 Troubleshooting Vehicle does not move or cannot be steered e Batteries for vehicle and or controller are week or dead Replace the batteries or recharge if you are using rechargeable batteries for the vehicle N ote When the power light on the controller blinks the battery is low Replace the battery e Static discharge might have caused controller malfunction Turn the controller off and then back on e Check the wheel mechanisms for lint thread hair or dust e Move closer to the vehicle and try again Vehicle does not drive straight even when you release the steering wheel e Adjust ST TRIM on the controller See Steering Trim on Page 14 Controlling range seems to become shorter e Check the frequency of neighbor driver s vehicle The same or adjacent frequency vehicles might interference
9. hould take both the car and the controller to your local XMODS dealer for assistance Additional Notes e XMODS Street car bodies and chassis are not compatible with 1st Generation or EVO series All parts are compatible only with XMODS Street products e CB radios and other RC controllers could interfere with your ability to control the car If this happens increase the distance between the interfering devices until normal control of your vehicle resumes e You cannot operate your car near devices with controllers that use the same frequency The frequency used in your XMODS is identified by Band Number which is labeled on the top center of the chassis See the following frequency chart BandNo Frequency Band No Frequency 26 995 OOo o r 26 975 27 045 OE 27 025 e 7075 oo aw A o 2 o ams y a 2 o a o a 22 www xmodsRC com 15 Optional Upgrade Kits All Wheel Drive Upgrade Modify and personalize your XMODS Street car with these upgrade and decorative kits Check 90 229 7 out the entire XMODS line and accessories online at www xmodsRC com Increase the agility and handling of your XMODS car with this upgrade kit By Stage 2 Motor Upgrade distributing the power to all four wheels you maximize your car s traction on the race course Take turns more smoothly than with the standard 2 wheel drive This kit is ideal for courses with lots of turns and will give you an edge over your opponents 60 417 Your XMODS Stre
10. nd properly Do not burn or bury batteries e Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type e Do not mix old and new batteries different types of batteries standard alkaline or rechargeable or rechargeable batteries of different capacities e If you do not plan to use the vehicle for several days remove the batteries Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts Chal bey Se www xmodsRG com 9g Changing the Steering Control for the Left Hand 1 Unscrew the screw on the opposite side of the controller from the steering wheel 2 Pull out the steering wheel and insert it on the other side keeping the widest channel on the shaft in the bottom position Zw 3 Nr Align the three tabs two small one larger on the inside of the locking plate with the controller and tighten the screw Set USER on top of the controller to L for left handed steering 4 Nr 10 Locking Plate www xmodsRC com Preparing to Drive Unfold the controller until it clicks Remove the antenna from the storage channel on the side of the controller Thread your antenna into the antenna connector on top of the controller and turn until snug N ote Fully extend the antenna before driving To store after use Unscrew the antenna and place it back in the storage channel Slide the Lock switch to fold the controller www xmodsRC com Antenna Storage Chan
11. nel Lock Switch on opposite side Antenna Connector Hole 11 Controller Unfolded L R HI LO POWER Switch USER TH TRIM L R Power Indicator Antenna EE Co ST RANGE Control mmj STRANGE TJ Speed Control Lock Switch ess i Switchable Steering Wheel 12 www xmodsRC com Driving Your Car After following your controller s setup instructions beginning on page 9 turn on the controller and car The car s power switch is on the bottom of the chassis Steering Wheel e Rotate wheel left or right to steer e Release wheel to go straight Speed Control While your car is not in motion e Pull the trigger to move forward e Push the trigger to drive in reverse While your car is in forward motion e Push and release the trigger to brake e Push the trigger twice to drive in reverse www xmodsRC com RIGHT HANDED STEERING Left Straight Right jum N L Forward LEFT HANDED STEERING Left Straight Right mal Forward Reverse Reverse 13 Fine Tuning Steering Range Set ST RANGE to adapt your car s steering angle to different track conditions Set it to MAX right for sharp turns and to MIN left for loose turns Throttle Trim Set TH TRIM on top of the controller to control your car s acceleration Set it to LO for maximum maneuverability on a race track with lots of curves and HI for maximum speed Steering Trim If your car does not drive straight when you rel
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13. our XMODS Street starter kit Follow the steps below to attach them to your car Line up the flat side of the wheel s center with the flat side of the axle Gently press the tire onto the chassis Using the supplied Lug Wrench screw the supplied wheel nut onto the axle and tighten gently Do not overtighten Repeat steps 1 3 for each wheel Flat side of axle Flat side of wheel s center www xmodsRC com Installing Batteries in the Chassis Make sure the power switch on the bottom of the chassis is in the OFF position 2 Remove the screw on the battery compartment cover with the supplied screwdriver Carefully push either side of the battery compartment cover to disengage the latch and then lift up the cover Insert four AAA alkaline or rechargeable batteries in the compartments matching the polarity symbols and marked inside Snap the cover back in place and replace the screw from step 2 www xmodsRC com Assembling the Car Antenna Remove the antenna screw on the right side of the chassis Thread the screw through the metal loop at the base of the antenna Thread the antenna screw back into its slot and tighten Note Be sure not to lose the antenna screw s washer Redistributing the Car s Weight You can shift the weight of the batteries to alter your car s center of gravity to optimize handling in different driving conditions Remove the t
14. wo battery compartment screws Slide the battery compartment to the desired position Set the screws from step 1 in the holes and tighten until snug www xmodsRC com Mounting the Body on the Chassis Guide the antenna through the antenna hole in the car body Insert the nose of the chassis into the slot inside the front bumper 3 Lower the rear of the body so the tab near the back of the car body enters the slot behind the rear axle Press gently until you hear a click To remove the body from the chassis press the tab from step 3 gently toward the rear of the vehicle may need to use fingernails or screwdriver and lift the rear part of the chassis Gently slide the car body s nose from the chassis www xmodsRC com We Setting Up Your Controller Installing the Battery Your controller needs a 9V battery We recommend 9V alkaline batteries for best performance 1 Make sure the power switch is in the OFF position 2 Place your finger in the battery compartment cover and slide in the direction shown until the cover unlatches 3 Place one 9V battery in the compartment matching the polarity symbols and marked inside 4 Replace the cover and snap it shut N ote You cannot shut the cover if the battery has been inserted incorrectly Battery Notes e When you notice the LED dims or the range of your car decreases replace the battery e Dispose of old batteries promptly a
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