Blade 450 X RTF
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1. NOTICE Remove the bind plug to prevent the system from entering bind mode the next time the power is turned on If you encounter problems obey binding instructions and refer to transmitter troubleshooting guide for other instructions If needed contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office Throttle hold only turns off the motor on an electric helicopter You maintain pitch and direction control The blades will spin if throttle hold is OFF For safety turn throttle hold ON any time you need to touch the helicopter or check the direction controls Control Tests Throttle hold is also used to turn off the motor if the helicopter is out of control in danger of crashing or both CAUTION You must complete the Rudder and Cyclic tests prior to flight Failure to complete the tests ensuring the sensor directions are not reversed can cause the helicopter to crash resulting in property damage and injury Rudder 1 Power on the transmitter 2 Turn TH HOLD ON and put transmitter in normal mode 3 Connect the helicopter battery to the ESC NOTICE Do not allow the helicopter to move until the Status LED is solid blue and all menu LEDs are OFF The gyro will not operate correctly if the helicopter moves before the Status LED is solid blue Cyclic When using a flybarless rotor head you are controlling rotational rates while the AR7200BX controls the servos You are not directly controlling the servos with the transm2. Carefully remove this film as desired For more information on the transmitter go to www horizonhobby com and click on the support tab for the Spektrum DX6i to download the instruction manual Transmitter Mode Conversion 4 Move the Aileron D R switch forward and backward FOUR TIMES A screen will display Mode 1 and Mode 2 5 Select the desired mode 6 After you change the transmitter Mode in the Setup List you will need to make mechanical changes to the transmitter gimbals You can change transmitter modes between Mode 1 and Mode 2 This conversion requires both a programming and a mechanical change Programming set up 1 Power on the transmitter 2 Press the roller scroll to Setup List and press the roller to access the Setup List 3 Select Copy Reset in the Setup List When the Copy Reset menu screen opens select Reset CAUTION Always power off the transmitter and remove the batteries before adjusting stick tension or friction straps Not doing so could result in property damage or injury 5 ee Mechanical Conversion Mechanical conversion is required to change between Modes 1 and 2 The the throttle gimbal Tighten the opposite throttle strap to engage the desired mechanical conversion consists of the following steps throttle ratchet Removing the Rear Case Adjusting the Elevator Centering Screw 1 Power off the transmitter and remove the transmitter batteries When changing between Modes 1 and
3. Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni NOTICE All instructions warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby LLC For up to date product literature visit horizonhobby com and click on the support tab for this product Meaning of Special Language The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product NOTICE Procedures which if not properly followed create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury CAUTION Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury WARNING Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of property damage collateral damage and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury WARNING Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product personal property and cause serious injury This is a sophisticated hobby product It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability Failure to operate this Product in a Safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property
4. 1 60 18 34 90 Horizon Hobby China 86 021 5180 9868 Units 1 4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye Harlow Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom Christian Junge StraBe 1 25337 Elmshorn Germany 11 Rue Georges Charpak 7 127 Lieusaint France Room 506 No 97 Changshou Rd Shanghai China 200060 FCC Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the fol lowing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This product contains a radio transmitter with wireless technology which has been tested and found to be compliant with the applicable regulations governing a radio transmitter in the 2 400GHz to 2 4835GHz frequency range IC Information Antenna Separation Distance When operating your Spektrum transmitter please be sure to maintain a separation distance of at least 5 cm between your body excluding fingers hands wrists ankles and feet and the antenna to meet RF exposure safety require ments as determined by FCC regulations The following illustrations show the approximate 5 cm RF exposure area and typical hand place ment when operating your Spektrum transmitter This device comp
5. Do not give any aileron elevator or rudder commands before takeoff or the helicopter may crash during takeoff Flying The helicopter lifts off the ground when the rotor head reaches a suitable speed Establish a low level hover to verify proper operation of your helicopter You must not set any trim the flybarless design of the Blade 450 X renders trim unneces sary Setting trim or sub trim can cause an unwanted drift or rotation of the helicopter Gyro Gain Adjustment First flights should be performed in normal mode and low cyclic and rudder dual rates until you are familiar with the flying manner of the Blade 450 X Discover the rates that fit your flying style CAUTION Always fly the helicopter with your back to the sun and the wind to prevent loss of flight control Landing Establish a low level hover Deliberately lower the throttle until the helicopter lands Do not give any aileron elevator or rudder commands when the helicopter is landing When the helicopter is in stunt mode e The rotor head speed is constant e The main rotor will increase negative pitch as the throttle collective stick is moved from the middle stick position to the low stick position Negative pitch allows the helicopter to fly upside down and perform aerobatics Change between stunt and idle up modes in a hover with the throttle near the hovering stick position The helicopter may go up or down when you change between modes due to the differen
6. ELEV or RUDD channels with the AR7200BX Pitch Curve Swash Mix Throttle Curve Gyro Pos Rate SW F Mode o rron om o 77 0 stunt o Installing the Flight Battery L 2 3 4 H L 2 3 4 H NORM 0 30 60 60 60 NORM 30 40 50 75 100 INHIBIT 1 Lower the throttle CAUTION Make sure the flight battery does not come in contact with the 2 Power on the transmitter motor Failure to do so will cause the motor ESC and battery to overheat 3 Center the throttle trim resulting in a crash causing property damage and injury 4 To allow the ESC to arm and to keep rotors from initiating at startup turn on 7 Do not move the helicopter until the AR7200BX initializes The swashplate will throttle hold and normal flight mode before connecting the flight battery move up and down indicating that the unit is ready The AR7200BX will also 5 Attach hook material to the helicopter frame and loop material to the battery emit a solid BLUE Status LED when it is ready 6 Install the flight battery on the helicopter frame Secure the flight battery witha 8 The helicopter motor will emit 2 tones incdicating the ESC is armed hook and loop strap Connect the battery cable to the ESC CAUTION Always disconnect the Li Po battery from the aircraft CAUTION Always keep the power lead positioned AWAY from the receiver when not flying to avoid over discharging the battery Batteries elevator servo Failure to do so
7. pitching up behavior User defined low very high ow stick deadhan User defined ais Tai torque recompensation X User definea ow The AR7200BX included with your Blade 450 X helicopter is pre programmed with these default settings If you perform a factory reset on the included AR7200BX will default back to these helicopter settings To perform a Blade 450 X AR7200BX factory reset enter any Setup menu and press the setup button for 10 seconds After performing the factory reset you will need to re center the swashplate servos by using setup menu G If you update the firmware on the AR7200BX to non Blade 450 X firmware all Blade 450 X helicopter default settings will be deleted You will need to com plete the entire AR7200BX setup process before flying the helicopter again Please refer to the Spektrum AR7200BX instruction manual included with your helicopter for more information AR7200BX Parameter Menu Tips Refer to the Spektrum AR7200BX manual to fine tune the Blade 450 X to your fly If you would like to have the cyclic behavior to feel more linear OR more like a ing and control style via the AR7200BX parameter menu flybarred helicopter increase the cyclic response by adjusting parameter G default is slightly increased If you would like to change the control behavior of the flybarless system to a pre defined behavior in the AR7200BX adjust parameter B default behavior is Refer to the Spektrum AR7200BX manual fo
8. all warranty claims SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY Limitation of Liability HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT WARRANTY TORT NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY EVEN IF HORIZON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Further in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted As Horizon has no control over use setup final assembly modification or misuse no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury By the act of use setup or assembly the user accepts all resulting liability If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of the Product purchaser is advised to return the Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase Law These terms are governed by Illinois law without regard to conflict of law principals This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty at any time without notice WARRANTY SERVICES Questions Assistance and Services Your local hobby store and o
9. com First Flight Preparation Flying Checklist e Remove and inspect contents J Always turn the transmitter on first e Begin charging the flight battery I Plug the flight battery into the lead from the ESC e Install the flight battery in the helicopter once it has been fully charged I Allow the ESC to initialize and arm properly e Program your computer transmitter H Fly the model e Bind your transmitter BNF only L Land the model e Familiarize yourself with the controls I Unplug the flight battery from the ESC e Finda suitable area for flying J Always turn the transmitter off last Charging Warnings The Battery Charger EFLC3115 included with your helicopter has been designed e Always charge batteries away from flammable materials to safely charge the Li Po battery e Always inspect the battery before charging e Always disconnect the battery after charging and let the charger cool between CAUTION All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly Mishandling of Li Po batteries can result in a fire personal injury and or charges e Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack while charging property damage o ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CHARGE LI PO BATTERIES e NEVER LEAVE THE POWER SUPPLY CHARGER AND BATTERY UNATTENDED iit SIRIO DURING USE e Never discharge Li Po cells to below 3V under load e Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips e Never leave charging batt
10. could cause the lead to get caught discharged to a voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage may become resulting in a crash causing property damage and injury damaged resulting in loss of performance and potential fire when batteries are charged a e i Transmitter and Receiver Binding The transmitter comes prebound to the model If you need to rebind follow the directions below Binding Procedure 1 Insert the bind plug in the BND DAT port on the receiver 2 Connect the flight battery to the ESC The H menu LED should be flashing indicating the AR7200BX is in bind mode 3 Move the throttle stick to the desired failsafe position low throttle position in normal mode 4 Power on the transmitter while holding the Trainer Bind switch Hold the Trainer Bind switch until binding is complete The system will connect within a few seconds Once connected the H LED will turn off and the AR7200BX will start the initialization process 5 When the initialization process is complete menu LED H will turn OFF and the Status LED light will come ON solid BLUE 6 Disconnect the flight battery and remove the bind plug from the AR7200BX Store the bind plug in a convenient place WARNING You must move the throttle to the LOW OFF position during binding Failure to do so may cause the rotor blades to spin and the heli copter to lift during the AR7200Bx initialization which could result in damage to property and injury Throttle Hold
11. the flight battery Select the correct model memory on the transmitter the transmitter ModelMatch radios only Reconnect the flight battery after binding Flight battery Transmitter battery charge is too low Replace or recharge batteries The helicopter was moved during initialization Lay the helicopter on its side during initialization if windy Controls are not centered The transmitter is not in normal mode or throttle hold Make sure the transmitter is in normal mode and throttle hold is off Helicopter will not respond 0 to the throttle but responds The motor is not connected to the ESC or the motor Laner Controls Connect the motor wires to the ESC and check motor wires for damage hrottle channel is reversed Reverse the throttle channel on the transmitter Helicopter power is lacking See Checking Tail Drive Belt Tension in this manual pig head is not spinning In the correct Make sure the main rotor head is spinning clockwise Refer to the motor control test _ er a The helicopter wobbles in Headspeed is too low Increase the helicopter s head speed via your transmitter settings and or using a freshly flight charged flight pack Replace the main rotor head dampers Helicopter will not bind to the transmitter during binding Transmitter is not in bind mode a Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers Horizon Hobby LLC Horizon warrants to the original purchaser that the pro
12. 2 you must adjust the elevator centering 2 Remove the six Phillips head screws that secure the rear transmitter case half Screw 3 Put the transmitter face down on a piece of foam or a towel and remove the 1 Hold the Elevator or Throttle stick in the full up or full down position when you rear case are adjusting the elevator centering screw Holding the gimbal stick reduces the load on the elevator centering mechanism and makes it easier to adjust CAUTION Use care to not pull or disconnect any of the wires attached to the centering screw the back transmitter half 2 Locate the gimbal where the elevator centering spring is engaged Use a Changing the Throttle Ratchet Phillips screwdriver to tighten the elevator centering screw Tightening the 1 Locate the silver throttle friction straps on both gimbals screw will disengage the centering spring 2 To change the throttle ratchet loosen the throttle strap so it does not touch 3 Using a Phillips screwdriver loosen the opposite elevator centering screw until the lever engages Transmitter Setup Program your transmitter before attempting to bind or fly the helicopter SETUP LIST ADJUST LIST Model Type Reverse Swash Type Dual Rate Expo THRO N i Pos D R Expo ALE N 0 100 INH ELEV N Li Travel Adjust Sub Trim HELI 1 Servo 90 Degree Time 4 00 0 RUDD R pre o room n GYRO TN Switch Trainer PITC R o 100 INH 100 100 Never use sub trims or trims on AILE
13. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby LLC This manual contains instructions for safety operation and maintenance It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual prior to assembly setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury Age Recommendation Not for children under 14 years This is not a toy Safety Precautions and Warnings e Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid colli sions or injury This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control Interference can cause momentary loss of control e Always operate your model in open spaces away from full size vehicles traffic and people e Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment chargers rechargeable battery packs etc e Always keep all chemicals small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children e Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for this purpose Moisture causes damage to electronics e Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death e Never operate your model with low transmitter batte
14. ce in the throttle and pitch curves WARNING Do not use wooden main blades with the Blade 450 X or in jury and or property damage could occur Only use Blade 450 X approved carbon fiber main blades e f the tail wags or oscillates lower the gain on the gyro On your transmitter s gyro menu decrease the gyro gain values a small amount at a time until the helicopter is stable within a particular flight mode Blade Helicopter Belt Tension e lf the tail is drifting while hovering increase the gain on the gyro On your transmitter increase the gyro gain values a small amount at a time until the tail starts to wag oscillate Afterwards reduce the gain until the tail stops wagging oscillating within a particular flight mode Belt tension that is too tight results in loss of power and causes the belt to wear more quickly Tension that is too loose can cause belt damage and loss of tail rotor control in flight To check for proper belt tension 1 View the tail rotor drive belt through the opening at the back of the main frame 2 Use a hex wrench or standard screwdriver to compress the belt through the opening 3 Apply light pressure on the belt compressing the belt toward the left side of the tail boom 4 The belt tension is correct if the compressed side of the belt reaches approxi mately halfway to the opposite side of the belt a If the compressed side of the belt reaches farther than halfway to the other side of th
15. duct purchased the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase What is Not Covered This warranty is not transferable and does not cover i cosmetic damage ii damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or due to improper use installation operation or maintenance iii modification of or to any part of the Product iv attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center v Product not purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer or vi Product not compliant with applicable technical regulations OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE HORIZON MAKES NO OTHER VARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER S INTENDED USE Purchaser s Remedy Horizon s sole obligation and purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy shall be that Horizon will at its option either i service or ii replace any Product determined by Horizon to be defective Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all Product s involved in a warranty claim Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Proof of purchase is required for
16. e belt the tension is too loose b If the compressed side of the belt does not reach halfway to the other side of the belt the tension is too tight Post Flight Inspections and Maintenance Ball Links To adjust belt tension 1 Loosen the two horizontal stabilizer screws Loosen the four screws at the back of the main frame Slide the boom forward or aft to adjust the belt tension When the belt tension is properly adjusted tighten the four screws at the back of the frame 5 Tighten the horizontal stabilizer screws A Ww N Make sure the plastic ball link holds the control ball but is not tight binding on the ball When a link is too loose on the ball it can separate from the ball during flight and cause a crash Replace worn ball links before they fail Cleaning Make sure the battery is not connected before cleaning Remove dust and debris with a soft brush or a dry lint free cloth remo a bearings when they become notchy sticky in places when turning or draggy Wiring Make sure wiring does not block moving parts Make sure wiring does not block moving parts Replace damaged wiring and loose connectors damaged wiring and loose connectors Make sure there are no loose screws other fasteners or connectors Do not over tighten metal screws in plastic parts Tighten screw so parts are mated together then turn screw only 1 8th of a turn more Make sure there is no damage to rotor blades and other part
17. e when the helicopter s ESC arms properly Before you continue confirm that TH HOLD is ON WARNING The motor will spin when throttle is increased while TH HOLD is OFF 2 Check the swashplate directions to ensure they are moving in the correct direction Please refer to the diagrams above for reference Pre Flight Checklist Wika Lo WARNING Stay at least 30 feet 10 meters away from the helicopter when the motor is running Do not attempt to fly the helicopter at this time 3 Ensure the throttle is lowered completely Confirm the transmitter is still set to normal flight mode Turn throttle hold off at this time Slowly increase the throttle until the blades begin to spin The main blades spin clockwise when viewing the helicopter from the top The tail rotor blades spin counterclockwise when viewing the helicopter from the right hand side I Check all screws and ensure that they are tight L Check belt tension and ensure that it is not too tight or too loose 3 Check main and tail blades to ensure they are not damaged J Check all links and make sure they move freely but do not pop off easily 3 Check that flight battery and transmitter battery are fully charged 4 Check all wires to ensure that they are not cut pinched or chaffed and are properly secured Flying the Blade 450 X J Check all wire connections L Check gears and make sure no teeth are missing L Do a complete control test 3 Check that servos are fu
18. eeens 9 Battery CRAFgINO sarenz niente RT 4 AR7200BX Default Blade 450 X SEtUp 10 Low Voltage Cutoff LVO i 5 AR 200BX Parameter Menu TID ccccccscccsssecsseecesseeeseeeesseeeseeeeseeeseeeessees 10 Installing the Transmitter Batteries M rire iene 5 AR 200BX Fine tuning and AdjUStMent cccesecesseeesseeeseeeseeeseeeseeeeeeees 11 iansmiiter FUNCIONS i 5 Troubleshooting GU nana 11 Transmitter Mode CONVEFSION 5 LimitedWarranty iena 12 Tansu Se U r 6 Warranty and Service Contact Information 12 Installing the Flight Battery ccccccccsscssssessseessseeseseesesseesseeeesseesseesssseeeeeess 6 FCG INFORMATION cnr 13 Transmitter and Receiver BInding ssccsssssssssresscressstessstersstersseetssessssressones CC III ai 13 Torote POIO PRRNRRRGRIACARRE A RE CSA SORA RO A OE 7 Compliance Information for the European Union 13 LORIOLIeS avere i EOIN on O E 50 PIeSFIONECHIECH Siae aironi i Menini 52 Flying the Blade 450 X 8 Optional Parts 54 Specifications Length 34 3 in 870mm Tail Rotor Diameter 6 1 in 155mm Height 8 8 in 225mm Flying Weight 25 3 oz 717 9 2 5 25mm Components FArirame Bee esox Charger DotWFoGamengoage Motor 40H Brushes Gui 4200k Transmiter Spektrum Drei anemie 3S 11 1V 2200mAh 30C Li Po To register your product online visit www bladehelis
19. eries unattended e Never charge batteries outside recommended levels e Never charge damaged batteries e Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger e Never allow minors to charge battery packs e Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places recommended between 40 120 F or 5 49 C or place in direct sunlight e NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT e By handling charging or using the included Li Po battery you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries e If at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell discontinue use immediately If charging or discharging discontinue and disconnect Continuing to use charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result in fire e Always store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for best results e Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a temperature range of 40 120 F 5 49 C Do not store battery or model in a car or direct sunlight If stored in a hot car the battery can be damaged or even catch fire Battery Charging CAUTION Charge only batteries that are cool to the touch and are not damaged Look at the battery to make sure it is not damaged e g swollen bent broken or punctured CAUTION Only use a charger specifically designed to charge a Li Po battery Failure to do so could result in fire causing injury or property damage A CAUTION Never exceed the recommended charge rate The Battery Chargi
20. have internet access please contact Horizon Product Support to obtain a RMA number along with instructions for submitting your product for service When calling Horizon you will be asked to provide your complete name street address email address and phone number where you can be reached during business hours When sending product into Horizon please include your RMA number a list of the included items and a brief summary of the problem A copy of your original sales receipt must be included for warranty consideration Be sure your name address and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton NOTICE Do not ship Li Po batteries to Horizon If you have any issue with a Li Po battery please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office Warranty Requirements For Warranty consideration you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof of purchase date Provided warranty conditions have been met your Product will be serviced or replaced free of charge Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Non Warranty Service Should your service not be covered by warranty service will be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50 of the retail purchase cost By submitting the item for service you are agreeing to payment of the service without notification service estimates are available upon request Y
21. itter It is normal for the swashplate to slowly move back to its original position after a stick input and for the servos to not move at the same speed as your control sticks 4 Move the rudder stick to the right The tail rotor blades move as shown If they do not move as shown reverse the rudder channel in the transmitter refer to your transmitter manual for instructions 5 Release the rudder control Manually turn the helicopter nose to the left The tail ro tor blades automatically move as shown If they do not move as shown refer to the AR7200BX manual for information on reversing the tail sensor direction Setup menu point F Tilt the helicopter forward The swashplate should tilt backward Tilt the helicopter backward The swashplate should tilt forward Roll the helicopter left The swashplate should roll right Roll the helicopter right The swashplate should roll left If the swashplate does not move in the correct direction you will need to reverse the cyclic sensor direction Refer to the AR7200BX manual for more information Setup menu point M O A woh Cyclic and Collective Control Test Turn on Throttle Hold when doing the control tests Elevator Rear View Motor Place the helicopter outdoors on a clean flat and level surface concrete or asphalt free of obstructions Always stay clear of moving rotor blades 1 The motor beeps twic
22. lies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions Compliance Information for the European Union Declaration of Conformity in accordance with ISO IEC 17050 1 No HH2014070201U1 Product s Blade 450 X RTF Item Number s BLH1900C BLH1900CM1 Equipment class The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the specifications listed below following the provisions of the European R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC EMC Directive 2004 108 EC and LVD Directive 2006 95 EC EN 300 328 V1 8 1 EN 301 489 1 V1 9 2 2012 EN 301 489 17 V2 1 1 2009 EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 A12 2011 EN 62311 2008 EN 55022 2010 AC 2011 EN 55024 2010 CE Signed for and on behalf of Horizon Hobby LLC Champaign IL USA November 10 2014 Hu PED Executive Vice President Product Divisions Horizon Hobby LLC 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any inter ference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the European Union This product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead it is the user s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collections point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equi
23. lying the helicopter until LVC activates will damage the helicopter battery Disconnect and remove the Li Po battery from the aircraft after use to prevent trickle discharge During storage make sure battery charge does not fall below 3V per cell Installing the Transmitter Batteries Replace transmitter batteries when the transmitter beeps and flashes a warning screen Transmitter Functions Function Gear Flight Mode Mode 2 Rudder Dual Rate Mode 1 Function Charge Port Function Aileron Elevator Stick Mode 2 Aileron Throttle Stick Mode 1 Function Danena Throttle Trim Mode 1 Mix Throttle Hold Mode 1 Mix Throttle Hold Mode 2 Trainer Bind Mode 1 Rudder Dual Rate Mode 2 Gear Flight Mode Mode 1 Aileron Trim Roller Throttle Trim Mode 2 Elevator Trim Mode 1 Throttle Rudder Stick Mode 2 Elevator Rudder Stick Mode 1 2 Elevator Trim Mode 2 Trainer Bind Mode 2 Flap Gyro Ofen Aileron Dual Rate On Off Switch Elevator Dual Rate Battery Cover The transmitter comes with a thin clear plastic film applied to some front panels for protection during shipping Humidity and use may cause this film to come off
24. nctioning properly 3 Check to make sure flight battery is properly secured J Check to make sure AR7200BX is properly secured e Always keep aircraft in sight and under control e Always turn on throttle hold at loss of control or rotor strike e Always use fullly charged batteries e Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered e Always remove batteries before disassembly e Always keep moving parts clean e Always keep parts dry e Always let parts cool after use before touching e Always remove batteries after use e Always keep people and pets at least 30 feet away when the flight battery is connected e Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring e Never touch moving parts Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to fly your aircraft Select a large open area away from people and objects Your first flights should be outdoors in low wind conditions Always stay at least 30 feet 10 meters away from the helicopter when it is flying The Blade 450 X is intended to be flown outdoors CAUTION The Blade 450 X is intended for pilots with experience flying aerobatic collective pitch helicopters The Blade 450 X is more responsive than other Blade helicopters If you are not an experienced 3D or collective pitch helicopter pilot do not attempt to fly this product Takeoff Deliberately increase throttle and establish a hover at least 24 0 6 meter high outside of ground effect CAUTION
25. ng Process 1 Connect the charger to a 12V power source noting proper polarity 2 The CHARGE STATUS LED glows solid red 3 Connect the battery balance lead to the charger The balance connector is keyed to prevent reverse polarity 4 The CELL STATUS LEDs glow solid green or yellow and the CHARGE STATUS LED glows solid red when the battery is charging 5 Charging is complete when all LEDs glow solid red 6 Always unplug the battery from the charger immediately upon completion of charging CAUTION Overcharging a battery can cause a fire LED Indications Cell Status LEDs Charge Status LED Instruction Red Solid Battery charger is powered Li Po battery is not connected Red Solid Li Po battery is connected Charger is balancing the battery pack cells Red Solid Li Po battery is connected and charging Red Solid Li Po battery is connected and charging is complete Blinking Red No Li Po battery connected Voltage is outside the input voltage range 9 Li Po battery connected At least one battery cell voltage is below 2 6V Low Voltage Cutoff LVC The ESC will continuously lower power to the motor until complete shutdown when the battery reaches 9V under load This helps prevent over discharge of the Li Po battery Land immediately when the ESC activates LVC Continuing to fly after LVC can damage the battery cause a crash or both Crash damage and batteries damaged due to over discharge are not covered under warranty Repeatedly f
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28. r place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or service Once assembly setup or use of the Product has been started you must Warranty and Service Contact Information Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Contact Information contact your local distributor or Horizon directly This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance For questions or assistance please visit our website at www horizonhobby com submit a Product Support Inquiry or call the toll free telephone number referenced in the Warranty and Service Contact Information section to speak with a Product Support representative Inspection or Services If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced and is compliant in the country you live and use the Product in please use the Horizon Online Service Request submission process found on our website or call Horizon to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton Please note that original boxes may be included but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility An Online Service Request is available at http www horizonhobby com content _service center_render service center If you do not
29. r specific details on each parameter transmitter AR7200BX Fine tuning and Adjustment Observed Behavior Suggested Adjustment Cyclic response too slow or too fast Adjust the control behavior parameter in the AR7200BX to fit your flying style Control inputs feel delayed Increase Dial 2 on the AR7200BX The helicopter seems to overshoot control input and then return Decrease Dial 2 on the AR7200BX The helicopter tail stops too abruptly Decrease Dial 3 on the AR7200BX Increase Dial 3 on the AR7200BX l l Increase the rudder gain in your transmitter The helicopter tail does not stop precisely k Adjust the rudder heading lock gain parameter in the AR7200BX Make sure the tail drive belt tension is adjusted correctly Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Low flight battery or transmitter battery voltage Fully charge or replace the flight battery and or transmitter batteries AR7200BX is not in bind mode Make sure the bind plug is connected to the AR7200BX BND DAT port Power on the transmitter while holding the Trainer Bind switch Hold the Trainer Bind switch until binding is complete Transmitter too close to the helicopter during binding Power off the transmitter Move the transmitter to a larger distance from the helicopter process Disconnect and reconnect the flight battery to the helicopter and follow binding instructions Helicopter will not linkto Helicopter is bound to a different model memory Disconnect
30. ries e Always keep aircraft in sight and under control e Always move the throttle fully down at rotor strike e Always use fully charged batteries e Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered e Always remove batteries before disassembly e Always keep moving parts clean e Always keep parts dry e Always let parts cool after use before touching e Always remove batteries after use e Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring e Never touch moving parts WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS If you ever need to replace a Spektrum component found in a Horizon Hobby product always purchase from Horizon Hobby LLC or a Horizon Hobby authorized dealer to ensure authentic high quality Spektrum product Horizon Hobby LLC disclaims all support and warranty with regards but not limited to compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum Box Contents e Blade 450 X e 3S 11 1V 2200mAh 30C Li Po Battery e DC Li Po Balancing Charger e Spektrum DX6i Transmitter Lig e 4 AA Batteries Vee e nn A Table of Contents First Fight Preparation PRES ORE SES E ERESSE PA AP ACT 4 Gyro cainAdusimMen Rene ere ea 9 FNO CRE KIST i 4 Blade Helicopter Belt Tension iena 9 Charging WarniNgs ii 4 Post HightInspections and Maintenance ccsccccsccsscsssesssesssseesseees
31. s which move at high speed Damage to these parts includes cracks burrs chips or scratches Replace damaged parts before flying Make sure the AR7200BX is securely attached to the frame Replace the double sided tape when necessary The helicopter will crash if the AR7200BX separates from the helicopter frame AR7200BX Default Blade 450 X Setup Firmware version 4503 0 0 SETUP MENU Menu LED solid OFF d F ash Ws Red Solid Bitte Flashing Blue Solid Aa Mounting orientaton e B swashplate seno frequency User defined 502 estz raoke teste acoke Swashplate servo centering n ELE center pos AIL center pos PIT center pos J Swashplate cyclic pitch geometry Aileron stick adjust 6 cyclic pitch on the roll axis blades aligned with fuselage ce Collective stick on max and min position and use tail stick to adjust desired pitch Collective pitch range Stock settings provide 12 degrees of collective pitch L Swashplate cyclic limit Move aileron elevator and pitch sticks adjust max limits with tail stick Swashplate sensor directions rev rev rev nor nor rev nor nor Pirouette optimization direction normal reversed PARAMETER MENU Menu LED is flashing quickly Status LED OFF Purple Red Flashing a Red Solid Bife Flashing Blue Solid Swashplate I 7 cyclic center adjustment Aileron and elevator stick reset with tail stick Control behavior User defined transmitter Swashplate
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