X4 Cage Copter - Remote control toy Carson - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL X4 Cage Copter Carson

Ersatzakku LiPo15 // GB Dickie Tamiya GmbH & Co. KG hereby declares that this model kit with radio, motor, battery and charger is in accordance with the basicrequirementsofthefollowingEuropeandirectives:98/37 EC and 89/336/EEC and other relevant regulations of guideline 1999/5/EC (R&TTE). The original declaration of conformity can be obtained from the following address: Dickie-Tamiya Modellbau GmbH & Co. KG // Werkstraße 1 D-90765 Fürth // Germany Theexplanationofthesymbolontheproduct, packaging or instructions: Electronic devices are valuable products and should not be disposed of with the household waste when they reach the end of their service life! Help us to protect the environment and respect our resources by handing this appliance over at the relevant recycling points. We hope your new Carson model gives you much pleasure. Dear Customer We congratulate you for buying this CARSON product, which is designed and manufactured using state of the art technology. According to our policy of continued development and product improvement we reserve the right to make changes in specifi- cationsregardingequipment,materialanddesignatanytime without notice. Specifications or designs of the actual product may vary from thoseshowninthismanualoronthebox. The manual forms part of this product. Should you ignore the operating and safety instructions, the warranty will be void. Keep this guide for future reference. Limited Warranty This product is warranted by CARSON against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for 24 months from the date of purchase from authorised franchisees and dealers. In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, return the product along with your receipt as proof of purchase to any CARSON store. CARSON will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) Correct the defect by repairing the product without charging for parts and labour; (b) Replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) Refund the purchase price. All replacement parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of CARSON. New or recon- ditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty services. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repairorreplacementoftheproductmadeaftertheexpirationof the warranty period. The Warranty does not cover:

• DamageorfailurecausedbyorattributabletoactsofGod, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightningorotherincidenceofexcessvoltageorcurrent;

• Transportation,shippingorinsurancecosts;or

• Startstation The delivery includes a rechargeable LiPo battery (lithium polymer). It is possible to recycle this rechargeable battery. The delivery includes alkaline batteries. These batteries are not rechargeable. Do not dispose of your flat batteries/rechargeable batteries in the household waste. Dispose of the batteries according to the applicable provisions via the intended collection points.17 // GB Preparations Never start flying before you have made sure of the following points:

• Payattentiontovisibledamageonthemodel,remotecontrol, battery charger, and lithium battery.

• Ensurethatthemodelisfunctioningcorrectlyandthatallscre- wed and plugged connections are fitted precisely and tightly.

• Alwayschecktheradiooperationbeforestartingthemodel. Flight operation The model is primarily designed for indoor flights since its low weight and unstable flight position resulting from the construction type make it very susceptible to air movements. Moreover, the components are not dust- and moisture-proof. Do not fly any longer than one battery charge Afterwards, the model must cool down for at least 5 minutes. Then recharge the battery. Avoid deep discharge in any case. Safety precautIonS General

• ReadtheOperatingManualcarefullyandkeepitforfuture reference.

• Familiariseyourselfwithalltheinstructionsforflightoperation. This model is not a toy!

• Thisradio-controlledmodelaircraftnotatoy.Learninghowto control it correctly is a gradual process.

• Childrenunder14yearsofageshouldbesupervisedbyanadult. If you are not yet proficient with model aircraft, we suggest you approachamoreexperiencedmodelpilotoramodel-makingclub about making your first flight attempts. Flying a radio-controlled model aircraft a fascinating hobby. However, it has to be practised with the necessary caution and consideration. A radio-controlled model aircraft can cause damage and injury in an uncontrolled flying mode, and the user is liable for any such incident. As a manufacturer and distributor of the model, we have no influence on the correct handling and operation of the model. Make sure that you have sufficient insurance cover when practising your hobby or take out a special insurance for model aircraft. The contact address for this is Deutscher Modellfliegerverband e.V. Rochusstr. 104 – 106, 53123 Bonn. Only a well-maintained model will function properly. Only use approved spare parts and never improvise with any unsuitable items. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the model is functioning correctly and that all nuts, bolts and screws are tightened. Keep the model well beyond the reach of small children. They may unintentionally activate the model and cause themselves injury with it, or they may put batteries and small parts into their mouths and swallow them. General information

• Ifyouhavelittleornoexperiencewithmodelaircraftyoushould practice with a flight simulation program first.

• Askexperiencedmodelpilotsforadvicewiththefinesettingsof your model aircraft.

• Familiariseyourselfwiththecontrolfunctionsofyourtrnasmitter.

• Startyourfirstflights,standingbehindthemodelandlookingin theflightdirection.Inthiscase,thecontrolreactionequalsthe controlling direction.

• Alsofamiliariseyourselfwiththemovementsofthe model, when it flies towards you (response opposite to the control direction)!GB // 18 It is best to fly only in closed rooms

• Inroomswithoutairdraught If you want to fly outdoors, do this

• Keepyourmodelawayfromhigh-voltagecablesorradio masts. Never use the model in lightning storms. Atmospheric disturbances can affect the signals of your remote controlling transmitter.

• Nearanyobstaclessuchasbuildings,furniture,personsand animals.

• Keepawayfromthepropellers,assoonasthebatteryiscon- nected.

• Avoidpresenceintheplaneofrotationofthepropellers. Do not operate the model while seated, so that you can rapidly get out of the hazardous area if necessary. Employ exclusively the enclosed battery charger

• Operatethebatterychargeronlyonfireresistantsurfacesand

• Alsoplacetherechargeablebattery/themodelonaninflamma- ble surface while charging.

• Onlyuserechargeablebatteriesofthesamebuildandcapacity.

• Observecorrectpolaritywhencharging19 // GB Note

• Non-rechargeablebatteriesarenottoberecharged.

• Rechargeablebatteriesareonlytobechargedunderadult supervision.

• Batteries/rechargeablebatteriesaretobeinsertedwiththe correct polarity.

• Theconnectioncablesarenottobeshort-circuited.

• regularlyinspecttheelectronicsorrechargeablebatteries, charger, connection plugs, cables, housings and other parts for damage. Never subject the transmitter, the rechargeable batteries and the model to adverse ambient conditions! These are, for instance:

• Wetness,too-highhumidity(>75%rel.,condensing).Donot touch the battery charger with wet hands.

• Neveroperatethemodelrightafterithasbeenbroughtfrom cold into warm surroundings. The resulting condensation can destroy the device. Permit the device to attain the ambient temperature while unconnected.

• Transmitters(radiotelephones,transmittersformodel building, etc.). Transmitter emission can lead to the malfunction of charging or to destruction of the battery charger and thereby also of the rechargeable battery. Permit the battery charger to cool down between charging operations. Disconnect the battery charger from the mains when charging is completed. A defective battery charger must no longer be opeated. If it is assumed that the device is defective, i.e. if

• Afterseveretransportationstress,itmustbeswitchedoff without delay and secured against unintentional operation. Dispose of the unusable (irreparable) battery charger according to the applicable statutory regulations. For safety and registration reasons (CE), the unauthorised conversion and/or modification of the battery charger is not permitted. Lithium-polymer battery Use the enclosed rechargeable battery for this model only. Only use a genuine part as a replacement battery.

• Donotoverchargeordeep-dischargethebattery!Bothcan cause electrolyte to leak and lead to self-ignition.

• Nevermixfullychargedrechargeablebatteries/batterieswith half-charged ones or rechargeable batteries with different capacities.

• ChargetheLiPobatteryatleasteverysixmonthsinorderto avoid deep discharge.

• Removethechargedbatteryfromthebatterychargerinorder to avoid self-discharge. Defective rechargeable batteries/rechargeable batteries that can no longer be charged must be disposed of as hazardous waste (collection points). Disposal in the household waste is forbidden! The batteries must not

• Orbeshort-circuited. fyounoticeanysmell,discolouration,excessiveheating,defor- mation or other abnormalities while using, charging or storing the rechargeable battery:

• Disconnecttherechargeablebatteryfromthebatterycharger

• Disconnecttherechargeablebatteryfromtheconsumer

• Nolongerusetherechargeablebattery. If electrolyte leaks:

• Avoidcontactwitheyesandskin!

• Washtheaffectedlocationsimmediatelywithclearwaterand

• Consultaphysician.GB // 20 Lithium-polymer battery safety instruction

1. Do not disassemble or convert the rechargeable battery.

2. Do not use the rechargeable battery near fire, stoves or other

4. Do not charge the rechargeable battery near fire or in direct

6. Do not drive any nails into the rechargeable battery, do not

strike it with a hammer or step on it.

8. Do not use any rechargeable batteries that are damaged or

9. Do not perform soldering work right at the rechargeable

11. Observe proper polarity when charging and discharging.

12. Do not connect the rechargeable battery to a power outlet or

the cigarette lighter in the car.

13. Avoid direct contact with leaking rechargeable batteries.

14. Keep the rechargeable battery away from babies.

16. Do not place the rechargeable battery in a microwave or

17. Do not use a leaked battery near fire.

18. Donotexposetherechargeablebatterytodirectsunlightor

use it in it (or in the heated car).

19. Do not use the rechargeable battery in any areas where static

electricity is present or may form since this may damage the safety circuit.

20. The rechargeable battery may be charged at temperatures

from0°Cto45°C.Donotchargetherechargeablebatteryout of the recommended temperature range.

21. If the rechargeable battery shows rust, has a suspicious smell

or appears unusual in any other manner before first use, do not use it and return it to the shop where it was bought.

22. Keep the rechargeable battery out of the reach of children.

Ensure that the rechargeable battery cannot be taken out of the charger by children.

23. If any of the chemicals in the rechargeable battery come into

contact with skin or clothes, wash them off immediately with clear water to avoid skin irritation.

24. Never charge the rechargeable battery on a carpeted floor as

this may cause fire.

25. Donotusetherechargeablebatteryforequipmentthatisnot

specified or for any other purposes.

26. Do not touch the rechargeable battery if it is leaking. If you do

touch the rechargeable battery, you should wash your hands immediately.

27. Do not use any batteries that have swelled up or are damaged.

28. Never leave a charging rechargeable battery unattended.21 // GB

• CompletelyassembledReadyToFly

• Including4-channel2,4GHzradiocontrol

• +Gyro(stabilizingfunction)

• WithLiPobattery3.7Vand“LiPobalance”charger four channel remote control tranSmItter Explanation transmitter Right control lever Demo-Flight Mode switch Forward and backward trimmer Turn Left/ Right trimmer Trimming for spinning left/right Left control lever Blade Canopy Motor Protective coverGB // 22 S/N Identification Function 1 Left control lever Forwardandbackwardmovementofthestickmakesthequadcopterascend and descend respectively. When the control lever is moved left or right, the copter will turn left or right. 2 Right control lever Forwardandbackwardmovementofthestickmakesthequadcoptermove forward and backward respectively. Left and right movement of the stick makesthequadcopterdriftsidewaysleft/rightrespectively. 3 Roll trim Aileron trim subsidiary adjusts left and right drift. 4 Nick trim Elevator trim subsidiary adjusts forward and backward movement. 5 Tail rotor trim Rudder trim subsidiary adjusts left and right rotation. 6 On/Off power switch To switch on the transmitter please push the button. Push again to switch off. 7 Demo-Flight The model flies circles by pressing the button Input key functIon battery mountIng Caution

• Donotmixoldandnewbatteries/rechargeablebatteries.

• Donotmixdifferenttypesofbatteries.

• Donotchargenon-rechargeablebatteries. Remove screw of the battery-cover. Remove the cover. Close the battery-case.

Put fresh AA Mignon batteries with correct polarity into the battery-case. Mount the screw of the cover again.

Start stationON/OFFswitch lIpo battery chargIng The quadcopter is equipped with a LiPo battery

3.7 V 1-cell 100 mAh LiPo battery.

1. The LiPo battery supplied is in the fuselage of the Quadcopter.

Remove the LiPo battery from the model.

2. Connect the flight battery to the USB charger connection. The

indicator lamp on the USB plug glows and goes out when the charging process is completed. Never leave the battery and charger unattended during charging; after charging disconnect the battery from the charger! reaDy to Start Now you can take off! But before it is important, that you read the complete manual. Move the Throttle lever to the top and after back to lower position. Your model is ready to fly now.

Push the ON/OFF knob one time. The Status-Led begins to flash.

• Reducethespeedandpushthetrimsliderofthenickfunction on the right remote control lever stepwise backwards.

• Pushthepitchleverforwardagainandcheckwhetherthiswas sufficient for correction, if necessary shift the trim further to the left.

• Repeattheprocessuntilthequadcopternolongershowsa tendency to drift forwards. Model slips (drifts) backwards:

• Proceedasdescribedabove, but push the trim slider of the nick function stepwise forward. Model slips (drifts) or tilts to the right:

• Reducethespeedandpushthetrimslideroftheroll-functionof the right remote control lever stepwise to the left.

• Pushthegas-leverforwardagainandcheckwhetherthecorrec- tion was sufficient, if necessary shift the trim further to the left.

• Repeattheprocessuntilthequadcopternolongershowsa tendency to drift to the right. Model slips (drifts) or tilts to the left:

• Proceedasdescribedabove, but push the trim slider of the tail function stepwise to the right. Trimming the quadcopter Alreadyshortlybeforethequadcoptertakesoff,youcanrecognize whether it wants to turn or glide in a particular direction. Correct the deviations from the vertical ascent with the trim knob of the turn function. Tip of the fuselage turns to the right:

• Reducespeedandpushthetrimslideroftheturnfunctionon the left remote control lever stepwise to the left.

• Pushthepitch-leverforwardagainandcheckwhetherthe correction was sufficient, if necessary shift the trim further to the left.

• Repeattheprocessuntilthequadcopternolongershowsa tendency to turn to the right. Tip of the fuselage turns to the left:

• Proceedasdescribedabove,butpushthetrimslideroftheturn function stepwise to the right. flIght operatIon DeScrIptIon of control & functIonS Calibration function: Ifthequadcopterdriftingalwaystoonesideafter start, you should bind the 2.4 GHz signal again and you must put the model on a horizontal Surface (table, floor). After you must bring the two control levers in right lower position below (Fig.) until the LED flash. Then the calibration is complete.GB // 26 acrobatIc flIght The Flip-Function works only in the PRO mode. To activate this mode, press the left button above the transmitter one time. Two peep-sounds confirming the selection of the PRO mode. To return to the Beginner mode, you must press the button again. Beginner mode: Press the mode selection button and you will hear 1 beep. PROFESSIONAL mode: Press the mode selection button and you will hear 2 beeps. Flips and loops If you make moored with the basic flight maneuvers, you can checkouttheacrobaticflightcharacteristicsoftheX4quad- copter. Climp up to a height of at least 3 meters. Press the aerobatic button (which is on the left upper side of the transmitter) and move the right steering-lever at the same time forward or back- ward. The model make a loop in the desired flight direction. Throw-Start Experiencedpilotscanstartthequadcopteronthe„cool“way. Throwthemodelintotheair(approx3-5m).Movethethrottle lever up, and the model stabilizes it self in the air. Practice this method best on a soft Lawn / meadow. 3 meters27 // GB Problem Cause ReparationThe model does not move Check, if the transmitter and the model are switched ON.Switch on the Transmitter and the Model.Check the battery voltage of transmitter and modelEmploy completely charged batteries Motor does not turn Motor is defective Exchangethemotor Motor is too hot Allow the motor to cool downThe model reacts incorrectly to the con trol commands or flies choppilyCheck the state of the transmitter and receiver battery chargesEmploy completely charged batteries The model does not take off Rotor blades are twisted Exchangetherotorblades Motor is too hot Allow the motor to cool downBatteries are empty ChargethebatteriesorexchangethemThe model moves forward/ backward and sidewise, but does not hoverCheckwhetherthequadcopterisexposedtoa draught, e.g. by an opened window or an air conditioner. Hover flight is not possible when there is a draughtClose the window/door, switch off the air conditioner or select a more suitable room The model vibrates severely Check whether the rotors run true Possibly change the rotor blades Transmitter and quadcopter can not be bindedThrottle control not set to minimum Throttle need to be minimized to zeroCan not take off Wrong installation on rotors, rotors mark with A, B.Mount the propeller as shown below troubleShootIng Red A Black B Red B Black A Front Back Spare partS