CARSON 500501003 Reflex Stick Multi Pro 14 Channel 2.4 GHz FHSS Digital Proportional Radio Control System Instruction Manual

CARSON 500501003 Reflex Stick Multi Pro 14 Channel 2.4 GHz FHSS Digital

Proportional Radio Control System

Product Information

The Reflex Stick Multi Pro 14 Channel is a 2.4 GHZ FHSS DIGITAL
PROPORTIONAL RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM for remote controlling your RC models. The product has a maximum send power of 100 mW (20db) and uses FHSS modulation. The product manual contains technical appendices, important instructions for correct start-up and use, and product information. The contents of the manual and the technical data of the product can change without prior notice.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before using the product for the first time or ordering any spare parts, check that your manual is fully up-to-date. The latest version of the manual can be found at www.carson-modelsport.com.
2. Read the manual and safety instructions carefully before using the product to avoid any operating errors.
3. Ensure that the tank is properly closed or the battery is correctly mounted before starting each ride.
4. Do not improvise with unsuitable tools, use only original spare parts if necessary. Even with a pre-assembled model, check all connections for exact and firm fit.
5. Follow all warnings and instructions in the manual to ensure safe usage of the product.
6. Be safety conscious and use your common sense while operating the product.
7. If you operate your model on a track, follow the regulations of the RC track.
8. Take the time to read through the pages of this manual carefully before starting assembly.

Note: This product is not a toy and should be handled with care. Keep it away from children and pets.

Important information

Before using your product for the first time or ordering any spare parts, check that your manual is fully up-to-date. This manual contains the technical appendices, important instructions for correct start-up and use and product information, all fully up-todate before going to press. The contents of this manual and the technical data of the product can change without prior notice.
For the latest version of your manual, see: www.carson- modelsport.com

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 specifications regarding equipment, material and design at any time without notice.

Specifications or designs of the actual product may vary from those shown in this manual or on the box.
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.

INCLUDED ITEMS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Safety Instructions and Intended Use
This product is designed exclusively for hobby use and may only be used on tracks and areas intended for this purpose.
No persons or animals may be transported with this model.
To avoid operator errors, it is mandatory that the user manual is read before use!
These models may only be used with bodywork that is correctly fitted.
When removing the bodywork, please note that, during operation, certain parts can become very hot.

Please note that various models can generate very high noise levels and should, therefore, not be operated in your immediate proximity.
Please make sure, before every driving session, that the tank is correctly closed or the power pack is correctly inserted.
To avoid faulty operation of the control system causing the model to run out of control, it must be checked that the transmitter and model batteries are in good condition.
It is essential to check that the model is correctly assembled both before and after use; if need be, tighten nuts and bolts.

This model is not a toy!

• This product is not a toy, its operation must be learned step by step.
• Children under 14 years of age should operate the model only if supervised by an adult.

Operating RC models is a fascinating hobby that, however, must only be exercised with proper precautions and care. Since the weight of this model is considerable and it can reach a very high speed it can, if it runs out of control, cause significant damage and injury for which you, as the operator, are liable.

Operating RC models is a fascinating hobby that, however, must only be exercised with proper precautions and care. Since the weight of this model is considerable and it can reach a very high speed it can, if it runs out of control, cause significant damage and injury for which you, as the operator, are liable.

R/C models can be dangerous and could cause personal injury or damage to property. The appeal of driving an RC model depends on assembling the model accurately and operating it with due care and attention.

1. Follow all the warnings, and instructions in this manual.
2.  Be „Safety Conscious“ and use your common sense at all times.
3. Remember that operating any R/C model demands skills developed through proper instruction and training – they are not acquired immediately.
4. Don’t run risks, such as operating your model in adverse weather or when there is a malfunction of which you are aware.
5. The remote control’s special technology makes the 2.4 GHz transmitter and receiver a single unit and coordinates them together. Therefore, the receiver is not influenced by any other transmitter or radio signal. It is no longer necessary to check whether other models nearby are running on the same frequency channel, as was the case with previous frequencies (27/35/40 MHz).
6.  Respect the rules of the R/C track on which you operate your model.
7. Running your model in the street is very dangerous to both automobile drivers and your model. Avoid running your model in the street.
8. Never aim or direct your model car at any person or animal. These model cars accelerate very quickly and can cause serious physical injury.
9. At any time during the operation of your model, should you sense, feel, or observe any erratic operation or abnormality, end your operation. Do not operate it again until you are certain that the problems have been fixed. RC models are not “toys” – safety precautions and forward thinking are essential when operating a remote controlled model!
10. Take advantage of the failsafe setting. During a breakdown in signal transmission (such was when transmission voltage is too weak), this setting shifts the model into a control mode that prevents it from taking off uncontrolled.

Take your time to read all the way through the pages of this booklet before starting the installation.

CAUTION
Control of models is impossible with insufficient or no voltage in the transmitter or receiver. A receiver battery, that is too weak will move the servo(s) very slowly, and that may cause erratic operation of your model. When using a car that operates both the electric motor and receiver on the same battery, such as a BEC system, you should discontinue operating the car, when the top speed becomes sharply reduced, otherwise loss of control will result soon afterwards.

OPERATING PROCEDURE

Many publications say that the setup sequence for the transmitter and receiver don’t play a role anymore with 2.4 GHz sets. However, we recommend sticking to the sequence typical for previous sets.

• Before operation: Connect the drive battery to the control unit. First turn on the transmitter, then the receiver.
• After operation: Disconnect the battery from the control unit. Turn the receiver off, and then the transmitter.
• Before and after operating the transmitter, make sure that trim is in the desired place and that all checks have been made.

FEATURES OF THE 2.4 GHZ REMOTE CONTROL

The transmitter technology at 2.4 GHz is fundamentally different in some aspects from the technology in the 27.35 and 40 MHz frequency ranges, which up to now have been conventional with remote control models. The previous style of location using a channel determined by plug-in crystals is gone, and the transmitter and receiver work with encoding. The receiver accepts only signals with the coding from its own transmitter. Each signal from the transmitter lasts just milliseconds. Before the next signal, a pause is inserted, which lasts longer than the transmission signal.

Nonetheless, within each second countless signals are received and evaluated by the receiver. Signals that the receiver recognizes as defective (false encoding, strings that don’t fit the signal schema, etc.) are suppressed and are not passed on as control commands.
And as the frequency gets higher, the antennas get shorter.
Remote controls using this transmitter technology or model construction are not subject to fees.

ADVANTAGES OF THE 2.4 GHZ TECHNOLOGY

Although the frequency range used is also divided into channels, the user doesn’t have to worry about their configuration and has no influence on it anyway.
Because the same encoding is used by the transmitter and receiver, interruption by another receiver or a different transmitter will not occur.
Plug-in crystals are not needed, because the transmitter creates the currently appropriate frequency using a synthesizer circuit, as does the receiver, which determines the right frequency for ist encoding.

The old fear of double occupancy of a channel (as when a second transmitter overreaches and interrupts a receiver) is a thing of the past. An operator can go ahead and switch on a transmitter and receiver, without negotiating with other model users.
The data transfer capacity is considerably larger than that of previous remote controls, which has a positive effect on control of the digital servo, for example.
Best of all, at events with a lot of participants, you can always use your own equipment for settings, tests and conversions, because the number of active transmitters is almost unlimited.

WORTH NOTING

At very low wavelengths, obstacles can weaken or interrupt the spread of radio waves. That means there should be as few obstacles as possible in the line between the transmission and reception antennas.

The model’s receiver antenna must be as far away as possible from electrically conductive parts and very visibly arranged (protruding from the model) to prevent loss of range.

CONNECTIONS TO RECEIVER

Battery eliminator is installed in the receiver circuitry. The receiver gets supplied with current through the drive battery that runs the engine. NiMH battery from 4.8 V to 6 V can be used for the receiver. Batteries of higher voltage may damage the receiver and servos.

Use only a speed controller which has the exclusive connector for the BEC system.

INSTALL THE TRANSMITTER BATTERIES

1. Open the battery compartment lid on the reverse of the transmitter.
2. nsert 4 fully charged rechargeable batteries or new AA batteries observing the correct polarity.
3. Close the cover on the battery compartment again. Ensure that the cover clicks properly into place. Check that it is in its correct position.

TRANSMITTER

SERVO REVERSE SWITCHES

1. Servo reverse Channel 2
2. Servo reverse Channel 1
3. Servo reverse Channel 3
4. Servo reverse Channel 4

BINDING

Assigning a transmitter identifier to the receiver (binding)

In addition to control information, when the remote control is operating, an electronic identifier is sent with each transmitter impulse. This is how the receiver recognizes that the signal has come from its own transmitter. Since many millions of transmitter identifiers are available, it is extremely unlikely that a different transmitter could influence your receiver.

Upon first use, however, the transmitter must communicate this identifier to teach each new receiver. For this purpose, the follo-wing process is necessary. To the degree possible, it should be undertaken at a place where no other electrical signal – especially not one from another 2.4 GHz transmitter – can interrupt this transmission over the radio path.

1. Turn on the receiver power. Press the SW switch.
   The receiver’s LED should start flashing.

2. Turn on the transmitter.

3. When the LED on the receiver becomes solid, the binding process is completed. The RC system is ready.

TRIM

Trim is used primarily to correct a slight slanted position of the servo lever. In addition, one has the option of precisely readjusting the model during operation, if it does not travel in a straight line, for example, even though the control wheel is in the centre position. Trim for CH1-CH4 – Example illustration: 1. Trim CH2 / 2. Trim CH4.

SPECIFICATIONS

It is CARSON’s policy that we strive to improve the quality of our products. Therefore CARSON may alter specifications of our products at any time without any notice.

BATTERY SAFETY GUIDELINES

Used correctly, domestic batteries are a safe and dependable source of portable power. Problems can occur If they are misused or abused – resulting in leakage or, in extreme cases, fire or explosion.
Here are some simple guidelines to safe battery use designed to eliminate any such problems.

• Take care to fit your batteries correctly,observing the plus and minus marks on the battery and appliance. Incorrect fitting can cause leakage or, in extreme cases, fire or even an explosion.

• Replace the whole set of batteries at one time, taking care not to mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types, since this can result in leakage or, in extreme cases, fire or even an explosion.

• Store unused batteries in their packaging and away from metal objects which may cause a short-circuit resulting in leakage or, in extreme cases, fire or even an explosion.

• Remove dead batteries from equipment and all batteries from equipment you know you are not going to use for a long time. Otherwise the batteries may leak and cause damage.

• Never throw batteries in a fire, this can cause an explosion.
  Do not put dead batteries with the normal household waste. Deliver them at special collecting institutions.

• Never attempt to recharge ordinary batteries, either in a charger or by applying heat to them. They may leak,cause fire or even explode. There are special rechargeable batteries which are clearly marked as such.

• Supervise children if they are replacing batteries themselves in order to ensure these guidelines are followed.

• Make sure battery compartments are secure.

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:

• Correct the defect by repairing the product without charging for parts and labour;
• Replace the product with one of the same or similar design.

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 repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period.

The Warranty does not cover:

• Damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration,lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current;
• Damage caused by losing control of your model;
• Any repairs other than those provided by a CARSON authorised service facility;
• Consumables such as fuses or batteries;
• Cosmetic damage;
• Transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or
• Costs of product removal, installation, set-up service adjust-ment or reinstallation;
• Any changes to plugs and cables, open the housing and damage the sticker.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary according to the country of purchase.

Declaration of conformity
TAMIYA-CARSON Modellbau GmbH & Co. KG hereby declares that the radio equipment type 500501003 conforms to Directive 2014/53/EU. The complete text for the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following Internet address.
www.carson-modelsport.com/de/produkte.htm

Maximum transmission power:
100 mW (20db) FHSS modulation

The explanation of the symbol on the product, 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 delivering this appliance to the relevant recycling point.
We wish you a lots of fun using your CARSON product!

TAMIYA-CARSON
Modellbau GmbH & Co. KG
Werkstraße 1 // D-90765 Fürth // www.carson-modelsport.de

+49 3675 7333 343
Service-Hotline for Germany: Mo – Do 8 -12 Uhr & 12.30 -16 Uhr // Fr 8 -12.30 Uhr
CARSON-Model Sport // Abt. Service // Mittlere Motsch 9 // 96515 Sonneberg

References

• Games for kids & adults | Official Carson Shop
• Games for kids & adults | Official Carson Shop

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