MAVERICK MTX-400 3 Channel Transmitter Instructions
- June 13, 2024
- Maverick
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MAVERICK MTX-400 3 Channel Transmitter
Product Information
The Transmitter is an advanced controller designed to be easy to use and tune, suitable for beginners. It provides various adjustment possibilities to customize your control. The transmitter features function switches, a power LED, steering and throttle reverse switches, throttle end point dial, bind button, throttle trim, steering trim, steering dual rate switch, steering control, throttle trigger, power switch, and channel 3 and 4 controls.
Function Switches on the Transmitter
- Power LED
- Steering Reverse Switch
- Throttle Reverse Switch
- Throttle End Point Dial (low/high points)
- Bind Button
- Throttle Trim
- Steering Trim
- Steering Dual Rate (D/R) Switch
- Steering Control
- Throttle Trigger
- Power Switch
- Channel 3 Control
- Channel 4 Control
Throttle Trigger
The throttle trigger controls the speed of the vehicle.
- Pull the trigger to go forwards and speed up
- Push the trigger forward to brake
- Push again for reverse
Steering Wheel
Turn the steering wheel to the left or right to make the vehicle turn left
or right.
Steering Dual Rate (D/R)
The dual rate settings adjust the maximum degree of movement from the servo. Turn the dial anti-clockwise to reduce or clockwise to increase the allowable degree of movement.
Reverse Switches
The Steering (ST.REV) and Throttle (TH.REV) reverse switches are set to N (Normal) as standard. To switch the direction of travel of either the steering or throttle, move the switch to the R (Reverse).
Throttle End Point Adjustment (EPA)
The throttle EPA allows you to adjust the maximum degree of movement of the throttle channel. Turn the dial anti-clockwise to reduce or clockwise to increase the allowable degree of movement. When using this transmitter with an electric-powered vehicle, set the end points to the maximum setting.
Trim Setup
If the steering is not straight with the transmitter on, make sure the trim
dial is set to the central position and adjust the Servo horn on the car if
needed. Then make any adjustments with the steering trim while driving the
vehicle. The trim buttons have an audible beep when pressed, and the central
position is denoted with a double beep sound.
Throttle Trim
Throttle neutral adjustments can be made by pressing the throttle trim F for more throttle or B for more brake.
Steering Trim
Steering neutral adjustments can be made by pressing the steering trim L
left or R right buttons.
If the wheels point left, press R.
If they point straight, no adjustment is required.
If wheels point right, press L.
Channel 3 Control
A 3-position switch used for optional parts. If using HPI LED adaptor #160581, CH3 Switch is used for the LED ON/OFF Functions.
Channel 4 Control
A 100-position range used for optional parts. Single press will change the position by 1. Hold down will change the position by 10. The central position is denoted with a double beep sound.
Product Usage Instructions
Installing the Transmitter Batteries
- Open the battery holding tray to expose the empty battery slots.
- Insert 4 AA batteries into the marked spaces, ensuring correct polarity (+ve and -ve).
- Incorrect battery insertion could damage the transmitter.
Turning on the power
Turn on transmitter first and then turn on receiver. Hold down the transmitter
switch and the LED battery indicator will light up Red. An audible beep will
sound. Turn on the receiver. If the transmitter is left on without input for
more than 5 minutes the LED will Flash Green and an audible beep will sound to
remind the user to turn off the set.
Turning off the power
Turn off receiver first and then turn off transmitter.
If you switch off the transmitter first before the R/C car, you may lose
control of the R/C car
- Turn off the receiver switch.
- Hold down the transmitter switch. An audible beep will sound.
- Disconnect the battery connector from the speed control connector.
Binding the Transmitter and Receiver
You may need to setup your transmitter to ‘bind’ with the receiver if you
change to a new receiver or for any reason lose signal.
- Place the transmitter and the receiver close to each other (within one meter).
- Turn ON the transmitter by holding down the power switch.
- Press and hold the receiver setup button, then turn the power switch to the ON position.
- The receiver LED will flash quickly. Release the setup button after 1 second.
- Press and hold the binding button on the transmitter for 1 second until the LED on the receiver is continuously lit.
Fail Safe Setup
Caution
Any new binding of transmitter & receiver will clear the pre-set fail safe.
- With the transmitter and car switched on, press the setup button on the receiver then release. LED will flash.
Electric setup
- Leave throttle trigger in neutral position, and press the setup button. The LED will flash quickly. Once the receiver LED remains lit, then release the setup button on the receiver.
Nitro setup
- Hold full brake on the transmitter, and press the setup button. The LED will flash quickly. Release full brake on the transmitter once the receiver LED remains lit, then release the setup button on the receiver.
Incorrect battery insertion could damage the transmitter 2.4Ghz technology has done away with the need for long extendable aerials. The Aerial on your transmitter is located internally
Power LED
The Red LED will show if the installed AA batteries have sufficient charge. The Red LED will flash and there will be an audible beep if the batteries need replacing.
Transmitter
Your Transmitter is an advanced controller designed for the beginner to be easy to use and tune. You will need to follow the steps below to ensure you prepare the controller correctly for use and understand the adjustment possibilities available.
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
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 operating 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 in, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and….
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance
may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 2cm between the radiator& your body.
CE COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
The radio equipment type in this product is in compliance with EU Directive
2014/53/EU. The full text of the Declaration of Conformity is available at
www.hpiracing.com/ce
HPI RACING A/S
Jegindoevej 21
8800 Viborg, Denmark
info@hpiracing.com
WWW.MAVERICK-RC.COM
References
- HPI RACING & MAVERICK RC CE Documentation - HPI Racing
- HPI RACING & MAVERICK RC CE Documentation - HPI Racing
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