Carrera 370410507 Remote Control Toy Transmitter Instruction Manual

Carrera 370410507 Remote Control Toy Transmitter

Dear customer
Congratulations on purchasing a Carrera RC model car, manufactured in accordance with the latest technology As it is our constant endeavor to develop and improve our products, we reserve the right to make modifications, either of a technical nature or with respect to features, materials, and design, at any time, and without prior notice. For this reason, no claims will be accepted for any slight deviations in your product from the data and illustrations contained in these instructions. These operating and assembly instructions are an integral part of the product. Non-observance of these operating instructions and the safety instructions they contain will render the guarantee null and void. These instructions are to be kept for future reference and in the event that the product is passed on to a third party. For the latest version of these operating instructions and information on replacement and spare parts available, please visit carrera-rc.com in the service area.

Guarantee conditions

A Carrera product is built to high technical standards and is to be treated with care. Please ensure that you observe all the instructions contained in this guide. All components have been subjected to careful inspection (technical modifications and alterations to the model for the purpose of product improvement are reserved). Should any faults nevertheless occur, guarantee is assumed within the scope of the following conditions: The guarantee covers demonstrable material or manufacturing defects that existed at the time that the Carrera product was purchased. The guarantee period is 24 months beginning with the date of purchase. The guarantee does not extend to wearing parts (such as Carrera RC rechargeable batteries, antennas, tires, gearbox components etc.), damage caused by improper treatment or use (such as performing jumps in excess of the recommended height, dropping the product etc.), or unauthorized intervention. Repair may only be performed by Stadlbauer Marketing + Vertie GmbH itself or by a company it has authorized to do so. Within the scope of this guarantee, either the product as a whole or only the defective components will be replaced or equivalent substitution performed, as deemed appropriate by Stadlbauer Marketing + Vertie GmbH. The guarantee does not cover transport, packaging or travel costs or any damage for which the buyer is responsible. These costs are to be covered by the buyer. Guarantee claims will only be accepted from the original purchaser of the Carrera product.

Guarantee claims can only be accepted when:

• The card has been filled in properly and sent in together with the defective Carrera product and the purchase receipt/invoice/cash-register receipt.
• No unauthorized alterations have been made by the buyer to the guarantee card.
• The toy has been treated in accordance with the operating instructions and subjected to its intended use
• The damage/faulty operation is not due to acts of God or normal wear and tear.

Guarantee cards cannot be replaced.
Note for EU countries: Reference is hereby made to the seller’s statutory guarantee obligation, to the extent that this guarantee obligation is not restricted by the product guarantee.
Notes for AUSTRALIA: Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the ACL. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

Declaration of conformity
Stadlbauer Marketing + Vertie GmbH hereby declares that this model including the controller conforms with the fundamental requirements of the following EC directives: EC Directives 2009/48/EC and the other relevant regulations of Directive 2014/53/EU (RED).
The original declaration of conformity can be requested from carrera-rc.com.

Maximum radio-frequency power transmitted <10 dBm · Frequency range: 2402 – 2482 MHz

Warning!
Inappropriate use may result in severe injuries and/or damage to property. It has to be operated with care and caution and requires both mechanical and mental skills. The operating instructions contain notes on safety and technical regulations as well as information on maintaining and operating the product. It is indispensable to read these instructions thoroughly before the first usage. Only this helps to avoid accidents with injuries and damage.

WARNING! This toy contains small parts which can be swallowed and is therefore not suitable for children under 3 years of age.
WARNING! Danger of pinching during operation! Remove all packaging materials and wire fastenings before handing the toy over to the child. Please retain the packaging and address for information and in the event of any questions.

This symbol, showing refuse bins with a cross through them, denotes that empty batteries, rechargeable batteries, button cells, rechargeable battery packs, equipment batteries, disused electrical equipment, etc. should not be disposed of in domestic refuse, as they are harmful to the environment and health. Please help to preserve environment and health and talk to your children about the correct disposal of used batteries and disused electrical equipment. Batteries and disused electrical equipment should be handed in to the usual collection points where they can be properly recycled. Do not mix dissimilar battery types or employ new and used batteries together. Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity. Empty batteries should be removed from the product. Do not recharge non-recharge able batteries due to risk of ex- plosion. Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged. Supply terminals are not to be short-circuited. Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision. Battery chargers used with the toy are to be regularly examined for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure and other parts, and in the event of such damage, they must not be used until the damage has been repaired.

FCC statement
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 interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This product 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 product 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 the product 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 :

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the product and receiver. Errors and changes excepted.
• Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

IC statement
The device contain license-exempt transmitter(s)/ receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. The device must not cause interference;
2. The device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Safety instructions

• The Carrera RC vehicle is designed for hobby use only and may only be operated on tracks and in spaces especially intended for this purpose. WARNING! Do not use the Carrera RC vehicle in road traffic.
• Never operate the product on grass surfaces. Do not use the Carrera RC vehicle for transporting goods, persons or animals.
• Never use the Carrera RC vehicle outdoors during rain or snowfall. The car must not be run through water, puddles and snow, and must always be kept stored in a dry place.
• Never operate the vehicle near rivers, ponds or lakes, to avoid the risk of the Carrera RC car falling into the water. Avoid running on courses which are laid exclusively with sand.
• Do not expose the Carrera RC vehicle to direct sunlight.
• Never subject the Carrera car to repeated changes of load – that means continuously reversing it.
• Always place the car on the floor by hand. Never throw the car on the floor from a standing position.
• Avoid jumping from jumps or ramps higher than 5 cm (0.16 ft.).
• The Carrera RC vehicle must be inspected before and after operation, each time it is used, to ensure that it has not become disassembled. Any screws or nuts that may have become loosened during operation must be tightened.

Contents of package

• 1 x Carrera RC Vehicle
• 1 x Control unit (controller)
• 1 x Power unit
• 1 x Bit
• 5 x Batteries (non-rechargeable)

Inserting the batteries in the vehicle
Using a screwdriver, remove the cover of the power unit in the Carrera RC car.Insert the Carrera RC batteries (not rechargeable) into the power unit. Ensure the polarity is correct. Replace the compartment cover using a screwdriver. The LED of the battery compartment will flash rhythmically.

Inserting the batteries in the control unit (controller)
Open the battery compartment with a screwdriver and insert the batteries in the remote control. Ensure the polarity is correct. Replace the compartment cover using a screwdriver. The LED on top of the controller will flash rhythmically.

Now you can drive the car
The Carrera RC car and the remote control are bound as a factory setting.

The power unit and the controller are automatically activated and coupled when the gas lever is pressed. If the LED on the controller lights up continuously, this indicates that the coupling was successful. The vehicle and the controller switch off automatically after 10 minutes if the controller is no longer used. Switching
them off separately is not necessary.

Let’s practice!

• When changing over to new batteries, an operating pause of at least ten minutes is essential.

• Avoid constant motor operation.

• If the vehicle switches itself off several times in quick succession, the batteries are discharged.
  Please insert new batteries.

• Please always store the batteries away from the vehicle.

• Clean the Carrera RC car after use.

Controller functions – Full Function

Using the gas lever, you can move the vehicle forwards and backwards/to the left

• Gas lever up: forward

• Gas lever down: the vehicle turns around
  NOTE! In order to use the vehicle, the power unit must be properly inserted into the vehicle.

• S ound button: The sound function can be activated by pressing the button on the top of the controller.

• Power Unit
  The power unit has 2 different functions.

1. If the power unit is inserted into the controller = cordless screwdriver function. For that purpose, insert the supplied bit into the tip of the power unit.
2. Power unit in the vehicle: remote control function. For that purpose, insert the power unit into the opening behind the driver cabin.

Troubleshooting

The vehicle does not work/ / the LEDs flash slowly

• Have the batteries/power packs been inserted correctly?
• Are the battery contacts bent or dirty?
• Are the batteries discharged or defective?
• Are the vehicle and the transmitter/controller connected properly (see 4 )?

The vehicle does not work properly; the range is too small!

• Is battery/accumulator power fading?
• Are any other remote control devices close by which might be transmitting on the same frequency?
• Is interference being caused by metal railings or fences?
• Transmitter or power masts often cause the model vehicle to behave in an uncontrolled manner.
• Are there walkie-talkies/CB radios/wireless networks in the vicinity that might cause interference?
• The vehicle is very warm. Let the vehicle and the controller cool down for approximately 30 minutes.

Errors and changes excepted.

• Colors / final design – changes excepted

Technical changes and design-related changes excepted.

• Pictograms = symbolic photos

References

• Car racing tracks and remote-controlled cars from Carrera.

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)

Download This Manual (PDF format)

Download this manual  >>