FTX5487GN Utah Comp Low Profile RTR Crawler Instruction Manual

FTX5487GN Utah Comp Low Profile RTR Crawler

Product Specifications

• Model : FTX Utah Comp Low Profile RTR Crawler
• Radio System : 2.4GHz
• Battery : 7.4v 360mAH Lipo
• Transmitter : 2.4GHz Steer wheel
• Charger : USB 150mA

Product Usage Instructions

Familiarizing Yourself with Your 2.4GHz Radio System
Your car is equipped with a 2.4GHz radio system that ensures interference- free use once bound with the ESC. Read and understand the instructions before operating.

Battery Installation

1. Open the battery cover and install 4 x AAA-size batteries with the correct polarity.
2. Ensure batteries make good contact with the contacts.
3. Close the battery cover securely.

Running Your Car

1. Turn on the radio controller.
2. Turn on the receiver on your car.
3. Check steering performance and throttle trigger response.

Steering Performance:

• Keep the wheel in the center position for straight-line driving.
• Turn left or right as needed for steering control.

Throttle Trigger Response:

• Pull the trigger back to accelerate, and release to decelerate.
• Push the trigger forward to activate the reverse.
• Avoid excessive use of reverse to prevent damage.

Tuning Controls

1. To tune the steering trim, adjust the steering trim dial.
2. To set the idle speed, use the throttle trim dial.
3. Adjust the steering dual rate control dial for maximum steering without strain on the servo.
4. Use the throttle D/R dial to adjust the maximum power output from speed control.

Steering/Throttle Reverse
Reverse the direction of servo travel for steering and adjust the throttle reverse if needed for proper motor operation relative to the throttle trigger.

Congratulations on your purchase of the FTX Utah Comp Low Profi le RTR Crawler.

This 1/18th scale model has been factory assembled and all electrics installed and set up to make it the easiest possible introduction to the sport of driving RC cars.

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, and personal property and cause serious injury.
• This is NOT a toy and must be operated with caution and common sense.
• Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in damage, injury or damage to other property.
• This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision.
• It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, set-up or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.

Safety Precautions and Warnings

• You are responsible for operating this model such that it does not endanger yourself and others, or result in damage to the product or the property of others.
• This model is controlled by a radio which is possibly subject to interference which can cause momentary loss of control so it is advisable to always keep a safe distance to avoid collisions or injury.
• Age Recommendation: 14 years or over. This is not a toy. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision.

Carefully follow these directions and warnings, plus those of any additional equipment associated with the use of this model, chargers, ESC and motors, radio etc.

• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
• Always operate your model in an open area away from cars, traffi c or people.
• Never operate the model in the street or in populated areas.
• Always keep the vehicle in direct line of sight, you cannot control what you cannot see!
• Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.
• Although splash-proof the car and electronics are not designed to be subjected to extended moisture exposure or submersion. To do so will result in permanent damage.
• Avoid injury from high speed rotating parts, gears and axles etc.
• Novices should seek advice from more experienced people to operate the model correctly and meet its performance potential.
• Exercise caution when using tools and sharp instruments.
• Do not put fi ngers or any objects inside rotating and moving parts.
• Take care when carrying out repairs or maintenance as some parts may be sharp.
• Do NOT touch equipment such as the motor, electronic speed control and battery, immediately after using your model because they can generate high temperatures.
• Always turn on your transmitter before you turn on the receiver in the car. Always turn off the receiver before turning your transmitter off.
• Keep the wheels of the model off the ground, and keep your hands away from the wheels  when checking the operation of the radio equipment.
• Prolong motor life by preventing overheat conditions. Undue motor wear can result from frequent turns, rapid change of direction forwards/backwards, continuous stop/starts, pushing/pulling objects, driving in deep sand and tall grass, or driving
  continuously up hill.

Contents:
FTX Utah Comp Low Profi le RTR Crawler

• Transmitter: 2.4ghz Steerwheel
• Charger : USB 150mA
• Battery : 7.4v 360mAH Lipo

FAMILIARIZING YOURSELF WITH YOUR 2.4GHZ RADIO SYSTEM

You car is equipped with a 2.4Ghz radio system that once bound with the ESC will provide you interference free use. Please read and understand the instructions and functions before operating.

1. Wheel Angle, the maximum rotation of the steering wheel is 35 degrees from center to left or right (CH1 )
2. Throttle trigger, has a total throw of 12 degrees, 12.5 degrees forward, and 12.5 degrees backward (CH2)
3. Button (CH4)
4. Three-position switch (CH3) )
5. Lanyard Eye
6. Handle, 4 * AAA battery compartment
7. Steering Reverse Switch (ST.REV)
8. Power indicator LED (R. LED)
9. Two color LED battery volume (RX.BATT)
10. Steering D/R (ST.D/R)
11. Throttle D/R (TH.D/R )
12. Dial Switch (Switching the working mode of the electric dispatching)
13. Throttle Reverse Switch (TH.REV)
14. Status indicator green LED (G.LED)
15. Bind Button (BIND)
16. Steering Trim (ST.TRIM)
17. Throttle Trim (TH.TRIM)
18. Power Switch

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Open the battery cover as shown and install 4 x AAA size batteries, positioning the polarity as indicated on the battery box and make sure the batteries make good contact to the contacts therein.
2. Close cover after the batteries are installed.

Notes:

• Low battery alarm: When the battery is lower than 4.2V the G.LED on the panel will flash slowly.
• When installing the battery, please pay attention to the positive and negative poles of the battery to avoid installation errors. (As shown on the right).

RUNNING YOUR CAR

1. TURN ON THE RADIO CONTROLLER
   Switch on the power on the radio controller. Your car is bound with your radio controller automatically. When active the R.LED will be lit.

2. TURN ON THE RECEIVER ON YOUR CAR
   The ESC/receiver switch is located under the bodyshell of the model. Switch on the ESC/receiver switch shown here.

3. CHECK THE STEERING PERFORMANCE
   Ensure good steering movement

4. To keep the car running in a straight line, keep the wheel in the centre position.

5. Turn the wheel to the left to turn your car left.

6. Turn the wheel to the right to turn you car to the right.

7. CHECK THROTTLE TRIGGER RESPONSE

8. Pull the trigger back to accelerate, release it to decelerate.

9. To stop running you car, release the trigger to neutral.

10. Pushing the trigger forward activates reverse PLEASE NOTE : THE MODEL SWITCHES BETWEEN FORWARD AND REVERSE INSTANTLY. FOR SLOW SPEED MANOEUVRABILITY EXCESSIVE USE OF THIS FEATURE CAN CAUSE TRANSMISSION AND ESC DAMAGE.

11. TO TUNE THE STEERING TRIM
    

    • STEERING TRIM DIAL
      Gently pull the trigger to allow your car to run slowly. Meantime, tune the steering trim to allow the front wheels to be aligned by rotating the dial.

12. TO TUNE THE THROTTLE TRIM

    • THROTTLE TRIM DIAL
      **** Throttle Trim is used to set the idle speed of the car, by rotating the dial.

13. TO TUNE THE STEERING DUAL RATE CONTROL DIAL

    • STEERING D/R DIAL
      The D/R controls the amount of servo travel. You should adjust this to give maximum steering without any extra strain on the servo. Set it to a minimum first and then slowly adjust until full steering is achieved

    • THROTTLE D/R
      With this dial you can adjust the the maximum power output from your speed control.

14. STEERING/THROTTLE REVERSE

    • STEERING REVERSE:
      To reverse the direction of servo travel for steering (CH1).

    • THROTTLE REVERSE:
      Allows you to electronically switch the direction that the motor operates in relation to the throttle trigger. For example, if you pull the throttle trigger to accelerate forward but the model goes in reverse, flip the Throttle Reverse switch to make the model accelerate forward.

BINDING THE TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER

Your FTX transmitter will come ready bound to the vehicle directly from the factory. However should you need to rebind the radio to the vehicle please follow these simple instructions:

1. While pressing and holding the BIND button, power on the transmitter. The transmitter will now enter binding mode, G.LED will flash rapidly and the BIND button can then be released.
2. Power on the receiver. After 1 second the receiver will automatically enter binding mode. Once in binding mode, the receiver’s LED will flash rapidly.
3. Binding will then automatically occur within 1-2 seconds. If successful, the LED on the receiver will remain solid, G.LED on the transmitter will turn off and the model can then be operated as normal.

Note: Always enter the transmitter into binding mode first, followed by the receiver. If the binding procedure is not finished within 10 seconds, or if the binding process is unsuccessful, the receiver will exit binding mode and its LED will then flash slowly. If required, the binding process can then be completed again as above.

Stick Calibration – Change to Transmitter Calibration:
This function is used to set the neutral position for both the steering wheel and throttle trigger. The model’s transmitter is calibrated before delivery, however, if recalibration is required, please follow these steps:

1. Enter Calibration Mode : Rotate and hold the steering wheel to its maximum clockwise position,
   push and hold the throttle trigger to its forwardmost position, power on the transmitter. R.LED
   and G.LED will repeatedly flash twice to confirm that the transmitter is now in calibration mode, return the steering wheel and throttle trigger to their neutral positions.

2. Calibrate Wheel: Rotate the steering wheel clockwise to its maximum position, then, rotate the steering wheel anti-clockwise to its maximum position. Return the steering wheel to its neutral position. R.LED will turn off, confirming that steering wheel calibration has been completed.

3. Calibrate Trigger: Pull the throttle trigger backwards to its maximum position, then, push the throttle trigger forward to its maximum position. Return the throttle trigger to its neutral position. G.LED will turn off, confirming that throttle trigger calibration has been completed.

4. Once the steering wheel and throttle trigger calibration procedures have been completed, press the transmitter’s BIND button to save these settings and exit calibration mode.

Car Light Control – Optional Function with Brushed ESC:
The model’s receiver is pre-set with 5 different lighting profiles. The ‘CH4’ button of the transmitter can be used to cycle through these lighting profiles as detailed below:
Default Mode: In this mode, the turn signal lights remain in an off state regardless of whether the model is turning left or right. When braking, the rear stop lights are in a high-light state but otherwise remain in an off state. The front headlights remain in an off state.

• Mode A: In this mode, the turn signal lights flash slowly when the model is making a corresponding turn. The rear stop lights are in a low-light state, changing to a high-light state when braking. The front headlights are in a low-light state.
• Mode B: In this mode, the left or right turn signal lights flash slowly when the model is making a corresponding turn. The stop lights are in a low-light state, changing to a high-light state when braking. The front headlights are in a high-light state.
• Mode C : In this mode, all turn signal lights flash slowly in unison, regardless of whether the model is making a turn or not. The rear stop lights are in a low-light state, changing to a high-light state when braking. The front headlights are in a high-light state.
• Mode D : In this mode, the left or right turn signal lights flash slowly when the model is making a corresponding turn. When braking, the rear stop lights are in a high-light state but otherwise remain in an off state. The front headlights are in an off state.

Notes:

1. Each time the model is powered on, the lighting profile automatically reverts to ‘Default Mode’.
2. The model’s receiver automatically identifies the neutral positions of CH1 (Steering) and CH2 (Throttle) each time the model is powered on. It is recommended that both the model and transmitter are powered off, before powering them back on each time the transmitter’s trims are adjusted. Failure to do so could result in abnormal light control.

SPEED CONTROL/RECEIVER UNIT (BRUSHED EDITION)

Specifications

• Product Name: FS-R4A3-BS
• Adaptive Transmitters: FS-MG43-BS
• Adaptive Models: 1:18 simulation cars, climbing cars
• Number channels : 4
• Number of Lights: 7
• RF : 2.4GHZ ISM
• 2.4G Protocol: 2A-BS
• Antenna : Single antenna
• Input Power: NiMH (5~7Cell)/ 2S Lithium batteries
• Continuous/Peak Current : 10A/50A
• Temperature Range : -10°C ~ +60°C
• Humidity Limit : 20%~95%
• WaterProof : PPX4
• Distance: > 150m(Ground distance without inference)
• Dimensions: 33mm30mm12mm (Excluding capacitor)
• Creation: C, FC ID: NAZR4431

Overview

1. CH1
2. CH3
3. CH4
4. Headlight interface
5. Right turn signal light interface
6. Fog light interface
7. Fog light interface
8. Left turn signal light interface
9. LED
10. Headlight interface
11. Antenna
12. Power switch
13. Battery line anode
14. Battery line cathode
15. Motor interface “M+”
16. Motor interface “M-“
17. Left turn signal light interface
18. Right turn signal light interface
19. Tail light interface
20. Stop light interface
21. Backup light interface
22. Channel signal end
23. Power anode
24. Power cathode

Power Off:
After use, to power off the model and transmitter please follow the steps below:

1. Toggle the model’s power switch to its ‘OFF’ position. Disconnect the model’s battery from the model’s receiver.
2. Toggle the transmitter’s power switch to the ‘OFF’ position.

Note : Always power off the model and disconnect its battery BEFORE turning off the transmitter. Failure to do so may lead to damage or serious injury.

Charging the battery:

1. Connect charger to a USB port and the LED will blink red slowly. Connect to battery.
2. When charging the LED status will be solid red. Once charged the LED light will turn off.
3. NEVER leave the battery unattended whilst charging.
4. If the battery or charger become hot during the charging process, disconnect both the battery and charger immediately as this may have been caused due to an internal short-circuit.

Notes on Battery use:

• Always allow the battery cool after use, before recharging.
• Always inspect the battery before charging.
• Any bare wires, split heat shrink or leakage is a sure sign of abuse.
• Never attempt to charge dead or damaged batteries.
• Do not disassemble the battery or cut the connector wires.
• If the battery connector gets hot enough to melt there is most likely a serious problem with your model, driveline, battery wires or speed controller. Find and correct the problem before installing another charged battery pack.
• NEVER charge the battery unattended in case of overcharging, you need to be able to monitor the battery during charging
• Charge away from flammable objects and on a non-flammable surface in case the battery becomes too hot.

MAINTAINING YOUR CAR

After running your car, the following procedures should be performed regularly and will help to maintain your car’s performance.

• Inspect your car for any obvious damage.
• Check the gears for wear, debris or broken/slipping teeth.
• Check the wheels and tighten the wheel screws properly.
• Check for loose screws in the chassis.
• Check the wiring for frayed or damaged wires or connectors.
• Check the steering servo which will wear out over time and require replacement.
• Check all batteries.
• Keep the chassis clean and free of sand, dust and moisture.
• Remove and clean the motor if necessary. (Never attempt to re-assemble the motor, you will damage it and void the warranty).
• Clean the car body with a soft lint-free cloth.
• Remove all batteries when not in use.

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FTX is an exclusive brand of CML Distribution, Saxon House, Saxon Business Park, Hanbury Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 4AD England.

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FAQ

Q: How do I know if the car is properly bound with the radio controller?
A: When active, the R.LED on the controller will be lit, indicating successful binding.

Q: What should I do if the car does not respond to the radio controller?
A: Check battery installation, ensure correct polarity, and verify that both the controller and car are turned on and within range.

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