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Traxxas DTS-1 Owner's Manual

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DRAG TIMING SYSTEM
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MODEL 6570
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  • Page 1 DRAG TIMING SYSTEM owner s manual ’ MODEL 6570 RC TOYS...
  • Page 2 GETTING STARTED DTS-1, we recommend that you go to Traxxas Drag Racing School on page 14 of this manual. There you will find SYSTEM SETUP a glossary of terms and we’ll take you through the steps of an actual race.
  • Page 3 Check for Firmware Updates when Using Traxxas Link The DTS-1 is ready to go right out of the box for stand-alone use. If you wish to connect the DTS-1 to your Traxxas Link application (using a TQi transmitter with Docking Base and an iPhone or iTouch), then check for the latest firmware updates to ensure optimum compatibility and performance with the Traxxas Link application.
  • Page 4 TIMING SYSTEM COMPONENTS DTS-1 Starting Line Console and Tree DTS-1 Finish Line Console Finish Beam Up/Down Sun Shade Adjustment (Lane 1) Speed Trap Mounting Cover for Programming Programming Pre-Stage LED Beam Up/Down Optional Cooling Fan Programming LEDs Button Buttons Stage LEDs...

  • Page 5: Battery Installation

    Battery Installation You will need a very flat and smooth surface to run the models. Avoid The DTS-1 System uses 8 AA batteries (4 in each console). The battery surfaces that have a large “crown” or dips/gutters to facilitate drainage.
  • Page 6 3. Position the Finish Line Console so that the second beam (farthest beam) shines across the finish line. It should sit on level ground as flat 1 Place the DTS-1 Starting Line Console on the starting line. The second and secure as possible without rocking on an uneven surface.
  • Page 7 LED to indicate there that beam will light solid to confirm the beam is is too much background light, see Beam Alignment Tips on page 8. properly aligned. DTS-1 TIMING SYSTEM • 7...
  • Page 8 Reflector Alignment Codes When you start a race, the DTS-1 will automatically perform a diagnostic check. If there is an error, it will light LED(s) to indicate what the problem is and which reflector, console, or beam is affected...
  • Page 9 “EZ-Staging” (EZ-Staging allows more time between staging and the to allow more time between staging and the race start. See page 12. start of the race than Pro Staging). The DTS-1 can also be programmed with other staging and tree modes. These are covered in the System Programming and Menu Selections sections on page 12.
  • Page 10 RACING WITH THE DTS-1 Solo Run System Maintenance The DTS-1 can also be used to run a single vehicle. Basic Maintenance Instead of pressing SET to start the race, press 1. Turn the system off before performing any maintenance. MENU (to run solo in the left lane) or OPTION (to 2.
  • Page 11 LED on in Lane 1. LED on in Lane 2. (Temperature too high) Shade the console, allow to cool, Shade the console, allow to cool, or purchase accessory cooling fans. or purchase accessory cooling fans. DTS-1 TIMING SYSTEM • 11...
  • Page 12 3. Press the OPTION button to select the Staging Mode you wish to use. The DTS-1 makes it easy to select from three Staging Modes and four Tree The LEDs on the right side of the tree indicate which option is selected.
  • Page 13 5 seconds after the last driver stages his vehicle. Note: If the second vehicle does not stage after 10 seconds, the tree will begin the race and the unstaged vehicle will be disqualified. DTS-1 TIMING SYSTEM • 13...
  • Page 14 TRAXXAS DRAG RACING SCHOOL The Traxxas DTS-1 is designed to provide an authentic drag racing instead anticipate it. Anticipating the light accounts for your reaction time simulation. To get the most from the experience, it helps to understand and the vehicle’s rollout (the distance required for the front tires to leave the rules, procedures, and terminology around NHRA drag racing.
  • Page 15 Final On the DTS-1, the pre-stage beam is about 23mm from the starting line. Pro Tree: All three large yellow lights will flash simultaneously, followed four-tenths of a second later by the green light...
  • Page 16 Trap speed: Speed of the vehicle as measured in the speed trap. Tree (Christmas tree): The tree contains the stage lights and the countdown lights needed to run the race. There is a set of lights for each lane. 16 • DTS-1 TIMING SYSTEM...
  • Page 17 Round 1 Round 2 Quarterfinal Round 3 Semifinal Race Program Form Round 4 Final Winner DTS-1 TIMING SYSTEM • 17...

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