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- Page 1 ® Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung ® Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni...
- Page 2 WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS Always purchase from a Horizon Hobby, LLC authorized dealer to ensure authentic high-quality Spektrum product. Horizon Hobby, LLC disclaims all support and warranty with regards, but not limited to, compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum technology.
- Page 3 BEFORE USING YOUR TRANSMITTER Before going any further, visit the Spektrum Community website at spektrumrc.com to register your transmitter and download the latest Spektrum AirWare™ firmware updates. A registration reminder screen occasionally appears until you register your transmitter. When you register your transmitter, the reminder screen does not appear again.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
FCC Information ................52 Sub-Trim ..................29 FAA Information ................53 Reverse ..................29 AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code ........53 Speed ....................30 IC Information ................53 Absolute (Abs.) Travel ..............30 Balance ..................30 Compliance Information for the European Union .....53 SPEKTRUM NX8 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 5: Charging The Lithium Ion Battery Pack
SpektrumRC.com first on your PC, Mac, or mobile device before you can connect with your NX8 1. Power ON your NX8 and enter the Function menu, Scroll to the bottom to access the System menu. 2. Scroll down and select Check For Updates. The NX8 will search for WiFi networks in range and display the options for you to connect with. -
Page 6: Transmitter Functions
The transmitter comes with a thin, clear plastic film applied to some front panels for protection during shipping. Humidity and use may cause this film to come off. Carefully remove this film as desired. SPEKTRUM NX8 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... - Page 7 TRANSMITTER FUNCTIONS Powering the NX8 On and Off Function Function 1. Press and hold the Spektrum Logo for several seconds to turn Switch I/ Bind Data Port ON the NX8. Switch A Audio Port 2. Press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to power...
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Page 8: Main Screen
To select a switch, toggle the switch you wish to select. Verify the switch selection is now displayed as desired. When correct, press the scroll wheel to select this switch and complete the switch selection. SPEKTRUM NX8 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 9: External Memory Card
2. Press the Memory card into the card opening with the card label facing up as shown. *iX12, iX20, DX20, DX18t, DX18SE, DX18G2, DX18G1, DX18QQ, DX9Black, DX9, DX10t, DX8G2, DX7G2, DX6G3, DX6e, NX8 and DX6G2 INTERNAL MEMORY CARD An internal Memory card is included, it cannot be removed, To connect to the Memory card: but may be accessed via the USB port on the transmitter. -
Page 10: Memory Card Functions
MEMORY CARD FUNCTIONS Update Spektrum AirWare™ Software NOTICE: The orange LED Spektrum bars flash and a status bar 4. Eject the Memory card from the computer. appears on the screen when Spektrum AirWare software updates 5. Make sure the transmitter is powered off and install the are installing. -
Page 11: Model Type Programming Guide
USB Settings USB Settings About/Regulatory About/Regulatory USB Settings Transfer SD Card Transfer SD Card Transfer SD Card About/Regulatory About/Regulatory About/Regulatory System Setup List: Function List: SPEKTRUM NX8 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model Select Control Setup Model Type D/R and Expo... -
Page 12: System Setup
2. Select Yes and press the scroll wheel to confirm the model type. All data will be reset. Selecting No will exit the Confirm Model Type screen and return to the Model Type screen. SPEKTRUM NX8 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 13: Model Name
When the priority switch position is active, only the current Land Land Land flight mode is active, regardless of other switch positions. Thermal Thermal Thermal Thermal Speed Speed *Must be set up in a 4/5 flight mode SPEKTRUM NX8 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 14: Channel Assignment
The box around the current input selection flashes. 3. Scroll left or right to select the desired control stick or switch. 4. Press the scroll wheel to save the selection. SPEKTRUM NX8 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 15: Trim Setup
• Throttle Digital trim button (default) Model Utilities In the Model Utilities function you can create a new model, delete a model, copy a model, reset a model to default settings and sort the model list. SPEKTRUM NX8 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 16: Create New Model
Cancel and change the active model in the Model Select menu. 2. Select the model memory next to “To” and scroll to the desired model memory. Press the scroll wheel once to save the selection. SPEKTRUM NX8 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 17: Model Reset
Return the switch or control stick to the safe position to silence the alarm. For safety reasons, the default throttle alarm activates if the throttle position is above 10%. SPEKTRUM NX8 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 18: Telemetry
Installing the optional telemetry module and sensors enables the You can also enable Data Logging to save a telemetry file on the display of aircraft performance data on the transmitter screen. Memory card and view the data in the Spektrum STi mobile application or other TLM file viewers. -
Page 19: Preflight Setup
SRXL2 as well as the CRFS protocols for compatibility External Power (9.5v) with the TBS Cross Fire and Cross Fire 2. In addition, the NX8 is Select On when using an external power source for the external engineered to deliver a 9.5V power supply for external devices. -
Page 20: Wireless Trainer
Wired trainer supports up to 8 input channels with PPM based This training mode designates the NX8 as the instructor, and trainer systems connected. If the NX8 is used with a wired requires the student transmitter to have no settings applied, all of connection, the correct wired trainer option must be selected in the reverse settings to normal and all travel settings at 100%. -
Page 21: Trainer Fpv Mode
In this mode, the This mode is available for connecting a head tracking system to NX8 should be left on a default ACRO model with no changes. the NX8 for FPV use. See the Headtracking FPV Setup section for Normal Student more information. -
Page 22: Palette Utilities
Battery Alarm The Battery Alarm is set to LiIon battery type for the NX8 and cannot be changed. The alarm activates when the battery reaches the low voltage limit. To change the battery voltage trigger point for the alarm: 1. -
Page 23: Selecting A Language
Scrolling to System Sounds and pressing the scroll wheel turns sounds on (Active) or off (Inhibit). You may disable all sounds by changing the volume to 0. Vibrator Intensity Adjustment: Adjust this value to change the intensity of the built-in vibrator. SPEKTRUM NX8 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... - Page 24 When you select this option another screen is opened. Set the time and choose the options to suit your needs. Power Sounds: Select from a variety of sound options the system will play at power up and power down. SPEKTRUM NX8 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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Page 25: Calibrate
First start an account at SpektrumRC.com first on your PC, Mac, or mobile device. 1. Select WiFi Utilities. The NX8 will search for WiFi networks in range and display the options for you to connect with. 2. Select your WiFi connection. Load the SSID and password for connection and select Connect. -
Page 26: Transfer Memory Card
In the Volume selection you can choose from the Internal or Select the internal memory location to save to the memory bank Extermal memory locations. built into the NX8. Select the external memory location to save to the micro Memory card slot. Import Model This function overwrites all model memories. -
Page 27: Export Model
7. Status informs you if the card is ready to use. 8. Select Export to save the file to the Memory card. When the export is complete, the transmitter returns to the Memory card Menu screen. SPEKTRUM NX8 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 28: Update Airware
SYSTEM SETUP Update AirWare NOTICE: The orange LED Spektrum bars flash and a status bar Automatically Installing AirWare Updates with micro SD appears on the screen when AirWare updates are installing. To install the most recent update: Never power off the transmitter when updates are installing. -
Page 29: Function List
Select YES to reverse the channel. A second screen appears, reminding you to bind your transmitter and receiver. CAUTION: After adjusting servos, always rebind the transmitter and receiver to set the failsafe position. SPEKTRUM NX8 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 30: Speed
You can also use the Balance menu option to match throttle response on twin engine aircraft or level the swashplate on a helicopter. SPEKTRUM NX8 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 31: Dual Rates And Expo
To remove points from a Throttle Curve: 1. Move the Throttle stick until the cursor is near the point you wish to remove. 2. Scroll to Remove Pt. and press the scroll wheel once to remove the point. SPEKTRUM NX8 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 32: Mixing
CAUTION: Always do a Control Test of your model after The Curve value corresponds to each page of values assigned to changing mixes. a switch position. Leave the Curve value matching the highlighted box below the switch position for a basic configuration. SPEKTRUM NX8 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 33: Curve Mix
4. If control issues occur, contact the appropriate Horizon Prod- uct Support office for assistance. 5. If performing a range test while a telemetry module is active, the display will show flight log data. SPEKTRUM NX8 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 34: Timer
FUNCTION LIST Timer The NX8 Timer function allows you to program a countdown timer or stop watch (count up timer) to display on the main screen. An alarm sounds when the programmed time is reached. You can program the timer to start using the assigned switch position or automatically when throttle is raised above a programmed position. -
Page 35: Forward Programming
Audio Events For compatible video transmitters, this menu can select the options directly from your NX8. Set the Power level and frequency of your video transmitter, and select Send to make the change. Switch Changes: Use the switch change report to call out what your switch positions are. -
Page 36: Sequencer
The 3 positions act as ‘kick points’ of the movement at fixed percentages (equal thirds) of the sequencer output. In a function screen, highlight each point (0–2) and select the switch position desired for a function to be active. SPEKTRUM NX8 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 37: Function Bar
FUNCTION LIST FUNCTION BAR The Function Bar on the NX8 offers 2 features, a Ticker Tape to show telemetry values and My List which allows quick access to menu items chosen that are frequently used. Playback Mode: When the NX8 transmitter is showing the normal display (home screen), the system shows the telemetry scrolling across the bottom of the screen. - Page 38 This is useful to verify programming functions, trim settings, mix directions, etc. The numeric value is directly relative to the travel adjust and mix values (e.g. 100% travel adjust equals 100% value in the Monitor). SPEKTRUM NX8 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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Page 39: Acro (Airplane)
If you want a pitch curve on an airplane, activate this function. You can only use two of these options due to the channel count limit of your NX8. Once these options are chosen, the related menus appear in the Function List. -
Page 40: Elevon Servo Control
• Add Aileron mixing if the aircraft rolls in knife edge flight Aileron to Rudder Use Aileron to Rudder mixing to overcome adverse yaw characteristics with certain types of aircraft (such as high-wing aircraft). SPEKTRUM NX8 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 41: Differential
Ad Pt. to add a point along the curve. select a different Curve (page) to store multiple sets of values for testing. SPEKTRUM NX8 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 42: Heli (Helicopter)
1. Select the Pitch Curve you wish to edit (N, 1 or 2). 2. Scroll right to select the points on the curve and edit the respective values. 3. Press the BACK button to save the Pitch Curves and return to the Function List. SPEKTRUM NX8 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 43: Swashplate
Move the programmed cyclic or rudder channel, noting the throttle position. The throttle position should increase. If the throttle decreases, then the opposite value (positive vs. negative) is needed. SPEKTRUM NX8 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 44: Sail (Sailplane)
Use the Sailplane Type Screen to select wing and tail types to match your sailplane model. Diagrams and setup names show on the transmitter screen to show the available setups. Refer to spektrumrc.com for more information about new NX8 Spektrum AirWare updates to support these options. Wing Tail Motor... -
Page 45: Sail Mixing
2. Press the scroll wheel a second time to save the selection. 3. Scroll to Diff: and press the scroll wheel once to change the value. 4. Press the scroll wheel again to save the selection. SPEKTRUM NX8 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 46: Multi (Multirotor)
F Mode trim type enables you to save trim values for individual flight modes if you find, for example, the aircraft requires Roll trim in Flight Mode 1 but not in Flight Mode 2. SPEKTRUM NX8 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 47: D/R And Exponential
If you program multiple throttle curves and you wish to edit one of the curves, that curve must be active in the Motor Curve screen before you can make any changes. SPEKTRUM NX8 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 48: Physical Transmitter Adjustments
PHYSICAL TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS The NX8 has all the physical transmitter adjustments located around the gimbal face of each gimbal. This arrangement allows for quick and easy adjustments with out taking the back cover off or removing any plugs to access adjustment screws. -
Page 49: Mode Conversion
2. To disengage the throttle Tension turn the screw counter clockwise until the gimbal moves freely. You can select transmitter modes 1, 2, 3 or 4 for the NX8. Converting the mode requires both a programming and a mechanical change. -
Page 50: Troubleshooting Guide
Flight battery/Transmitter battery charge is Replace/recharge batteries too low Transmitter is a NX8 EU version and receiver is The NX8 EU version is not compatible with DSM2 DSM2 receivers Move powered transmitter a few feet from... -
Page 51: 1-Year Limited Warranty
Horizon will hold non-compliant Product for a period of 60 Product has been started, you must contact your local distributor days from notification, after which it will be discarded. or Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer your 10-15 SPEKTRUM NX8 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 52: Warranty And Service Contact Information
If this equipment 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: SPEKTRUM NX8 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... -
Page 53: Faa Information
The you purchased the product. separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and SPEKTRUM NX8 • TRANSMITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL... - Page 54 DSM, DSM2, DSMX, the DSMX logo, Bind-N-Fly, BNF, the BNF logo, Spektrum AirWare, STi, ModelMatch, AS3X, SmartSafe, and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, LLC. The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc.
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after charging unit I get a screen that says Calibrate! Nothing I do will allow me to leave that message
To calibrate the Spektrum NX8 after seeing the "Calibrate!" message, follow these steps:
1. Move the gimbal sticks carefully in a "+" shape, first from left to right, then up and down.
2. Press gently on the gimbals at their stops to ensure accurate calibration.
3. Return both gimbal sticks to the center position.
4. Select "SAVE" to store the calibration.
This process ensures proper calibration of all proportional controls.
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I have a Spektrum NX8 Transmitter. What does RLv & LLv mean in the channel assign input menu?