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Radio Shack XMODS Custom RC User Manual

Radio Shack XMODS Custom RC User Manual

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XMODS Custom RC Starter Kit ...................................................................... 2
Assembling Your XMODS Custom RC ............................................................. 4
Setting Up the Controller .............................................................................. 9
Driving Your Car .......................................................................................... 13
Optional Upgrades ...................................................................................... 17
Care ........................................................................................................... 19
The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................ 19
Warranty ..................................................................................................... 20
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Contents XMODS Custom RC Starter Kit ..............2 Your Custom RC Starter Kit Includes Assembling Your XMODS Custom RC ............. 4 Assembling the Wheels Installing Batteries in the Chassis Assembling the Antenna Redistributing the Car’s Weight Assembling the Car Body Mounting the Body on the Chassis Setting Up the Controller ................

  • Page 2: Xmods Custom Rc Starter Kit

    XMODS Custom RC Starter Kit XMODS offers you the ultimate radio control racing experience. Street smart looks meet precision performance in a custom car just begging to be tuned — by you. Your starter kit includes the following features... • A full set of factory parts to assemble your car. •...

  • Page 3: Your Custom Rc Starter Kit Includes

    Your Starter Kit Includes Controller w/antenna Wheels w/Tires (4) Wheel nuts (4) Car antenna Screws Car Body (quantity varies by body style) Hood Front bumper Rear bumper Rear spoiler* Left and right side mirrors Left and right side skirts Car chassis Lug wrench (not shown) Screwdriver (not shown) Decal sheet (not shown)

  • Page 4: Assembling Your Xmods Custom Rc

    Assembling Your XMODS Custom RC Assembling the Wheels 1) Align the flat side of the wheel with the flat side of the axle and slide the wheel onto the same axle. 2) Screw the nut onto the axle and tighten with the supplied lug wrench.

  • Page 5: Installing Batteries In The Chassis

    Installing Batteries in the Chassis 1) Make sure the power switch on the bottom of the chassis is in the off (rear) position. 2) Unsnap the battery compartment covers on the left and right sides. 3) Place two AAA alkaline or rechargeable* batteries in the left and right compartments, according to the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside.

  • Page 6: Assembling The Antenna

    Assembling the Antenna 1) Unscrew and remove the screw over the metal plate at the right rear side of the chassis. 2) Push the screw through the screw hole in the metal plate and then the metal loop at the base of the antenna. 3) Thread the antenna screw back into its slot and snugly tighten.

  • Page 7: Assembling The Car Body

    Assembling the Car Body 1) Align the front bumper under the front end and insert and snugly tighten two screws. 2) Align the hood to the front end and insert four screws from beneath and snugly tighten. 3) Align the rear spoiler* on top of the trunk and insert two screws from beneath the body and snugly tighten.

  • Page 8: Mounting The Body On The Chassis

    Mounting the Body on the Chassis 1) Guide the antenna through the antenna hole of the car body. 2) To attach the car body to the chassis, insert the nose of the chassis into the slot inside the front bumper. Lower the rear of the body so the Lock Clip enters the slot behind the rear axle and snaps over the chassis.

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Controller

    Setting Up the Controller Antenna Storage Channel (on opposite side) Lock Button The controller controls your car’s steering and speed. 1) Unfold the controller. 2) Remove the antenna from its channel in the controller. Thread antenna into the antenna connector on top of the controller at the end farthest from the handle and turn until snug.

  • Page 10: Installing The Battery

    Installing the Battery You’ll need to install a 9V battery. RadioShack recommends a 9V alkaline battery. 1) Make sure the power switch is in the off (rear) position and the controller is unfolded. 2) Place your finger in the battery compartment cover grip and slide until until the cover unlatches.

  • Page 11: Changing The Steering Control For The Left Hand

    Changing the Steering Control for the Left Hand 1). Unscrew the screw on the opposite side of the controller from the steering wheel. 2) Pull out the steering wheel and reinsert it on the other side, keeping the widest channel on the shaft in the bottom position.
  • Page 12 POWER HI LO Antenna Switch USER ST TRIM Connector TH TRIM Power Indicator ST RANGE Control Lock Button Speed Control Switchable Steering Wheel .xmodsRC.com .xmodsRC.com www.xmodsRC.com .xmodsRC.com .xmodsRC.com...

  • Page 13: Driving Your Car

    Driving Your Car After setting up your digital proportional controller (see pages 9 - 11), turn on your controller and car. The power switch is on the bottom of the chassis. Steering Wheel Speed Control • Rotate left or right to steer •...

  • Page 14: Fine Tuning

    Brake When you want to immediately stop the car’s forward movement, push the trigger backwards. The electric brake activates and the vehicle stops immediately. Release the trigger, and push it again to start driving backward. Steering Range Set ST RANGE to adapt your car’s steering angle to different track conditions. Set it to MAX (right) for sharper turns and to MIN (left) for looser turns.

  • Page 15: When You Finish Driving

    When You Finish Driving • Slide the power switch on the controller to the off (rear) position and retract the controller’s antenna. • Slide the power switch on the bottom of the chassis to the off (rear) position. • To store the controller, unscrew the antenna and place it in its channel in the controller, and then press the lock button to fold the controller.
  • Page 16 Notes • If your car’s motor runs, but it does not respond to the controller, move closer to the car and try again. • You cannot operate your car near devices with controllers that use the same frequency. See following frequency chart: Nissan Skyline R34 V•spec(GF-BNR34) Band 1 26.995 MHz Acura RSX Band 2 27.045 MHz...

  • Page 17: Optional Upgrades

    Optional Upgrade Kits You can modify and personalize your XMODS car with optional motor upgrades, body kits, steering and suspension upgrades, and more. Check out the entire line of XMODS upgrades and accessories at RadioShack and online at www.xmodsRC.com. Stage 1 Motor Upgrade (600-8501) Change the speed and handling of your car with different combinations of motors and gears.
  • Page 18 Enjoy the smoothest operation and reduced friction by upgrading to metal bearings on your custom RC. Tool Kit (600-8519) All the tools you need to upgrade your XMODS Custom RC. Rechargeable NiMH Battery Upgrade (230-0350) Save time and money over regular alkaline batteries with a battery charger and rechargeable AAA NiMH batteries.

  • Page 19: Care

    Care Keep your XMODS dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store your XMODS only in normal temperature environments. Running your XMODS continuously for long periods can generate high heat levels. Handle your XMODS carefully and do not drop it. Keep your XMODS away from dust and dirt - you can wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.

  • Page 20: Warranty

    Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN.

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