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 Binding Procedure Reference Table

Make sure the transmitter is powered off.

2. Make sure the transmitter controls are neutral, the

throttle and throttle trim are in the low position, and the

aircraft is immobile.

Install a bind plug in the receiver bind port.

Connect the flight battery in the aircraft, then power on

the ESC switch. The receiver LED will begin to flash.

Pull and hold the trainer switch on the top of the
transmitter while turning on the power switch.

When the receiver binds to the transmitter, the light on

the receiver will turn solid and the ESC will produce a

series of three ascending tones. The tones will indicate

the ESC is armed, provided the throttle stick and throttle

trim are low enough to trigger arming.

Remove the bind plug from the bind port.

Safely store the bind plug (some owners attach the bind

plug to their transmitter using two-part loops and clips).

The receiver should retain the binding instructions received from

the transmitter until another binding is done.

ed: R

oll (
A

iler
ons)

Blue: P

ch (Elev

or)

een: Y

(Rudder)

Transmitter Continued

Mode 2

Mode 1

Transmitter and Receiver Binding

Explanation of DX5e Transmitter LEDs, Switches and Modes

for the Apprentice.

Trainer/Bind/Panic Switch (B): This switch is used as both the trainer and

bind switch as well as the Panic Switch for your Apprentice S. For complete

binding instructions, refer to the binding section below. When using the trainer

function, connect the trainer cord (SPM6805) into the trainer port in both the

master (instructor) and the slave (student) transmitters. The master transmitter

must be powered ON and bound to the receiver. The slave transmitter must be

powered OFF. Any time you press and hold the trainer button on the master,

it will give control authority to the slave. Releasing the trainer button returns

control to the master.

IMPORTANT: The slave transmitter must always have the same settings as the

master. See Flight Training section for setup of other Spektrum Transmitters.

Hi/Lo Rate Switch (J ):

This switch supports high and low rate functions on aileron, elevator and rudder

channels. In the upper, or “HI” position, servo travel is 100% on these channels.

In the lower, or “LO,” position, servo travel decreases to 70%. This switch lets

you quickly change control rates from high for aggressive maneuvers to low for

smooth, precise maneuvers. When learning to fly, use low rate.

Servo Reversing Switches (I):

These switches select the servo direction of each channel. Use your fingernail

or a small screwdriver to change the switch position if needed. Ensure each

switch is set to normal (NOR) for correct function of the SAFE technology.

Perform the Control Direction Test before flying.

Channel 5 Switch (C):

This switch is used to select the SAFE Flight mode. For other conventional

receivers, this switch controls a servo connected to the Channel 5/Gear port.

LEDs (D) show:

Flashing with beeps Bind mode when Trainer (Bind) switch is held and the

transmitter is powered on (see Binding instructions).

Flashing with an alarm sound LEDs progress from 1 green LED to 3 green

LEDs and 1 red LED (when transmitter battery voltage drops below 4.7 volts).

Replace the batteries immediately. If this happens while flying, land your

aircraft as soon and as safely as possible.

Binding is the process of programming the control unit to recognize the GUID

(Globally Unique Identifier) code of a single specific transmitter.

The aircraft should be bound to the transmitter at the factory, but if you need

to re-bind them, follow these steps. If your aircraft does not respond to the

transmitter when the batteries in the aircraft and transmitter are fully charged,

your aircraft and transmitter may need to be re-bound using the instructions

below.

Please refer to the optional parts list in this manual or visit www.bindnfly.com

for a list of compatible transmitters. For the BNF aircraft, you need to ‘bind’

your chosen Spektrum™ DSMX

technology equipped aircraft transmitter to

the receiver for proper operation.

* The throttle will not arm if the transmitter’s throttle control is not put at the lowest position. If you encounter problems, follow the binding instructions and refer to

the transmitter troubleshooting guide for other instructions. If needed, contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office.

BIND PLUG

Pull and hold the trainer switch on the top of the
transmitter while turning on the power switch.