Traxxas 72074-1 - Manual (Page 15)

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Higher Speeds Require Greater Distance
The faster you drive your model, the more quickly it will near the
limit of radio range. At top speeds, models can cover anywhere
between 50 to 100 feet every second! It’s a thrill, but use caution to
keep your model in range. If you want to see your model achieve
its maximum speed, it is best to position yourself in the middle
of the truck’s running area, not the far end, so you drive the truck
towards and past your position. In addition to maximizing the
radio’s range, this technique will keep your model closer to you,
making it easier to see and control.
No matter how fast or far you drive your model, always leave
adequate space between you, the model, and others. Never drive
directly toward yourself or others.
TQ 2.4GHz Binding Instructions
For proper operation, the transmitter and receiver must be electronically
‘bound.’ This has been done for you at the factory. Should you ever
need to re-bind the system or bind to an additional transmitter or
receiver, follow these instructions. Note: the receiver must be connected
to a 4.8-6.0v (nominal) power source for binding and the transmitter and
receiver must be within 5 feet of each other.
1. Press and hold the SET button on the transmitter.
2. Turn on the transmitter and release the SET button. The status LED will
flash red slowly, indicating that the transmitter is in bind mode.
3. Press and hold the LINK button on the receiver.
4. Turn on the speed control by pressing the EZ-Set button, and release
the LINK button.
5. When the LEDs on both the transmitter and the receiver turn solid
green, the system is bound and ready for use. Confirm that the
steering and throttle operate properly before driving your model.
TRAXXAS TQ 2.4GHz RADIO & VELINEON POWER SYSTEM
TRANSMITTER LED CODES
LED Color / Pattern Name Notes
Solid green Normal Driving
Mode See page 13 for information
on how to use the transmitter
controls.
Slow red
(0.5 sec on / 0.5 sec off) Binding See this page for more information
on binding.
Flashing medium red
(0.25 sec on / 0.25 sec off) Low Battery
Alarm Put new batteries in the
transmitter. See page 11 for
more information.
Flashing fast red
(0.125 sec on / 0.125 sec off) Link Failure /
Error Transmitter and receiver are no
longer bound. Turn the system
off and then back on to resume
normal operation. Find source of
the link failure (i.e., out of range,
low batteries, damaged antenna).
RECEIVER LED CODES
LED Color / Pattern Name Notes
Solid green Normal Driving
Mode See page 13 for information
on how to use your transmitter
controls.
Slow red
(0.5 sec on / 0.5 sec off) Binding See this page for more information
on binding.
Flashing fast red
(0.125 sec on / 0.125 sec off) Fail-Safe / Low-
Voltage Detect Consistent low voltage in the
receiver triggers Fail-Safe so
that there is enough power to
center the throttle servo before it
completely loses power.
Fail-Safe
Your Traxxas radio system
is equipped with a built-
in fail-safe function that
returns the throttle to its
last saved neutral position
in the event of a signal loss.
The LED on the transmitter
and the receiver will rapidly
flash red when the fail-safe
mode is activated. If Fail-
Safe activates while you
are operating your model,
determine the reason for
signal loss and resolve the
problem before operating
your model again.
The TQ 2.4GHz transmitter has a directional antenna. For
maximum range, hold the antenna upright and pointed in
the direction of the model. Pointing the transmitter away
from the model will reduce radio range.