Interactive Toy Concepts Blaze - Manual (Page 2)

QUICK-START INSTRUCTIONS:
1. The Blaze Helicopter needs to be charged once it is taken out of the box for the purposes of its first flight for
optimal performance. It is necessary to charge the Blaze Helicopter for all subsequent flights where the Internal
Battery has been depleted on the previous flight. Refer to the section “CHARGING YOUR BLADERUNNER
BLAZE HELICOPTER” for further information on recharging.
2. Turn on the Blaze Helicopter once fully charged and the IR Controller once the 6 AA Batteries are installed.
Ensure that the Blaze Helicopter is positioned on a safe, sturdy, flat and level, indoor launching surface.
3. Push the Left Stick all the way up and down to initialize the throttle control between the IR Controller and the
Blaze Helicopter.
4. Push the Left Stick up again gradually. The Main Rotors will start to spin and the Blaze Helicopter will lift off
the ground.
5. If the Blaze Helicopter's body is spinning in the air, adjust this by dialling the Trim Control knob to counter the
unwanted rotation.
6. Use the Right Stick to control the Forward, Reverse, and Left / Right steering of the Blaze Helicopter.
7. When finished flying, land your Blaze Helicopter by gently pushing the Left Stick all the way down.
IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION:
Use only batteries recommended in this manual. Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries,
standard, carbon zinc, alkaline or rechargeable batteries of different capacities. Battery installation should be
performed by an adult. Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision. Batteries should
not be left unattended during recharging. Please respect the correct polarity (-) or (+). Do not try to recharge
non-rechargeable batteries. Do not throw batteries into the fire. Replace all batteries of the same type/brand at
the same time. The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited. Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.
Remove batteries if the toy is not going to be played with for some time. Rechargeable batteries are to be
removed from the toy before they are charged. Never leave a battery unattended in the presence of children.
The BladeRunner Blaze requires 6 AA Batteries (sold separately) only.
INSTALLING BATTERIES:
Your Blaze Helicopter has a built-in, non-removable, non-replaceable, rechargeable Lithium-Polymer battery. Do
not tamper with this battery. Tampering with this battery is dangerous and will void the warranty.
The Blaze IR Controller requires 6 AA Batteries (sold separately). Install the Batteries as shown:
1. Unscrew the Retaining Screw on the bottom of the Battery Compartment Door using a Philips Screwdriver (not
included). Open the Battery Compartment door on the bottom of the IR controller.
2. Insert the 6 AA Batteries as shown. Make sure to respect the polarity.
3. Replace the Battery Compartment door and tighten the Retaining Screw with the Philips Screwdriver. Do not
over tighten.
CHARGING THE BLADERUNNER BLAZE HELICOPTER:
The Blaze Helicopter is partially charged out of the box but it is recommended to charge your Blaze Helicopter
prior to its first flight for optimal performance. Once the Internal Battery is depleted after your first flight and all
subsequent flights, it will be necessary to recharge the Blaze Helicopter. Your IR Controller also serves a dual
purpose as a Charger for your Blaze Helicopter. Follow the simple instructions directly below to charge your
Blaze Helicopter.
1. Ensure the Blaze Helicopter's On/Off Switch is in the OFF position. The LED at the bottom front of the Blaze
Helicopter will turn off when the Blaze Helicopter is turned off.
2. Locate the Charge Cable Compartment Door at the bottom front of the IR Controller. Place your thumb on the
grip area of the Charge Cable Compartment Door and slide down to completely remove it.
3. Once the Charge Cable Compartment Door is removed, the Charge Cable will be completely exposed. Pull
the Charge Cable out of the Charge Cable Compartment and pull it downwards gently.
Continued
CHARGING THE BLADERUNNER BLAZE HELICOPTER: -Contunied
4. Replace the Charge Cable Compartment Door back onto the IR Controller's Charge Cable Compartment,
ensuring that the Charge Cable is able to protrude through the small opening at the bottom of the Charge Cable
Compartment Door. Note, the small opening is just below the thumb grip area on the Charge Cable Compartment
Door. This way you will be able to have the Charge Cable exposed and you will not misplace your Charge Cable
Compartment Door.
5. Insert the Charge Cable's Connector onto the mating Charging Port located on the left side of the Blaze Heli-
copter.
6. Press the Power Button on the IR Controller. The Power Button will light up in Red. the Green Charge LED
will also light up directly below the Power Button. Charging will start automatically. Note, the Red LED at the
bottom front of the Blaze helicopter will remain turned off during charging.
Charging will take 30 – 45 minutes for up to 5 minutes of flight.
7. Once the charging is complete, the green LED on the IR Controller will turn off.
8. Unplug the Charge Cable from the Blaze Helicopter. The Blaze Helicopter is now ready to fly.
9. Conceal the IR Controller's Charge Cable in its location behind the Charge Cable Compartment Door. Con-
cealment of the Charge Cable is the reverse of steps 2, 3, and 4.
10. Unless you plan on flying your Blaze Helicopter right away, press the Power Button on the IR Controller to
turn it off. When the Red LED behind the Power Button goes out, you know the IR Controller is turned off.
Blaze IR Controller LED functions:
Red LED is On: Power Button is in "On" position.
Red LED is Off: Power Button is in "Off" position.
Green LED is ON: The Blaze Helicopter is charging.
Green LED is Flashing: The Blaze Helicopter is almost fully charged.
Green LED is OFF: The Blaze Helicopter is fully charged or is not connected
to the IR Controller's Charge Cable.
Blaze Helicopter LED Functions:
LED is off: Blaze Helicopter is turned off and is either charging or not charging. It is also possible that the Blaze
Helicopter is turned on, but the Internal Battery charge is depleted.
LED flashes rapidly: The Blaze Helicopter is turned on and is initializing its Gyro or the Internal Battery charge is
low.
LED is on: Blaze Helicopter is turned on.
CHARGE TIME VARIES BASED ON HELICOPTER’S INTERNAL BATTERY CHARGE CONDITIONS.
TYPICALLY AFTER A 5 MINUTE FLIGHT THE HELICOPTER WILL NEED A 30 – 45 MINUTE CHARGE.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO WAIT FOR THE CHARGE TO BE COMPLETE TO FLY. SHORTER CHARGE
TIMES = SHORTER FLIGHT TIMES. FOR THE LONGEST FLIGHT TIMES PLEASE LET THE BLAZE HELI-
COPTER FINISH ITS CHARGE CYCLE.
CHOOSING A FLYING LOCATION:
Please note that the Blaze Helicopter is intended to be flown indoors only. The Indoor flying area should ideally
be roughly 16’ x 16’ (5 meters x 5 meters) with the standard household ceiling height as a minimum. The Infrared
control range of your Blaze helicopter is up to 20’ (6 meters), and varies depending on interference within the
operational environment. The IR Controller uses a safe infrared beam to communicate with the Blaze Helicopter.
An infrared beam is very similar to a beam of light so it is important to stay in visual range of the Blaze Helicopter
at all times during flight or control will be lost. When flying your Blaze Helicopter be careful to avoid contact with
any objects such as furniture, plants, electronics, and any other items which can break easily. The Blaze Helicop-
ter has Rotor Blades that spin at relatively high speeds and could potentially damage some household objects.
Avoid operating the Blaze Helicopter around pets or people, and especially crowds. If the Blaze is stepped on or
otherwise crushed, it will sustain damage that would not be covered under warranty. Ensure that people around
you are aware that you are playing with the Blaze Helicopter. Be aware of changes in your operational environ-
ment and play safe!
WARNING:
The spinning Rotors of the Blaze Helicopter are capable of damaging or injuring plants, furniture, pets or people
so fly carefully.
FLYING THE BLAZE HELICOPTER:
WARNING:
Check the condition of all the rotor blades prior to each flight. Do not try to operate the Blaze Helicopter if any
Rotor Blade has been damaged. Broken or damaged rotor blades may have sharp edges or corners and they will
be spinning fast with a potential for injury! Flying the Blaze Helicopter with broken Rotor Blades can also make
the it fly in an unstable or uncontrollable manner. This may cause damage to furniture and other property, as well
as injury to plants, animals and people. Broken Rotor Blades can be easily replaced as described in the “RE-
PLACING DAMAGED ROTOR BLADES” section elsewhere in this Instruction Manual.
Once you have installed Batteries into your IR Controller and your Blaze Helicopter's Internal Battery has a
sufficient charge, you are ready to fly your Blaze Helicopter. Follow the steps below to start flying:
1. Slide the On / Off Switch on your Blaze Helicopter to the On position. The LED on the bottom front of the
Blaze Helicopter will turn on.
2. Position the Blaze Helicopter on a safe, sturdy, and level launching surface. The LED on the Helicopter will
flash on and off for a few seconds as the Blaze Helicopter's Gyro initiates itself.
3. Press the Power Button on the IR Controller. The Power LED will light up.
4. Push the Left Stick all the way up and then back down to initialize throttle control. This is a safety feature to
prevent accidental starts. The Blaze Helicopter will not move when you do this, but it will now be ready to fly.
5. Push the Left Stick up again gradually. This will start the Top and Bottom Rotors spinning. The Blaze will rise
up off the ground and into the air. Increase or decrease throttle by pushing the Left Stick up and down. An
increase or decrease in throttle will result in an increase or decrease in altitude (height). Adjust the Left Stick until
you have reached your desired flight altitude.
-Push the Left Stick up to increase Throttle and gain altitude.
-Push the Left Stick down to decrease Throttle and lose altitude.
6. Once flying at the desired altitude the Blaze Helicopter may be spinning under the Main Rotors instead of
holding a heading. Adjust the Trim Control Knob so that the Blaze Helicopter body does not spin. Use the below
points as a guide for Trim Control adjustment.
-Dial the Trim Control Knob to the left if the body is spinning right (Clockwise)
-Dial the Trim Control Knob to the right if the body is spinning left (Counter Clockwise).
Many factors affect the Trim of the Blaze Helicopter such as Internal Battery condition, throttle setting and Rotor
Blade wear. It may be required to adjust the Trim Control Knob more than once during a flight. Once trimmed,
minor corrections can be managed using the steering control (Right Stick). See the "FLYING TIPS" section for
more information.
7. Steering your Blaze Helicopter is accomplished by pushing the Right Stick sideways, left or right.
-Push the Right Stick to the left to steer the Blaze Helicopter to the left.
-Push the Right Stick to the right to steer the Blaze Helicopter to the right.
WHEN THE HELICOPTER IS FLYING TOWARDS YOU, THE STEERING WILL APPEAR TO REVERSE.
WHEN YOU PUSH THE RIGHT STICK TO THE RIGHT, THE BLAZE HELICOPTER WILL TURN TO THE LEFT.
WHEN YOU PUSH THE RIGHT STICK TO THE LEFT, THE BLAZE HELICOPTER WILL TURN TO THE RIGHT.
THIS IS NORMAL AND JUST TAKES SOME PRACTICE TO CONTROL.
8. Forward and reverse control of your Blaze Helicopter is accomplished by pushing the Right Stick up and down.
-Push the Right Stick up to make the Blaze Helicopter fly forward or increase forward speed.
-Push the Right Stick down to make the Blaze Helicopter fly backwards.
9. Congratulations! You are flying your Blaze Helicopter. Enjoy!
10. To land your Blaze Helicopter, gently and gradually push the Left Stick all the way down. This will slow the
rotation of the Main Rotors and the Blaze Helicopter will land. It is very important to NOT push the Left Stick all
the way down suddenly, as the Main Rotors will stop spinning instantly and the Blaze Helicopter will fall and
possibly sustain damage.
FLYING THE BLAZE HELICOPTER: -Continued
11 - A. To fly again, it may or may not be necessary to recharge your Blaze Helicopter, depending on the charge
that is remaining in the Blaze Helicopter’s Internal Lithium-Polymer Battery. Simply follow the steps described in
the “CHARGING YOUR BLADERUNNER BLAZE HELICOPTER” section above, to recharge your Blaze Helicop-
ter.
11 - B. If you are finished playing, slide the Blaze Helicopter’s On / Off Switch to the Off position to turn it off.
Then turn off the IR Controller by pressing the Power Button.
FLYING TIPS!:
Altitude Control - the Left Stick Throttle Control is a digital proportional system, therefore fine movement of the
Left Stick will produce minor changes in the Blaze Helicopter’s altitude.
TAKE TIME TO PRACTICE CONTROLLING THE ALTITUDE AND GETTING ACCUSTOMED TO THE
THROTTLE SENSITIVITY.
Trimming - Once flying at the desired height, the Blaze Helicopter may be spinning under the Rotors instead of
holding a heading. Adjust the Trim Control Knob so that the Blaze Helicopter body does not spin. If the Blaze
Helicopter is spinning to the left (counter clockwise) when it shouldn’t, dial the Trim Control Knob to the right
(clockwise). If the Blaze Helicopter is spinning to the right (clockwise) when it shouldn’t, dial the Trim Control
Knob to the left (counter-clockwise).
MANY FACTORS AFFECT THE TRIM OF THE BLAZE HELICOPTER SUCH AS INTERNAL BATTERY
CONDITION, THROTTLE SLIDER SETTING AND WEAR ON THE ROTORS. IT MAY BE REQUIRED TO
ADJUST THE TRIM CONTROL KNOB MORE THAN ONCE DURING A FLIGHT. ONCE TRIMMED, MINOR
CORRECTIONS CAN BE MANAGED USING THE RIGHT STICK'S STEERING INPUTS IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE TRIM CONTROL KNOB.
THE BLAZE HELICOPTER SHOULD NEVER BE FLOWN WITH DAMAGED ROTOR BLADES. FLYING
THE BLAZE HELICOPTER WITH DAMAGED ROTOR BLADES IS VERY DANGEROUS. SEE “TROUBLE-
SHOOTING” AND “REPLACING DAMAGED ROTOR BLADES” SECTIONS FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Forward Flight - The best forward flight motion is achieved by gently pushing the Right Stick up. Sharp or abrupt
movements can cause the Blaze Helicopter to "porpoise" or swing, but might be required to overcome a slight
wind or draft.
Direction Control - Direction Control convention is based as if you were sitting in the pilot's seat of the Blaze
Helicopter.
Control Reversal - When the Blaze Helicopter is flying towards you, the steering will appear to reverse. This is
normal and just takes some practice to control.
Infrared Control - The IR Controller uses a safe infrared beam to communicate flight instructions to the Blaze
Helicopter. An infrared beam is very similar to a beam of light so it is important to stay in visual range of the Blaze
Helicopter at all times during flight or control will be lost.
REPLACING DAMAGED ROTOR BLADES:
In the event that your main Rotor Blades or Tail Rotor sustain damage, they are very easy to replace by following
these easy steps. (Note, replacement Main Rotor Blades not included, but can be purchased separately as part
of the Blaze Replacement Part Kit.) (Note, 1 replacement Tail Rotor is included, and additional Tail Rotors can be
purchased as part of the Blaze Replacement Kit.)