Download ManualOptic6

Table of Contents
Introduction to the Optic System
About this manual
Optic System Options:
Flying Safety
Airplane Frequencies
Radio Installation Notes
Notes on Servos
Mounting
Servo Throw
Switch Harness Installation
Receiver Notes
Antenna
Connectors
Using The Aileron Extension
Vibration and Waterproofing
Charging the Optic Ni-Cd Batteries
Operating With A Trainer Cord
Other Adjustments
Adjustable length control sticks
Stick lever tension adjustment
Changing the Optic transmitter's mode
Factory Repair Service
Optic Controls and Switch Assignments
Transmitter Input Buttons
Receiver - Servo Connection List
Transmitter Displays & Messages
Warning Displays
Model Setup Functions
M.SEL - Model Select
COPY - Copy Model
ACGL, HELI - Model Type Select
Swashplate Type Selection
Model Name
Transmit Shift - SFT.N, SFT.P
Modulation - PPM, QPCM
TIME -Timer Function Setup
REST - Data Reset
AIRCRAFT & GLIDER (ACGL) MENU FUNCTIONS
Simple Transmitter Setup Aerobatic Airplane (ACGL Menu)
Simple Transmitter Setup - Electric Airplane,
5-Channel Receiver (ACGL Menu)
Optic Aircraft Controls and Switch Assignments
3
3
3
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
6
7
7
7
7
8
8
9
9
9
11
11
11
11
12
12
13
13
14
14
15
15
Airplane Model Function Descriptions
EPA - End Point Adjust
D/R - Dual Rates
EXP - Exponential
STRM - Subtrim Settings
REV - Servo Reversing
T.CUT - Throttle Cut (Engine Kill) Function
STCK - Throttle Location
FLPT - Flap Travel Function
FLPN - Flaperon Mixing
ADIF - Aileron Differential
CAMB - Camber Control
LAND - Landing Function
ELVN - Elevon Mixing
VTAL - V-Tail Mixing
A->R - Aileron Rudder Mixing
E->F - Elevator Flap Mixing
CROW - Crow Mixing (Airbrakes)
PMX1, PMX2 - Programmable Mixes 1 and 2
S/W SEL - Switch Selection For Auxiliary Functions
AILV - Ailevator Function
FAIL - Failsafe Function
Aircraft Flight Trimming Chart
Optic Helicopter (HELI) Programming
Optic Helicopter Controls and Switch Assignments
Helicopter Setup Instructions
Menu Descriptions - Helicopter
Helicopter Flight Conditions
R->T - Rudder Throttle Mixing
GYRO - Gyro settings
HOLD - Throttle Hold
THCV - Throttle Curve
PTCV - Pitch Curve
S/W SEL - Switch Selection For Auxiliary Functions
RVMX - Revolution mixing
SWAH - Swashplate adjust (120° swash only)
Hovering Throttle Adjustment Lever (Pilot Control)
Hovering Pitch Adjustment Lever (Pilot Control)
Helicopter Flight Trimming Chart
16
22
26
Adjusting Hovering Pitch and Hovering Throttle
GLOSSARY
ACGL Model Data Recording Sheet
HELI Model Data Recording Sheet
Table of Contents - Page 2
Introduction to the Optic System
27
27
27
28
28
29
29
29
30
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
36
37
38
39
39
41
41
44
45
46
49
49
50
51
51
52
53
53
54
54
55
55
56
56
57
58
59
Congratulations! You now own a Hitec R Optic, an extremely
versatile radio control system that may be effectively used by
both beginning and master pilots. The transmitter may be
programmed for aircraft/gliders or helicopters, all with special
mixing functions, so it can accommodate many model
configurations. You can store programming for eight different
models in this powerful system! The transmitter will remember
all of your settings for each of your different models forever no backup battery is ever needed. With programmable shift, it
can be used with all PPM/FM receiver models, even those
from other brands! The system pushbuttons allow rapid data
input into the easy-to-read LCD display. With its electronic
digital trims, you'll never lose your trim positions again,
because they stay at the same place you left them for every
model stored in memory! You can select the on-off switches
for many functions, and you can even assign the throttle to an
on-off switch, great for electrics! Standard programming
features include servo reversing for all channels, subtrims, end
point adjust on all channels, dual rates (with choice of switch),
and exponential. Pre-programmed functions and programmable
mixers allow you to use the system for any type of model you
can imagine. For those learning to fly, the transmitter has
"buddy-box" capability, so that you may connect a second
Hitec transmitter with an optional trainer cord part #58310 for
training by an instructor pilot.
There are two aircraft menu's to choose from:
Aircraft/Glider preprogrammed mixing features include
flaperon (dual aileron servos), flap trim, camber control,
landing mixing, aileron differential, ailevator (dual elevator
servos), V-tail, elevon (for flying-wing models), landing settings,
throttle-cut, throttle control select, aileron
rudder mixing,
elevator
flap mixing, and crow mixing. Two programmable
mixers are also provided for making your own custom functions.
The second aileron may be set to plug into channel 5, so you
can use the system with ultralight five-channel receivers
without any problems!
Helicopter features include five-point pitch and throttle curves,
high and low revolution mixing, throttle cut, throttle hold, gyro
settings, and rudder
throttle mixing. You may select a
conventional swashplate, or if you have a more complex
chopper, mixing is provided for the 120 type of three-servo
swashplates. Two programmable mixers are also provided for
making your own custom functions or for custom
compensations. Of course, the Optic helicopter menus have
the four helicopter flight mode settings found in other radios
costing hundreds of dollars more.
About this manual
This manual has been carefully written from scratch to
be as helpful to you, the new owner, as possible - it is
not just a translation! There are many pages of setup
procedures, examples, explanations, and trimming
instructions. In order for you to make the best use of
your system and to fly safely, please read this manual
carefully. If you don't have time to read it thoroughly, at
least spend some time browsing through it so that you
can see all the features this fine system has to offer and
remember them for future use.
Optic System Options:
1. Standard Version, Item #158721. Includes four
HS-325HB ball bearing servos, 8 channel Supreme
receiver, 600 mAH airborne battery, standard switch
harness, and overnight wall charger.
2. Airplane Spectra Version, Item # 158722. Includes
Transmitter and Spectra frequency synthesizer
module and overnight wall charger.
3. QPCM Version, Item # 158724. Includes four
HS-325HB ball-bearing servos, 7-channel QPCM
receiver, 600 mAH receiver battery, switch harness,
and overnight wall charger.
These versions come with the following accessories:
- 12" (30 cm) servo extension cord
- Frequency number flag
- Hardware and mounting package for all the servos
- Flight preserver" closed-cell foam wrap to protect
the receiver from shock and vibration.
- Warranty card
- Manual
4. Spectra QPCM Transmitter Version, Item # 158725.
Optic transmitter with Spectra Synthesizer Module,
7-channel QPCM receiver and overnight wall charger.
This product is to be used for sport and recreational
flying of radio-control models only. Hitec is not
responsible for the results of use of this product by the
customer or for any alteration of this product, including
modification or incorporation into other devices by third
parties. Modification will void any warranty and is done
at owner's risk.If you have any difficulties, please consult
this manual, your hobby dealer, or Hitec (contact
information is provided in the rear of this manual). Note
the information contained in this manual is subject to
change without notice due to possible changes in
manufacturing procedures, system software
programming, or updates. "Hitec" is a registered
trademark of the Hitec RCD, Inc.Disclaimer: This
information specific to North American versions of the
Optic.
Introduction to the Optic System - Page 3