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How to Setup the DX7 for an Electric Helicopter

As one of the initial full-range 2.4Ghz Spread Spectrum Radio systems to be available on the market, the Spektrum DX7 not only ensures that you will never have to wait for a frequency pin, but it also guarantees that another pilot cannot accidentally access the same frequency as you. This complex system offers 7-channel control over your radio-controlled helicopter, providing you with superior aerial control. Learning how to properly set up your DX7 radio system will enable you to maintain complete control of your aircraft by granting you confidence and precision during every flight.

Instructions

- 1
  Enter the system set up mode by pressing and holding the "down" and "select" keys at the same time before turning the transmitter on.
- 2
  Press the "up" button until "Type select" is displayed on the screen.
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  Press the "increase" button once to change from "Acro" to the "Heli" option. Press the "clear" button to select the "Heli" model type.
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  Turn the transmitter off, then hold down both the "up" and "select" buttons while turning the power back on to enter the function mode. Click the "up" button until "Reversing SW" is displayed on the screen. Click the "select" button to choose the channel you wish to reverse, then push "increase" to choose either "reverse" or "normal" for that servo. Servo reversing isn't always necessary; however, some new servos may require that their functionality be reversed to accommodate your habits as a pilot.
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  Turn the transmitter off, then hold down both the "down" and "select" buttons while turning the transmitter back on to enter into function mode. Click "up" until "Travel adjust" is displayed. Click the "select" button to highlight a specific channel, then press "increase" or "decrease" to adjust the servo travel. Adjust the value of the servo travel to meet your custom specifications as a pilot.
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  Turn off the transmitter, hold down both the "down" and "select" buttons, then turn the transmitter back on to enter function mode. Click the "up" button until "Pitch curve norm" is displayed. Click "select" to highlight the stick position you want to adjust. Click "increase" or "decrease" to change the pitch curve values of each pitch position: L=low, 1=25%, 2=50%, 3=75% ,H=high.
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  Hold the "down" and "select" buttons down while turning on the transmitter to access function mode. Click "up" until "Throttle curve norm" is displayed. Click the "select" button to highlight the stick position you wish to adjust. Click "increase" or "decrease" to adjust the throttle curve: L=low, 1=25%, 2=50%, 3=75%, H=high.

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