ParkZone Radian RTF PKZ4700 Data Sheet

IMPORTAnT: All Spektrum charge jacks are center-pin 

negative. This is the opposite of many chargers. Before 

using a charger make sure the connector is center-pin 

negative. This can be done using a voltmeter. Also 

unlike conventional radio systems that use 8 cells to 

power the transmitter, the DX5e uses 4 cells. This is due 

to the electronics being more efficient. When charging, 

be sure to use a charger designed for a 4-cell 4.8-volt 

battery pack when charging the transmitter.

The center pin on all Spektrum transmitters is negative. 

Therefore, the center pin on all Spektrum chargers is 

negative, not positive. This is different from many other 

manufacturers’ chargers and radio systems. Beware of 

improper connections based on “color coded” wire leads, 

as they may not apply in this instance. You must make sure 

that the center pin of your Spektrum transmitter is always 

connected to the negative voltage of your charger for correct 

polarity hookup.

The DX5e features digital trims. Each time a trimmer is 

moved the servo output will change one step. If the trimmer 

is held, the output will scroll in that direction until the 

trimmer is released or the output reaches its end.

Rudder Trim

Elevator Trim

Throttle Trim

Aileron Trim

Mode 2

Rudder Trim

Throttle Trim

Elevator Trim

Aileron Trim

Mode 1

When the battery voltage drops below 4.7 volts, an alarm

will sound and the voltage LEDs will flash. 

The DX5e offers a trainer function that allows the transmitter 

to operate as a master or slave. The trainer switch is located 

on the back left of the transmitter. When using the trainer 

function, plug the trainer cord (SPM6805) into the trainer 

port in both the master (controlling) and the slave (training) 

transmitters. The master transmitter must have the power 

turned on and the slave transmitter must have the power 

turned off. 

note: The DX5e trainer system is compatible with all 

JR and Spektrum transmitters. 

The DX5e transmitter can be used as a master but the slave 

transmitter must have the same programming (i.e. reverse 

switch positions) as the master.

When using the DX5e transmitter as a slave with another 

DX5e, it’s necessary to match all the reverse switch 

positions.

The AR500 incorporates dual receiver antennas, offering 

the security of dual path RF redundancy. By locating these 

antennas in slightly different locations in the aircraft, each 

antenna is exposed to its own RF environment, greatly 

improving path diversity (the ability for the receiver to 

see the signal in all conditions). The receiver features two 

aileron outputs making it convenient when installing the 

receiver in airplanes that have two aileron servos.

RECEIvER InSTAllATIOn
Install the receiver using the same method you would use 

to install a conventional receiver in your aircraft. Typically, 

wrap the receiver in protective foam and fasten it in place 

using rubber bands or hook and loop straps. Alternately, in 

electric models, it’s acceptable to use thick double-sided 

foam tape to fasten the main receiver in place.

Mount the antennas such that the tip of the feeder (long) 

antenna is perpendicular (90 degrees) to the short antenna

and the antennas are at least 2 inches apart. Essentially, each 

antenna sees a different RF environment and this is key to 

maintaining a solid RF link.