Phoenix R/C Professional Model Flight Simulation User Manual Version 3.0 phần 1 pdf

PhoenixR/C
ProfessionalModelFlightSimulation
UserManual
Version3.0
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Contents
• Introduction
• Gettingstarted
• UsingPhoenix
• System
o Setupnewtransmitter
o Yourtransmitter
o Yourcontrols
o Yourkeys
o ProgramSetup
o CheckforUpdates
o Quit
• Models
o Changingmodels
o Editingmodels
o Setupfailures
o Reset
o Launchsettings
o Positionsettings
o Recentlyusedmodels
• Flyingsites
o Changingflyingsites
o Weather
o Layouts
o Buddies
o Recentlyusedflyingsites

• Camerasandviews
o Thecameramenu
o ViewsandHeadsUpDisplays
o Toolbars
• FlightRecorder
• Training
• Competition
• Multiplayer
• Help
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Introduction
ThankyouforchoosingPhoenixR/C–theprofessionalmodelflightsimulatorforalllevelsof R/Cpilots,beginnerto
competition standard,andfor alltypesofR/C aircraft,whetheryoufly electric indoorshock‐fliers,.90‐sizedIC3‐D
capablehelicoptersorscalewarbirds.
Phoenixhasbeendeveloped,testedandapprovedbyahugeselectionofcompetitionpilots,industryveteransand
ex‐champions to provide an accurate and realistic simulation of R/C flight combine d with state of the art graphics
andahugerangeofinnovativefeatures.
Includedinthesoftwareisawiderangeoftrainingandtuitionaidswhichwillhelpyouimproveyourskillsasapilot,
nomatteryourcurrentlevelofproficiency,andtheabilitytofly(andcrash)yourmodelina safevirtualenvironment
willsaveyouagreatdealoftimeandmoney.
Phoenixcomeswithaverylargeselectionofmodelsout‐of‐the‐box,andmorearemadeavailableonaregularbasis, 
whichyoucandownloadfree‐of‐chargeandaddtoyouraircraftlist.AlmostalltypesofR/Cmodelarerepresente d,
andeachonehas beensetupbyestablishedexpertstoflyaccuratelyout‐of‐the‐boxwithnotweakingorfine‐tuning
required.
If you do wish to delve into  the more advanced aspects of Phoenix, every model is fully customisable with a  huge
rangeofattributesandparametersthatcanbealteredtorepresentalmostanymodelsetuppossible.
Phoenix also includes a fully‐featured online service which lets you connect and fly with pilots from all over the
World.Fullvoice‐chatcapabilityisbuiltintothesystemtomakel earningfromotherpilotsaseasyaspossible.
This manual will guide you through all of the  features  included in Phoenix, and we wish you many happy and
productivehoursofvirtualR/Cflight.

‐ ThePhoenixR/CTeam
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GettingStarted
TousePhoenixsuccessfully,youwillrequire:
• Acompatibletransmitter(seebelow)
• AgenuinePhoenixUSBinterface(suppliedwithyourPhoenixsimulator)
• AgenuinePhoenixinstallationDVD(suppliedwithyourPhoenixsimulator)
• Anyadditionaladaptorsthatmayberequiredtoconnectyourradio(seebelo w)
• Acomputerofatleasttheminimumspecificationorabove(seebelow)
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Minimumrequirements
Phoenixrequiresthatyouhaveacomputerofatleastthefollowingspecificatio norabovetorunsuccessfully:
•IBM‐compatiblePCcomputerwith1.0GhzPentium3/4orAMDAthlon/64compatibleprocessor
• MicrosoftWindowsXP,WindowsVistaorWindows7operatingsystem
• 256MBsystemmemory(RAM)
• 1.5GBfree,uncompressedhard‐diskspace*
• ATIRadeon9800/NVidiaGeforceTi4200withatleast128MBmemory
• MicrosoftDirectX9.0corhigher
• DVD‐ROMDriveforinstallation
• 1freeUSB1.1/2.0port
• 100%DirectX9compatiblesoundcard(optional)
Oralternatively:
• An Intel‐based Apple Macintosh computer running Microsoft Windows XP, Vista or 7 under one of the
followingsystems:
• Bootcamp(recommended)
• VMWareFusion(latestversion)
• Parallels(latestversion)
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Supportedtransmitters
ThefollowinglistofradiosandtransmittermakesandmodelshavebeentestedandaresupportedbyPhoenix.Some

radios may require an extra adaptor to connect the Phoenix USB interface  to the training port – these are listed
whenapplicable.
• AllJRMC/MX(noadaptorrequired)‐**MC‐seriesrequires"DSCInterface"Accessory**
• SpektrumDX6/DX6i/DX7/DSX9(noadaptor required)‐**NOTnewDX7SpecialEdition"SE"version
**
• SpektrumDX5eolder‐stylewithSIDEtraining port("DX5eadaptor"required)
• SpektrumDX5enew‐stylewithREARtrainingport(noadaptorrequired)
• AllFutaba("Futaba/Hitecround"or"Futabasquare"adaptorrequir ed)
• FutabaFX‐18with2.5mmstereotrainingport("FutabaFX‐18" adaptorrequired)
• HitecAurora(noadaptorrequired)
• AllHitecexcept"Aurora"("Futaba/Hitecadaptor"required‐"Aurora"requiresnoadaptor)
• AllMultiplex("Multiplex"adaptorrequired)
• AllSanwaRDandRDSseries("Sanwaadaptor"required)
• E‐skyETB412.4ghz(noadaptorrequired)
• OtherE‐sky("Mini‐DINadaptor"required)
• Co‐Pilot("Mini‐DINadaptor"required)
• BladeCX,CX‐2,CX‐3,CP,CP+,CPPro,CPPro2andBladeSR(noadaptorrequired)
• ParkzoneTransmitterswithtrainingjack("DX5eadaptor"required)
• Art‐tech100B(noadaptorrequired)
• Art‐tech100C("Art‐tech100Cadaptor"required)
• Walkera2401,2601(Using"MINI‐DINadaptor"suppliedwithtransmitter)
• Walkera2402,2602("Walkera2801adaptor"required)
• Walkera2801("Walkera2801adaptor"required)
Pleasenotethatthefollowingtransmittersarenotsupported:
• USBcontrollerdevicesandjoysticks
• SpektrumDX7"SE"version(ThisradiohasnotrainingoutputforR/Csimulators)
• HobbyzonetransmittersandanytransmitterincludedwithParkZoneorE‐FliteUltraMicroproducts
• AllWalkeraexcept2401,2601,2402,2602and2801(seeabove)
• Anyothertransmitterwithoutacompatibletrainingport
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InstallingPhoenix
InstallingPhoenixontoyourcomputerisverysimple.
• InserttheDVDintoyourcomputer’sDVD‐ROMdrive,andwaitforthe“Autoplay”menutoappear.
• Oncethismenuappears,selectthatyouwishto“RunSetup.exe”(theexactwordingmayvarybyoperating
systemversion).
Ifthe“Autoplay”menudoesnotappear,oryouhavethisfeaturedisabled,ple asedothefollowing:
• OpenaWindowsExplorerwindow.
• LocateyourDVD‐ROMdrivewiththePhoenixDVDloaded(Itwillhavethetitle“PhoenixRC v ”).
• Openthe“SetupFiles” folder.
• Locatethe“Setup.exe”application anddouble‐clickthistostarttheinstallation process.
Theinstallationwizardwillstart,andyouwill beable tofollowthe onscreeninstructionsto installPhoenixtoyour
computer.
Pleasenote:Duringinstallationyouwillbeaskedwhetheryouwishto“InstallMicrosoftDirectX”. Evenifyouthink
thatyouhavethemostrecentversionofthisalreadyinstalled,westronglyrecommendinstallingthever s iononthe
installationDVDregardless.
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StartingPhoenix
Oncetheprogramhasbeensuccessfullyinstalled,a“PhoenixRC”iconwillbecreatedonyourWindowsDesktop.You
canstarttheprogrambydouble‐clicking onthisicon.ThePhoenix window will then appear and the simulator will
load.
Thesimulatoronfirstloadwillstartwiththe“InitialSetupWizard”which willguideyou throughsomebasicsetup
options,calibratingyourradioandselectingacontrolprofile.YoucannowconnectyourradioandUSBinterfacefor
thefirsttimetoyourcomputer.
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ConnectingyourradioandUSBinterface
BeforeyoucanbegintoenjoyPhoenix,youwillneedtoconnectyourradioandUSBinterfacetoyourcomputer.You
will then be prompted to calibrate the radio  so that Phoenix knows the full motion of every stick and switch,  and
selectacontrolprofilesothatPhoenixknowswhichsticks/switchescontrolwhichfunctionsonthevirtualmodel.
Tobegin,connectyourgenuinePhoenix USBinterfacetoaspareUSBportonyourcomputer.
Once youhavedoneso,youshould connect any additional adaptors (if required) to the 3.5mm“jackplug” end of

theUSBinterface.
Atthis stage, please make sure that your radio’s batteries  havebeeninstalled correctly, and that the radiois fully
charged.PleasemakesurethatthechargerisnotstillconnectedtoyourradiobeforeconnectingthePhoenixUSB
interface.
Now you should connect the USB interface/adaptor firmly into the training port of your radio, with the radio
switchedoff.
Many modern radios have a special “Simulator/Tr ainer Mode” which is triggered by connecting the Phoenix USB
interface to theradio’strainingportwith the radio switched off. This allows the radio to function withoutwasting
batterylifetransmitting anyR/C signals, and vastlyincreasesthe timerequiredbetweencharges.Ifyour radio has
thisfeature,itwill“poweron”automaticallywhenyouconnecttheUSBinterface.
Ifyour radiodoesnotautomaticallyswitchitselfonwhenyouconnecttheUSBinterface,youshouldnowswitchthe
radio’spowerswitchon.
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RadioSetup
BeforeusingyourradiowithPhoenix,pleasemakesurethat:
• Iftheradioisnota2.4ghztypethatitissettoPPMmodulationmode, andnotPCMmodulationmode
• IftheradioissettoHELImode,thattheSwashplate/CCPMmixingsettingissetto90‐degrees/single‐servo.
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Calibratingyourradio
DuringtheInitialSetupWizard,youwillbepromptedtocalibrateyourradio.Thislets Phoenixknowthefullrangeof
travelofallofthesticksonyourradio,aswellasanyswitchesorslidersthatmaybepresent.
Whencalibrating,pleasemakesurethat:
• Whenpromptedto centreallsticks thatyou haveyourthrottlestickinthecentreof itstravel–notin the
idleposition
• Thatyoudonothaveanybuilt‐infunctionssuchasrates,throttle‐holdoridle‐upswitchesactivatedatany
time
Oncethecalibrationphaseiscomplete, each stickshouldmovea bar onthe display (your throttlestickmaymove
twobarsifyourradioissetupforHELImode),smoothlyandfromoneextenttotheother.
Youcangetbacktothiswizardatanytimeusingthesystem>yourtransmitter>calibratemenu.
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ControlProfileSetup
Aftercalibrationyouwillbepromptedtoselectacontrolprofileforyourradio.AcontrolprofiletellsPhoenixwhich 
controlsonyourradio(i.e.sticksandswitches)willaffectwhichfunctionsonthemodel(i.e.elevator,gear,etc).
Phoenix comes with a range of preset profiles, and you should choose the one which is most similar to the radio
makeandmodelyouareusing.Thecontrolprofilesaresortedintocategories–double‐clickacategorytoexpandit
andseetheprofilesinside.
Ifyourradiois not featured in thelistofpreset profiles then select the “My transmitter is not listedhere” option.
Youwillthenbetakentoanewwizardwhereyoucanveryeasilycreateanew,customcontrolprofileforyourradio
makeandmodel.
Youcangetbacktothiswizardatanytimeusingthesystem>yourcontrolsmenu.
Setupcomplete
Once youhavecompleted the Initial SetupWizard,youwill be taken to the main Phoenix screen, with the default
modelonthefieldreadyfortake‐off.
From here, you can choose a different model using the model > change menu, or change to a different flying site
usingtheflyingsite>changemenu.
Tochangesettings,openthesystem>programsetupmenu,andtoexittheprogram,usethesystem>quitmenu.
Manymenus,dialogsandtoolbarshaveagreen“help”buttonwithamagnifyingglassicon.Clickingthiswillopen 
thisusermanualattheappropriatepageformoredetailedinformationandhelp.
PleasecontinuereadingforamuchmoredetailedlookatPhoenix,includinganexplanationofallmenus,functions
andsettings,orstartenjoyingtheprogram.
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UsingPhoenix
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Themainwindow
ThisisyourviewformostofthetimewhenusingPhoenix.Thisviewshowsyourcurrentlyselectedflyingsite,with
allpresentmodelseitheronthefieldorflyingaboveit.
When you move your mouse, the main menu bar will appear, as well as anytoolbars that are enabled and visible
alongthesidesandbottomofthewindowarea.Whenyouleaveyourmousestationaryforafewseconds,themain
menubarandanyvisibleretractedtoolbarswillfadeanddisappear toleavethewindowuncluttered.
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Themainmenu
Themainmenuappearsifyoumoveyourmouse,anddisappearswhenthemouseisstationaryforafewseconds.
Thiscontainsallofthemenusrequiredtosetupandchangethesimulation,accessmodesandfeatures,ortoexitthe
program.Abriefoutlineofthemenusisasfollows:
System–containsallprogramrelatedsetupmenus,andallowsyoutoquittheprogram
Model–containsallmenusandoptionsrelatedtotheselectedmodel
Flyingsite–containsallmenusandoptionsrelatedtotheenvironmentand weather
View–alldisplayandcamera‐relatedoptionsandmenusarecontainedhere
Flightrecorder–accessesandcontrolstheflightrecorder
Training–contains alltrainingmodesandfeatures
Competition–containsallcompetitionmodesandfeatures
Multiplayer–allmultiplayer‐relatedoptionsandmenusarecontainedinthismenu
Help–accessesthismanualandprogramversioninformation
Allofthesemenus,featuresandoptionsaredescribedingreaterdetailedla ter inthemanual.
Toopenasub‐menu,clicktheleft‐buttononyourmousewhenpointingattherequiredoptioninthemenubar.To
closeanopensub‐menu,eitherclickonanothersub‐menu,orleft‐button‐clickonthemainwindowspace.
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Controllingyourmodel
Phoenix lets you take control of the simulated model using your transmitter connected via your genuine Phoenix
USBinterfacetoyourcomputer(SeeGettingStartedaboveformoredetailsonthis).Thetwomainpartsofthisare
your transmitter calibration, which tells Phoenix the extents of your radio’s sticks, switches and sliders, and the
control profile which tells Phoenix which controls (sticks, switches, etc) on your radio affect which function s
(elevator,aileron,etc)onthesimulatedmodel.
For more info rmation  on calibrating your radio or setting a control profile, please see the Getting Started section
above,orthemoredetailedexplanationslateroninthemanualunderthesystem>yourtransmitterandsystem>
yourcontrolsmenutopics.
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Toolbars
Toolbars allow quick access to often‐used features, and can be hidden conveniently  when not being used. If you
closeatoolbar,youcanopenitagainusingtheview>toolbarsmenu.

Any visible toolbars are located along the sides and bottom of the main view. All toolbars are either retracted or
expanded,andonlyonetoolbarcanbeexpandedatatimeontheleft,bottomorrightofthemainwindow.
When a toolbar is  retracted, it will disappear when the mouse has been left for a few seconds. If the toolbar is
expanded it will stay visible even when the mouse and main menu have disappeared. Toolbars have both a
retract/expandbuttonandaclosebuttonlocatedbesidethetoolbarname/icon.Clickingtheexpand/retractbutton
willtoggletheexpandedstateofthattoolbar.Clickingtheclosebuttonwillclosethetoolbarcompletely.
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System
The System menu contains all system and program‐related menus and options, access to the automatic update
system,andletsyouquittheprogram.
ThefirstfourentriesletyousetupandconfigureyourradioandkeyboardtocontrolPhoenix:
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Setupnewtransmitter
Selecting this option opens the Setup new transmitter Wizard, which guides you through the calibration and
control‐profilesetupofyourradio/controllerreadytobeusedwithPhoenix.
Ifyouhavechangedyourradio,choosethisoptiontobeguidedthroughthecompleteradiosetupprocess inastep‐
by‐stepmanner.
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Yourtransmitter
This menu opens the Your transmitter menu, which contains all functions and options for calibrating your
radio/controllerreadyforusewithPhoenix.
BeforeyourradiocanbeusedwithPhoenix,itmustbecalibrated.ThisletsPhoenixknowtherangesofmotionfor
everystick,switchandslideronyourradio.Everytimethatyouchangetoadifferentradio,youmustgothroughthe
calibrationprocessusingthismenu.
To begin the  calibration process, connect your radio to your computer (see the Getting Started section for more
informationonthis),andclicktheCalibratebuttonatthetopofthemenu.
TheCalibratetransmitter wizard willappear.Followthestep‐by‐step instructions to calibrateyourradioready for
usewithPhoenix.
Whencalibrating,pleasemakesurethat:
• Whenpromptedto centreallsticks thatyou haveyourthrottlestickinthecentreof itstravel–notin the

idleposition
• Thatyoudonothaveanybuilt‐infunctionssuchasrates,throttle‐holdoridle‐upswitchesactivatedatany
time
Oncethecalibrationphaseiscomplete, each stickshouldmovea bar onthedisplay (your throttlestickmaymove
twobarsif yourradioissetupforHELImode),smoothlyandfromoneextenttotheother.Ifthecalibrationhasbeen
successful,clicktheFinishedbuttontoreturntothemainview.
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Yourcontrols
ThismenuopenstheYourcontrolsmenu,whichcontainsallfunctionsandoptionsforsetting,creatingandediting
controlprofiles.
A “control profile” lets Phoenix know which controls on your radio (sticks, switches and sliders) control which
functionsonthesimulatedmodel(i.e.“elevator”or“retractgear”).
Phoenix comes with a large selection of preset control profiles for a range of different transmitter makes and
models.Theseareshowninthemain“Savedcontrolprofiles”listtotheleftsideofthemenu.Allcontrolprofilesare
organisedbyradiomanufacturer–double‐clickacategorytoexpanditandseetheprofilescontainedwithin.
Youshouldselectthecontrolprofilewhichis mostsimilartotheoneyouareusingwithPhoenixfromthelist.Ifyour
radiomakeandmodelisnotfeaturedinthelist,youcancreateanewonebyusingtheNewProfilebuttononthe
rightoftheSavedProfileslist.
When you create a new control profile, or edit a system profile, your new profiles are stored in the “Custom”
categoryatthetopofthelist.
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Creatinganewcontrolprofile
Clickingthe NewProfile buttonon therightoftheSavedProfileslistopenstheNewcontrolprofileWizard, which
guidesyouthroughcreatinganewcontrolprofilefortheradioyouareusing.
Thefirstscreen ofthiswizard lets you typeanameforyour control profile, whichshouldmatchtheradioyouare 
using–forinstance,“MyFutaba10C”or“MySpektrumDX7”.
Belowthis,youcanchoosebetweenQuicksetuporAdvancedsetup:
Quick Setup takes you through creating a new control profile in a  step‐by‐step manner with full onscreen
instructions.Thisistherecommendedmethodformostusers.
Advanced Setup gives you more control over how the control profile is created, and also gives access to more

advancedcontrolsandfeatures.FormoreinformationonAdvancedSetup,seetheEditProfilesectionbelow.
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Editingacontrolprofile
ClickingtheEditProfilebuttonon therightoftheSavedProfilesli stopenstheEditcontrolprofilemenu,whichlets
you edit a  previously created (or preset) control profile, changing the controls on your radio (or keyboard) that
controlthesimulatedmodel’sfunctions.
Whenyoueditapresetsystemcon trolprofile,acopyisautomaticallymadeforyou,and“Copy”isappendedtothe
controlprofilename.Thealteredprofilewilla ppearinsidethe“Custom”category.
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Nameofprofile
Thisedit‐boxletsyousetanameforyournewcontrolprofile.Youshouldtypicallysetthistothesameasthemake
andmodelofradioyouareusing–forinstance,“MyFutaba10C”or“MySpektrumDX7”.
Simple/Detailedcontrols
Tothetop‐rightofthemenuistheSimple/Detailedcontrolsselector.Thisletsyouchoosebetweenasmallerlistof
controlswhichletyouchangethemostcommonfunctionseasily,oramoreadvancedfulllistofcontrols.
Controlslist
Thecontrolslisttakes upmostoftheEditControlProfilewindow,andcontainsalloftheavailablemodelfunctions
andwhichradioorkeyboardcontrol(s)theyareassignedto.
Thislistisdividedintosevencategories: