Right Lever —
6 Push left to turn
left.
6 Push right to turn
right.
Step Two
Driving the Corvette
Corvette C5-R
1. Turn the vehicle and transmitter on.
The transmitter’s LED lights
60-4360
6 Release to go
straight.
Thank you for purchasing the RadioShack
Corvette C5-R. It’s spring suspension lets it
handle the road in style. Built to 1/12 scale, it will
dazzle your friends as it reaches speeds up to
1,000 feet per minute. Your vehicle is available
in two frequencies (27 and 49 MHz) so you can
race other radio-controlled vehicles.
Left Lever —
6Push forward to
drive forward.
6Pull back to drive in
reverse.
6Release to stop.
2. Use the transmitter’s levers to control the vehicle.
3. When you finish driving the Corvette, turn the vehicle
and transmitter off.
Step Three
Helpful Hints
If your vehicle gets stuck under an object, immediately release the
transmitter levers and retrieve the car.
Step One
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Wheel Alignment
Installing Batteries
Screws
Cover
If the vehicle does not drive in a straight line
when you release the right lever, adjust the
wheel alignment control on the bottom of the
car. Turn the control toward L if the car is
pulling to the right, or toward R if the car is
pulling to the left.
To power and operate your vehicle, you will need:
•
Running your vehicle continuously for long periods of time generates
high heat levels. Heat causes wear and tear on the motor. To help
keep heat levels down, when your vehicle’s battery pack runs down,
let the vehicle cool at least 10 minutes before installing a new or newly
charged battery pack.
Six AA alkaline or one 9.6V rechargeable battery pack (AA batteries, battery
pack and charger not supplied, available at your local RadioShack store).
•
One 9V battery (not supplied).
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Adapter Pack
In the Adapter Pack
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•
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If someone uses a CB radio nearby, it might interfere with control of
the vehicle. If this happens, move the car away from the area where
the CB is being operated.
If you are using alkaline batteries to power your vehicle, you will first need to
insert them into the supplied adapter pack.
Battery Notes
•
Using alkaline batteries slightly decreases
the vehicle’s speed.
Loosen the two screws, and then remove the adapter pack’s cover.
1.
2.
You cannot operate your vehicle near devices with transmitters that
use the same frequency as your’s (27 MHz or 49 MHz). Check this
product’s box to see which frequency your vehicle uses.
Wheel Alignment R/L
ON / OFF
Place the batteries in the adapter pack according to the polarity
symbols (+ / –) marked inside.
•
Dispose of old batteries promptly and
properly.
Battery Pack or
Adapter Pack
Replace the cover, and secure the two screws.
Battery
Compartment
3.
If the vehicle moves slowly, and you just installed a fresh battery pack,
check the wheel mechanisms for lint, threads, hair, or dust.
•
•
Do not burn or bury batteries.
In the Vehicle
Turnthevehicleoff.
1.
2.
3.
Use only fresh batteries of the required
size and recommended type.
Remove the battery compartment’s cover.
Place the rechargeable battery pack or adapter pack in the
compartment. Situate the pack’s wires in the slot on the side of the
compartment, so the wiring does not rest on the battery pack.
Important
•
•
•
Do not mix old and new batteries, different
types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or
rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of
different capacities.
®
The EPA certified RBRC Battery Recycling Seal on the
nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery indicates RadioShack is
voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and
recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life, when
taken out of service in the United States or Canada. The RBRC program
provides a convenient alternative to placing used Ni-Cd batteries into the
trash or the municipal waste stream, which may be illegal in your area.
Please call 1-800-THE-SHACK (1-800-843-7422) for information on Ni-Cd
battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. RadioShack’s
involvement in this program is part of the company’s commitment to
preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources.
Latches
Attach the pack’s white plastic connector to the vehicle’s matching
connector. Do not force the connection. It fits only one way.
4.
5.
Compartment Cover
If you do not plan to use the vehicle for
several weeks, remove the batteries.
Batteries can leak chemicals that can
damage electronic parts.
Replace the cover and secure the latches.
Before you can use the rechargeable battery pack, it will need to be
charged.
Cover
9V Battery
Recharge the battery pack or replace the AA batteries if the vehicle does
not run, runs slowly, or does not respond to the transmitter.
Do not charge or recharge the battery pack
while it is in the vehicle.
In the Transmitter
Turn the transmitter off.
1.
2.
3.
What’s Included
6 Corvette C5-R 1/12 scale model (RX)
WARNINGS
Remove the battery compartment’s cover.
o
o
Compartment
•
If you use alkaline batteries to power the vehicle, they will
get very hot. To avoid getting burned, wait a few minutes
before attempting to remove the batteries.
Insert the 9V battery according to the polarity symbols (+ / –)marked
inside.
6Transmitter (TX)
Replace the cover and snap it shut.
4.
6 AA battery adapter pack
6 User’s Guide
•
Do not charge alkaline batteries. They will overheat, and
explode.
Replace the battery when the transmitter’s range decreases.
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