INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

MODEL NO.: CT-8A

BUILT-IN GYRO
DIGITAL PROPORTIONAL RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM
CONTACT INFO.: support@rlaarlo.com
WWW.RLAARLO-RC.COM
 1.SAFETY STATEMENT
- Never operate your model during adverse weather conditions. Poor visibility can cause disorientation and
loss of control of your model.
- Never use this product in a crowd and illegal area.
- Always ensure the trim levers at 0 and battery properly charged before connecting the receiver.
- Always check all servos and their connections prior to each run.
- Always be sure about turning off the receiver before the transmitter.

2.WARNING STATEMENT
This product is not a toy and is NOT suitable for children under the age of 14. Adults should keep the product
out of the reach of children and exercise caution when operating this product in the presence of children.
Water or moisture may enter the transmitter inside through gaps in the antenna or joystick and cause model
instability, even out of control. If running in the wet weather(such as game) is inevitable, always use plastic
bags or waterproof cloth to cover the transmitter.

3.FCC STATEMENT
Caution: Changes or modifications of this product is not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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 4.PACKING LIST
NO. ITEM NAME QUANTITY REMARK
1 Transmitter 1 piece
2 Receiver 1 piece
3 Type-C Cable 1 piece
4 Battery Voltage Feedback Cable 1 piece
5 Gift Box 1 piece

5.TRANSMITTER

5.1 TRANSMITTER INTRODUCTION

Built-in Antenna
Type-C Port for Charging
/ Trainer Mode Port /
Firmware Updating
Steering Wheel
Operation Panel /
Channel Button

Steering Wheel Trigger

Lanyard Hook

SWB Channel Throttle Trigger

SWA Channel

18650 Battery
Compartment

Battery Compartment
for 4 AA Batteries or 2S
Lithium Battery

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Channel A

Channel B

Timer
RSSI
Return Voltage RX Vol RSSI TX Vol
Transmitter voltage
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3 Channel 4

Channel 5 Channel 6
Channel 8
Channel 7
Power Button

Channel A Channel C

Channel B Channel D

Scroll Key

Power Button:
1.Long Prss: Turn on and off the
transmitter.
2.Short Press: Return
Scroll Key:
1.Scroll up and down for function selection
2.Short press: Enter
3.During Timing, first long press to pause and
long press again to clear the timer.

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 5.2 Basic function introduction

Interface: Model
Select Total 8 groups to store the model data.
Name Rename each group.
Copy Copy the model data to another group.
Reset Reset the set model data.

Interface: Channel
Phase Set the operation reverse for each channel.
Range Adjust the Max. and Min. travel for each channel.
Fine Tuning The neutral point of each channel can be fine-tuned.
Remapping The buttons of CH3-CH8 channels can be customized per personal’s favor.
Btn Defin Define the button control mode for SWA / A / B / C /D Channel.

Interface: MIX Setup

Direction This mixed control is mainly for CH1 and CH2, total 4 types of mixed control mode to select.
Program This mixed control is mainly for Channel A / B / C / D, called Winch Mode.
Linearity Set the throttle Curve, Brake Curve, direction Curve.
Delay the response to the ESC, with a maximum delay of 2.5 seconds for the throttle; activate and deactivate of the throttle
ESC Setup cruise speed function.
Servos Set the servo frequency and servo angle.

Interface: Radio
Pairing 2 code match pairing methods, wireless transmission of transmitter can be on / off.
Under Fail Safe Protection Mode, connect the receiver first, can reset the runaway value for each channel, the default value
Fail Safe is in the central position.
Control Adjust the sensitivity and direction of gyroscope.
Postback Adjust the value of low voltage Alarm, correct the battery voltage.
Training Connect 2 same transmitters with Type-C data cable, set the role as coach or student.

Interface: System
The battery type of the transmitter can be selected; the default automatic shutdown time of the transmitter is 15minutes;
System turning on the setting lock can lock all setting functions.
Joystick Adjust the CH1 direction stick / CH2 throttle stick on the Max. and Min. position, and then back to the central position.
The max. timer is 60 minutes, it can start by controlling the throttle or direction stick. Under timer, long press the scoll
Timer wheel can pause or quit from timer function.
About Scan the QR code by phone to learn from the videos; flip down the new page you can review the device information.

Reset Restore all parameters of this transmitter to original factory settings.

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 5.3 Code matching
Enter the Code Matching interface through “Radio”--> “Pairing”.
The transmitter has 2 code matching methods, you can choose one of them:

Method 1:
A.Power on the receiver first;
B.Press the BINDING BUTTON on the receiver;
C.Finally, turn on the transmitter.

Method 2:
A.Power on both the receiver and transmitter;
B.Press the BINDING BUTTON on the receiver;
C.Enter the transmitter’s code matching page “Pairing” to perform code matching.

2.4G
Radio 4/5 Frequency
Pairing
Pairing Start
Fail Safe
RF Send Close
Control
Postback

Training

5.4 Loss of control protection

Enter the Loss of control protection interface through “Radio”--> “Fail Safe”.
The default Fail-Safe value of the transmitter is 1500 (center value) for each channel. The Fail-Safe value of each
channel can be set according to the needs. However, you only can enter the “Fail Safe” interface when the
receiver is connected.

2.4G
Radio 4/5

Pairing

Fail Safe

Control
Postback

Training

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 5.5 Coach mode
Enter the Coach Mode interface through “Radio”--> “Training”.
The transmiter is equipped with a Type-C data cable, and 2 same transmitters can be directly connected with this
cable to activate the coaching function. The transmitter can be set as “Slave” role or “Master” role, the transmitter in
“Master” role directly controls the transmitter in “Slave” role.
The “Master” one can only control the signal values of channel 1 and channel 2 of the “Slave” one.

2.4G
Radio 4/5 Training
Pairing
Type Null
Fail Safe
PPM Port
Control
Master
Postback Slave

Training

5.6 Direction Mixing

Enter the Direction Mixing interface through “MIX Setup”--> “Direction”.
Directional mixing control is for Channel 1 and Channel 2. There are 4 mixing control modes in the transmitter, and
the mixing control mode can be set according to plays’ reqiurement.

MIX Setup 3/5 Direction

Direction
Type Null
Program
Apron Wheel
Linearity
Boat A
ESC Setup Boat B

Servos Boat C

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 5.7 Programming mixing
Enter the programming mixing control interface through “MIX Setup”--> “Program”.
Programming mixing control is mainly for the mixing control mode of channel A/B and channel C/D, which can
be applied to the raising and lowering of the winch of model cars.

MIX Setup 3/5 Programme

Direction Channel A/B OFF

Channel C/D OFF

Program

Linearity Close Close

CH: A CH: C
ESC Setup
CH: B CH: D
Servos

5.8 Joystick calibration

Enter the joystick calibration setting interface through “System”--> “Joystick”.
confirm to start calibration, push the CH1 direction channel and CH2 throttle channel to the maximum and
minimum, observe the green display box on the display, then return the joystick to the center point and click
calibration to complete.

System 5/5 Calibrations

System Rudder CH1

Joystick
Trigger CH2

Timer
Toggle to maximum stroke
About Release rocker finished

Reset
Start

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 5.9 Battery setting
Enter the Battery Setting interface through “System”--> “Battery Type”--> “AUTO” / “4AA” / “2S ” / “1S ”

The transmitter can be powered by 3 types of batteries: 4 pcs of AA batteries / 2S Lithium battery / 18650 battery.
Please pay attention to the positive and negative poles when installing the batteries, and the transmitter has a
battery reverse protection function.

When transmitter’s battery is low, the power indicator light flashes and alarms. Please replace the battery
immediately; if not, you might not power on the transmitter.

2S/2.54 terminal interface is reserved in the transmitter’s battery compartment for directly using 2S Lithium
battery.Do not use lithium batteries with a voltage higher than 2S!

When installing 18650 battery, you can recharge the battery with the Type-C port. Do not leave the product without
any supervision when charging.

DEFINITION:
AUTO: the transmitter indentifies the battery type automatically; under the “AUTO” mode, the system of transmitter
can combine 2 of the power methods to power for prolonging the play time; one is powered by 4 AA Batteries and
18650 Lithium Battery together, another is 2S Li-Battery and 18650 Lithium Battery.
4AA: The transmitter only can identify the AA battery;
2S: The transmitter only can identify the 2S Li-battery;
1S: The transmitter only can identify the 18650 battery;

System 5/5
System Setup

System Battery Type AUTO

ReminderMode BOTH
Joystick LCD Bright 70%

Timer Sleep Bright 10%

Sleep Time 30sec
About
Language EN
Reset Shutdown ON
Setup Lock OFF

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 5.10 Cruise speed
Enter the Cruise Speed interface through “MIX Setup”--> “ESC Setup”--> “CCS”.
When the value of “CCS” is set to “ON”, a white icon will be displayed on the main interface.
When the product is under Cruise Speed Mode, the icon will change to green color.

Operation Instructions:
1: Hold the throttle trigger at the fixed speed value for 3 seconds, enter the cruise control function, and the icon
become green;
2: Pushing the trigger forward can exit cruise control;
3: The fixed speed value can be increased during cruise control, you can increase the fixed speed value by pulling the
throttle trigger backward and then releasing.

MIX Setup 3/5 ESC Setup

Direction Accelerator 0%

Brakes OFF
Program
CCS ON
Linearity 0(ms)
500

ESC Setup
250

Servos
0 50% 100%

5.11 GYRO
Enter the GYRO setting interface through “Radio”--> “Control”
The receiver has a built-in gyroscope.
The gyroscope receiver should be placed horizontally.
There will be a 3-second calibration time eachtime when power on.

Sensitivity Adiustment: enter through “Control”-->“Speed”, and then you can adjust the gyroscope
response sensitivity, the larger value and the higher sensitivity.
Direction adiustment: enter through “Control”-->“Direction”, and then you can adjust theforward and
reverse directions of the gyroscope.

2.4G
Radio 4/5 Magic Control
Pairing Gyro OFF

Speed 20
Fail Safe
Direction Pros
Control
Range 100%
Postback

Training

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 5.12 Timer
Enter the Timer setting interface through “System”--> “Timer”.
The maximum timer is 60 minutes.
Press the throttle trigger or direction stick to start the timer function.
During the timing process, you can long press the scrollwheel button to pause, long press again can press
clear the timer.

System 5/5 Timer Setup

System State ON

Maximum 1min
Joystick
Trigger THR
Timer
Lap Time OFF
About

Reset

5.13 Channel settings

Channel Reverse Setting:
Enter this setting interface through “Channel”--> “Phase”.
Each channel can be set to normal or reverse mode.
Channel 2/5
Channel Travel Setting:
Enter this setting interface through “Channel”--> “Range”. Phase
The maximum and minimum travel of each channel can be adjusted.
Range
Channel Fine tuning Setting: Fine Tuning
Enter this setting interface through “Channel”--> “Fine tuning”.
The neutral point of each channel can be fine-tuned. Remapping

Channel Mapping Setting: Btn Defin

Enter this setting interface through “Channel”--> “Remapping”.
The buttons of CH3-CH8 channels can be customized per personal’s favor.

Channel Button Definition Setting:

Enter this setting interface through “Channel”--> “Btn Defin”.
Define the button control mode for SWA / A / B / C /D Channel.

5.14 Note
For safety reasons, it is best to turn off the receiver power before shutting off the transmitter.
Please do not disassemble the transmitter without permission.Unauthorized disassembly is not guaranteed.
This product is not a toy and is suitable for the player of 15+ years old.

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 5.15 System settings
The battery type of the transmitter can be selected.
The default automatic shutdown time of the transmitter is 15minutes.
Turning on the setting lock can lock all setting functions.
The higher the standby brightness, the more power the transmitter uses.

6.PARAMETER
NO. ITEM NAME ITEM NAME
1 Model type Car/Boat/Tank
2 Channels 8
3 RF range 2.4GHZ ISM
4 RF power ~160MA-300MA
5 Modulation GFSK
6 Spread spectrum FHSS
7 Reaction speed PWM20MS
8 RF distance Grounds: around 350m
9 Receive sensitivity 96dbm
10 Channel resolution 4096
11 Transmitter voltage DC 3.7V-9V
12 Receiver voltage DC 4V-9V
13 Gross weight 230g

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 7.RECEIVER
7.1 Receiver introdction
Servo Mode Light
Positive Pin

Signal Pin Negative Pin

Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
Channel 4
Channel 5
Channel 6
Channel 7
Channel 8

Signal Indicator Light Battery Voltage

Binding Button Feedback Port

7.2 Servo mode

Press the Bind Button for 3 seconds, the blue light on the receiver will be on.
If the blue light is on, it is on Digital Servo Mode. (PWM output frequency: 333Hz)
If the blue light is off, it is on Analog Servo Mode. (PWM output frequency: 50Hz)
The pulse width of Digital Servo is 500µs - 2500µs.
The pulse width of Analog Servo is 1000µs - 2500µs.

7.3 Signal indicator light

When the green light flashes slowly, it means no signal.
When the green light flashes fast, it means the receiver and transmitter are under pairing.
When the green light is on, it means the receiver and transmitter have been matched.

7.4 Note
1: The antenna of the receiver must be protected to prevent breakage, pay attention to magnetic field
interference when the receiver is positioned.
2: The receiver is not waterproof, do not play near the water or on the rainy day.
3: The signal transmission tower might interfere the signal.

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7.5 Built-in gyro function view

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MODEL: CT-8A
FCC ID: 2BDLE-CT-8A
MADE IN CHINA

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