Hi,
When you get done hooking up the receiver to the Eq6 you should no have anything in any of the battery ports on the receiver. This is very important.

You do not "have" to do steps 8 and 7, it is only recommended. You do need the transmitter on for #7. You do not have to have the servos connected for this. The End-point Hold function will hold your servos at the extreme stick movement without you holding the stick there while you adjust. If you turn this on for a channel you have to move the stick as far as it will go on the transmitter and hold it there for about 2 seconds. The servo will follow the stick after this time to the endpoint. You can then take your hands off the transmitter and make your adjustments. To return to neutral go all the way the other way for about 2 seconds.