FUTABA 6k User manual

1M23N30302
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
6-ChannelDigitalProportionalR/CSystem
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Introduction............................................6
 ..................................6
....7
...............................9

.......................................................9
..............................................14
 ...................................................14
 ....15
 ................................15
................................................16
................................17
 ......................................................19
.23
 .....................23
.............24
..................................................25
 ............................................25
 ................. 26
 .............. 27
............ 28
 ............................................29
 ........................................30
 ..........................31
..............32
 ..35
................35
.......................36
 ........................................37
............................38
 ..................................39
...............40
..................................41
 ....................41

INTRODUC-
TION
AIRPLANE
HELICOPTER
GLIDER
MULTICOPTER
BEFOREUSE
COMMON
TXSETTING

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 ................................................ 67
 ....................................... 67
 .......................................68
 ............................................71
 ／....................72
..................................................73
 .......................................... 73
 ......................................... 77
............................ 81
............................................... 82
................................................ 83
 .......................................... 84
 .............................................. 85
........................................................86
................................................ 87
 ......................................88
..........................................91
.........................................................92
 ......................................................94
 .................................96
...............................................98
 ／................................100
 ........................................102
 ................................................103
 ............................................104
................................105
.......................................................106
 ...................................................107
 ................................................108
.......................... 110
.......................... 111
 .....................................................112
 ............................113
 ................................................ 115
............................................. 116
 .............................42
 .....................43
............................44
.........................................45
 .................46
.....................................47
.................................48
..............................................50
 .................................................... 51
............................................................ 51
 ................................................................. 51
......................................................... 52
...................................................... 52
................................................53
 ...................................................... 54
 ........................................................ 54
........................................................... 54
 ...................................................... 54
..............................................55
 .................................................... 55
 ....................................................... 56
.....................................................57
 ..................................................59
...........................................................60
....................................................61
 ............................................62
.................................................63
 .................................................. 64
 ........................................................ 65
........................................................ 65
 ............................................ 65
 ................................... 65
................... 65
 ..................................................... 65
 .................................................. 66
 .............................................. 66
................................................. 66
 ............................................. 66

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／................................ 118
 ..............................................120
 .......................................................121
 ............................................122
 .............................................123
 .........................................124
 ........................................126
..............................................128
 .........130
 ..........................................132
 ...................................133
 .......................................134
 ...................................135
 ................................................137
／................................138
 ..........................................140
 ............................................141
................................142
........................................................143
 .....................................144
 .................................................145
....................146
 ......................................148
......................149
..........................150
.............................................152
 ..........................................153
 ／................................154
 ........................................156
.........................................157
 ............................................158
............................................159
..............................................159
....................................159
.............................160
 ................................................160

Introduction
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Futaba®T-FHSS Air-2.4GHz 6K series digital proportional R/C
system. This system is extremely versatile and may be used by beginners and pros alike. In order
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
            
Futaba Service Center.
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subject to change without notice.
Support and Service: It is recommended to have your Futaba equipment serviced annually during
your hobby’s “off season” to ensure safe operation.
IN NORTH AMERICA
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programming. Please be sure to regularly visit the 6K Frequently Asked Questions web site
           
information on the 6K radio system and is updated regularly. Any technical updates and US
                 

for the most rapid and convenient response.
              

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

to assist you.
FOR SERVICE ONLY:
Futaba Service Center



www.futaba-rc.com/service.html
Email: [email protected]
FOR SUPPORT :
(PROGRAMMING AND USER
QUESTIONS)
Please start here for answers to most questions:
www.futaba-rc.com/faq/
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OUTSIDE NORTH AMERICA
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problems or service needs.
          
the systems sold in North America only. Products purchased elsewhere may vary. Always contact
your region’s support center for assistance.

Introduction
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for use in any application other than the control of models for hobby and recreational purposes.

restricted under Japanese law to such purposes.
2. Exportation precautions:

the laws governing the country of destination which govern devices that emit radio frequencies. If
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Prior approval of the appropriate government authorities may be required. If you have purchased


been met.
(b) Use of this product with other than models may be restricted by Export and Trade Control

be utilized to operate equipment other than radio controlled models.


the warranty.
Compliance Information Statement (for U.S.A.)

is subject to the following two conditions:

    
undesired operation.
(3) This module meets the requirements for a mobile device that may be used at separation
distances of more than 20cm from human body.
To meet the RF exposure requirements of the FCC this device shall not be co-located with another
transmitting device.
The responsible party of this device compliance is:
Futaba Service Center



          
indicates that Futaba Corporation is voluntarily participating in an industry-wide

taken out of service within the United States. The RBRC. program provides a
convenient alternative to placing used nickel-cadmium batteries into the trash or
.
(for USA)
You may contact your local recycling center for information on where to return the spent battery.
            
Corporation involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment
and conserving natural resources.
*RBRC is a trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.

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Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement (for U.S.A.)


against harmful interference in a residential installation.


 
            
   
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.
--Consult the dealer or your Futaba Serivce center for help.
CAUTION:
To assure continued FCC compliance:

user's authority to operate the equipment.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
             
20cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons.
This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
Where to Fly
             


           
             

free phone number below.
Academy of Model Aeronautics




or via the Internet at http:\\www.
modelaircraft.org
         as well as the presence and
     

radio interference in their vicinity.

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Precautions
Application, Export, and Modification Precautions.
1. This product is only designed for use with radio control models. Use of the product described in this instruction
manual is limited to radio control models.
2. Export precautions:
a) When this product is exported, it cannot be used where prohibited by the laws governing radio waves of the
destination country.
b) Use of this product with other than models may be restricted by Export and Trade Control Regulations.
3. Modification, adjustment, and parts replacement
Futaba is not responsible for unauthorized modification, adjustment, or replacement of parts on this product.
■ Nopartofthismanualmaybereproducedinanyformwithoutpriorpermission.
■Thecontentsofthismanualaresubjecttochangewithoutpriornotice.
■Thecontentsofthismanualshouldbecomplete,butifthereareanyunclearormissingpartspleasecontacta
FutabaServiceCenter.
■Futabaisnotresponsiblefortheuseofthisproductbythecustomer.
■Companyandproductnamesinthismanualaretrademarksorregisteredtrademarksoftherespectivecompany.
FlyingPrecautions
WARNING
Nevergraspthetransmitterbuilt-inantenna
partwhileflying.
■Thetransmitteroutputmaydropdrastically.
Alwaysmakesurethatalltransmitterstick
movementsoperateallservosproperlyinthe
modelpriortoflight.Also,makesurethatall
switches,etc.functionproperlyaswell.Ifthere
areanydifficulties,donotusethesystemuntilall
inputsarefunctioningproperly.
Neverflyintherangecheckmode.
■Inthededicatedrangetestrangecheckmode,the
transmitteroutputrangeisreducedandmaycausea
crash.
Whileoperating,nevertouchthetransmitter
with,orbringthetransmitternear,another
transmitter,acellphone,orotherwirelessdevices.
■Doingsomaycauseerroneousoperation.
Forsafeuse
Please observe the following precautions to ensure safe use of this product at all times.
Meaning of Special Markings:
The parts of this manual indicated by the following marks require special attention from the standpoint of safety.
                
properly.
   



= Prohibited 
WARNING:Alwayskeepelectricalcomponentsawayfromsmallchildren.

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Neverflyonarainyday,whenthewindis
strong,andatnight.
■Watercouldleadtofailureorimproperfunctionality
andpoorcontroloftheaircraftwhichcouldleadtoa
crash.
Neverturnthepowerswitchonandoffduring
flightorwhiletheengineormotorisrunning.
■Operationwillbecomeimpossibleandtheaircraftwill
crash.Evenifthepowerswitchisturnedon,operation
willnotbeginuntiltransmitterandreceiverinternal
processingiscomplete.
Donotstarttheengineormotorwhilewearing
theneckstrap.
■Theneckstrapmaybecomeentangledwiththe
rotatingpropeller,rotor,etc.andcauseaseriousinjury.
Donotflywhenyouarephysicallyimpairedas
itcouldposeasafetyhazardtoyourselforothers.
Donotflyatthefollowingplaces:
■ Nearanotherradiocontrolflyingfield.
■ Nearorabovepeople.
■ Nearhomes,schools,hospitalsorotherplaceswhere
peoplecongregate.
■ Nearhighvoltagelines,highstructures,or
communicationfacilities.
Whensettingthetransmitterontheground
duringflightpreparations,donotstanditupright.
■Thetransmittermaytipover,thesticksmaymoveand
thepropellerorrotormayrotateunexpectedlyandcause
injury.
Donottouchtheengine,motor,orFETamp
duringandimmediatelyafteruse.
■Theseitemsmaybecomehotduringuse.
Forsafety,flysothattheaircraftisvisibleatall
times.
■Flyingbehindbuildingsorotherlargestructures
willnotonlycauseyoutolosesightoftheaircraft,but
alsodegradetheRFlinkperformanceandcauselossof
control.
Fromthestandpointofsafety,alwayssetthe
failsafefunction.
■Inparticular,normallysetthethrottlechanneltoidle.
Forahelicopter,setthethrottlechanneltomaintaina
hover.
Whenflying,alwaysreturnthetransmitter
setupscreentotheHomescreen.
■Erroneousinputduringflightisextremelydangerous.
Alwayschecktheremainingcapacityofthe
transmitterandreceiverbatteriesbeforeeach
flyingsessionpriortoflight.
■Lowbatterycapacitywillcauselossofcontrolanda
crash.
Alwayscheckoperationofeachcontrolsurface
andperformarangetestbeforeeachflying
session.Also,whenusingthetrainerfunction,
checktheoperationofboththeteacherand
studenttransmitter.
■ Evenonetransmittersettingoraircraftabnormality
causeacrash.
Beforeturningonthetransmitter:
1.Alwaysmovethetransmitterthrottlestickpositionto
theminimum(idle)position.
2.Turnonthetransmitterfirstandthenthereceiver.
Whenturningoffthetransmitter'spower
switch.Aftertheengineormotorhasstopped
(stateinwhichitwillnotrotateagain):
1.Turnoffthereceiverpowerswitch.
2.Thenturnoffthetransmitterpowerswitch.
■Ifthepowerswitchisturnedon/offintheopposite
order,thepropellermayrotateunexpectedlyandcausea
seriousinjury.
■Alsoalwaysobservetheaboveorderwhensettingthe
failsafefunction.
■Maximumlowthrottle:Directioninwhichtheengine
ormotorrunsattheslowestspeedorstops.
Whenadjustingthetransmitter,stopthe
engineexceptwhennecessary.Inthecaseof
amotor,disconnectthewiringandtoallowit
tocontinueoperation.Whendoingso,please
exerciseextremecaution.Ensurethattheaircraft
issecuredandthatitwillnotcomeintocontact
withanythingoranyone.Ensurethatthemotor
willnotrotatepriortomakinganyadjustments.
■Unexpectedhighspeedrotationoftheenginemay
causeaseriousinjury.

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Donottouchthechargerandbatteryforany
lengthoftimeduringcharging. 
■Doingsomayresultburns.
Donotuseachargerorbatterythathasbeen
damaged. 
Donottouchanyoftheinternalcomponents
ofthecharger.
■Doingsomaycauseelectricshockoraburn.
Ifanyabnormalitiessuchassmokeor
discolorationarenotedwitheitherthecharger
orthebattery,removethebatteryfromthe
transmitterorchargeranddisconnectthepower
cordpluganddonotusethecharger.
■ Continuedusemaycausefire,combustion,generation
ofheat,orrupture.
Donotsubjectthebatteriestoimpact.
■ Doingsomaycausefire,combustion,generationof
heat,rupture,orliquidleakage.
Donotrepeatedlychargeanickel-hydrogen
batteryintheshallowdischargestate.
WARNING
■ Thebatterymemoryeffectwillsubstantiallyshorten
thebatterylifeevenifitisrecharged.
Useandstorethebatteryandbatterycharger
inasecurelocationawayfromchildren.
■ Doingsomaycauseelectricshockorinjury.
Ifthebatteryleaksliquidorgeneratesan
abnormalodor,immediatelymoveittoasafe
placefordisposal.
■Notdoingsomaycausecombustion.
Ifthebatteryliquidgetsonyourskinor
clothing,immediatelyflushtheareawithtap
waterorothercleanwater.
■Consultadoctor.Theliquidcancauseskindamage.
Afterthespecifiedchargingtimehaselapsed,
endcharginganddisconnectthechargerfromthe
receptacle.
Whenrecyclingordisposingofthebattery,
isolatetheterminalsbycoveringthemwith
cellophanetape.
■Shortcircuitoftheterminalsmaycausecombustion,
generationofheatorrupture.
BatteryandChargerHandlingPrecautions
DANGER
Donotrechargeabatterythatisdamaged,
deteriorated,leakingelectrolyte,orwet.
Donotusethechargerinapplicationsother
thanasintended.
Donotallowthechargerorbatterytobecome
wet.
■Donotusethecharger,whenitoryourhands,arewet.
Donotusethechargerinhumidplaces.
Donotshortcircuitthebattery. 
Donotsolderorrepair,deform,modify,or
disassemblethebatteryand/orbatterycharger.
Donotdropthebatteryintoafireorbringit
nearafire. 
Donotchargeandstorethebatteryindirect
sunlightorotherhotplaces. 
Donotchargethebatteryifitiscoveredwith
anyobjectasitmaybecomeveryhot.
Donotusethebatteryinacombustible
environment.
■Thegasigniteandcauseanexplosionorfire.
Alwayschargethebatterybeforeeachflying
session.
■ Ifthebatterygoesdeadduringflight,theaircraftwill
crash.
Chargethenickel-hydridebatterywiththe
dedicatedchargersuppliedwiththeset.
■Chargingthebatterypastthespecifiedvaluemay
causeafire,combustion,rupture,orliquidleakage.When
quickcharging,donotchargethebatteryabove1C.
■ Donotchargethebatterywhileridinginavehicle.
Vibrationwillpreventnormalcharging.
WhenusingtheoptionalLi-Febattery,
disconnectthebatteryfromthetransmitterand
chargeitwiththespecialLBC-4E5Li-FeBattery
Chargersoldseparately.
WhenusingtheoptionalLi-Febattery,do
notconnectthechargertothebalancecharge
connectorandthepowerconnectoratthesame
time.
■ Doingsocauseafire,combustion,generationofheat,
rupture,orliquidleakage.
Insertthepowercordplugfirmlyintothe
receptacleuptoitsbase.
Alwaysusethechargerwiththespecified
powersupplyvoltage.
■Usethespecialchargerbyconnectingittoaproper
poweroutlet.
Ifthebatteryshouldgetinyoureyes,donot
rubyoureyes,butimmediatelywashthemwith
tapwaterorothercleanwaterandgettreatedby
adoctor.
■Theliquidcancauseblindness.

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Donotusethenickel-hydridebatterywith
devicesotherthanthecorrespondingtransmitter.
Donotplaceheavyobjectsontopofthe
batteryorcharger.Also,donotplacethebattery
orchargerinanylocationwhereitfall. 
■Doingsomaycausedamageorinjury.
Donotstoreorusethebatteryandcharger
whereitisdustyorhumid.
■ Insertthepowercordplugintothereceptacleonly
aftereliminatingthedust.
Afterthetransmitterhasbeenusedforalong
time,thebatterymaybecomehot.Immediately
removefromthetransmitter.
■ Notdoingsomaycauseaburn.
CAUTION
Donotchargethebatteryinextreme
temperatures.
■ Doingsowilldegradethebatteryperformance.An
ambienttemperatureof10℃to30℃(50Fto86F)isideal
forcharging.
Unplugthechargerwhennotinuse.
Donotbendorpullthecordunreasonablyand
donotplaceheavyobjectsonthecord.
■Thepowercordmaybedamagedandcause
combustion,generationofheat,orelectricshock.
Donotdirectlyexposeplasticpartstofuel,oil,
exhaustgas,etc.
■Ifleftinsuchanenvironment,theplasticmaybe
attackedanddamaged.
■ Sincethemetalpartsofthecasemaycorrode,always
keepthemclean.
JointheAcademyofModelAeronautics.
■TheAcademyofModelAeronautics(AMA)provides
guidelinesandliabilityprotectionshouldtheneedarise.
AlwaysusegenuineFutabaproductssuchas
transmitter,receiver,servo,FETamplifier,battery,
etc.
OtherPrecautions
CAUTION
Keepwirelessequipment,batteries,aircraft,
etc.awayfromchildren.
StorageandDisposalPrecautions
WARNING
Donotstorewirelessdevicesinthefollowing
places:
・Whereitisextremelyhot(40℃[104F]orhigher)
orcold(-10℃[14F]orlower)
・Wheretheequipmentwillbeexposedtodirect
sunlight
・Wherethehumidityishigh
・Wherevibrationisprevalent
・Whereitisverydusty
・Wherethedevicemaybeexposedtosteamand
heat
CAUTION
Whenthedevicewillnotbeusedforalong
time,removethebatteryfromthetransmitter
andaircraftandstoretheminadryplacewhere
thetemperatureisbetween0and30℃ [32Fand
86F].
■Leftstanding'asis'maywillcausebatterydeterioration,
liquidleakage,etc.
■Futabaisnotresponsiblefordamagesustainedby
combinationwithotherthanFutabaGenuineParts.Use
thepartsspecifiedintheinstructionmanualandcatalog.

Introduction
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Beforeuse
14
BEFORE USE
ũŨŤŷŸŵŨŶŃ

The Futaba 2.4GHz T-FHSS Air system is employed.

A T-FHSS Air bidirectional communication system is used. The voltage of the battery mounted in the

displayed at the transmitter by installing various optional telemetry sensors in the fuselage.

Telemetry data can be listened to by plugging commercial earphones into the transmitter.

Antenna built into the transmitter provides a simple appearance and improves handling ease.

S.BUS/S.BUS2 servo channel and various functions can be set by connecting the servo to the
transmitter.






The transmitter body contains a 30 model memory.





arbitrarily changed. The trim position is displayed on the LCD.

The lever head length can be adjusted. Lever head shape that reduces slip during operation has been
adopted.

,

programmable mixing function.




S.BUS output and conventional channel output are provided. S.BUS and conventional system sharing is
possible.


Beforeuse
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ŦŲűŷŨűŷŶŃŤűŧŃŷŨŦūűŬŦŤůŃŶųŨŦŬũŬŦŤŷŬŲűŶ

ŶżŶŷŨŰŃŦŲŰųŤŷŬťŬůŬŷż



• Switch harness
*The set contents depend on the type of set.


Transmitting frequency: 2.4GHz band









The 6K is a 2.4GHzT-FHSSAirsystem. The transmitter can also be switched to S-FHSS

NOTE：
*The Futaba T-FHSSAir system cannot be used with Futaba S-FHSS/FASST/FASSTest systems. Use
it with a T-FHSSAirsystem transmitter and receiver. The T6K is a T-FHSSAirsystem
be used with an S-FHSS receiver by switching to S-FHSS
cannot be used.
*The T-FHSSAirsystem and T-FHSS surface system are different. The T6Kcannot be used with the
R304SB,R304SB-E or T-FHSS surface system receivers.
CommunicationsSystem UsableReceivers
T-FHSSAir
（Default）
R3006SB,R3008SB
*R304SB,R304SB-E,T-FHSSsurfacesystem
receiversdonotoperate.
S-FHSS
（Changeispossible）
R2008SB
R2006GS
R2106GF

Beforeuse
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


LiFe.
• Trainer cord - the optional training cord may be used to help a beginning pilot learn to fly easily by







system and to acquire the information from a model high up in the sky.
[magnet type : SBS-





• Gyros - a variety of genuine Futaba gyros is available for your aircraft or helicopter needs.





Beforeuse
17
Volume
Rudder
/Throttle
Stick
Power
LED
Throttle
Trim Lever
Rudder
Trim Lever
END Key
Carrying Handle
Built-in Antenna
3 Position Switch (C)
3 Position Switch (A)
2 Position Switch (D)
3 Position Switch (B)
LCD Panel
Power Switch
(Up position: ON)
Hook
(for optional neckstrap)
−Key
＋Key
Aileron Trim Lever
Elevator Trim Lever
Elevator
/Aileron
Stick
Jog Key
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Beforeuse
18
ŰƘƏƗƌƆƒƓƗƈƕŒŵƒƅƒƗŃƖƓƈƆƌƲƆƄƗƌƒƑ
Throttlestickwarning
Athrottlestickreturns
neutrallybyaspring.
Ratchettype（Generaltransmitter）
Athrottlestickdoesn'treturn
neutrally.
Throttlestick：
Motororengine
poweriscontrolled.
Youcannotusethethrottlestickofself-neutraltypeforRC
airplane,RChelicopter,andcertainmulti-copter.
It'sverydangerousifEngine/Motorbecomesmiddle-speed
byself-return.
It'snecessarytochangethesticktotheratchettypeifusingitfor
RCairplaneandRChelicopter.
Selfneutraltype（Multicopter/Robotspecification）
WARNING

Beforeuse
19
BatteryReplacementMethod
Slidethebatterycoveroffthe
transmitterinthedirectionof
thearrowinthefigure.
Slidethebatterycover
backontothecase.
LoadthenewAAsize
batteries.Payveryclose
attentiontothepolarity
markingsandreinsert
accordingly.
Push
BatteryCover
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will need to be purchased from a hobby shop.
CAUTION
Always be sure you reinsert the batteries in the correct polarity order.
If the batteries are loaded incorrectly, the transmitter may be damaged.
When the transmitter will not be used for any short or long period of time, always remove the
batteries. If the batteries do happen to leak, clean the battery case and contacts thor-
oughly. Make sure the contacts are free of corrosion.
Check:
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the case or incorrect battery polarity.
Disposal of the Dry Cell Batteries:
The method to dispose of used dry cell batteries depends on
the area in which you reside. Dispose of the batteries in ac-
cordance with the regulations for your area.

Beforeuse
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WhenUsingTheOptionalBatteryHT5F1800B
NiMHbatteryHT5F1800B
(notincluded)
Refertotheprevious
descriptionandremovethe
transmitterbatterycover.
Afterremovingthedry
cellbatteryboxfromthe
transmitter,disconnectthe
connector.
Inserttheconnectorofthe
newbatteryandloadthenew
batteryintothetransmitter.
Connectthebattery
connector.
Finishbyinstallingthe
batterycover.
Disconnectthe
connector
Drycell
batteryBOX
Chargingjack
CAUTION
When closing the battery
cover, be careful that the
battery cover does not pinch
the battery lead wires.
Shorting of the battery lead wires may
lead to fire and abnormal heating and
cause burns or fire disaster.
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-Always use the optional HT5F1800B rechargeable battery.
-The type of power source used must be set by system setting.
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Charging a NiMH Battery
(Example: When using the HT5F1800B with the special charger)
1Plug the transmitter cord of the special charger into
the charging jack on the rear of the transmitter.
2Plug the charger into an AC outlet.
3Check that the charging LED lights.
WhenChargingtheOptionalBatteryHT5F1800B