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.

Introduction
10
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.