Sanwa MT-5 User manual

1
Safe Handling and Precautions
When turning the power switch of R/C System on,
please turn on in order of 1.Transmitter → 2.Receiver.
And when turning the power switch off,
please do so in order of 1.Receiver→2.Transmitter.
If you reverse the order of the switches, it causes
sudden high rotation of the engine and the motor
and it’s extremely dangerous.
Please use electrical noise countermeasure on
the body of your car.
If metals rub against each other, it causes electrical
noise which may lead to abnormal performance.
Please be sure that all screws and nuts are not loose.
Nitro or gas engine and electric motor can cause noise.
Please use a noise countermeasure such as a plug
with resistor or noise killer condenser.
Please make sure to run a performance check
(signal reception test) of R/C System before
operation. When it moves abnormally or it doesn’t
move, please don’t operate. Even if the test result
on a desk is normal,please be cautious when
operating for the first time especially, since the
radio wave arrival distance varies depending on the
installation method of the receiver, how the antenna
is set, the direction of the transmitter antenna is
facing and geography.
Never operate on a rainy day.
To use your purchased R/C System properly and safely, please read this instruction carefully
and make sure to follow the precautions. Improper use of the product or negligence of
following safety precautions can cause trouble to others or harm to the user.
■ For safety, please make sure to follow each of the precautions below.
The interior of the transmitter is built with
sensitive electronic parts. If water runs on
the surface of the case and enters inside,
it can cause abnormal performance or malfunction
and it can be dangerous.
If the receiver or a servo
sinks in the water,
immediately collect it
and dry the interior.
When the interior is dry,
please submit it to
the Sanwa Service
for inspection even if it
performs normally.
The receiver is a precise instrument. Please do not add
a strong impact or vibration.
Use a thick sponge to prevent vibrations.
Install the receiver as far as possible from the speed
controller, motor and the battery.
When installing the receiver on a metallic chassis or
a carbon chassis, use three layers of double adhesive
tape pieces to keep the receiver from touching the chassis.
When there is a radio disturbance, change the
installation location of the receiver or change from a
vertical placement to a horizontal placement or vice
versa.
Don't place a motor cord or a battery cord close
to the receiver since it can cause abnormal
performance.
Keep the antenna of the receiver out as much as possible.
And keep it straight and stretched. Don't cut the extra
length of the line or bend it.
It’s dangerous when the antenna is short since the
range of travelling becomes narrow.
Never cut the antenna.
Don't place the antenna close to a motor cord or a
battery cord.
Using a conductive piano wire on a metallic chassis
or carbon chassis can cause abnormal performance
from electrical noise. Don’t place a piano wire close
to the chassis.
When operating an RC car, please make sure to follow
the following notes and avoid giving trouble to others.
Maintain the body of the car (boat) in a perfect condition
and check the safety.
Do not operate an RC car in a crowd or on a public road.
Make sure to disconnect the connector of the power battery
and remove the power battery from the car after operation.
When operating simultaneously with other RC users,
make sure to have a control staff and follow the
instruction of the control staff.
Try not to interfere with other people’s operation.
Be sure to apply for a radio control insurance.
For application to apply a radio control insurance, inquire
a radio control operator registration agency.
Be sure to install a “muffler (sound absorber)” with a
silencing effect on an engine car.
Don't start engine early in the morning.
Please make sure to clean the location used for
operation before you leave.
Do not use this RC system for other than model use.
Since this product is manufactured for models based on
the Radio Law in each country, it cannot be used in
countries other than your original place of purchase.
When the exhaust of the engine or fuel is on the
radio, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. When it gets
dirty, please wipe it with a tightly squeezed clean
soft cloth impregnated with water or neutral
detergent. Thinner, benzene, alcohol, motor
cleaner, brake cleaner, etc. may cause surface
finish to deteriorate or degenerate, so please do
not use.
Please do not hit, drop or cause strong shocks.
In addition, if you touch the transmitter, receiver, servo,
FET speed controller, etc. with hands applied with tire
traction agent, it will cause breakdown or case deformation.
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Warning Precautions for Installation and Operation
About Usage
Daily Care
Careful When Driving Handling Transmitter
About Storage
Warning
Meaning of the mark
Warning
Caution Things you are expected to do to
prevent accidents and injuries.
Things that you should follow in
order to prevent break down.
Do not store in following places.
Extremely hot place or extremely cold place.
A place that is exposed to direct sunlight for
a long time. Especially if you leave it in a place
where direct sunlight hits like in a closed car
window, the interior temperature becomes
80.0 ℃(176.0℉) or more depending on the season,
so please be careful as it may cause deformation
or breakdown.
A place with high humidity, poor ventilation.
A place with considerable vibrations.
Places with high dust places subjected to
steam or hot air.
A place that gets exhaust gas from an engine
or a place near the fuel tank.

2
When turning the power switch of R/C System on,
please turn on in order of 1.Transmitter → 2.Receiver.
And when turning the power switch off,
please do so in order of 1.Receiver→2.Transmitter.
If you reverse the order of the switches, it causes
sudden high rotation of the engine and the motor
and it’s extremely dangerous.
Please use electrical noise countermeasure on
the body of your car.
If metals rub against each other, it causes electrical
noise which may lead to abnormal performance.
Please be sure that all screws and nuts are not loose.
Nitro or gas engine and electric motor can cause noise.
Please use a noise countermeasure such as a plug
with resistor or noise killer condenser.
Please make sure to run a performance check
(signal reception test) of R/C System before
operation. When it moves abnormally or it doesn’t
move, please don’t operate. Even if the test result
on a desk is normal,please be cautious when
operating for the first time especially, since the
radio wave arrival distance varies depending on the
installation method of the receiver, how the antenna
is set, the direction of the transmitter antenna is
facing and geography.
Never operate on a rainy day.
To use your purchased R/C System properly and safely, please read this instruction carefully
and make sure to follow the precautions. Improper use of the product or negligence of
following safety precautions can cause trouble to others or harm to the user.
■ For safety, please make sure to follow each of the precautions below.
The interior of the transmitter is built with
sensitive electronic parts. If water runs on
the surface of the case and enters inside,
it can cause abnormal performance or malfunction
and it can be dangerous.
If the receiver or a servo
sinks in the water,
immediately collect it
and dry the interior.
When the interior is dry,
please submit it to
the Sanwa Service
for inspection even if it
performs normally.
The receiver is a precise instrument. Please do not add
a strong impact or vibration.
Use a thick sponge to prevent vibrations.
Install the receiver as far as possible from the speed
controller, motor and the battery.
When installing the receiver on a metallic chassis or
a carbon chassis, use three layers of double adhesive
tape pieces to keep the receiver from touching the chassis.
When there is a radio disturbance, change the
installation location of the receiver or change from a
vertical placement to a horizontal placement or vice
versa.
Don't place a motor cord or a battery cord close
to the receiver since it can cause abnormal
performance.
Keep the antenna of the receiver out as much as possible.
And keep it straight and stretched. Don't cut the extra
length of the line or bend it.
It’s dangerous when the antenna is short since the
range of travelling becomes narrow.
Never cut the antenna.
Don't place the antenna close to a motor cord or a
battery cord.
Using a conductive piano wire on a metallic chassis
or carbon chassis can cause abnormal performance
from electrical noise. Don’t place a piano wire close
to the chassis.
When operating an RC car, please make sure to follow
the following notes and avoid giving trouble to others.
Maintain the body of the car (boat) in a perfect condition
and check the safety.
Do not operate an RC car in a crowd or on a public road.
Make sure to disconnect the connector of the power battery
and remove the power battery from the car after operation.
When operating simultaneously with other RC users,
make sure to have a control staff and follow the
instruction of the control staff.
Try not to interfere with other people’s operation.
Be sure to apply for a radio control insurance.
For application to apply a radio control insurance, inquire
a radio control operator registration agency.
Be sure to install a “muffler (sound absorber)” with a
silencing effect on an engine car.
Don't start engine early in the morning.
Please make sure to clean the location used for
operation before you leave.
Do not use this RC system for other than model use.
Since this product is manufactured for models based on
the Radio Law in each country, it cannot be used in
countries other than your original place of purchase.
When the exhaust of the engine or fuel is on the
radio, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. When it gets
dirty, please wipe it with a tightly squeezed clean
soft cloth impregnated with water or neutral
detergent. Thinner, benzene, alcohol, motor
cleaner, brake cleaner, etc. may cause surface
finish to deteriorate or degenerate, so please do
not use.
Please do not hit, drop or cause strong shocks.
In addition, if you touch the transmitter, receiver, servo,
FET speed controller, etc. with hands applied with tire
traction agent, it will cause breakdown or case deformation.
Caution
Caution
Caution
Caution
Warning Precautions for Installation and Operation
About Usage
Daily Care
Careful When Driving Handling Transmitter
About Storage
Warning
Meaning of the mark
Warning
Caution Things you are expected to do to
prevent accidents and injuries.
Things that you should follow in
order to prevent break down.
Do not store in following places.
Extremely hot place or extremely cold place.
A place that is exposed to direct sunlight for
a long time. Especially if you leave it in a place
where direct sunlight hits like in a closed car
window, the interior temperature becomes
80.0 ℃(176.0℉) or more depending on the season,
so please be careful as it may cause deformation
or breakdown.
A place with high humidity, poor ventilation.
A place with considerable vibrations.
Places with high dust places subjected to
steam or hot air.
A place that gets exhaust gas from an engine
or a place near the fuel tank.

3
Safe Handling and Precautions
●2.4 GHz frequency band is not only used for radio control. This frequency band
is shared with ISM (Industry, Science and Medical) band. It can be affected by
microwave ovens, wireless LAN, digital cordless telephones, audio equipment,
Bluetooth of game machines or cell phones and short-range communication such
as VICS. Also, be cautious about being affected by amateur radio and premises
radio stations for moving body identification since this frequency band is used for
them as well. When a harmful radio frequency interference is done to an existing
radio station, stop the transmission of the radio frequency immediately and take a
measure to avoid the interference.
●For RC circuit, minimize the use of equipment that can affect 2.4 GHz systems and
make sure to check the safety beforehand. Also, follow the instruction of the facility
manager.
●When operating the models behind a building or a steel tower, blocking the direction
of radio wave transmission can cause reduction of operation response or loss of
control. Always operate within the range you can visually check.
●Don't grab the transmitter antenna. Doing so can be dangerous since it can weaken
the radio signal output and narrow the range of operation.
●Don't attach any metal parts around the antenna of the transmitter.
●If you have the transmitter’s antenna extremely close to a servo or speed controller
other than the receiver, it can cause malfunction but it is an influence of a strong high
frequency output and it is not abnormal.
●The receiver is a precise instrument. Don’t subject it to strong impact or vibrations.
Use a thick sponge to prevent vibrations.
●Keep the antenna wire of the receiver out as much as possible. And keep it straight
and stretched. Don't cut the extra length of the antenna line or bend it.
●Keep the antenna wire of the receiver out as much as possible. And keep it straight
and stretched. Don't cut the extra length of the antenna line or bend it.
●Don't place the antenna wire of the receiver close to a electrical noise source like a
motor wire or a battery wire.
●When installing the receiver on a metallic chassis or a carbon chassis, use layers of
double adhesive tape pieces to keep the receiver from touching the chassis as much
as possible.
●MT-5 do not have automatic power off system. The transmitter would not be turned
off until switching off. Please make sure to switch off the transmitter when finishing
to use the transmitter. If the transmitter was turned on for an extreme long time,
transmitter battery would be over discharged and led to damage. The battery
damages would lead to battery liquid leaking, ignition, detonation, and so on.
●If expecting to store MT-5 for a long time, please store the transmitter without
plugging the transmitter battery.
Warning Note Precautions for Safe Use

4
INDEX
■Structure and the Standard of the Set ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
●Structure of the set (5)
●Set specification (5)
■Before Using ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
●Adjusting tension of the steering and throttle, the grip pad (6)
●Adjusting the the full adjustable trigger (7)
●About the power source, about micro SD card (8)
■About connecting and installing the receiver ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
●About the receiver, handling the antenna (9)
●About connection setup (10)
■Names of each part of the transmitter ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
■How to use each feature ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
5
6-8
9-10
11-12
13-60
●About Key Operation (13)
●About Power On Alarm (13)
●About the Display Panel (14)
●About the Menu Structure (15)
●About Short Cut Menu (16-18)
・Direct Model Select (16)
・Quick Setup Wizard (17-18)
●Setting [SETTING] (19-32)
・Dual Rates (D/R] (19)
・Speed [SPEED](20)
・Curve [CURVE] (21-24)
・Fail Safe [F/S] (25)
・Base [BASE] (26-28)
・Reverse [REV] (26)
・Sub Trim [SUB-T] (26)
・End Point Adjustment [EPA] (27-28)
・Trim [TRIM] (29-30)
・Anti-Lock Brake [ALB] (31)
・Offset [OFFSET] (32)
・Throttle Type [TH TYPE] (32)
●AUX [AUX] (33-36)
・Step AUX [STEP AUX] (33)
・Point AUX [POINT AUX](33)
・4 Wheel Steering [4WS] (34)
・Motor On Axle [MOA] (34)
・AUX Mixing [AUX-MIX] (35)
・Code AUX [CODE AUX] (36)
●Timer [TIMER] (37-39)
・Setup [SETUP] (37,38)
・Lap Timer [LAP TIMER] (38)
・Interval Timer [INT TIMER](39)
・Down Timer [DOWN TIMER] (39)
●Telemetry [TELEMETRY] (40-44)
・LOG [LOG DATA] (40)
・View Data (41)
・Data Name (41)
・Export [.CSV] (42)
・Protect (42)
・Delete (42)
・Telemetry Setting [TELEMETRY SETTING](43)
・Graph Setting [GRAPH SETTING] (44)
・Telemetry Switch [TELEMETRY SWICH] (44)
●Model [MODEL] (45-48)
・Model Select [MODEL SELECT] (45)
・Model Name [MODEL NAME](46)
・Model Copy [MODEL COPY] (47)
・Model Clear [MODEL CLEAR] (48)
●System [SYSTEM] (49-60)
・Bind [BIND] (49-50)
・Key Assign Switch [KEY ASSIGN SW](51)
・Key Assign Trim [KEY ASSIGN TRIM] (52)
・Custom List [CUSTOM-LIST] (53)
・AUX TYPE [AUX TYPE] (54)
・Racing Mode [RACING MODE] (55)
・Battery [BATTERY] (56)
・Buzzer [BUZZER] (56)
・LCD [LCD] (57)
・LED [LED] (57)
・Clock [CLOCK] (58)
・Setup [SETUP] (58)
・Calibration [CALIBRATION] (59)
・Firmware [FIRMWARE] (60)
■Assign Function List ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
■RX-DATA (Receiver Installation) ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
■Index ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
■When this happens... ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
■Service and Support ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
■FCC Compliance Statement ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・
61
62
63
64
65
66

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Structure and the Standard of the Set
Structure and the
Standard of the Set
MT-5(TX-491)
MT-5 RX-493i PC (Primary Component)
<Ａ>
<Ｂ>
<Ｃ>
<Ｄ>
RX-493i
●Please check items before use
Strap Hook x1
Trigger Angle Spacer x2
Brake Trigger +1/+2 x each 1
Grip Pad S size x1
Receiver Dust Cover x1
Bind Plug x1
Antenna Pipe x1
Sponge for Optional Battery x1
User Manual x1
Transmitter
Receiver
Servo
Accesories
MT-5(TX- 4 9 1)
382 g
2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum System
Analog/Digital display (Power Source Voltage Display)
AAA BATT x3 (Corresponding VOLT:TDC2.7 - 5.0 V)
Output Display
Product No.
Power Source
Weight
Modulation 26. 0 x23. 2 x14.0 mmSize
RX-493i
DC3.7 ～7. 4 V
6. 2 g
Product No.
Power Source
Weight
2.4GHz Spread Spectrum SystemModulation
*Be careful with the input voltage.
If voltage above allowable voltage is inputted, the transmitter will be damaged.
<Ａ>
Transmitter
<Ｂ>
Receiver
STRUCTURE OF THE SET
SET SPECIFICATION

66
Before Using
Before Using
MT-5 can change a grip pad from two types of normal/small to suit the size of the user’s hand.
(The normal size is installed at the factory.) Do not pull forcefully because it’s locked to the grip of the transmitter with
tabs of the grip pad (at 11 locations).
MT-5 can adjust the tension of the steering/throttle trigger to match operation of the steering/throttle to the user’s preference.
By inserting a hex wrench driver (1.5mm) to the place where the
arrow is pointing at in the illustration on the right and turning, you
can adjust the tension of the steering spring.
*The spring tension is the softest at the time when the product
is shipped out from the factory. As you tighten with a hexagon
wrench driver (1.5mm), the spring tension will be hardened.
By inserting a hex wrench driver (1.5mm) to the place where the
arrow is pointing at in the illustration on the right and turning, you
can adjust the tension of the throttle spring.
*Please do CALIBRATION for steering and throttle when
changing the tention. (p.59)
Tabs
(11 locations)
Grip Pad
(Normal)
Grip Pad
(Small)
ADJUSTING THE STEERING AND THROTTLE TENSION
ADJUSTING THE GRIP PAD
Adujsting the Steering Tension
Adjusting the Throttle Trigger Tension

7
Before Using
Before Using
7
Fixing screw of the trigger
Adjusting screw for
the trigger postion
Trigger position gauge
Adjustable range: approx. 5mm
Angle spacer
Installed at the factory
Angle spacer
Angle spacer
Fixing screw of the trigger
Loosen the fixing screws of the trigger on
the back of the transmitter. Then, adjust the
adjusting screw of the trigger position on the
back of the transmitter to set the trigger at
the position of your preference. When you
turn the adjusting screw of the trigger position
clockwise, the trigger position gauge moves to
the direction A. By turning it counter clockwise,
the trigger position gauge moves to the
direction B.
*The range of the trigger movement is 5mm.
If you turn the screw forcefully beyond the
range, it can cause malfunction. Once you set
the trigger position, tighten the fixing screw
and adjusting the trigger is done.
*Be careful with the direction of turning the
screw because the trigger position is set at the
furthest point of the A side at the factory.
Adjusting the trigger position
Adjusting the trigger angle
By switching the angle spacer A/B/C, it is
possible to adjust the angle of the throttle
trigger to five steps.
1)Remove the fixing screw of the trigger on
the back of the transmitter.
2)Adjust the angle by changing the direction of
the angle spacer to have an angle easy to
operate.
3)Once the trigger angle is set, fix the fixing
screw of the trigger on the back of the
transmitter.
ADJUSTING THE FULL ADJUSTABLE TRIGGER

8
Before Using
You can adjust brake trigger position
accroding to your fingers by replaceing the
included brake trigger.
Standard Size, +1 Size, +2 Size is included.
1)Remove the brake trigger fixing screw.
2)Select Brake Trigger according to your
fingers.
3)Fix the brake trigger by the screw.
Brake trigger fixing screw
(+1)
(+2)
●MT-5 is compatible to Micro SD Cards. By using a Micro SD Card, it is possible to save model data and
telemetry data. Also, it is possible to do firmware update using a Micro SD Card when a firmware update of
MT-5 is released. Please take care of direction. Metal terminal shoud be bottom.
●After inseting micro SD card into MT-5, the file named “MT-5” is made and the folder named “MODEL” is
made. The model data is saved in the folder. If the log data is exported, the folder named “Log” is made
and the data named “csv” is saved in the folder.
*Compatible Micro SD card capacity is maximum 32GB. Other manufacture Micro SD card might not be
able to use. Please use Micro SD card by SANWA.
micro SD cover
When micro SD card is inserted, this mark will be on.
Connector Cover
Adjusting the brake trigger
●When using an optional battery, you can access to the charging port on the side of the battery from the
connector cover.
ABOUT THE POWER SOURCE
ABOUT MICRO SD CARD
HOW TO PLACE THE TRANSMITTER BATTERIES
ABOUT THE OPTIONAL BATTERY
<1>Open the battery
compartment cover by sliding
the cover to the direction of the
arrow while pressing it lightly.
<2>Place 3 size AAA
batteries. Make sure to
observe correct polarities.
<3>Align the convex part of the
battery compartment cover and the
groove of the battery compartment,
slide the cover to the direction of
the arrow and close tightly.

9
Connections and Installation of Receiver
Connections
&
Installation of Receiver
ABOUT THE RECEIVER
ABOUT HANDLING THE ANTENNA
●Reception distance may vary depending on the location
where the receiver and the antenna are installed.
●To protect the reception part (3 cm from the top) of the
antenna, make sure to place the antenna in the antenna
pipe as shown in the right illustration so that the top of the
antenna is not exposed outside of the antenna pipe.
●Don’t bend the antenna reception part or the antenna
coaxial cable because breaking can occur inside.
●Don’t pull the coaxial cable forcefully. It may damage the
receiver interior.
●Install the antenna on an RC car so that the antenna
reception part is in as high place as possible.
●Don’t cut or bind the antenna reception part or the antenna
coaxial cable since the receiver sensitivity might decrease.
●Keep the receiver antenna away from the motor and the
ESC (FET Speed Controller) including cables and raise it
straight.
*Indicate receiver working condition by LED light. Indication of Receiver Working Condition by LED light
Connected
Blue light On
*When binding with 2 transmitter,
blue light flush at 2 sec intervals.
In BIND Setting Blue light flushing
Blue light blinking
Blue and red light on
NOT Connected
Battery Fail Safe Working
Red light on
Receiver is not connected
in Battery Fail Safe working
CH4: 4ch
SSL/BAT: BIND/SSL Port
* Please do not connect devices except SANWA SSL
Compatible devices.
CH3: 3ch
CH2: Throttle (ESC / FET Speed Controller)
CH1: Steering
BIND Plug
LED
Antenna
Antenna pipe amount
Please use SANWA antenna pipe.
●RX-493i
RX-493i can evaluate received signal strength and packet delivery ratio from transmitter.
RX-493i can store 2 transmitter ID Number. It is able to combine using individual transmitter which is
different setting in endurance race .
If you bind with 2 different transmitter, the receiver store the different transmitter and can operate by
transmitters without re-bind.
*CANNOT operate by the 2 different transmitter at the same time. 2 ID store system is only compatible
with M17 or MT-5.
Throttle neutral position or operation quantities might be different each transmitter. Please adjust each
transmitter setting to fit chassis linkage.
When setting SSL compatible devices by MT-5 CODE AUX function, please connect SSL compatible
device to SSL port.
MUST set fail-safe setting on each transmitter.
Please set same RF mode and response mode as 1st transmitter when you bind 2nd transmitter. If it was
different mode, cannot bind with 2 transmitters.
*If 2nd transmitter was different RF mode and response mode from 1st transmitter, 1st transmitter ID No. is
deleted and only write 2nd transmitter.
*If you bound 3rd transmitter, 1st transmitter ID No. will be deleted.
*When using first time, please bind with receiver. (p.49)
Antenna Pipe
Antenna

10
Before Using
Note
• If the connector is disconnected due to a vibration during operation, it can cause runaway. Connect the connector
of the receiver, servos and switches securely.
• Because the receiver is susceptible to vibration, impact and water, make sure to take measures for vibration-proof
and waterproof. Negligence of taking these measures can cause runaway.
• When installing the receiver, keep the receiver away from a carbon chassis and metallic chassis.
• If metal parts installed on an RC car touch each other, it can cause noise that affects reception performance and it
can cause runaway.
• Make sure to install a noise killer condenser on the brush motor for electric RC cars. Without a noise killer
condenser, it can cause noise and runaway.
• For R/C System parts such as the transmitter, receiver, servos, ESC (FET Speed Controller) and transmitter
battery, use genuine SANWA products.
*When combining products other than genuine SANWA products, modifying, adjusting or exchanging parts is
done at a place other than SANWA, we do not take any responsibility.
ABOUT CONNECTION SETUP
、
■Case of connecting PGS servo to 2 SSL ports
■Case of connecting PGS servo and SUPER VORTEX Gen2 / PRO / Stock / SV-D2 to SSL port
●Connection example in case of using in EP car
Please refer the below picture for receiver and servo connection
Switch harness
Connect the receiver battery
Connection with BATT
Connection with
CH2
Connection with CH1
Power battery
Motor
ESC / FET speed controller
Steering servo
Throttle servo
Connection with CH1
Connection with CH2
Steering servo
CH2
BATT
CH1
CH2
BATT
CH1
SUPER VORTEX Gen2/PRO
/Stock/SV-D2
●Set AUX TYPE of the transmitter for both AUX1, AUX2 to CODE 10.
AUX1 CODE10: Setting of SUPER VORTEX Gen2 / PRO / STOCK / SV-D2 can be from the transmitter.
AUX2 CODE10: Setting of each of the parameters of PGS servo can be from transmitter.
Note) In SUPER VORTEX Gen2 / PRO / STOCK / SV-D2, do not assign function to CODE 10 of AUX2 by code
assign of PROGRAM BOX Gen2. It interferes with CODE 10 of AUX2 of PGS servo and suitable
setting cannot be done.
Note) Set SSL－CH of PGS servo to [1].
(Factory setting of PGS servo is [1].)
Note) CODE of AUX2 is used for SUPER VORTEX ZERO / SUPER VORTEX TYPE-D /
SUPER VORTEX SPORT. It interferes with CODE 10 of AUX2 of PGS servo and
suitable setting cannot be done. Therefore, it cannot be used along with SSL of PGS servo.
Note)When Connecting PGS servo with SGS-02 cannot change setting at the same time.
When using SGS-02, Gain connector connect to SSL port.
*Please DO NOT connect another devices except SANWA SSL compatible products.
About setting and connection, please refer manuals of SSL compatible product.
Short Y harness
Steering servo
PGS servo：SSL - CH1 setting
SSL Port
Connect the receiver battery
●Set AUX TYPE of AUX2 of the transmitter to CODE 10.
AUX2 CODE10: Setting of each of the parameters of PGS servo can be done from the transmitter.
Note) Set SSL－CH of PGS servo used in steering servo to [1].
Set SSL－CH of PGS servo used in throttle servo to [2].
(Factory setting of PGS servo is [1].)
Note) In case of setting each parameter by the function of CODE10 of AUX2, setting of PGS
servo of SSL－port set by CODE1 of AUX2 can be directly changed from the transmitter.
PGS servo not specified by CODE1 of AUX2 works on the parameters saved inside.
PGS servo: SSL - CH1 setting
Steering servo
Switch harness
Short Y harness
Throttle servo
PGS servo: SSL 2 CH2 setting
SSL Port
Other Empty Port
*Please, refer on our Website about any other examples. http://www.sanwa-denshi.com
*When using PGS Servo with SGS-02,
PGS servo cannot set by CODE10 at the same time.
Only SGS-02 can be set when connect with PGS servo.

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Names of each part of transmitter
Names of each part of
the transmitter
11
Carrying Handle (Movable)
Display Panel
LED
Function LED
Select Button
Multi-Selector
Back Button
*LED will be on when
Telemetry is ON and
Receiver Battery is OFF.
LED will be flashing while
Telemetry alarm is active.
Trim 4
Steering Wheel
Trim 1
Trim 2
X Illumination
(
TRM 4 )
(
TRM 2 )(
TRM 1 )
X Illumination
Dial
Trim 3
Throttle Trigger
Push Switch 1
Switch 2
(
SW 1 )
(
SW 2 )
(
TRM 3 )
Power Switch
Trigger Position
Adjusting Screw
When using the Strap Hook
Strap Hook
Remove the screw, attach
the hook & tighten the screw
*Make sure that the hook is facing the right direction
Internal Antenna
Micro SD cover
Throttle Trigger Grip (Normal/Small)
Connector Cover

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Names of each part of
the transmitter
Carrying Handle (Movable)
Display Panel
LED
Function LED
Select Button
Multi-Selector
Back Button
*LED will be on when
Telemetry is ON and
Receiver Battery is OFF.
LED will be flashing while
Telemetry alarm is active.
Trim 4
Steering Wheel
Trim 1
Trim 2
X Illumination
(
TRM 4 )
(
TRM 2 )(
TRM 1 )
X Illumination
Dial
Trim 3
Throttle Trigger
Push Switch 1
Switch 2
(
SW 1 )
(
SW 2 )
(
TRM 3 )
Power Switch
Trigger Position
Adjusting Screw
When using the Strap Hook
Strap Hook
Remove the screw, attach
the hook & tighten the screw
*Make sure that the hook is facing the right direction
Internal Antenna
Micro SD cover
Throttle Trigger Grip (Normal/Small)
Connector Cover

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Indicator Function (RX-DATA)
● MT-5 can check signal receiving conditions to use with RX-493i.
The conditions can be used for devices glitch and checking receiver place on the car.
There are 2 different types of data for checking signal condition.
Received Signal Strength (RSS)
Indicate signal strength which receiver received from the transmitter.
The value will be changed by placing of receiver and antenna, RC circuit, places of operation.
Please take care the value is not decreasing when driving on circuit first time or replacing receivers.
Packet Delivery Ratio (PDR)
Indicate packet delivery ratio which receiver received from the transmitter.
Values might be decreased when a lot of driver drive as the same time or using another 2.4 GHz devices
at the same time.
In case of too low RSS values, PDR values are also decreased.
How to set and check data
1) Received Signal Strength (RSS) Setting
Select TELEMETRY SETTING in Telemetry menu by multi-selector, then press enter.
Change RX-DATA at DATA-TYPE (in TLM1)
2) Received Signal Strength (RSS) Setting
Select TELEMETRY SETTING in Telemetry menu by multi-selector, then press enter.
Change RX-DATA at DATA-TYPE (in TLM2)
After complete setting, go to the Telemetry display and can see RSS and PDR in the display.
About reference values
In case RSS is below 20, please check receiver where and how placed on the car.
Please change the receiver place to increase RSS values.
*Please refer on p.1 and p.9 for receiver replacing.
In case PDR is below 40, please turn off and restart the transmitter. Then, please check PDR values again.
*About telemetry data
In case telemetry data displays "---", transmitter does not receive telemetry data from receiver.
This does not indicate about receiver does not works and receiver does not receive transmitter signal.
Due to telemetry data signal from receiver is not stronger than transmitter signal, transmitter may not get
telemetry data from receiver due to distance which signal from receiver cannot reach.
Telemetry data on transmitter may display as "---" in this case.
In case of showing "---" on the transmitter, please check to see car movement by transmitter operation.
Signal Strength
Telemetry Display
Receiving rate

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When this happens...
Symptom Cause Measure
There is no power. Batteries are consumed.
Batteries are placed improperly.
Replace with new batteries or
recharged batteries.
Reinstall the batteries as the polarity is
indicated.
Power is cut off
occasionally.
Bad connection of connectors. Bring to Sanwa Service
Insufficient length Batteries are consumed.
Alarm will not stop. Battery voltage of the transmitter
is decreasing.
Replace with new batteries or recharged
batteries.
There is no click
sound when pressing
the key.
Volume of the BUZZER feature
is OFF (0).
Check BUZZER feature (P.56).
The servo speed is
slow.
SPEED feature is set to minus. Check SPEED feature (P.20).
Battery voltage of the receiver
is decreasing.
Replace with new batteries or recharged
batteries.
Linkage of the car body side is
heavy.
Check if the Linkage of the car body
side moves lightly.
Trim neutral is not aligned. Align Trim and reset EPA. (P.29, 30)
Rudder angle settings of D/R
and EPA are too large.
Set either value to below 100%.
(P. 19, 27, 28)
The servo will not
move when operating
Trim.
One side of the Trim movement
range is full.
Reset the servo horn and the Trim
center. (P. 29. 30)
Rudder angles of left
and right are different
even when they are
aligned.
When operating,
the servos will not
work on both ends
Replace with new batteries or
recharged batteries.
If the problem cannot be solved,
please contact Sanwa Service
Not working even if
turning on transmitter
and receiver.
Bind is not completed.
Different Model-Data and
Safety Link No.
Please check Model-Data and Safety
Link No. on transmitter.
Please bind with receiver.

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Service and Support
Factory Service:
Sanwa Electronic Instrument CO., LTD.
1-2-50 Yoshita-Honmachi
Higashiosaka, Osaka, 578-0982 Japan
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
For Service In North America:
Serpent America
5121 NW 79 Ave. Unit 03,
Doral, Florida 33166 USA
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
This is warranted against manufacturer defects in materials and workmanship, at the original data of
purchase. This warranty does not cover components worn by use or damage caused by improper voltage,
tempering, modification, misuse, abuse, improper writing, reverse polarity, moisture or using outside its
intended scope of use.
Terms of this warranty can vary by region. Please read the warranty card included with your radio control
system for specific warranty information.
If you have any questions or concerns, we’re here to help. If you encounter a problem with your radio control
system, first chek the Troubleshooting Guide on Page 64.
If you require further help that cannot be solved using The Troubleshooting Guide, or if you have technical
questions, please contact SANWA service center in your region.
For a complete list of distributors in your rgion, please visit
www.sanwa-denshi.com/rc/distributors.html.
Product features and specifications can vary by region. Not all products are legal for use in all regions.
Please note that products purchased outside of North America cannot be serviced under warranty by
Serpent America. In some cases, we can make repairs for products purchased outside of North America,
however, applicable repair costs and shipping charges will be applicable. For warranty claims outside
North America, please contact the service center in your region.

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Before Using
Before Using
MT-5 can change a grip pad from two types of normal/small to suit the size of the user’s hand.
(The normal size is installed at the factory.) Do not pull forcefully because it’s locked to the grip of the transmitter with
tabs of the grip pad (at 11 locations).
MT-5 can adjust the tension of the steering/throttle trigger to match operation of the steering/throttle to the user’s preference.
By inserting a hex wrench driver (1.5mm) to the place where the
arrow is pointing at in the illustration on the right and turning, you
can adjust the tension of the steering spring.
*The spring tension is the softest at the time when the product
is shipped out from the factory. As you tighten with a hexagon
wrench driver (1.5mm), the spring tension will be hardened.
By inserting a hex wrench driver (1.5mm) to the place where the
arrow is pointing at in the illustration on the right and turning, you
can adjust the tension of the throttle spring.
*Please do CALIBRATION for steering and throttle when
changing the tention. (p.59)
Tabs
(11 locations)
Grip Pad
(Normal)
Grip Pad
(Small)
ADJUSTING THE STEERING AND THROTTLE TENSION
ADJUSTING THE GRIP PAD
Adujsting the Steering Tension
Adjusting the Throttle Trigger Tension

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Before Using
Before Using
7
Fixing screw of the trigger
Adjusting screw for
the trigger postion
Trigger position gauge
Adjustable range: approx. 5mm
Angle spacer
Installed at the factory
Angle spacer
Angle spacer
Fixing screw of the trigger
Loosen the fixing screws of the trigger on
the back of the transmitter. Then, adjust the
adjusting screw of the trigger position on the
back of the transmitter to set the trigger at
the position of your preference. When you
turn the adjusting screw of the trigger position
clockwise, the trigger position gauge moves to
the direction A. By turning it counter clockwise,
the trigger position gauge moves to the
direction B.
*The range of the trigger movement is 5mm.
If you turn the screw forcefully beyond the
range, it can cause malfunction. Once you set
the trigger position, tighten the fixing screw
and adjusting the trigger is done.
*Be careful with the direction of turning the
screw because the trigger position is set at the
furthest point of the A side at the factory.
Adjusting the trigger position
Adjusting the trigger angle
By switching the angle spacer A/B/C, it is
possible to adjust the angle of the throttle
trigger to five steps.
1)Remove the fixing screw of the trigger on
the back of the transmitter.
2)Adjust the angle by changing the direction of
the angle spacer to have an angle easy to
operate.
3)Once the trigger angle is set, fix the fixing
screw of the trigger on the back of the
transmitter.
ADJUSTING THE FULL ADJUSTABLE TRIGGER

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Before Using
You can adjust brake trigger position
accroding to your fingers by replaceing the
included brake trigger.
Standard Size, +1 Size, +2 Size is included.
1)Remove the brake trigger fixing screw.
2)Select Brake Trigger according to your
fingers.
3)Fix the brake trigger by the screw.
Brake trigger fixing screw
(+1)
(+2)
●MT-5 is compatible to Micro SD Cards. By using a Micro SD Card, it is possible to save model data and
telemetry data. Also, it is possible to do firmware update using a Micro SD Card when a firmware update of
MT-5 is released. Please take care of direction. Metal terminal shoud be bottom.
●After inseting micro SD card into MT-5, the file named “MT-5” is made and the folder named “MODEL” is
made. The model data is saved in the folder. If the log data is exported, the folder named “Log” is made
and the data named “csv” is saved in the folder.
*Compatible Micro SD card capacity is maximum 32GB. Other manufacture Micro SD card might not be
able to use. Please use Micro SD card by SANWA.
micro SD cover
When micro SD card is inserted, this mark will be on.
Connector Cover
Adjusting the brake trigger
●When using an optional battery, you can access to the charging port on the side of the battery from the
connector cover.
ABOUT THE POWER SOURCE
ABOUT MICRO SD CARD
HOW TO PLACE THE TRANSMITTER BATTERIES
ABOUT THE OPTIONAL BATTERY
<1>Open the battery
compartment cover by sliding
the cover to the direction of the
arrow while pressing it lightly.
<2>Place 3 size AAA
batteries. Make sure to
observe correct polarities.
<3>Align the convex part of the
battery compartment cover and the
groove of the battery compartment,
slide the cover to the direction of
the arrow and close tightly.

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Connections and Installation of Receiver
Connections
&
Installation of Receiver
ABOUT THE RECEIVER
ABOUT HANDLING THE ANTENNA
●Reception distance may vary depending on the location
where the receiver and the antenna are installed.
●To protect the reception part (3 cm from the top) of the
antenna, make sure to place the antenna in the antenna
pipe as shown in the right illustration so that the top of the
antenna is not exposed outside of the antenna pipe.
●Don’t bend the antenna reception part or the antenna
coaxial cable because breaking can occur inside.
●Don’t pull the coaxial cable forcefully. It may damage the
receiver interior.
●Install the antenna on an RC car so that the antenna
reception part is in as high place as possible.
●Don’t cut or bind the antenna reception part or the antenna
coaxial cable since the receiver sensitivity might decrease.
●Keep the receiver antenna away from the motor and the
ESC (FET Speed Controller) including cables and raise it
straight.
*Indicate receiver working condition by LED light. Indication of Receiver Working Condition by LED light
Connected
Blue light On
*When binding with 2 transmitter,
blue light flush at 2 sec intervals.
In BIND Setting Blue light flushing
Blue light blinking
Blue and red light on
NOT Connected
Battery Fail Safe Working
Red light on
Receiver is not connected
in Battery Fail Safe working
CH4: 4ch
SSL/BAT: BIND/SSL Port
* Please do not connect devices except SANWA SSL
Compatible devices.
CH3: 3ch
CH2: Throttle (ESC / FET Speed Controller)
CH1: Steering
BIND Plug
LED
Antenna
Antenna pipe amount
Please use SANWA antenna pipe.
●RX-493i
RX-493i can evaluate received signal strength and packet delivery ratio from transmitter.
RX-493i can store 2 transmitter ID Number. It is able to combine using individual transmitter which is
different setting in endurance race .
If you bind with 2 different transmitter, the receiver store the different transmitter and can operate by
transmitters without re-bind.
*CANNOT operate by the 2 different transmitter at the same time. 2 ID store system is only compatible
with M17 or MT-5.
Throttle neutral position or operation quantities might be different each transmitter. Please adjust each
transmitter setting to fit chassis linkage.
When setting SSL compatible devices by MT-5 CODE AUX function, please connect SSL compatible
device to SSL port.
MUST set fail-safe setting on each transmitter.
Please set same RF mode and response mode as 1st transmitter when you bind 2nd transmitter. If it was
different mode, cannot bind with 2 transmitters.
*If 2nd transmitter was different RF mode and response mode from 1st transmitter, 1st transmitter ID No. is
deleted and only write 2nd transmitter.
*If you bound 3rd transmitter, 1st transmitter ID No. will be deleted.
*When using first time, please bind with receiver. (p.49)
Antenna Pipe
Antenna