Futaba 6XHS Bedienungsanleitung

1. This product may be used for model airplane or surface use if on the correct frequency. The product described in this manual is subject to regula

2. Set the student transmitter modulation mode to PPM. Collapse the student’s antenna, and fully extend the instructor’s antenna. Remove the RF mod

decreases for counterclockwise motion. When you are satisfied with the spring tensions, you may close the transmitter. Very carefully reinstall the

RECEIVER AND SERVO CONNECTIONS Receiver output channel Aircraft (ACRO) Helicopter (HELI) 1 Right aileron or combined right flap + aileron* or right

RADIO INSTALLATION While you are installing the battery, receiver, and servos into your model’s fuselage, please pay attention to the following guidel

the vertical fin or the tailboom, and let the excess length trail behind the aircraft (be sure it cannot tangle with the tail rotor on a helicopter).

Airplane Frequencies The following frequencies and channel numbers may be used for flying aircraft in the U.S.: 72 MHz band Ch. No. MHz 36 72.510

TRANSMITTER DISPLAYS & BUTTONS When you first turn on your transmitter, the screen shown below appears on the LCD display. Before flying, or even

WARNING DISPLAYS Your transmitter is designed to warn you about several potential problems that may occur, including low battery voltage and switching

Flying Safety To ensure the safety of yourself and others, please observe the following precautions: Ni-cd Battery Charge the Batteries! Don&ap

AIRCRAFT (ACRO) MENU FUNCTIONS *Pages 14 to 42 describe the Basic Menu functions for fixed-wing aircraft, provide a detailed setup example, and then

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 6XAs / 6XHs FOR AIRCRAFT / HELICOPTERS FM/PCM SYSTEM, 6 CHANNELS Futaba Corporation

MAP OF ACRO AIRCRAFT FUNCTIONS T6XAs/Hs Acro Mode Menu [ACRO]Normal Display ModePress both ModeSelect keysThrow Adjust [ATV]Dual Rate Set [D/R]Expone

AIRCRAFT SETUP INSTRUCTIONS (GENERAL 120 CLASS STUNT PLANE) The aircraft setup procedure presented below uses a F3A-class model as an example and assu

key (“ON” should appear flashing in the display). Connect the right aileron servo to receiver CH1 and the left aileron servo to receiver CH6. Note th

the throttle servo by pressing the Minus (–) DATA INPUT key. Verify the throttle stick makes the servo move the carburetor opening in the correct dir

both to match up, then set the subtrim back to zero and mechanically adjust the clevis to get as close as you can, then readjust the subtrim if necess

servo arm so that the throw is adjusted in the 90-100% range. 19. To set the right aileron’s LEFT motion, move the aileron stick all the way to the l

If you wish to have the flaps operate with the CH6 knob, go back to the FLTR menu and input a number greater than zero. Adjust the number to get the

you quickly want to get back to the default 100%, press both DATA INPUT keys simultaneously. We suggest using an initial value of 75%, which will lim

(–) keys until they do go the right direction. Then press the CURSOR key again, and the percent indicator will flash. Now you may input the percenta

2. Control throws Fly the model and apply full deflection of each control in turn Check the response of each control • Aileron high-rate: 3 rolls in

INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Futaba® 6XAs/6XHs series digital proportional R/C system. This system is extremely versatile and may be used

10. Dihedral Method 1: Fly the model on normal pass and roll into knife-edge flight; maintain flight with top rudder (do this test in both left &

ATV — Adjustable Travel Volume The ATV function is used to set (or limit) the travel of each servo, and may be set independently between a value of 10

D/R — Dual Rates If this is your first computer radio, you may have never been introduced to dual rates before. Dual rates are used because most mode

EXP — Exponential Settings Exponential settings may be used to changes the response curve of the servos to make flying more pleasant. You can make the

REV — Servo Reversing The servo reverse function may be used when you need to change the direction that a servo responds to a control stick motion. W

FLPR — Flaperon Mixing The Flaperon mixing function uses two servos to individually control two ailerons, combining the aileron function with the flap

FLTR — Flap Trim Function The Flap Trim function is used to specify the amount of flap travel produced by moving the flap control (the CH6 knob). If

ABRK — Airbrake Function The ABRK function, when activated, simultaneously moves the flaps and offsets the elevator, and may be used to make steep des

VTAL — V-Tail Mixing V-tail mixing is used with V-tail aircraft so that both elevator and rudder functions are combined for the two tail surfaces. Bo

ELVN — Elevon Mixing The Elevon function should be used with delta wings, flying wings, and other tailless aircraft whose layouts combine the aileron

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction to the T6XAs/T6XHs System...1 ACRO Transmitter Co

1->4 — Aileron -> Rudder Mixing Aileron-to-rudder mixing is a function which causes the rudder to move automatically with the motion of the aile

6->2 — Flap -> Elevator Mixing Flap-to-elevator mixing trims the elevator to compensate for trim changes when the flaps are commanded to drop or

2->6 — Elevator -> Flap Mixing Elevator-to-flap mixing makes the flaps drop or rise whenever you pull on the elevator stick. It is used to make

correct for an undesired pitching tendency (the latter is described in the ACRO model setup section). Using the Programmable mixers 1. Call up the

F/S — Fail Safe Function (PCM mode only) The Fail Safe function is used to prescribe what the PCM receiver will do in the event radio interference is

PARA — Parameter Menus The parameter function includes a number of submenus that are used to input basic model data settings. This is best understood

DRSW — Dual Rate Switch (PARA sub-function) If this is your first computer radio, you may have never used dual rates before. Dual rates are used beca

3. If you are sure you wish to choose a new model type, press both DATA INPUT keys simultaneously again. This resets the model type and erases the m

3. If you are sure you wish to copy the current memory contents into the destination memory, press both DATA INPUT keys simultaneously again. This c

move the trim tab for that channel until the triangle disappears — this is the nominal neutral trim. Repeat for the other channel numbers. When you&

DRSW... Dual Rate Switch Select... 39 ACRO ... Acrobatic mode

HELICOPTER (HELI) MENU FUNCTIONS The following section (pages 43 – 54) describes how to use the helicopter-specific menu functions for helicopters (mo

TRANSMITTER CONTROLS – HELICOPTER (T6XHs System) FUTABA FLIGHT COMFORT NARROW BAND TECHNOLOGYElevator DualRate Switch (A)Hovering Pitch (Ch. 6)Ai

HELICOPTER SETUP INSTRUCTIONS The following example shows how the T6XAs/XHs may be programmed for a helicopter model. Your model’s settings will be d

to reverse channels as necessary to get proper throw directions. 5. Servo Neutrals First, set up all linkages so that all servos are as cl

9. Revolution Mix Setting Revolution mixing (REVO) uses the tail rotor to suppress the torque reaction of the main rotor due to changes in collective

Helicopter Flight Trimming Chart This procedure assumes helicopter is trimmed for hovering. Trimming must be done in near-calm conditions. Repeat te

PI-N, I, H — Pitch Rate (Normal, Idle-Up, Hovering) The Pitch Rate may be used to adjust the rotor pitch high-end pitch angle without having to shut o

2. Adjust the hovering setting value by pressing the (+) or (–) DATA INPUT keys. You may select any value between -100% and +100%. You may return t

HOLD — Throttle Hold The Throttle Hold function moves the engine throttle servo to a selected position near idle, and disengages it from the throttle

2. Now press the CURSOR key twice, this will cause the plus or minus sign in front of the large number to flash on and off. You can set the directi

Introduction to the 6XAs/6XHs Systems TRANSMITTER The versatile T6XAs/T6XHs PCM1024 multi-function 6-channel transmitter may be used with any Futaba F

(to return to the default 0%, press both DATA INPUT keys). HV-P — Hovering Pitch The Hovering Pitch function may be used to trim the rotor pitch near

AileronPitchFrontElevator120120120 Use the reversing function (REV) as necessary to get the proper aileron, elevator, and pitch operations. Choosing

GLOSSARY The abbreviations used with the T6XAs/T6XHs are defined below alphabetically. Related pages are given in parenthesis following the definition

MODEL DATA RECORDING SHEET Make copies before using Model Name ________________ Memory No. 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 Model Type ACRO • HELI Modulati

REPAIR SERVICE Before you decide to have your system repaired, if there is no apparent physical damage, read this instruction manual again and check t

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TRANSMITTER CONTROLS – AIRCRAFT (T6XAs System) FUTABA FLIGHT COMFORT NARROW BAND TECHNOLOGYElevator DualRate Switch (A)Flap Knob (Ch. 6)Aileron Du

CHARGING THE Ni-Cd BATTERIES 1. Connect the transmitter charging cord into the charging socket (on the right of the case, when facing the front) and