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Thank you for purchasing a Futaba T-FHSS 3PV 2.4GHz system. This system is based on the 

combination of the newly developed 2.4GHz transmitter and its corresponding receiver. Before using 

your 3PV 2.4GHz system, read this manual carefully and use your R/C set safely. After reading this 

manual, store it in a safe place.

T-FHSS 3PV 2.4GHz system

• 2.4GHzSS (Spread Spectrum) radio communication system

• Frequency channel setting unnecessary: Sifting the channels within the 2.4GHz band automatically, this system minimizes the 

interference from other 2.4GHz systems.

• Accepts no unwanted signals by using ID code

• Built-in antenna (T3PV-2.4G transmitter)

Application, Export, and Modification

1. This product may be used for models only. It is not intended for use in any application other than the control of models for hobby 

and recreational purposes.

2. Exportation precautions:

(a) When this product is exported from the country of manufacture, its use is to be approved by the laws governing the country of 

destination concerning devices that emit radio frequencies. If this product is then re-exported to other countries, it may be subject 

to restrictions on such export. Prior approval of the appropriate government authorities may be required. If you have purchased 

this product from an exporter outside your country, and not the authorized Futaba distributor in your country, please contact the 

seller immediately to determine if such export regulations have been met.

(b) Use of this product with other than models may be restricted by Export and Trade Control Regulations, and an application for 

export approval must be submitted.

3. Modification, adjustment, and replacement of parts: Futaba is not responsible for unauthorized modification, adjustment, and 

replacement of parts on this product. Any such changes may void the warranty.

Compliance Information Statement (for U.S.A.)                         

This device, complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following three conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference 

that may cause undesired operation. 

(3) RF Exposure Information (SAR)

This device meets the government's requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed 

the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Govern-

ment. The exposure standard employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the 

FCC is 1.6 W/kg. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the EUT transmitting at the 

specified power level in different channels.

The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this device with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC 

RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this device is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of 

www.fcc.gov/eot/ea/fccid after searching on FCC ID: AZPT3PV-24G

The responsible party for the compliance of this device is:

Futaba Service Center

3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1, Champaign, IL 61822 U.S.A

TEL (217)398-8970 or E-mail: [email protected] (Support) 
TEL (217)398-0007 or E-mail: [email protected] (Service) 

Battery Recycling (for U.S.A.)

The RBRC

TM

 SEAL on the (easily removable) nickel-cadmium battery contained in Futaba products indicates that 

Futaba Corporation is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the 

end of their useful lives, when taken out of service within the United States. The RBRC

TM

 program provides a 

convenient alternative to placing used nickel-cadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste system, which is 

illegal in some areas. 

You may contact your local recycling center for information on where to return the spent battery. Please call 

1-800-8-BATTERY for information on NiCd battery recycling in your area. Futaba Corporation involvement in this program is part 

of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources.

RBRC

TM

 is a trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.

Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement (for U.S.A.)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC 

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the 

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not 

occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be 

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to 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. 

--Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 

--Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 

CAUTION:

To assure continued FCC compliance: 

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate the 

equipment. 

WARNING: 

This product contains a chemical known to cause cancer and birth defects (or other reproductive harm).

Summary of Contents for 3pv-2.4g

Page 1: ...R 1M23N31504 ...

Page 2: ... different channels The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this device with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines SAR information on this device is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of www fcc gov eot ea fccid after searching on FCC ID AZPT3PV 24G The responsible party for the compliance of this device...

Page 3: ...ame MDL NAME 16 Low Battery Alarm LBA 16 System Type SYS 16 Link Mode Only T FHSS 17 DT3 Seletion DT3 17 SW1 17 Steering Trim TRM CH1 17 Throttle Trim TRM CH2 18 Channel 4 Trim TRM CH4 18 SUB Trim CH1 CH4 18 Steering Dual Rates D R 18 Steering End Point Adjustment EPA CH1 19 Throttle End Point Adjustment EPA CH2 19 Channel 3 End Point Adjustment EPA CH3 19 Channel 4 End Point Adjustment EPA CH4 19...

Page 4: ...tput the capacity of the ESC meets your usage condition In order to maintain complete control of your car boat it is important that it remains visible at all times Running behind large objects is not suggested Doing so may result in the reduction of the quality of the radio frequency link to the model For your safety as well as that of others please read this manual thoroughly prior to installatio...

Page 5: ...in a dangerous situation that may cause serious injury to yourself and others Turning on the power switches Always check the throttle trigger on the transmitter to be sure it is at the neutral position 1 Turn on the transmitter power switch 2 Turn on the receiver or speed control power switch Turning off the power switches Always be sure the engine is not running or the motor is stopped 1 Turn off...

Page 6: ...ng your R C system under adverse conditions could cause deformation and numerous other problems with operation If the system will not be used for a long period of time remove the batteries from the model and store in a cool dry place If the batteries are left in the model electrolyte may leak and damage the model Battery Recycling A used battery is valuable resource Insulate the battery terminals ...

Page 7: ...itch LED System Contents Telemetry System 3 Channel S FHSS FHSS auto detection system 4 Channel T FHSS system 4WS BRK Mixing SMX can t be used in R203GF The voltage of the receiver is shown to a transmitter Telemetry can t be used in R203GF R314SB R304SB is T FHSS telemetry system can use it R203GF is S FHSS FHSS telemetry system can t be used Default Telemetry System Receiver voltage display SBS ...

Page 8: ...ey sim ultaneously for about 1 second Value is reset Steering D R Lever D R Adjusts the throttle in small increments so the model will not move at neutral Adjust the vehicle s steering sensitivity across the entire range Digital trim DT1 DT2 and D R operation Push the lever to the left or right up or down The current position is displayed on the LCD screen for about two seconds Each step is indica...

Page 9: ...links Transmitter battery voltage The low battery alarm is meant to be a safety feature only Do NOT operate your radio below 4 5V Always shut your radio off as soon as possible after the low battery warning tone to avoid loss of control Check Turn the power switch on the transmitter to the ON position Check the battery voltage display on the LCD screen If the voltage is low check the batteries for...

Page 10: ... The type of power source used must be set by system setting When the transmitter will not be used for a long time remove the battery Optional battery NiMH HT5F1800B Charge Jack of T3PV is used 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 When...

Page 11: ...S Model Copy HOME Setup Value UP Setup Value DOWN Press Function Menu Press Function Menu Press Function is selected Press Function is selected Press and hold HOME screen Press and hold HOME screen HOME Screen Power ON The model name is displayed 2 second Press Press and hold Power Switch Press and hold ON OFF T FHSS R304SB R314SB Receiver voltage display S FHSS FHSS R203GF Not display Press Press...

Page 12: ... as shown in the figure Keep the antenna as far away from the motor ESC and other noise sources as possible Put the antenna in the antenna tube to protect it Do not cut the antenna Do not bend the coaxial cable Doing so causes damage Antenna tube Antenna Coaxial cable Receiver Receiver and Servo Connection Receiver Antenna Installation B C CH3 CH2 CH1 CH4 Receiver Switch To Battery CH4 servo CH3 s...

Page 13: ... 2 inch away from the receiver and the receiver antenna High frequency noise will cause a decrease in operating range and could cause loss of control Install electronic speed control heat sinks as well as other components that conduct electricity so they cannot come in contact with aluminum carbon fiber or other materials that conduct electricity If for example the speed control came loose while t...

Page 14: ...n ON Receiving signals but ID is unmatched LED Green Blink Link procedure T FHSS R304SB R314SB 1 Bring the transmitter and the receiver close to each other within 20 inches half meter 2 Turn on the transmitter 3 Select LINK and access the setup screen shown below by pressing the select key Next press and hold or key 4 Turn on the receiver 5 During countdown push and hold the receiver tact switch T...

Page 15: ...e ABS function after setting up the MC231CR MC331CR stop the reverse function then turn on the ABS function If the ABS function is on the MC231CR MC331CR cannot be set up correctly Preparations Select the model memory that is not used and reset it to the initial values with the model selection and model reset functions Servo Horn Installation Instructions 1 Connect the receiver servos and other co...

Page 16: ...S FHSS FHSS T FHSS High Speed matched to the receiver type 4 dry cell batteries 4 2V HT5F1800B 5cell NiMH battery 5 0V FT2F1700BV2 FT2F2100BV2 2cell LiFe battery 5 8V Model Name Selection Model number 1 0 Model name Selection key Low battery voltage Alarm start voltage Voltage change System Type TFH T FHSS SFH S FHSS FH FHSS TFH HS T FHSS High Speed System change R314SB R304SB T FHSS TFH T FHSS Hi...

Page 17: ...ral position Adjust the servo horn hole position and linkage so both are parallel When a servo saver is used place it as close to center position as possible Be sure the steering trim on the transmitter is at the neutral position Trim Operation And Maximum Travel With the center trim feature trim adjustments have no effect on the maximum servo travel This prevents the linkages from binding when ad...

Page 18: ...tle linkage Throttle Trim or and Press and hold Trim change Reset Trim change F100 0 B100 Press Trim Reset Drum Type Slide Type Carburetor Fully Closed Channel 4 Trim TRM CH4 It can t be used in R203GF CH4 can t be used in R203GF At 4WS mixing function The neutral adjustments of the rear steering servo can be made by pressing the key At brake mixing function The neutral adjustments of the front br...

Page 19: ... way Range 0 120 Left side Right side EPA rate change and Press and hold Reset Use this function to limit the servo movement to the left or right The servo travel to each side can be independently adjusted WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING Channel 4 End Point Adjustment EPA CH4 Channel 4 EPA 4WS function Adjust the travel of the servo while operating the steering wheel each way BRK function Adjust t...

Page 20: ...rol the front brakes When braking mixing is applied to 2nd channel and to 4th channel The set value of A B S function is reflected Steering Servo Reversing REV CH1 Throttle Servo Reversing REV CH2 Channel 3 Servo Reversing REV CH3 NOR Normal REV Reverse Steering Servo Reverse Direction change Throttle Servo Reverse NOR Normal REV Reverse Direction change Channel 3 Servo Reverse NOR Normal REV Reve...

Page 21: ...e characteristics of the model are unknown start with 0 When EXP is set to 0 servo movement is linear This function changes the sensitivity of the throttle servo in the throttle trigger forward side and brake side directions It has no effect on the servo maximum travel Throttle EXP EXP CH2 Racers Tip When the track conditions are good and there is no sense of torque at the power unit set the EXP t...

Page 22: ...tion Throttle idle or brake position F S position setting Battery F S position setting Only T FHSS Key Push the Minus key while operating the throttle trigger to the desired position Setting example Throttle idle or brake position OFF Inhibited 3 8V 7 4V Voltage change ABS ABS Cycle Speed OFF Inhibited FST Active fast MID Active middle SLW Active slow ABS function ABS change This function simulate...

Page 23: ...air read this instruction again and recheck your system Should the problems continue request as follows Information needed for repair Describe the problem in as much detail as possible and send the letter along with the system in question Symptom Including the conditions and when the problem occurred R C System Send transmitter receiver and servos Model Type of model brand name and model number or...

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