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Before Using

In case of the High Response System (H.R.S) receiver R203HF, always use only the
following conditions:

Servo; 6V type Digital Servo only
Power supply; 6V Nicd battery
Transmitter setting; "HRS" mode

If the conditions are different, control is impossible.

And

Fail Safe Unit (FSU1)

is not available.

Caution

Mandatory Procedures

Receiver

Nomenclature

Crystal

When changing the frequency, use the
specified Futaba crystal set.

Antenna

Connectors

1: Steering servo (CH1)
2: Throttle servo (CH2)
3: CH3 servo (CH3)
B/C: Power connector/DSC connector

R113iP

receiver

For the receiver, servos, and other connections, see page 27. For the DSC cord (op-
tion) connections, see page 104.

Crystal

When changing the frequency, use the
specified Futaba crystal set.

Antenna

Connectors

1: Steering servo (CH1)
2: Throttle servo (CH2)
3: CH3 servo (CH3)
B/C: Power connector/DSC connector

R203HF

receiver

Summary of Contents for 3VCS

Page 1: ...try of the destination b Use of this product with other than models may be restricted by Export and Trade Control Regulations An application for export approval must be submit ted 3 Modification adjus...

Page 2: ...o Futaba for recycling purposes You may also contact your local recycling center for information on where to return the spent battery Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on Ni Cd battery recyc...

Page 3: ...ents 14 Trancemitter T3VCS 15 Installation 27 Receiver and Servo Connections 27 Installation Safety Precautions 28 Initial Set Up 29 Preparations Transmitter 29 Functions 34 End Point Adjuster 34 Stee...

Page 4: ...nel 3 Position 87 HRS PCM PPM Select 88 Level Select 89 Adjuster 90 System functions 92 Direct Selection Button 94 Servo View 96 HRS ESC Set Up 97 Throttle Mode 99 For Your Safety As Well As That Of O...

Page 5: ...arning Indicates procedures which may lead to dangerous situa tions and could cause death or serious injury as well as su perficial injury and physical damage Caution Indicates procedures that may not...

Page 6: ...result in serious injury Do not operate this R C system when you are tired not feeling well or under the influence of alcohol or drugs Your judgment is impaired and could result in a dan gerous situa...

Page 7: ...n operating your model always display a frequency flag on your transmitter an tenna When adjusting the transmitter on land while preparing to run cruise take measures so that the wind will not knock o...

Page 8: ...battery holder Do not short circuit the Nicad battery terminals Causing a short circuit across the battery terminals may cause abnormal heating fire and burns Do not drop the Nicad battery or ex pose...

Page 9: ...the recommended time Nicad Battery Electrolyte The electrolyte in Nicad batteries is a strong alkali Should you get even the smallest amount of the electrolyte in your eyes DO NOT RUB wash immedi atel...

Page 10: ...r than Futaba genuine parts Use the parts specified in the instruction manual and catalog Mandatory Procedures Caution Prohibited Procedures Never use any RF module other than the RF module specially...

Page 11: ...s Menu selection and direct call Setup screens are called from a menu screen The menu screen can be selected from among 3 levels LV1 LV2 LV3 to match the level of use Frequently used high urgency func...

Page 12: ...gital trim The trim position is constantly displayed on an LCD screen The operation amount of 1 step can also be adjusted Steering and throttle trim operations have no effect on the maximum steering p...

Page 13: ...M Receiver R203HF HRS FM or R113iP PCM Miscellaneous Transmitter Ni cad battery pack NT8F700B or Battery box Installed in transmitter Receiver switch Instruction manual Installed in transmitter Always...

Page 14: ...ting instructions Edit buttons Steering stick Throttle stick Throttle trim DT2 See page 17 for the operating instructions The switches knobs and trimmers in the figure are shown in the initial setting...

Page 15: ...for the handling instructions RF module When you want to adjust the steer ing stick spring tension remove this grip See page 19 for the adjust ment instructions Grip Battery cover Grip When you want t...

Page 16: ...ot move any farther Trim Operation With the center trim feature trim adjustments have no effect on the maximum servo travel This prevents the linkages from binding when adjustments are made DT2 DT3 DT...

Page 17: ...sted Adjustment Lever head B Lever head A 1 Unlock lever head A by turning it coun terclockwise 2 Adjust the head to the length best for you then lock the heads by turning lever head A clockwise and l...

Page 18: ...ing side Throttle side Mechanical ATL Adjustment Adjustment Brake back side adjustment Make this adjustment by turning the adjusting screw above the stick with a Phillips screw driver Brake back side...

Page 19: ...he battery cover can lead to an electrical shortage fire and abnormal heat generation which may cause burns and fire disaster Ni cad Battery Replacement The Ni cad battery is connected by a connector...

Page 20: ...the battery electrolyte may leak or the battery may break When the charger is not in use dis connect it from the AC outlet Do this to prevent accidents and to avoid overheat ing Caution Never plug it...

Page 21: ...CAMPac 16K Data Pac DP 16K CAMPac 16K Optional Removal Precautions Always turn off the transmitter power before installing and removing the CAMPac 16K CAMPac slot The data transmitter and Data Pac of...

Page 22: ...royed so the data pack can be used with the 3VCS Data interchangeability with other models Data is not interchangeable with 3PK 3VC and other transmitters other than the 3VCS Set data backup The set d...

Page 23: ...P is dis played The current operation mode is dis played PPM PCM HRS DT3 BT1 BT2 KNOB END button Display when power switch turned on Power switch turned on Beep confirmation sound is generated and the...

Page 24: ...the contrast is too bright or too dark temperature changes and lighting conditions may cause the screen to become difficult to read Contrast adjustment when not called 1 Turn on the transmitter power...

Page 25: ...Receiver Nomenclature Crystal When changing the frequency use the specified Futaba crystal set Antenna Connectors 1 Steering servo CH1 2 Throttle servo CH2 3 CH3 servo CH3 B C Power connector DSC conn...

Page 26: ...eceiver and Servo Connections Installation When An FET Amp Is Used MC800CFET Amp When connecting and installing the receiver and servos read the Installation Safety Precautions on the next page Instal...

Page 27: ...Keep the receiver antenna at least 1 inch away from the motor and battery and wires that handle heavy current loads Cutting bundling or routing the receiver antenna near any devise that produce noise...

Page 28: ...d Check of this number is model number you want to set up To change the model number use the Model Select function See page75 1 RF Output Check If signals are output normally RF output monitor RF will...

Page 29: ...if the steering trim display on the screen changes After checking the trim set the trim display to the center N position Throttle trim DT2 check At initial set up throttle trim Trim 2 is assigned to d...

Page 30: ...trigger mechanical ATL to you liking See page 18 5 Set EPA of each channel and adjust the servo throw travel See page 34 Steering dual rate BT1 check At initial set up steering dual rate D R is assig...

Page 31: ...Basic functions only Start Screen In case of the LV2 In case of the LV1 Function Select Screen Function Set up Screen C l i c k o r button to call the Func t i o n M e n u Screen Click but ton to retu...

Page 32: ...ach function of the six functions they can be freely selected as the Direct Selec tion Button function Direct Selection Initial Screen Direct Selection Screen Function Set up Screen Push and buttons s...

Page 33: ...ng slave side all channels Tilt mixing steering channel 3 Idle up throttle Throttle preset throttle ATL trim ATL trim allows adjustment of the brake side operation amount during operation Therefore wh...

Page 34: ...stments Return to the initial value by pressing the or buttons simultaneously approx 1 sec Steering EPA adjustment Preparation Before setup the steering wheel steering angle set the steering D R dial...

Page 35: ...he adjustment method for that channel When ending adjustment return to the initial screen by pressing the END button three times Setup item switching Use the DN or UP buttons to switch the setup item...

Page 36: ...set to 0 servo movement is linear Setup item RATE Steering EXP rate Vertical cursor moves in step with steering wheel operation Adjustment range 100 0 100 Steering EXP ST EXP Steering system Adjustme...

Page 37: ...1 TURN RETN Steering Speed ST SPEED Steering system Quick steering operation will cause momentary understeering loss of speed or spin ning This function is effective in such cases Understeering Spin...

Page 38: ...amount 3 When ending adjustment return to the initial screen by pressing the END button 3 times Setup item switching Use the DN or UP button to switch the setup item 100 1 Setting range 1 100 At 100...

Page 39: ...d surface is slippery and the drive wheels do not grip it set each curve to the minus mild side Throttle EXP TH EXP Throttle system Curve selection First select the type of forward side curve at the F...

Page 40: ...Select setup item RATE and make the following ad justments Setup items RATE Forward rate TH P Curve switching point F TYP Forward curve selection BRAKE Brake side rate Setup item switching Use the DN...

Page 41: ...he initial value by simultaneously press ing approx 1 sec the and but tons For the CRV curve only the high side can be set The brake be comes the EXP curve Throttle EXP TH EXP Throttle system Adjustme...

Page 42: ...e EXP TH EXP Throttle system Throttle curve Dial Trim Setting The throttle EXP carve and VTR carve adujustment Foward side RATE and Brake side RATE can be controlled with button trim BT1 BT2 or digita...

Page 43: ...tup items RA NGE Operation range SPEED Speed amount MODE Function ON OFF Throttle speed TH SPEED Throttle system Sudden trottle stick operation on a slippery road only causes the wheels to spin and th...

Page 44: ...amount setup Select setup item SPEED by pressing the DN button twice and use the or buttons to ad just the speed amount 100 Maximum speed no delay 0 Maximum delay Setup example Adjust at the entire 0...

Page 45: ...e 82 SW1 or SW2 can be selected Dial Trim Setting The brake return amount ABP delay amount DLY and cycle CYC can be con trolled with button trim BT1 BT2 or digital trim DT3 etc with the function selec...

Page 46: ...appears During setup A B S func tion operation can be checked at this bar graph Delay amount 0 100 Initial value 0 Adjustment buttons Use the and buttons to make adjustments Return to the initial val...

Page 47: ...comes shortest Brakes lock with difficulty 3 Brake application time becomes longest Brakes lock easily Remark For low grip set at the side and for high grip set at the side 7 Steering mixing setup Sel...

Page 48: ...e CYC 5 7 DTY 0 When grip is low side when grip is high side DLY 10 15 TH P Approx 70 STM OFF When the wheels lock or the car spins when the brakes are applied fully ABP Increase from 30 DTY Shift fro...

Page 49: ...used by this clearance Setup items FWRD Forward side acceleration amount BRAK Brake side acceleration amount Adjustment buttons Use the and buttons to make adjustments Press the and buttons simulta ne...

Page 50: ...m BRAK by pressing the DN button once and use the and buttons to adjust the acceleration amount 0 No acceleration 100 Maximum acceleration Brake side maximum steering angle 3 3rd channel brake side ac...

Page 51: ...the car accelerates smoothly Without Start function Wheels spin Car does not accelerate With Start function Tires grip the track firmly Car accelerates Start Function Operation When the throttle stick...

Page 52: ...y pressing the END button 3 times If the throttle stick is moved to the set position while READY is flashing the throttle servo will move to the set position The throttle operation wait state is reset...

Page 53: ...ttle servo operating position preset position set by this setting is unrelated to the setting of other functions Maximum to minimum servo travel can be set How Start Function Engine Cut AT START Throt...

Page 54: ...d channel to control the front brakes It is possible to adjust the Brake Return Amount ABP Delay Amount DLY and Cycle period CYC exclusively for the front brake the 3rd CH In doing so you can use the...

Page 55: ...e the and buttons to adjust the 3rd channel brake rate amount 3 3rd channel brake EXP Select setup item EXP by pressing the DN button When you want to quicken the rise use the button to adjust the sid...

Page 56: ...engine of a gas powered car Operation Offsets the throttle neutral position to the forward side or brake side Switch Setting Select the idle up function ON OFF switch with the function select switch...

Page 57: ...before the alarm PeePeePee PeePeePee After starting the timer is enabled and can be stopped by switch even when the display switches to another screen DOWN TIMER function The DOWN TIMER can be used t...

Page 58: ...is selected the number of laps LAP and the lap memory No No and current lap time TIME are displayed on the setup screen Number of laps LAP Counts up each time the switch is pressed after starting The...

Page 59: ...ction TYPE UP TIMER Up timer DOWN TIMER Down timer LAP MEMORY Lap timer LAP NAVIGATE Navigation timer LAP NAVIGATE timer LAP NAVIGATE timer function This function sounds a buzzer at a fixed interval a...

Page 60: ...A PeePee sound is generated and RST RDY blinks at the timer display and the system enters the RDY state Throttle stick operation starts the timer 4 When ending adjustment return to the initial screen...

Page 61: ...can be linked with the throttle stick Timer reset operation In the timer stopped state the switch LAP RES preset by function select switch function See page 82 resets the timer 1 Alarm time setup Sel...

Page 62: ...simultaneously for about 1 second A PeePee sound is generated and RST RDY blinks at the timer display and the system enters the RDY state Throttle stick operation starts the timer 4 When ending adjus...

Page 63: ...and use the and buttons to set the prealarm time 3 Lap navigation alarm time setup Select setup item LAP by pressing the DN button twice and use the and buttons to set the lap navigation alarm time 4...

Page 64: ...ously for about 1 second while pressing the SEL button resets all the data Lap list LAP LIST Lap memory No display Call LAP LIST when checking the lap memory data each lap time memorized by lap timer...

Page 65: ...point point at which the direction changes can be offset Offset fanction Movement of the slave channel side The movement of the master channel side will be added to the movement of the slave channel s...

Page 66: ...DN button once and select the slave channel by pressing the or button 4 Mixing amount adjustment upper item Select setup item LFT etc by pressing the UP button three times and use the and but tons to...

Page 67: ...or right is created A zone over which the servo does not operate is also generated at the moving side when the subtrim is moved to the left and right Therefore set the RIGH and LEFT value by checking...

Page 68: ...een Tilt mixing This mixing uses an outboard engine with a boat etc and applies mixing of both directions from rudder steering to 3rd channel and from 3rd channel to rudder and allows rudder operation...

Page 69: ...ount Operate in same direction as steering Operate in opposite direction of steering 3 CH1 CH1 mixing amount adjustment Select setup item CH3 1 by pressing the DN button once and use the and buttons t...

Page 70: ...Use this function to adjust the neutral position of the steer ing throttle and channel 3 servos Subtrim shifts the entire servo travel range in the set direc tion Use to adjust the neutral position S...

Page 71: ...EV All channel This function reverses the direction of operation of the servos related to transmitter steering throttle and channel 3 operation However when the position set by trim or subtrim shifts...

Page 72: ...n is not set this function operates so that the servos remains in the position they were in immediately before reception was lost When the signal from the transmitter can be received again this functi...

Page 73: ...buttons are pressed simultaneously for about 1 second the servo position is displayed and you can confirm that the function was set When you want to release the setting press the or button for 1 secon...

Page 74: ...l numbers 11 to 20 are not displayed Calling model memories of different modulation modes HRS PCM or PPM After the new model is called signals are still output in the old model modulation mode until t...

Page 75: ...Transmitter 11 20 Model memory in the CAMPac 16K 2 Select execution Press the and buttons simultaneously for about 1 second Desired model No and model name Current model No and model name 3 When endin...

Page 76: ...Reset MDL RES This functions resets the contents of the currently called model memory to the initial value However it does not reset the Adjuster function ADJUSTER System func tion SYSTEM Lap list LA...

Page 77: ...Initial screen MENU Model Copy 1 Copy destination selection Use the DN or UP button to select the model No 2 Copy execution Press the and buttons simultaneously for about 1 second COMPLETE blinks 3 W...

Page 78: ...et at this function Calling from menu screen Initial screen MENU Model Name MDL NAME This function allows you to assign a ten character name to each model memory and an user name ten character Model n...

Page 79: ...rate function BT2 ATL function KNB Channel 3 Function select dial FUNC DIAL This function allows selection of the function performed by the trim BT1 BT2 knob KNB and digital trimmers DT1 DT2 DT3 step...

Page 80: ...aneously approx 1 sec to return to the initial screen Function select dial setup 1 Setup item selection Use the DN or UP button to select the item to be set 2 When changing function Use the DN or UP b...

Page 81: ...n name etc Abbreviation used on setup screen CH3 allocation Although being the three position switch SW2 does not work as a three position switch in the case that CH3 function is allocated to the SW2...

Page 82: ...breviations of functions 2 To change the operation mode of SW1 Press DN button once to move the cursor to the NOR or ALT message Now press or button to select either NOR or ALT 3 To select an arrange...

Page 83: ...e at over steering adjust at the side The setup here is linked with transmitter grip dial BT1 Adjustments can be made at this screen even if BT2 is assigned to another function Second dual rate Use wh...

Page 84: ...al 2 2nd dual rate adjustment Select setup item 2ND D R RATE by pressing the DN button once and use the and but tons to adjust the steering angle When the switch is switched the rate display right ON...

Page 85: ...setting is linked to transmitter grip dial BT2 When BT2 is assigned to another function set the ATL function with this screen Operation The throttle brake side when the throttle stick is pushed forwa...

Page 86: ...set the servo position of the channel 3 This setting is linked to transmitter knob KNB When the knob is assigned to an other function set the channel 3 position with this screen Setup Item RATE Chann...

Page 87: ...y for 1 second The MEMORY display is switched 3 When ending adjustment return to the initial screen by pressing the END button 3 times The signal is output in the new mode when the transmitter power i...

Page 88: ...e level of use At level selection the box cursor moves Currently set level Level selection 1 Level selection Use the DN or UP button to select the level The box cursor moves and the level is selected...

Page 89: ...s of all the setup functions Adjuster ADJUSTER Steering adjustment Preparation In the steering side selected state select the adjustment screen by pressing the SEL button 1 Steering neutral adjustment...

Page 90: ...ned the cursor does not move to the next step 3 Throttle throw adjustment In the throw setup screen figure at the right state lightly operate the stick fully to the brake side and forward side and pre...

Page 91: ...s cannot be set for each model Liquid crystal screen backlighting display mode setup OFF ON at button opera tion normally ON Setting of ON time 1 30 secs when ON at button operation was selected above...

Page 92: ...t the tone Decide by referring to the tone at adjustment Changing the LED display color Use the UP or DN button to select setup item LED MODE and use the and buttons to select the color Select your fa...

Page 93: ...simply pressing the assigned button Assignable functions All functions INITIAL SETTING Function 1 SUB TRIM Subtrim 2 ST EXP Steering EXP 3 MDL SEL Model Serect 4 TH EXP Throttle EXP 5 CHEPA Chanel End...

Page 94: ...gned to button No 2 3 Function assigned to button No 3 4 Function assigned to button No 4 5 Function assigned to button No 5 6 Function assigned to button No 6 Direct call function assignment 1 Functi...

Page 95: ...vo operation checks return to the initial screen by pressing the END button 3 times Servo view SERVO Servo operation of each channel can be checked Operation at steering angle adjustment when a mixing...

Page 96: ...of the transmitter output signal at setup may be counted and the setup mode forcefully ended after a fixed time has elapsed depending on the commercially available FET amp If such an FET amp is used w...

Page 97: ...ut from the transmitter OSC terminal In this state the amp can be adjusted CAUTION NOW MOD OFF At setup NOW ACTIVE blinks and a signal is output in the setup mode Execute amp setup in accordance with...

Page 98: ...rvo regardless of the neutral adjuster position and setting the whole throw of a throttle stick for a boat to the forward movement In case of F50 B50 at the NORMAL mode the ratio between the forward a...

Page 99: ...ck mode SRV NT will be shown on the screen It will not be shown when BOAT is selected Move the cursor to SRV NT by UP or DN button Then select one of the neutral positions by or button Throttle stick...

Page 100: ...band Intermediate frequency 455kHz Power requirement 4 8V or 6V shared with servos Current drain 18mA Size 42 7x28 7x16 0mm 1 69x1 13x0 63in Weight 21g 0 74oz Receiver R203HF 3 channels HRS receiver...

Page 101: ...result in decrease of range as well as loss of control Types of Crystals There are crystals for FM and AM depending on the modulation mode and crystals for single conversion and dual conversion depend...

Page 102: ...witch and check the LCD battery voltage display When the batteries are new the voltage should be about 12V If the voltage does not rise check for faulty contact or incorrect polarity Processing the Dr...

Page 103: ...n When used fully up to channel 3 the Y Adapter must be purchased sepa rately To servos Receiver Connected to B C Y Adapter To receiver battery Receiver switch To transmitter DSC jack DSC cord When ch...

Page 104: ...ation the optional ratchet plate must be pur chased Case mounting screws 1 Remove the RF module and Ni Cd battery from the transmitter 2 Remove the four case mount ing screws 3 Remove the rear case 4...

Page 105: ...t Dirty contacts Clean the contacts and check for corrosion Antenna Loose Be sure the antenna is screwed in tightly Not fully extended Fully extend the antenna Receiver Battery Dead battery Replace or...

Page 106: ...ning When a low battery alarm is gener ated cease operation immediately and retrieve the model If the battery goes dead while in operation you will lose control Warning When a backup error is generate...

Page 107: ...nsmitter is not transferred normally when the power is turned on an audible alarm will sound and ACCESS ERROR will be displayed on the LCD To stop the alarm turn off the power Turn the power back on I...

Page 108: ...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 mode...

Page 109: ...ems control servos in propor tion to the transmitter operation they are called propor tional Servo Horn The part that is installed on the output shaft on the servo to convert to rotating motion of the...

Page 110: ...TONE Buzzer tone change C C RES Curve reset CANCEL Cancellation of the adjuster function CH EPA EPA Function CH REVERSE Servo reverse function CH1 3 Mixing direction From 1CH to 3CH CH3 3rd channel CH...

Page 111: ...te adjustment RDY READY Ready to operate RED LED Red RETURN Operational direction of the ST SPEED when returning REV Reverse side RF High frequency output RGT RGHT Direction right RST TIMER is reset R...

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