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Troubleshooting

If your system fails to operate or you experience a short range problem or erratic 
control, check the table below for possible causes. If after you have followed the 
suggestions listed, the problem is not corrected, return the system to our service 
department for inspection, and repair.

 (Item Check)

Transmitter

Battery

Dead battery -> Change the batteries. Charge the NiCd
Batteries inserted incorrectly.  ->  Reload the batteries in accordance with the polarity markings
Faulty contact -> Check to see if the contacts are bent and not making good contact
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 recharge
Wrong polarity -> Check connections

Antenna

Near other wiring -> Move away from wiring
Was antenna cut -> Request repair
Is the antenna bundled or coiled  ->  Keep the antenna straight and as much in the air as pos-
sible

Crystal

Loose -> Push in firmly
Wrong brand -> Be sure the frequencies match in transmitter and receiver

Connector connections

Wiring incorrect -> Insert all connectors firmly
Loose connections -> Push the connector in firmly

Linkage

Binding or loose -> Adjust the linkage in model
Is movement stiff -> Adjust linkage in model

Motor (Electric powered)          

Noise problems -> Install capacitors on motor

Summary of Contents for 4GWD

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Page 2: ... this manual may be reproduced in any form without prior permission The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice This manual has been carefully written Please write to Futaba if you feel that any corrections or clarifications should be made Futaba is not responsible for the use of this product ...

Page 3: ...System 14 Battery Replacement for dry cell battery system 15 Charging The Battery for NiCd battery system 16 Set Data Backup 17 Receiver 18 Servo 18 E S C 18 Installation 19 Receiver and Servo Connections 19 Installation Safety Precautions 20 Initial Set Up 21 Preparations 21 Display when power switch is turned on 21 Digital Trims Initial Set Up 21 Set Up Procedure When Installed In a Car 21 MC230...

Page 4: ...eset CLR 30 Model Name NAM 31 MC230CR Function 32 Reference 33 Ratings 33 Optional Parts 34 Troubleshooting 35 Error Displays 36 When requesting repair 37 For Your Safety As Well As That Of Others Before Using Installation Initial Set Up Function Map Functions Reference ...

Page 5: ...ollowing symbols are extremely important and must be observed Symbols Explanation n Danger Indicates a procedure which could lead to a dangerous situa tion and may cause death or serious injury if ignored and not performed properly n Warning Indicates procedures which may lead to dangerous situations and could cause death or serious injury as well as superficial injury and physical damage n Caution...

Page 6: ...uch the engine motor speed control or any part of the model that will generate heat while the model is operating or immediately after its use These parts may be very hot and can cause serious burns Turning on the power switches j Always check the throttle stick 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...

Page 7: ...cur j To recharge the transmitter NiCd use the special charger made for this purpose Overcharging could cause the NiCd battery to overheat leak or explode This may lead to fire burns loss of sight and many other types of injuries n Caution Prohibited Procedures l Do not use commercial AA size NiCd batteries Quick charging may cause the battery contacts to overheat and damage the battery holder l D...

Page 8: ... recommended time NiCd Battery Electrolyte The electrolyte in NiCd batteries is a strong alkali Should you get even the smallest amount of the electrolyte in your eyes DO NOT RUB Wash immediately with water and seek medical attention at once The electrolyte can cause blindness If electrolyte comes in contact with your skin or clothes wash with water immediately n Caution Prohibited Procedures l Do...

Page 9: ...ay waste oil and exhaust will penetrate and damage the plastic j Always use only genuine Futaba transmitters receivers servos FET amps electronic speed controls NiCd batteries and other optional accessories Futaba will not be responsible for problems caused by the use of other than Futaba genuine parts Use the parts specified in the instruction manual and catalog Mandatory Procedures ...

Page 10: ...Throttle ratchet plate Instruction manual If any of the set contents are missing or you have any questions please contact the dealer where the unit was purchased j Always use only genuine Futaba transmitter receiver servo NiCd battery and other optional parts Futaba will not be responsible for damage caused by other than genuine Futaba parts and components Use only the genuine Futaba parts and com...

Page 11: ...ch Steering stick Throttle Shift stick Precautions when turning the power switch on and off When the data was changed using the edit keys or trim levers wait at least two seconds before turning off the power If the power is turned off within two seconds after the data was changed the new data will not be written to memory Edit keys Neck strap hook Shift gate ...

Page 12: ...g trim position Throttle trim position Each step is indicated by a tone When the trim exceeds the maximum trim adjustment range the tone will change pitch and the lever will not move any farther Trim Operation With the digital trim feature trim adjustments have no effect on the maximum servo travel This prevents the linkages from binding when adjustments are made Aux ch trim position Shift trim po...

Page 13: ...ifying the throttle stick from self neutral system factory installation to ratchet system use the accessory parts to change the system Modification 1 Turn off the power to the transmitter 2 Remove the four transmitter rear case screws and remove the rear case 3 Disconnect the battery connector 4 Remove the swing arm and spring This frees the throttle stick 5 Install the accessory ratchet plate with...

Page 14: ... is low check the EDWWHULHV IRU LQVXI FLHQW FRQWDFW LQ WKH case or incorrect battery polarity n Caution Low Battery Alarm If the transmitter battery voltage drops below 8 5V an alarm will sound and LOW BT will be displayed on the LCD screen The low battery alarm is meant to be a safety feature only Do NOT oper ate your radio below 9V Always shut your radio off as soon as possible after the low bat...

Page 15: ...n used for some time cycle the battery by charging and discharging it two or three times AC outlet j Always use the special charger or a quick charger for digital proportional R C sets to charge a digital proportional R C set NiCd battery Overcharging a NiCd battery can result in burns fire injuries or loss of sight due to overheating breakage or electrolyte leakage l Never plug it into an outlet ...

Page 16: ...the charger is not in use discon nect it from the AC outlet Do this to prevent accidents and to avoid overheating n Caution Set Data Backup The set data of each function of the T4GWD transmitter is stored in a memory element that does not require a backup battery Therefore the T4GWD transmitter can be used without paying attention to the backup battery life ...

Page 17: ...wrong direction interchange the connections of this connector Nicd battery connector Connects to the running Nicd battery Red is positive Black is negative Receiver connector Connects to the receiver throttle channel Miniature screwdriver Accessory Use to press the pushbutton switch Checker LED Power switch Pushbutton switch MC230CR Orange Blue Black Red Applicable motors Number of turns is criter...

Page 18: ... receiver and servos read the Installation Safety Precautions on the next page Installation For Gas Powered Models Receiver Battery holder CH4 CH2 CH1 B Power switch Rubber band Shift servo Throttle servo Steering servo To motor connectors To battery connector CH4 CH2 CH1 Power switch Steering servo Shift servo Receiver MC230CR ...

Page 19: ... carbon EHU DQG RWKHU SDUWV WKDW FRQGXFW HOHFWULFLW 7KHVH SDUWV can transmit high frequency noise Electronic speed control j Install the heat sinks where they will not come in contact with aluminum carbon fiber or other parts that conduct electricity If the E S C Electronic speed control heat sinks touch other materials that conduct electricity a short circuit could occur This could result in loss ...

Page 20: ...et Up Procedure When Installed In a Car When installing the servos in a car performing function set up in the following order is recommended 1 Set up the servo trims see the above mentioned Digital Trims Initial Set Up 2 Set the servo direction of operation using the Reverse function see p 27 The servo installation method and linkage direction depend on the kit Therefore the servo operation direct...

Page 21: ...ete Brake MAX point setting Since the data is read at the end of setting of all points the points cannot be set independently If the amp power was turned off during setting the setting points cannot be memorized The previous settings are retained The confirmation beep sounds only when the motor was connected If the LED does not go off but blinks rapidly setting was not performed normally Repeat se...

Page 22: ...Screen End Point Adjuster Model Select Channel Reverse Subtrim Model Copy Model Reset Model Name Press SEL key to select the desired function screen Press it for one second or more to scroll to the opposite direction Press CH key to select the next set up screen ...

Page 23: ...ed Check the linkage each time the Sub trim function is adjusted Initial screen Press SEL key to select the desired function screen Calling the setup screen Adjustment range 0 120 each channel each direction Initial value 100 Adjustment buttons Use the and keys to make adjustments Return to the initial value by pressing the and buttons simultaneously approx 1 sec Setup items C1 L F U Steering left...

Page 24: ...SEL button Throttle EPA adjustment Preparation Select setup item C2 and make the following adjustments 1 Throttle forward side adjustment Push the throttle stick fully to the high side and use the and buttons to adjust the operation amount However when using an ESC set to 100 2 Throttle brake side reverse side adjustment Pull the throttle stick fully to the brake side and use the and buttons to ad...

Page 25: ...C4 1 Subtrim adjustment Use the or button to adjust the center Each channel can be set similarly 2 When ending adjustment return to the initial screen by pressing the SEL button Initial screen Press SEL key to select the desired function screen Calling the setup screen Setup screen Press CH key to select the next set up screen Setup Item SBT C1 Steering SBT C2 Throttle SBT C3 Channel 3 SBT C4 Shif...

Page 26: ...ation Preselect setup channel C1 C2 C3 or C4 1 Servo reverse setting Use the or button to reverse the servo operation direction Each channel can be set similarly 2 When ending adjustment return to the initial screen by pressing the SEL button Initial screen Press SEL key to select the desired function screen Calling the setup screen Setup screen Press CH key to select the next set up screen Setup ...

Page 27: ...l Select 1 Model No selection Use the CH button to select the model No 2 Select execution Press the and buttons simultaneously for about 1 second 3 When ending adjustment return to the initial screen by pressing the SEL button Initial screen Press SEL key to select the desired function screen Calling the setup screen Setup screen Press CH key to select the next set up screen Model name Model numbe...

Page 28: ...hen ending model copy return to the initial screen by pressing the SEL button Model Copy CPY This function copies the entire contents of the currently called model memory to another model memory Current model No Copy destination model No Initial screen Press SEL key to select the desired function screen Calling the setup screen Setup screen Press CH key to select the next set up screen ...

Page 29: ...the initial value Model Reset 1 Reset execution Press the and buttons simultaneously for about 1 second 2When ending model reset return to the initial screen by pressing the SEL button Current model No Initial screen Press SEL key to select the desired function screen Calling the setup screen Setup screen ...

Page 30: ...umn you want to change using the CH button 2 Change the character using the or button Set the model name by repeating steps 1 and 2 above 3 When ending model name setting return to the initial screen by pressing the SEL button Model name Initial screen Press SEL key to select the desired function screen Calling the setup screen Setup screen Press CH key to select the next set up screen ...

Page 31: ...onfirmation beep Only brake operation set Off On On Off Off Double blink Two confirmation beeps Blinks Confirmation beep also sounds Confirmation beep only sounds when the motor was connected High point Neutral point Brake MAX point Becomes brighter nearer the high point Becomes brighter nearer the brake MAX point Not used with PCM receivers When the transmitter is OFF this function is not perform...

Page 32: ...48x0 60in Weight 14 8g 0 52oz Servo S3003 standard servo Power requirement 6V common with receiver Current drain 8mA at 6V Idle Output torque 4 1kg cm 57in oz at 6V Operating speed 0 19sec 60 degree at 6V Size 40 4x19 8x36mm 1 59x0 78x1 42in Weight 37 2g 1 31oz E S C MC230CR Electronic speed control Operating system Forward reverse and brake operations are all linear Power requirement Nicd battery...

Page 33: ...ending on the modulation mode and crystals for single conversion and dual conversion depending on the receiver circuitry Use AM crystal sets with R124H n Warning j Use only genuine Futaba crystal The use of other than Futaba crystal will result in decrease of range as well as loss of control Transmitter NiCd Battery When purchasing a transmitter NiCd battery as a spare etc use the following 9 6V 7...

Page 34: ...tacts 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 recharge Wrong polarity Check connections Antenna Near other wiring Move away from wiring Was antenna cut Request repair Is the antenna bundled or coiled Keep the antenna straight and as much in the air as pos ...

Page 35: ...und and BCK UP will be displayed on the LCD screen LCD screen Audible alarm Tone will sound 9 times then repeat n Warning j 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 n Warning j When a backup error is generated immediately stop using the system and request repair from the Futaba Servic...

Page 36: ...r receiver and servos Model Type of model brand name and model number or kit name Detailed packing list Make a list of all items sent in for repair Your name address and telephone number Warranty Read the Warranty card When requesting warranty service send the card or some type of dated proof purchase Hobby Services U S only 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 U S A Phone 217 398 0007 s...

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