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WARNING DISPLAYS

Your transmitter is designed to warn you about several potential problems that may occur,

including low battery voltage and switching on with mixing functions active. Each display has a

unique sound associated with it, as described below.

Low battery

flashing

Warning sound: Beep beep beep —

(beeping does not stop

until transmitter is

turned off)

The LOW BATTERY warning is displayed

when the transmitter battery voltage drops below

8.5V.

LAND YOUR MODEL AS SOON AS

POSSIBLE BEFORE LOSS OF CONTROL

DUE TO A DEAD BATTERY.

Backup error

Warning sound: Beep beep beep beep

(repeated)

The BACKUP ERROR warning occurs when

the transmitter memory is lost for any reason. If

this occurs, all of the data will be reset when the

power is turned on again.

DO NOT FLY when this message is

displayed – all programming has been erased

and is not available. Return your transmitter

to Futaba for service.

Mixer warning

flashing

Warning sound: beep beep beep pause

(repeated)

The MIXER warning is displayed to alert you

whenever you turn on the transmitter with any of

the mixing switches active. This warning will

disappear when the offending switch or control is

deactivated. At power-up, warnings will be

issued for the following switches:

ACRO

: Airbrake

HELI

: Throttle hold, idle-up

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Summary of Contents for 6XA

Page 1: ...s The RBRCTM program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickel cadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste which is illegal in some areas Futaba Corporation of America s payment...

Page 2: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL 6XAs 6XHs FOR AIRCRAFT HELICOPTERS FM PCM SYSTEM 6 CHANNELS Futaba Corporation...

Page 3: ...s Transmitting frequency 29 35 36 40 41 50 60 or 72 Mhz band R127DF or R116FB Receiver FM system R138DP or R148DP Receiver PCM system Receiving frequency 29 35 36 40 41 50 60 or 72 Mhz band Servos S30...

Page 4: ...ays 11 Safety Precautions DO NOT operate without reading 12 AIRCRAFT FUNCTIONS INDEX ACRO Menu 13 Aircraft ACRO Functions Diagram 14 Aircraft Setup Example Pattern model 15 Pattern Aircraft Trimming C...

Page 5: ...copter Function Menu Diagram 43 Helicopter Transmitter Controls and Switch Identification 44 Helicopter Setup Instructions 45 Helicopter Trimming Chart 48 PI N I H Pitch Rate Normal Idle Up Hovering 4...

Page 6: ...of handy mixing features applicable to all types of flying models For aircraft the extensive preprogrammed mixing features include flaperon V tail elevon airbrake elevator flap and flap elevator Heli...

Page 7: ...2...

Page 8: ...by the factory SWITCH ASSIGNMENT TABLE The functions activated by the switches and knobs for a Mode 2 transmitter are shown in the table below Note that some of the functions will not operate until ac...

Page 9: ...ng should be done every one to two months even during the winter or periods of long storage Keep track of the batteries capacity during cycling if there is a noticeable change you may need to replace...

Page 10: ...d resume controlling the model OTHER T6XAS XHS ADJUSTMENTS Adjustable length non slip control sticks You may change the length of the control sticks to make your transmitter more comfortable to hold a...

Page 11: ...e Press the plus or minus DATA INPUT key to change the mode number as desired You ll see the effect of you changes when you next turn on your transmitter In some cases you ll have to swap the throttle...

Page 12: ...nsitivity 6 Flap or combined Left flap aileron Pitch Multiple entries indicate that the servo function varies with the selected programming FLPR mode ELVN mode VTAL mode Outputs with no mixing functio...

Page 13: ...r control motion most likely there is too much friction in the control or pushrod Even though the servo will tolerate loads like this they will drain the battery pack much more rapidly Switch Harness...

Page 14: ...he connector To remove a connector from the receiver pull on the connector housing rather than the wires Using The Aileron Extension If your aileron servo or others are located too far away to plug in...

Page 15: ...30 52 72 830 28 72 350 53 72 850 29 72 370 54 72 870 30 72 390 55 72 890 31 72 410 56 72 910 32 72 430 57 72 930 33 72 450 58 72 950 34 72 470 59 72 970 35 72 490 60 72 990 Installing your frequency n...

Page 16: ...diate crash If you have trouble remembering which model memory to use write them on a small piece of tape affixed to the front of the transmitter Startup Screen appears when system is first turned on...

Page 17: ...ckup error Warning sound Beep beep beep beep repeated The BACKUP ERROR warning occurs when the transmitter memory is lost for any reason If this occurs all of the data will be reset when the power is...

Page 18: ...gle frequency When you are ready to fly your model position the throttle stick to its low speed position or do whatever is necessary to command your motor NOT to run Then you may turn on the transmitt...

Page 19: ...5 EXP Exponential Settings 26 REV Servo Reverse 27 STRM Subtrim 27 FLPR Flaperon combined flaps ailerons 28 FLTR Flap trim 29 ABRK Airbrake settings 30 VTAL V tail mixing 31 ELVN Elevon mixing tailles...

Page 20: ...RSW Select Model Type ACRO Select Model Type HELI Modulation PCM or FM MOD C or F Flap Trim FLTR Airbrake ABRK V Tail Mix VTAL Elevon Mix ELVN Ail Rud Mix 1 4 Model Select MODL Trim Memory TMEM Copy M...

Page 21: ...the transmitter front and write the model s name along with the model setup number or you may use a notebook or label the model with its memory number prominently near its on off switch inside the fus...

Page 22: ...le is below the channel number Move the right hand stick again and verify the right aileron moves the right directions The display shows Channel 1 reversed 7 Next we ll set the direction of the elevat...

Page 23: ...and activate the function This temporarily disables the flap knob so that you can set aileron neutrals without regard to the flap knob position Later we ll turn it back on 12 Now we will set the serv...

Page 24: ...later in the Travel volume settings 16 Repeat the subtrim adjustment with the rudder gear and 2nd aileron channels As before first set them mechanically then adjust the electronic settings Be sure yo...

Page 25: ...ve the throttle stick all the way to the transmitter bottom and hold it The letters R U should appear next to the flashing percent sign Listen for a buzzing sound to indicate the servo is stalling and...

Page 26: ...immed when the trims are centered Note that the throttle trim position is not memorized if you are in the ATL mode This is so you can always use the trim to shut the motor off flashing Resetting Trim...

Page 27: ...ectiveness so test the airbrake effect at altitude before trying it on a landing approach You should spend some time fine adjusting the elevator travel so that there is minimal trim change when the ai...

Page 28: ...incorrect press the CURSOR key once then press the DATA INPUT keys until it moves down Repeat this by moving the rudder stick to the other side You ll end up with a plus sign for one rudder direction...

Page 29: ...wing tip 7 Up Down Thrust Fly the model on normal path into any wind parallel to strip at a distance of around 100 meters from you elevator trim should be neutral as per Test 3 Pull it into a vertical...

Page 30: ...ve by pushing it up into an outside loop A No rolling tendency when elevator applied B Model rolls in same direction in both tests halves misaligned C Model rolls opposite directions in both tests One...

Page 31: ...s right or left only but the display is set up to use the same indicators for elevator and throttle thus the dual meanings for the letters Now if your servo is stalled or binding you ll hear a buzzin...

Page 32: ...u You can use D R dual rate settings to reduce or increase the aileron and elevator servo travels by flipping a switch The amount of travel reduction or increase may be set anywhere between 0 and 120...

Page 33: ...es This is best understood by experimenting with a servo Inputting Exponential Values 1 Get to the EXP screen with the up or down arrow keys 2 Use the CURSOR key to select the channel aileron elevator...

Page 34: ...window is used to make small adjustments or corrections in the neutral position of each servo The recommended procedure is to zero out both the trims see TMEM menu and the subtrims this menu Next mou...

Page 35: ...le mixers PMXI PMX2 to program in the V tail function Setting up the Flaperon function 1 Use the up or down arrow keys to select the FLPR window 2 When first accessed the flaperon function is inhibite...

Page 36: ...will blink on and off 4 Now you ll set the flap knob s travel direction This is similar to the reversing menu but it reverses the response of both flaperons if flaperon mode is active Pressing the CU...

Page 37: ...he display will show a flashing OFF or ON 4 First the amount of elevator offset is programmed Press the CURSOR one time A small arrow is displayed under the numeral 2 representing elevator and the per...

Page 38: ...setting number will blink on and off Pull back on the elevator stick both sides of the V tail should move upwards If they don t you may change the elevator travel direction with the and keys Note that...

Page 39: ...should move upwards and the left elevon should move downwards If they move opposite to this change the aileron travel direction with the and keys Note that this reverses the response at both elevon s...

Page 40: ...oints outside circle increase coupling and or differential Coordinated turn fuse lines up with turn direction don t change anything Nose points inside circle too much coupling or differential Reduce o...

Page 41: ...ck the direction the elevator moves with down flaps the elevator should also go downwards and for up flaps the elevator should rise note however that some models will need the opposite mix so you ll h...

Page 42: ...he CURSOR key again to get to the mixing rate setting Now the little Percent sign will flash You can use the and DATA INPUT keys to increase or decrease the amount of mixing over or under the default...

Page 43: ...of the large number to flash on and off You can set the direction the mixer works on each side of the master channel s control s motion by changing this flashing sign with the or DATA INPUT keys For e...

Page 44: ...ttery function reactivates Setting the Failsafe Function 1 Enter the failsafe F S program mode by hitting the two MODE SELECT keys then press one MODE key repeatedly until the F S menu appears as show...

Page 45: ...existing set of model data This may be used to get a fresh start so that you may be begin with a clear memory before you input new model settings into a memory that had been used for another model It...

Page 46: ...n the MODE buttons until the PARA window appears then press the CURSOR button until DRSW appears 2 To switch between Modes 1 and 2 press the or DATA INPUT keys The blinking 1 and arrow under the small...

Page 47: ...d To select PPM modulation press the DATA INPUT key The letter P is displayed 3 To get the transmitter to operate in the new mode switch transmitter power off and then on The small indicator will indi...

Page 48: ...ave to worry about where the trim tabs were with the model the transmitter keeps track of that information Note that the trim levers perform a different function than the subtrims Subtrims affect the...

Page 49: ...is in each memory You may attach a small piece of white tape to the transmitter front and write the model s name along with the model setup number or you may use a notebook or label the model with it...

Page 50: ...on mixing 51 R OF Rudder Offset 52 HV P Hovering Pitch 53 SWSH Swashplate Type AFR 53 45 T6XAS HS Helicopter Mode Menu HELI Normal Display Mode Press both Mode Select keys HELI functions have bold bou...

Page 51: ...witch D Carrying Handle Liquid Crystal Display Trainer Push button Switch ON indicator light Rudder Throttle Stick Throttle Trim Rudder Trim Crystal Cover Neckstrap Hook Elevator Trim Lever Aileron El...

Page 52: ...ction Use the model select function MODL to select an available model memory Choose Helicopter settings from within the parameter menu CAUTION if you select a new type of model you ll lose all the dat...

Page 53: ...aileron and elevator motions do not cause binding at extreme pitch settings If they do use ATV to reduce travels Check for binding on full left and right rudder as well Set up the carburetor pushrod...

Page 54: ...off 10 Rudder Offset Setting The Rudder Offset menu R OF is only turned on when Idle up has been activated Rudder trim may be offset to different positions so that the model flies straight ahead durin...

Page 55: ...es counterclockwise C Model rotates clockwise A None B Add right rudder trim C Add left rudder trim 2 Revo mixing Up settings Part 2 Bring the copter into hover add full pitch and ascend 75 ft Observe...

Page 56: ...o return to the original 100 value press both keys simultaneously 4 Repeat this procedure for the pitch rate settings on the other rate remaining HV T Hovering Throttle The Hovering Throttle function...

Page 57: ...osition and the function has been activated You can set the fixed throttle position over a 0 to 100 range as shown in the figure The smaller the selected percentage the closer to idle you may come whe...

Page 58: ...eturn to the default 0 press both DATA INPUT keys REVO Revolution Mixing The revolution mixing function mixes pitch commands into rudder in order to suppress the torque generated by changes in the mai...

Page 59: ...both sides with the master control If you wish to return the mixing percentage to the default 50 value press both the and keys simultaneously R OF Rudder Offset The rudder offset function is used to...

Page 60: ...e Swash AFR rate settings to reduce or increase the function rate when S2 SR3 or SN3 type is selected as the swash type The function rate reduction or increase for the aileron elevator and pitch may b...

Page 61: ...the display 4 Press both the and DATA INPUT keys at the same time A beep beep sound indicates that the selected type is now the active one Inputting AFR rate Values 5 Use the CURSOR key to select the...

Page 62: ...e Throttle trim function near hovering 49 I IDLE Idle up use for loops 540 stall turns and other maneuvers by helicopters INH Inhibit Function will not operate L L D Stick left or down motion LBAT Low...

Page 63: ...H6 ____ V TAL V tail Mixing ACT INH CH2 ____ CH6 ____ ELVN Elevon Mixing ACT INH CH 1 CH 2 1 4 Ail Rud Mixing ACT INH Direction Amount ____ 6 2 Flap Elevator Mixing ACT INH Direction Amount ____ Offse...

Page 64: ...detail as possible including Symptoms of the problem any unusual mounting conditions A list of items you are sending and what you want to be repaired Your name address and telephone number When reque...

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