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Batteries not installed correctly
Damage caused by using incorrect charger
or reverse polarity
Low transmitter battery voltage
Too much time elapsed after pressing
receiver Bind Button
Attempting to bind incompatible receiver
Using ESC with BEC
Low transmitter battery voltage
Control linkages binding
Low receiver battery voltage
Low transmitter or receiver battery
voltage
Receiver antennas not mounted correctly
in your model or are damaged
Transmitter antenna not angled to
optimum position
Transmitter in Low-Power Range Check
mode
Incorrect Servo Reversing setting
Servo horn not installed correctly
Trim switch not adjusted
Too much servo travel
Incorrect Mixing option chosen
Low transmitter battery voltage
Trainer Cable plugged into transmitter
Transmitter in Low-Power mode
Trainer Cable plugged in and transmitter
in Slave mode
Transmitter left in direct sunlight for too
long
No Trainer Cable plugged into transmitter
Too much control throw
This troubleshooting guide has been provided to help you diagnose and solve most problems that you may encounter with your
SD-5G 2.4GHz FHSS-1 radio control system. Most problems encountered can be solved by following the problem-cause-solution
sections.
If you cannot solve the problem using this troubleshooting guide, please contact SANWA Customer Service using the information
on the back cover of this Operating Manual.
PROBLEM
Transmitter does not turn ON
Transmitter will not bind to receiver
Audible alarm beeps continuously
Servo movement is slow
Inadequate transmitting range
Servo(s) move the wrong direction
Servo horn(s) not centered
Control linkage(s) bind
Channels not operating correctly
Transmitter Bind LED goes out
LCD appears dark or hard to read
TRAINER menu option not displayed
Controls too sensitive
Reinstall batteries. Observe correct polarity
Contact SANWA Customer Service
Replace or recharge transmitter batteries
Quickly press the transmitter Bind Button after
releasing the receiver Bind Button
Transmitter compatible only with SANWA
2.4GHz FHSS-1 aircraft receivers
Disconnect ESC and use standard receiver
battery for Binding procedure, then reconnect
ESC after binding
Replace or recharge transmitter batteries
Adjust control linkages to operate smoothly
Recharge receiver battery
Replace or recharge batteries
Mount receiver antennas as recommended or
replace antennas
Adjust transmitter antenna so that it's angled
to the optimum position during use
Change transmitter to Normal mode
Change Servo Reversing setting assigned to
the channel affected in REV menu
Turn servo horn 180º and reinstall
Use trim switch to center servo arm
Reduce servo travel using EPA menu
Choose desired Mixing option in WING menu
Replace or recharge batteries
This is normal
Complete Range Check in Low-Power mode,
then turn transmitter OFF, then back ON to enter
Normal mode
This is normal
Place transmitter in shade until LCD clears up.
Do not place transmitter in direct sunlight for
long periods of time
Plug Trainer Cable into transmitter
Turn Dual Rate switch ON to lower control throw
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Battery Indicator flashes
Transmitter Bind LED flashes
