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OTHER 6EXHP FUNCTIONS
Trainer function
(student only)
The T6EXHP trainer function lets you practice flying as student by connecting the T6EXHP to the instructor’s Futaba
transmitter. When two radios are connected with the trainer cord, they are both capable of operating the model, but it’s usually
best for the instructor to hold the radio that has been setup for the plane to be flown (as it is already programmed to fly the
model). When the instructor holds the trainer switch on his radio, the student will have control. When the instructor wishes to
regain control he simply releases the switch. Then he will have immediate, full control.
If connecting the 6EXHP to the T7CHP, T9CHP or 14MZ with the small, square “micro” trainer jack, use the “Micro to Micro”
(MM-TC) trainer cord (FUTM4415). If connecting the 6EXHP to Futaba radios with the larger, round, “DIN” connector, use “Micro
to DIN” (MD-TC) trainer cord (FUTM4420).
Corresponding types of transmitters for helicopter
: T6X,T7U,T7C,T8U,T9C,T9Z,T14MZ
To use the trainer function:
1. It is best for the instructor to use the transmitter that is already set up for the model to be flown.
2. Set your T6EXHP (student ‘s radio) to the follow modulation mode; If the instructor uses the T7C,T8U,T9C,T9Z or T14MZ,
set your radio to PPM. If other Futaba radio, set the mode of your radio to match the mode of the instructor’s.
3. Collapse the student’s antenna and fully extend the instructor’s antenna.
4. With the transmitters off, connect the trainer cord to both radios. (On the 6EXHP the
trainer jack is in the center of the rear of the case.) Do not force the plug into the
transmitter and note that the plug is “keyed” so it can go in only one way.
5. Turn on the instructor’s transmitter.
DO NOT
turn on the student’s transmitter it will
automatically “power up,” but will not transmit a signal. Set the servo reversing and trims of
the student’s radio to match that of the instructor’s.
6. Turn on the receiver switch in the model. Depress the trainer switch on the instructor’s radio. Use the student’s radio to
operate the controls (ailerons, elevator, rudder, etc.) and observe how they respond. Make any adjustments necessary to
the student’s transmitter to get the controls to respond correctly.
7. Check to see that the trims are in “sync” by toggling the trainer switch back and forth a few times. The controls on the model
should remain stationary. If the controls do not remain stationary, this indicates that the trim settings on the student’s radio
do not match those on the instructor’s radio. Adjust the student’s trims as necessary.
Throttle-cut function
The throttle-cut function is intended to be used for shutting off the engine. The engine can be conveniently shut off by pressing
the “THR Cut” button. The throttle-cut feature prevents inadvertently shutting off of the engine when lowering the throttle stick
all the way (such as when coming in for a landing). Throttle-cut works only when the throttle stick is down. To set up throttle-
cut, turn on the transmitter and receiver. Actuate the throttle-cut function by rapidly depressing, then releasing the switch twice.
Observe the momentary position of the carburetor barrel on the engine. It should be fully closed (thus shutting off the engine).
If necessary, use the throttle E.P.A. (channel 3) to fully close the carburetor barrel when the throttle-cut is activated. Now use
the throttle trim to open the carburetor barrel so the engine will idle at the desired R.P.M. when the throttle stick is all the way
down.
Adjustable-length control sticks
The control stick length is adjustable to make the transmitter more comfortable to
hold and operate. To adjust the length, hold the
locking piece (B)
and turn the
stick tip (A)
counterclockwise. Turn the locking piece B up or down to lengthen
or shorten the stick. When the length is suitable, lock the stick in position by
turning locking piece B counterclockwise.
