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GOAL of EXAMPLE:

STEPS:

INPUTS:

Copy model 3 into model 5. 

N O T E :   T h i s   i s   o n e   o f   s e v e r a l 
functions for which the radio requires 
 

O p e n  t h e  m e n u ,  t h e n  o p e n 

MODEL 

SELECT

 submenu.

for 1 second.

if required to 

MODEL SELECT

.

Confirm you are currently using the 
proper model memory. (Ex: 3)

If 

SELECT

 does not indicate 

3

, use 

MODEL

SELECT

, p. 27.

Go to 

MODEL COPY

 and choose the 

model to copy into. (Ex: 5)

to

COPY

.

to

5

.

K

for 1 second.

Sure?

 displays.

*

Close.

Where next?

SELECT

 the copy you just made: see p. 27. 

Rename it (it is currently named exactly the same as the model copied): see p. 29. 

*Radio will show "complete" and it shows that the copy was completed. Note that if the power switch is turned off prior to completion, the data will 

not be copied. 

     

MODEL RESET

.

MODEL RESET

&           ‹¥Y 

you can accidentally delete all models in your radio with this function. Only a service center can completely reset your 

¥         ¥ ^ „   _

SELECT

each model, reset that memory, then go 

SELECT

 the next memory, etc. 

Note that when you 

COPY

       ¥       „

!

COPY

 completely overwrites anything in the existing model memory, including 

MODEL NAME

.

The

MODEL TYPE

 function overwrites all data except name and 

RX MODUL

.

GOAL of EXAMPLE:

STEPS:

INPUTS:

Reset model memory 1. 

N O T E :   T h i s   i s   o n e   o f   s e v e r a l 
functions for which the radio requires 
 

Confirm you are currently using the 
proper model memory. (Ex: 1)

“    Z  

number on top left. If it is not correct, 
use

MODEL SELECT

.

O p e n  t h e  m e n u ,  t h e n  o p e n 

MODEL 

SELECT

 submenu.

for 1 second.

if required to 

MODEL SELECT

.

G o  t o 

M O D E L R E S ET

  a n d  r e s e t  t h e 

memory.

to

RESET

.

 for 1 second.

K  

Sure?

 displays. 

*

Close.

Where next?

Now that the memory is reset, name has returned to the default (Ex: 

MODEL-0001

).

NAME

 the model: p. 29. 

COPY

 a different model into this memory: p. 27. 

SELECT

 a different model to edit or delete: p. 27. 

Change the 

MODEL TYPE

 to airplane or helicopter: see p. 30. 

Change the receiver modulation [

SFHSS

 or 

FHSS

]: see p. 31. 

Utilize servo 

REVERSE

: see p. 35. 

Adjust servo travel with 

END POINT

: see p. 36. 

Set up dual/triple rates and exponential (

D/R

,

EXP

): see p. 39. 

*Radio will show a "complete" and it shows that the reset was completed. Note that if the power switch is turned off prior to completion, the data will 

not be reset. 

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Страница 1: ...8J 2 4GHz 8 CHANNEL RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL Technical updates and additional programming examples available at http www futaba rc com faq Entire Contents 2012 1M23N26602...

Страница 2: ...nt 36 Idle Down 37 Throttle Cut 38 D R EXP 39 Timer 42 AUX CH 43 Trainer 44 Trim 45 Sub Trim 46 Servo 47 Fail Safe 48 Flaperon ACRO Only 49 Flap Trim ACRO Only 51 AIL DIFF ACRO Only 52 Elevon ACRO Onl...

Страница 3: ...to contact the Futaba Service Center for assistance in operation use and programming Please be sure to regularly visit the 8J Frequently Asked Questions web site at www futaba rc com faq This page inc...

Страница 4: ...e radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will n...

Страница 5: ...erformed Although your 8J protects the model memories with non volatile EEPROM memory which does not require periodic replacement and not a battery the transmitter still should have regular checkups f...

Страница 6: ...ocked over the throttle stick may be accidentally moved causing the engine to speed up Also damage to your transmitter may occur In order to maintain complete control of your aircraft it is important...

Страница 7: ...helicopter and other programming functions even with a 4 channel buddy box Optional trainer cord required Z _ and a notched throttle to minimize throttle changes with rudder input Defaults to ACRO mo...

Страница 8: ...ystem includes the following components T8J Transmitter R2008SB Receiver Z The set contents depend on the type of set Transmitter T8J 2 stick 8 channel S FHSS system Built in Dual Antenna Diversity Tr...

Страница 9: ...es the newer micro rectangular type cord plug Both new to new and new to round plug style trainer cords are available Z Y Z Z Y Y Y Y duty version with heavier wire are available to aid in your larger...

Страница 10: ...Dual Rate Snap Roll or Trainer Switch Landing Gear Switch CH5 Rudder Throttle Stick Power LED Throttle Trim Lever Rudder Trim Lever END Key Key Key Aileron Trim Lever Elevator Trim Lever Elevator Aile...

Страница 11: ...y Key Aileron Trim Lever Elevator Trim Lever Elevator Aileron Stick Aileron Dual Rate Switch Digital Trim 6 Digital Trim 5 Carrying Handle Built in Antenna Switch Jog Key Idle up 3 Switch Gyro CH5 Idl...

Страница 12: ...X if you choose to use the optional HT5F1700B FT2F2100B battery pack which can be recharged from the transmitter And BATT TYPE in a PARAMETER is changed into 5CELL in the procedure of P 33 WARNING Do...

Страница 13: ...TCH F or H snap roll trainer trainer THR CUT SWITCH G or E none idle up 1 and 2 SWITCH H or F none idle up3 gyro VR FLAPERON on CH8 On the 8JA Mode 2 transmitters the TOP LEFT SWITCHES are spring load...

Страница 14: ...ing Second Aileron option second aileron servo output is sent to channels 5 and 6 AILE 2 4 AILEVATOR dual elevator mode Receiver Output and Channel Helicopter HELI 1 aileron cyclic roll 2 elevator cyc...

Страница 15: ...y packs without adult supervision Do not charge battery packs that have been damaged in any way We strongly suggest frequent inspection of the battery packs to ensure that no damage has occurred Do no...

Страница 16: ...tighten the four screws Reinstall the battery and cover Z Z transmitter more comfortable to hold and operate To lengthen or Z Z Z locking piece B and turning stick tip A counterclockwise Next move the...

Страница 17: ...the model while simultaneously operating the Z Y control 3 If everything operates correctly return to the model Push END KEY and complete power down mode Set the transmitter in a safe yet accessible l...

Страница 18: ...l be transmitted to the servo causing premature wear and or servo failure _ Y The numbers indicate how many degrees each arm is off from 90 degrees to correct for minute manufacturing deviations from...

Страница 19: ...then seamlessly selects the best signal reception between these antennas to ensure that there is no loss of signal 1 The two antennas must be kept as straight as possible Otherwise it will reduce the...

Страница 20: ...and securing the open end of the bag with a rubber band before wrapping it with foam rubber If you accidentally get moisture or fuel inside the receiver you may experience intermittent operation or a...

Страница 21: ...half meter 2 Turn on the transmitter 3 Turn on the receiver 4 Press and hold the Link switch more than two 2 seconds When the link is complete the LED in the receiver changes to solid green When the I...

Страница 22: ...US system When separate power supply used When a large number of servos is used or when high current servos are used the servos can be driven by a separate power supply by using a separate Power Suppl...

Страница 23: ...odel type reset entire model condition of a helicopter setup is changed An on screen inquiry will ask if you are sure Press JOG KEY again to accept the change KEY Press and hold KEY for one second to...

Страница 24: ...control is deactivated Switches for which warnings will be issued at power up are listed below Throttle cut idle down snap roll airbrake throttle stick and condition If turning a switch OFF does not...

Страница 25: ...d Point 36 Idle Down 37 Throttle Cut 38 D R EXP 39 Timer 42 AUX CH 43 Trainer 44 Trim 45 Sub Trim 46 Servo 47 Fail Safe 48 Flaperon ACRO Only 49 Flap Trim ACRO Only 51 AIL DIFF ACRO Only 52 Elevon ACR...

Страница 26: ...dicator in the pper right hand corner to indicate page o or page o o se og ey to highlight nction in en screen hen press the ial to choose that nction Jog Key Up Down Jog Key Left Right Press Jog Key...

Страница 27: ...ond if required to MODEL SELECT Choose Model 3 to 3 K for 1 second Sure displays Close Confirm proper modulation of new model memory If SFHSS FHSS is set for the other receiver type Turn the transmitt...

Страница 28: ...completely overwrites anything in the existing model memory including MODEL NAME The MODEL TYPE function overwrites all data except name and RX MODUL GOAL of EXAMPLE STEPS INPUTS Reset model memory 1...

Страница 29: ...PS INPUTS K Y Z _ Open MODEL NAME submenu for 1 second to MODEL NAME K K_ to C Change the next character Ex O to a to a note lower case is available Repeat the prior steps to complete naming the model...

Страница 30: ...l type If your transmitter is a T8JA the default is ACRO If it is a HELI H1 ACRO is the best choice for most powered airplanes ACRO adds SNAP ROLL AILEVATOR twin elevator servo support Y IDLE DOWN THR...

Страница 31: ...annel restrictions GOAL of EXAMPLE STEPS INPUTS Change model 1 from S FHSS to FHSS Confirm you are currently using the proper model memory Ex 1 Z number on top left and the modulation on top right If...

Страница 32: ...TEPS INPUTS Change ATL from ON to OFF for battling Z Z channel 3 uses Open the menu then open PARAMETER submenu for 1 second to PARAMETER Go to ATL and Change Ex to OFF to ATL to OFF Close Where next...

Страница 33: ...NAME to THR PIT Open the menu then open PARAMETER submenu for 1 second to PARAMETER Go to HOME DSP and change setting Ex THR PIT to HOME DSP to THR PIT Close Transmitter battery type BATT TYP LED adju...

Страница 34: ...rformed Open MDL TRANS function for 1 second to MDL TRANS The transmitting side is turned on Select TRANSFER or RECEIVE Data is transmitted to Execute for 1 second Data Trans is for 10 seconds T8J of...

Страница 35: ...HR REV is a special function that reverses the entire throttle control including moving the trim functionality to Z THR REV see p 92 This change affects all models in the radio GOAL of EXAMPLE STEPS I...

Страница 36: ...each individual servo can be Y FLAPERON Z KK pitch in SWASH AFR Z END POINT Z utilizing END POINT The higher the END POINT setting the better position accuracy and the more servo power available _ EN...

Страница 37: ...of a switch and THR CUT IDLE DOWN is set to SWITCH C Z THR CUT also on SWITCH C K center for slower maneuvers landing and down to cut the engine If you assign IDLE DOWN or THR CUT Y loaded TRAINER SWI...

Страница 38: ...H C in the down position with IDLE DOWN programmed to SWITCH C in the center and down positions Open THR CUT function for 1 second to THR CUT Activate the function Choose desired switch and the positi...

Страница 39: ...HELI type Y THROTTLE CURVE instead ACRO type throttle EXP and THROTTLE CURVE cannot be activated simultaneously Why Z Z Z Z our example below The best way to understand exponential is to try it D R EX...

Страница 40: ...o D R EXP Choose channel to desired channel K to No to UP Set rate and exponential Ex high rate _ to D R to 95 K 0 EXP Go to 2nd switch position and set rate and exponential to No to DN Repeat above t...

Страница 41: ...more comfortable feel Z Y switch To do so simply set up rates for all 3 controls and assign all 3 to the Y Open D R EXP function for 1 second to D R EXP Choose the channel to change Ex aileron is alr...

Страница 42: ...trolled by THROTTLE STICK Z Z correlate with fuel battery usage Open TIMER function for 1 second to TIMER Go to TMR2 to 10 TMR2 Adjust time to 4 min 30 sec count down to 4 to 00 TMR2 to 30 Assign to T...

Страница 43: ...to AUX CH Choose the channel to change ex ch 6 to Ch 6 Change primary control ex to digital trim DT5 to DT5 Repeat as needed ex ch 7 to NULL to Ch 7 to NULL Close Where next Programmable mixes see p 6...

Страница 44: ...NOR Z Z Then allow the student radio to fully fly the model NOR mode set lower throws different exponentials even different auxiliary channel settings on the student radio if it has these features ail...

Страница 45: ...OAL of EXAMPLE STEPS INPUTS Reset trims to neutral after having Z Open TRIM submenu for 1 second to TRIM Reset trims to neutral for 1 second Beep sounds Close Where next Adjust SUB TRIMs see p 46 Adju...

Страница 46: ...TRIM Z GOAL of EXAMPLE STEPS INPUTS SUB TRIM until its center exactly matches the aileron Z Open SUB TRIM for 1 second to SUB TRIM Choose the channel to adjust and adjust the values until the surface...

Страница 47: ...UX CH for details p 43 Open the SERVO function for 1 second to SERVO Move each control to see the operation Ex SWITCH C in all positions C to center position Note change in position of ch 6 servo Cycl...

Страница 48: ...e o f s e v e r a l functions for which the radio requires Open F S function for 1 second to F S Choose Channel to change ex Ch 8 to Ch 8 Set and fail safe command that controls channel 8 to desired O...

Страница 49: ...AP TRIM AIL DIFF AIL DIFF K K AIRBRAKE see p 61 You will need to choose either of FLAPERON or AIL DIFF Z FLAPERON AIL DIFF is probably Y Many other setup examples are also available at this site Y FLA...

Страница 50: ..._ ELEVATOR FLAP FLAP TRIM is activated GOAL of EXAMPLE STEPS INPUTS Activate twin aileron servos FLAPERON travel aileron differential within the FLAPERON programming Decrease right _ of aileron trave...

Страница 51: ...automatically activated with FLAPERON travel is 0 Adjust the travel available to the K DIAL Ex 5 to 5 Close menu Where next SUB TRIMs see p 46 and END POINTs see p 36 Set up AIRBRAKE mix see p 61 and...

Страница 52: ...defaults to no difference in down travel vs up travel If you want differential travel simply _ Open the AIL DIFF function for 1 second to AIL DIFF Activate the function to MIX to ACT Optional adjust...

Страница 53: ...essage OTHER WING MIXING ON displays and you must deactivate the last function to activate ELEVON Z the AILERON and ELEVATOR STICKS are moved at the same time the controls may bind or run out of trave...

Страница 54: ...et to 0_ another in conjunction with the ailerons Once AILEVATOR is activated unless you zero out the aileron values see below any time you move your ailerons or any Y _ servos to also operate as aile...

Страница 55: ...y K K RUD1 and 2 to 0 Next use two programmable mixes RUD ELE and RUD RUD setting different percentages for up and down These are your new rudder travels Trim off PROG MIX p 65 FG 4 B B C 4 2 GOAL of...

Страница 56: ...IRC SW1 2 to change snap directions is fully adjustable and optional If you wish to have only one snap leave the switches as NULL If assigned SW1 up down SW2 left right K K K K _ K _ _ not an up posit...

Страница 57: ...n to MIX to OFF or ON Adjust the travels as needed Ex aileron to 105 elevator to 95 rudder to 120 to AIL to 105 to ELE to 95 to RUD to 120 Optional Activate SAFE MODE 5 when SWITCH E IJF2 G IJ 2 deact...

Страница 58: ...oved see p 62 Z THROTTLE DELAY simulates turbine engines p 63 and the elevator delay in AIRBRAKE are two examples of this see p 61 DELAY in HELI see p 84 is another example that slows the servo moveme...

Страница 59: ...able SwA to H NULL Z GOAL of EXAMPLE STEPS INPUTS Activate ELEV FLAP mixing Adjust flap travel to 0 push and 45 flaps with positive elevator Open the ELEV FLAP function for 1 second to ELEV FLAP Activ...

Страница 60: ...gether Channels controlled _ _ AIRBRAKE including set to 0 to have no effect FLAPERON ELEVON and AIL DIFF functions are inhibited then AIL1 and AIL2 settings will have no effect FLAPERON K K AIL DIFF...

Страница 61: ...is turned ON by down with a center to SW to SWC to DOWN to CT DN Adjust the travels as needed Ex Ailerons each 75 Elevator 25 to AIL1 to 75 to ELEV to 25 to FLAP to 75 Z elevator servo responds YELEV...

Страница 62: ...f EXAMPLE STEPS INPUTS Activate THROTTLE NEEDLE mixing Adjust the points as follows to resolve a slight lean midrange problem 1 40 2 45 3 65 4 55 5 40 Open the THROTTLE NEEDLE function for 1 second to...

Страница 63: ...e servo response by one second Open the THR DELAY function for 1 second to THR DELAY Activate the function to MIX to ACT Adjust the RATE to match the desired servo speed Ex 40 to RATE to 40 Close menu...

Страница 64: ...the THR CURVE function for 1 second to THR CURVE Activate the function to MIX to ON Y position Switch E in up position to point 1 P 1 to desired throttle servo position Repeat above steps Adjust the n...

Страница 65: ...POSITION RATE RUDD AIL OFF ANY NULL 25 0 To create an OFFSET when SWITCH C is in down position MASTER TRIM K POSITION RATE OFS FLP N A C DOWN 20 N A Ex create a second throttle trim on DT6 lever MASTE...

Страница 66: ...d on off by THROTTLE STICK movement Trigger point direction are selectable Ex OFSY Y _ mix to open gear doors at idle which is only active if throttle is below half MASTER TRIM K POSITION RATE OFS AU2...

Страница 67: ...onal set switch to THR to activate THROTTLE STICK 4 2 to SW to THR to POSI THROTTLE STICK to desired point for 1 second to set Optional set switch position to NULL C 4 THR to POSI to NULL Set rates Ex...

Страница 68: ...nts along its RPM range One programmable curve mix defaults to RUDDER AILERON Z Z Y K F 4 U V 4 C X ACRO The 2 programmable curve mixes default to the most frequent choices but can be set to any chann...

Страница 69: ...6 since it is Y RUDDER ELEV for 1 second to P MIX1 6 to 6 Activate the function to MIX to ON Choose master and slave channels Ex do not change MAS or SLV already RUDD already ELEV Assign SWITCH and po...

Страница 70: ...ss you are an expert in rudder operation _ GOAL of EXAMPLE STEPS INPUTS Set up a GYA gyro setting Open and activate the GYRO SENSE function for 1 second to GYRO SENSE Activate the function to MIX to O...

Страница 71: ...cal retracts will continue to draw full power the entire time prematurely draining the battery Z Pneumatic air driven retracts use a standard servo to control an air valve which directs air into or ou...

Страница 72: ...set 28 Model Name 29 Parameter 30 Model Type 30 Y _ 31 ATL 32 LCD adjustment 32 Battery Type 33 Model Date Transmission 34 Reverse 35 End Point 36 Idle Down 37 Throttle Cut 38 39 Timer 42 K 43 Trainer...

Страница 73: ...eral advantages the most obvious of which is far less mechanical complexity to properly move the swashplate of the helicopter Additionally several servos Z _ well as the precision and centering Please...

Страница 74: ...not the correct model example 3 see MODEL SELECT Open PARAMETER submenu for 1 second to PARAMETER Select proper TYPE HELICOPTER to TYPE to HELICOPTER for 1 second Are you sure displays 1 Change to th...

Страница 75: ...ective pitch without affecting the aileron action CHECKING FOR PROPER MOTION ON AN HR3 SWASHPLATE HR3 Swash Type PROPER MOTION WRONG MOTION HOW TO FIX AILERON STICK Swashplate tilts right Swashplate t...

Страница 76: ...ed by aileron elevator and rudder controls Adjustability Y GOAL of EXAMPLE STEPS INPUTS When the right roll is carried out an elevator is down and an adjustment is needed Open SWH MIX function for 1 s...

Страница 77: ...xt HI LOW PIT see p 86 GOVERNOR set up see p 89 Swash Ring SWASH RING_ Z by simultaneous operation of the ailerons and elevators It is effective in 3D aerobatics which use a large amount of travel GOA...

Страница 78: ...our Y THR CURV NOR inputs the normal NORM throttle curve which is usually not a linear response to THROTTLE STICK THROTTLE STICK midpoint the desired position for hovering The other 4 points are then...

Страница 79: ...r trim Repeat until model hovers smoothly at half throttle Rapidly apply throttle from 1 4 Z REVO until the nose does not change heading Adjust THR CURV NOR Repeat above as needed Adjust PIT CURV NOR...

Страница 80: ...omatically activated with THR HOLD 3 Since revo mix adjusts for torque from the engine no revo mix is available for THR HOLD Priority Y Y SWITCHES are in the desired positions before trying to start t...

Страница 81: ...se curve is being edited Example see curve displays below Note that the normal condition is Y _ COND and press the JOG KEY for one second Then select to desired condition and press the KEY Y throttle...

Страница 82: ...easily Lastly the gyro and dual rate functions may be set to provide separate rates per condition Y Z Z _ _ Z changes in pitch Y Z _ _ Y K Y Adjustability SWITCH G 8JA or E _ NORM_ Y IDLE UP1_ Y IDLE...

Страница 83: ...S adjusts the stored offset not the trims in the normal condition OFFSET is inactive its switch is off the OFFSET and any trim adjustments Y condition OFFSET DELAY function During OFFSET operation the...

Страница 84: ...EXAMPLE STEPS INPUTS Set up a delay on all channels to ease to another so there are no hard jumps Open the DELAY function for 1 second to DELAY Adjust AILE response as needed Ex aileron to 8 to 8 Rep...

Страница 85: ...s nicely In curves near hover point independently with HOV THR and HOV PIT Z Open the HOV PIT function for 1 second to HOV PIT 4 NULL to MIX to ON YVR Y Y Y _ Z Store the current dial settings prior t...

Страница 86: ...multiple models GOAL of EXAMPLE STEPS INPUTS Y 1 condition Open the HI LO PIT function for 1 second to HI LO PIT A function is turned on to ADJ Y to NORM to IDL1 or for 1 second to IDL1 Set the rate E...

Страница 87: ...a large input for a stall turn for example the gyro turns itself off and Z Z Y _ 4 Y Y Z Y Y Y Z _ Y K K using specialized digital servos Examples K K Y K Y _ Y algorithm put it a quantum leap ahead o...

Страница 88: ...tivate the function to MIX to ON hold GY2 to TYP to GY Ex select Cond to SW to Cond Adjust gyro rates as needed Ex NORM IDL3 to NOR 50 IDL1 and 2 to AVC 50 as starting points to NORM to NOR 50 to IDL1...

Страница 89: ...if you want the governor to function in that condition Y _ be created using an additional channel and a programmable mix See www Y GV 1 connections Magnetic sensor Throttle servo Control amp Mixture...

Страница 90: ...sa GOAL of EXAMPLE STEPS INPUTS Y both channels into the receiver and switch between the governor settings automatically when changing conditions Consider setting the battery Y Open and activate the G...

Страница 91: ...l This can be K Usually this calibration is unnecessary Z prolonged use THR ELE RUD AIL MODE 1 ELE THR RUD AIL MODE 2 THR ELE AIL RUD MODE 3 ELE THR AIL RUD MODE 4 Simultaneously depress the and keys...

Страница 92: ...Complete and is END END Simultaneously depress the and keys and then turn on the power It is down about KEY It chooses THR REV NOR K by KEY It completes with the Simultaneously depress the and keys an...

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