INSTRUCTION MANUALfor Futaba 6J-2.4GHz6-channel, S-FHSS/FHSSRadio control systemfor Airplanes/Helicopters1M23N24802Futaba CorporationTechnical updates
10Fasten about 5-10cm from the servo outlet so that the lead wire is neat.Margin in the lead wire. To prevent the servo lead wires from being broke
11The two antennas should be placed at 90 degrees to each other. The main purpose of the photo demonstrates how the antenna should be placed. T
12RANGE CHECK THE RADIO
13LINKING PROCEDURE
14RECEIVER AND SERVO CONNECTIONSConnect the servos to the receiver to perform the functions indicated:Receiveroutput channelAircraft (ACRO) Helicopte
15ALARMS AND WARNINGS For exampl
16position alarm mentioned above, the T6J will sound an audible warning and display a visual warning on the screen also. These warning signals will
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18LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) AND PROGRAMMING CONTROLSTHR-CUTMODEFUNCEND SELECTDATATo open programming menu; Press MODE key for one second.To close
19Transmitter Battery voltageIn addition to the model type, the LCD screen also displays the transmitter battery voltage. When the voltage goes belo
2Introduction ...3Service ...
20Model type HELI: Parameters- Data Reset / Model Type Select /Mode Select/Throttle Cut/Battery Fail Safe/Model /name, Model Select, Reversing, Dual
21current, active model will be blinking.Note: If the END key is held down for 0.5 seconds, the transmitter will return to the default screen and wi
225) Use the SELECT key to choose the next character. 6) Repeat this procedure for the remaining two spaces. When completed, press and hold the END
23ACRO/HELI Model type select function (TYPE)-The model type (TYPE) select function is used to determine whether the selected model memory will brin
24Note: HELI indicates that the T6J will utilize the helicopter programming and functionality. ACRO represents the airplane model type selection.Tra
25Throttle-Cut Function (TCUT)-The Throttle Cut function is intended to be used for shutting off the engine, or disarming the speed control
26 rapidly before changing to the ESC Mode.6) Momentarily pre
27the DATA INPUT lever upward. The OFF indication will begin to blink rapidly and will soon change to display ON.5) Press and hold the END button t
28Dual Rates/Exponential Settings-Dual Rates/Exponential Settings vary slightly between the airplane (ACRO) mode and the helicopter (HELI) mode. As
29key until the dual rates (D/R) menu appears on screen. 4) Press the SELECT key three (3) times to scroll past the channel settings to access the s
3INTRODUCTIONThank you for purchasing the Futaba 6J digital proportional R/C airplane/helicopter system. This radio has been designed and manufactu
30 the end points (explained in End Point Adj
31The T6J transmitter offers dual rates on the aileron, elevator and rudder channels. The dual rates are assignable to switches A, B or IDL on the
322) Observing the up/down switch position indicator, change the dual ra
332) Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode.3) Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus.
34connections so the values can be set closer to 100%. When the EPA is set to 100%, the maximum servo throw for channels 1, 2, 3, and 4 is approxima
35and the neutral position of the servos will shift. Keep in mind that you should start out with the control
36adjustments for CH1). but if the DATA I
37key until the sub-trims (STRM) menu appears on screen. 4) Press the SELECT button to choose the channel for which you wish to adjust the sub-trim
38The master channel, as the name suggests, is the channel that will be the controlling c
39Normal-The T6J transmitter defaults to the normal wing type (non-selectable). If your model uses a single servo to control the ailerons, there is
4This product is to be used for the flying of radio controlled models only. Futaba is not responsible for the results of use of this product by the
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425) Press the DATA INPUT lever either upward or downward until the desired switch selection appears onscreen. In addition to switches A, B and D, i
43percentage of rudder travel rates. The available adjustments are between -100% and 8) Once this mix has been activated, move the servos to
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453) Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus. Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the throttle curve
46The switch that controls the throttle curve, as described previously, will also control the pitch curve as well.
477) Press the SELECT button one time to bring up the point two (2) pitch curve adjustments. Again, use the DATA INPUT lever to adjust the values a
483) Press either the MODE key OR the END key to scroll through the function menus. Continue pressing the MODE or END key until the normal throttle c
49To set the normal pitch curve:1) Turn the transmitter on.2) Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode.3) Press either the MODE
5Reversing (servo reversing):installation by allowing the user to
50 Point 1 is shown initially which is throttle stick all the way downward (slow) position. Point
51Note: As with all switch selection availability, if the modeler has programmed any other functionality to this switch selection, the idle up throt
52appears on screen.4) The LCD screen will contain the pitch curve point indication (left side of screen), as well as the current pitch curve value,
535) Push the SELECT key to bring up the throttle hold adjustment screen.
546) Press the SELECT button to bring up the point two (2) pitch curve adjustments. Again, use the DATA INPUT lever to adjust the values accordingly
559) After both values have been adjusted accordingly, press and hold the END button to exit the programming mode.Gyro mixing function (GYRO)-(HELI
56To set the GYRO mixing:assignable. 2) Pri
5712) Press and hold the END button to exit the programming mode.Swash to throttle mixing (SW-T)-(HELI only)When idle up is activated, this predeter
58aileron inputs are maximized. This is very useful for 3D aerobatics. The Ring function is adjustable from 50-200%. Futaba should create a gimbal
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6Aileron, Elevator & Rudderdual rate switchAntenna (built-in)A:Gear switch/CH.5H:Gyro switch/CH.5A:Program mixingH:Throttle hold switchCarrying h
60To select the swashplate types:1) Turn the transmitter on.2) Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode.3) Press either the MODE
61bind at the top or bottom of its thr
62To program the DELY (Throttle and Pitch Delays):1) Turn the transmitter on.2) Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode. An au
631) Turn the transmitter on.2) Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode. An audible double beep will be heard and the default
64To set the Fail Safe Function:1) Turn the transmitter on.2) Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode.3) Press either the MODE
65To activate trainer function:1) Turn the transmitter on.2) Press and hold the MODE button to access the programming mode.3) Press either the MODE
664) To exit the trainer menu, press and hold the END button. This will bring forth the home page.5) Upon completion of the trainer mode selection,
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68The countdown and count up timers may be assigned to switches A, B or D (either up or down position), always ON or activated by the throttle stick
69 increase the minute selection, to a m
7Descriptions:Note: A: indicates functions that are only found when the T6J is in the ACRO (airplane) mode. H: indicates functions that are only fo
70FLOW CHART ACRO MODE FUNCTIONS (1/2)Home screenProgramming modeTimer display
71FLOW CHART ACRO MODE FUNCTIONS (2/2)MODE keyEND keySELECT keyDATA +/- lever
72Adjustable length control sticksThe control stick length is adjustable to make the transmitter more comfortable to hold and operate. To adjust the
73FLYING SAFETY GUIDELINES$%&'*;
74Flight Preparation
75GLOSSARY AFR (Adjustable function rate/high rate) Adjusts the total travel in each direction of a particular function, such as ailerons. For exa
76 Axis The line around which a body rotates. BEC (Battery Eliminator Circuitry) Allows receiver to draw power from a main battery pack, eliminat
77CA glues will attack foam. CCPM Cyclic-Collective-Pitch-Mixing. Type of swashplate mixing which requires a radio with CCPM mixing functions. Thi
78 Charge Jack The plug receptacle of the switch harness into which the charger is plugged to charge the airborne battery.
79 Dialed In where the mechanics and e
8Liquid Crystal Display: Commonly referred to as LCD, this is the screen of the transmitter that displays the programming modes, values entered, etc.
80Epoxy A two-part resin/hardener glue that is extremely strong. It is generally available in 6 and 30-minute formulas. Used for critical points in t
81 Flare The point during the landing approach in which the pilot gives an increased amount of up elevator to smooth the touchdown of the airplane
82 Gain Gyro sensitivity. When too low, the tail will not hold position well. When too high, the surface being dampened by the gyro will tend to wa
83 Heading Lock Slang term for Heading Hold Gyro. Helicopter Radio A remote control radio system designed specifically for use with helicopter m
84 Intake An air inlet on an aircraft. You can have a carburetor intake, cooling intake, air conditioning intake (on full-
85Drive gears within a servo which are made of one or multiple metal types. Metal gears tend to wear more rapidly than nylon gears when in the same
86Pitch Curve The programming function of the radio which aids in setting the hover point, and end points of the blade pitch in the collective mix.Pi
87propeller/spinner.For helis: Keep in mind that a helicopter has many rotating parts, and they all cause resonance. The helicopter will need to be
88effect and is not a critical mix for most helicopters.) Ruddervator Ruddervators are on a v-tail. Both of the ruddervators move up and down for pit
89 Slow Roll
9RADIO INSTALLATIONFollow these guidelines to properly mount the servos, receiver and battery. Make certain that the alignment tab on the battery,
90 Split-S
91 Taildragger The nickname of an airplane that sits on its tail with the two main wheels in front and a tailwheel in the rear. Tailskid On old
92 Transmitter (Tx) The hand-held radio controller. This is the unit that sends out the commands that you input.Tricycle Gear The landing gear arra
93 Winglet
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