Range Check - FUTABA 32MZ Instruction Manual

Range check

The 'range check mode' reduces the transmission range
of the radio waves to allow for a ground range check.
*The range check mode, when activated, will continue for
90 seconds unless the user exits this mode early. When the
progress bar reaches 90 second mark, the RF transmission
automatically returns to the normal operating power.
● Pushing [ U.MENU/MON. ]Key is continued. → Turn ON the transmitter's power switch
→ [ U.MENU/MON. ] Key will be released if the screen of "Transmit?" comes out.
● Touch the [Range Check] button at the System Menu to
call the setup screen shown below.
Rotation Range Check method
1. Pushing [U.MENU/MON.] Key is continued. →Turn
ON the transmitter's power switch. Select [No].
*For safety, the RANGE CHECK mode can not be
selected while the RF transmission is active.
2. In the system menu, choose the 'Range Check'
selection from the menu options.
3. The Range Check screen is displayed. To activate
the Range Check mode press the [Yes] button.
During the Range Check period, the RF power is
reduced to allow the ground range tests to be
performed.
4. The Range Check function automatically exits after
the 90 second time limit has expired. The progress
bar is displayed on the transmitter's screen. Should
you complete the range check before the 90
seconds has pressed, press the [Exit] button.
*When the [RESTART] botton is pressed, the range
check mode timer is returned to 0.
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＜ System Menu ＞
Before a light ground range check.
5. When the [Exit] button is pressed, the Range
WARNING
Do not ly in the range check mode.
*Since the range of the radio waves is short, if the
model is too far from the transmitter, control will
be lost and the model will crash.
● [NO] is pushed.
*Please note, upon expiration of the 90 seconds,
or when [Exit] is selected, the transmitter will
automatically return to the normal RF operation
as noted on the display.
*Once the 32MZ is transmitting at full power, it is not
possible to enter the Range Check mode without
irst switching the transmitter Off and back On. This
has been designed to prevent a modeler from
inadvertently lying in the Range Check mode.
Check mode is disabled and the 32MZ will begin
transmitting at full power.
*After exiting the Range Check mode, the function
cannot be selected again. To select the Range
Check mode again you must cycle the transmitter
power switch.
● [Yes] is pushed.