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Sanwa M17 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Daily Care

    About Handling Transmitter Careful When Driving Caution Caution When operating RC car etc., be sure to observe the ● Please do not hit, drop or cause strong shocks. following and be careful not to disturb other people: In addition, if you touch the transmitter, receiver, servo, FET speed controller, etc.
  • Page 3 Safe Handling of Radio and Precautions Note Precautions for Safe Use Warning ● 2.4GHz frequency band is not only used for radio control. This frequency band is shared with ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) band. In urban areas, it can be affected by microwave oven, wireless LAN, digital cordless telephone, audio equipment, Bluetooth of game machine or cell phones, and short- range communication such as VICS.
  • Page 4 INDEX ■ Structure and Standard of Set・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・5 ■ Before Using・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・6 ～ 12 ■ About Connection and Loading of Receiver・・・・・・・・13、14 ■ Name of Various Parts of Transmitter・・・・・・・・・・・15、16 ■ How to use each feature・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・17 ● OPERATION OF TOUCH PAD (17) ● TELEMETRY (65 - 76) ●...

  • Page 6: Before Using

    SDHC class 6). Model data or telemetry data can be stored by the use of micro SD card. Firmware update becomes possible by the use of micro SD card when the firmware update of M17 is published. At the time of inserting the micro SD card, insert with the metal terminal surface on the upper side.
  • Page 7 Design Adjustment of Steering and Throttle In M17, not only can the design of steering / throttle trigger be adjusted but also details can be matched as per liking of the user based on adjustment of left-right driving position and steering swing, adjustment of trigger position, trigger angle, brake trigger by detachable throttle unit and fully adjustable trigger, replacement of spring of throttle trigger and replacement of grip pad.
  • Page 8 Adjustment of Grip Pad In M17, grip pad can be replaced. Replace the grip pad as per the size of the hand of the user. Grip pads are of 2 types namely small/large. (At the time of shipping, normal is mounted.) Packing (17 locations) of the grip pad is locked to the grip part of the transmitter.
  • Page 9 Before Using Adjustment of Full Adjustable Trigger Adjustment of Trigger Position Loosen the screw for fixing trigger on the back side of the transmitter. Next, adjust the screw for trigger position Trigger position adjustment present on the side surface of the Screw for fixing trigger Adjusting screw transmitter and set the trigger at the desired...
  • Page 10 Adjustment of Driving Position Adjustment of Steering Swing Spacer ● The angle of the steering unit can be adjusted by using the steering swing spacer. 1) Remove 2 screws that fix the front cover and remove the front cover. 2) Remove 4 screws that fix the steering unit. 3) Remove the steering base from the steering unit and replace the steering swing spacer and fix the steering base to the steering unit.
  • Page 11 Before start using Adjustment of Left Right Driving Position ●If left handed, it is recommended to change left-right driving position. 1)Remove 2 screws that fix the front cover and 2)Remove 4 screws that fix the steering unit remove the front cover. and remove the connector of steering unit and wiring of steering unit from the main body.
  • Page 12 3)Fix the dial shaft using a hexagonal 4)Remove 2 screws that fix the rear cover wrench driver (1.5 mm). Remove the screw and dial shaft cover and remove the rear that fixes the dial and remove the dial. cover and dial shaft cover. 2.6 x 8 tapping screws Rear cover 2.6 x 8 tapping screws...
  • Page 15 Name of Various Parts of Transmitter Function LED Generally, lights as per setting of LED. The light turns off when various functions Trim 1 work or by linking to battery or telemetry alert. (TRM 1) Dial Carrying handle Trim 2 (TRM 2) Trim 5 Trim 3...
  • Page 16 Servo port Port cover Micro SD slot To hear earphone jack buzzer sound use earphone jack available in market.。 Throttle trigger Trim 5 for south paw Switch 1 for south paw (TRM 5) (SW 1) Grip Connector cover Display panel Trigger position Power switch Beads for...
  • Page 17 How to use each feature Operation of TouchPad ●Setting, calling can be easily done by the gesture operation of touchpad. Gesture operation Name Operation Enter area ● Perform enter operation by touching such that enter area is lightly tapped by the fingertip. ●...

  • Page 18: Display Panel

    Display Panel ● Each of the functions of M17 can be directly selected by touchpad operation. ● Functions of each channel can be separately set. ● Upon switching the power switch ON, top screen appears after boot screen display (when the setting of the boot is DEMO).

  • Page 19: Menu Structure

    How to use each feature Menu Structure ●Setting of functions, calling of model memory can be easily done by using respective keys. ●Menu consists of a menu of setting, AUX, model, timer, telemetry, system and it contains functions relating to respective menus. CUSTOM SETTING MIXING...

  • Page 20: Direct Model Select

    Launcher ● M17 is provided with a function of starting launcher (shortcut menu) by performing key operation simultaneously at the time of operating power switch. Launcher function starts upon switching ON the power switch while pressing [SW 2]. The launcher is provided with [Direct Model Select], [Quick Setup], [RX Mode], and [MULTI SETTING GEAR].

  • Page 21: Quick Setup Wizard

    How to use each feature Launcher Quick Setup Wizard < QUICK SETUP WIZARD> ● Quick Setup 1)Turn the power switch ON while pressing SW2. Select Quick Start Wizard from LAUNCHER. Power switch ON Push Push While pressing While pressing ENTER BACK ⇒...
  • Page 22 5)If car type setting is decided by enter, it changes to initialise (model initialisation) screen. Initialise as per message. 6)When initialise (model initialisation) completes, it changes to RF mode selection screen. Set RF mode according to the receiver to be used by up / down and decide by enter operation.
  • Page 23 MULTI SETTING GEAR Multi Setting Gear PGS servos can connect to M17 servo port and set program by the Multi Setting Gear function. Turn the power switch ON while pressing SW2. Select Multi Setting Gear from LAUNCHER. 1) Please connect PGS servos (PGS-LH/XB/XR/CL/CX) to the servo port, and tap enter “MULTI SETTING GEAR”...

  • Page 24: Setting Data

    MULTI SETTING GEAR TOP MENU SETTING DATA [SETTING DATA] Setting data have 6 contents for compatible servos in the below. 1. READ: Read connected servos data 2. LOAD (SD): Load setting data from Micro SD card (if data for PGS servos were saved) 3.
  • Page 25 MULTI SETTING GEAR TOP MENU SETTING DATA [3. View & Edit] View & Edit mode can be checked connected servo setting values and change the servo settings. (In case of connected PGS-LH/XB/XR, the display show PGS-LH/XB/XR. In case of connected PGS-CL/ CX, the display show PGS-CL/CX.
  • Page 26 MULTI SETTING GEAR TOP MENU SETTING DATA [4. WRITE] Write menu is for writing current View & Edit data to PGS servos. Enter Write menu, display “Read OK?” and select “YES” to start writing data to PGS servos and back to setting data menu.
  • Page 27 MULTI SETTING GEAR TELEMETRY & CODE TOP MENU [TELEMETRY & CODE] Telemetry & Code menu is for telemetry and code assign setting. It is able to switch telemetry data on transmitter display. It is also able to switch, turn on and off functions to adjust in AUX CODE. Please insert Micro SD Card to use the functions.

  • Page 28: Important Notification

    It will be caused to be broken files and servos firmware. *About Micro SD Card, we reccomend to use Micro SDHC CARD Class 6. *If using lead harness (for extension), please use x1 SANWA lead harness. *Please read the servo again if taking off the servo during setting.

  • Page 29: Dual Rate[D/R]

    How to use each feature Dual Rate[D/R] SETTING ● You can adjust steering angle when operating the steering wheel and throttle trigger to their peak. To correspond to the RC car or road condition, adjust the steering angle as you operate. ※...

  • Page 30: Steering Speed

    SPEED SETTING ● Feature to control the speed of the servos used for steering/ throttle. By setting, the RC car is not affected even when doing sudden operation. Smooth cornering is possible at the steering side for stable exist from the corner and by smooth throttle work which save power at the throttle side.
  • Page 31 How to use each feature SPEED SETTING Throttle Speed ● Feature to slow down the throttle servo performance speed and delay the response of the speed controller against the throttle operation. The speed at the time of turning the throttle (Forward) and the speed at the time of returning the throttle (return) can be set individually.
  • Page 32 SPEED SETTING AUX1/AUX2 ・ Speed[AUX-SPEED] ● Function that slows down sped of the servo with respect to the operation of AUX1 / AUX2. Speed of forward and return can be separately set. Speed function does not work in slow operation according to the setting.
  • Page 33 How to use each feature CURVE SETTING ● Function of making operation volume of servo variable with respect to the operation of the steering wheel, throttle trigger, AUX. It responds quickly when the set value is on plus (+) side whereas it responds mildly when the set value is on minus (-) side.

  • Page 34: Steering Exponential [St-Exp]

    Steering Exponential [ST-EXP] ● Steering characteristics can vary from Mild ⇔ Linear ⇔ Quick. Generally, when the RC car senses the over-steer, the setting value is set to minus side, and when the RC car senses the under-steer, the numerical value is set to plus. Steering exponential will do the L/R concurrent setting.
  • Page 35 How to use each feature CURVE SETTING AUX1/ Exponential [AUX1-EXP] ● You can change the operation feature of AUX1 from Mild ⇔ Linear ⇔ Quick. You can set the High side and the Low side separately ※ When setting AUX1 to [CODE5/CODE10] AUX TYPE, changing the setting does not affect the performance.
  • Page 36 Steering Adjustable Rate Control [ST-ARC] ● You can change the steering feature from Mild to Linear and to Quick. In general, if you find your RC car oversteering, change the setting to the minus side and if you find understeering, change to the plus side.
  • Page 37 How to use each feature CURVE SETTING AUX1 Adjustable Rate Control [AUX1-ARC] ● You can change the AUX1 performance feature from Mild to Linear and to Quick. You can set the High side and low side separately. ※ When setting AUX1 to "CODE5/CODE10" in AUX TYPE, changing the setting does not affect the performance.
  • Page 38 CRV, Point Curve [ST / TH / AUX1 / AUX2 - CRV] ● Function of setting 9 points from controller such as steering, throttle, AUX to full throttle and making the operation variable by adjusting the set value for each point. For throttle, high side (H) / brake side (B) can be set separately.

  • Page 39: Fail Safe [F/S]

    How to use each feature Fail Safe [F/S] SETTING ● Fail Safe Operation is a feature to keep the servo in a predetermined position for each channel in the event that the receiver cannot receive a power from the transmitter. A feature to keep the servos in a predetermined position for the servo of the throttle channel F/S setting (2ch) in the event that the battery voltage on the receiver side of...

  • Page 40: End Point Adjustment[Epa]

    BASE SETTING ● Base [BASE] contains basic features such as Reverse that determines the direction of the servo of each channel and the speed controller according to a specific RC car, the Sub Trim that adjusts the neutral position and the End Point Adjustment [EPA] that sets the operating range into one feature (Base) to allow you to make a setting all at once.
  • Page 41 How to use each feature AUX1 End Point Adjustment ● You can use AUX1 for functions of accessories and adjust the maximum steering angle (operating range) with EPA. Since you can set H (High) /L (Low) separately, the precise adjustment is possible. ※...

  • Page 42: Reverse[Rev]

    M17 Trim features two types of Trim including Center Trim that adjusts only the neutral position without changing the end of the operating angle and Parallel Trim that moves the end of the operating angle and the neutral position simultaneously.
  • Page 43 How to use each feature TRIM SETTING ● Trim can adjust the trim of each channel and set the trim action (centre/parallel). TRIM ● Use the trim to correct the neutral (centre) of each channel (ST / TH / AUX 1 / AUX 2). ●...
  • Page 44 TRIM TYPE ● The trim operation of each channel can be set to centre trim (CENT) and parallel trim (PARA). ● In the initial setting, steering is set to Trim 1 (TRM 1), and the throttle is set to Trim 2 (TRM 2). 1)Select [TRIM] by touchpad and define by enter operation Select the channel (ST / TH / AUX 1 / AUX to be set with the SELECT operation.
  • Page 45 How to use each feature CONVERT ● It converts the trim adjusted for each channel to sub trim and EPA and corrects trim to centre. Depending on the setting, the conversion may not be possible. 1)Select [TRIM] by touchpad and define by enter operation. Channel selection by select operation Select the channel (ST / TH / AUX 1 / AUX 2) to convert by the select operation.
  • Page 46 FEELING SETTING ● The Feeling function allows you to adjust the Response Time of the Steering and Throttle channels to fine-tune the sensitivity of these controls. Channel selection by select operation 1) Select [FEELING] with the touchpad and confirm with the enter operation.
  • Page 47 How to use each feature ANTI-LOCK BRAKE [ALB] SETTING ● Anti-lock brakes make it possible to achieve stable braking on a low grip surface. ● Since the braking is stable, you can trace the cornering line as desired. 1)Select [ALB] by touchpad and define by enter operation. ※...
  • Page 48 OFFSET SETTING ● The Throttle Offset function allows you to temporarily shift the Neutral Point of the Throttle to help in GP car’s engine start up. ● The Neutral Point of the Throttle can be raised so that the engine does not stop during refueling of the car.
  • Page 49 How to use each feature ● AUX is a function to set the operation of AUX 1, AUX 2 (3 ch, 4 ch). You can choose from STEP AUX (STEP), POINT AUX (POINT), 4WS (4 wheel steering: same phase, opposite phase), MOA (Front and rear drive), Brake mixing (BR-MIX), Dual Steering (Dual STEERING) and CODE AUX (CODE10/CODE5).
  • Page 50 4 Wheel steering (4 wheel steering: same phase/opposite phase [4 WS] ● The operation of 4 wheel steering (4 wheel steering) is controlled by the operation of the assigned trim and switch. 1)Select [AUX] with touch pad and confirm with enter operation.
  • Page 51 How to use each feature MOTOR ON AXLE [MOA] (Front and rear drive) ● By setting motor on the axle (MOA), front rear drive ratio can be adjusted with front and rear 2 motor specification body. 1)Select [AUX] with the touchpad and confirm with the enter operation.
  • Page 52 Dual Steering [DUAL STEERING] AUX [AUX] ● Operation volume of left and right can be separately adjusted by loading 2 steering servos. ● Smooth cornering can be realised by adjustment of Ackerman function. 1)Select [AUX] by touchpad and define by enter operation. 2)Setting of dual steering (DUAL ST) Decide items to be set by select operation and set DUAL ST by the operation of the touchpad.
  • Page 53 How to use each feature Boat [BOAT] AUX [AUX] ● Function of mixing from throttle to flap by setting boat AUX. 1)Select [AUX] by touchpad and define by enter operation. 2)Setting of the boat (BOAT) Decide the function to be operated by select operation and set operation volume and mixing volume by the touchpad.
  • Page 54 CODE AUX ● Two Code type is available depending on the type of equipment you use. CODE 5 has 5 codes available , and CODE 10 has 10 codes available. ● The Code AUX function is used with SSL-compatible accessories, such as a Super Vortex series ESC, PGS series Servos, and SGS series Gyros, whose Programming Parameters can be changed directly via the transmitter.
  • Page 55 How to use each feature CODE AUX MIXING ● Mixing between channels and mixing with a single channel is possible. ● Other than C-MIX 1 ~ 5, it includes tank (TANK), limiter function. C-MIX1 ～ 5(compensation mixing1 ～ 5) Mixing [MIXING] ●...
  • Page 56 1)Select <C-MIX1 ～ C-MIX5> of C-MIX by touchpad. 2) Setting of the master (MASTER) Select the function of setting to master by touchpad. 　○ Setting range　 ST、ST#1、ST#2、TH、TH#1、 TH#2、A1、A1#1、A1#2、A2#2 3)Setting of a slave (SLAVE) 　Select the function of setting to the slave by the touchpad. ENTER BACK RATE1...
  • Page 57 How to use each feature Tank [TANK] Mixing [MIXING] ● Function of operating infinite railroad track installed with caterpillar for tanks by setting TANK (tank). Sway turning, and super sway turning is possible by steering/throttle operation based on mixing steering and throttle channel.
  • Page 58 Limiter [Limit] Mixing [MIXING] ● Function of setting a limit (position above which operation is not performed) in servo operation. Used if servo operation volume exceeds due to duplication of mixing or for preventing damage to the linkage. 1)Select < Limit > of MIXING by touchpad. 2) Setting of Limit Select channel for which limiter is to be set by touchpad.
  • Page 59 How to use each feature TIMER ● Three timer functions of lap timer, interval timer, down timer are provided. ● Select timer and operate the select button then it will switch between the timer screen and the setting screen. ※ The function LED blinks during timer operation. Function LED ENTER BACK...
  • Page 60 SETUP TIMER ● Set various timers in the setup menu. 　 1)GOAL TIME SETTING [GOAL-TIME] 　The alarm will be activated by setting the goal time. 　 　○ Setting Range　00：00 ～ 99：59　(00：01 unit) 　○ Initial Value　　 5：00 2)Setting of INTERVAL (Interval) [ INT1/INT2] Operate alarm for the set time at the time of running and use it as a criterion for target time.

  • Page 61: Lap Timer

    How to use each feature LAP TIMER TIMER ● Each lap can be measured and recorded up to 999 laps. (Common to models) ● The pre-alarm (PRE-ALM) is loaded and the alarm rings automatically before the goal. 1)Select [TIMER] with the touchpad and confirm with ENTER operation.
  • Page 62 Interval timer 1/2 [INT TIMER 1/2] TIMER ● Activate the alarm at the time set during driving, and use it as a guide for the target time. ● There are 2 systems in interval timer namely INT1 and INT2 and these can be operated simultaneously. 1)Select [TIMER] with the touchpad and confirm with enter.

  • Page 63: Down Timer

    How to use each feature DOWN TIMER TIMER ● It is a measure of the fuel efficiency in the running time of the electric RC car and the engine RC car. ● 1-second units until 99: 59 can be set. ●...
  • Page 64 Racing Mode Function [R-MODE FUNCTION] TIMER ● Do setting of R-MODE linked by timer by racing mode function. １)Setting of MODE (Mode) Link with timer and change setting of R-MODE (racing mode). 　〇 Setting range　R-MODE UP/R-MODE DOWN/OFF 　〇 Initial value　　 OFF ※...
  • Page 65 BACK TELEMETRY MIXING: Various settings for mixing telemetry data or data obtained from the sensor with each channel. RX MODE: Function by which M17 transmitter becomes telemetry logger based on binding the compatible telemetry transmitter (M12S/ EXZES ZZ/M12/EXZES Z/MT-44/MT-4S/MT-4/M11X/EXZES X/ MX-3X/GEMINI X).
  • Page 66 LOG DATA TELEMETRY LOG DATA ● It is a function to manage log data such as reading logged data, graphing it, saving it to micro SD card, erasing log data and so on. 1)Select [TELEMETRY] with the touchpad and confirm with enter. 2)Select [LOG DATA] and confirm with enter.

  • Page 67: View Data

    How to use each feature VIEW DATA TELEMETRY ● It is a menu to read recorded log data and graph it. 1)Select [LOG DATA] with the touchpad and confirm with enter. 2)Select the log data to graph and confirm with enter operation. 3)When log data is selected, a menu will be displayed, so [VIEW DATA] is selected, the log data will be graphed and displayed.
  • Page 68 DATA NAME TELEMETRY ● This function changes the file name of the selected log data. ● The alphabet and symbols can be used in the file names. 　　 1)Select [LOG DATA] with the touchpad and determine with Enter 2)Select the log data to change the file name determine with Enter. 　...
  • Page 69 How to use each feature EXPORT 〔.CSV〕 TELEMETRY ● This function converts the selected log data so that it can be graphed with spreadsheet software etc. of PC (personal computer). ● To use the export function, a micro SD card is required. 1)Select the touch pad [LOG DATA] and confirm with enter.
  • Page 70 PROTECT TELEMETRY ● It protects (protects) log data so that it is not deleted by mistake. 1)Select [LOG DATA] with the touchpad and confirm with enter. 2)Select the log data to protected and confirm with enter operation. ※ Protection is enabled/disabled each time the enter operation is performed.
  • Page 71 How to use each feature DELETE TELEMETRY ● This function deletes log data. ● Protected log data cannot be deleted. 1)Select [LOG DATA] with the touchpad and confirm with enter. 2)Select the log data to delete and confirm with enter operation. A confirmation screen will be displayed, so please operate according to the screen display.
  • Page 72 TELEMETRY SETTING TELEMETRY ● Set each function of telemetry. Select the function which is to be set with the select operation. ・SETTING TL1/TL2: TELEMETRY SETTING as temprature and speed [NAME] can be changed up to 3 characters. [UNIT] Switching of temperature settings and speed display (℃ / F/ KM [unit of speed can be changed]) [MAX] Graph upper limit setting when displaying data in the graph [ALERT] Operate the alarm at the set temperature.

  • Page 73: Graph Setting

    How to use each feature GRAPH SETTING TELEMETRY ● It is a function to select 3 items to display a graph when telemetry data is displayed in the graph. 1)Select [Telemetry] with the touchpad and enter with enter. 2)GRAPH SETTING Select [GRAPH SETTING] with the touchpad and confirm with enter.
  • Page 74 TELEMETRY MIXING TELEMETRY ● Telemetry data and data obtained from the sensor can be mixed into each channel. ● The master channel can be selected from TLM 1/2 (telemetry data 1/2), VOLT (voltage), RPM (frequency) data. ● T-MIX has 3 systems of T-MIX 1 ～ T-MIX 3 and it can operated simultaneously. ●...
  • Page 75 RX MODE SETTING TELEMETRY ● By setting RX MODE SETTING (and BIND setting), the M17 transmitter can be used as a telemetry logger to monitor the operation and telemetry data from another compatible transmitter (M17 / M12S / EXZES ZZ / MT-44 / MT-S / MT-4S / MT-4 / M11X / EXZES X / MX-3X / GEMINI X).
  • Page 76 6)Reading the throttle operation amount Select throttle with touch pad Select [THROTTLE POINT] by scrolling left or right on the touch pad. Keep the transmitter to be monitor in neutral, and press enter to set the neutral point. Then, move the throttle trigger to the maximum throttle and then maximum brake.

  • Page 77: Model Select

    BACK Model Select completion ①To model screen ● The M17 is equipped with the direct model select function. Supplement When the power switch of the transmitter is turned on while pressing SW2, the launcher function starts, and hence the models used in direct model selection can be easily opened (P.20)
  • Page 78 MODEL NAME MODEL ● A model with the model name of up to 12 characters that contain alphabets, numbers, syllables and symbols can be registered. 1)Select [Model] using the touchpad and confirm by using the Enter operation. 2)Setting [MODEL NAME] Select [MODEL NAME] using the touchpad and confirm by using the Enter operation.

  • Page 79: Model Copy

    How to use each feature MODEL COPY MODEL ● The data of the selected model can be copied to another model. 1)Select [Model] using the touchpad and confirm by using the Enter operation. 2)Model copy setting Select [MODEL COPY] using the touchpad and confirm by using the Enter operation.
  • Page 80 ● Regarding copy from micro SD card When copying the model, the main memory and micro SD card can select the specification of the copy source and copy destination. It is can be selected by a Select operation when selecting a model on the copy destination selection screen.

  • Page 81: Model Clear

    How to use each feature MODEL CLEAR MODEL ● It is the function of clearing (initialisation) the set data of the model. 　 1)Select the ‘MODEL’ using a touchpad and confirm by using the Enter operation. 2)Setting MODEL CLEAR Select ‘MODEL CLEAR’ using the touchpad and confirm by using the Enter operation.
  • Page 82 MOVE MODEL ● The order in which model data is arranged can be switched by switching the selected model data to another model data 1) Select [MOVE] with the touchpad and determine with enter operation 2) Setting of Move (MOVE) Select [MOVE] with the touchpad and determine with enter operation ENTER...
  • Page 83 How to use each feature MODEL R-MODE COPY ● This function copies the racing mode setting data to another racing mode. 1)Select the touch pad [MODEL] and confirm with enter. 2)Racing mode copy setting (R-MODE COPY) Select [R-MODE COPY] with the touchpad and confirm with enter. 3)Select copy destination racing mode.
  • Page 84 SYSTEM It is a function to set the transmitter system such as BIND, KEY ASSIGNING, CUSTOM LIST, AUX TYPE, R-MODE (racing mode), SET UP. BIND SYSTEM ● Selects the output method according to the receiver to be used, and set the mode and bind the transmitter and receiver according to the servo (analog/digital) and the speed controller to be used.

  • Page 87: Key Assign

    How to use each feature KEY ASSIGN SYSTEM ● Function and trim (increase or decrease in the set value of the function) can be assigned to switch (SW 1 to 3), trim (TRM 1 to 5) and DIAL of the transmitter, the function can be switched ON/OFF and set value can be changed while it is operating.
  • Page 88 KEY ASSIGN TRIM ● Set value of each function can be changed between trim 1 to trim 5 using dial. ● In STEP setting the setting of the variation width can be set by one time trim operation and operation direction can also be set by setting REV.

  • Page 89: Custom-List

    How to use each feature CUSTOM-LIST SYSTEM ● Desired menu can be built by setting in the custom list the menu that is to be used frequently. Custom list can be created in each model memory and a list of 4 pages can be created. ●...
  • Page 90 AUX TYPE SYSTEM ● It is a function for setting the operation of AUX1, AUX2 (3ch, 4ch). 1)Select ‘System’ using the touch pad and confirm it by Enter operation. 2)Select ‘AUX TYPE’ using the touch pad and confirm it by Enter operation.
  • Page 91 How to use each feature Racing mode [R-MODE] SYSTEM ● It is a function to adjust the running characteristics of the RC car by switching the racing mode so that the function corresponding to the racing mode can respond to the changes in the RC car and the road conditions.

  • Page 92: Servo Monitor

    SERVO MONITOR SYSTEM ● The servo output operation of each channel is displayed as a bar graph, and the servo operation can be virtually confirmed. ● The operating condition will be easy to understand while setting functions such as exponential and ARC by using this function. 1)Select [SYSTEM] with the touchpad and confirm with enter.
  • Page 93 ● At the time of using Li-Po cell, if the ALERT VOLT and LIMIT VOLT are lowered and used by Custom, there is possibility Caution of Li-Po battery getting damaged. Do not use the Custom function when you use an original Li-Po battery of Sanwa. ENTER BACK...
  • Page 94 SOUND SYSTEM ● You can set the key operation, trim, operating sound of switch, performance of the vibrator during operation. 1)Select [SYSTEM] using touch pad and decide by Enter operation. 2) Select [SOUND] using touch pad and decide by Enter operation. 3) Sound and volume, vibrator settings You can switch sound (sound quality) and volume (sound volume), parameter with Select operation.
  • Page 95 How to use each feature SYSTEM ● You can set the brightness (light/ dark) of LCD (liquid crystal) and the light mode of backlight. 1) Select [SYSTEM] using touch pad and decide by Enter operation. 2) Select [LCD] using touch pad and decide by Enter operation. 3) Set the brightness (light/ dark) of LCD (liquid crystal) and the light mode (lighting time) of backlight.

  • Page 96: Function Led

    SYSTEM ● To perform the operation mode of LED and brightness (light/ dark) settings. 1) Select [SYSTEM] using touch pad and decide by Enter operation. 2) Select [LED] using touch pad and decide by Enter operation. 3) Set LED to operation mode and brightness (light/ dark). 　...
  • Page 97 How to use each feature CLOCK SYSTEM ● It is the menu to manage the calendar, clock display and the usage time on the top screen. ● There is [ON TIME1] which is replacement time for battery or the resettable time for charging and [ON TIME 2] which is aims for overhaul of the main body.
  • Page 98 BACK [USER] to [FACTORY] of factory shipping. If the problem is still not solved, contact Sanwa Services. ● If the rudder angle of the steering wheel is too narrow, the normal operation might not be possible even if calibration is carried out.
  • Page 99 How to use each feature TOUCH PAD SYSTEM ● It is a function to adjust the sensitivity (a level that can be sensed by the finger) at the time of operating the touchpad. ● In case of occurrence of any malfunction or in the case when working at a place with high humidity, lower the sensitivity.
  • Page 100 USER NAME SYSTEM ● Username can be registered in the transmitter up to 12 characters such as alphabets, numerical characters, kana, symbols. ● Registered user name is displayed on the opening screen displayed when the power supply is turned 1) Select [SYSTEM] using the touchpad and decide by enter operation.
  • Page 101 How to use each feature SETUP SYSTEM ● In Setup, a unit of temperature display of telemetry data, settings such as display settings of the opening logo when the power switch is set ON, operation settings when rearranged to resume setting, left-handedness, username settings are carried out.
  • Page 102 ※ About firmware update Download the latest firmware form Sanwa home page to the ENTER BACK micro SD card. Insert it into micro SD slot of M17. ① Firmware select by When you enter [UPDATE] on the firmware enter operation confirmation screen, it will switch to the update confirmation screen.

  • Page 103: Factory Reset

    How to use each feature FACTORY -RESET SYSTEM ● Reset to factory state by clearing all settings of model data and setting of key assignment etc. 1) Select [SYSTEM] using touchpad and decide by enter operation. 2) Select [FACTORY-RESET] using touchpad and decide by enter operation.

  • Page 104: Troubleshooting

    Transmitter does not Battery voltage too low. Please charge the battery. (P. 6) power on. Sometimes power off Battery connector bad contact. Please contact Sanwa service. unexpectedly. Alarm sound Battery connector bad contact. Please charge the battery. (P. 6) continuosuly.
  • Page 105 Assign Function List (TRIM) Screen Function name Screen Function name --- (No Function Assigned) AUX1 AUX1 TRIM-ST Steering Trim AUX2 AUX2 TRIM-TH Throttle Trim AUX1-ACKER AUX 1 Ackerman TRIM-A1 AUX1 Trim AUX1-D/R AUX 1 Ackerman Dual Rate TRIM-A2 AUX2 Trim AUX1-LEFT AUX 1 Ackerman Left AUX1-RIGHT...
  • Page 106 Assign Function List(SWITCH) Function Name SW1/SW2 Screen --- (No Function Assigned) Anti Lock Brake OFFSET OFFSET AUX1 [STEP] AUX1 Step AUX1 [POINT] AUX1 Point AUX1 [4WS] AUX1 4 Wheel Steering AUX1 [MOA] AUX1 Motor On Axle AUX1 [D-ST] AUX1 Dual Steering AUX1 [BR] AUX1 Brake Mixing AUX1 [BOAT]...
  • Page 107 INDEX 4 Wheel Steering [ 4WS ] ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ P.50 Anti Lock Brake [ ALB ] ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ P.47 AUX [ AUX ] ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ P.49～54 Base [ BASE ] ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ P.40～42 Battery [ BATTERY ] ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ P.93 BIND [ BIND ] ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ P.84～86 Calibration [CALIBRATION] ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・...
  • Page 108 INDEX Racing Mode [ RACING MODE ] ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ P.91 Reverse [ REV ] P.42 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Setting [ SETTING ] P.29～45 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Sound [ SOUND ] P.94 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ Speed [ SPEED ] P.30～32 Step AUX [ STEP AUX ] ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ P.49 ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・...
  • Page 110 SANWA ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT CO., LTD. 1-2-50 Yoshita-Honmachi Higashiosaka, OSAKA, 578-0982 JAPAN Telephone: +81-729-62-1277 Facsimile: +81-729-64-2831 E-mail: general@sanwa-denshi.co.jp...

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