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Sanwa MT-4 Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Notes .....................................Page 87 PACKAGING The packaging of your SANWA MT-4 2.4GHz FHSS-4T radio control system has been specially designed for the safe transportation and storage of the radio control system's components. After unpacking your radio control system, do not discard the packaging materials.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    The MT-4 2.4GHz FHSS-4T radio control system has been designed for the utmost in comfort and precise control of all types of model cars and boats. We wish you the best of success and fun with your new purchase! Additional 2.4GHz receivers can be purchased and paired with the MT-4 transmitter through the Binding operation.

  • Page 4: Usage Precautions

     power. The MT-4 2.4GHz FHSS-4T transmitter features an internal antenna installed inside the vertical back portion  of the carrying handle. Do NOT grab the carrying handle during use! Doing so can block the RF signal, resulting in the loss of control of your model.

  • Page 5: Features And Specifications

    Both analog and digital servos will work with your MT-4 2.4GHz FHSS-4T radio control system. To get the most out of your experience, we recommend the use of digital servos in SHR or SSR mode. For more information about using different types of servos and the different Servo Mode Types, see the Changing the Mode Setting section on page 55.

  • Page 6: Features Familiarization

    TRanSMiTTER FEaTURES DiagRaMS Use the diagrams in this section to familiarize yourself with the basic features of your MT-4 2.4GHz FHSS-4T transmitter. Descriptions of these features can be found in the Transmitter and Receiver Features Descriptions section on pages 8 and 9.
  • Page 7 FEaTURES FaMiLiaRizaTiOn TRanSMiTTER FEaTURES DiagRaMS, cOnTinUED..Multi-Function LCD LED 1/2 Multi Function Full Dots Display Push-Button Rotary Dial (Up/Down/Enter Key) Back/Cancel Key Wrist Strap Anchor Slot Dial Knob Trim Switch (Trm4) Trim Switch (Trm3) TOP viEw Trim Switch (Trm2) Trim Switch (Trm1) Antenna Charging Jack Power Switch...

  • Page 8: Receiver Features Diagram

    RECEIVER FEATURES DIAGRAM Use the diagram below to familiarize yourself with the RX-461 4-Channel 2.4GHz FHSS-4T Telemetry receiver included with your MT-4 2.4GHz FHSS-4T radio control system. Descriptions of these features can be found in the Transmitter and Receiver Features Descriptions section below.

  • Page 9: Servo Connectors

    9.6 volts. The MT-4 2.4GHz FHSS-4T transmitter's Operating Voltage Range is 4.0 ~ 9.6 volts. DO NOT use a transmitter battery with a voltage greater than 9.6 volts or the transmitter can be damaged!
  • Page 10 FEaTURES FaMiLiaRizaTiOn TRanSMiTTER SaFETY aLaRMS anD LED cOnDiTiOn inDicaTORS, cOnTinUED..Inactivity (Power ON) Alarm The Inactivity Alarm will sound if the transmitter is left on for a period of 10 minutes without any control input from the user. This alarm alerts you to prevent unwanted draining of the transmitter battery.

  • Page 11: System Connections

    SYSTEM CONNECTIONS TRANSMITTER BATTERY OPTIONS The MT-4 2.4GHz FHSS-4T transmitter's Operating Voltage Range is 4.0 ~ 9.6 volts. This allows you to use several different battery options (not included), depending on your preference. Alkaline - In the default configuration, the transmitter is designed to be powered using four 'AA' Alkaline batteries.

  • Page 12: Receiver Connections And Mounting

    Use the diagram below to make the connections to the RX-461 4-Channel 2.4GHz FHSS-4T Telemetry receiver included with your MT-4 2.4GHz FHSS-4T radio control system. The RX-461 receiver's Nominal Input Voltage is 4.8 ~ 7.4 volts. A 2 cell Li-Po or 2 cell Li-Fe/A123 battery pack can be used to power the receiver without the use of a voltage regulator.

  • Page 13: Telemetry Connections And Mounting

    Telemetry Sensor Overview The MT-4 2.4GHz FHSS-4T radio control system includes one Temperature Sensor and one RPM Sensor, in addition to the Voltage Sensor built into the receiver. These sensors can be installed in your model to give you Temperature and RPM or Speed feedback in real-time displayed on the transmitter's Telemetry Screen.

  • Page 14: Adjustments And Options

    aDjUSTMEnTS anD OPTiOnS THROTTLE TRiggER POSiTiOn aDjUSTMEnT The position of the throttle trigger can be adjusted forward or backward to change the feel of the throttle trigger during use. Some users may prefer the throttle trigger positioned farther forward and some users my prefer the throttle trigger positioned farther back.

  • Page 15: Throttle Trigger And Steering Wheel Spring Tension Adjustment

    aDjUSTMEnTS anD OPTiOnS THROTTLE TRiggER anD STEERing wHEEL SPRing TEnSiOn aDjUSTMEnT The spring tension of the throttle trigger and steering wheel can be adjusted to best suit the user. Some users may prefer the throttle trigger and/or steering wheel to feel 'firmer' and some users may prefer them to feel 'softer'. It all depends on your personal preference.

  • Page 16: Lcd And Programming Keys

    LcD anD PROgRaMMing kEYS The MT-4 2.4GHz FHSS-4T transmitter features a Push-Button Rotary Dial and a Back/Cancel key that are used to facilitate transmitter programming. This section describes the main areas of the different Multi-Function LCD screens, in addition to summarizing the functions of the Push-Button Rotary Dial and the Back/Cancel key.

  • Page 17: Programming Keys Overview And Functions

    LcD anD PROgRaMMing kEYS TOP ScREEn anD TELEMETRY ScREEn OvERviEw, cOnTinUED..RPM Display Monitor: Displays the current RPM from the RPM Sensor in graphical format. Servo Monitor Display: Displays the output levels of the four different channels in bar graph form, allowing you to monitor servo operation in a virtual manner.

  • Page 18: Transmitter And Receiver Binding

    TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER BINDING The Binding function allows you to 'Bind' the transmitter and receiver pair. When new, it is necessary to pair the transmitter and receiver to prevent interference from transmitters operated by other users. This operation is referred to as 'Binding'. Once the Binding process is complete, the setting is remembered even when the transmitter and receiver are turned 'OFF'.

  • Page 19: Programming Menus

    [ [ P ROgRaMMing MEnUS OvERviEw To access the various Programming Menus, turn the transmitter 'ON', then press the ENTER key (Push-Button Rotary Dial). A list of Programming Menus will be displayed along the right side of the screen and the last Programming Menu when the transmitter was turned 'OFF' will be highlighted.
  • Page 20 [ [ P ROgRaMMing MEnUS 01.cH-SET (cHannEL SET), cOnTinUED..4) Press the ENTER key to highlight the programming value in the upper right corner. 5) Scroll UP or DOWN to highlight the programming value you would like to change, then press the ENTER key to select it. The highlighted programming value will flash indicating you can change the programming value.
  • Page 21 [ [ P ROgRaMMing MEnUS 02.D/R (DUaL RaTE), cOnTinUED..PRO TIP: Use the Servo Monitor at the bottom of the Dual Rate menu to see your programming changes in virtual real time. Adjusting the Steering Dual Rate Percentage Value 1) From the Top Screen, press the ENTER key to open the Programming Menu list. 2) Scroll UP or DOWN to highlight the D/R menu, then press the ENTER key.
  • Page 22 [ [ P ROGRAMMING MENUS EPA (END POINT ADJUSTMENT) The End Point Adjustment function allows you to adjust servo travel in each direction. This makes it possible to balance servo travel in both directions and set the maximum desired amount of servo travel. For example, on a gas-powered model, if you pull the throttle trigger and the carburetor does not open completely, you can increase the Throttle High End Point Adjustment so that the carburetor opens completely.
  • Page 23 [ [ P ROgRaMMing MEnUS Adjusting the Throttle End Point Adjustment Percentage Values, Continued..1) From within the EPA menu, scroll UP or DOWN to highlight [TH] : EPA H 100%. 2) Press the ENTER key, then scroll UP or DOWN to increase or decrease the Throttle High End Point Adjustment percentage value.
  • Page 24 [ [ P ROgRaMMing MEnUS 04.cURvE (EXPOnEnTiaL anD aRc aDjUSTMEnT, cOnTinUED..) The Exponential and Adjustable Rate Control functions work the same, except the Exponential Rate percentage value is programmed from a fixed Neutral Point of 50% and the Adjustable Rate Control Rate percentage value is programmed from a user-adjustable Neutral Point, giving you even greater programming control.
  • Page 25 [ [ P ROgRaMMing MEnUS 04.cURvE (EXPOnEnTiaL anD aRc aDjUSTMEnT, cOnTinUED..) Adjusting the Rate Percentage Value The Rate percentage value determines the desired amount and type of Exponential or Adjustable Rate Control. 1) From within the CURVE menu, scroll DOWN to highlight RATE 0%. Press the ENTER key, then scroll UP or DOWN to increase or decrease the Rate percentage value.
  • Page 26 [ [ P ROgRaMMing MEnUS 05.SPEED (SERvO SPEED), cOnTinUED..Adjusting the Forward Speed Value 1) From the Top Screen, press the ENTER key to open the Programming Menu list. 2) Scroll UP or DOWN to highlight the SPEED menu, then press the ENTER key. The SPEED menu will be displayed and [ST] : FORWARD 0 will be highlighted.
  • Page 27 [ [ P ROgRaMMing MEnUS 06.aLB (anTi-LOck BRaking) The Anti-Lock Braking function makes it possible to achieve stable braking even on a slippery surface. With stable braking, your model is better able to trace an exact line under braking. The Anti-Lock Braking function also enables you to set different braking characteristics depending on your particular model.

  • Page 28: Throttle Offset

    [ [ P ROgRaMMing MEnUS Adjusting the Release and Hold Values, Continued..1) From within the ALB menu, scroll DOWN to highlight RELEASE 0.03s. Press the ENTER key, then scroll UP or DOWN to increase or decrease the Release value. Increasing the Release value will cause the Brake to move from Neutral to the Stroke setting slower and decreasing the Release value will cause the Brake to move from Neutral to the Stroke setting faster.

  • Page 29: Auxiliary 1 Programming

    [ [ P ROgRaMMing MEnUS Turning the Throttle Offset Function 'ON' or 'OFF', Continued..3) Press the ENTER key, then scroll UP or DOWN to change the Throttle Offset value to 'ON' or 'OFF'. OFFSET TH OFFSET setting range is OFF to ON. The default setting is OFF. Although the Throttle Offset value is set to 'ON', the Throttle Offset function will not operate until a Position percentage value is programmed.
  • Page 30 [ [ P ROgRaMMing MEnUS STEP (STEP aUXiLiaRY), cOnTinUED..Choosing the Step Auxiliary Function 1) From the Top Screen, press the ENTER key to open the Programming Menu list. 2) Scroll UP or DOWN to highlight the SYSTEM menu, then press the ENTER key. Scroll DOWN to highlight the AUX TYPE menu, then press the ENTER key.

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