Range Check The Radio - FUTABA 8J Instruction Manual

RANGE CHECK THE RADIO

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adequate operational range.
We have installed a special "Power Down Mode" in the T8J in order to perform an operational ground range
check. During this mode, the RF power is reduced in order to test the operational range of the T8J.
To activate the Power Down Mode and Perform A Range Check:
1) To activate the "Power Down Mode" please hold down the JOG KEY and then turn the transmitter switch
on. A power mode screen comes out. JOG KEY is pushed where Power Down is chosen. When this mode is
active the Purple LED on the Lighting front of the transmitter will provide users with an audible and visual
indication that the transmitter is in the "Power Down Mode".
Audibly, the transmitter will beep one time every three seconds. Visually, the LCD screen will display
"POWER DOWN MODE". The words "POWER DOWN MODE" will blink as an additional reminder that
the transmitter is in the "Power Down Mode".
2) With the "Power Down Mode" activated, walk away from the model while simultaneously operating the
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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 location so it will be within reach after starting the engine. Be
certain the throttle stick is all the way down, and then start the engine. Perform another range check with
your assistant holding the model and the engine running at various speeds.
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servo connections or binding pushrods. Also be certain that the battery has been fully charged.
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Servo test operation at the time of Power Down Mode:
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moves to right and left slowly).
1) A "SERVO" is chosen from a menu.
2) JOG KEY is moved to a side and 2 pages is called. Next, JOG KEY is moved down and CH is displayed.
3) CH of the servo which wants to operate is chosen. Then, the + KEY is pressed and it is made ACT.
The servo selected during Power Down Mode operates alone, allowing you to check its operation.
It is during Power Down Mode starting, and if "SERVO TEST" is turned ON, it will move.
*In the Power Down Mode, the throttle servo does not operate. (Slow keeping)
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is active. *Control is impossible and your model crashes.
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