FUTABA 4PM Short Manual

SHORT MANUAL

Detailed function explanation

This manual is a simplified version. Details of the function are not described.

Refer to country distributor WEB for detailed function explanation.

http://www.rc.futaba.co.jp/english (English)

1M23N34702

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a Futaba T-FHSS SR 2.4GHz* 4PM digital proportional R/C system. This sys­tem is extremely versatile and may be used by beginners and pros alike. In order for you to make the best

use of your system and to y safely, please read this manual carefully. If you have any difculties while
using your system, please consult the manual, our online Frequently Asked Questions (on the web pages
referenced below), your hobby dealer.

Due to unforeseen changes in production procedures, the information contained in this manual is subject
to change without notice.

http://www.rc.futaba.co.jp/english

Application, Export, and Modication

1. This product is only designed for use with radio control models. Use of the product described in this in­struction manual is limited to radio control models.

2. Exportation precautions:

(a) When this product is exported, it cannot be used where prohibited by the laws governing radio waves

of the destination country.

(b) Use of this product with other than models may be restricted by Export and Trade Control Regulations.

3. Modication, adjustment, and replacement of parts: Futaba is not responsible for unauthorized modi­cation, adjustment, or replacement of parts on this product.

OUTSIDE NORTH AMERICA

Please contact the Futaba importer in your region of the world to assist you with any questions, problems
or service needs. Please recognize that all information in this manual, and all support availability, is based
upon the systems sold in North America only. Products purchased elsewhere may vary. Always contact

your region’s support center for assistance.

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Compliance Information Statement (for U.S.A.)

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference re­ceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

(3)RF Radiation Exposure Statement (For T4PM)

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

RF Radiation Exposure Statement (For R304SB / R304SB-E / R3

14SB / R314SB-E / R334SBS / R334S-

BS-E)

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator &

your body.

The responsible party for the compliance of this device is:

Futaba Service Center

2681 Wall Triana Hwy Huntsville, AL 35824, U.S.A.

TEL [phone] or E-mail: [e-mail]

CAUTION:

To assure continued FCC compliance:

Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

Compliance Information Statement (for Canada)

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This equipment
complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter
must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

French: Cet appareil radio est conforme au CNR-247 d’Industrie Canada. L’utilisation de ce dispositifest
autorisée seulement aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2)
l’utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même sice brouil­lage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif. Cet équipement est conforme aux

limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé.

Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un envi­ronnement non contrôlé. Cet émetteur ne doit pas être co-situé ou fonctionner conjointement avec une au-

tre antenne ou émetteur.

Declaration of Conformity (for EU)

Hereby, Futaba Corporation declares that the radio equipment type is in compliance with Directive
2014/53/EU.

The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:

http://www.rc.futaba.co.jp/english/dl/declarations.html

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Table Of Contents

For Your Safety As Well As That Of Others .........................7

Explanation Of Symbols ...............................................................7

2.4GHz System Precautions .........................................................7

Receiver System Precautions ......................................................7

Operation Precautions ..................................................................8

NiMH / NiCd / LiFe Battery Handling Precautions ......................9

Storage And Disposal Precautions .............................................9

Other Precautions .......................................................................10

Installation ..........................................................................24

Receiver And Servo Connections .............................................24

Installation Safety Precautions ..................................................35

Before Using ......................................................................11

Features ......................................................................................11

Set Contents ...............................................................................13

Transmitter T4PM .........................................................................14

Nomenclature ........................................................................... 14

Battery Replacement Method (4 AA Size Batteries) ................ 15

When Using The Optional Battery ............................................16

Power Switch & Key Operation .................................................18

Display When Power Switch Is Turned On ...............................18

Power Off Forgotten Alarm ....................................................... 19

Steering Wheel And Throttle Trigger Operation ........................19

Digital Trim Operation ............................................................... 20

Mechanical ATL Adjustment ..................................................... 20

Wheel & Trigger Tension Adjustment ........................................21

Trigger Slide Adjustment ..........................................................21

About Transmitter Antenna And Receiver.................................22

About The Transmitter Antenna ................................................22

Receiver Terminology ............................................................... 22

Receiver Installation .................................................................23

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Before

Using

Function

Map

Functions

For Your Safety

As Well As

That Of Others

Installation

Reference

Initial

Set-Up

Function Map .....................................................................36

Operation Of Screen ...................................................................36

Calling The Menu Screen .........................................................36

Selecting Items On The Menu Screen .....................................37

Value Of Each Function And Changing The Set Value ...........37

Basic Menu Japanese Katakana Character Display ................38

Functions ...........................................................................39

System Functions "SYSTEM" ...................................................39

Liquid crystal screen contrast adjustment

Liquid crystal screen backlighting display mode setup

Backlight display time setup

Backlight brightness setup

Battery type setting

Buzzer sound tone adjustment

The power off forgotten alarm setting

Item which displays the basic menu screen in katakana characters for Japanese use

HOME screen display mode setting

Servo Reverse "REVERSE" ........................................................43

Servo operation reversing

Subtrim "SUBTRIM" ....................................................................44

Servo center position fine adjustment

End Point Adjuster "END POINT" ..............................................45

End point adjustment

Exponential Adjustment "EXP" ..................................................48

Steering operation curve / Throttle curve adjustment.

Servo Speed "SPEED" ................................................................51

Steering/ Throttle servo delay adjustment

Throttle Mode "TH MODE" ..........................................................54

Throttle Servo Neutral Position “SXNT”

Throttle servo forward and brake operation proportion setting

Throttle Acceleration "TH ACCEL" ............................................55

Function which adjusts the movement characteristic from the throttle neutral position

Initial Set-Up .......................................................................28

Preparations (Transmitter) ..........................................................28

Receiver System Check (RECEIVER) ....................................28

Receiver System Change & How To Link ................................ 29

How to set the SR mode Channel ............................................33

Throttle Mode Check ................................................................34

Trims Initial Set-Up ...................................................................34

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Reference ...........................................................................76

Ratings ........................................................................................76

Warning Displays .......................................................................77

Optional Parts .............................................................................78

When Using Four Dry Batteries .................................................80

Warranty & Repair Service (In U.S.A) ........................................81

Steering Dual Rate/ Throttle ATL "D/R ATL" ..............................57

Steering D/R, Throttle ATL Rate

Channel 3/4 "CH3/CH4" ..............................................................58

Channel 3/4 Position

Model Selection "SELECT" .......................................................59

Model memory call

Model Name "MDL NAME" .........................................................60

Model memory name & User name, set/modify

Model Copy "COPY"....................................................................61

Model memory copy.

Model Reset "RESET" .................................................................62

Model memory reset

Data Transfer "MDL TRANS" .......................................................63

The T4PM model memory data to another T4PM

Fail-safe Function "FAIL SAFE" .................................................. 65

Fail-safe, battery fail-safe function

Select Trim Dial Function "TRIM DIAL" ......................................67

Selection of functions operated by digital trim and dial

Select Switch Function "SWITCH" .............................................69

Selection of functions operated by switch

Adjuster "ADJUSTER" .................................................................71

Steering wheel and throttle trigger correction

Infomation "INFO" .......................................................................73

Update the T4PM

Software Update ..........................................................................74

Update the T4PM

Other Functions ...........................................................................75

Refer to country distributor WEB for detailed function explanation.

Warning

Special attention should be paid before turning on the system while other cars are running or other airplanes

are flying because the 2.4GHz RC system could potentially affect them.

Be sure to set the Fail-safe function.

Caution

Be sure to use the T4PM receiver setting and the servo to be used under predetermined conditions.

Under other conditions, the set will not operate, or the specified performance will not be displayed even if it operates. In addition, it
may cause servo trouble. Futaba will not be responsible for problems caused by the use of other than genuine Futaba parts. Use the
parts specified in the instruction manual and catalog.

Receiver battery: Matched to the ratings of the receiver and connected servo (dry cell battery cannot be
used).

In addition, the FSU Fail-safe Unit cannot be used because the system is different. Use the fail-safe function

of the transmitter. (Refer to page 65.)

System

Response / SR node Usable servos

T-FHSS SR

SR mode channel: ON

- SR mode of Futaba SR compatible servo.

(See page 79 for current listings.)

SR mode channel: OFF

-

Normal mode of Futaba SR compatible servo.

-

Futaba digital servo.

T-FHSS

HI-SPEED mode

-

Normal mode of Futaba SR compatible servo.

-

Futaba digital servo.

NORMAL mode

Futaba all servo.

(Normal mode of Futaba SR compatible servo.)

S-FHSS

HI-SPEED mode

-

Normal mode of Futaba SR compatible servo.

-

Futaba digital servo.

NORMAL mode

- Futaba all servo.

(Normal mode of Futaba SR compatible servo.)

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For Your Safety As Well As That Of Others

For Your Safety As Well As That Of Others

Use this product in a safe manner. Please observe the following safety precautions at all

times.

Explanation Of Symbols

For safety’s sake, pay special attention whenever you see the marks shown here.

Danger

Indicates procedures which may lead to dangerous situations and could

cause death or serious injury as well as superficial injury and physical
damage.

Indicates procedures that may not cause serious injury, but could lead to

physical damage.

Symbols:

: Prohibited

: Mandatory

Indicates a procedure which could lead to a dangerous situation and

may cause death or serious injury if ignored and not performed properly.

Warning

Caution

Symbols Explanation

2.4GHz System Precautions

Receiver Mode Precautions