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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION............................................... 4

●Support and Service ......................................... 4

●Application, Export, and Modication ........... 5

●Denitions of Symbols ...................................... 6

●Safety Precautions (do not operate without

reading) ............................................................. 6

BEFORE USE ................................................... 10

●Features of 18MZ............................................ 10

●Contents and Technical Specications .......... 12

●Accessories ....................................................... 13

●Transmitter controls ....................................... 14

Cautions on handling antenna .......................... 14

LED monitor .................................................... 15

Switch reallocation (SA-SH) ........................... 15

Volume (LD, CD, RD) ..................................... 16

Slide Lever (LST, LS, RS, RST) ...................... 16

Digital trim (T1-T6) ......................................... 17

Touch panel / Rotary key / Direct key ............. 17

Stick Adjustment .............................................. 18

Battery exchange .............................................. 19

Back lid ............................................................ 21

Connector / Plug ............................................... 22

SD card / USB port .......................................... 23

Camera function ............................................... 24

BASIC OPERATION ....................................... 34

●Battery Charging ............................................ 34

●How to turn ON/OFF the transmitter ..........35

When turning on ............................................... 35

When turning off .............................................. 35

How to reset ..................................................... 36

●Registration of the user's name ..................... 36

●Home screen .................................................... 37

●Home 2 screen ................................................. 38

●User Menu ....................................................... 38

FUNCTIONS OF SYSTEM MENU ................ 39

Trainer .............................................................. 40

Display ............................................................. 43

Date & Time ..................................................... 44

User Name ........................................................ 45

Switch ............................................................... 46

H/W Setting ...................................................... 47

Sound Volume ................................................. 49

Player .............................................................. 50

Camera ............................................................. 51

S.BUS Servo ................................................... 52

Information ...................................................... 55

Range Check ................................................... 56

●Receiver R7008SB nomenclature .................. 25

Connector ......................................................... 25

S.BUS2 Connector ........................................... 25

Link / Mode Switch .......................................... 25

Extra Voltage Connector .................................. 25

R7008SB CH Mode ......................................... 26

●Servo(Option) / Toolbox ................................. 27

●Receiver's Antenna Installation .....................28

●Safety precautions when installing receiver and

servos ............................................................... 29

●S.BUS Installation ........................................... 30

●S.BUS Wiring example ..................................31

●S.BUS2 System.............................................. 32

●S.BUS device setting ..................................... 32

●Telemetry System ............................................ 33

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MODEL BASIC SETTING PROCEDURE ...57

●Airplane/glider basic setting procedure ........57

●Helicopter basic setting procedure ................ 59

●Receiver and servos connection ..................... 63

●Servo connection by model type .................... 64

FUNCTIONS OF LINKAGE MENU ............. 69

Servo Monitor .................................................. 70

Model Select .................................................... 71

Model Type ...................................................... 72

Picture .............................................................. 74

Sound ............................................................... 75

System Type ..................................................... 77

System Type selection

Receiver linking

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Dual receiver function

Telemetry function

D/L Interval

Battery fail-safe voltage setup

Linking method (T18MZ ↔ R7008SB)

The example for choosing System Type

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Function ........................................................... 80

Sub-Trim .......................................................... 82

Servo Reverse .................................................. 83

Fail Safe ........................................................... 84

End Point (ATV) .............................................. 85

Throttle Cut (Airplane/helicopter only) ........... 86

Idle Down (Airplane/helicopter only) .............. 87

Swash Ring (Helicopter only) .......................... 88

Swash (Helicopter only) ................................... 89

Timer ................................................................ 91

Dial Monitor ..................................................... 92

Function Name ................................................. 93

Telemetry .......................................................... 94

Sensor ............................................................... 97

Warning ............................................................ 99

Data Reset ...................................................... 100

Codition Hold (Helicopter only) .................... 101

Trim Mix 1/2 .................................................. 125

Airbrake ......................................................... 127

Gyro ............................................................... 129

V-tail ............................................................... 130

Ailevator ......................................................... 131

Winglet ........................................................... 132

Motor .............................................................. 133

RUD to ELE ................................................... 134

Snap Roll ........................................................ 135

Multi Engine .................................................. 136

Accelerration .................................................. 137

●Helicopter Functions .................................... 138

PIT Curve ....................................................... 139

THR Curve ..................................................... 142

Acceleration ................................................... 144

Throttle Hold .................................................. 145

Swash Mix ...................................................... 146

Throttle Mix ................................................... 147

PIT to Needle ................................................. 148

PIT to RUD .................................................... 149

Gyro ............................................................... 150

Governor ........................................................ 151

Throttle Limiter .............................................. 152

FUNCTIONS OF MODEL MENU ............... 102

Servo Monitor (Linkage Menu 70)

Condition Select ............................................. 103

AFR (D/R) ...................................................... 105

Prog. Mixes .................................................... 107

Fuel Mixture ................................................... 109

●Airplane/Glider/EP Glider Functions ......... 110

AIL Differential .............................................. 112

Flap Setting .................................................... 113

AIL to Camber FLP ........................................ 114

AIL to Brake FLP ........................................... 115

AIL to RUD .................................................... 116

Airbrake to ELE ............................................. 117

RUD to AIL .................................................... 118

Camber Mix ................................................... 119

ELE to Camber ............................................... 121

Camber FLP to ELE ....................................... 122

Buttery ......................................................... 123

COMMON OPERATIONS USED IN

FUNCTION SETUP SCREEN ......................153

UPDATING...................................................... 163

T14MZ →T18MZ MODEL DATA

CONVERSION ............................................... 164

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a Futaba

FASSTest-2.4GHz* 18MZ series 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, or the Futaba Service Center.

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

Support and Service: It is recommended to have your Futaba equipment serviced annually during your hobby’s

“off season” to ensure safe operation.

IN NORTH AMERICA

Please feel free to contact the Futaba Service Center for assistance in operation, use and programming. Please be sure to regularly visit the 18MZ Frequently Asked Questions web site at www.futaba-rc.com/faq/. This page includes extensive programming, use, set up and safety information on the 18MZ radio system and is updated regularly. Any technical updates and US manual corrections will be available on this web page. If you do not nd the answers to your questions there, please see the end of our F.A.Q. area for information on contacting us

via email for the most rapid and convenient response.

Don’t have Internet access? Internet access is available at no charge at most public libraries, schools, and other public resources. We nd internet support to be a fabulous reference for many modelers as items can be printed and saved for future reference, and can be accessed at any hour of the day, night, weekend or holiday. If you do not wish to access the internet for information, however, don’t worry. Our support teams are available Monday

through Friday 8-5 Central time to assist you.

FOR SERVICE ONLY:

Futaba Service Center

3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1

Champaign, IL 61822

Phone: 217-398-0007

www.futaba-rc.com/service.html

(PROGRAMMING AND USER QUESTIONS)

Please start here for answers to most questions:

FOR SUPPORT :

www.futaba-rc.com/faq/

Fax: 217-398-7721

Phone: 217-398-8970 option 2

Email: service@futaba-rc.com

OUTSIDE NORTH AMERICA

Please contact your 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.

Application, Export, and Modication

1. This product may be used for model airplane or surface (boat, car, robot) use. It is not intended for use in any application other than the control of models for hobby and recreational purposes. The product is subject to regulations of the Ministry of Radio/Telecommunications and is restricted under Japanese law to such purposes.

2. Exportation precautions:

(a) When this product is exported from the country of manufacture, its use is to be approved by the laws governing the country of destination which govern devices that emit radio frequencies. If this product is then reexported to other countries, it may be subject to restrictions on such export. Prior approval of the appropriate government authorities may be required. If you have purchased this product from an exporter outside your country, and not the authorized Futaba distributor in your country, please contact the seller immediately to

determine if such export regulations have been met.

(b) Use of this product with other than models may be restricted by Export and Trade Control Regulations, and an application for export approval must be submitted. This equipment must not be utilized to operate equipment

other than radio controlled models.

3. Modication, adjustment, and replacement of parts: Futaba is not responsible for unauthorized modication, adjustment, and replacement of parts on this product. Any such changes may void the warranty.

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

This device, trade name Futaba Corporation of America, model number R7008SB, 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.

The responsible party of this device compliance is: Futaba Service Center

3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1, Champaign, IL 61822 U.S.A. TEL (217)398-8970 or E-mail: support@futaba-rc.com (Support) TEL (217)398-0007 or E-mail: service@futaba-rc.com (Service)

The RBRC. SEAL on the nickel-cadmium battery contained in Futaba products indicates that Futaba Corporation of America is voluntarily participating in an industry-wide program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful lives, when taken out of service within the United States. The RBRC. program provides a convenient alternative to placing used nickelcadmium batteries into the trash or municipal waste system, which is illegal in some areas.

(for USA)

You may contact your local recycling center for information on where to return the spent battery. Please call 1-800-8BATTERY for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling in your area. Futaba Corporation of

America's involvement in this program is part of its commitment to protecting our environment and conserving natural resources.

*RBRC is a trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.

Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement (for U.S.A.)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

--Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

--Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

--Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

--Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION:

To assure continued FCC compliance: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's

authority to operate the equipment.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation

To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons. This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Meaning of Special Markings

Pay special attention to safety where indicated by the following marks:

DANGER - Procedures which may lead to dangerous conditions and cause death/serious injury if not

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carried out properly.

WARNING - Procedures which may lead to a dangerous condition or cause death or serious injury to

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the user if not carried out properly, or procedures where the probability of supercial injury or physical

damage is high.

CAUTION - Procedures where the possibility of serious injury to the user is small, but there is a danger of

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injury, or physical damage, if not carried out properly.

= Prohibited 󾾙= Mandatory

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Warning: Always keep electrical components away from small children.

FLYING SAFETY

WARNING

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To ensure the safety of yourself and others, please observe the following precautions:

Have regular maintenance performed. Although your 18MZ protects the model memories with non-

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volatile EEPROM memory (which does not require periodic replacement) and not a battery, the transmitter still should have regular checkups for wear and tear. We recommend sending your system to the Futaba Service Center annually during your non-ying-season for a complete checkup and service.

Battery

Charge the batteries! (See Charging the batteries, for details.) Always recharge the transmitter and

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receiver batteries before each ying session. A low battery will soon die potentially, causing loss of control and a crash. When you begin your ying session, reset your T18MZ’s built-in timer, and during the session

pay attention to the duration of usage.

Stop ying long before your batteries become low on charge. Do not rely on your radio’s low battery

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warning systems, intended only as a precaution, to tell you when to recharge. Always check your transmitter and receiver batteries prior to each ight.

Where to Fly

We recommend that you y at a recognized model airplane ying eld. You can nd model clubs and elds by asking your nearest hobby dealer, or in the US by contacting the Academy of Model Aeronautics.

You can also contact the national Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), which has more than 2,500 chartered clubs across the country. Through any one of them, instructor training programs and insured newcomer training are available. Contact the AMA at the address or toll-free phone number below.

Academy of Model Aeronautics

5161 East Memorial Drive

Muncie, IN 47302

Tele. (800) 435-9262

Fax (765) 289-4248

or via the Internet at http:\\www.modelaircraft.org

Always pay particular attention to the flying field’s rules, as well as the presence and location of

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spectators, the wind direction, and any obstacles on the eld. Be very careful ying in areas near power lines, tall buildings, or communication facilities as there may be radio interference in their vicinity.

Lithium polymer(Li-po) Battery Safety and Handling instructions

IMPORTANT!

Use only the Futaba special charger included with this set or other chargers approved by Futaba to charge the Li-po batteries in the T18MZ transmitter included with this set.

It is important to understand the operating characteristics of Li-po batteries.Always read the specifications printed on the label of your Li-po battery and charger prior to use. Failure to follow the proceeding precautions can quickly result in severe, permanent damage to the batteries and its surroundings and possibly result in a

FIRE!

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

Do not attempt to disassemble Li-po packs or cells.

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Do not allow Li-po cells to come in contact with moisture or water at any time.

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Always provide adequate ventilation around Li-po batteries during charge, discharge, while in use, and

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during storage. Do not leave a Li-po battery unattended at any time while being charged or discharged.

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Do not attempt to charge Li-po batteries with a charger that is NOT designed for Li-po batteries, as

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permanent damage to the battery and charger could result.

Always charge Li-po batteries in a reproof location. Do not charge or discharge Li-po batteries on carpet,

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a cluttered workbench, near paper, plastic, vinyl, leather or wood, or inside an R/C model or full-sized automobile! Monitor the charge area with a smoke or re alarm.

Do not charge Li-po batteries at currents greater than the “1C” rating of the battery (“C” equals the rated

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capacity of the battery). Do not allow Li-po cells to overheat at any time! Cells which reach greater than 140 degrees Fahrenheit

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(60°C) should be placed in a reproof location. Li-po cells will not charge fully when too cold or show full charge.

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It is normal for the batteries to become warm during charging, but if the charger or battery becomes

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excessively hot disconnect the battery from the charger immediately!! Always inspect a battery which has previously overheated for potential damage, and do not re-use if you suspect it has been damaged in any way.

Do not use a Li-po battery if you suspect physical damage has occurred to the pack. Carefully inspect the

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battery for even the smallest of dents, cracks, splits, punctures or damage to the wiring and connectors. DO NOT allow the battery’s internal electrolyte to get into eyes or on skin—wash affected areas immediately if they come in contact with the electrolyte. If in doubt, place the battery in a re-proof location for at least

30 minutes.

Do not store batteries near an open ame or heater.

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Do not discharge Li-po batteries at currents which exceed the discharge current rating of the battery.

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Always store Li-po cells/packs in a secure location away from children.

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Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card Handling Instructions

(SD card is not included with this set)

Never remove the SD card or turn off power while

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entering data.

Never store the SD card where it may be subject

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to strong static electricity or magnetic elds. Do not expose the SD card to direct sunlight,

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excessive humidity or corrosive environments.

Do not expose the SD card to dirt, moisture, water

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or uids of any kind. Be certain to insert the SD card in the correct

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direction.

At the ying eld

To prevent possible damage to your radio gear, turn the power switches on and off in the proper sequence:

1. Pull throttle stick to idle position, or otherwise disarm your motor/engine.

2. Turn on the transmitter power and allow your transmitter to reach its home screen.

3. Conrm the proper model memory has been selected.

4. Turn on your receiver power.

5. Test all controls. If a servo operates abnormally, don’t attempt to y until you determine the cause of the

problem.

Test to ensure that the FailSafe settings are correct after adjusting them. Turn the transmitter off and

conrm the proper surface/throttle movements. Turn the transmitter back on.

6. Start your engine.

7. Complete a full range check.

8. After ying, bring your throttle stick to idle position, engage any kill switches or otherwise disarm your

motor/engine.

9. Turn off receiver power.

10. Turn off transmitter power.

If you do not turn on your system in this order, you may damage your servos or control surfaces, ood your engine, or in the case of electric-powered or gasoline-powered models, the engine may unexpectedly turn on and cause a severe injury.

While you are getting ready to y, if you place your transmitter on the ground, be sure that the wind

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won't tip it over. If it is knocked over, the throttle stick may be accidentally moved, causing the engine to speed up. Also, damage to your transmitter may occur.

In order to maintain complete control of your aircraft it is important that it remains visible at all times.

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Flying behind large objects such as buildings, grain bins, etc. is not suggested. Doing so may result in the reduction of the quality of the radio frequency link to the model.

Do not grasp the transmitter's antenna during ight. Doing so may degrade the quality of the radio

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frequency transmission. As with all radio frequency transmissions, the strongest area of signal transmission is from the sides of the

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transmitter's antenna. As such, the antenna should not be pointed directly at the model. If your ying style creates this situation, easily move the antenna to correct this situation.

As with all radio frequency transmissions, the strongest area of signal transmission is from the sides of the

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transmitter's antenna. As such, the antenna should not be pointed directly at the model. If your ying style creates this situation, easily move the antenna to correct this situation.

BEFORE USE

FEATURES

FASSTest system

The T18MZ transmitter adopted the newly developed bidirectional communication system "FASSTest" Data from the receiver can be checked in your transmitter. FASSTest is a maximum 18 channels (linear 16 channels + switch 2 channels) 2.4GHz dedicated system.

S.BUS2 system

By using the S.BUS2 system multiple servos, gyros and telemetry sensors are easily installed with a minimum amount of cables.

Windows CE

T18MZ utilizes the world famous Microsoft Windows CE, which offers outstanding dependability and valuable resources.

Color LCD

T18MZ has a HVGA (640x240 pixels) full color Backlight LCD touchscreen. The screen is

manufactured of a transective construction which enables both indoor and outdoor visibility.

Music Play

T18MZ can playback WMA (Windows Media Audio) les on a SD-Card. You can enjoy music by the internal speaker or stereo headphones from the earphone jack. A switch can be assigned to start/stop your

music.

Voice Recording

You can record your own voice using the internal microphone and then play back commands assigned to

certain switches. Recording time is 3 seconds maximum and 24 voice les can be stored.

Camera function + picture paste function

The transmitter has a 0.03M megapixels digital camera function. Picture les can be inserted as pictures

of each model, and shown on the home screen. Identication during model selection is easy and convenient.

(File type: bmp, JPEG, picture size: 158x80 pixels)

Secure Data (SD)

Model data, music les, voice les and picture les can be stored on optional SD card. The SD card is

also used when updating the software/features of the T18MZ.

High capacity lithium polymer battery (3500mAH)

The high capacity Lithium Polymer battery gives you extended ight time.

USB connection

A USB connector is built in. A commercial PC mouse and keyboard can be used. The model data can

also be stored in a USB memory ash drive.

Editing

The touch panel and rotary encoder editing system allows you to edit your model in the manner that is

easiest for you.

Functions

The internal dual processors operate the many 18MZ functions and optimize the response time. Most of

the mixing functions are operated by curves which give you very precise settings.

Stick

Each axis is supported by dual ball bearings. This allows for ner and more precise operation, the new

potentiometers also offer a very long lifespan.

Replaceable switches

You can replace 8 of the toggle switches on the right and left shoulder, with optional switches (two

position, three position, and momentary etc.).

Vibration function

Low voltage and other alarms are generated by a vibration motor. Alarms or vibrations to be used can be

selected by the owner.

R7008SB

The system comes with the R7008SB S.BUS2 Dual Antenna Diversity receiver featuring bi-directional

communication.

Contents and Technical Specications

(Specications and ratings are subject to change without notice.)

Your 18MZ (packaged with a S.BUS receiver) includes the following components:

• T18MZ Transmitter

• R7008SB Receiver

• LT2F3500XH Lithium-polymer battery & AC adaptor

• Switch harness

• Tool Box (includes special jig for adjustment)

• Neck strap

• Transmitter case

The set contents depend on the type of set.

Transmitter T18MZ

Operating system: 2-stick, 18 channels, 2.4GHz

FASSTest /FASST/S-FHSS system

Transmitting frequency: 2.4 GHz

Power supply: 7.4V LT2F3500 Li-polymer battery

Current drain: 1 ampere maximum (RF power on and

back light on) 700mA average

Receiver R7008SB

(FASSTest, S.BUS2, Diversity)

Receiving frequency: 2.4 GHz FASSTest system

Power requirement: 6.6 V Li-Fe battery

Current drain: 75 mA

Size: 24.9x47.3x14.3 mm

Weight: 10.9 g.

The following additional accessories are available from your dealer. Refer to a Futaba catalog for more information:

• LT2F3500XH Transmitter battery pack - the (3500mAh) transmitter easily exchanged with a fresh one to provide enough capacity for extended ying sessions.

• Trainer cord - the optional training cord may be used to help a beginning pilot learn to fly easily by placing the instructor on a separate transmitter. Note that the T18MZ transmitter may be connected to

another T18MZ system, as well as to any other models of Futaba transmitters. The T18MZ transmitter

uses the newer “Micro” rectangular type cord plug. Both Micro- to-Micro and Micro-to-round plug style

trainer cords are available.

• Neckstrap - a neckstrap may be connected to your T18MZ system to make it easier to handle and improve your ying precision since your hands won’t need to support the transmitter’s weight.

• Y-harnesses, servo extensions, etc - Genuine Futaba extensions and Y-harnesses, including a heavy-duty

version with heavier wire, are available to aid in your larger model and other installations.

• Gyros - a variety of genuine Futaba gyros are available for your aircraft or helicopter needs.

• Governor - for helicopter use. Automatically adjusts throttle servo position to maintain a constant head

speed regardless of blade pitch, load, weather, etc.

• Receivers - various models of Futaba receivers may be purchased for use in other models. (Receivers for

2.4GHz types are available.)

• Servos - there are various kinds of servos. Please choose from the servos of Futaba what suited the model

and the purpose of using you.

Lithium

-polymer battery pack may be

Transmitter controls

(LD,CD,RD)

●Switch Block (SA,SB,SE,SF)

●Antenna

●Monitor LED

●Carrying Handle

●Volume

●Speaker

●Microphone

●Switch Block (SC,SD,SG,SH)

●Slide Lever

(LS,LST)

●Stick

(J3)

(J4)

●Digital Trim

(T1-T6)

●Power Switch

●Hook

●Direct Key

Cautions on handling antenna

(S1-S4)

●Rotary Key

●Slide Lever (RST,RS)

●Stick

(J2)

(J1)

●LCD Display (Touch Panel)

WARNING

Do not touch the antenna during operation.

*There is the danger of erroneous operation causing a crash.

Do not carry the transmitter by the antenna.

*There is the danger that the antenna wire will break and

operation will become impossible.

Do not pull the antenna forcefully.

*There is the danger that the antenna wire will break and

operation will become impossible.

•Rotating antenna

The antenna can be rotated 90 degrees and angled 90 degrees. Forcing the antenna further than this can damage it. The antenna is not removable.

90°

LED monitor

The status of the transmitter is displayed by

changing the “MONITOR” section LED.

(LED Display)

▅FASSTest mode → Light Blue light ▅FASST mode → Green light ▅S-FHSS mode → yellow-green light ▅RF-OFF → Violet light ▅Starting → Red light ▅Trainer Student → Blue light

Switch reallocation

You can reallocate the toggle switches on the

shoulders of the transmitter, as you like.

90°

•Angle adjustment of the antenna

The antenna rotation and angle can be adjusted.

The antenna features weak radio waves in the forward direction and strong radio waves in the

sideways directions. Adjust the antenna angle to match your ying style.

Low power

High power High power

(Default settings)

• SA : 3 positions; Alternate; Short lever

• SB : 3 positions; Alternate; Long lever

• SC : 3 positions; Alternate; Long lever

• SD : 3 positions; Alternate; Short lever

• SE : 3 positions; Alternate; Short lever

• SF : 2 positions; Alternate; Long lever

• SG : 2 positions; Alternate; Short lever

• SH : 2 positions; Momentary; Long lever

*You can choose the Switch and the On/Off position in the

Switch Selection menu of your mix.

•When you change switches:

To relocate switches;

1. Make sure your transmitter is off, and use the attached 2.5mm hexagonal wrench (included) to turn the screw counterclockwise on the switch block and detach the block. Remove the screw holding the switch block. Pull up on the switch block to remove it.

2. Disconnect the connectors of switches you want to change.

3. Use the attached jig (inside stylus) to turn the

Pushingdownoneither theLDorRDvolumecontrol willlockitin thedown position.

Pushingthevolumecontrol againwillreleaseitsothatit canadjusted.

face nuts counterclockwise, this will detach the switches.

4. To re-attach, use the face nuts to attach switches from other positions or optional switches to the switch block.

5. Connect your connectors.

6. Insert the switch block so reconnect the connectors that it ts correctly into the body of the transmitter (as shown in the picture) and use the hexagonal wrench to tighten the screws.

Volume

Slide Lever

LeverLSbackandforth movementlinkedoperation

LeverLSTindependentoperation

LST (Left), RST (right):

Outside levers

Volume LD, CD, and RD:

If you push the volume button in, it will be

locked in place. To release the volume button, push it in lightly once more.

This volume is digital type (rotary encoder). This

volume works as both a volume and a push-switch.

*T18MZ beeps when the volume knob reaches center.

*You can check the volume position on the Dial Monitor

screen in the Linkage menu.

*You can use each setting screen of the mixing functions to

select volumes and dene the direction of its movement.

LS (Left), RS (right):

Inside levers: Each lever has two ends, one at the

front and the other at the back of the transmitter.

*It will beep when the lever is set to the center.

*You can check the lever position on the dial-monitor screen

in the linkage menu.

*You can select a slide lever and set the movement direction

on the setting screen of mixing functions.

Futaba Corporation

Condition 1

85%

Timer 1

10:00 (UP)

00:00:00

Timer 2

System

System Menu

Battery1 0.0V

+0 +0

Battery2 0.0V Battery3 0.0V

Linkage

Linkage Menu Model Menu Return

ʻ11/08/10

15:11:25

Model1

00:00.0

OFF

Caution

Digital trim

This transmitter is equipped with digital trims. Each time you press a trim button, the trim position moves one step. If you continue pressing it, the trim position starts to move faster. In addition, when the trim position returns to the center, the tone will

change. You can always monitor trim positions

graphics on the screen. To change the trim rate, you must activate this through the function menu, within the linkage menu. Touch the trim button and you will access another screen which enables you to change the trim percentages.

●T6 ●T5

●T3

●T2

●T4 ●T1

Note: The trim positions you have set will be stored in the

non-volatile memory and will remain there.

Touch Panel/ Rotary Key/ Direct Key

Touch softly the Touch Panel with the stylus

pen or your ngertips.

*Plastic lm is attached to the touch panel. Please be careful

so that you don't scratch the touch panel with anything hard

such as a metal object. Don't push the touch panel with

excessive force or drop anything on the panel.

*Although you may nd some air bubbles under the plastic

panel due to environmental changes such as temperature, it is not a defect and will cause no problems.

Rotary key

In addition to touch panel, you can select items

by rotating the rotary keys to the left or to the right.

*There is a function which cannot be accessed by the Rotary

Key.

Direct key

You can directly call your favorite functions or

menu screens.

(The default setting at the factory)

S1: System menu S2: Linkage menu S3: Model menu S4: Return

[How to change assignment of the direct key]

1. Open the screen you want to call. Then push S1 and S4 keys simultaneously. (You will see the direct key setting screen.)

2. Select the direct key.

3. The [Enter ]key is pressed.

4. The [Yes] key is pressed.

●Direct Key (S1-S4)

●Rotary Key

●LCD Display (Touch Panel)

Touch panel, rotary keys and direct keys are used

for entering data.

Touch Panel

Touch the panel with your nger or the attached

stylus pen, which is also used as a toolbox, to enter data.

Danger

The T18MZ's touch screen is very sensitive. To avoid accidently activating it during a

ight, it is suggested that it be locked. Due to the new sensitive type touch screen, if a neck strap hook, servo extension, or even your hand during a flight touches the screen, it could be dangerous. Please use the touch panel lock for

added safety during ight.

●Direct Key

(S2-S3)

The touchpanellocked by

S2 and S3 pushed.

Locking the LCD touch screen.

* Maintain a touch-panel lock irrespective of ON/OFF of a

transmitter.

●Direct Key

(S2-S3)

The touchpanelunlocked by

S2and S3 pushed again.

Stick Adjustment

Adjustment of the stick lever angle

You can make fine adjustments to the angle of

a stick lever either inwards or outwards from the center stick position.

●Screw

[How to adjust the Stick length.]

1. Hold the lever head "B" and turn the lever head "A" counter-clockwise, the lock will be released.

2. Adjust the stick lever to the desired length by turning lever head A.

. Securely lock the stick lever by holding

lever head A and turning lever head B counterclockwise.

Use the attached 1.5mm hexagonal wrench

(inside stylus) to turn the screw clockwise to adjust the stick outwards, or counter-clockwise to tilt it

inward.

Note: Be careful not to turn the screw too far

counterclockwise as it could fall out.

Adjustment of the lever length

You can adjust the length of stick levers, as you

like. It is recommended to adjust the length of the

sticks in line with your hand size.

Adjustment of Stick Lever Tension

You can adjust the tension of stick-levers.

The rubber cover in the back is removed rst.

●Retaining Force (J2) (Mode 1/3)

●Stick

Tension

●Stick Tension(J2) (Mode 2/4)

(J1)

●Stick Tension(J3) (Mode 1/3)

●Retaining Force (J3)

(Mode 2/4)

●Stick Tension(J4)

*This transmitter has two ratchet plates, one for airplane and

the other one for helicopter. If you tighten both screws, you

won't able to achieve the adjustment that you need because of the overlap of those two adjustments.

*If you want to change the setting from airplane to helicopter

(or from helicopter to airplane), turn the ratchet screw clockwise until the throttle stick moves freely. Then turn the screw for the helicopter until you get the tension you like.

Battery exchange

Note: Detaching the battery while the power is one can cause data you have recently edited to be lost.

[How to remove battery LT2F3500XH]

1. Using the tabs at the side of the transmitter,

open the side door to the rear as shown in

the gure.

*In the Mode 1/3, arrangement of a screw is opposite.

[Adjustment of tension]

Adjustment of Throttle Stick (Ratchet System)

You can choose either airplane ratchet system or

helicopter-touch.

1. Open the dust protection cap on the back of the transmitter that is covering the hole for throttle stick adjustment.

2. Use the attached 1.5mm hexagonal wrench (inside stylus) to turn the adjustment screw and set it as you prefer. Turning the screw clockwise increases the tension.

For airplanes: Adjust the screw on the left. For helicopters: Adjust the screw on the right. In changing the setting from airplane to helicopter (or

heli to airplane);

1. Turn the screw counter-clockwise until the throttle stick moves freely, and turn the screw clockwise to adjust it to the tension you prefer.

2.Open the battery cover inside the transmitter by sliding it upward as shown in the gure.

3. Pull up on the lip of the black "connector slider" to remove the battery connector.

connector slider

Battery connector

[How to install battery LT2F3500XH]

1. Insert the battery into the transmitter.

2. Insert the battery with the battery connector facing the direction shown in the gure. (Push the battery housing, not the battery wiring. )

*Remove the connector by pulling up on the lip of the slider, not the wiring.

4. Pull out the battery.

. Arrange the battery wiring as shown in the

gure.

Close the battery cover so that the wiring is

not pinched and lock the cover by pushing downward.

. Close the side door.

Back lid

The charging connector, earphone jack, and S.BUS

setting connector, charge LED are accessed by opening the transmitter rear cover as shown in the

gure.

[How to open back lid.]

1. Open the transmitter rear cover as shown in the gure.

Warning

Be careful to not drop the battery.

Never take out the battery from the T18MZ

transmitter while the LED monitor is blinking.

* Internal settings and memories can be destroyed.

* Do not use the transmitter if a “Backup Error” warning oc-

curs. Send it to the Futaba Service Center to be checked.

Don't pull battery wiring.

*When it short-circuits, there is danger of explosion ignition.

2. House the rear cover by pushing it into the transmitter.

Charge LED

S.BUS setting connector

Connector/Plug

1. The back of transmitter.

Trainer Connector

Charge plug

3. When not using the connector, pull out and close the rear cover.

Audio plug (PHONE)

S.BUS Connector

Charge Plug

Audio plug (PHONE)

2. Inside of transmitter of side cover

USB Connector

USB(mini-B) Connector

Unused

Update Switch

SD Card

SD Card (sold separately)

The SD card can store various files, such as model data, music, sound files and pictures. Any SD card on the market can be used with the T18MZ. The card is locked when it is pushed in all the way in. To remove the card, push in on the card again, it will pop up allowing you to remove it.

Warning

Be sure to turn off the power to the transmitter

before inserting or removing the SD card.

As the SD card is a precision device, do not use

excessive force when inserting.

If model data generated by a new software

version transmitter is copied to an old software version transmitter, the transmitter may operate erroneously. Copy the model data after updating the copy destination transmitter to the new software version.

Read data from a PC

Saving music and image files edited by a PC into the SD card, you can use those files on your T18MZ transmitter. Equipment for reading and writing SD cards are available at most electronics stores.

Stored data

The life of the SD card is limited due to the use of Flash memory. If you have a problem saving or reading data such as picture data after a long period of use you may need to purchase a new SD card.

*We are not responsible for, and cannot compensate for any

failure to the data stored in the memory card for any reason. Be sure to keep a backup of your models and data in your SD card.

*No necessity for backup; T18MZ transmitters and SD

cards are using nonvolatile memory devices so that the data stored in those will not be destroyed even without a backup battery. The clock for the transmitter depends on the Lithium battery.

Update Switch

When using an SD card to update the T18MZ software, set this switch to the up position. Then input the software to be updated to the SD card from the Futaba importers homepage and update the software in accordance with the updating procedure.

USB port

The following functions can be used with USB

connector.

• USB Mouse When a mouse is connected, a cursor will

appear on the screen and the mouse can be used instead of the touch panel.

• USB Keybord

When a keyboard is connected, the model

name and other data can be input by keyboard.

• USB Memory

All model data, etc. can be saved to an

optional USB Memory stick.

Connector for trainer function (TRAINER)

When you use trainer function, connect the optional trainer cable between the transmitters for teacher and student.

*You can set the trainer function on the Trainer Function

screen in the system menu

Connector for DSC function (DSC)

You can operate the transmitter without

transmitting radio waves by connecting the transmitter and the receiver to the DSC cable.

*Please refer to the section "Connection between Receiver/

Servo"

S.BUS connector (S.I/F)

When setting an S.BUS servo and telemetry sensor, connect them both here.

(Supply power by 3-way hub or 2-way cord.)

Audio plug (PHONE)

Connecting a stereo headphone to this plug, you

can enjoy music les stored in the SD card.

Connector for battery charger (CHG)

You cannot use the charger that was included

with the transmitter, without using the AC adapter that comes with this.

Danger

Do not connect any other chargers. The charger for the receiver battery cannot be used for the

transmitter.

USB port (mini-B)

*This is for factory use only.

Camera function

This transmitter has a digital camera function. A picture of your favorite model and other pictures (0.03M megapixels) can be allocated to transmitter model data.

Camera

Warning

Do not use the camera function during ight and

when starting the engine.

*It is dangerous to look away from or have your model out of

your line of sight while ying.

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Camera

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Receiver nomenclature

Before using the receiver, be sure to read the

precautions listed in the following pages.

Receiver R7008SB

Connector

"1 through 6": outputs for the channels 1 through 6

"7/B": outputs of 7 channels and power.

"8/SB": outputs of 8 channels or S.BUS port.

[S.BUS Sevo S.BUS Gyro ]

"S.BUS2": outputs of S.BUS2 port.

[Telemetry Sensor ]

*When using 9 or more channels, use an S.Bus function or use a second R7008SB and link both to your transmitter.

Link/Mode Switch

Use the small plastic screw driver that was

included with your receiver.

The Link/Mode Switch is also used for the CH

mode selection.

(The button is not used to link the transmitter

and receiver together. )

＋

−

Connector insertion

Firmly insert the connector in the direction

shown in the gure. Insert the S.BUS2 by turning it

90 degrees.

Warning

S.BUS2 connectors

Don't connect an S.BUS servo / gyro to BUS2 connector.

LED Monitor

This monitor is used to check the CH mode of the receiver.

Extra Voltage Connector

Use this connector when using a voltage telemetry device to send the battery voltage (DC0 ~ 70V) from the receiver to the transmitter.

Please use an option is External voltage input cable. Wire in an extra connector to you drive batteries that mates with the extra voltage connector.

Danger

Don't touch wiring.

* There is a danger of receiving an electric shock.

Do not short-circuit the battery terminals.

* A short circuit across the battery terminals may cause

abnormal heating, re and burns.

Please double check your polarity ( + and -) when hooking up your connectors.

* If + and - of wiring are mistaken, it will damage, ignite and

explode.

Don’t connection to Extra Voltage before

turning on a receiver power supply.

R7008SB CH Mode

The R7008SB receiver is a very versatile unit. It has 8 PWM outputs, S.Bus and S.Bus2 outputs. Additionally the PWM outputs can be changed

from channels 1-8 to channels 9-16. If you only

desire to use it as an 8 channel receiver (without S.Bus), it can be used without any setting changes.

The T18MZ has the ability to link to two R7008SB receivers. One of them outputting

channels 1-8 and the other outputting channels 9-16 giving you 16 PWM channels. Instructions for this conguration and S.Bus operation follow.

R7008SB CH MODE TABLE

Receiver connector

1 1 1 9 9

Mode A

1 ～ 8CH

Mode B

1 ～ 7CH

[How to change the R7008SB Channel mode.]

1. Press and hold down the Link/Mode button on the R7008SB receiver.

2. Turn the receiver on while holding down the Link/Mode button. when the LED begins to blink green/red the button may be released.

3. The LED should now be blinking red in one of the patterns described by the chart below.

4. Each press of the Mode/Link button advances the receiver to the next mode.

5. When you reach the mode that you wish to operate in, press and hold the Mode/Link button for more than 2 seconds.

6. Once locked into the correct mode the LED will change to a solid color.

7. Please cycle the receiver(s) power off and back on again after changing the Channel Mode.

Setting channel

Mode C

9 ～ 16CH

Mode D

9 ～ 15CH

2 2 2 10 10

3 3 3 11 11

4 4 4 12 12

5 5 5 13 13

6 6 6 14 14

7/B 7 7 15 15

8/SB 8 S.BUS 16 S.BUS

Red LED blink 1time 2time 3time 4time

Servo(Option)・Toolbox

Servo(Option)

Purchase servos appropriate for their intended use.

*Analog servos may not be used when operating in the

FASSTest 12CH mode.

When operating in the FASSTest12Ch mode use digital servos,

this includes all brushless and S.Bus servos.

Toolbox

●Rubber Cap

●Tool for removing decoration nuts

●Hex. Wrench (1.5mm and 2.5mm)

A special toolbox is included with your T18MZ.

This allows you to make off of the mechanical

adjustments that may be needed.

Hexagonal wrench (1.5mm and 2.5mm)

These wrenches are for adjustment of sticks,

replacement of the switches.

Tool for removing switch nuts.

This is used when changing or replacing

switches.

Stylus pen

A rubber cap is attached to the stylus pen/

toolbox. You may use this stylus with rubber cap

when operating the touch panel. The stylus allows

more precise operation than ngers without fear of

damaging the panels surface.

●You may use this tool as a stylus pen.

Receiver's Antenna Installation

The R7008SB has two antennas. In order to maximize signal reception and promote safe modeling

Futaba has adopted a diversity antenna system. This allows the receiver to obtain RF signals on both

antennas and y problem-free.

*Must be kept as straight as possible.

Antenna

Coaxial cable

To obtain the best results of the diversity

function, please refer to the following instructions:

1. The two antennas must be kept as straight as possible. Otherwise it will reduce the effective range.

2. The two antennas should be placed at 90 degrees to each other.

Antenna

R7008SB Receiver

This is not a critical figure, but the most

important thing is to keep the antennas away from each other as much as possible.

Larger models can have large metal objects

that can attenuate the RF signal. In this case the antennas should be placed at both sides of the model. Then the best RF signal condition is obtained at any ying attitude.

3. The antennas must be kept away from conductive materials, such as metal, carbon and fuel tank by at least a half inch. The coaxial part of the antennas does not need to follow these guidelines, but do not bend it in a tight radius.

4. Keep the antennas away from the motor, ESC, and other noise sources as much as possible.

Antenna

*The two antennas should be placed at 90 degrees to each other. *The Illustration demonstrates how the antenna should be placed.

*Receiver Vibration and Waterproong: The receiver contains precision electronic parts. Be sure

to avoid vibration, shock, and temperature extremes. For protection, wrap the receiver in foam

rubber or other vibration-absorbing materials. It is also a good idea to waterproof the receiver

by placing it in a plastic bag and securing the open end of the bag with a rubber band before wrapping it with foam rubber. If you accidentally get moisture or fuel inside the receiver, you may experience intermittent operation or a crash. If in doubt, return the receiver to our service center for service.

Rubber grommet

Brass eyelet

Wood screw

Servo mount

2.3-2.6mm nut washer Rubber grommet

Brass eyelet

Servo mount

2.3-2.6mm screw

(Helicopter)(Airplane/Glider)

Mounting the Servo

Servo lead wires

To prevent the servo lead cable from being

broken by vibration during flight, provide a little slack in the cable and fasten it at suitable points. Periodically check the cable during daily maintenance.

Margin in the lead wire.

Fasten about 5-10cm from the servo outlet so that the lead wire is neat.

Safety precautions when you install receiver and servos

Warning

Connecting connectors

Be sure to insert the connector until it stops at

the deepest point.

How to protect the receiver from vibration and water

Wrap the receiver with something soft such

as foam rubber to avoid vibration. If there is a chance of getting wet, put the receiver in a waterproof bag or balloon to avoid water.

Receiver's antenna

Never cut the receiver's antenna. Do not bind

the receiver's antenna with the cables for servos.

Locate the receiver's antenna as far as possible

from metals or carbon fiber components such as frames, cables, etc.

*Cutting or binding the receiver's antenna will reduce the ra-

dio reception sensitivity and range, and may cause a crash.

Mounting the power switch

When mounting a power switch to an airframe, make a rectangular hole that is a little larger than the total stroke of the switch so that you can turn

the switch ON/OFF without binding.

Avoid mounting the switch where it can be covered by engine oil and dust. In general, it is recommended to mount the power switch on the

side of the fuselage that is opposite the mufer.

Servo throw

Adjust your system so that pushrods will not

bind or sag when operating the servos to the full extent.

*If excessive force is continuously applied to a servo, the

servo could be damaged due to force on the gear train and/ or power consumption causing rapid battery drain.

Mounting servos

Use a vibration-proof rubber (such as rubber

grommet) under a servo when mounting the servo on a servo mount. And be sure that the servo cases do not touch directly to the metal parts such as servo mount.

*If the servo case contacts the airframe directly, vibration

will travel to and possibly damage the servo.

S.BUS Installation

This set uses the S.BUS system. The wiring is as simplified and clean mounting as possible, even with models that use a large number of servos. In addition, the wings can be quickly installed to the fuselage without any erroneous wiring by the use of only one simple wire, even when there are a large number of servos used.

●When using S.BUS, special settings and mixes in your transmitter may be unnecessary.

●The S.BUS servos and S.BUS gyros memorize the number of channels themselves. (Settable with the

T18MZ)

●The S.BUS system and conventional system (receiver conventional CH used) can be mixed.

S.BUS GliderUsageexample

HUB×4(Optional)

S.BUSAerobaticAirplaneUsage example

Receiver:R7008SB

Servo:S3171SB×9(Optional)

Throttleservo:S9070SB(Optional)

Battery:FR2F1800(Optional)

Switch:HSW-L

Receiver:R7008SB

Aileronservo:BLS174HV×2(Optional)

HAB×3(Optional)

RudderServo:BLS175HV×1(Optional)

Elevatorservo:BLS171HV×2(Optional)



S.BUS Wiring example

Receiver

S.BUS Port

(8/SB)

GY520 Extension cord

Battery

Switch

Terminal box

●S.BUSServo

Since the channel number is memorized by the S.BUS itself, any connector can be used. When the SBD-1 (sold separately) is used, ordinary servos can be used with the S.BUS system.

Terminal box

●

Four connectors can be inserted

HUB

S.BUS Servo

HUB HUB

S.BUS Servo

HUB

（Another power supply）

HUB

●Whenseparatepowersupplyused

When a large number of servos are used or when high current servos are used, the servos

Battery

can be driven by a separate power supply by using a separate Power Supply 3-way Hub.

Warning

Power supply

Please make sure that you use a battery that can deliver enough capacity for

the number and kind of servos used. Alkaline batteries cannot be used.

Green

Orange

HUB

Three connectors can be inserted.

HUB

（Another power supply）

Used when using a separate power supply battery.

S.BUS2 System

Using the S.Bus2 port an impressive array of telemetry sensors may be utilized.

S.BUS2 TABLE

Receiver connector

S.BUS Servo

S.BUS Gyro

telemetry sensor

S.BUS ○ ×

S.BUS2 ×　（※） ○

（※）

Don't connect S.BUS Servo,

S.BUS Gyro to BUS2 connector.

S.BUS device setting

S.BUS servos or a telemetry sensor can be connected directly to the T18MZ. Channel setting and other data

can be entered for the S.BUS servos or sensors.

1. Connect the S.BUS device and battery you want to set with a 3-way hub or 2-way cord as shown in the gure.

2. Turn on the transmitter power.

3. Call the setup screen.

Servo: System Menu → S.BUS Servo Sensor: Linkage Menu → Sensor

3-way hub or 2-way

T18MZ

4. Perform setting in accordance with each screen.

5. This sets the channel and other data for each S.BUS servo, or telemetry device to be used with the S.BUS device or receiver.

S.BUS device

(S.BUS Servo)

(telemetry sensor)

Receivers Battery

Telemetry System

The R7008SB receiver features bi-directional communication with a FASSTest Futaba transmitter using the

S.Bus2 port. Using the S.Bus2 port an impressive array of telemetry sensors may be utilized. It also includes both standard PWM output ports and S.Bus output ports.

*Telemetry is available only in the FASSTest 18CH mode. (12CH mode displays only Receiver battery voltage

and Extra battery voltage.)

*The telemetry function requires the corresponding receiver (R7008SB).

* Telemetry display only T18MZ ID of R7008SB was remembered to be.

●Telemetrysensor(soldseparately)

Signal

S.BUS2 Connector

Info

T18MZ

Receiver

Info

voltage

Switch

Your aircrafts data can be checked in the transmitter by connecting various telemetry sensors to the S.BUS2 connector of the receiver.

Drivebatteryvoltageis displayedatthetransmitter.

Batteryvoltageis displayedatthetransmitter.

Temperature

Info

HUB

Sensor

RPM Sensor

Altitude Sensor

Slot1

Slot2

Slot3

Terminal box

●SlotNo.

Servos are classified by channel, but sensors

are classified by “slot” . Since the initial slot No. of the T18MZ is preset at each sensor, the sensors can be used as is by connecting them. There are 1~31 slots.

Info

HUB

Altitude Sensor

Sensor

S.BUS2 Tool

Slot4

Slot5

Slot6

Slot7

Slot8

BASIC OPERATION

Battery Charging

Before charging batteries, read the "Cautions for handling battery and battery charger" in the section "For your safety".

Charging the transmitter LT2F3500XH lithiumpolymer battery

Danger

The LT2F3500XH lithium-polymer battery is

for the T18MZ transmitter only. Do not use it with other devices.

Always use the accessory AC adapter to charge

the battery.

The charging circuit is built into the T18MZ.

[Method of charging battery]

AC100V

Chargelamp

T18MZ

of the battery.

*If the battery is improperly installed or is faulty, the

transmitter monitor will not light and the battery will not charge.

How to charge the Li-Fe battery FR2F1800(Option) for the receiver

Use the battery charger that is included in the set.

[Method of charging battery]

●The connector of the battery is

connected with "2S" side of

AC100V

1. Connect the power cable of the charger to the wall socket (AC outlet).

2. Connect the connector to the Li-Fe battery.

*Conrm that the charging indicator, red LED lights.

3. Remove the battery after the LED light turns green.

*After completing the charge remove the battery from the

charger and remove the charger from the wall outlet.

the charger.

Charger LBC-4E5

LBC-4E5

Balance CHARGER

Red on, green off : Charging

Green on, red off : Charging Full

Intelligent LiFePO4 for 2S/3S Cells

MODEL :

3S2S

Red flash : Output short-circuit or wrong polarity

（2S sids）

1. Turn off the transmitter power.

2. Connect the power plug of the AC adapter to an 110V outlet.

*Don't connect AC plug to the T18MZ without connecting

with a 110V outlet.

3. Open the back lid of the transmitter and insert the plug of the AC adapter into the CHG port.

4. The charging monitor of the transmitter lights red.

*The LCD screen will come on for several seconds and then

go off. It may take several seconds for charging to start after the AC adapter is connected.

5. When the battery is fully charged the transmitter monitor will light green. Remove the charge plug and AC adaptor.

*After using the AC adapter always disconnect the power

cord from the AC outlet.

*The time to charge a completely discharged battery pack

is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes. However, the actual charging time may vary depending on temperature and state

Warning

The transmitter battery cannot be charged with

the receiver charger. Conversely the receiver battery cannot be charged with the transmitter charger.

How to turn ON/OFF the power of the transmitter

Windows® CE is installed as a built-in operating system in the T18MZ transmitter. Compared to the conventional system, the T18MZ takes extra time for internal processing when it is turned on/off.

The right switch is

pushed.

When turning on the power of the transmitter

1. Place the throttle stick below 1/3 closed.

2. Turn on the power switch.

*After initialization of the transmitter is complete, the LED

monitor turns Purple.

*If your throttle stick is not at 1/3 closed or fully closed, a

warning will sound. If you move the throttle to 1/3 closed or fully closed, the warning will stop and will become a "Transmit ?" screen.

*If you push the button "NO", then the transmitter will not

emit radio waves.

*If you push the button "Yes", then the transmitter will emit

radio waves..

*If a battery is removed and it re-connects, please switch on a

power supply, after 3 seconds or more pass.

Start-up time;

The time required to initialize the internal circuit of the transmitter varies between the previous time you turned the power off and then restarted the transmitter. There are two “start up” modes for your transmitter, see below:

Cold start;

If you turn on the transmitter more than four hours after you last turned it off, the mode is “Cold start”. “Cold start” is normal for the first initial power up of the day. It will take about 30 seconds to be ready for use, as it takes time to initialize the internal circuit of the transmitter.

Hot start;

If you turn on the transmitter less than four hours after you last turned it off, the mode is “Hot start”. Since initialization has been partly completed, the transmitter will be ready to use in several seconds.

“Hot start” takes place usually at a second ight or later ight in the day.

Warning

Once you turn on the power, never shut off the

power switch until the power becomes stable (or

until the rst screen shows up). If you turn off

the power switch while the transmitter is going through the initialization process, the data could be damaged. Note: The start-up time may be a little bit slower when the SD card is installed compared to when the card is not.

How to stop the transmitter

Turn off the power switch of the transmitter. The internal circuit of the transmitter starts the shut down process including saving the set-up data.

It will turn off by

pushing both

pieces

simultaneously.

It will turn it off by pushing one side

for a length of

time.

Once you turn off the power, never operate the

power switch until the power shutdown process is fully completed. If you turn on the power switch again while the transmitter is still in the process of power shutdown, the data could be damaged.

As the internal circuit of the transmitter stays on the standby mode for 4 hours after turning

off the power, some part of the circuit is consuming current. When you turn on the power during this period, the power starts in “Hot mode”. But if more than four hours pass after shutting down the power, the power supply will completely shut down the internal circuit. When you turn on the power after this point, the power starts in “Cold start mode”.

How to reset software

If the screen freezes for some reason and you cannot edit, the transmitter power supply is not fully off even if you turn OFF the power switch. You will need to remove the battery and reinsert it again. In this case, the power restarts in “Cold

mode”. Even though the screen freezes, all the

other functions for radio control operation remain operative.

Registration of the user's name

T18MZ transmitter can register user's name.

How to register user's name

1. Turn on the power of the transmitter.

2. Push the area of the user's name shown on the home screen or the "user's name" in the linkage menu. Then the User's Name Set screen will pop up.

User Name

User ID

Secure Mode

3. Push the user's name. Then the keyboard will pop up. You can use up to 32 characters as a user's name. Use the keyboard on the screen to enter user's name.

Piease input user name. (≦ 32 Characters )

Futaba Corporation

Model1

Futaba Corporation

0000

System

Enter and Exit : [Return] Key, Cancel and Exit : [ESC] Key

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space key

4. Push "Return" key to return to the previous screen after entering the user's name.

(If you want to protect the user's name)

If you don't want anybody else to change your

user's name, set your ID in the following way.

*Please be aware that you will not able to change user's name

if you forget your password.

1. Make sure that the security mode is "User's name", and then push the User ID button.

2. Enter your password, using keyboard on the screen. You will need to enter your password for changing the user's name, the next time you turn on the power.

*Even if you enter the same character, your password will be

identified differently depending on whether you are using "Transform" mode or "Direct" mode for inputting.

Home screen

This is the Home screen and descriptions of it's menus. Use your nger or included stylus pen to operate the

touch screen.

Timer

①

If one of two timer displays is pushed, you will enter the Timer screen of a Linkage menu.

Menu Button

②

• System　• Linkage

System Selection

③

• FASSTest 18CH　• FASSTest 12CH

• FASST MULTI　• FASST 7CH　• S-FHSS 8CH

System timer/Reset

④

• This shows the total accumulated time

used for the transmitter. This can be reset. (Hour):(Minute):(Second) Push this area to reset the timer.

Voltage of Rx/Ext battery

⑤

Information from the receiver is displayed when using a bidirectional system.

FASSTest Only.

Direct buttons

⑥

Select and press one of the direct buttons to enter the menu.

Home2

⑦

A timer and Telemetry data change to Home2 screen by which it was indicated by expansion.

RF Indicator

⑧

"ON AIR" or "RF OFF"

Digital trim (T1 to T6, CD)

⑨

Push this area to enter the Dial Monitor screen.

User's name

⑩

Push this area to enter the User's Name Setting screen.

Condition

⑪

The condition name that is currently used is displayed here.

• Push this area to enter the Condition Select screen.

Battery Indicator

⑫

•When the remaining battery reaches 30%,

the alarm will beep. Land your aircraft immediately.

Menu Button

⑬

• Model

Model Name

⑭

The model name that is currently used is displayed here.

• Push this area to enter the Model Select

screen.

Clock

⑮

This shows the today's date and the current time.

• Push this area for the Date & Time Setting

screen.

Warning

Be sure to confirm the model name before

ying your aircraft.

Check the remaining battery as often as possible and try to charge the battery

regularly. If the battery alarm sounds and its warning symbol is displayed, land your aircraft immediately.

①

②

③ ④

⑤

⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ ⑫

⑥

⑬

⑭

⑮

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Home 2 screen

If [Home2] is pushed, it will become the display to which the timer and the Telemetry data were

expanded.

● Return to home screen

Timer

If one of two timer displays is pushed, you will enter the Timer screen of a Linkage menu.

●Three telemetry data can be displayed.

If three either is pushed, it will move to a telemetry screen. Three displays can be changed on a telemetry screen.

User Menu

T18MZ has a menu for each of the following: System, Linkage, and Model. Also, you can create a personalized User Menu that can include all of the menus that you use most often.

The User menu can be created by pressing the Rotary Key.

How to make a User Menu

1. From the home screen, press the Rotary key for 2 seconds.

2. Touch here to select your rst choice.

3. Once pressed, 4 pages of choices will be displayed.

4. Make your selection, press your choice and the first of your "User Menu" will be entered.

*Any change made to data entered from the

User Menu or from the normal method of use are the same. Changes made in either way are saved into the transmitter memory.

● To erase a selection from your User Menu, highlight the desired

menu and press Release. This will remove it from your personal User Menu, but not from the basic menu. You can always go back at a later date and re-enter this into your User Menu.

● Return to home screen

● Return to User Menu

● Return to home screen

SYSTEM MENU

The System Menu sets up functions of the

transmitter, this does not set up any model data.

● When the System Menu button is touched, the menu shown below is called up. Touch the function button that you want to enter.

●Return to Home screen

System Menu functions table

[Trainer]: Starts and sets the trainer system.

[Display]: Display adjustment and auto power off setting.

[Date & Time]: Sets the date and time (system clock setting) and resets the timer.

[User Name]: User name registration and ID Pin number.

[Switch]: Toggle switch type setting (Set when the switch is replaced.)

[H/W Setting]: Hardware reverse / Stick setting / Calibration.

[Sund Volume]: Adjust the volume of: Key Operation/Error Warning/Trim&Center Click/Timer Event

[Player]: Reproduction of music le.

[Camera]: Built in 0.3 megapixel camera.

[S.BUS Servo]: S.BUS servo setting.

[Information]: Displays the program version, SD card information, and product ID.

[Range Check]: The output of the transmitter is lowered, for Range checking.

Trainer

Trainer system set up and use.

T18MZ trainer system makes it possible for the instructor to chose which channels and operation modes that can be used in the students transmitter. The function and rate of each channel can be set, the training method can also be matched to the student's skill level. Two transmitters must be connected by an optional Trainer Cord, and the Instructors’ transmitter should be programmed for trainer operation, as described below.

When the Instructor activates the trainer switch, the student has control of the aircraft (if MIX/ FUNC/NORM mode is turned on, the Instructor can make corrections while the student has control). When the switch is released the Instructor regains control. This is very useful if the student gets the aircraft into an undesirable situation.

Corresponding types of transmitters and trainer mode settings:

Types of transmitters

Instructor Student Mod. mode CH mode Mod. mode CH mode Mod. mode

T18MZ T18MZ Arbitrary 16CH Arbitrary 16CH -

T18MZ

T18MZ T8FG, FX-20 Arbitrary

T18MZ

T18MZ T10CG,T7CG Arbitrary 8CH Arbitrary - - 12FG T18MZ T8J,T6J Arbitrary 8CH Arbitrary - -

T14MZ, FX-40,

T12Z, T12FG,

FX-30

T8FG, FX-20 T18MZ Arbitrary 12CH Arbitrary 12CH -

T10C, T10CG,

T9C, T7C, T7CG,T8J

T14MZ, FX-40,

T12Z, T12FG,

FX-30

T10C, T9C,

T7C,T6EX,

T4EX

T18MZ Arbitrary 12CH Arbitrary 12CH -

T18MZ Arbitrary - Arbitrary 8CH -

Instructor's transmitter settings Student's transmitter settings

Freq. setting Trainer setting Freq. setting Trainer setting Trainer Cords

Arbitrary 12CH

Arbitrary 8CH PPM - - 12FG

● Setting data are stored to model data.

● Student rate can be adjusted at MIX/FUNC/

● Activated student channels can be selected

NOTE: This trainer system can be used in the

1. In the T18MZ (including FX-40, T12Z and

2. Be sure that all channels work correctly in

PCM-G3

2.4G

12CH FASST-MLT2

8CH FASST-MULT

NORM mode.

by switches.

following manner;

T12FG) transmitter and a conventional transmitter, if the channel order is different. It is necessary to match the channel order in the Linkage Menu when connecting it with other than a T18MZ.

both transmitters before ying.

Trainer

12CH PPM

- -

12FG/9C

Cords

Trainer Cords

12FG/9C

Cords

Trainer

● Touch the [Trainer] button in the System Menu to call the setup screen. The setup screen for the Teacher/Student mode is shown below.

●Return to System Menu

Trainer

Teacher/Student

Model 1

INHACT/INH

Student

8CHChannel

Student mode

1. Set "Teacher/ Student" button to "Student".

2. Change "ACT/INH" button from "INH" to "OFF" or "ON".

3. Set the CH mode to "16CH/12CH" or "8CH", see the above chart for the trainer mode

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settings.

Note: In "student mode", only the teacher

side can turn on and off the power of the student's transmitter. Keep the power switch always at off position.

●The setup screen for the instructor mode is shown below.

●Return to System Menu

INHACT/INH

Teacher

8CHChannel

OFF

INHACT/INH

Teacher

8CHChannel

OFF

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CH Function Mode Switch Rate Stu.CH

1 AIL

2 ELE

3 THR

4 RUD

5 GYR

6 PIT

Model 1

CH Function Mode Switch Rate Stu.CH

1 AIL

2 ELE

3 THR

4 RUD

5 GYR

6 PIT

Trainer 1/3

Teacher/Student

Master SW

Trainer 1/3

Teacher/Student

Master SW

Teacher mode

1. Set "Teacher/Student" button to "Teacher".

2. Change "ACT/INH" button from "INH" to "OFF" or "ON".

3. Set the CH mode to "16CH/12CH" or "8CH", see the above-mentioned chart for the trainer mode settings.

4. Call up the Switch Setting screen by touching "Switch". Then set the desired switch and on/ off direction.

5. Select the switch mode. If you select "NORM", the trainer function will be turned on or off by a switch position. If you select "ALT", ON and OFF of the trainer function switches alternatively every time the switch is turned on. This means the student side can be operated without holding the switch lever.

6. The Instructor side selects the channel for control. Three operating modes are available.

"NORM" mode (Normal mode);

The student will have none of the settings

from the Teachers radio.

"MIX" mode;

Student has full advantage of all mixes and settings in Teachers radio. Plus the Teacher has the ability to override the student while the switch is activated.

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OFF

● Student rate

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FUNC

NORM

MIX

OFF

NULL

+100

CH 1

CH 2

CH 3

"FUNC" mode (Function mode);

Student has control of all mixes and rate

settings of Teachers radio.

7. Set the switches and rates of each channel. Switch to the details setup screen by

touching the page switching button [1/2] at the top right-hand corner of the screen. Student operation for each channel can be set here.

[Switch]: The switches that can be operated

by the student can be set. SW-A~SWH, SS1, and SS3 can be selected.

[Rate]: Servo travel versus student operation

can be set. (This can only be used in the FUNC/MIX/NORM modes.)

Note: In "teacher mode", the trainer function

won’t show that is is activated unless the Instructors' transmitter receives signals from the student's transmitter via the trainer cord. Be sure to conrm this after connecting your trainer cable.

Trainer student channel setting function

The channel function can be selected and re-arranged for the student transmitter (when using either "FUNC""MIX""NORM") in the Trainer function of the transmitter. This makes trainer connection easy even when the instructor and students channel assignment are different.

Studentside StudentCH

CH1 Aileron CH2 Elevator CH3 Throttle CH4 Rudder CH5 Gear CH6 Flap CH7 Aileron2 CH8 Aux5

CH9 Aux4 CH10 Aux3 CH11 Aux2 CH12 Aux1

Instructorside

CH2Elevator CH4Rudder CH3Throttle CH1Aileron

--Aileron2 CH6Flap CH5Gear CH8Aux5

CH9Aux4 CH10Aux3 CH11Aux2 CH12Aux1

INHACT/INH

Teacher

8CHChannel

OFF

Model 1

CH Function Mode Switch Rate Stu.CH

1 AIL

2 ELE

3 THR

4 RUD

5 GYR

6 PIT

Trainer 1/3

Teacher/Student

Master SW

Student channel setting

1. Open the System Menu trainer screen.

2. Select [Teacher].

3. When [FUNC][MIX][NORM] is selected as the mode of the channel to be set,the [Student CH]setting button is displayed. (When [OFF],[Student CH] setting is not performed.)

4. When the [Student CH] button is pressed, the Channel Select screen is displayed. Select the channel.

(16CH mode---1-16CH) (12CH mode---1-12CH) ( 8CH mode---1- 8CH)

FUNC

MIX

OFF

NORM

OFF

NULL

+100

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CH 1

CH 2

CH 3

Display

LCD screen adjustment and auto power off setting

The following LCD screen adjustments and auto

power off setting are possible:

● Auto power off time setting

● Backlighting brightness adjustment

● Background color change

● Touch panel screen calibration correction

● Touch the [Display] button in the System Menu to call the setup screen shown below.

Display

Auto Power oﬀ time

●Return to System Menu

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30Min.

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Backlight

Backlight decrease

Back color Touch screen

TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT

Auto power off time setting

The function to prevent a battery from

discharging by failure of the power supply of a transmitter to erase.

1. Adjust the auto power off time with the left and right side buttons.

*When the time the transmitter is inactive reaches the set

time, the power is turned off automatically. This time can be set up to 1 hour in 10 minutes increments. The auto power off function can also be deactivated.

*An audible alarm is sounded and an alarm screen is

displayed from 3 minutes before auto power off and

the time remaining until auto power off is displayed.

When a stick or switch is operated while the alarm

screen is being displayed, the alarm is cleared and

the display is returned to the home screen.

Backlighting brightness adjustment

1. Adjust the backlighting brightness with the left and right side buttons.

*When the right side button is touched, the backlighting

becomes brighter. When the left side button is touched, the backlighting becomes darker.

Backlight decrease brightness adjustment

1. Adjust the backlight decrease brightness with the left and right side buttons.

*When the right side button is touched, the backlighting

becomes brighter. When the left side button is touched, the backlighting becomes darker.

*It cannot be made brighter than Backlighting brightness

adjustment.

Backlight decrease time

1Min.

Cal.

Backlight decrease time

You can set a time period to decrease the LCD

backlight. This function counts the period that the touch panel has been not operated. This time can be set by ten-second steps. You can also turn off the backlight decrease” if you like.

*The backlight consumes a large amount of power. We

recommend you to turn off the backlight by setting the backlight power-off time to about one minute.

Background color

1. Touch the button of the color you want to change.

*There are ve background colors.

Touch screen calibration

This function adjusts the location of touch

panel. Touch "Calibration" button and then press "Yes", the calibration screen will pop up. Touch the center of the cross hair cursor on the screen with the stylus pen. As soon as the system recognizes the position, the cursor will move on to the next position. Repeat this procedure as long as the cursor moves to next position. You will do this ve times. Calibration will be carried out based on the ve positions. Disappearance of the cross hair cursor means the calibration has been completed. Touch any point on the screen to return to the previous screen.

*In ordinary operation, this calibration is not necessary. If

you notice the touch panel is not functioning correctly after long use, we recommend you to carry out this calibration.

Date and Time

Date and time setting (system clock setting) and integrating timer resetting

This function adjusts the system clock of the T18MZ transmitter. Perform this setting when you purchase the set and when adjustment is necessary.

● Touch the [Date and Time] button in the System

Menu to call the setup screen shown below.

●Return to System Menu ●If it pushes, a timer will reset.

Date and Time

August 2011

S M T W T F S

31 1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10

4 5 6

11 12 13

18 19 2014 15 16

24 25 26 2721 22 23

31 1 2 328 29 30

7 8 9 10

Model 1

Date

2011 8 17

Time

Total 00:17:48

35 52

System Timer

The integrating timer can also be reset.

*The integrating timer is displayed on the Home screen.

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●Total : Regardless of a model, addition time in case a power supply is ON is displayed.

Model : The addition time when the power supply was set

to ON is displayed for every model.

Date setting

1. Touch the "Year", "Month", or "Day" button and set the date by touching the [+] or [-] button.

*The date can also be set by pressing the date on the calendar

shown at the left.

Time setting

1. Touch the "Hour" or "Minute" button, and set the time by touching the [+] or [-] button.

2. When the "Second" button is touched, the timer is set to "00" seconds.

Integrating timer reset

The integrating timer shows the total time that has elapsed since the last "reset".

1. When the [System Timer] button is touched, the timer is reset.

User Name

User name registration and PIN setting

This function registers the T18MZ user name.

A PIN can also be set to protect the set data or

user name.

● Touch the [User Name] button in the System Menu to call the setup screen shown below.

●Return to System Menu

User Name

User ID

Secure Mode

Model1

Futaba Corporation

0000

System

*Set the PIN carefully. When a system PIN is set, if you

forget the PIN, none of the settings can be changed. In this case, the system must be reset by the Futaba Service Center.

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User name registration

1. When the User Name box is touched, a keyboard appears on the screen.

2. Enter the user name from this keyboard.

*A user name of up to 32 characters can be entered.

*The set user name is displayed on the Home screen.

(For a detailed description of the input method, see [User

Name Registration/Character Input Method] in the Basic Operation section.)

User name or set data protection

1. Touch the Security Mode button and select the mode. The mode is switched each time the button is touched.

*User Name: Select when you want to protect the user name

only.

*System: Select when you want to protect all the set data.

2. When the user ID button is touched, a PIN input screen appears. Input a PIN of up to 4 digits.

3. When the "Return" key is touched , the display returns to the preceding screen.

4. When the transmitter power is turned off, the set security mode becomes active.

*When a PIN is set for the user name, it must be entered the

each time the User Name screen is opened.

When a System PIN is set, a button displaying a key icon

appears on the Home screen.

When you want to change any settings, touch this button and

enter the PIN.

If you want to nullify your current password,

set the password to "0000" (default value).

Switch

Toggle switch type setting (Setting when the switch was replaced.)

If you modify the location of the switches on the right and left (top) of the transmitter, you should be sure to re-assign functions to the switches for proper operation.

A “Lock” is included to prevent settings from being modified by mistake. When you need to change settings, unlock this by pressing “Lock” it will then read ”Unlock” and you can make changes as required.

● Touch the [Switch] button in the System

Menu to call up the setup screen shown below.

●Return to System Menu

Switch

SW Type Posi. Ait/Mom 3P Mom

Lever

LeverSB2Posi. Alt.

LeverSC3Posi. Alt.

LeverSD3Posi. Alt.

3Posi. Alt.

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SW Type Posi. Ait/Mom 3P Mom

Lever

LeverSF2Posi.

Lever

3Posi. Alt.

Alt.

2Posi.

Alt.

Mom.

Lock

Switch selection

1. Select the switch type by touching the [Type]

button corresponding to the switch to be

replaced. [Lever]: Toggle switch [Button]: Pushbutton [Dial]: Knob

●Setting for toggle switch is shown above.

2/3 position selection

1. Touch the "Posi." button corresponding to the

switch and select the position type. [2 Posi]: 2 position [3 Posi]: 3 position

[Alt/Mom] mode selection

1. Select the operation mode by touching the [Alt/Mom] button corresponding to the switch.

[Alt.]: Alternate type [Mom.]: Self-return type

● Selection of the [Mom.] mode with a 3-position type switch is shown above.

"3P Mom" mode selection

1. Select the operation mode by touching the "3P Mom" button corresponding to the switch.

[Single]: One-side self-return type [Dual]: Both directions self-return type

H/W Setting

Stick, switch, trim lever, and knob operation direction reversal (Hardware reverse)/Stick response and hysterisis adjustment (Stick Setting)/Calibration

This function is for adjusting the sticks, switches,

and trim characteristics. It is not unless necessary.

H/W Reverse

This function reverses the operation signal of the

sticks, switches, trimmer levers, and knobs.

Note: This setting reverses the actual operation

signal, but does not change the display of the indicators on the display. Use the Normal mode as long as there is no special reason to use the Reverse mode.

● Touch the [H/W Setting] button at the System Menu to call the setup screen shown below.

●Return to System Menu

Stick Setting

This function sets the servo response and hysteresis for stick operation for each condition. The control feeling of the stick can be adjusted to match the aerobatics.

Calibration

Usually, this calibration is unnecessary.

Please perform this calibration, only if a change at the center of a stick should arise after prolonged use.

● Touch the [H/W Reverse] button at the H/W Setting Menu to call the setup screen shown below.

●Return to H/W Setting Menu

Operation direction reversal method

1. Touch the setting button corresponding to the H/W (Hardware) you want to reverse.

2. Reverse the H/W by touching [Yes]. (When you want to stop operation, touch [No].) [Normal]: Normal operation direction [Reverse]: Reverses the operation direction.

● Touch the [Stick Setting] button at the H/W Setting Menu to call the setup screen shown below.

●Return to H/W Setting Menu

● Group/single mode switching (Gr./Sngl)

(For more information, see the description at the back of this manual.)

Response adjustment

1. Touch the setting button corresponding to

the stick whose response you want to adjust. Adjustment buttons appear on the righthand side of the stick setup screen.

2. Use the adjustment buttons to adjust the

response. Initial value: 4 Adjustment range: 1~16 (When the

adjustment value is large, the response

becomes slow.)

● Touch the [Calibration] button at the H/W Setting

Menu to call the setup screen shown below.

●Return to H/W Setting Menu

Hysteresis adjustment

1. Touch the setting button corresponding to the stick whose hysteresis you want to adjust. Adjustment buttons appear on the righthand side of the stick setup screen.

2. Use the adjustment buttons to adjust the hysteresis.

Initial value: 1 Adjustment range: 0~32 (When the

adjustment value is large, the hysteresis value becomes large.)

How to Calibrate

1. Choose the stick to calibrate right and left.

2. The stick is set at neutral and the [neutral] button is pushed.

3. The stick is held at full right and full bottom (diagonal) the [Right/Bottom] button is pushed.

4. The stick is held at full left and full top (diagonal) the [Left/ Top] button is pushed.

*Please do not press the stick too rmly in any direction when

doing the calibration.

*Check after calibration to make sure that neutral is 0% and

bottom right side will be +100%, and the top left side is become -100%.

Sound Volume

Sound Volume setting

This function can set the volume of "Key Operation" "Error/Warning" "Trim&Center Click" "Timer Event" respectively.

*If you have set the PIN try not to forget it. When a system

PIN is set, if you forget the PIN, none of the settings can be changed or entered. In this case, the system must be reset by the Futaba Service Center.

● Touch the [Sound Volume] button in the System

Menu to call the setup screen shown below.

●Return to System Menu

Sound Volume

Key Operation

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Error/Warning

Trim & Center Click

Sound Volume Setting method

1. When the Sound Volume box is touched, the

above screen will appear.

2. You can change the sound volume by

touching the "+" "-" button of four items.

*If you touch "+", the volume will increase. If you touch the

"-", the volume will decrease.

Timer Event

Player

Music playback

The T18MZ transmitter can play back ".wma" music les stored in your SD card and USB memory. You

can listen to them through the built-in speaker or through the headphone jack with your own headphones.

[Important notice]

Before downloading les from your PC into the

SD card, insert the SD card into the transmitter and turn on the power of the transmitter. Then the following folders will be automatically

created in the SD card. When you download les from you PC, copy and paste the les into their corresponding les.

• BMP : picture les

• WMA : music les

• WAV : sound les

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Buttons for music playback

• You can playback any music files listed on the right side of the screen.

• If you adjust the volume here, it adjusts not only music playback but also other applications.

Copy / Delete / Rename

1. Data is chosen from Playback File.

2. Selected data is pushed.

3. Copy / Delete / Rename is chosen from a right display.

4. Next, it chooses in [Yes] and [No]. In Rename, name is inputted into the keyboard which appeared, and, nally it pushes Enter.

• Button to select either One-time Playback or Repeat Playback

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Playback File

File not found !

Sel.SW

•Button to select either One Music Playback or Multiple Music Playback

• SW selection button Push this button to call the SW

select screen and choose the Music playback switch.

(Refer to the description in the end of this manual)

(Playback le list)

To playback

• All the music files saved in the T18MZ/SD card/USB memory will be shown here.

1. Push the file name to select the music file you want to hear.

2. Use the buttons on the left to playback or stop the music.

Camera

Camera photography and picture storage

Pictures can be easily taken with the camera

in the T18MZ. The picture can be saved to the

T18MZ, SD card, and USB memory. Your favorite

model photographed by you can be displayed on the Home screen, Start screen, and Model Select screen.

● Call the following setting screen by pressing the [Camera] button in the System Menu.

●Return to System Menu

Camera

Thumbnail

Save to...

●Picture data save destination (T18MZ, SD card, USB memory)

Model1

●To the thumbnail screen to view all pictures.

Shooting method

1. Turn on the transmitter and call [Camera] from the System Menu.

2. Select the picture save destination. (T18MZ, SD card, USB memory)

*Only when an SD card and USB memory are used will an

icon be displayed and this choice can be selected.

3. Point the camera at the back of the transmitter toward the subject and press the shutter button.

4. The picture can be checked with the [Thumbnail] button. A picture can be copied and deleted by pressing it.

Copy / Delete / Rename

1. [Thumbnail] button is pushed.

2. Data is chosen from Thumbnail.

3. Copy / Delete / Rename is chosen from a right display.

4. Next, it chooses in [Yes] and [No]. In Rename, name is inputted into the keyboard which appeared, and, nally it pushes Enter.

Camera

●shutter button

85%

Display pictures at the model data

1. Call [Camera] from the System Menu.

2. Make the save destination the same place as model data. If an SD card or USB memory is not connected, the T18MZ becomes the initial state.

3. Take the picture you want to display with the T18MZ.

(Position the picture inside the frame.)

4. Select the model whose picture you want to paste beforehand.

5. Press [Thumbnail] and then press the picture you took earlier.

6. Press[Entry].

7. The message “Sure?” is displayed. Press [Yes].

S.BUS Servo

S.BUS servo setting

An S.BUS servo can memorize the channel and various settings itself. Servo setting can be performed on the T18MZ screen by wiring the servo as shown in the figure.

●Servo ID number

Individual ID numbers are memorized for your S.BUS servos in your T18MZ. When a servo is used (as shown at the right), the servo ID number is automatically read by the transmitter.

If you use multiple S.BUS servos and do not want to change the settings on all that are mounted in a fuselage, only the desired servo in the group can be

set by entering the ID of that specic servo.

HUB orY-adapter

* S9070SB cannot be arranged by T18MZ.

* With S.BUS servos of use, there are a function which can be used, and an impossible

function and a display screen changes.

(Only the function which can be used by a servo is displayed.)

● Call the following setting screen by pressing the [S.BUS Servo] button in the System Menu.

●Return to System Menu

S.BUSservo ReceiverBattery

Procedure for changing S.BUS servo setting

1. Select [S.BUS Servo] of the System Menu.

2. Wire the servo as shown in the gure above.

3. Press [Recall]. The ID and current setting of that servo are displayed.

4. When multiple servos are connected change [INH] at the right side of the ID number on the screen to [ACT] and enter the ID of the servo you want to set.

5. Set each item. (Please see the next page.)

6. Press [Write]. The settings are changed.

S.BUS Servo Description of function of each parameter

*There are a function which can be used according to the kind of servo, and an impossible function.

• ID

Displays the ID of the servo whose parameters are to be read. It cannot be changed.

• Channel

Channel of the

• Reverse

The direction in which the servo rotates can be changed.

• Servo type

When “Retractable” is selected and the servo has been continuously stopped for 30 seconds, the dead band expands and unnecessary hold current due to external force is eliminated. When a new control signal enters, normal operation is resumed. When using the servo as a landing gear servo, select “Retractable”. Also adjust the servo travel to match the landing gear movement range.

• Soft Start

Restricts operation in the speciﬁed direction the instant the power is turned on. By using this setting, the ﬁrst initial movement when the power is turned on slowly moves the servo to the speciﬁed position.

• Stop Mode

The state of the servo when the servo input signal is lost can be speciﬁed. The "Hold" mode setting holds the servo in its last commanded position even if using AM or FM system.

• Smoother

This function changes smoothness of the servo operation relative to stick movement changes. Smooth setting is used for normal ﬂight. Select the "OFF" mode when quick operation is necessary such as 3D.

• Neutral Offset

The neutral position can be changed. When the neutral offset is large value, the servo's range of travel is restricted on one side.

• Speed Control

Speeds can be matched by specifying the operating speed. The speed of multiple servos can be matched without being affected by motor ﬂuctuations. This is effective for load torques below the maximum torque.

However, note that the maximum speed will not be exceed what the servo is capable of even if the servos operating voltage is increased.

• Dead band

The dead band angle at stopping can be speciﬁed.

[Relationship between dead band set value and servo operation]

Small → Dead band angle is small and the servo is immediately operated by a small signal change.

Large → Dead band angle is large and the servo does not operate at small signal changes.

(Note) If the dead band angle is too small, the servo will operate continuously and the current consumption will increase and the life of the servo will be shortened.

• Travel Adjust

The left and right travels centered about the neutral position can be set independently.

• Boost

The minimum current applied to the internal motor when starting the servo can be set. Since a small travel does not start the motor, it essentially feels like the dead band was expanded. The motor can be immediately started by adjusting the minimum current which can start the motor.

[Relationship between boost set value and servo operation]

Small → Motor reacts to a minute current and operation becomes smooth.

Large → Initial response improves and output torque increases. However, if the torque is too large, operation will

S.BUS

system assigned to the servo. Always assign a channel before use.

become rough.

• Boost ON/OFF

OFF : It is the boost ON at the time of low-speed operation.(In the case of usual)

ON : It is always the boost ON.(When quick operation is hope)

• Damper

The characteristic when the servo is stopped can be set.

When smaller than the standard value, the characteristic becomes an overshoot characteristic. If the value is larger than the standard value, the brake is applied before the stop position.

Especially, when a large load is applied, overshoot, etc. are suppressed by inertia and hunting may occur, depending on the conditions. If hunting (phenomena which cause the servo to oscillate) occurs even though the Dead Band, Stretcher, Boost and other parameters are suitable, adjust this parameter to a value larger than the initial value.

[Relationship between damper set value and servo operation]

Small → When you want to overshoot. Set so that hunting does not occur.

Large → When you want to operate so that braking is not applied. However, it will feel like the servo response has

(Note) If used in the hunting state, not only will the current consumption increase, but the life of the servo will also be shortened.

worsened.

• Stretcher

The servo hold characteristic can be set. The torque which attempts to return the servo to the target position when the current servo position has deviated from the target position can be adjusted.

This is used when stopping hunting, etc., but the holding characteristic changes as shown below.

[Relationship between stretcher and servo operation]

Small → Servo holding force becomes weaker.

Large → Servo holding force becomes stronger.

(Note) When this parameter is large, the current consumption increases.

• Buzzer

When the power supply of a servo is previously turned on at the time of a power supply injection without taking transmit of a transmitter, the buzzer sound of about 2.5 Hz continues sounding from a servo.

(Even when the transmit of a transmitter is taken out previously, a buzzer becomes until the signal of a servo is outputted normally, but it is not unusual.)

The transmitter has been turned OFF ahead of a servo power supply→ The buzzer sound of about 1.25 Hz continues sounding as servo power supply end failure alarm.

(

Do not insert or remove the servo connector while the receiver power is ON.　A buzzer may sound

by incorrect recognition.

Buzzer sound is generated by vibrating the motor of a servo.

＊

Since current is consumed and a servo generates heat, please do not operate the number more than needed or do not continue sounding a buzzer for a long time.

)

Information

The program version, CF card/USB memory data, and product ID are displayed. The language used by the system can also be changed.

The Information screen displays the T18MZ system program version information, T18MZ ,SD card and USB memory (memory size, vacant capacity, number of model data, and number of

music les) information and product ID.

● Touch the [Information] button at the System

Menu to call the setup screen shown below.

●Return to System Menu

*When an SD card and USB memory are not inserted, their

information is not displayed.

Range Check

Before a ight ground 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 for90

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.

Warning

Do not fly 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.

● Pushing [ S4 ]Key is continued. →Turn ON the transmitter's power switch →[ S4 ]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.

● [NO] is pushed.

Rotation Range Check method

1. Pushing [ S4 ]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.

● [Yes] 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 18MZ is transmitting at full power, it is not

possible to enter the Range Check mode without first switching the transmitter Off and back On. This has been designed to prevent a modeler from inadvertently flying in the Range Check mode.

5. When the [Exit] button is pressed, the Range Check mode is disabled and the 18MZ 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.

MODEL BASIC SETTING PROCEDURE

Airplane/glider basic setting procedure

1. Model addition and call

Initial setting assigns one model to the T18MZ transmitter. The Model Select function of the Linkage Menu is used to add models and to select models which have already been set.

This is convenient when calling a model after its name has been registered. (Data can also be saved to the accessory SD card and USB memory)

The currently called model name is displayed at the top of the screen. Before flying and before changing

any settings, always conrm the model name.

When a new model was added, the Model type select screen/System Type/Receiver link automatically appear. Please be aware that the transmitter will stop transmitting when you change the model.

3. Fuselage linkage

Link the ailerons, elevators, throttle, rudder, etc. in accordance with the model's instruction manual. For a description of the connection method, see the Receiver and Servos Connection.

Note: The channel assignment of the T18MZ is different from that of our existing systems. Note that even for the same "airplane model", when the wing type and tail type are different, the channel assignment have been optimized and may be different. (The channel assigned to each function can be checked in the Function menu of the Linkage Menu.)

2. Model type selection

Select the model type matched to the fuselage with the Model Type select function of the Linkage Menu. For an airplane, select the model type from among the 3 types: airplane, glider, and motor glider. When the Wing type select screen is displayed and the wing type is selected when selecting the model type, the Tail type select screen is displayed. Select the tail type matched to the fuselage.

There are 13 wing types and 3 tail types for airplane, glider, and motor glider.

● When the direction of the linkage is reversed, adjust the direction with the Servo Reverse function in the Linkage Menu.

● Connect the throttle linkage so the carburetor is open at full trim and full open so that the throttle can be cut.

● Adjust the neutral position and rudder angle with the linkage, and fine tune them with the Sub Trim and End Point functions (rudder angle adjustment). To protect the linkage, a limit position can also be set with the End Point function. The End Point function can adjust the amount of up/down and left/right movement, limit, and servo speed of each channel.

4. Throttle cut setting

Throttle cut can be performed with one touch by a

switch without changing the throttle trim position.

Set throttle cut with the Throttle Cut function of the Linkage Menu. After activating the throttle cut function and selecting the switch, adjust the throttle position so that the carburetor becomes full open. For safety, the throttle cut function operates the throttle stick in the slow position.

5. Idle down setting

The idling speed can be lowered with one touch by a switch without changing the throttle trim position. Perform this setting with the Idle Down function of the Linkage Menu. After activating the Idle Down function and selecting the switch, adjust the idle down speed. For safety, the idle down function acts only when the throttle stick is in the slow position.

*While the Throttle Cut function is in operation, the Idle

Down function does not work.

6. AFR (D/R)

AFR function is used to adjust the throw and operation curve of the stick, lever, and switch functions for each flight condition. This is normally used after End Point (ATV) has defined the maximum throw directions (End Point acts on ALL flight condition settings). When mixing is applied from one channel to another channel, both channels can be adjusted at the same time by adjusting the operation rate through the AFR function.

The preset elevators and flaps (camber flap, brake

ap) offset amount can be activated by a switch.

The offset amount of the aileron, elevator, and ap

servos can be adjusted as needed. Also the speed of the

aileron, elevator, and ap servos can be adjusted. (IN

side/OUT side) A delay can be set for each condition, and a Cut switch which will turn OFF the delay can be chosen. Trim amounts can be fine-tuned by setting a VR . You can also set the Auto Mode, which will link Airbrake to a stick, switch, or dial. A separate stick

switch or dial can also be set as the ON/OFF switch.

8. Addition of ight conditions

The transmitter can install up to eight flight conditions per model. You can assign all switches including sticks, switches, trim levers and trim

switches as ight-condition selection switches. You

can also add delayed mixing to these functions in order to avoid sudden changes. Moreover, you can

set priority order for ight conditions when you set

more than one condition. In addition, you can copy conditions and/or change names of conditions. This

command may also be used to dene what switches

and/or controls are used to activate each flight condition.

The Condition Select function automatically allocates the Condition 1 for each model type. Condition 1 is the default condition, also referred to

as Normal, and is the only one active when a new model type is dened. This condition is always on,

and remains on until other conditions are activated by switches.

The Condition Delay can be programmed for each channel. The Condition Delay is used to change the servo throw smoothly when switching conditions.

7. Airbrake

This function is used when an air brake is necessary

when taking off or diving, etc.

*When a new condition is added, "Condition1" data is

automatically copied.

*Select the condition switch and set the new condition data

with the switch in the ON position. However, if the group

mode (Gr.) was selected in advance, the same data will be input to all new conditions. Select the single mode (Sngl) and adjust the condition you want to change.

Helicopter basic setting procedure

1. Model addition and call

Default settings assign one model to the T18MZ transmitter. To add new models or select previously setup models, use the Model Select function in the Linkage Menu.

This is convenient when calling a model after registering the model names in advance. (Data can also be saved to the accessory SD card and USB memory)

The currently called model is displayed at the top

of the screen. Before ying and before changing any settings, always conrm the model name.

Please be aware that the transmitter will stop transmitting when you change the model.

When a new model was added, the Model type select

screen/System mode/Receiver link automatically

appear. Please be aware that the transmitter will

stop transmitting when you change the model.

3. Flight condition addition

The transmitter can install up to eight flight conditions per model. You can assign all switches including sticks, switches, trim levers and trim switches as flight-condition selection switches. You can also add delayed mixing to these functions in order to avoid sudden changes. Moreover, you can set priority

order for ight conditions when you set more than one

condition. In addition, you can copy conditions and/or change names of conditions. This command may also be used to define what switches and/or controls are

used to activate each ight condition.

The Condition Select function automatically

allocates the default Condition 0 (Normal) for each model type. Condition 0 (Normal) is the only one active

when a new model type is defined. This condition is always on, and remains on until other conditions are activated by switches.

The Condition Delay can be programmed for each channel. The Condition Delay is used to change the servo throw smoothly when switching conditions.

2. Model type and swash type selection

When a separate model type is already selected, select helicopter with the Model Type function of the Linkage Menu, and then select the swash type matched to the fuselage.

(General ight condition setting example)

● Normal: (Use initial setting conditions/operate when switch OFF)

Use from engine starting to hovering.

● Idle up 1: (Switch setting example: Operate at SW-E center)

Use in stall turn, loop, and other maneuvers.

● Idle up 2: (Switch setting example: Operate at SW-E forward side)

Use in rolls.

● Throttle hold: (Switch setting example: Operate at SW-G forward side)

Use in auto rotation.

The priority is throttle hold/idle up 2/idle up 1/

normal. Throttle hold has the highest priority.

Add other conditions, as required.

4. Fuselage linkage

Connect the throttle rudder, ailerons, elevators, pitch, and other rudder linkages in accordance with the kit instruction manual. For a description of the connection method, see "Receiver and Servos Connection".

*The channel assignment of the T18MZ is different from

that of our existing systems. (The channel assigned to each function can be checked at the Function menu of the

Linkage Menu.)

● Swash plate correction (Except H-1 mode)

Operation of the swash plate near the hovering point can be corrected by swash AFR function correction mixing. Use this when pitch, aileron, and elevator operation causes the swash plate to deviate from the normal direction.

(Call the Swash setup→Swash details screen.)

Pitch slow side and high side linkage correction is also possible. Adjust so that pitch operation causes the swash plate to move up and down in the horizontal state.

● When the direction of the linkage is reversed,

use the Reverse function of the Linkage

Menu. Also use the swash AFR function in any

swash set up other than the H-1 mode.

● Adjust the direction of operation of the gyro.

(Gyro side function)

● Connect the throttle linkage so that the

carburetor becomes full open at full trim

throttle cut is possible.

● Adjust the neutral position andrudder angle

at the linkage side and fine tune with the

Sub-Trim function and End Point function

(rudder angle adjustment). To protect the

linkage, a limit position can also be set with

the End Point function.

5. Throttle curve setting

This function adjusts the pitch operation curve in relation to the movement of the throttle stick for each condition.

(17 points curve)

The pitch curve can be freely selected from linear operation curve to smooth curve, and adjusted to match the curve you want by means of the T18MZ’s powerful Curve Edit Function (6 types of curves can be selected). Up to 17 points can be set for linear

or curve types. However, when using the 3 points or 5 points specied to create a curve, a simple and

smooth curve can be created by selecting the curve type and reducing the number of input points to 3 or 5, and then entering the specified value at the corresponding points that you created.

Call the throttle curve of each condition with the condition select switch.

●Normal curve adjustment

Normal curve uses Normal (Linear) type and creates a basic pitch curve centered near hovering. This curve is adjusted together with the Throttle Curve (Normal) so that the engine speed is constant and up/down control is easiest.

●Idle up curve adjustment

The high side pitch curve sets the maximum pitch regardless of the engine load. The low side pitch curve creates a curve matched for aerobatics (loop, roll, 3D, etc.).

Note: When the curve type is changed, the data is reset.

●Throttle hold curve adjustment

The throttle hold curve is used when performing auto rotation dives.

Conrm that the rate of the slowest position (0%) of the stick is 0% (initial setting). Be sure that when set to high side 100%, the curve of any condition does not exceed 100%.

Example of pitch curve setting:

1. Call the pitch curve of each condition with the condition select switch.

*Pitch curve graph display can be switched to pitch angle

direct reading display.

A. Pitch curve (Normal)

Make the pitch at hovering approximately +5º~6º. Set the pitch at hovering with the stick position at the 50% point as the standard.

*Stability at hovering may be connected to the throttle curve.

Adjustment is easy by using the hovering throttle function and hovering pitch function together.

B. Pitch curve (Idle up 1)

The idle up 1 pitch curve function creates a curve matched to airborne ight. Set to -7º~+12º as standard.

C. Pitch curve (Idle up 2)

The high side pitch setting is less than idle up 1. The standard is +8º.

D. Pitch curve (Hold)

At auto rotation, use the maximum pitch at both the high and low sides. [Pitch angle setting example] Throttle hold: -7º~+12

manipulation, the Auto mode can be set. When you want to adjust the servo speed, adjust [Speed].

7. Pitch to RUD mixing setting

Use this function when you want to suppress the torque generated by the changes in the pitch and speed of the main rotor during pitch operation. Adjust it so that the nose does not swing in the

rudder direction. However, when using a heading

hold gyro like those shown below, do not use Pitch to RUD mixing.

Note: When using a GY701, GY601, GY502, GY401, or other heading hold gyro, this Pitch to RUD mixing should not be used. The reaction torque is corrected at the gyro side. When operating the gyro in the AVCS mode, the mixed signal will cause neutral deviation symptoms and the gyro will not operate normally.

Call the Pitch to RUD mixing function from the Model Menu, and set the curve for each condition.

(At initial setting, this function is in the "INH" state. To use it, set it to the "ON" state.)

6. Throttle hold setting

Call the Throttle Hold function from the Model

Menu and switch to the throttle hold condition with the condition select switch.

Note: At initial setting, the setting mode is the group mode. Since this function is not used at other conditions, switch to the single mode before setting.

●Setting to the state which activates the function

The throttle hold function allows setting for throttle cut and switching of the function xed at the idle position by switch for training. Either one or both functions can be performed.

●Hold position setting

This function sets the servo operation position at throttle hold. (Throttle cut and idle positions)

●Other settings

When you want to link operation with stick

(17 points curve)

Curve setting of up to 17 points is possible.

However, in the following setting example, a

simple curve can be adjusted by using the [Linear] curve type.

Note: At initial setting, the setting mode is the group mode. In this mode, the same contents are set at in all conditions. When you want to set the selected condition only, switch to the single mode.

Call the mixing curve of each condition with the

condition select switch.

1. A curve setting example is shown below. A. Pitch to RUD mixing curve (Normal)

Use the hovering system and set this curve to match take off and landing and vertical climb at a constant speed.

*For this curve, use the initial setting [Linear] curve type and

adjust the left and right rates in the [Separate] mode.

B. Pitch to RUD mixing (Idle up 1)

Use this curve in stall turn, loop, and adjust it so the fuselage is facing straight ahead when heading into the wind.

*For this curve, [Linear] curve type can be used and the entire

curve can be lowered with the [Offset] button.

C. Pitch to RUD mixing (Hold)

This function is set so that the fuselage is facing straight ahead during straight line auto rotation. The pitch of the tail rotor becomes nearly 0º.

*For this curve, [Linear] curve type can be used and the entire

curve can be lowered with the [Offset] button.

●Other settings

The mixing rise characteristic of pitch operation can be adjusted. An acceleration (ACLR) function, which temporarily increases and decreases the mixing amount, can be set.

8. Swash Mix corrects aileron, elevator and

pitch interaction

The swash mix function is used to correct the swash plate in the aileron (roll) direction and elevator (cyclic pitch) corresponding to each operation of each condition.

The gyro sensitivity and mode switching function is dedicated gyro mixing of the Model Menu, and can be set for each condition.

●Normal condition (hovering): Gyro sensitivity

maximum

●Idle up 1/Idle up 2/Throttle hold: Gyro

sensitivity minimum

●However, at auto rotation of a tail-driven

helicopter, this function may not have any

affect at high gyro sensitivity.

11. Throttle cut setting

Throttle cut provides an easy way to stop the

engine, by ipping a switch with the throttle stick

at idle. The action is not functional at high throttle to avoid accidental dead sticks. The switch’s location and direction must be chosen, as it defaults

to NULL.

9. Throttle mixing setting

RPM loss caused by swash operation of aileron or elevator can be corrected with the Throttle Mix function in the Model Menu. The effects of clockwise and counterclockwise torque is applied when pirouetting can also be corrected.

10. Gyro sensitivity and mode switching

*With throttle stick at idle, adjust the cut position until the engine consistently shuts off, but throttle linkage is not binding. When finished, touch the “Throttle Cut” button to exit.

12. Other special mixings

●Pitch to Needle mixing

This mixing is used with engines with a construction which allows needle control during ight (fuel-air mixture adjustment). A needle curve can be set. The needle servo rise characteristics at throttle stick acceleration/deceleration operation can be adjusted. (Acceleration function)

●Fuel mixture function

This mixing is used in needle adjustment of engines which use a fuel mixture control carburetor.

●Governor mixing

This mixing is dedicated governor mixing when a governor is used. Up to 3 rates (speeds) can be switched for each condition.

Receiver and servos connection

Connect the receiver and servos in accordance with the connection diagram shown below. Always read [Precautions when mounting the receiver and servos] and [Before using]. When mounting the receiver and servos to the fuselage, connect the necessary points in accordance with the kit instruction manual.

Receiver and servos connection diagram

●Always connect the necessary number of servos.

●The receiver channel assignment depends on the model type. See the Servo connection by model type tables.

R7008SB (output connector section)

(Receiver connectors)

●1~6: Output for conventional system CH1~6

●7/B: Output for conventional system CH7/Power supply

●8/SB: Output for conventional system CH8 or S.BUS port

●S.BUS2: S.BUS2 port

●Monitor LED

Telemetry sensor etc.

S.BUS not

using it (CH1-8)

In S.BUS

use

(8/SB)

(7/B)

Receiver battery

Charging port

Receiver switch

Servos

●The Servo connection by model type tables are shown on the following pages.

Connect the servos to match the fuselage used.

Servo connection by model type

The T18MZ transmitter channels are automatically assigned for optimal combination according to the type selected with the Model Type function of the Linkage Menu. The channel assignment (initial setting) for each model type is shown below. Connect the receiver and servos to match the type used.

*The set channels can be checked at the Function screen of the Linkage Menu. The channel assignments can also be changed. For

more information, read the description of the Function menu.

Airplane/glider/motor glider

●Airplane and V tail

RX CH

Airplane

1 Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron

2 Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator

3 Throttle Motor AUX7 Throttle Motor AUX7 Throttle Motor AUX7 Throttle Motor AUX7

4 Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder

5 Gear AUX6 AUX6 Gear AUX6 AUX6 Gear AUX6 AUX6 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2

6 Airbrake Airbrake Airbrake Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Flap Flap Flap

7 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5 Flap Flap Flap Flap2 Flap2 Flap2

8 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5 Gear AUX6 AUX6

9 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5

10 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4

11 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3

12 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2

13 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1

14 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1

15 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 Buttery Buttery AUX1 Buttery Buttery AUX1 Buttery Buttery

16 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber

DG1 SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW

DG2 SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW

Airplane

1 Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron

2 Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator

3 Throttle Rudder Rudder Throttle Rudder Rudder Throttle Rudder Rudder

4 Rudder Aileron2 Aileron2 Rudder Aileron2 Aileron2 Rudder Aileron2 Aileron2

5 Gear Flap Flap Gear Aileron3 Aileron3 Gear Aileron3 Aileron3

6 Aileron2 Flap2 Flap2 Aileron2 Aileron4 Aileron4 Aileron2 Aileron4 Aileron4

7 Flap Flap3 Flap3 Aileron3 Flap Flap Aileron3 Flap Flap

8 Flap2 Flap4 Flap4 Aileron4 Flap2 Flap2 Aileron4 Flap2 Flap2

9 Flap3 Motor AUX7 Flap Motor AUX7 Flap Flap3 Flap3

10 Flap4 AUX6 AUX6 Flap2 AUX6 AUX6 Flap2 Flap4 Flap4

11 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5 Flap3 Motor AUX7

12 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 Flap4 AUX6 AUX6

13 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5

14 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4

15 AUX1 Buttery Buttery AUX1 Buttery Buttery AUX3 Buttery Buttery

16 Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber

DG1 SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW

DG2 SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW

1AIL 2AIL 2AIL+1FLAP 2AIL+2FLAP

Glider

EP EP EP EP

Airplane

2AIL+4FLAP 4AIL+2FLAP 4AIL+4FLAP

Glider

EP EP EP

Airplane

Glider

Airplane

Glider

Airplane

CH of each

system

FASST 7CH

S-FHSS

FASSTest 12CH

The output

FASSTest 18CH FASST MULT

Glider

FASST 7CH

CH of each

system

S-FHSS

FASSTest 12CH

The output

FASSTest 18CH FASST MULT

●Ailevator

RX CH

Airplane

1 Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron

2 Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator

3 Throttle Motor AUX7 Throttle Motor AUX7 Throttle Motor AUX7 Throttle Motor AUX7

4 Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder

5 Gear AUX6 AUX6 Gear AUX6 AUX6

6 Airbrake Airbrake Airbrake Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2

Elevator2 Elevator2 Elevator2 Elevator2 Elevator2 Elevator2

8 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5 Gear AUX6 AUX6 Flap2 Flap2 Flap2

9 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5 Gear AUX6 AUX6

10 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5

11 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4

12 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3

13 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2

14 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1

15 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 Buttery Buttery AUX1 Buttery Buttery AUX1 Buttery Buttery

16 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber

DG1 SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW

DG2 SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW

Airplane

1 Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron

2 Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator

3 Throttle Motor AUX7 Throttle Motor AUX7 Throttle Motor AUX7

4 Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder

Elevator2 Elevator2 Elevator2 Elevator2 Elevator2 Elevator2 Elevator2 Elevator2 Elevator2

6 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2

7 Flap Flap Flap Aileron3 Aileron3 Aileron3 Aileron3 Aileron3 Aileron3

8 Flap2 Flap2 Flap2 Aileron4 Aileron4 Aileron4 Aileron4 Aileron4 Aileron4

9 Flap3 Flap3 Flap3 Flap Flap Flap Flap Flap Flap

10 Flap4 Flap4 Flap4 Flap2 Flap2 Flap2 Flap2 Flap2 Flap2

11 Gear AUX6 AUX6 Gear AUX6 AUX6 Flap3 Flap3 Flap3

12 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5 Flap4 Flap4 Flap4

13 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 Gear AUX6 AUX6

14 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5

15 AUX2 Buttery Buttery AUX2 Buttery Buttery AUX4 Buttery Buttery

16 Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber

DG1 SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW

DG2 SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW

1AIL 2AIL 2AIL+1FLAP 2AIL+2FLAP

Glider

EP EP EP EP

Airplane

2AIL+4FLAP 4AIL+2FLAP 4AIL+4FLAP

Glider

EP EP EP

Airplane

Glider

Airplane

Elevator2 Elevator2 Elevator2 Elevator2 Elevator2 Elevator2

Glider

Airplane

Flap Flap Flap Flap Flap Flap

The output

CH of each

system

Airplane

Glider

FASST 7CH

S-FHSS

FASSTest 12CH

Glider

FASSTest 18CH FASST MULT

CH of each

system

FASST 7CH

S-FHSS

FASSTest 12CH

The output

FASSTest 18CH FASST MULT

●Tailless wing

Airplane

1 Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron

2 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4

3 Throttle Motor AUX7 Throttle Motor AUX7 Throttle Motor AUX7

4 Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder

5 Gear AUX6 AUX6 Gear AUX6 AUX6 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2

6 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Flap Flap Flap

7 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5 Flap Flap Flap Flap2 Flap2 Flap2

8 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5 Gear AUX6 AUX6

9 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5

10 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3

11 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2

12 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1

13 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1

14 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 Buttery Buttery AUX1 Buttery Buttery

15 Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber

16 Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator

DG1 SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW

DG2 SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW

2AIL 2AIL+1FLAP 2AIL+2FLAP

Glider

EP EP EP

Airplane

Glider

Airplane

Glider

CH of each

system

FASST 7CH

S-FHSS

FASSTest 12CH

The output

FASSTest 18CH FASST MULT

RX CH

2AIL+4FLAP 4AIL+2FLAP 4AIL+4FLAP

Airplane

Glider

EP EP EP

Airplane

Glider

Airplane

Glider

1 Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron

2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2

3 Throttle Motor AUX7 Throttle Motor AUX7 Throttle Motor AUX7

4 Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder

5 Flap Flap Flap Aileron3 Aileron3 Aileron3 Aileron3 Aileron3 Aileron3

6 Flap2 Flap2 Flap2 Aileron4 Aileron4 Aileron4 Aileron4 Aileron4 Aileron4

7 Flap3 Flap3 Flap3 Flap Flap Flap Flap Flap Flap

8 Flap4 Flap4 Flap4 Flap2 Flap2 Flap2 Flap2 Flap2 Flap2

9 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4 Flap3 Flap3 Flap3

10 Gear AUX6 AUX6 Gear AUX6 AUX6 Flap4 Flap4 Flap4

11 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5 AUX4 AUX4 AUX4

12 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 Gear AUX6 AUX6

13 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5

14 AUX1 Buttery Buttery AUX1 Buttery Buttery AUX3 Buttery Buttery

15 Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber

16 Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator

DG1 SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW

DG2 SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW

CH of each

system

FASST 7CH

S-FHSS

FASSTest 12CH

The output

FASSTest 18CH FASST MULT

●Tailless wing Winglet 2Rudder

Airplane

1 Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron

2 RUD2 RUD2 RUD2 RUD2 RUD2 RUD2 RUD2 RUD2 RUD2

3 Throttle Motor AUX7 Throttle Motor AUX7 Throttle Motor AUX7

4 Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder

5 Gear AUX6 AUX6 Gear AUX6 AUX6 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2

6 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Flap Flap Flap

7 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5 Flap Flap Flap Flap2 Flap2 Flap2

8 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5 Gear AUX6 AUX6

9 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5

10 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3

11 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2

12 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1

13 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1

14 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 AUX1 Buttery Buttery AUX1 Buttery Buttery

15 Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber

16 Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator

DG1 SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW

DG2 SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW

2AIL 2AIL+1FLAP 2AIL+2FLAP

Glider

EP EP EP

Airplane

Glider

Airplane

Glider

CH of each

system

FASST 7CH

S-FHSS

FASSTest 12CH

The output

FASSTest 18CH FASST MULT

2AIL+4FLAP 4AIL+2FLAP 4AIL+4FLAP

Airplane

Glider

EP EP EP

Airplane

Glider

Airplane

Glider

1 Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron Aileron

2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2 Aileron2

3 Throttle Motor AUX7 Throttle Motor AUX7 Throttle Motor AUX7

4 Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder Rudder

5 Flap Flap Flap Aileron3 Aileron3 Aileron3 Aileron3 Aileron3 Aileron3

6 Flap2 Flap2 Flap2 Aileron4 Aileron4 Aileron4 Aileron4 Aileron4 Aileron4

7 Flap3 Flap3 Flap3 Flap Flap Flap Flap Flap Flap

8 Flap4 Flap4 Flap4 Flap2 Flap2 Flap2 Flap2 Flap2 Flap2

9 RUD2 RUD2 RUD2 RUD2 RUD2 RUD2 Flap3 Flap3 Flap3

10 Gear AUX6 AUX6 Gear AUX6 AUX6 Flap4 Flap4 Flap4

11 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5 RUD2 RUD2 RUD2

12 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 AUX3 Gear AUX6 AUX6

13 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX2 AUX5 AUX5 AUX5

14 AUX1 Buttery Buttery AUX1 Buttery Buttery AUX3 Buttery Buttery

15 Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber Camber

16 Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator Elevator

DG1 SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW

DG2 SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW SW

* Output channels differ by each system of a table. When using a system with few channels, there

is a wing type which cannot be used. It cannot be used when there is a function required out of

the range of the arrow of a gure.

CH of each

system

FASST 7CH

S-FHSS

FASSTest 12CH

The output

FASSTest 18CH FASST MULT

Helicopter

●FASSTest 18CH / FASST MULTI / FASST 7CH / S-FHSS

CH of each

system

The output

4 5

DG1

DG2

H-4/H-4X Swash

Aileron Aileron

Elevator Elevator

Throttle Throttle

Rudder Rudder

Gyro Gyro

Pitch Pitch

Governor

Elevator2

GYRO2 GYRO2

GYRO3 GYRO3

Governor2 Needle

Needle AUX5

All Other

Governor

Governor2

AUX4

AUX3

AUX2

AUX1

FASST 7CH

S-FHSS

FASSTest 18CH FASST MULT

●FASSTest 12CH

4 5

DG1

DG2

H-4/H-4X Swash

Aileron Aileron

Elevator Elevator

Throttle Throttle

Elevator2 Rudder

Pitch Pitch

Gyro Gyro

Governor

Rudder

GYRO2 GYRO2

GYRO3 GYRO3

All Other

Governor2

Governor

CH of each

system

FASSTest 12CH

The output

FUNCTIONS OF LINKAGE MENU

The Linkage Menu has all of the functions you will need to perform model addition, model type selection, frequency setting, end point setting, and

The functions which can be selected depend on which model type you are using. A typical menu screen is shown below.

other model basic settings.

● When you touch the Linkage Menu button on the Home screen, the menu shown below is called up. Touch the button of the function you want to set.

●Return to Home screen

Linkage Menu

Servo Monitor

Sound

Servo Reverse

Idle Down

--Condition Hold

INH

System Menu

Model 1 Normal

Model Select Model Type Picture

System Type Function Sub-Trim

Fail Safe Throttle Cut

Swash Ring Swash

Linkage Menu Model Menu Cond.Hold

End Point(ATV)

Condition Hold function ON/OFF button

For a detailed description, see p.101(Condition Hold function).

85%

Timer

1/2

Linkage Menu functions table

[Servo Monitor]: Displays the servo test and operation position

[Model Select]: Model addition, call, deletion, copy, model name setting

[Model Type]: Model type, wing type, switch type, etc. selection

[Picture]: Picture selection and setting for each model

[Sound]: Sound recording and playback

[System Type]: System selection, receiver link, telemetry.

[Function]: Channel assignment of each function can be changed

[Sub-Trim]: Adjusts the neutral position of each servo

[Servo Reverse]: Servo direction reversal

[Fail Safe]: Fail safe function and battery fail safe function setting

[End Point (ATV)]: Servo basic rudder adjustment and limit setting

[Throttle Cut]: Stops the engine safely and easily (airplane and helicopter only)

[Idle Down]: Lowers the idle speed of the engine (airplane and helicopter only)

[Swash Ring]: Limits the swash travel within a xed range to prevent linkage damage (helicopter only)

[Swash]: Swash AFR and linkage correction function (helicopter only)

[Timer]: Timer setting and lap time display

[Dial Monitor]: Dial, slider, and digital trim position display and setting.

[Function Name]: Function Name can be changed

[Telemetry]: Displays various data sent from the receiver.

[Sensor]: Various telemetry sensors setting

[Warning]: Warning sound and vibration setting.

[Data Reset]: Model memory data reset (by various item)

Servo Monitor

Servo Test & Graph Display / Displays servo positions.

This is used for testing servo movement. Touch

“Moving Test” (repetition mode) or “Neutral

Test” (fixed position mode) depending on which

one shows on the screen. To get from one to the other, simply touch the field again, and you will

● Touch the [Servo Monitor] button in the Linkage Menu to call the setup screen shown below.

●Return to Linkage Menu

move from “Moving Test” to “Neutral Test”

automatically. Next touch the “Test” on/off button

to start testing your servos. The “Neutral test” is good for finding the neutral position of a servo horn.

Control name

Servo test operation

1. Select a test mode ([Moving] or [Neutral]).

[Repeat]: Each servo repeats operation. [Neutral]: Each servo is locked in the neutral position.

2. When the [Test Off] button is touched, testing begins in the selected mode.

Function name

WARNING

Don't set a servo test mode when the drive motor

is connected and the engine was started.

Inadvertent rotation of the motor or acceleration of the engine is

■

extremely dangerous.

Model Select

The Model Selection function performs model addition, selection, deletion, copy, and model name setting.

This function is used to load the settings of the

desired model into the T18MZ’s memory.

The settings may be selected from either the

transmitter’s built-in memory or a SD card/USB

memory.

The name of the model stored in the transmitter and

the SD card/USB memory may be changed. This can

be very useful to tell different models settings apart. Each model name can be as long as 32 characters, and

● Touch the [Model Select] button in the Linkage Menu to call the setup screen shown below.

●Check mark

(Model list)

●Return to Linkage Menu

(The display screen is an example. The screen depends on the model type.)

Model call

1. Touch the "Location" icon, and select the location to which the desired model is to be saved.

Transmitter icon: Transmitter memory SD card icon: SD card USB memory icon: USB memory

2. Touch the desired model in the model list.

3. Touch the [Select] button.

4. Touch [Yes] to call the model. (When you want to cancel model call, press [No].)

Model addition

1. Touch the [New] button.

2. Touch [Yes] to add the model. (When you want to cancel model addition, touch [No].)

*When a new model is added, the Model Type screen is

automatically displayed. Check or change the model. If there are no changes, touch the Model Type icons.

*The added model is displayed in the model list.

Model deletion

1. Touch the "Location" icon or the model you want to delete in the model list. (The model currently selected cannot be deleted.)

2. Touch the [Delete] button.

3. Touch [Yes]. (When you want to stop model deletion, touch [No].)

the model name always appears in the display screen.

The Copy function is used to copy one set of model

data into a second memory within the transmitter and

the SD card/USB memory. It may be used for getting

a head-start on setting up models with almost the same

settings (only differences need to be modied, instead

of entering the complete model from scratch). Also, this function may be used to make a backup copy of a model setup before any changes are made.

●"Location"

●It can sort in order of the date or a name.

Model name change

1. Select the model by touching the "Location" icon or the desired model in the model list.

2. When [Rename] is touched, a keyboard appears on the screen.

3. Enter the model name from this keyboard.

*Up to 32 characters can be input at the model name.

Model copy

1. Select a model to copy from the list.

2. Check mark is attached to the model and a "Copy" button is displayed on the right.

3. Touch the "Copy" button and Touch the "Destination" button and select the copy storage destination. (Transmitter or SD card/ USB memory)

4. Touch the center [Copy] button.

5. When [Yes] is touched, copying is executed. (When you want to cancel copying, touch [No].)

* If there is no model with the same name in the copy

destination, the name of the copied model is saved. If there is a model of the same name, a number is added at the end of the model name and the model is copied. You can change the name later.

*When the model data is copied, the model dateis reset to the

date that the copy was done.

Model Type

This function allows you to select the model type from among airplane, helicopter, and glider.

Seven types of main wings and three types of tail wings are available for airplanes. Eight swash types are available for helicopters. Seven types of main wings and three types of tail wings

are available for gliders. Functions and mixing

necessary for each model type are set in advance at the factory.

● Touch the [Model Type] button in the Linkage Menu to

call the setup screen shown below.

●Return to Linkage Menu

Note: The Model Type function automatically selects the optimal output channels, control functions, and mixing functions for the chosen model type. When the Model Type Selection is accessed, all of settings in the active model are cleared. Be sure that you don’t mind losing this data, or back it up to memory using the copying functions.

(The display screen is an example. The screen depends on the model type.)

Model type selection

1. Set the Model type, Wing type, Tail type, or Swash type by using the appropriate button.

2. Set the type you choose by touching [Yes] at the conrmation screen. (When you want to cancel model type selection, touch [No].)

Date changes after a swash type change

Data that has been set may change if the swash type of your helicopter is changed.

(Refer to the following table) When data is changed the [swash setting] screen is initialized.

Before After Data taking over

H-1, H-2, HE3, HR3, HN3, H-3

H-4, H-4X H-4, H-4X

H-1, H-2, HE3, HR3, HN3, H-3

H-4, H-4X

● When a data change will occur, the confirmation screen of data initialization menu will be displayed.

A push on [yes] will initialize data and allow changes. A push on [no] will stop data changes.

H-1, H-2, HE3, HR3, HN3, H-3

H-4, H-4X

H-1, H-2, HE3, HR3, HN3, H-3

●Model type selection

Select the model type from among airplane, helicopter, glider, and motor glider.

(Airplane, glider) (Helicopter)

Model type

●Wing type selection (1/2)

●Wing type selection (2/2)

●Rudder type selection

● Tail type selection

●Swash type selection

Helicopter swash type

Select from among H-1, H-2, H-4, HE3,

HR3, HN3, H-3, and H-4X.

Wing type (1/2) (Normal)

Select from among :

1 aileron, 2 ailerons, 2 ailerons + 1 ap,

2 ailerons + 2 aps, 2 ailerons + 4aps,

4 ailerons + 2 aps, 4 ailerons + 4 aps.

Wing type (2/2) (Tailless wing)

Selection from among:

2 ailerons, 2 ailerons + 1 ap,

2 ailerons + 2 aps, 2 ailerons + 4 aps,

4 ailerons + 2 aps, 4 ailerons + 4 aps.

*For tailless wing, the rudder type can be selected

from normal rudder and winglet.

Tail type

Select from normal, V tail, and elevator.

Picture

A picture on the home screen can be set for each model. (Simplies identication of the model data during screen operation.)

A photograph of the model taken with a T18MZ camera, digital camera or other file can be pasted as the screen display data for each model. This is convenient in identifying models with the same model name.

*The picture les which can be displayed on the screen are

size 168 x 80 pixels, file type .bmp (bit map picture)and JPEG les. If a le larger than 168x80 is used, the picture

displayed will be reduced.

● Touch the [Picture] button in the Linkage Menu to call the setup screen shown below.

●Return to Linkage Menu

When a picture is pasted, it is displayed as a

screen image in the following screens:

●Model Select screen

●Home screen

●Startup screen

The name of the pasted picture is displayed.

●

Pasting a picture

*Picture data is set to the model memory currently in use.

*You can choose to use a picture that is saved in these places:

T18MZ, SD card, USB memory.

1. Select the picture from the File List by touching the desired picture data.

*Before selection, touch the scroll button at the top or bottom

of the Thumbnail and conrm the contents of the picture to

be saved by the preview screen.

2. To paste the picture, touch [Yes]. (When you want to cancel pasting, touch [No].)

Copy/Delete/Release/Rename of picture

1. Select the picture from the [Thumbnail] by touching the desired picture data.

2. To paste the picture, touch this screen is displayed.

3. Copy (T18MZ/SD card/USB memory), Delete, Release, Rename or selection.

*Release : It loses from Current File.

Delete : Picture data is deleted.

*If the data which is not pasted is chosen from a thumbnail,

the [Entry] button will appear, and if it is pushed, it can pasted and do.

4. Next, it chooses in [Yes] and [No]. In Rename, name is inputted into the keyboard which appeared, and, nally it pushes Enter.

[Important]

Before reading data from the PC, insert the

SD card/USB memory into the transmitter and

turn on the power. The following folders are

automatically written. To read a le from the PC, copy the le to a folder by le type.

●BMP: Picture le ●WAV: Audio le

●WMA: Music le ●MODEL: Model data

Sound

Sound recording and playback.

Sounds recorded with the microphone built into

the transmitter or any audio les (.wav) can be set

to the power switch or any preset switch that you choose.

*Only a .wav le saved in the same storage place (T18MZ,

SD card, a USB memory) as the current model can be

chosen.

*The maximum recording time from the microphone is 3

seconds. Twenty-four audio les can be saved.

*The only audio file type which can be recorded is .wav.

Only the sounds recorded with the built-in microphone or an

audio le saved from your PC to an SD card can be played

back.

Setup screens No. 3 to 24 can be individually

● Touch the [Sound] button in the Linkage Menu to call the setup screen shown below.

●Return to Linkage Menu

assigned to audio file switches, etc. The playback

les can be switched each time the same switch is

operated. This can be used when playing back the name of maneuvers, etc.

[Sound starting] No. 1: When transmitter power switch turned on No. 2: When transmitter power switch turned off No. 3~24: Switch can be set.

[Important]

Before reading data from a PC, insert the

SD card/USB memory into the transmitter and

turn on the power. The following folders are automatically written. When reading a file from

the PC, copy it to a holder by le type.

●BMP: Picture le ●WAV: Audio le

●WMA: Music le ●MODEL: Model data

(Saved sound le)

Voice Recording

1. Touch any REC button to call up the SOUND RECORDER screen.

2. Touch the REC button to start recording. (Recording time: 3 seconds)

3. Record your voice as you are facing the transmitter’s microphone.

*Speak loudly and clearly.

4. To finish, press “CLOSE”. Also sound files

● Touch the le button Copy/Delete/Entry/ Rename is made.

It is the same

procedure as the picture of the preceding clause.

created by your PC may be played back by assigned switches. (File types; .wav le only)

*A voice le is saved automatically to the location of the

model you are currently using. Whether in the transmitter,

SD card,or USB memory. A le name is displayed on the

le button corresponding to a recording button.

Assignment of audio les to switches

*Audio les can be saved beforehand.

1. Touch the le button of the No. you want to set. A list of the les stored is displayed.

2. Select the audio le you want to play back from the list of audio les.

*Since the audio files are played back when the audio file

names in the list are touched, the file contents can be checked before assignment.

3. Touch the [File] button to assign the les.

4. (Switches are also selected for No. 3~24.)

Touch the [NULL] button to call the Switch select screen.

5. Select the switch and its ON direction at the

Switch select screen.

(For a detailed description of the selection method, see "Switch setting method" at the back of this manual.)

Mode button

Playing back registered file only once

Playing back registered file repeatedly

Sequentially playing back registered file each time operated by 1 switch

Sound Model1

No Switch Mode

Start up

Power oﬀ

File Rec 1No Switch Mode

85%

File Rec

Sequentially playing back registered le each

time operated by 1 switch

This is used when calling the order of

maneuvers, etc.

[Setting method]

1. After selecting the switch, press the [→] button. The button display thereafter is switched as shown in the screen above.

2. Assign the audio les in the order in which you want to play them back.

The audio les are played back each time the

switch selected by the above setting is turned on.

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System Type

System mode setting, Receiver link

System Type selection

The T18MZ is for 2.4GHz only. The system can be

changed from among 5 choices: FASSTest 18CH,

FASSTest 12CH, FASST MULTI, FASST 7CH,

S-FHSS. Select the system matched to the type of receiver you are using.u

*Even if it changes a System Type, other model data is not

reset.e

*If a system type is changed in the case of a helicopter, It

can choose out of two channel orders.

[Yes] : Selection sets the channel order suitable for System

Type. (We recommend here. )

[No] : The present channel order is maintained.

*After change should operate a model and should fully

check a direction and a motion.

Receiver linking

The receiver will only be controlled (without being affected by other transmitters) by the transmitter it is linked to. When using a receiver other than one purchased as a set, linking is necessary.

Dual receiver function (only FASSTest 18CH mode)

Dual receivers can be linked with the T18MZ. Two receivers are recognized individually by ID

numbers. For example, in R7008SB, CH output setting function is used, by setting the rst as as

"1-8CH", and setting the second as "9-16CH", two sets of receivers can be used as a set in the model, allowing you 16 channels. If a Dual receiver function is used, the following function can set up individually.

Telemetry function (FASSTest mode only)

To use the telemetry function, set “Telemetry” to “ON”.

D/L Interval (FASSTest mode only)

When a telemetry function is enabled, the receiving interval (down-link interval) of sensor data can be changed.

If a D/L interval is increased, the response of

the sensor data display becomes slower, but stick response will improve.

Battery fail-safe voltage setup (only FASSTest mode)

The voltage which battery fail-safe activates, can

be set when you link. (3.5-8.4V) The receiver

memorizes the setting as it was at link.

Suggested setting voltages are as follows.

• 4 cells NiCd or NiMH (Normal: 4.8v) = 3.8 v

• 2 cells LiFe (Normal: 6.6 v) = 6.0 ~ 6.2 v

• 2 cells LiPo (Normal: 7.4 v) = 7.2 ~ 7.4 v

It is a rough reference value.

Since it changes with servos carried in the condition and the model of a battery, please set to your own model in a battery consumption current.

Battery fail-safe voltage setup

・

Telemetry function ON/OFF

・

Sensor setup

・

● Touch the [System Type] button in the Linkage Menu to call the setup screen shown below.

●Return to Linkage Menu

Linking method (T18MZ↔R7008SB)

1. Bring the receiver to be linked to within 50cm of the transmitter.

2. Press the [Link] button in the [Link] box of [System Type].

3. The transmitter emits a chime sound and enters the link mode.

4. The receiver power is immediately turned on.About 2 seconds after the power is turned on the receiver enters the linking state.

(Receiver linking time is about 1 second)

5. If linking is successful, the receiver LED changes from red to green, the link mode ends, and the receiver ID code is displayed.

6. If linking fails, an error message is displayed. Bring the transmitter closer to the receiver and repeat the procedure above from Step 2.

● Touch the [Link] button in the System Type Menu to call the setup screen shown below.

*Do not perform the linking operation when the drive motor is

connected or the engine is running.

* When you use two receivers, please be sure to setup a

"primary" and "secondary" in the "dual" mode.

*Since two sets of receivers cannot be individually recognized

without using a "primary" and "secondary" setup, it is impossible to receive telemetry data correctly.

* You must link one receiver at a time. If both power supplies

to the receivers are switched on simultaneously, data is received incorrectly by the transmitter.

* If a dual receiver function is used, in order to receive sensor

information correctly by both sets, telemetry data will be slower compared to a single receiver setup.

* You cannot link three sets of receivers.

● Battery fail-safe voltage setup (only FASSTest mode)

WARNING

Do not perform the linking operation when the drive motor is connected and the engine was started.

Inadvertent rotation of the motor or acceleration of the engine

■

is extremely dangerous.

Once the link operation is complete, please check that your receiver can be operated with the linked transmitter.

●Return to System Type Menu

Check operation sufficiently before flying after linking.

If the same receiver is sending in the vicinity, there is the danger

■

that the transmitter may be linked with that receiver.

CAUTIONS

Always turn on the transmitter power after linking is complete.

When pairing with the transmitter, be sure that a previously linked transmitter is not transmitting

(ThetimeofDecember,2011)

The example for choosing System Type

-Wanttousemorechannels

-Wanttousealargenumber oftelemetryfunctions

FASSTest18CH

R7008SB

-Responsespeedhas priorityovernumber ofchannels

-Telemetryrequires onlythecurrent receiverbattery

FASSTest12CH

R7008SB

-Wanttousea previouslyused receiverasis

FASSTMULTI

R608FS R6008HS R6108SB R6208SB R6014HS R6014FS R6203SB R6203SBE R6202SBW

-Wanttousea miniaturereceiver forindoorplanes

FASST7CH

R617FS R6004FF R616FFM R6106HF R6106HFC R6203SB R6203SBE R6202SBW

(

Usablereceivers)

-Wanttousean S-FHSSsystem miniaturereceiver

S-FHSS

R2006GS R2106GF R2008SB

System Type

■ FASSTest 18CH ---

■ FASSTest 12CH ---

■ FASST MULTI ---

■ FASST 7CH --- FASST-7CH system receiver mode. Up to 7 channels can be used.

■ S-FHSS --- S-FHSS system receiver mode. Up to 8 channels can be used.

FASSTest system receiver mode. Applicable with the telemetry sensor unit. Up to 18 channels (linear 16+ON/OFF2) can be used.

FASSTest system receiver mode. Applicable with receiver voltage display. Up to 12 channels (linear10+ON/OFF2) can be used. Telemetry Sensor cannot be used, but the response speed is a faster than that of the 18CH mode.

FASST-MULTI system receiver mode. Up to 18 channels (linear 16+ON/OFF2) can be used.

Function

Channel assignment for each function can be changed to suit your needs.

When you select model and wing (swash) types, you will find that the optimized combinations of servo output channels and functions have been already preset. If you would like, on the functionsetting screen of the linkage menu, you can freely change combinations of servo output channels, functions (aileron, elevator, etc), and input controllers (sticks, switches, trim levers and trim switches). You can also assign the same function to multiple servo output channels such as assigning elevator function to CH2 and CH3.

● Touch the [Function] button in the Linkage Menu to call the setup screen shown below.

●Return to Linkage Menu

DG1, DG2 (switch channels)

These two channels can be used as switch (On/

Off) channels. You can freely change combinations between servo output channels and input controllers

(sticks, switches, trim levers and trim switches).

Channel restrictions by a System Type

FASSTest 18CH---16 CH+2 Switch

FASSTest 12CH---10 CH+2 Switch FASST MULTI ---16 CH+2 Switch FASST 7CH --- 7 CH

S-FHSS --- 8 CH

Function change

1. Touch the function button of the channel you want to change to call the function list.

2. Select the function you want to change.

3. Touch [Yes]. The display returns to the original screen. (When you want to cancel function change, touch [No].)

*Multiple channels can be assigned to 1 function.

*Multiprop1,2 is an optional object for Multiprop decoders.

FASSTest 18CH---1-12CH FASSTest 12CH---not set

FASST MULTI ---11,12CH FASST 7CH ---not set

S-FHSS ---not set

(The display screen is an example. The screen depends on the model type.)

●to [SWAP]

Operation control change

1. Touch the control button of the channel you want to change. A Control select screen (stick, switch, knob, trim lever, etc.) is displayed.

2. Select the control you want to operate.

3. Touch [Close]. The display returns to the preceding screen.

*The same control can be assigned to multiple channels.

SWAP

If [SWAP] is pushed, it will call up the following

screen. You can easily change two separate functions, keeping the data that was set for each channel.

1. Touch the Trim button two channels to change is pushed.

2. If [OK] is pushed, two channels will interchange.

*It can choose only to two.

Trim change

1. Touch the Trim button to call the Trim setup screen.

2. The following items can be set at the Trim setup screen.

● Hardware setting (Selection of switch, etc. which controls trim) (The select screen is called by touching the [H/W Select] button.)

● Rate setting

● Operation step setting

● Trim mode setting

Normal mode: Normal trim (linear) operation

ATL mode: ATL operation mode. (Works at only one end of operation) Reverse is also possible. CTRM mode: Maximum change near center by center trim operation (Does not change at end of the stick movement)

● Separate/combination mode: Trim data can be set to different ight conditions

Separate mode: Trim adjustment for each separate ight condition.

(The display screen is an example. The screen depends on the model type.)

Sub-Trim

Setting of neutral position of each servo.

The Sub-Trim function is used to set the servo neutral position, and may be used to make fine adjustments to the control surface after linkages and pushrods are hooked up. When you begin to set up a model, be sure that the digital trims are set to their center position.

● Touch the [Sub Trim] button in the Linkage Menu

to call the setup screen shown below.

●Return to Linkage Menu

CH1 ELE

Sub-Trim

CH2 RUD

CH3 THR

CH4

AIL

CH5 GEA

Model1

CH6 ABK

CH7

AUX6

CH8

AUX5

CH9

AUX4

(The display screen is an example. The screen depends on the model type.)

Sub trim adjustment

1. Touch the trim display part of the channel

you want to adjust.

Adjustment buttons appears on the Sub Trim

menu screen.

2. Use the adjustment buttons to adjust the sub

trim.

●Initial value: 0

●Adjustment range: -240~+240 (steps)

*See above

3. Repeat this step for each channel.

CH10 AUX3

CH11 AUX2

CH12 AUX1

CH13 AUX1

CH14 AUX1

CH15 AUX1

85%

CH16 AUX1

Servo Reverse

Use to reverse the servo throw direction.

Servo Reverse changes the direction of an individual servo’s response to a control stick movement.

For CCPM helicopters, be sure to read the section on Swash AFR before reversing any servos. With CCPM helicopters, always complete your servo reversing prior to any other programming.

If you use pre-built Airplane/Sailplane functions

that control multiple servos, it may be confusing to tell whether the servo needs to be reversed or a setting in the function needs to be reversed. See the instructions for each specialized function for further details. Always check servo direction prior to every

● Touch the [Servo Reverse] button in the Linkage

Menu to call the setup screen shown below.

●Return to Linkage Menu

ight as an additional precaution to conrm proper

model memory, hook ups, and radio function.

WARNING

Before a flight, it always check that your models servo operation, the direction of control surfaces, and switch setup are correct.

Default setting of the motor channel is always reverse.

(The display screen is an example. The screen depends on the model type.)

Servo reversing procedure

After setting up a new model, be sure to

define all special menus. Be sure that all servos

are plugged into the proper receiver channels. Now, determine whether you need to reverse any channels by moving each stick and observing the corresponding movement in the model’s controls.

1. Touch the desired channel’s Setting button

to choose the proper direction for the servo

2. Touch “Yes” in the next screen.

3. Repeat for each servo needing reversal. When done, touch “Servo Reverse” to return to

the Linkage Menu.

Fail Safe

Sets the servos operating position when transmitter signals can no longer be received or when the receiver battery voltage drops.

The Failsafe function is used to set up positions

that the servos will move to in the case of radio

interference. Denes servo position when signals are

lost and when receiver battery voltage becomes low.

You may set either of two positions for each channel: Hold, where the servo maintains its last commanded position, or fail safe, where each servo moves to a predetermined position. You may choose either mode for each channel.

The T18MZ system also provides you with an advanced battery monitoring function that warns you when the receiver battery has only a little power remaining. In this case, each servo is

moved to the dened failsafe position. The battery failsafe may be released by operating a predened

control on the transmitter (default is throttle).

Do not continue to fly, land as soon as possible.

Remember, if the predefined control suddenly

● Touch the [Fail Safe] button in the Linkage

Menu to call the setup screen shown below.

●Return to Linkage Menu

moves to a position you did not command, land at once and check your receiver battery.

Do not continue to y, land as soon as possible.

Defines servo position when signals are lost and when receiver battery voltage becomes low.

WARNING

For safety, always set the fail safe functions.

●Especially set the throttle channel fail safe function so that the servo moves to the maximum slow side for airplanes and

to the slow side from the hovering position for helicopters. Crashing of the model at full high when normal radio waves cannot be received due to interference, etc., is very dangerous.

●If fail safe is reset by throttle stick movement, the fail safe

may be mistaken as an engine malfunction and will be reset

at low throttle and the model will continue to y. If you have

any doubts, immediately land.

●To <Switch> screen

Fail safe setting procedure

Decide which channels you want to go to preset positions, and which ones you want to maintain their last commanded position. To select the fail

safe mode you wish to set, use the F/S button. This button toggles between the two modes. (Hold, F/S)

F/S mode setting:

1. Touch the F/S button of the channel you

want to set, and set that channel to the [F/S]

mode.

2. Hold the corresponding stick, control, slider,

or other control in the position you want

the servo to move to when the fail safe

function is activated, and touch the F/S

position button. That position is displayed in

percentage.

*When you want to return that channel to the Hold mode,

touch the [F/S] button again.

Battery fail safe setting procedure

To select the B.F/S mode, touch the [B.F/S]

button. Each time the button is touched, it toggles

(The display screen is an example. The screen depends on the model type.)

between [OFF] and [B.F/S].

B.F/S setting:

1. Touch the [B.F/S] button of the desired channel to set it to the B.F/S mode.

2. Hold the corresponding stick, VR, slider, or other control in the position you want the servo to move to when the battery fail safe function is activated, and touch the F/S position button. This position is displayed in percentage.

*When you want to return that channel to OFF, touch the [B.F/

S] button again.

Battery Fail safe Release Function

This function releases the predefined control

from it's held position after indicating that your receiver battery is low.

1. Enter the control setting screen by touching the Battery F/S Release button. Now, you may choose whether moving the throttle resets the condition, or select a stick or switch to deactivate it. To set a desired throttle release position, move the throttle stick to the point at which you wish the B.F/S to be released.

End Point (ATV)

Sets the travel, limit point, and speed of each servo.

The End Point function adjusts the left and right servo throws, generates differential throws, and will correct improper linkage settings.

The Travel rate(normal full stick movement at

high rates) can be varied from 30% to 140% in

each direction on channels 1 to 16. Also, the Limit

point (how far the servo travels when a mix is

involved) where servo throw stops may be varied

from 0% to 155%.

● Touch the [End Point (ATV)] button in the Linkage

Menu to call the setup screen shown below.

●Return to Linkage Menu

Note: The indicators on the screen display actual servo throw

of the each channel. The center position of the indicator is based on the Sub-Trim settings. Therefore the Sub-Trim adjustment changes the Limit point display of the indicator. The Servo Speed setting is used to set the servo delay for each channel, from channel l to channel 16. The system uses the programmed speed (delay) to slow down servo position

changes. The Servo Speed setting can be varied from 0 to 27

in each channel.

(The display screen is an example. The screen depends on the model type.)

Servo travel adjustment

1. Touch the Travel button of the channel you

want to set. Adjustment buttons appear on

the screen.

2. Use these buttons to adjust the rate.

●Initial value: 100%

●Adjustment range: 30%~140%

3. Repeat the procedure above for each rate.

Limit point adjustment

1. Touch the Limit button of the channel you

want to set.

2. Use the adjustment buttons to adjust the limit

point.

●Initial value: 135%

●Adjustment range: 0%~155%

3. Repeat this procedure for each limit point.

Servo speed setting

1. Touch the Speed button of the channel you want to set.

2. Use the adjustment buttons to adjust the servo speed.

●Initial value: 0

●Adjustment range: 0~27 (steps)

3. Repeat this procedure for each channel.

To close this screen, touch the [End Point (ATV)] button.

Throttle Cut

Stops the engine safely and easily.(airplane and helicopter only)

Throttle cut provides an easy way to stop the

engine, by ipping a switch with the throttle stick

at idle. The action is not functional at high throttle to avoid accidental dead sticks. The switch’s location and direction must be chosen, as it defaults

to NULL.

● Touch the [Throttle Cut] button in the Linkage Menu to call the setup screen shown below.

●Return to Linkage Menu

Note: When conditions are set, at Throttle cut setup can

be performed for each condition. Throttle cut can only be

activated in a specic condition if you have selected and set

up this function within the condition. When using throttle

cut in a specic condition, and ON or active. If you change

to another condition, throttle cut is canceled and no longer

active in the rst condition, as long as the second condition

does not have throttle cut active.

(The display screen is an example. The screen depends on the model type.)

Throttle cut setting procedure

1. To set up Throttle cut in Conditions, select the Condition number and touch the "INH" button.

2. Throttle cut function switch setting: Touch the "NULL" button to call the <Switch>

screen, and then select the switch and its ON direction.

(For a detailed description of the selection method, see [Switch Setting Method] at the back of this manual.)

3. Throttle cut position setting: Set the throttle stick to maximum slow, and

touch the Cut Position button. Adjustment buttons appear. At the same time, the numerical value of the current maximum

slow side is displayed at "Cut Position". Use the adjustment buttons to adjust the

servo travel when the throttle cut function is activated.

●Initial value: 17%

●Adjustment range: 0%~50%

*With throttle stick at idle, adjust the rate until the engine

consistently shuts off, but throttle linkage is not binding.

When nished, touch the “Throttle Cut” button to exit.

To exit the setting, touch the [Throttle Cut] button.

Idle Down

Lowers the engine idling speed.(airplane and helicopter only)

The Idle Down function lowers the engines idle

by ipping a switch with the throttle stick at idle.

The action is not functional at high throttle to avoid accidental dead sticks. The switch’s location and

direction must be chosen, as it defaults to NULL.

● Touch the [Idle Down] button in the Linkage Menu to call the setup screen shown below.

●Return to Linkage Menu

(The display screen is an example. The screen depends on the model type.)

Idle down setting procedure

1. Touch the "INH" button to activate the Idle Down function.

2. Idle Down function switch setting: Touch the "NULL" button to call the <Switch>

screen, and then select the switch and its ON direction.

(For a detailed description of the selection method, see [Switch Setting Method] at the back of this manual.)

3. Offset rate setting: Touch the Offset Rate button. Adjustment

buttons appear on the screen. Use these buttons to adjust the offset rate.

●Initial value: 0%

●Adjustment range: -100%~100% *(-)becomes an idle up.

To exit the setting, touch the [Idle Down] button.

Swash Ring

Limits the swash travel within a xed range to prevent linkage damage (Helicopter only)

This function limits the travel of the swash plate to prevent linkage damage as the aileron and elevator operation is used. It is useful for 3D heli setting.

●Touch the [Swash ring] button in the Linkage Menu

to call the setup screen shown below.

●Return to Linkage Menu

Elevator

Model 1

+0%

Swash Ring

85%

Rate

100%

Aileron

+0%

Swash ring setting procedure

1. Push the Swash ring button on the linkage

menu.

2. Push ACT/INH button to activate.

*The movement area monitor shows the current aileron and

elevator values and limit ranges by the yellow circle.

3. Adjust the rate to the maximum amount of

swash plate decline.

*The swash movement is limited within the circle.

Adjustment range: 50 - 200%.

Reset

Rate buttonActivate button

Swash

Swash operation linkage correction function (This swash setup screen does not appear for swash type H-1.)

Neutral Point

On your linkages, if the servo horn deviates from perpendicular at neutral, the linkage compensation functions may not work effectively. This neutral point setting reads the linkage compensation neutral position. However, this adjustment only changes the reference point of the compensation function on the swash details screen and does not affect the neutral position of other functions.

*Before using the compensation function, set the neutral

point.

Swash AFR

The swash AFR function adjusts (increases/ decreases/reverse) the rate (travel) of the aileron,

elevator, and pitch functions.

Mixing Rate

(Normally, the default value is used.)

This mixing rate is used for minor correction

to the swash plate so that it moves in the correct direction for aileron, elevator, and pitch operation.

Compensation mixing is shown below.

*PIT->AIL/PIT->ELE/AIL->PIT/ELE->AIL/ELE->PIT

*Use the corresponding compensation mixing and adjust so

that the swash plate moves in the correct direction

Linkage Compensation

This compensation mixing is used to adjust for

interference when the ailerons or elevators are operated when the throttle stick was in the low or high position.

Speed Compensation

This speed compensation function make adjustments for interference when the travel of each servo is different due to swash plate operation. For HR-3, it compensates the speed by dropping the operating speed of the aileron and pitch servos during elevator operation.

●Touch the [Swash] button in the Linkage Menu to call the setup screen shown below.

●Return to Linkage Menu

Swash Swash Detail

High Pitch

Low Pitch

Model 1

Neutral Point Swash AFR

H100%

50%

Enter

●Return to Linkage Menu

Swash Detail Swash(AFR)

Mixing Rate

Mixing

PIT to AIL

PIT to ELE

AIL to PIT

ELE to AIL

ELE to PIT

Model 1

100% 100%

50% 50%

Linkage Compensation

Function Dir.

Aileron

Elevator

Speed Compensation

Aileron

Elevator

Pitch

Low Pitch

0% 0%

85%

●To Swash Details screen

+50%

●To Swash AFR screen

Neutral point setting procedure

*Becomes the compensation reference point.

*Adjusting the servo horn so that the neutral point position is

near the 50% position makes the mixing amount small.

1. Hold the servo horn at a right angle to the linkage rod, and then touch the [Enter] button and read the actual neutral point.

*The neutral point is displayed on the screen.

After reading this neutral point, use other

compensation functions to make further adjustments.

To exit the setting, touch the [Swash] button.

Swash AFR setting procedure

Adjust so that the specified operation

amount is obtained by aileron, elevator, and pitch operation.

1. Touch the button of the AFR rate to be adjusted. Adjustment buttons appear on the screen.

2. Use the adjustment buttons to adjust the AFR rate.

Initial value: +50% Adjustment range: -100%~+100%

+or- The direction of operation changes.

To exit setting, touch the [Swash] button.

Mixing rate setting procedure

HR-3 is described as an example. The mixing applied in other swash modes is different, but the setting procedure is the same.

1. Set the throttle stick to the set neutral point. Adjust the length of the linkage rod so that the swash plate is horizontal at this position.

*A little adjustment using sub trim should be

OK. *Adjust so that pitch operation when the

pitch curve is straight is maximum.

2. Adjust the AIL->PIT amount so there is no interference in the elevator or pitch direction when the aileron stick is moved to the left and right.

*Adjust the left and right sides separately.

3. Adjust the ELE->AIL and ELE->PIT amounts so there is not interference in the aileron or pitch direction when the elevator stick is moved up and down.

*Adjust the up and down sides separately.

4. Adjust the PIT->AIL and PIT->ELE amounts so that the swash plate is horizontal when the throttle stick is set to maximum slow and full high.

*Adjust the slow and high sides separately. To exit setting, touch the [Swash Details]

button.

Linkage correction setting procedure

*Set the linkage compensation after setting the mixing rate.

*This function compensates for elevator interference by aileron operation or aileron interference by elevator operation at Low pitch and Hi pitch at collective pitch (HR3, etc.) control.

1. Set the throttle stick to the maximum slow position. Move the aileron stick to the left and right and adjust the aileron compensation amount so that interference in the elevator or pitch direction at that time is minimal.

*The left and right sides can be adjusted separately.

*If the interference increases when the compensation amount is increased, make the compensation direction "-".

2. Adjust the elevator compensation amount so that the interference in the aileron or pitch direction when the elevator stick was moved up and down is minimal.

3. Perform aileron and elevator compensation similarly for the throttle stick full high side.

To exit setting, touch the [Swash Details] button.

Speed compensation setting procedure

1. Set the throttle stick to the neutral point position. Move the elevator stick quickly and adjust the speed compensation amount so that the interference in the pitch direction is minimal.

To exit setting, touch the [Swash Details] button.

Notes: If the linkage is too long or short, correct

compensation will not be applied. Correct this before continuing. The pitch angle changes after any adjustment. Reset the pitch angle when actually flying after compensation processing.

Timer

Timer setting and lap time display.

The Timer function may be set for any desired time, i.e. engine run time, specified times for competitions, etc. Two independent timers are provided for your use. The timers are stored independently with each model, meaning that when you switch between model setups, the timer associated with the new model is brought up automatically.

The timers may be set to start and stop from the motion of any switch or stick. You may set the ON and OFF directions freely. Each timer has a capacity of up to 59 minutes 59 seconds.

● Touch the [Timer] button in the Linkage Menu to call the setup screen shown below.

●Return to Linkage Menu

Timer1

OFF

Model 1

Reset

OFF

00:00.0

Mode

↑

Start/Stop SW

Split Time SW

Memory

Timer2

Up：10

Timer

00:00.0

Mode

Start/Stop SW

Split Time SW

Memory

Up：10

● Memory is turned ON, the power OFF and a model change will not be reset timer, either.

Split Time

Lap# Split Time

1 00:00.0

2 00:00.0

3 00:00.0

4 00:00.0

5 00:00.0

6 00:00.0

Up timer/Down timer/Hour selection

1. Touch the mode button and select the type of timer.

2. Timer time setting Touch the Mode minutes or seconds button.

Adjustment buttons appear on the screen. Use these buttons to set the timer time.

Start/SWtop switch setting

1. Touch the Start/Stop SW "NULL" button to call the <Switch> screen, and then select the

switch and its ON direction. (For a detailed description of the selection

method, see [Switch Setting Method] at the back of this manual. The timer switches can be set for each condition.)

Lap time switch selection

1. Touch the Lap SW "NULL" button to call the Prog. Mix screen, and then select the switch

and its ON direction. (For a detailed description of the switch

setting method, see [Switch Setting Method] at the back of this manual. The timer switches can be set for each condition.)

Reset

OFF

Model 1

Lap# Split Time

7 00:00.0

8 00:00.0

9 00:00.0

10 00:00.0

11 00:00.0

12 00:00.0

Each timer may be set for count-down or count up operation with your choice of a target time. Also Split Time may be set up and counted.

If a target time is set and the timer reaches this point, a buzzer will sound for each count is generated.

Countdown timers sound one short beep during the last twenty seconds and two short beeps during the last ten seconds before reaching the target, then a long tone at the target time, and continue counting with displaying a minus (-) sign. Count-up timers also beep the last twenty and ten seconds, beep the target time, and keep counting upwards until shut down.

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OFF

↑

OFF

Timer1

Lap# Split Time

13 00:00.0

14 00:00.0

15 00:00.0

16 00:00.0

17 00:00.0

18 00:00.0

Timer operation

● Timer 1 and Timer 2 are started and stopped

by your choice of switch.

● To count the lap time, select the lap time

switch. Each time this switch is operated, the

lap time is stored. To display the lap time,

touch the respective [List] button.

● To reset a timer, touch the respective [Reset]

button. To exit the setting, touch the [Timer]

button.

● [↑]An alarm sounds every minute of the elapsed time from timer start. (Conventional mode)

[↓]An alarm sounds every

minute of the remaining time up to the alarm time.

1 / 5

85%

Lap# Split Time

19 00:00.0

20 00:00.0

21 00:00.0

22 00:00.0

23 00:00.0

24 00:00.0

Clear

Return

●Return to Timer screen

Hour mode

An HOUR mode which counts up to 99 hours 50 minutes has been added to the timer modes.

● This mode is convenient when used at engine maintenance period and other long-term measurements.

● When the HOUR mode is set, “xx(hour) : xx(minute)” is displayed on the count time display. Seconds are not displayed.

● When the HOUR mode is set, “:” blinks each second during timer operation.

● When the HOUR mode is set, the alarm function/lap time measurement function are inhibited.

Dial Monitor

LDisplays the position of the dials, slider levers, and digital trim.

Digital trim position display (T1-T6, CD)

Digital trim step amount (T1-T6, CD)

The Dial Monitor displays the current position

and step amount of each Digital Trim. The trim step

directly on the dial monitor menu.

can be set directly on the dial monitor.

VR and slide lever position display (LST, LS, LD, RD, RS, RST)

Displays the current position (black ) and last operating position (green ) of the VRs and slider levers.

● Touch the [Dial Monitor] button in the Linkage

Menu to call the setup screen shown below.

●Return to Linkage Menu

LST

+0%

( +0%)

Trim Unit

Step

Dial Monitor

4 4 4 4

-2%

( -2%)

Model 1

-11%

( -11%)

The trim step of the T1-T6 and CD can be set

Condition 1

-2%

( -2%)

+0%

( +0%)

85%

RST

+3%

( +3%)

● Trim changes from the step to % display.

Knob and Lever Position display (LD, RD, LS, LST, RS, RST)

The Dial Monitor displays the current position and last operating position of each knob and lever. Although neither knob nor lever can hold the last operation position as they are “analog” type, the position data during the last operation is memorized

in the model memory. By moving the knob and

lever to the position displayed on the monitor, the last operation position is recalled.

●Digital trim step amount

Recalling Dial Position (LST, LS, LD, RD, RS, RST)

The dial position data at the last operation is displayed for each knob and lever in this monitor. (Green arrow)

1. Move the black arrow (current position)

to the green arrow position by operating

the desired knob or lever to recall the last

operating position.

Function Name

Function Names can be changed in this menu.

The setup screen will display function names in both

10 and 4 characters.

● Touch the [Function Name] button in the Linkage Menu to call the setup screen shown below.

●Return to Linkage Menu

Function Name

Please select a function.

Aileron Elevator Throttle Rudder Gear Flap Aileron2 Aileron3

Aileron4 Elevator2 Flap2 Air Brake Fuel-Mix Gyro Gyro2 Gyro3

Throttle2 Throttle3 Throttle4 Flap3 Flap4 Rudder2 Camber

Motor Auxiliary7 Auxiliary6 Auxiliary5 Auxiliary4 Auxiliary3 Auxiliary2 Auxiliary1

Function Name

10 Characters

Current

Aileron

Aileron Elevator Throttle Rudder Gear Flap Aileron2 Aileron3

Aileron4 Elevator2 Flap2 Air Brake Fuel-Mix Gyro Gyro2 Gyro3

Aileron

Throttle2 Throttle3 Throttle4 Flap3 Flap4 Rudder2 Camber

Motor Auxiliary7 Auxiliary6 Auxiliary5 Auxiliary4 Auxiliary3 Auxiliary2 Auxiliary1

Default

Please select a function.

Rename

Reset

4 Characters

Current

AIL

Default

AIL

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Rename

Reset

Procedure for changing the functions name

Select [Function Name] from the Linkage Menu.

Select the function whose name you want to

change.

Press the [Rename] button and enter the name in 10 characters and 4 characters each from the displayed keyboard. After the characters are entered, press the [Return] key.

When the [Reset] key is pressed, the function

name is reset its original name.

Telemetry

Displaying data from the receiver

This screen displays your choice of data from the

receiver.

Also warnings can be activated regarding the

data. For example, if the receiver voltage drops, the

user can be warned by an alarm.

● Call the following setting screen by pressing the [Telemetry] button of the Linkage Menu.

●Return to Linkage Menu

Warning

Do not watch the transmitter

screen during ight.

*You may loose sight of the aircraft during

ight and this is extremely dangerous.

Have an assistant on hand to check the screen for you. A pilot should NEVER take his eyes off his aircraft.

●Receiving state (R7008SB → T18MZ)

Receiver Battery Display

● External Input voltage Extra Voltage connector)

(

●Return to Telemetry

5.0V - 6.4V

0.0V - 0.0V

● Press to setup an alarm type alert.

● Press to setup vibration alerts. 4 types of vibration selections are possible.

● If voltage falls further than the voltage set up here, the alarm will operate.

5.9V

0.0V

● It is selection of the sensor displayed on home 2 screen.

● Display of the maximum and minimum ranges for voltage.

[Clear] To reset.

Temperature Display

● Temperature Display

●Return to Telemetry

● Press to setup an alarm type alert.

● Press to setup vibration alerts. 4 types of vibration selections are possible.

● It is selection of the sensor displayed on home 2 screen.

● If the temperature reaches higher than the temperature set up here, the alarm will operate.

● It is display change from Centigrade to Fahrenheit[

● Display of the maximum and minimum ranges for temperature.

[Clear] To reset.

[℃]

℉]

RPM Display

● RPM Display

●Return to Telemetry

● Press to setup an alarm type alert.

● Press to setup vibration alerts. 4 types of vibration selections are possible.

● It is selection of the sensor displayed on home 2 screen.

● If RPM goes higher than the RPM set here, the alarm will operate.

● Select the type:Either optical sensor or magnetic sensor. In an optical sensor, the number of fins is entered. In an magnet sensor, the gear ratio is entered.

● Display of the maximum and minimum ranges for RPM.

[Clear] To reset.

Altitude Display

Atmospheric pressure is measured by a sensor. The actual altitude is measured in regards to the difference between the ground and atmospheric pressure.

Atmospheric pressure when the power supply of the altitude sensor is set to ON is displayed as a

standard (0 m).

[Reset] Push the button to re-set to a standard altitude.

● Variometer Display：How many meter rise (descent) in 1 second.

● Atmospheric pressure Display

● Altitude Display

●Return to Telemetry

What altitude is it?

● Press to setup an alarm type alert.

● If Altitude becomes higher than the Altitude set here, the alarm will operate.

●Press to setup vibration alerts.

4 types of vibration selections are possible.

● If Preset is pushed, the present atmospheric pressure = altitude of 0 m.

Home2 Display

Three telemetry data can be displayed on Home2

screen. The item to display can be set up.

● It is displayed by [ON] Undisplayed is carried out in [OFF.]

● It is selection of the sensor displayed on home 2 screen.

● Display of the maximum and minimum ranges for Altitude.

[Clear] To reset.

● The slot number of the telemetry data displayed on Home2 screen is set up.

Sensor

Various telemetry sensors setting.

The telemetry sensor slot No. and which sensor

is used in each slot can be changed in this screen.

Since the sensor in each slot is determined at initialization and the same slot No. is memorized even for sensors sold separately, sensors can be

used by simply connecting them to S.BUS2. When

customizing the sensors yourself, perform the settings in this screen.

*Three slots of altitude sensor are used.

● Touch the [Sensor] button in the Linkage Menu to call the setup screen shown below.

●Return to Linkage Menu

[What is a slot?]

Servos are classified by CH, but sensors are classified in units called “slot”. There are slots from No. 1 to No. 31.

Altitude sensors and other data sensor units may use multiple slots.

By the sensor which uses two or more slots,

the required number of slots is automatically assigned by setting up a start slot.

When 2 or more of the same kind of sensor are used, the sensors themselves must allocate unused slots and memorize that slot.

Procedure for changing the sensor of each slot No.

1. Select [Sensor] from the Linkage Menu.

2. Select the sensor of the slot No. to be changed.

3. Select the type of displayed sensor.

4. When the [Yes] key is pressed, the type of sensor is changed.

*In the case of a sensor which uses more than one slot, you may

be unable to reassign.

Procedure for changing the slot No. of each sensor unit

1. Select [Sensor] on page 2 of the Linkage Menu.

2. Call page 2 by pressing [1/2] and press [Change Slot].

3. Connect the receiver battery and the sensor unit to the S.I/F connector behind the rear cover of the transmitter using a 3-way hub or 2-way cord.

4. Press the [Read] key. The current slot No. is displayed.

5. When a number is pressed, the [ △ ], [ ▽ ], [ △△ ] and [ ▽▽ ] keys appear. Now change the desired No.

6. When the [Write] key is pressed, the desired No. is written to the sensor

●Call this screen by switching to page 2 by pressing the [1/2] button on the Sensor screen and then pressing [Change Slot].

T18MZ

HUB orY-adapter

Sensor

Receiverbattery

●When pressed, the current slot No. is displayed.

●The slot No. is written to the sensor.

●Returns to the Sensor screen.

Warning

Setting of warning sound and vibration

A warning upon powering up your transmitter

can be set up for the following functions.

Default setting is ON. Leave ON any function in which it seems that you feel is dangerous upon power up.

The alarm is stopped at power up if the function is changed to OFF.

● Touch the [Warning] button in the Linkage Menu (2/2) to call the setup screen shown below.

●Return to Linkage Menu

* If a throttle stick turns on a power power supply

at full throttle as in the case of the electric craft, it may begin to turn to the prop at high rotation suddenly, and this is very dangerous. We recommend you set the throttle position warning to ON.

●If this is turned On, the alarm will be a vibration in the transmitter when you power on the radio.

●If this is changed to OFF, alarm will not sound during powering up of your transmitter.

●If a throttle stick is above low throttle when you power on your transmitter, the next screen will appear and an alarm will sound.

You should never power up your transmitter with the throttle stick above

fully closed for safety's sake.

●If you lower your throttle stick when you see this warning, the conrmation screen will appear and ask if you would like to Transmit. If you wish to transmit, press YES.

Data Reset

Model memory setting data reset. (by item)

This function is designed to allow you to reset selected portions or all of the settings saved in the active model memory. You may individually

Model menu setting:

Resets all the functions in the Model Menu

except Condition Select.

choose to reset the following sets of data;

All model setting:

T1~T6, CD:

Reset the digital trim setting.

*All the conditions, or the condition currently being displayed

(the entire group for group setting), can be selected.

Direct key:

Resets direct key assignment.

● Touch the [Data Reset] button in the Linkage Menu

to call the setup screen shown below.

●Return to Linkage Menu

Date Reset

Function Name

Model 1 Condition 1

Direct Key Model Menu Setting All Model SettingT1~T6, CD

Resets all Linkage and Model Menu functions

except for System Type, Model Select, and Model

Type.

Function Name:

A function name is reset.

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Data Resetting

1. Touch the desired button to reset the data.

2.Perform the data reset according to the

100

Default setting of the motor channel will be reversed once a reset is complete.

instructions displayed on a screen. When

complete, touch the Data Reset button to

exit.

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