Futaba 6J 2.4GHz - Manual (Page 3)

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Futaba 6J digital proportional R/C airplane/helicopter system. This radio has
been designed and manufactured to provide you with many, many years of modeling enjoyment and fun.
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the more advanced radios. In either case, to make the best use of the Futaba 6J system, and to operate it
safely, you should carefully read the instructions in their entirety prior to operation.
Every modeler has their own personal preferences on the proper steps to set-up and program their models.
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function list of the system. If you wish to follow your own personal preference on setting up a model, please
feel free to do so keeping in mind that some programming options will interact with others. For example,
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Suggestion: If, while reading the instructions, you are unclear of some of the procedures or functions
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explained again later in an alternate manner which will clarify the procedure or function. Another alternative
is to connect the battery, servos, receiver, etc. to simulate your aircraft and actually program the radio
accordingly. This will allow you to visually recognize the effects of your programming inputs. If utilizing
this alternate method of familiarizing yourself with your radio, please ensure that your aircraft can not cause
harm to yourself or others by disabling it accordingly.
Service
(USA only)
If any difficulties are encountered while setting
up or operating your system, please consult the
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may also refer to your hobby dealer, or contact
the Futaba Service Center at the web site, email
address, fax number, or telephone number below.
www.futaba-rc.com
email: [email protected]
Fax: (217)-398-7721
Telephone: (217)-398-8970 (option 2)
As of this writing, the Futaba Service Center
assistance is available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
This is subject to change at any time, however.
If you are unable to resolve the difficulty, pack
the system in its original packaging. Please also
include a note that provides a thorough and accurate
description of the difficulties experienced. Please
include the following information in your note:
‡ Symptoms
‡ Inventory of enclosed items
‡ The items that require repair
‡ Contact information-name, address, telephone
number and email address
‡ If items are to be considered for warranty repair,
please also include a copy of the proof of purchase
or purchase receipt
The equipment should be sent to the Futaba Service
Center at the address below:
Futaba Service Center
3002 North Apollo Drive Suite 1
Champaign, IL 61822