Futaba 6VA (6A) - Manual (Page 3)

Switches and knobs
9. Elevator -> flap mixing switch (ELV -> FLP)
When this switch if pulled forward, the mixing function is
turned on and the flaps are linked with elevator operation.
However, this switch is effective only when elevator -> flap
mixing is active (ACT).
10. Flap knob (FLAP)
Normally, this knob is used as CH6. When flaperon mixing is
active (ACT), this knob acts as the flap trimmer.
11. aileron dual rate switch (AILERON D/R)
This switch toggles the aileron servo travel (RATE1 ,
RATE2). RATE1; upper position RATE2; down position
12. Elevator dual rate switch (ELEVATOR D/R)
This switch toggles the elevator servo travel (RATE1,
RATE2). RATE1; upper position RATE2; down position
13. Landing gear switch (GEAR)
This switch activates the landing gear channel. (CH5 switch)
14. Power switch
The transmitter is turned on when this switch is set to the
upper position.
15. Trainer switch (TRAINER)
This switch is turned on when set to the pulled forward posi-
tion (spring-loaded type).
Others
16. Level meter
[!] This meter indicates the transmitter power supply voltage.
When the needle deflects to the boundary between the silver
and red ranges, recharge the Nicd battery.
17. Hook
Hook for neck strap.
18. Antenna
[!] When using the transmitter, extend the antenna to its full
length.
19. Carrying bar
Use this handle to carry the transmitter.
20. Battery cover
Open this cover when adjusting the trimmers on the trimmer
panel and when changing the Nicd battery.
21. Charging jack
This is the transmitter Nicd battery charging jack.
(Charging the Nicd battery)
[!] Never try to charge a dry cell battery. It will cause the battery
to overheat or explode and is very dangerous.
[!] Always charge the Nicd battery before using your R/C set.
Connect the charger's transmit-
ter and receiver connectors to
the transmitter charging jack and
receiver servo Nicd battery as
shown in the figure(FIG.2). The
charging LEDs light to show that
the battery is being charged.
* The normal charging time is
about 15 hours. When you have
not used your R/C set for some
time, repeatedly charge and dis-
charge the batteries two or three
times before use.
* The transmitter and receiver Nicd batteries can be charged
simultaneously or independently.
(Non-slip adjustable lever head)
The length of the lever head
of the sticks can be adjusted
as desired. Adjust the stick
length to fit your hand. (FIG.3)
1) Unlock lever heads A and B
by turning them in the direc-
tions shown by the arrows.
2) Adjust the stick to the most comfortable length and lock it by
turning head B in the directions opposite that shown by the
arrow.
(Stick lever spring tension adjustment)
The stick lever spring
tension can be adjusted
by removing the trans-
mitter back cover and
turning the screw for
each stick as shown in
the figure (FIG.4). Adjust
the spring tension for the
best stick feel. When ad-
justing the stick spring,
set the throttle stick to the
center.
(Trimmer panel)
a. Servo reversing switch (SERVO REVERSER)
The servo reversing switches reverse the direction of travel of
the servos. The lower position is the normal position.
(Channels 1 to 6) (DIP switch Nos. 1 to 6)
b. Mode switches
1. Elevator -> flap mixing ACT/INH switch
To activate the mixing function, set this switch to the ACT
(upper) position. To deactivate the mixing function, set this
switch to the INH (lower) position. (DIP switch No. 7)
2. Flaperon mixing ACT/INH switch
To activate the mixing function, set this switch to the ACT
(upper) position. To deactivate the mixing function, set this
switch to the INH (lower) position. (DIP switch No. 8)
3. Rudder AST function ACT/INH switch
To activate the rudder and throttle AST functions, set this
switch to the ACT (upper) position. The throttle ATV func-
tion can be activated by setting this switch to the INH
(lower) position. Select the desired function.
c. Aileron dual rate trimmer (AIL D/R)
This trimmer sets the rate corresponding to both directions of
the aileron dual rate switch. (RATE1, RATE2)
When it is turned clockwise, the servo travel increases.
d. Elevator dual rate trimmer (ELV D/R)
This trimmer sets the rate corresponding to both directions of
the elevator dual rate switch. (RATE 1, RATE2)
When it is turned clockwise, the servo travel increases.
e. Throttle AST trimmer (TH.AST) or throttle ATV trimmer
(TH.ATV) H side
This trimmer adjusts the servo travel of the selected function.
When it is turned clockwise, the servo travel increases.
f. Rudder AST trimmer (RUD.AST) or Throttle ATV trimmer
(TH.ATV) L side
This trimmer adjusts the servo travel of the selected function.
When it is turned clockwise, the servo travel increases.
g. Aileron differential trimmer (DIFF.RATE)
This trimmer adjusts the aileron differential amount when the
flaperon mixing function is active.
h. EIevator -> flap mixing trimmer (ELV->FLP)
This trimmer adjusts the mixing operation direction and
amount.
i. Flap trimming function trimmer (FLP.TRIM)
This trimmer adjusts the flap trimming operation direction and
variation width when the flaperon mixing function is active.
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