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FUTABA 9Z
THE UNOFFICIAL WORKSHOP MANUAL
WARNING: THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND MAY BE INCORRECT, CAUSE DAMAGE
TO YOUR RADIO OR INJURY TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS. IF YOU USE THIS MANUAL YOU DO SO SOLEY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
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Figure 66 How the corners "Snap-Slide" into place ........................................................ 67
Figure 67 - Partial Step 3 Disassembly Option ............................................................... 68
Figure 68 Remove these cables to access LCD panel ................................................... 69
Figure 69 Remove and loosen these screws (note those already removed in Stage 3, if
they are still present remove them) ................................................................................. 69
Figure 70 Lever up PCB panel ........................................................................................ 70
Figure 71 LCD Panel now completely removed (retaining plate/lugs on top) ................. 70
Figure 72 LCD Panel flipped over backwards for access ............................................... 71
Figure 73 Ribbon cables with masking tape fed back through case ............................... 71
Figure 74 Cables at sides of LCD Panel that get trapped ............................................... 72
Figure 75 Overview Flowchart for Futaba 9Z Service and Test Menus .......................... 74
Figure 76 Futaba 9Z Service Menus Flowchart .............................................................. 75
Figure 77 Futaba 9Z Test Menus Flowchart ................................................................... 76
Figure 78 Futaba 9Z Transmitter Battery Pin-out ............................................................ 78
Figure 79 Futaba RF Module Pin-out Numbering ........................................................... 78
Figure 80 DSC/Trainer Port Pin-out (6 pin DIN) .............................................................. 79
Figure 81 CAMPAC Pin-Out (Note: Reversed pin numbering) ....................................... 80
List of Tables
Table 1 Possible solutions to common faults and issues ................................................ 14
Table 2 Service and Upgrade Matrix ............................................................................... 16
Table 3 Upgrading to 2.4GHz - Compatibility & Recommendations ............................... 46
Table 4 Available DIY CAMPAC clones .......................................................................... 55
Table 5 Selected component part numbers used in this manual .................................... 82
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