FUTABA FX-20 User Manual

FX-20-2.4G
Futaba Corporation
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FX-20
Radio Control
Instruction Manual
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Futaba digital proportional R/C system. In order for you to make the
best use of your system and to use it safely, please read this manual carefully. If you have any
difficulties while using your system, please consult the manual, our online Frequently Asked
Questions (on the web pages referenced below), your hobby dealer.
Owner’s Manual and Additional Technical Help
This manual has been carefully written to be as helpful to you, the new owner, as possible.
There are many pages of setup procedures and examples. However, it need not be your sole
resource of setup guidelines. For example, the back cover includes a quick-start set of
instructions and the Frequently Asked Questions web page referenced below includes this type
of step-by-step setup instructions for a variety of other model types.
Due to potential unforeseen changes in production procedures, the information contained in this
manual is subject to change without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any
form, at any time, without prior permission.
Support and Service: It is recommended to have your Futaba equipment serviced annually
during your hobby’s “off season” to ensure safe operation.

FUTABA FX-20 Specifications

General

Brand	FUTABA
Model	FX-20
Category	Remote Control
Language	English

Summary

Introduction and Manual Overview

Owner's Manual Purpose

Explains the manual's aim to help new owners and suggests consulting FAQs and dealers for difficulties.

Support and Service Contact Information

North America Contact

Provides contact details for Uwe Frank Heinrich for support and service needs in North America.

Outside North America Contact

Advises contacting regional Futaba importers for support and service outside North America.

FCC Compliance and RF Exposure

FCC Interference Statement

Details the equipment's compliance with FCC Part 15 limits for Class B digital devices to prevent interference.

RF Radiation Safety Guidelines

Outlines required separation distances and conditions for safe operation to comply with RF exposure requirements.

Transmitter Component Identification

Location of Controls and Ports

Identifies various switches, sticks, jacks, and the LCD screen on the front and side views of the transmitter.

Battery Charging Procedure

Ni-MH Battery Charging Steps

Instructions for charging the 7.2V, 1,700mAh Ni-MH battery, including duration and precautions against overcharging.

Touch Sensor Operations

Touch Sensor Input Mapping

Explains how short and long touches on sensor parts like S1, SYS, LNK, MDL, RTN control functions.

Transmitter Power Up Sequence

Initializing the Transmitter

Describes turning the transmitter on, LED status, and the initial display of the Home screen.

Screen Navigation and Editing Basics

Editing Operations and Home Screen

Covers basic editing using the touch sensor and the role of the Home screen for setup.

Menu System Navigation

Linkage, Model, and System Menus

Details how to access and operate the Linkage, Model, and System menus for transmitter configuration.

Technical Specifications

Radio and Communication Specs

Lists technical details for radio characteristics, modulation, frequency, and error checking.

Power, Environmental, and Physical Specs

Covers power supply, operating/storage temperatures, dimensions, and weight of the transmitter.