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General| Brand | FUTABA |
|---|---|
| Model | T8J-2.4G |
| Category | Remote Control |
| Language | English |
Information on obtaining further assistance and setup examples.
Contact information and support resources for North America.
Guidance for users outside North America to contact their regional importer.
Details on product usage, export restrictions, and modification policies.
FCC compliance statement and user guidance for interference mitigation.
RF exposure compliance requirements and safety guidelines.
Explains safety symbols used throughout the manual for warnings and precautions.
Essential safety measures to ensure safe operation of the R/C system.
Recommendations for suitable flying locations and contacting the AMA.
Procedures for safe operation at the flying field, including power-on/off sequences.
Key safety advice, including transmitter antenna handling and weather precautions.
Features of the T8J transmitter, including display, controls, and memory.
Details on the R2008SB receiver, including S.BUS and conventional outputs.
Lists the components included in the 8J system and their technical specifications.
Lists optional accessories available for the T8J system, such as battery packs and trainer cords.
Diagram and explanation of airplane mode transmitter controls and switch assignments.
Diagram and explanation of helicopter mode transmitter controls and switch assignments.
Instructions for installing, removing, and handling transmitter batteries safely.
Default switch assignments for ACRO and HELI modes, and notes on reassignability.
Step-by-step guide on how to properly power on the T8J transmitter system.
Diagrams and tables showing receiver output and channel assignments for ACRO and HELI models.
Instructions for charging system batteries and battery care precautions.
Guide to adjusting control stick length and tension for personalized feel.
Instructions for adjusting the LCD screen contrast for better visibility.
Detailed steps for performing a ground range check using Power Down Mode.
How to perform servo tests during the Power Down Mode.
Guidelines for mounting servos, receiver, battery, and switches correctly.
Instructions for optimal placement and orientation of the receiver's dual antennas.
Visual guidance on antenna placement at 90 degrees to each other.
Advice on protecting the receiver from vibration, shock, and moisture.
Step-by-step guide to link the transmitter and receiver, including LED indications.
Wiring instructions and considerations for using the S.BUS system with multiple servos.
Description of the transmitter's startup screen elements and edit buttons.
Explanation of the Jog Key's functions for navigation and selection.
Description of the functions of the '+' Key, '-' Key, and END button for menu navigation.
Explanation of the low battery warning, sound, and display.
Details on mixing alerts, their causes, and how to resolve them.
Information on backup errors, memory loss, and when to seek service.
Lists and page references for all available functions for aircraft models.
Visual representation of the ACRO menu structure and navigation.
Explains various navigation inputs and controls for menu interaction.
How to select and manage different model memories on the transmitter.
Procedure for copying model data between memory slots for backup or modification.
How to reset a selected model's memory to its default factory settings.
Example demonstrating copying a model memory.
How to assign names to model memories and the transmitter's user name.
Overview of the parameter submenu for initial model setup.
How to select the aircraft or helicopter model type for proper programming.
How to set the receiver modulation type (SFHSS or FHSS) for transmission.
How to adjust the throttle trim lever's effectiveness at low throttle.
Guide to adjusting LCD contrast, backlighting, and brightness.
How to select different display modes for the home screen.
Settings for battery type, buzzer tone, and LED behavior.
Procedure for transferring model data between transmitters.
How to reverse the direction of individual servo responses to control stick inputs.
How to independently adjust the travel limits for each servo direction.
Function to lower engine idle for specific flight phases like landings or spins.
How to easily stop the engine by flipping a switch, for safety and convenience.
Assigns adjusted rates and exponential curves to switches for flight control.
Example of setting up dual rates and exponential for a helicopter model.
Example for setting up triple rates and exponential for ailerons in ACRO mode.
Controls two electronic clocks for tracking flight time, fuel, or battery usage.
Defines relationships between transmitter controls and receiver outputs for channels 5-8.
Setup for connecting two transmitters for pilot training, with various control levels.
Resets digital trims to neutral and adjusts their effectiveness (step).
Changes the rate at which trims move, allowing fine adjustments.
Makes small corrections to the neutral position of each servo.
Displays radio output to channels 1-8 with bar-graph and offers a servo cycle function.
Sets receiver responses to loss of signal or low battery, preventing runaway models.
Low voltage warning feature for the airborne battery, triggering throttle actions.
Explains basic wing types: Simple, Twin Aileron Servos, and Tail-less (ELEVON).
Describes FLAPERON and AIL-DIFF options for dual aileron servo setups.
Details on activating and adjusting the FLAPERON mixing function for dual aileron servos.
How to use FLAP-TRIM to trim flaperons in flight, assigning the VR control.
Setup for AILE-DIFF to control two aileron servos, allowing differential travel.
Explains basic wing types: Simple, Twin Aileron Servos, and Tail-less (ELEVON).
How to set up ELEVON for tail-less aircraft, combining aileron and elevator functions.
Setup for AILEVATOR, using two elevator servos for combined elevator and aileron functions.
How to set up V-TAIL mixing for aircraft with V-shaped tail surfaces.
Allows execution of snap rolls by flipping a switch, with adjustable travel and directions.
Safety feature to prevent accidental snap rolls, often linked to landing gear position.
Example of activating SNAP-ROLL and setting specific travel values for ailerons, elevator, and rudder.
Explains mixes as programs that make channels work together, covering types like Linear, Offset, Curve, and Delay.
Lists examples of pre-programmed mixes like Exponential, IDLE-DOWN, and ELE-TO-FLAP.
Mixes flaps to drop/rise with elevator stick movement, useful for pylon turns.
Function for steep descents or airspeed limiting, moving flaps, ailerons, and elevator.
Example of activating AIRBRAKE with FLAPERON, adjusting flaperon and elevator travel.
Moves mixture servo in response to throttle stick for perfect engine tuning.
Slows throttle servo response to simulate turbine engine lag.
Adjusts throttle operation curve for optimum engine response to throttle stick movement.
Object for variable pitch propellers, setting the curve of five points.
Four separate linear mixes for coordinating control surfaces or actions.
Explains ON/OFF options for mixes using switches, THR, or NULL.
Example for setting up a FLAP-ELEV mix, controlling elevator movement with flaps.
Two separate curve mixes for detailed tuning, like THROTTLE-NEEDLE.
Example of setting up a RUDD-ELEV curve mix for pitching compensation.
Explains GYA series gyros and how to set up gyro sensitivity and modes.
Discusses gyro types, their function in helicopter and aerobatic flight.
Brief overview of retracts, smoke systems, and electronic kill switches for aircraft.
Lists and page references for all available functions specific to helicopter models.
Explains the need to select the correct MODEL TYPE for helicopters.
Details the 8 basic swashplate setups, including single servo and CCPM types.
Example on how to change the MODEL TYPE and SWASH TYPE for a helicopter.
Adjusts/reverses rate (travel) of aileron, elevator, and pitch functions for swashplate setup.
Corrects model tendency when rotor tilts due to control inputs, set per flight condition.
Corrects tendency of model to change altitude with rotor tilt, set per flight condition.
Limits swash plate travel to prevent linkage damage in 3D aerobatics.
Adjusts throttle/collective pitch curves for hovering, preventing bogging or over-revving.
Step-by-step example for setting up normal condition curves and revo. mixing.
Function to kill the engine easily with a switch, independent of throttle stick position.
Holds engine at idle position, disengaging throttle stick; used for practicing auto-rotation.
Explains 5-point curves for matching blade pitch to engine RPM for consistent performance.
Mixes collective pitch commands to rudder to counteract torque, especially helpful for tail-less models.
Additional flight conditions for helicopters, allowing different throttle, pitch, revo, and gyro settings.
Optional separate trims for each idle-up condition, automatically changing with flight mode.
Provides smooth transitions between trim positions for functions like OFFSET or REVO. MIXING.
Fine-tuning adjustments for throttle and collective pitch curves around the hover point.
Adjusts high and low side pitch curves individually for each flight condition.
Explains what a gyro is and how it senses motion and corrects it for stable flight.
Describes Normal and Heading-hold/AVCS gyro responses and stick priority.
Guides selection of gyros based on skill, helicopter type, and budget.
Simplifies gyro sensitivity adjustment and selection of AVCS/Heading-hold modes.
Example of setting up heading-hold/AVCS gyro rates for different flight conditions.
Explains how a governor automatically adjusts throttle to maintain constant head speed.
How to adjust governor speed settings from the transmitter using mixing functions.
Example of setting up governor speed and ON/OFF using a single switch.
Overview of TX SETTING options including stick mode, calibration, and language.
Explanation of the four available stick modes and how to select them.
Procedure for calibrating stick center if it drifts after prolonged use.
Reverses throttle stick operation contrary to usual, affecting linkage and trim.
How to choose the transmitter's display language from seven options.
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