INSTRUCTION MANUAL - Scorpio

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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Futaba ® S-FHSS-2.4GHz * 8J series digital proportional R/C system. This system is extremely versatile and may be used by beginners and pros alike. In order for you to make the best use of system, please consult the manual, our online Frequently Asked Questions (on the web pages referenced below), your hobby dealer, or the Futaba Service Center. *S-FHSS: Super- Futaba Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum 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 your 8J. For example, pages 27-29 include setup instructions for a basic 4-channel airplane. The Frequently Asked Questions web page referenced below includes this type of step-by-step setup instructions for a variety of other model types, including multi-engine, complex gear installation, 7-servo aerobatic models, 140 degree CCPM, etc. http://www.futaba-rc.com/faq Due to unforeseen changes in production procedures, the information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Support and Service: It is recommended to have your Futaba equipment serviced annually during your hobby’s “off season” to ensure safe operation. IN NORTH AMERICA Please feel free to contact the Futaba Service Center for assistance in operation, use and programming. Please be sure to regularly visit the 8J Frequently Asked Questions web site at www.futaba-rc.com/faq/. This page includes extensive programming, use, set up and safety information on the 8J radio system and is updated regularly. Any technical updates and US manual corrections will be available on this web page. If you do not us via email for the most rapid and convenient response. Don’t have Internet access? Internet access is available at no charge at most public libraries, schools, and be printed and saved for future reference, and can be accessed at any hour of the day, night, weekend or holiday. If you do not wish to access the internet for information, however, don’t worry. Our support teams are available Monday through Friday 8-5 Central time to assist you. FOR SERVICE ONLY: Futaba Service Center 3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1 Champaign, IL 61822 Phone: 217-398-0007 www.futaba-rc.com/service.html Email: service@futaba-rc.com FOR SUPPORT : (PROGRAMMING AND USER QUESTIONS) 3 Please start here for answers to most questions: www.futaba-rc.com/faq/ FACSIMILE: 217-398-7721 PHONE: 217-398-8970 option 2 OUTSIDE NORTH AMERICA Please contact your Futaba importer in your region of the world to assist you with any questions, problems or service needs. Please recognize that all information in this manual, and all support availability, is based upon the systems sold in North America only. Products purchased elsewhere may vary. Always contact your region’s support center for assistance.
1. This product may be used for model airplane or surface (boat, car, robot) use. It is not intended for use in any application other than the control of models for hobby and recreational purposes. The product is subject to regulations of the Ministry of Radio/Telecommunications and is restricted under Japanese law to such purposes. 2. Exportation precautions: (a) When this product is exported from the country of manufacture, its use is to be approved by the laws governing the country of destination which govern devices that emit radio frequencies. If this product is then reexported to other countries, it may be subject to restrictions on such export. Prior approval of the appropriate government authorities may be required. If you have purchased this product from an exporter outside your country, and not the authorized Futaba distributor in your country, please contact the seller immediately to determine if such export regulations have been met. (b) Use of this product with other than models may be restricted by Export and Trade Control Regulations, and an application for export approval must be submitted. This equipment must not be utilized to operate equipment other than radio controlled models. adjustment, and replacement of parts on this product. Any such changes may void the warranty. Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement (for U.S.A.) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: --Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. --Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. --Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. --Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: To assure continued FCC compliance: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons. This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Compliance Information Statement (for U.S.A.) This device, trade name Futaba Corporation of America, model number R2008SB, complies with part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The responsible party of this device compliance is: Futaba Service Center 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1, Champaign, IL 61822 U.S.A. TEL (217)398-8970 or E-mail: support@futaba-rc.com (Support) TEL (217)398-0007 or E-mail: service@futaba-rc.com (Service) 4
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Page 7 and 8: as well as the presence and locatio
Page 13 and 14: INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF THE TRA
Page 15 and 16: RECEIVER AND SERVO CONNECTIONS Rece
Page 18 and 19: RANGE CHECK THE RADIO adequate o
Page 21 and 22: Antenna *The two antennas should be
Page 28 and 29: A LOOK AT THE RADIO'S FUNCTIONS STE
Page 30 and 31: MODEL NAME/USER NAME: MODEL NAME as
Page 32 and 33: Receiver modulation select (RX): se
Page 37 and 38: End Point of servo travel adjustmen
Page 39 and 40: Throttle cut (THR-CUT): provides an
Page 41 and 42: GOAL of EXAMPLE: STEPS: INPUTS: Set
Page 45 and 46: TRAINER: for training novice pilots
Page 47 and 48: SUB-TRIM the default being no SUB-T
Page 49 and 50: FailSafe (loss of clean signal and
Page 51 and 52: Using FLAPERON (ACRO): The FLAPERON
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Using Aileron Differential (AILE-DI
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Dual Elevator Servos (with a rudder
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SNAP-ROLL) (ACRO): the same input
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MIXES: Mixes are special programs
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THROTTLE-NEEDLE mixing (ACRO/HELI):
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Throttle curve (THR-CURVE)(ACRO): A
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On/off choices: SWITCH: Any of the
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CURVE PROGRAMMABLE MIXES (PROG.MIX5
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GYA gyro mixing FLAPERON.
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HELICOPTER (HELI) MODEL FUNCTIONS
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GOAL of EXAMPLE: STEPS: INPUTS: Cha
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Setting up the Normal Flight Condit
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OFFSET: Optional separate trims in
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HOVERING ADJUSTMENTS (HOV-THR and H
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System) technology. These sensors,
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GOVERNORS: Magnetic sensor Control
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