Updating – Futaba 18MZ 2.4GHz User Manual
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UPDATING
Your Futaba T18MZ transmitter programming can be updated easily and at no cost online. When functions
are added or improved, the update file can be downloaded from our website. Copy the update files to the
SD card and then use the following procedure to update the program.
Check our web site for the FAQ regarding updating for more information.
Updating procedure
Note: If the battery fully discharges during
program updating, updating will fail. When
the remaining battery capacity is 50% or
less, always recharge the battery before
updating.
Note: The model data in the transmitter can
be used unchanged after updating, but to
be safe, back up the model data before
updating.
1. Insert the SD card containing the update file
into the card slot.
2. Use tweezers to switch the slide switch
(update switch) at the side of the card slot in
the up direction.
3. Turn on the transmitter power. An update
screen is displayed. Rotary key or the
arbitrary direct keys are pressed.
4. When updating is complete, the screen
shown below appears.
5. Turn off the power switch. After the monitor
LED goes off, switch the update switch in the
down direction.
If a problem occurs,an error message
will appear and the update will not be
complete.
After the updating above has been
completed, turn on the power and then
check the system program version at the
system menu information screen.