Futaba 18MZ 2.4GHz - Manual (Page 56)

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Range Check
Before a flight ground range check.
The 'range check mode' reduces the transmission
range of the radio waves to allow for a ground
range check.
*The range check mode, when activated, will continue for90
seconds unless the user exits this mode early. When the
progress bar reaches 90 second mark, the RF transmission
automatically returns to the normal operating power.
● Pushing [ S4 ]Key is continued. → Turn ON the transmitter's power switch
→ [ S4 ]Key will be released if the screen of "Transmit?" comes out.
● [NO] is pushed.
● [Yes] is pushed.
Warning
Do not fly in the range check mode.
*Since the range of the radio waves is short, if the
model is too far from the transmitter, control will
be lost and the model will crash.
Rotation Range Check method
1. Pushing [ S4 ]Key is continued. → Turn ON the
transmitter's power switch. Select [No] .
*For safety, the RANGE CHECK mode can not be selected
while the RF transmission is active.
2. In the system menu, choose the 'Range
Check' selection from the menu options.
3. The Range Check screen is displayed. To
activate the Range Check mode press
the [Yes] button. During the Range Check
period, the RF power is reduced to allow the
ground range tests to be performed.
4. The Range Check function automatically
exits after the 90 second time limit has
expired. The progress bar is displayed on the
transmitter's screen. Should you complete
the range check before the 90 seconds has
pressed, press the [Exit] button.
*When the [RESTART] botton is pressed, the range check
mode timer is returned to 0.
*Please note, upon expiration of the 90 seconds, or when [Exit]
is selected, the transmitter will automatically return to the
normal RF operation as noted on the display.
*Once the 18MZ is transmitting at full power, it is not
possible to enter the Range Check mode without first
switching the transmitter Off and back On. This has been
designed to prevent a modeler from inadvertently flying in
the Range Check mode.
5. When the [Exit] button is pressed, the Range
Check mode is disabled and the 18MZ will
begin transmitting at full power.
*After exiting the Range Check mode, the function cannot be
selected again. To select the Range Check mode again you
must cycle the transmitter power switch.
● Touch the [Range Check] button at the System
Menu to call the setup screen shown below.