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5.5 TRAINER MODE

Trainer (teacher / pupil) mode operations make it possible

for newcomers to learn the art of model flying with the help

of a tutor

The FX-40 transmitter is equipped as standard with a socket

for a T

rainer lead, so T

rainer mode operations can be carried

out without further additions. The socket is located under a

hinged flap on the left-hand side of the transmitter.

Connect the Teacher and Pupil transmitters to each other

using the appr

opriate T

rainer lead (see following list).

The FX-40 transmitter can be used as the Teacher transmitter

or the Pupil transmitter.

Please note the following points:

• For Trainer operations the Pupil transmitter must have its

own power supply

•

Connecting the Trainer lead usually switches the Pupil

transmitter on, although this does vary according to trans-

mitter type. To prevent the Pupil transmitter radiating an RF

signal, we recommend that you remove the crystal or the

RF module from the transmitter as well as the aerial.

• The Pupil transmitter must be set to PPM (FM) modulation,

unless the Pupil unit is also an FX-40 or T14MZ transmitter.

• If the transmitters are not set up with the same stick mode

(throttle left / throttle right), you must change the mode on

the Pupil transmitter (MODE 1 - 4).

• Connect the Teacher transmitter to the Pupil transmitter

using the Trainer lead.

• Switch on the Teacher transmitter.

• The Pupil transmitter is usually switched on automatically

when you connect the Trainer cable; if not, switch it on

manually; this varies according to the Pupil transmitter

type.

• Check the control functions carefully on the Teacher trans-

mitter, then operate the Trainer switch and check the con-

trol functions from the Pupil transmitter.

• Switch back to Teacher mode: control must revert to the

Teacher transmitter.

The FX-40 transmitter’s software allows you to select whether

the Pupil transmitter has its own mixer functions for controlling

the model, or whether the system should always use the Tea-

cher transmitter’s mixer functions. Alternatively mixed mode

operation is possible; in this case both transmitters are allo-

wed to control the model.

For more information on the settings r

equir

ed for these

arrangements please refer to the “Trainer” Set-up this is

part of the “System menu” section.

The FX-40 transmitter can be operated either as Teacher

transmitter or as Pupil transmitter in combination with a huge

variety of transmitters fr

om the r

obbe / Futaba range. The fol-

lowing combinations are possible; the list also states the Trai-

ner leads required:

FX-40 transmitter as Teacher transmitter in conjunction with

the following Pupil transmitters:

• T14MZ, FX-40, FF-9, FF-7 (T7CP), Skysport T4YF trans-

mitter = Trainer lead No. F1591

•

FX-14 / FX-18 transmitter = Trainer lead No. 8236

• F-series transmitter with Trainer module 4 = Trainer lead

No. 8238

• F-series transmitter with Trainer module 1 and 6-pin DIN

socket, Skysport 4 (T4VF), FF-6, FF-8 and PCM 1024-9Z =

Trainer lead No. F1592

FX-40 transmitter as Pupil transmitter in conjunction with the

following Teacher transmitters:

• T14MZ, FX-40, FF-9, FF-7 (T7CP), Skysport T4YF trans-

mitter = Trainer lead No. F1591

• FX-14 transmitter = Trainer lead No. 8236

• Skysport 4 (T4VF), FF-6, FF-8 or PCM 1024-9Z transmitter

= Trainer lead No. F1592

• FC-16, FC-18 or FC-28 transmitter and Trainer 1 module

with 6-pin DIN socket = Trainer lead No. F1592

• FC-16, FC-18 or FC-28 transmitter and Trainer 4 module

(3.5 mm) = Trainer lead No. 8238

5.6 DSC OPERATIONS

A DSC (Direct Servo Control) lead can also be connected to

the T

rainer socket in or

der to con-

trol the receiver and the connec-

ted servos without radiating an RF

signal.

This can be helpful at a competi-

tion, for example; you may wish to

carry out adjustments when your spot frequency is already in

use.

Note: the DSC function can only be used as an alternative to

the Trainer function. This means that you must first disable

(INA) Trainer mode in the “Trainer” set-up menu of the “System

menu”.

• Connect the DSC lead supplied in the set to the receiver

socket marked B/C.

• Switch on the receiver power supply.

• Now connect the plug to the transmitter; this automatically

switches the unit on without radiating an RF signal. The

screen displays the message “DSC lead connected”, and

the control signals are passed to the receiver via the cable.

5.7 USE WITH FLIGHT SIMULATOR

To operate a flight simulator program using the FX-40 trans-

mitter you will need to use the adaptor lead, No. 8239, which is

available as an optional accessory.

In this case the transmitter must always be set to 8-channel

operation and FM modulation (see Base menu, Set-up menu

“Fr

equency”).

5.8 HEADPHONE SOCKET (PHONE)

Above the T

rainer socket you will find a 3.5 mm stereo barrel

socket which matches the connector of any standar

d ster

headphones.

If you connect headphones, all audible signals, music and

sound files are heard via the headset.

The volume can be controlled using any transmitter control of

your choice; the control is selected in the music PLAYER

menu.

If no headphones are connected, sound output is via the

transmitter’s internal loudspeaker.

Trainer/DSC

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