Futaba 12z
07-13-2011, 04:36 PM
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Futaba 12z
I received my 12Z today. Its has a great feel to it! I am somewhat disapointed in the display. I'm sure it's been discussed but it is dim. I have not had it in the sun yet but I'm curious as to how well I'm going to be able to see it.
07-13-2011, 04:51 PM
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RE: Futaba 12z
Have you adjusted the contrast to your personal requirements?
You can adjust it in the System Menu.
Also, hold down the scroll button when booting up; you will be asked if you want to transmit. Nice feature for more programming time on the battery.
DR
You can adjust it in the System Menu.
Also, hold down the scroll button when booting up; you will be asked if you want to transmit. Nice feature for more programming time on the battery.
DR
07-13-2011, 05:16 PM
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RE: Futaba 12z
Yes, I've adjusted the contrast and have it at its best. Don't get me wrong, I really like the radio. I was just surprised at how dim it is. I'm moving up from a 9C so there will be a learning curve for me. Its strange that they have sub trim, servo reverse, end point adjustment under the Linkage menu and then expo in the Model menu. It took me awhile to find that.
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RE: Futaba 12z
AFR is where you set dual rates, or otherwise reduce the throw of a given control from the maximum that was set in the ATV menu (under linkage). You also set expo in the AFR menu.
If you are suing conditions (and you should be) you can have separate throws on everything by having a unique AFR value in each condition.
So what you do is set the maximum control travel in the LINAGE->ATV menu. Then you reduce that throw as you want using the MODEL->AFR menu.
ATV applies to everything, hence it is in the LINKAGE menu. AFR applies to each condition for that mode, hence it is in the MODEL menu.
If you are suing conditions (and you should be) you can have separate throws on everything by having a unique AFR value in each condition.
So what you do is set the maximum control travel in the LINAGE->ATV menu. Then you reduce that throw as you want using the MODEL->AFR menu.
ATV applies to everything, hence it is in the LINKAGE menu. AFR applies to each condition for that mode, hence it is in the MODEL menu.
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RE: Futaba 12z
ORIGINAL: Silent-AV8R
AFR is where you set dual rates, or otherwise reduce the throw of a given control from the maximum that was set in the ATV menu (under linkage). You also set expo in the AFR menu.
If you are suing conditions (and you should be) you can have separate throws on everything by having a unique AFR value in each condition.
So what you do is set the maximum control travel in the LINAGE->ATV menu. Then you reduce that throw as you want using the MODEL->AFR menu.
ATV applies to everything, hence it is in the LINKAGE menu. AFR applies to each condition for that mode, hence it is in the MODEL menu.
AFR is where you set dual rates, or otherwise reduce the throw of a given control from the maximum that was set in the ATV menu (under linkage). You also set expo in the AFR menu.
If you are suing conditions (and you should be) you can have separate throws on everything by having a unique AFR value in each condition.
So what you do is set the maximum control travel in the LINAGE->ATV menu. Then you reduce that throw as you want using the MODEL->AFR menu.
ATV applies to everything, hence it is in the LINKAGE menu. AFR applies to each condition for that mode, hence it is in the MODEL menu.
07-14-2011, 03:06 AM
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RE: Futaba 12z
ORIGINAL: Hill202
I received my 12Z today. Its has a great feel to it! I am somewhat disapointed in the display. I'm sure it's been discussed but it is dim. I have not had it in the sun yet but I'm curious as to how well I'm going to be able to see it.
I received my 12Z today. Its has a great feel to it! I am somewhat disapointed in the display. I'm sure it's been discussed but it is dim. I have not had it in the sun yet but I'm curious as to how well I'm going to be able to see it.
If the picture you have taken is an accurate respresentation of the screen contrast then there is something not right with your system. My 12Z has extraordinary contrast and is one of the best radio LCD's I have ever experienced. It cana be easily read in the brightest sunlight and it is sharp and crystral clear. Be sure you have adjusted the the contrast and if that does not work then you need to contact Hobbico and have it returned for service.
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07-14-2011, 04:10 AM
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RE: Futaba 12z
ORIGINAL: Howard
If the picture you have taken is an accurate respresentation of the screen contrast then there is something not right with your system. My 12Z has extraordinary contrast and is one of the best radio LCD's I have ever experienced. It cana be easily read in the brightest sunlight and it is sharp and crystral clear. Be sure you have adjusted the the contrast and if that does not work then you need to contact Hobbico and have it returned for service.
Howard
ORIGINAL: Hill202
I received my 12Z today. Its has a great feel to it! I am somewhat disapointed in the display. I'm sure it's been discussed but it is dim. I have not had it in the sun yet but I'm curious as to how well I'm going to be able to see it.
I received my 12Z today. Its has a great feel to it! I am somewhat disapointed in the display. I'm sure it's been discussed but it is dim. I have not had it in the sun yet but I'm curious as to how well I'm going to be able to see it.
If the picture you have taken is an accurate respresentation of the screen contrast then there is something not right with your system. My 12Z has extraordinary contrast and is one of the best radio LCD's I have ever experienced. It cana be easily read in the brightest sunlight and it is sharp and crystral clear. Be sure you have adjusted the the contrast and if that does not work then you need to contact Hobbico and have it returned for service.
Howard
