FUTABA 12FG User manual

Brochure No. FUTZ0264
12-CHANNEL COMPUTER SYSTEMS
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Transmitter Neck Strap
Accessories included with the Futaba 12FG:
Heavy-Duty Switch Harness
7.2V 1700mAh
Transmitter NiMH
Transmitter/Receiver Battery Charger
R5114DPS Receiver (12FG 2048 PCM)
DSC (Direct Servo Control) Cord
R6014FS Receiver (12FG 2.4GHz FASST)
12FG 2048 PCM
12FG 2048 2.4GHz FASST
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Stock No. System Modulation Band Servos Receiver Rx Battery Tx Battery Mode
FUTJ9200 12FG Air PCM 72MHz none R5114DPS 1500mAh NiCd 7.2V 1700mAh NiMH 2
FUTJ9201 12FG Heli PCM 72MHz none R5114DPS 1500mAh NiCd 7.2V 1700mAh NiMH 2
FUTJ9205 12FG Air PCM 50MHz none R5114DPS 1500mAh NiCd 7.2V 1700mAh NiMH 2
FUTJ9206 12FG Heli PCM 50MHz none R5114DPS 1500mAh NiCd 7.2V 1700mAh NiMH 2
FUTJ9210 12FG Air PCM 72MHz none R5114DPS 1500mAh NiCd 7.2V 1700mAh NiMH 1
FUTJ9211 12FG Heli PCM 72MHz none R5114DPS 1500mAh NiCd 7.2V 1700mAh NiMH 1
Stock No. System Modulation Band Servos Receiver Rx Battery Tx Battery Mode
FUTK9275 12FG Air FASST 2.4GHz none R6014FS 1500mAh NiCd 7.2V 1700mAh NiMH 2
FUTJ9276 12FG Heli FASST 2.4GHz none R6014FS 1500mAh NiCd 7.2V 1700mAh NiMH 2
FUTK9277 12FG Air FASST 2.4GHz none R6014FS 1500mAh NiCd 7.2V 1700mAh NiMH 1
FUTJ9278 12FG Heli FASST 2.4GHz none R6014FS 1500mAh NiCd 7.2V 1700mAh NiMH 1
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Futaba Service Center
In the unlikely event that your Futaba equipment ever
requires service, you can count on Futaba’s exceptional
Service Center to get you back into the action fast.
Staffed by expert technicians and equipped with the most
advanced diagnostic tools, the Service Center gives your
Futaba radio system the knowledgeable care it deserves.
If a repair is needed, they get it right the first time.
With the Service Center’s location in the central United
States, shipping to most areas of the country takes only
two days. You get your return package fast — and
without paying overnight shipping charges.
Futaba Flyers Club
With the purchase of a Futaba 12FG radio, you’ll be
entitled to FREE membership into the Futaba Flyers
Club. This is an elite association of modelers who share
an appreciation for the finest equipment available in
the R/C hobby. As a registered Flyers Club member,
you’ll receive exclusive access to Futaba merchandise,
periodic information updates and special offers, and
the opportunity to interact with other 12FG pilots.
Futaba Service Center USA
3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1, Champaign, IL 61822
One Year Limited Warranty
Futaba digital proportional R/C systems are warranted to the original purchaser for one full year from
the date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship. During this period, Futaba will
repair or replace, at our discretion, the defective component.
This warranty does not apply to improperly installed, handled or abused systems, radios which have
been damaged in a crash, nor to any unit which has been repaired or altered by unauthorized agencies.
Under no circumstances will the buyer be entitled to consequential or incidental damages. This limited
warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state to state.
Batteries and plastic housings are not covered by warranty.
This warranty applies to Futaba products purchased and used in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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www.futaba-rc.com or call 1-800-682-8948 and mention code number 99X36.
12-CHANNEL COMPUTER SYSTEMS

12FG 2.4GHz FASST
Innovative technology puts the 12FG ahead of the rest!
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The R6014FS is the first
2.4GHz receiver able
to use 14 channels.
It also offers G3 2048
resolution and
Real-Time Response.
Futaba FASST systems use
custom IC chips that have
been designed specifically
for radio-control — ensuring
quality, reliability, and safety.
2.4GHz Real-Time Response
Custom-Developed IC Chip
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The 12FG 2.4GHz FASST transmitter module has a
unique and permanent ID code. Once linked to the
receiver — which takes only the press of a button
— the code ensures that the receiver will respond
to ONLY that transmitter.
Futaba’s 2.4GHz FASST technology scans
incoming data and applies sophisticated
error correction techniques — for a solid,
impenetrable connection with your model.
Patent # 6,141,392
The R6014FS 2.4GHz receiver seamlessly selects the best
reception between two antennas, so there’s no loss of signal.
The frequency of the 12FG 2.4GHz FASST system
shifts every two milliseconds, so there are no
signal conflicts or interruptions...and no need for
a frequency pin.
Includes R6014FS
2.4GHz Receiver
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12FG 2048 PCM
PCM G3 2048 resolution
enables servos to pick up
even the slightest stick
movement, for response
so immediate that it feels
like “real time”.
Note: the 12FG PCM can also
transmit in 1024 PCM and
FM/PPM.
Real-Time Response
Includes R5114DPS
2048 PCM Receiver
Lets you change frequencies
without changing crystals!
Wireless Frequency Setting System
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12-CHANNEL COMPUTER SYSTEMS
255 x 96 LCD Screen with Adjustable Contrast
8 Switches
Quad-Bearing Gimbals
12FG Specifics:
• Gimbals with long-life
potentiometer, quad
bearings, adjustable
tension and detent.
• 2048 G3 PCM resolution — twice that of 1024 PCM high-end radio systems.
• “Backwards compatible” with FM/PPM and1024 PCM (12FG 2048 PCM only).
• Combines airplane and glider functions conveniently into one program.
• Includes helicopter programming.
• Supports 8 heli swash types; 7 wing, 3 tail, and 6 winglet types for gliders
and airplanes.
• Eight total flight conditions (7 plus default).
• Ten free mixes.
• Six digital trims.
Two Slider Arms
• Accessible from front and
back for easy thumb or
fingertip rotation.
12FG 2048 PCM
Synthesized RF Module
DSC/Trainer Cord Jack
Rubber Grips
Gimbal Stick Adjustment Ports
Battery Charging Jack
• Located externally for easy
access when recharging
the included 7.2V, 1700mAh
NiMH transmitter pack.
• Increase model memory from 30 to
1,882 models.
• Download Futaba’s utility file for your PC
and upgrade features and functions for free
from the internet!
A 1GB card is required for maximum memory capacity. SD
Card sold separately. (Available at local electronic stores)
Dial ‘n KeyTM Editing
• Once you’ve found the program
you want, simply press the jog
dial button to open it. Then, turn
the dial to set the values.
Secure Digital Card Data Storage and Transfer
12FG 2048 2.4GHz FASST
• Also compatible with other
Futaba 2.4GHz receivers.
TM-14 14 Channel Module
Battery Box
• Multiple servos controlling
a single function can be
conveniently grouped onto the
transmitter operation.
• Servos can be plugged into
different receiver channels, even
non-consecutively.
• Each servo’s EPA can be
adjusted individually
from the transmitter so
that no separate servo
synchronizer is needed
for mixing.
Servo Grouping
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• Includes 7 wing, 3 tail, and 6 winglet types for airplanes
and gliders, plus 8 heli swash types.
• Built-in shortcuts save time — just select the set-up
you need.
• Six factory-set Variable Dual Rate (VDR) curves can
be assigned to any function in any flight condition
configuration.
• Variable Dual Rates and Expo can be combined so they are
automatically activated when a function is activated — no
program mixing required.
Factory Pre-Set Model Types
Variable Dual RatesTM (VDR)
Two Rotary Dials
Neck Strap Eyelet
Digital Trim Switches (6)
• Adjustments are made in ultra-precise 0.5%
increments, compared to the 1% of other radios.
Finely Tuned Setting Adjustments
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