FUTABA 14MZ User manual

CR-2500 Lithium-Ion Tx/Rx Charger
• Capable of simultaneously charging the 14MZ’s Tx pack and either a
4-6 cell Rx pack or glow starter cell
• Auto-stop uses constant current/constant
voltage method for LiIon charging, and delta
peak method for Rx NiCds and glow
starter cells
• LCD displays input and output voltage, peak
voltage and charge current, time and amount
Requires: 12V, 6A power
FUTM4168
R6014FS Receiver*
• 14 channels
• Dual Antenna Diversity (DAD) for stronger signals
• Designed for Constant Channel Shifting
™
• “Locks” to transmitter’s unique signal with push-button Easy Link
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Dimensions: (L x W x H): 1.6 x 1.1 x 0.35 in (40 x 27 x 9 mm)
Weight: 0.24 oz (7 g)
FUTL7644
32MB Data-Pack Memory Card
• Plug-in capacity and convenience for:
■Set-ups for up to 100 additional models
■Digital images
■Up to 24 voice prompts
■Downloaded digital sound/music sequences for storage
as Windows Media Audio (.wma) files
■Downloads of free online updates and upgrades
FUTM9410
Lithium-Ion Tx Battery*
• Provides up to 3 hours of flight time per charge
• Includes unique slide charge indicator
Capacity: 7.4V/200mAh
Dimensions: 2.7W x 1.5L x 0.79H in
(69 x 38 x 20 mm)
FUTM1475
LiIonTx Battery Charger*
• Recharges the LiIon Tx pack (FUTM1475) in about
one hour
• Indicator light turns off when charging is complete
Input: 100-240V AC current (50/60Hz)
Output: 8.4V,1.5A DC current
FUTM1700
NR4F1500 NiCd Rx Battery*
Capacity: 4.8V/1500mAh
Dimensions: 1.9W x 2.8L x 0.74H in (47 x 69 x 19 mm)
Weight: 4.1 oz (116 g)
FUTM1285
Rx Battery Charger
• Recharges Rx battery (FUTM1285) overnight
Input: 120V AC current (60Hz)
Output: 5.8V DC current
FUTM1705
Stylus/Wrench Box for 14MZ
• Rubber tip safely pinpoints desired functions on touch-screen
• Tool under tip easily tightens switch dress nuts
• Hollow handle stores L-wrenches for changing switch location
and adjusting the antenna or stick tension
FUTM5687
Transmitter Display Screen Cleaner
• Made of super-soft synthetic suede for
scratch-free cleaning
Dimensions: 7.5W x 8.1L x 0.04H in (191 x 206 x 1.0 mm)
FUTM5720
DSC/Charge Adapter Cord*
• Charge adapter for 4VF, 6EX, 7C, 9C Super, 9Z, 12FG, 12Z and 14MZ
FUTM4243
ANT-17 Antenna
FUTM5120 ANT-17
Heavy-Duty Switch Harness*
• Heavy-gauge wiring and pre-soldered
connectors for quality and reliability
FUTM4387
TM-14 14-Channel 2.4GHz
Transmitter Module*
• For 2.4GHz 14MZ, 12Z and 12FG systems.
• Simple, plug-in installation.
FUTL8934
Transmitter Neck Strap*
• Adjustable length for customized feel
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© Copyright 2008— 3088763/764 — FUTZ0267 Distributed Exclusively Through GREAT PLANES MODEL DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY, P.O. Box 9021, Champaign, IL 61826-9021
More information about the 14MZ is as
close as your computer, at www.14MZ.com.
You can also take a “virtual tour” of the
14MZ transmitter...read the latest product
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More information about the 14MZ is as
close as your computer, at www.14MZ.com.
You can also take a “virtual tour” of the
14MZ transmitter...read the latest product
reviews...subscribe to receive e-mail
notifications of site updates...and more.
www.14mz.com
Futaba 14MZ Website
14MZ.com
The dedicated information
resource for 14MZ owners.
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 action fact.
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.
And the Service Center’s location in the central United States
means that shipping to most areas of the country takes only
two days. You get your return package fast — without paying
overnight shipping charges.
Futaba Service Center USA
3002 N. Apollo Dr. 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.
Futaba 14MZ owners are entitled to FREE membership into the
Futaba 14MZ Flyers Club — 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 14MZ merchandise as well as
periodic update information and special offers.
Futaba 14MZ Flyers Club
™
www.futaba-rc.com
The 14MZ includes: an aluminum storage/carrying case; 32MB Compact Flash Card; 7.4V, 2200mAh LiIon transmitter battery; 4.8V,
1500mAh NiCd receiver battery; LiIon and NiCd wall chargers; stylus/wrench box; display screen cloth; heavy-duty switch harness;
aileron extension; Y-harness; neck strap, DSC cord; and rubber grips.
* = Also compatible with 12Z systems.
14MZ ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS
Intuitive. Interactive. In a League of its Own.
14-Channel Computer Systems
www.futaba-rc.com • www.14mz.com • www.2.4gigahertz.com
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For more information on 14MZ 2.4GHz radio systems, please visit www.14mz.com or
www.2.4gigahertz.com or call 1-800-682-8948 and mention code number 99R37.
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Over 2x Less Minimum Latency*
Latency is a measure of the time between control movement
and servo response. Servo response in Futaba 2.4GHz FASST
systems is over twice as fast as that in other systems, for the
most immediate response of
any R/C flight system.
*Based on a comparison between the
6EX FASST system to the DX-7.
FASST: The Gold Standard of Dependability
Since they include all four of these unique and overlapping features,
FASST systems are capable of creating a virtually “bulletproof”
connection between system and model — and effectively reduce the
chances of taking a “hit” to near zero.
Each Futaba 2.44GHz FASST transmitter module leaves the
factory with a unique ID code. The receiver “learns” the code
during the very first link-up with the transmitter — and will
only recognize signals with that code from that time on. The
link is permanent, and easy to establish: just push a button on
the receiver, and it’s done!
Like the best drivers, Futaba’s Pre-Vision technology
enhances dependability by scanning the road ahead.
This allows it to detect and correct errors before they
can cause problems.
Patent # 6,141,392
Where other 2.4GHz systems restrict themselves to one or two
frequencies, FASST systems shift frequencies every two milliseconds
— or 500 times per second! That leaves no time for signal conflicts or
interruptions — and no need for a frequency pin.
R6014FS receiver design calls for two antennas, and orienting
them at right angles to each other. The receiver constantly
monitors both antennas and automatically uses the antenna
with the strongest signal, to eliminate “dead” spots and
ensure uninterrupted reception.
Custom-Developed IC Chips
Futaba uses custom IC chips that they’ve
designed specifically for radio-control —
ensuring quality, reliability, and security. This
is why Futaba FASST systems are faster and
more reliable than the competition.
Hassle-Free Fail-Safe
Unlike fail-safes that require complicated, six-step set-up and a
binding plug, the fail-safe on the 2.4GHz 14MZ is programmed
through the transmitter, just like the fail-safes on conventional
systems. Faster, easier…Futaba.
Futaba Tx Modules: Designed for
quick, snap-in fits!
Futaba put an incredible amount of thought into how well
one component fits — and works — with the next. Futaba
2.4GHz modules are no different from any other Futaba
transmitter module: they simply plug into place, for fast,
solid connections. No extra cords or clutter — just a perfect
fit and unparalled performance first-time, every time.
TM
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It’s the flight system pilots have been waiting for: the
perfect marriage of the incredible programming power and
flexibility of the 14MZ to Futaba Advanced Spread Spectrum
Technology (FASST) — the most dependable signal transmission
technology ever created.
Long before it was ever considered for hobby use, Futaba
engineers had already begun using and refining 2.4GHz
technology for industrial R/C use. By the time we discovered
the hobby potential of 2.4GHz technology, we had over 15 years
of experience in 2.4GHz design and manufacturing — a unique
advantage that pays off in the premium performance of Futaba
FASST systems.
A FUTABA
EXCLUSIVE!
• with dual
bearings on
each axis;
length, tension
and detent
adjustments;
and long-life
potentiometer
• Change location of existing switches, or plug in
the style you prefer: long or short, button or toggle,
spring-loaded or positionable.
• Select the channels
and settings to create
completely custom mixes.
Factory-Defined Mixes
• Short-cuts designed to help you save time. The
mixes are there – just add settings!
• 24 in all: seven wing mixes, six flying wing mixes,
four tail mixes and eight heli swash mixes.
Adjustment Ease
• For finer tuning: ultra-precise 0.5% increments
vs. 1% increments in other radios.
• For greater speed: make changes in 5%
increments with the “Fast Forward” option.
Choose the way you want to program!
• Cut programming time in half with state-of-the-art touch-screen set-up or
• Use the rotary dial and direct select buttons at the bottom of the screen.
• Start-up screen leads to three function-specific menus:
■System — for transmitter functions
■Linkage — for model functions that remain constant.
■Model — for functions that modify performance based on conditions
• Identify aircraft with digital images alone — or add model names up to 32 characters long.
• Clear, sharp 640 x 240 pixel resolution.
• Displays battery capacity, trim positions, and other critical flight
data for fast, at-a-glance reference.
• Anti-glare filter and adjustable screen contrast maximize
visibility in any light
• Expands memory by 100 models
• Stores downloaded digital images
• Records/stores downloaded Windows
Media Audio (.wma) files, recorded sound
files and up to 24, 3-second voice prompts
for play back
• Stores free 14MZ upgrades and updates
downloaded from 14MZ web site
TM-14 Module
DSC/Trainer Cord Jack
Rubber Grips
Battery Box
Earphone Jack
Battery Charging Jack
Digital Trims (6; T1-T6)
Microphone
Speaker
Slider Arms
(2 side-mount; 2 front/rear accessible)
10 Programmable Mixes
Access Door
color mode condition
yellow fast blink Powering up/powering off
yellow slow blink Start up error
purple on Ready without RF power
sky blue slow blink Setting frequency mode
purple on Frequency setting mode
blue on Trainer/student mode
red slow blink RF module error
green on Ready with RF power
• 14 channels
• Dual antennas
• Battery fail-safe with auto cut-off
• Designed for Continuous Channel Shifting™technology
• “Locks” to transmitter’s unique signal with push-
button Easy Link™
R6014FS Receiver
14MZTM Specifics:
• Dual processors — Includes a custom Futaba processor for
critical flight functions and a Windows®CE processor for
set-up and programming.
• 2048 technology — for twice the resolution of the best 1024 PCM systems
• Modular design — equipped for 2.4GHz operation, but can be switched to 72MHz
components without losing a split-second of response time!
• Heli and airplane/sailplane programming
• 30-model memory
• Assignable switches/functions
• 10 user-programmable mixes
• 24 factory-defined mixes
• 9 flight conditions (8 plus default)
• Mixing for up to 4 engines
• 4 menus and up to 54 programmable functions.
• Can be updated and/or upgraded with free downloads from the 14MZ web site –
a Futaba exclusive
• Voice prompts can be assigned to specific switches. Operating switch activates
an audio confirmation!
• Ideal for simultaneous dual-receiver operation
• Deluxe aluminum case
Servo Grouping™
• Allows all servos dedicated to a single
function to be operated simultaneously
and controlled like a single servo.
• Servos can be plugged into different
(even non-consecutive) receiver channels.
• No servo synchronizer required — each
servo’s EPA can be adjusted individually
from the transmitter.
Lithium-Ion Battery
™
6 Variable Dual Rates™(VDR)
• Factory-set rates can be assigned to any
function in any flight condition.
• Variable Dual Rates and Expo can be
combined and activated automatically
when a function is activated. No program
mixing required.
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Quad-Bearing Gimbals
Rotary Dials (3)
Assignable to any function. The LD
and RD dials pop up for adjustment
and retract to prevent unintentional
changes to settings.
For fine tuning stick feel to your touch
Gimbal Stick Adjustment Ports
Antenna Storage
Full-Color HVGA Display
LED Flashing status
14-Channel Computer Systems
Direct Select Buttons
• For easier
menu/function navigation.
Rotary Dial
Included Compact Flash Card
Seven-Color LED Indicator
Customizable Switch Banks (right and left)
STOCK
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SYSTEM MODE MODULATION BAND RECEIVER SERVOS RX
BATTERY
TX
BATTERY
FUTK9400 14MZAP 2 FASST 2.4GHz R6014FS — 1500mAh
NiCd
2200mAh
LiIon
FUTK9401 14MZHP 2 FASST 2.4GHz R6014FS — 1500mAh
NiCd
2200mAh
LiIon
FUTK9402 14MZAP 1 FASST 2.4GHz R6014FS — 1500mAh
NiCd
2200mAh
LiIon
FUTK9403 14MZHP 1 FASST 2.4GHz R6014FS — 1500mAh
NiCd
2200mAh
LiIon
READY FOR THE BEST IN
2.4GHZ TECHNOLOGY?
YOU’LL FIND IT IN THE 14MZ !
™
TM
ENJOY THE UNRIVALED POWER AND DEPENDABILITY OF THE WORLD’S ONLY 14-CHANNEL R/C SYSTEM!
www.futaba-rc.com • www.14mz.com • www.2.4gigahertz.com
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Slider Arms
(Side sliders adjust from back)
(Front sliders adjust from front or back)
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