14MZ ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS

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Futaba 14MZ Flyers Club
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; Futaba 14MZ owners are entitled to FREE membership into the
aileron extension; Y-harness; neck strap, DSC cord; and rubber grips.
* = Also compatible with 12Z systems.
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
R6014FS Receiver* CR-2500 Lithium-Ion Tx/Rx Charger periodic update information and special offers.
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• 14 channels • Capable of simultaneously charging the 14MZ’s Tx pack and either a
4-6 cell Rx pack or glow starter cell
• Dual Antenna Diversity (DAD) for stronger signals
• Auto-stop uses constant current/constant 14-Channel Computer Systems Intuitive. Interactive. In a League of its Own.
• Designed for Constant Channel Shifting™ voltage method for LiIon charging, and delta
• “Locks” to transmitter’s unique signal with push-button Easy Link™ peak method for Rx NiCds and glow
starter cells
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)
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14MZ.com Futaba Service Center
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The dedicated information In the unlikely event that your Futaba
TM-14 14-Channel 2.4GHz equipment ever requires service, you can
Transmitter Module* Stylus/Wrench Box fo
Stylus/W for 14MZ resource for 14MZ owners. count on Futaba’s exceptional Service
• Rubber tip safely pinpoints desired functions on touch-screen Center to get you back into action fact.
• For 2.4GHz 14MZ, 12Z and 12FG systems.
• Simple, plug-in installation. • Tool under tip easily tightens switch dress nuts Futaba 14MZ Website Staffed by expert technicians and
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equipped with the most advanced
• Hollow handle stores L-wrenches fofor changing switch location diagnostic tools, the Service Center
tension
and adjusting the antenna or stick ten gives your Futaba radio system the
32MB Data-Pack Memory Card FUTM5687 knowledgeable care it deserves. If a
• Plug-in capacity and convenience for: repair is needed, they get it right the first time.
■ Set-ups for up to 100 additional models Transmitter
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nsmitter Display SScreen Cleaner And the Service Center’s location in the central United States
■ Digital images means that shipping to most areas of the country takes only
■ Up to 24 voice prompts • Made
de of super-soft synthetic suede for
scratch-free
atch-free cleaning
scrat two days. You get your return package fast — without paying
■ Downloaded digital sound/music sequences for storage
ge overnight shipping charges.
as Windows Media Audio (.wma) files Dimensions: 7.5W x 8.1L x 0.04H in (191 x 206 x 1.0 mm)
■ Downloads of free online updates and upgrades FUTM5720 Futaba Service Center USA
FUTM9410 3002 N. Apollo Dr. Suite 1, Champaign, IL 61822
DSC/Charge Adapter Cord*
• Charge adapter for 4VF, 6EX, 7C, 9C Super, 9Z, 12FG, 12Z and 14MZ One Year Limited Warranty
Lithium-Ion Tx Battery* Futaba digital proportional R/C systems are warranted to the original purchaser for one
• Provides up to 3 hours of flight time per charge FUTM4243 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.
• Includes unique slide charge indicator More information about the 14MZ is as
close as your computer, at www.14MZ.com. This warranty does not apply to improperly installed, handled, or abused systems,
Capacity: 7.4V/200mAh radios which have been damaged in a crash, nor to any unit which has been repaired or
Dimensions: 2.7W x 1.5L x 0.79H in You can also take a “virtual tour” of the
altered by unauthorized agencies. Under no circumstances will the buyer be entitled to
(69 x 38 x 20 mm) 14MZ transmitter...read the latest product consequential or incidental damages. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights.
FUTM1475
ANT-17 Antenna reviews...subscribe to receive e-mail You may have other rights which vary from state to state. Batteries and plastic housings
notifications of site updates...and more. are not covered by warranty.
LiIonTx Battery Charger* This warranty applies to Futaba products purchased and used in the United States,
• Recharges the LiIon Tx pack (FUTM1475) in about Canada, and Mexico.
FUTM5120 ANT-17
one hour www.14mz.com
• Indicator light turns off when charging is complete
Input: 100-240V AC current (50/60Hz) Transmitter Neck Strap*
Output: 8.4V, 1.5A DC current
• Adjustable length for customized feel
FUTM1700
FUTM5693

NR4F1500 NiCd Rx Battery* For more information on 14MZ 2.4GHz radio systems, please visit www.14mz.com or
Capacity: 4.8V/1500mAh www.2.4gigahertz.com or call 1-800-682-8948 and mention code number 99R37.
Dimensions: 1.9W x 2.8L x 0.74H in (47 x 69 x 19 mm) Heavy-Duty Switch Harness*
Weight: 4.1 oz (116 g)
FUTM1285 • Heavy-gauge wiring and pre-soldered
connectors for quality and reliability
FUTM4387

Rx Battery Charger ™
• Recharges Rx battery (FUTM1285) overnight
Input: 120V AC current (60Hz) www.futaba-rc.com
Output: 5.8V DC current
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ENJOY THE UNRIVALED POWER AND DEPENDABILITY OF THE WORLD’S ONLY 14-CHANNEL R/C SYSTEM!
READY FOR THE BEST IN
LED Flashing status Seven-Color LED Indicator Rotary Dials (3) 10 Programmable Mixes
2.4GHZ TECHNOLOGY? color mode condition Assignable to any function. The LD • Select the channels
and RD dials pop up for adjustment and settings to create
YOU’LL FIND IT IN THE 14MZ ! yellow fast blink Powering up/powering off
and retract to prevent unintentional completely custom mixes.
14-Channel Computer Systems yellow slow blink Start up error changes to settings.

It’s the flight system pilots have been waiting for: the engineers had already begun using and refining 2.4GHz
purple on Ready without RF power Factory-Defined Mixes
perfect marriage of the incredible programming power and technology for industrial R/C use. By the time we discovered sky blue slow blink Setting frequency mode • Short-cuts designed to help you save time. The
flexibility of the 14MZ to Futaba Advanced Spread Spectrum the hobby potential of 2.4GHz technology, we had over 15 years purple on Frequency setting mode mixes are there – just add settings!
Technology (FASST) — the most dependable signal transmission of experience in 2.4GHz design and manufacturing — a unique Slider Arms Quad-Bearing Gimbals • 24 in all: seven wing mixes, six flying wing mixes,
blue on Trainer/student mode (2 side-mount; 2 front/rear accessible)
technology ever created. advantage that pays off in the premium performance of Futaba four tail mixes and eight heli swash mixes.
• with dual
Long before it was ever considered for hobby use, Futaba FASST systems. red slow blink RF module error
bearings on
green on Ready with RF power each axis;
length, tension
Adjustment Ease
and detent
Custom-Developed IC Chips Customizable Switch Banks (right and left) adjustments;
• For finer tuning: ultra-precise 0.5% increments
vs. 1% increments in other radios.
Futaba uses custom IC chips that they’ve and long-life
TM • Change location of existing switches, or plug in • For greater speed: make changes in 5%
designed specifically for radio-control — potentiometer
the style you prefer: long or short, button or toggle, increments with the “Fast Forward” option.
Where other 2.4GHz systems restrict themselves to one or two ensuring quality, reliability, and security. This spring-loaded or positionable.
frequencies, FASST systems shift frequencies every two milliseconds is why Futaba FASST systems are faster and
— or 500 times per second! That leaves no time for signal conflicts or more reliable than the competition. 6 Variable Dual Rates™ (VDR)
14MZ Specifics:
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interruptions — and no need for a frequency pin.

• Factory-set rates can be assigned to any
• Dual processors — Includes a custom Futaba processor for
Speaker function in any flight condition.
critical flight functions and a Windows® CE processor for
set-up and programming. • Variable Dual Rates and Expo can be
• 2048 technology — for twice the resolution of the best 1024 PCM systems combined and activated automatically
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A FUTABA Over 2x Less Minimum Latency* when a function is activated. No program
• Modular design — equipped for 2.4GHz operation, but can be switched to 72MHz Microphone mixing required.
TM EXCLUSIVE!
Latency is a measure of the time between control movement components without losing a split-second of response time!
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Like the best drivers, Futaba’s Pre-Vision technology and servo response. Servo response in Futaba 2.4GHz FASST • Heli and airplane/sailplane programming
enhances dependability by scanning the road ahead. systems is over twice as fast as that in other systems, for the • 30-model memory
This allows it to detect and correct errors before they most immediate response of • Assignable switches/functions Digital Trims (6; T1-T6)
can cause problems. Patent # 6,141,392 any R/C flight system. • 10 user-programmable mixes
*Based on a comparison between the • 24 factory-defined mixes
6EX FASST system to the DX-7. • 9 flight conditions (8 plus default)
• Mixing for up to 4 engines Servo Grouping™
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• 4 menus and up to 54 programmable functions.
• Allows all servos dedicated to a single
• Can be updated and/or upgraded with free downloads from the 14MZ web site – function to be operated simultaneously
a Futaba exclusive
Hassle-Free Fail-Safe • Voice prompts can be assigned to specific switches. Operating switch activates
and controlled like a single servo.
R6014FS receiver design calls for two antennas, and orienting • Servos can be plugged into different
them at right angles to each other. The receiver constantly Unlike fail-safes that require complicated, six-step set-up and a an audio confirmation! (even non-consecutive) receiver channels.
monitors both antennas and automatically uses the antenna binding plug, the fail-safe on the 2.4GHz 14MZ is programmed • Ideal for simultaneous dual-receiver operation
through the transmitter, just like the fail-safes on conventional • No servo synchronizer required — each
with the strongest signal, to eliminate “dead” spots and • Deluxe aluminum case servo’s EPA can be adjusted individually
ensure uninterrupted reception. systems. Faster, easier…Futaba.
from the transmitter.

Direct Select Buttons

Futaba Tx Modules: Designed for TM-14 Module
Access Door
TM quick, snap-in fits! Rotary Dial
Slider Arms
TM Futaba put an incredible amount of thought into how well • For easier
one component fits — and works — with the next. Futaba menu/function navigation. (Side sliders adjust from back)
Each Futaba 2.44GHz FASST transmitter module leaves the 2.4GHz modules are no different from any other Futaba (Front sliders adjust from front or back)
factory with a unique ID code. The receiver “learns” the code transmitter module: they simply plug into place, for fast, Full-Color HVGA Display
during the very first link-up with the transmitter — and will solid connections. No extra cords or clutter — just a perfect Included Compact Flash Card Gimbal Stick Adjustment Ports
only recognize signals with that code from that time on. The fit and unparalled performance first-time, every time. Choose the way you want to program! For fine tuning stick feel to your touch
• Expands memory by 100 models
link is permanent, and easy to establish: just push a button on • Cut programming time in half with state-of-the-art touch-screen set-up or
the receiver, and it’s done! • Stores downloaded digital images
STOCK SYSTEM MODE MODULATION BAND RECEIVER SERVOS RX TX • Use the rotary dial and direct select buttons at the bottom of the screen.
NUMBER BATTERY
ATTERY BATTER
BATTERY
RY • Records/stores downloaded Windows DSC/Trainer Cord Jack
Media Audio (.wma) files, recorded sound • Start-up screen leads to three function-specific menus:
FUTK9400 14MZAP 2 FASST 2.4GHz R6014FS — 1500mAh
00mAh 2200mAh
files and up to 24, 3-second voice prompts
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System — for transmitter functions
NiCd LiIon
LiI R6014FS Receiver ■
Linkage — for model functions that remain constant. Rubber Grips
for play back
FASST: The Gold Standard of Dependability FUTK9401 14MZHP 2 FASST 2.4GHz R6014FS — 1500mAh 2200mAh • Stores free 14MZ upgrades and updates • 14 channels
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Model — for functions that modify performance based on conditions
NiCd LiIon • Identify aircraft with digital images alone — or add model names up to 32 characters long.
Since they include all four of these unique and overlapping features, downloaded from 14MZ web site • Dual antennas
FASST systems are capable of creating a virtually “bulletproof” FUTK9402 14MZAP 1 FASST 2.4GHz R6014FS — 1500mAh 2200mAh • Battery fail-safe with auto cut-off • Clear, sharp 640 x 240 pixel resolution. Battery Box
connection between system and model — and effectively reduce the NiCd LiIon • Designed for Continuous Channel Shifting™ technology • Displays battery capacity, trim positions, and other critical flight
chances of taking a “hit” to near zero. • “Locks” to transmitter’s unique signal with push- data for fast, at-a-glance reference. Earphone Jack
FUTK9403 14MZHP 1 FASST 2.4GHz R6014FS — 1500mAh 2200mAh ™
NiCd LiIon
button Easy Link™
Antenna Storage • Anti-glare filter and adjustable screen contrast maximize Battery Charging Jack
visibility in any light Lithium-Ion Battery

www.futaba-rc.com • www.14mz.com • www.2.4gigahertz.com

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