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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

F-14

1. FUTABA F-14 RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM

You are now the owner of a multi-option radio control set with 

extensive expansion facilities which give you the chance to cre-

ate a system which meets your personal requirements exactly. 

The F-14 transmitter features an angled front face and includes 

five option wells to take your choice of extra modules.
The F-14 RC system is easy and logical to use, but never the-

less you will need to absorb some information in order to get 

the best out of the equipment, just like any other highquality ra-

dio control set. These instructions provide all you need to know 

to become familiar with the system’s features and facilities.
Please take the time to read through these operating instruc-

tions attentively before you attempt to use the system for the 

first time, as this will answer all your questions. We are confi-

dent that you will enjoy using the F-14 for many years, and wish 

you lots of luck and pleasure in your hobby.

Set contents

The F-14 set is supplied with the following items:

1 F-14 or F-14 Navy transmitter

1 Receiver: R-168DF 40 MHz

1 S 148 servo

1 Pack servo accessories

1 Switch harness with charge socket

1 Pair of crystals 
Our product range includes an extensive array of optional 

accessories which you can fit to produce your own personal 

transmitter.

Contents

Page

1. Introduction

 ...................................................................3

  Set contents ....................................................................3

2.  The F-14 transmitter

 ......................................................3

  Description of transmitter ................................................3
 Specification ....................................................................3
  Transmitter controls .........................................................3
  Installing the battery ........................................................3
  Operating times ...............................................................4
  Charging the batteries .....................................................4
  Changing the crystals .....................................................5
  Adjusting the sticks .........................................................5
  Unrestricted function assignment, Servo reversing .........6

3.  Receiver and servos

 .....................................................6

 Specification ....................................................................6
  Connecting the receiving system ....................................6
  Installing the receiving system ........................................6
  Receiver power supply ....................................................8
  The system in use ...........................................................8

4.  Expanding the transmitter

 ...........................................8

  Expansion facilities .........................................................8
  Special accessories ........................................................9

5. Appendix

 ......................................................................12

  Administration regulations .............................................12
  Repairs, service centre addresses ................................12
  Service centre adresses ...............................................12

2. THE F-14 TRANSMITTER

Description of transmitter

The F-14 is a 4-(8) channel frequency modulation (FM, PPM) 

transmitter with an angled front face, equally suitable for con-

trolling model aircraft, boats and cars. 

The following list includes the essential performance features 

of the F-14 transmitter.
- Modern angled-face transmitter with 4 main functions; ex- 

  pandable to 8 functions
- Servo reverse for all functions: servo direction can be re- 

  versed at the transmitter to simplify servo installation in mo- 

 dels
-  Unrestricted control function assignment: you can select any 

  sequence of receiver connections.
- 3 option wells for installing switches,  Multi-Prop or Multi- 

  Switch modules
- 2 option expansion wells for installing proportional channel 

 sliders 
-  transmitter LEDs display the voltage of the NiMH pack
- Precision sticks for accurate control; individually adjustable  

  to suit your personal preference
-  Central support lug: attach a neckstrap and the weight of the
  transmitter can be borne by your shoulders for fatigue-free  

 use.
-  Moulded-in recesses in the back of the transmitter provide an  

  excellent grip when the transmitter is used handheld.

Specification

Functions: 

8 / 4 servos

Function expansion: 

8 / 4 servos

Frequency bands: 

40 MHz

Channels: 

22 (40 MHz)

Modulation: 

FM (PPM)

Channel spacing: 

10 kHz

Power supply: 

9.6 V NiMH battery

Current drain: 

220 mA

Dimensions: 

230 x 200 x 50 mm

Weight (excl. battery): 

600 g

Transmitter controls

All the transmitter’s primary controls are mounted on the front 

panel. The charge socket is on the right-hand side of the case, 

the aerial compartment on the left-hand side.
The special shape of the transmitter case angles all the swit-

ches and controls towards you for easy access.
This means that everything can be operated without you ha-

ving to take your eyes off the model. Fig. 1 shows the trans-

mitter controls.

Installing the transmitter battery

Modern radio control transmitters are sophisticated electronic 

devices, and for this reason it is essential that they are po-

wered by batteries of the correct type. Dry cells are not a good 

choice, and even individual NiMH pencells (i.e. not a soldered 

pack) cannot be recommended as vibration can cause inter-

mittent contact and unreliable operation. Please note: if you 

connect a battery with reverse polarity the transmitter may be 

damaged, and we cannot accept claims under guarantee if you 

make this basic error.
We recommend to use transmitter batteries from our pro-

duct range. These batteries are supplied as standard with a 

polarised connector which matches the transmitter (order no.  

O-8EN2000AAWF).

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Summary of Contents for F-14 Navy

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL F 14 F 14 F 14 Navy P CBF14N P CBF14NB INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

Page 2: ...ttery manufacturer Overchar ging your battery or charging it incorrectly can lead to ex plosion Please ensure correct polarity Please avoid pressure and knocks to your transmitter and al ways check fo...

Page 3: ...s and cars The following list includes the essential performance features of the F 14 transmitter Modern angled face transmitter with 4 main functions ex pandable to 8 functions Servo reverse for all...

Page 4: ...commands For this reason it is very important to ensure that all mechanical linkages move freely and that the servo is not mechanically obstructed or restricted at any point in its travel Charging the...

Page 5: ...als NC batteries can be recycled and this restores the poisonous heavy metals to the production cycle and prevents them ente ring the environmental chain Please do your bit to protect and preserve the...

Page 6: ...Take care that the connector is actually located on the pins and not to one side of them 3 RECEIVER AND SERVOS The F 14 set is supplied complete with the transmitter an R 168 DF receiver and one S 14...

Page 7: ...rever servo cables are longer than two normal leads approx 50 cm you should use twisted cables at the very least Even better use suppressor filters In small models it is tempting to leave the aerial c...

Page 8: ...rking altogether We recommend suppres sor filters or a set of suppressor capacitors Each motor must be suppressed individually Fig 15 shows a typical suppression arrangement of an electric motor Alway...

Page 9: ...ws how this is done The module can only be used if the corresponding decoder is used at the receiving end of the system The correct decoder is the Multi Prop decoder which is shown in Fig 21 The decod...

Page 10: ...nnect the two cables to the sockets on the main circuit board which you have just vacated Finally seal the trim slider slots in the transmitter case with the adhesive strips provided The operating ins...

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Page 12: ...ices and their conformity This directive governs the import distribution and use of transmitters within the European Union To certify that all applicable European norms are adhered to the CE sign is a...

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