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
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Set contents ....................................................................3
2. The F-14 transmitter
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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
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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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