14MZ Radio System FAQ

I want to use the latest update for my 14MZ, but am not sure how to do it. Can you help me?

General Questions

1. Is the 14MZ/12Z/12FG being discontinued? I am in the process of acquiring two 14 MZ transmitters on 72 MHz and have been told by some hobby shops that this radio and the 12Z is soon to be discontinued, is this true?
   
   
2. I have read on all the RC Forums that I need to cut my G3's antenna. Is this correct?
   
   
3. Can you tell me what is wrong with the G3 receiver? I keep reading negative comments about it on the RC forums.
   
   
4. I am updating my 14MZ, but I see some files named T12mz, should I delete these and I am not sure what files to put on the CF card.
   
   
5. When I set up my plane/glider/heli, do I have to go with the standard receiver plug configuration?
   
   
6. Can you tell me what the frame rate of PCMG3 is?
   
   
7. Can I record a song on the radio with the microphone so that I do not have to be at my computer to do this?
   
   
8. I cannot figure out how to set up channels 13 and 14 to be proportional as I would like them, what am I doing wrong?
   
   
9. Can I use two receivers with my 14MZ? And if I can how do I enter two receiver ID numbers?
   
   
10. Can I transfer data from my 9Z's Campac into my 14MZ?
    
    
11. I cannot get my transmitter to change the channel in my receiver. I am making sure that the transmitter antenna is close to the receiver antenna, and I am turning my receiver on when prompted by the transmitter message, what is going wrong?
    
    
12. I am having trouble finding where I can go to set my D/R's to a switch! Help!
    
    
13. I see there is a USB port on my 14MZ, the manual mentions this is for factory use, but can I use a connector to download planes from my PC to my transmitter?
    
    
14. My touch screen does not respond to my touch well, it seems as though I have to really push to get the menu to respond? Should I send this in to be repaired?
    
    
15. I discovered that I am missing some functions in my 14MZ. If I have PCM-G3 selected then I have two rows of F/S options available, but if I select PCM-1024, then the second row (B F/S) disappears and obviously if PPM is selected, there is no F/S option at all. Also in the End Points don't have two rows of options if I am in PCM-1024?
    
    
16. I see the 14MZ comes in two versions, Airplane and Heli. What are the differences?
    
    
17. I see that there is a Hardware Reverse and a Servo Reverse in my transmitter, what is the difference and when should I use Hardware Reverse?
    
    
18. I notice in the manual that it talks about the grouping of channels such as 1 thru 3 and 4 thru 6...what does this mean and why is it set up this way?
    
    
19. Can I adjust the speed of my servos on the 14MZ?
    
    
20. Are channels 13 and 14 only 1024 resolution or are they 2048 resolution also?
    
    
21. Can I leave the backlight on when I am flying with my 14MZ?
    
    
22. How long can I run my 14MZ before I need to recharge my battery?
    
    
23. What is Priority Condition?
    
    
24. Can I use aftermarket batteries for my 14MZ? I see they look like a cam-corder battery and I can pick one of these up at any electronics store.
    
    
25. I set my ID number and locked myself out of my 14MZ, can you tell me how to reset this?
    
    
26. I am trying to send my model set up to a friend but can't copy and paste or even view anything in the model folder. I use Windows XP and "normal" programs. What should I do to send him the files?
    
    
27. Is the R5014DPS receiver dual conversion?
    
    
28. My radio's Windows system crashed!! Now what do I do? I turned my radio off after setting up my plane and when I flipped it back on, there were no settings in it at all!
    
    
29. Please advise the proper way and the distance one should get when range checking an airplane on the ground with the 14MZ. Thank you.
    
    
30. I am having an issue with the picture selection function of the transmitter. I have added 20 pictures to the supplied 32meg compact flash card. When I try to assign a picture to a model I am having problems scrolling to the correct picture. If I slowly press the down arrow to cycle through the pictures I can press it 4 or 5 times and then it will not respond. After a short delay the radio starts scrolling all by itself all the way to the bottom of the list. I tried using the jog wheel instead. When I use this wheel I can scroll down to picture 9 and then there is a delay. After the delay I can continue scrolling normally.
    
    
31. I am trying to change a model name and my radio will not take the name! I want to name it "1/3 Pitts", but it keeps giving me a "Rename Error"! It is driving me crazy, what am I doing wrong?
    
    
32. Will the airport security x-ray machine have an adverse affect on the transmitter stored memory bank if the transmitter is subjected to an inspection by being run-thru the x-ray machine?
    
    
33. I would like to use my Player and also see the Main page so I can watch my timers, but I can't get the main page to come back up after I get to the Player page, how do I do it?
    
    
34. Is possible control the timer sound (volume louder I mean) and the alarms?
    
    
35. A buddy of mine had been checking out my 14MZ, later that night found out that he had put my transmitter back in the case with the face forward which somehow turned the power on and pushed the pitch trim and throttle trim buttons causing them to go to the limit. Is there a better way to put this in the case so this doesn't happen again?
    
    
36. Binding Servos! I have 2 rudder servos on the outside of my fuse. Both servo arms are sticking up, this makes one servo arm on the left side of the servo, the other on the right. One servo needs no sub-trim at all, its arm is 90 degrees to the servo. The other requires quite a bit for its arm to be 90 degrees to the servo. Reversing the arm 180 degrees on either servo has no effect. When the sub-trim is adjusted on just one servo, it is throwing everything else off. I am using aluminum arms, but it seems like the uneven number of splines on the output shaft may be causing a problem. Help!
    
    
37. How do I setup Dual Rates on my 14MZ?
    
    
38. How do I setup Triple Rates on my 14MZ?
    
    
39. I think I have found a bug in my 14MZ, what happens is this: Basically, if you save a model to a CF card, then wind up changing the name of the model when the CF card is in a PC card reader, the transmitter doesn't show the new name in the Model Select Menu.
    
    
40. I found there is an air bubble trapped inside the touch screen, seems like the touch screen is composed by two layers and the bubble is between those two. The air bubble even moves around the screen!! Touch functions and the display itself seem to be working properly. Is this situation normal or do I have to send my unit for a replacement?
    
    
41. If I remove my transmitter battery will I lose all my data? Does my radio have a lithium battery to store all my programming, or how is this data stored? Do I need to service this memory in any way?
42. I would like to purchase a 50 MHz module for my 14MZ, do I need to send this into the service center to have it changed for me?
    
    
43. I purchased a 14MZ and filled out my paperwork to join the Futaba Flyers Club, but I haven't heard anything or received anything in the mail. Who do I contact about my shirt and binder? Also I can't get logged in the Futaba Flyers Club site, can you please help me out?
    
    
44. I have everything figured out on my radio, except the "speed in -> speed out" which shows up in a number of places. I have played with the numbers while watching a servo plugged in to the receiver and I can't see any difference no matter what I do. Can you explain what it is supposed to be doing, and why you want to do it?
    
    
45. The display backlight turns off during flight and it's hard to see the remaining flying time on stop watch. Would it be possible to have some voice record of the countdown?
    
    
46. Can you tell me why I cannot get my throttle stick on my 9Z/14MZ to go full throw up and down? It stops short of going fully up and down by one white mark.
    
    
47. What is a 'virtual' channel in the 14 MZ transmitter? And how do I use one?
    
    
48. I cannot find some of my planes that I had in my 14MZ in my 12Z. I inserted the CF card into my new 12Z but when I go into the Model select Function, some of them are just not there? Help!
    
    
49. I am coming to/leaving the US next month and want to use my 14MZ (12Z) while I am here/overseas. If I purchase a new module and receiver, can I just plug these in and use them in my transmitter?
    
    
50. I have an FX40 and would like to use the module from it in my new 12Z/14MZ, is this okay to do?
    
    
51. How do I install and setup the 5014 DPS receiver?
    
    
52. I have noticed a green indicator of some type on the bottom of my 14MZ/12Z's lithium battery. Sometimes I see it, other times I don't. What is this?
    
    
53. Could you tell me the differences between the R5014DPS and the R5114DPS?
    
    
54. I have heard that the R606FS receiver can be forced to work with the TM-7 module. The 2.4GHz web site states that they are not compatible, how do you explain this?
    
    
55. I am adding conditions to my radio and setting the activation switch. Now I have 2 conditions, Condition 1 and Condition 2. I copied Cond. 1 to Cond 2. When I turn on the switch, Cond. 2 becomes active on the display. When I make changes, any change on Cond. 2 applies to both conditions.
    
    
56. I am having a problem trying to use my non-Futaba digital servos with the R6014FS receiver; I think my receiver is bad. Should I send it in?
    
    
57. How to Get the Best Performance from Your 2.4GHz FASST Aircraft Receivers.
    
    
58. I sent my 14MZ in for a new Touch Screen and the one I got back looks like it has an oily substance between the pieces of glass. Is this normal?
    
    
59. I would like to see a future update to the 14MZ to allow for "hot keys" on the main screen to take me right to the functions I use a lot such as Throttle curve.
    
    
60. I want to set up my plane with Dual Receivers. I have two R608FS and I want to use Y-harnesses putting one servo on one lead, and take the one of the two other connectors into each of two receivers. I am doing this as backup in case of failure of either of the receivers. They will both be supplied with separate power sources of course. Is there anything wrong with this idea?
    
    
61. How do I set up Flaperons on my transmitter, I don't see the menu?
    
    
62. Can you explain "Conditions" for me?
    
    
63. Can you please explain the differences between End Point and AFR?
    
    
64. What are some basic steps to get started programming for my plane?
    
    
65. What is a "virtual" channel and how do I use one?
    
    
66. Can you explain AFR to me?
    
    
67. I did not find the answer to my question here. How do I get further assistance?
    
    

Airplane Programming

1. The 14MZ is advertised as having 7 wing types available, but when I go into set my model up I only get 4 showing? What's wrong with my transmitter?
   
   
2. When I am doing a Linear set up, I see not only Offset but also X Offset...what is X Offset for?
   
   
3. I want to set up my plane just like I had it with my 9C. It has two ailerons and I want to be able to use them as this, then also at the turn of a dial, I would like them to be Flaps. Since there is no Flaperon function, how do I do this?
   
   
4. When I go into my Dual Rates, I notice that I have a row of double arrowed buttons above the single arrow buttons. This is when I am in either Line or Spline, but when I use it, it looks as though it actually "splits" my curve point. What is this for?
   
   
5. I notice in my curves, that I have the choice of either Line or Spline, but they both look alike in the programming, what is the difference?
   
   
6. I have a 14 MZ and have set up my plane, using two ailerons and two elevators. Ailevator is active and all throws are in the right direction with the correct throws. However when I go to my AFR screen and add Dual rates to my aircraft, the dual rates only work on the Aileron or Elevator, with Aileron 2 and Elevator 2 still at full movement. What is the correct way to set up the plane so that the dual rates work on both Ailerons and both Elevators?
   
   
7. I want to use one of the 3 position switches for Flap usage, eg. Down=Off, 1= 15%, and 2 = 40%. This should be done by the ailerons, and they should still function as Ailerons. Can you help?
   
   
8. I still cannot figure out how to have Dual rates and exponential at the same time. I only see one place to set this up, but every time I try to put in expo, it erases my D/R settings. How do I lock in the dual rates and then set up expo?
   
   
9. I want to set my Ultrastik up with my 14MZ. I have two ailerons, two flaps, and two elevators, can you help me?
   
   
10. The 9Z has a default "ALT" switch that can be set to any channel. This allows you to flip your trainer switch and have the mix stay active until it is flipped once more to shut it off. While the 14MZ has this prebuilt into some functions, it is not an option in the Switch setup menu. Is there some way to assign this for my smoke function?
    
    
11. I want to setup a four engine plane such that I can start all engines and then put 3 engines on hold while I run-up and tune the first. Then do each engine as the first. I see the screen but I don't understand how to do what I've described. Some help please?
    
    
12. Is it possible to activate a 3rd condition that is only effective when the 2nd condition becomes effective? An example is: I have a snap condition that is activated by full up elevator. I don't want the condition activated every time I go to full up elevator. I tried putting this on a switch but the ailerons became too sensitive to fly that way. Any suggestions?
    
    
13. I am trying to set up a snap mix that will control the total amount of throw on my other control surfaces move my throttle. An example would be; at idle I would get 30% up and down elevator, at full throttle I would get only 20%. I would also like a smooth transition in the elevator from low to high.
    
    
14. I have a smoke pump on my plane. I want to select the flow of smoke with LD, but also have a switch that will turn the smoke off and on to the exact position that I predetermined by the LD. How do I do this?
    
    
15. I am setting up a Delta/Flying Wing plane with my 14MZ and I am having problems getting the control surfaces to function correctly, can you explain any easy way to do this?
    
    
16. For the 14MZ, when doing a Pmix, there is a field titled SPEED. In this field, next to Out speed is one that says Slave. It can be set to either SLAVE or MASTER. The default setting seems to be SLAVE. This field is not pictured or mentioned in the manual. What does this setting do?
    
    
17. On the 9 ZAWS, in addition to the digital throttle trim, I could program a slider to have more flexibility on the throttle. After take off, I just pushed the slider to have a slightly higher idle. When it comes time to land, I lowered the slider to lower the engine idle. Can you help me program this operation into my new radio?
    
    
18. I am in the process of setting up retracts for a P51. My problem is that the gear doors move too quickly and catch the retract wheel before they can close. I have adjusted the speed of servo but I need a bit of lag. I am using two servos, one for the gear doors, one for the retract air valve. Is there a way to use a Pmix to set the retract door servo to lag a bit before it activates so the wheel has time to drop far enough to clear the doors?
    
    

Helicopter Programming

1. I have tried using both my Throttle Jockey, and my Revlock on my 14MZ but its not working. Do you have any tips for me or can you help me set these up even though they are not your products?
   
   
2. I can't get my Throttle Cut to operate correctly. I set it for 22% but it moves my throttle to the Open postion, not closed. If I reverse my servo, it would work but then everything else is off. How do I fix this?
   
   
3. When I am doing a Linear setup, I see not only Offset but also X Offset...what is X Offset for?
   
   
4. Can the 14MZ do "Swash Plate Phasing?"
   
   
5. When I go into my Dual Rates, I notice that I have a row of double arrowed buttons above the single arrow buttons. This is when I am in either Line or Spline, but when I use it, it looks as though it actually "splits" my curve point. What is this for?
   
   
6. I notice in my curves, that I have the choice of either Line or Spline, but they both look alike in the programming, what is the difference?
   
   
7. The CCPM management is not correct in my radio, as my servos do not work in parallel. It must be in the programming, what is wrong with my radio?
   
   
8. Do you have a setup guide or tips for me as I set up my eCCPM heli?
   
   
9. I am having a problem getting Throttle Hold to work in all throttle positions. I have tried for hours to get this set and am not having any luck, what am I doing wrong?
   
   
10. For the 14MZ, when doing a Pmix, there is a field titled SPEED. In this field, next to Out speed is one that says Slave. It can be set to either SLAVE or MASTER. The default setting seems to be SLAVE. This field is not pictured or mentioned in the manual. What does this setting do?
    
    
11. I am new to helicopters and I see a lot of swash types to choose from. What do they mean and which one do I use? Also, what is eCCPM?
    
    

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