FUTABA 9CAP, 9CHP, 9CAF, 9CHF Instruction Manual
9CAP / 9CAF / 9CHP / 9CHF
9 CHANNEL RADIO CONTROL SYSTEM
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Technical updates and additional programming examples available at: http://www.futaba-rc.com/faq/faq-9c.html
FUTZ8585 V1.1
Entire Contents © Copyright 2002
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Additional Technical Help, Support and Service . . . . .3
Application, Export and Modification . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Meaning of Special Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Safety Precautions (do not operate without reading) . .5
Introduction to the 9C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Contents and Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Transmitter Controls &
Switch Identification/Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Charging the Ni-Cd Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Stick Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Adjusting display contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Changing mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Radio Installation & Range Checking . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Aircraft Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Transmitter Displays and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Warning and Error Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
AIRPLANE (ACRO) FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Map of Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Quick Guide to Setting up a 4-channel Airplane . . . .22
ACRO BASIC MENU FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
MODEL Submenu: MODEL SELECT, COPY and NAME . .25
PARAMETER Submenu: TYPE, MODUL, ATL, AIL2,
& RESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Servo REVERSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
END POINT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Idle Management: IDLE DOWN and THR-CUT . . . . . . . .33
Dual/Triple Rates and Exponential (D/R,EXP) . . . . . .35
TIMER Submenu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Auxiliary Channel assignments and
CH9 reverse (AUX-CH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
TRAINER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
TRIM and SUB-TRIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
SERVO Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Fail Safe and Battery FailSafe (F/S) . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
ACRO ADVANCE MENU FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Wing types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
FLAPERON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
FLAP TRIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Aileron Differential (AIL-DIFF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Using a 5-channel receiver: AIL-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
ELEVON (see tail types) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Tail types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
ELEVON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Twin Elevator Servos (AILEVATOR) . . . . . . . . . . . .49
V-TAIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
SNAP ROLL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Mixes: definitions and types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
ELEV-FLAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
AIRBRAKE/BUTTERFLY (crow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
THROTTLE-NEEDLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
THROTTLE DELAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Linear, Prog. mixes 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Curve, Prog. mixes 6-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
GLIDER (GLID1FLP/2FLP) FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . .65
Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Getting Started with a Basic 4-CH Glider . . . . . . . . .66
GLIDER-SPECIFIC BASIC MENU FUNCTIONS . .68
Model type (PARAMETERS submenu) . . . . . . . . . .68
GLIDER-SPECIFIC ADVANCE MENU FUNCTIONS 69
BUTTERFLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
FLAP-AILE (GLID2FLP only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
AILE-FLAP (GLID2FLP only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
START OFS (Launch/Start Setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
SPEED OFS (Minimum Drag Setup) . . . . . . . . . . .71
HELICOPTER (SW…) FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Table of contents and reference info for helicopters .73
Getting Started with a Basic Helicopter . . . . . . . . . .74
HELI-SPECIFIC BASIC MENU FUNCTIONS . . . . .77
MODEL TYPE (PARAMETERS submenu) . . . . . . . . . .77
SWASH AFR (swashplate surface direction and travel
correction) (not in SWH1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Setting up the Normal Flight Condition . . . . . . .81
THR-CUT (specialized settings for helicopter specific
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
HELI-SPECIFIC ADVANCE MENU FUNCTIONS . . .83
THROTTLE HOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
THR-CURVE, PIT-CURVE and REVO. . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Idle-ups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Trims/offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Hovering setups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Gyros and governors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Note that in the text of this manual, beginning at this point,
any time we are using a feature’s specialized name or
abbreviation, as seen on the screen of the 9C, that name,
feature, or abbreviation will be exactly as seen on the radio’s
screen, including capitalization and shown in a DIFFERENT
TYPE STYLE for clarity. Any time we mention a specific
control on the radio itself, such as moving SWITCH A, KNOB
VR(B), or the THROTTLE STICK, those words will be
displayed as they are here.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A QUICK INTRODUCTION TO THE 9C SYSTEM
TRANSMITTER:
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Large graphic liquid-crystal display panel with 4 buttons and an easy set up turn-and-press Dial for quick, easy setup.
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All transmitters include all 3 aircraft types with specialized programming for each, including:
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Airplane (ACRO)
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V-tail
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Twin Aileron Servos (FLAPERON and AIL-DIFF)
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ELEVON
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Twin Elevator Servos (AILEVATOR)
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AIRBRAKE
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Snap Roll (4 separate directions available)
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Helicopter (5 swashplate types, including CCPM, see page 77)(HELI)
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3 Idle Ups
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Throttle and Pitch Curves per Condition
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Revo. Mixing
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Gyro Mixing including Separate Settings per Condition
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Delay
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Governor Mixing
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Sailplane/Glider (2 wing types)(GLID)
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V-tail
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Twin Ailerons (FLAPERON and AIL-DIFF)
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ELEVON
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Crow (BUTTERFLY)
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START OFFSET
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SPEED OFFSET
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BASIC menu for quick, easy set up of less complex models.
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ADVANCE menu for more complex, unique setups.
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Four electronic T
RIM LEVERS
for rapid yet precise trim adjustment - no remembering to “store trims” between models
and no more “bumped trims” during transport.
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IDLE- DOWN (ACRO) and THR-CUT (ACRO/HELI) (engine shut off) setups to allow precise engine control for taxi and landings.
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8 complete model memories with 6 more per optional CAMPac.
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New stick design with improved feel, adjustable length and tension.
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Triple rates available by setting dual rates to 3-position switches.
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Eight S
WITCHES
, 3 D
IALS
and 2 S
LIDERS; completely assignable in most applications.
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Trainer system includes the “functional” (FUNC) setting, which allows the student to use the 9C’s mixing, helicopter, and
other programming functions even with a 4-channel buddy box. (Optional trainer cord required.)
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Transmits in both FM (PPM) and PCM by selecting modulation/cycling transmitter. Requires receiver of proper modulation.
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Permanent memory storage via EEPROM with no backup battery to service or have fail.
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9CA transmitter features airplane friendly switch layout, with the trainer switch at the left hand, and a notched throttle
to minimize throttle changes with rudder input. Defaults to ACRO MODEL TYPE.
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9CH transmitter features helicopter-friendly switch layout, with idle-up and throttle hold switches at the left hand, and
a smooth, ratchet-less (unsprung) throttle for perfect hovering. Defaults to HELI(SW1) MODEL TYPE.
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Change transmitter mode from mode 2 to modes 1, 3, or 4. (See P. 15)
Note that in the text of this manual, beginning at this point, any time we are using a feature’s specialized name or abbreviation
as seen on the screen of the 9C, that name, feature, or abbreviation will be exactly as seen on the radio’s screen, including
capitalization and shown in a DIFFERENT TYPE STYLE for clarity. Any time we mention a specific control on the radio itself,
such as moving SWITCH A, KNOB VR(B), or the THROTTLE STICK, those words will be displayed as they are here.
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MODULE: 72TP-FM
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Module may be easily removed and a module on a different channel (or even band) reinserted to change the frequency
on which the 9C transmits.
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Module transmits both FM (PPM) and PCM. No need for a second module.
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All transmission circuitry is included in the module, so no retuning is needed when changing channels or even bands.
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Frequency band is changed by inserting a module on the proper band, including for international or ground model use.
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In North America it is against FCC regulation to change the crystal within the transmitter module to a different
channel. All such transmitter crystal changes must be performed by a certified radio technician. Failure to properly tune
a system to its new channel may result in decreased range and may also result in interference to other types of frequency
users on adjoining channels. Doing so also voids your AMA insurance.
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The FSS synthesized module for the 9Z family of radios is NOT compatible with the 9C.
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Radio system beeps and RF LIGHT goes out to indicate module is not installed and radio is not transmitting.
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Non-Futaba brand modules are not FCC certified for use with this radio and therefore are against FCC regulation to use.
Doing so also voids your AMA insurance.
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TJ75FM modules may also be used with the 9C for ground use models such as robotics, rocketry, trains, cars, and boats.
RECEIVER: R138/R148/R149
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The R138 or R148 FM 8-channel or the R149 PCM 9-channel receiver included with your system is a high-sensitivity
narrow-band dual-conversion receiver.
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Note that your 9C transmitter is capable of transmission on both PPM (FM) and PCM with just a simple programming
change and just turning the transmitter off and back on. (See p. 28.)
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Any Futaba narrow band FM receiver (all produced after 1991) on the correct frequency band and frequency may be
used with the 9C.
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Any Futaba PCM 1024 receiver on the right frequency band and frequency may be used with the 9C (all 1024 receivers
say PCM1024; receivers which say PCM but not 1024 are 512 resolution and not compatible).
NEVER attempt to change a receiver’s band
by simply changing crystal (IE removing a 72MHz crystal and inserting
a 75MHz crystal). A receiver that has a crystal installed from a different frequency band without retuning will not
receive properly and will have dramatically decreased range.
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In North America the receiver included with this system may have its frequency changed by simply changing the crystal
as long as it remains in the same half the band. A low band receiver between channels 11 and 35 may be changed to
any other channel between 11 and 35 without requiring any tuning. A high band receiver between channels 36 and 60
may similarly be changed. Receivers being changed from a high band channel to a low band or vice versa require proper
tuning and service by the Futaba Service Center.
SERVOS
• Please see technical specifications page for specifics on the servos included with your system.
• The included receiver is compatible with all J-plug Futaba servos, including retract, winch, and digital servos.
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9C Transmitter, including RF module1(TP)
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R148DF Receiver or R149DP Receiver
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Servos, S3004, S3001 or S9001, with mounting hardware
and servo arm assortment
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Switch harness
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Aileron extension cord
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110V wall charger (North America)
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Frequency Flag
Transmitter T9C
Operating system: 2-stick, 9 channels, PCM1024 system
Transmitting frequency: 50, 72 or 75 MHz bands
Modulation: FM/PPM or PCM, switchable
Power supply: 9.6V NT8S600B Ni-Cd battery
Current drain: 280 mA
Receiver R149DP
(PCM Dual conversion)
Receiving frequency: 50 or 72 MHz bands
Intermediate freq.: 10.7 MHz & 455 kHz
Power requirement: 4.8 - 6.0V Ni-Cd battery
Current drain: 14 mA
Size: 1.28 x 2.17 x 0.82 (32.6 x 55.0 x 20.8 mm)
Weight: 1.22 oz (34.5 g)
Channels: 9
Receiver R148DF
(FM Dual conversion)
Receiving frequency: 50 or 72 MHz bands
Intermediate freq.: 10.7MHz & 455 kHz
Power requirement: 4.8 - 6.0V Ni-Cd battery
Current drain: 14 mA
Size: 1” x 2.2” x .9” (25.4 x 55.8 x 22.9 mm)
Weight: 1.1 oz (31.18 g)
Channels: 8
Servo S9001 (Coreless motor)
Control system: Pulse width control, 1.52 ms neutral
Power requirement: 4.8 - 6.0V (from receiver)
Output torque: 54.2 oz-in(3.9 kg-cm) at 4.8V
Operating speed: 0.22 sec/60 at 4.8V
Size: 1.59 x 0.78 x 1.41 (40.4 x 19.8 x 36 mm)
Weight: 1.69 oz (48 g)
Servo S3001 (Standard, ball-bearing)
Control system: Pulse width control, 1.52 ms neutral
Power requirement: 4.8 - 6.0V (from receiver)
Output torque: 41.7 oz-in (3.0 kg-cm)
Operating speed: 0.22 sec/60
Size: 1.59 x 0.78 x 1.41 (40.4 x 19.8 x 36 mm)
Weight: 1.59 oz (45.1g)
Servo S3004 (Standard, ball-bearing)
Control system: Pulse width control, 1.52 ms neutral
Power requirement: 4.8 - 6.0V (from receiver)
Output torque: 44.4 oz-in (3.2 kg-cm)
Operating speed: 0.23 sec/60
Size: 1.59 x 0.78 x 1.41” (40.4 x 19.8 x 36 mm)
Weight: 1.30 oz (38 g)
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Transmitter band may only be changed by changing the module. Contact
Futaba Service Center regarding adjustability of receiver band. Band
cannot be changed by simply changing crystals.
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CONTENTS AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
(Specifications and ratings are subject to change without notice.)
Your 9CAP or 9CHP (packaged with a 9-channel PCM receiver), 9CAF or 9CHF (packaged with an 8-channel FM
receiver) system includes the following components:
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