GRAUPNER mz-10c User Manual

Manual

mz-10c

HoTT 2,4 GHz transmitter for copter

No. S1001.G1

EN

EN

mz-10

Copyright © Graupner/SJ GmbH

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Index

Introduction ......................................................................... 5

Service Centre ..................................................................... 5

Intended use ........................................................................ 6

Target group ..................................................................... 6

Package content ................................................................. 6

Technical Data ..................................................................... 7

Symbols explication ............................................................ 8

Safety notes ......................................................................... 8

For your safety by handling the transmitter ....................... 9

For your safety by handling the batteries ........................... 9

Description of the transmitter ........................................... 10

Control elements on the transmitter ................................ 10

Digital trim ............................................................... 11

Control sticks length adjustment .............................. 11

Aligning the transmitter antenna ..................................... 11

Attaching the transmitter neck-strap ............................... 11

Transmitter back side ..................................................... 12

DATA socket ............................................................ 13

Charging socket ...................................................... 13

Commissioning .................................................................. 14

Opening/closing the transmitter housing ......................... 14

Neutralizing the control sticks .................................. 15

Brake spring and ratchet ......................................... 16

Control sticks centering force .................................. 16

Transmitter power supply ............................................... 17

Installing the batteries .............................................. 17

Optional power supply with battery pack ................. 18

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Transmitter commissioning ............................................... 18

Transmitter status indications ......................................... 18

LED panel and keys ........................................................ 19

Binding ........................................................................... 20

Binding the mz-10c transmitter ................................ 20

Binding several receivers per model ......................... 20

Range and function test ........................................... 21

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Range warning ........................................................ 22

Operation and settings ...................................................... 23

Transmitter programming ................................................ 23

Country setting ........................................................ 23

Control mode .......................................................... 24

Fail Safe ................................................................... 25

Switch functions ...................................................... 28

Firmware update ............................................................... 29

Transmitter software update ........................................... 30

Declaration of conformity ................................................. 30

Disposal ............................................................................. 31

Care and maintenance ...................................................... 31

Warranty certificate ........................................................... 31

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Introduction



Thank you very much for purchasing the Graupner mz-10c HoTT
transmitter.

Read this manual carefully to achieve the best results with your
transmitter and first of all to safely control your models. If you
experience any trouble during operation, take the instructions to
help or ask your dealer or Graupner Service Centre.

Due to technical changes, the information may be changed in
this manual without prior notice. Be always updated by checking
periodically on our website, www.graupner.de to be always upto-
date with the products and firmwares.

This product complies with national and European legal require­ments.

To maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, you must
read and follow this user manual and all the safety notes before using
the product!

Note
This manual is part of that product. It contains important information

concerning operation and handling. Keep these instructions for future
reference and give it to third person in case you gave the product.

Service Centre

Graupner Central Service

Graupner/SJ GmbH
Henriettenstraße 96
D-73230 Kirchheim / Teck

Graupner in Internet For the service centers outside Germany please refer to our web

site www.graupner.de.

Graupner USA

3941 Park Dr Suite 20-571

El Dorado Hills, CA. 95762

US

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Servicehotline

(+49) (0)7021/722-130
Monday - Thursday
9:15 am - 4:00 pm
Friday
9:15 am - 1:00 pm

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Intended use

Target group

This remote-control system may only be used for the purpose
specified by the manufacturer for operation of remote control
models without passengers. Any other type of use is impermis­sible and may damage the system and cause significant pro­perty damage and/or personal injury. No warranty or liability is
therefore offered for any improper use not covered by these pro­visions.

Read through this entire manual before you attempt to install or
use the transmitter.

Graupner/SJ constantly works on the development of all pro­ducts; we reserve the right to change the item, its technology
and equipment.

The product is not a toy. It is not suitable for children under 14
years. The operation of the mz-10c HoTT transmitter must be
performed by experienced modelers. If you do not have suffi­cient knowledge about dealing with radio-controlled models,
please contact an experienced modeler or a model club.

Package content

 Transmitter mz-10c HoTT

 4 batteries AA type (not rechargeable)

 Battery box

 Programming connector

 Receiver (optional)

 Transmitter manual

 Receiver manual (optional)

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Technical Data

Transmitter mz-10c HoTT

Frequency band 2,4 … 2,4835 GHz
Modulation FHSS
Controller 16-Bit-Microcontroller
Resolution 1024
Transmitting power 100 mW
Model memory 1
Trimmable control functions 4
Temperature range -10 … +55 °C
Antenna folding
Operating voltage 3,4 … 6 V
Power consumption approx. 130 mA
Charging socket Only for charging optional available

batteries
Dimensions approx. 184 x 259 x 96 mm
Weight approx. 630 g

Note

The technical data of the optional receiver are available in the
manual included in the receiver package content.

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Symbols explication

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Safety notes

Always observe the information indicated by this warning sign.
Particularly those which are additionally marked with the CAU-
TION or WARNING. The signal word WARNING indicates the poten­tial for serious injury, the signal word CAUTION indicates possibi­lity of lighter injuries.

The signal word Note indicates potential malfunctions.

Attention indicates potential damages to objects.

These safety instructions are intended to protect the product,
for your own and other people’s safety and for a afe use of the
product. Therefore please read this section very carefully before
using the product!

 Do not carelessly leave the packaging material lying around,

since it might become a dangerous toy for children.

 Persons, including children, with reduced physical, sensory

or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, or
not capable to use safely the transmitter must not use the
transmitter without supervision or instruction by a respon­sible person.

Inform yourself before flying

your model on which maximum

altitude you can fly in the

uncontrolled airspace over the

starting position and do not

exceed it.

 Operation and use of radio-controlled models needs to be

learnt! If you have never operated a model of this type before,
start carefully and make yourself familiar with the model's
reactions to the remote control commands. Proceed always
responsibly.

 Before you start using the remote control model, you have to

check the further relevant laws and regulations. These laws
you must obey in every case. Pay attention to the possibly
different laws of the countries.

 The insurance is mandatory for all kinds of model operation.

If you already have one, so please inform yourself if the ope­ration of the respective model is covered by your insurance.
If this is not the case, conclude a special liability insurance
policy for models.

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 Protect all equipment from dust, dirt, moisture. All equipment

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must be protected from vibration as well as excessive heat
or cold. The models may only be operated remotely in nor­mal outside temperatures such as from -10°C to +55°C.

For your safety by handling the transmitter

WARNING

Also while programming the transmitter, make sure that the
connected motors cannot accidentally start. There is a risk of
injury by rotating propellers. Use the safety switch to switch the
motor off by the transmitter.

CAUTION

Risk of fire! Avoid every kind of short-circuit in all sockets of the
transmitter! Use only the suitable connectors. In no case the
electronic component of the transmitter may be changed or
modified. Due to licensing reasons, any reconstruction and/or
modification of the product is prohibited.

Note

During transport protect the model and the transmitter from
damages.

For your safety by handling the batteries

CAUTION

 Protect the batteries from dust, moisture, heath and vibra-

tions. Only use in dry locations.

 Do not use any damaged battery.

 Batteries may not be heated, burned, short-circuited.

 If handled improperly, there is a danger of fire, explosion, irri-

tation and burns.

 Leaked electrolyte is caustic and should not be touched or

come into contact with your eyes. In case of emergency,
rinse with a large quantity of water and consult a Med. Doc­tor.

 Do not try to recharge the batteries included in the package!

Those are non-rechargeable batteries.

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 Stock the batteries in dry and fresh conditions.

 Dispose of the battery in the proper disposal centers.

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Description of the transmitter

1

11

Control elements on the transmitter

13 14

12

mz-10

2

4

3

10

9

7

7 5

8

1 Antenna with folding and swivel joint
2 Eyelet for neck strap
3 2 way switch (Attitude / Rate mode)
4 3 way switch (FLIP / OFF / LED)
5 Right control stick
6 Arrow key (select video channel)
7 Trims (active in Attitude mode only)
8 On/off switch
9 LED indicators field
10 MODE key (BIND; PHOTO (Snap); Range test)
11 Left control stick
12 2 way switch (normal use / motor stop)
13 Carrying handle
14 Central status LED

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Digital trim

Control sticks length adjustment

Digital trim with an acoustic feedback

The two control sticks have digital trimming.

Note
The digital trim is active only in the previously mentioned position of

the Attitude / Rate mode switch (3) on the upper right part of the
transmitter.

Briefly touch the trimming switch to move the neutral position of
the control stick by a specific value with each click. If it is held,
the trimming moves in the corresponding direction with increa­sing speed.

The adjustment is made "audible" by tones of varying levels. It
is therefore easy to find the middle position during flight. If you
go past the middle position, a brief pause is inserted.

The current trimming values are saved.

Length of both control stick can be adjusted. Hold down the
bottom half of the knurled grip, and loosen the screwed connec­tion by turning the top part:

You can now lengthen or shorten the control stick by screwing
it up or down. Then clamp the top and bottom part of the grip
by rotating them against each other.

Aligning the transmitter antenna

The antenna can be turned up to 90°. The antenna top should
never be oriented directly in the direction of the model, because
in the front of the antenna is emitted only a labile signal.

The bent antenna can also be turned around its axis up to 180°.
Turn the bent antenna using two fingers on the junction, not on
the top of the antenna.

Attaching the transmitter neck-strap

On the upper side of the transmitter there is an eyelet which can
be used to hook a neck-strap.

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Transmitter back side

1

1

1

1

1

1

mz-10

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1 2 3

4

1 Case screws
2 Battery case cover
3 Data socket to connect:

- programming connector (region setting + controls mode)

- optional SMART BOX

- Bluetooth module

- Interface adapter to update the transmitter

4 Charge port (to charge an optional available battery)

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DATA socket

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Charging socket

Suitable to connect ...

1. … the optionally available SMART-BOX to display telemetry
data and for setting the receiver.

2. … the optionally available USB adapter to update the trans­mitter through a PC.

3. ... the optional available Bluetooth module for the transmis-

sion of telemetry data to a compatible smartphone or tablet.

Polarity of the socket "DATA / S + -“:

S = signal line (orange)

+ = Plus line (red)

- = Minus line (brown or black)

You can find more information about the listed accessories on

www.graupner.de.

This port has to be used only for charging optional available
rechargeable batteries.

WARNING

Never charge dry batteries through this port. An acute explosion
hazard exists.

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Commissioning

1

2
3

1 Adjust screws for brake spring and ratchet
2 Neutralization lever
3 Screw to convert from neutralizing to non neutralizing
4 Stick self centering force adjust screws
5 Brake spring and ratchet

4

3

4

5

1

Opening/closing the transmitter housing

The transmitter should be opened only in the following cases:

 If a self centering stick has to be converted in non self cen-

tering

 If a non self centering stick has to be converted in self cen-

tering

 To set the control stick centering force

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!

CAUTION

Never switch the transmitter on while the housing is open!

Open step by step:

Before opening the housing switch the transmitter off.

Open the battery case.

Remove the battery box lifting it from one side and gently release
it from the velcro tape.

Unplug the connector.

Unscrew the eight screws with a crossscrewdriver.

Hold both housing halves with both hands and let the screws
fall on a proper surface turning the transmitter upside-down.

Rotate the lower half carefully and fold it to the bottom.

Note
Cables connect the lower half of the housing with the upper part

electronic components. This connection must not be damaged! Do
not touch the electronic boards.

Neutralizing the control sticks

Closing step by step:

Check if the upper and the lower part of the transmitter housing
are correctly coupled and the tiny cables are properly placed.

Screw the housing screws in their shrouds.

Reconnect the battery box.

Neutralizing step by step:

Locate in the left control stick gimbal the screw surrounded by
a white circle in the picture.

Turn the screw toward the inside of the transmitter until the rele­vant control stick can move freely from stop to stop, or turn it
outward until the control stick resets itself independently.

Note
The right control stick gimbal is specular to the left one, so that here

the screw is located left under the middle.

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Brake spring and ratchet

Control sticks centering force

The outboard screw of the two marked in the figure adjust the
braking force.

The inboard screw adjusts the strength of the ratchet for the res­pective control stick.

Note

The right control stick gimbal is specular to the left one, so that here
the screws are located right on the top side.

The control sticks' restoring force can also be adjusted. The
adjustment is located next to the return springs.

By turning the respective adjust screw the spring force can be
adjusted.

Right turn = return harder

Left turn = return softer

Note
The right control stick gimbal is specular to the left one, so that here

the screws are located left in the middle.

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Transmitter power supply

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Installing the batteries

The mz-10c HoTT transmitter normally includes normally 4
non-rechargeable batteries.

WARNING

Alkaline batteries (dry batteries) should not be recharged. Acute risk
of explosion!

Note

Pay attention when inserting the batteries to the correct position
and make sure the contacts are solid.

WARNING

Interruptions of the power supply to the transmitter during the use of
the models can lead to big danger for your self and for other people!

Replacing the batteries step by step:

Locate the battery case in the back of the transmitter.

Slide the battery case cover until it is disengaged.

Remove the cover.

The battery box is fixed in the battery case through velcro tape.
Lift the lower side of the battery box carefully.

Loosen the connection between the battery box and the trans­mitter by carefully pulling the battery plug.

Remove the used batteries from the battery box.

Replace the batteries with full batteries of the AA type.

Reconnect the plug to the socket in the inside of the battery
case. (Plus pole = red cable, minus pole = brown or black cable).

Place the battery box in the battery case.

Close the battery case with the cover.

If you have inadvertently connected the plug in wrong position, the
transmitter will not switch on.

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Optional power supply with battery pack

!

Instead of dry batteries you can use rechargeable NiMH batte­ries. The charging port on the back side of the transmitter is only
suitable to charge rechargeable NiMH batteries.

WARNING

Follow the safety instructions included with the batteries!

Polarity of the mz-10c HoTT charging socket

The charging cables available on the market by other manufac­turers frequently have different polarities. For this reason, you
should only use original Graupner charging cable.

Note
The charging socket comes standard with a protection switch that

protects against polarity reversal. Original Graupner automatic char­gers recognize the battery charge. In order to prevent damage to the
protection switch and to the other components, charging current
should never exceed 1 A.

Transmitter commissioning

Transmitter status indications

The transmitter is normally delivered in "GENERAL" region set­ting and in mode 1.

After switching the transmitter on the central status LED in the
top blinks red and an acoustic signal is emitted, to indicate the
last status, see following chart.

Central status LED Buzzer Description

Solid on
(factory setting)

Solid on No melody Country setting: GENERAL
blinks each second No melody Region setting: FRANCE*
on or blinks 1 beep each second Receiver battery voltage too low
blinks 3 times 3 short beeps consecutively bad signal power from receiver
blinks 4 times 4 short beeps consecutively bad receiver back channel signal power (yellow

blinks 5 times 5 short beeps consecutively Transmitter battery or battery voltage too low

short power on melody Transmitter switched on

BIND LED lights)

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*The use of the FRANCE mode is no more necessary.

In other the LEDs blink or light on the LED panel to show the
actual status.

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LED panel and keys

1 2 3 4

6 7

5

Cut-o Rate CH6 CH7 CH8

BIND

CH9

-100%

+100%

8

10

9

1 MODE buttons

1. Push and hold while switching on the transmitter ...
... starts the firmware-update
... activates the Fail-safe setting

2. Transmitter switched on:
Binding transmitter and receiver
short push takes a snapshot through the camera
Push for about 2 seconds: select video channel

2 CUT-OFF

Red LED blinks: Cut-off function is on
Red LED off: Cut-off function is off

3 RATE

Red LED lights: Rate mode is on
Red LED off: Rate mode is off

4 CH6

Red LED lights: upper right switch on LED position

5 CH7

Red LED lights: upper right switch on LED position

6 CH8

Red LED off/lights: shows the video resolution depending on the
used video system

7 ENTER button

Short push starts and stops video reproduction
Push for about 2 seconds changes the video resolution

8 BIND LED

Yellow LED lights: the transmitter receives the feedback signal
from the last bound receiver

9 -100 %

Green LED blinks: camera snapshot

10 +100 %

Green LED blinks: Video recording on

1 + 7 Contemporaneously pushed: Starts and stops the range test

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Binding

Binding the mz-10c transmitter

When binding, make sure that the transmitter antenna is always far
enough away (1 to 2 meters) from the receiver antenna.

Binding step by step:

1. Switch the transmitter on and connect the power supply to
the receiver. Accordingly to the manual of your HoTT recei­ver, a LED indicates that there is no contact with a transmit­ter.

2. Activate the binding process in your receiver, as described in
its manual.

3. Push the MODE button on the already switched on the trans­mitter. As soon as the BIND LED on the transmitter lights yel­low and the LED on your receiver indicates a correct binding
accordingly with the manual, transmitter and receiver are
correctly bound.

If instead the LED on the receiver indicates wrong contact
and the BIND LED on the receiver is still off, the binding pro­cess went wrong. Change the positions of the associated
antennas and try the entire procedure again.

Binding several receivers per model

4. After binding transmitter and receiver perform a range test.

If necessary it is also possible to bind more than one receiver to
a particular model. First bind each receiver individually as descri­bed earlier.

In next use the transmitter will however set a telemetry connec­tion only with the last bound receiver. Sensors eventually instal­led in the model have to be connected to this receiver, because
the transmitter will indicate only the values coming from the back
chaneel of the last bound recever. All other receiver work in par­allel to the last receiver bound to the transmitter, completely
independently from this in the so called "Slave- Mode“!

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Range and function test

When the range test starts, through contemporaneously pus­hing the left MODE and the right ENTER keys, the transmitter
output power decreases significantly, then you can perform a
function test in a distance not higher than 100 m. After the 90
second range test, the transmitter switches back to full output,
and the signal tone stops. Alternatively you can always interrupt
the range test by pushing for approximately 1 - 2 seconds the
MODE and ENTER keys.

It is useful to have an assistant who helps you.

Note
In case of use of more than 1 receiver per model note: the range test

works only with the last bound receiver. Only with it there is a feed­back channel for the telemetry connection.

Range test step by step:

1. Install the already bound receiver in the model.

2. Place the model on a flat surface (concrete, mowed lawn or

ground) so that the receiver antennas are at least 15 cm
above the ground. It may therefore be necessary to place a
support underneath the model during the test.

3. Secure it properly and safely so that it cannot move if you

start the motors during the range test.

4. Switch the transmitter on and wait until the receiver/s indi-

cate/s according to the manual a correct function connec­tion. The model functions should react to the control
movements.

5. Hold the transmitter at hip level at a slight distance from your

body. Do not point the antenna directly to the model; rotate
and/or bend the antenna so that is it is approximately at a
right angle to the model.

6. Push contemporaneously the left MODE and the right ENTER

keys until the transmitter starts beeping quickly. Release the
MODE button.

7. During this time lapse, walk away from the model and move

the sticks controlling the reactions of the model functions. In
this phase do not use too much throttle so that the model
does not get high. If you detect an interruption in the link wit­hin a range of about 50m at any time, attempt to reproduce
it.

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8. Move further away from the model until it does not respond

perfectly any more.

9. At this location, wait for the remainder of the test period with

the still operable model or push simultaneously the left MODE
and the right ENTER keys for about 1 - 2 seconds to stop

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!

Range warning

the test. As soon as the range test has finished, the model
should react exactly to the controls movements. If this is not
100% the case, do not use the system and contact your
Service at Graupner/SJ GmbH.

10. Perform a range test before each flight, and simulate all fuc-

tions that could occur during the flight. In order to guarantee
a safe model operation, the range must always be at least
50m on the ground.

CAUTION

Never start a range test on the transmitterduring normal model ope­ration!

As soon as the receiver signal on the feedback channel is low,
the range warning will be active. Since the transmitter's output
is significantly higher than the feedback channel of the receiver,
the model can always be operated safely. For safety you should
however reduce the model distance, until the signal quits again.

If the acoustic warning singal does not quit inspate the reduced
distance, the use of the model should be interrupted immedia­tely and the transmitter should be checked. Eventually the trans­mitter's under-voltage or receiver's temperature warning are
active. Then the battery should be charged or the receiver tem­perature should be checked.

Note
In case the transmitter cannot set a connection to a proper back

channel or during the use an existing connection is interrupted, the
transmitter mz-10c BIND LED turns off and the buzzer indicates it
with a 4 times beep signal (back channel missing), after that with a
3 times beep following until the transmission interference persists.
Contemporaneously the status LED blinks 3 times.

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Operation and settings

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Transmitter programming

CAUTION

Switch the receiver off in your copter so that, during the program­ming process of the options described in the following paragraphs,

the motors do not start accidentally.

Notes
Within an activation of the described below rotation procedure for

setting the desired locale or control arrangement, however, only one
option can always be activated. Afterwards the rotation procedure
again must be recalled.

Switch off the transmitter. Connect the included programming
connector in the "DATA / S + -" port on the transmitter back side.

Country setting

 Switch on the transmitter.

 Push the left MODE button on the front side of the transmit-

ter so many times as necessary to follow the rotary menu
and reach up for the desired menu option.

Pay attention to the number of the beeps.

Country setting:

Buzzer Central status LED Description

1x beep Solid on Country setting GENERAL
2x beeps Solid on Country setting FRANCE

*The use of the FRANCE mode is no more necessary.

 As soon as you have reached the desired mode, push and

hold for approx. 3 seconds the MODE button. The actual
setting will be adopted in the transmitter. After the button is
released a melody will sound to confirm and the beep will
quit.

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 Switch off the transmitter and remove the programming

connector.

Note
Never use the transmitter to control model while the programming

connector is pluged in it!

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Control mode

There are four different ways of assigning the four control func­tions of roll, nick, yaw and throttle/pitch of both sticks. The
options that are chosen depend on the individual preferences of
the model pilot.

MODE 1 (Gas/Pitch rechts)

Nicken

Gieren

Nicken

MODE 3 (Gas/Pitch rechts)

Nicken

Rollen

Nicken

Motor / Pitch

Gieren

Rollen

Motor / Pitch

Motor / Pitch

Rollen

Gieren

Motor / Pitch

MODE 2 (Gas/Pitch links)

Motor / Pitch

Rollen

Gieren

Motor / Pitch

MODE 4 (Gas/Pitch links)

Motor / Pitch

Gieren

Rollen

Motor / Pitch

Gieren

Rollen

Nicken

Rollen

Rollen

Nicken

Nicken

Gieren

Gieren

Nicken

Programmed steps control mode

 Accede to the transmitter programming mode, as described

before.

 Switch on the transmitter: Push the left MODE button on the

front side of the transmitter so many times as necessary to
follow the rotary menu and reach up for the desired control
mode setting.

Pay attention to the number of the beeps.

Control mode selection:

Buzzer Central status LED Description

3x beeps Solid on >>MODE 1<<
4x beeps Solid on >>MODE 2<<
5x beeps Solid on >>MODE 3<<
6x beeps Solid on >>MODE 4<<

 As soon as you have reached the desired mode, push and

hold for 3 seconds the MODE button. The actual setting will
be adopted in the transmitter. After the button is released a
melody will sound to confirm and the beep will quit.

 Switch off the transmitter and remove the programming

connector.

Note
Never use the transmitter to control model while the programming

connector is pluged in it!

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Fail Safe

The "Fail Safe" function determines the response of the receiver
both by directly switching on the receiver system and when
there is an interruption in transmission from the transmitter to
receiver.

The functions connected to each receiver outputs can then ...

 ... after the receiver is powered on and until there is no valid

signal from the transmitter, take the positions saved in the
receiver. Completely independently from receiver settings
"hold" or "pos".

Note
The standard setting, until a change occurs, is the central posi-

tion.

 ... in case of interference ...

- ... maintain the current position ("hold").

In case of transmission interruptions, all servos program­med to "hold" remain at their position which was last
identified to be correct until a new, correct control signal
is received by the receiver.

- ... after the preselected "failsafe delay" move to a selec­table position ("pos").

NOTES

Use the safety potential of this option, in which you can program "Cut
off in standard mode" in case of interferences.

Pay attention in the following described setting, that the copter
motors cannot start accidentally during the test of the selected
option.

Note that thechosen fail safe settings aresaved in the receiver. The
fail safe settings should be restored after changing a receiver and
should be deleted in the previous receiver by resetting.

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Fail-safe variant selection

Push and hold the MODE button on the left of the LED panel
while switching on the transmitter. Release the button after
having switched the transmitter on and power the receiver pre­viously bound to the transmitter. The transmitter BIND LED
should then light on yellow.

The transmitter is in Fail-safe mode. The different Fail-safe
modes ("Hold", "on/off" and "Standard") can be reached by pus­hing briefly on the MODE button on the left of the LED panel. In
rotation order you can change within the total four options:

active mode Status LED and buzzer

Fail Safe repeated 1x blink and 1x beep
Hold repeated 2x blinks and 2x beeps
Off repeated 3x blinks and 3x beeps
Standard repeated 4x blinks and 4x beeps

Mode "Fail-safe"

The transmitter beeps once after the first power on melody. The
transmitter status LED blinks red.

In case of interference the servos take a preset position for a
"hold"period of 0,75 seconds. Bring the functions in your copter
on the respective associated transmitter controls at the SAME
TIME to the desired positions and hold it until these positions are
stored with a three to four seconds long press on the MODE
button as fail-safe in the receiver settings, so that it can return
for future reference. After releasing the button the status LED
and the acoustic signal should indicate the actual transmitter
status.

The transmitter is now again in control mode.

Check the settings by switching the transmitter off. Correct or
repeat the programming if the functions of your copter do not
move to the desired position.

Mode "Hold"

In case of transmission interruptions, all functions programmed
to "hold" remain at their position which was last identified to be
correct until a new, correct control signal is received by the recei­ver.

To save this selection push the MODE button for three to four
seconds. After releasing the button the status LED and the
acoustic signal should indicate the actual transmitter (power on)
status.

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The transmitter is now again in control mode. Otherwise repeat
the process.

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Fail-Safe OFF

!

With the "OFF" setting, over the course of a malfunction, the
receiver stops transmitting control pulses for the relevant servo
output The receiver switches the pulse line "off".

ATTENTION
Verify by selecting "Fail-safe OFF" the reaction of your copter to the

switch off of the impulse during the interference.

To save the selection push the MODE button for 3 to 4 seconds.
After releasing the button the status LED and the acoustic signal
should indicate the actual transmitter status.

The transmitter is now again in control mode. Otherwise repeat
the process.

Standard mode

In this mode in case of interference only the throttle/pitch (chan­nel 1) moves to the position preset for this event, all other chan­nels remain in "hold". Switch to the Attitude mode and move the
throttle stick and its trim to the desired position and push the
MODE button for 3-4 seconds to save the selection. After relea­sing the button the status LED and the acoustic signal should
indicate the actual transmitter status.

The transmitter is now again in control mode. Otherwise repeat
the process.

Note
Through the optionally available Smart-Box you can set the different

options of the Fail-Safe individually. We suggest to set the channel5
to 1500 µs and channel 1 to 1100 µs, so that during a Fail-Safe situa­tion the Attitude mode is active and motors stop.

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Switch functions

!

Motorsteuerung

LED

Motorstopp

Motor stop function

The motor stop function is active completely independently from
the position of this switch, until after switching on the transmit­ter the throttle/pitch stick has not been brought at least once in
the motor-OFF position.

ATTENTION

This function prevents accidental starting of motors, thus reducing
the risk of accident. For safety reasons you should get the attitude to
move the motor-off switch forward only when the start is very immi­nent and you should move it backward as soon as you have landed
your model.

Note

When the motor-stop function is on the red CUT-OFF-LED
blinks.

Drehraten-

modus

Lage-

modus

Attitude/Rate mode switching

 Attitude mode

The stick movement determinates the Copter reaction on
Roll and Nick. It allows a maximal angle of about 50° at 100%
of stick movement. The stick movements acts directly pro­portionally to Roll and Nick.

After releasing the control sticks the copter moves back to
the normal position.

Suggested mode for beginners.

 Rate mode

The stick movement determinates the rate.

Without angle movement limit and without automatic coming
back to the normal position.

Aerobatic mode that allows rolls and loopings.

Not suitable for beginners.

Switch for additional functions

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FLIP

AUS

 LED

Moving the 3 way switch to the bottom you turn the copter
lightning on.

 OFF (middle position)

In the middle position of the 3 way switch none of the two
addictional functions is active.

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Firmware update

 FLIP (not available in the Rate mode.)

Pushing shortly the 3 way switch to the top activates the
Auto-flip function in Attitude mode: the transmitter emits for
a maximum of 5 seconds a continuous acoustic signal.
During this time lapse move the roll or nick stick more than
50% of its travel. The copter will autonomously make a loop
in the selected direction.

After the flip it is possible to have some little position
movements (<10°)

The programs and files which are also required for updating the
transmitter combined into one software package can be down­loaded from www.graupner.de.

Download this software package from the Internet, and unpack
it on your computer. All other information can be found in inter­net in the same page where the software package is available.

Transmitter firmware updates can be performed through the
three pole DATA socket on the back side of the transmitter.

Suggested accessories

For an update of the transmitter software you need the available
accessory USB interface so as an adapter cable.

Notes

 Please note that compatible firmware is required for reliable

communication between the HoTT components. The programs
and files that are required to update are therefore combined into
a single file.

 The current firmware packet version can be found on the Internet

at www.graupner.de.

 Only operate your transmitter using the current software version.

these information can also be found at: www.graupner.de =>
Service & Support => Update and revision history for GRAUPNER
HoTT components.

 Before each update check the transmitter battery charge status.

 Do not disconnect the link to the computer during an update!

Make sure that the link between the transmitter and computer is
operational.

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 After each update, check if the model functions are correct.

You can find accessories on www.graupner.de.

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Transmitter software update

Perform update step by step:

1. Connect the interface through the optional USB cable to a
PC.

2. If you have already installed the required drivers for the inter­face, the red LED on the interface board will light on.

3. Switch off the transmitter. Connect the DATA port of the swit­ched off transmitter to the USB interface board through the
adapter cable. You can perform a firmware update by the
"Firmware_Upgrade_gr_Studio" program in the program
group "Devides" with the sub-program "HoTT devices".

4. Select "Auto download" or "File select" to prepare the actual
firmware version.

5. In the next step it will be asked to switch the transmitter on:
push the MODE button on the mz-10c transmitter while you
switch it on. Release the MODE button as soon as the trans­mitter has been recognized: "Found target device ...".

6. The data transfer to the transmitter begins. During the update
on the transmitter the LEDs light on: RATE, CH6, BIND and

-100%.

Declaration of conformity

7. The end of the data transfer will be indicated by the update
program. The transmitter indicates the end of the transfer
though the power on melody.

8. Switch off the transmitter and interrupt the USB connection
to the PC.

S1001.G1 mz-10c HoTT

Graupner/SJ declares that the product is conform to EU norms.

EMV 2004/108/EC:

EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2

EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1

EN 62479:2010

LVD 2006/95/EC:

EN 60950-1 + A11 + A1 + A12 + A2:2013

R&TTE 1999/5/EC:

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EN 300 328 V1.8.1

EN 62311:2008

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Disposal

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Disposal

Care and maintenance

Care and maintenance

This symbol on the product, user manual or packaging indicates

This symbol on the product, user manual or packaging indicates
that this product must not be disposed of with other household

that this product must not be disposed of with other household
waste at the end of its life. It must be handed over to the appli-

waste at the end of its life. It must be handed over to the appli­cable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic

cable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment.

equipment.

The materials are recyclable as marked. By recycling, material

The materials are recyclable as marked. By recycling, material
reusing or other forms of scrap usage you are making an import-

reusing or other forms of scrap usage you are making an import­ant contribution to environmental protection.

ant contribution to environmental protection.

Batteries and accumulators must be removed from the device

Batteries and accumulators must be removed from the device
and disposed of at an appropriate collection point. Please inquire

and disposed of at an appropriate collection point. Please inquire
if necessary from the local authority for the appropriate disposal

if necessary from the local authority for the appropriate disposal
site.

site.

The product does not need any maintenance. Always protect it

The product does not need any maintenance. Always protect it
against dust, dirt and moisture.

against dust, dirt and moisture.

Clean the product only with a dry cloth (do not use detergent!)

Clean the product only with a dry cloth (do not use detergent!)
lightly rub.

lightly rub.

Warranty certificate

Warranty certificate

The company Graupner GmbH, Henriettenstrassee 96, 73230

The company Graupner GmbH, Henriettenstrassee 96, 73230
Kirchheim/Teck grants from the date of purchase of this product

Kirchheim/Teck grants from the date of purchase of this product
for a period of 24 months. The warranty applies only to the

for a period of 24 months. The warranty applies only to the
material or operational defects already existing when you purcha-

material or operational defects already existing when you purcha­sed the item. Damage due to wear, overloading, incorrect acces-

sed the item. Damage due to wear, overloading, incorrect acces­sories or improper handling are excluded from the guarantee.

sories or improper handling are excluded from the guarantee.
The legal rights and claims are not affected by this guarantee.

The legal rights and claims are not affected by this guarantee.
Please check exactly defects before a claim or send the pro-

Please check exactly defects before a claim or send the pro­duct, because we have to ask you to pay shipping costs if the

duct, because we have to ask you to pay shipping costs if the
item is free from defects.

item is free from defects.

The present construction or user manual is for informational pur-

The present construction or user manual is for informational pur­poses only and may be changed without prior notice. The cur-

poses only and may be changed without prior notice. The cur­rent version can be found on the Internet at www.graupner.de

rent version can be found on the Internet at www.graupner.de
on the relevant product page. In addition, the company Graupner

on the relevant product page. In addition, the company Graupner
has no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that

has no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that
may appear in construction or operation manuals.

may appear in construction or operation manuals.

No liability can be accepted for printing errors.

No liability can be accepted for printing errors.

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