HobbyZone Millennium NTU Instruction Manual

HobbyZone® products are distributed exclusively by

Horizon Hobby, Inc.

4105 Fieldstone Road

Champaign, IL 61822

© 2008 Horizon Hobby, Inc.

Horizon Hobby UK

Units 1-4, Ployters Road

Staple Tye

Harlow, Essex

CM187NS

United Kingdom

Horizon Hobby Deutschland GmbH

Otto Hahn Str. 9a

25337 Elmshorn

Germany

www.hobbyzonerc.com

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™

Millennium

NTU

Instruction Manual

Warnings and Safety:

Never fly in places full of people, pets or furniture.•

When flying the Millennium NTU, keep enough distance away from people for safety.•

Adult supervision is recommended for age 14 and under.•

Keep the blades away from body parts, even when they aren’t spinning; the blades could be turned on accidentally.•

Binding Procedure of 2.4GHz Radio:

The Millennium NTU utilizes advanced 2.4GHz radio control technology which requires a binding procedure prior to flying with
the original transmitter or if the Millennium NTU is lost/broken and replaced with a new one. Please note: the Millennium NTU
and its transmitter, which are sold together, were already bound to each other by the manufacturer. There is no need to bind
these together prior to use. If at some point it becomes necessary to bind, simply follow these instructions:

1. With the Millennium NTU and transmitter turned off, press down on the left steering trim button and then turn on the
transmitter.

2. Release the left trim button and you will hear a series of tones.

3. Turn on the Millennium NTU during the series of tones, wait for 2 seconds, then move the steering stick. The binding
procedure is accomplished when the red LED on the Millennium NTU’s receiver board becomes solid.

Troubleshooting:

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Unit does not operate

Millennium NTU won’t lift

1. Transmitter AA batteries are
depleted

2. Millennium NTU battery is not
charged

3. Crash has damaged the
Millennium NTU

4. Millennium NTU is not turned on

Flight battery is low

Loss of control or
Flight battery will not charge

Transmitter batteries are
running low

Replacement Parts:

HBZ9110 Decal set: NTU
HBZ9007 Rotor blade set: PTU, NTU
HBZ9070 Transmitter: PTU, NTU
HBZ9106 Landing skid set: NTU

1. Check polarity installation or installed
incorrectly as indicated by the replace with
fresh AA batteries low-battery alarm

2. Fully charge the battery

3. Replace the Millennium NTU

4. Turn on the Millennium NTU

Recharge battery

Replace transmitter batteries

Please keep this manual for future reference.

Please call the Horizon Support Team with any questions regarding operation of the NTU at 1-877-504-0233.

Please register your product at www.hobbyzonerc.com

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Congratulations on your purchase of the HobbyZone® Millennium News Team Unit (NTU). Your Millennium NTU comes with
everything needed to fly, so you can start flying as soon as you have thoroughly read the instruction manual and have charged

the built-in flight battery.

Key Features:

Advanced 2.4GHz radio control system with digital trims•

Fully proportional throttle and steering control (2 channels)•

Durable foam body•

Built-in Li-Po battery for longer flight duration•

Quick charging directly from the transmitter.•

Safety Precautions:

Warning: Any change or modification to this product will void all warranties.

Choking hazard: Small parts contained; not for children under age 8.•

Keep everything, especially hair, away from the main rotor blades and tail rotor at all times.•

Make sure the transmitter and Millennium NTU have their power turned off when not in use.•

Keep your Millennium NTU in your sight when flying.•

Do not attempt to charge any battery other than the specified built-in Li-Po with the charger in the transmitter. Never •
leave the Millennium NTU unattended while charging.

To help protect your Millennium NTU from damage, remember to lower the throttle stick to idle immediately to stop the •
blades if your Millennium NTU is falling over or hitting something.

Battery Cautions for Li-Po Battery:

Charge the battery with the specified built-in charger only. Please carefully follow the charging instructions as described •
on the following page.

Do not over-discharge or overcharge.•

Do not short-circuit, drop or damage the battery.•

Do not put the battery near/in fire or heat.•

Store the Millennium NTU in a cool, dry place out of the reach of children.•

For Transmitter:

Use of alkaline AA batteries is recommended. Do not mix brands or types of batteries.•

Do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.•

Notes for Adults:

Examine the Millennium NTU carefully for any possible damage prior to every flight. Do not attempt to fly until all •
damage has been repaired.

Adult supervision is required when a child is charging/installing/replacing the batteries in the Millennium NTU.•

Notes for Maintenance:

Remove the batteries installed in the transmitter if you are not going to use this product for a long time.•

Clean the transmitter’s surface with a dry soft cloth if it is dirty. Do not use any water or spray cleaner on this transmitter.•

Store this product in a cool, dry place.•

Replace the batteries in the transmitter when you hear the low battery alarm (beeping sound).•

If you do not replace the batteries in time, you could lose control of your Millennium NTU or crash it.•

If the Millennium NTU body becomes damaged, it can easily be repaired using foam-safe CA glue.•

Where to fly:

Large, indoor room•

2-car garage•

Outdoors with no wind•

Basement•

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Main Parts:

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2

3

1

Main Rotor

1

2

Stabilizer

3

Connecting Shaft

4

Tail Rotor

5

Charging Port; On/Off Switch

Landing Gear

7

6

7

Tail Boom Weight

6

8

Steering Trim

5

10

9

Steering

9

10

Throttle

11

Power/Charge Indicator

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Transmitter battery installation:

It may be necessary to loosen and remove the 2 Phillips screws on the battery cover of the transmitter to install •
the batteries.

Open cover•

Install 4 x AA batteries (check polarity)•

Close cover•

Note: Charge the flight battery with your transmitter

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Power Switch

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Charging Your Millennium NTU:

The Millennium NTU’s charger ensures an accurate charge every time.
During the charge cycle it continually monitors the battery’s current and
voltage.

1. Make sure the transmitter and Millennium NTU power switches are
turned OFF.

2. Attach the transmitter’s charge lead (in the bottom of the
transmitter) into the charging port on the Millennium NTU. Make
sure the red dot on the charge lead faces the rear of the
Millennium NTU to prevent damage to the battery.

3. The LED indicator on the transmitter will be solid when the battery
is being charged and then the LED will flash when the battery is
close to full. The LED will go out when the battery is fully charged.

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Lifting Off for the First Flight:

1. Pull the throttle stick down to the bottom of its travel and then turn ON the transmitter.

2. Keeping everything clear from the rotors, turn ON the Millennium NTU power switch.

3. Place the Millennium NTU on the ground with the tail pointing toward you.

4. Gently push the throttle stick up; the main rotor will spin up and the Millennium NTU will take off. Climb to 1.0–1.5
meters (3–5 feet) high and hold that height.

If you notice that the Millennium NTU wants to wander/turn to the left or right, some steering adjustments may be necessary.

Note: If you do not have previous helicopter flying experience, we recommend that you hand launch the NTU. This is
easily accomplished by grasping the NTU at the rear of the fuselage below the tail boom while applying throttle. At
approximately ½–¾ throttle, the NTU can be safely released into the air. You may notice the NTU takes up to 2 seconds
for controls to initialize. This is considered normal.

Making Flight Adjustments

(Millennium NTU turns left or right)

The steering trim makes small adjustments to the Millennium NTU’s direction. If the nose (front) turns right, press the opposite
trim to the direction the Millennium NTU is turning. Tones will become softer as more left trim is added and louder as more
right trim is added. A long tone will be heard when the trim is at center. Turns right, trim left; turns left, trim right.

Turns Right

Trim Left

Turns Left

Flight Control:

For smooth control of the Millennium NTU always make small control movements.

Flying up and down: When your Millennium NTU is stable in the air, gently push/pull the throttle stick up/down to make it •
fly higher/lower.

Turning left and right: After you are proficient in controlling the flying height of your Millennium NTU, try turning left/right •
by moving the steering stick in the same direction.

Trim Right

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Warranty Period:
Exclusive Warranty- Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warranties that the Products purchased (the “Product”) will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase by the Purchaser.

Limited Warranty
(a) This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser (“Purchaser”) and is not transferable. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS
PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER. This warranty covers only those
Products purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer. Third party transactions are not covered by this warranty. Proof of
purchase is required for warranty claims. Further, Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice
and disclaims all other warranties, express or implied.

(b) Limitations- HORIZON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ABOUT
NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCT. THE PURCHASER
ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS
OF THE PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE.

(c) Purchaser Remedy- Horizon’s sole obligation hereunder shall be that Horizon will, at its option, (i) repair or (ii) replace, any
Product determined by Horizon to be defective. In the event of a defect, these are the Purchaser’s exclusive remedies. Horizon
reserves the right to inspect any and all equipment involved in a warranty claim. Repair or replacement decisions are at the
sole discretion of Horizon. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse,
abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of or to any part of the Product. This warranty does not cover damage due
to improper installation, operation, maintenance, or attempted repair by anyone other than Horizon. Return of any goods by
Purchaser must be approved in writing by Horizon before shipment.

Damage Limits:
HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR
PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCT, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED
IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY. Further, in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the
individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted. As Horizon has no control over use, setup, final assembly,
modification or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or
assembly, the user accepts all resulting liability.

If you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this Product, you are advised to
return this Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.

Law: These Terms are governed by Illinois law (without regard to conflict of law principals).

Safety Precautions:
This is a sophisticated hobby Product and not a toy. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some
basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the
Product or other property. This Product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. The Product manual
contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in
the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or injury.

Questions, Assistance, and Repairs:
Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or repair. Once assembly, setup or use of the
Product has been started, you must contact Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and
service you in the event that you may need any assistance. For questions or assistance, please direct your email to
[e-mail], or call 877.504.0233 toll free to speak to a service technician.

Inspection or Repairs
If this Product needs to be inspected or repaired, please call for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). Pack the Product
securely using a shipping carton. Please note that original boxes may be included, but are not designed to withstand the rigors
of shipping without additional protection. Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels,
as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility. A Service Repair Request is available
at www.horizonhobby.com on the “Support” tab. If you do not have internet access, please include a letter with your complete
name, street address, email address and phone number where you can be reached during business days, your RMA number, a
list of the included items, method of payment for any non-warranty expenses and a brief summary of the problem. Your original
sales receipt must also be included for warranty consideration. Be sure your name, address, and RMA number are clearly written
on the outside of the shipping carton.

Warranty Inspection and Repairs
To receive warranty service, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Provided warranty
conditions have been met, your Product will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Repair or replacement decisions are at the
sole discretion of Horizon Hobby.

Non-Warranty Repairs
Should your repair not be covered by warranty the repair will be completed and payment will be required without notification or
estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost. By submitting the item for repair you are
agreeing to payment of the repair without notification. Repair estimates are available upon request. You must include this
request with your repair. Non-warranty repair estimates will be billed a minimum of ½ hour of labor. In addition you will be

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billed for return freight. Please advise us of your preferred method of payment. Horizon accepts money orders and cashiers
checks, as well as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards. If you choose to pay by credit card, please include
your credit card number and expiration date. Any repair left unpaid or unclaimed after 90 days will be considered abandoned
and will be disposed of accordingly. Please note: non-warranty repair is only available on electronics and model engines.

United States:
Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address:

Horizon Service Center
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822

All other Products requiring warranty inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address:

Horizon Product Support
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822

Please call 877-504-0233 or e-mail us at [e-mail] with any questions or concerns regarding this
product or warranty.

United Kingdom:
Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address:

Horizon Hobby UK
Units 1-4 Ployters Rd
Staple Tye
Harlow, Essex
CM18 7NS
United Kingdom

Please call [phone] or e-mail us at [e-mail] with any questions or concerns regarding this
product or warranty.

Germany:
Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address:

Horizon Technischer Service
Otto Hahn Str. 9a
25337 Elmshorn
Germany

Please call [phone] or e-mail us at [e-mail] with any questions or concerns regarding
this product or warranty.

Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union
This product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste
equipment by handing it over to a designated collections point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic
equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to
conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment.
For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city
office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product.

This product contains a radio transmitter with wireless technology which has been tested and found to be compliant with the
applicable regulations governing a radio transmitter in the 2.400 GHz to 2.4835 GHz frequency range.

The associated regulatory agencies of the following countries recognize the noted certifications for this product as authorized
for sale and use:

Austria Belgium Canada

Denmark France Finland

Germany Italy Netherlands

Spain Sweden UK

USA

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