Display Backlighting - Garmin G1000 Pilot's Manual

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

1.8 DISPLAY BACKLIGHTING

The backlighting of the PFD and MFD displays and bezel and Audio Panel keys can be adjusted automatically or
manually. The default setting (automatic backlighting adjustment) uses photocell technology to automatically adjust
for ambient lighting conditions. Photocell calibration curves are pre-configured to optimize display appearance
through a broad range of cockpit lighting conditions. Manual backlighting adjustment can be accomplished using
the existing instrument panel dimmer bus or the following procedures. In normal operating mode, backlighting
can only be adjusted from the PFD. In Reversionary Mode, it can be adjusted from the remaining display.
Adjusting display backlighting:
1) Press the PFD MENU Key to display the PFD Setup Menu. 'AUTO' is now highlighted next to 'PFD DSPL'.
2) Turn the small FMS Knob to select 'MANUAL'.
3) Press the ENT Key. The intensity value is now highlighted.
4) Use the FMS Knob to enter the desired backlighting then press the ENT Key.
5) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight 'AUTO' next to 'MFD DSPL' and repeat steps 2-4.
6) To remove the menu, press the CLR or MENU Key.
Adjusting key backlighting:
1) Press the PFD MENU Key to display the PFD Setup Menu. 'AUTO' is now highlighted next to 'PFD DSPL'.
2) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight 'PFD DSPL'.
3) Turn the small FMS Knob in the direction of the green arrowhead to display 'PFD KEY'.
4) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight 'AUTO'.
5) Turn the small FMS Knob to select 'MANUAL'.
6) Press the ENT Key. The intensity value is now highlighted.
7) Use the FMS Knob to enter the desired backlighting and press the ENT Key.
8) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight 'MFD DSPL'.
9) Turn the small FMS Knob in the direction of the green arrowhead to display 'MFD KEY' and repeat steps 4-7.
10) To remove the menu, press the CLR or MENU Key.
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Figure 1-36 PFD Setup Menu
Garmin G1000 Pilot's Guide for the Diamond DA40/40F 190-00592-02 Rev. A