Page 4 of 14 General Information The FD70CV-M is the latest version of our popular 7” Widescreen LCD. The all metal case is designed for installation in light jets, turboprops and piston aircraft. This unit is ideal in situations where bulkhead space forward and aft is very limited. This unit is a full function 7-inch LCD housed in a metal case that will fit on most aircraft.
Section 21, Category B Installation Instructions All cabin entertainment equipment, such as the FD70CV-M, should be installed on a non- essential bus and have a dedicated circuit breaker. It is a requirement that a switch be installed in the cockpit so that the pilot can de-energize the entertainment system should it become necessary.
Rev: Revision Date: 06/19/2012 MAN – FD70CV-M Page 6 of 14 Power This is a 12-28VDC monitor that requires 0.3 Amps (@28V) to 0.6 Amps (@12V) of power to operate. Video Wiring Suggestions All shields should be grounded to the connector at the source, and floating at the display.
Rev: Revision Date: 06/19/2012 MAN – FD70CV-M Page 7 of 14 VGA Wiring Recommended cable for VGA purpose is ECS P/N 453005. This is a single shielded cable containing 5 separate coaxial cables, color-coded to match the functions of the wires.
Rev: Revision Date: 06/19/2012 MAN – FD70CV-M Page 8 of 14 Power and Ground Wiring 22 AWG wire is recommended for Power and Ground applications. Power/Video Pin out for P1 (High Density DB-15 Receptacle) Connector P/N: M24308/2-286 or Equivalent Crimp Contacts...
Page 9 of 14 Operation Instructions The FD70CV-M is continuously on but can be de-energized by removing power from the entertainment system. No pilot or aircrew action is necessary during flight or ground operation. Passengers can change the video output from the FD70CV-M using the video source select switch on the LCD monitor, or remotely throughout the cabin with the included IR remote.
Rev: Revision Date: 06/19/2012 MAN – FD70CV-M Page 11 of 14 Video Noise Check for an incorrect ground in the installation wiring. See specific examples of video noise below, or visit http://flightdisplay.com/Grounding.pdf VGA Shadowing Most of shadowing problems are due to shielding on the wire. Locate the point where all of the shields are connected.
06/19/2012 MAN – FD70CV-M Page 12 of 14 Technical Support Should you have any questions concerning this product or other Flight Display Systems products, please contact our Product Support representatives at (678) 867-6717. Flight Display Systems 1765 Grassland Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30004...
If the return of the unit to the factory is required, an RMA number will be issued at that time. Flight Display Systems will, upon receipt of the failed hardware, remanufacture or replace the unit at our discretion.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the FD70CV-M and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers