Summary of Contents for Flight Display Systems FD420CV VER HD
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Rev: Revision Date: 05/23/2014 MAN – FD420CV VER HD Page 1 of 21 FD420CV VER HD Installation and Operation Manual 42” High-Definition Widescreen LCD TECHNICAL SUPPORT 470-239-7421, or www.FlightDisplay.com...
Rev: Revision Date: 05/23/2014 MAN – FD420CV VER HD Page 3 of 21 Table of Contents General Information .........................4 Front View ..........................4 Additional Information ....................4 Specifications ...........................5 Installation Instructions ......................5 Power ..........................5 Wiring Suggestions .........................6 S-Video/Composite and Audio Wiring ................6 VGA Wiring ........................7...
Front View Additional Information The FD420CV VER HD utilizes a state of the art digital video decoding chipset for the analog video input. There are FIVE video source inputs available. They are in order of picture quality: (2)HDMI (Hi-Def video, such as Blu-Ray DVD or Playstation 3), (1)VGA (computer graphics like Moving Maps), (1) S-Video and (1) Composite Video (DVD, camera or VCR).
0.4845mm x 0.4845mm Installation Instructions All cabin entertainment equipment, such as the FD420CV VER HD, 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: 05/23/2014 MAN – FD420CV VER HD Page 6 of 21 Wiring Suggestions All shields should be grounded to the connector at the source, and floating at the display. Avoid routing video wiring parallel to: AC wiring ...
Rev: Revision Date: 05/23/2014 MAN – FD420CV VER HD Page 7 of 21 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: 05/23/2014 MAN – FD420CV VER HD Page 8 of 21 HDMI HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) defines the protocol and electrical specifications for the 8ignalling, pin-out, electrical, and mechanical requirements of cable and connectors used for transmitting High-Definition content. The Type A HDMI connector (shown below) has 19 pins with bandwidth to support all SDTV, EDTV, and HDTV modes.
Rev: Revision Date: 05/23/2014 MAN – FD420CV VER HD Page 9 of 21 Power and Ground Wiring This is a 28VDC monitor that requires 10.2 Amps of power to operate. The rated current of the equipment and associated voltage drop should be taken into consideration when selecting wire gauge.
Rev: Revision Date: 05/23/2014 MAN – FD420CV VER HD Page 10 of 21 Power/Video Pin out for DB-15 Receptacle Connector P/N: M24308/2-286 or Equivalent Crimp Contacts P/N: M39029/63-354 or Equivalent Pin Number Description Composite Video – Signal Composite Video – Shield S-Video Y –...
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Rev: Revision Date: 05/23/2014 MAN – FD420CV VER HD Page 11 of 21 Pin out for DB-9 Receptacle Connector P/N: M24308/2-281 or Equivalent Crimp Contacts P/N: M39029/63-368 or Equivalent Description Number 28VDC Power 28VDC Ground 28VDC Power 28VDC Ground 28VDC Power...
Rev: Revision Date: 05/23/2014 MAN – FD420CV VER HD Page 12 of 21 RS-485 Control RS-485 is a two-wire communication interface that allows an external device such as a computer or switching unit to control the monitor’s functions remotely. Up to 99 monitors can be separately controlled by one unit.
Rev: Revision Date: 05/23/2014 MAN – FD420CV VER HD Page 13 of 21 RS-485 Network If there is more than one monitor connected to the aircraft’s RS-485 controller system, then it is strongly recommended to connect the system in series, or daisy-chain, and terminate the twisted pairs with a 120 OHM resistor.
No pilot or aircrew action is necessary during flight or ground operation. The passengers will be able to change the video output from the FD420CV VER HD using the video source button on the display, or remotely with the included IR remote. Point the IR remote at the top of the LCD to make changes.
Rev: Revision Date: 05/23/2014 MAN – FD420CV VER HD Page 15 of 21 Remote Control Buttons BUTTON DESCRIPTION POWER Toggles the power ON or OFF. Also, wakes the display up from SLEEP mode. MENU Opens the MENU. DOWN Moves to the next selection in the menu.
Rev: Revision Date: 05/23/2014 MAN – FD420CV VER HD Page 18 of 21 Troubleshooting 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.
MAN – FD420CV VER HD Page 19 of 21 Technical Support Should you have any questions concerning this product or other Flight Display Systems products, please contact our Product Support representatives at (470) 239-7421. Flight Display Systems 6435 Shiloh Road, Suite D...
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.