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SOLO D4
USER'S MANUAL
Rev. 1.0 - September 2022
For support, contact us at
support@virtual-fly.com
© 2022 Virtual Fly, SL
All trademarks and brand names are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners. All rights reserved.
C. Maria Aurèlia Capmany, 21
P.I. La Fàbrica – 08297 Castellgalí (Spain)
Phone: (+34) 938 333 301
https://www.virtual-fly.com
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- Page 1 SOLO D4 USER’S MANUAL Rev. 1.0 - September 2022 For support, contact us at support@virtual-fly.com © 2022 Virtual Fly, SL C. Maria Aurèlia Capmany, 21 All trademarks and brand names are P.I. La Fàbrica – 08297 Castellgalí (Spain) trademarks or registered trademarks of their Phone: (+34) 938 333 301 respective owners.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. IN THE BOX 2. HARDWARE SETUP 2.1 CONNECTING TO PC 3. SOFTWARE SETUP 4. START UP 4.1 ACTIVATING PROCEDURES 4.2 DEACTIVATING PROCEDURES 9. TROUBLESHOOTING 10. REMOTE ASSISTANCE 11. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 12. AIRCRAFT COMPATIBILITY SOLO D4 | User’s manual... -
Page 3: In The Box
1. IN THE BOX A) SOLO D4 panel (with incorporated COMPOSS) B) Electrical power cable C) Network cable (Ethernet) D) USB-B to USB-B Cable E) USB memory stick F) SOLO D4 Quick Start Guide TITLE LUMED DO NOT UNLESS 1) MACHINE AT TO 3.2 um Ra MAX DATE SCALE... -
Page 4: Hardware Setup
2. HARDWARE SETUP OPTION A: LAN Network Connection (Recommended) The SOLO D4 has been developed to be pluggable to any standard Windows computer. The SOLO D4 contains 2 An extra Ethernet cable (not included) is required important modules which require cable conections, software to connect the internet router and PC. - Page 5 OPTION B: Direct Connection Connect the cables between the modules and PC as indicated in the diagram below. Power Cable (B) Switch OFF USB Cable (D) USB Cable (D) Ethernet Cable (C) MFS/P3D computer If your main PC is connected to a WIFI internet source, the connection between the panel and PC can be unstable.
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Page 6: Software Setup
3. SOFTWARE SETUP To interact with your PC, the SOLO D4 requires installing some additional software. The SOLO D4 is compatible with Prepar3D. If you have purchased the Pedestal add-on, you must also check out the "SOFTWARE SETUP" of To set up the SOLO D4 with Prepar3D, you will need to install the TQ3 User's manual: https://downloads.virtual-fly. - Page 7 G1000 MODULE INSTALLATION Here, you must enter the Prepar3D installation folder path in your computer in the correct location (depending on your The SOLO D4 requires installing additional software to Prepar3D version installed) and press "Install Slight Simulator connect with the G1000 screens. From the provided USB Module(s)".
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Page 8: Start Up
4. START UP 4.1 ACTIVATING PROCEDURES The SOLO D4 must not be disconnected while 1. Make sure the BAT switch on the SOLO D4 panel is the programs are loading. Doing so might cause deactivated. problems with booting in the future. 2. -
Page 9: Deactivating Procedures
The VFConnect software window will look like (a) below if it 4.2 DEACTIVATING PROCEDURES is not yet connected, and like (b) if a connection has been established succesfully between computer and SOLO D4. The 1. Press the push button (b) at the back of te SOLO D4 to stop the "Windows"... - Page 10 The panel with the add-ons has the following layout: 5. ADDITIONAL HARDWARE OPTIONS The SOLO D4 has two main add-ons which enhance its funcionality by incorporating a control joystick and pedestal based on the DA-40 aircraft. The add-ons add the following functionalities: JOYSTICK •...
- Page 11 To incorporate the joystick and pedestal add-ons, the SOLO If you need further information on the characteristics and D4 panel requires our Flight Deck Structure. This flight deck pricing of the joystick, pedestal, flight deck or flight deck includes an aeronautical adjustable seat and enables securing optionals, contact us at info@virtual-fly.com.
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Page 12: Troubleshooting
6. TROUBLESHOOTING Anomaly Possible Cause Solution Network cable nº 3 is not connected. Check connection of network cable nº 3 between SOLO D4nd Prepar3D computer. Prepar3D is not running. Execute Prepar3D FSUIPC is not installed (Prepar3D). Install FSUIPC. See Chapter 2. Prepar3D does connect to the panel. - Page 13 Anomaly Possible Cause Solution 1. If you are trying to use one network card to connect to your router and another one to connect directly to SOLO D4nd it does not work, try connecting SOLO directly to your router ins- PC has more than one network tead of connect to the pc.This way, connection will be establis- card.
- Page 14 Anomaly Possible Cause Solution If you are using a PC which is connected to your network by Wifi, even SOLO is connected by cable, it is possible that due to interference, noi- Connection trough Wifi. se or other electromagnetic signal, connection will not be constant. It is so recommendable using always a network cable to connect SOLO to the router and your PC to the router also, or alternatively a direct cable Connection goes down,...
- Page 15 7. REMOTE SUPPORT In case you need help from Virtual Fly's technical team, there 5. Wait until the Anydesk software loads and take note of the is the possibility to schedule a remote connection to your ID code that appears on the G1000 screen. flight simulator computer and SOLO D4.
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Page 16: Technical Specifications
8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply: 115-230 VAC, mono, 50-60 Hz Nominal intensity: 0,75 A 980.50 Compatibility: Prepar3D 240.50 240.50 187.10 187.10 370.39 370.39 DETAIL A DETAIL A SCALE 1 : 1 TITLE DRAWN SOLO D4 | User’s manual SCALE 1 : 1 TITLE LUMED DO NOT...
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