PS Engineering PXE7300 Installation And Operation Manual

High-fidelity stereo in-flight entertainment system with mp3/compact disc player and radio receiver

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9800 Martel Road

Lenoir City, TN 37772

High-fidelity Stereo

In-Flight Entertainment System

With MP3/Compact Disc Player

and Radio Receiver

FAA-STC/PMA Approved

Document P/N 200-973-0002

Revision 9

April 2006

Installation and Operation Manual

In certified aircraft, warranty is not valid unless this product is installed by an

Authorized PS Engineering dealer.

PS Engineering, Inc. 2006 ©

Any reproduction or retransmittal of this publication, or any portion thereof, without the expressed written permission of PS Engi-

neering, Inc. is strictly prohibited. For further information contact the Publications Manager at PS Engineering, Inc., 9800 Martel

Road, Lenoir City, TN 37772. Phone (865) 988-9800.

200-973-0002

April 2006

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Page 1 Any reproduction or retransmittal of this publication, or any portion thereof, without the expressed written permission of PS Engi- neering, Inc. is strictly prohibited. For further information contact the Publications Manager at PS Engineering, Inc., 9800 Martel Road, Lenoir City, TN 37772. Phone (865) 988-9800.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION................ 1-1 INTRODUCTION......................1-1 SCOPE ..........................1-1 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ..................1-1 APPROVAL BASIS ......................1-1 SPECIFICATIONS......................1-2 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED ..................... 1-2 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED BUT NOT SUPPLIED ............ 1-3 APPROVED AUDIO SYSTEMS................... 1-3 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS ..................1-3 SECTION II - INSTALLATION..................
Page 3 PS Engineering PXE7300 Series IFE System Installation and Operator’s Manual ........................4-1 ARRANTY ......................4-1 ACTORY ERVICE APPENDIX A – MP3 CREATION ..................A CD................A REATING S FROM AN UDIO ............A REATING LAYBACK ILES SING USIC ATCH APPENDIX B – INSTALLATION DRAWINGS ............
Page 4: Section I General Information
Prerecorded playback Option 2 European Version Tuner Where the functions are identical to all units, it will be referred to herein as a PXE7300. Otherwise, the applicable units will be specified. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION The PXE7300 System is a single panel mounted unit that contains a CD player with MP3 media capability and an AM/FM radio receiver.
Page 5: Specifications
EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED 1 ea. of the following units: Model Part Number Description PXE7300 11970 IFE System with AM/FM CD MP3 PXE7300 Installation Kit: 250-973-0001 as shown Part Number Description Quantity 120-425-4402 44 Pin Connector Key 4/5 202-730-00XX Pilots Guide 425-001-0002...
Page 6: Equipment Required But Not Supplied
GARMIN International GMA340 010-00152-XX While the output of the PXE7300 is designed to work the majority of intercoms and audio panels at the time of development, PS Engineering cannot guarantee satisfactory results for all devices. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS North America- None International Customers may need to check with appropriate governing bodies before using the system.
Page 7: Section Ii - Installation
Section 1.6 (B). If any claim is to be made, save the shipping material and contact the freight carrier. Do NOT return units damaged in shipping to PS Engineering. If the unit or an accessory shows any sign of external shipping damage, contact PS Engineering to arrange for a replace- ment.
Page 8: Mounting Rack Installation
PS Engineering PXE7300 Series IFE System Installation and Operator’s Manual 2.3.3 Mounting Rack Installation Remove the unit from the mounting tray by unscrewing the 3/32" hex-head screw that is near the left edge of the unit. Carefully slide the unit free of the tray. Set the unit aside in a safe location until needed. Install the tray using six FHP 6-32 x ½"...
Page 9: Connector Assembly
2.3.4 Connector Assembly The unit connector mates directly with the circuit boards in the PXE7300. The connector (part number 120-425-4402 is a Molex crimp-type, and requires the use of a Molex hand crimp tool, EDP P/N 11-01- 0203, CR6115B (or equiv.). The connector is mounted to the unit tray with 2 ea. #4-40 screws, from the inside of the tray.
Page 10: Power
There must be at least 12 VDC present at the connector pin 21, of the PXE7300 for the power supply to work in its designed regulation. Otherwise, it cannot ade- quately attenuate power line noise. Shielding can reduce or prevent radiated noise (i.e., beacon, electric gyros, switching power supplies, etc.) However, installation combinations can occur where interference is...
Page 11: Unswitched Summed Audio
Special Playback Function (Option 1 only) The PXE7300 can be used to play up to five specially encoded audio tracks. This can be used for passenger briefings, tour narration, etc. These files will play automatically when a specific pin is grounded on the init connector, activated by a switch or logic input that pulls either to ground or to a positive voltage if the unit is configured properly.
Page 12: Post Installation Checkout
11. Select AM Mode, and repeat step 6, listening for interference on the aircraft audio sources. 12. Select COM 1 for transmit. Tune COM 1 to 118.00, and the PXE7300 to 107.3 MHz. Transmit a test count and evaluate the unit display and audio output for inconsistencies...
Page 13: Final Inspection
Tune Nav 1 to local station and perform a standard VOT test in accordance with 14 CFR 91.171. b. Note the indicated VOR bearing on both systems. Turn the PXE7300 on and off, and observe any change in the VOR indication that could be attrib- uted to the PXE7300.
Page 14: Section Iii Operation
When a disc is inserted, the display will show “Reading . . .” for up to 20 seconds, depending on the media and amount of information contained. NOTE: The MP3 mechanism in the PXE7300 is more sensitive to scratches on the play side of the disc than tradi- 3.2.1 Power/Volume Control (1) tional CD players.
Page 15: The R/S Button (4)
Do NOT add another splitter. Radio Preset Function The PXE7300 can save up to nine AM and nine FM frequencies for future recall. Select the desired radio frequency. To set press the “R/S” button (4). The next available slot will be displayed as “S#.” (# being the available memory location).
Page 16: Pre - Recorded File Playback
Table 1- Modes Pre-recorded File Playback (Option 1 ONLY) The PXE7300 is designed to play up to five special files on a recorded MP3 disc. This can be used for pas- senger briefing, tour narration, or other in flight uses.
Page 17: Warranty
PS Engineering, Inc. The risk of loss or damage to the product is borne by the party making the shipment, unless the purchaser requests a specific method of shipment. In this case, the purchaser assumes the risk of loss.
Page 18: Appendix A - Mp3 Creation
Music Library box. This will display the MP3 tagged information screen. Select the General tab to show the information that can be modified for the PXE7300. The PXE7300 can display song name, artist, album, and filename. This corresponds to the Track title, Artist, Album, and Track Filename fields shown on the screen.
Page 19: Appendix B - Installation Drawings
PS Engineering PXE7300 Installation and Operator’s Manual Appendix B – Installation Drawings New Installation Figure 6-1 Panel Location Drawing (Typical) 120-973-8801 200-973-0002 Appendix D April 2006...
Page 20 FS 76.5 Top of windshield Existing Audio Panel PXE7300 Antenna Antenna PXE7300 Antenna Coax (Note 1) Audio Wiring to Power to Circuit Breaker Audio Panel (Note 1) (Note 1) Figure 6-2 PXE7300 Installation Diagram (Typical) 120-973-2488 200-973-0002 Appendix D April 2006...
Page 21 ----- GLP 08-28-02 DESCRIPTION DATE REVISIONS ENGINEERING 9800 Martel Road MATERIAL Lenoir City, Tn 37772 INCORPORATED (865) 988-9800 TITLE PXE7300 Tray Installation Drawing ACTIVITY NAME DATE SIZE CAGE CODE DRAWING NUMBER DRAWN BY: 08-28-02 120-973-0430 CHECKED BY: 1 OF 1...
Page 22 PS Engineering PXE7300 Installation and Operator’s Manual Figure 6-4 Circuit breaker installation drawing 120-973-8802 (typical) 200-973-0002 Appendix D April 2006...
Page 23: Appendix C Connector Interconnect
PS Engineering PXE7300 Installation and Operator’s Manual Appendix C Connector Interconnect PXE7300 Connector NOTE 3 14- 28 VDC Aircraft Power (2 A Breaker) Aircraft Ground 14 V Dimmer 28 V Dimmer Antenna Input Antenna Ground NOTE 5 AUX Enable Entertainment Output...
Page 24: Airworthiness
One method of airworthiness approval in other aircraft is through an FAA Form 337, Major Repair and Alteration (Airframe, Powerplant, Propeller, or Appliance) In the case of the PXE7300, you may use the following text as a guide.
Page 25: Master Drawing List
Part Number Revision Date Installation Manual 200-973-0002 12-Dec-02 Installation Wiring 120-973-0000 20-Nov-02 Tray Installation Drawing 120-973-0430 16-Sep-02 PXE7300 Installation Diagram 120-973-2488 16-Sep-02 PXE7300 Panel Location 120-973-8801 28-Aug-02 PXE7300 Breaker Location 120-973-8802 28-Aug-02 Users Guide 202-730-0001 Nov-2002 Use of Approved Model List...
Page 26 PS Engineering PXE7300 Installation and Operator’s Manual 200-973-0002 Appendix E April 2006...
Page 27: Qualification Form
PXE7300 Installation and Operator’s Manual Appendix E RTCA DO160D/EUROCAE ED-14D Enviro nmental Qualification Form Part Number: 1197( ) Manufacturer: PS Engineering Incorporated 9800 Martel Road Lenoir City TN 37772 Conditions Section Conducted Tests Temperature and Altitude Equipment tested to CAT B1 Low Temperature 4.5.1...