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VF-G1000
USER’S MANUAL
Rev 1.3 - January 2022
1. IN THE BOX
A) PFD/MFD Panel
B) Audio Panel
C) Power supply
D) EU power cable
E) USA power cable
F) Jack cable
G) HDMI cable
H) USB cable
I ) Set of “L”s & “U”s
supports for panel
mounting, includ-
ing M4x16 coun-
tersunk screws,
M4x8 butterfly
screws and 3mm
separators.
C. Maria Aurèlia Capmany, 21
P.I. La Fàbrica – 08297 Castellgalí (Spain)
Phone: [phone]
www.virtual-fly.com
A
B
C
H
G
E
I
F
D
2x 2x
2x
1x
1x 1x
1x
3x
2x 8x
8x
10x
30x

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2. CUT-OUT
These are the measures for panel mounting. Maximum panel
thickness = 10mm (0,393 inches).
There are two options for mounting PFD/MFD panel in the
cockpit:
•OPTION 1: 4 screws from the front of the cockpit
(recommended).
• OPTION 2: 4 supports from the back of the cockpit.
The Audio panel mounting is always from the back with 2
supports.
OPTION 1 - From the front
290 (11,41)
173 (6,81)
M4 (metric)
193 (7,59)
298 (11,73)
7,7 (0,30)
14 (0,55)
R4(0,15)
Tolerances
+0,3/-0,3
(+0,011/-0,011)

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You can find the BLUEPRINT measures in DXF format in our
DOWNLOADS G1000 section: https://www.virtual-fly.com/
setup-support
If you already have a place to mount the panels, but these
are bigger than the measures, please look at section https://
www.virtual-fly.com/shop/flightpanels/g1000 of the web,
where you will be able to buy adaptable templates.
OPTION 2 - From the back
30,6 (1,20)
191 (7,52)
R2,5 (0,098)
193 (7,59)
298 (11,73)
Tolerances +0,3/-0,3 (+0,011/-0,011)
R2,5 (0,098)

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3. ASSEMBLY
3.1. Select with the back switch, the panel you wish to be
PFD and the one you wish to be MFD. Acording to the
picture below the PFD will be installed on the left and the
MFD on the right.
ATTENTION: 12vdc power supply must be disconnected for
the change to take e ect. Otherwise, the device will remain
in the previous state.
PFD MFD
PFD - MFD PFD - MFD1 2vdc IN
VGAHDMIUSB
12vdc OUT

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3.2. Mount the PDF/MDF panels from the front
(recommended) with the countersunk screws (I).
Use the supports (I) and the butterfly screws (I) for mounting
audio panel. Use de appropiate separators for the thickness
of the panel.
Always mount the AUDIO panel at first and then the PFD
and the MFD panels.

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You can also mount the PDF/MDF panels from the back.
Use the supports (I) and the butterfly screws (I) provided.
Once screwed, it is
necessary to bend the
supports, to get the
best results

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3.3. Connect the video cables to the computer where you have the G1000 simulation software installed.
You have 2 options. It’s important you know that the best option is the HDMI because is a digital signal which provides more
detailed graphics in the screen.
PC
PFD - MFD 12vdc IN
VGAHDMIUSB
12vdc OUT
12vdc IN
12vdc OUT
USB
HDMI
Cable (G)
HDMI
Cable (G)
PFD - MFD 12vdc IN
VGAHDMIUSB
12vdc OUT
HDMI option (Recommended)
Use the (G) cables provided.

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PFD - MFD 12vdc IN
VGAHDMIUSB
12vdc OUT PFD - MFD 12vdc IN
VGAHDMIUSB
12vdc OUT
12vdc IN
12vdc OUT
USB
VGA
Connector
VGA
Connector
PC
VGA option
*These cables are not provided.

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3.4. Connect the USB cables to the computer where you have the G1000 simulation software installed.
Use the 3 (H) cables provided.
PFD - MFD 12vdc IN
VGAHDMIUSB
12vdc OUT PFD - MFD 12vdc IN
VGAHDMIUSB
12vdc OUT
12vdc IN
12vdc OUT
USB
USB
Cable (H)
USB
Cable (H)
USB
Cable (H)
PC

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3.5. Connect the power supply (C) to the PFD screen and the jack cables (F) between the PFD screen and the rest of the
equipment.
3.6. You can now plug the power suply.
PFD - MFD 12vdc IN
VGAHDMIUSB
12vdc OUT PFD - MFD 12vdc IN
VGAHDMIUSB
12vdc OUT
12vdc IN
12vdc OUT
USB
Jack
Cable (F)
Jack
Cable (F)
Power supply (C)
115–230 VAC
TECHNICAL DATA:
Nominal Current: 0.1 A
Voltage: 115–230 VAC, mono, 50/60 Hz.

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4. CONFIGURE THE DISPLAYS IN
WINDOWS
In Windows, open Display Settings and make sure that the
two displays have the resolution set to 1024x768 pixels. It’s
recommendable that the MFD be placed at the right of PFD.
5. BUTTONS AND ROTARIES
INTERFACE WITH G1000 SIMULATION
SOFTWARE
This chapter tells you how the push-buttons and rotaries
interface with any G1000 simulation software. But we will
look deeper with F1tech G1000 Student Pro (for FSX/
Prepar3D) and, the default G1000 in X-Plane and MSFS.
These devices: PFD panel, MFD panel and AUDIO panel are
designed to be detected as a normal HID
(Joystick) device in any computer.
5.1. Interface on any G1000 simulation software: You can
configurate it on any G1000 software which allows HID
(Joystick) buttons entries. To do this, follow the instructions
provided by the G1000 simulation software provider.
Additionaly, you can use VFHub software only for backlight
control. (Available at https://www.virtual-fly.com/setup-
support)
PFD MFD

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5.2. Interface with F1tech G1000 Student Pro simulation software: You have two options:
Software:
- FSX/Prepar3D (with F1Tech
G1000 network module installed
and with FSUIPC installed)
- F1Tech G1000 Student
Pro simulation software
(VF-G1000 Hardware set up)*
- VFHub.
Hardware:
- PFD
- MFD
- Audio Panel
Software:
- FSX/Prepar3D
(with F1Tech G1000
network module
installed and with
FSUIPC installed)
- VFHub
Software:
- F1Tech G1000 Student
Pro simulation software
(VF-G1000 Hardware set up)*
- VFLink
Hardware:
- PFD
- MFD
- Audio Panel
Single PC configurationT wo PC configuration
PC 1 PC 2

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*VF-G1000 Hardware set up:
PFD and MFD devices need to be switched to F1Tech
compatibility mode.
1. Plug PFD/MFD device to the 12v power source.
2. Press VS + FLC buttons simultaneously until the backlight
blinks. It takes 5 seconds.
3. Connect the USB cable to a computer and check that
the device name in Windows “Devices and Printers” is:
“VirtualFly - G1000 PFD” or “VirtualFly - G1000 MFD”.
In case you need to revert the device to default mode, follow
the same steps and it will toggle to the default mode.
In default mode, PFD and MFD devices names are:
“VirtualFly - G1000 DIRECT PFD” or “VirtualFly - G1000
DIRECT MFD”.
F1Tech G1000 Student Pro set up with VF-G1000 Hardware
In the “Control Panel” of F1tech select “Hardware” tab,
“Platform selection” and choose “VirtualFly VF 1000” option.
In the case of this not appearing, download the “F1G1000_
joystickmap.ini” from https://www.virtual-fly.com/setup-
support G1000 section and replace in the folder C:\Flight1
Aviation Technologies\G1000 Student Pro\
FSUIPC Installation
Go to the website http://www.schiratti.com/dowson.html
and download the FSUIPC version that corresponds to your
version of FSX/Prepar3d.
Once downloaded, decompress the archive and install it in
the FSX/Prepar3d computer. (License is not required).
Software activation
• Execute FSX/Prepar3D.
• Execute VFConnect (Only on two PC configuration).
• Execute VFHub.
• Execute F1Tech G1000.

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5.3. Interface with default G1000 in X-Plane:
First of all, we want to emphasize a tip from the developers of
X-Plane: The G1000 must run on the computer that runs the
X-Plane flight model. So, the G1000 hardware must be plugged
in to the computer that calculates the flight model, the same
the flight control hardware is plugged into. This computer then
typically runs no outside view, but the panel views, including the
G1000. Other computers in the network can then provide the
outside visuals - the view out of the cockpit.
Remove the G1000 bezels in X-Plane
Download the “G1000PFD_2d.png” and the “G1000MFD_2d.
png” file from https://www.virtual-fly.com/setup-support
G1000 section and place them in X-Plane 11\Resources\
bitmaps\cockpit\EFIS\G1000.
Software:
- X-Plane
- VFHub
Single PC configuration
Hardware:
- PFD
- MFD
- Audio Panel
G1000 setup activation
• Execute VFHub.
• Execute X-Plane and chose any G1000 aircraft.
Pop-outthe X-Plane G1000 windows to the VF G1000
displays:
• On Windows Display Settings, PFD and MFD displays have
to be under the Main display.

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• In X-Plane “Settings/Graphics” tab, set PFD and MFD
Monitors as “Unused”.
• Load a flight. On 3D cockpit view, click on the PFD virtual
G1000 window and it will pop-out. In the new window,
move the mouse to the top-right corner, a small square
icon will appear. Click on it and you will be able to drag the
window to the PFD display.
Do the same process for the MFD virtual G1000 window.
• Resize the PFD virtual G1000 window in order to fit it
into the PFD display. Move the window down to the PFD
display but the top window frame has to remain at the Main
display.
Repeat the same process for the MFD G1000 window.
When both windows are properly adjusted, click on the Main
display and the top frame of PFD & MFD G1000 windows will
be hidden.

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5.4. Interface with MSFS
VF-G1000 is completely compatible with MSFS using a custom module. This module is automatically installed by VFHub.
To use the MSFS G1000 (or WorkingTitle mod) please follow these instructions:
• Hold down the Alt-Gr (The ALT key to the right of the space bar) while hovering your mouse over the in-aircraft avionics, such
as the PFD, MFD, or GNS gauges (your cursor will change to a + sign) and then LEFT click. This will cause a pop-up. Note, if
you do both the PFD and MFD you will get a combined image.

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• To separate them into distinct windows, click the + sign.
Once you have two independent windows (PFD/MFD)
drag them (without changing the size) to the appropriate
VFG1000 screens (they will be pretty large, just make sure to
drag the portion with the icons in top right into the screen).
• Hit ALT ENTER keys, which should put those windows into
Full Screen and they should fill the entire VFG1000 screen.
Note that if you resized them prior to ALT ENTER, you may
get black/gray borders, if so, simply close them and repeat
the pop-out process, taking care NOT to resize them prior
to moving to the VFG1000 screens.

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6. BACKLIGHTING CONTROL
To turn ON/OFF the backlighting of the equipment you can control it through the equipment or from the
VF-G1000-ControlPanel.
From the equipment
From VF-G1000-ControlPanel
• OFF: Turns o .
• ON: Turns on.
• AUTOMATIC: Turns on according Master battery switch
position in FSX/Prepar3D.
• BACKLIGHT INTENSITY: Adjust the backlight intensity on
PFD, MFD, and AUDIO panel at same time.
PFD/MFD
Double tap on
the rotatory
VOL push ID
backlighting
Double tap on the
rotatory PILOT
the backlighting
Rotating the rotary
VOL push ID at the
same time you are
pressing it will
adjust the
backlighting
Rotating the rotary
PILOT at the same
time you are
pressing it will adjust
the backlighting

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7. OSD
Each Screen is already configurated from factory, however the user can access to the screen menus.
• MENU: push “VOL SQ” (1) + move JOYSTICK “RANGE” RIGHT (2).
• UP: push “VOL SQ” (1) + move JOYSTICK “RANGE” UP (2).
• DOWN: push “VOL SQ” (1) + move JOYSTICK “RANGE” DN (2).
• EXIT: push “VOL SQ” (1) + move JOYSTICK “RANGE” LEFT (2).
• POWER: push “VOL SQ” (1) + push “ENT” (3).
1
2
3

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8. TECHNICAL DATA
Nominal Current: 0.1 A
Voltage: 115–230 VAC, mono, 50/60 Hz.
PFD/MFD PANEL & AUDIO PANEL MEASURES mm [inch]
34,6 [1,36]
195 [7,67]
300 [11,81]