Dynon Avionics SkyView SE User manual

SkyView SE
Pilot’s User Guide
This product is not TSO’d and cannot be installed into traditional FAA Part 23 and similarly type-
certificated aircraft.
Document 102824-000, Revision B
For use with software version 15.4
January, 2020
Copyright © 2009-2020 by Dynon Avionics, Inc.
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Limited Warranty
Dynon Avionics warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for three years from date of shipment. Dynon
Avionics will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge
to the customer for parts or labor performed by Dynon Avionics. The customer is, however, responsible for any transportation cost and any
costs that are incurred while removing, reinstalling, or troubleshooting the product. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse,
accident, improper installation or unauthorized alteration or repairs.
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Dynon Avionics retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the instrument or firmware or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole
discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
These instruments are not intended for use in type certificated aircraft at this time. Dynon Avionics makes no claim as to the suitability of its
products in connection with FAR 91.205.
Dynon Avionics’products incorporate a variety of precise, sensitive electronics. SkyView SE products do not contain any field/user-serviceable
parts. Units found to have been taken apart may not be eligible for repair under warranty. Additionally, once a Dynon Avionics unit is opened
up, it is not considered airworthy and must be serviced at the factory.

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Revision History
Revision
Revision Date
Description
A
April 2016
Initial release
B
January 2020
Added the SV-COM-X25 COM radio to Sections: 2, 3, and 8.
Table 1–SkyView SE Pilot's User Guide Revision History

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Table of Contents
Contact Information ..................................................................................................................................................... iii
Copyright ...................................................................................................................................................................... iii
Limited Warranty.......................................................................................................................................................... iv
Revision History .............................................................................................................................................................v
1. Introduction 1-1
Before You Fly.............................................................................................................................................................1-1
Warning ......................................................................................................................................................................1-1
Dynon Avionics Product Registration .........................................................................................................................1-1
About this Guide.........................................................................................................................................................1-1
2. System Overview 2-1
SV-D600 and SV-D900.................................................................................................................................................2-1
SV-ADAHRS-200/201 ..................................................................................................................................................2-3
SV-MAG-236 ...............................................................................................................................................................2-4
SV-EMS-220 ................................................................................................................................................................2-5
SV-GPS-250 & SV-GPS-2020........................................................................................................................................2-5
SV-BAT-320 Backup Battery........................................................................................................................................2-5
Autopilot Servos .........................................................................................................................................................2-5
SV-XPNDR-261/262.....................................................................................................................................................2-5
SV-COM-C25 ...............................................................................................................................................................2-6
SV-COM-X25 ...............................................................................................................................................................2-6
SV-COM-X83 ...............................................................................................................................................................2-6
SV-INTERCOM-2S........................................................................................................................................................2-6
SV-KNOB-PANEL..........................................................................................................................................................2-6
SV-KNOB-DIMMER......................................................................................................................................................2-6
SV-BUTTON-LEVEL ......................................................................................................................................................2-6
3. SV-D600 and SV-D900 Operation 3-1
Screen Synchronization ..............................................................................................................................................3-1
Display Bezel Layout ...................................................................................................................................................3-1
Joystick and Button Operation ...................................................................................................................................3-3
Menu Navigation ........................................................................................................................................................3-4
Basic Display Operation Procedures...........................................................................................................................3-6
Screen Layout Configuration ......................................................................................................................................3-8
Backup Battery Charging and Testing.........................................................................................................................3-9
4. PFD Operation 4-1
PFD Page Layout .........................................................................................................................................................4-1
PFD Symbology ...........................................................................................................................................................4-2
ADAHRS (Flight Instrument) Redundancy and Cross-Checking ................................................................................4-13
Top Bar......................................................................................................................................................................4-17
SV-KNOB-PANEL Operation ......................................................................................................................................4-18
5. EMS Operation 5-1
Engine Page Layout.....................................................................................................................................................5-1
Rotax 912 Behavior.....................................................................................................................................................5-2
Timers.........................................................................................................................................................................5-4
Fuel Computer ............................................................................................................................................................5-4
6. Transponder Operation 6-1

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Transponder Status ....................................................................................................................................................6-1
Transponder Sub-Menu..............................................................................................................................................6-2
Reported Pressure Altitude ........................................................................................................................................6-4
ADS-B OUT Transmissions ..........................................................................................................................................6-4
Flight Plan Codes ........................................................................................................................................................6-5
7. Autopilot Operation 7-1
Autopilot Safety Features ...........................................................................................................................................7-1
Top Bar Autopilot Status Area ....................................................................................................................................7-2
Other Autopilot Status Information ...........................................................................................................................7-2
Simplified Autopilot Operation and Controls .............................................................................................................7-6
8. COM Radio Operation 8-1
Top Bar COM Radio Status Overview .........................................................................................................................8-1
Using your COM Radio................................................................................................................................................8-2
Loading Airports to the SkyView SE Com Radio..........................................................................................................8-6
Using the TWR, ATIS, GND, and ATC Buttons .............................................................................................................8-8
Aviation Database.......................................................................................................................................................8-8
Other Status Information .........................................................................................................................................8-11
External Flip/Flop......................................................................................................................................................8-13
Dual COM Radios......................................................................................................................................................8-13
9. Messages and Alerts 9-1
Loss of Information.....................................................................................................................................................9-1
Message, Caution, and Warning Alerting System.......................................................................................................9-1
Prompts Requiring Interaction ...................................................................................................................................9-4
Audio Alerts ................................................................................................................................................................9-5
Inhibited Alerts ...........................................................................................................................................................9-5
Messages, Alerts, and Audio Alert Details..................................................................................................................9-5
10. Appendix A: SkyView SE System Specifications 10-1
11. Appendix B: License Information 11-1

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Dynon Avionics SkyView SE system. This chapter provides some
important cautionary information and general usage instructions for this guide.
The printed version of this guide is in grayscale. Some figures and diagrams contain important
color information. Reference the electronic version of this guide to view it in color.
Before You Fly
We strongly recommended that you read this entire guide before attempting to use SkyView SE
in an actual flying situation. Additionally, we encourage you to spend time on the ground
familiarizing yourself with the operation of the system. While first learning to use the system in
the air, we recommend you have a backup pilot with you in the aircraft. Finally, we encourage
you to keep this guide in the aircraft with you at all times. This document is designed to give
you quick access to information that might be needed in flight. In a flying situation, it is the
pilot’s responsibility to use the system and the guide prudently.
Warning
Dynon Avionics’products incorporate a variety of precise, sensitive electronics. SkyView SE
products do not contain any field/user-serviceable parts. Units found to have been taken apart
may not be eligible for repair under warranty. Additionally, once a Dynon Avionics unit is
opened up, it is not considered airworthy and must be serviced at the factory.
Dynon Avionics Product Registration
Please take a moment to register your Dynon Avionics SkyView SE system at
register.dynonavionics.com. Registering your product with Dynon ensures that your contact
information is up-to-date. This helps verify product ownership, can expedite warranty claims,
and allows us to notify you in the event a service bulletin is published for your product. You can
also optionally sign up to receive other Dynon news and product announcements. Dynon will
not share your contact information with third parties or send you announcements without your
explicit consent.
About this Guide
This guide helps you configure and get acquainted with SkyView SE‘s many functions and
facilitates quick access to vital information. For detailed technical and installation information,
refer to the SkyView / SkyView SE System Installation Guide.
In the electronic (.PDF) version of this guide, page and section references in the Table of
Contents and elsewhere act as hyperlinks taking you to the relevant location in the guide. The
latest electronic version (.PDF) of this guide may be downloaded from our website at
docs.dynonavionics.com.

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This guide discusses the most common operation scenarios. If you have an operational issue
that is not discussed in this guide, you can find additional operational information on Dynon’s
Internet sites:
•forum.dynonavionics.com –Dynon’s Online Customer Forum is a resource for Dynon
Avionics customers to discuss installation and operational issues relating to Dynon
Avionics products. The Forum is especially useful for pilots with uncommon aircraft or
unusual installation issues. For customers that cannot call Dynon Technical Support
during our normal business hours, the Forum is a convenient way to interact with Dynon
Avionics Technical Support. The Forum allows online sharing of wiring diagrams, photos,
and other types of electronic files.
•www.dynonavionics.com/videos –is an online video database including a series of
SkyView / SkyView SE training and feature videos. These videos help new owners quickly
learn the basics so they can safely start flying with the system. Also, current SkyView /
SkyView SE owners can gain in-depth knowledge of many of the more advanced or
complex features.
•www.dynonavionics.com/training –To help you in your transition to new Dynon
Avionics instruments we are offering an ongoing series of hands-on training classes.
These are typically half-day courses, sitting in front of live SkyView / SkyView SE
equipment, and with in-depth instruction on how to operate your avionics. Visit our
training page to register for the next class coming to an airshow near you.
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2. System Overview
SkyView SE is an evolution of Dynon’s industry-leading SkyView system, since 2010 one of the
most popular integrated avionics systems available for Experimental/Amateur-Built and Light
Sport aircraft. SkyView offers virtually all of the features and capabilities needed and wanted by
pilots of small General Aviation aircraft.
Since SkyView’s launch, however, many pilots have expressed the desire for an avionics
package of more modest capabilities. Some pilots are seeking lower cost or less complexity.
Others simply have more modest mission requirements for their aircraft. SkyView SE has been
designed specifically to meet those more modest budgets and requirements. It is intended
exclusively for VFR aircraft, since it excludes many of the features and capabilities required for
IFR operations and flight in IMC.
At its core, SkyView SE is comprised of the same proven hardware as the SkyView system,
including ADAHRS sensor model, engine monitoring system, 7” and 10” displays, autopilot
servos, and many optional components. These common components assure SkyView SE owners
of the same outstanding performance SkyView owners have known. At the same time, many
optional SkyView components required for more complex aircraft operations are not supported
in SkyView SE. Excluding support for these components allows the screen and pilot controls to
be as uncluttered, intuitive and simple to use as possible. Those are major objectives for many
pilots of VFR aircraft, especially those transitioning from familiar “steam gauges”.
This chapter provides a general overview of the various parts of SkyView SE as well as a theory
of operation. The information in this chapter serves as a reference only and helps familiarize
you with the inner workings of the units. It should not be used for diagnostic or reparative
work.
Dynon Avionics provides periodic firmware updates that enable new functionality.
Use the contact information mentioned earlier in this guide as resources for staying
current on firmware availability for SkyView equipment. Reference the SkyView /
SkyView SE System Installation Guide for instructions on how to update firmware
on SkyView equipment.
SV-D600 and SV-D900
This guide refers to the SV-D600 and SV-D900 as displays.
Functions
SkyView SE displays can act as a Primary Flight Display (PFD) or an Engine Monitoring System
(EMS), in a variety of customizable screen layouts. Data is sourced from various connected
modules and devices. Subsequent chapters in this guide address PFD and EMS functions in
more detail.

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Power
SkyView SE displays require between 10 and 30 volts DC for operation. Approximate current
consumption of a SkyView SE system at 12 and 24 volts DC is 3.5 amps and 1.8 amps,
respectively. SkyView SE robust power protection allows it to be powered on during engine
start.
The current draw figures for the display provided do not include Autopilot servo,
COM radio or transponder power draw as they receive power directly from the
aircraft and not from the SkyView displays. Be sure to include these power
requirements when considering your overall power budget.
Each SkyView SE display supports an optional external SV-BAT-320 Backup Battery. See the SV-
BAT-320 section for more information about backup battery behavior and operation.
SkyView Network
Modules such as the SV-ADAHRS-200/201 (flight instruments), SV-EMS-220/221 (engine
instruments), SV-COM-C25/X25/X83 (COM Radios), SV-KNOB-PANEL, and Autopilot servos use
Dynon’s redundant SkyView Network to communicate with SkyView SE’s displays.
SkyView Network is designed to continue to work properly in the event of wiring or module
faults by utilizing multiple power pathways and a redundant data network. In fact, SkyView has
the ability to annunciate wiring issues as they are discovered, often while preserving full system
functionality until full troubleshooting can be performed on the ground. These alerts are
presented in SkyView’s alerting system, which is described in a later chapter of this guide.
Serial I/O
SkyView SE displays have five RS-232 serial ports for connection to compatible equipment. All
serial ports are wired into the SkyView Display Harness (SV-HARNESS-D37). All serial ports have
configurable baud rates and data formats for use as general purpose inputs and outputs.
USB
SkyView SE displays have three USB ports. Two are built into the back of the display and one is
wired into the SkyView Display Harness for convenience. USB ports are used for firmware
updates and backups, database updates, and configuration file uploads and downloads. Each
SkyView SE display ships with a USB flash drive for use in these instances. Note that only one
USB flash drive memory stick can be connected to a SkyView SE display at a time.
Display
The SV-D600 display is a 7-inch, 800 by 480 pixel, 1200+ nit TFT active matrix LCD screen. The
SV-D900 display is a 10.2-inch, 1024 by 600 pixel, 1350+ nit TFT active matrix LCD screen.
SkyView SE displays utilize LED backlighting technology for increased lifespan, more uniform
brightness, superior dimming capability, and reduced power consumption.

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Displays are capable of automatic screen backlight level management. Reference the SkyView /
SkyView SE System Installation Guide for instructions on how to enable this feature. (Note:
Both SkyView and SkyView SE system components are covered in the same installation
manual.)
Joysticks and Buttons
User interaction takes place via the two joysticks and eight buttons along the bottom of the
display’s bezel.
Data Logging
SkyView SE displays with Software version 14.1 or higher have the ability to record and store
flight information in two logs for export by the user. The User Data Log recording rate can be
configured by the user in the SkyView Setup Menu. For more information on configuration,
retrieval, and analysis see the SkyView / SkyView SE System Installation Guide.
SV-ADAHRS-200/201
This guide uses SV-ADAHRS-200/201 to refer to both the SV-ADAHRS-200 and the
SV-ADAHRS-201. The SV-ADAHRS-200 and SV-ADAHRS-201 are identical in
performance and are designed to work together as a redundant ADAHRS solution.
An SV-ADAHRS-200 must be installed in your SkyView SE system in order to use an
SV-ADAHRS-201.
The primary flight instruments on your SkyView SE PFD are generated using a group of
calibrated sensors built into the SV-ADAHRS-200/201 ADAHRS module. All sensors are solid
state–that is, there are no moving parts. These sensors include accelerometers, which measure
forces in all three directions; rotational rate sensors, which sense rotation about all three axes;
pressure transducers for measuring air data; and magnetometers on all three axes for
measuring magnetic heading. These sensors form the core of Dynon’s Air Data Attitude and
Heading Reference System (ADAHRS). Additionally, in some installations the magnetic heading
is provided by the SV-MAG-236 remote magnetometer. When it is installed, it deactivates and
replaces the magnetic sensors in the ADAHRS.
Table 2 describes which inputs and sensors are used within the ADAHRS module to generate
the different displayed instruments.

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GPS
Pitot
Static
AOA
Magneto
meters
Rate
Sensors
Accelerom
eters
OAT
External
magnetometer
Ball
✓
Altitude
✓
Airspeed
✓
✓
AOA
✓
✓
Turn Rate
✓
✓
✓
✓
Heading
✓
✓
✓**
✓
✓
✓
Attitude
✓*
✓
✓
✓
✓
Density
Altitude
✓
✓
TAS
✓
✓
✓
Winds
✓
✓
✓
✓**
✓
✓
Ground
Speed
✓
Table 2–Instruments and Sensors (*GPS only used when airspeed from pitot and static is not available)
(** ADAHRS Magnetometer deactivated when remote magnetomber installed)
Attitude Calculation
The SkyView SE artificial horizon display (attitude) is generated via a complex algorithm using a
multitude of sensors as described in Table 2. In normal operation SkyView SE uses airspeed to
provide superior attitude accuracy. Should airspeed become unavailable due to inadvertent
pitot icing, GPS ground speed will be used as an attitude aid. You will see a GPS ASSIST
annunciation on the primary flight display when this is the case.
Compass Accuracy Effects on Synthetic Vision, Map Performance, and Autopilot
It is critical that the magnetic heading be as accurate as possible. The ADAHRS or Remote
Magnetometer must be installed correctly, calibrated, and operating well in all attitudes.
However, it is important to note that magnetic heading is not used to aid attitude
determination under any circumstance.
SV-MAG-236
Due to the sensitivity of the SkyView ADAHRS to magnetic interference, some aircraft
installations are better served by mounting the SV-ADAHRS-200/201 within the center of
gravity box and also installing a remote magnetometer outside the box and well away from any
dynamic magnetic interference. When installed, the SV-MAG-236 is the sole source of magnetic
heading data to the SkyView SE System.

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SV-EMS-220
The engine gauges on your SkyView SE Engine Page are generated from the data acquired by
the SV-EMS-220 Engine Monitoring module and its sensors. This module supports popular four
and six-cylinder engine installations and can measure a variety of engine and environmental
parameters such as RPM, manifold pressure, oil temperature and pressure, exhaust gas
temperature (EGT), cylinder head temperature (CHT), fuel levels for multiple tanks, voltage,
current, fuel pressure, fuel flow, carburetor air temperature, coolant pressure and
temperature, flap and trim potentiometers, external contacts, and general purpose
temperature sensors. The SkyView SE EMS system can monitor all cylinder temperatures on
engines with up to 6 cylinders. Pilots needing to monitor engines with more than 6 cylinders or
aircraft with two engines will need to select the fully featured SkyView system with its ability to
support 2 EMS modules.
SV-GPS-250 & SV-GPS-2020
The SV-GPS-250 GPS and SV-GPS-2020 Receiver modules are optional externally mounted 5 Hz
WAAS enabled GPS receivers designed specifically for use with SkyView. Either one can supply
GPS data in NMEA format and automatically set the time on SkyView SE.
The SV-GPS-2020 is an ADS-B Out 2020 compliant GPS position source. When included in a
SkyView SE system with Dynon’s SV-XPNDR-261 Class 1 transponder (described below), the
aircraft will be fully compliant for the 2020 ADS-B Out mandate.
The WAAS capabilities of both Dynon GPS receivers do not allow them to be used
as a primary navigation sources in an IFR environment where a TSO’d WAAS GPS
may be required. Both receivers do utilize the WAAS GPS satellite to improve
positional accuracy compared to a non-WAAS enabled GPS.
SV-BAT-320 Backup Battery
The SV-BAT-320 Backup Battery is an optional backup battery for use with SkyView SE. It can
power a typical SkyView SE display and most of its connected modules for at least 60 minutes in
the event of failure of the aircraft electrical system.
Autopilot Servos
SV32, SV42, and SV52 servos enable SkyView SE to operate as an autopilot.
SV-XPNDR-261/262
The SV-XPNDR-261 and SV-XPNDR-262 are TSO’d remote mounted Mode-S transponder
modules that, in addition to their transponder capability, contain ADS-B Out capability via 1090
ES, and TIS traffic input capability (US Only). NOTE: Only the Class 1 SV-XPNDR-261 is compliant
as the transmitter for the ADS-B Out 2020 mandate.

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SV-COM-C25
The SV-COM-C25 is an integrated VHF Com Radio for SkyView SE consisting of two modules, the
SV-COM-PANEL, and the SV-COM-425. The SV-COM-C25 has 25 kHz spacing and is able to tune
frequencies by integrating with SkyView SE’s aviation database. SkyView SE can support two
SkyView COM radios. The SV-COM-C25 is available in both horizontal and vertical versions.
SV-COM-X25
The SV-COM-X25 is an integrated VHF Com Radio for SkyView SE consisting of two modules, the
SV-COM-PANEL, and the SV-COM-T25. The SV-COM-X25 has 25 kHz spacing and is able to tune
frequencies by integrating with SkyView SE’s aviation database. SkyView SE can support two
SkyView COM radios. The SV-COM-X25 is available in both horizontal and vertical versions. The
SV-COM-X25 replaced the SV-COM-C25 in late 2019.
SV-COM-X83
The SV-COM-X83 is an integrated VHF Com Radio for SkyView SE consisting of two modules, the
SV-COM-PANEL, and the SV-COM-T8. The SV-COM-X83 has 8.33 kHz spacing and is able to tune
frequencies by integrating with SkyView SE’s aviation database. SkyView SE can support two
SkyView COM radios. The SV-COM-X83 is available in both horizontal and vertical versions.
SV-INTERCOM-2S
A two-place stereo intercom that is designed to pair perfectly with your SkyView SE system and
SkyView COM Radio. It has stereo inputs for SkyView SE, stereo music, and multiple other mono
muting and non-muting inputs for all the technology in your cockpit.
SV-KNOB-PANEL
The SV-KNOB-PANEL is an optional panel-mounted module for SkyView SE. This control panel
has three knobs dedicated to the most common SkyView SE bug functions. This module is
particularly useful in systems with the SkyView autopilot installed. The SV-KNOB-PANEL is
available in both horizontal and vertical versions.
SV-KNOB-DIMMER
The SV-KNOB-DIMMER is an optional panel-mounted knob for manually changing the
brightness of the SkyView SE display and other SkyView panel units.
SV-BUTTON-LEVEL
The SV-BUTTON-LEVEL is an optional panel-mounted button for engaging AP Level Mode.

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3. SV-D600 and SV-D900 Operation
After reading this chapter, you should be familiar with basic SkyView SE display operation. For
details regarding specific procedures (e.g., adjusting the barometer), refer to the PFD and EMS
operation chapters.
The SkyView SE SV-D600 and SV-D900 displays are identical in functionality and
presentation. The only difference is in the size and resolution of the screen.
Screen Synchronization
If you have multiple SkyView SE displays in your aircraft, the system will synchronize important
information between them. Actions such as setting baro, bugs, engaging the autopilot, or
acknowledging warnings only need to be performed on one display (or control panel) to be
reflected across the system.
Some settings such as screen layout are not synchronized on purpose. Firmware sensor
configuration file (.sfg) updates must also be done to each screen individually. The Aviation
database (which provides airport frequency information to the SV-COM radio) may or may not
synchronize, depending on whether the displays are connected together via Ethernet.
Reference the SkyView / SkyView SE System Installation Guide for more information on this
topic.
Display Bezel Layout
Figure 1 illustrates the front of an SV-D900 display and its important parts.

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Figure 1 –SkyView SE Display Front Bezel Layout
Note the Top Bar, screen, joystick and button labels, light sensor, two joysticks and eight
buttons.
The Top Bar is user configurable and displays important textual information. The Top Bar will
display clock time or a timer (when running), autopilot status, battery status (when an issue
requiring attention is detected), transponder status, and COM Radio status. Reference the How
to Configure the Top Bar Section of this guide for details on how to configure the Top Bar.
The screen shows PFD and Engine data, configuration information, and system alerts. Its layout
is user configurable. See the Screen Layout Configuration Section for specific instructions on
how to configure the layout of your screen.
Joystick and button labels are also on the screen as seen in Figure 1. SkyView SE’s simplified
feature set and menu system assures that most menu buttons have a single dedicated function.
However, there is one button on the main menu –XPNDR –which accesses a sub-menu. Thus
the function of that button is contextual based on which submenu is displayed.
The set of button labels displayed immediately after the display turns on is referred
to as the Main Menu.
Each SkyView SE display has an integrated light-detecting sensor in the front bezel. This light
sensor can be used for automatic backlight level management. Manual dimming can be

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performed if you have installed the optional SV-KNOB-
DIMMER dimming control (shown at right). Reference the
SkyView / SkyView SE System Installation Guide for
instructions on how to configure the display for automatic
backlight level management or for instructions on
configure the SV-KNOB-DIMMER per your preferences.
Joystick and Button Operation
Joysticks and buttons are used for various functions including powering the unit on and off,
entering and navigating menus, and adjusting values.
Operation Basics
Joysticks can be turned and moved. Specific joystick behavior is addressed in subsequent
sections of this guide when necessary.
Figure 3 –Joystick Turn (left) and Movement (right) Directions
A button has a function if there is a label above it. If there is no label, there is no function. The
figure below shows an example button label.
Figure 4 –Example Button Label
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When you press the softkey button momentarily, its action is invoked.
Button labels are called out in all capital letters such as BACK, EXIT, FINISH, and
CLEAR. This guide directs users to press a button by using its label. For example,
when this guide asks you to press FINISH, it is asking you to press the button with
the FINISH label above it.
Joystick and Button Operation Example
Some parameters may need to be adjusted using a joystick. When setting values with the
joystick, each character (symbol, letter or digit) must be selected and adjusted successively.
Figure 5 –Adjusting Successive Characters with a Joystick
In this example, the first time you turn the joystick, you toggle between the “-”and “+”
symbols. To change the succeeding characters, you must move the cursor joystick to the right.
In this example, you first adjust the “-”or “+” character, move the joystick right, then adjust the
one hundreds digit, and so forth. Once you have adjusted the value appropriately, press
ACCEPT or move the joystick to the right again.
At times, the next item in the menu path in this guide may be a joystick selection OR a button
push—the correct choice will be apparent.
Menu Navigation
After the display turns on, you will see a screen similar to the one in Figure 1. This guide refers
to the label bar at the bottom of the screen as the Main Menu. In SkyView SE, this menu has
been simplified so that most buttons have a single dedicated function.
However, the SkyView SE display has a comprehensive set of system setup and configuration
options accessible through a System Setup menu system. Navigating through the System Setup
menus requires more understanding, provided in the following paragraphs.
Throughout this guide, the “>” character is used to indicate a sequence of menu selections or
other actions you would take as you navigate the menu system. Menu selections which are
followed by “…” indicate full-screen wizard interfaces which guide you through the appropriate
steps. These wizard interfaces are not described in detail in this guide, as the on-screen
instructions provide adequate information.
SkyView SE setup menus follow this structure: SETUP MENU > MENU > ... > MENU > PAGE or
WIZARD. The setup menus (In Flight Setup or Setup) are the root of most menu navigation.
Each nested menu is more specific than the previous one and there is no set limit for the
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and it is where the user can perform a specific action such as create a system software backup,
configure a SkyView network, or set up the layout of the onscreen engine gauges. Wizards
employ easy-to-follow onscreen instructions.
For example, SETUP MENU > SYSTEM SETUP > MEASUREMENT UNITS > BAROMETER indicates
entering the SETUP MENU, then selecting SYSTEM SETUP, then selecting MEASUREMENT
UNITS, and then entering the BAROMETER Menu to select INHG, MBAR, or MMHG.
Table 3 is a summary of menu navigation.
Desired Menu Action
User Action
Enter the Setup Menu
Simultaneously press and hold buttons 7 and 8
(if airspeed is greater than zero, you will enter the
In Flight Setup Menu)
Scroll through different menus
Turn either joystick
OR
Move either joystick up or down
Enter menu
Move either joystick toward the right
Return to previous menu
Move either joystick toward the left (saves settings)
OR
Press BACK (saves settings)
OR
Press CANCEL (does not save settings)
Save adjusted value
Press ACCEPT
Reset adjustable value
Press DEFAULT
Save settings and return to Main
Menu
Press EXIT
Table 3 –Menu Navigation Summary

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Basic Display Operation Procedures
This subsection covers basic operation procedures for displays. Detailed instructions for various
menus and individual menu items are described in the SkyView / SkyView SE System Installation
Guide.
How to Turn the System On or Off
Table 4 summarizes the procedures for toggling SkyView SE system power states.
SkyView System
Displays
Toggle SkyView System Power
One display
Toggle primary power state
OR
Toggle display power by pressing and holding button 1
Multiple displays
Toggle primary power state
OR
Toggle all displays off or on by pressing and holding
button 1 on each display.
Table 4 –How to Toggle SkyView SE System Power State
In the first seconds after turning a SkyView SE display on, you may see momentary display
artifacts such as multicolored lines and/or flashes of light as the display initializes. This is
normal.
Loss of External Power with Backup Battery Connected
If external power is lost to a display that is connected to a backup battery, it will either stay on
for an additional 30 seconds or stay on for the duration of the battery charge depending on
whether or not the aircraft is in flight. This feature minimizes backup battery discharge when on
the ground and master/external power is shut off normally. It also reduces pilot workload
during an actual in-flight power loss.
If the aircraft is not in flight, SkyView displays the message “POWERING DOWN IN xx SECONDS”
while counting down from 30 seconds. During this countdown, the menu displays the buttons
STAY ON and PWR OFF at the bottom of the screen. Press PWR OFF to turn off the SkyView SE
display immediately. Press STAY ON to keep the SkyView SE display on via the connected
backup battery. If STAY ON is pressed, the display will continue to use the backup battery to
power itself until the battery’s charge is depleted or the display is turned off manually pressing
and holding button 1. Finally, if neither button is pressed before the countdown expires; the
display will automatically turn off after 30 seconds to conserve the backup battery charge.
If the aircraft is in flight, SkyView displays the message “AIRCRAFT POWER LOST”with no
additional count down. This ensures that active pilot action is required to turn off a display
when power is lost in-flight and backup battery power is available. The STAY ON and PWR OFF
buttons are still offered, but the display will stay on indefinitely unless PWR OFF is pressed.