FDS FD151CV-QUAD User manual

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Installation and Operation Manual
FD151CV-QUAD
15.1” Low-Profile LCD with Quad-Screen Capability

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Table of Contents
General Information....................................................................................................................3
Front View.....................................................................................................................................3
Additional Information ..............................................................................................................3
Specifications................................................................................................................................4
Installation Instructions .............................................................................................................4
Power..............................................................................................................................................4
Wiring Suggestions .....................................................................................................................5
S-Video/Composite & Audio Wiring.......................................................................................5
VGA Wiring ..................................................................................................................................6
Power & Ground Wiring ............................................................................................................7
Power/Video..................................................................................................................................8
Pinout DB-15.................................................................................................................................8
Operation Instructions................................................................................................................9
Button Controls ..........................................................................................................................10
Remote Control Buttons ..................................................................................................... 10-11
Technical Drawing.....................................................................................................................12
Technical Support......................................................................................................................13
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness ...........................................................................13
Warranty Information ...............................................................................................................14
Log of Revisions.........................................................................................................................15

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General Information
The FD151CV-QUAD is a 15.1” Low-Profile LCD which has features that allow
installation in the smallest of mounting areas with the minimum of interface equipment.
Built with retrofit aircraft integration in mind, this display can switch between three video
input sources using an infrared remote.
Front View
Additional Information
The FD151CV-QUAD utilizes a state of the art digital video decoding chipset for the
analog video input. The video sources in order of picture quality are VGA (computer
graphics like moving maps), and Composite Video (DVD, camera or VCR). Both NTSC
and PAL formats are auto-detected.
The FD151CV-QUAD can also be connected to existing video switchers and just take a
composite video input from a selector interface box. In this case multiple input sources
can be selected and displayed on the monitor. You would only use the IR remote to set
up the screen during installation.
The FD151CV-QUAD is made of all metal components. DO-160 testing has been
completed and is available upon request.
The LCD is protected with a .060” Lexan lens to prevent scratching of the LCD.

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Specifications
Display Type
15.1” TFT Color LCD
Display Color
16.7 Million Colors
Screen Resolution
VGA 1024 x 768
Brightness
400 cd/m2
Dimensions
14.14”(W)x11.95”(H)x2.5”(D)
Display Size
11.89”(W)x8.91”(H)
Weight
7lbs 5 oz
Power
28V DC @ 1.5AMPS
PC & Video Input
VGA (High Density DB-15 Connector),
Composite (4)
Video Type Supported
NTSC/PAL
Screen Control
On-Screen Display Menu
Materials
Aluminum
DO-160 Testing
Section 21, Category B
Remote Control
IR, included
Pixel Pitch
0.3mm x 0.3mm
Installation Instructions
All cabin entertainment equipment, such as the FD151CV-QUAD, 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.
For mounting specifications refer to drawing at the back of the manual.
(NOTE: Removing the front cover does not void the warranty.)
When installed, at least ¼” gap should be maintained along the top and along the bottom
of the unit to allow for convection cooling.
Power
This is a 28VDC monitor that requires 1.5 AMPS (42 Watts) of power to operate. The unit
turns on automatically upon power application.

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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
Strobe wiring
DC motor supply cables
Inverter cabling
Or any other potential noise source.
S-Video/Composite and Audio Wiring
Recommended cable for s-video/composite and audio purposes is PIC 75 Ohm Coax,
P/N V76261. This is a lightweight, flexible, and low signal loss cable which meets FAA
flammability requirements of FAR 23.1359(d), FAR 25.853(a) and FAR 25.869(a)(4).
Similar aviation coaxial cable can be used from other vendors, as well.
Some aircraft are prone to AC noise - we recommend adding to the composite source a
75 Ohm video isolation transformer such as Deerfield Laboratory, Inc. Part No. 162-1
(www.deerfieldlab.com, [phone]). In most cases this should be added to the video
output of the source.

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VGA Wiring
Recommended cable for VGA purpose is Carlisle P/N 453005. This is a single shielded
cable containing 5 separate coaxial cables, color-coded to match the functions of the
wires.
We recommend coax cables be terminated using solder sleeve coaxial cable terminators
such as Raychem Part Number CWT-4174-W122-5/9.

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Power and Ground Wiring
This is a 28VDC monitor that requires 1.5 amps of power to operate. To operate properly
this monitor requires an input voltage of 18-29VDC.
The rated current of the equipment and associated voltage drop should be taken into
consideration when selecting wire gauge. The following example is based on an install
with a 28VDC power system and a total of 50 feet of wire between the circuit breaker,
monitor and ground.
Example: 22awg wire has 16.2 Ohms per 1000 feet, this equates to .81 Ohms for 50
feet. 1.5 Amps of current on .81 Ohms will drop 1.22 Volts.
Resistance of Wire Type M22759/16-**
(** = Gauge)
Gauge (AWG)
OHMS/1000’
24
26.20
22
16.20
20
9.88
16
4.81
12
2.02
10
1.26
8
.701
Also, use short heavy gauge wire and a clean tight connection for ground.
It is the installer’s responsibility to understand the product’s requirements to install the
product in compliance with industry standards and safety.

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Power/Video
Pin out for P1 (High Density DB-15 Receptacle)
There is one High Density DB-15 on the rear of the display, which connects Power,
Composite Video #1, Composite Video #2 and VGA connections.
Part Numbers for DB-15 connectors, manufactured by Tyco or Amp.
High density, D-sub, 15 contact receptacle (female) P/N 748565-1
HD15F pins P/N M39029/57-354
Pin
Number
Description
1
28VDC Power
2
28VDC Ground
3
Composite Video 1 –Signal
4
Composite Video 1 –Shield
5
Composite Video 2 –Signal
6
Composite Video 2 –Shield
7
N/C
8
N/C
9
Red Video (Pin 1 on Standard VGA)
10
Green Video (Pin 2 on Standard VGA)
11
Blue Video (Pin 3 on Standard VGA)
12
Red Ground (Pin 6 on Standard VGA)
13
Green Ground (Pin 7 on Standard VGA)
14
Horizontal Sync (Pin 13 on Standard VGA)
15
Vertical Sync (Pin 14 on Standard VGA)

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Operation Instructions
The FD151CV-QUAD is continuously on but can be de-energized by removing power
from the entertainment system. No pilot or aircrew action is necessary during flight or
ground operation.
The passengers will be able to change the video output from the FD151CV-QUAD using
the video source select button on the display, or remotely throughout the cabin with the
included IR remote. Point the IR remote at the top of the LCD to make changes.
When applying 28VDC power, the display will turn on and look for a valid input on the
last known source. If no input is found, the display will go to standby mode. Pressing the
Select button will select new video input.

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Button Controls
Located at the bottom of the FD151CV-QUAD are 10 buttons.
The functions are as follows:
BUTTON
DESCRIPTION
QUAD
Puts monitor into quad-screen mode.
1
Displays Input 1 as full-screen.
2
Displays Input 2 as full-screen.
3
Displays Input 3 as full-screen.
4
Displays Input 4 as full-screen.
M
Opens the menu, changes between selections.
Press while in menu- Adjust selection UP.
Press out of menu –Brightness (Use up or down to
change.)
Press while in menu- Adjust selection DOWN.
Press out of menu –Contrast (Use up or down to
change.)
S
Select video source with the following order: Composite
1, Composite 2 and RGB (PC).
P
Pressing will turn the monitor ON or OFF from Standby
mode.

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Remote Control Buttons
The remote control included with the FD151CV-QUAD contains the same functionality
available on the display buttons, to include power, source, menu, and directional arrows.

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Technical Drawing

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Technical Support
Should you have any questions concerning this product or other FDS Avionics Corp.
products, please contact our Product Support representatives at 470-239-7421.
FDS Avionics Corp.
6435 Shiloh Road
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
For further product information, technical data and sample wiring diagrams, please click
on the Dealers section of our web site at www.FDSAvionics.com
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
The FD151CV-QUAD is designed not to require regular general maintenance.

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Limited Warranty
All FDS Avionics Corp. (FDS) products are warranted to be free from material or manufacturing defects for a
period of 24 months from the date of shipment for General Aviation customers or 12 months from the date of
shipment for Government/Special Mission customers. Any material or repair workmanship for in warranty repair
service will be specifically warranted for 90 days or the remainder of the original warranty period, whichever is
longer. If the original warranty period has expired, the 90 day repair warranty is limited to the material and
workmanship specific to the repair activity completed.
The following conditions are exclusions to warranty coverage:
1. Labor costs associated with installation, removal or reinstallation of any product.
2. Damage to or malfunction caused by any unauthorized alteration made to the product.
3. Resolving signal quality issues caused by externally generated noise introduced by aircraft electrical
systems or other components connected to any FDS product.
4. Any malfunction caused by improper installation or connection to aircraft wiring, industry standard cabin
management/ inflight entertainment systems, or third party commercial equipment not specifically
identified as compatible with FDS products.
5. Any malfunction caused by installation that does not conform to precautions associated with operating
environments listed in the operating manual or consistent with industry best practices such as; high
temperature, adequate ventilation, high humidity, high dust, or power surges.
6. Cosmetic damage or damage to internal components caused by installation or removal, failure to follow
installation or operating instructions, or any neglect or misuse of the product.
7. Any product that is returned for service with a broken tamper evident seal, indicating tampering or
improper handling of the product by an unauthorized person. Violation of product tamper evident seals or
modification of factory installed serial and PMA labels voids any warranty, either expressed or implied.
The FDS technical support team is available to provide distance troubleshooting support during business hours
(8:00am to 5:00pm EST) Monday through Friday at [phone].
Many repair requests can be resolved through distance support and may not require return of merchandise to the
factory. If a product must be returned to the factory for repair, an RMA number will be issued as directed by the
technical support team and communicated by the repair coordinator.
Upon request by the customer, FDS may send a service technician onsite to repair any non-PMA products. The
travel expenses incurred to include transportation, lodging and meals along with the technician’s hourly rate shall
be payable by the customer in accordance with FDS’ applicable rates and procedures.
FDS Avionics Corp. will, upon receipt of returned merchandise, remanufacture or replace the unit at our discretion
and return the product by Ground Return Shipping. Express return shipment will be the responsibility of the
sender.
This warranty is not transferable.
Any implied warranties expire at the express limited warranty expiration date. FDS shall not be held liable for any
indirect, special, punitive, incidental or consequential damages.
Some states do not allow limitation on the length of an implied warranty. In such states, the exclusions or
limitations of this limited warranty may not apply.

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Log of Revisions
Rev
Date
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Description
A
04/13/2010
Initial Release
B
5/4/2017
All
Company name change, warranty, and formatting.