FDS FD171CV VER HDSDI User manual

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Installation and Operation Manual
FD171CV VER HDSDI
FD171CV VER HDSDI-DVI
FD171CV VER HDSDI-PM
17.1” High-Definition Widescreen LCD

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Table of Contents
General Information.................................................................................................................3
Front View..................................................................................................................................3
Additional Information ...........................................................................................................3
Specifications.............................................................................................................................4
Installation Instructions ..........................................................................................................5
Rear Connector Orientation....................................................................................................5
Mounting Against the Bulkhead or on a Bracket ...............................................................5
Power...........................................................................................................................................6
Wiring Suggestions ..................................................................................................................6
S-Video/Composite and Audio Wiring ................................................................................7
VGA Wiring ...............................................................................................................................8
Power and Ground Wiring......................................................................................................9
Power/Video....................................................................................................................... 10-12
Operation Instructions...........................................................................................................13
Button Controls .......................................................................................................................14
Remote Control Buttons ........................................................................................................15
Technical Drawing 1...............................................................................................................16
Technical Drawing 2...............................................................................................................17
Technical Support...................................................................................................................18
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness ........................................................................18
Warranty ...................................................................................................................................19
Log of Revisions......................................................................................................................20

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General Information
The FD171CV VER HDSDI, FD171CV VER HDSDI-DVI, AND FD171CV VER HDSDI-PM
are 17.1” High-Definition Widescreen LCDs which have 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 four video input sources using
an infrared remote.
Front View
Additional Information
The FD171CV VER HDSDI, FD171CV VER HDSDI-DVI and FD171CV VER HDSDI-PM
utilize a state of the art digital video decoding chipset for the analog video input. There are
FOUR video source inputs available. They are in order of picture quality: (1)HDSDI, (1)
VGA, (1) S-Video, and (1) Composite Video. In addition, the FD171CV VER HDSDI-DVI
has (1) DVI Input. The FD171CV VER HDSDI and the FD171CV VER HDSDI-PM have (1)
HDSDI Loop Through Driver Output.
The FD171CV VER HDSDI, FD171CV VER-HDSDI-DVI and the FD171CV-HDSDI-PM can
also be connected to existing video switchers and use only a composite video input from a
selector interface box. In this case, the IR remote will only be used to set up the screen
after installation. e.g. adjust brightness, contrast, etc.
The LCD is protected with a .060” Lexan lens. The purpose of this lens is to prevent
scratching of the LCD and reduce glare. The FD171CV VER HDSDI, FD171CV VER
HDSDI-DVI and FD171CV VER HDSDI-PM are made of all metal components.
The FD171CV VER HDSDI-PM has firmware that presents side-by-side picture in picture
images in 16:9 aspect ratio.

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Specifications
Display Type
17.1” TFT Color LCD
Display Color
16.7 Million Colors
Native Resolution
1440 x 900
Video Sources
(1) HD-SDI, (1) VGA, (1) S-Video, (1) Composite.
* FD171CV VER HDSDI-DVI only (1) DVI-D
** FD171CV VER HDSDI &
FD171CV VER HDSDI-PM only (1) HD-SDI Loop-Through Driver Out
Supported Video Input
(Composite and
S-Video)
NTSC
(525/59.94i)
PAL
(625/50i)
Supported Input
Resolutions
(VGA and DVI)
VGA –WUXGA (640x480 –1920x1200) @ 60 Hz
Supported Input
Resolutions
(SD-SDI and HD-SDI)
SMPTE-274
1080i(60/59.94/50)
1080P(30/29.97/25/24/24sF/23.98/23.98sF)
SMPTE-296M
720P(50/59.94/60)
SMPTE-125M
480i(59.94)
ITU-R.BT.656
576i(50)
2K Format
2048 x 1080(23.98psf/24psf/23.98p/24p)
Aspect Ratio
16:10
Brightness
250 cd/m2
Dimensions
16.25”(W) x 11.00” (H) x 1.75”(D)
Display Size
14.36”(W) x 8.950”(H)
Weight
7.30 Lb.
Power @ Amp
28V DC @ 1.3A Max. Cont. Steady-State
Screen Control
On Screen Display Menu
Materials
Aluminum
Pixel Pitch
.255 mm X .255 mm
Operating
Temperature
0-50° C (32-122° F)
Test Certifications
N/A

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Installation Instructions
All cabin entertainment equipment, such as the FD171CV VER HDSDI, FD171CV VER
HDSDI-DVI and FD171CV VER HDSDI-PM should be installed on a non-essential bus and
have a dedicated circuit breaker.
There are eight 8-32 UNC mounting holes located on the sides and back of the display.
Four holes are located at the four corners of the back and four holes are located two on
each side of the bezel. It is sufficient to mount the display by four attach points.
Mounting against the bulkhead or on a bracket: The unit can be mounted internal,
external, or partially internal to the bulkhead. It is recommended that you leave about ¼
inch of space around the rear, top and bottom of the display for the exhaust fan to have
circulating air. When mounting from inside the bulkhead it is possible to have only the LCD
visible to the cabin. The unit will come on automatically upon power application and if using
an external video source selection box the IR is not needed. If you are using the IR to
change the video source selection then you need to have the IR LED visible to the cabin.
Rear Connector Orientation –The rear connector of this monitor can be mounted
horizontally (connector perpendicular to rear of monitor) or vertically (connector
perpendicular to bottom of monitor) in order to give you the most convenient mounting
options. By default, this monitor's connector ships in the rear/horizontal position. FDS
Avionics Corp. will ship the unit with the optional bottom/vertical mounting connector
configuration if specified at the time of order; contact your local sales representative for
assistance. It is possible to change the connector orientation at the time of installation.
For instructions on how to change the connector orientation please call FDS Avionics Corp.
at [phone] and ask for Technical Support.

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Power This is a 28VDC monitor that requires 1.3 Amps of power to operate. The unit turns on
automatically upon power application.
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.

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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 75Ohm 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 ECS P/N 453005. This is a single shielded cable
containing 5 separate coaxial cables, color-coded to match the functions of the wires.
Coax cables should be terminated using solder sleeve coaxial cable terminators, Raychem
P/N: CWT-4174-W122-5/9

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Power and Ground Wiring
This is a 28VDC monitor that requires 1.3 amps of power to operate. To operate properly
this monitor requires an input voltage of 18-28VDC.
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.
1.3 Amps of current on .81 Ohms will drop 1.05 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
P1 (Power/Video)
High Density DB-15 Receptacle (supplied)
Connector P/N: M24308/2-286 or Equivalent
Crimp Contacts P/N: M39029/57-354 or Equivalent
Pin
Number
Description
1
28VDC Power
2
28VDC Ground
3
Composite Video 1 - Signal
4
Composite Video 1 - Shield
5
S-Video Y Signal
6
S-Video Y Shield
7
S-Video C Signal
8
S-Video C Shield
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
Video Ground
13
Sync Ground
14
Horizontal Sync (Pin 13 on Standard VGA)
15
Vertical Sync (Pin 14 on Standard VGA)

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P2 (HDSDI Input)
P3* (HDSDI Loop-Through)
Standard 75Ω BNC Plug (RG179 connector supplied)
Pin
Description
Center
Video Signal
Shell
Video Return
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P3** (DVI-D Input)
Accepts a standard DVI-D (Single Link) male connector (supplied)
Pin
Number
Description
1
TMDS data 2-
2
TMDS data 2+
3
TMDS data 2 shield
4
N/C
5
N/C
6
DDC clock
7
DDC data
8
N/C
9
TMDS data 1-
10
TMDS data 1+
11
TMDS data 1 shield
12
N/C
13
N/C
14
+5 V
15
Ground
16
Hot plug detect
17
TMDS data 0-
18
TMDS data 0+
19
TMDS data 0 shield
20
N/C
21
N/C
22
TMDS clock shield
23
TMDS clock+
24
TMDS clock-
C1
N/C
C2
N/C
C3
N/C
C4
N/C
C5
N/C
** FD171CV VER HDSDI-DVI only

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Operation Instructions
The FD171CV VER HDSDI, FD171CV VER HDSDI-DVI, AND FD171CV VER HDSDI-PM
are 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 FD171CV VER HDSDI,
FD171CV VER HDSDI-DVI or the FD171CV VER HDSDI-PM 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 top (center) of all three units, FD171CV VER HDSDI, FD171CV VER
HDSDI-DVI and the FD171CV VER HDSDI-PM are 8 buttons. Their functions are shown
below:
BUTTON
DESCRIPTION
POWER
Toggles the power ON or OFF. Also, wakes the display
up from SLEEP mode.
MENU
Opens the MENU.
AUTO
Auto-adjusts the display’s size and position.
DOWN
Moves to the next selection in the menu.
UP
Moves to the previous selection in the menu.
LEFT
Decrease the selection’s value in the menu.
RIGHT
Increases the selection’s value in the menu.
SOURCE
Switches between sources coming into the display.

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Remote Control Buttons
Refer to Button Controls on previous page.

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Technical Drawing

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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 [phone].
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 FD171CV VER HDSDI, FD171CV VER HDSDI-DVI and FD171CV VER HDSDI-PM 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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Revisions Log
Rev
Date
Page
Description
A
03/15/2013
All
Initial Release
B
11/22/2013
6, 2 22
Updated Specifications, Address Information, Support
Information. Warranty information.
B
1/12/2017
All
Company name change and formatting –No revision change
necessary.