FDS FD320CV User manual

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Installation and Operation Manual
FD320CV
FD320CV VER HD
FD320CV VER HDSDI
FD320CV VER HDSDI-CAN
32” High-Definition Widescreen LCD

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Specifications
Display
Panel Technology
32” TFT Color LCD
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Brightness
350 cd/m² Typical
Viewing Angle
178° on both axes
Power
Power
28VDC @ 2.3 Amps
Inrush Current
11.4A for 280µs
7.4A within 2.6ms
2.3A after 3ms
Environmental Conditions
Operating temperature
0°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature
-20°C to 60°C
Dimensions
External
31.00” (W) x 18.70” (H) x 2.55” (D)
Active Screen Size
31.5” diagonal
Weight
25.5 lbs.
Features
Remote Control
Infrared (Included)
Screen Control
On Screen Display Menu
DO-160 Testing
Section 7, Category B
Section 21, Category B
Serial Communication
RS-485
(FD320CV VER HD Only)
CAN Bus
(FD320CV VER HDSDI-CAN Only)
Video Inputs
FD320CV
FD320CV VER
HD
FD320CV VER HDSDI
FD320CV VER HDSDI-
CAN
(1) Composite
(1) Composite
(1) Composite
(1) S-Video
(2) HDMI
(1) HDSDI (1.5G)
(1) VGA
(1) S-Video
(1) HDSDI loop thru output
(1) VGA
(1) S-Video
(1) VGA

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Table of Contents
General Information/Additional Information/Installations .............................................. 4
Rear Connector Orientation .............................................................................................. 5
Power .................................................................................................................................. 5
Wiring Suggestions............................................................................................................ 5
S-Video/Composite and Audio Wiring.............................................................................. 6
VGA Wiring ......................................................................................................................... 7
HDMI .................................................................................................................................... 8
Power and Ground Wiring ................................................................................................. 9
Command sets for controlling the monitors with serial numbers starting w/
11XXXXXXXX (10 digits) and below:................................................................................10
Command sets for controlling the monitors with serial numbers starting w/
12XXXXXXXX (10 digits) and above: ...............................................................................11
RS-485 Wiring and RS-485 Network ................................................................................12
Setting ID Numbers for Multiple Monitors:......................................................................12
Operation Instructions......................................................................................................13
Button Controls .................................................................................................................14
Remote Control Buttons ...................................................................................................15
Technical Drawing.............................................................................................................16
Technical Drawing.............................................................................................................17
Technical Support .............................................................................................................18
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness.......................................................................18
Limited Warranty ...............................................................................................................19
Log of Revisions ...............................................................................................................20

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General Information
The FD320CV series are 32” High-Definition Widescreen LCD which have features that
allow installation in the smallest of mounting areas with minimum interface equipment. Built
with retrofit aircraft integration in mind, these displays can switch between video input
sources using an infrared remote.
Additional Information
The FD320CV series utilizes a state of the art digital video decoding chipset for the analog
video input.
The FD320CV series can also be connected to existing video switchers and use only a
single 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 .125” polycarbonate lens. The purpose of this lens is to
prevent scratching of the LCD and reduce glare. The enclosure for the FD320CV series is
aluminum. DO-160 testing has been completed and the report is available upon request.
Installation Instructions
All cabin entertainment equipment 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.
Refer to ICD-212, in this manual, for mounting provisions.
It is recommended that you leave at least ½ inch of space around the rear, top and bottom
of the display for the exhaust fan to have circulating air.

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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.
Power
This is a 28VDC monitor that requires 2.3 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
The recommended cable for s-video/composite and audio purposes is PIC 75ΩCoax, 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 75Ω
video isolation transformer. In most cases this should be added to the video output of the
source.
We recommend coax cables be terminated using solder sleeve coaxial cable terminators.

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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.

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HDMI
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) defines the protocol and electrical
specifications for the 19 signalling, pin-out, electrical and mechanical requirements of cable
and connectors used for transmitting High-Definition content. The Type A HDMI connector
(shown below) has 19 pins with bandwidth to support all SDTV, EDTV and HDTV modes.
The plug’s outside dimensions are 13.9 mm wide by 4.45 mm high.

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Power and Ground Wiring
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
installation with a 28VDC power system, 1.5-amp equipment load and a total of 50 feet of
wire between the circuit breaker, monitor and ground.
Example: 22awg wire has 16.2Ωper 1000 feet, this equates to .81Ω for 50 feet. 1.5 Amp
of current on .81Ωwill drop 1.22 Volts.
Resistance of Wire Type M22759/16-**
(** = Gauge)
Gauge (AWG)
Ω / 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 in order to install the product in
compliance with industry standards and safety.

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Command sets for controlling the monitors with serial numbers starting w/
11XXXXXXXX (10 digits) and below:
Below are the command sets to control the power, source selection and backlight
brightness. The 13 characters below are shown in hexadecimal. The communication
system must be set up for 19200 Baud, no parity, 8 bits of data and 1 stop bit.
POWER
POWER OFF
0xBE 0xEF 0x02 0x06 0x00 0x1F 0xD1 0x26 0x00
0x00
0x00
0x01
0x00
CR
POWER ON
0xBE 0xEF 0x02 0x06 0x00 0x1F 0xD1 0x26 0x00
0x00
0x01
0x01
0x00
CR
SOURCE SELECTION
VGA
0xBE 0xEF 0x02 0x06 0x00 0x1F 0xD1 0x26 0x00
0x00
0x00
0x02
0x00
CR
Composite
0xBE 0xEF 0x02 0x06 0x00 0x1F 0xD1 0x26 0x00
0x00
0x01
0x02
0x00
CR
S-Video
0xBE 0xEF 0x02 0x06 0x00 0x1F 0xD1 0x26 0x00
0x00
0x02
0x02
0x00
CR
HDMI 1
0xBE 0xEF 0x02 0x06 0x00 0x1F 0xD1 0x26 0x00
0x00
0x06
0x02
0x00
CR
HDMI 2
0xBE 0xEF 0x02 0x06 0x00 0x1F 0xD1 0x26 0x00
0x00
0x07
0x02
0x00
CR
BACKLIGHT
0%
0xBE 0xEF 0x02 0x06 0x00 0x1F 0xD1 0x26 0x00
0x00
0x00
0x03
0x00
CR
Increment
by 1% 0xBE 0xEF 0x02 0x06 0x00 0x1F 0xD1 0x26 0x00 0x00 Increment
by 0x01 0x03 0x00 CR
100%
0xBE 0xEF 0x02 0x06 0x00 0x1F 0xD1 0x26 0x00
0x00
0x64
0x03
0x00
CR
Notes
1
2
3
4
5
Notes:
1. The first nine characters will remain the same for any command.
2. For connecting multiple monitors to one controller; the number can be set to 0x00 to
control all monitors at once, 0x01 to control monitor number 1, 0x02 monitor number 2
and so on until 0x63 for monitor number 99.
3. The number will change depending on command.
4. Identifier for the group of commands.
5. All commands need to end with a Carriage Return

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Command sets for controlling the monitors with serial numbers starting w/
12XXXXXXXX (10 digits) and above:
Commands
Length CMD Index Wall ID Set ID Data
Wall
Column ID
Check Sum
Power On
0x08 0x12 0x9C 0x00 0x00 0x01 0x01 0x48
Power Off
0x08 0x12 0x9C 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x01 0x49
HDMI 1
0x08 0x12 0x8E 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x01 0x57
HDMI 2
0x08
0x12
0x8E
0x00
0x00
0x01
0x01
0x56
DVI
0x08 0x12 0x8E 0x00 0x00 0x02 0x01 0x55
VGA
0x08 0x12 0x8E 0x00 0x00 0x03 0x01 0x54
S-Video
0x08
0x12
0x8E
0x00
0x00
0x04
0x01
0x53
Composite
0x08 0x12 0x8E 0x00 0x00 0x05 0x01 0x52
Auto
0x08 0x12 0x7E 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x01 0x67
Full
Screen
0x08 0x12 0x7E 0x00 0x00 0x01 0x01 0x66
16:9
0x08 0x12 0x7E 0x00 0x00 0x02 0x01 0x65
4:3
0x08 0x12 0x7E 0x00 0x00 0x03 0x01 0x64
1:1
0x08 0x12 0x7E 0x00 0x00 0x04 0x01 0x63
The RS-485 connector carries information between the Infrared received and the LCD
controller board. Any connections to the RS-485 bus must be tolerant to the existing control
signals. Devices connected to the RS-485 Bus should not send traffic that interferes with the
existing RS-485 messages.
*Note: The formula for checksum:
0xFF - (Length + CMD + Index + Wall ID + Set ID + Data + Wall Column ID - 1)

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RS-485 Wiring and RS-485 Network
Shielded twisted-pair 22 AWG wire is recommended for RS-485 wiring.
If there is more than one monitor connected to the aircraft’s RS-485 controller system, then
it is strongly recommended to connect the system in series or daisy-chain and terminate the
twisted pairs with a 120Ωresistor. This configuration improves the reliability of the system.
It is highly recommended to use 22 AWG twisted pairs for runs longer than 20 feet.
Connect all RS-485A pins together, all RS-485B pins together.
Setting ID Numbers for Multiple Monitors
When two or more monitors are installed on the same RS-485 Network, an ID number must
be assigned to each monitor. To assign an ID:
• Press the menu button (either on the monitor or remote control)
• Navigate to the “image” tab
• Navigate down to “set ID”
• Press left or right to assign a number to the monitor
• Press menu twice to exit

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Operation Instructions
The unit will turn 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 Detector visible to the cabin. The FD320CV
series are continuously powered 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 input/source of the unit using the video
source button on the display, or remotely 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 the FD320CV series are 8 buttons. Their functions are shown below:
BUTTON
FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
1 Power
Toggles the power ON or Off. Also, wakes the display up from
SLEEP mode.
2
Menu
Opens the MENU.
3
Auto
Auto-adjusts the display’s size and position.
4
Down
Moves to the next selection in the menu.
5
Up
Moves to the previous selection in the menu.
6
Left
Decrease the selection’s value in the menu.
7
Right
Increases the selection’s value in the menu.
8
Source
Switches between sources coming into the display

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Remote Control Buttons
POWER - System On/off
SOURCE - Change Inputs
MENU - Menu On/Off
UP/DOWN – Menu Move
LEFT/RIGHT – Menu Move & Brightness
control
PIP - Pip Window On/Off (SMALL,
MEDIUM, LARGE & SIDE BY SIDE)
SWAP - Exchange main / sub pip windows
AUTO - Auto configuration of ANALOG
display.
PIP POS - Pip window position
Two AAA batteries required (supplied).
The remote control contains the same functionality available as on the display buttons to
include power, source, menu and directional arrows.

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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 470-239-7421.
FDS Avionics Corp.
6435 Shiloh Road
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
The FD320CV series are designed not to require regular general maintenance.

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Limited Warranty
All FDS Avionics Corp. 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 time 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 (8:00
am to 5:00 pm EST) Monday through Friday at [phone].
Many repair requests can be resolved through distance support and may not require the return of the 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 expressly 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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