Flight Display Systems FD141CV User manual

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MAN –FD141CV
FD141CV
Installation and Operation Manual
14.1” Widescreen LCD
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
470-239-7421, or
www.FlightDisplay.com

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FD141CV
14.1” Widescreen LCD
© 2014 Flight Display Systems. All Rights Reserved.
Flight Display Systems
6435 Shiloh Road
Suite D
Alpharetta, GA 30005
678-867-6717 Phone
678-867-6742 Fax
[email protected]
www.FlightDisplay.com
For the most current copy of all product manuals, please visit our website at
www.FlightDisplay.com
For additional support, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions section located
on our web site Support Center at http://support.FlightDisplay.com.

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Table of Contents
General Information......................................................................................................................4
1. Front View..........................................................................................................................4
2. Additional Information....................................................................................................4
Specifications................................................................................................................................5
Installation Instructions .............................................................................................................5
1. Rear Connector Orientation ............................................................................................6
2. Power ..................................................................................................................................6
Wiring Suggestions .....................................................................................................................7
1. S-Video/Composite and Audio Wiring ........................................................................7
VGA Wiring ..................................................................................................................................8
Power and Ground Wiring.........................................................................................................9
Power/Video................................................................................................................................10
Operations Instructions ............................................................................................................11
3. Button Controls ......................................................................................................... 11-12
4. Remote Control Buttons.................................................................................................13
Technical Drawings...................................................................................................................14
Technical Drawings (2 of 2) .....................................................................................................15
Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................16
1. Video Noise......................................................................................................................16
2. VGA Shadowing .............................................................................................................16
3. Snow or Sweeping Lines................................................................................................16
4. No Power to Monitor, or No Video Input...................................................................16
5. No Power to Monitor, or No Video Input...................................................................16
6. Color Distortion...............................................................................................................16
Technical Support......................................................................................................................17
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness ...........................................................................17
Warranty ......................................................................................................................................18

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General Information
The FD141CV is a 14.1” 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 FD141CV utilizes a state of the art digital video decoding chipset for the analog video
input. The three video sources in order of picture quality are VGA (computer graphics like
moving maps), S-Video and Composite Video (DVD, camera or VCR). Both NTSC and
PAL formats are auto-detected.
The FD141CV 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 FD141CV 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. The purpose of
this lens is to prevent scratching of the LCD.

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Specifications
Display Type
14.1” WXGA High Bright TFT-LCD
Display Color
262,000 Colors
Screen Resolution
1280 x 800 pixels
Brightness
1000 cd/m2
Dimensions
13.40”(W) x 9.93”(H)x1.50”(D)
Display Size
11.88”(W) x 7.40”(H)
Weight
6.0 lbs
Power
28V DC @ 1.0A
PC&Video Input
VGA, Composite, S-Video
Video Type Supported
NTSC/PAL
Screen Control
On-Screen Display Menu
Materials
Aluminum
DO-160 Testing
Section 21, Category B
Section 7, Category B
Remote Control
IR, included
Pixel Pitch
0.237 mm x 0.237 mm
Operating Temperature
-30° C to +80° C
Storage Temperature
-40° C to +90° C
Installation Instructions
All cabin entertainment equipment, such as the FD141CV, 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.
There are fourteen #8-32 mounting holes located on the sides, back and bottom of the
display. Four holes are located at the four corners of the back, six holes are located three
on each side of the bezel and four holes are located on the bottom 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 power 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.

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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. Flight
Display Systems 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 Flight Display
Systems at [phone] and ask for Technical Support.
Power
This is a 28VDC monitor that requires 1.0 Amp (28 watts) of power to operate.

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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 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 amp of power to operate. To operate properly this
monitor requires an input voltage of 24-29VDC.
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 Amp of current on .81 Ohms will drop .81 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)
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 - Signal
4
Composite Video - 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
RGB Ground (Pins 6,7,8 on Standard
VGA)
13
Sync Ground (Pin 10 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 FD141CV 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 FD141CV 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.
Button Controls
Located at the top of the FD141CV LCD are eight buttons.

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Operations are as follows (From Right to Left):
BUTTON
DESCRIPTION
Menu
Used to change the configuration of the picture
settings (Backlight, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation,
Hue, etc.)
Source
Used to select the input signal source.
Down
Used to decrease the adjustment of a menu option.
Up
Used to increase the adjustment of a menu option.
Left
Used to move through the menu options.
Right
Used to move through the menu options.
Power
Used to turn the unit on or off.

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Remote Control Buttons
Refer to Button Controls on previous page.

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Technical Drawing

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Troubleshooting
Video Noise
Check for an incorrect ground in the installation wiring. See specific examples of video
noise below, or visit http://FlightDisplay.com/Grounding.pdf
VGA Shadowing
Most of shadowing problems are due to shielding on the wire. Locate the point where all of
the shields are connected. Cut away the shields, one at a time, while viewing the display on
the screen to observe which shield is causing the noise. Cutting away one shield at a time
will allow you to focus and isolate the video noise issue.
Twisted pair wiring is prone to video noise. ECS VGA Wire
(Detailed under “Video Wiring Suggestions”) is recommended.
Snow or Sweeping Lines
Lines that slowly sweep up and down are a result of AC noise. This AC noise can be
generated by a power cart on the aircraft. Take the power cart off of the aircraft. Be careful
of inverter wiring, which can also cause noise. Stand off the wires, if necessary.
If snow or sweeping lines persist, it is possible that the ground is at an incorrect point in the
aircraft. Try moving the ground to another location.
No power to Monitor, or No video Input
• Verify correct wiring. Check the base receptacle connectors for possibly damaged pins.
• Check that the video source is:
1. Powered on,
2. In Play mode, and
3. Displaying video.
Color Distortion
• Adjust brightness and contrast settings using the buttons on the monitor.

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Technical Support
Should you have any questions concerning this product or other Flight Display Systems
products, please contact our Product Support representatives at [phone].
Flight Display Systems
6435 Shiloh Road
Suite D
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.FlightDisplay.com
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
The FD141CV is designed not to require regular general maintenance.

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Warranty Information
Flight Display Systems warrants all our products against material or manufacturing defects.
We provide a two-year warranty to all Corporate Aviation Customers, a one-year warranty to
Government/Special Missions and a one-year warranty on all headset equipment. Our
warranty begins on the date of installation. *The warranty registration card must be returned
upon installation in order to validate the warranty. Any warranty registration not returned during
this time period will default to the date of purchase as the warranty start date.
If product support is required, please call our Technical Support team at 470-239-7421 to
obtain assistance. If the return of the unit to the factory is required, an RMA number will be
issued at that time. Flight Display Systems will, upon receipt of the failed hardware,
remanufacture or replace the unit at our discretion.
Flight Display Systems will pay Ground Return Shipping charges for warranted items returned
to the customer.Charges for express shipment will be the responsibility of the sender.
This warranty is not transferable. Any implied warranties expire at the expiration date of this
warranty. We shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages.
This warranty does not cover a defect or failure that has resulted from improper or
unreasonable installation, use or maintenance, as determined by Flight Display Systems. This
warranty is void if there is any attempt to disassemble or open this product without factory
authorization.
Any labor charges associated with the removal of product or related troubleshooting by a firm
other than Flight Display Systems will not be covered.
Log of Revisions
Rev
Date
Page
Description
A
12/08/2009
B
03/01/2010
2,12
Specification Update, Warranty Update
C
06/22/2010
Format Change
D
01/27/2011
Added Rear Orientation, New Power & Ground info
E
08/24/2012
Updated format, warranty and non-PMA info
F
08/05/2013
All
Updated VGA Wiring Suggestions and VGA Pinout Information,
Address changes, Warranty Information, Revision change
G
10/31/2014
5, 11-
15
Button descriptions, remote controls, MSD and display size
changes