Flight Display Systems FD171CV-C-4 User manual

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Manufactured by MILIC, LLC with marketing support from Flight Display Systems.
This product does not have FAA PMA approval.
FD171CV-C-4
Installation and Operation Manual
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
470-239-7421, or
www.FlightDisplay.com

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Table of Contents
General Information......................................................................................................................3
1. Front View..........................................................................................................................3
2. Additional Information....................................................................................................3
Specifications................................................................................................................................4
Installation Instructions .............................................................................................................4
1. Power ..................................................................................................................................4
Wiring Suggestions .....................................................................................................................5
1. Composite/S-Video..........................................................................................................5
2. VGA Wiring……………………………………………………………………………...6
3. Power and Ground Wiring..............................................................................................7
Power/Video..................................................................................................................................8
4. DB-15 Pinout......................................................................................................................8
5. Rear View with Connectors…………………………………………………………....9
Operation Instructions..............................................................................................................10
1. Button Control........................................................................................................... 10-11
Technical Drawing.....................................................................................................................12
Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................13
1. Video Noise......................................................................................................................13
2. VGA Shadowing .............................................................................................................13
3. Snow or Sweeping Lines................................................................................................13
4. No Power to Monitor, No Video Input........................................................................13
5. Color Distortion...............................................................................................................13
Technical Support......................................................................................................................14
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness ...........................................................................15
Warranty ......................................................................................................................................15
Log of Revisions.........................................................................................................................16

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General Information
The FD171CV-C-4 is a special mission panel mounted 17”monitor with quad view HDSDI.
Front View
Additional Information
The LCD supports 7 video source inputs. Four (4) HD-SDI inputs for the quad view, one (1)
VGA, one (1) S-Video and one (1) composite. There is also one (1) HD-SDI loop through
driver output, this will output the HDSDI image shown on the display.
The monitor casing is made of all metal components.

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Specifications
Display Type
17.1” TFT Color LCD
Display Color
16.7 Million Colors
Screen Resolution
1440 x 900
Brightness
250 cd/m2
Dimensions
16.25”(W) x 11.00” (H) x 3.04”(D)
Display Size
14.36”(W) x 8.950”(H)
Weight
8.60 Lb.
Power @ Amp
28V DC @ 2.0A Max. Cont. Steady-
State
Video Type Supported
NTSC/PAL
Video Sources
(4) HD-SDI Quad (In), (1) VGA, (1) S-
Video, (1) Composite, (1) HD-SDI
Loop-Through Driver Output
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
Installation Instructions
All cabin equipment, such as the FD171CV-C-4, 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 flight crew can de-energize the system should it become necessary.
There are (8) 8-32 UNC mounting holes located on the sides and back of the display. Four
mounting points are located on the rear and two on each side of the bezel. See installation
drawing at end of manual for dimensional details.
Power
This is a 28VDC monitor that requires 2.0 Amps of maximum continuous steady-state
power to operate. The unit turns on automatically upon power application.

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Wiring Suggestions
For balanced signals on twisted pair cable, 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.
Composite and S-Video Wiring
Recommended cable for s-video 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
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
22 AWG wire is recommended for Power and Ground applications.
This is a 28VDC monitor that requires 2 amps 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.
2 Amps of current on .81 Ohms will drop 1.62 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
.70
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 and VIDEO
P1 (Video/Power)
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)
P2 (Quad HDSDI Input)
P3 (HDSDI Loop-through Output)
P4 –P7 (HDSDI Inputs 1 through 4)
P8 (Quad HDSDI Output)
Standard 75Ω BNC Plug (RG179 connector supplied)
Pin
Description
Center
Video Signal
Shell
Video Return

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* For Quad View to function properly a connection must exist between J8 and J2.

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Operation Instructions
The FD171CV-C-4 is continuously on but can be de-energized by removing power from
the video system. No pilot or aircrew action is necessary during flight or ground operation.
The operator can change the video from the FD171CV-C-4 using the Source button on the
top of the display (SDI, Analog, S-Video & Composite). When the SDI source is selected,
the buttons on the front of the display will control the quad inputs to be displayed.
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
Source button will select new video input.
J2 HDSDI OUT will output the current HDSDI video displayed on the monitor.
Button Controls
Located on the top of the FD171CV-C-4 are 8 buttons for display control.
BUTTON
DESCRIPTION
PWR
Turns ON/OFF the system.
MENU
Activates the OSD menu or goes to previous menu.
AUTO
Auto-adjustment in RGB.
Moves the highlight icon up to the function that user
wants.
Moves the highlight icon down to the function that user
wants.
Decreases the adjustment of the selected function.
Increases the adjustment of the selected function.
SCE
(Source) Selects the Input Signal among Analog RGB/S-
Video/Composite/HDSDI.

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Located on the front of the FD171CV-C-4 are 5 buttons for HDSDI quad control. With
HDSDI source selected on the monitor, these buttons select the input to display. When
“Q” is selected all 4 HDSDI inputs will be displayed.

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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
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 FD171CV-C-4 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
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Description
A
01/23/13
Initial Release
B
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6, 14,
15
Removed viewing angle from Specs, Changed Address and
warranty info.