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MAN –FD201CV-LP VER HD
FD201CV-LP VER HD
Installation and Operation Manual
20.1” High-Definition Low-Profile Widescreen LCD
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
470-239-7421, or
www.FlightDisplay.com
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MAN –FD201CV-LP VER HD
FD201CV-LP VER HD
20.1" High-Definition Low-Profile 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
[e-mail]
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Table of Contents
General Information...................................................................................................................4
1. Front View.......................................................................................................................4
2.Additional Information....................................................................................................4
Specifications.............................................................................................................................5
Installation Instructions ..........................................................................................................5
1. Power ...............................................................................................................................5
Wiring Instructions...................................................................................................................6
1. S-Video/Composite & Audio Wiring.........................................................................6
2.VGA Wiring.......................................................................................................................7
3.RS485 Wiring .....................................................................................................................8
4. HDMI...............................................................................................................................9
5.Power & Ground Wiring..................................................................................................9
6. Power/Video ................................................................................................................10
7.RS485 Control ..................................................................................................................11
8. Command Sets..............................................................................................................12
9.RS485 Network................................................................................................................13
Operations Instructions .........................................................................................................14
1. Button Control..............................................................................................................15
Technical Drawing............................................................................................................ 16-17
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................18
1. Video Noise...................................................................................................................18
2.VGA Shadowing .............................................................................................................18
3. Snow or Sweeping Lines.............................................................................................18
4. No Power to Monitor, No Video Input.....................................................................18
5.Color Distortion...............................................................................................................18
Technical Support...................................................................................................................19
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Instructions for Continued Airworthiness ........................................................................19
Warranty ...................................................................................................................................20
Log of Revisions......................................................................................................................21
General Information
The FD201CV-LP VER HD is a 20.1" High-Definition Low-Profile Widescreen 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 five video input sources using an infrared remote.
Front View
Additional Information
The FD201CV-LP VER HD utilizes a state of the art digital video decoding chipset for the
analog video input. There are FIVE video source inputs available. They are in order of
picture quality: (2)HDMI (Hi-Def video, such as Blu-Ray DVD or Playstation 3), (1)VGA
(computer graphics like Moving Maps), (1) S-Video and (1) Composite Video (DVD,
camera or VCR). Both NTSC and PAL formats are auto-detected.
The FD201CV-LP VER HD 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 FD201CV-LP VER HD is made of all metal
components. DO-160 testing has been completed and is available upon request
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Specifications
Display Type
20.1” TFT Color LCD
Display Color
16.7 Million Colors
Screen Resolution
1600x1200 UGA
Brightness
450 cd/m2
Dimensions
18.00”(W) x 15.13”(H) x 1.65”(D)
Display Size
16.1”(W) x 12.1”(H)
Weight
12lbs. 9 oz.
Power
28V DC @ 3.0A
Operating Temperature
0-50° C (32-122° F)
PC&Video Input
VGA (high-Density DB-15 Connector),
S-Video, Composite, HDMI (2)
Video Type Supported
NTSC/PAL
Screen Control
On-Screen Display Menu
Viewing Angle
176on Both Axis
Materials
Aluminum
DO-160 Testing
Section 21, Category B
Remote Control
IR, included
Pixel Pitch
255x255
Installation Instructions
All cabin entertainment equipment, such as the FD201CV-LP VER HD, 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.
In order to install the unit, (4) 4-40 black oxide screws must be removed (2 on each side). Lift off
the front cover to access 6-thru hole standoffs which require 6-#10 pan head machine screws for
mounting. An alternate method for mounting: The unit can use the 8-32 fasteners (2 on each
side) to attach 90mounting angles (not included) to the sides of the monitor, then attach to the
bulkhead.
When installed, at least ¼” gap should be maintained along the top and along the bottom of the
unit to allow for convection cooling. NOTE: Care should be taken to ensure the unit is not
installed in an area with poor ventilation, or in an area with excessive heat.
Power
This is a 28VDC monitor that requires 3.0 Amps 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 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.
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Coax cables should be terminated using solder sleeve coaxial cable terminators, Raychem P/N:
CWT-4174-W122-5/9
RS-485 Wiring
Shielded twisted-pair 22 AWG wire is recommended for RS-485 wiring.
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HDMI
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) defines the protocol and electrical
specifications for the signaling, 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.
ECS manufactures an HDMI cable that is terminated at the factory. It is ordered as part
number 600-19786-XXX, where XXX is the length in inches for the desired cable.
Power and Ground Wiring
22 AWG wire is recommended for Power and Ground applications.
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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
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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RS-485 Control
RS485 is a two-wire communication interface that allows an external device such as a
computer or switching unit to control the monitor’s functions remotely. Up to 99 monitors
can be separately controlled by one unit.
Pinout for RS485 (2-Pin Connector, pigtail on back of Monitor)
Pin
Number
Description
1
RS485B
2
RS485A
Part Description
Molex PN
Connector
Receptacle
19-09-1029
Female Crimps
02-09-5147
Connector Plug
19-09-2029
Male Crimps
02-09-6145
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Command sets for controlling the monitors with serial numbers starting w/
12XXXXXXXX (10 digits) and above:
Commands
Length
CMD
Index
Set ID
Data
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
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.
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
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.
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RS-485 Network:
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 120 OHM resistor. 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-485 A pins together, all RS-485 B pins together.
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Operation Instructions
The FD201CV-LP VER HD 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 FD201CV-LP VER HD using
the video source select 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.
Button Controls
Located at the bottom (right) of the FD201CV-LP VER HD 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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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: [e-mail]
For further product information, technical data and sample wiring diagrams, please click on
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Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
The FD201CV-LP VER HD 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.
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