PS Engineering PAV80 Pilot’s Guide

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Factory Service

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Crew Pass

PAV80

PAV80

High-fidelity Audio-Video

In-Flight Entertainment System

With DVD/MP3/CD Player

and Radio Receiver

Operation Manual

FAA-PMA

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Section I, General Information

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your selection of the PS Engineering PAV80
In-flight Entertainment system. This system, designed specifically
for general aviation, combines a Digital Versatile Disc (DVD)
player with CD and MP3 capability with an AM/FM radio for ulti­mate in-flight entertainment capability.

Please read this Pilot Guide so you can become familiar with

the features packed into the PAV80.

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

The PAV80 System is a single panel mounted unit that contains a DVD
player with MP3 media capability and an AM/FM radio receiver. It also
contains a high-fidelity stereo amplifier to provide the entertainment out­put to the aircraft audio system. Up to four remote-mounted video dis­plays can provide visual entertainment to the passengers (with optional
equipment required to use more than one display).

An 8-digit LED display provides information about the systems modes
and media in use.

Because of the high-speed data requirements of the DVD mechanism,
the radio frequency reception using the internal antenna is limited.
Therefore, when used for AM or FM reception, the operator may
only receive the most powerful 3 to 5 stations. In contrast to an ADF,
where audio fidelity is not important, the PAV80 requires higher signal
levels to ensure fidelity.

For optimum performance, some installers may desire an external
AM/FM antenna. PS Engineering recommends a Comant CI-222-series.

Section II OPERATION

At PS Engineering we believe that we have made the PAV80 simple to
use. However, we have packed loads of features into the system to make
it flexible, so it will meet your requirements for cross country flying in
light aircraft.

We’ll start with a tour of the front panel. We call it human-machine inter­face, but you can call it knobs and buttons.

the MP3 tagged information screen. Select the General tab to show the informa­tion that can be modified for the PAV80.

The PAV80 can display song name, artist, album, and filename. This corre­sponds to the Track title, Artist, Album, and Track Filename fields shown on
the screen. Each of these fields can be modified to the user’s preference. Note:
The PAV80 is limited to displaying up to 22 characters in each of these fields.
Click on the appropriate field to modify the track title, artist, or album. To
modify the filename, select the Rename Files button in the lower left corner.
Click on the field labeled New File Name and press OK to change the file
name. Press the Apply and OK buttons to update the information

Section IV- Warranty and Service

Warranty

In order for the factory warranty to be valid, the installations in a
certified aircraft must be accomplished by an FAA-certified avion­ics shop and authorized PS Engineering dealer. If the unit is being
installed by a non-certified individual in an experimental aircraft, a
factory-made harness must be used for the warranty to be valid.

PS Engineering, Inc. warrants this product to be free from defect
in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the
date of installation as recorded in aircraft logbook and/or on FAA
Form 337. During the twelve (12) months, PS Engineering, Inc.,
at its option, will send a replacement unit
should be determined to be defective after consultation with a fac­tory technician.

All transportation charges for returning the defective units are the
responsibility of the purchaser. All domestic transportation
charges for returning the exchange or repaired unit to the pur­chaser will be borne by PS Engineering, Inc. The risk of loss or
damage to the product is borne by the party making the shipment,
unless the purchaser requests a specific method of shipment. In
this case, the purchaser assumes the risk of loss.

This warranty is not transferable. Any implied warranties expire at
the expiration date of this warranty. PS Engineering SHALL NOT
BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM­AGES. This warranty does not cover a defect that has resulted
from improper handling, storage or preservation, or unreasonable
use or maintenance as determined by us. This warranty is void if
there is any attempt to dissemble this product without factory au-

thorization. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you

at our expense if the unit

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Volume Control

Men u Se lec tion

Disc Cont rol

Tr ack S elect ion

MENU

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2 3

NEXT

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5 6

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7

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ENTER

UP

DOWN

LEFT

RIGHT

PREV STOP

REW

VOL

UP

EJECT

PLAY

PAUSE

VOL

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The remote supplied is used to control various functions of the secondary audio
output, as well as the DVD menu functions.

Remote Control

(not to scale)

The Remote uses a CR2025 type battery, which is located under the cover on the
bottom. Should the remote unintentionally depart the aircraft, additional units are
available at 1-800-ICS-AERO

Appendix A – MP3 Creation

Creating MP3s from an Audio CD

Start MusicMatch JukeBox.(www.musicmatch.com
which is the small red dot located in the top right corner. This will open the re­corder window located at the bottom of the screen.

Insert an audio CD into the CD drive. MusicMatch will automatically read the
disc and display the contents in the recorder window. Press the REFRESH button
to check the Internet database for CD information, such as artist, song title, or
album. If this information is available, it will automatically be updated in the file.

Select Options->Recorder->Format and select either MP3 or MP3PRO format.
You may also set the MP3 file quality under the Options->Recorder->Quality
menu.

Select the tracks to be copied to MusicMatch by checking the box next to the
desired track. Press the record button in the lower left corner when complete

MusicMatch will then convert the files from the audio CD to MP3 and display
them in the Music Library box located in the middle of the screen

To edit the MP3 information, select a file in the Music Library and press the
TAG button in the top right corner of the Music Library box. This will display

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) Press the recorder button,

Operating Principals

The first thing you will notice about the PAV 80 is the 8-digit dis­play on the front. You’ll notice that it is split into two sections,
while displaying the modes. The left side shows the audio source
delivered to the front seats in the airplane the right side displays
the audio fed to the passengers*.

*NOTE: This description is valid when interfaced with PS Engineering

PMA7000-series audio panels, other audio systems may differ. Consult your

professional installer for details

The PAV80 is divided like this to give the ultimate in multi­tasking entertainment audio. The pilot can listen to music in the
FM radio while the passengers may watch the DVD movie.

Operating Controls Overview

Crew Pass

Front Panel Controls

We have two knob/pushbuttons on the PAV80, Volume (1) and
Mode (2). The volume control also turns the unit on and off, and
is used to select the whether the knob adjusts Crew volume, or the
passenger volume level.

The “MODE” (2) knob is used to control the functions of both the
crew and passenger, and it changes the disc track if the crew is
selected to a disc mode.

Four push buttons (3) grouped around the display control the radio
and disc functions. There is an “eye” (4) on the front panel, which
received commands from the remote control.

The disc slot (5) is where your favorite music or movie goes in.
Give it a gentle push, and the player will roll the disc into the ma­chine.

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Quick start – Six steps to motion picture success

Okay, you’ve been waiting long enough, let’s see the show! This section will get
you enjoying in flight entertainment in a jiffy.
Although the PAV80 is designed for in-flight entertainment, we recommend that
you familiarize yourself with it on the ground first.

1.Turn on battery and avionics master.

2.If it isn’t on already, turn on the audio panel (or intercom).
a. Get comfortable in the headset

b.Turn on the PAV80. It doesn’t come on by itself; we designed it to be off,

until you want it on. Turn the unit on by pressing the volume knob (1).

c. Also turn the display on by pressing the power button.
d.Put the DVD into the slot, and push gently until the player takes over. The

display will show “Loading”.

e. After the video shows the copyright restrictions, the Play/Pause will blink.
f. When the Play/Pause (►) light begins to blink, push it.

g. Usually a DVD will present you with a menu screen, where you can select

all it special features you want. For a quick movie:

Push the Play/Pause button again, and the movie will play from beginning to end

Action Disc Result

▲ short press

▲ long press

► short press

►► press

◄◄ press

Stop

Eject

Pause

Change to FM, AM, AUX (if
enabled)

Toggle into Random or normal
Sequence play

Video Source Select

The PVT801 is capable of displaying video format in NTSC (USA) or PAL
(International) standards. HINT! If your display is behaving strangely, check the
video mode. We have some experience in this regard.
In addition, the display has two inputs, AV1 and AV2. The AV2 input is not
mechanized in the PS Engineering system, so you will not get a picture is the
display is inadvertently put in this mode. More experience here.

Radio Operation

Select the AM or FM as above. The display will change to the FM frequency
(XX.X), or AM (XXX). The right knob will then increase or decrease the radio
frequency.
The other quick way to change the radio channel is to push the up or down but­tons to scan for the next available station.

Receiver Threshold Adjustment

The amount of signal required to stop the frequency scan on a forequency can be
adjusted to suit your needs. When the crew is in FM or AM mode, press and hold
the MODE knob for 3 seconds to enter the sensitivity adjustment. The LED dis­play will show "SENSE xx" where xx is a level from 1-10 (1 is lowest threshold
or weakest signal, 10 is more powerful station). This display will revert to the
MODE display after 5 seconds with no adjustment. There are two different sensi­tivity levels (FM and AM) and once adjusted, they will be stored in non-volatile
memory.

Radio Reception

Because of the high-speed data requirements of the DVD mechanism, the radio
frequency reception using the internal antenna is limited. Therefore, when used
for AM or FM reception, the operator may only receive the most powerful 3 to 5
stations. In contrast to an ADF, where audio fidelity is not important, the PAV80
requires higher signal levels to ensure fidelity.

For optimum performance, some installers may desire an external AM/FM an­tenna. PS Engineering recommends a Comant CI-222-series.

DATA knob CW

DATA knob CCW

DATA knob Push

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Quick Track Select next track
and play

Quick Track Select previous
track and keep playing

Selects Entertainment Mode

Remote Operation

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PVT801 Video Display Terminal operation

The on/off switch on the LCD video terminal is independent of the PAV80 itself.
This is the round button along the right side of the PVT801.
The other buttons control the picture quality of the PVT801, and the input modes.

NOTE: best results will be obtained with some shade on the

PVT801 screen.

PVT801 MENU

The on-screen display for the PVT801 controls the picture tint and color, as well
as the brightness. A final selection will restore the factory default settings (when
you get totally confused!)
Press the MENU icon to activate the on screen menu display, select the secured

function by touching the menu button again, and then use the up and down ar­rows to slew the range.

COLOR

BRIGHT

TINT

RESET

Detailed Operation

On/Off

Push once to turn the unit on.
Push again momentarily, and the unit goes off, dis­playing “shutdown” as the system performs house­keeping chores before going to sleep.

Push on-off

NOTE: It is NOT necessary to “shutdown” the PAV80 before turning the

avionics master off. However, if the PAV80 is switched off in the middle of a
movie, it will not remember the place where it stopped, and start over from
the beginning.

Volume control for crew

Twisting the volume knob clockwise will increase the CREW volume. The dis­play will change to VOL, followed by a number representing the volume level.

Volume control for passengers

To change the Passenger volume control from the PAV80

panel, push AND HOLD the volume control until the right side of the

display changes to VOL. Then the volume of the entertainment going

to the passengers can be changed.
In addition to the PAV80 controls, the passengers can control their

volume from the remote control, simply by pressing the up and down
volume buttons. The

display will show the new volume level.

VOL

UP

VOL

DN

V
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M

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Changing the display brightness

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Audio Source Selection

The PAV80 system offers unprecedented control over the internal and external
audio sources, for true multi-tasking audio. The split functions allow the crew to
listen to a different audio source than the passengers, or the same source.

Source Selection

source, or AXA, which is just the audio portion without video. There is only one
input, so you can’t use AUX and AXA at the same time.

Although the unit is capable of OFF/OFF mode combination, there isn’t any
reason to use this mode, except for silent movies.

Playing discs

No disc Inserted

PUSH

BLINK

TURN

CREW SOURCE SELECTION

PUSH

BLINK

TURN

PASSENGER SOURCE
SELECTION

PUSH

Push the right knob (MODE) to enter the
source selection mode. When the button is
pushed once, the left side of the display
(Crew) can be changed. Push again and the
passengers’ audio source is changed. The
mode is accepted- Locked in- when the but­ton is pushed again.
to change the passengers’ audio source,
press the mode button twice, until the right
side of the display blinks. Then select the
source, and press again to accept your new
audio source.

Audio Combinations

The PAV80 has effectively three different
audio sources, the internal disc (DVD, CD,
or MP3), the radio (AM or FM), or an auxil­iary input. The auxiliary is sub divided into
AUX, which is audio/video from a external

SELECT

SELECT

CREW PASSENGERS

DISC DISC
DISC RADIO
DISC
DISC

RADIO DISC
RADIO RADIO
RADIO AUX
RADIO AXA
RADIO OFF

AUX RADIO
AUX AUX
AUX OFF
AXA DISC
AXA AXA
AXA RADIO
AXA OFF

OFF DISC
OFF RADIO
OFF AUX
OFF AXA
OFF OFF

AXA

OFF

PUSH

(Accept)

PUSH

(Accept)

DVD disc Inserted

MP3 disc Inserted

Audio CD disc Inserted

Your PAV80 can play many different types of recorded disc media, including
CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and DVD. This means that virtually any music you
have, from a prerecorded audio CD, or a home movie stored on a DVD, can be
played in your unit.

Simply insert the disc into the slot. The PAV80 will accept the disc, and auto­matically detect the type of media.

PAV80 panel Unit Display Dimming

The display is adjusted for ambient light conditions by the connection to the
aircraft dimmer bus. If the radio light dimmer is turned all the way off, the dis­play will be at full intensity. So, if your PAV80 display seems dim, check your
radio light dimmer control.

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