Rosen 6500 Technical Manual

6500

6500

6.5

Model Number

DISPLAY

DISPLAY

SlimLine

Document # 9002751 Rev D

Compliant to DO-160D

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Table of Contents

Introduction and Display Overview...................3

Pinouts ................................................................4

Installation Guidelines........................................6

Operation ............................................................8

T echnician Mode.....................................................14

Troubleshooting ...............................................16

Technical Support ............................................1 7

Specifications ...................................................18

Disclaimer .........................................................19

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Introduction and Display Overview

Introduction and Display Overview

Welcome to the 6500 T echnical Manual for the 6.5" LCD
display . This manual provides an overview of the following
information:

• Pinouts

• Installation

• Operation

• T echnician Mode

• Troubleshooting

• Specifications

The 6500 base model includes the following features:

• T wo Y ear W arranty

• 6.5” Diagonal Screen

• 400 NIT Brightness

• 6.91” (W) x 5.90” (H) x 1.18” (D)

• Brightness, Hue, Saturation, and Contrast
Adjustments

• NTSC/P AL/SECAM/RS170 (B&W) Video S tandards

• 640 x 480 Screen Resolution (VGA )

• On Screen Display (OSD) Functions

• S tatus LED

• 28 V olt DC Power Operation

• Front Panel Menu Operation

The 6500 series monitor offers the following options:

• Center , Right, Left Mount Arm with Plug-in® Mini-Base
Receptacle

• Video Source Select Switch

• Pogo Pin Plug and Base Assemblies

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Warning!

This Display is for Entertainment

Purposes Only! Connect to the Non-

Critical Power Bus.

Pinouts

Pinout descriptions are provided to assist in the wiring
process. Pay close attention to the pinout information while
completing wiring connections.

Main Interface Connectors

The 6.5 SlimLine has either one or two main interface
connectors, depending on the SlimLine base receptacle
model you purchased. The following tables list main
interface connectors and mating connectors per base
receptacle model.

SlimLine Base Receptacle Models:
0100-002, 0100-004, 0100-041, and 0100-042

Connector: 9 Pin Male D-Subminiature
Mate: 9 Pin Female D-Subminiature

Rosen Connector Kit part number 0300-022

Pin # Monitor Signal

1 Chassis Ground
2 +28V DC
3 DC Return
4 Select Switch*
5 Select Switch Return*
6 Reserved
7 Video Signal Input
8 Video Ground
9 Reserved

Pinouts

*Pins 4 and 5 connect to a momentary relay switch for

external control. For example, it can be connected to a
cabin management system for video source switching.

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Pinouts

SlimLine Base Receptacle Models:
0100-005 and 0100-040

Video Connector: BNC Jack, AMP part number 221199-5
Mating Video Connector: BNC Plug, AMP part number

221185-8

PP

PP

Pin # Monitor Signal

BNC signal Video Signal
BNC shield Video Return

Power Connector: Female 3 pin, .062" Molex
Mating Power Connector: Molex 03-06-2033
Mating Power Contact: Molex 02-06-2103

PP

PP

Pin # Monitor Signal

Molex 1 +28V DC
Molex 2 DC Return
Molex 3 Reserved

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Installation

Installation Guidelines

The following drawings are provided to assist the installation
process for your 6.5 display. Pay close attention to
dimensions and rotations when considering installation
requirements.

Note: The dimensions listed are listed in inches.

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Installation

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Operation

Ensure that when plugging the arm into the base receptacle,
the set screw in the base follows the arm’s keyed slot and the
connection is not forced.

Use the buttons on your 6.5” Display to control screen setup
and choose between video source options.

Buttons and screen options are defined in this section on
page 9.

Operation

Slot

Set Screw

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Select Switch/
Menu Scroll

Decrease Value

Sub-Menu Scroll/
Increase Value

OSD ON/OFF

Power ON/OFF

S tatus LED

Select Switch/Menu Scroll: Press this button to
switch between video source options , or to scroll
down when viewing On Screen Display (OSD) menu
options.

Decrease V alue: Press this button during normal
operation to decrease backlight intensity . When
using the OSD, press this button to decrease an
OSD menu’s range value.

Sub-Menu Scroll/Increase Value: Press this
button during normal operation to increase backlight
intensity. When using the OSD, press this button to
scroll to an OSD sub-menu when available, or use it
to increase an OSD menu’s range value.

OSD ON/OFF: Press this button to display the OSD
Main menu. Pressing the button again will remove
the OSD menu from the screen.

Status LED: The St atus LED shows red when the
display is in standby mode, green when the display
is active, and amber when the Select Switch is
pressed.

Power ON/OFF: Press this button to turn the
display ON or OFF.

6.5" Display Button Functions

Display buttons are shown and defined below .

Operation

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OSD Time-Out Use display buttons to adjust the

range of time that elapses before a
menu will time-out

Power Up Use display buttons to select

Auto-on, Auto-of f, or Restore.
Choose Auto-on to have the display
turn ON when power is applied.
Choose Auto-off to have the display
go into Standby mode when power is
supplied. Choose Restore to have the
display return to its last power-ON
status if power is interrupted

RGB Auto Detect This Option is not available with this

Display

Restore Defaults Select this option to restore factory

default settings

Video Formats Scroll to this selection’s sub-menu to

view video format options (shown on
the next page)

Advanced Menu
Options Description

Operation

On Screen Display (OSD) Main Menu

The On Screen Display (OSD) provides a set of menus that
enable users to adjust or view screen setup features. Some
Main menu selections lead to submenus with additional setup
options. Press the OSD ON/OFF button to view the Main
menu. Main menu options are described below , and then
available sub-menus are listed in the tables that follow .

Main Menu Options Description

Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Backlight Dimming
Advanced Menu Use display buttons to access the

Advanced menu’s sub-menu

Use display buttons to increase or
decrease these options’ range values

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Hours This option displays the hour and

minutes of the display’s life

SW R ev This option displays the current

software revision

Power Cycles This option displays the number of

times power has been cycled

Source This option displays the current

selected video standard (NTSC/P AL/
SECAM)

Select Switch Adjust Relay Active T ime to set the

time delay when pressing the Select
Switch to change video sources

Adjust Repeat Delay to set the time
delay when pressing and holding the
Select Switch to change video
sources

Monitor Info Scroll to this selection’s sub-menu to

view monitor information (see below)

Back Select this option to return to the

Advanced menu

Operation

Advanced Menu
Options Description

Video Formats
Sub-Menu Options Description

Use display buttons to select
between the two choices of auto
detection. The Display will
automatically detect and switch to
the input video standard*

Back Select this option to return to the

Advanced menu

Monitor Info
Sub-Menu Options Description

NTSC/PAL/SECAM

or

NTSC/P AL Only

continued...

*If the image is black and white when switching from SECAM

to P AL video st andard, press the Select switch

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Current T emperature This option displays the most recent

temperature reading within the
display . Temperature readings update
approximately every 30 seconds

Av g Temp This option displays the average of

approximately the last eight current
temperatures

Max Temp This option displays the highest

temperature ever recorded within the
display

Min Temp This option displays the lowest

temperature ever recorded within the
display

Over T emp This option displays the number of

over-temperature shut downs that
have occurred.
*A safety feature shuts down the
monitor if it reaches or exceeds 140
degrees Fahrenheit

Operation

Temperature
Sub-Menu Options Description

T emperature Menu Scroll to this selection’s sub-menu to

view monitor temperature information
(shown below)

Signal Level This option will show Low, Good, or

High. If the signal shows Low or
High, adjust the video level at the
source

Back Select this option to return to the

Advanced menu

Monitor Info
Sub-Menu Options
Continued... Description

continued...

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Under T emp This option displays the number of

under-temperature shut downs that
have occurred.
*A safety feature shuts down the
monitor if it reaches or drops below
32 degrees Fahrenheit

Back Select this option to return to the

Monitor Info sub-menu

*If an Over T emp or Under T emp shut down occurs,
T emp Shutdown is shown on the OSD for approximately 30
seconds, and then the display shuts off until the temperature
reaches acceptable temperature limits. The display will
then automatically turn back on.

Temperature
Sub-Menu Options
Continued... Description

Operation

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Technician Mode

Technician mode provides the ability to customize and restrict
access to the Main menu for specified options. This section
describes how to enter , enable and disable options, and exit
T echnician mode.

Entering Technician Mode

Complete the following list to enter Technician mode:

1 Apply 28V to the display and wait until the

status LED turns green (if the display is in
auto-off, press the power ON/OFF button).

2 Once the status LED turns green, press the

power button to turn it off.

3 Press and hold the power button down for 10

seconds before releasing it (more than 10
seconds is OK).

4 Press the OSD ON/OFF button and confirm that

the word On or Off is shown to the left of each
menu option in the Main menu. This verifies that
the display is in Technician mode.

Main menu options when starting Technician mode:

On Brightness
On Contrast
On Color
On Tint
On Sharpness
On Backlight
Off Advanced >>

Enabling/Disabling Individual Menu Items

Use the display buttons per normal operation to navigate
through menu options. Adjust the menu options as desired
and then enable or disable the option for users as desired.

Disable a menu option as follows:

1 Highlight the desired menu option.
2 Press and hold the Select switch in for 5

seconds.

3 Release the Select switch; the next option

becomes highlighted and the word OFF appears
next to the disabled menu option.

Technician Mode

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Enabling/Disabling Individual Menu Items
Continued...

Enable a menu option as follows:

1 Highlight the desired menu option.
2 Press and hold the Select switch in for 5

seconds.

3 Release the Select switch; the next option

becomes highlighted and the word ON appears
next to the enabled menu option.

When the monitor is returned to normal mode, any items
which were disabled in technician mode will no longer be
available in the main menu. It is possible to disable all Main
menu items; in this case there will be no user accessible
functions in the Main menu.

Note: the Increase and Decrease V alue buttons will not work
to adjust menu options disabled in Technician mode.

Below is an example of how adjustments in Technician mode
affect the appearance and options within the normal Main
menu.

Technician Mode
Main Menu:

On Brightness
On Contrast
On Color
Off Tint
Off Sharpness
Off Backlight
Off Advanced

Normal Mode
Main Menu Options:

Brightness
Contrast
Color

Exiting Technician Mode

To exit the Technician mode, simply turn the power off and
on again either with the power button or through the 28V
supply.

Technician Mode

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

If the monitor does not function properly , refer to the following
troubleshooting table for symptoms and possible solutions

before contacting Rosen field support.

Notes:

• Always use an oscilloscope to verify the video signal

• Always use a multimeter to verify voltages

• Check actual results against the requirements

described in this manual

PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION

No power Verify that the pinout is correct . Push

and hold the power switch for about one
second.

V erify Monitor is fully inserted into base
receptacle.

No video on V erify that the pinout is correct.
screen

V erify that the video source is on and has
a tape or DVD installed.

V erify video signal at monitor end, Use an
oscilloscope or another monitor .

Screen is V erify that the monitor is getting power

(green LED on) and the pinout is correct.
V erify that the video source is on and has

a tape or DVD installed.
V erify all connections

Screen is blue V erify signal at monitor end, Use an

oscilloscope or another monitor .
V erify that the pinout is correct.
V erify that the video source is on and has

a tape or DVD installed.

black

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Troubleshooting

Red LED is on Monitor is connected to 28 volts but is

either switched off or is not receiving a
video signal (St andby mode)

An over temp or under temp occurred
(see pages 1 1 and 12)

Image is distorted V erify that the pinout is correct.

Use the OSD Monitor Info sub-menu to
verify that a signal is present and not too
high or low (see page 1 1)

Examine system for pinched or damaged
cables

Image is black
and white when
switching
between SECAM
and P AL

PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Technical Support

For field support or to order parts, contact Rosen Aviation
Displays at: 1-888-668-4955

or visit us at: www .rosenaviation.com

If the image is black and white when
switching from SECAM to P AL video
standard, press the Select switch

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Specifications

Specifications

LCD Performance

Screen Resolution (pixels) 640 w x 480 h
Display V iewing Area 5.14 x 3.84 in

Viewing Angle ( At contrast ratio 10:1 )

Horizontal ±50º
V ertical +35º up -45º down

Contrast Ratio 300:1 (T ypical)
Backlight Lamp Life 30000 hours continuous

operation

Screen Brightness 400 cd/m2 (Typical)

Mechanical Packaging

Arm Mount Weight (See Appropriate Drawing)

Power Requirements 28V DC 350 mA Nominal

Video Performance

Video S tandards NTSC, P AL, SECAM,

RS-170 (B&W)

Video input 1V Peak-to-Peak, 75 Ohms

Operating T emperature 0ºC - 50ºC Free Air Installation

0ºC - 40ºC Insulated Installation

Warranty 2 year

DO-160D T esting

This Display is compliant with and has been tested to
applicable DO-160D standards. For specific information
contact a Rosen Customer Service Representative at

1.888.668.4955.

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Disclaimer

Disclaimer

All information, including illustrations, is believed to be reliable. Users and/
or installers, however, should independently evaluate the suitability of
each product for their application. Rosen makes no warranties as to the
accuracy or completeness of the information, and disclaims any liability
regarding its use or installation. Rosen’s only obligations are those in the
Rosen Standard Terms and Conditions of Sales for this product, and in no
case will Rosen be liable for any incidental, indirect or consequential
damages arising from the sale, resale, use or misuse of the product.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Rosen reserves the
right to make changes - without notification to buyer - to materials or
processing that do not affect compliance with any applicable
specifications.