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Technical Manual
RosenView VX NA 0604-001
RosenView VX EUR 0604-002
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Technical Manual, RosenView® VX
© 2007, 2008 by Rosen Aviation, LLC
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The information contained herein is proprietary to Rosen Aviation, LLC. No part of this publication
may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any
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Trademarks
RosenView is a registered trademark of Rosen Aviation, LLC.
Disclaimer of Liability
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Because we are
continuously improving and adding features to our products, Rosen Aviation, LLC reserves the right
to change specifications without prior notice. Rosen Aviation, LLC shall not be liable for technical or
editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
Rosen Aviation, LLC
1020 Owen Loop South
Eugene, OR 97402
541.342.3802
888.668.4955
Fax: 541.342.4912
www.rosenaviation.com
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Contents
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................4
1.1. Unpacking .....................................................................................................................4
2. INSTALLATION GUIDELINES ...........................................................................................5
2.1. Mounting Requirements ................................................................................................5
3. ROSENVIEW VX CONNECTORS, LEDS, AND CONTROLS ............................................6
3.1. Front Panel Indicators and Controls .............................................................................6
3.2. Rear Connectors ...........................................................................................................8
3.2.1. J1 Main Interface Connector Input .................................................................................... 8
3.2.2. J2 Video Connector Input ................................................................................................. 9
3.2.3. J3 - Analog RGB – 15-pin VGA....................................................................................... 10
3.3. VX Map Screen – Optional Remote ............................................................................ 10
3.4. VX DVD Screen – Optional Remote ........................................................................... 11
4. SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................ 12
4.1. Audio/Video Connection Diagrams ............................................................................. 13
4.2. Moving Map Connection Options ................................................................................ 15
4.3. Acceptable Input Formats for RS-232 ......................................................................... 15
4.3.1. NMEA – 183 ................................................................................................................... 15
4.3.2. Type 1 Format (ARNAV format) ...................................................................................... 16
4.3.3. Shadin Formats (Altitude Sentence, Airdata Z, Airdata G, Airdata S) .............................. 16
4.4. Control Inputs ............................................................................................................. 16
4.5. Audio/Video Outputs ................................................................................................... 17
5. TECHNICAL REFERENCES AND SUPPORT ................................................................. 18
5.1. Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 18
5.1.1. Test Mode ...................................................................................................................... 19
5.1.2. Emergency Disc Removal............................................................................................... 19
5.1.3. Disc Compatibility Issue .................................................................................................. 19
5.2. DO-160E Qualifications .............................................................................................. 20
5.3. Specifications .............................................................................................................. 21
5.4. Technical Support ....................................................................................................... 21
6. DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................................... 21
7. REVISION HISTORY ........................................................................................................ 22
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The Outline & Installation drawings 0604-001-CD (North America)
and 0604-002-CD (Western Europe) are also available at
www.rosenaviation.com.
1. INTRODUCTION
This manual describes how to install the RosenView® VX combination moving map and DVD system
onto your aircraft. It contains all information necessary to wire the unit and confirm that all
components are functioning correctly.
Note: Installation and service should be performed only by trained and qualified personnel.
1.1. Unpacking
The parts shipped with the RosenView VX depend on the model. Model 0604-001 displays North
America maps and Model 0604-002 displays maps of Europe. Parts include:
Outline and Installation drawing of either the RosenView VX Combo Unit
(P/N 0604-001-CD) or the RosenView VX Europe Combo Unit (P/N 0604-002-CD)
RosenView VX Combo Unit (P/N 100641-01 – NA), or RosenView VX Europe Combo
Unit (P/N 100641-02)
Connector kit (P/N 0300-038)
Configuration CD, RosenView VX (P/N 100847)
RosenView VX User’s Guide – (P/N 100870) – To be left in the plane
USB flash drive (P/N 100973)
Optional Controllers (sold separately) shipped with Remote Controllers, Technical Information
(P/N 100434)
Universal Remote with color display (P/N 0500-010 MOD 00)
7-Button Controller (P/N 0300-407)
From the Rosen Aviation home page, select Products Source
EquipmentRosenView VX, and then click the appropriate .PDF under Technical
Drawings.
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Top or Bottom
Do not exceed
.5‖ maximum
insertion depth
for mounting
hardware.
2. INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
There are three different flange-mounting orientations possible for the RosenView VX: slot
horizontal, slot vertical and in an upright position as shown in the figure below.
Figure 1 Mounting positions for the RosenView VX
2.1. Mounting Requirements
Three mounting holes are available on each side for 10-32 screws, as shown below, and on the
outline and installation drawing. Caution: Do not use the drain holes on the underneath side of
the unit for mounting.
Figure 2 RosenView VX mounting holes
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Press to eject or insert a disc.
Accesses the DVD menu or the DVD player’s setup menu if no
disc is inserted.
Navigates through DVD menu options.
Selects a DVD menu option to view.
Pauses and plays the DVD.
Stops the DVD. When ■ is pressed once, press the ► button to
resume the movie where it was stopped. If the ■ button is pressed
twice, then pressing the ► button will start the movie back at the
beginning.
Previous chapter reverse.
Moves left in a menu. Hold in while a disc is playing to ―rewind.‖
Continue to hold for different rewind speeds.
Moves right in a menu, or hold in while a disc is playing to ―fast
forward.‖ Continue to hold for different fast forward speeds.
3. ROSENVIEW VX CONNECTORS, LEDS, AND CONTROLS
The front side of the RosenView VX unit houses a USB port, the Reset/Power button, and LED
displays. The plug in the lower right covers a connector used only by Rosen Aviation technicians.
Figure 3 RosenView VX front panel
3.1. Front Panel Indicators and Controls
You can control the RosenView VX DVD from the front panel controls; however, you cannot
control the moving map.
Table 1 RosenView VX DVD buttons
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Source Select 1 switches the output on display 1— map, DVD, or
auxiliary device.
Source Select 2 switches the output on display 2— map, DVD, or
auxiliary device.
Connect the USB flash drive with customized files to the USB port
to import custom configuration files into RosenView VX, or connect
an empty USB flash drive to export a RosenView VX custom
configuration to be loaded on to another RosenView VX or saved
for later use.
Resets the map processor and the DVD player, but it does not
change the source select button settings. To reset the RosenView
VX, press and hold the Reset/Power button for about one second
and then release it. The system will cycle power and reboot.
Indicates the type of signal received.
Green – valid avionic data transmission; blinks when receiving
ARINC data.
Blue – valid GPS data transmission; blinks when receiving
GPS data.
Red – no data signal present.
Indicates the status of the DVD player.
Green – a disc is in the DVD player.
Blinking green – inserting or ejecting a disc in the DVD player.
Red – DVD read error.
LED off – no disc in the DVD player.
Indicates when unit is active.
Green – system is operating normally.
Red – system error.
If the Nav Data LED is RED, either no data is being received or there is
a connection/wiring error.
Table 2 RosenView VX system buttons
Note: The DVD player default setting is Auto Play.
Table 3 RosenView VX status indicators