Aircraft Systems: Multipurpose Display (MPD) Features

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Questions and Answers

What happens to the MPD display backlight if no button presses have been received within 5 minutes?

It becomes dimmer

It remains unchanged

It extinguishes (correct)

It increases in intensity

How can the screen save mode be interrupted?

By adjusting the DAY/NIGHT/MONO control

By selecting any button on either MPD (correct)

By pressing the brightness button

By turning off the AC power

What is the function of the VID knob on the MPD?

To adjust the brightness of the display

To switch between the two MPDs

To optimize the video for a specific sensor or scene content (correct)

To control the DAY/NIGHT/MONO mode

What is the effect of the DAY/NIGHT/MONO control selection on the brightness range?

It decreases the brightness range Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the BRT knob on the RH MPD?

To adjust the daytime intensity of the CCP displays Signup and view all the answers

How many MPDs are in each crew station?

2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of the video images displayed on the MPD?

The MMP Signup and view all the answers

What do the reference designators displayed in Figure 2-9 represent?

The identity of the menu (M) button Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the NONE button?

Removes the page stored in the currently selected queue Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of characters that can be displayed on the scratchpad at a time?

22 Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Store button?

Stores the page in the currently selected queue position Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the left and right arrow keys on the KU?

To scroll in and out of the scratchpad area Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of characters that can be accepted by the KU scratchpad?

44 Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the UR Store Button?

Stores the UR page (if installed) Signup and view all the answers

What is displayed on the scratchpad before the user enters any data?

A prompt followed by a colon Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the KU keys?

To enter alphanumeric data and perform arithmetic operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the CDAS button?

To access CDAS related controls Signup and view all the answers

What is displayed when the INIT button is set to SHUTDOWN?

Controls used to shut down the aircraft Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ERASE DVR button?

To erase files from the DVR Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the NO button is selected?

No files will be erased from the DVR Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the NON EVENT FILES button?

To erase all files from the DVR that are considered to be non event related Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ALL CLIPS button?

To erase all recorded clips from the DVR Signup and view all the answers

What is displayed when the TSD button is selected?

Tactical Situation Display navigation route, hazards, threat, and target coordinates, display of boundary lines, phase lines, and engagement areas, as well as sensor footprint area Signup and view all the answers

What is not a function of the TSD button?

Erasing files from the DVR Signup and view all the answers

How is the pushbutton brightness controlled?

By the interior lights PRIMARY knob Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the display when the KU has not been in use for a minute?

The display is not illuminated Signup and view all the answers

How is the KU activated?

In response to MPD selection of a data entry button Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of shortcut keys in the KU?

To reduce the number of actions required to complete a task Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the scratchpad data when it is invalid?

It is flashed and the crew cannot edit the data Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of pressing the ENTER button?

The MMP reads the scratchpad data and determines its validity Signup and view all the answers

How is the VIDEO page stored?

By selecting the VIDEO button Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the prompt and colon presented on the display?

To indicate the anticipated data to be entered Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the MASTER OFF button?

To shutdown aircraft systems Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the INIT button is set to SHUTDOWN?

Unique selections are available on the INIT page Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the SATCOM LOGOUT button?

To log the VU1 radio off the satellite net Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the DVR AUTORECORD button?

To set how the DVR will record Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the DVR recording has been selected off?

Recording will stop when the aircraft is off the squat switch Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the FCR button?

To enable/disable the FCR Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the MASTER OFF button is selected?

The eSSRD is set to STBY Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the IDM button?

To toggle between standby and operate Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Multipurpose Display (MPD)

MPD enters screen save mode if no button presses are received within 5 minutes
MPD can be brought out of screen save mode by selecting any button on either MPD in the crew station
Cursor and knob operations will also interrupt the screen save mode

MPD Features

MPD provides capability for controlling and monitoring of most aircraft systems
MPD is a color display that displays video images provided by the MMP
Two MPDs in each crew station
Each MPD has independent controls for adjustment of display image quality

MPD Viewability Controls

BRT (Brightness) Knob: varies the intensity of the display video and/or symbology
VID (Video Enhancement) Knob: allows crewmember to optimize video on MPD for specific sensor or scene content

MPD Buttons

Menu (M) button
B1 button: always selected
Store buttons: allow storing pages into currently selected queue position (1-3)
NONE button: removes page stored in currently selected queue
ASE, INST, TSD, WPN, FCR, UR, and PMSN Store buttons: store respective pages
ENG, FLT, and PERF Store buttons: store respective pages

KU Keys

Provides alphanumeric, decimal, plus/minus, backspace, insert (space), left arrow, right arrow, clear, multiply, divide, plus, minus, and enter keys
Scratchpad display accepts up to 44 characters and can display up to 22 characters at a time
Scratchpad LEDs can be used to display prompts and characters

KU Operation

KU becomes active in response to MPD selection of a data entry button
Short prompt and colon are presented, indicating anticipated data to be entered
KU supports the use of shortcut keys to reduce the number of actions required to complete a task

INIT Page - Shutdown Controls

INIT button: selects between SHUTDOWN and FARP
MASTER OFF button: shuts down aircraft systems
FCR button: enables/disables the FCR
UR button: enables/disables the UR system
TADS button: enables/disables the TADS
IDM button: toggles between standby and operate

DVR Controls

ERASE DVR button: used to erase files from the DVR
NO button: deselects the ERASE DVR button
NON EVENT FILES button: erases all files from the DVR that are considered non-event related
ALL CLIPS button: erases all recorded clips from the DVR
DVR AUTORECORD button: sets how the DVR will record
TAKE OFF/EVENTS: starts recording when the aircraft is off the squat switch and every event
EVENTS ONLY: only starts recording when a recordable event occurs

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Learn about the features of Multipurpose Display (MPD) in aircraft systems, including screen save mode and controlling capabilities.