Rev 5 Jan/2003 KMD 550/850 Pilot's Guide
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GENERAL INFORMATION
This section of the manual provides an overview of the software architec-
ture and display presentation of the KMD 550/850 Multifunction Display.
This manual also provides an explanation of each of the individual dis-
plays that the KMD 550/850 unit presents.
The operating system of the Bendix/King KMD 550/850 keeps to a min-
imum the number of key presses necessary to activate the various func-
tions, especially those most frequently used in the air. The provision of a
joystick makes it considerably easier to operate the unit and allows for
fast and efficient access to most functions.
1. Brightness Control
2. Data Card
3. Display
4. Available Functions Legend
5. On/Off Control
6. Function Select Indicators
7. Function Select Keys
8. Control Knobs (Inner and Outer Knob)
9. Power Labels
10. Soft Labels
11. Joystick
12. Power Keys
13. Fault Indicator
See Appendix A for a description of Functions Legend and map display
icons.
General Information
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