New High-Definition Video System Introduced
Flight
Display Systems, a leader in developing in-flight entertainment solutions, unveiled their proprietary ‘Fly HD’ product, the world’s first
true in-flight High-Definition (HD) video system. The new Fly HD system is the
only in-flight product on the market capable of delivering a true high-definition
digital video signal which supports Blu-Ray and other HD sources.
“To display a true HD video signal, you need both an HD source, such as a Blu-Ray DVD player, and an HD monitor,” said David Gray, President of Flight Display Systems. “Although the industry has a few HD monitors approved for in-flight use, there has been no HD source equipment produced for private aviation applications. With our Fly HD solution, we have engineered the missing links to allow an off-the-shelf Blu-Ray product to successfully communicate with the HD monitors on board the aircraft.”
For one of the missing links, Flight Display Systems has engineered and manufactured an 8-port HD Video Switching Amplifier facilitating the ‘digital handshake’ between the source input and the monitor. For the HD source, Flight Display Systems has also designed a proprietary docking station for the Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3) which supports the Blu-Ray and DVD signals.
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HD Video Amplifier, part number DAPSHDMI-1
Watch your movie throughout the aircraft without losing High-Definition quality.
This product will allow multiple HD monitors to display a High Definition Multimedia
Interface (HDMI) signal. Using one Blu-Ray player, a maximum of seven monitors
can be connected. Available May 30th for $3,413
Sony
PlayStation 3 Docking Station, part number PS3DOC
Now you can enjoy Blu-Ray movies and HD video gaming in your aircraft. This
product allows operators to easily dock a Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3) into aircraft
power and video ports. Since its introduction in November 2006, more than 10.5
million PS3 units have been sold world-wide. The PS3 docking station allows
the gaming unit to be removed from the aircraft. For certification purposes,
the PS3 can be considered carry-on equipment. The PS3DOC will be available May
30th for $1,945.
A new line of Flight Display Systems’ HD monitors complete the Fly HD system and range in size from 17 inches to 42 inches. Electronic Cable Specialists (ESC), a leading global supplier of advanced electronic cabling, has manufactured a special HDMI cable for the new system. Working with Flight Display Systems, ECS is credited with engineering and manufacturing the first compliant HDMI cable for the aviation industry. Aircraft installation and modification companies can order this new cable direct from ECS to fit their customer’s aircraft configuration.
About Flight Display Systems
Every day thousands of aircraft owners enjoy the great value and high quality
of Flight Display Systems products. Flight Display Systems manufactures more
than 50 cabin entertainment products to enhance the flight experience. Besides
the new Fly HD system, products include Moving Map computers, LCD monitors from
7" to 42", wireless audio systems, DVD players, Glareshield cameras
and the new affordable Ellipse TV system for under $100,000. Flight Display
Systems is the leading manufacturer of in-flight entertainment equipment for
retrofit aircraft. www.flightdisplay.com
About Electronic Cable Specialists
Founded in 1984 by Paul Smyczek, ECS is a leading manufacturer and global supplier
of advanced electronic cabling, mechanical support structures and products,
and engineering services to the aerospace, medical, and industrial markets.
From its modern 80,000 square foot engineering and manufacturing facility in
Franklin, Wisconsin, ECS also offers comprehensive design and engineering services
with in-house DER, DAR, and DMIR personnel to provide approved design data packages,
STCs with PMA approvals, and conformity inspections. www.ecsdirect.com
