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190-00728-04 Rev. A
Embraer Prodigy
®
Flight Deck 100 Pilot’s Guide
10
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
MFD CONTROL UNIT
Many of the controls on the MFD Control Unit (GCU 475) have the same function as those located on the
MFD.
The following list provides an overview of the controls located on the MFD Control Unit (see Figure 1-3):
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8
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Figure 1-3 MFD Control Unit (GCU 475)
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1
Dual FMS Knob
– Flight Management System Knob. This knob selects the MFD page to be viewed; the
large
knob selects a page group (MAP, WPT, AUX, NRST), while the small
knob selects a specific page
within the page group. Pressing the
FMS
Knob turns the selection cursor ON and OFF. When the cursor
is ON, data may be entered in the applicable window by turning the small and large
knobs. In this case,
the large
knob moves the cursor on the page, while the small
knob selects individual characters for the
highlighted cursor location.
2
Direct-to Key
– Allows the user to enter a destination waypoint and establish a direct course to the selected
destination (the destination is either specified by the identifier, chosen from the active route, or taken from
the map pointer position).
3
FPL Key
– Displays the active Flight Plan Page for creating and editing the active flight plan, or for
accessing stored flight plans.
4
MENU Key
– Displays a context-sensitive list of options. This list allows the user to access additional
features or make setting changes that relate to particular pages.
5
PROC Key
– Gives access to IFR departure procedures (DPs), arrival procedures (STARs) and approach
procedures (IAPs) for a flight plan. If a flight plan is used, available procedures for the departure and/or
arrival airport are automatically suggested. Theses procedures can then be loaded into the active flight
plan. If a flight plan is not used, both the desired airport and the desired procedure may be selected.
6
Joystick
– Changes the map range when rotated. Activates the map pointer when pressed.