Garmin G1000 Piper PA-46 Meridian - Manual (Page 24)

190-00763-01 Rev. A Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Piper PA-46 Meridian 10
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
SY
STEM
O
VER
VIEW
FLIGHT
INSTRUMENTS
EICAS
AUDIO P
ANEL
& CNS
FLIGHT
MANA
GEMENT
HAZARD
AV
OID
ANCE
AFCS
ADDITIONAL FEA
TURES
APPENDICES
INDEX
MFD/PFD CONTROL UNIT
The optional MFD/PFD Control Unit is a pedestal-mounted user interface allowing for ease of data entry,
MFD/PFD operation, and NAV/COM tuning. Many procedures in this Pilot’s Guide can be performed using
the MFD/PFD Control Unit rather than the display bezel controls. Indicators above the PFD, MFD, NAV, and
COM keys are illuminated when their respective control mode(s) are selected. The unit is in MFD control mode
by default on system power-up.
NAV/COM radio tuning can be accomplished in either PFD or MFD control mode. The appropriate frequency
box on the selected display is outlined by a light blue selection box, which flashes for a few seconds to indicate
Control Unit activity (refer to the Audio Panel and CNS Section for more information about NAV/COM tuning).
Selection of a different display control or radio tuning mode results in cancelation of the previous radio tuning
mode.
Figure 1-4 GCU 476 MFD/PFD Control Unit (Optional)
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1 FPL Key Displays flight plan information
2 Direct-to Key ( ) Activates the direct-to function and allows the user to enter a destination waypoint
and establish a direct course to the selected destination (specified by identifier,
chosen from the active route)
3 MENU Key Displays a context-sensitive list of options for accessing additional features or making
setting changes