GENERAL INSTALLATION APPROACH:
1) Review all manuals to become familiar with electrical requirements and hook ups.
2) Decide upon mounting locations of all components and method of mounting.
3) Prep the vehicle by removing any interior trim necessary to gain access to vehicle's wiring
as well as all areas where interconnecting wire harnesses will need to be located. If any
access holes need to be cut into the vehicle (headliner, other trim components etc.), this
should be done now as well.
4) Route the wiring harnesses throughout the vehicle as necessary. (Refer to the Wiring
Diagrams on this manual as well as the wiring instructions for the individual components
and accessory options being installed). Be sure that all wiring is protected from sharp edges
and is routed in such a manner that pinched when all components and interior trim are fully
installed. Be sure to leave enough slack in the wiring at each component to allow working
room.
5) Remove all A/V system components from their packaging and place them loosely in the
vehicle at their respective locations.
6) Connect all components together (electrically) and verify proper operation of all system
functions.
Note:
This is best done BEFORE, components have been permanently mounted.
7) After verifying proper operation of the system, proceed to mount of each component.
8) When all components are mounted, recheck function of entire system again to ensure that
no wiring was pinched or connected improperly during final installation.
VEHICLE PREPARATION:
1) Locate an accessory power source (+12v when key is in the ACC. and run positions,
and 0v when key is off), and also a good ground generally, these wires can be found at
the ignition switch or fuse-box.
2) The mounting method and location will vary from vehicle to vehicle, so this manual will
only focus on the installation of the VOD850 and related console accessories.
3) Generally, the best location for the video monitor is where the vehicle's factory dome
light is installed. The monitor should be located in such a manner that it can be
comfortably viewed by rear seat passengers.
NEVER INSTALL THE MONITOR IN A PLACE WITHIN THE DRIVER'S VIEW. THIS IS
NOT ONLY DANGEROUS, BUT IT IS ALSO ILLEGAL IN MANY STATES.
