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INTRODUCTION

The Clarion VMA1131 is a full-featured 11.3" LCD Color Display Monitor.  It
can be used as:

A stand-alone TV when used with the optional TV Tuner, TTX001 

A monitor integrated into a mobile multimedia system using the auxiliary
A/V inputs 

A PC monitor with the VGA input 

ABOUT THE MANUAL AND WARRANTY

To start enjoying your new Clarion VMA1131, please read the instructions
listed in this manual.  Keep all instructions for future reference.  Please fill out
and send in the enclosed warranty card to protect your purchase and aid in
warranty service. Also, 

save your original sales receipt as proof of

purchase.

* If using the VMA1131 with the optional TV Tu n e r, please refer to the owner’s manual
for the TTX001.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Precautions   • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •2
Package Contents   • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •3
Button Locations    • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •3
Installation and Wiring    • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •5
Picture Adjustment   • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •5
Auxiliary Video Inputs  • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •6
Optional Remote Control Battery Installation   • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •6

Optional Remote Control Operation   • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •7
Optional TTX001 TV Tuner Installation  • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •7
TV Tuning  • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •8
Care and Maintenance   • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •8
Troubleshooting   • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •8
Product Specs   • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •9
Notes   • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •10

PRECAUTIONS

This set is for use in 12V, negative ground vehicles. Be sure to consult your
store of purchase before installing it on 24V vehicles.

Do not operate the set in ways other than described in this guide. Doing so
may damage it.

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SAFETYFIRST! For rear seat use only. Do not install on dashboard or any-
where else that would permit monitor to be viewed by the driver.  Monitor

must not be located in the motor vehicle at any point forward of the back of
the front seats.  Monitor must never be used in any manner that will distract
driver or interfere with driver’s safe operation of the motor vehicle.

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Be careful not to run down the car battery while using the set with the car
stopped.

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Summary of Contents for VMA1131

Page 1: ...11 LCD COLOR MONITOR OWNER S MANUAL VMA1131 ...

Page 2: ...n Locations 3 Installation and Wiring 5 Picture Adjustment 5 Auxiliary Video Inputs 6 Optional Remote Control Battery Installation 6 Optional Remote Control Operation 7 Optional TTX001 TV Tuner Installation 7 TV Tuning 8 Care and Maintenance 8 Troubleshooting 8 Product Specs 9 Notes 10 PRECAUTIONS This set is for use in 12V negative ground vehicles Be sure to consult your store of purchase before ...

Page 3: ...rk properly within a temperature range of 30 113 degrees F In extremely cold temperatures the movement of the picture may be slow and the picture may be dark but this is not a malfunction The set will work normally once the temperature increases Small black and shiny dots inside the liquid crystal panel are normal for liq uid crystal products PACKAGE CONTENTS The Clarion VMA1131 comes with the fol...

Page 4: ...Earphone Jack 9 AV2 Input Connectors 0 AV1 Input Connectors q VGAInput Connector w Channel Preset Button e Channel Down Button r Channel Up Button t TV Tuner Ribbon Connector y TTX001 TV Tuner optional u Antenna Input Connector ...

Page 5: ... of the power cord to DC Adapter socket and connect the other end of the cord to the power supply 3 Connect the PC VGA cable to the VGA port for computer application 4 Connect A V cables to AV1 and AV2 port for auxiliary video application PICTURE ADJUSTMENT To adjust from the unit 1 Press the Picture Adjustment button until the desired adjustment appears on the screen The picture control symbols w...

Page 6: ...unit or remote control until VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 is displayed 4 The selected auxiliary video source should be seen OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL BA TTERY INSTALLATION Insert 2 AAA batteries into the compartment located on the back of the unit observing the proper polarity NOTES Each time you change the batteries you must reprogram the channels We suggest you use alkaline batteries do not use rechargeable...

Page 7: ... TUNER INSTALLATION Slide the TTX001 onto the back of the VMA1131 Install the screws provided as shown in the illustration below Insert ribbon cable into ribbon cable connector Connect external antenna to antenna input connector Note When using a TV Tuner with the VMA1131 AV1 Input Connector will be disabled 7 1 Number Pad 2 Skip 3 Erase Write 4 Volume Up 5 Volume Down 6 TV Video 7 Power 8 Channel...

Page 8: ...eaving rubber or plastic products in contact with the cabinet for long periods of time may cause stains Cleaning the LCD panel The LCD panel tends to collect dust so wipe it off occasionally with a soft and dry cloth The surface is easily scratched do not rub it with hard objects TROUBLESHOOTING Before assuming malfunction of the unit check the following Problem Power does not switch on Solution T...

Page 9: ...ust the brightness setting Usage conditions are poor This may happen if the temperature in the vehicle is below 30 degrees F or above 113 degrees F Check again when the temperature is between 30 113 degrees F Problem Colors are pale or hue is poor Solution The picture adjustment is not adjusted properly Adjust the picture Problem Stripes or spots are on the picture Solution Interference signals Th...

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