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OWNER’S MANUAL

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NTRODUCTION

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The Clarion VMA1891 is a full-featured 18.1" TFT LCD Color Monitor.  It can be
used as:

A stand-alone monitor with a home PC or Laptop Computer.

•  A monitor integrated into a Clarion mobile multimedia system using auxiliary

built-in Video Composite (RCA) or S-Video inputs.

•  A mobile PC monitor through the VGA input.

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ANUAL

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ARRANTY

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To start enjoying your new Clarion VMA1891, 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.

NOTE: When using the VMA1891 with other Clarion multimedia products,

please refer to their separate owner’s manuals for operating procedures.

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NTRODUCTION

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RECAUTIONS

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ACKAGE

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ONTENTS

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ONTROL

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ESCRIPTION AND

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UTTON

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OCATIONS

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EAR

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ONTROLS AND

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ONNECTOR

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OCATIONS

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PERATION

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ESCRIPTIONS

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PERATION

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ESCRIPTIONS

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ARE AND

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AINTENANCE

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OME

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PPLICATIONS

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RECAUTIONS

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PERATION

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PPLICATIONS

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NSTALLATION

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PECIFICATIONS

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ROUBLESHOOTING

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RECAUTIONS

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This set can be use in 12V, negative ground vehicles or home applications.  Be
sure to consult your Clarion Dealer before installing it in 24V vehicles.

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

•  SAFETY FIRST!  For rear seat use only.  Do not install anywhere that permits

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

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

For safety, install the set in a position at which the driver cannot see it.

Summary of Contents for VMA1891

Page 1: ...18 1 TFT LCD COLOR M O N I T O R OWNER S MANUAL INSTALLATION GUIDE VMA1891...

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Page 3: ...1 PRECAUTIONS 1 PACKAGE CONTENTS 2 CONTROL DESCRIPTION AND BUTTON LOCATIONS 2 REAR CONTROLS AND CONNECTOR LOCATIONS 3 OPERATION DESCRIPTIONS 3 OSD OPERATION DESCRIPTIONS 4 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 5 110V...

Page 4: ...ure may be slow and the picture may be dark 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 fo...

Page 5: ...age for that particular source The LED will turn orange upon entering the power saving mode after five seconds Choose the proper input source by pressing the Input Select Button on the front of the mo...

Page 6: ...Menu Press the OSD button again Use the UP DN buttons to increase or decrease the level Press the OSD display button to save and exit to the Main Menu 1 Red 2 Green 3 Blue Intensity of Red color Inten...

Page 7: ...the appropriate Sub Menu Press the OSD display button to enter the input type If no signal is present an error message will appear 1 RGB 2 Video RCA 3 S Video Input for PC Input for Composite Video In...

Page 8: ...ptop 1 Connect the computer s audio output through the provided adapter cable into the R AUDIO L inputs on the VMA1891 see diagram above for multiple component attachment 2 Connect the VGA output on t...

Page 9: ...assage holes through metal or plastic panels use grommets to eliminate any sharp edges created during drilling This will protect power or video wires from nicks or damaged causing a possible short cir...

Page 10: ...electrical procedures Even though this manual provides general application drawings for your new Clarion VMA1891 it does not show the exact installation methods necessary for your particular vehicle I...

Page 11: ...The TV tuner is not set to TV mode The Monitor is set to the wrong signal input mode The LED turns orange when connect ed to the TTX001 or a home VCR This may due to signals reflected off buildings mo...

Page 12: ...with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause ha...

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