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Connecting a video source

 

 
The video sources you are using may be preinstalled for you, or your   
configuration may be designed to allow you to change devices. 
 
For example, returning from a day at the beach, you may disconnect your 
game from the game port and connect your camcorder to view the video you 
just shot . 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Always take care when disconnecting 
and connecting electronic devices. 

CAUTION ! 

Summary of Contents for VMA573

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Page 2: ...2 VMA573 and VMA773 5 6 or 7 Wide Screen Color LCD Monitor Owner s Manual Installation Guide 7 headrest stand alone wide monitor 5 6 headrest stand alone wide monitor ...

Page 3: ... vehicle is in motion Such use may distract the driver or interfere with the driver s safe operation of the vehicles and thus result in serious injury or death Such use may also violate government law Clarion disclaims any liability for any bodily injury including fatalities or property damage that may result from any improper or unintended uses of this product WARINING ...

Page 4: ...hough this manual provides general installation and operation instructions it does not show the exact installation methods for your particular vehicle If you do not have the required knowledge and experience to successfully complete the installation we strongly recommend consulting an authorized Clarion dealer about professional installation options ...

Page 5: ...off and on 16 Switching between video sources 16 Playing two videos or games at once 17 Disabling automatic power on 17 Returning adjustments to the factory settings Reset 18 Remote IR Function 18 Connecting a video source 19 3 Care and Maintenance 20 Cleaning the cabinet 20 Cleaning the LCD panel 20 Servicing the monitor 20 4 Installation and Wiring 21 What is included in the box 21 Before Starti...

Page 6: ...6 5 Troubleshooting 29 6 Specification 31 VMA573 General Specifications 31 VMA573 Specifications 31 VMA773 General Specifications 32 VMA773 Specifications 32 ...

Page 7: ...ures Two video inputs support simultaneous connection to both dedicated video source units and optional audio video components such as camcorders or videogames The infrared remote control receiver output allows integration with select Clarion DVD unit The monitors automatically switch to operate with either NTSC PAL video signals NTSC is the standard of North American video format The 16 9 aspect ...

Page 8: ... high or the monitor has been exposed to direct sunlight cool the monitor such as by running the air conditioning before you turn it on Keep all liquids including beverages and cleaning fluids away from the monitor Liquids in the monitor can damage the electronics and result in electrical shock or fire If the unit becomes wet turn off all power and contact an authorized Clarion dealer to have the ...

Page 9: ...non conforming pixels are normal and do not indicate a product defect Please tear off the liquid crystal panel protect film before using the monitor The protect film is on the panel s surface to prevent scratch during transportation Please remove this film before use And following the provisions of 2004 104 EC Directive according to paragraph 3 2 9 of Annex I products meets the limits defined in p...

Page 10: ...controllers source units FM modulators or other audio video products please contact your authorized Clarion dealer To operate the monitor the vehicle ignition key switch must be in the ACC or ON run position The video source unit such as a DVD player may turn on automatically when you turn the ignition on To prevent the battery from going dead always operate this unit with the engine running if po...

Page 11: ... Color Bright Contrast Display Mode Auto Power ON OFF and IR Channel each time this key is being pressed the select menu goes to the next setting option IR Infrared receiver for use with Clarion s remote controller IR Lens IR LED inside to transmit Infrared signals to the headphone Turn on off the monitor Selects the video sources for AV1 or AV2 POWER ON LED ...

Page 12: ...r rear entertainment systems dual channel wireless headphones WH253H are most appropriate In this circumstance channels A and B on both headphone and monitor should be set respectively Volume adjusts the headphone s audio volume Battery compartment requires two AAA 1 5 volt batteries not included Monitor Monitor Configuration 1 Video Source Monitor Configuration 2 Video Source Monitor IR CH A IR C...

Page 13: ... Insert the media tape cartridge game or disc into the video source 2 Turn on the headphones If this is the first time you ve used the unit make sure your wireless headphones have fresh batteries installed Note Your wireless headphones must be in view of the monitor for the infrared transmission to work 3 Press play on the video source 4 Adjust the volume on your wireless headphone ...

Page 14: ...stretches the image horizontally to fit the screen for aspect ratio of 16 9 Notes When using a DVD player as the source make sure that the unit s output mode is set to FULL WIDE or 16 9 This ensures that the DVD player will generate a video signal which can take advantage of the monitor s aspect ratio When using a source that generates a normal 4 3 image signal such as a videogame or videocassette...

Page 15: ... The monitor displays the adjustment bar as below TINT adjusts the tone of color only for NTSC COLOR adjusts the color saturation BRIGHT adjusts the monitor s brightness CONTRAST adjusts the differences between light and dark areas 3 Press the up key controls button to increase the adjustment Press the Down key controls button to decrease the adjustment Each setting has 30 steps of adjustment rang...

Page 16: ... example a DVD player goes to AV1 and a game console goes to AV2 you can easily switch between them 1 Press SOURCE The monitor will display AV1 and press SOURCE key to select the input for AV2 for game console 2 Press SOURCE again to select AV1 input for DVD player Note If you re using only one video source the screen remains dark when you select the unavailable source Default setting for VMA573 V...

Page 17: ...onitor in the passenger s headrest to use IR channel B You can change this 1 Press MENU key several times to locate the IR CH option 2 Press down or up to alternate between A and B or OFF Note You don t need to select the IR channel if your vehicle has only one monitor Disabling automatic power on Your monitor is preset at the factory to switch on when you turn on your vehicle s ignition However y...

Page 18: ...V2 the monitor reverts to the default setting of AV1 If there is no active video source on AV1 the screen may go dark Press SOURCE to switch the monitor back to AV2 y The reset settings only valid for the Tint Color Brightness Contrast Volume that setting those parameter back to default value 15 and set to IR CHA AUTOPOWER ON Remote IR Function The LCD monitor comes with an IR receiver that works ...

Page 19: ...our configuration may be designed to allow you to change devices For example returning from a day at the beach you may disconnect your game from the game port and connect your camcorder to view the video you just shot Always take care when disconnecting and connecting electronic devices CAUTION ...

Page 20: ... the LCD panel Use a soft dry cloth to gently wipe off dust The LCD panel surface can be easily scratched Do not rub it with any abrasive object Servicing the monitor In the event that trouble arises never open the case or disassemble the unit The internal parts are not serviceable by the user Opening any components will void the warranty Changes or modifications to this product not approved by th...

Page 21: ...lly What is included in the box In addition to this manual the box contains y Either a 5 6 VMA573 or 7 VMA773 monitor unit with wiring harness y One 1 2M RCA A V cable y One power cable y One 25cm 3 5Φ Jack to RCA adaptor cable y Owner s manual Installation guide y Bezel y Metal insert card ...

Page 22: ... vehicles with a negative ground 12V power supply Do not open the case There are no user serviceable parts inside If you require assistance consult your Clarion dealer or an authorized Clarion service center Use a soft dry cloth to clean the screen Never use a rough cloth thinner benzene alcohol or other solvent The screen surface is easy to scratch do not rub it when cleaning Always use great car...

Page 23: ...its rear located wiring harness 2 Cut the opening 3 Route the pigtail cable end of the wiring harness into the opening from the rear out the front 4 Insert the bezel and route the wiring harness through the opening in the rear 5 Firmly attach the bezel to the mounting surface and or to the interior of the mounting surface Mounting tabs Mounting screw holes Wire harness opening ...

Page 24: ...onitor locks into place by four spring clips on the bezel NEVER press on the surface of the screen Gently press on the edges of the monitor case If you find that you can not insert the monitor without excessive force you may need to check your wire harness position for interference with the insertion process Your may also need make the opening slightly larger CAUTION Spring clips to lock the monit...

Page 25: ...g the monitor from the bezel To remove the monitor from the bezel insert the metal insert card between the monitor case and the side of the bezel to release the spring clips Insert the metal insert card to take monitor out of the bezel ...

Page 26: ...ll connections are correct and no wires are damaged before replacing the fuse Always use fuses that are the same amperage value as the original When replacing a fuse never let the battery side touch any metal part or any other wire Procedure 1 Disconnect the negative lead from the vehicle s battery 2 Find a place in the vehicle for the video source s Be sure to disconnect the battery terminal befo...

Page 27: ...e you attach the ground terminal 5 Reconnect the negative lead to the battery Monitor connections IR connector polarity PLASTIC COVER This 3 5Φ IR Jack has plastic cover to prevent short to remove the plastic cover please do not pull it out directly please rotate the plastic cover and put it out slowly Some non Clarion automotive DVD and VCP source units use a similar connector for an external IR ...

Page 28: ...28 Connections diagram ...

Page 29: ...onnected to this monitor in the state where it connected with the vehicles power supply for charge etc a noise may occur rarely In this case please use portable audio visual devices without connecting with a vehicles power supply Please use it with the internal battery of devices etc Note The monitor has an operating temperature range of 10 to 70 15 F 158 F If the temperature is outside this opera...

Page 30: ... the Display mode to FULL WIDE by push MENU key as mentioned before The screen is dark The brightness is set too low Press MENU and adjust the BRIGHT option The interior of the vehicle is too hot or too cold The monitor s operating temperature is 10 to 70 15 F 158 F ...

Page 31: ... 600mA typical Weight 300 g Dimension w x h x d 160 8 x 111 8 x 32 5 mm with Bezel Included parts LCD monitor with wiring harness One 1 2M RCA A V cable One power cable 3 5Φ Jack to RCA connector cable Owner s manual and installation guide Bezel Metal insert card VMA573 Specifications Display type Color TFT Active Matrix LCD Screen size 5 6 Pixels 480 RGB H x 234 V Screen resolution 336 960 dots V...

Page 32: ...m with Bezel Included parts LCD monitor with wiring harness One 1 2M RCA A V cable One power cable 3 5Φ Jack to RCA connector cable Owner s manual and installation guide Bezel Metal insert card VMA773 Specifications Display type Color TFT Active Matrix LCD Screen size 7 Pixels 480 RGB H x 234 V Screen resolution 336 960 dots Video input lever RCA 1 0 volts peak to peak Video format NTSC PAL ...

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