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Installation Guide

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VEHICLE PREPARATION:

1) Locate an accessory power source (+12v when key is in the ACC. and run positions, and 0v when key

is off).  Generally, this wire 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 video monitor 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.

4) Once the mounting location of the monitor has been determined, there may be additional preparation

work necessary, depending on the vehicle structure and installation method.  Some of the steps that
may be required are:

A)

Removal of the vehicle's dome light

B)

The headliner may need to be trimmed using the trim ring as a template per the
drawing below.

C)

If the trim ring will be used, it will have to be trimmed to fit the contour of the vehicle's
headliner. Refer to the "Trim Ring installation" section further on in this manual.

FULL SIZE CONSOLE INSTALLATION

There are several “full size” custom consoles available for selected vehicles.  Some of these vehicles are
the Chevrolet Suburban, Ford Expedition, and Dodge Durango.  These full size consoles incorporate
several additional features, and are particularly useful if the vehicle you are installing this system into
already has an OEM overhead console in the headliner.
Refer to the installation manual that comes with the console itself for complete installation instructions.

Summary of Contents for MM701

Page 1: ...Installation Guide 1 MM701 7 LCD OVERHEAD MONITOR Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ...vision reception video or DVD play the LCD panel or video monitor must be installed so that these features will only function when the vehicle is in park or when the vehicle s parking brake is applied An LCD panel or video monitor used for television reception video or DVD play that operates when the vehicle is in gear or when the parking brake is not applied must be installed to the rear of the d...

Page 3: ...s 1 pc 6 Trim Ring 1pc TOOLS REQUIRED 2 Phillips Screwdriver 1 Phillips Screwdriver Utility or Razor Knife or Shears Wire Strippers Upholstery hook tool for removal of panels as necessary Electrical Tape Masking Tape Multimeter to verify 12 volt DC and continuity Do not use a test light or logic probe Marker pen to mark headliner Scribe to mark trim ring if used Misc electrical connectors to conne...

Page 4: ... Wiring Diagrams on page 8 and 9 of 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 it will not be 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...

Page 5: ...etermined there may be additional preparation work necessary depending on the vehicle structure and installation method Some of the steps that may be required are A Removal of the vehicle s dome light B The headliner may need to be trimmed using the trim ring as a template per the drawing below C If the trim ring will be used it will have to be trimmed to fit the contour of the vehicle s headliner...

Page 6: ...ut the trim ring first There should be a gap between the headliner and the outer flange of the video monitor The trim ring should be cut to full this gap Apply masking tape to the outer surface of the trim ring in the areas where the cut will be made 3 Mark the cut to follow the necessary contour of the roof The suggested method of marking is as follows A First mark the narrowest point of the trim...

Page 7: ...Guide 7 Roof Roof Support Headliner 5 x9 x3 4 Plywood Block 4 8x1 self drilling screws not supplied Trim Ring Video Unit 4 8 flat washers not supplied 4 8x3 4 self tapping screws not supplied MOUNTING THE TRIM RING ...

Page 8: ...ted to the video monitor system using a second Source Component Harness purchased separately part number 8010730 This second harness would plug into the second Mini Din connector on the main PCB as in steps 1 above A V Source Definitions 1 AV1 right Mini Din on main PCB MM701 1 2 Red RCA Audio Right White RCA Audio Left Yellow RCA Video Mini Din Connectors Power Connector 4 Pin IR LED Clean the IR...

Page 9: ...egative switched system with all the doors closed and the lights out both wires at the dome light will rest at 12vdc When the light is activated one of these wires will switch to ground This is the switching wire For positive systems connect the violet brown Lamp auto wire to the vehicle s switched wire Then connect the red black lamp on wire to a fused constant 12 volt source and the black red la...

Page 10: ...erify that the correct source is selected i e 1 or 2 Verify that the source is on and playing a known good media such as a videotape Verify connections at both ends of the source component harness Verify that the headphones are turned on check headphone batter ies Verify that power is available to the FM Modulator make sure modu lator is tuned to the correct FM station Negative Switched Dome light...

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