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LCD MESSAGE CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT MENU 

 

In some cases, mainly in systems where the message center would be mounted further 

apart from one another or at different angles in the dash, you may want to adjust the contrast of 
the LCD for better visibility.   By default the contrast is set about midway and this setting should 
be acceptable for most applications, but you can change it for individual preference. 
 

The contrast menu is a hidden menu since it typically shouldn’t need adjustment, to get to 

the menu: 
 
Press and hold SW1 while turning the key on.  Release the switch.   
The LCD1 message should display “

setup speed

” and the LCD2 message should read “

setup

” 

To access the hidden contrast menu, press and hold SW2 until “

contrast adjust

” appears on 

both LCD screens, then release SW2.   

Now if you press and hold SW1 a contrast bar will display and the contrast will change while the 

switch is held, the next press and hold of SW1 will decrease the value.  You can continue with 
the press and hold and release to scroll up and down and adjust the contrast to your liking.  

Once happy with the setting; release the switch and the screen will go back to “

contrast 

adjust

” after there is no switch press for about three seconds.  

If you have two LCD message centers use SW2 to adjust the contrast on LCD2 following the 

same method as above.  

After no switch presses for about ten seconds, contrast adjust mode will be exited and you will be 

returned to the next main setup menu.  If you are unhappy with the contrast, simply press and 
hold SW2 to access the menu again from any one of the main setup menu screens.  

 
 
 
 

NORMAL OPERATION AND FUNCTION 
 

Here we will describe the common functions and “normal” operation of the VHX system.  

Please follow the wiring and setup instructions to insure you have your system calibrated and 
connected properly for your application.  Avoiding setup or selecting incorrect options as that will 
cause the gauge readings to be incorrect.

  

 

 
All of the VHX systems have the obvious gauge sweeps, but the biggest difference 

between the VHX series and other analog style gauges are the information or message displays.  
Each VHX system has two message displays, although some systems may have one large 
display.  Display 1 is typically in the speedometer gauge or under it in dual display systems and 
Display 2 is usually under the tachometer.  For systems with a larger single display message 
center, the top half of the large display is considered Display 1 and the bottom half Display 2.   
 
The message displays can display a wealth of auxiliary information as well as warning messages 
and even 16 additional channels with the use of the separately purchased BIM units, bus 
interface modules.   

 

 

You must wire the momentary push button switches in order to access the different 

message screens.  The message displays are accessed using the supplied push-button switches. 
Switch 1 (SW1) will toggle between the speed/LCD1 message displays and Switch 2 (SW2) will 
toggle between the tach/LCD2 message displays.  The switches must be wired to access setup 
menus. It is recommended that you mount them in a spot easily accessible while viewing the 
displays and gauges.  
 
By default the available messages for each message display are: 

Содержание VHX-78C-MC

Страница 1: ...ill not fit clusters with sweep style speedometer 1978 83 Chevy Malibu will not fit clusters with sweep style speedometer Your new VHX 78C MC kit includes Installation Control Box CAT5 Cable Universal...

Страница 2: ...securing the blackout plate and lens to expose the factory gauges These screws will be reused 3 Remove the factory gauges by removing the screws shown in the picture below Your cluster may vary depen...

Страница 3: ...into the dash taking care to align the mounting holes with those in the stock dash Remove the protective tape from the lens 4 You should be left with a bare housing Remove all light bulbs and electric...

Страница 4: ...lls SD 57107 Phone 605 332 6513 Fax 605 339 4106 www dakotadigital com dakotasupport dakotadigital com 7 Separate the stock lens from the blackout plate the original lens is not needed Place the black...

Страница 5: ...ill not fit clusters with sweep style speedometer 1978 83 Chevy Malibu will not fit clusters with sweep style speedometer Your new VHX 78C MC kit includes Installation Control Box CAT5 Cable Universal...

Страница 6: ...securing the blackout plate and lens to expose the factory gauges These screws will be reused 3 Remove the factory gauges by removing the screws shown in the picture below Your cluster may vary depen...

Страница 7: ...into the dash taking care to align the mounting holes with those in the stock dash Remove the protective tape from the lens 4 You should be left with a bare housing Remove all light bulbs and electric...

Страница 8: ...lls SD 57107 Phone 605 332 6513 Fax 605 339 4106 www dakotadigital com dakotasupport dakotadigital com 7 Separate the stock lens from the blackout plate the original lens is not needed Place the black...

Страница 9: ...OPERATION MANUAL Please read this before beginning installation or wiring IMPORTANT NOTE This system has an odometer preset option that is only available for the first 100 miles of operation See odome...

Страница 10: ...e displayed here as well as additional functions listed below Features are available on either display L or R Mileage readings Million mile odometer Two A B re settable trip odometer 0 9999 9 Re setta...

Страница 11: ...VHX DISPLAY LAYOUTS Tach LCD2 Message Center Speed LCD1 Message Center Tach LCD2 Message Center Tach LCD2 Message Center Tach LCD2 Message Center Speed LCD1 Message Center Speed LCD1 Message Center Sp...

Страница 12: ...place mount the control box within reach of the supplied networking cable approximately three 3 feet If a longer cable is required replacement CAT5 cables are available online as well as your local el...

Страница 13: ...M Connect to tail light circuit LED backlights will turn on when termianl has 12V Light or Buzzer 4 Watts or more Tail Light Light or Buzzer 4 Watts or less Relay EXISTING FUEL LEVEL SENSOR RED WHITE...

Страница 14: ...This LED is located at the corner of the control box next to the GROUND terminal The LED is used for diagnostics and for a quick visual check if power is present A steady flash on and off about twice...

Страница 15: ...TACH terminal to the secondary or high voltage side of the ignition coil To avoid having to locate a compatible connection a Dakota Digital BIM 01 1 may also be used with most 1996 or newer OBDII comp...

Страница 16: ...driven pulse generator the polarity of the wires does not matter Connect one wire to the SPD Ground and the other to the SPD SND terminal The speed sensor ground wire should be brought back to the con...

Страница 17: ...back lights will be on in demo mode and the needles will sweep back and forth on the gauges SW1 or Speed switch The SW1 terminal is used for selecting the various speed distance and warning displays...

Страница 18: ...he sensor and should not be connected to anything else Connect the RED wire from the SEN 03 8 to this terminal DO NOT use this terminal to power any other devices it is a low current 5V output OIL SND...

Страница 19: ...ehicle for the fuel sender then it may be used If using a wire from an existing harness make sure that the wire does not have power The fuel sender gets power from the control box only Fuel senders re...

Страница 20: ...stem will automatically change to the gear display for a few seconds whenever the gear position changes even if viewing a different message display 4x4 The 4x4 terminal can be used on four wheel drive...

Страница 21: ...on when the check engine wire is active DIM The backlights and needles in the VHX systems are designed to illuminate when the headlights are turned on Connect the DIM terminal to the taillight or park...

Страница 22: ...Select RPM signal voltage level DONE Exit setup menu VOLT WARNING LOW 10 0 13 1 Set low volt warning point DONE Exit setup menu WATER SENDER DD F DD C BUS F BUS C Select sensor type WARNING 150 300F...

Страница 23: ...he Adjust mode Press and hold SW1 then turn the key on and start the engine Once the engine is running release SW1 SEt SPEED should be displayed Press and hold the switch until SPEED SENDER is display...

Страница 24: ...to avoid stopping during Auto Cal When completed you do not need to stop you may but you can also just press and release SW1 as you pass the one mile mark The message display cannot be used to determi...

Страница 25: ...d setting is displayed press and hold SW1 until DONE is displayed to save the value Speed Output OUTPUT If a speed signal is needed for an ECM or cruise control the SPD OUT terminal can be used This t...

Страница 26: ...y averaging The value can be changed from slow mid or fast When UPDATE is displayed press and hold SW1 to enter the UPDATE setup menu Release SW1 and the current update rate will be displayed Press an...

Страница 27: ...switch to go onto VOLT DONE Press and hold SW1 to exit VOLT setup menu WATER TEMP SETUP The Water Temp setup allows you to select the units the temperature is displayed in Fahrenheit or Celsius It als...

Страница 28: ...ess and hold SW1 until DONE is displayed Release the switch to go on to the next sub menu item Temp sensor test test This menu will allow you to check the resistance the control box is reading from th...

Страница 29: ...n changes Release SW1 and the current warning point will be displayed as oil warn low xx where xx is the current warning point Press and release SW1 to change the value from LOw 05 low 36 When the des...

Страница 30: ...The table above shows the seven options and resistance ranges as well as the custom option When fuel sender is displayed press and hold SW1 until you get sender xx xx where xx xx is the current sensor...

Страница 31: ...FUEL test is displayed press and hold SW1 until the message screen changes Release SW1 and the current resistance from the fuel level sensor will be displayed as test fuel xxx ohms where xxx is the re...

Страница 32: ...tting to 32 will only enable the LCD message backlights Next press and release SW2 to save setting Yes you have to use SW2 to save Exit lighting setup done This will allow you to exit the lighting set...

Страница 33: ...any attached BIM modules Once scanning is complete the LCD message screens should be lit with the messages LCD1 and LCD2 on the screens This is to provide a reference of which LCD is which screen Once...

Страница 34: ...ce the odometer has more than 100 miles this menu option will no longer be displayed Make sure you have correctly calibrated your speedometer so you don t have to worry about racking up too many extra...

Страница 35: ...ply press and hold SW2 to access the menu again from any one of the main setup menu screens NORMAL OPERATION AND FUNCTION Here we will describe the common functions and normal operation of the VHX sys...

Страница 36: ...current reading if it can be reset Also press and hold of the switch while the clock is displayed will enter clock set mode If you have the system powered up in normal mode you can scroll through the...

Страница 37: ...l and 12v to ACC power terminal when the key is on Control box may not be getting Check if the control box has a ground a proper ground connection Do not use a battery charger to power the system The...

Страница 38: ...ed signal wire wire away from the speed wire speedometer reads higher There is a ground problem between Make certain the ground wire for than zero the speed sensor and the control the speed sensor is...

Страница 39: ...he sending unit wire from up noise from nearby wires motor and ignition wires The sending unit is not Use the sending unit provided with compatible with the control box the display system The gear shi...

Страница 40: ...t to ground The display system starts SW2 terminal is constantly Disconnect or replace the up in the demonstration connected to ground SW2 switch mode and remains in it The clock doesn t keep Constant...

Страница 41: ...the dated sales receipt from your place of purchase Send no money We will bill you after repair Dakota Digital Limited Lifetime Warranty DAKOTA DIGITAL warrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of this prod...

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