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IMPORTANT NOTICES WARNINGS Installation of overhead products requires careful planning and preparation. Be extremely careful when working on a vehicle with side curtain air bags. Do not route wires near any portion of the side curtain air bag assemblies. This includes anchor points in A, B, C or D pillars of the vehicle.
GENERAL SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS The following is intended to provide some of the system configurations that are possible with the VODDLX10 Overhead LED Backlit LCD Monitor with DVD Player: The VODDLX10 has an option that allows the user to select from two IR transmit and receive codes (M1 or M2). This feature can be used when using two VODDLX10s in the same installation or if the vehicle has an RSA (Rear Seat Audio) that uses an “A” channel headset. The VODDLX10 comes factory set to M1.
MATERIALS INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE 1 2 1. 9” TFT LCD Overhead Monitor With DVD Player 2.
INSTALLING THE UNIT IN A VEHICLE Tools Required 1. #2 Phillips Screwdriver 7. Masking Tape 2. #1 Phillips Screwdriver 8. 3. Utility or Razor Knife Multimeter to verify 12 volt DC and continuity (Do not use a test light or logic probe) 4. Wire Strippers 9. Marker pen – to mark headliner, to mark trim ring if used 5. Upholstery hook tool (for removal of panels as necessary) 10. Misc.
INSTALLING THE SNAP-ON SHROUD AND SCREEN COVER Installing the Shroud *NOTE: Work on a soft surface to avoid damaging the plastic. 1. Remove the tape backing from the front and rear areas at the bottom of the shroud. 2. Hook the shroud over the dome light (areas “A” as shown). 3. arefully align the two catches (1) with the openings on the DVD C player (2) and slide the Shroud down until the Shroud snaps into the catches on either side.
INSTALLING THE TRIM RING The trim ring is attached to the video monitor using the perimeter screw bosses. It is important that the screws used in this installation are not over tightened, and that the video monitor and trim ring are mounted in such a way that the assembly does not distort (or bend) when the mounting screws are tightened.
INSTALLING THE TRIM RING Trim Ring DVD PLAYER TRIM RING ON DVD PLAYER ® ELECTRONICS CORP . 150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, NY 11788 Technical Assistance: 1-800-225-6074 ® ELECTRONICS CORP . MODEL NO. : VODDLX10 150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, NY 11788 Technical Assistance: 1-800-225-6074 Power + Dome Light 6-Pin Harness Connector CON6 (BLACK) Signal Name LAMP-AUTO LAMP-ON LAMP-COMMON POWER +12v (SW) POWER GROUND Color VIO/BRN MODEL NO.
GENERAL VEHICLE INSTALLATION APPROACH 1. Decide upon system configuration and options that will be installed (i.e.: what components, Video Game, external amp.). 2. Review all manuals to become familiar with electrical requirements and connections. 3. Decide upon mounting locations of all components and method of mounting. 4. rep the vehicle by removing any interior trim necessary to gain access to vehicle’s wiring as well as all areas where interconnecting wire P harnesses will need to be located.
VEHICLE PREPARATION 1. L ocate an accessory +12v power source with a good ground. These wires can be found at the ignition switch or fuse-box. Power Source • +12v when the key is in the ACC. and run positions. • 0v when the key is OFF. NOTE: Always fuse the ACC +12V at the source where it is connected to the vehicle. 2. The mounting method and location will vary from vehicle to vehicle, the only focus of this manual is the installation of the VODDLX10. 3.
CONNECTING THE DOME LIGHTS The dome lights in the video monitor require three connections to the vehicle’s wiring. There are two common types of dome light circuits used, positive switched systems or negative switched systems. Positive switched systems supply voltage to the interior lights to turn ON; negative switched systems apply ground to illuminate the bulbs.
CONNECTING THE DOME LIGHTS Positive Switched Dome Lighting To 3 pin connector on Monitor Red-Lamp ON Black-Lamp Common Purple-Lamp Auto Negative Switched Dome Lighting To constant +12 VDC To 3 pin connector Red-Lamp on Black-Lamp common Purple-Lamp Auto To constant +12 VDC Fused Fused Factory Dome Light Circuit To constant +12 VDC To constant +12 VDC Factory Door Ajar Switch or Body Control Computer Factory Door Ajar Switch or Body Control Computer 12
INSTALLING THE MOUNTING BRACKET Installing the Mounting Bracket 1. 2. NOTE: The headliner may need to be cut to install the bracket. When nce all the pre-wiring is complete, locate: O cutting the headliner make sure no wires above the headliner are cut. • Mounting Bracket • (4) #8 x 3/8” Self-drilling Screws While holding the Mounting Bracket in place, install the Carefully align the Mounting Bracket in the location it is to be 3. 4- #8 x 3/8” Self-drilling Screws.
INSTALLING THE VODDLX10 VIDEO SYSTEM 1. Connect the 6 pin harness to the unit and make the connections to the vehicle. 2. Connect the red and black power wires of the Power Harness to vehicle’s electrical system by tapping into an accessory hot line and a good ground. 3. If connecting to an external source, connect the 5 Pin AV Input Harness (112-4259 Blue Connector) to provide the AV signals input. 4.
INSTALLING VODDLX10 VIDEO SYSTEM Installing the VODDLX10 System 1. 2. ake all electrical connections. M Attach the VODDLX10 unit to the mounting bracket using four M5 screws. CAUTION: The M5 screws are supplied in three different lengths (10mm, 20mm and 40mm) to facilitate proper installation. Use extreme caution when using these screws to avoid damage to vehicle roof or other components, wiring, etc. CAUTION: Do not trap any wiring between the bracket and the unit.
INSTALLING THE SCREW CAPS AND USB COVER Installing the Screw Caps 1. fter the unit is mounted to the headliner, install the two snap in Screw Caps. The snap in Screw Caps are marked “L” and “R” on the A inside. a. Facing the front of the vehicle, press the snap in Screw Cap marked “L” into the left screw hole. b. Facing the front of the vehicle, press the snap in Screw Cap marked “R” into the right screw hole. Snap-in Two Screw Caps Installing the USB Cover 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM: No power at Video Monitor REMEDY: Power but no video or sound Verify that the correct source is selected (DVD/USB, AV, AUX). Verify that the source is on and playing a known good media (such as a video tape). Verify +12 VDC on the Red wire at 6 Pin Power Harness behind the video monitor. Verify a ground connection with a continuity test from a known good ground to the black wire at the 6 Pin Power Harness.
APPENDIX A REMOVING THE TRIM RING, SNAP-ON SHROUD AND SCREEN COVER This section is intended for situations where the color of the Shroud, Screen Cover and Trim Ring need to be changed after the unit is setup for installation. NOTE: Work on a soft surface to avoid damaging the plastic. Snap-in Removing the Snap-in Screw Caps and Snap-in USB Cover 1. 2. sing the supplied pry tool remove the two snap-in Screw Caps U and discard. Using the supplied pry tool remove the snap-in USB Cover.
APPENDIX B INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL THICK TRIM RING This page only covers special installation considerations for the optional thick trim ring installation. If the video monitor is to be installed in a vehicle with the thick trim ring, it may need to be trimmed to fit the contour of the vehicle Headliner. Important NOTES before installing the thick trim ring: • There should be a gap between the headliner and the outer flange of the video monitor. • The trim ring should be cut to fill this gap. 1.
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