VDH910 V I D E O C A S S E T T E PLAYER / RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION GUIDE
OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE WARNING! THE CLARION VDH910 MOBILE MULTIMEDIA VCR IS DESIGNED FOR REAR SEAT VIEWING OF VIDEOCASSETTES ONLY. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR VIEWING BY THE DRIVER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION SINCE SUCH USE MAY DISTRACT THE DRIVER OR INTERFERE WITH THE DRIVER’S SAFE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AND MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. SUCH USE MAY ALSO VIOLATE STATE LAW.
VDH910 VIDEOCASSETTE PLAYER/RECORDER INTRODUCTION The Clarion VDH910 is a full-featured Mobile Multimedia player/recorder specifically created for the mobile environment. It is designed to work with Clarion Multimedia devices and Clarion Video Monitors for a complete video solution for your vehicle. The VDH910 includes the following features: • 4-head VHS Hi-Fi stereo system for high-quality playback of NTSC video and near CD-quality audio tracks.
OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE CARE AND MAINTENANCE VCR Care • Use a dry cloth when dusting your VCR. • Take care of your remote control. Keep the remote with your cassettes, where it is unlikely to be lost or damaged. • Keep liquids away from your VCR, including beverages and cleaning liquids. Spilling any liquid on the VCR can damage the electronics, resulting in an electrical shock or fire.
VDH910 VIDEOCASSETTE PLAYER/RECORDER – In an environment with excessive humidity, dust, or vibration (e.g., off-road travel, etc.). • If the unit has accumulated moisture condensation (e.g., after parking the vehicle outside overnight), allow the unit to automatically remove it through a built-in Dew/Heat sensor. See Dew/Heat Sensor Operation. Videocassette Use • Use only high quality VHS-type (T-30, T-60, or T-120) videocassettes that last longer and provide a better picture.
OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE DESCRIPTION OF REAR CONNECTORS 2 (Front AV Inputs) using the Remote control. 4 STEREO IN L/R LINE-1 (RCA Jacks) Use a stereo RCA audio cable to connect stereo audio from an alternate A/V source. You can choose either audio source LINE 1 or LINE 2 (Front A/V Inputs) using the Remote control. 5 DC IN 12V (4-Pin Molex) Use the supplied DC power cord to connect the VDH910 to the vehicle’s 12-volt electrical system. Figure 1. The VDH910’s rear connections.
VDH910 VIDEOCASSETTE PLAYER/RECORDER DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 3 1 245 7 9 qwe r t 6 8 0 Figure 2. The VDH910’s and IR Remote controls and indicators (see descriptions on the next page).
OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE 1 POWER Button Press to power the unit ON or OFF. 2 EJECT Button Press to eject a videocassette from the compartment. 3 CASSETTE Compartment Insert a videocassette which automatically loads the tape. 4 STOP Button Press to stop any play, fast forward, or rewind mode. 5 RECORD Button Engages the RECORD mode. 6 POWER Indicator Illuminates when the player is powered up. 7 RECORD Indicator Illuminates when RECORD mode is ON.
VDH910 VIDEOCASSETTE PLAYER/RECORDER DESCRIPTION OF REMOTE CONTROL 12 3 POWER Button Press to power the unit ON or OFF. 4 RECORD Button 3 Engages the RECORD mode. 4 6 5 q 9 e 7 w 0 8 Figure 3. VDH910’s Remote Control. 1 PLAY Button Press button to play the videocassette. 2 STOP Button Press to stop any play, fast forward, or rewind mode. 8 5 FF Button Press FF to fast forward the tape. If PLAY is engaged, press FF to forward search for a desired video segment.
OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE q MENU Button Displays the On-Screen Menu, or changes and exits the On-Screen Menu. w STILL/SLOW Button Press once to pause for STILL frame. Press again to advance frame by frame. Press and hold button for SLOW motion playback. e TV/VCR Button Changes input source selection from VCR to TV tuner. Using The IR Remote Control Inside the vehicle, simply aim the Remote Control directly at the VDH910’s faceplate and press any desired button.
VDH910 VIDEOCASSETTE PLAYER/RECORDER DESCRIPTION OF ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING Using Manual Tracking Using the Remote Control, you can adjust the picture tracking manually. ** MAIN MENU ** RECORD SPEED ............. (SP) AUTO REPEAT............... (OFF) AUDIO OUTPUT ..... (STEREO) CHANNEL SETUP VCR OUTPUT CH.......... (3CH) • Automatic tracking is initiated when you first insert a videocassette in the CASSETTE Compartment.
OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE Record Speed (SP or SLP) ** MAIN MENU ** RECORD SPEED ............. (SP) AUTO RECORD REPEAT............... (OFF) (SLP) SPEED ........... AUDIO OUTPUT ..... (STEREO) CHANNEL SETUP VCR OUTPUT CH .......... (3CH) [SHIFT/ENTER] [MENU] ** MAIN MENU ** RECORD SPEED ............. (SP) AUTO REPEAT............... (OFF) AUDIOAUTO OUTPUT ..... (STEREO) (ON) REPEAT................. CHANNEL SETUP VCR OUTPUT CH.......... (3CH) [SHIFT/ENTER] [MENU] ** MAIN MENU ** RECORD SPEED .......
VDH910 VIDEOCASSETTE PLAYER/RECORDER ** MAIN MENU ** RECORD SPEED ............. (SP) AUTO REPEAT............... (OFF) AUDIO OUTPUT ..... (STEREO) CHANNEL SETUP VCR OUTPUT CH.......... (3CH) [SHIFT/ENTER] [MENU] ** CHANNEL SETUP ** ANT/CABLE......... (ANTENNA) AUTO ANT/CABLE CHANNEL MEMORY ........ (CABLE TV) CHANNEL ADD/DELETE [SHIFT/ENTER] [MENU] To Store and EXIT Figure 8. Antenna/Cable display for On-Screen programming. ** CHANNEL SETUP ** ANT/CABLE.........
OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE NOTE: Press the MENU button to interrupt the Auto Channel Memory function. ** CHANNEL SETUP ** ANT/CABLE......... (ANTENNA) AUTO CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL ADD/DELETE Channel Add/Delete [SHIFT/ENTER] [MENU] ** CHANNEL ADD/DELETE ** SELECT CHANNEL: [ 02] SELECT CHANNEL AND PRESS [ENTER] TO ADD PRESS [SHIFT] TO DELETE [SHIFT/ENTER] Press UP or DN to select the desired channel [MENU] To Store and EXIT Figure 10. Channel Add/Delete for On-Screen programming.
VDH910 VIDEOCASSETTE PLAYER/RECORDER Description of Remote Eye OPERATING THE VDH910 The VDH910 is supplied with an IR Remote Sensor which allows you to access all the features on the remote control when the VDH910 is mounted in another location away from the front panel sensor opening. Loading And Playing A Videocassette Mount the sensor in a convenient location. Run the sensor cable to the VDH910’s location in the vehicle and simply plug the 3.5 mm jack into the rear of the VDH910.
OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE • To cancel FF or REW, press PLAY or the STOP button. Using Forward And Reverse Search The VDH910 includes a 2-speed forward/reverse picture search for quick location of a desired video segment at 7times SP or 21-times SPL speed. • To forward search the tape, press FF once (for 7-times SPL speed) or press and hold FF (for 21-times SPL speed) while the tape is playing.
VDH910 VIDEOCASSETTE PLAYER/RECORDER RECORDING WITH THE VDH910 Recording from the TV tuner • Insert a videocassette (with the record protect safety tab intact) into the CASSETTE compartment, as shown in Figure 13 on page 14. • Check for the proper tape speed which is set in the Main Menu. Confirm that the VCR indicator is not illuminated on the front panel. If not, press the TV/VCR button on the remote control.
OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLATION AND WIRING Installing The VDH910 The VDH910 can be mounted horizontally or vertically, as shown in Figures 15 and 16. NOTE: For best results, Clarion recommends horizontal mounting, since vertical mounting may produce increased picture jitter while the vehicle is moving. Figure 15. Vertical mounting of VDH910. Figure 16. Horizontal mounting of VDH910.
VDH910 VIDEOCASSETTE PLAYER/RECORDER Wiring The VDH910 Videocassette Player VMA7191 Figure 17. Wiring diagram for VDH910.
OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Cause Solution Symptom Cause Solution Unit does not work. No power. Verify power wiring to unit (see page 18). Picture is noisy Videocassette is worn. Eject videocassette and play another. Check the Remote for a good battery. Tracking is not set optimally. Adjust tracking (see page 10). Another tape is already in unit. Eject first video cassette and insert a second tape. Video heads are dirty. Clean unit – see your Clarion dealer.
VDH910 VIDEOCASSETTE PLAYER/RECORDER SPECIFICATIONS FF/REW Time (T-120): Approx. 2 minutes and 20 seconds General Specifications Supplied Accessories: IR Remote Control, (1) 5 Meter A/V Cable, 4-pin Power Cable, (8) 3S-M4 Self-Tapping Screws, (16) 1S-M5 Self-Tapping Screws, (2) Installation Brackets, and Remote IR Sensor. Power Requirement: 12 V DC Power Consumption: 12 watts, Power On Weight: 5.3 lb (2.4 kg) Dimensions (w x h x d): 10.4 x 3.7 x 10.2 in. (265 x 92.
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