VMA5894 and VMA7194 5.
WARNING! The Clarion VMA5894 and VMA7194 monitors are only designed to be viewed by rear-seat occupants. Digital video products are not intended for viewing by the driver while the vehicle is in motion. Such use may distract the driver or interfere with the driver’s safe operation of the vehicle, and thus result in serious injury or death. Such use may also violate state law.
Contents About Installation ....................................................................................................... 2 FCC Approval ............................................................................................................ 2 1. Introduction ............................................................................................... 5 Features .....................................................................................................................
. Installation and Wiring .............................................................................. 13 What is included in the box ....................................................................................... 13 Before Starting ........................................................................................................... 13 Installing the monitor ................................................................................................. 14 Wiring the monitor ..............
1. INTRODUCTION The Clarion 5.8-inch VMA5894 and 7-inch VMA7194 are highperformance video monitors designed specifically for the mobile environment. Intended for use with other Clarion multimedia products, they can also be integrated with many other products as part of a complete mobile video solution. Precautions • Do not operate your monitor in ways other than those described in this manual. • Do not play a multimedia system when the car’s engine is turned off. Doing so runs down the car’s battery.
Please note In extremely cold weather the movement of the picture may slow and the picture may darken. The picture will return to normal once the temperature rises. You may see small black or shiny dots in the liquid crystal panel. These non-conforming pixels are normal and do not indicate a product defect. 2. USING THE MONITOR These monitors are components in a full audio/video system that may include a VCR, DVD player, game player, camcorder, or other video source unit.
Front panel controls Transmit infrared signals to the headphones Accesses the display adjustment menus. Each time you press this button the unit steps to the next setting option and displays the current setting. IR (infrared) receiver for use with Clarion remote control.
Wireless headphones Playing a video or game Power OFF ON turns the headphones power on and off. The monitor is preset at the factory to turn on automatically when you start your car’s ignition. The monitor remains dark until it detects a video signal. CH.A and CH.B select the infrared channel if you have two monitors and two video source units (Configuration 2). Configuration 1 Monitor IR CH A Configuration 2 Monitor Monitor Monitor IR CH A IR CH A IR CH B 1.
WIDE stretches the image horizontally to fit the screen (aspect ratio of 16:9). 4:3 16:9 Adjusting the picture If the temperature is normal and the picture still doesn’t look right, you may adjust the tint, color, brightness, and contrast. 1. Press PICTURE to display the adjustment menus. 5. Adjust the volume on your headphones. Notes: • When using a DVD player as the source, make sure that the unit’s output mode is set to “Wide” or “16:9.
Each setting has 30 steps of adjustment range and is preset at the factory to 15. Once you’ve adjusted the picture, wait a moment and the adjustment menus disappear. Turning the unit off and on Press POWER at any time to turn the unit off. When you turn the vehicle’s ignition off, the monitor automatically shuts off. Playing two videos or games at once If your vehicle is equipped with two LCD monitors in the headrests and two video source units, two different videos or games can play at the same time.
Disabling automatic power on Using a remote control Your monitor is preset at the factory to switch on when you turn on your vehicle’s ignition. You can set it up to remain off until you press POWER on the monitor. The LCD monitor comes with an IR receiver that works with Clarion remote control devices. Aim the remote control at the IR receiver during use. 1. Press PICTURE several times until you reach the AUTOPOWER option. Note: 2. Press plus (+) or minus (+) to turn automatic power ON and OFF.
3. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the cabinet Use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe dust and dirt from the cabinet. Do not use benzene, thinner, car cleaner, or other cleaners. These substances may damage the cabinet or cause the paint to peel. Cleaning 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.
4. INSTALLATION AND WIRING Read these instructions and the following precautions carefully. What is included in the box In addition to this manual, the box contains: • Either a 5.8-inch VMA5894 or 7-inch VMA7194 monitor unit • The wiring harness • 1 DIN cable • 2 audio/video input accessory cables • 1 audio/video game port cable • A flush-mount trim bezel Before Starting Disconnect the minus (-) terminal on the vehicle’s battery.
• Always use great care when attaching anything to a vehicle! Visually inspect all sides of any potential screw location to ensure no damage will occur. WARNING! NEVER install this monitor where it is visible from the driver’s seat, or where it could injure any vehicle occupant in case of an accident. Ensure that your installation does not create risk of head-strike injury, and that the monitor will remain securely mounted in the case of an accident or sudden maneuver.
4. Insert the trim 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 7. Gently insert the monitor into the bezel. Mounting screw holes Wire harness opening Press only on the edges of the monitor, not on the screen. You should hear a few soft clicks as the monitor locks into place. CAUTION! 6.
Removing the monitor from the bezel To remove the monitor from the bezel, insert a flat card (such as a credit card) between the monitor case and the side of the bezel to release the spring clips. Wiring the monitor Precautions • Disconnect the negative battery terminal before making any wiring connections. • Be particularly careful where you route wires. Keep them away from the engine, exhaust system, etc. Heat may damage wires.
WARNING! Be sure to disconnect the battery (-) terminal before starting. This is to prevent short circuits during installation. 4. Connect the ground lead (black) securely to a clean metal plate on the vehicle. Use sand paper to remove any paint from the surface where you attach the ground terminal. 5. Reconnect the negative (-) lead to the battery. Monitor connections CAUTION! Procedure 1. Disconnect the negative (-) lead from the vehicle’s battery. 2.
Connections diagram From VCR, DVD player, etc. + (positive) - (negative) To monitor 1. Audio L 2. IR GND 3. Audio R 4. VIDEO GND 5. VIDEO 6. 12V GND 7. IR 8. 12V 9.
5. TROUBLESHOOTING The system does not work A fuse may be blown. Replace the external fuse with a fuse of the same value. The power wires may not be connected. Check the wiring connections and retest. No picture. With a DVD player and a widescreen DVD disc, there are black bars above and below the picture. Change the TV display mode to “Wide” in the DVD player’s Setup menu. After changing this setting, if there are still black bars, press WIDE on the front panel of the monitor and select WIDE.
VMA7194 General Specifications 6. SPECIFICATION Power requirement: Power consumpaion: Note: The technical data and the design of the equipment may change for the sake of technical improvements without prior notice. Weight: Dimensions (w x h x d): Included parts: VMA5894 General Specifications Power requirement: Power consumpaion: Weight: Dimensions (w x h x d): Included parts: 12V DC (9V-16V) 6.5 watts, power on 0.
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LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION For USA and Canada only This product is warranted against all defects in material workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. Clarion ProAudio products, except for speakers, are covered by a two year limited warranty when installed by an authorized Clarion dealer. The conditions of this limited warranty and the extent of responsibility of Clarion Corporation of America (“Clarion”) under this limited warranty are as follows: 1.
