WARNING! English The Clarion VMA570 and VMA770 monitors are to be viewed by rear-seat occupants only. Digital video products are not intended for viewing by the driver while the vehicle is in motion. Such use may distract the driver and/or interfere with the driver’s safe operation of the vehicle, and thus result in serious injury or death. Such use may also violate government law.
About Installation........................................................................................ 2 1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................ 4 Features..................................................................................................... 4 Precautions................................................................................................ 4 Please note...............................................................
1. INTRODUCTION English The Clarion VMA570 (5.6-inch) and VMA770 (7-inch) are high performance 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. Features Two video inputs support simultaneous connection to both dedicated video source units and optional audio/video components, such as camcorders or video game stations.
• 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. • Please tear off the liquid crystal panel protect film before using the monitor. The protect film is on the panel’s surface to prevent scratch during transportation. Please remove this film before use.
2. USING THE MONITOR English These monitors are components in a full audio/video system that may include a VCR, DVD player, game station, camcorder or other video source unit. Note : If you have any questions about compatible components, such as system controllers, source units, FM modulators, or other audio/video products, please contact your authorized Clarion dealer. To operate the monitor, the vehicle ignition key switch must be in the ACC or ON (run) position.
English Wireless headphones (Optional) Power OFF/ON turns the headphones power on and off. Single channel wireless headphones are appropriate if only one monitor is installed in the passenger compartment. Configuration 1 Configuration 2 Monitor Monitor Monitor Monitor IR CH A IR CH B IR CH A IR CH B Video Source Video Source Video Source If two monitors are used for rear entertainment systems, dual channel wireless headphones are most appropriate.
Display mode setting English To choose the proper display mode for the different video sources, please refer to display mode setting below. 1. Press MENU several times until you reach the DISPLAY MODE option. 2. Press ▼ (down key) or ▲ (up key) to select the display mode for: NORMAL, FULL WIDE, and WIDE. 3. WIDE may stretch the image to fill the entire screen, NORMAL displays the image at its true aspect ratio (4:3), FULL WIDE stretches the image horizontally to fit the screen for aspect ratio of 16:9.
English Turning the unit off and on Press the POWER key to turn the unit off. When you turn the vehicle’s ignition off, the monitor automatically shuts off. Switching between video sources If your vehicle has two video sources, for example, a DVD player goes to AV1 and a game console goes to AV2, you can easily switch between them. 1. Press the SOURCE key. The monitor will display AV1 and press the SOURCE key to select the input for AV2 for the game console. 2.
Note : English • If you reset the options and the monitor was set to source 2 (AV2), the monitor reverts to the default setting of AV1. If there is no active video source on AV1, the screen may go dark. Press SOURCE to switch the monitor back to AV2. • The reset settings only valid for the Tint, Color, Brightness, Contrast, Volume that setting those parameter back to default value 15, and set to IR CHA, AUTOPOWER ON.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE English 3. Cleaning the cabinet Use a soft dry cloth and 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 and gently wipe off the dust. The LCD panel surface can be easily scratched. Do not rub it with any abrasive object.
4. INSTALLATION AND WIRING English Read these instructions and the following precautions carefully. What is included in the box In addition to this manual, the box contains: • Either a VMA570 (5.6-inch) or VMA770 (7-inch) monitor unit with wiring harness • (1) 1.2M A/V RCA cable • (1) power cable • (1) 25cm 3.5mm Jack to RCA adaptor cable • Owner’s manual & Installation guide • Bezel • Metal insert card Before Starting Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal on the vehicle’s battery.
English Installing the monitor Flush mounting in the headrest You may use the included bezel to mount the monitor. 1. Ensure that you will have sufficient clearance for the monitor and its rear-located wiring harness. 2. Cut the opening. 3. Route the pigtail cable end of the wiring harness into the opening from the rear out the front. 4. Insert the bezel and route the wiring harness through the opening in the rear. 5.
Procedure English 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal before making any wire connections. 2. Find a place in the vehicle for the video source(s). 3. Create passage holes for the power and video cables. When drilling through metal or plastic, use grommets to protect the cables from sharp edges that could penetrate the insulation and cause a short circuit and device failure. 4. Connect the ground lead (black) securely to a clean metal plate on the vehicle.
Connections Diagram English 16
TROUBLESHOOTING English 5. The system does not work A fuse may be blown. Replace the external fuse with a fuse of the same amperage. The power wires may not be connected. Check the wiring connections and reset. No picture Press SOURCE to make sure the proper input is selected. If there is still no picture, press MENU. If the menu appears, check the source unit and video connections. If no menu appears, check all fuses and power connections to the monitor and the associated equipment.
6. SPECIFICATION English Note: The technical data and the design of the equipment may change for the sake of technical improvement without prior notice. VMA570 General Specifications Power requirement : 12V DC (10.8V-15.6V) Power consumption : 7 watts, power on - typical 0.6 amps (600mA) - typical Weight : 300 g Dimension (w x h x d) : 160.8 x 111.8 x 32.5 mm (with Bezel) Included parts : • LCD monitor with wiring harness • (1) 1.2M A/V RCA cable • (1) power cable • 3.
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