VMA573 and VMA773 5.6” or 7” Wide Screen Color LCD Monitor Owner’s Manual Installation Guide 7” headrest / stand – alone wide monitor 5.
WARINING ! The Clarion VMA 573 and VMA773 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 vehicles, and thus result in serious injury or death. Such use may also violate government law.
About Installation Installation of mobile audio and video components requires experience with a variety of mechanical and electrical procedures. Although this manual provides general installation and operation instructions, it does not show the exact installation methods for your particular vehicle. If you do not have the required knowledge and experience to successfully complete the installation, we strongly recommend consulting an authorized Clarion dealer about professional installation options.
Contents About Installation ……………………………………………………….. 4 1. Introduction …………………………………………………………… . 7 Features…………………………………………………………………….. 7 Precautions ………………………………………………………………… 8 Please note ………………………………………………………………… 9 2. Using the monitor ………………………………………………………..10 Front panel controls ………………………………………………………..11 Wireless headphones …………………………………………………….. 12 Playing a video or game ………………………………………………….. 13 Display mode setting ……………………………………………………….14 Adjusting the picture …………………………………………………….. ..
5. Troubleshooting ………………………………………………………… .. 29 6. Specification …………………………………………………………… … 31 VMA573 General Specifications ………………………………………….. 31 VMA573 Specifications ……………………………………………………. 31 VMA773 General Specifications ………………………………………….. 32 VMA773 Specifications …………………………………………………….
1. INTRODUCTION The Clarion 5.6-inch VMA573 and 7-inch VMA773 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 videogames.
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. Do not disassemble or modify your monitor. Keep moisture away from the monitor. Water and humidity may damage internal circuitry. Do not let the monitor become overheated.
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. 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.
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. 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.
Front panel controls POWER ON LED Wired Headphone Input Jack IR ( Infrared ) receiver for use with Clarion’s remote controller AV2 Input Jack Increases, decreases or IR Lens, IR LED inside selects , disable the item to transmit Infrared to be adjusted from menu signals to the headphone Turn on/off the monitor Adjustment for Tint, Color, Bright, Contrast, Display Mode , Auto Power ON/OFF , and IR Channel, each time this key is being pressed , the select menu goes to the next Selects the video so
Wireless headphones ( optional ) Power OFF/ON turns the headphones power on and off. Single channel wireless headphones ( WH143H) are appropriate if only one monitor is installed in the passenger compartment. Configuration 2 Configuration 1 Monitor Monitor Monitor IR CH A IR CH B IR CH A Video Source Video Source Monitor IR CH B Video Source If two monitors are used for rear entertainment systems, dual channel wireless headphones (WH253H) are most appropriate.
Playing a video or game 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. 1. Insert the media ( tape , cartridge , game or disc ) into the video source . 2. Turn on the headphones. If this is the first time you’ve used the unit, make sure your wireless headphones have fresh batteries installed. Note : Your wireless headphones must be in view of the monitor for the infrared transmission to work. 3.
Display mode setting To choose the proper displaying mode for the different video program sources, please refer to display mode setting as below. 1. Press MENU key until goes to DISPLAY MODE. 2. Press (down key ) or ( up key )to select the displaying mode for : NORMAL, FULL WIDE, 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.
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 MENU key to display the picture adjustment menus. The monitor displays the adjustment menus. 2. Press MENU key again until you reach the option you wish to adjust. The monitor displays the adjustment bar as below. TINT adjusts the tone of color. ( only for NTSC ) COLOR adjusts the color saturation. BRIGHT adjusts the monitor’s brightness.
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. 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 SOURCE. The monitor will display AV1 and press SOURCE key to select the input for AV2 for game console. 2. Press SOURCE again to select AV1 input for DVD player.
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. Each monitor transmits the infrared audio signal over its own channel, A or B. When a vehicle has two monitors, the default is to configure the monitor in the driver’s headrest to use IR channel A, and the monitor in the passenger’s headrest to use IR channel B. You can change this. 1.
Returning adjustments to the factory settings ( Reset ) 1. Press MENU several times to locate the RESET option. 2. Press either down ( ) or up ( ) to reset the settings. If you don’t wish to reset the settings, either press MENU again or wait for the monitor to exit the picture adjustment menus automatically. Note : y If you reset the options and the monitor was set to source2 ( AV2 ), the monitor reverts to the default setting of AV1. If there is no active video source on AV1, the screen may go dark.
Connecting a video source The video sources you are using may be preinstalled for you, or your configuration may be designed to allow you to change devices. For example, returning from a day at the beach, you may disconnect your game from the game port and connect your camcorder to view the video you just shot . CAUTION ! Always take care when disconnecting and connecting electronic devices.
3. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the cabinet Use a soft, dry cloth 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. Servicing the monitor In the event that trouble arises, never open the case or disassemble the unit.
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: y Either a 5.6” VMA573 or 7” VMA773 monitor unit with wiring harness y y y y One 1.2M RCA A/V cable One power cable One 25cm 3.
Before Starting Disconnect the minus( ) terminal on the vehicle’s battery. WARNING ! To prevent short circuits during installation, be sure to disconnect the battery. Precautions This unit is exclusively for vehicles with a negative ground, 12V power supply. Do not open the case. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If you require assistance, consult your Clarion dealer or an authorized Clarion service center. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the screen.
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.
Installing the monitor 6. Connect the wiring harness to the monitor, and tuck the excess wiring harness length carefully out of the way behind the bezel. Press edges to fit monitor into bezel , do not press monitor Spring clips to lock screen the monitor on its position Bezel Monitor 7. Gently insert the monitor into the bezel. 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 by four spring clips on the bezel.
Installing the monitor Removing the monitor from the bezel To remove the monitor from the bezel, insert the metal insert card between the monitor case and the side of the bezel to release the spring clips.
Wiring the monitor Precautions y Disconnect the negative battery terminal before making any wiring connections. y Be particularly careful where you route wires. Keep them away from the engine, exhaust system, etc. Heat may damage wires. y If the fuse should blow, make sure all connections are correct and no wires are damaged before replacing the fuse. Always use fuses that are the same amperage value as the original.
Wiring the monitor 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. Use sand paper to remove any paint from the surface where you attach the ground terminal. 5. Reconnect the negative (-) lead to the battery.
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5. TROUBLESHOOTING 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.
After changing this setting, if there are still black bars, set the Display mode to “ FULL WIDE “ by push MENU key as mentioned before . The screen is dark The brightness is set too low. Press MENU and adjust the BRIGHT option. The interior of the vehicle is too hot or too cold. The monitor’s operating temperature is -10℃ to +70℃ ( +15°F ~ +158°F ).
6. SPECIFICATION Note: The technical data and the design of the equipment may change for the sake of technical improvement without prior notice. VMA573 General Specifications Power requirement : 12V DC ( 10.8V-15.6V) Power consumption : 7 watts, power on - typical 0.6 amps (600mA) - typical : 300 g : 160.8 x 111.8 x 32.5 mm ( with Bezel ) Weight Dimension(w x h x d ) Included parts : • LCD monitor with wiring harness • One 1.2M RCA A/V cable • One power cable • 3.
VMA773 General Specifications Power requirement Power consumption Weight Dimension(w x h x d ) Included parts : 12V DC ( 10.8V-15.6V) : 7 watts, power on - typical 0.6 amps (600mA) - typical : 400 g : 192.7 x 133.5 x 32.5 mm ( with Bezel ) : • LCD monitor with wiring harness • One 1.2M RCA A/V cable • One power cable • 3.
