OWNER ’S GUIDE INSTALLATION GUIDE Overhead Video Console MODEL OHC100
© 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc.
Table of Contents Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Information . . . . . . . . Important Safeguards . . . . . . When Cleaning the Vehicle . While Driving . . . . . . . . . . When Parked . . . . . . . . . . Proper Use . . . . . . . . . . . Temperature . . . . . . . . . . Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Important Information . . . . . . FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . Your Warranty . . . . . . . . . Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessories . . .
Limited Three-Year Warranty For a period of THREE YEARS from the date of purchase, troubleshooting or reinstallation of the unit. For service on Directed Electronics, Inc. ("DIRECTED") promises to the an out-of-warranty product a flat fate fee by model is original purchaser to repair or replace, free of cost, with a charged. Contact your authorized dealer to obtain the serv- comparable reconditioned model any OVERHEAD CONSOLE ice charge for your unit.
Safety Information WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE INCLUDED HARDWARE. DIRECTED ELECTRONICS, INC. DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY BODILY INJURY, INCLUDING FATALITIES, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY IMPROPER OR UNINTENDED USES OF THIS PRODUCT. PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE BEGINNING THE INSTALLATION.
Important Information FCC NOTICE YOUR WARRANTY This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Your warranty registration must be completely Operation is subject to the following two condi- filled out and returned within 10 days of pur- tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful chase. Your product warranty will not be vali- interference, and (2) this device must accept dated if your warranty registration is not any interference received, including interfer- returned.
Basic Operation MONITOR OPERATION ■ Pull the bottom of the monitor door toward the rear of the car and slide the view angle adjuster all the way to the left, then release the monitor door. The monitor should now be at its maximum view angle. ■ Pull on the monitor door until it reaches the desired view angle and hold it. ■ While still holding the monitor door, slide the view angle adjuster to the right until it stops. This will set the monitor door at the desired view angle.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Monitor Release Monitor Mounting Hook Monitor Door Monitor Connector View Angle Bracket View Angle Adjuster Monitor Door Release Dome Light Dome Light Switch IR Receiver Trim Panel Monitor Connector Monitor Mounts 8 © 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc.
Installation TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED ■ Screwdriver ■ Power drill with drill bits and screw tip ■ Awl or scribe ■ Razor knife ■ Digital Multi-meter ■ Marker ■ Tape Measure ■ Masking Tape ■ Fabric Cleaner ■ Wire the amount of cutting required to fit the trim panel to the contour of the headliner. 5.
CUTTING THE HEADLINER 1. Insert a pick tool or pin through the cutout templates center point indicator and the center point mark on the headliner to align the cutout template with the center of the vehicle. NOTE: For extra support it is suggested that the minimum amount of the headliner be removed. INSTALL THE MOUNTING PLATE 1. After removing the headliner cutout, thoroughly clean the inside sheet metal of the vehicle roof with a degreaser so no dust or residue remains.
4. Install the mounting bracket. ROUTING THE CABLES AND WIRES 1. Remove the negative terminal from the battery or remove the fuses for any circuits necessary for this installation before proceeding. 2. Remove any body panels or brackets necessary for routing the wires and cables. 3. It is important to run the wires in such a way that they cannot be damaged or chafe against sharp metal during reassembly. 4. 5. All wires should be loomed and properly fused at the source.
NOTE: Take care not to dimple the vehicle exterior or puncture the roof sheet metal when tightening the screws. The included mini trim ring adapter is for installing the OHC100 to a flat headliner surface that needs minimum space. It is also designed to adapt the OHC100 to fit into vehicle-specific overhead consoles available through aftermarket mobile video distributors.
Wiring Guide ■ Accessory - The RED wire should be connected to a fused (+) 12 volt wire that turns on/off with the key. ■ Ground - The BLACK wire should be connected to a chassis ground, preferably scrap sheet metal. ■ AV Input - Connect to MCB1000 or AV source. © 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc. ■ IR Connector - Connect to MCB1000 or AV source NOTE: When using the MCB1000 with the OHC100, to only use the DIN to DIN cable supplied with the MCB1000, not the DIN to RCA cable.
© 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc.
© 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc.
The company behind this system is Directed Electronics, Inc. Since its inception, Directed has had one purpose, to provide consumers with the finest vehicle security, car stereo products, rear seat entertainment, and accessories available. The recipient of more than 20 patents in the field of advanced electronic technology, Directed is ISO 9001 registered. Quality Directed Electronics products are sold and serviced throughout North America and around the world.
