Page 3 - WARNING
Caution • Read this manual thoroughly before starting installation and operation. You will find a number of Safety Warnings in this manual to tell you about things that could hurt you or other people if you were to ignore the Warnings. Wecannot be responsible for problems resulting from failure to o...
Page 4 - FEATURES/DESCRIPTION; See page 14 for a typical Entertainment system using the TMX-R680A.
4 FEATURES/DESCRIPTION Alpine’s TMX-R680A integrates a 6.8 inch color LCD panel, infrared transmitter for wirelessheadphones, dual video source selector, and remote controllable dome light. This gives thepassengers in the rear seats of your vehicle, the ability to enjoy many different A/V sources (s...
Page 5 - OPERATION; Headphone Outputs
5 PUSH OPERATION - Overhead Monitor Headphone Outputs (2) SmartView Swivel Mechanism LCD Monitor Panel Monitor Open Button Dome Light IR Sensor/Logo Headphone Outputs Two output jacks (mini-phono plug) are provided for wired headphones. Output level is adjustedusing the Volume UP/DN buttons on the r...
Page 6 - Dome Light/Remote Control; Dome Light; Dome Light ALWAYS OFF; ) Dome Light Remote Button; • Door Trigger OFF Mode
6 OPERATION - Dome Light/Remote Control Dome Light The built-in Dome Light has three modes of operation:1) External Dome Light Switch In this mode, the Dome Light is controlled by an externally mounted switch. This mode isthe lights highest priority and supersedes all other modes of operation.Two wi...
Page 7 - ) DOOR - The Dome light will turn ON and OFF; REMOTE CONTROL
7 OPERATION - Dome Light/Remote Control PowerPress this button to turn Main Power to the TMX-R680AON or OFF (Ignition/ACC must be ON and the LCDPanel must be open). Closing the LCD Panel turns MainPower OFF automatically.NOTE:Once power has been turned OFF, the Power button mustbe pressed to turn it...
Page 8 - Remote Control
8 REMOTE CONTROL (continued) OPERATION - Remote Control SourcePress the Source button to toggle between the two A/Vsources (AV1 and AV2). As you toggle, the source will bedisplayed on the OSD (On Screen Display).NOTE:In addition to the Remote Control Source button, each A/Vinput has its own wired se...
Page 9 - Rear View; Inputs; m Mini-DIN Extension Cable
9 WIRING/CONNECTIONS Rear View Inputs Output AV-1 Mini DIN-Connector(Video, Audio L/R, IGN/ACC, GND, Remote,External AV Select 1)This connector is the Video 1 Input. Use the 5m,mini-DIN extension in conjunction with the RCAInterface DIN to connect to any external A/Vsource.AV-2 Mini-DIN Connector:(V...
Page 10 - Mini-DIN to RCA Interface
10 AV RCA Connector (Video, Audio R, Audio L) These RCA-type connectors connect to any videosource. This connector is used as an A/V input forthe TMX-R680A, however it may also be used as anoutput for other units. IGN/ACC (Red) This wire connects to the ignition or accessory lineof the vehicle. This...
Page 11 - Right Side View; Power Supply Connector; Cable Color; Connect to the factory door switch.; Positive Sw itched System
11 Right Side View Power Supply Connector WIRING/CONNECTIONS Dome Light Rockerswitch is located onAlpine overhead console Cable Color Dome Override (Always OFF) ........................................................................ Grey/GreenDome Override (Always ON) .................................
Page 12 - Left Side View; Delayed Dome Light Jumper; Variable Audio Output
12 Remote Turn ON Connecting to the IGN/ACC line for other ALPINE unit or other device such as a smallamplifier to turn them ON synchronizing with the TMX-R680A power ON. It gives+12V when the power is ON. GND This is a common Ground for the main unit and the Dome light. Another GND line connects to...
Page 13 - SPECIFICATIONS; Specifications
13 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Video Display System .......................... NTSC (PAL available) Display Screen .......................... Size 6.8 inches, 5.4”(W) x 4.1”(H)4:3 Aspect Ratio Element TFT-LCD, Active Matrix Format 6.8”, 1152(W) x 234(H) Total 269,568 pixels Back Light ...............
Page 14 - Typical Rear Seat Entertainment System
14 WARNING It is dangerous and illegal for the driver to watch the TV/Video whiledriving the vehicle. The driver may be distracted from looking aheadand an accident could occur. ! V I D E O MOBILE OVERHEAD MONITOR TMX-R680A MOBILE OVERHEAD MONITOR TMX-R680A 1 2 3 1 Common Ground 2 Left Positive 3 Ri...
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