Clarion VMA573 - Manuals

7 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 solut...

8 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 hu...

9 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 p...

10 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 au...

11 Front panel controls AV2 Input Jack Wired Headphone Input Jack Increases, decreases or selects , disable the item to be adjusted from menu 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...

13 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...

14 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 ma...

15 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 ...

16 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, yo...

18 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 a...

19 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...

20 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 wi...

21 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 One 1.2M RCA A/V cable y One power cable y One 25cm 3.5 Φ Ja...

22 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 su...

23 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 openi...

26 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 cor...

29 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 pictu...

31 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 Weigh...