Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VMA7196 Clarion
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VMA5096/VMA7196 1 Owner’s manual VMA5096 VMA7196 5” and 7” WIDE SCREEN COLOR LCD MONITOR Owner’s manual VMA5096_VMA7196_OwnersManual_rev.pmd.p65 11/23/05, 2:52 PM 1.
2 VMA5096/VMA7196 E ng li s h Thank you for purchasing this Clarion product. • Please read this owner’s manual in its entirety before operating this equipment.
VMA5096/VMA7196 3 E ng li s h Contents 1. FEATURES ......................................................................................................................... 4 2. PRECAUTIONS .............................................................
4 VMA5096/VMA7196 E ng li s h 1. FEATURES The Clarion 5-inch VMA5096 and 7-inch VMA7196 are high-performance video monitors designed specifically for the mobile environment. Intended for use with other Clarion multimedia products, the monitors can be integrated with many other products as part of a complete mobile video solution.
VMA5096/VMA7196 5 E ng li s h 2. 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 the monitor.
6 VMA5096/VMA7196 E ng li s h 3. CONTROLS IR (infrared) receiver for Clarion remote control (hidden behind plastic) Accesses the display adjustment menus. Each time you press this button the unit steps to the next setting option and displays the current setting.
VMA5096/VMA7196 7 E ng li s h Configuration 1 Configuration 2 You don’t need to select the IR channel if you have only one monitor or two monitors and only one video source (Configuration 1—both monitors play the same video or game).
8 VMA5096/VMA7196 Playing a video or game Your 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.
VMA5096/VMA7196 9 E ng li s h 2. Press MENU again until you reach the option you wish to adjust. The monitor displays the adjustment bar. Example of an adjustment bar TINT adjusts the overall color of the monitor. COLOR adjust the way each color displays.
10 VMA5096/VMA7196 E ng li s h Changing the video region mode (NTSC/PAL) 1. Press MENU several times to locate the VIDEOSYS option. 2. Press or to alternate between NTSC and PAL. Disabling automatic power on Your monitor is preset at the factory to switch on when you turn on your vehicle’s ignition.
VMA5096/VMA7196 11 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.
12 VMA5096/VMA7196 E ng li s h Before starting Disconnect the ground (-) 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.
VMA5096/VMA7196 13 E ng li s h Flush mounting in the headrest You may use the included trim bezel to flush-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.
14 VMA5096/VMA7196 E ng li s h 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. CAUTION! NEVER press on the surface of the screen! Gently press on the edges of the monitor case.
VMA5096/VMA7196 15 E ng li s h Wiring the monitor Precautions • Disconnect the negative battery terminal before making any wiring connections. • Be particularly careful where you route wires. Keep them away from the engine, exhaust system, etc. Heat may damage wires.
16 VMA5096/VMA7196 Monitor connections CAUTION! Some non-Clarion automotive DVD and VCP source units use a similar connector for an external IR receiver, but use different pin polarity than the Clarion uses.
VMA5096/VMA7196 17 E ng li s h 7. Troubleshooting The monitor does not turn on A fuse may be blown. Replace the external fuse with a fuse of the same value. The power wires may not be connected. Check the wiring connections and retest. No picture. Press INPUT to make sure the proper input is selected.
18 VMA5096/VMA7196 8. Specifications Note The technical data and the design of the equipment may change without prior notice for the sake of technical improvements. VMA5096 General Specifications Power requirement: 12V DC (9V-16V) Power consumpaion: 6.
VMA5096/VMA7196 19 9. LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION For USA and Canada only Except as noted, Clarion products purchased from an authorized Clarion dealer are warranted against all defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of original purchase.
20 VMA5096/VMA7196 Clarion Corporation of America All Rights Reserved. Copyright C 2006: Clarion Corp. of America Printed in China VMA5096_VMA7196_OwnersManual_rev.
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