Alpine TME-M790 User Manual

TME-M790

MOBILE MULTIMEDIA MONITOR

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ALPINE ELECTRONICS, INC.

Tokyo office: 1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda,

Shinagawa-ku,

Tokyo 141-8501, Japan

Tel.: (03) 3494-1101

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC.

19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance,

California 90501, U.S.A.

Tel.: 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.

Suite 203, 7300 Warden Ave. Markham,

Ontario L3R 9Z6, Canada

Tel.: 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631)

Sankei Kikaku Co., Ltd. 1-13-38, Hinodai, Hino, Tokyo, Japan

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

6-8 Fiveways Boulevarde Keysborough,

Victoria 3173, Australia

Tel.: (03) 9769-0000

ALPINE ELECTRONICS GmbH

Kreuzerkamp 7-11 40878 Ratingen, Germany

Via C. Colombo 8, 20090 Trezzano Sul Naviglio

Tel.: 02102-45 50

ALPINE ITALIA S.p.A.

MI, Italy

Tel.: 02-48 47 81

ALPINE ELECTRONICS FRANCE S.A.R.L.

(RCS PONTOISE B 338 101 280)

98, Rue De La Belle Etoile, Z.I. Paris Nord Il

B.P. 50016 F-95945, Roissy, Charles De Gaulle

13 Tanners Drive, Blakelands, Milton Keynes

ALPINE ELECTRONICS DE ESPAÑA, S.A.

01013 Vitoria (Alava)-Apdo. 133, Spain

Cedex, France

Tel.: 01-48 63 89 89

ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF U.K., LTD.

MK14 5BU, U.K.

Tel.: 01908-61 15 56

Portal De Gamarra 36, Pabellón 32

Tel.: 34-45-283588

Printed in Japan (S)

68P30540Y57-A

Contents

ENGLISH

Operating Instructions

WARNING

WARNING.................................................. 2

CAUTION................................................... 3

PRECAUTIONS ......................................... 3

Basic Operations

Using Face Cover...............................................4

Initial System Start-up .......................................4

Raising the Monitor ...........................................4

Lowering the Monitor ........................................4

Turning Power On or Off...................................5

Selecting the Monitor Opening Angle ...............5

Adjusting the Monitor Viewing Angle...............5

Adjusting the Volume ........................................5

Switching the Source .........................................5

Switching Display Modes ..................................6

Other Useful Features

Adjusting Brightness of Picture .........................8

Adjusting Color Density of Picture ...................8

Adjusting Tint of Picture....................................8

Setting the Brightness of the Backlight .............9

Adjusting the Lowest Level of the Backlight .... 9

Setting Automatic Opening/

Closing of Monitor.............................................9

Selecting Rear Monitor ....................................10

Setting the External Device Interrupt Mode ....10

Switching the Opening Screen......................... 11

Turning Sound Guide Function On or Off.......11

Switching the Video Screen .............................11

Using the External Input Terminal ...................11

Operating with the Remote Control Unit

(RUE-4165 Sold Separately) ...........................12

Information

In Case of Difficulty ........................................13

Specifications...................................................13

Installation and Connections

Warning ............................................................14

Caution.............................................................14

Precautions.......................................................15

Installation .......................................................16

Connections .....................................................18

System Connections.........................................19

LIMITED WARRANTY

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WARNING

This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death.

DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE.

Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only be performed after coming to a complete stop. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location before performing these functions. Failure to do so may result in an accident.

KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN STILL HEAR OUTSIDE NOISE WHILE DRIVING.

Failure to do so may result in an accident.

MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING.

Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and cause an accident.

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.

Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.

DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS.

Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result in fire.

DO NOT WATCH VIDEO WHILE DRIVING.

Watching the video may distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and cause an accident.

INSTALL THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY SO THAT THE DRIVER CANNOT WATCH TV/VIDEO UNLESS THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS APPLIED.

It is dangerous (and illegal in many states) for the driver to watch TV/Video while driving a vehicle. Installing this product incorrectly enables the driver to watch TV/Video while driving. This may cause a distraction, preventing the driver from looking ahead, thus causing an accident. The driver or other people could be severely injured.

USE THIS PRODUCT FOR MOBILE 12V APPLICATIONS.

Use for other than its designed application may result in fire, electric shock or other injury.

KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERY OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.

DO NOT PLACE HANDS, FINGERS OR FOREIGN OBJECTS IN INSERTION SLOTS OR GAPS.

Doing so may result in personal injury or damage to the product.

USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSES.

Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.

2-EN

CAUTION

PRECAUTIONS

This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in injury or material property damage.

HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS.

Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the product. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Center for repairing.

KEEP FINGERS AWAY WHILE THE MOTORIZED FRONT PANEL OR MOVING MONITOR IS IN MOTION.

Failure to do so may result in personal injury or damage to the product.

Temperature

Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +45°C (+113°F) and 0°C (+32°F) before turning your unit on.

Fuse Replacement

When replacing the fuse(s), the replacement must be of the same amperage as shown on the fuse holder. If the fuse(s) blows more than once, carefully check all electrical connections for shorted circuitry. Also have your vehicle’s voltage regulator checked.

Maintenance

If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Return it to your Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Station for servicing.

Installation Location

Make sure the TME-M790 will not be exposed to:

• Direct sun and heat

• High humidity

• Excessive dust

• Excessive vibrations

• After turning the system off, a slight ghost of the image will remain temporarily. This is an effect peculiar to LCD technology and is normal.

• Under cold temperature conditions, the screen may lose contrast temporarily. After a short warm-up period, it will return to normal.

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Basic Operations

9 8

RESET switch

PWR AUX

Using Face Cover

An anti-theft face cover is provided with the TMEM790. Put the face cover onto the TME-M790 when you leave the vehicle. Be sure to remove the anti-theft face cover when you drive.

OPEN/CLOSE

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NOTES

• If the monitor touches an obstacle while it is being raised, the unit will stop raising the monitor immediately. Should this occur, remove the obstacle and press the OPEN/CLOSE button again to raise the monitor.

• When the movable monitor is opened, do not place any object on the monitor and be careful not to bump or apply any pressure to the monitor while it is open. This can cause damage to the mechanism.

• Under low ambient temperature conditions, the display may be dark for a short period of time immediately after the power is turned on. Once the LCD has warmed up, the display will return to normal.

• For your safety, some operation of the unit cannot be performed while the vehicle is in motion. In this case, first stop the vehicle and engage the parking brake, then perform the operation.

Initial System Start-up

Immediately after installing or applying power to the unit, it should be initialized.

1 At the lower left corner of the screen front panel,

there is a small button. Using a pencil or other pointed object, press this RESET switch to complete the initialization procedure.

Raising the Monitor

NOTE

The TME-M790 is a precision device. With careful handling, its performance can be maintained at a high level for a long time.

1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.

The unit beeps 3 times and raises the monitor automatically.

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Lowering the Monitor

NOTE

The TME-M790 is a precision device. With careful handling, its performance can be maintained at a high level for a long time.

1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.

The unit will beep 3 times and lower the monitor automatically.

NOTE

If the monitor touches an obstacle while it is being lowered, the unit will stop lowering the monitor immediately. Should this occur, remove the obstacle and press the OPEN/CLOSE button again to lower the monitor.

Turning Power On or Off

1 Press the PWR (Power) button to turn on the unit.

The opening screen appears automatically.

Adjusting the Monitor Viewing Angle

Adjust the monitor's angle for better visibility.

2 Press the PWR (Power) button again to turn off

the unit.

NOTES

• The TME-M790 draws minimal current even when its power switch is turned off. If the switched power (ignition) lead of the TMEM790 is connected directly to the positive (+) post of the vehicle's battery, the battery may be discharged. If this lead is unswitched, it must be disconnected from the battery post should the vehicle be left unused for an extended period of time. An SPST (Single-Pole, Single-Throw) switch (sold separately) can be added to simplify this procedure. Then, you can simply place it in the OFF position when you leave the vehicle. Turn the SPST switch back ON before using the TME-M790. For connecting the SPST switch, refer to the Installation.

• Some operation of the unit cannot be performed while the vehicle is in motion. In this case, be sure to first stop your vehicle and apply the parking brake, then perform the operation.

• After turning the system off, a slight ghost of the image will remain temporarily. This is an effect peculiar to LCD technology and is normal.

• Under cold temperature conditions, the screen may lose contrast temporarily. After a short warm-up period, it will return to normal.

Selecting the Monitor Opening Angle

1 While viewing the screen that is shown press the

9 or 8 button to adjust the display to the ideal viewing angle. The display viewing angle can be adjusted between 40 and 105 degrees.

2 Press the 4 or 3 button to adjust the right-left

viewing angle. It is possible to adjust the display viewing angle up to 15 degrees to the left or right. Press and hold the OPEN/CLOSE button for at least 2 seconds to cancel the neck angle adjustment.

NOTES

• The angle changes continuously if the 9 and 8 buttons or the 4 and 3 buttons are held down.

• If there are any obstructions to the monitor when adjusting the angle, first remove the obstruction and then readjust the angle.

• The screen color will vary when viewed at certain angles. Adjust the screen angle for the best viewing position.

• If the voltage of the vehicle's battery power is low, the screen may blink when the screen angle is changed. This is normal and not a malfunction.

• The adjusted angle is stored in the memory.

Adjusting the V olume

1 Press the or button to adjust the volume.

The monitor opening angle can be set in 2 positions.

1 Press and hold the OPEN/CLOSE button for at

least 2 seconds while the monitor is being raised. Each press changes the monitor angle back or forth.

NOTE

When the OPEN/CLOSE button is pressed and held for at least 2 seconds when the neck angle is adjusted, the neck angle adjustment is canceled. After doing this, adjust the display in the front/rear direction.

NOTE

The volume changes continuously if the or button is held down.

Switching the Source

1 Press the AUX button. Each press of the button

will cycle through the modes as follows:

NAVIGATION AUX1 AUX2

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Basic Operations

DISP

Switching Display Modes

Viewing the switching display modes

To watch a video source, your vehicle must be parked with the ignition key in the ACC or ON position. To do this, follow the procedure below.

1. Push the foot brake to bring your vehicle to a complete stop at a safe location. Engage the parking brake.

2. Keep pushing the foot brake and release the parking brake once then engage it again.

3. While the parking brake is being engaged the second time, release the foot brake.

NOTE

For automatic transmission vehicles, place the transmission lever in the Park position.

The video lock-out system is now disabled. Unless ignition is turned OFF, this mode can be reactivated by simply engaging the parking brake, without performing the entire procedure above (1 through 3). If the ignition is turned OFF position, you must perform the entire procedure above.

1 Press and hold the DISP button for at least 2

seconds. Each press changes the display modes as follows:

MODE 1 MODE 2 MODE 3 MODE 4

(WIDE) (ZOOM) (CINEMA) (NORMAL)

MODE 1 (WIDE)

Stretches the normal image evenly in a horizontal direction so that it is displayed on the entire screen.

NOTE

Trying to access the switching display modes while driving will display the warning - PICTURE OFF FOR YOUR SAFETY.

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MODE 2 (ZOOM)

Stretches the normal image evenly in a horizontal direction so that it is displayed on the entire screen. The stretching ratio increases the closer to the left or right edge of the screen.

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