SOURCE COMMANDER
MSS430
OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION GUIDE
MULTISTATION
A/V SELECTOR
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WARNING!
THE CLARION MSS430 MULTISTATION A/V SELECTOR IS
DESIGNED FOR SWITCHING OF VIDEO SOURCES FOR REAR
SEAT VIEWING ONLY.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR VIEWING BY THE
DRIVER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION SINCE SUCH USE
MAY DISTRACT THE DRIVER OR INTERFERE WITH THE DRIVER’S SAFE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AND MAY RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. SUCH USE MAY ALSO VIOLATE STATE LAW.
CLARION DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY BODILY
INJURY, INCLUDING FATALITIES, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY IMPROPER OR UNINTENDED
USES OF THIS PRODUCT.
ABOUT INSTALLATION
Installation of mobile audio and video components requires
experience with a variety of mechanical and electrical procedures. Even though this manual provides general installation
and operation instructions for your new Clarion MSS430
Multistation A/V Selector, it does not show the exact installation methods for your particular vehicle.
If you do not have the required knowledge and experience to
successfully complete the installation, we strongly recommend consulting an authorized Clarion dealer about professional installation options.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction...............................................................2
Installation And Operation Precautions......................3
Installation And Wiring .............................................5
Description Of MSS430 Front Connectors .................10
Description Of MSS430 Rear Connectors ..................12
Description Of Control Station..................................13
Applications Input Configurations ............................15
Applications Output Configurations .........................16
Operating the MSS430 ...........................................17
Troubleshooting ......................................................19
Specifications ..........................................................20
FCC Statement .........................................................20
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INTRODUCTION
The Clarion MSS430 is a full-featured Multistation A/V
Selector specifically created for the mobile environment.
When used with the enclosed Control Stations, the system
allows true multi-zone control with independent audio/video
selection of up to four sources and connection of up to three
monitors, each capable of displaying a different audio/video
program. Each station provides individual entertainment.
The MSS430 also includes the following features:
• Works with all Clarion monitors
• Accepts up to three individual Control Stations
• All solid-state electronic circuits
• Audio level gain controls
• Buffered input and output audio/video circuits
• Gold-plated RCA connectors
• High-quality video/audio selector circuits
• Rear Vision Camera automatic switching
About The Manual And Warranty
To start enjoying your new Clarion MSS430 Multistation A/V
Selector, please read all remaining instructions listed in this
manual. Keep all instructions for future reference.
This product is covered by a limited warranty (see the
enclosed warranty card). Save the sales receipt to protect
your purchase and aid in warranty service.
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
Installation Precautions
• This unit operates on an automotive 12-volt negative
ground power source and requires additional mobile audio
and video components for proper operation.
• Before installation, disconnect the (–) negative lead from
the vehicle’s battery.
• Use only supplied screws and hardware. Make sure all
connections and components are fastened securely .
• At the proposed installation sites, make sure there is adequate space to accommodate both MSS430 and the
Control Station dimensions.
• Use extreme caution when drilling around electrical
wiring, brake lines, and fuel lines. Check clearances on
both sides of a planned installation surface before drilling
any holes or installing any screws.
• Always wear protective eyewear when using tools.
• Use only high-quality RCA cables that are no longer than
necessary for direct connections to other components in
the system. Extra-length audio and video cables can
cause signal loss and act as an “antenna” for noise.
• When routing RCA cables, keep them away from power
cables and output speaker wires.
Operation Precautions
• Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the
MSS430 Multistation A/V Selector or Control Station(s).
• If any unit should become wet, turn off all power and let
your authorized Clarion dealer clean or service the equipment.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN OR SERVICE THE
MSS430 OR CONTROL STATIONS. THE INTERNAL PARTS ARE NOT USER-SERVICEABLE.
DOING SO WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
• Do not place heavy objects on the MSS430 Multistation
A/V Selector or Control Station(s).
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• Do not drop or excessively jar the MSS430 Multistation
A/V Selector or Control Station(s).
• Do not use liquid cleaners on any surfaces. Only use a
soft (cotton or other non-static) cloth to wipe off fingerprints or other imprints from the faceplate or remote control.
• Do not subject the unit to direct sunlight or an extremely
hot environment (e.g., closed windows on a hot summer
day , direct path of heater vent, etc.).
• Avoid using the products under the following conditions:
– After extended parking on an extremely hot or cold day
– Near strong magnetic fields
– In an environment with excessive humidity , dust, or
vibration (e.g., off-road travel, etc.)
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INSTALLATION AND WIRING
Parts List
• (1) Source Commander MSS430 A/V Selector
• (3) Control Stations
• (3) Control Station Cables
• (2) Mounting L-Brackets
• (4) M4 x 8 Pan Head Machine Screws
• (4) M4 x 15 Self-tapping Sheet Metal Screws
• (1) 4-pin Molex Power Connector
• (3) 2-pin Monitor Power Connectors
• Owner’s Manual/Installation Guide
• Warranty Registration Card
Installing the MSS430
Figure 1. Installing the MSS430.
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M4 x 15 Self-tapping
Sheet Metal Screw
(4 supplied)
M4 x 8 Pan Head
Machine Screws
(4 supplied)
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Installing the Control Station
Figure 2. Installing the Control Station in a center console.
MSS430 Wiring for the 4-Pin Power Harness
Figure 3. Wiring and pinouts for the 4-pin power harness.
Reverse (Green)
None
Ignition (Red)
Ground (Black)
1
2
3
4
1 2
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To Ground
Black
Green
Reverse Switch
To Vehicle
Circuits
Ignition Switch
Reverse Lights
(on vehicle’s rear)
Battery
+
-
Red
Fuse
Opening
Mounting Bazel
Control Station
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INSTALLATION AND WIRING
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MSS430 Wiring for DVD Disc Player
Figure 4. Wiring diagram using a VS715 DVD player.
MSS430 Wiring for VCR
Figure 5. Wiring diagram for a VDH910 VCR Input.
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Clarion VDH910 Videocassette Recorder (rear view)
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MSS430 Wiring for TV Tuner Input
Figure 6. Wiring diagram for a TTX001 TV Tuner.
MSS430 Wiring for Rear Vision Camera
Figure 7. Wiring diagram for a Clarion Rear Vision Camera.
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Power Connector Pinouts
Figure 8. 4- and 2-pin Molex Power connector pinouts.
MSS430 Video and Power Connector Pinouts
Figure 9. MSS430 Chassis A/V Inputs, Outputs, & Power connectors.
POWER
4-Pin Connector
(Male Pins)
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Reverse (Green)
None
Ignition (Red)
Ground (Black)
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2
3
4
1 2
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MONITOR OUTPUT
2-Pin Connector
(Male Pins)
Positive Lead
Negative Lead
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2
1 2
Center Connductor is signal (+),
Outside conductor is signal ground (-).
Center Connductor is signal (+),
Outside conductor is signal ground (-).
A/V INPUT 1 ~ 4
RCAs
A/V OUTPUT 1 ~ 3
RCAs
MONITOR OUTPUT
2-Pin Connector
Chassis
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Positive Lead
Negative Lead
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2
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POWER INPUT
4-Pin Molex
Reverse (Green)
None
Ignition (Red)
Ground (Black)
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3
4
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4
Chassis
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DESCRIPTION OF MSS430 FRONT CONNECTORS
Figure 10. The MSS430’s chassis input connectors.
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A/V Input Connections (Front Panel)
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A/V INPUT 1 (3 -RCA Jacks)
Use a triple RCA A/V cable (not supplied) to connect
video and stereo audio from the primary video source
(e.g., Clarion VDH910 VCR, VS715 DVD Player, etc.) to
the MSS430 A/V Selector. See Applications on page 15.
Adjust the input gain controls so that the source’s level
matches the audio level of the other video inputs.
NOTE: Do not connect high level speaker-level wires to
these inputs. The MSS430 requires low-level signal
inputs only.
2
A/V INPUT 2 (3 -RCA Jacks)
Same as A/V Input 1. Use these jacks to connect a second
video source (e.g., video game console, TV Tuner, etc.)
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A/V INPUT 3 (3 -RCA Jacks)
Same as A/V Input 1. Use these jacks to connect a third
video source.
4
A/V INPUT 4 (3 -RCA Jacks)
Same as A/V Input 1. Use these jacks to connect a fourth
video source.
NOTE: When using a optional Clarion Rear Vision
Camera, the video connection must be connected to A/V
Input 4 to function properly with the reverse wire. See
Figure 7 on page 8 for connection configuration.
When +12Vdc is applied to the reverse wire (Pin 4), the
MSS430 will automatically override Control Station 1’s
video selection and switch directly to A/V Input 4. The
LED indicator will blink to show that the reverse function
is active. The video signal will automatically override
any other selection that is being viewed on Monitor 1.
When voltage is removed from the reverse wire, the monitor will automatically switch back to the original source
selected.
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POWER INPUT CONNECTOR (4-Pin Molex)
Connect the enclosed Molex pigtail to the vehicle’s power,
ground, and back-up light circuits, (see Figure 3 on page 6).
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CONTROL STATION 1 (6-Pin Connector)
The Control Station connected to this port provides control
and selection of Zone 1 audio/video sources.
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CONTROL STATION 2 (6-Pin Connector)
The Control Station connected to this port provides control
and selection of Zone 2 audio/video sources.
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CONTROL STATION 3 (6-Pin Connector)
The Control Station connected to this port provides control
and selection of Zone 3 audio/video sources.
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A/V OUTPUT 1 (3 -RCA Jacks)
Use this output when connecting the MSS430 to an external (NTSC-composite type) video monitor for Zone 1.
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MONITOR 1 OUTPUT (2-Pin Connector)
Connect to the monitor’s +12 V and ground for Zone 1.
DESCRIPTION OF MSS430 REAR CONNECTORS
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Figure 11. The MSS430’s A/V Outputs and Power connectors.
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A/V OUTPUT 2 (3 -RCA Jacks)
Use this output when connecting the MSS430 to an external (NTSC-composite type) video monitor for Zone 2.
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MONITOR 2 OUTPUT (2-Pin Connector)
Connect to the monitor’s +12 V and ground for Zone 2.
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A/V OUTPUT 3 (3 -RCA Jacks)
Use this output when connecting the MSS430 to an external (NTSC-composite type) video monitor for Zone 3.
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MONITOR 3 OUTPUT (2-Pin Connector)
Connect to the monitor’s +12 V and ground for Zone 3.
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DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL STATION
Figure 12. The Control Station’s Power button, source LED indicators, and Source Select buttons.
1
SOURCE SELECT LEDs
When illuminated, each LED indicates which A/V source
is selected. Press the SOURCE SELECT button to
change source selection and the corresponding LED will
illuminate.
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4
2
3
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Press and hold the Power button for 2 to 3 seconds to
power down the monitor at each of the Control Stations.
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Mounting Bezel
Outer mounting bezel around each Control Station allows
for easy installation. (see page 6 for intallation informa-
tion).
2
SOURCE SELECT Button
Press the SOURCE SELECT button one or more times
to step through the different Audio/Video inputs. Each
LED illuminates to confirm the source selected.
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POWER Button
When ignition is applied to the MSS430’s ignition lead,
all control stations are automatically set into the Stand-By
mode (no power output from the monitor’s power connector). Press the POWER button on any Control Station
and the source LED will illuminate and the monitor will
power on.
NOTE: Control Stations
a).If the Ignition is shuts down while the Control Stations
are in use, the Control Stations will
not automatically
turn on when the ignition is activated again. Press the
Power button on the Control Station again. The
Control Station will power up and
remember the last
source selected.
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APPLICATIONS INPUT CONFIGURATIONS
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ACCGNDREV
VS715
VDH910
Rear Vision Camera
Figure 13. Using the MSS430 Input Connectors.
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APPLICATIONS OUTPUT CONFIGURATIONS
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IR to VDH910
IR to TTX001
Control Station 1
Control Station 2
Control Station 3
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IR HEADPHONES
VMA7191
VMA7191
TVX5653
CAA-389
(optional)
Figure 14. Using the MSS430 Output Connectors.
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OPERATING THE MSS430 SYSTEM
Reverse Mode (Control Station 1 ONLY)
When using this control station with an optional Rear
Vision Camera and CAA188 power supply, the camera’s
source will automatically switch when the car is put into
the reverse gear.
The LED indicator will flash designating the Reverse
Mode and the monitor will display the video signal from
the Rear Vision Camera.
NOTE: Rear Vision Camera Connections
a). The Rear Vision Camera’s video output from the
CAA188 must be connected directly to A/V Input 4
only. (see MSS430 Wiring for Rear Vision Camera on
page 8)
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When the vehicle is taken out of the reverse gear, the last
video source chosen, before the reverse mode, is displayed
and the source LED is illuminated constantly .
Viewing A Videocassette
1. After system and individual control station power is on,
insert a videocassette in the VCR and press PLAY on the
corresponding IR Remote Control. Use the IR remote
controls to control the VCR functions through the monitor’s IR Sensor.
2. At any Control Station, press the SOURCE SELECT button one or more times until the LED illuminates for the
VCR source input. Its TV monitor will now display the
source selected.
3. Adjust the headphones or audio system’s volume control
to a desired listening level.
Viewing A Video Game (If Installed)
1. After system and individual control station power is on,
power on the video game player and insert a desired
game cartridge.
2. At any Control Station, press the SOURCE SELECT button one or more times until the LED illuminated for the
video game source input. Its TV monitor should now display the selected source.
3. Adjust the audio system’s volume control to a desired listening level.
Viewing A DVD
1. After system and individual control station power is on,
insert a DVD in the DVD player and press PLAY on the
corresponding IR Remote Control. Use the IR remote
controls to control the DVD functions through the monitor’s IR Sensor.
2. At any Control Station, press the SOURCE SELECT button one or more times until the LED illuminates for the
DVD source input. Its TV monitor will now display the
source selected.
3. Adjust the headphones or audio system’s volume control
to a desired listening level.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Cause Solution
System does Fuse is blown. Replace external fuse with
not work. the same value .
Power wires Check IGNITION and
not connected. GROUND wiring at MSS430;
check battery connections.
No Remote-On Check for +12 V on Battery
lead. If voltage is low, use
relay circuit.
No LED illum- No Ignition power Check for +12 V on Ignition lead
ination on the to MSS430. If voltage is low, use
Control Station. relay circuit.
Station DIN not Properly connect to MSS430;
inserted fully into insert connector and lock into
6-pin connector. place.
No sound from Station power Press the POWER button once to
IR Headphones. is off. turn on control unit on.
Stand-by power up Press the Power button once to
mode. activate the Control Station. Check
for source LED illumination.
Volume down on Check volume level on IR headIR headphones. phone set.
No sound from CAA389 not Connect CAA389 to optional
in-dash monitor connected properly. video input.
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Symptom Cause Solution
No sound from Video source not Switch the input control on the inin-dash monitor selected on in-dash dash unit to select the video source.
unit.
No video from Power is off at At Control Station, press the
external RCA Station. POWER button once to turn on
outputs. the Control Station.
No video from CAA389 not Connect CAA389 to optional
in-dash monitor. connected properly. video input.
No Rear Vision Reverse wire not Connect Reverse wire on MSS430
connected. to +12V source when vehicle
shifted into reverse.
Camera not connected Connect a Clarion Rear Vision
properly. Camera to the A/V INPUT 4
video connector.
No Power to CAA188 Check power and ground con-
nections to CAA188.
Reverse Wire not con- Check for proper connection and
nected on CAA188 +12 V on Reverse Wire when
camera power supply. vehicle is in reverse gear.
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MSS430 SPECIFICATIONS
Audio Specifications
Maximum Output: 4 V
p-p
(peak to peak)
Frequency Response: 30 Hz to 25 kHz
S/N Ratio (A-wtd): 60 dB
Input Sensitivity: 1.0 V
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(peak to peak)
Input Impedance: 10k Ohms
Input/Output Gain: 0dB +/-2dB at Max volume with
600 Ohm load.
Video Specifications –
Output Level: 1.0 V
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+/- 20% (peak to peak)
Frequency Response: 39 Hz to 5.5 MHz
Video Input/Output Gain: 0dB +/-2dB with 75 Ohm load
Input Sensitivity: 0V
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+/- 20% (peak to peak)
Input Impedance: 75 Ohms
General Specifications –
Power Requirement: 10 V
dc
- 13 V
dc
Fuse Rating: 1.6 A
Dimensions (w x h x d): 9.84 x 1.06 x 5.24 in.
(250 x 27 x 133 mm)
CONTROL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions (w x h x d): 1.7 x 2.6 x .60 in.
(43 x 66 x 15 mm)
Mounting Depth: .63 in. (16 mm); behind panel
Mounting Hole Diam.: 1.9 x 2.8 in. (48 x 72 mm)
Due to Clarion’s ongoing research and development, the product specifications and appearances
listed in this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 16 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be verified by turning the unit off and on, the user is
encouraged to consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
2001-MSS430-10 Rev. 0 (12/00)
Clarion Corporation of America
661 West Redondo Beach Blvd
Gardena, CA 90247
800-Go-Clarion
www.clarion-usa.com
©2001 Clarion Corporation, Gardena, CA
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