Clarion VMA5091 User Manual

5” LCD

Color Monitor

OWNER’S MANUAL

VMA5091

INTRODUCTION

The Clarion VMA5091 is a full-featured 5" LCD Color Monitor that can be used
as a stand alone monitor, or can be integrated into a mobile multimedia system.
The VMA5091 has the following features:

5" color LCD panel
Headrest Mounting Bezel
2 Trim Rings for Easy Installation
RCA Composite Video Input
Built-in IR Receiver
Picture Control Button

ABOUT THE MANUAL AND WARRANTY

To start enjoying your new Clarion monitor, please read the instructions listed in
this manual. Keep all instructions for future reference. Please fill out and send
in the enclosed warranty card to protect your purchase and aid in warranty serv­ice. Also, save your original sales receipt as proof of purchase.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Button and Connector Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Wiring Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Mounting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Picture Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Product Specs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

PRECAUTIONS

The set is for use in DC 12V, negative ground vehicles.
Do not operate the set in ways other than described in this guide. Doing so
may damage it and may void your warranty.
SAFETY FIRST! For rear seat use only. Do not install on dashboard or
anywhere else that would permit monitor to be viewed by the driver. Monitor
must never be used in any manner that will distract driver or interfere with
the driver's safe operation of the motor vehicle.
Be careful not to run down the car battery while using the set with the car
stopped.
Do not disassemble or modify the set. Doing so may damage it and voids
your warranty.
Keep drinks and drops from umbrellas away from the set. Water may dam­age the internal circuitry.
Do not let the set become hot. If temperature in the car is high or the set
has been exposed to direct sunlight and is hot, lower the temperature before
using it. (The liquid crystal panel will work properly within a temperature
range of 41º - 104º F.)

OWNER’S MANUAL

In extremely cold temperatures, the movement of the picture may be slow
and the picture may be dark, but this is not a malfunction. The set will work
normally once the temperature increases.
Small black and shiny dots inside the liquid crystal panel are normal for liquid
crystal product.

DESCRIPTION

The VMA5091 is a TFT active matrix color LCD monitor which delivers a striking
picture and superior image resolution. The VMA5091 can be used to enjoy video
images with the Clarion video sources, even if no TV tuner is connected.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

5" monitor
Headrest Mounting Bezel
Two Trim Rings
5m long cable with 3 male connectors (Video, Power/Ground, 3.5m IR)
Hardware (One 1/4-20 with nut and washer)

BUTTON AND CONNECTOR LOCATIONS

7

8

9

1 Power Button
2 IR Sensor
3 Picture Select Down
4 Picture Select Up
5 Picture Control Button

3 2

4

6

6 8 Pin DIN Pigtail
7 Video Input
8 Power Connector
9 IR Remote Out

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