Clarion VMA5894 User Manual

VMA5894 and VMA7194

5.8” or 7” Wide Screen Color LCD Monitor

Owner’s Manual

Installation Guide

WARNING!

The Clarion VMA5894 and VMA7194 monitors are only designed to be viewed by rear-seat occupants.

Digital video products are not intended for viewing by the driver while the vehicle is in motion. Such use may distract the driver or interfere with the driver’s safe operation of the vehicle, and thus 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. Although this manual provides general installation and operation instructions, 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.

FCC Approval

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 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 determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Contents

About Installation ....................................................................................................... 2

FCC Approval ............................................................................................................ 2

1. Introduction ............................................................................................... 5

Features..................................................................................................................... 5

Precautions................................................................................................................ 5

Please note................................................................................................................ 6

2. Using the monitor ...................................................................................... 6

Front panel controls...................................................................................................7

Wireless headphones ................................................................................................8

Playing a video or game ............................................................................................8

Adjusting the picture ..................................................................................................9

Turning the unit off and on.........................................................................................10

Switching between video sources ............................................................................. 10

Playing two videos or games at once........................................................................10

Changing the video output mode ..............................................................................1 0

Disabling automatic power on ................................................................................... 11

Returning adjustments to the factory settings ........................................................... 11

Using a remote control ..............................................................................................1 1

Connecting a video source........................................................................................11

3. Care and Maintenance ............................................................................... 12

Cleaning the cabinet.................................................................................................. 12

Cleaning the LCD panel ............................................................................................12

Servicing the monitor.................................................................................................12

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4. Installation and Wiring .............................................................................. 13

What is included in the box .......................................................................................13

Before Starting........................................................................................................... 13

Installing the monitor .................................................................................................14

Wiring the monitor .....................................................................................................16

5. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 19

6. Specification .............................................................................................. 20

VMA5894 General Specifications.............................................................................. 20

VMA5894 Specifications ...........................................................................................20

VMA7194 General Specifications.............................................................................. 20

VMA7194 Specifications ...........................................................................................20

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1. INTRODUCTION

Precautions

The Clarion 5.8-inch VMA5894 and 7-inch VMA7194 are highperformance 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 solution.

Features

Two video inputs support simultaneous connection to both dedicated video source units and optional audio/video components, such as camcorders or videogames.

• The infrared remote control receiver output allows integration with select Clarion DVD and VHS source units.

• The monitors automatically switch to operate with either NTSC or PAL video signals (NTSC is the standard North American video format).

• The 16:9 aspect ratio screen allows DVD films to be viewed in their original aspect ratio for the best cinematic experience.

• 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 humidity

may damage internal circuitry.

• Do not let the monitor become overheated.

If the temperature in the vehicle is high or the monitor has been exposed to direct sunlight, cool the monitor (such as, by running the air conditioning) before you turn it on.

• Keep all liquids, including beverages and cleaning fluids away from the monitor. Liquids in the monitor can damage the electronics and result in electrical shock or fire. If the unit becomes wet, turn off all power and contact an authorized Clarion dealer to have the monitor inspected.

• Never press on the liquid crystal display (LCD) panel. You may damage it.

Failure to observe these precautions may damage your car, the monitor, or the video source, and may void the warranty.

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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 product defect.

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 audio/video products, please contact your authorized Clarion dealer.

To operate the monitor, the vehicle ignition key switch must be in the ACC or ON (run) position.

ACC or engin ON position

WARNING!

To prevent the battery from going dead, always operate this unit with the engine running, if possible.

The video source unit (such as a DVD player) may turn on automatically when you turn the ignition on.

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Front panel controls

Accesses the display adjustment menus. Each time you press this button the unit steps to the next setting option and displays the current setting.

Transmit infrared signals to the headphones

IR (infrared) receiver for use with Clarion remote control.

Turns power to the monitor on and off

Increases, decreases or selects adjustment settings

Selects the viewing mode

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Selects the video source

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