VMA5894 and VMA7194
5.8” or 7” Wide Screen Color LCD Monitor
Owner’s Manual
Installation Guide
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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.
Copyright 2004 Clarion Corporation of America. All rights reserved.
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
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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
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Increases, decreases or selects
adjustment settings
Selects the viewing mode
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Selects the
video
source