Defi Link VSD X User Manual

Defi-Link VSD X

Operation Manual

DF05704

Defi-Link VSD X is a product to display vehicle information such as speed and engine speed on the Target Screen(the
exclusive reflecting plate). When installing and operating this product, be sure to read the cautionary items of this
operation manual as well as those given in the operation manual for the vehicle in which this display will be installed.
Obtain a full understanding of the cautionary items and use the product accordingly.
In the event that this product (or the vehicle in which it is installed) is lent to or transferred to another person, please be
sure this operation manual accompanies the product.

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Before Installation(for installation personnel)

In this manual, the degree of hazard arising from actions such as improper operation is separated into the 3 levels “Danger,”
“Warning,” and “Caution.” In addition, instructions that must be followed for safe and proper use of this product as well as
practices that must be maintained are marked with a “Confirmation” heading. Please read and become familiar with these
sections.

Danger

Warning

Caution

Confirmation

●Ensure that the vehicle will remain stationary and turn off the engine before installing this product. Failure to do so could

result in a fire, and could make the vehicle move during installation.

●Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal prior to installation of this product.

Failure to do so could result in a fire caused by an electrical short circuit.

●Take care n ot to install this product in a way that interferes with safety equipment such as seat belts and air

bag systems or vehicle operation equipment such as engine controls, steering wheel or brake systems.
Interference with normal operation of the veh icle can result in a n accident or fire.

●Solder or use a solderless connector for wiring connections and make sure connections are insulated. In

areas where there could be tension or sudden impacts on the wiring, safegua rd the wiring with corrugated
tubing or other shock abso rbent material. Accidental shorts can cause fires.

Indicates the imminent dangerous situation of death or serious injury if the product is mishandled.

Indicates the possibility of death or serious injury if the product is mishandled.

Indicates a conceivable source of personal injury or damage to equipment if the product is
improperly operated.

Indicates an instruction that must be performed or practice that must be maintained.

Danger

Warranty

* Refer to Terms and Conditions

Product Name

Customer:

Name

Address

Warranty Period

Date of purchase

Defi Business Division
Ueno DK Bldg 8F, 15-4 Ueno 1-Chome, Taitou-ku, Tokyo 110-0005 JAPAN
E-mail: [e-mail]
URL: http://www.defi-shop.com/

●The vehicle information other than speed and engine speed is not displayed unless this product is connected to

Defi-Link System.

●The speedometer and the tachometer of this product are for reference purposes only. Please drive according to the

indication of vehicle's originally equipped instruments.

●When this product is linked to the Defi-Link System, connect the LINK connector of the D.C.Unit and the METER

OUTPUT1 connector of the Defi-Link Control Unit II Version 2.0 or the Defi-Link Control Unit II (or the METER
connector of the Defi-Link Control Unit) with the meter wire. Misconnection could damage the product.

●When this product is linked to the Defi-Link system, the tachometer signal must be input to the Defi-Link Control

Unit II(or the Defi-Link Control Unit). Set the number of cylinders of the Defi-Link Control Unit II(or the Defi-Link
Control Unit). Do not connect the Tacho Signal Wire(blue wire) from the D.C.Unit.

●This product can be used only on 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 cylinder vehicles with 4 cycle engine. However, it cannot be

used on 1 and 2 cylinder vehicles under some circumstances. Refer to the Product Specifications. Engine
revolution signal of diesel vehicles cannot be displayed.

●Data on boost and intake manifold pressure cannot be displayed.

●When this product is linked to the Defi-Link System, be sure to follow the instructions for the Defi-Link Control Unit

II(or the Defi-Link Control Unit).

●The switch illumination of the D.C.Unit is interlocked with turning on/off the ignition of the vehicle.

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Confirmation

●Carefully consider the installation location and driver's operation of the product before

installation. Do not install the product where it interrupts driving and the safety deices of vehicle.
Be sure not to install the unit where it could fall. Improper installation or operation could cause

the product to fall and damage the vehicle or cause serious danger by impeding driving.

●Do not disassemble or modify this product. Such actions can not only damage or destroy the

product but will also void the warranty.

●Do not perform installation of this product immediately after the engine has been switched off.

The engine and exhaust system are extremely hot at this time and can cause burns if touched.

●Ensure that the wiring of this product does not have an adverse impact on the other wiring of the vehicle. Any

controlling devices or other electronic components of the vehicle could be damaged.

●Please keep children and infants away from the installation area. Children may swallow small parts or be injured in

other ways.

disassemble/

modify

Caution

Warning

●This product is designed for use on 12V vehicles. Do not install this product on vehicles with 24V

systems.

●Insulate any unused wires. If any wires or connectors loosen during installation, please make

sure they are correctly reattached.

●Dropping any of the components of this product will result in damage to the product.

●Excessive force on switches/terminals may result in damage to the product.

●Use only the wires provided. If additional wires are required, use the same of quality and gauge wire as is provided

with the kit.

●Do not attach wires on the body of the vehicle or engine parts as this may result in damage to the product.

●Install sensors away from heat and moisture to avoid damage.

●Install sensors away from ignition and also radio signal frequency interference as this could cause the gauges to

malfunction.

●Do not wire the sensor wires near the engine, exhaust pipe or turbine. It may result in damage or fusion of wires.

●Do not expose D.C.Unit to moisture, dust or direct sunlight. Do not place product directly in front of heat vents.

●Wear gloves to avoid burns when soldering and cuts when working with wiring.

●Make sure the waterproof processing is done when diverging wires in the

engine compartment.

●Do not pull the wires out of connectors forcefully. The connectors may be

broken and the wires may be cut. When pulling out the wires, press the
lock firmly and unclip the locks of connectors.

24V

Confirmation

●Be sure to follow all instructions in this manual to ensure safe installation and operation of the product.

●When the negative (-) battery terminal is disconnected, equipment such as clocks and audio components having

internal memory may lose their memory data. Follow the operation manual of each component to reset data after
installation of this product.

●After installation is complete, return this operation manual and the package to the customer along with the warranty.

About Installation and Operation(for customer and installation personnel)

Warning

●Please have this product installed by the retail store or dealer where it was purchased. Installation by the customer

will void the warranty.

●Do not disassemble or modify this product. Such actions can not only damage or destroy the product but will also

void the warranty. This product is high-voltage, and there is an possible to get an electric shock.

●In order to ensure safe driving, check the information on this display only for short periods of time. Looking at the

display for long periods of time could distract adequate attention from the road and result in an accident.

●Discontinue use of this product if nothing is displayed, water gets into the unit, or smoke or a strange odor comes

from the unit. If such a condition occurs, contact the sales outlet or installation personnel as soon as possible.
Continued use while the condition exists could result in an accident or fire.

●Do not operate during driving.

Main Features（for customer）

●The display is high Visibility by adopting the exclusive target screen(the new VSD technology) and super high bright

blue-green VFD

●The brightness is adjusted automatically. (The sensor is included in the product.)

●Two super high bright LED indicators

●The structure of the new mounting bracket allows angle adjustment freely.

●Displays speedometer and engine speed. By connecting to the Defi-Link System, various information is displayed.

●The tachometer can operate with hybrid vehicles and rev limited vehicles by cutting the ignition. (Only if the product

is used without linking to the Defi-Link System or used with linking to the Defi-Link Control Unit II Version 2.0.)

●The switch illumination of the D.C.Unit is interlocked with turning on/off the ignition of the vehicle.

Product Specifications(for customer and installation personnel)

Power Supply Voltage

Current Consumption

Operational Temperature Range

Storage Temperature Range

Display Range

Applicable Speed Pulse

Applicable Number of Cylinders

Dimensions

Gross Weight

DC10V to 15V（For 12V vehicles）

+B line

IGN line

ILM line

MAX 1A only while the closing mode is displayed. (Dark current 0mA)

MAX 1A

MAX 0.1A

−20 to ＋60℃, −4 to ＋140゜F （under 80％ relative humidity）

−40 to ＋80℃, −40 to ＋176゜F （under 80％ relative humidity）

Speedometer（SP）
Engine speed（TA)
Oil temperature（O.TEMP.）
Water temperature（W. TEMP.）
Oil pressure（OIL P.）
Fuel pressure（FUEL P.）
Exhaust temperature（EXT. T.）

0〜400km/h（0〜240MPH）
0〜9,500rpm
51〜150℃（123〜302゜F）
21〜120℃（69〜248゜F）
0〜1,000kPa（0〜145PSI）
0〜600kPa（0〜87PSI）

210〜1,100℃（400〜2,010゜F）
A) 2・4・8・16(mainly for Japanese vehicles)
B) Free pulse setting(1,274 pulse/km〜16,562 pulse/km

2,051 pulse/mile〜26,665 pulse/mile)
Without linking: 1・2・3・4・5・6・8 (Set up with D.C.Unit.)
If connected to the Defi-Link Control Unit II Version 2.0(DF05002): 1・2・3・4・5・6・8［※］
If connected to the Defi-Link Control Unit II(DF05001): 3・4・5・6・8［※］
If connected to the Defi-Link Control Unit(DF01301): 3・4・5・6・8［※］
［※ Set up with each control unit.］

Refer to page 2.
820g, 1.8lb（including display unit, D.C.Unit, wires, package）

Caution

●On no event will Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. be liable to you for any damages arising out of the use or inability to use the

product, even if Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. has been advised of the possibility of such damage.

●Do not pull the wires out of connectors forcefully. The connectors may be broken and the wires may be cut. When

pulling out the wires, press the lock firmly and unclip the locks of connectors.

●Do not take off the rubber covering round the target screen. The plate is sharp-edged.

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Replacement Parts(for customer)

Part Names and Dimensions in inches(mm)

Display Unit

2 1/2 (63.2)

2 13/16 (71.9)

Indicator(green LED) Indicator(red LED)

3 5/8 (92.3)

15/16

(24.5)

1 7/16 (36.7)

D.C.Unit

13/16 (96.8)

4 7/16 (112)

3 13/16 (97.3)

Connector for the DIM Sensor(Black)

⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨

⑭

3 3/4 (95.6)

Rubber for Target Screen

Display
Position

⑩

⑪

⑫
⑬

Target
Screen

°

58

①

SELECT/▽DOWN SWITCH

②

BAR SELECT/▲UP SWITCH

③

ENTER/DIM/SET UP SWITCH

④

PEAK/RESET SWITCH

⑤

For Display unit

⑥

For Speed & Tacho signal wire(White)

⑦

For Power supply wire / Power supply link wire(White)

⑧

For Power supply wire / Power supply link wire(White)

⑨

For Control Unit II / Control Unit / Gauge / Display(White)

⑩

For Control Unit II / Control Unit / Gauge / Display(White)

⑪

For Control Unit II / Control Unit / Gauge / Display(White)

⑫

For Control output(Red)

⑬

Unused(Black)

⑭

Storage space for wires ⑩ through ⑬
Wires connected to ⑩ through ⑬ can be fit in the place neatly.

DIM Sensor

Sensing part

9/16

(14.4)

7/16 (11.2)

Driving direction

1 5/16 (33)

Item

Part Number

Fuse for Power Supply Wire(4A) 2pcs PDF05005G

Rubber for Target Screen

Mounting Bracket set [※2 Refer to the Parts List for the contents]

PDF05711G

PDF05712G

Trouble Shooting(for customer and installation personnel)

●If operation of the product seems unusual, inspect the product to confirm that there is no malfunction. If an

operational problem has occurred, it could result in an accident.

※In addition to a general inspection of the product, use the following table to confirm proper operation of the unit. If the

operational problem does not appear in the following table, contact the installation personnel.

Phenomenon Possible Cause Corrective Action

○Does not display.
○The gauge doesn't perform

the opening and the closing
mode. Power is not
supplied.

○The engine speed is not

displayed correctly.

○The speed is not displayed

correctly.

○The auto dimmer mode is

on, but the display is dark
or the brightness of the
display doesn't change.

○Does not carry out the

closing mode.

○The product is connected to

the Defi-Link System, but
the speed is not recorded.

illumination is not
interlocked with switching of
the vehicle illumination.

○The display is dark. ○Adjust the angle of the display referring to How to

○The information on the

display is not the same as
that on the originally
equipped gauges.

○Wiring of the power supply wire or the

display wire is improper.

○The fuse is blown out.
○The locks of the solderless connectors

are not locked tightly.

○Wiring of the tachometer signal wire is

wrong.

○Setting of the number of cylinders is

wrong(D.C.Unit/Defi-Link Control Unit
II/Defi-Link Control Unit).

○LINK of D.C.Unit and METER OUTPUT2

of Defi-Link Control Unit II are connected.

○The tachometer signal wire is not

connected to Defi-Link Control Unit II or
Defi-Link Control Unit (in the case that
the product is connected to the Defi-Link
System).

○Wiring of the speed signal wire is

wrong.

○Setting of the speed pulse is wrong.
○The DIM sensor is not connected.

○The front of the DIM sensor is

obstructed.

○The manual dimmer mode is selected in

the setting of the illumination control.

○The direction of the DIM sensor is

wrong.

○The wiring of the red line of the power

supply wire is wrong.

○The REC button is pressed when the

vehicle is stationary.

○The condition is normal.○Switching of the unit

○The angle of the display unit is not

proper.

○The setting of the speed pulse or the

number of cylinders is wrong.

Pop Demo of Special DisplayPop Demo of Special Display

When the Pop demo is selected for the special display, the following demo is played.
Refer to Operation / ⑤Setting of Special Display.

Warning

○Check wiring as per instructions in this manual.
○Make sure the wiring is not touched on the

vehicle body and then change the fuse.

○Check the lock of the solderless connectors.

○Check wiring as per instructions in this manual.

○Check the number of cylinders as per instructions

in this manual and the manuals of the Defi-Link
Control Unit II or the Defi-Link Control Unit.

○Connect the LINK connector of the D.C.Unit and

the METER OUTPUT1 connector of the Defi-Link
Control Unit II using the meter wire.

○Connect the tachometer signal wire to the Defi-

Link Control Unit II(or the Defi-Link Control Unit).

○Check wiring as per instructions in this manual.
○Check the speed pulse as per instructions in this

manual.

○Connect the DIM sensor as per instructions in this

manual.

○Attach the DIM sensor in a position without any

obstruction which interrupts the front of the sensor.

○Reset the illumination control setting as per

instructions in this manual.

○Check wiring as per instructions in this manual.

○Press the REC button when the vehicle is moving.

○Switching of D.C.Unit illumination is interlocked

with turning on/off the ignition.

install / Step3 / ②The angle of the display.

○Recheck the setting and setup again. When the

setting is not wrong, it depends on the margin of
error. Drive according to the indication of
originally equipped gauges.

1 1/16 (27.5)

① ② ③ ④

Parts List（for customer and installation personnel）

The following parts are included with this product. Confirm that all parts are present before installing the product. In
addition, these parts are sold separately for part replacement. Contact your retailer for further information.
NOTE: A Japanese operation manual, a wiring manual, and a questionnaire card are included other than the parts

listed below. They are effective only in Japan.

Part Name

Display unit(wire 8 1/3ft, 2.5m) 1

D.C.Unit(Exclusive Control Unit)

Speed & Tacho Signal Wire
(Green SP, Blue TA) 6 2/3ft, 2m

Tachometer Signal Wire（Blue） 6 2/3ft, 2m [※1]

DIM Sensor(wire 6in, 0.15m)

Power Supply Wire 2 3/2ft, 0.8m

Meter Wire 10in, 0.25m [※1]

Power Supply Link Wire 10in, 0.25m [※1]

Control Out Wire(pink) 3 1/3ft, 1m [※1]
[※1 Use only when connected to the Defi-Link system]

Optional Parts(for customer)

Item

Defi-Link Control Unit II Version 2.0

Defi-Link Oil Pressure Sensor Set(Sensor thread size: 1/8PT)

Defi-Link Fuel Pressure Sensor Set(Sensor thread size: 1/8PT)
Defi-Link Oil Temperature Sensor Set(Sensor thread size: 1/8PT)

Defi-Link Water Temperature Sensor Set Sensor thread size: 1/8PT)

Defi-Link Exhaust Temperature Sensor Set(Sensor thread size: 1/8PT)
Oil/Water Temp. Sensor(Sensor thread size: 1/8NPT) PDF03905S

1/8 NPT/PT Conversion Socket for pressure sensor

1/8 NPT fitting for Exhaust Temp. Sensor

Quantity

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

Part Name

Operation manual

Terms and Conditions
Mounting Bracket Set [※2]

Double-sided tape

M4 Bolt, Nut, Washer

Tapping screw(for Mounting Bracket)

Mounting Bracket

Clamp

Solderless connector

PDF00713SS

PDF00806SS
PDF00908SS

PDF01006SS

PDF01114SS

Quantity

1each

Part Number

DF05002

PDF00708G

PDF01109G

1

1

2

2

1

4
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