Directed Electronics OHD1502 User Manual

OWNER’S GUIDE

15.4” (16:9) Overhead Video Monitor

MODEL OHD1502

Welcome!

Thank you for your purchase of Directed’s Overhead Monitor with integrated DVD. Prior to

operating this unit, please fully read this instruction manual and retain it for future reference.

Warning!

The overhead monitor system is designed strictly for rear-seat entertainment. Viewing the monitor while operating a motor vehicle can result in serious injury and/or property damage. Directed is not responsible for any injury and/or property damage as a result of the improper use or viewing of the monitor.

NON-TRANSFERABLE LIMITED CONSUMER WARRANTY

Directed Electronics, Inc. (Directed) promises to the original purchaser that the automotive video monitor and/or source unit(s) (the Product), excluding accessories, purchased and installed from a Directed authorized dealer within the ninety (90) days after purchase of the new vehicle, in which the Product is installed, is free from defects in materials or workmanship under normal use and conditions for a period of three (3) years from date of purchase or the first 36,000 miles as registered on the new vehicle's odometer reading at time of delivery of the Product for warranty service, whichever occurs first. Product purchased or installed more than ninety (90) days after the new vehicle is purchased are warranted for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase of the Product.

Directed promises to the original purchaser that all video accessories will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and condition for a period of ninety (90) days after the date of purchase. A sales receipt and/or warranty registration card is required to provide proof of date of purchase of the Product or accessories.

Should the Product be determined defective during the applicable warranty period, the Product will be repaired or replaced with a new or comparable reconditioned part(s), at Directed's option. To obtain warranty service, the Product must be returned to a Directed authorized dealer along with proof of purchase and installation.

Note: This warranty does not cover labor costs for the removal and reinstallation of the Product. IN ORDER FOR THIS WARRANTY TO BE VALID, YOUR PRODUCT MUST BE SHIPPED WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION BY AN AUTHORIZED DIRECTED DEALER. ALL PRODUCTS RECEIVED BY DIRECTED FOR WARRANTY REPAIR WITHOUT PROOF OF DIRECTED DEALER INSTALLATION WILL BE DENIED.

This warranty is non-transferable and does not apply to any Product that has been modified or used in a manner contrary to its intended purpose, and does not cover damage to the Product caused by installation or removal of the Product. This warranty is VOID if the product has been damaged by accident or unreasonable use, negligence, acts of God, neglect, improper service or other causes not arising out of defect in materials or construction. This warranty does not cover the elimination of externally generated static or noise, or the correction of antenna problems or weak television reception, damage to tapes, video games, software, camcorders, discs, speakers, accessories or vehicle electrical systems, cosmetic damage or damage due to negligence, misuse, abuse, failure to follow operating instructions, accidental spills or customer applied cleaners, damage due to environmental causes such as floods, airborne fallout, chemicals, salt, hail, windstorms, lightning or extreme temperatures, damage due to accidents, road hazards, fire, theft, loss or vandalism, damage due to improper connection to equipment of another manufacturer, modification of existing equipment, use of a faulty tape cartridge or cleaning of the VCR head, or Product which has been opened or tampered with for any reason or which has been damaged due to alteration or service performed by anyone other than Directed Electronics, Inc.

ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY, IMPLIED WARRANTY, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, AND DIRECTED NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT. DIRECTED HAS ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING ITS LICENSED DEALERS OR INSTALLERS. IN NO EVENT WILL DIRECTED ELECTRONICS, INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS), BY PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT, THE CONSUMER AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN THE CONSUMER AND DIRECTED SHALL BE RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA LAWS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.

Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts. In such states, the limitations or exclusions of this Limited Warranty may not apply. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. In such states, the exclusion or limitation of this Limited Warranty may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. In such states, the exclusion or limitations of this Limited Warranty may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

Important Information

FCC NOTICE

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void

the user's authority to operate this device.

YOUR WARRANTY

Your warranty registration must be completely filled out and returned within 10 days of purchase. Your product warranty will not be validated if your warranty registration is not returned. Make sure you receive the warranty registration from your dealer. It is also necessary to keep your proof of purchase, which reflects that the product was installed by an authorized dealer.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Instructions and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Installation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Operating Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4

Open/Close the Display Monitor ........................................................................................... 4-5

Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Remote Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Replacement of Battery ............................................................................................................... 8

Loading and Unloading Discs . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 9

Basic Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

DVD Playback ........................................................................................................................ 10

MP3 Playback ......................................................................................................................... 10

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Safety Instructions and Cautions

WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE INCLUDED HARDWARE.

THIS MONITOR IS ONLY DESIGNED FOR REAR SEAT PASSENGER VIEWING AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR VIEWING BY THE DRIVER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. SUCH USE MAY DISTRACT THE DRIVER OR INTERFERE WITH THE SAFE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE, AND MAY ALSO VIOLATE STATE LAW.

DIRECTED ELECTRONICS, INC. DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY BODILY INJURY, INCLUDING FATALITIES, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY IMPROPER OR UNINTENDED USES OF THIS PRODUCT.

SHOULD THE LCD PANEL BREAK OR LEAK FLUID, AVOID ALL CONTACT WITH THE UNIT. IF YOU SHOULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE LEAKED FLUID, WASH THE AFFECT AREA THOROUGHLY WITH WAS AND SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

■ During operation, if the unit should over-heat or malfunction, switch off the unit and see your

dealer. Do not disassemble the unit as there are no user-serviceable parts in this unit and the warranty will be voided.

■ Should there be a need to replace a blown fuse, turn off the unit and disconnect all power to

the player. Use only the correct rating fuse to avoid electrical damage to the unit.

■ Only operate the monitor as described in this guide. Attempts to use or modify this monitor

contrary to the descriptions in this guide may cause damage and void the warranty.

■ Extremes in temperature can cause abnormal display operation. This monitor has an optimal

operating temperature range between 35-115 degrees Fahrenheit. If the vehicle interior is outside this range, do NOT operate the monitor until the temperature is within its operating range.

■ Exposure to moisture or dust can cause harmful damage to the internal electronics. Do not

mount near cup holders or in areas where spills may occur.

■ This monitor is designed for use in vehicles with standard (-) 12 volt ground electrical systems.

■ Do not operate for an extended period of time without the engine running or the vehicle’s bat-

tery voltage may drop to damaging levels.

■ Do not drop the LCD panel or subject it to direct impact. This will damage the panel and/or the

back light element.

■ When operating the unit, avoid contact with the LCD panel.

■ Prevent metal or foreign objects being locked between the LCD screen and the enclosure.

Foreign objects may impair smooth running of the disc and may cause electrical problems.

■ Keep unit away from equipment with strong magnets such as large loudspeakers.

■ To prevent malfunction, do not play discs other than the ones listed below: DVD audio discs,

DVD-ROMs, CD-ROMs, Photo CDs and DVDs with region numbers other than this player's region number.

Important

WHEN CLEANING THE VEHICLE

Do not spray this unit with water or cleaning solutions. Moisture and the chemicals found in clean-

ing fluids could damage the consoles finish and interior electronics. A soft damp, lens cleaning

cloth should be used to wipe the screen.

WHEN DRIVING

This unit is intended for use in the rear seat area only. It should not be installed in a location that

would allow the driver to view it while driving.

WHEN PARKED

The screen is easily removable. Always close the screen when parking for an extended period of

time to avoid potential theft or extended exposure to direct sunlight.

PROPER USE

Do not touch the screen. Do not pull or hang from the fold down monitor door.

REPAIRS

If the monitor stops working for any reason, discontinue use immediately and consult with your

retailer about any necessary repairs.

RADIO/TV TUNER USE

When the unit is used in conjunction with a Radio/TV tuner, please assure that the receiver is man-

ufactured to receive television broadcast signals that are transmitted via terrestrial radio waves.

Reception quality will change and vary according to vehicle location and weather conditions.

INSTALLATION

Avoid installing the monitor at a location, where it will be under direct sunlight or a hot air vent.

Operating temperature of the unit is from 32-140 degrees Fahrenheit. Install the unit at a dry loca-

tion, where it is away from condensation. Only correct size of fasteners or installation cables

should be used during installation. Failure to do so may cause a mechanical failure and create a

fire hazard. The installation should be done by an authorized Directed dealer.

NOTE:

please allow the vehicle to cool down prior to operating the unit.

If the internal temperature of the vehicle is higher than the normal operating temperature,

PICTURE QUALITY

The picture quality of this LCD unit depends strictly on its installed location. To achieve the best picture

quality, adjust the brightness control or viewing angle of the unit until the optimum viewing is achieved.

Installation Guide

PRECAUTIONS

This unit should be installed by an authorized Directed dealer.

This product is designed to operate with a 12V DC, negative ground battery system.

Disconnect the ground wire from the battery terminal prior to connecting the unit to the electrical

system.

The wiring from some other products or accessories might bear similar color code as this product;

however, they might be of other function. Please refer to the electrical connection diagrams of this

product prior to installing to avoid improper connection.

Use proper connectors and insulation to prevent electrical damage to the unit.

Do not connect the yellow wire and red wire together of this product directly to the +12V. Connect the

red wire of this product to the ACC of the ignition key switch and yellow wire to +12V. Failure to do so

may result in permanent drainage of the battery charge.

Only supplied accessories should be used to avoid damage to the unit during installation.

Ensure that the display monitor is suitably installed at a location, such that it will not obstruct the rear

view mirror and/or the air condition vents.

Do not install this unit at a declining angle exceeding 30 degrees.

Do not install screws over the plane surface, which may affect monitor eject or retract function.

Opening the Overhead Monitor

Press the “OPEN” button to release the overhead monitor.

closed position

open position

NOTE:

The vehicle’s ignition key must be “ON” or “ACC” position for the monitor to have power.

ACC

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