Directed Video MCB1000 User Manual

OWNER’S GUIDE

INSTALLATION GUIDE

Video Multi-Control Unit

MODEL MCB1000

Table of Contents

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Your Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Universal Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Remote Control Battery Install/Replace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Turn the MCB 1000 On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Turn Zone Monitors on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Selecting a Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Programming Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Audio Through Vehicle Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Using the TV Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

VCR Controls Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

On-Screen Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Hardware Options Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Installation Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Installing the TVM 300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

TV Reception warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Wire and Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

AV Source DIN to RCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

System Capabilities Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

For a period of ONE YEAR from the date of purchase, Directed Electronics, Inc. ("DIRECTED") promises to the original purchaser to repair or replace, free of cost, with a comparable reconditioned model any VIDEO MULTI-CONTROL UNIT (hereafter the "UNIT”), which proves to be defective in workmanship or material defect under normal use, provided the following conditions are met: the unit was purchased and installed by an authorized DIRECTED dealer; the unit remains in the vehicle in which the unit was originally installed; and the unit is returned to DIRECTED. The unit in question must be returned to DIRECTED postage paid and must be accompanied by a clear, legible copy of the bill of sale bearing the following information:

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Date of Purchase

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Your Full name and address

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Authorized dealer's company name and address

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Type of unit installed

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Year, make, model, and color of the automobile

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Automobile license number

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Vehicle Identification number

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Installation receipts

All components other than the unit, including and

without limitation the remote control, cables and

installation accessories, carry a 60-day warranty from

the date of purchase of the same.

This warranty is automatically void if the unit's date

code or serial number is defaced, missing or altered;

the unit has been modified or used in a manner con-

trary to its intended purpose; or the unit has been

damaged by accident, unreasonable use, neglect,

improper service, installation or other causes not aris-

ing out of defects in materials or construction. This

warranty is nontransferable and does not apply to any

until that has been modified or used in a manner con-

trary to its intended purpose and does not cover bat-

teries. This warranty does not co

ver labor costs for

the removal, diagnosis, troubleshooting or reinstalla-

tion of the unit. For service on an out-of-warranty

product a flat fate fee by model is charged. Contact

your authorized dealer to obtain the service charge for

your unit.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, ALL

WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO

EXPRESS WARRANTY, IMPLIED WARRANTY, WARRAN-

TY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR

PURPOSE AND WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED;

AND DIRECTED NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES

ANY PERSON OR ENTITY TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY DUTY,

OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH ITS

PRODUCTS. DIRECTED DISCLAIMS AND HAS

ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTS

OF THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING DEALERS OR

INSTALLERS. IN THE EVENT OF A CLAIM OR A DIS-

PUTE INVOLVING DIRECTED OR ITS SUBSIDIARY, THE

PROPER VENUE SHALL BE SAN DIEGO COUNTY IN THE

STATE OF CALIFORNIA. CALIFORNIA STATE LAWS AND

APPLICABLE FEDERAL LAWS SHALL APPLY AND GOV-

ERN THE DISPUTE. THE MAXIMUM RECOVERY UNDER

ANY CLAIM AGAINST DIRECTED SHALL BE STRICTLY

LIMITED TO THE AUTHORIZED DIRECTED DEALER'S

PURCHASE PRICE OF THE UNIT. DIRECTED SHALL NOT

BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER,

INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY CONSEQUEN-

TIAL DAMAGES, INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, DAMAGES

FOR THE LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF EARNINGS, COM-

MERCIAL LOSS, LOSS OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

AND THE LIKE. NOTWITHSTANDING THE ABOVE, THE

MANUFACTURER DOES OFFER A LIMITED WARRANTY

TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE CONTROL MODULE AS

DESCRIBED ABOVE. Some states do not allow limita-

tions on how long an implied warranty will last or the

exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential

damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights

and you may also have other rights that vary from State

to State. DIRECTED does not and has not authorized

any person or entity to create for it any other obliga-

tion, promise, duty or obligation in connection with

these UNITS.

Limited One-Year Warranty

Safety Instructions

Read this manual in its entirety before beginning

the installation. It has important information

about safety hazards during vehicle operation.

This system is designed and intended for instal-

lation by MECP certified installers. It requires

tools, equipment and product installation tech-

niques common to the Mobile Electronics indus-

try; therefore it is not recommended that the

consumer try to install this system. Installations

performed by unqualified persons could result in

damage to the vehicles electrical system. Please

consult with your authorized retailer to have

this system installed.

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.

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.

DO NOT MAKE MODIFICATIONS THAT WILL COMPROMISE ANY OF THE VEHICLES SAFETY EQUIPMENT. MODIFYING OR CONNECTING TO WIRES FOR THE BRAKE OR LIGHTING SYSTEM COULD CAUSE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS DRIVING SITUATIONS.

DO NOT MOUNT THIS OR ANY OTHER COMPONENT IN FRONT OF OR NEAR THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. EXPLOSIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD THROW A COMPONENT TOWARD THE PASSENGER CAUSING INJURY.

1. It is dangerous for the vehicle operator to watch the video while driving and, in most cases, it is illegal for the vehicle operator to use a Mobile Video system while driving. Please be a safe driver. Any viewing by the driver during vehicle operation could cause a collision or injury.

2. This unit does not have any consumerrepairable components. Any attempts to alter this product could result in fire or electric shock. Repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized repair facility will void the warranty.

3. The only replaceable component to this system is the optional TV tuner (TVM300), and should only be installed by an authorized retailer.

4. If the system stops working normally, discontinue operation immediately and consult your authorized retailer for service.

5. Operate the system in a safe manner. Excessively high volume levels that impair your ability to hear noises from outside the vehicle can be a hazard to yourself and other motorists.

6. Before attempting to make adjustments to the system, move the vehicle to a safe place away from traffic and stop. Driving while distracted can cause accidents and injuries.

Important Information

FCC NOTICE

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the following two condi-

tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept

any interference received, including interfer-

ence that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compli-

ance 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 pur-

chase. Your product warranty will not be vali-

dated if your warranty registration is not

returned. Make sure you receive the warranty

registration from your dealer. It is also neces-

sary to keep your proof of purchase, which

reflects that the product was installed by an au-

thorized dealer.

Important Safeguards

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