Directed Video VDC301 User Manual

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Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Non-Transferable Limited Consumer Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

What’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Principle of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Inverter Output Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Installation of rubber mounting feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Placement of Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Connecting to Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Temporary Battery Connection..............................................15

Permanent Battery Connection .............................................15

Connection to Load ...........................................................16

Caution: Rechargeable Appliances.........................................17

Game Plate Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Mounting the Game Plate ....................................................18

Typical Connection Diagram.................................................19

Fuse Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Rated versus Actual Current Draw of Equipment ......................20

Battery Operating Time .......................................................21

Caution: Low Battery Alarm .................................................22

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Automatic Protective Features of the Inverter ........................23

Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Problem: Lack of power output ............................................25

Problem: Low Output Voltage...............................................27

Problem: Low Battery Alarm On All The Time..........................27

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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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 prod- uct 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 instruc-

tions, 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.

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WHEN CONNECTING DIRECTLY TO A BATTERY OR OTHER POWER SOURCE OBSERVE PROPER POLARITY.

DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM INPUT VOLTAGE 15 ±0.3 VDC (DIRECT CURRENT).

ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE INPUT TO THE INVERTER WHEN IT IS NOT IN USE.

REGULARLY CHECK THAT THE INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTIONS ARE TIGHT. LOOSE CONNECTIONS CAN GENERATE HARMFUL HEAT AND/OR DAMAGE THE INVERTER OR POWER SOURCE.

IMPROPER USE OF THE DEVICE CAN CAUSE DAMAGE OR INJURY AND EVEN LOSS OF LIFE.

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The inverter converts power in two stages. The first stage is a DC to DC converter, which raises the low voltage DC at the inverter input to 145 volts DC. The second stage is the actual inverter stage. It converts the high voltage DC into 115 volts, 60Hz AC. The inverter stage uses advanced power MOSFET transistors in a full bridge configuration. This gives you excellent overload capability and the ability to operate tough reactive loads.

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The AC output waveform of the Inverter is called a "quasi-sine wave" or a "modified sine wave". It is a stepped waveform that is designed to have characteristics similar to the sine wave shape of utility power. A waveform of this type is suitable for a wide variety of applications.

The modified sine wave produced by the Inverter is designed to have a RMS (root mean square) voltage of 115 volts, the same as standard household power. Most AC voltmeters (both digital and analog) are sensitive to the average value of the waveform rather than the RMS value. They are calibrated for RMS voltage under the assumption that the waveform measured will be a pure sine wave. These meters will not read the RMS voltage of a modified sine wave correctly. They will read about 20 to 30 volts low when measuring the output of the Inverter.

For accurate measurement of the output voltage of the Inverter, a true RMS reading voltmeter such as a Fluke 87, Fluke 8060A, Beckman 4410, or Triplett 4200 must be used.

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The power source must provide between 9.5 and 15 ±0.3 volts DC and must be able to supply sufficient current to operate the load. The power source may be a battery or a well regulated DC power supply. As a rough guideline, divide the power consumption of the load (in watts) by 12 (the input voltage) to obtain the current (in amperes) the power source must deliver.

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Load is rated at 140 watts.

Power source must be able to deliver: 140/12= 11.66amperes

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THE INVERTER MUST BE CONNECTED ONLY TO BATTERIES WITH A NOMINAL OUTPUT VOLTAGE OF 12 VOLTS. THE INVERTER WILL NOT OPERATE FROM A 6 VOLT BATTERY AND WILL BE DAMAGED IF IT IS CONNECTED TO A 24 VOLT BATTERY.

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