Kenwood LZ-601 User Manual

LZ-601

6.4-inch LCD MONITOR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MONITEUR LCD 6,4 pouces

MODE D’EMPLOI

Take the time to read through this instruction manual.
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help
you obtain the best performance from your new monitor.

For your records

Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the
spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided
below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call
upon your KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the
product.
Model LZ-601 Serial number

© PRINTED IN JAPAN B64-2286-00 (K)(DT)

Safety Precautions

2WARNING

To prevent injury and/or fire, take the following precautions:

• Ensure that the unit is securely installed. Otherwise it may fly out of place during collisions
and other jolts.

• When extending the ignition or ground wires, make sure to use automotive-grade wires or
other wires with an area of 0.75mm2(AWG18) or more to prevent wire deterioration and
damage to the wire coating.

•To prevent short circuits, never put or leave any metallic objects (e.g., coins or metal tools)
inside the unit.

• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange smells, turn off the power immediately and
consult your Kenwood dealer

• Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the LCD is damaged or broken due to shock. The liquid
crystal fluid may be dangerous to your health or even fatal.

• If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD contacts your body or clothing, wash it off with soap
immediately.

2CAUTION

To prevent damage to the machine, take the following precautions:

• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power supply.

• Do not open the covers of the unit.

• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also
avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.

• Do not subject the monitor unit to excessive shock, as it is a piece of precision equipment.

• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with the
wrong rating may cause your unit to malfunction.

•To prevent short circuits when replacing a fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.

NOTE

If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.

This video unit is set for rear passenger use only. Use of this video unit in any front seat
and/or where it may be visible to the driver may be illegal in some states and may
cause driver distraction and accident which could injure or kill you.

Operation

Power On

When video signal is input to the Video input terminal, this monitor is turned on.

7 Press the [ 5 ] button for brighter

screen.

7 Press the [ ∞ ] button for darker

screen.

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Installation

Accessorie

1

Installation Procedure

1

To prevent short circuits, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the · terminal
of the battery.

2

Make the proper input and output cable connections for each unit.

3

Connect the wiring harness cables in the following order: ground, ignition.

4

Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.

5

Install the unit in your car.

6

Reconnect the · terminal of the battery.

2WARNING

• This product is intended for use with 12V DC negative ground power only. Do not connect it
to any other power supply

•To prevent shorting, disconnect the battery wire from the negative terminal of the battery
during installation.

• Be sure to firmly stabilise this product. Do not install it in a location which is not stable.

• Follow the installation and wiring procedures described in this manual. Improper wiring or
modified installation can not only result in malfunction or damage to the unit but may also
result in an accident.

• Do not install the unit in the following locations.

•A location which interferes with the operation of the air bag system.

•A location subject to direct sunlight, subject to the air from the air conditioner, or subject to
moisture or high temperature.
\This may cause deformation of the monitor unit.

2CAUTION

• If your car's ignition does not come with an ACC position, connect the ignition wires to a
power source that can be turned on and off with the ignition key. If you connect the ignition
wire to a power source that receives a constant voltage supply, as with battery wires, the
battery may die.

• If the fuse blows, first make sure that the wires have not caused a short circuit, then replace
the old fuse with one with the same rating.

• Do not let unconnected wires or terminals touch metal on the car or anything else
conducting electricity. To prevent short circuits do not remove the caps from unused
terminals or from the ends of the unconnected wires.

• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car
are working properly.

• Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar material.

• Thoroughly wipe away oil and other dirt from the installation surface.
Please avoid installation on uneven surfaces.

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Installation

Connection

Monitor Unit

Ignition key switch

ACC

Car fuse box (Main fuse)

–

+

Battery

Fuse

(3A)

Ignition wire (Red)
ª12V

Ground wire (Black) ·
(To car chassis)

Accessory 1

VIDEO OUT

Video input

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