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VMA573 and VMA773 5.6” or 7” Wide Screen Color LCD Monitor Owner’s Manual Installation Guide 7” headrest / stand – alone wide monitor 5.6” headrest / stand – alone wide monitor...
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WARINING ! The Clarion VMA 573 and VMA773 monitors are only designed to be viewed by rear-seat occupants. Digital video products are not intended for viewing by the driver while the vehicle is in motion. Such use may distract the driver or interfere with the driver’s safe operation of...
If you do not have the required knowledge and experience to successfully complete the installation, we strongly recommend consulting an authorized Clarion dealer about professional installation options.
About Installation ……………………………………………………….. 4 1. Introduction …………………………………………………………… . 7 Features…………………………………………………………………….. 7 Precautions ………………………………………………………………… 8 Please note ………………………………………………………………… 9 2. Using the monitor ………………………………………………………. .10 Front panel controls ………………………………………………………..11 Wireless headphones …………………………………………………….. 12 Playing a video or game ………………………………………………….. 13 Display mode setting ……………………………………………………….14 Adjusting the picture ……………………………………………………..
1. INTRODUCTION The Clarion 5.6-inch VMA573 and 7-inch VMA773 are high performance video monitors designed specifically for the mobile environment. Intended for use with other Clarion multimedia products, they can also be integrated with many other products as part of a complete mobile video solution.
Liquids in the monitor can damage the electronics and result in electrical shock or fire . If the unit becomes wet, turn off all power and contact an authorized Clarion dealer to have the monitor inspected. Never press on the liquid crystal display ( LCD) panel. You may damage it .
Please note In extremely cold weather the movement of the picture may slow and the picture may darken. The picture will return to normal once the temperature rises. You may see small black or shiny dots in the liquid crystal panel. These non-conforming pixels are normal and do not indicate a product defect.
If you have any questions about compatible components, such as system controllers, source units, FM modulators, or other audio/video products, please contact your authorized Clarion dealer. To operate the monitor, the vehicle ignition key switch must be in the ACC or ON (run) position.
Selects the video sources for AV1 or AV2 POWER ON LED IR ( Infrared ) receiver for use with Clarion’s remote controller IR Lens, IR LED inside to transmit Infrared signals to the headphone Turn on/off the monitor...
Wireless headphones ( optional ) Power OFF/ON turns the headphones power on and off. Single channel wireless headphones ( WH143H) are appropriate if only one monitor is installed in the passenger compartment. Configuration 2 Configuration 1 Monitor Monitor Monitor Monitor IR CH B IR CH B IR CH A...
Playing a video or game The monitor is preset at the factory to turn on automatically when you start your car’s ignition. The monitor remains dark until it detects a video signal. Insert the media ( tape , cartridge , game or disc ) into the video source . Turn on the headphones.
Display mode setting To choose the proper displaying mode for the different video program sources, please refer to display mode setting as below. 1. Press MENU key until goes to DISPLAY MODE. 2. Press (down key ) or NORMAL, FULL WIDE, WIDE. 3.
Adjusting the picture If the temperature is normal and the picture still doesn’t look right, you may adjust the tint, color, brightness, and contrast. Press MENU key to display the picture adjustment menus. The monitor displays the adjustment menus. Press MENU key again until you reach the option you wish to adjust. The monitor displays the adjustment bar as below.
Press SOURCE again to select AV1 input for DVD player. Note : If you’re using only one video source, the screen remains dark when you select the unavailable source. Default setting for VMA573 / VMA773 is AV1 for normal case.
Playing two videos or games at once If your vehicle is equipped with two LCD monitors in the headrests and two video source units, two different videos or games can play at the same time. Each monitor transmits the infrared audio signal over its own channel, A or B. When a vehicle has two monitors, the default is to configure the monitor in the driver’s headrest to use IR channel A, and the monitor in the passenger’s headrest to use IR channel B.
15, IR CHA, AUTOPOWER ON. Remote IR Function The LCD monitor comes with an IR receiver that works with Clarion remote control devices. Aim the remote control at the IR receiver during use. Note: The IR receiver only functions with select Clarion multimedia equipment.
Connecting a video source The video sources you are using may be preinstalled for you, or your configuration may be designed to allow you to change devices. For example, returning from a day at the beach, you may disconnect your game from the game port and connect your camcorder to view the video you just shot .
3. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the cabinet Use a soft, dry cloth gently wipe dust and dirt from the cabinet. Do not use benzene, thinner, car cleaner, or other cleaners. These substances may damage the cabinet or cause the paint to peel. Cleaning the LCD panel Use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe off dust.
Read these instructions and the following precautions carefully. What is included in the box In addition to this manual, the box contains: Either a 5.6” VMA573 or 7” VMA773 monitor unit with wiring harness One 1.2M RCA A/V cable One power cable One 25cm 3.5Φ...
Do not open the case. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. If you require assistance, consult your Clarion dealer or an authorized Clarion service center. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the screen. Never use a rough cloth, thinner, benzene, alcohol, or other solvent.
Installing the monitor Flush mounting in the headrest You may use the included bezel to mount the monitor. Ensure that you will have sufficient clearance for the monitor and its rear-located wiring harness. Cut the opening. Route the pigtail cable end of the wiring harness into the opening from the rear out the front.
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Installing the monitor Connect the wiring harness to the monitor, and tuck the excess wiring harness length carefully out of the way behind the bezel. Press edges to fit monitor into bezel , do not press monitor screen Gently insert the monitor into the bezel. Press only on the edges of the monitor, not on the screen.
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Installing the monitor Removing the monitor from the bezel To remove the monitor from the bezel, insert the metal insert card between the monitor case and the side of the bezel to release the spring clips. Insert the metal insert card to take monitor out of the bezel...
Wiring the monitor Precautions Disconnect the negative battery terminal before making any wiring connections. Be particularly careful where you route wires. Keep them away from the engine, exhaust system, etc. Heat may damage wires. If the fuse should blow, make sure all connections are correct and no wires are damaged before replacing the fuse.
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Monitor connections Some non-Clarion automotive DVD and VCP source units use a similar connector for an external IR receiver, but use different pin polarity than the Clarion uses. Connecting non-Clarion source equipment to this connector could cause equipment damage not covered...
5. TROUBLESHOOTING The system does not work A fuse may be blown. Replace the external fuse with a fuse of the same amperage. The power wires may not be connected. Check the wiring connections and reset. No picture. Press SOURCE to make sure the proper input is selected. If there is still no picture, press MENU.
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After changing this setting, if there are still black bars, set the Display mode to “ FULL WIDE “ by push MENU key as mentioned before . The screen is dark The brightness is set too low. Press MENU and adjust the BRIGHT option. The interior of the vehicle is too hot or too cold.
6. SPECIFICATION Note: The technical data and the design of the equipment may change for the sake of technical improvement without prior notice. VMA573 General Specifications Power requirement : 12V DC Power consumption : 7 watts, power on - typical...
VMA773 General Specifications Power requirement : 12V DC Power consumption : 7 watts, power on - typical Weight : 400 g Dimension(w x h x d ) : 192.7 x 133.5 x 32.5 mm ( with Bezel ) Included parts : •...