Clarion VMA573 Owner's Manual

Clarion VMA573 Owner's Manual

Clarion 5.6" or 7" wide screen color lcd monitor owner's manual

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  • Page 2 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...
  • Page 3 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...
  • Page 4: About Installation

    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.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    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 ……………………………………………………..
  • Page 6 5. Troubleshooting ………………………………………………………… .. 29 6. Specification …………………………………………………………… … 31 VMA573 General Specifications ………………………………………….. 31 VMA573 Specifications ……………………………………………………. 31 VMA773 General Specifications ………………………………………….. 32 VMA773 Specifications ……………………………………………………. 32...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 8: Precautions

    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 .
  • Page 9: Please Note

    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.
  • Page 10: Using The Monitor

    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.
  • Page 11: Front Panel Controls

    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...
  • Page 12: Wireless Headphones

    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...
  • Page 13: Playing A Video Or Game

    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.
  • Page 14: Display Mode Setting

    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.
  • Page 15: Adjusting The Picture

    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.
  • Page 16: Turning The Unit Off And On

    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.
  • Page 17: Playing Two Videos Or Games At Once

    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.
  • Page 18: Returning Adjustments To The Factory Settings ( Reset )

    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.
  • Page 19: Connecting A Video Source

    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 .
  • Page 20: Care And Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 21: Installation And Wiring

    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...
  • Page 22: Before Starting

    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.
  • Page 23: Installing The Monitor

    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.
  • Page 24 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.
  • Page 25 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...
  • Page 26: Wiring The Monitor

    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.
  • Page 27 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...
  • Page 28 Connections diagram...
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 30 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.
  • Page 31: Specification

    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...
  • Page 32: Vma773 General Specifications

    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 : •...

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