Important Notice An LCD panel and/or video monitor may be installed in a motor vehicle and visible to the driver if the LCD panel or video monitor is used for vehicle information, system control, rear or side observation or navigation. If the LCD panel or video monitor is used for television reception, video or DVD play, the LCD panel or video monitor must be installed so that these features will only function when the vehicle is in “park”...
9) When all components are mounted, recheck function of entire system again to ensure that no wiring was pinched or connected improperly during final installation. GENERAL SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS: The following is intended to provide some of the system configurations that are possible with the VOH8512 series Drop Down Video Systems: Notes : There are a few audio output options that can be added as follows: a) Wireless Headphones (P/N MVIRHS).
VEHICLE PREPARATION: Locate an accessory power source (+12v when key is in the ACC. and run positions, and 0v when key is off), and also a good ground generally, these wires can be found at the ignition switch or fuse-box. The mounting method and location will vary from vehicle to vehicle, so this manual will only focus on the installation of the video monitor and related console accessories.
MINI CONSOLE INSTALLATION: This page only covers special installation considerations for the mini-console installation. If the video monitor is to be installed in a vehicle with the mini console, this console may need to be trimmed to fit the contour of the vehicle headliner. In this installation, the video monitor is mounted directly to the overhead cross-member in the roof using the mounting screw bosses.
MOUNTING THE MINI-CONSOLE Roof Roof Support Headliner 5”x7”x3/4” Plywood Block (4) Self-Tapping Screws (not supplied) Mini-Console Video Unit (5) #8 Flat Washers (5) #8x3/4” Self-Tapping Screws Note : It is best to install the 12 pin power harness (112-3483) first before mount the trim ring.
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VOH8512 OPTIONAL ANTENNA PODTVT CHOKE OPTIONAL To TV Antenna In Power Harness Item #3 To Secondary AV Monitor INPUT RCA-Female SIRSWB 12 VDC Power VIDEO and Ground OPTIONAL LINE ADDITIONAL Line Out-L (White) Auxillary MONITOR Patch Cord VIDEO video display...
CONNECTING THE DOME LIGHTS The dome lights in the video monitor require three connections to the vehicle's wiring. There are two common types of dome light circuits used, positive or negative switched. Positive systems supply voltage to the interior lights to turn them on, negative switched systems apply ground to illuminate the bulbs.
Negative Switched Dome lighting Red / black - Lamp on To 12 pin Black / red - Lamp common connector Purple / brown - Lamp Auto constant Factory Dome light circuit constant Factory Door ajar switch or Body Troubleshooting: SYMPTOM: REMEDY: No power at Video Monitor -Verify +12 VDC on Red wire at 2 pin Power Harness behind video monitor.