Connecting The Power Cord; Connection With A Monitor; Connecting Other Devices - Alpine VPE-V180A Owner's Manual

Connections
English

Connecting the Power Cord

Connecting directly to the vehicle's power
supply
Disconnection
Black
Ground Wire.
Red
Switched 12V where power goes
on when the ignition key is turned
to the ACC position.
Fuse Yellow
Constant 12V source (unswitched)
Replacing the Fuse
This unit is equipped with a 5A (Ampere) fuse con-
nected to the DC power cable.
If the fuse blows as soon as it has been replaced,
please consult with the retailer where you pur-
chased the unit. Furthermore, do not use a fuse
with a higher rating than 5A under any circum-
stances.
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VPE-V180A_English

Connection with a Monitor

This unit can be connected to any Video Monitor,
sold separately.
Connect the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT terminal to the
mobile monitor's Video Input terminal.
Mobile Color TV System
TUNER
UNIT
Second TV, etc.
VIDEO Cable
(Not supplied)

Connecting other devices

External Remote Eye
Fuse
When the unit is mounted in the trunk or luggage
compartment, etc., in a location where it is diffi-
cult to operate using the remote control, use the
accessory External Remote Eye.
Affix this device to the dashboard or other loca-
tion which is appropriate for operation using the
Remote Control.
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Remote Control Input Wire
When connecting to the CVA-1005 or TME-M750A
monitors, it is possible to use the supplied remote
control input wire to pass the signal from the moni-
tor to the VPE-V180A.
AV Cable (Supplied)
Note: Use one method only to pass remote control signal.
OUT IN
RIGHT Notes
AUDIO
• Use this unit with the vehicle's engine running. If
LEFT
it is used with the engine stopped, the vehicle's
battery will run down and it may become impos-
VIDEO
sible to start the engine.
• Be sure that the unit is turned Off before turning
the vehicle's ignition key to the Off position. If it is
running when the ignition key is turned off, it could
cause the tape or unit to be damaged.
• If power is removed from the unit while it is oper-
ating (during playback, fast forward, rewind, etc.),
it could result in damage. Please be sure to eject
the tape from the unit before disconnecting power.
• To prevent damage to your tapes, always be sure
to press the Stop button before turning the
vehicle's ignition key OFF.
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Dashboard, etc.
Velcro (Hard surface side)
External Remote Eye
Peel off the backing
Remote control input wire
paper, then affix the
velcro.
Mount on the dash-
board, etc.