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Clarion MSS430 Owner's Manual & Installation Manual

Clarion MSS430 Owner's Manual & Installation Manual

Source commander, multistation a/v selector
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SOURCE COMMANDER
MSS430
M U L T I S T A T I O N
A/V SELECTOR
O W N E R ' S M A N U A L
INSTALLATION GUIDE

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  • Page 1 SOURCE COMMANDER MSS430 M U L T I S T A T I O N A/V SELECTOR O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L INSTALLATION GUIDE...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Even though this manual provides general installation and operation instructions for your new Clarion MSS430 Multistation A/V Selector, it does not show the exact installa- tion methods for your particular vehicle.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    • High-quality video/audio selector circuits • Rear Vision Camera automatic switching About The Manual And Warranty To start enjoying your new Clarion MSS430 Multistation A/V Selector, please read all remaining instructions listed in this manual. Keep all instructions for future reference.

  • Page 5: Installation And Operation Precautions

    DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN OR SERVICE THE MSS430 OR CONTROL STATIONS. THE INTER- NAL PARTS ARE NOT USER-SERVICEABLE. DOING SO WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. • Do not place heavy objects on the MSS430 Multistation A/V Selector or Control Station(s).
  • Page 6 SOURCE COMMANDER MSS430 • Do not drop or excessively jar the MSS430 Multistation A/V Selector or Control Station(s). • Do not use liquid cleaners on any surfaces. Only use a soft (cotton or other non-static) cloth to wipe off finger- prints or other imprints from the faceplate or remote con- trol.

  • Page 7: Installation And Wiring

    NSTALLATION IRING Parts List • (1) Source Commander MSS430 A/V Selector • (3) Control Stations • (3) Control Station Cables • (2) Mounting L-Brackets • (4) M4 x 8 Pan Head Machine Screws • (4) M4 x 15 Self-tapping Sheet Metal Screws •...
  • Page 8 SOURCE COMMANDER MSS430 Installing the Control Station Opening Mounting Bazel Control Station Figure 2. Installing the Control Station in a center console. MSS430 Wiring for the 4-Pin Power Harness Ignition Switch Reverse Switch Fuse Green Black To Ground To Vehicle...
  • Page 9 NSTALLATION IRING ONTINUED MSS430 Wiring for DVD Disc Player Figure 4. Wiring diagram using a VS715 DVD player. OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE MSS430 Wiring for VCR Figure 5. Wiring diagram for a VDH910 VCR Input. Clarion VDH910 Videocassette Recorder (rear view)
  • Page 10 SOURCE COMMANDER MSS430 MSS430 Wiring for TV Tuner Input Figure 6. Wiring diagram for a TTX001 TV Tuner. MSS430 Wiring for Rear Vision Camera Figure 7. Wiring diagram for a Clarion Rear Vision Camera.

  • Page 11: Monitor Output

    POWER INPUT Negative Lead 4-Pin Molex Positive Lead Chassis View Figure 9. MSS430 Chassis A/V Inputs, Outputs, & Power connectors. RCAs Center Connductor is signal (+), Outside conductor is signal ground (-). RCAs Center Connductor is signal (+), Outside conductor is signal ground (-).

  • Page 12: Description Of Mss430 Front Connectors

    Use a triple RCA A/V cable (not supplied) to connect video and stereo audio from the primary video source (e.g., Clarion VDH910 VCR, VS715 DVD Player, etc.) to the MSS430 A/V Selector. See Applications on page 15. Adjust the input gain controls so that the source’s level ONNECTORS matches the audio level of the other video inputs.
  • Page 13 Same as A/V Input 1. Use these jacks to connect a fourth video source. NOTE: When using a optional Clarion Rear Vision Camera, the video connection must be connected to A/V Input 4 to function properly with the reverse wire. See Figure 7 on page 8 for connection configuration.

  • Page 14: Description Of Mss430 Rear Connectors

    The Control Station connected to this port provides control and selection of Zone 3 audio/video sources. A/V OUTPUT 1 (3 -RCA Jacks) Use this output when connecting the MSS430 to an exter- nal (NTSC-composite type) video monitor for Zone 1. MONITOR 1 OUTPUT (2 -Pin Connector)

  • Page 15: Description Of Control Station

    A/V OUTPUT 2 (3 -RCA Jacks) Use this output when connecting the MSS430 to an exter- nal (NTSC-composite type) video monitor for Zone 2. MONITOR 2 OUTPUT (2 -Pin Connector) Connect to the monitor’s +12 V and ground for Zone 2.
  • Page 16 Audio/Video inputs. Each LED illuminates to confirm the source selected. POWER Button When ignition is applied to the MSS430’s ignition lead, all control stations are automatically set into the Stand-By mode (no power output from the monitor’s power con- nector).

  • Page 17: Applications Input Configurations

    OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE PPLICATIONS NPUT ONFIGURATIONS Rear Vision Camera VS715 VDH910 Figure 13. Using the MSS430 Input Connectors.

  • Page 18: Applications Output Configurations

    SOURCE COMMANDER MSS430 PPLICATIONS UTPUT ONFIGURATIONS Figure 14. Using the MSS430 Output Connectors. IR to TTX001 Control Station 3 IR to VDH910 Control Station 2 Control Station 1 VMA7191 VMA7191 WH200 IR HEADPHONES TVX5653 CAA-389 (optional)

  • Page 19: Operating The Mss430

    The Rear Vision Camera’s video output from the CAA188 must be connected directly to A/V Input 4 only. (see MSS430 Wiring for Rear Vision Camera on page 8) When the vehicle is taken out of the reverse gear, the last video source chosen, before the reverse mode, is displayed and the source LED is illuminated constantly.
  • Page 20 SOURCE COMMANDER MSS430 video game source input. Its TV monitor should now dis- play the selected source. 3. Adjust the audio system’s volume control to a desired lis- tening level. Viewing A DVD 1. After system and individual control station power is on, insert a DVD in the DVD player and press PLAY on the corresponding IR Remote Control.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    If voltage is low, use relay circuit. No LED illum- No Ignition power Check for +12 V on Ignition lead ination on the to MSS430. If voltage is low, use Control Station. relay circuit. Station DIN not Properly connect to MSS430; inserted fully into insert connector and lock into 6-pin connector.

  • Page 22: Specifications

    Dimensions (w x h x d): 1.7 x 2.6 x .60 in. Mounting Depth: Mounting Hole Diam.: Due to Clarion’s ongoing research and development, the product specifications and appearances listed in this manual are subject to change without prior notice. FCC S...
  • Page 24 Clarion Corporation of America 661 West Redondo Beach Blvd Gardena, CA 90247 800-Go-Clarion www.clarion-usa.com ©2001 Clarion Corporation, Gardena, CA 2001-MSS430-10 Rev. 0 (12/00)

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