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Clarion OHM156 Owner's Manual

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OHM106/156
OVERHEAD MONITOR SYSTEM
OHM106/156
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OHM.pmd
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2006-02-28, 13:00

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  • Page 1 Owner’s manual OHM106/156 OVERHEAD MONITOR SYSTEM OHM106/156 OHM.pmd 2006-02-28, 13:00...
  • Page 2 FCC Approval The Clarion OHM106/156 have been tested and found to comply within the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant of Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limitations are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. FEATURES ... 4 2. PRECAUTIONS ... 5 Installation ... 5 3. CONTROLS ... 6 Monitor closed (view looking up from directly below) ... 6 Monitor open ... 6 Remote control ... 7 Headphones ... 7 4. OPERATIONS ... 8 Using the headphones ...

  • Page 4: Features

    The Clarion OHM106/156 overhead monitor system is engineered with advanced technological designs and components for the best picture quality and ease-of-use. This system combines flexibility, reliability, and expandability.

  • Page 5: Precautions

    Do not pour liquid or poke foreign objects into the unit. Water and humidity may damage internal circuitry. • If the unit becomes wet, turn off all power and ask your authorized Clarion Dealer to clean or service the unit. Failure to observe these precautions may damage your car, the monitor, or the video source, and may void the warranty.

  • Page 6: Controls

    3. CONTROLS Monitor closed (view looking up from directly below) The controls face the back seat of the car. Dome light Door detect ON/OFF Power button ON/OFF Main input select (AV1 - AV4) PIP - SWAP position Monitor open View from rear car seat OHM.pmd Lamp control (ON/AUTO) Picture In Picture (PIP)

  • Page 7: Remote Control

    Remote control Display mode for main picture Monitor power Main picture source Display mode for Monitor sub picture controls Sub picture source Exit current page Monitor setup menu DVD power Selection buttons controls (Vs755 Display title only) information Previous chapter *FM200 not included The remote control allows you to select programming and configure the monitor.

  • Page 8: Operations

    4. OPERATIONS This monitor works in conjunction with a DVD player or other video source mounted usually in the dashboard of your car. Headphones provide the audio. If your car is equipped with more than one audio/video source, such as a DVD and a game player, one person can watch a movie the other plays the game.

  • Page 9: Opening The Monitor

    An IR receiver in the headphones that is exposed to direct sunlight for an extended period of time may cause poor sound quality. Let the headphones cool off before you use them. Opening the monitor 1. Press the open button to release the overhead monitor. 2.

  • Page 10: Changing Image Aspect Ratio

    Changing image aspect ratio A common display setting to change is screen mode, which controls the aspect ratio used to display images. To change the aspect ratio of the main screen, press MODE in the Main or Sub sections of the remote. Note: If you don’t select a mode, the system waits for five seconds and returns to the previous mode selection.

  • Page 11: Adjusting Screen Brightness

    The internal parts are not serviceable by the user. Opening any components will void the warranty. All warranty service should be performed by an authorized Clarion service center. Changes or modifications to this product not approved by the manufacturer will void the warranty and will violate FCC ap- proval.

  • Page 12: Changing The Battery In The Remote Control

    Changing the battery in the remote control The battery needs changing when the buttons stop working. 1. Using a small screwdriver, pry open the transparent battery cover. Replacing the battery in the remote control 2. Replace the battery with the same type (Model CR2025) and snap the cover closed. Changing the dome lights 1.

  • Page 13: Installation And Wiring

    Read these instructions and precautions carefully. Improper installation can damage the monitor and the vehicle. What is included in the box In addition to this manual, the box contains: • 1 OHM106 or OHM156 • 1 remote control • 1 audio/video RCA accessory •...

  • Page 14: Tools And Additional Components

    Do not open the case. There are no serviceable parts inside. If you drop anything into the unit during installation, consult with your Clarion Dealer or an authorized Clarion service center. Mounting and wiring precautions The OHM106/156 should be mounted in the ceiling of the vehicle. The front panel controls should be easily accessible from the rear seat.

  • Page 15: Installation Procedure

    • A good chassis ground connection is critical to minimize resistance and avoid noise problems. Use the shortest wire possible and securely connect it to the car chassis and the source unit ground. • When routing RCA cables, keep them away from the power cables and output speaker wires, engine, exhaust system, etc.
  • Page 16 Install the ceiling bracket and cables 1. Screw the ceiling bracket to the beam or plywood. Ceiling brac ket and monitor 2. Cut a one-inch hole in the headliner along the bac les to pass through. 3. Route the cab les through the hole to the location of the audio/video source(s).
  • Page 17 Install the monitor 1. Carefully hold the overhead monitor up to the ceiling bracket. 2. Insert both keys to help you align the mounting screw holes. Keys Using the keys to hold the monitor in place 3. Screw in the screws making sure the wires are not in the way. OHM106/156 OHM.pmd 2006-02-28, 13:00...
  • Page 18 EMC cover One of two rubber cap to cover key holes Locating all the screws and rubber caps 3. Remove the keys. 4. Cover the key holes and screws with the rubber caps provided. 5. Ground the black wire of the power harness to a clean ground spot. Note: Keep the ground wires from the monitor and the audio/video source as short as possible to prevent unwanted vehicle noise.

  • Page 19: Wiring Diagram

    VIDEOCTLRPR Wiring diagram Ground +12V OHM106/156 OHM.pmd Game Audio output FM200 FM ON/OFF control modulator Dome light input switch AV4-in AV3-in AV2-in AV1-in AV-out VMA7196 Game 2006-02-28, 13:00 SOURCE...

  • Page 20: Saving Your Preferences

    6. Saving your preferences Changes you make by pressing the buttons in the Main and Sub sections of the remote control affect only your current viewing session. If you define your viewing preferences using the on-screen display (OSD) menus, the monitor stores your preferences so that you don’t have to reconfigure the monitor every time you use the system.

  • Page 21: Example: Setting Options While Using The Monitor

    Example: Setting options while using the monitor The four on-screen display menus overlay whatever is currently playing on the monitor. You can configure the system to fade out the background of the OSD menus. With this feature enabled, you can continue watching whatever is playing while you configure preferences.

  • Page 22: On-Screen Display Menus Reference

    On-screen display menus reference Main on-screen display menu Controls the display settings for the main picture. Setting Description Brightness Sets screen brightness. Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas. Hue Balance Adjusts the way each color displays. Color Saturation Adjusts the overall color of the picture.
  • Page 23 C o n t r o l s h o w t h e i m a g e a p p S e l e c t s t h e a s p e c OHM106/156...
  • Page 24 Setting Zoom Adjusts the position of the image on the screen. OHM.pmd 2006-02-28, 13:00 Value Increases and decreases image size. OHM106/156...
  • Page 25 OHM106/156 OHM.pmd 2006-02-28, 13:00...
  • Page 26 Controls how color displays on the screen. Setting Value Color temperature Adjusts colors in combination. User 6500K 9300K You can still adjust individual colors after choosing 6500K or 9300K . Increases and decreases the amount of red. Green Increases and decreases the amount of green. Blue Increases and decreases the amount of blue.
  • Page 27 Sub picture on-screen display menu Controls the display settings for the sub picture. Setting Description Brightness Sets screen brightness. Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas. Hue Balance Adjusts the way each color displays. Color Saturation Adjusts the overall color of the monitor. OHM106/156 OHM.pmd Sub picture menu...
  • Page 28 Controls how color displays on the screen. Setting Value Color temperature Adjusts colors in combination. User 6500K 9300K Increases and decreases the amount of red. Green Increases and decreases the amount of green. Blue Increases and decreases the amount of blue. OHM.pmd Description Allows you to configure the mixture of red, green...
  • Page 29 Controls the sub picture, also called the picture-in-picture. Setting Value Description PIP Mode Turns the sub picture on and off, and selects the style of sub picture. No sub picture. Single Sub picture overlays a portion of the main picture. Both pictures split the screen equally.
  • Page 30 OSD (on-screen display) menu Setting Value/Description Vertical Moves the on-screen display menus up and down. Horizontal Moves the on-screen display menus left and right. Blend Fades out the background of the on-screen display so that you can see what’s playing behind the menus. Time Out Defines the number of seconds (0-30) before the on-screen display turns itself off.
  • Page 31 OHM106/156...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    For the sake of technical improvements, this technical data and the design of the equipment may change without prior notice. OHM.pmd OHM156: 1.9 Amps OHM156: 2 Amps OHM156: 0 ~ 50° C OHM156: -20 ~ 60° C OHM156: 15.4” diagonal OHM156: 1280 x 800 OHM156: 7.2 lbs.

  • Page 33: Limited Warranty Information

    WARRANTY INFORMATION For USA and Canada only OHM106/156...
  • Page 34 OHM106/156 OHM.pmd 2006-02-28, 13:00...
  • Page 35 OHM106/156 OHM.pmd 2006-02-28, 13:00...
  • Page 36 Clarion Corporation of America All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006: Clarion Corp. of America Printed in China OHM106/156 OHM.pmd 2006-02-28, 13:00...

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