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- Page 1 12 A ADVEXL 12.1" OVERHEAD LED BACKLIT LCD MONITOR WITH DVD PLAYER AND HD INPUTS INSTALLATION GUIDE ®...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
INSTALLING ThE mOuNTING BrACkET ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12 INSTALLING ThE AdvEXL12A vIdEO SySTEm - wIrING dIAGrAm �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 13 INSTALLING ThE AdvEXL12A vIdEO SySTEm - mOuNTING ThE uNIT �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 14 AppENdIX A- rEmOvING ThE TrIm rING, SNAp-ON ShrOud ANd SCrEEN COvEr ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 15 AppENdIX B- INSTALLING ThE OpTIONAL ThICk TrIm rING ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������... -
Page 4: Important Notices
System adjustments can be accomplished using the driver seat where it will not be visible, directly or indirectly, to the remote control, while seat-belts remain fastened. Enjoy your ADVENT operator of the motor vehicle. entertainment system but remember that the safety of all passengers *** Important Notices*** remains the number one priority. -
Page 5: General System Configurations (Ir Transmit And Receive Modes M1 Or M2)
DVD Player: The ADVEXL12A has an option that allows the user to select from two IR transmit and receive codes (M1 or M2). This feature can be used when using two ADVEXL12A units in the same installation or if the vehicle has an RSA (Rear Seat Audio) that uses an “A” channel headset. The ADVEXL12A comes factory set to M1. -
Page 6: Materials Included In This Package
mATErIALS INCLudEd IN ThIS pACkAGE 1. 12.1” TFT LCD Overhead Monitor with DVD Player - (1 pc) 2. Hardware Package (P/N: 540-022) - (1 pkg) M3 x 8mm Phillips Screws - (10 pcs) #4.3 x 10mm Self Drilling Screws - (4 pcs) #2.6 x 6mm Self Tapping Screws* - (2 pcs) (*Note: For Installation of MVGP1 or WM1) -
Page 7: Installing The Unit In A Vehicle
Place the unit on a soft surface to avoid damaging the plastic. Installing the Snap On Covers The ADVEXL12A is supplied with black, shale and pewter plastics to allow for a custom installation. Choose the desired color and install as follows. -
Page 8: Installing The Snap-On Shroud And Screen Cover
INSTALLING ThE SNAp-ON ShrOud ANd SCrEEN COvEr Installing the Shroud *Note: Work on a soft surface to avoid damaging the plastic. Remove the double sided tape backing from the two strips on the center section of the shroud. Hook the shroud over the dome light and align the shroud tabs 1 with the eight openings around the rim of DVD player 2 . -
Page 9: Installing The Trim Ring
There are two Trim Ring options for mounting the ADVEXL12A, one is to use the supplied Trim Ring for all vehicles with flat headliner mounting areas (no contour) or a thick Trim Ring (not supplied) that can be cut to fit the contour of a headliner that is not flat (see Appendix B of this manual). -
Page 10: General Vehicle Installation Approach
GENErAL vEhICLE INSTALLATION ApprOACh Decide upon system configuration and options that will be installed (i.e.: what components, Video Game, external amp). Review all manuals to become familiar with electrical requirements and connections. Decide upon mounting locations of all components and method of mounting. Prep the vehicle by removing any interior trim necessary to gain access to vehicle’s wiring as well as all areas where interconnecting wire harnesses will need to be located. -
Page 11: Vehicle Preparation
Note: Always fuse the ACC +12V at the source where it is connected to the vehicle. The mounting method and location will vary from vehicle to vehicle, the only focus of this manual is the installation of the ADVEXL12A. Generally, the best location for the video monitor is where the vehicle’s factory dome light is installed. The monitor should be located in such a manner that it can be comfortably viewed by rear seat passengers. -
Page 12: Connecting The Dome Lights
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 switched systems or negative switched systems. Positive switched systems supply voltage to the interior lights to turn ON; negative switched systems apply ground to illuminate the bulbs. - Page 13 CONNECTING ThE dOmE LIGhTS Positive Switched Dome Lighting Negative Switched Dome Lighting Red/Black-Lamp on To 3 pin Red/Black-Lamp ON To 3 pin Black/Red-Lamp common connector connector constant Black/Red-Lamp Common Purple/Brown-Lamp Auto on Monitor +12 VDC Purple/Brown-Lamp Auto Fused constant +12 VDC Fused Factory Dome Light Circuit constant...
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Page 14: Installing The Mounting Bracket
INSTALLING ThE mOuNTING BrACkET Installing the mounting Bracket Note: The headliner may need to be cut to install the bracket. When Once all the pre-wiring is complete, locate: • Mounting Bracket cutting the headliner, make sure no wires above the headliner are cut. • (4) #4.3 x 10mm Self-Drilling Screws Carefully align the Mounting Bracket in the location it is to be While holding the Mounting Bracket in place, install the... -
Page 15: Installing The Advexl12A Video System - Wiring Diagram
INSTALLING ThE AdvEXL12A vIdEO SySTEm - wIrING dIAGrAm Connect the dome light wires as shown on pages 10 and 11 of this If connecting to an external source, plug in the 5 pin AV Input install manual. Harness (P/N: 112-4259) in the location shown. Connect RCA cables (not supplied) to the external source’s AV Output. -
Page 16: Installing The Advexl12A Video System - Mounting The Unit
Installing the AdvEXL12A System Make all electrical connections. Attach the ADVEXL12A unit to the mounting bracket using four M5 screws. CAUtIoN: The M5 screws are supplied in three different lengths (10mm, 20mm and 40mm) to facilitate proper installation. Use extreme caution when using these screws to avoid damage to vehicle roof or other components, wiring, etc. -
Page 17: Appendix A- Removing The Trim Ring, Snap-On Shroud And Screen Cover
AppENdIX A - rEmOvING ThE TrIm rING, SNAp-ON ShrOud ANd SCrEEN COvEr This section is intended for situations where the color of the Shroud, Screen Cover and Trim Ring need to be changed after the unit is setup for installation. Note: Work on a soft surface to avoid damaging the plastic. removing the Screen Back Cover Starting from the back of the unit, carefully insert the supplied pry tool between the Housing and Screen Back Cover... -
Page 18: Appendix B- Installing The Optional Thick Trim Ring
APPeNDIX B - INSTALLING ThE OpTIONAL ThICk TrIm rING This section covers only special installation considerations for the optional thick trim ring installation. If the video monitor is to be installed in a vehicle with the thick trim ring, it may need to be trimmed to fit the contour of the vehicle Headliner. Important NOTES before installing the thick trim ring: • There should be a gap between the headliner and the outer flange of the video monitor. -
Page 19: Appendix C- Installing The Optional Game Module (Mvgp1)
APPeNDIX C - INSTALLING ThE OpTIONAL GAmE mOduLE (mvGp1) This section is intended as an installation guide to connect the MVGP1 Game Module to the ADVEXL12A video system. NOTE: The MVGP1 Game Module is sold separately and is supplied with its own instruction manual. -
Page 20: Appendix D- Installing The Optional Smartstream Module (Wm1)
APPeNDIX D - INStAllINg the oPtIoNAl SMARtStReAM MoDUle (WM1) This section is intended as an installation guide to connect the WM1 Module to the Unit NOTE: The WM1 Module is sold separately and is supplied with its own instruction manual. Installing the wm1 module 24-pin Harness Connector Turn the DVD Player over on a surface with... -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
TrOuBLEShOOTING SympTOm: rEmEdy: No power at video monitor • Verify +12 VDC on the Red wire at 6 Pin Power/Dome Light Harness behind the video monitor. Verify a ground connection with a continuity test from a known good ground to the black wire. Power but no video or sound • Verify that the correct source is selected (DVD, USB, HDMI1, HDMI2, Media, AV, AUX, Game). - Page 22 • Check that radio is tuned to the same frequency as the unit is set to. • Select another FM channel. • Reposition the ADVEXL12A Wireless FM antenna for better reception. • Install an FMDIRB (ordered separately). Remote Control does not work • Check if the battery is installed correctly.
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Page 23: Notes
NoteS... - Page 24 © 2016 VOXX ELECTRONICS CORP., 180 Marcus Blvd. Hauppauge, NY 11788 730-101...
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