Summary of Contents for American Megatrends X400
- Page 1 X400 VPC6500 X400 2-DIN Vehicle PC Hardware Manual Hardware Manual November 2009, Ver. A.3 VPC6500 Series Vehicle PC Hardware Manual A.3...
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Page 2: Copyright
Copyright © 2009 by original manufacturer, All rights reserved. November 2009, Version A.3 Acknowledgments AMI is a trademark of American Megatrends Inc. (AMI). VIA is a trademark of VIA Technologies, Inc. IBM, PC/AT, PS/2 and VGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. -
Page 3: Announcement
Windows based operating system use. The appropriate models for this user’s manual are in the following list. VPC6500 series X400 Series Limited Warranty This product is warranted against manufacturing defects for the period of 1 year. During one-year warranty period, defective parts will be repaired or replaced. There will be no charge for labor or parts. -
Page 4: Safety Notice
Safety Notice We make no warranties with respect to this documentation and disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. We shall not be liable for any error or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this documentation or the examples herein. - Page 5 unit. 9. Do not cover the openings; the openings on the equipment are for ventilation hence protects the equipment from overheating. 10. Never install the product in a location where it interferes with your field of vision. 11. Never have the power wire branched to supply other equipment with power. 12.
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Page 6: Packing List
Before you begin installing your unit, please make sure that the following materials are included in the packing: • 1 x VPC6500 Vehicle PC main system X400 • 2 x CD (User Manual & Driver CD) • 1 x Yellow card •... -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Limited Warranty .................... 3 Safety Notice....................4 Packing List ....................6 Additional Information ..................6 Chapter 1 Introduction..................8 Introduction ..................8 VPC6500 features................8 X400 1.2.1 Vehicle Use................8 1.2.2 Car Stereo ................8 1.2.3 MultiLock Connection ..............8 1.2.4... -
Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction
Introduction VPC6000 series Vehicle PC is the best 2-DIN Car PC solution in the market. The all-new The X400 design improved 2-DIN features to be more friendly and easy-to-use. It’s embedded with car radio and built-in 5.1 channels amplifier with high-end sound stage simulation. The front panel of the 2-DIN Car PC embeds a digital 6.95”... -
Page 9: Windows O/S
1.2.4 Windows O/S • Microsoft Windows XP Embedded • Support Windows bases application 1.2.5 Multimedia Graphic User's Interface • Support media files playback • Support software programs access • Hands-free phone feature • Music/Movie/Photo playback • Flexible sound stage adjusting(EQ, audio output) •... -
Page 10: General Specifications
General Specifications 1.3.1 Processor • Intel Mobile Celeron M 1.3.2 Memory • SODIMM x 1(1GB up to 2GB) 1.3.3 Storage (Optional) • SATA 2.5" HDD 1.3.4 I/O Connector 1.3.4.1 Front Panel • 1 x DVD ROM • 1 x USB Port •... - Page 11 • Power Consumption: 36W Average • Power Input Range: 9V ~ 16V (Max.) Note: The VPC6500 only accept 12V ACC input; please do not connect to other sort of X400 power input source. 1.3.4.6 Mechanical • External case: Sheet Metal (SECC) •...
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Page 12: Front Panel
Car PC playing music from an external device. The slot-in DVD ROM cannot accept a small-size CD/DVD. Please use a standard 12-cm disc only. Power LED Ejector LED (VPC6500 LED indicators) (The X400 LED Indicators) VPC6500 Series Vehicle PC Hardware Manual A.3... -
Page 13: Rear Panel
Rear Panel The rear panel of VPC6500 comes with external I/O connectors for connecting to X400 various external devices, such as LCD monitor or USB drives. Those connectors work with a cable kit which is provided for evaluation only. For the best performance and reliable connection, please use the MultiLock connector for both ends. -
Page 14: Connector B (Multi-24)
4*USB ports The VPC6500 series provides 1 USB port on front panel and 4 more USB ports for X400 connecting external USB devices with Multi-Lock connector from the rear panel. These USB ports are USB 2.0 compliant. They can also be disabled from the system BIOS setup. -
Page 15: Hand Braking
When the driver and passengers want to listen to music not only from local HDD or attached DVD, it offers you another choice of connecting your external devices from AUX inputs. With this function, the VPC6500 can play audio/Video from connected analog X400 devices. VPC6500 Series Vehicle PC Hardware Manual A.3... -
Page 16: Connector C (Multi-16)
1.5.3 Connector C (Multi-16) VPC6500 provides 5.1 Channel audio outputs with this connection. User can follow the The X400 diagram to connect related cables. Side view (Left Side) (Right Side) Depth: 168.1mm Dimensions: 184.4mm (L) x 104.4mm (H) x 168.1mm (D) -
Page 17: Chapter 2 Installation For External Device
Chapter 2 Installation for external device Introduction VPC6500 provides Windows platform that enables easy attaching of external devices, The X400 such as USB devices, SD cards, and AUX inputs that allow easy access by Media Monsuta user interface. The following sections will guild you how to install the external devices. Please read it carefully. -
Page 18: Audio Output
Audio output 2.1.2.1 5.1 channels audio output VPC6500 provides 5.1 channel audio outputs. The X400 This 5.1 channel outputs are defined with Subwoofer, Front-left, Front-right, Central, Rear-left, and Rear-right. Users may follow the indications on the label to connect. Note: The central channel of VPC6500 can not be connected to an active speaker. -
Page 19: Hand Braking
The car PC can only be used when the parking brake is on. Therefore, some applications of the VPC6500 are not allowed to use while driving. The control wire for X400 X400 parking brake allows users to enable or disable some functions with the parking brake’s on or off. -
Page 20: Aux Input
REAR TURN to the reversing switch of the car. So that the rear images of the car will be shown on the display of VPC6500 automatically when the shift level is put into reverse X400 level. Below are steps to connect a rear CCD camera: 1. -
Page 21: Side Marker
Side marker is a signal wire connecting to the head light of the car. After you connect them to the head light wire, the back light of VPC6500 LCD panel will automatically switch to X400 become softer when the head light is on. The feature is to prevent the driver distracted when driving in the dark. -
Page 22: Appendix A Pin Definition For Multilock
Appendix A Pin Definition for MultiLock 1. Multi-Lock Pin Assignment (Multi-40) Connector A (Multi-24) PIN No# Name PIN No# Name VGA-GND VGA-Blue VGA-Hsync VGA-Green VGA-Vsync VGA-Red A-GND MIC-In - USB-PW3 USB-P3+ USB-GND USB-P3- USB-PW2 USB-P2+ USB-GND USB-P2- USB-PW1 USB-P1+ USB-GND USB-P1- USB-PW0 USB-P0+... -
Page 23: Multi-Lock Pin Assignment (Multi-24)
2. Multi-Lock Pin Assignment (Multi-24) Connector B (Multi -24) PIN No# Name PIN No# Name BATT+ BATT- BATT+ BATT- BATT+ BATT- MARKER LIGHT HAND BRAKING CCD-BACK Rear Turn CCD-GND AUX-IN_R RESERVED AUX-IN_L RESERVED VIDEO-IN RESERVED System RC (0 5A) VPC6500 Series Vehicle PC Hardware Manual A.3... -
Page 24: Multi-Lock Pin Assignment (Multi-16)
3. Multi-Lock Pin Assignment (Multi-16) Connector C (Multi-16) PIN No# Name PIN No# Name AUDIO-FR+ AUDIO-RR+ AUDIO-FR- AUDIO-RR- AUDIO-FL- AUDIO-RL+ AUDIO-FL+ AUDIO-RL- AUDIO-CENTER- Line_Out R- AUDIO-CENTER+ Line_Out R+ Line_Out L+ AUDIO-WOOFER Line_Out L- VPC6500 Series Vehicle PC Hardware Manual A.3... -
Page 25: Appendix B Hard Disk Assembly Instructions
Hard disk Assembly Instructions We also provide VPC6500 series bare bone without hard disk, and there’re only few simple X400 steps to install a hard disk. Follow the instructions as below to complete the installation. 1. Take out the unit from package. - Page 26 3. Unscrew the 4 screws as picture shown. 4. Remove bottom cover as pictures show. Follow the instructions to disassemble the bottom case. Move backward Pull up VPC6500 Series Vehicle PC Hardware Manual A.3...
- Page 27 5. Prepare to install HDD on the bottom cover. There is a hard disk bracket (with 4 hookers and protectors) on the bottom case to fix the hard disk. Make sure the location of the hard disk to fix it (as bellow picture shown). Note: Please make sure the hard disk is on the correct position before fixing it.
- Page 28 6. Fix the HDD with 4 defined screws as below pictures show. 7. Connect SATA cable to the HDD between the bottom case and main unit. After you complete hard disk assembly on the bottom cover, connect HDD cable to each end of hard disk and main unit (on the bottom case).
- Page 29 The bottom cover 9. Rotate unit to top side up. Connect all cables indicates on the rear panel of VPC6500. X400. For details regarding the pin definition of cable connection, please refer to Appendix A in this Manual. The top case...
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