Audiovox VOD701 manual

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  • Page 1

    Installation Guide ® ELECTRONICS COR P . VOD701 Drop Down Video Monitor with DVD VOD702 Drop Down TV/Video Monitor with DVD[...]

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    Important Notice It is unlawful in most jurisdictions for a person to drive a motor vehicle which is equipped with a television viewer or screen that is located in the motor vehicle at any point forward of the back of the driver's seat, or that is visible directly or indirectly to the operator of the motor vehicle.[...]

  • Page 3

    MATERIALS INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE: 1) VOD701 (136D3428) Video Monitor with DVD (1pc) / VOD702 (136D3429) TV/Video Monitor with DVD (1 pc) 2) 12 Pin Power / Signal harness (P/N 112B2821) (1 pc) 3) 3 Pin Power Wire Harness with choke (P/ N 112B3274) (1 pc) 4) Aux-In pigtail (112B3227 5) Hardware Package #4 x 1/4” Screws (5 pcs) #8 x 5/8” Self Dr[...]

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    GENERAL INSTALLATION APPROACH: 1) Decide upon system configuration and options that will be installed (i.e.: what components, VCP, Video Game, external amp, wireless headphones, VCP, etc.). 2) Review all manuals to become familiar with electrical requirements and hook ups. 3) Decide upon mounting locations of all components and method of mounting. [...]

  • Page 5

    VEHICLE PREPARATION: 1) Locate a constant power source (+12v at all times), an accessory power source (+12v when key is in the ACC. and run positions, and 0v when key is off), and also a good ground generally, these wires can be found at the ignition switch or fuse-box. 2) The mounting method and location will vary from vehicle to vehicle, so this [...]

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    MINI CONSOLE INSTALLATION: This page only covers special installation considerations for the mini-console installation. If the video monitor is to be installed in a vehicle with the mini console (P/N 102C3916 ), this console may need to be trimmed to fit the contour of the vehicle headliner. 1) In this installation, the video monitor is mounted dir[...]

  • Page 7

    Roof Roof Support Headliner 5"x9"x3/4" Plywood Block or Optional VOHBKT (4) Self drilling screws (not supplied) Mini-Console Video Unit (4) #8 flat washers (4) #8x3/4" self tapping screws -5- MOUNTING THE MINI-CONSOLE[...]

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    Figure A 1) Make the connections to the vehicle for the 12 pin wiring harness and battery wire. 2) Open the cover to gain access to Mini-Din Connector on main PCB. 3) Insert the Circular Mini-Din Connector of the source component harness through the wire tie loop on the main PCB and into the Mini-Din Connector on the main PCB. 4) Pull the wire tie [...]

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    -7- VOD702 Figure B 1) Make the connections to the vehicle for the 12 pin wiring harness and battery wire. 2) Open the cover to gain access to Mini-Din Connector on main PCB. 3) Insert the Circular Mini-Din Connector of the source component harness through the wire tie loop on the main PCB and into the Mini-Din Connector on the main PCB. 4) Pull th[...]

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    VOD701/VOD702 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS WHEN USING SA TELLITE RADIO The VOD701/702 pods have dual IR transmitters. Channel A handles normal audio program material from A/V sources (DVD/AUX/TV, etc). The second B channel allows an external audio source such as Satellite Radio or a CD changer to be used through RCA input jacks. There are a variety [...]

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    Red / black - Lamp on Black / red - Lamp common Purple / brown - Lamp Auto To 12 pin connector on Monitor To constant +12vdc To constant +12vdc Factory Door ajar switch or Body Control computer Factory Dome light circuit Positive Switched Dome lighting -9- CONNECTING THE DOME LIGHTS The dome lights in the video monitor require three connections to [...]

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    Troubleshooting: SYMPTOM : No power at Video Monitor Power but no video or sound Picture, but no sound Static on TV Stations (Tuner Version Only) No Infrared remote func- tions for VCP (or other com- ponents) REMEDY : -Verify +12 VDC on Red wire at 2 pin Power Harness behind video monitor. Verify ground connection with continuity test from known go[...]

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    © Copyright 2003 Audiovox Electronics Corp. 150 Marcus Blvd. Hauppauge, NY 11788 128-6695 WWW .audiovox.com For Customer Service Visit Our Website At Product Information, Photos, FAQ’s Owner’s Manuals[...]