Clarion VMA1131 manual

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    11” LCD C OLOR M ONITOR OWNER’S MANUAL VMA1131[...]

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    INTRODUCTION The Clarion VMA1131 is a full-featured 11.3" LCD Color Display Monitor. It can be used as: • A stand-alone TV when used with the optional TV T uner , TTX001 • A monitor integrated into a mobile multimedia system using the auxiliary A/V inputs • A PC monitor with the VGA input ABOUT THE MANUAL AND W ARRANTY T o start enjoying[...]

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    • For safety, install the set in a position at which the driver cannot see it. • Do not disassemble or modify the set. Doing so may damage it and voids your warranty. • Keep drinks and drops from umbrellas away from the set. Water may dam- age the internal circuitry. • Do not let the set become hot. If temperature in the car is high or the [...]

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    4 7 DC Power Connector 8 Earphone Jack 9 A V2 Input Connectors 0 A V1 Input Connectors q VGAInput Connector w Channel Preset Button e Channel Down Button r Channel Up Button t TV T uner Ribbon Connector y TTX001 TV Tuner (optional) u Antenna Input Connector[...]

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    INSTALLA TION AND WIRING Befor e Y ou Begin: 1. This monitor is exclusively for use in cars with a 12V negative ground power supply . 2. Read these instructions carefully. 3. Be sure to disconnect the battery’s negative terminal before starting. This is to prevent short circuits during installation. NOTE: The VMA1131 cannot be used by itself. It [...]

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    AUXILIAR Y VIDEO INPUTS OPERA TION The VMA1131 is equipped with two auxiliary A/V Inputs. 1. Plug the A V1 Audio/Video Input cord into the A V1 and/or A V2 input jacks. 2. Connect Audio/Video Connectors to the Auxiliary Source. 3. Press the Input Selection button on the unit or remote control until VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 is displayed. 4. The selected a[...]

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    OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL OPERA TION • T o use the remote control, press the Power button to turn on the remote. • Press the TV/VIDEO button to select the source to be controlled by the remote. • The VOL(ume) +/- buttons and the MUTE button control the TV volume. OPTIONAL TTX001 TV TUNER INST ALLA TION • Slide the TTX001 onto the back of the [...]

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    TV TUNING If using the TTX001 with the VMA1131, follow these directions to control the TV functions: 1. Be sure TV is chosen as the source to be controlled. 2. Press the Auto Memory button on the remote control to scan available channels. 3. For station adjustments, press the Channel Up and Down buttons on the remote control. CARE AND MAINTENANCE C[...]

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    Problem: Picture does not appear. Solution: • The TV T uner is not set to TV mode (when using the TTX001) – Set the function to TV mode. • The TV T uner is set to VTR mode (when using the TTX001) – In the VTR mode, no picture appears if no video signal is being input to the VIDEO IN terminal of the tuner. Problem: Picture has shadow or shad[...]

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    NOTES 10[...]

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    NOTES 11[...]

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    661 W. Redondo Beach Blvd. Gardena, CA 90247 1-800-GO-CLARION www.clarion-usa.com VMA1131-10 Rev .2 (03/00)[...]