Clarion VMA5894 manual

VMA5894 and VMA7194 5.8” or 7” Wide Screen Color LCD Monitor Owner ’s Manual Installation Guide -[...]

W ARNING! The Clarion VMA5894 and VMA7194 monitors are only designed to be viewed by rear-seat occupants. Digital video products are not intended for viewing by the driver while the vehicle is in motion. Such use may distract the driver or interfere with the driver ’s safe operation of the vehicle, and thus result in serious injury or death. Such[...]

VMA5894 and VMA7194 3 Content s About Installation ....................................................................................................... 2 FCC Approv al ............................................................................................................ 2 1. Introdu ction ...................................................[...]

4 VMA5894 and VMA7194 4. Installation and W iring .............................................................................. 13 What is included in the box ....................................................................................... 13 Before Starting ...................................................................................[...]

VMA5894 and VMA7194 5 1. INTRODUCTION The Clarion 5.8-inch VMA5894 and 7-inch VMA7194 are high- performance video monitors designed specifically for the mobile environment. Intended for use with other Clarion multimedia products, they can also be integrated with many other products as part of a complete mobile video solution. Features T wo video in[...]

6 VMA5894 and VMA7194 Please note In extremely cold weather the movement of the picture may slow and the picture may darken. The picture will return to normal once the temperature rises. Y ou may see small black or shiny dots in the liquid crystal panel. These non-conforming pixels are normal and do not indicate a product defect. 2. USING THE MONIT[...]

VMA5894 and VMA7194 7 Front panel controls - IR (infrared) receiver for use with Clarion remote control. Accesses the display adjustment menus. Each time you press this button the unit steps to the next setting option and displays the current setting. Increases, decreases or selects adjustment settings Selects the viewing mode Selects the video sou[...]

8 VMA5894 and VMA7194 Wireless headphones Power OFF ON turns the headphones power on and of f. CH.A and CH.B select the infrared channel if you have two monitors and two video source units (Configuration 2). Configuration 1 Configuration 2 Y ou don’t need to select the IR channel if you have only one one monitor or two monitors and only one video[...]

VMA5894 and VMA7194 9 WIDE stretches the image horizontally to fit the screen (aspect ratio of 16:9). 4:3 16:9 5. Adjust the volume on your headphones. Notes: • When using a D VD player as the source , make sure that the unit’ s output mode is set to “Wide” or “16:9. ” This ensures that the D VD play er will generate a video signal, whi[...]

10 VMA5894 and VMA7194 Each setting has 30 steps of adjustment range and is preset at the factory to 15. Once you’ve adjusted the picture, wait a moment and the adjustment menus disappear . Turning the unit of f and on Press POWER at any time to turn the unit off. When you turn the vehicle’s ignition off, the monitor automati- cally shuts off. [...]

VMA5894 and VMA7194 11 Disabling automatic power on Y our monitor is preset at the factory to switch on when you turn on your vehicle’s ignition. Y ou can set it up to remain off until you press POWER on the monitor . 1. Press PICTURE several times until you reach the AUTOPOWER option. 2. Press plus (+) or minus (+) to turn automatic power ON and[...]

12 VMA5894 and VMA7194 3. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the cabinet Use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe dust and dirt from the cabinet. Do not use benzene, thinner , car cleaner , or other cleaners. These substances may damage the cabinet or cause the p aint to peel. Cleaning the LCD panel Use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe off dust. The LCD pan[...]

VMA5894 and VMA7194 13 4. INST ALLA TION AND WIRING Read these instructions and the following precautions care- fully . What is included in the box In addition to this manual, the box contains: • Either a 5.8-inch VMA5894 or 7-inch VMA7194 monitor unit • The wiring harness • 1 DIN cable • 2 audio/video input accessory cables • 1 audio/vid[...]

14 VMA5894 and VMA7194 • Always use great care when attaching anything to a vehicle! Visually inspect all sides of any potential screw location to ensure no damage will occur . W ARNING! NEVER install this monitor where it is visible from the driver ’s seat, or where it could injure any vehicle occupant in case of an accident. Ensure that your [...]

VMA5894 and VMA7194 15 4. Insert the trim bezel and route the wiring harness through the opening in the rear . 5. Firmly attach the bezel to the mounting surface and/or to the interior of the mounting surface. Mounting screw holes Wire harness opening Mounting tabs 6. Connect the wiring harness to the monitor , and tuck the excess wiring harness le[...]

16 VMA5894 and VMA7194 Removing the monitor from the bezel T o remove the monitor from the bezel, insert a flat card (such as a credit card) between the monitor case and the side of the bezel to release the spring clips. Inser t card Custom Mounting using the threaded insert The monitor base has a threaded insert (1/4 - 20) that can be used with th[...]

VMA5894 and VMA7194 17 W ARNING! Be sure to disconnect the battery (-) terminal before starting. This is to prevent short circuits during installa- tion. Procedure 1. Disconnect the negative (-) lead from the vehicle’s battery . 2. Find a place in the vehicle for the video source(s). 3. Create passage holes for the power and video cables. When dr[...]

1. Audio L 2. IR GND 3. Audio R 4. VIDEO GND 5. VIDEO 6. 12V GND 7. IR 8. 12V 9. GND or Connections diagram VMA5894 and VMA7194 18 T o monitor - (negative) + (positive) From VCR, DVD player , etc. From game port, camcorder[...]

VMA5894 and VMA7194 19 5. TROUBLESHOOTING The system does not work A fuse may be blown. Replace the external fuse with a fuse of the same value. The power wires may not be connected. Check the wiring connections and retest. No picture. Press SOURCE to make sure the proper input is selected. If there is still no picture, press PICTURE . If the menu [...]

20 VMA5894 and VMA7194 6. SPECIFICA TION Note: The technical data and the design of the equipment may change for the sak e of technical improv ements without prior notice. VMA5894 General Specifications Power requirement: 12V DC (9V -16V) Power consumpaion: 6.5 watts, power on 0.6 amps (600mA) Weight: 345 g Dimensions (w x h x d): 161 x 1 15 x 29 m[...]

VMA5894 and VMA7194 21 Notes[...]

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VMA5894 and VMA7194 23 LIMITED W ARRANTY INFORMA TION For USA and Canada only This product is warranted against all defects in material workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. Clarion ProAudio products, except for speakers, are covered by a two year limited warranty when installed by an authorized Clarion dealer. Th[...]