Clarion VMA573 User manual

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VMA573 and VMA773
5.6” or 7” Wide Screen Color LCD Monitor
Owner’s Manual
Installation Guide
7” headrest / stand – alone wide monitor
5.6” headrest / stand – alone wide monitor

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The Clarion VMA 573 and VMA773 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 vehicles, and thus result in serious injury
or death. Such use may also violate
government law.
Clarion disclaims any liability for any bodily
injury, including fatalities, or property
damage that may result from any improper
or unintended uses of this product.
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About Installation
Installation of mobile audio and video components requires experience with a
variety of mechanical and electrical procedures. Although this manual provides
general installation and operation instructions, it does not show the exact
installation methods for your particular vehicle.
If you do not have the required knowledge and experience to successfully
complete the installation, we strongly recommend consulting an authorized
Clarion dealer about professional installation options.

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Contents
About Installation ……………………………………………………….. 4
1. Introduction …………………………………………………………… . 7
Features…………………………………………………………………….. 7
Precautions ………………………………………………………………… 8
Please note ………………………………………………………………… 9
2. Using the monitor ………………………………………………………..10
Front panel controls ………………………………………………………..11
Wireless headphones …………………………………………………….. 12
Playing a video or game ………………………………………………….. 13
Display mode setting ……………………………………………………….14
Adjusting the picture …………………………………………………….. ..15
Turning the unit off and on ……………………………………………….. 16
Switching between video sources ……………………………………….. 16
Playing two videos or games at once …………………………………... 17
Disabling automatic power on …………………………………………….17
Returning adjustments to the factory settings ( Reset )……………….. 18
Remote IR Function ……………………………………………………. 18
Connecting a video source ………………………………………………..19
3. Care and Maintenance …………………………………………………. 20
Cleaning the cabinet ……………………………………………….… ……20
Cleaning the LCD panel ……………………………………………..……..20
Servicing the monitor ………………………………………………………. 20
4. Installation and Wiring ……………………………………………………21
What is included in the box ………………………………………………. 21
Before Starting ……………………………………………………………… 22
Installing the monitor ………………………………………………………. 23
Wiring the monitor ………………………………………………………….. 26

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5. Troubleshooting ………………………………………………………… .. 29
6. Specification …………………………………………………………… … 31
VMA573 General Specifications ………………………………………….. 31
VMA573 Specifications ……………………………………………………. 31
VMA773 General Specifications ………………………………………….. 32
VMA773 Specifications ……………………………………………………. 32

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1. INTRODUCTION
The Clarion 5.6-inch VMA573 and 7-inch VMA773 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
Two video inputs support simultaneous connection to both dedicated video
source units and optional audio/video components, such as camcorders or
videogames.
The infrared remote control receiver output allows integration with select
Clarion DVD unit.
The monitors automatically switch to operate with either NTSC & PAL
video signals ( NTSC is the standard of North American video format ) .
The 16:9 aspect ratio screen allows DVD films to be viewed in their
original aspect ratio for the best cinematic experience.

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Precautions
Do not operate your monitor in ways other than those described in this
manual.
Do not play a multimedia system when the car’s engine is turned off.
Doing so runs down the car’s battery.
Do not disassemble or modify your monitor.
Keep moisture away from the monitor. Water and humidity may damage
internal circuitry.
Do not let the monitor become overheated.
If the temperature in the vehicle is high or the monitor has been exposed
to direct sunlight, cool the monitor ( such as, by running the air
conditioning ) before you turn it on.
Keep all liquids, including beverages and cleaning fluids away from the
monitor. Liquids in the monitor can damage the electronics and result in
electrical shock or fire . If the unit becomes wet, turn off all power and
contact an authorized Clarion dealer to have the monitor inspected.
Never press on the liquid crystal display ( LCD) panel. You may damage
it .
Failure to observe these precautions may damage your car, the monitor, or
the video source, and may void the warranty.

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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.
You 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.
Please tear off the liquid crystal panel protect film before using the monitor.
The protect film is on the panel’s surface to prevent scratch during
transportation. Please remove this film before use.
［And following the provisions of 2004/104/EC Directive.
according to paragraph 3.2.9 of Annex I, products meets the limits
defined in paragraph 6.5, 6.6, 6.8 and 6.9 of Annex I.］

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2. USINGTHEMONITOR
These monitors are components in a full audio/video system that may include
a VCR, DVD player, game player, camcorder or other video source unit.
Note :
If you have any questions about compatible components, such as system
controllers, source units, FM modulators, or other audio/video products,
please contact your authorized Clarion dealer.
To operate the monitor, the vehicle ignition key switch must be in the ACC or
ON (run) position.
The video source unit ( such as a DVD player) may turn on automatically when
you turn the ignition on.
To prevent the battery from going
dead, always operate this unit with
the engine running, if possible .
WARINING !
ACC or engine
ON position