Directed Electronics VS100 User manual

3 In—3 Out
A/V Selector
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Non-Transferable Limited Consumer Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Important Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
What is Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Wiring Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
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Directed Electronics, Inc. (Directed) promises to the original purchaser that the automotive video monitor
and/or source unit(s) (the Product), excluding accessories, purchased and installed from a Directed author-
ized dealer within the ninety (90) days after purchase of the new vehicle, in which the Product is installed, is
free from defects in materials or workmanship under normal use and conditions for a period of three (3) years
from date of purchase or the first 36,000 miles as registered on the new vehicle's odometer reading at time
of delivery of the Product for warranty service, whichever occurs first. Product purchased or installed more
than ninety (90) days after the new vehicle is purchased are warranted for a period of one (1) year from date
of purchase of the Product.
Directed promises to the original purchaser that all video accessories will be free from defects in materials
and workmanship under normal use and condition for a period of ninety (90) days after the date of purchase.
A sales receipt and/or warranty registration card is required to provide proof of date of purchase of the Product
or accessories.
Should the Product be determined defective during the applicable warranty period, the Product will be
repaired or replaced with a new or comparable reconditioned part(s), at Directed's option. To obtain warran-
ty service, the Product must be returned to a Directed authorized dealer along with proof of purchase and
installation.
Note: This warranty does not cover labor costs for the removal and reinstallation of the Product. IN ORDER
FOR THIS WARRANTY TO BE VALID, YOUR PRODUCT MUST BE SHIPPED WITH PROOF OF PUR-
CHASE AND INSTALLATION BY AN AUTHORIZED DIRECTED DEALER. ALL PRODUCTS RECEIVED BY
DIRECTED FOR WARRANTY REPAIR WITHOUT PROOF OF DIRECTED DEALER INSTALLATION WILL
BE DENIED.
This warranty is non-transferable and does not apply to any Product that has been modified or used in a man-
ner contrary to its intended purpose, and does not cover damage to the Product caused by installation or
removal of the Product. This warranty is VOID if the product has been damaged by accident or unreasonable
use, negligence, acts of God, neglect, improper service or other causes not arising out of defect in materials
or construction. This warranty does not cover the elimination of externally generated static or noise, or the
correction of antenna problems or weak television reception, damage to tapes, video games, software, cam-
corders, discs, speakers, accessories or vehicle electrical systems, cosmetic damage or damage due to neg-
ligence, misuse, abuse, failure to follow operating instructions, accidental spills or customer applied cleaners,
damage due to environmental causes such as floods, airborne fallout, chemicals, salt, hail, windstorms, light-
ning or extreme temperatures, damage due to accidents, road hazards, fire, theft, loss or vandalism, damage
due to improper connection to equipment of another manufacturer, modification of existing equipment, use of
a faulty tape cartridge or cleaning of the VCR head, or Product which has been opened or tampered with for
any reason or which has been damaged due to alteration or service performed by anyone other than Directed
Electronics, Inc.
ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY, IMPLIED WARRANTY,
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND WARRANTY OF
NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED TO THE MAXIMUM
EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, AND DIRECTED NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSONTO
ASSUME FOR IT ANY LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT. DIRECTED HAS
ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING ITS LICENSED
DEALERS OR INSTALLERS. IN NO EVENT WILL DIRECTED ELECTRONICS, INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS), BY PUR-
CHASING THIS PRODUCT, THE CONSUMER AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT ALL DISPUTES
BETWEEN THE CONSUMER AND DIRECTED SHALL BE RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFOR-
NIA LAWS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts. In such states, the limitations or
exclusions of this Limited Warranty may not apply. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inci-
dental or consequential damages. In such states, the exclusion or limitation of this Limited Warranty may not
apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary
from state to state.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. In such states,
the exclusion or limitations of this Limited Warranty may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you
specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
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1. Before operating your A/V selector, please read these instructions carefully.
2. Retain this manual for future reference.
3. Do not remove any WARNING stickers on the unit.
4. Ensure that A/V selector is mounted in an area where foreign objects or con-
densation can intrude into the selector.
5. This unit is designed to operate off 12VDC (vehicle battery). Verify the battery
voltage of the vehicle prior to installation.
6. Ensure that all wiring is properly connected before operating the unit.
7. The engine of the vehicle should be left running when operating the A/V selec-
tor, to preclude running the battery down.
8. Mount the A/V selector switch in an area that does not interfere with the dri-
ver’s operation of the car and in an area that will not injure the driver or pas-
sengers during an accident.
9. Do not disassemble the unit. There are no serviceable parts within the unit.
10. Before replacing a blown fuse, turn the unit off and disconnect all power. Ensure
the replacement fuse is of the same rating as the fuse being replaced.
11. If during operation the unit overheats or malfunctions, turn off the power and
contact your dealer. Do NOT disassemble the unit, there are no user servicea-
ble parts in the unit.
12. The rated operating temperature range of the unit is 0º to 70º C. Cool or warm
the vehicle to within this temperature range prior to unit operation.
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A/V selector VS100 Power harness
Source selector (qty 3) RCA cable
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Congratulations on your purchase of the world’s finest video entertainment system
component. At Directed we are committed to bringing you the most technologically
advanced products available. We are pleased that you chose a Directed Video prod-
uct. Through years of critical testing and hand craftsmanship, we have created a wide
range of video entertainment products for your viewing pleasure.
To view other great products from Directed Electronics, please visit the Directed
Video page at www.directed.com.
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This unit provides a 3-input and 3-output A/V selector system, with 3 hard wire
remotes. The system is designed so that each monitor can independently control the
video sources
A/V Input (AV1, AV2, AV3) A/V Source Selector Switches
A/V Output (AV1, AV2, AV3) Auto level control for audio input
Low power consumption
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Pressing the button on the remote source selector switch will scroll the LED down
consecutively. Each LED represents the video input source to be displayed to the
video monitors.
LED1 LED2 LED3
AV3
AV2
AV1
<A/V Source Select>
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NNOOTTEE::Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Operating voltage DC 12V (9V–16V)
Operating current 180mA max @ 12V
Idle current 5mA max
Operation temperature range 0º to +70ºC
Audio input 2.0Vrms ±5mVrms (33KΩload)
Audio output 750mVrms ±50mVrms (33KΩ load)
Video input 1.0 V p-p (75Ωload)
Video output 1.0 V p-p (75Ωload)
Signal-to-noise ratio -60dB or greater
Function separation -45dB or greater
Frequency response 20Hz ±0.5dB
100Hz ±0.5dB
1KHz 0dB (standard)
10Khz ±0.5dB
20Khz ±3.0dB
Audio L/R separation -55dB or greater
Audio L/R balance ±1dB or lower
Dimensions 7.6(W) x 5.4(H) x 1.1(D) inches
192(W) x 136(H) x 29(D) mm
Weight (main unit) 1.3 lbs (570 grams)
Weight (source selector) 6 oz (165 grams) (each)
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Since its inception, Directed has had one purpose, to provide consumers with the finest vehicle security, car stereo
products, rear seat entertainment, and accessories available. The recipient of more than 20 patents in the field of
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