Monster iCruze MPC FX LCD-UM Operation manual

ICRUZE LCD DISPLAY
MPC FX LCD-UM
INSTALLATION & USER GUIDE

IMPORTANT NOTE:
The installation of iCruze will disconnect
and cease the normal operation and function
of the factory installed remote mounted CD
changer. And, on select vehicles, may disconnect
and cease the normal operation and function
of the factory installed satellite radio and/or
factory rear seat entertainment systems.

A NOTE FROM THE HEAD MONSTER
Thank you for purchasing the Monster iCruze®
LCD Display—the ultimate iCruze accessory.
The iCruze LCD display is essential to maximizing
the ease of use and playlist navigation for your
i od/iCruze set-up. Your LCD Display highlights
title and artist information on a large, easy-
to-read screen so you’ll never have to guess
which disc and track numbers correspond
to your favorite songs or artists again. It’s
small and compact enough to be mounted
anywhere on your dash and it plugs right
into your main iCruze unit without any tools.
You’ll soon be wondering how you
ever got along without it.
With the Monster iCruze LCD Display, your
iCruze experience will truly be complete...
enjoy the ride!
Monsterously,
Noel Lee,
The Head Monster
Noel Lee,
The Head Monster

LOSS OF CERTAIN EXISTING FUNCTIONS
Use and installation of iCruze requires disconnection and loss
of use of any existing factory installed non-integrated CD-changer
(i.e. trunk, center console, under seat).
iCruze is not compatible with some vehicles that have existing,
factory installed integrated CD changers. Typically this is an in-dash
CD changer. Call your dealer and ask if your factory stereo has a CD
or CD changer port/option on the rear of the stereo. If yes, then
it is iCruze compatible.
Existing factory installed vehicle features, such as Satellite Radio,
DVD entertainment systems, navigation systems and video cameras
may be impacted by or cease to function with use and installation
of iCruze, if these components were connected to the CD
changer port. Check the iCruze in-store selection guide, visit
i odiCruze.com, or call customer service at 1-877-800-8989
(9am–5pm Monday through Friday T) for more details.
INSTALLATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS & WARNINGS
The iCruze LCD Display is designed to show song title and artist info
at a glance without posing driver distraction. To ensure safe driving
conditions, be sure the time you observe the Display does not
interfere with watching the road.
Monster is not responsible for any damage to your vehicle while
installing iCruze. The wiring and installation of the iCruze requires
technical skill. Monster recommends iCruze installation by a MEC
certifi ed professional car audio technician. If you choose to install
yourself, be aware that specialized car stereo removal tools may
be needed and can be found available for purchase on our
website i odiCruze.com.

Make sure you have purchased the correct Monster Factory•Linx
Interface Cable and/or Module. See the iCruze Factory•Linx in-
store selection guide or visit i odiCruze.com to ensure you have
everything you need to install iCruze in your car. Double check
the iCruze in-store selection guide, visit i odiCruze.com, or call
customer service at 1-877-800-8989 (9am–5pm Monday through
Friday T) for more details.
If your factory stereo is protected by an anti-theft code, have
the code available so you can use your stereo once re-connected.
Consult your car owner’s manual or contact your local car dealer
for more information.
Before installing iCruze, remove the cable from the negative
battery terminal. Failure to do so may cause electrical shock
and/or injury.
iCruze is designed to be installed in the dash near the car stereo.
Installation elsewhere or in a dusty or moist area may cause
problems or product failure.
Many connectors in your car may look the same. Do not force
or alter the cable connectors to fi t. Failure to do so may damage
your vehicle’s electronics, cause shock or fi re.
While installing iCruze, make sure to avoid sharp edges which
can damage wiring. Failure in doing so may cause iCruze to not
work or result in a fi re.
Do not attempt to take iCruze apart. The internal circuits are static
sensitive and contain no user serviceable parts.

IMPORTANT iPOD® FUNCTION NOTES & SAFETY
Monster is not responsible for any lost data on your i od,
even during normal use of this product.
Monster is not responsible for damage caused to your i od
from misuse.
iCruze is compatible with i od models with dock connector.
You should never leave or store your i od in your vehicle
for an extended amount of time. Failure to do so may damage
your i od from heat, cold and moisture extremes. See your i od
manual for acceptable temperature ranges.
For added safety and security while driving, Monster recommends
placing the i od in your glove box or other stow-away location such
as a center console.
Your i od must have certain fi rmware for proper iCruze
compatibility. Minimum: version 1.2 for i od mini, version 1.0
for i od hoto and version 2.2 for i od. Visit apple.com/support
for more information.
When you unplug the i od from the iCruze, you will notice that
the i od will display the iCruze logo for a short time which is normal.
It will revert back to the usual screen shortly after this time period.
The functions and control of your i od may diff er depending
on your radio. iCruze is limited by the available functions of your
radio. I.E.- If your radio does not have a shuffl e/random this feature
will not be available.
iCruze utilizes playlists on your i od to access music. Be sure
to refer to your installation and user guide that came with iCruze
for more details on how to optimize your playlist for use with
the main iCruze unit.

INCLUDED ITEMS
(1) iCruze LCD Display
art #153386
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
IMPORTANT: Please completely read and review the installation
guide that came with iCruze BEFORE you begin this installation
for steps required prior to LCD Display installation.
Because iCruze emulates a CD changer, if your vehicle currently
has a CD changer installed, it will need to be unplugged for
the iCruze to operate. Should you experience a problem, please
call Customer Service at 1-877-800-8989 (9am–5pm Monday
through Friday T) to report it.

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NOTE:
If you had a professional installer install your iCruze, it is highly
recommended you have the iCruze LCD Display professionally
installed. The iCruze LCD Display installation can be very simple,
however, your iCruze may be in a location that’s diffi cult to access.
Unless you can easily access your iCruze and you feel you are
experienced enough to complete the task, professional installation
is recommended.
Step 1
Find a suitable location for your iCruze LCD Display. lease make sure
to clean area on your dash with a clean cloth. The Display can mount
to most any fl at surface with its strong automotive tape.
WARNING:
When mounting the iCruze Display be sure not to mount the display
in such a way that it obstructs your clear view of the road, interferes
with the normal operation of your vehicle’s airbag system, or blocks
your view of the instrument cluster.
Step 2
The iCruze LCD Display
is mounted with the
attached pivoting platform.
The pivoting platform
is designed for use on
horizontal surfaces plus
it tilts and swivels easily for
just the right viewing angle.
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Step 3
Once you have decided
on your mounting location,
the iCruze LCD Display needs
to be connected to the main
iCruze unit. The connector that
looks like a phone jack simply
plugs into iCruze in the port
labeled DIS LAY OUT. ush
it in until it clicks. ull back
gently on the cable to make
sure the connection is secure.
Step 4
Turn on your car stereo
and select the iCruze.
Test the display connection
and function by verifying
the song title and artist
information on the iCruze LCD
Display. If there is no song title
and artist displayed, recheck
the connection at the iCruze
module. Turn off the key,
unplug and replug the iCruze
LCD Display connector and test again.
Step 3
Step 4

Step 5
When you are happy
with the location of the
Display and you are certain it
is functioning properly, clean
the surface with cleaning
solution. ull off the protective
tape cover on the bottom of
the pivoting platform and
set the Display where you
want it. ress down fi rmly for
approximately 10 seconds on
the pivoting platform (not the Display)
to secure the tape.
Step 6
ull off the clear protective
fi lm covering the front of the
Display. It will help you to see
the text more clearly.
Congratulations!
Your iCruze LCD Display installation is now complete.
Step 5
Step 6

LIMITED WARRANTY FOR CONSUMERS
United States
Monster Cable Products, Inc. 455 Valley Drive, Brisbane, CA 94005 USA, 1-415-840-2000 (“Monster”)
extends to You this Limited Warranty. Statutory or common law may provide You with additional rights or
remedies, which shall not be affected by this Limited Warranty.
DEFINITIONS
“Adequate Use” means use of the Product (i) within a home or dwelling, (ii) for private (as opposed to
commercial) purposes,(iii) in conformance with all applicable local, state or federal law, code or regulations
(including without limitation building and/or electrical codes), (iv) in accordance with manufacturer
recommendations and/or instructions in the materials and documentation that accompany the Product,
and (v) with proper electrical grounding.
“Authorized Dealer”means any distributor, reseller or retailer that (i) was duly authorized to do business
in the jurisdiction where it sold the Product to You, (ii) was permitted to sell You the Product under the
laws of the jurisdiction where You bought the Product, and (iii) sold You the Product new and in its original
packaging.
“Formal Warranty Claim”means a claim made in accordance with the section “Formal Warranty Claims”
window.
“Product”means a Product (i) that is listed in the Specifications Table below, (ii) that You bought from
an Authorized Dealer new and in its original packaging, and (iii) whose serial number, if any, has not been
removed, altered, or defaced.
“Product Defect”means a defect, malfunction, non-conformance to this Limited Warranty, or other
inadequacy of the Product that existed at the time when You received the Product from an Authorized
Dealer and that causes a failure of the Product to perform in accordance with Monster’s documentation
accompanying the Product, unless such failure has been caused completely or partly by (a) any use other
than Adequate Use, (b) transportation, neglect, negligence misuse or abuse by anyone other than Monster’s
employees; (c) alteration, tampering, modification, or installation of the product by anyone other than a
Monster employee; (d) accident (other than a malfunction that is caused by a Product Defect), including
power surges; (e) maintenance or service of the Product by anyone other than a Monster employee; (f)
exposure of the Product to heat, bright light,sun, liquids,sand or other contaminants; or (g) acts outside the
control of Monster, including without limitation acts of God, fire, storms, earthquake or flood.
“Warranty Period”means the time period during which Monster must have received Your Formal
Warranty Claim.The different Warranty Periods related to Product Defects are defined in the Specifications
Table below. The Warranty Period commences on the date when You purchased or received (whichever
occurs later) the Product from an Authorized Dealer as evidenced by the Authorized Dealer’s invoice,
sales receipt or packing slip. If You do not have written proof of the date of purchase or receipt, then the
Warranty Period commences

three (3) months after the date when the Product left Monster’s factory as evidenced by Monster’s records.
The Warranty Period ends after the time defined in the Specifications Table has expired or after You have
transferred ownership of the Product, whichever occurs earlier. Also, You must call Monster and obtain a
Return Authorization Number (as described under “How to Make a Claim”) within two (2) months after You
discover a Product Defect (or should have discovered it, if such Product Defect was obvious).
“You”means the first individual person that purchased the Product in its original packaging from an
Authorized Dealer. This Limited Warranty does not apply to persons or entities that bought the Product
(i) in used or unpackaged form, (ii) for resale, lease or other commercial use, or (iii) from someone other
than an Authorized Dealer.
SCOPE OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
PRODUCTS. If a Product contained a Product Defect when You bought it from an Authorized Dealer
and Monster receives a Formal Warranty Claim from You within two (2) months after You discover such
Product Defect (or should have discovered it, if such Product Defect was obvious) and before the end of the
Warranty Period for Product Defects applicable to the affected Product, then Monster will provideYou with
one of the following remedies: Monster will (1) repair or, at Monster’s sole discretion, replace the Product,
or (2) refund to You the purchase price You paid to the Authorized Dealer for the affected Product if repair
or replacement is not commercially practicable or cannot be timely made. NOTE: MONSTER DOES NOT
ASSUME ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES UNDER THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHOICE OF LAW/JURISDICTION. This Limited Warranty and any disputes arising out of or in connection
with this Limited Warranty (“Disputes”) shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, USA,
excluding conflicts of law principles and excluding the Convention for the International Sale of Goods.The
courts located in the State of California, USA shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any Disputes.
OTHER RIGHTS. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS,AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENDS ONLY TO YOU
AND CANNOT BE TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED. If any provision of this Limited Warranty is unlawful, void
or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect any remaining provisions.
In case of any inconsistency between the English and other versions of this Limited Warranty, the English
version shall prevail.
Registration. Please register Your Product at monstercable.com. Failure to register will not diminish
Your warranty rights.

SPECIFICATIONS TABLE
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBER WARRANTY PERIOD FOR PRODUCT
MPC FX LCD-UM Two (2) Years
FORMAL WARRANTY CLAIM
HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM. (1) Call, or write to, Monster within two (2) months after You discover a
Product Defect (or should have discovered it, if such Product Defect was obvious); (2) Give a detailed
explanation of how the damage occurred; (3) Obtain a Return Authorization Number; (4) Upon receipt
of a claim form (which may be sent to You after You filed Your Formal Warranty Claim), fill out the
claim form entirely; (5) Return the Products, shipping prepaid by You (to be refunded if You are entitled
to a remedy under the Scope of this Limited Warranty), to Monster for verification of damage, along
with a copy of Your original sales receipts and proof of purchase (UPC label or packing slip) for such
Products, the completed claim form, and printed Return Authorization Number on the outside of the
return package (the claim form will include instructions for return).
TOLL-FREE TELEPHONE NUMBERS. United States: 1-877-800-8989 (toll-free), or 1-415-840-2000.
ADDRESS: Monster Cable Products, Inc. 455 Valley Drive, Brisbane, CA 94005 USA
FURTHER PROCEEDINGS. Monster will determine whether a Product Defect existed. Monster may, at
its discretion, direct You to obtain a repair estimate at a service center. If a repair estimate is required,
You will be instructed on how to properly submit the estimate and the resulting invoice to Monster for
payment. Any fees for repairs may be negotiated by Monster.
TIMING. If You bring a Formal Warranty Claim and fully comply with all terms and conditions of this
Limited Warranty, Monster will use its best efforts to provide You with a remedy within thirty (30)
days after receipt of Your Formal Warranty Claim (if You reside in the United States - forty-five (45)
days if You reside elsewhere), unless obstacles outside Monster’s control delay the process.
Ver.12/14/2004 –US ©2005 Monster Cable Products, Inc.

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Monster iCruze is designed and engineered
in the USA, and manufactured to Monster
quality specifications in China.
© Copyright 2005 Monster Cable Products, Inc.
455 Valley Drive, Brisbane CA 94005 USA
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Performance Car logo and the product design are the products
of registered or unregistered trademarks of Monster Cable Products, Inc.
or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and abroad. iCruze and Soundgate are
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Apple are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Alpine is a registered
trademark of Alpine Electronics, Inc. Jaguar is a trademark of Jaguar Cars
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
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