VDO MM 2700 User manual

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Owner’s manual and mounting instruction
Mode d’emploi et manuel d’installation
Bedienungs- und inbauanleitung
Gebruiksaanwijzing en inbouwhandleiding
Istruzioni d’uso e d’installazione
Instrucciones de manejo y de montaje
Betjeningsvejledning og monteringsanvisning
MM 2700

Notes on operating instructions
Please read this information carefully and follow all the instructions outlined below. This will
ensure reliable operation and durability of your unit.
Keep the packaging and operating instructions in a safe place in order to pass them on to a
subsequent owner in the event of selling the unit at a later date.
The following reading aids are used to simplify these operating instructions:
☞asks you to perform an action.
:shows the unit’s reaction.
✎provides extra info.
❏identifies a list.
ASafety instructions and warnings contain important information for the safe use of the unit.
Failure to observe this information may result in material damage or personal injury. Therefore,
please observe this information with particular care.
Safety instructions
AFor safety reasons, the driver should not watch TV/DVD or similar when driving.
Please note that it is illegal in certain countries to watch or to operate a TV/DVD or similar device
when driving.
AOnly use the monitor for its intended purpose.
AIf an electronic reverse monitoring camera is used, ensure that this does not cause a hazard.
Any damage caused through the use of such systems is the sole responsibility of the driver.
ADo not clean using cleaning fluid, alcohol or other solvents. Use only a damp cloth.
Features
With its standard RCA/”cinch” connections, the MM 2700 is primarily designed for connection
to entertainment AV sources (DVD players, TV tuners, games consoles, etc.).
It is also possible to use the unit in connection with the navigation computers PC54xx and
higher (CA 1255 adapter cable required).
❏7-inch 16:9 TFT-LCD colour monitor
❏Resolution: 480 x 234 pixels (horizontal x vertical)
❏PAL/NTSC compatible (automatic detection)
❏OSD menu
❏Simple “Plug&Play” power supply via cigarette lighter
❏AV connection via cinch/RCA (video and audio L/R)
❏4 different display modes
❏Picture-mirror function (horizontal and vertical)
❏Built-in loudspeaker and infrared receiver
❏Stereo headphone output at the front of the monitor
❏Operation at monitor or via supplied IR remote control
GENERAL NOTES
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Control elements on the monitor
12. . . . . . . Reduce volume
In OSD menu items: reduce set value
28. . . . . . . Increase volume
In OSD menu items: increase set value
3DISP . . . . . Switch display mode (Full, Normal, Wide, Zoom)
In menus: deactivate OSD menu
4MENU . . . . Display OSD menu and scroll through menu items
5. . . . . . . . . Operating display (illuminated when the monitor is switched on)
6O. . . . . . . On/off button
7. . . . . . . . . Receiver for infrared remote control signals
8. . . . . . . . . Headphone connection (3.5-mm jack socket, stereo)
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DISP MENU

Remote control
1O. . . . . . . Switches monitor on/off
2MUTE. . . . . Switches loudspeaker to mute / cancels mute function
3BRI . . . . . . Calls up brightness menu item
4CONT . . . . Calls up contrast menu item
5DIM . . . . . . Calls up night mode menu item
6TINT . . . . . Calls up hue menu item (with NTSC signals only)
7RESET . . . . Calls up menu item to reset to the factory settings
8COL . . . . . Calls up colour saturation menu item
9CLEAR . . . . Deactivates OSD menu
0VOL – . . . . Reduces volume
In OSD menu items: reduce set value
qVOL + . . . . Increases volume
In OSD menu items: increase set value
wMENU . . . . Calls up OSD menu,
Press several times to scroll through the various menu items
eDIS . . . . . . Switches display mode (Full, Normal, Wide, Zoom)
All other buttons on the remote control have no function in relation to the MM 2700.
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1DIS MENU
CLEAR
CONT COLBRI
DIM RESETTINT
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Operation
Switching on / off
☞Press the Okey on the monitor or on the remote control to switch the monitor on or off.
✎The green LED on the monitor indicates operational readiness.
✎If no video signal is available at the monitor, “NO SIGNAL” flashes in the display.
Volume setting
On the monitor:
☞Press the 8or 2key to set the desired volume on the built-in loudspeaker.
With the remote control:
☞Press the VOL+ or VOL– key to set the desired volume on the built-in loudspeaker.
OSD menu
■Calling up the OSD menu
☞Press the MENU key on the monitor or on the remote control once or several times to call
up the desired menu item.
■Adjusting settings
☞Press the 8or 2button on the monitor to increase or reduce the set value.
Or:
☞Press the VOL+ or VOL– button on the remote control to increase or reduce the set value.
The following settings can be made by selecting the respective menu items:
❏BRIGHT: Sets the brightness
❏CONTRAST: Sets the display contrast.
❏COLOR: Sets the colour saturation.
❏TINT: Sets the hue (with NTSC signal only).
❏DIMMER: Switches the display brightness for day/night settings.
❏MIRROR: Mirrors the display contents on the vertical axis
(useful, for instance, if a reversing camera is connected).
❏UP/DOWN: Mirrors the display contents on the horizontal axis
(if the monitor is installed overhead).
❏DEFAULT: Resets all settings to the factory values.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
AThe unit must only be installed by trained personnel.
AObserve automotive industry quality standards and the relevant local statutory regulations.
AFire hazard: when drilling, take care not to damage concealed wiring harnesses, the fuel tank
or fuel lines.
ANever drill into supporting or safety-relevant body parts.
It is essential to observe the following when installing components in the passenger
compartment:
AEnsure that the driver has a clear all-round view.
AIncreased risk of injury in the event of an accident. Do not install components in the inflation
range of the airbag or in areas where the head may knock against them.
AOnly install the unit in vehicles with a 12-V on-board voltage; connect negative pole to earth.
Installation in unsuitable vehicles (e. g. heavy goods vehicles, buses) results in a risk of malfunction,
damage and fire.
ADo not damage safety system wiring (airbag etc.). (Lines are normally specially marked, for
example by labels).
ADo not use test lamps to test the voltage, since excessively high currents could damage/
destroy electronic components.
ADo not use any pinch or cut connectors. Solder all wiring connections. Insulate all solder points
with shrink hose or insulating tape.
AFit toothed washers at earth connections to the vehicle body. If necessary, remove paint and
dirt beforehand. Subsequently, protect bare metal against corrosion.
AIn order to ensure perfect installation, use only the original components supplied. The use of
non-authorised components may result in malfunction.
ADo not install the unit in positions where it is exposed to high temperatures, dust, dirt or
excessive vibration (e.g. due to direct sunlight or heating vents).
Scope of delivery
Check the scope of delivery for completeness before starting work. The complete installation
kit contains:
1 MM 2700 with 5 m connecting cable
1 Installation bracket for headrest integration + 1 disassembly tool
1 Infrared remote control
1 Stereo headphone (3.5-mm jack)
1 Installation and operating instructions
Report faulty components to the Service department and notify any damage to the deliverer
(forwarder, package service, post office).
Technical data, design and scope of delivery may vary slightly due to product updating.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Connection
1. Connect the mini-DIN plug of the connecting cable to the AV1 socket at the rear of the
monitor.
2. Connect the power-supply plug into a 12-V cigarette-lighter socket.
3. Connect the RCA/cinch plug to the video source
(yellow: video; red: audio R; white: audio L).
■Permanent installation
For a permanent installation, the plug for the cigarette lighter can be removed and the
monitor can be supplied with power via the connecting cables (red and black).
Cable colour Connection
Red +12 V ignition positive / accessory contact
Black Battery negative / earth
Before starting work, disconnect the earth lead from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery in order to prevent short circuits. At the same time, follow the vehicle manufacturer’s
safety instructions (alarm system, airbag, immobiliser, radio coding, etc.).
AThe fuse of the red connecting cable (+ 12 V) must not be removed.
AThe + 12 V ignition positive / accessory contact must be designed for a current of at least 2 A.
AOnly connect electrical signals to suitable connecting points in the vehicle.
■Remote-control output
If you use a VDO Dayton DV 6100 / DV 6200 DVD player, you can connect the 3.5-mm jack on
the monitor connecting cable to the remote-control input on the DVD player. The remote-
control signals will then be received by the monitor and forwarded to the DVD player.
■Compatibility
❏The MM 2700 is compatible with the PC 54xx navigation computers and above (CA 1255
adapter cable is required).
❏The MM 2700 can be used to a limited extent in conjunction with the MI 2xxx multimedia
interface boxes (CA 1255 adapter cable is required).
❏The MM 2700 is not compatible with the MI 5000 or MC 5400.
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Installing the monitor in headrest
As well as assembly with conventional
floor stands, the monitor can also be
integrated into headrests using the
supplied installation bracket.
AThe unit must only be installed by
trained personnel.
AObserve automotive industry quality
standards and the relevant local statutory
regulations.
AObserve the regulations of the
vehicle manufacturer when installing
components.
Removing monitor from the installation bracket
1. Push the supplied disassembly tool
between the monitor and the
bracket until it engages.
2. Pull the monitor carefully out of the
installation bracket with the tool.
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Troubleshooting
In rare cases, your system may not function the way you expect it to. Before calling the
Service department, please read the operating instructions thoroughly and go through the
following checklist; it may be possible to quickly remedy an apparent malfunction.
Symptoms Possible cause / remedy
The monitor is not functioning. There is no
reaction when the ignition is switched on.
• Check the fuses (plug for the vehicle’s cigarette lighter and in the red
connecting cable) and the connections (see installation instructions).
The picture is excessively dark/bright. • Set the desired brightness in the OSD menu.
• Check the dimmer setting in the OSD menu.
• Check the settings of the connected source.
No sound is audible. • Set the desired volume on the monitor.
• Check the mute setting in the OSD menu.
Navigation system is in stand-by mode but the
monitor backlighting is still switched on.
• Switch off the monitor via the on/off button.
No navigation display and no voice information. The MM 2700 is connected to the monitor output 1 of the M12xxx.
• Use adapter cable CA 1255 to connect the MM 2700 directly to
the navigation computer (PC 54xx and above).
The hue of the navigation display appears
“corrupted”.
• Change the TINT set value via the OSD menu of the MM 2700.
• Change the “Sync. in green / No Sync. in green” setting in the
“Settings” menu of the navigation computer.
(Please contact your authorised dealer if you have any further
queries).
The picture appears slightly distorted. • Connect the earth lead of the monitor to another suitable earthed
point to avoid earth loops (e.g. connection point of the video
source).
Hotlines are available in many countries to handle queries regarding our multimedia
systems. You can find the applicable telephone numbers on the internet at:
www.vdodayton.com
© 2005 Siemens VDO Trading GmbH. All rights reserved.
These operating instructions are subject to copyright.
Subject to technical and visual changes and typing errors.
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