Clarion Car Video System VMA7483 User Manual

5.8" TFT MOTORIZED LCD MONITOR  
Moniteur LCD assisté TFT de 5,8"  
MONITOR DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO TFT MOTORIZADO DE 5,8"  
VMA7483  
Owner's manual  
Mode d’emploi  
Manual de instrucciones  
Thank you for purchasing the Clarion VMA7483.  
Nous vous remercions d’avoir acheté le Clarion VMA7483.  
Muchas gracias por la adquisición del VMA7483 Clarion.  
 
1. PRECAUTIONS  
1. This set is for use in DC 12V, negative ground  
vehicles. Be sure to consult your store of pur-  
chase or a Clarion-designated service outlet  
before installing it on DC 24V cars.  
2. Do not operate the set in ways other than  
described in this guide. Doing so may dam-  
age it.  
3. Safety first! For rear seat use only. Do not  
install on dashboard or anywhere else that  
would permit monitor to be viewed by the  
driver. Monitor must not be located in the  
motor vehicle at any point forward of the back  
of the front seats. Monitor must never be used  
in any manner that will distract driver or inter-  
fere with driver’s safe operation of the motor  
vehicle.  
7. Keep drinks and drops from umbrellas away  
from the set. Water may damage the internal  
circuitry.  
8. Do not let lit cigarettes or other hot objects  
touch the set. Doing so may damage or de-  
form the cabinet.  
9. In extremely cold temperatures, the movement  
of the picture may be slow and the picture may  
be dark, but this is not a malfunction. The set  
will work normally once the temperature in-  
creases.  
10.Small black and shiny dots inside the liquid  
crystal panel are normal for liquid crystal prod-  
ucts.  
4. Be careful not to run down the car battery  
while using the set with the car stopped.  
5. For safety, install the set in a position at which  
it cannot be seen by the driver.  
6. Do not disassemble or modify the set. Doing  
so may damage it.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,  
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection  
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and  
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-  
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee  
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment  
off and on, the user is encouraged to consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician  
for help.  
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CAUTION  
USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN  
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN, MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.  
THE COLOR LCD MONITOR SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EX-  
CEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
INFORMATION FOR USERS:  
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONSTOTHIS PRODUCT NOT APPROVED BYTHE MANUFACTURER  
WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND WILL VIOLATE FCC APPROVAL.  
WARNING  
MONITOR ANDTUNER MUST BE INSTALLED AND USED ONLY IN ACCORDANCEWITHTHESE  
INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE OR THE MONI-  
TOR, MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT, AND MAY VIOLATE THE LAW. CLARION DISCLAIMS  
ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGESTHAT MAY RESULT FROM A FAILURETO INSTALL AND  
USE THIS UNIT AS STATED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS.  
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Caution on Handling  
For a longer service life, be sure to read the following cautions.  
1. Do not expose the LCD panel to pressure when  
it is on as this may cause damage, deforma-  
tion or other failures.  
2. The LCD panel must be retracted inside the  
unit, when the vehicle is to be parked outside  
for long periods of time. (The LCD panel oper-  
ates normally within a temperature range of  
0°C to 60°C.)  
3. The LCD panel surface is easily marred. Do  
not scratch or hit it with hard objects.  
4. Any moisture or condensation that is formed  
on the LCD panel must be wiped away imme-  
diately using cotton wool or a soft cloth. Fail-  
ure to do so could lead to discoloration and  
stains and any water that enters the unit could  
lead to failure.  
Cleaning  
Cleaning the cabinet  
Cleaning the LCD panel  
Use a soft, dry cloth and gently wipe off the  
dirt.  
The LCD panel tends to collect dust, so wipe  
it off occasionally with a soft and dry cloth.  
For tough dirt, apply some neutral detergent  
diluted in water to a soft cloth, wipe off the dirt  
gently, then wipe again with a dry cloth.  
The surface is easily scratched, so do not rub  
it with hard objects.  
Do not use benzine, thinner, car cleaner, etc.,  
as these substances may damage the cabinet  
or cause the paint to peel. Also, leaving rub-  
ber of plastic products in contact with the cabi-  
net for long periods of time may cause stains.  
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Remote Control Unit  
1. The remote control unit may fail to operate  
when the remote control receiver sensor is  
exposed to direct sunlight.Should this happen,  
block the path of the sunlight before using the  
remote control unit.  
3. Do not leave the remote control unit in a loca-  
tion where it is exposed to high temperatures  
as this may cause failure or deformation.  
2. Replace the batteries in the remote control unit  
when its operating range and angle of opera-  
tion start to decrease.  
For Safe Driving  
For the sake of safe driving, a video image is  
displayed only when the car is parked (and the  
hand brake has been engaged). Stop the car  
when you intend to watch a video. (The screen  
shown below is displayed while driving.)  
S TATUS  
VCR  
AUTO  
OFF  
AUDIO P ROG.  
ONLY  
TI  
M
E
5 s  
Image displayed while driving  
Handling Precautions  
Observe the instructions listed below in install-  
ing the unit as incorrect installation may render  
the LCD inoperable or cause a breakdown.  
3. Observe the following instructions when install-  
ing a decorative case on the unit.  
The case must not interfere with the LCD  
1. The unit must be installed horizontally.  
panel when it is opened or retracted.  
2. Do not place objects on the unit when the LCD  
panel is retracted.  
The case must not interfere with the opera-  
tion of the LCD panel lock lever.  
The case must not interfere with the opera-  
tion of the LCD panel lock button.  
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2. FEATURE  
5.8" color LCD panel  
Equipped with a 5.8" TFT active matrix color LCD panel, the unit provides realistic, vivid reproduction  
of video images.  
Function for flipping the image vertically  
The Image Select switch allows you to flip the image vertically to allow installation of the unit in the  
ceiling or in a console box.  
3. PACKAGE CONTENTS  
VMA7483 ........................................................ 1  
Remote control unit (RCB-130-103) .............. 1  
Remote control sensor ................................... 1  
Connecting cable ........................................... 1  
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4. NAMES OF PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS  
Main Unit (when the LCD panel is on)  
LCD panel  
LCD panel lock button  
Locks the LCD panel in its  
retracted state.  
The LCD panel  
OPEN/CLOSE button does  
not operate when the lock  
button is engaged.  
LCD panel lock lever  
Use the installation  
bracket and secure it to  
a console box or the like.  
Remote control sensor  
LCD panel OPEN/CLOSE button  
Remote control signal infrared eye  
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Rear Panel  
Expansion terminal(RGB)  
Video input  
Remote control  
connector  
Connect the supplied  
remote control sensor  
to this connector.  
Power connector  
Connect the supplied power cable  
to this connector.  
Image Select switch  
Changing the switch setting flips  
the image vertically. Set this  
switch as required by unit  
installation.  
Image Select Switch Setting  
Observe the following instruction in installing the unit.  
Note:  
The unit must be installed horizontally.  
Console box installation  
Ceiling installation  
Installation surface  
Installation surface  
Set the Image Select switch to position UP.  
Set the Image Select switch to position DOWN.  
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Remote Control  
Remote control sensor  
LCD panel OPEN/CLOSE button  
Hold down this button for 1 second to start up  
the LCD panel.  
The LCD panel is retracted when the button is  
held down a second time.  
Pressing this switch while the display is on  
switches the unit between video and RGB  
display.  
Remote control signal infrared eye.  
Remote control unit (RCB-130)  
Power button  
Turns the power on and off.  
Adjusting buttons  
Adjust BRIGHT/HUE/COLOR.  
AUTO/TIME button  
Press this button to display the  
LCD panel auto startup screen.  
Hold down this button for  
2
seconds to display the LCD panel  
retraction delay setup screen.  
Setup buttons (1 to 5)  
Use to select ON or OFF when the LCD panel  
auto startup screen is displayed.  
Set the retraction delay (1 to 5 seconds) when  
the LCD panel retraction delay setup screen is  
displayed.  
Set button (RTN)  
This button is used to complete settings in the  
setup screen.  
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Remote Control  
Remote control operation  
Aim the remote control unit at the remote control  
sensor (supplied) within a 30° horizontal and  
vertical angle.  
Reception sensor window  
30  
˚
˚
30  
Inserting the Batteries  
1. Turn the remote control unit over, then slide  
the rear cover in the direction of the arrow.  
2. Insert the AA (UM-3/1.5V) batteries that came  
with the remote control unit facing in the di-  
rections shown in the figure, then close the  
rear cover.  
RGB button  
Switches between video and RGB  
display.  
WIDE button  
Each time this button is pressed, the  
display changes in the following  
order: NORMAL WIDE →  
F. WIDE CINEMA NORMAL.  
Notes:  
Using batteries improperly can cause them to ex-  
plode. Take note of the following points:  
When replacing batteries, replace both batter-  
ies with new ones.  
Do not short-circuit, disassemble or heat bat-  
teries.  
Do not dispose of batteries into fire or water.  
Dispose of spent batteries properly.  
Adjust button  
Displays the image adjustment  
screen and allows you to select  
BRIGHT, HUE or COLOR.  
AA (UM-3/1.5V)  
Batteries  
MONITOR button  
Turns the monitor screen on and off.  
Rear cover  
Rear side  
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5. OPERATIONS  
Starting Up and Retracting the LCD Panel  
Opening the LCD Panel  
WARNING  
To prevent battery depletion, operate the  
unit with the engine on.  
1. Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON.  
2. Slide the LCD panel lock button to LOCK  
OFF.  
Notes  
The angle of the LCD panel cannot be ad-  
justed. Attempts to adjust the angle could dam-  
age the unit.  
When the LCD panel stops half-way out, press  
the LCD panel OPEN/CLOSE button to retract  
it. Then press it once again to open it.  
Check for any object that maybe in the way  
before trying to re-open panel.  
Do not move the LCD panel Lock button to the  
LOCK ONposition when the LCD panel is  
open as the LCD panel and the LCD panel lock  
lever will interfere with each other when the  
panel is retracted, which could damage the  
unit.  
LCD panel lock button  
(LOCK OFF)  
(LOCK ON)  
CAUTION  
Be sure not to get your fingers caught be-  
tween the LCD panel and the unit or the  
instrument panel.  
Note:  
The LCD panel cannot be opened when the LCD  
panel lock button is in the LOCK ONposition.  
3. Hold down the LCD panel OPEN/CLOSE but-  
ton on the remote control for 1 second.  
This action opens the LCD panel and turns it  
on.  
LCD panel  
OPEN/CLOSE button  
Turning off the panel  
Press the power button to turn off the panel.  
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Starting Up and Retracting the LCD Panel  
Retracting the LCD Panel  
1. Make sure that the LCD panel lock button is  
set to LOCK OFF.  
Precautions to Be Taken When Driv-  
ing on Bad Roads  
When driving on bad roads such as dirt roads or  
in a desert, retract the LCD panel and slide the  
LCD panel lock button to LOCK ONto protect  
the LCD panel.  
Note that the button must be in the LOCK ON”  
position when the unit is installed in the ceiling  
of a car.  
The LCD panel OPEN/CLOSE button does  
not operate when this button is set to LOCK  
ON.  
Note:  
If an attempt is made to retract the LCD panel  
when the LCD panel lock button has not been  
fully set to the LOCK OFFposition, the LCD  
panel and the LCD panel lock lever will inter-  
fere and damage the unit.  
2. Hold down the LCD panel OPEN/CLOSE but-  
ton on the remote control sensor for 1 sec-  
ond.  
This action turns off the power and automati-  
cally retracts the LCD panel.  
Notes:  
The LCD panel is automatically retracted when  
the ignition key is set to OFF.  
When the unit is not to be used for a long pe-  
riod of time or when you leave the car, make  
sure to retract the LCD panel.  
LCD panel lock lever  
LCD panel lock button  
Exposing the LCD panel to force when it is be-  
ing retracted will damage it.  
3. Switch the LCD panel lock button to the  
LOCK ONposition when the LCD panel has  
been retracted.  
LCD panel lock button  
(LOCK OFF)  
(LOCK ON)  
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Selection of the screen mode (size)  
The following screen display modes are supported: normal, full wide, wide and cinema.  
Notes:  
Various screen display modes are available on  
this monitor.  
If you reduce or enlarge an image using the  
screen display mode switching function (full  
wide, cinema, etc.) of this monitor with profit  
in mind or for any purpose of making the pub-  
lic watch it or listen to it, it may infringe the  
rights of the author who is protected under the  
copyright law.  
If you select the screen display mode which is  
different from the image ratio of software, such  
as a TV program, it differs in appearance from  
the original image. Please keep this in mind  
and select the appropriate screen display  
mode.  
Selecting a screen display mode  
Pressing the WIDE button switches the screen display mode as follows: NORMALWIDE  
FWIDECINEMANORMAL→  
The screen display mode can be set for each video source.  
Normal mode  
Wide mode  
NORMAL  
WIDE  
This mode enlarges a normal picture only horizontally  
and fully to the screen edges.  
Picture of a normal TV program (4:3)  
(This enlarges the picture in a small area in the center,  
and in a large area in the proximity of the right and left  
side of the screen. This enlarges the picture in a  
natural manner with a lesser feeling of being out of  
harmony.)  
Cinema mode  
Full wide mode  
CINEMA  
F WIDE  
This mode enlarges a normal picture in all, and allows  
you to enjoy the picture in a larger size.  
This mode enlarges a picture only horizontally and  
fully to the screen edges in a balanced manner.  
However, the upper and lower parts of the picture,  
or the right and left parts of the picture will be missed.  
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Setup  
* The operations on this page are performed with  
the remote control unit.  
Setting LCD Retraction Delay  
To protect the LCD panel, it is automatically re-  
tracted when the engine is turned off or the igni-  
tion key is moved to the ACC OFF position.  
It is possible to set a retraction delay between  
engine turn off and start of LCD retraction.  
Setting Automatic LCD Panel Startup  
This function starts the LCD panel automatically  
when the ignition key is moved to ACC.  
* The default setting is OFF.  
Note:  
The default setting is 5 seconds.  
This function is not available while driving or when  
an RGB screen is displayed.  
1. Press the AUTO/TIME button to display the  
AUTO selection screen.  
This setting is designed to prevent the LCD  
panel opened as the ignition key is moved to  
ACC ON from being automatically retracted  
when power from a weak battery is temporarily  
cut off and it takes longer to start the engine.  
AUTO S EL  
O
N
The panel can be retracted in the normal way  
by pressing the LCD panel OPEN/CLOSE but-  
ton also during the retraction delay interval.  
OFF  
Note:  
W IDE  
R TN  
This function is not available while driving or when  
an RGB screen is displayed.  
1. Hold down the AUTO/TIME button for 2 sec-  
onds to display the TIME selection screen.  
2. Press the setup button (1) to select ON.  
The Î mark is displayed to the left of ON.  
TIM E S EL  
1 s ec  
2 s ec  
3 s ec  
4 s ec  
5 s ec  
R TN  
Sets unit to ON”  
Sets unit to OFF”  
Noes:  
W IDE  
When the setup button is in the ONposition,  
the LCD panel is automatically started up when  
the ignition key is moved to ACC .  
The LCD panel can be opened and retracted  
using the LCD panel OPEN/CLOSE button  
when the setup button is set to ON.  
Set the setup button to OFFwhen you wish  
to cancel this function.  
2. Use the setup buttons (1 to 5) to set the re-  
traction delay.  
The Î mark is displayed to the left of the se-  
lected time.  
Sets a delay of 1 second.  
Sets a delay of 2 seconds.  
Sets a delay of 3 seconds.  
Sets a delay of 4 seconds.  
Sets a delay of 5 seconds.  
3. The previous screen is displayed by pressing  
the set button (RTN).  
3. The previous screen is displayed by pressing  
the set button (RTN).  
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Setup  
Adjusting screen brightness, hue  
Brightness adjusting screen  
and color  
Note:  
(BRIGHT)  
This function is not available while driving or when  
an RGB screen is displayed.  
1. Press the adjust button (ADJ) to display the  
image adjustment screen.  
2. Press the adjust button (ADJ) to select the  
item to be adjusted.  
* Each time the adjust button (ADJ) is pressed,  
the screens are displayed in the following order:  
BRIGHT HUE COLOR first screen.  
3. Press the Adjusting buttons (a/d)to adjust.  
Hue adjusting screen (HUE)  
Adjusting  
mode  
Press a  
Press d  
Brightness  
adjustment  
(BRIGHT)  
The image  
becomes  
darker.  
The image  
becomes  
brighter.  
Color adjusting screen (COLOR)  
Hue  
adjustment  
(HUE)  
The image  
becomes  
redder.  
The image  
becomes  
greener.  
Color  
adjustment  
(COLOR)  
The image  
becomes  
lighter.  
The image  
becomes  
more  
saturated.  
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6. TROUBLESHOOTING  
Symptom  
Cause  
Remedy  
The screen cannot Is the LCD panel lock but- Set the LCD panel lock button toLOCK OFF.  
be started up  
ton set to LOCK ON?  
Is the LCD panel OPEN/ Hold down the LCD panel OPEN/CLOSE but-  
CLOSE button set cor- ton for 1 second.  
rectly?  
No image  
The parking brake is not Make sure that the parking brake is properly  
engaged.  
engaged.  
The car is being driven.  
No image can be displayed while driving. Park  
the car to enjoy video playback (and engage  
the parking brake).  
The power is off.  
To view a video tape, turn on the power switch  
and check that the video screen is displayed.  
The image is too The brightness is improp- Make sure that the brightness is properly ad-  
dark  
erly adjusted.  
justed.  
Poor operating conditions  
This happens when the temperature in the car  
is below 0°C or above 60°C. Lower the tem-  
perature to normal (around 25°C) and check  
again.  
The ceiling light is on.  
The screen is dark at night to prevent glare.  
(The screen also becomes dark in the day-  
time when the ceiling lights are turned on.)  
The color is too faint Improper color adjustment Check whether or not the hue and color has  
and hue is poor been properly adjusted.  
The LCD panel The LCD panel OPEN/ The LCD panel OPEN/CLOSE button, when  
OPEN/CLOSE but- CLOSE button has been pressed, stays lit for about a second even  
ton is lit even when pressed.  
the engine is off (and  
the key is turned to  
ACC OFF).  
when the engine has been turned off (and the  
key is set to ACC OFF position).  
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7. SPECIFICATIONS  
Main Unit  
Display size  
Display format  
Drive method  
: 5.8" (width 127 mm height 72 mm)  
: transparent TN liquid crystal panel  
: TFT (thin-film transistor)  
Active matrix drive method  
: 280,800 pixels  
Pixels  
234 (V) 1200 (H)  
VTR image input  
Power voltage  
: 1.0±0.2 V p-p (input impedance 75 )  
: 13.2 DC V (10.8 to 15.6 V)  
Current consumption : 1.5 A or less  
Mass : approx. 1.5 kg  
External dimensions : 191.7 (W) 52 (H) 165.5 (D) mm  
7-9/16" (W)2-1/16" (H) 6-1/2" (D)  
Remote Control Unit  
(14 key infrared wireless remote control unit)  
External dimensions : 44 (W) 110 (H) 27.2 (D) mm  
Mass  
: approx. 80 g (including batteries)  
* Specifications and design are subject to change without prior notice for the sake of product improve-  
ment.  
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