R ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC. 1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0031, Japan Phone 03-5496-8231 ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC. 19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance, California 90501, U.S.A. Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631) ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 7300 Warden Ave., Suite 203, Markham, Ontario L3R 9Z6, Canada Phone 1-800-ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631) ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
ENGLISH FOR CAR USE ONLY R TMI-M990 VGA IN-DASH MONITOR • OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
Contents Operating Instructions WARNING WARNING .............................................. 3 CAUTION ............................................... 4 PRECAUTIONS ...................................... 5 Getting Started About the Remote Control ...................... 6 About the Indicators and the Microphone .. 7 Using the TMI-M990 with an IONBUS connection ............................................. 7 How to Read This Manual ....................... 8 Basic Operation Using Face Cover ...............
Contents Operating from the Head Unit Operating from the Head Unit ............... 48 Switching the Source ............................. 49 Adjusting the Volume ............................ 49 Operating the Head Unit with the Remote Control ................................... 50 Information In Case of Difficulty .............................. 52 Specifications ........................................ 53 Installation and Connections Warning ................................................. 55 Caution .....
WARNING WARNING This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in serious injury or death. DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE. Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only be performed after coming to a complete stop. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location before performing these functions. Failure to do so may result in an accident.
WARNING CAUTION This symbol means important instructions. Failure to heed them can result in injury or material property damage. HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS. Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the product. Return it to your authorized Alpine dealer or the nearest Alpine Service Centre for repairing. DO NOT MIX NEW BATTERIES WITH OLD BATTERIES. INSERT WITH THE CORRECT BATTERY POLARITY.
PRECAUTIONS Product Cleaning Use a soft dry cloth for periodic cleaning of the product. For more severe stains, please dampen the cloth with water only. Anything else has the chance of dissolving the paint or damaging the plastic. Remove the anti-theft cover when you drive. This prevents the cover from falling off the unit and interfering with the safe operation of the vehicle. Operation of some of the functions of this unit is very complex.
Getting Started About the Remote Control Notes on Using the Remote Controlmmmmmmmmmmm Point the remote control transmitter at the remote control sensor. If connected to an IONBUS compatible head unit, even if you point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the head unit, the operation is received the same way. Battery Replacement Applicable battery: Use two “AAA” sized dry batteries or equivalent. 1 Opening the battery cover.
About the Indicators and the Microphone Display indicators*1 Lit when the display is on. Road EQ microphone (When Multimedia Manager, PXI-H990 is connected) One of the functions of the Road EQ is a microphone when connected to the Multimedia Manager (PXI-H990) (sold separately). For more information, refer to the PXI-H990 Operating Instructions. Brightness sensor Detects the ambient light level. Action indicator Input indicator*2 Flashes when the display opens and shuts.
Getting How to Read Started This Manual This manual details how to operate the TMI-M990 and the supplied remote control RUE-4199. Basic Operation V.SEL/ V.MUTE WIDE/ R.SEL Remote control icon Indicates operations performed with the remote control unit. Main unit icon Indicates operations performed on the main unit. R.SEL/WIDE V.SEL/DISP.OFF Switching the Source 1 Press V.SEL/DISP.OFF. Each press of the button will cycle through the modes as follows: NAVI.
Basic Operation POWER Reset switch V.SEL/DISP.OFF Using Face Cover An anti-theft face cover is provided with the TMI-M990. Put the face cover onto the TMI-M990 when you leave the vehicle. Be sure to remove the anti-theft face cover when you drive. Initial System Start-up Continued ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Check that the power is switched off. If it is on, press and hold V.SEL/DISP.OFF for more than 2 seconds to switch off the power.
○ Press the reset switch with the tip of a pen. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • To switch off the power on an IONBUS compatible head unit when it is connected: When the head unit power is switched off, the TMI-M990 power is also switched off. The power cannot be switched off from the TMI-M990. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 2 ○ ○ Basic Operation Supplement See page 18 for supplementary information. Turning Power On or Off ○ Press V.SEL/DISP.OFF to turn on the unit.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ When the TMI-M990 is connected to an IONBUS compatible head unit: • The TMI-M990 power is linked to the head unit. When the head unit is switched on, the TMI-M990 is also switched on, and when the head unit is switched off, the TMI-M990 is also switched off. For details, refer to the head unit Operating Instructions. • The power cannot be switched off from the TMI-M990.
Basic Operation BAND/ SETUP /FLAT /O/C VISUAL EQ /TILT /TILT OPEN/CLOSE / SETUP ○ ○ ○ Press OPEN/CLOSE / SETUP. The unit beeps 3 times and raises (or lowers) the monitor automatically. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • The TMI-M990 is a precision device. With gentle handling, its unique capabilities can be enjoyed for a long time.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • If the display stops during opening/closing, then press OPEN/ CLOSE / SETUP again. If it still does not move, then contact your Alpine dealer. Do not force the display. You may damage your TMI-M990. • The display activates using the values stored for angle adjustment and back and forward adjustment. See “Adjusting the Display Back and Forwards” (this page), and “Adjusting the Monitor Viewing Angle” (page 14). Supplement See page 18 for supplementary information.
Basic Operation /VOLUME /VOLUME /FLAT /TILT /O/C /TILT /TILT /TILT Adjusting the Monitor Viewing Angle ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Press / TILT and / TILT to adjust the monitor's angle so the screen will be in the best viewing position. Pressing the buttons changes the screen angle between about 40 and 105 degrees. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • By pressing and holding / TILT or / TILT, the angle changes continuously. • You can also adjust the display angle by selecting from one of 10 levels.
Moving the Monitor to be Flat When you want to operate some function on the car (air conditioner, etc.) which is hidden by the raised monitor, use this function. The following operation is performed with the supplied remote control. 1 Press and hold /FLAT for at least 2 secondes. The monitor moves to the flat position. 2 Press and hold /FLAT again for at least 2 secondes. The monitor returns to the previous angle. • The monitor returns to the previous angle from being flat after 10 seconds.
Basic Operation V.SEL/ V.MUTE WIDE/ R.SEL R.SEL/WIDE V.SEL/DISP.OFF ○ ○ ○ Press V.SEL/DISP.OFF. Each press of the button will cycle through the modes as follows: AUX-1 AUX-2 AUX-3 DVD ○ When connected with an IONBUS compatible head unit: • The picture source can be switched from the head unit. For details, see Operating from the Head Unit “Switching the Source”, page 49. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • AUX-1, 2, 3 is only displayed when AUX IN 1, 2, 3 SIG. is ON.
WIDE CINEMA ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ In Cinema mode, the monitor displays a normal picture by stretching out the picture horizontally and vertically. This mode is good for displaying a cinema type picture at the 16 : 9 ratio. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ In Wide mode, the monitor displays a normal picture wider to fit in a wide-screen monitor by evenly stretching out the picture horizontally.
Basic Operation Supplementary information TITLE Initial System Startup Turning Power On or Off Opening/Closing the Monitor 18-EN This page includes supplementary information for pages 9 to 17. Please refer to these pages. Description Related page When reset, the stored contents are lost. Perform storage and adjustment one more time. Page 9 If you reset when the display is open, then the display is automatically closed.
TITLE Adjusting the Monitor Viewing Angle Description If the monitor touches an obstacle while the angle is being adjusted, the unit stops the screen immediately. Should this happen, remove the obstacle and press / TILT or / TILT again. The screen color will vary when viewed at certain angles. Adjust the screen angle for the best viewing position. Page 14 Page 14 If the voltage of the vehicle's battery power is low, the screen may blink when the screen angle is changed.
Other Useful Features /FLAT V.EQ /O/C /TILT /TILT OPEN/CLOSE / SETUP VISUAL EQ About VISUAL EQTM The Parking Brake must be engaged to access the Setup screen. Attempting to access this screen while driving will display the warning – CAN'T OPERATE WHILE DRIVING. ○ ○ Select VISUAL EQ ON mode by pressing VISUAL EQ. ○ 1 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Use VISUAL EQ to create the best image by compensating for the ambient light conditions, then store your settings on the TMI-M990.
○ ○ ○ ○ Press and hold VISUAL EQ for at least 2 seconds. The VISUAL EQ SETUP screen is displayed, and various VISUAL EQ settings can be made. ○ 2 ○ ○ ○ To exit VISUAL EQ SETUP, press and hold VISUAL EQ for more than 2 seconds. The screen returus to normal mode. ○ 3 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • If you select OFF in step 1, then VISUAL EQ settings etc. cannot be performed. ○ ○ Select VISUAL EQ ON mode by pressing VISUAL EQ.
SOFT SHARP ○ ○ ○ NIGHT MOVIE HIGH CONTRAST ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Press and hold VISUAL EQ for at least 2 seconds. The screen returns to normal mode. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • You can set VISUAL EQ for each picture source such as DVD. (VISUAL EQ cannot be set in RGB navigation mode, backup camera interruption mode.) ○ ○ 5 ○ ○ ○ FLAT: Flat image. NIGHT MOVIE: Brightens up a dark scene. Suitable for movies with a lot of dark scenes. SOFT: Suppresses screen glare.
V.SEL V.MUTE /FLAT V.EQ /O/C VISUAL EQ V.SEL/DISP.OFF /TILT /TILT OPEN/CLOSE / SETUP Adjusting and Storing VISUAL EQTM ○ ○ Press VISUAL EQ to select the VISUAL EQ ON mode. ○ 1 ○ ○ You can store up to two of your image adjustments. The picture brightness, colour, tint, contrast and sharpness can be adjusted. ○ OFF Continued ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Press and hold VISUAL EQ for at least 2 seconds. The VISUAL EQ SETUP screen is displayed.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Press OPEN/CLOSE / SETUP or VISUAL EQ, and select an item to adjust from BRIGHT, COLOR, TINT, CONTRAST, SHARPNESS. When you press OPEN/CLOSE / SETUP, you move to the next item, press VISUAL EQ to move to the previous item. Adjust the selected item by pressing / TILT. 5 When adjusting another item, repeat steps 3 and 4. 6 When the picture settings are complete, press OPEN/CLOSE / SETUP or VISUAL EQ and select V.EQ MEMORY.
○ After setting, press and hold VISUAL EQ for at least 2 seconds. The screen returns to the previous one. ○ 9 ○ Press V.SEL/DISP.OFF. The stored adjustments are applied to the current video image. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • To recall the stored adjustment values, see “Selecting the VISUAL EQTM Property” (page 21). • After selecting the manufacturer’s setting of VISUAL EQ property (NIGHT MOVIE etc.), the property can be adjusted and saved. While adjusting, CUSTOM is displayed.
Other Useful Features /FLAT WIDE/R.SEL /O/C R.SEL/ WIDE VISUAL EQ /TILT OPEN/CLOSE/ /TILT SETUP DISP/A.MEMO About REAR SELECTOR With a Rear monitor connected to the TMI-M990, its adjustments may be set using the REAR SELECTOR screen. The following steps 1 to 4 are common operations for the REAR SELECTOR screen. Refer to each section for details. ○ ○ ○ Press R.SEL/WIDE. The screen changes to the REAR SELECTOR screen.
○ ○ ○ After setting, press R.SEL/WIDE. The screen returns to the previous one. ○ 4 ○ Change the setting item by pressing / TILT. ○ 3 ○ Press OPEN/CLOSE / SETUP or VISUAL EQ and select the item to set. When you press OPEN/CLOSE / SETUP, you move to the next item, press VISUAL EQ to move to the previous item. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • When you press DISP./A.MEMO on the remote control unit, the current status is displayed.
Other Useful Features Rear Entertainment function The Rear Entertainment function independently routes different sources to the front and the rear of the car. For example, while listening to the radio or other audio source in the front, DVD can be enjoyed in the rear with the optional rear monitor and headphones. Setting item: AUX OUT1, AUX OUT2 AUX OUT1*1: Select the source, from the list below, that is output to AUX OUT1. AUX OUT2: Select the source, from the list below, that is output to AUX OUT2.
Switching the Function of the Remote Sensor The remote sensors of the external unit (monitor, etc.), can be selected for Remote control operation from the external unit. Setting item: REM.CON IN Setting content: FRONT, REAR-1, REAR-2 FRONT: The remote control sensor on the main unit is enabled. Remote control operation from any external monitor is disabled. REAR-1*4: The remote sensor of the external monitor connected to AUX OUT1 is enabled.
Other Useful Features V.SEL/ V.MUTE V.SEL/DISP.OFF Switching the Visual Source Only (Simultaneous Function) ○ Press V.SEL/DISP.OFF. The TMI-M990 picture source changes each time it is pressed. ○ 2 ○ Change to your preferred source (FM, AM, CD etc.) on the head unit. For details, see the head unit operating instructions. NAVI. (Audio) DVD DVD ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ DVD DVD ○ AUX-1 DVD ○ AUX-2 DVD ○ * When simultaneous is off.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • The simultaneous function can only be used when an IONBUS compatible head unit is connected. • To output the AUX, NAVI. mode sound of TMI-M990 during simultaneous operation, change the head unit source to AUX, NAVI. mode. See (Operating from the Head Unit. “Switching the Source”, page 49). • When the simultaneous function is active and you change the head unit source, only the audio is switched and the simultaneous function is not cleared.
Other Useful Features Supplementary information TITLE Adjusting and Storing VISUAL EQ This page includes supplementary information for pages 20 to 31. Please refer to these pages. Description Adjusting and storing of VISUAL EQ can also be made from the setup. The procedure is below. For more details, see the General Setup Operation. Operation from the main unit 1 Press and hold OPEN/CLOSE / SETUP for at least 2 seconds.
Setup About the Setup There are a number of setup functions available in the TMI-M990. • For example, a sound is made when a switch is pressed, or a beep sound can be set ON/OFF when a command is received. In this way, you can change your preferred settings.
Setup BAND/ SETUP /FLAT /O/C VISUAL EQ /TILT /TILT OPEN/CLOSE / SETUP General Setup Operation The Parking Brake must be engaged to access the Setup screen. Attempting to access this screen while driving will display the warning – CAN'T OPERATE WHILE DRIVING. The following steps 1 to 4 are common operations to each “Setting item” of GENERAL Setup. Refer to each section for details. ○ ○ ○ Press and hold OPEN/CLOSE / SETUP for at least 2 seconds. The GENERAL SETUP screen is displayed.
○ ○ After setting, press and hold OPEN/CLOSE / SETUP for at least 2 seconds. The screen returns to the previous one. ○ 4 ○ Press ○ 3 ○ Press VISUAL EQ or OPEN/CLOSE / SETUP, and select the item you wish to set. When you press OPEN/CLOSE / SETUP, you move to the next item, press VISUAL EQ to move to the previous item. / TILT to change the settings.
Setup /FLAT /O/C /TILT /TILT Before performing each setting, please refer to “Setup menu chart” on page 33 and “GENERAL Setup Standard Operation” on page 34. Adjusting Brightness ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Adjust the brightness from –15 to +15 by pressing / TILT or / TILT.
Adjusting Colour of Picture ○ Setting item: COLOR Setting content: –15 ~ +15 ○ ○ ○ • Colour adjustment cannot be made if a Navigation system with the RGB feature is connected. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Adjust the color from –15 to +15 by pressing / TILT or / TILT. Adjusting Tint of Picture ○ / TILT or ○ ○ ○ • Tint adjustment cannot be made if a Navigation system with the RGB feature is connected. ○ ○ Adjust the tint from G15 to R15 by pressing / TILT.
Setup /FLAT /O/C /TILT /TILT Before performing each setting, please refer to “Setup menu chart” on page 33 and “GENERAL Setup Standard Operation” on page 34. Adjusting the Sharpness ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • Sharpness adjustment cannot be made if a Navigation system with the RGB feature is connected. ○ Adjust the sharpness from –15 to +15 by pressing / TILT or / TILT. When decreasing Sharpness, the image softens. When increasing Sharpness, the image sharpens.
Setting the Illumination Brightness When the lights are switched on at night etc., the switch and Input indicator brightness of the TMIM990 can be dimmed. Setting item: DIMMER Setting content: ON/OFF/AUTO ON: The switch and indicator brightness of the TMI-M990 change to the value set in “Adjusting the Illumination Level” (refer to this page). OFF: The illumination brightness does not change. AUTO*: When the car lights are switched ON, the switch and input indicator brightness on the TMI-M990 become dimmer.
Setup /FLAT /O/C /TILT /TILT Before performing each setting, please refer to “Setup menu chart” on page 33 and “GENERAL Setup Standard Operation” on page 34. Illumination Control The back light (fluorescent light) built in the liquid crystal panel is switched to the brightness of the car inside to be easy to be seen. Setting item: BACKLIGHT DIMMER Setting content: AUTO/OFF AUTO: Adjust the brightness of the background illumination of the monitor automatically to the brightness of the car inside.
Selecting the Monitor Opening Angle Setting item: SLIDE Setting content: BACK/FRONT • For details, see “Adjusting the Display Back and Forwards”, page 13. Adjusting the Monitor Viewing Angle ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • The display angle can be adjusted by pushing the main unit switches / TILT or / TILT, or the remote control switches / TILT or / TILT. For details, see “Adjusting the Monitor Viewing Angle”, page 14. ○ ○ Press / TILT or / TILT and adjust to an angle (10 levels) that is easily viewable.
Setup BAND/ SETUP /FLAT /O/C VISUAL EQ /TILT /TILT OPEN/CLOSE / SETUP Before performing each setting, please refer to “Setup menu chart” on page 33 and “GENERAL Setup Standard Operation” on page 34. Changing Lighting Colour The illumination colour of the switch and input indicators of the TMI-M990 can be selected from one of three colours. Also, if connected with an IONBUS compatible head unit (DVI-9990R/DVI-9990E), the head unit illumination colour can be linked.
Head Unit Linked Functions The simultaneous operation on the main unit can be linked to IONBUS compatible head unit source switching and cleared. Setting item: BUS AUTO Setting content: OFF/ON/AUTO OFF: The main unit performs normal simultaneous operation. ON: Simultaneous function is performed when the video is in navigation mode only. When the source is other video sources, the main unit simultaneous operation is cleared linking to the source switching of the head unit.
○ ○ ○ Press / TILT or / TILT. The AUX IN 1, 2, 3 or S-IN SETUP screen is displayed. ○ ○ 3 ○ Setup ○ ○ To return to the GENERAL SETUP screen, press / TILT or / TILT after selecting RETURN. To exit the setup, press and hold OPEN/CLOSE / SETUP for at least 2 seconds. ○ 6 ○ Change the setting by pressing ○ 5 ○ Press VISUAL EQ or OPEN/CLOSE / SETUP, and select the preferred item setting. When you press OPEN/CLOSE / SETUP, you move to the next item, press VISUAL EQ to move to the previous item.
Before performing each setting, please refer to “Setup menu chart” on page 33 and “AUX IN/S-IN setup standard operation” on page 43. Setting the AUX Mode Setting item: AUX IN 1, 2, 3, SIG. Setting content: ON/OFF ON: AUX source is displayed. OFF: AUX source is not displayed. Name External Equipment to be Displayed (AUX) When at least one external device is connected, you can name each as you like.
Setup Name the S video input to be displayed (S-IN) If a S video output compatible ALPINE head unit is connected, you can attach a display name you like. Setting item: NAME Setting content: AUX/DVD/VCR/GAME/TV • Only valid when S-IN SIG. is ON. • Not displayed when changing the source. You can check the display by pressing DISP./A.MEMO on the remote control.
TV (Optional) TV Operation When connected with a TV unit (sold separately), you can use the remote control supplied with the TMI-M990 to operate the TV. Set the AUX NAME to TV. Refer to (Setup “Name External Equipment to be Displayed (AUX) page 45). 1 1 2 3 4 5 Button Preset selection UP 2 Button Channel station selection DOWN Long press for automatic selection 3 Button Channel station selection UP Long press for automatic selection 4 Button Preset selection DOWN 5 DISP/A.MEMO Button Check channel no.
Operating from the Head Unit SOURCE/POWER BAND Rotary encoder Operating from the Head Unit This operation can also be performed from an ALPINE IONBUS compatible head unit. Also refer to the head unit operating instructions. To customers in Europe: The TMI-M990 can be operated with the DVI-9990R and RUE-4197 (remote control supplied with the Head Unit). To customers outside Europe: The TMI-M990 can be operated with the DVI-9990E and RUE-4200 (remote control supplied with the Head Unit).
Switching the Source Operation is performed from an ALPINE IONBUS compatible head unit. 1 Press SOURCE/POWER. TUNER 2 AUX DVD Press BAND in AUX mode, and change the AUX mode. NAVI. AUX-1 AUX-2 AUX-3 Adjusting the Volume Operation is performed from an ALPINE IONBUS compatible head unit. 1 The volume is adjusted by rotating the Rotary encoder.
Operating from the Head Unit Operating the Head Unit with the Remote Control The main unit can be operated with the remote control supplied with the head unit. • Remote control operation list RUE-4197 Operation explanation Page Channel selection etc. Press and hold for automatic channel selection. — * * Preset selection etc. — Auto memory — A.PROC. Switch display mode 17 Press and hold to access/exit the REAR SELECTOR screen.
RUE-4200 Operation explanation A.PROC. Page Switch display mode 17 Press and hold to access/exit the REAR SELECTOR screen. 26 Joystick Press , to select the adjusting items. Press , to adjust the item and/or change the setting. TITLE Accessing VISUAL EQ mode 20 Press and hold to access/exit the VISUAL EQ SETUP screen. 23 V.SEL. Switch V. SEL (Simultaneous Function)/In the VISUAL EQ SETUP screen, the adjusted VISUAL EQ value is stored.
Information In Case of Difficulty If you encounter a problem, please turn the power off, then on again. If the unit is still not functioning normally, please review the items in the following checklist. This guide will help you isolate the problem if the unit is at fault. Otherwise, make sure the rest of your system is properly connected, or then consult your authorized Alpine dealer. No function or display. • Vehicle's ignition is off.
Specifications MONITOR SECTION Screen Size LCD Type Operation System 7.0" Transparent type TN LCD Low temperature p-si TFT active matrix Number of Picture Elements 1,152,000 pcs. (2,400 x 480) Effective Number of Picture Elements 99.
Information CHASSIS SIZE (Monitor section) Width Height Depth 178 mm (7") 50 mm (2") 165 mm (6-1/2") CHASSIS SIZE (AV-Interface Unit section) Width Height Depth 160 mm (5-5/16") 40 mm (1-9/16") 120 mm (4-3/4") • Due to continuous product improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice. • The LCD panel is manufactured using an extremely high precision manufacturing technology. Its effective pixel ratio is over 99.99%. This means that there is a possibility that 0.
Installation and Connections Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the following and pages 3 to 5 of this manual thoroughly for proper use. Warning MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS Failure to make the proper connections may result in fire or product damage. USE ONLY IN CARS WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND. (Check with your dealer if you are not sure.) Failure to do so may result in fire, etc. BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL.
Installation and Connections Caution HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS. The wiring and installation of this unit requires special technical skill and experience. To ensure safety, always contact the dealer where you purchased this product to have the work done. USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THEM SECURELY. Be sure to use only the specified accessory parts. Use of other than designated parts may damage this unit internally or may not securely install the unit in place.
Installation 2 Installing the Monitor Installation Location Screw Before deciding on the mounting location, check that opening and closing the display will not hamper gear shifting in that position. Hex Nut (M5) Bolt Stud TMI-M990 Metal Mounting Strap Ground Lead • Install at an angle of within 30 degrees from the horizontal. 1 Bracket Chassis Front Frame (Included) Wider edge should face down.
Installation and Connections 3 Installing the AV-Interface Unit When mounting the tuner with the Velcro fasteners, be sure to choose a flat location. Do not hang the unit from the bottom of the dashboard or rear deck with the Velcro fasteners. Lock Pin Slide the TMI-M990 into the dashboard. When the unit is in place, make sure the locking pins are fully seated in the down position. This can be done by pressing firmly in on the unit while pushing the locking pin down with a small screwdriver.
Parking Brake Lead Connection If necessary, use a pinch connector to connect the parking brake lead, etc. 1 2 Vehicle Cable Pliers Pinch Connector Monitor Cable Stopper Connection Diagram of SPST Switch (Sold Separately) (If the ACC power supply is not available) ACC TMI-M990 (Monitor) (Red) SPST SW (Optional) FUSE (1A) (Optional) BATTERY (Yellow) FUSE (7.
Installation and Connections Connections (TMI-M990 Wiring Diagram) 1 To IONBUS terminal 3 TMI-M990 5 REVERSE (Orange/White) 2 PARKING BRAKE w o 1:SYSTEM 1 2 6 (Yellow/Blue) 2:STANDALONE 7 ACC Bottom of the unit 4 To plus side of the back lamp signal lead of the car (Red) q 8 9 BATTERY (Yellow) p GND (Black) q 9 BATTERY (Yellow) GND p (Black) REMOTE OUT AUX1 e (White/Brown) TMI-M990 AV-Interface unit REMOTE OUT AUX2 e (White/Brown) REMOTE OUT AUX3 w e (White
1 IONBUS cable Used when setting up IONBUS compatible products. 2 IONBUS terminal Used when setting up IONBUS compatible products. 3 IONBUS cable (Included) 4 Monitor Extension Cable (Included) 5 Reverse Lead (Orange/White) Use only when a back-up camera is connected. Connect to the plus side of the car's reverse lamp that lights when the transmission is shifted into reverse (R). Switches the video picture to the back-up camera. This is linked with putting the car into reverse (R).
Installation and Connections System Example When Connecting External Equipment (If an IONBUS compatible head unit is not connected) System Switch: When “STANDALONE” is set (See page 58) NVE-N099P/NVE-N077PS Navigation system (Sold Separately) 6 Amplified Speaker (Sold Separately) TMI-M990 AV-Interface unit 1 To Audio Input terminal To Video Input terminal 5 Rear monitor 2 (Sold Separately) 6 2 4 To Audio Input terminal 9 7 TV TUNER (Sold Separately) 8 3 REMOTE OUT (AUX1) 9 p REMOTE IN (W
When Connecting External Equipmentt (When Connected to an IONBUS Compatible Head Unit) System Switch:When SYSTEM is set (See page 58) TMI-M990 Monitor 5 To Video Output terminal 9 2 1 1 DVD Video Player (Sold Separately) To Audio Output terminal 1:SYSTEM To Audio Input terminal 4 2:STANDALONE 2 Rear monitor 1 (Sold Separately) Bottom of the unit 9 To Video Input terminal 3 TMI-M990 AV-Interface unit 9 To Video Input terminal Rear monitor 2 (Sold Separately) To Audio Input terminal 2 6 To
Installation and Connections 1 System Switch Change to “1:SYSTEM” when the main unit is connected with an IONBUS compatible head unit. When not connected to an IONBUS compatible head unit, change to “2:STANDALONE”. • Be sure to turn the power off to the unit before changing the switch position. 2 Power Supply Connector 3 AUX Video/Audio Output (AUX2) Terminal Use when connecting an optional monitor etc. 4 AUX Video/Audio Output (AUX1) Terminal Use when connecting an optional monitor etc.
Connect the Navigation system NVE-N099P/NVE-N077PS Navigation system (Sold Separately) 1 TMI-M990 AV-Interface unit 2 • When the NVE-N055PS is connected for the Navigation System, use the RGB conversion cable KCE-030N (Sold separately). 1 RGB Cable (Included with Navigation) 2 RGB Input Terminal Connect this to the RGB output terminal of the Navigation System. To prevent external noise from entering the audio system.
Installation and Connections Connecting an IONBUS compatible head unit, an IONBUS compatible Multimedia Manager and an Ai-NET compatible CD changer 3 IONBUS compatible head unit (sold separately) 1 t 6 (DVI-9990R/DVI-9990E) 5 *1 2 p 7 *1 5 3 *1 *2 r e w *1 3 IONBUS compatible Multimedia Manager (sold separately) y 1:SYSTEM 1 2 3 2:STANDALONE (PXI-H990) 9 3 *1 Ai-NET/IONBUS CONVERTER (sold separately) 8 4 CD changer (Ai-NET) (sold separately) (CHA-S634) 66-EN q (KCI-500B)
1 2 3 4 S Video Input Terminal Display Output Terminal IONBUS Terminal Ai-NET Connector Only an Ai-NET compatible CD changer can be connected. All other Ai-NET products are not compatible.
