VOD808 Drop Down DVD Video Monitor Installation Guide
IMPORTANT An LCD panel and/or video monitor may be installed in a motor vehicle and visible to the driver if the LCD panel or video monitor is used for vehicle information, system control, rear or side observation or navigation. If the LCD panel or video monitor is used for television reception, video or DVD play, the LCD panel or video monitor must be installed so that these features will only function then the vehicle is in ‘park’ or when the vehicle’s parking brake is applied.
MATERIALS INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) VOD808 DVD Video Monitor with TV Tuner (P/N 136D2402) (1 pc) Accessory 8 pin FM Transmitter Harness (P/N112B3262) (1 pc) 2 Pin Power Wire Harness with choke (P/N 112B3143) (1 pc) 12 Pin Power / Signal Harness (P/N 112B2821) (1 pc) Protective Covers (2pcs) Left Protective Cover for IR sensor (P/N 102B3689) (1pc) Right Protective Cover for Headphone Jacks (P/N 102B3690) (1pc) 6) Hardware Package #4 x 3/8” Screws (12 pcs) #8 x 5/8” Self Drilling Screws (5 pcs
GENERAL INSTALLATION APPROACH: 1) Decide upon system configuration and options that will be installed (i.e.: what components, Satellite Radio, VCP, Tuner, RF Modulator/external amp, remote headphones, 2nd VCP, etc.). 2) Review all manuals to become familiar with electrical requirements and hook ups. 3) Decide upon mounting locations of all components and method of mounting.
VEHICLE PREPARATION: 1) 2) 3) 4) Locate an accessory power source (+12v when key is in the ACC. and run positions, and 0v when key is off), constant power source (+12 Vdc at all times). Also locate a good grounding point. Generally, these connection points can be found at the Ignition Switch, Fusebox, Radio etc. The mounting method and location will vary from vehicle to vehicle, so this manual will only focus on the installation of the video monitor and related console accessories.
MINI CONSOLE INSTALLATION: This page only covers special installation considerations for the mini-console installation. If the video monitor is to be installed in a vehicle with the mini console, the console may need to be trimmed to fit the contour of the vehicle headliner. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) In this installation, the video monitor is mounted directly to the overhead cross-member in the roof using the mounting screw bosses. These screw bosses should contact the cross-member directly (i.e.
MOUNTING THE MINI-CONSOLE Roof Roof Support Headliner 12"x9"x3/4" Plywood Block (4) Self-Tapping Screws (not supplied) Mini-Console Video Unit (5) #8 Flat Washers (5) #8x5/8" Self-Tapping Screws (1) Rubber Plug -5-
VOD808 Hard Wired FM Modulator Output TO FACTORY RADIO Am/Fm Antenna FM Modulator Dash Radio Male (white) RCA Jack For Audio Source with Car Audio In Low Level Output L/R (Ex. Satellite Radio) Audio Input Male (red) RCA Jack FM Modulator 8 Pin Modulator Hardness Battery Red: +12VDC (Accessory Cir.) Power Harness Mini-Din Connectors Choke Black: Ground Dome Light Connection. Refer to connecting the Dome Light.
CONNECTING THE DOME LIGHTS The dome lights in the video monitor require three connections to the vehicle's wiring. There are two common types of dome light circuits used, positive or negative switched. Positive systems supply voltage to the interior lights to turn them on, negative switched systems apply ground to illuminate the bulbs. To determine which system you have you must locate the wires at the dome light.
Negative Switched Dome lighting To 12 pin connector Red / black - Lamp on Black / red - Lamp common Purple / brown - Lamp Auto To constant Factory Dome light circuit To constant Factory Door ajar switch or Body Troubleshooting: SYMPTOM: REMEDY: No power at Video Monitor -Verify +12 VDC on Red wire at 2 pin Power Harness behind video monitor.
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