English Owner’s manual OHM106/156 OVERHEAD MONITOR SYSTEM OHM106/156 OHM.
English Thank you for purchasing this Clarion product. • Please read this owner’s manual in its entirety before operating this equipment. • After reading this manual, keep it handy, such as in your glove compartment. • Save your sales receipt. The warranty at the end of this manual and your sales receipt are essential for warranty service. FCC Approval The Clarion OHM106/156 have been tested and found to comply within the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
English Contents 1. FEATURES ............................................................................................................. 4 2. PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................................... 5 Installation ............................................................................................................... 5 3. CONTROLS ............................................................................................................
English 1. FEATURES WARNING The Clarion OHM106/156 overhead monitor system is designed strictly for rear-seat entertainment. Viewing the monitor while operating a motor vehicle can result in serious injury and/or property damage. Clarion is not responsible for any injury and/or property damage as a result of the improper use or viewing of the monitor.
English 2. PRECAUTIONS • Do not operate this product in ways other than those described in this manual. • Do not disassemble or modify this unit. You may damage the monitor, void the warranty, and suffer electric shock. • Do not leave the monitor extended when you’re not using it. Direct sunlight can cause the monitor to malfunction. • In extremely cold temperatures the picture may appear dark and move slowly. The display returns to normal when the temperature rises.
English 3. CONTROLS Monitor closed (view looking up from directly below) The controls face the back seat of the car. Dome light Dome light Door detect ON/OFF Lamp control (ON/AUTO) Power button ON/OFF Picture In Picture (PIP) Main input select (AV1 - AV4) Sub input select (AV1 - AV4) PIP - SWAP position SIZE Release button for opening the monitor Monitor open Monitor housing Thin Film Transistor (TFT) screen View from rear car seat 6 OHM.
Display mode for main picture Monitor controls Picture in pitcure: displays sub picture Monitor power Main picture source Display mode for sub picture Sub picture source Exit current page Monitor setup menu FM modulator on and off* Switch between main and sub pictures Position sub picture Set size of sub picture Audio off Dimmer (set display brightness) DVD power DVD controls (Vs755 only) English Remote control Play and pause DVD Selection buttons Confirm selection DVD setup menu Display title inf
English 4. OPERATIONS This monitor works in conjunction with a DVD player or other video source mounted usually in the dashboard of your car. Headphones provide the audio. If your car is equipped with more than one audio/video source, such as a DVD and a game player, one person can watch a movie the other plays the game.
English An IR receiver in the headphones that is exposed to direct sunlight for an extended period of time may cause poor sound quality. Let the headphones cool off before you use them. Opening the monitor 1. Press the open button to release the overhead monitor. 2. Gently push down on the button of the monitor until it reaches the desired position.
English Changing image aspect ratio A common display setting to change is screen mode, which controls the aspect ratio used to display images. To change the aspect ratio of the main screen, press MODE in the Main or Sub sections of the remote. Note: If you don’t select a mode, the system waits for five seconds and returns to the previous mode selection. Viewing two video sources at once First, choose how to view both video sources.
English Notes: To switch video output from the main screen to the sub screen and vice versa, press SWAP in the Main section of the remote. The small sub screen can appear in any of the four corners of the main screen. To switch corners, press POS (position) in the Sub section of the remote control. To change the aspect ratio of the sub screen, press MODE in the Sub section of the remote Adjusting screen brightness Press DIM in the Sub section of the remote.
English Changing the battery in the remote control The battery needs changing when the buttons stop working. 1. Using a small screwdriver, pry open the transparent battery cover. Coin battery Put the battery into the space provided Push gently in to snap closed Replacing the battery in the remote control 2. Replace the battery with the same type (Model CR2025) and snap the cover closed. Changing the dome lights 1.
English Removing the bulb 3. Replace the bulb with the same type bulb. 5. INSTALLATION AND WIRING Read these instructions and precautions carefully. Improper installation can damage the monitor and the vehicle.
English Tools and additional components You will need: • A Phillips-head screwdriver when mounting the unit in the vehicle • 4-6 screws to attach the ceiling bracket to the ceiling of the vehicle (not included) • High-quality RCA input-output cables Extra cable can cause signal loss and act as an antenna for noise. Use only highquality RCA cables that are no longer than necessary to make a direct connection with the source unit(s) and monitor. Before you begin 1.
A good chassis ground connection is critical to minimize resistance and avoid noise problems. Use the shortest wire possible and securely connect it to the car chassis and the source unit ground. • When routing RCA cables, keep them away from the power cables and output speaker wires, engine, exhaust system, etc. Heat may damage wires. • If the fuse should blow, make sure all connections are correct and no wires are damaged before replacing the fuse.
English Install the ceiling bracket and cables 1. Screw the ceiling bracket to the beam or plywood.
English Install the monitor 1. Carefully hold the overhead monitor up to the ceiling bracket. 2. Insert both keys to help you align the mounting screw holes. Keys Using the keys to hold the monitor in place 3. Screw in the screws making sure the wires are not in the way. OHM106/156 OHM.
English Ceiling bracket Screws (not included) EMC cover Two of four rubber caps to cover screws One of two rubber cap to cover key holes Two keys help align the unit Locating all the screws and rubber caps 3. Remove the keys. 4. Cover the key holes and screws with the rubber caps provided. 5. Ground the black wire of the power harness to a clean ground spot. Note: Keep the ground wires from the monitor and the audio/video source as short as possible to prevent unwanted vehicle noise. 18 OHM.
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English 6. Saving your preferences Changes you make by pressing the buttons in the Main and Sub sections of the remote control affect only your current viewing session. If you define your viewing preferences using the on-screen display (OSD) menus, the monitor stores your preferences so that you don’t have to reconfigure the monitor every time you use the system. For example, by default, picture-in-picture always displays in the upper right corner of the main picture.
The four on-screen display menus overlay whatever is currently playing on the monitor. You can configure the system to fade out the background of the OSD menus. With this feature enabled, you can continue watching whatever is playing while you configure preferences. 1. Press MENU three times to display the on-screen display menu. The system displays the OSD menu.
English On-screen display menus reference Main on-screen display menu Main picture menu Controls the display settings for the main picture. Setting Description Brightness Sets screen brightness. Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas. Hue Balance Adjusts the way each color displays. Color Saturation Adjusts the overall color of the picture. 22 OHM.
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English Controls how color displays on the screen. Setting Value Description Color temperature Adjusts colors in combination. User Allows you to configure the mixture of red, green and blue. 6500K Selects a pre-configured combination of the three colors that could be described as “warm.” 9300K Selects a pre-configured combination of the three colors that could be described as “cooler.” You can still adjust individual colors after choosing 6500K or 9300K .
English Sub picture on-screen display menu Sub picture menu Controls the display settings for the sub picture. Setting Description Brightness Sets screen brightness. Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas. Hue Balance Adjusts the way each color displays. Color Saturation Adjusts the overall color of the monitor. OHM106/156 OHM.
English Controls how color displays on the screen. Setting Value Description Color temperature Adjusts colors in combination. User Allows you to configure the mixture of red, green and blue. 6500K Selects a pre-configured combination of the three colors that could be described as “warm.” 9300K Selects a pre-configured combination of the three colors that could be described as “cooler.” You can still adjust individual colors after choosing 6500K or 9300K .
English Controls the sub picture, also called the picture-in-picture. Setting Value Description PIP Mode Turns the sub picture on and off, and selects the style of sub picture. Off No sub picture. Single Sub picture overlays a portion of the main picture. PAP Both pictures split the screen equally. Choosing PAP locks out the ability to size and move the sub picture. PIP Size Vertical Controls the size of the sub picture. Small Smallest sub picture. Medium Larger sub picture.
English OSD (on-screen display) menu On-screen display menu Setting Value/Description Vertical Moves the on-screen display menus up and down. Horizontal Moves the on-screen display menus left and right. Blend Fades out the background of the on-screen display so that you can see what’s playing behind the menus. Time Out Defines the number of seconds (0-30) before the on-screen display turns itself off. This value displays next to the timeout configuration bar.
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English 7. Troubleshooting System or DVD does not work 1. Turn on the ignition. 2. Turn on the DVD player. 3. Make sure there’s a DVD in the DVD player. 4. Press play on the remote control. Possible remedies If the monitor does not respond: • Check the fuses at the end of the monitor installation cables and on the vehicle. • Check all connections. See the installation instructions. • Change the batteries in the remote control. • Dirt may be covering the remote’s infrared lens.
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