SOURCE COMMANDER MSS430 R L V R L V R L V R L V M U L T I S T A T I O N A/V SELECTOR OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION GUIDE
OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE WARNING! THE CLARION MSS430 MULTISTATION A/V SELECTOR IS DESIGNED FOR SWITCHING OF VIDEO SOURCES FOR REAR SEAT VIEWING ONLY. If you do not have the required knowledge and experience to successfully complete the installation, we strongly recommend consulting an authorized Clarion dealer about professional installation options.
SOURCE COMMANDER MSS430 INTRODUCTION About The Manual And Warranty The Clarion MSS430 is a full-featured Multistation A/V Selector specifically created for the mobile environment. When used with the enclosed Control Stations, the system allows true multi-zone control with independent audio/video selection of up to four sources and connection of up to three monitors, each capable of displaying a different audio/video program. Each station provides individual entertainment.
OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION PRECAUTIONS Installation Precautions • This unit operates on an automotive 12-volt negative ground power source and requires additional mobile audio and video components for proper operation. • Before installation, disconnect the (–) negative lead from the vehicle’s battery. • Use only supplied screws and hardware. Make sure all connections and components are fastened securely.
SOURCE COMMANDER MSS430 • Do not drop or excessively jar the MSS430 Multistation A/V Selector or Control Station(s). • Do not use liquid cleaners on any surfaces. Only use a soft (cotton or other non-static) cloth to wipe off fingerprints or other imprints from the faceplate or remote control. • Do not subject the unit to direct sunlight or an extremely hot environment (e.g., closed windows on a hot summer day, direct path of heater vent, etc.).
OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLATION AND WIRING Installing the MSS430 Parts List • (1) Source Commander MSS430 A/V Selector M4 x 15 Self-tapping Sheet Metal Screw (4 supplied) • (3) Control Stations • (3) Control Station Cables • (2) Mounting L-Brackets R • (4) M4 x 8 Pan Head Machine Screws L V R • (4) M4 x 15 Self-tapping Sheet Metal Screws L V R • (1) 4-pin Molex Power Connector L V R L • (3) 2-pin Monitor Power Connectors V • Owner’s Manual/Installation Guide POW ER M4 x 8 Pan H
SOURCE COMMANDER MSS430 Installing the Control Station MSS430 Wiring for the 4-Pin Power Harness Ignition Switch Reverse Switch + Battery Fuse Red Green Black Reverse Lights (on vehicle’s rear) To Ground To Vehicle Circuits 3 4 Opening Mounting Bazel Control Station Figure 2. Installing the Control Station in a center console. 6 END VIEW 1 Reverse (Green) 2 3 None 4 Ignition (Red) Ground (Black) 1 2 Figure 3. Wiring and pinouts for the 4-pin power harness.
OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLATION AND WIRING (CONTINUED) MSS430 Wiring for VCR MSS430 Wiring for DVD Disc Player R R L V R L V R L V R L L V R L V R L V R L V V Clarion VDH910 Videocassette Recorder (rear view) Figure 4. Wiring diagram using a VS715 DVD player. Figure 5. Wiring diagram for a VDH910 VCR Input.
SOURCE COMMANDER MSS430 MSS430 Wiring for TV Tuner Input R L V R L V R L V R L V Figure 6. Wiring diagram for a TTX001 TV Tuner. 8 MSS430 Wiring for Rear Vision Camera R L V R L V R L V R L V Figure 7. Wiring diagram for a Clarion Rear Vision Camera.
OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE Power Connector Pinouts MSS430 Video and Power Connector Pinouts A/V INPUT 1 ~ 4 RCAs Center Connductor is signal (+), Outside conductor is signal ground (-). 3 4 END VIEW POWER 4-Pin Connector (Male Pins) 1 Reverse (Green) 2 3 None 4 Ignition (Red) Ground (Black) A/V OUTPUT 1 ~ 3 RCAs 1 2 Center Connductor is signal (+), Outside conductor is signal ground (-).
SOURCE COMMANDER MSS430 DESCRIPTION OF MSS430 FRONT CONNECTORS POWER 1 2 Figure 10. The MSS430’s chassis input connectors. A/V Input Connections (Front Panel) 1 A/V INPUT 1 (3 -RCA Jacks) Use a triple RCA A/V cable (not supplied) to connect video and stereo audio from the primary video source (e.g., Clarion VDH910 VCR, VS715 DVD Player, etc.) to the MSS430 A/V Selector. See Applications on page 15.
OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 A/V INPUT 3 (3 -RCA Jacks) Same as A/V Input 1. Use these jacks to connect a third video source. 5 POWER INPUT CONNECTOR (4-Pin Molex) Connect the enclosed Molex pigtail to the vehicle’s power, ground, and back-up light circuits, (see Figure 3 on page 6). 4 A/V INPUT 4 (3 -RCA Jacks) Same as A/V Input 1. Use these jacks to connect a fourth video source.
SOURCE COMMANDER MSS430 DESCRIPTION OF MSS430 REAR CONNECTORS (CONT’D) 6 7 8 9 0 q w e r Figure 11. The MSS430’s A/V Outputs and Power connectors. 6 CONTROL STATION 1 (6 -Pin Connector) The Control Station connected to this port provides control and selection of Zone 1 audio/video sources. 7 CONTROL STATION 2 (6 -Pin Connector) The Control Station connected to this port provides control and selection of Zone 2 audio/video sources.
OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE q A/V OUTPUT 2 (3 -RCA Jacks) DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL STATION Use this output when connecting the MSS430 to an external (NTSC-composite type) video monitor for Zone 2. 1 w MONITOR 2 OUTPUT (2 -Pin Connector) Connect to the monitor’s +12 V and ground for Zone 2. e A/V OUTPUT 3 (3 -RCA Jacks) 4 Use this output when connecting the MSS430 to an external (NTSC-composite type) video monitor for Zone 3.
SOURCE COMMANDER MSS430 2 SOURCE SELECT Button Press the SOURCE SELECT button one or more times to step through the different Audio/Video inputs. Each LED illuminates to confirm the source selected. 3 POWER Button When ignition is applied to the MSS430’s ignition lead, all control stations are automatically set into the Stand-By mode (no power output from the monitor’s power connector). Press the POWER button on any Control Station and the source LED will illuminate and the monitor will power on.
OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE APPLICATIONS INPUT CONFIGURATIONS R L V R L V R L V R L V Rear Vision Camera CCA DNG VER VS715 VDH910 Figure 13. Using the MSS430 Input Connectors.
SOURCE COMMANDER MSS430 APPLICATIONS OUTPUT CONFIGURATIONS VMA7191 IR to TTX001 Control Station 3 VMA7191 IR to VDH910 Control Station 2 WH200 IR HEADPHONES R L V R L V R L V R L V Control Station 1 TVX5653 CAA-389 (optional) Figure 14. Using the MSS430 Output Connectors.
OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE OPERATING THE MSS430 SYSTEM Viewing A Videocassette Reverse Mode (Control Station 1 ONLY) 1. After system and individual control station power is on, insert a videocassette in the VCR and press PLAY on the corresponding IR Remote Control. Use the IR remote controls to control the VCR functions through the monitor’s IR Sensor.
SOURCE COMMANDER MSS430 video game source input. Its TV monitor should now display the selected source. 3. Adjust the audio system’s volume control to a desired listening level. Viewing A DVD 1. After system and individual control station power is on, insert a DVD in the DVD player and press PLAY on the corresponding IR Remote Control. Use the IR remote controls to control the DVD functions through the monitor’s IR Sensor. 2.
OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom System does not work. No LED illumination on the Control Station. No sound from IR Headphones. No sound from in-dash monitor Cause Fuse is blown. Solution Replace external fuse with the same value . Power wires not connected. Check IGNITION and GROUND wiring at MSS430; check battery connections. No Remote-On Check for +12 V on Battery lead. If voltage is low, use relay circuit.
SOURCE COMMANDER MSS430 MSS430 SPECIFICATIONS Audio Specifications Maximum Output: Frequency Response: S/N Ratio (A-wtd): Input Sensitivity: Input Impedance: Input/Output Gain: 4 Vp-p (peak to peak) 30 Hz to 25 kHz 60 dB 1.0 Vp-p (peak to peak) 10k Ohms 0dB +/-2dB at Max volume with 600 Ohm load. 1.0 Vp-p +/- 20% (peak to peak) 39 Hz to 5.5 MHz 0dB +/-2dB with 75 Ohm load 0Vp-p +/- 20% (peak to peak) 75 Ohms General Specifications – Power Requirement: Fuse Rating: 20 Dimensions (w x h x d): 1.7 x 2.
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