Audiovox VOD806 User's Manual
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1. VEHICLE PREPARATION Locate an accessory power source 12v when key is in the ACC and run positions and Ov when key is off 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 Generally the best location for the video monitor is where the vehicle s factory dome light is in stalled The monitor should be located in such a manner that it can be comfortably viewed by rear seat passengers NEVER INSTALL THE MONITOR IN A PLACE WITHIN THE DRIVER S VIEW THIS IS NOT ONLY DANGEROUS BUT IT IS ALSO ILLEGAL IN MANY STATES Once the mounting location of the monitor has been determined there may be additional prepara tion work necessary depending on the vehicle structure and installation method Some of the steps that may be required are A Removal of the vehicle s dome light B The headliner may need to be trimmed as per the drawing below C Ifthe mini console will be used it will have to be trimmed to fit the contour of the vehicle s headliner Refer to the Mini Console installation section in this manual FULL SIZE CONSOLE INSTALLATION There are several full size custom console available for selected vehicles Some of these vehicles are the Chevrolet Suburban Ford Expedition and Dod2. 12 volt source Negative systems are commonly found on General Motors and import vehicles NOTE Some vehicles which incorporate transistorized control of the dome light circuit such as the 1999 Dodge Caravan may require that the purple brown Lamp auto wire be connected to the door pin switch wire as the additional current draw of the Monitor s lights may not be supported by the output of the vehicles body control computer Positive Switched Dome lighting To To 12 pin Red black Lamp on Black ae constant connector ack red Lamp common Purple brown Lamp Auto 12vdc on Monitor a Factory Dome light circuit To constant Factory Door ajar switch or Body Control computer Negative Switched Dome lighting iF Troubleshooting SYMPTOM No power at Video Monitor Power but no video or sound Picture but no sound Static on TV Stations Tuner Version Only No Infrared remote func tions for VCP or other com ponents i Red black Lampon To 12 pin Black red Lamp common connector Purple brown Lamp Auto actory Dome light circuit To constant Oo Mage constant Factory Door ajar switch or Body REMEDY Verify 12 VDC on Red wire at 2 pin Power Harness behind video monitor Verify ground connection with continuity test from known
3. good ground to black wire at 2 pin Power Harness Verify that the correct source is selected i e 1 2 3 or 4 Verify that the source is on and playing a known good media such as a DVD or video tape Verify connections at both ends of the source component harness Push and hold the volume up button A on the remote control until sound is heard over wired headphones If problem is limited to the dash radio verify radio is tuned to the correct frequency and that power to the wired RF modulator is on Otherwise verify all connections per the wiring dia gram on page 6 Press Auto Program button Then press CH up or CH down Verify an tenna mounting and connections to the tuner Note Due to the nature of TV signals vehicle motion direction the vehicle is facing distance from the transmitter nearby surroundings and weather may adversely affect TV reception These conditions may result in the fol lowing picture roll snowy picture or momentary loss of color Check batteries in the hand held remote Verify that the IR LED page 6 Wiring Diagram is properly attached to the sensor window of the VCP or other component For Customer Service Visit Our Website At www audiovox com Product Information Photos FAQ s Owner s Manuals 128 6285 Copyright 2002 Audiovox Electronics Corp 150 Marcus Blvd Hauppauge NY 11788
4. ONITOR video display RCA Male to Male VIDEO White RCA Audio Lefi Yellow RCA Video Yep oe Y Adapter 4Pin for use with Installations IR LED Clean the IR Receiver Window Optional Remote Headphone Stations Stereo m on the front of the rhe VCP Remove Headphone Jack Right Adhesive Backing and Apply IR LE to IR Window on the Face of the VCP Stereo Black Ground Headphone Jack Left Make the connections to the vehicle for the 12 pin wiring harness When connecting an AV Component insert the Circular Mini Din Connector of the source component harness through the wire tie loop on the main PCB and into the Mini Din Connector on the main PCB Pull the wire tie loop tight and cut off the excess Connect power harness to vehicle electrical system by tapping into an accessory hot line and also a ground Connect 8 pin wiring harness from video monitor to the mating connector on FM Modulator Connect the FM Modulator to the Vehicle Radio Mount and connect the Television Antenna sold separately Verify all functions of the System before final mounting of the finished assembly A V Source Definitions 1 TV Tuner 2 AV1 input
5. VCP game or future DVD etc 3 AUX input VCP game or future DVD etc 4 Built in DVD 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 On a positive switched system with all the doors closed and the lights out both wires at the dome light will rest at ground When the light is activated one of these wires will switch to 12 vdc This is the vehicle s switching wire Ona negative switched system with all the doors closed and the lights out both wires at the dome light will rest at 12vdc When the light is activated one of these wires will switch to ground This is the switching wire For positive systems connect the purple brown Lamp auto wire to the vehicle s switched wire Then connect the red black lamp on wire to a fused constant 12 volt source and the black red lamp common wire to a good ground Positive systems are commonly found on Ford vehicles For negative systems connect the purple brown Lamp auto wire to the vehicle s switched wire Then connect the red black lamp on wire to a good ground and the black red lamp common wire to fused constant
6. aN AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORP VOD806 Drop Down DVD Video Monitor 68666 AUDIOWOX For Customer Service Visit Our Website At www audiovox com Product Information Photos FAQ s Owner s Manuals Important Notice It is unlawful in most jurisdictions for a person to drive a motor vehicle which is equipped with a television viewer or screen that is located in the motor vehicle at any point forward of the back of the driver s seat or that is visible directly or indirectly to the operator of the motor vehicle Please note that the state of Rhode Island forbids the installation of such a device in a motor vehicle MATERIALS INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE VOD806 DVD Video Monitor with TV Tuner P N 136D2142 1 pc Accessory 8 pin FM Transmitter Harness with Transformer P N 112B3106 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 Hardware Package 6 x 3 8 Screws 12 pcs 8 x 5 8 Self Drilling Screws 5 pcs 8 x Washer 5 pcs Rubber Plug 1pc Remote Control P N 136B2154 1 pc FM Modulator P N 136C2152 1pc as me me z TOOLS REQUIRED 2 Phi
7. d in sucha manner that it will not be pinched when all components and interior trim are fully installed Be sure to leave enough slack in the wiring at each component to allow working room Remove all A V system components from their packaging and place them loosely in the vehicle at their respective locations Connect all components together electrically and verify proper operation of all system functions Note This is best done BEFORE components have been permanently mounted After verifying proper operation of the system proceed to mount of each component When all components are mounted recheck function of entire system again to ensure that no wiring was pinched or connected improperly during final installation GENERAL SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS The following is intended to provide some of the system configurations that are possible with the VOD806 Drop Down Video Systems System 1 Video Monitor with TV tuner VOD806 with VCP Optional Accessory Harness P N 8010730 must be purchased TV antenna must be added AN 300 or similar Notes There are a few audio output options can be added as follows a Additional speakers can be added to a VOD806 system using the speaker outputs Refer to the wiring diagram on p6 The VOD806 video systems are only intended for an overhead drop down installation It is not intended for seat back or any other type of mounting The hinging mechanism is designed for horizontal drop down use only
8. ge Durango These full size consoles incorporate several additional features and particularly useful if the vehicle you are installing this system into already has an OEM overhead console in the headliner Refer to the installation manual that comes with the console itself for complete installation instructions 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 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 di rectly i e no gap between the screw boss and the roof structure Also be sure that the screws do not pierce the outer roof skin when fully fastened to the cross member The mini console is attached to the video monitor using the perimeter screw bosses It is important that the screws used in this installation are not overtightened and that the video monitor and mini console are mounted in such a way that the assembly does not distort or bend when the mounting screws are tightened An alternate method is to use a piece of plywood 12 x9 x3 4 First secure the plywood block to the cross member then screw the monitor into the plywood See the drawing on page 5 It is be
9. llips Screwdriver 1 Phillips Screwdriver Utility or Razor Knife or Shears Wire Strippers Upholstery Hook Tool for removal of panels as necessary Electrical Tape Masking Tape Multimeter to verify 12 volt DC and continuity Do not use a test light or logic probe Marker to mark headliner Scribe to mark trim ring if used Misc Electrical Connectors to connect to vehicle power source Requirements will vary from vehicle to vehicle DVD to verify system operation after installation GENERAL INSTALLATION APPROACH Decide upon system configuration and options that will be installed i e what components VCP Tuner RF Modulator external amp remote headphones 2 VCP etc Review all manuals to become familiar with electrical requirements and hook ups Decide upon mounting locations of all components and method of mounting Prep the vehicle by removing any interior trim necessary to gain access to vehicle s wiring as well as all areas where interconnecting wire harnesses will need to be located If any access holes need to be cut into the vehicle headliner other trim components etc this should be done now as well Refer to Page 3 Route the wiring harnesses throughout the vehicle as necessary Refer to the Wiring Diagrams on pages 6 of this manual as well as the wiring instructions for the individual components and accessory options being installed Be sure that all wiring is protected from sharp edges and is route
10. nitor then attach the assembly to the roof Headliner Cut line Lowest point mark Tape marker to screwdriver Starting at your mark for the lowest point trace the contour of the roof MOUNTING THE MINI CONSOLE g re Roof Support lee 12 x9 x3 4 Plywood Block 4 Self Tapping Screws not supplied ____ Video Unit ra 8 Flat Washers 5 8x3 4 Self Tapping Screws 1 Rubber Plug VOD806 Hard Wired FM Modulator Output Am Fm TO _Antenna FM SS FACTORY gt A RADIO Dash Radio pe Modulator FM Modulator m TT e e 8 Pin Modulator of Hardness Red 12VDC Accessory Cir Power Harness Mini Din Connectors Choke 4 Black Ground Dome Light Connection Refer to Connecting the Dome Lights c oO fo OF je TV antenna if applicable For Receivers with Low Level Audio Input To Secondary AV Monitor l X Accessory Harness RCA Female TO 12 VDG Power and Ground ype A OPTIONAL an ae 12 Pin Power signal ADDITIONAL Auxillary ae OUT Harness Red RCA Audio Right 3 atch Cor M
11. st to mount the video monitor to the roof structure without the mini console first There should be a gap between the headliner and the outer flange of the video monitor The mini console should be cut to full this gap Apply masking tape to the outer surface of the mini console in the areas where the cut will be made Mark the cut to follow the necessary contour of the roof The suggested method of marking is as follows A First mark the narrowest point of the mini console on the masking tape Be careful to consider not only vertical location but fore aft location Using the handle of a screwdriver make a transfer marking tool See diagram below Place the tool against the roof and the marker against the masking tape on the mini con sole Trace the cut to be made around the entire perimeter of the mini console Cut the mini console using a sharp utility knife or shears Make the cut in several passes over the marked line each time cutting a little deeper It is not necessary to cut completely through the plastic the cut only need be over 50 of the wall thickness of the plastic By bending the cut back and forth several times the plastic will break cleanly at the cut D Check the fit of the trimmed console and make any minor adjustments necessary The mini console can be painted or covered with a material that matches the headliner before assembling the mini console to video monitor The finished mini console should be attached to the video mo
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