Audiovox VOH684 User's Manual
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1. Black Ground Optional Hard Wired FM Modulator Output X 7 12VDC PowerandGround Left Ren Female UI ES L TV antenna Am Fm p nu DE BU ER 8 2 If applicable TO Antenna FM 7 N 7 Patch Cord FACTORY Modulator RCA Male to Male RADIO 1 1070610 i Right g l Input Dash Radio Modulator Kit for further details RCA Female Refer to Instructions with the RF Connect to FM radio antenna To Secondary AV Monitor or equivalent 1 TO INPUT RCA Female f Accessory Accessory Harness Harness 12 VDC Power and Ground J p OPTIONAL d na ltem 2 2 ADDITIONAL Auxillary Pd ou MOINTOR 2 Z Patch Cord Red RCA Audio Right video display RCA Male to Male fj White RCA Audio Left lt Yellow RCA Video j ower Connector Y Adapter IR LED 9 4Pin for use with Clean the IR Receiver Window on the front of the VCP Non Stereo Remove Adhesive Backing and Apply IR LED to IR Installations Window on the Face of the VCP ltemit 5 Optional External Speakers Dar Green Ron Al Black Ground He Gray Left Figure B Make the connections to the vehicle for the 12 pin wiring harness Remove screws on PCB Cover Open the co2. 4 8 flat washers not supplied 4 8x3 4 self tapping screws not supplied VOH683 T exiting the pod should be routed as shown Power Harness 12 Pin Power signal Red 12 VD oH i ltem 4 Hamess ltem 3 Black Ground Optional Hard Wired FM Modulator Output 12 VDC Power and Ground 1 RCA Female Am Fm 1 FACTORY Modulator Patch Cord 1 1070610 RADIO io x Dash Radio Refer to Instructions with the RF i Modulator Kit for further details RCA Male to Male raf Connect to FM radio antenna or equivalent Accessory Accessory Harness Hamess Items 2 Items 2 TO OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL Auxillary eres Red RCA Audio Right MOINTOR video display RCA Male to Male f White RCA Audio Lett lt Yellow RCA Video 12 VDC Power and Ground lt Power Connector IR LED 4 Pin for use with Ni Non Stereo i Clean the IR Receiver Window on the front of the VCP E Optional Remote Headphone Stations Remove Adhesive Backing and Apply IR LED to IR Installations Window on the Face of the VCP 5 Stereo gt e een Headphone Jack TS Right 0100 Il D 3 Stereo vv Black Headphone Jack 5 Ground T Gray Left Figure A Make the connections to the vehicle for
3. the 12 pin wiring harness Remove screws on PCB Cover Open the cover to gain access to Mini Din Connector on main PCB 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 the 12 pin harness to the mating connector on the Video Monitor Connect the wired RF Modulator and or the remote headphone jacks to the video monitor if those options are being included Connect power harness to vehicle s electrical system by tapping into an accessory hot line Reinstall PCB cover using the 2 screws Connect FM radio antenna to the existing vehicle antenna or equivalent using the supplied 144 Adapter Cable and the Y Adapter Refer to Figure C 10 Verify all functions of the System before final mounting of the finished assembly Note A second VCP or other A V Component can be connected to the video monitor system using a second source component harness purchased separately part number 8010730 This second har ness would plug into the second Mini Din connector on the main PCB as in steps 2 and 3 above A V Source Definitions 1 VCP Right Mini Din on main PCB 2 2 VCP or game or DVD etc left Mini Din VOH684 VOH704 Note cables exiting the pod should be routed as shown 12 Pin Power signal Red 12 VDC Power Harness Accessory Cir Item 4 I choke LE
4. with the mini console P N 102D3595 this 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 5 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 best 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 conso
5. AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORP VOH683 Drop Down Video Monitor VOH684 Drop Down TV Video Monitor VOH704 Drop Down TV Video Monitor 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 VOH683 Video Monitor with out TV Tuner VOH684 or VOH704 Video Monitor with TV Tuner 1 pc Accessory Harness P N 8010730 1 pc 12 Pin Power Signal harness P N 112B2821 1 pc 2 Pin Power Wire Harness with choke P N 112B2824 1 pc Hardware Package 4 x 1 4 Screws 5 pcs 8 x 5 8 Self Drilling Screws 4 pcs 8 Washers 4 pcs Remote Control P N 136B2063 1pc Left Protective Cover for IR sensor P N 102B3596 1pc Right Protective Cover for Headphone Jacks P N 102B3597 1pc Mini Console P N 102D3595 1pc Universal Antenna Y Adapter Cable Female to Two Male P N 112 3100 1pc Universal Antenna Extension Cable 144 366cm P N 112 3099 1pc e aue me Eu TOOLS REQUIRED 2 Phillips Screwdriver 1 Phillips Screwdriver Utility or Razor K
6. e 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 headliner may need to be trimmed as per the drawing below C Ifthe mini console P N 10203595 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 late in this manual Note If your installation will require you to cut out the headliner the box that this kit came in can be used as a template You can remove the shelf that the video monitor rests on and trace the opening onto the headliner for cutting FULL SIZE CONSOLE INSTALLATION There are several full size custom consoles available for selected vehicles Some of these vehicles are the Chevrolet Suburban Ford Expedition and Dodge Durango These full size consoles incorporate several additional features and are 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 with a custom full sized overhead console refer to page 3 If the video monitor is to be installed in a vehicle
7. ed 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 VOH683 VOH 684 VOH704 series Drop Down Video Systems System 1 Video Monitor without TV tuner VOH683 with VCP and FM radio All wiring necessary is included with this package Headphones are connected into the headphone jacks on the monitor itself System 2 Video Monitor with TV tuner VOH684 and VOH704 with VCP and FM radio Same as system 1 but TV and FM radio antenna must be added AN 300 or similar System 3 Video Monitor VOH683 VCP 2 VCP or other A V component Same as system 1 but extra Source Component PN 8010730 Harness must be purchased System 4 Video Monitor TV VOH684 and VOH704 VCP 2 VCP or oth
8. er A V component Same as system 3 but TV antenna must be added AN 300 or similar Notes There are a few audio output options that can be added as follows a Remote headphone jacks can be added to a VOH683 system Refer to the wiring diagram on page 6 b Additional speakers can be added to a VOH684 and VOH704 system using the speaker outputs Refer to the wiring diagram on page 7 The VOH683 VOH 684 VOH704 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 VEHICLE PREPARATION Locate a constant power source 12v at all times and an accessory power source 12v when key is in the ACC and run positions and Ov when key is off Generally these wires can be found at the ignition switch or fuse box 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 b
9. ions at both ends of the source component harness Picture but no sound Push and hold the volume up button until sound is heard over headphones If problem is limited to the dash radio verify radio is tuned to the correct channel and that power to the wired RF modulator is on Refer to instruc tions with modulator kit Otherwise verify all connections per the wiring diagram on pages 5 6 and 7 Static on TV Stations Press Auto Program button Then press CH up or CH down Verify an Tuner Version Only 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 following picture roll snowy picture or momentary loss of color No FM Radio Stations Check and verify FM radio antenna mounting and connection Verify that the FM radio power is on and the front LCD display window is lit Verify the headphone set insert into the to jack No Infrared remote func Check batteries in the hand held remote not included with this kit Verify tions for VCP or other com thatthe IR LED page 6 or page 7 Wiring Diagram is property attached to ponents the sensor window of the VCP or other component Copyright 2001 Audiovox Electronics Corp 150 Marcus Blvd Hauppauge NY 11788 128 6118
10. le on the masking tape Be careful to consider not only vertical location but fore aft location B 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 console Trace the cut to be made around the entire perimeter of the mini console C 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 thick ness 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 monitor then attach the assembly to the roof J 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 Lp SSS Roof Support Headliner 5 x9 x3 4 Plywood Block or Optional VOHBKT 4 8x1 self drilling screws not supplied I Video Unit
11. n VOH683 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 volt age 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 On a 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 12 volt source Negative systems are commonly found on General Motors and im
12. nife 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 pen 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 Video tape 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 VOP 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 and 7 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 routed in such a manner that it will not be pinch
13. port 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 Black red Lamp common constant Purple brown Lamp Auto 412vdc To12pin Red black Lamp on connector on Monitor l Factory Dome light circuit To constant Factory Door ajar Switch or Body Control computer Negative Switched Dome lighting To 12 pin Bed black Lamp on Black red Lamp common connector Purple brown Lamp Auto To constant Factory Dome light circuit To Factory Door switch or Body Na E ZZ constant Troubleshooting SYMPTOM REMEDY No power at Video Monitor Verify 12 VDC on Red wire at 2 pin Power Harness behind video monitor Verify ground connection with continuity test from known good ground to black wire at 2 pin Power Harness Power but no video or Verify that the correct source is selected i e 1 2 3 or 4 Verify that the sound source is on and playing a known good media such as a videotape Verify connect
14. ver to gain access to Mini Din Connector on main PCB Cover will remain attached to rivet hole 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 the Power Harness to the mating connector on the Video Monitor Connect the wired RF Modulator and or the remote headphone jacks to the video monitor if those options are being included Connect power harness to vehicle s electrical system by tapping into an accessory hot line 8 Reinstall PCB cover using the 2 screws 9 Mount and connect the Television antenna 10 Connect the FM radio antenna using the supplied 144 Adapter Cable and the Y Adapter Refer to Figure D 11 Verify all functions of the System before final mounting of the finished assembly Note A second VCP or other A V Component can be connected to the video monitor system using a second Source Component Harness purchased separately part number 8010730 This second harness would plug into the second Mini Din connector on the main PCB as in steps 2 and 3 above A V Source Definitions 1 TV Tuner 2 VCP right Mini Din on main PCB 2 VCP or game or future DVD etc NOTE The TV Atenna is not used on VOH683 Figure C TAE deba pie ia Em binga p sn CO NOTE The TV Atenna is not used o
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