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OWNER’S GUIDE
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Headrest Video Monitor
MODEL HVM500
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Table of Contents Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 When Cleaning the Vehicle ..........................................................................................................5 While Driving ................
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Limited Three-Year Warranty For a period of THREE YEARS from the date of purchase, troubleshooting or reinstallation of the unit. For service on Directed Electronics, Inc. ("DIRECTED") promises to the an out-of-warranty product a flat fate fee by model is original purchaser to repair or replace, free of cost, with a charged. Contact your authorized dealer to obtain the serv- comparable reconditioned model any VIDEO MONITOR ice charge for your unit. (hereafter the "UNIT"), which proves to be d
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Safety Instructions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE INCLUDED HARDWARE. THIS MONITOR IS ONLY DESIGNED FOR REAR SEAT PASSENGER VIEWING AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR VIEWING BY THE DRIVER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. SUCH USE MAY DISTRACT THE DRIVER OR INTERFERE WITH THE SAFE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE, AND MAY ALSO VIOLATE STATE LAW. DIRECTED ELEC
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Important Information FCC NOTICE YOUR WARRANTY This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Your warranty registration must be completely Operation is subject to the following two condi- filled out and returned within 10 days of pur- tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful chase. Your product warranty will not be vali- interference, and (2) this device must accept dated if your warranty registration is not any interference received, including interfer- returned. Make sure you receive the
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Basic Operation 2 3 1 6 7 9 6 5 4 8 9. LED indicator light - when turned on the MONITOR DESCRIPTION light is blue; when on standby the light is 1. Screen - TFT active matrix LCD screen. red. 2. Input jack - for audio/video source. VIEWING ANGLE 3. Power/Source button - press to turn the monitor on/off or change video source. The picture viewing angle can be easily adjust- Press to turn the monitor on. ed by pressing against the top or bottom of the Press for more than three seconds to monito
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On-Screen Menus The Setup Menu is a list of programming selec- 1. Press MODE to enter the Setup Menu. tions that control system operation and screen 2. Press UP or DOWN to highlight the selection. settings. 3. Press MODE to enter that selection menu. 4. Press UP or DOWN to highlight the setting. Each selection has a list of settings that can be 5. Press MODE to change the setting, display changed to optimize system operation. additional settings menus, or toggle Some settings may have addition
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SETUP MENU DESCRIPTIONS AND OPERATION Following are explanations of the many settings that can be changed to customize the operation of your Rear Seat Entertainment system. To change the settings described, follow the directions in the on-screen menu’s section or the special instructions in each menu. SELECTION DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION VOLUME Adjust the volume of the headphone jack. Use the monitors UP/DOWN or the remote’s (+) (-) buttons to adjust the volume. CHANNEL (TVM300 ONLY) Change
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IMPORTANT! Any changes in the following menus must be written into the MCB1000 and ESP/ESP2 software. Before the menu is exited the Write to System procedure must be completed. SYSTEM SETTINGS MENU SELECTION DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION PASSIVE/ACTIVE ARMING Program the ESP/ESP2 security system to arm by itself (passive) or if its remote must be used for arming (active). For a full description of this setting refer to your ESP/ESP2 owner’s guide. CHIRPS ON/OFF This feature will turn the arming a
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FM MODULATOR Select to let the MCB1000 know an FM modulator is connected. FM MODULATOR - allows the universal remote to turn the FM modulator on/off. NO FM MODULATOR - FM modulator control is defeated. This FM Modulator function only applies when the RFM100 is connected. ANTENNA TV Select to choose Antenna or Cable input to TVM300. Select ANTENNA TV when the TVA10 antenna is con- nected to the TVM300. Select CATV when using a cable TV connection to the TVM300. CATV STD Choose
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ASSIGN TRIGGER NAMES MENU NOTE: In this menu use the monitor’s MODE button or the remote’s MENU button to toggle through the available choices for zone names. SELECTION DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION ZONE 1 Select to change the name of zone 1 from the zone names list at the end of this section. ZONE 2 Shock sensor - Can not be changed. ZONE 3 Door switch - Can not be changed. ZONE 4 Select to change the name of zone 4 from the zone names list at the end of this section. ZONE 5 Ignition - Can not be
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Installation 6. Route the cable through the headrest MONITOR SPECIFICATIONS access hole and the rear opening of the Screen size 5" mounting bezel. Leave enough slack in the cable for monitor installation. Resolution 74,880 pixels 7. Install the bezel. Some headrests have View angle Top 30 degrees material that is strong enough to screw Bottom 10 degrees the bezel into. Others will require quality Left 45 degrees Right 45 degrees adhesive for mounting. 8. Route the cable through the seat cover
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Wiring Guide Route all wires and cables away from areas WIRING PRECAUTIONS where they could be pinched, punctured. Read all wiring information before attempting to or chafe against sharp metal causing short install this monitor. circuits. All wires should be properly loomed and Use only solder and tape or quality solder- fused at the source. less connectors when terminating wires. It is recommended that you have your Incorrect or poor connections may cause authorized retailer install th
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The company behind this system is Directed Electronics, Inc. Since its inception, Directed has had one purpose, to provide consumers with the finest vehicle security, car stereo products, rear seat entertainment, and accessories available. The recipient of more than 20 patents in the field of advanced electronic technology, Directed is ISO 9001 registered. Quality Directed Electronics products are sold and serviced throughout North America and around the world. Call (800) 274-0200 for more infor
