Directed Video OHC100 user manual

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OWNER’S GUIDE
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Overhead Video Console
MODEL OHC100

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2 © 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc.

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Table of Contents Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 OVERHEAD CONSOLE ice charge for your unit. (hereafter the "UNIT"), which proves to b

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Safety Information 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. DIRECTED ELECTRONICS, INC. DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY BODILY INJURY, INCLUDING FATALITIES, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY IMPROPER OR UNINTENDED USES OF THIS PRODUCT. PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE BEGINNING THE INSTALLATION. The OHC100 o

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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
Pull the bottom of the monitor door MONITOR OPERATION toward the rear of the car and slide the view angle adjuster all the way to the left, OPEN/CLOSE THE MONITOR DOOR then release the monitor door. The monitor

To Open - Press the monitor door release should now be at its maximum view angle. button (7); the monitor door will lower into the viewing position.
Pull on the monitor door until it reaches

To Close - Place your hand on the bottom the desired view angle and hold

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1. Monitor Release 2. Monitor Mounting Hook 3. Monitor Door 4. Monitor Connector 5. View Angle Bracket 6. View Angle Adjuster 7. Monitor Door Release 8. Dome Light 9. Dome Light Switch 10. IR Receiver 11. Trim Panel Monitor Connector Monitor Mounts 8 © 2002 Directed Electronics, Inc.

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Installation the amount of cutting required to fit the TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED trim panel to the contour of the headliner.
Screwdriver 5. After choosing the optimum location, hold
Power drill with drill bits and screw tip the trim panel up to the headliner to approximate the final mounting location,
Awl or scribe mark the headliner at the center point of
Razor knife the trim panel from the front to the rear of
Digital Multi-meter the vehicle.
Marker
Tape Measure
Masking Tape

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NOTE: For extra support it is suggested that the minimum CUTTING THE HEADLINER amount of the headliner be removed. 1. Insert a pick tool or pin through the cutout templates center point indicator and the center point mark on the headlin- INSTALL THE MOUNTING PLATE er to align the cutout template with the 1. After removing the headliner cutout, thor- center of the vehicle. oughly clean the inside sheet metal of the vehicle roof with a degreaser so no dust or residue remains. This will allow the m

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4. Install the mounting bracket. ROUTING THE CABLES AND WIRES 1. Remove the negative terminal from the bat- tery or remove the fuses for any circuits nec- essary for this installation before proceeding. 2. Remove any body panels or brackets nec- essary for routing the wires and cables. 3. It is important to run the wires in such a way that they cannot be damaged or chafe against sharp metal during reassembly. 7. The trim panel should be flush to the headliner without gaps. If any gaps occur, 4.

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NOTE: Take care not to dimple the vehicle exterior or puncture the roof sheet metal when tightening the screws. The included mini trim ring adapter is for installing the OHC100 to a flat headliner surface that needs minimum space. It is also designed to
    adapt the OHC100 to fit into vehicle-specific overhead consoles available through aftermarket mobile video distributors. When using the OHC100 with an aftermarket overhead console with inadequate mounting depth, the 1" Mini

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Wiring Guide

Accessory - The RED wire should be con- IR Connector - Connect to MCB1000 or AV nected to a fused (+) 12 volt wire that source turns on/off with the key. NOTE: When using the MCB1000 with the OHC100, to
Ground - The BLACK wire should be con- only use the DIN to DIN cable supplied with the MCB1000, not the DIN to RCA cable. The DIN to nected to a chassis ground, preferably RCA is only for use without the MCB1000. scrap sheet metal.
AV Input - Connect to MCB1000 or AV source.

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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