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VDH910
VIDEOCASSETTE
PLAYER / RECORDER
OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION GUIDE
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OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE If you do not have the required knowledge and experience to WARNING! successfully complete the installation, we strongly recom- THE CLARION VDH910 MOBILE MULTIMEDIA VCR IS DESIGNED mend consulting an authorized Clarion Dealer about profes- FOR REAR SEAT VIEWING OF VIDEOCASSETTES ONLY. sional installation options. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR VIEWING BY THE DRIVER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION SINCE SUCH USE TABLE OF CONTENTS MAY DISTRACT THE DRIVER OR INTE
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VDH910 VIDEOCASSETTE PLAYER/RECORDER wear and tape cleaning requirements. INTRODUCTION • Special effect playback, including slow motion, and 2- The Clarion VDH910 is a full-featured Mobile Multimedia speed forward/reverse picture search for quick location of player/recorder specifically created for the mobile environ- a desired video segment. ment. It is designed to work with Clarion Multimedia devices and Clarion Video Monitors for a complete video • Digital Auto Tracking for best picture qual
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OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE • Do not allow coins, cleaning cloths, papers and other CARE AND MAINTENANCE objects to be pushed into the cassette slot. These objects VCR Care could connect with a voltage point inside the VCR and • Use a dry cloth when dusting your VCR. cause an electrical shock, or may short out parts causing • Take care of your remote control. Keep the remote with unit failure or fire. your cassettes, where it is unlikely to be lost or damaged. Head Cleaning • Keep liquid
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VDH910 VIDEOCASSETTE PLAYER/RECORDER – In an environment with excessive humidity, dust, or DEW/HEAT SENSOR OPERATION vibration (e.g., off-road travel, etc.). The VDH910 is equipped with a built-in Dew/Heat circuit • If the unit has accumulated moisture condensation (e.g., that automatically detects for moisture condensation and high after parking the vehicle outside overnight), allow the unit internal temperature. When activated, the Dew/Heat to automatically remove it through a built-in Dew/H
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OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 (Front AV Inputs) using the Remote control. DESCRIPTION OF REAR CONNECTORS 4 STEREO IN L/R LINE-1 (RCA Jacks) Use a stereo RCA audio cable to connect stereo audio from an alternate A/V source. You can choose either audio source LINE 1 or LINE 2 (Front A/V Inputs) using the Remote control. 5 DC IN 12V (4-Pin Molex) Use the supplied DC power cord to connect the VDH910 to the vehicle’s 12-volt electrical system. Figure 1. The VDH910’s rear connections. 6 REMOT
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VDH910 VIDEOCASSETTE PLAYER/RECORDER DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 3 1 2 4 5 7 9 q w e r t 6 8 0 Figure 2. The VDH910’s and IR Remote controls and indicators (see descriptions on the next page). 6
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OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE 1 POWER Button 0 Remote IR Sensor opening Press to power the unit ON or OFF. Allows the IR to function through the front of the player. 2 EJECT Button q REW Button Press to eject a videocassette from the compartment. Press REW to rewind the tape. If PLAY is engaged, press REW to reverse search for a desired video segment. 3 CASSETTE Compartment Insert a videocassette which automatically loads the tape. w PLAY Button Press button to play the videocassette. 4 ST
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VDH910 VIDEOCASSETTE PLAYER/RECORDER DESCRIPTION OF REMOTE CONTROL 1 2 3 POWER Button Press to power the unit ON or OFF. 4 RECORD Button 3 Engages the RECORD mode. 4 6 5 FF Button 5 Press FF to fast forward the tape. If PLAY is engaged, q press FF to forward search for a desired video segment. 7 w e 9 6 REW Button Press REW to rewind the tape. If PLAY is engaged, press REW to reverse search for a desired video segment. 0 7 8 CHANNEL TRACK UP/DN Buttons 8 While in the TV tuner mode, changes TV
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OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE q MENU Button • Objects between the VDH910 faceplate or the remote Displays the On-Screen Menu, or changes and exits the mounted IR sensor will interfere or block IR remote sig- On-Screen Menu. nal commands. Inserting Battery Into The IR Remote Control w STILL/SLOW Button Press once to pause for STILL frame. Press again to 1. Locate the battery compartment on the back of the IR advance frame by frame. Press and hold button for Remote Control. SLOW motion play
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VDH910 VIDEOCASSETTE PLAYER/RECORDER Using Manual Tracking DESCRIPTION OF ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING Using the Remote Control, you can adjust the picture tracking ** MAIN MENU ** manually. RECORD SPEED ............. (SP) • Automatic tracking is initiated when you first insert a AUTO REPEAT............... (OFF) AUDIO OUTPUT ..... (STEREO) videocassette in the CASSETTE Compartment. CHANNEL SETUP VCR OUTPUT CH.......... (3CH) • Manual tracking may be used when auto tracking does not To View Main Menu fu
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OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE Record Speed (SP or SLP) ** MAIN MENU ** The VDH910 can record at standard speed (SP) or a slower RECORD SPEED ............. (SP) AUTO REPEAT............... (OFF) RECORD SPEED ........... (SLP) tape speed (SLP). Tapes recorded at standard speed provide a AUDIO OUTPUT ..... (STEREO) CHANNEL SETUP clearer picture, while the slower speed (SLP) allows more VCR OUTPUT CH .......... (3CH) material on the tape (up to 6 hours). [SHIFT/ENTER] [MENU] Auto Repeat Play (ON
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VDH910 VIDEOCASSETTE PLAYER/RECORDER Channel Setup ** MAIN MENU ** RECORD SPEED ............. (SP) AUTO REPEAT............... (OFF) When the VDH910 memorizes all available channels, you can AUDIO OUTPUT ..... (STEREO) CHANNEL SETUP VCR OUTPUT CH.......... (3CH) use CH/TRK UP/DN to select channels. Use the SHIFT but- [SHIFT/ENTER] [MENU] ton on the remote control to toggle down to the Channel Setup function in the Main Menu. ** CHANNEL SETUP ** Setting the Source ANT/CABLE......... (ANTENNA) AUT
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OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE NOTE: Press the MENU button to interrupt the Auto Channel ** CHANNEL SETUP ** ANT/CABLE......... (ANTENNA) Memory function. AUTO CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL ADD/DELETE Channel Add/Delete [SHIFT/ENTER] [MENU] TV channels can be added or deleted from the tuner’s memo- ry using the Channel Add/Delete function. ** CHANNEL ADD/DELETE ** SELECT CHANNEL: [ 02] • Select the Channel Add/Delete function from the Channel Press SELECT CHANNEL AND UP or DN to select the PRESS [E
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VDH910 VIDEOCASSETTE PLAYER/RECORDER Description of Remote Eye OPERATING THE VDH910 The VDH910 is supplied with an IR Remote Sensor which Loading And Playing A Videocassette allows you to access all the features on the remote control • Gently insert a videocassette (with the labeled side up) when the VDH910 is mounted in another location away from into the CASSETTE compartment, as shown in Figure 13. the front panel sensor opening. The unit will automatically power on, load the tape, and automa
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OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE • To cancel FF or REW, press PLAY or the STOP button. segment, press PLAY or release the FF button to cancel Using Forward And Reverse Search this function and resume playing the tape. The VDH910 includes a 2-speed forward/reverse picture • To reverse search the tape, press REW once (for 7-times search for quick location of a desired video segment at 7- SPL speed) or press and hold REW (for 21-times SPL times SP or 21-times SPL speed. speed) while the tape is pl
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VDH910 VIDEOCASSETTE PLAYER/RECORDER over a cassette tape, remove the record protection tab on the RECORDING WITH THE VDH910 cassette. To record on a tape with its tab removed, cover the Recording from the TV tuner hole with adhesive tape. • Insert a videocassette (with the record protect safety tab Recording from Line1 or Line 2 Inputs intact) into the CASSETTE compartment, as shown in • Insert a videocassette (with the record protect safety tab Figure 13 on page 14. intact) into the CASSETTE
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OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLATION AND WIRING Installing The VDH910 The VDH910 can be mounted horizontally or vertically, as shown in Figures 15 and 16. NOTE: For best results, Clarion recommends horizontal mounting, since vertical mounting may produce increased picture jitter while the vehicle is moving. Figure 16. Horizontal mounting of VDH910. Figure 15. Vertical mounting of VDH910. 17
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VDH910 VIDEOCASSETTE PLAYER/RECORDER Wiring The VDH910 Videocassette Player VMA7191 Figure 17. Wiring diagram for VDH910. 18
