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Owner’s manual
OHM106/156
OVERHEAD MONITOR SYSTEM
OHM106/156 1
OHM.pmd 1 2006-02-28, 13:00
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English Thank you for purchasing this Clarion product. • Please read this owner’s manual in its entirety before operating this equipment. • After reading this manual, keep it handy, such as in your glove compartment. • Save your sales receipt. The warranty at the end of this manual and your sales receipt are essential for warranty service. FCC Approval The Clarion OHM106/156 have been tested and found to comply within the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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Contents 1. FEATURES ............................................................................................................. 4 2. PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................................... 5 Installation............................................................................................................... 5 3. CONTROLS ............................................................................................................
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English 1. FEATURES WARNING The Clarion OHM106/156 overhead monitor system is designed strictly for rear-seat entertainment. Viewing the monitor while operating a motor vehicle can result in serious injury and/or property damage. Clarion is not responsible for any injury and/or property damage as a result of the improper use or viewing of the monitor. The Clarion OHM106/156 overhead monitor system is engineered with advanced technological designs and components for the best picture quality and e
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2. PRECAUTIONS • Do not operate this product in ways other than those described in this manual. • Do not disassemble or modify this unit. You may damage the monitor, void the warranty, and suffer electric shock. • Do not leave the monitor extended when you’re not using it. Direct sunlight can cause the monitor to malfunction. • In extremely cold temperatures the picture may appear dark and move slowly. The display returns to normal when the temperature rises. • Do not hang onto or hang items fro
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English 3. CONTROLS Monitor closed (view looking up from directly below) The controls face the back seat of the car. Dome light Dome light Door detect ON/OFF Lamp control (ON/AUTO) Power button ON/OFF Picture In Picture (PIP) Main input select (AV1 - AV4) Sub input select (AV1 - AV4) PIP - SWAP position SIZE Release button for opening the monitor Monitor open Monitor housing Thin Film Transistor (TFT) screen View from rear car seat View from the side 6 OHM106/156 OHM.pmd 6 2
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Remote control Display mode for main picture Picture in pitcure: displays sub picture Monitor power FM modulator on and off* Main picture source Switch between main and sub Display mode for pictures Monitor sub picture Position sub picture controls Sub picture source Set size of sub picture Exit current page Audio off Monitor setup menu Dimmer (set display brightness) DVD power Play and pause DVD DVD Selection buttons controls Confirm selection (Vs755 DVD setup menu Display title only) informati
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An IR receiver in the headphones that is exposed to direct sunlight for an extended period of time may cause poor sound quality. Let the headphones cool off before you use them. Opening the monitor 1. Press the open button to release the overhead monitor. 2. Gently push down on the button of the monitor until it reaches the desired position. Release button Looking up at the monitor from directly below The monitor turns on automatically when you fully open it (assuming the ignition switch is on o
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English Changing image aspect ratio A common display setting to change is screen mode, which controls the aspect ratio used to display images. To change the aspect ratio of the main screen, press MODE in the Main or Sub sections of the remote. Note: If you don’t select a mode, the system waits for five seconds and returns to the previous mode selection. Viewing two video sources at once First, choose how to view both video sources. Then, decide which source to view in the main display and which
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Notes: To switch video output from the main screen to the sub screen and vice versa, press SWAP in the Main section of the remote. The small sub screen can appear in any of the four corners of the main screen. To switch corners, press POS (position) in the Sub section of the remote control. To change the aspect ratio of the sub screen, press MODE in the Sub section of the remote Adjusting screen brightness Press DIM in the Sub section of the remote. Keep pressing the Dim button Care and mainten
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English Changing the battery in the remote control The battery needs changing when the buttons stop working. 1. Using a small screwdriver, pry open the transparent battery cover. Coin battery Put the battery into the space provided Push gently in to snap closed Replacing the battery in the remote control 2. Replace the battery with the same type (Model CR2025) and snap the cover closed. Changing the dome lights 1. Using a small straight-edged screwdriver, gently pry the cover away from the light
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Removing the bulb 3. Replace the bulb with the same type bulb. 5. INSTALLATION AND WIRING Read these instructions and precautions carefully. Improper installation can damage the monitor and the vehicle. What is included in the box In addition to this manual, the box contains: • 1 OHM106 or OHM156 • 1 remote control • 1 audio/video RCA accessory • 1 four-pin power harness • 1 metal mounting bracket • 2 mounting keys • 2 plastic covers to cover the key holes • 4 screws and plastic covers for attac
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English Tools and additional components You will need: • A Phillips-head screwdriver when mounting the unit in the vehicle • 4-6 screws to attach the ceiling bracket to the ceiling of the vehicle (not included) • High-quality RCA input-output cables Extra cable can cause signal loss and act as an antenna for noise. Use only high- quality RCA cables that are no longer than necessary to make a direct connection with the source unit(s) and monitor. Before you begin 1. Verify that the vehicle electr
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• A good chassis ground connection is critical to minimize resistance and avoid noise problems. Use the shortest wire possible and securely connect it to the car chassis and the source unit ground. • When routing RCA cables, keep them away from the power cables and output speaker wires, engine, exhaust system, etc. Heat may damage wires. • If the fuse should blow, make sure all connections are correct and no wires are damaged before replacing the fuse. Always use fuses that are the same amperage
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Install the monitor 1. Carefully hold the overhead monitor up to the ceiling bracket. 2. Insert both keys to help you align the mounting screw holes. Keys Using the keys to hold the monitor in place 3. Screw in the screws making sure the wires are not in the way. OHM106/156 17 OHM.pmd 17 2006-02-28, 13:00 English
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English Ceiling bracket Screws (not included) EMC cover Two of four rubber caps to cover screws One of two rubber cap to cover key holes Two keys help align the unit Locating all the screws and rubber caps 3. Remove the keys. 4. Cover the key holes and screws with the rubber caps provided. 5. Ground the black wire of the power harness to a clean ground spot. Note: Keep the ground wires from the monitor and the audio/video source as short as possible to prevent unwanted vehicle noise. 18 OHM106/1
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English 6. Saving your preferences Changes you make by pressing the buttons in the Main and Sub sections of the remote control affect only your current viewing session. If you define your viewing preferences using the on-screen display (OSD) menus, the monitor stores your preferences so that you don’t have to reconfigure the monitor every time you use the system. For example, by default, picture-in-picture always displays in the upper right corner of the main picture. Through the main and sub OS
