Audiovox LCM56 User manual

LCM56

Headrest 5.6" LCD Monitor

Owner’s Manual

EXPLANATION OF GRAPHIC SYMBOLS

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT

OPEN

CAUTION:

1. This product is designed to operate with a 12 volt, negative ground

battery system.

2. Disconnect the ground wire from the battery terminal before connect-

ing the electrical system. Refer to the electrical connection diagram to

avoid wrong connection of the electrical system.

Always use authorized service center for service assistance.

3. Do not operate the monitor at temperatures below 32°F (0°C) or above

104°F (40°C).

4. Keep the monitor clean and dry.

5. Never attempt your own repairs. This unit should be installed and re-

paired by qualified technicians or service personnel..

6. Do not drop the monitor or expose to strong impacts.

7. Do not expose to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.

8. Use proper insulation material to prevent short-circuiting of the supply

system.

The lightning flash with the arrowhead within a triangle is

intended to alert tell the user that parts inside the product

are

The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to alert

the user that important operating and servicing instructions

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO

NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

A. Precaution:

1. Before installation, verify that it will not damage electrical wires, fuel

lines, brake lines, hoses, exhaust systemcomponents or any other

items that will impair the operation of the vehicle.

2. Ensure the cable has already been pulled through the supporting

pipe before installing the base into the headrest. Ensure there is no

foreign material trapped inside the enclosure before installing the

monitor into the base.

3. Tighten all screws/bolts/nuts securely for installation.

4. To avoid electrical hazards, do not disassemble the cabinet of the

monitor.

5. Use only the supplied DIN cable. Disconnect the cable from the

signal source before disconnecting it from the monitor, after turning

off the whole system.

6. Do not use gasoline, thinners or other thinning liquids to clean the

unit. Remove dust and stains with a damp cloth.

IMPORTANT

An LCD panel and/or video monitor may be installed in a motor vehicle

and visible to the driver if the LCD panel or video monitor is used for

vehicle information, system control, rear or side observation or naviga-

tion. If the LCD panel or video monitor is used for television reception,

video or DVD play, the LCD panel or video monitor must be installed so

that these features will only function then the vehicle is in ‘park’ or when

the vehicle’s parking brake is applied.

An LCD panel or video monitor used for television reception, video or

DVD play that operates when the vehicle is in gear or when the parking

brake is not applied, must be installed to the rear of the driver’s seat

where it will not be visible, directly or indirectly, to the operator of the

motor vehicle.

B. Installation:

Front View

Top View

1.Installation will vary from vehicle to vehicle, as headrests in vehicles

are not standard.

2. This unit is intended for installation by professional installers.

3. The kit consists of the screen assembly, a clam shell housing, a trim

ring, 1 key to remove the screen from the housing, and a wiring

harness.

1) Remove the headrest

from the vehicle for easi-

est installation.

2) Lay headrest on a flat sur-

face.

3) Centertrimcollaronhead-

rest as shown.

NOTE: Depending on the

angleof theheadrest,the Trim

Ring and housing may be

mounted upside down.

4) Using a Permanent Marker,

mark headrest material

along the interior of the

Trim Ring.

5) Remove the Trim Ring

and mark an “X” from cor-

ner to corner as shown.

Headrest Mounting:

Monitor

Mounting

Tray Trim

Ring Headrest

9) Using your fingers, tear the

foam out of the headrest leav-

ingarecesswheretheshellwill

be inserted.

NOTE: At this point you will need

toinstall theharnessupthrough the

areainto therecess.Itmaybe help-

ful to follow one of the posts and tie

wrap it to the post for restraint.

6) Using the utility knife, cut the

headrest material along the

“X” lines. Do not cut the mate-

rialalong the otherlinesatthis

time.

7) This will leave you with an “X”

cut as shown.

8) Pull the flaps up and cut the

foam beneath the material to

the proper depth. Cut all four

sides of the foam.

11) Guide the cable through the side

openingof theMountingTrayand

plugitintotheMonitor. Makesure

theconnectorlocksintoplace. In-

sert the Monitor into the Mount-

ing Tray and secure the cable

using tie wraps or screws

12) Turn the Monitor around and in-

sert it into the Mounting Tray

housing. Snap into place.

10) Lay the flaps of the headrest ma-

terialdown intotherecessandin-

sertthe MountingTrayintothere-

cess. Check for fit. If it does not

fit properly, you may need to re-

move some more foam.

NOTE: The Mounting Tray will need

to be secured to the headrest, either

by using tie straps, screws, etc...

13) Connect the Monitor power input

plug to a DC power source (Red

plug +12 VDC, Yellow plug +12

VDC Constant and Black plug (-)

to ground).

14) Connect the external video

source output signal (from VCP/

DVD, TV Etc.) to the VIDEO IN

jack. Test the system to verify

proper installation. 7

C. Controls/Indicators/Connectors:

Front View

1. IR Sensor

2. Power Button

3. Source Button

4. Picture Select Button

5. Volume Up Button

6. Volume Down Button

7. Headphone Jack

8. AV3 In Jack

128-6545

9 of 12

Rear View

9. DIN Jack

10. DV 12V Input (Red=+12V DC, Black = Ground)

11. Audio Input L #2

12. Audio Input R #2

13. Video Input #2

14. Audio Input L #1

15. Audio Input R #1

16. Video Input #1

17. IR Repeater Connector

18. IR Repeater Transmitter

Note: This cable (18) is used to connect to a Video Cassette Player

or DVD player that doesn't accept the IR Repeater 1/8" (3.5mm)

style plug (17). The IR Repeater Transmitter is provided with an

adhesive that allows it to adhere to the remote sensor of the

Video Cassette Player or DVD player. Remove the backing

covering the adhesive and place the IR Repeater Transmitter

directly over the Video remote sensor of Cassette Player or

DVD player.

D. Operation:

1. Connect the monitor power input plug (10) to a DC power source

(Red plug +12 VDC, Black plug (-) to ground).

2. Connect the external video source output signal (from VCP, DVD, TV

etc.) to the VIDEO IN jack (13 or 16).

3. Press power button (2) to turn the monitor on and off. The backlight

for the button will turn brighter.

4. Press the volume up (5) or down (6) button to adjust the volume level.

5. Press the picture button (4) to adjust the picture display characteris-

tics. The adjustments will be shown on the On Screen Display in the

following sequence: Color, Brightness, Contrast, and TINT. While in

the picture select mode (video adjustment), press the up button (5)

to increase the selected adjustment level or press the down button

(6) to decrease the level.

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