Directed Video OHV1500 User Manual

O W N E R ’ S G U I D E  
INSTALLATION GUIDE  
15” Widescreen  
Overhead Video  
Monitor  
MODEL OHV1500  
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NON-TRANSFERABLE LIMITED CONSUMER WARRANTY  
Directed Electronics, Inc. (Directed) promises to the original purchaser that the automotive video monitor  
and/or source unit(s) (the Product), excluding accessories, purchased and installed from a Directed author-  
ized dealer within the ninety (90) days after purchase of the new vehicle, in which the Product is installed, is  
free from defects in materials or workmanship under normal use and conditions for a period of three (3) years  
from date of purchase or the first 36,000 miles as registered on the new vehicle's odometer reading at time  
of delivery of the Product for warranty service, whichever occurs first. Product purchased or installed more  
than ninety (90) days after the new vehicle is purchased are warranted for a period of one (1) year from date  
of purchase of the Product.  
Directed promises to the original purchaser that all video accessories will be free from defects in materials  
and workmanship under normal use and condition for a period of ninety (90) days after the date of purchase.  
A sales receipt and/or warranty registration card is required to provide proof of date of purchase of the Product  
or accessories.  
Should the Product be determined defective during the applicable warranty period, the Product will be  
repaired or replaced with a new or comparable reconditioned part(s), at Directed's option. To obtain warran-  
ty service, the Product must be returned to a Directed authorized dealer along with proof of purchase and  
installation.  
Note: This warranty does not cover labor costs for the removal and reinstallation of the Product. IN ORDER  
FOR THIS WARRANTY TO BE VALID, YOUR PRODUCT MUST BE SHIPPED WITH PROOF OF PUR-  
CHASE AND INSTALLATION BY AN AUTHORIZED DIRECTED DEALER. ALL PRODUCTS RECEIVED BY  
DIRECTED FOR WARRANTY REPAIR WITHOUT PROOF OF DIRECTED DEALER INSTALLATION WILL  
BE DENIED.  
This warranty is non-transferable and does not apply to any Product that has been modified or used in a man-  
ner contrary to its intended purpose, and does not cover damage to the Product caused by installation or  
removal of the Product. This warranty is VOID if the product has been damaged by accident or unreasonable  
use, negligence, acts of God, neglect, improper service or other causes not arising out of defect in materials  
or construction. This warranty does not cover the elimination of externally generated static or noise, or the  
correction of antenna problems or weak television reception, damage to tapes, video games, software, cam-  
corders, discs, speakers, accessories or vehicle electrical systems, cosmetic damage or damage due to neg-  
ligence, misuse, abuse, failure to follow operating instructions, accidental spills or customer applied cleaners,  
damage due to environmental causes such as floods, airborne fallout, chemicals, salt, hail, windstorms, light-  
ning or extreme temperatures, damage due to accidents, road hazards, fire, theft, loss or vandalism, damage  
due to improper connection to equipment of another manufacturer, modification of existing equipment, use of  
a faulty tape cartridge or cleaning of the VCR head, or Product which has been opened or tampered with for  
any reason or which has been damaged due to alteration or service performed by anyone other than Directed  
Electronics, Inc.  
ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY, IMPLIED WARRANTY,  
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND WARRANTY OF  
NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED TO THE MAXIMUM  
EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, AND DIRECTED NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSONTO  
ASSUME FOR IT ANY LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITHTHE SALE OFTHE PRODUCT. DIRECTED HAS  
ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING ITS LICENSED  
DEALERS OR INSTALLERS. IN NO EVENT WILL DIRECTED ELECTRONICS, INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY  
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS), BY PUR-  
CHASING THIS PRODUCT, THE CONSUMER AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT ALL DISPUTES  
BETWEENTHE CONSUMER AND DIRECTED SHALL BE RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFOR-  
NIA LAWS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.  
Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts. In such states, the limitations or  
exclusions of this Limited Warranty may not apply. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inci-  
dental or consequential damages. In such states, the exclusion or limitation of this Limited Warranty may not  
apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary  
from state to state.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. In such states,  
the exclusion or limitations of this Limited Warranty may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you  
specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.  
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Important Notes  
1. Before operating your LCD Monitor system, please read these instructions care-  
fully.  
2. Retain this manual for future reference.  
3. Do not remove any WARNING stickers on the unit.  
4. Do not use any chemical solvent, cleaning agent or corrosive detergent to clean  
away dirt on the surface of the screen. Doing so may cause irreversible dam-  
age to the surface of the LCD screen. To clean off dirt or fingerprints, it is rec-  
ommended that a soft-damp lens-cleaning cloth be used.  
5. Using spare parts from another manufacturer may cause permanent damage to  
the unit.  
6. Avoid installing the monitor screen in a position that is exposed to direct sun-  
light and hot air vents.  
7. Install the unit in a dry location, avoid condensation.  
8. Ensure that all wiring is properly connected before operating the unit.  
9. Should the LCD panel break, avoid contact with the broken glass or fluid leaking  
out from the enclosure. If you come into contact, flush and clean the affected  
areas with plenty of water. Seek medical attention immediately.  
10. When operating the monitor, avoid touching or pressing on the LCD screen.  
Excessive force will damage the LCD screen.  
11. When installing this unit in a vehicle, ensure that the installation and use of  
this unit is in compliance with local vehicle rules and regulations.  
12. Before replacing a blown fuse, turn the unit off and disconnect all power.  
Ensure the replacement fuse is of the same rating (5A) of the fuse being  
replaced.  
13. If during operation the unit overheats or malfunctions, turn off the power and  
contact your dealer. Do NOT disassemble the unit, there are no user servicea-  
ble parts in the unit.  
14. Ensure that no foreign objects are in the unit when the LCD screen is closed.  
15. The battery (CR2025) in the remote control has a useful lifetime of approxi-  
mately 6-months. To ensure proper and reliable operation, replace the battery  
in a timely manner.  
16. When the unit is used in conjunction with a radio/TV tuner, reception quality  
will vary depending on the geographic location and weather conditions.  
17. The rated operating temperature range of the unit is 32º–92º F. Cool or warm  
the vehicle to within this temperature range prior to unit operation.  
18. The picture viewing quality of this LCD is dependent on the installed location.  
Adjust the brightness control and/or the angle of the screen to achieve the  
optimum visual quality.  
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What is Included  
15” Overhead Monitor  
5-pin 5-wire dome lights harness  
13-pin DIN source cable  
Hardware package  
Trim Ring Adapter  
AV Switch Box (AD-6874)  
Remote Control Unit/battery  
4-pin, 3-wire power harness  
Metal mounting plate  
Introduction  
Congratulations on your purchase of the world’s finest video entertainment system.  
At Directed we are committed to bringing you the most technologically advanced  
products available. We are pleased that you chose a Directed Video product. Through  
years of critical testing and hand craftsmanship, we have created a wide range of  
video entertainment products for your viewing pleasure.  
The 15" Widescreen Overhead Video Monitor can provides all the functions of a tele-  
vision as well as the functionality of a DVD player for your viewing pleasure in the  
car, truck, or in your RV.  
This system incorporates the use of on screen display menu controls that allows you  
to configure the system to suit your own personal preferences. For your listening flex-  
ibility, audio can be heard by optional infrared (wireless) headphones.  
To view other great products from Directed Electronics, please visit the Directed  
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Installation  
PRELIMINARY PREPARATIONS  
NOTE: The unit should be installed by a qualified service technician. This unit is designed  
to operate with a 12 VDC, negative ground battery system.  
NOTE: Use only proper sized fasteners and cables during installation. Use of improper fas-  
teners or cables can lead to mechanical failure of the unit or create a fire hazard.  
1. Disconnect the ground wire from the battery terminal prior to connecting the  
unit to the electrical system.  
NOTE: Some vehicle radios have an anti-theft code system that will disable the radio if the  
battery is disconnected. If this vehicle has such a radio, ensure you have the access  
code to restore the radio to normal operation.  
2. Pick a location to install the monitor where it will not obstruct the rear view  
mirror or the air conditioning vents.  
3. Do not install this unit at an angle exceeding 30 degrees.  
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS  
Main Power Harness  
Color  
Black  
Description  
Chassis ground  
+12V Battery  
+12V ACC  
Yellow  
Red  
Courtesy Light Harness  
Color  
Black  
Red  
Description  
Chassis ground  
+12V ACC  
Gray  
Purple  
Yellow  
Door (negative trigger)  
Door (positive trigger)  
+12V Battery  
Audio Connections  
Color  
Description  
Red IN 1 (RCA)  
White IN 1 (RCA)  
Red IN 2 (RCA)  
White IN 2 (RCA)  
Red OUT (RCA)  
White OUT (RCA)  
Audio - #1 Right Input  
Audio - #1 Left Input  
Audio - #2 Right Input  
Audio - #2 Left Input  
Audio - Right Output  
Audio - Left Output  
Video Connections  
Color  
Description  
Yellow 1 (RCA)  
Yellow 2 (RCA)  
Yellow OUT (RCA)  
Video - #1 Input  
Video - #2 Input  
Video - Output  
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TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAM  
13-Pin DIN  
Source Cable  
A
(R)  
A
(L)  
V
RED-ACC  
OUT  
YELLOW-BATTERY  
BLACK-GND  
ADAPTOR  
13 PIN  
TO MONITOR  
SERIAL NO.  
MADE IN TAIWAN  
ADAPTORS  
INPUT DC-13.2V  
FUSE 2A  
IN  
1
IN  
2
V
A
(L)  
A
(R)  
V
A
(L)  
A
(R)  
AV Switch Box  
AD-6874  
IR Headphone  
(Optional)  
4-Pin Power  
Harness  
RED (+ACC)  
YELLOW (+ Battery)  
BLACK (Ground)  
5-Pin Dome  
Light Harness  
BLACK (Ground)  
PURPLE (+ Door Trigger)  
RED (+ACC)  
YELLOW (+ Battery)  
GRAY (- Door Trigger)  
NOTE: The unit will automatically power off once the ACC is turned off (ignition key off).  
Ensure that the RED (+ACC) wire is connected to ACC power.  
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OHV Monitor Controls and Description  
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9
8
7
2
3
4
2
1
5
6
1. LCD display  
6. Standby LED  
2. UP/DOWN button  
3. MENU button  
7. Door light On/Off button (  
)
8. Courtesy Light (  
)
4. ON/OFF/MODE button ( ) 9. IR transmitter (optional headphones)  
5. Remote sensor  
10. Open button  
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Remote Control  
NOTE: Ensure that the battery plastic protector has been removed from the remote control  
battery holder prior to use.  
The frequently used buttons are described below.  
1
CH/DISC/SET  
2
POWER  
MODE  
4
3
MENU  
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
MEMORY  
8
MUTE  
0
5
VOL  
BAND  
SCAN  
SAVE  
DISP  
REP  
RC-1029A  
MOBILE AV REMOTE CONTROL  
1. CH/DISC/SET (S/T)—use these buttons to search for a TV channel, select  
DVD title, or to select setting(s) from MENU screen.  
2. MODE—press this button to select the video source (AV1/AV2).  
3. MENU—press this button to display the MENU screen.  
4. POWER—press this button to turn power on or off to the unit.  
5. MUTE—press this button to mute the audio, press again to restore the audio.  
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Battery Replacement  
1. Follow the instructions given in the illustration below to open the battery  
holder.  
2. Remove the old battery and replace it with a CR2025 or equivalent. The posi-  
tive (+) side of the battery must be facing upward in the clip.  
3. Push the battery holder into the body of the remote control until the battery  
holder is locked.  
4. Properly dispose of the old battery.  
Remote Controller  
Battery  
Battery Holder  
Battery Holder Latch  
(move to right to release  
battery holder)  
Operation  
NOTE: Some functions are operational only when the LCD monitor is connected as an inte-  
grated system to other audio/visual peripherals; such as, radio tuner, TV tuner,  
VCD/DVD/CD player.  
OPEN—LCD SCREEN  
To open the LCD screen press the OPEN/CLOSE button and carefully rotate the LCD  
screen down to its operating position.  
CLOSE—LCD SCREEN  
To close the LCD screen rotate the LCD screen up to its stored position until you  
hear the OPEN/CLOSE button click.  
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SIGNAL SOURCE SELECTION  
Select the input signal for viewing (AV1 or AV2) by momentarily pressing the (  
button on the LCD screen or the MODE button on the remote.  
)
ON/OFF CONTROL  
Press and hold the ( ) button on the LCD screen or press the POWER button on the  
remote.  
FUNCTION MODE (MENU)  
Press the MENU button on either the LCD screen or the remote to display the fol-  
lowing setup options:  
COLOR  
BRIGHT  
TINT  
SHARPNESS  
CONTRAST  
DIMMER  
FORMAT (Normal, Full, Zoom)  
RESET (restore factory default settings)  
Once the desired setting is selected use the cursor buttons to change the setting.  
After 5-seconds of inactivity the MENU screen will turn off.  
DOOR LIGHT ON/OFF  
Press this switch on the LCD screen to have the door open sensor operate the dome lights.  
NOTE: This feature is operational only if the Gray or Purple door lock trigger wires have been  
connected to the door sensor.  
The dome light selector switch contains two separate circuits. One for a positive  
dome light trigger and one for a negative dome light trigger. Please refer to the  
wiring table below for each of these triggers.  
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NEGATIVE DOME LIGHT TRIGGER  
WIRE COLOR  
Gray  
CONNECTION  
Battery ground  
Battery +12VDC  
Battery +12VDC  
Negative door trigger  
Blue  
Orange  
Purple  
POSITIVE DOME LIGHT TRIGGER  
WIRE COLOR  
Gray  
CONNECTION  
Battery +12VDC  
Battery ground  
Battery ground  
Positive door trigger  
Blue  
Orange  
Purple  
COURTESY LIGHT ON/OFF  
Press the Courtesy light switch (  
light.  
) on the LCD screen to illuminate the dome  
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Specifications  
Type  
Roof mount color display monitor  
15.2-inch active matrix color TFT LCD  
NTSC/PAL auto switch  
Display system  
Display format  
Aspect ratio  
Resolution  
Active area  
Back light  
409,920 pixels  
16:9  
854 (W) X 480 (H) X 3 RGB  
335.6 (W) X 188.6 (H) mm  
10,000 hours normal operation  
Manual open/close  
Mechanism  
Display angle  
Source  
Adjustable Horizontal: Up/Down <110º  
Composite video input x 2  
Composite video output x 2  
Audio L/R input x 1  
Wireless audio  
Infrared audio transmitter (support IR  
receiver stereo headphone, L-channel 2.3  
MHz/R-channel 2.8 MHz)  
Effective listening angle: 30º  
Effective range: 4 meters  
Dome light  
5W X 2 with door sensor connection  
Operating voltage  
Operating current  
Operating temperature  
12 VDC  
2.3 A, typical  
0º to 60ºC  
NOTE: All specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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System Configurations  
OPTION 1  
Color Monitor/One Din DVD Player Digital Sound Processor Unit  
Adaptor  
Video Out  
Audio Out (L)  
12V Supply  
Audio In (L)  
Audio In (R)  
Audio Out (R)  
Optical Cable  
Sound  
DSP Unit: DTS  
Processor  
One din  
DVD Player  
IR Headphone  
(Optional)  
Speakers  
OPTION 2  
Color Monitor/TV/Radio Tuner Amplifier / One Din DVD Player  
Video Out  
12V  
Audio In (L)  
Audio In (R)  
Supply  
Proprietary DIN 9-Pin Cable  
Audio Out(L)/(R)  
Speakers /  
Power Supply  
9-PinConnector  
One din  
DVD Player  
TV/Radio Tuner  
Amplifier  
Rem  
ote  
IR Headphone  
(Optional)  
Antenna  
Contr  
ol  
OPTION 3  
Color Monitor/One Din DVD Player / Pre-Amp / Power Amplifier  
Adaptor  
Video Out  
12V  
Supply  
Audio Out (L)  
Audio In (L)/(R)  
Audio In (L)  
Audio In (R)  
Audio Out (R)  
Optical Cable  
Pre-Amp  
One din  
DVD Player  
Supply  
to Pre-Amp  
Speakers  
IR Headphone  
(Optional)  
Power Amplifier  
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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 information about our products and services.  
Directed® is committed to delivering world-class quality products  
and services that excite and delight our customers.  
Directed Electronics, Inc.  
Vista, CA 92081  
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N81150 08-04  

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