VMA1891
18.1” TFT LCD COLOR
M O N I T O R
OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION GUIDE
OWNER’S MANUAL
IN TRO DUCTIO N :
The Clarion VMA1891 is a full-featured 18.1" TFT LCD Color Monitor. It can be
used as:
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A stand-alone monitor with a home PC or Laptop Computer.
A monitor integrated into a Clarion mobile multimedia system using auxiliary
built-in Video Composite (RCA) or S-Video inputs.
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A mobile PC monitor through the VGA input.
ABO UT THE MAN UAL AN D WARRAN TY:
To start enjoying your new Clarion VMA1891, please read the instructions listed
in this manual. Keep all instructions for future reference. Please fill out and send
in the enclosed warranty card to protect your purchase and aid in warranty service.
Also, save your original sales receipt as proof of purchase.
NOTE: W hen using the VMA1891 with other Clarion multimedia products,
please refer to their separate owner’s manuals for operating procedures.
TABLE O F CO N TEN TS:
IN TRO DUCTIO N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PRECAUTIO N S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
PACKAGE CO N TEN TS
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CO N TRO L DESCRIPTIO N AN D BUTTO N LO CATIO N S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
REAR CO N TRO LS AN D CO N N ECTO R LO CATIO N S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
O PERATIO N DESCRIPTIO N S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
O SD O PERATIO N DESCRIPTIO N S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
CARE AN D MAIN TEN AN CE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1 1 0 VAC HO ME APPLICATIO N S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
W IRIN G PRECAUTIO N S (+1 2 V O PERATIO N ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
1 2 VDC APPLICATIO N S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
ABO UT IN STALLATIO N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
SPECIFICATIO N S & TRO UBLESHO O TIN G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
PRECAUTIO N S:
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This set can be use in 12V, negative ground vehicles or home applications. Be
sure to consult your Clarion Dealer before installing it in 24V vehicles.
Do not operate the set in ways other than described in this guide. Doing so may
damage it.
SAFETY FIRST! For rear seat use only. Do not install anywhere that permits
viewing by the driver. Monitor must not be located in a motor vehicle at any
point forward of the back of the front seats. Monitor must never be used in any
manner that will distract or interfere with driver’s safe operation of the vehicle.
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Be careful not to run down the car battery while using the set with the car
stopped.
For safety, install the set in a position at which the driver cannot see it.
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Do not disassemble or modify the set. Doing so may damage it and voids your
warranty.
Keep drinks and drops from umbrellas away from the set. Water may damage
the internal circuitry.
Do not let the set become hot. If temperature in the car is high or the set has
been exposed to direct sunlight and is hot, lower the temperature before using
it. (The liquid crystal panel will work properly within a temperature range of
30 – 113 degrees F.)
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In extremely cold temperatures, the movement of the picture may be slow and
the picture may be dark. This is not a malfunction. The set will work normally
once the temperature increases.
Small black and shiny dots inside the liquid crystal panel are normal for liquid
crystal products.
PACKAGE CO N TEN TS:
The Clarion VMA1891 comes with the following items:
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RGB Cable for PC or Laptop Connection
Video RCA Connector
Three Conductor AC Power Cord
3.5 mm Stereo Jack to Stereo RCA adapter
CO N TRO L DESCRIPTIO N S AN D BUTTO N LO CATIO N S:
1 Down Button
6 Power Button
7 IR Sensor
2 Up Button
3 Adjustment Menu Button (OSD)
4 Input Select Button
5 LED Indicator
8 Left Speaker
9 Speaker Volume Control
0 Right Speaker
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REAR CO N TRO LS AN D CO N N ECTO R LO CATIO N S:
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VGA Input Connector
S-Video Input Connector
Composite Video Input
RS232 Port (Not Available)
USB Input Connector
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DC Input Connector +12Vdc
Power Switch 110Vac 50-60 Hz.
AC Input Connector 110Vac
50-60 Hz.
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L/R Audio Input Connectors
O PERATIO N DESCRIPTIO N S:
When using this monitor in a 110Vac home environment. Plug the monitor into a
110Vac wall socket with the supplied AC power cable. Turn the rear AC Power
switch to the ON position. Press the front panel’s power button to power the
monitor. The monitor remembers the last input source selected and restarts using
that input. The initial factory default setting is the RGB input.
NOTE: The LED will be green under normal signal input. If no input signal is
detected the monitor will display a flashing error message for that
particular source. The LED will turn orange upon entering the power
saving mode after five seconds.
Choose the proper input source by pressing the Input Select Button on the front of
the monitor.
NOTE: In some cases, if the RGB, Video, or S-Video signal is low, the LED will
turn orange and enter a power saver mode after five seconds. This may
happen if you are viewing a TV station with a very weak signal. Press
the Power button on the front of the monitor to exit the power saver
mode.
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O SD O PERATIO N DESCRIPTIO N S:
1. Press the OSD Menu button
or DN button to scroll forward or backwards for each monitor settings.
2. Press the OSD Menu button
individual function operations.
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to display the on-screen menu. Press the UP
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3
again to select the function. See list below for
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O SD FUN CTIO N S AN D O PERATIO N S:
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Su b Me n u s Fu n ctio n
O p e ra tio n
Intensity of white light.
Use UP/DN buttons to increase or decrease
the level. Press the OSD display button twice
to exit the function.
Brightness
None
Ratio of black to white
intensity.
Use UP/DN buttons to increase or decrease
the level. Press the OSD display button twice
to exit the function.
Contrast
Color
None
1) Red
2) Green
3) Blue
Intensity of Red color
Intensity of Green color
Intensity of Blue color
Use UP/DN buttons to select the adjustment
Sub Menu. Press the OSD button again. Use
the UP/DN buttons to increase or decrease the
level. Press the OSD display button to save
and exit to the Main Menu.
1) H-Position
2) V-Position
3) Frequency
4) Phase
Horizontal screen position Use UP/DN buttons to select the adjustment
Position &
Quality
Vertical screen position
Vertical flicker
Sub Menu. Press the OSD button again. Use
the UP/DN buttons to increase or decrease
the level. Press the OSD display button to
save and exit to the Main Menu.
Horizontal flicker
1)Factory setting Recalls the factory settings Use UP/DN buttons to select the adjustment
Recall
Yes/No
2) 9300° K
3) 6300° K
4) Exit
Sub Menu. Press the OSD button again. Use
the UP/DN buttons to select choice. Press the
OSD button again to save. Select Exit, then
press the OSD button to exit the Main Menu.
Chromaticity coordinate
according to CIE 1931.
Exits Function
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O SD FUN CTIO N S AN D O PERATIO N S:
Ico n s
Su b Me n u s Fu n ctio n
O p e ra tio n
1) All
Auto Sets all functions
Use UP/DN buttons to select the appropriate
Sub Menu. Press the OSD display button to
activate the automatic function. Select Exit,
then press the OSD button to exit the function
Auto
Adjust
2) Auto Position Auto Screen Position
3) Auto Phase
4) Exit
Auto Phase settings
Exits and Auto Saves
1) RGB
Input for PC
Use UP/DN buttons to select the appropriate
Input
Source
2) Video (RCA) Input for Composite Video Sub Menu. Press the OSD display button to
3) S-Video
Input for High quality
video (such as DVD)
enter the input type. If no signal is present,
an error message will appear.
1) Normal
2) Expand
3) Full
Normal 4/3 Mode
Widescreen mode 16/9
Use UP/DN buttons to select any adjustment
Sub Menu. Press the OSD display button to
Display
Size
Fills the height and width save choice. Use UP/DN buttons to scroll to
of the screen Exit in Main Menu. Press OSD button to exit
Changes the OSD menu to Use the UP/DN buttons to select the
the user’s preferred
language.
1) English
2) German
3) French
4) Italian
Language
appropriate language. Press the OSD display
button again to save the language and exit to
the Main Menu.
5) Spanish
1) OSD Timeout 15, 30, 45, 60 seconds
2) OSD Position Hor. or Ver. Position
Use UP/DN buttons to select the appropriate
Sub Menu. Press the OSD display button to
enter the Sub Menu. Use the UP/DN button
to scroll through the adjustment choices.
Press the OSD display button to save the
adjustment. Select Exit and press the OSD
display button to exit to the Main Menu.
OSD
Control
3) OSD Color
Blue, Green, Cyan, Ma-
genta, None
4) Exit
Exits and Auto Saves
Saves and Exits Main
Menu. If OSD Timeout is function. Press the OSD display button again
Use UP/DN buttons to select the Exit
Exit
None
activated, the menu will
disappear after timeout.
to exit the Main Menu.
TILTIN G THE MO N ITO R:
Gently hold the top and bottom of the monitor panel and tilt the monitor forward
or backwards to achieve the desired viewing angle. Maximum tilt angle is 10°
forward and up to 45° backwards.
CARE AN D MAIN TEN AN CE:
Cleaning the cabinet:
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Use a soft, dry cloth and gently wipe off any dirt. For tough dirt, apply some
neutral detergent diluted in water to a soft cloth, wipe off the dirt gently, then
wipe again with a dry cloth.
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Do not use liquid cleaners on any surfaces as they may damage the cabinet or
cause the paint to peel. Also leaving rubber or plastic products in contact with
the cabinet for long periods of time may cause stains.
Cleaning the LCD Panel
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The LCD panel tends to collect dust, so wipe it off occasionally with a soft dry
cloth. The surface is easily scratched; so wipe with gentle light strokes.
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Do not use any type of hard objects to clean the surface. Damage may occur.
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VMA1891 18.1” TFT LCD Color Monitor
1 1 0 VAC HO ME APPLICATIO N :
Attaching a home VCR player.
1. Connect the L/R audio outputs of the VCR player to the R-AUDIO-L inputs.
2. Connect the video output to the Video input on the VMA1891.
NOTE: Since there is only one set of L/ R audio inputs on the VMA1891,
additional components must route their audio signals through the VCR
A/ V inputs. This may limit the components attached to the VMA1891.
Attaching a home computer or laptop.
1. Connect the computer’s audio output (through the provided adapter cable) into
the R-AUDIO-L inputs on the VMA1891 (see diagram above for multiple
component attachment).
2. Connect the VGA output on the computer (using the provided VGA cable)
directly to the RGB input on the monitor.
Attaching a home DVD/ CD Player.
1. Connect the DVD/CD player’s audio output into the R-AUDIO-L inputs on the
VMA1891 (see diagram above for multiple component attachment).
2. Connect the S-Video output on the DVD/CD (S-Video cable is not supplied)
directly to the S-Video input on the monitor.
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NOTE: If there is no S-Video output on your DVD/ CD player, connect its
video output to the video input on the VMA1891. The S-Video output
connection is preferred over the composite video output due to better
signal quality.
W IRIN G PRECAUTIO N S (+1 2 VDC O PERATIO N ):
Read all wiring precautions. If you are not sure of the connections, contact your
authorized Clarion dealer.
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Be sure to disconnect the car’s negative (-) battery terminal to prevent short
circuits during installation.
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When creating passage holes through metal or plastic panels, use grommets to
eliminate any sharp edges created during drilling. This will protect power or
video wires from nicks or damaged causing a possible short circuit or failure.
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When connecting the ground lead, fasten the ground lead (black) securely to a
clean metal plate on the vehicle. Use sandpaper to remove any paint from the
surface where the ground terminal is attached.
If the fuse should blow, check to see if the wiring is correct.
NOTE: This monitor’s audio section can only be power through the 110 Vac
connection. W hen using the monitor in a +12Vdc application,
additional audio components are required. See your Clarion Dealer
for additional equipment.
1 2 VDC APPLICATIO N S:
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1 2 VDC APPLICATIO N S: (CO N T)
ABO UT IN STALLATIO N :
Installation of mobile audio and video components requires experience with a
variety of mechanical and electrical procedures. Even though this manual provides
general application drawings for your new Clarion VMA1891, it does not show the
exact installation methods necessary for your particular vehicle.
If you do not have the required knowledge and experience to successfully
complete the installation, we strongly recommend consulting an authorized
Clarion dealer about professional installation options.
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SPECIFICATIO N S:
Power Requirement:
DC Application: +12 volts dc (9-16 volts dc)
AC Application: 90-264 V, 50-60 Hz., 1.1-0.6 A
Power Consumption:
Weight:
60 watts, Power On (8-12 W Standby)
5 amps (5000 mA)
5.4 lb (12 kg)
Dimensions: Panel Only: 17-11/16 x 15-3/16 x 3-5/16 in. (449 x 385 x 84 mm)
With Stand 17-11/16 x 18-9/16 x 8-7/8 in. (449 x 470 x 225 mm)
View Angle:
Tilt Angle of Hinge
Audio Output
Display Type:
Screen Size:
Pixel Pitch
Hor. +70°/-70° Ver. +70°/-40°
10° Forward 40° Backwards
3W x 2 Max.
Color TFT Active Matrix LCD
18.1" (Panel Dimensions 359.0 x 287.2 mm)
0.2805 x 0.2805 mm
Pixels:
1280 x 1024
Screen Resolution:
1,310,720 Dots
Video Input Level (RCA): 1.0 volts peak to peak, NTSC
RGB Input Level:
0.75 volts peak to peak, TTL
TRO UBLESHO O TIN G:
Sy m p to m
Ca u se
So lu tio n
System does not
work.
+12Vdc Fuse blown Replace external fuse with the same
or AC Power wires
are not connected.
value. Check the wire connections and
connect it properly.
The LED turns
The signal condition This may due to signals reflected off
orange when connect- is poor. The monitor buildings, mountains, etc. Check again in
ed to the TTX001 or enters Sleep Mode.
a home VCR.
a different place and direction or tune to a
strong TV station.
The screen displays
an error message then
the LED turns orange
after 10 seconds.
Switch to another signal input. Check
connections and signal output from your
input source
No signal or low
signal on the cho-
sen input.
The screen is dark.
The LED is orange,
not green
The monitor is in the Press the power button on the front of the
Sleep Mode. monitor. This will wake up the monitor.
Usage conditions are This may happen if the temperature in the
poor.
vehicle is below 30°F or above 113°F.
Check again when the temperature is
between 30 and 113°F.
No picture on moni- The TV tuner is not
tor. set to TV mode
Set the TV Tuner function to “TV” mode.
The Monitor is set to The screen will be blank if no picture
the wrong signal (signal) is inputted. Choose the proper
input mode.
input source selection.
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FCC STATEMEN T
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 16 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
verified by turning the unit off and on, the user is encouraged to consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for help.
Clarion Corporation of America
661 West Redondo Beach Blvd
Gardena, CA 90247
800-Go-Clarion
©2000 Clarion Corporation, Gardena, CA
2000-VMA1891-10 Rev. 2 (8/00)
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