O W N E R ’ S G U I D E
INSTALLATION GUIDE
9” (16:9) Widescreen
Overhead Video
Monitor
MODEL OHD900
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Table of Contents
Non-Transferable Limited Consumer Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Important Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
What is Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
FCC Notice ............................................................................................6
Your Warranty........................................................................................7
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Preliminary Preparations .........................................................................7
Electrical Connections ............................................................................7
Typical Wiring Diagram ...........................................................................9
OHV Monitor Controls and Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Battery Replacement ............................................................................12
Precautions.........................................................................................12
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Open—LCD Screen................................................................................12
Close—LCD Screen ...............................................................................12
Loading and Unloading Discs.................................................................13
Signal Source Selection.........................................................................13
ON/OFF Control....................................................................................14
Function Mode (Menu)..........................................................................14
Door Light On/Off ................................................................................14
Courtesy Light On/Off...........................................................................15
DVD Playback ......................................................................................15
Audio CD Playback................................................................................16
Fast-Forward (DVD/MP3/CD) ..................................................................16
Fast-Reverse (DVD/MP3/CD)...................................................................16
DVD/MP3/CD Next Track........................................................................16
DVD/MP3/CD Previous Track...................................................................17
DVD/MP3/CD Play/Pause .......................................................................17
DVD/MP3/CD Stop................................................................................17
DVD/CD GOTO (Search)..........................................................................18
Repeat Function...................................................................................18
DVD Angle ..........................................................................................18
Audio DVD ..........................................................................................19
DVD Subtitle .......................................................................................19
DVD Menu...........................................................................................19
DVD Title ............................................................................................20
DVD Display ........................................................................................20
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DVD Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Setup Menu.........................................................................................21
General Setup......................................................................................21
aUDIO Setup .......................................................................................22
PREFERENCES.......................................................................................22
Appendix A – Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Cleaning the LCD Screen .......................................................................24
cleaning the Enclosure:.........................................................................24
Appendix B – Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
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Important Notes
1. Before operating your LCD Monitor system, please read these instructions carefully.
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
„ 9” Overhead Monitor/DVD Player „ Hardware package
„ Trim Ring Adapter
„ 13-pin DIN source cable
„ AV Switch Box (AD-6874)
„ Remote Control Unit/w battery
„ Metal mounting plate
„ 3-pin, 3-wire cooling fan harness
„ 4-pin, 3-wire power harness
„ 5-pin 5-wire dome lights harness
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.
This system incorporates the use of on screen display menu controls that allow you
to configure the system to suit your own personal preferences.
To view other great products from Directed Electronics, please visit the Directed
Important Information
FCC NOTICE
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the follow-
ing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesirable operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user's authority to operate this device.
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YOUR WARRANTY
Your warranty registration must be completely filled out and returned within 10
days of purchase. Your product warranty will not be validated if your warranty reg-
istration is not returned. Make sure you receive the warranty registration from your
dealer. It is also necessary to keep your proof of purchase, which reflects that the
product was installed by an authorized dealer.
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.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Main Power Harness
Color
Black
Description
Chassis ground
+12V Battery
+12V ACC
Yellow
Red
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Cooling Fan Harness
Note: This harness is provided on some of the units (the cooling fan is not installed on some
units).
Color
Black
Description
Chassis ground
+12V ACC
Yellow
Red
+12V ACC Battery
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
RED (+ACC)
YELLOW (+ Battery)
BLACK (Ground)
3-Pin Cooling
Fan Harness
Note: This harness is provided
on some of the units (the cooling
fan is not installed on some units).
13-Pin DIN
Source Cable
AD-9874
4-Pin Power
Harness
RED (+ACC)
YELLOW (+ Battery)
BLACK (Ground)
Wireless Headphone
(Optional)
5-Pin Dome
Light Harness
RED (ACC)
BLACK (GND)
YELLOW (Battery B+)
PURPLE (Positive Trigger)
GRAY (Negative Trigger)
NOTE: The unit will automatically power off once the ACC is turned off (ignition key off).
Ensure that the RED (+ACC) wire of the 4-pin power harness is connected to ACC power.
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OHV Monitor Controls and Description
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DISPLAY KEYS
DVD KEYS
1. LCD display
10. PLAY/PAUSE button (
11. STOP button (
12. DVD MENU button (
13. AUDIO button (
14. LED Green (power status)
)
2. VIDEO Select Button (
)
)
3. UP/DOWN buttons (S/T)
)
4. VIDEO MENU button (
)
)
UNIT KEYS
< )
)
15. LEFT button (
∧
5. Door light On/Off button ((
) 16. UP button (
6. Courtesy Light (
7. Remote IR sensor
)
17. ENTER button (
18. RIGHT button (
19. DOWN button (
)
ENT
>
∨
)
8. IR transmitter (headphones)
9. 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.
POWER
MONITOR
MODE
1
2
14
15
VIDEO
MENU
SETUP
DISPLAY
3
4
16
17
UP
LEFT
RIGHT
TITLE
MENU
STOP
5
6
7
18
19
ENTER
DOWN
PREV
F.REV
NEXT
F.FWD
MUTE
20
21
8
9
PLAY/
PAUSE
22
23
10
11
12
SUBTITLE
AUDIO
REPEAT
24
25
1/ALL
1
5
9
2
6
0
3
4
13
7
8
GOTO
ANGLE
26
27
1. POWER
14. MODE (AV1/AV2/DVD)
15. DOWN (display)
16. VIDEO MENU
17. DISPLAY (on screen)
18. TITLE
19. RIGHT cursor
20. MENU
21. NEXT
2. UP (display)
3. DVD SETUP
4. UP cursor
5. LEFT cursor
6. ENTER
7. PREV (previous)
8. DOWN cursor
9. F. REV (fast reverse)
10. PLAY/PAUSE
11. SUBTITLE
22. STOP
23. F.FWD (fast forward)
24. REPEAT (1/ALL)
25. MUTE
12. AUDIO
13. 1–0 (numeric buttons)
26. ANGLE
27. GO TO
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BATTERY REPLACEMENT
NOTE: Before using remote after installation, remove the battery plastic protective slip.
Remote Controller
+ side
Battery
Latch
Battery Holder
1. Move the small latch to the right and slide out the battery holder.
2. Remove old battery and replace it with a new battery (CR2025) with the positive “+” sign facing as
shown above.
3. Push battery holder back into its compartment until it is locked.
PRECAUTIONS
1. Properly dispose of used battery.
2. Do not misuse battery by shorting the positive “+” and negative “-” terminal or put it into fire.
Overheating may cause the battery to explode and cause a fire hazard.
3. If the remote is not to be used for a long period, remove the battery from the remote to prevent dam-
age from battery leakage.
4. To avoid accidents, prevent children from playing with the battery.
Operation
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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LOADING AND UNLOADING DISCS
You can use single side and dual layer DVDs, VCDs, CD-audio and CD-R compatible
12cm discs with this system.
LOADING DISC
1. Press
at the upper right corner to open the door.
2. Load with the recorded side (the shiny side) facing up. With double-sided
discs, load with the side you want to watch facing up. Ensure that the disc is
seated properly before pushing the tray back into its locking position.
3. Push to close the door.
UNLOADING DISC
1. Press
at the upper right corner to open the door.
2. Remove the disc. (Avoid touching the recorded surface.)
3. Push to close the door, until you hear a click sound from the door mechanism.
SIGNAL SOURCE SELECTION
Select the input signal for viewing (AV1, AV2, or DVD) by momentarily pressing the
MODE button ( ) on the LCD screen or the MODE button on the remote.
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ON/OFF CONTROL
Press and hold the ( ) button on the LCD screen or momentarily press the POWER
button ( )on the remote.
FUNCTION MODE (MENU)
Press the MENU button (
) on the LCD screen or the VIDEO MENU button on the
remote to display the following setup options:
COLOR
BRIGHTNESS
DIMMER (on/off)
FORMAT (full, normal, and zoom)
RESET (restore factory default settings)
Use the MENU button (
) on the LCD screen or use the VIDEO MENU button on
the remote to scroll through the menu options. Once the desired setting is select-
ed use the UP/DOWN (S/T) buttons on the LCD screen or the MONITOR (S/T)
buttons on the remote 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.
NEGATIVE DOME LIGHT TRIGGER
WIRE COLOR
Gray
CONNECTION
Battery ground
Battery +12VDC
Battery +12VDC
Negative door trigger
Blue
Orange
Purple
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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
on the front control panel, or press the
DVD PLAYBACK
1. Press the on/off power button
button on the remote control to switch on the unit
2. Momentarily press the on/off power button
on the front control panel, or
press the
played.
button on the remote control repeatedly until DVD mode is dis-
3. Insert the disc into the DVD player as described earlier.
4. The disc will automatically start playing.
--- If the DVD does not come with a Menu/Title, the play will continue.
--- If the DVD comes with Menu/Title, Menu Options will be shown on the
screen.
--- Press the Left/Right/Up/Down (W/X/S/T) buttons above the LCD
screen, to select the chapter or topic for playing, then press the ENT
button to begin play.
OR
Left Right Up Down
(W/X/S/T) buttons on the remote
control, to select the chapter for playing, press the
on the remote to begin play.
--- Press the
/
/
/
Enter ↵
( ) button
--- If the message “NO DISC” is displayed on the screen, check the format
of the disc being used and ensure that the disc is being loaded with
the label facing you (see illustration above).
--- If the message “WRONG REGION” is display on the screen, it means
the player does not support the regional code for that DVD.
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AUDIO CD PLAYBACK
1. Press the on/off power button
on the front control panel, or press the
button on the remote control to switch on the unit
2. Momentarily press the on/off power button
on the front control panel, or
press the
played.
button on the remote control repeatedly until DVD mode is dis-
3. Insert the disc into the unit as described earlier.
4. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button (
or on the remote to start playing.
) on either the panel above the LCD screen
FAST-FORWARD (DVD/MP3/CD)
F.FWD
1. During play, press the
button
on the remote control.
POWER
MONITOR
MODE
VIDEO
MENU
SETUP
DISPLAY
2. For DVDs and MP3s, the LCD screen will display FF XX (Fast-
Forward Speed), and will increment up to a maximum of 8X fast
forward (2X, 4X, 6X, 8X) and then to normal play speed.
UP
LEFT
RIGHT
TITLE
MENU
STOP
ENTER
DOWN
PREV
F.REV
NEXT
F.FWD
MUTE
PLAY/
PAUSE
F.Fwd
SUBTITLE
AUDIO
REPEAT
1/ALL
3. For CDs, the LCD screen will display FF XX (Fast-Forward Speed),
and will increment up to a maximum of 4X fast forward (1X, 2X,
3X, 4X) and then to normal play speed.
1
5
9
2
6
0
3
4
7
8
GOTO
ANGLE
4. For DVDs, MP3s and CDs press play/pause (X/ꢀ) from any fast
forward speed to resume normal play speed.
FAST-REVERSE (DVD/MP3/CD)
1. During play, press the F. REV button
on the remote control.
POWER
MONITOR
MODE
VIDEO
SETUP
DISPLAY
MENU
TITLE
MENU
STOP
2. For DVDs and MP3s, the LCD screen will display FR XX (Fast-
Forward Speed), and will increment up to a maximum of 8X fast
backward (2X, 4X, 6X, 8X) and then to normal play speed.
UP
LEFT
RIGHT
ENTER
DOWN
PREV
F.REV
NEXT
F.FWD
MUTE
PLAY/
PAUSE
F.Rev
SUBTITLE
AUDIO
REPEAT
1/ALL
3. For CDs, the LCD screen will display FR XX (Fast-Forward Speed),
and will increment up to a maximum of 4X fast backward (1X,
2X, 3X, 4X) and then to normal play speed.
1
5
9
2
6
0
3
4
7
8
GOTO
ANGLE
4. For DVDs, MP3s and CDs press play/pause (X/ꢀ) from any fast
backward speed to resume normal play speed.
DVD/MP3/CD NEXT TRACK
POWER
MONITOR
MODE
1. During play, press the next NEXT track
button on the remote control.
VIDEO
MENU
SETUP
DISPLAY
UP
2. DVDs will jump to the the next track or chapter. The Title and
Chapter being played will display at the top of the LCD screen.
LEFT
RIGHT
NEXT
TITLE
MENU
STOP
ENTER
DOWN
PREV
Next
PLAY/
PAUSE
F.REV
F.FWD
SUBTITLE
AUDIO
MUTE
REPEAT
3. MP3s will jump to the the next track.
1/ALL
1
5
9
2
6
0
3
4
4. CDs will jump to the next track. The present track playing and
the total number of tracks on the CD is displayed at the top of
the LCD screen.
7
8
GOTO
ANGLE
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DVD/MP3/CD PREVIOUS TRACK
POWER
MONITOR
MODE
PREV
1. During play, press the previous
button on the remote control.
VIDEO
MENU
SETUP
DISPLAY
2. DVDs will jump to the the previous track or chapter. The Title
and Chapter being played will display at the top of the LCD
screen.
UP
LEFT
RIGHT
NEXT
TITLE
MENU
STOP
ENTER
DOWN
PREV
Prev
PLAY/
PAUSE
F.REV
F.FWD
SUBTITLE
AUDIO
MUTE
REPEAT
1/ALL
1
5
9
2
6
0
3
4
3. MP3s will jump to the the previous track.
7
8
GOTO
ANGLE
4. CDs will jump to the previous track. The present track playing
and the total number of tracks on the CD is displayed at the top
of the LCD screen.
DVD/MP3/CD PLAY/PAUSE
POWER
MONITOR
MODE
PLAY/PAUSE
control to temporarily stop playback.
2. Press the PLAY/PAUSE ꢀ/X button on the remote control to
1. During play, press the
ꢀ/X button on the remote
VIDEO
MENU
SETUP
DISPLAY
UP
LEFT
RIGHT
NEXT
TITLE
MENU
STOP
ENTER
DOWN
PREV
PLAY/
AUSE
F.REV
P
F.FWD
Play/
resume playback.
Pause
SUBTITLE
AUDIO
MUTE
REPEAT
1/ALL
1
5
9
2
6
0
3
4
7
8
GOTO
ANGLE
DVD/MP3/CD STOP
POWER
MONITOR
MODE
1. Press Stop „ button on the remote control to stop playback
VIDEO
MENU
SETUP
DISPLAY
when playing an Audio CD.
UP
LEFT
RIGHT
NEXT
TITLE
MENU
STOP
ENTER
DOWN
PREV
2. Press Stop „ button on the remote control when playing a DVD
will stop the DVD at the current location, a PRESS PLAY TO
CONTINUE message will display on the LCD screen. Press
PLAY/PAUSE X/ꢀ button to resume playback.
PLAY/
PAUSE
F.REV
F.FWD
Stop
SUBTITLE
AUDIO
MUTE
REPEAT
1/ALL
1
5
9
2
6
0
3
4
7
8
GOTO
ANGLE
3. Press the Stop „ button twice will stop the playback. The next
time the PLAY/PAUSE X/ꢀ button is pressed the DVD will start
at the beginning.
Note: Storage of the current location when stopped is not supported for MP3s or CDs.
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DVD/CD GOTO (SEARCH)
Note: GOTO is not supported for MP3s.
POWER
MONITOR
MODE
1. Allows going to a particular Time/Track/Chapter or Title.
VIDEO
MENU
SETUP
DISPLAY
GOTO
2. Press the
button on the remote control to go to a select-
UP
LEFT
RIGHT
NEXT
TITLE
MENU
STOP
ENTER
DOWN
PREV
ed part of the DVD/CD.
PLAY/
PAUSE
F.REV
F.FWD
SUBTITLE
AUDIO
MUTE
REPEAT
1/ALL
1
5
9
2
6
0
3
4
7
8
(1)
(2)
TITLE xx/xx CHAPTER xxx/xxx
GOTO
ANGLE
Goto
TITLE xx/xx xx : xx : xx
3. Use the number keypad on the remote to enter the track, chapter, or time
information.
4. Press the ENTER button on the remote to go to the location selected.
REPEAT FUNCTION
POWER
MONITOR
MODE
1. For CDs, press the REPEAT 1/ALL button on the remote control
to have the current segment repeat. REP ONE, REP ALL, or
REPEAT OFF are selectable by multiple presses of the REPEAT
1/ALL button. Pressing the STOP „ button while playing will
cancel the REPEAT selection.
2. For MP3s, press the REPEAT 1/ALL button on the remote control
to have the repeat the current segment. REP ONE, FOLDER REP,
DISC, DISC REP, DISC SCAN, SINGLE, or FOLDER are selectable by
multiple presses of the REPEAT 1/ALL button.
VIDEO
MENU
SETUP
DISPLAY
UP
LEFT
RIGHT
TITLE
MENU
STOP
ENTER
DOWN
PREV
F.REV
NEXT
F.FWD
MUTE
PLAY/
PAUSE
SUBTITLE
AUDIO
REPEAT
1/ALL
Repeat
1
5
9
2
6
0
3
4
7
8
GOTO
ANGLE
3. For DVDs, press the REPEAT 1/ALL button on the remote control.
CHAPTER REPEAT ON, TITLE REPEAT ON, or REPEAT OFF are selec-
table by multiple presses of the REPEAT 1/ALL button. Pressing
the SEARCH button on the remote control and then the
Play/Pause X/ꢀ button repeats the selected part of the DVD or
when the selected part is finished it then repeats.
DVD ANGLE
POWER
MONITOR
MODE
Some DVDs support different viewing angles for the same scene. Press
the ANGLE button on the remote control to select a viewing angle.
VIDEO
MENU
SETUP
DISPLAY
UP
LEFT
RIGHT
TITLE
MENU
STOP
ENTER
DOWN
PREV
F.REV
NEXT
F.FWD
MUTE
PLAY/
PAUSE
The
X/Y will display, where X represents the current camera angle
SUBTITLE
AUDIO
REPEAT
1/ALL
being displayed, and Y represents the total available number of cam-
era angles.
1
5
9
2
6
0
3
4
7
8
GOTO
ANGLE
Angle
NOTE: This function only works with DVDs that have different viewing
angles recorded.
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AUDIO DVD
NOTE: This feature only functions with DVDs that have multiple sound tracks.
POWER
MONITOR
MODE
AUDIO
1. During playing, press the
button
on the remote.
VIDEO
MENU
SETUP
DISPLAY
AUDIO X/X will display on the LCD screen. The first X represents
is the current sound track playing. The second X is the total
number of sound tracks available.
UP
LEFT
RIGHT
TITLE
MENU
STOP
ENTER
DOWN
PREV
F.REV
NEXT
F.FWD
MUTE
PLAY/
PAUSE
SUBTITLE
AUDIO
REPEAT
1/ALL
button to advance to the other Audio
AUDIO
2. Continue to press the
sound tracks.
1
5
9
2
6
0
3
4
7
8
GOTO
ANGLE
DVD SUBTITLE
NOTE: This function can only be used on DVDs that come with multi-language support.
1. During playing, press the SUBTITLE button on the remote. SUB-
TITLE XX/XX will display on the LCD screen. The first XX repre-
sents is the current subtitle playing. The second XX is the total
number of subtitles available (along with the current subtitle
language to be displayed).
2. Continue to press the SUBTITLE button to advance to the other
subtitle languages.
POWER
MONITOR
MODE
VIDEO
MENU
SETUP
DISPLAY
UP
LEFT
RIGHT
TITLE
MENU
STOP
ENTER
DOWN
PREV
F.REV
NEXT
F.FWD
MUTE
PLAY/
PAUSE
SUBTITLE
AUDIO
REPEAT
Sub-
Title
1/ALL
1
5
9
2
6
0
3
4
7
8
GOTO
ANGLE
3. When the SUBTITLE button is pressed beyond the maximum
number of subtitles, SUBTITLE OFF will display on the LCD
screen.
DVD MENU
POWER
MONITOR
MODE
Many DVDs come with different and unique selectable menus.
But these all use similar operating methods.
VIDEO
MENU
SETUP
DISPLAY
UP
LEFT
RIGHT
TITLE
MENU
STOP
ENTER
DOWN
PREV
F.REV
NEXT
F.FWD
MUTE
Menu
1. Press the MENU button
on the remote or on the right hand
PLAY/
PAUSE
SUBTITLE
AUDIO
REPEAT
side of the LCD screen during playback. The root menu for the
DVD will be displayed on the LCD screen.
1/ALL
1
5
9
2
6
0
3
4
7
8
GOTO
ANGLE
Left Right Up Down
(W/X/S/T) buttons on the
2. Press the
/
/
/
remote control or on the control panel above the LCD screen to
select from the menu options.
ENTER
ENT
button on the
3. Press the
button on the remote or the
control panel above the LCD screen to activate that menu
option.
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DVD TITLE
POWER
MONITOR
MODE
Some DVDs come with selectable titles.
VIDEO
MENU
SETUP
DISPLAY
UP
LEFT
RIGHT
TITLE
MENU
STOP
TITLE
1. Press the
titles will be displayed on the LCD screen.
Left Right Up Down
(W/X/S/T) buttons on the
button on the remote during playback. All the
ENTER
DOWN
Title
PREV
F.REV
NEXT
F.FWD
MUTE
PLAY/
PAUSE
SUBTITLE
AUDIO
REPEAT
2. Press the
/
/
/
1/ALL
1
5
9
2
6
0
3
4
remote control to select the desired title.
7
8
GOTO
ANGLE
ENTER
3. Press the
button to play that title.
DVD DISPLAY
POWER
MONITOR
MODE
DISPLAY
The
button on the remote displays the status of the DVD,
VIDEO
MENU
SETUP
DISPLAY
Dis-
play
MP3, or CD presently playing.
UP
LEFT
RIGHT
TITLE
MENU
STOP
ENTER
DOWN
PREV
F.REV
NEXT
F.FWD
MUTE
1. When a CD is playing the following will be displayed on the LCD
screen with each DISPLAY button press.
PLAY/
PAUSE
SUBTITLE
AUDIO
REPEAT
1/ALL
1
5
9
2
6
0
3
4
SINGLE ELAPSED
SINGLE REMAIN
TOTAL ELAPSED
TOTAL REMAIN
OFF
XX/XX MM:SS
XX/XX MM:SS
XX/XX MM:SS
XX/XX MM:SS
7
8
GOTO
ANGLE
The first XX represents the current track playing. The second XX represents the
total number of tracks on the CD. MM:SS represents the time in minutes and
seconds.
2. When a MP3 is playing the following will be displayed on the LCD screen with
each DISPLAY button press.
CHAPTER ELAPSED
CHAPTER REMAIN
OFF
HH:MM:SS
HH:MM:SS
The HH:MM:SS is the time either elapsed or remaining; in hours, minutes and
seconds.
3. When a DVD is playing the following will be displayed on the LCD screen with
DISPLAY
each
button press.
TITLE
XX/XX CHAPTER XXX/XXX
HH:MM:SS
TITLE REMAIN
HH:MM:SS
CHAPTER ELAPSED
HH:MM:SS
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CHAPTER REMAIN
HH:MM:SS
The Title XX/XX shows the current title playing/total titles on the DVD. The
Chapter XXX/XXX shows the current chapter playing/total chapters on the DVD.
The time (HH:MM:SS) is shown in hours/minutes/seconds.
DVD Setup
SETUP MENU
POWER
MONITOR
MODE
This option allows the modification and setup of the DVD settings.
VIDEO
MENU
SETUP
DISPLAY
Set-
up
UP
LEFT
RIGHT
TITLE
MENU
STOP
1. With the DVD player stopped and in DVD mode, press the SETUP
button on the remote to display the following options.
ENTER
DOWN
PREV
F.REV
NEXT
F.FWD
MUTE
PLAY/
PAUSE
SUBTITLE
AUDIO
REPEAT
1/ALL
NOTE: The setup menu can be accessed with a DVD playing, but some of the
menu selections may be inaccessible (“grayed” out). If the DVD is
playing, press the remote’s STOP „ button twice.
1
5
9
2
6
0
3
4
7
8
GOTO
ANGLE
SETUP MENU -- MAIN PAGE
GENERAL SETUP
SPEAKER SETUP
AUDIO SETUP
KARAOKE SETUP
PREFERENCES
EXIT SETUP
GENERAL SETUP
Use the Up/Down (T/S) buttons on remote or the control panel above the LCD
screen to scroll to GENERAL SETUP option and press ENTER (↵) button. The follow-
ing will display on the LCD screen. A brief explaination of each of the settings is
given at the bottom of the menu dialog box.
1. TV DISPLAY
NORMAL/PS
NORMAL/LB
WIDE
2. PIC MODE
4. OSD LANG
ENGLISH
CHINESE
5. CAPTIONS
ON
OFF
6. SCR SAVER
AUTO
HI-RES
N-FLICKER
3. ANGLE MARK
ON
ON
OFF
7. VIDEO OUTPUT (not used)
OFF
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SPEAKER SETUP
1. DOWNMIX
LT/RT
2. MAIN PAGE
STEREO
OFF
AUDIO SETUP
1. AUDIO OUT (not used)
4. DYNAMIC
ANALOG
FULL
SP DIF/RAW
SP DIF/PCM
2. OP MODE
LINE OUT
RF REMOD
3. DUAL MONO
STEREO
6/8
4/8
2/8
OFF
5. PROLOG (not Used)
6. LPCM OUTPUT (not Used)
7. MAIN PAGE
L-MONO
R-MONO
MIX-MONO
KARAOKE SETUP
1. KARAOKE MODE
OFF
2. MAIN PAGE
KARAOKE
PREFERENCES
1. TV TYPE
MULTI
7. PASSWORD
NOTE: Make sure you write down and
retain the new password. Unit is shipped
with a factory default of “1234.”
Select CHANGE
NTSC
PAL
2. AUDIO
ENGLISH
FRENCH
Left Right
(W/X)
Use the
/
SPANISH
CHINESE
JAPANESE
3. SUBTITLE
ENGLISH
FRENCH
button on the remote control,
select CHANGE and press the
ENTER
button. The unit
will ask you for the old pass-
word, an entry of the new
password, and confirmation of
the new password.
SPANISH
CHINESE
JAPANESE
OFF
8. DEFAULTS
NOTE: This does not restore the pass-
word to the default password
(1234).
4. DISC MENU
ENGLISH
FRENCH
RESET
SPANISH
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CHINESE
This restores the settings for
the DVD setups to the factory
defaults.
JAPANESE
5. LOCALE
CHINA
FRANCE
HONG KONG
JAPAN
TAIWAN
GBR
9. SMART NAV
This option is only for use with
MP3s.
1. NO MENU
2. WITH MENU
10. MAIN PAGE
Return to SETUP MENU.
11. EXIT SETUP
USA
6. PARENTAL
Use the Up/Down (T/S) but-
tons on remote to scroll to the
parental restriction desired and
press the ENTER (↵) button. A
dialog box will appear requesting
the password. The default pass-
word is “1234”. Enter the pass-
word and press the ENTER (↵)
button. The parental levels are
listed below.
NOTE: You cannot change the parental
setting with a DVD playing.
1. G
2.
3. PG
4. PG13
5.
6. PG-R
7. NC-17
8. ADULT
NO PARENTAL
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Appendix A – Cleaning
CLEANING THE LCD SCREEN
CAUTION: To avoid possible shock hazard and equipment damage, be sure the LCD sys-
tem is turned off and unplugged from the main electrical outlet before cleaning.
CAUTION: Do not use any form of solvents on the LCD screen or enclosure.
1. Use a soft, clean & dry cloth to gently wipe off the dust on the LCD screen.
2. Use a clean cloth dampened with water to wipe off the dirt.
3. Do not exert excessive force when cleaning the LCD screen.
CLEANING THE ENCLOSURE:
1. Use a soft, clean & dry cloth to gently wipe off the dust on the enclosure.
2. Use a clean cloth dampened with water to wipe off the dirt.
3. Do not exert excessive force when cleaning the enclosure.
Appendix B – Troubleshooting
If the unit fails to operate normally, try solving the problems using the procedures
below. If the prroblem persists, switch off the unit and ask the dealer or technical
services for assistance. Do not attempt to repair or open the defective unit as high
voltage is present inside the unit.
1. No Picture
a. Check that all cables are connected and the LED is illuminated on the
control panel above the LCD screen.
b. Check the contrast and brightness settings.
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d. Be sure you have selected the correct source mode (AV1, AV2, DVD).
2. DVD Player Not Working Properly
a. Ensure disc is correctly inserted into the unit.
b. Inspect the disc is not damaged (no scratches on the recorded side of the
disc) and is of correct format to play in the unit.
c. Please wait as some disc requires longer time to read-in prior to playing.
d. Eject and re-insert disc.
3. Picture flickers
a. Check that the power coming from the main socket is sufficient.
b. Check that unit is not placed too near speakers or magnetic objects.
c. Check to see that the unit settings are correct.
4. Color patch on LCD screen(Unevenness)
Ensure all connections are correct.
5. Horizontal dots on LCD screen
Ensure all connections are correct.
6. No sound
a. Ensure that the MUTE function is Off.
b. Volume set too low, increase the volume setting.
7. Remote control not working.
a. Check to verify that the battery is installed correctly (+ side of battery
must be facing the bottom of the remote case), replace if necessary
(CR2025).
b. Make sure that the remote control is pointed towards the remote sensor
located at the front right of the enclosure.
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Specifications
Type
Roof mount color display monitor
9-inch active matrix color TFT LCD
NTSC/PAL auto switch
Display system
Display format
Aspect ratio
Resolution
Active area
Back light
336,960 pixels
16:9
336,960 DOTS/480 (W) X 234 (H) X 3 RGB
198 (W) X 111 (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 1
Audio L/R input x 2
Audio L/R output 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: 30°
Effective range: 4 meters
Dome light
5W X 2 with door sensor connection
11–16 VDC
Operating voltage
Operating current
Operating temperature
1.7 A, typical
0º to 60ºC
NOTE: All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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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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