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Introduction
OWNER’S MANUAL

I

NTRODUCTION
:

The Clarion VMA1891 is a full-featured 18.1" TFTLCD Color Monitor. It can be

used as:

• Astand-alone monitor with a home PC or Laptop Computer.

• Amonitor integrated into a Clarion mobile multimedia system using auxiliary

built-in Video Composite (RCA) or S-Video inputs.

• Amobile PC monitor through the VGA input.

ABOUT THE MANUAL AND WARRANTY:

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: When using the VMA1891 with other Clarion multimedia products,
please refer to their separate owner’s manuals for operating procedures.

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ONTENTS
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I
NTRODUCTION
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P
RECAUTIONS
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P
ACKAGE
C
ONTENTS
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C
ONTROL
D
ESCRIPTION AND
B
UTTON
L
OCATIONS
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R
EAR
C
ONTROLS AND
C
ONNECTOR
L
OCATIONS
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O
PERATION
D
ESCRIPTIONS
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OSD O
PERATION
D
ESCRIPTIONS
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C
ARE AND
M
AINTENANCE
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
110V
AC
H
OME
A
PPLICATIONS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
W
IRING
P
RECAUTIONS
(+12V O
PERATION
) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
12V
DC
A
PPLICATIONS
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A
BOUT
I
NSTALLATION
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S
PECIFICATIONS
& T
ROUBLESHOOTING
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P

RECAUTIONS
:

• 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.

• 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.