Audiovox Video VDS102T manual

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    ® Installation Guide VDS102T DROP -DOWN VIDEO MONT OR ON OFF AUTO[...]

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    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 navigation. If the LCD panel or video monitor is used for television reception, video or DVD play , the LCD panel or video monitor must be inst[...]

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    ~1~ MA TERIALS INCLUDED IN THIS P ACKAGE: 1) Over Head Docking Station (P/N 136-3955) – (1 pc) 2) Lamp Harness (P/N 1 12B31 10) – (1 pc) 3) 2 Pin Power Wire Harness with choke (P/ N 1 12B3143) – (1 pc) Screws (#4) – (8 pcs) Self Drilling Screws (#8) – (4 pcs) Nut – (4 pcs) 5) T rim Ring (P/N 102-41 1 1) – (1 pc) 6) PODTVT (P/N 136-387[...]

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    ~2~ 12 3 5 9 11 10 6 7 4 8 13 14 12 1. Infrared Sensor 2. Three position Dome Light Switch 3. Dome Lights – 4. Channel ( ) Button – 6. Auto Program Button – – Allows the remote control to operate the VDS102T and to control the shuttle when docked. • Auto – Automatically switches on the dome lights in conjunction with the vehicle’s int[...]

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    ~3~ GENERAL INST ALLA TION APPROACH: 1) Decide upon system configuration and options that will be installed (i.e.: what components, VCP , Video Game, external amp, wireless headphones, etc.). 2) Review all manuals to become familiar with electrical requirements and hook ups. 3) Decide upon mounting locations of all components and method of mounting[...]

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    ~4~ VEHICLE PREP ARA TION: 1) Locate an accessory power source (+12v when key is in the ACC. and run positions, and 0v when key is off), and also a good ground generally , these wires can be found at the ignition switch or fuse-box. 2) The mounting method and location will vary from vehicle to vehicle, so this manual will only focus on the installa[...]

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    ~5~ TRIM RING INST ALLA TION: This page only covers special installation considerations for the trim ring installation. If the docking station is to be installed in a vehicle with the trim ring, it may need to be trimmed to fit the contour of the vehicle headliner . docking station docking station docking station docking station docking station 1) [...]

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    ~6~ ~6~ MOUNTING THE TRIM RING VDS102 Roof Roof Support Headliner (4) Self-T apping Screws T rim Ring Docking Station () 4 M5 Nuts Mounting Bracket NOTE: Use care when screwing the bracket to the roof support, so to avoid damaging the roof of the vehicle[...]

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    ~7~ 1) Make the connections to the vehicle for the 12 pin wiring harness. 2) Connect power harness to vehicle’ s electrical system by tapping into an accessory hot line and a good ground. 3) V erify all functions of the System before final mounting of the finished assembly . A/V Source Definitions: Shuttle, A V Input and TV If the original relay [...]

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    ~8~ CONNECTING THE DOME LIGHTS The dome lights in the video monitor require three connections to the vehicle's wiring. There are two common types of dome light circuits used, positive or negative switched. Positive systems supply voltage to the interior lights to turn them on, negative switched systems apply ground to illuminate the bulbs. T o[...]

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    ~9~ Negative Switched Dome Lighting Red / black - Lamp on T o 12 pin connector To constant To constant Black / red - Lamp common Purple / brown - Lamp Auto Factory Door ajar switch or Body Control computer T roubleshooting: SYMPTOM: REMEDY : Note: No power at Video Monitor Power but no video or sound Static on TV Stations No Infrared remote functio[...]

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