Initial IDM-1081 User manual

Brand: Initial

Model: IDM-1081

Category: Motorcycle Accessories

Type: User manual

USER’S GUIDE

IDM-1081

8 Inch Flipdown Wide

Digital LCD Monitor

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction...................................................................................................... 3

Installation....................................................................................................... 4

Operation ........................................................................................................ 7

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 10

Specifications................................................................................................ 11

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of this high quality product from Initial.

Please read through this manual thoroughly, especially taking note of the

precautions and warnings.

Warning!

All Internet sales of Initial products are prohibited and have no warranty

coverage. If you purchased this product on-line, we advise you to return it and

purchase one from our authorized Initial dealer.

INSTALLATION

COMPONENTS

Power supply cord 1 User manual 1

AV output cables 1 Mounting fittings 1

AV input cables 2 Lamps 2

Remote control 1 DC12V power cord 1

AAA batteries 4 IR headphone 1

VEHICLE INSTALLATION

Warning!

The product must be installed by a certified Initial dealer for the warranty

coverage to be valid. The user waives warranty coverage if the product is

moved to another vehicle.

Where to install

Before installing the monitor, please check your local traffic rules and

regulations. Follow the diagram on page 4 to install the monitor in a suitable

position in your car.

Do not install the monitor where:

• It will obstruct the driver’s view when the monitor is in either the open

or closed position.

• It will obstruct the operation of the airbag system.

• It will obstruct the operation of the vehicle, especially the steering

wheel, shift lever, or brake pedal.

• A driver or passengers may injure themselves when getting into or out

of the car.

CONNECTIONS

Cautions before connection

• This product is designed for negative ground +12V DC operation only.

• Before making electrical connections, turn the car ignition off and disconnect

the vehicle battery.

• Connect the yellow power input lead only after all other leads have been

connected.

• Run all ground wires to a common ground point to avoid noise.

• Use of control adjustments or performance of procedures other than those

specified herein may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure in models

with built in DVD players

Monitor Power connections

1. First connect the black (GROUND) lead to a metal surface on the car.

2. Connect the blue (DOOR+) or white (DOOR-) leads to the door switch of

the car.

3. Connect the yellow (POWER) input lead to the +12V power terminal. Be

sure to connect the black (GROUND) lead first.

Wire color chart

Black- Ground

Red- Ignition

Yellow- Constant + 12 volts

Blue-Positive door dome light trigger

White- Negative door dome light trigger

Audio and Video Input connections

1. Connect the monitor’s power supply cords correctly, according to the

connections diagram above.

2. Connect external signal sources to this monitor through AV1 IN and/or

AV2 IN cables.

1) Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO OUT L (left-white) and R

(right-red) jacks of your external source equipment, and to the

corresponding audio input jacks of the monitor’s AV1 IN or AV2 IN

terminals.

2) Connect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO OUT jack of your

external source equipment, and to the video input jack of the monitor’s

AV1 IN or AV2 IN terminals.

3) All connections from any one source should go to the corresponding

source in connections. Use AV1 as the main default mode if only one

source is to be used.

3. Turn on the monitor by pressing the SOURCE button on the main unit or

on the remote control, and turn external equipment on. Press the

SOURCE button to select AV inputs between AV1 IN and AV2 IN. The

default mode will normally be AV1.

NOTE: If there is no signal input to the monitor within 10 seconds, it will turn

off automatically

OPERATION

Precautions

• Installion of this monitor requires technical expertise. A qualified technician or

car audio installation specialist should install the monitor.

• Before installation, be sure to turn the ignition key switch to the OFF position

or take the key out. Whenever possible it is suggested the battery negative

terminal be disconnected.

• Be extremely careful not to damage any pipes, tubes or wiring associated

with either the Air Conditioning or fuel system when installing this monitor.

This can cause a fire or coolant leaks as well as short circuits.

• Do not use any nuts or bolts associated with safety devices such as steering

linkage, fuel supply or braking systems. This can cause a fire or an accident.

• Take care to prevent cords and wires from getting tangled or crimped in the

moving portion of a seat rail when routing wires from any area of the car to

the monitor.

FEATURES

Main Unit

1. Dome Lamp (L)

2. Dome lamp Control Switch

3. 8” TFT Monitor

4. SOURCE Button

5. Reset Button

6. MENU Button

7. UP/DOWN Buttons

8. Display Dimmer Button

9. Dome lamp (R)

Remote control

SOURCE

SETUP

ADJUST

FM TX

VOLUME

OSD

MUTE

RPT

DVD LCD

DISC DISC

LAMP

NOTE: Please make sure the slide switch is set to LCD position.

OPERATION GUIDE

TFT Adjustment

Color

• Press the SETUP or MENU button to select Color adjustment and

press UP/DOWN or –ADJUST+ button until moderate color is

available.

Brightness

• Press the SETUP or MENU button to select Brightness adjustment

and press UP/DOWN or –ADJUST+ button until moderate brightness

is available.

Contrast

• Press the SETUP or MENU button to select Contrast adjustment and

press UP/DOWN or –ADJUST+ button until moderate contrast is

available.

Tint

• Press the SETUP or MENU button to select Tint adjustment and

press UP/DOWN or –ADJUST+ button until moderate tint is available.

Wireless headphone Channel selection

• Press the SETUP or MENU button to select FM FREQ adjustment

and press UP/DOWN or –ADJUST+ button to select an FM

Frequency you want.

Monitor Aspect ratio

• Press the SETUP or MENU button to select D.MODE adjustment and

press UP/DOWN or –ADJUST+ button to select a Display Mode you

want.

Monitor Dimmer

• Press the DIMMER button to reduce the brightness of the monitor by

half; press it again to resume the brightness.

Dome Lamps

• Slide the Slide Switch (OFF/AUTO/ON) on the main unit to “ON”

position to turn lamps on.

• Slide the Slide Switch (OFF/AUTO/ON) on the main unit to “OFF”

position to turn lamps off.

Automatic operation

• The Dome lamps can be controlled by the car doors. Slide the Slide

Switch (OFF/AUTO/ON) on the main unit to “AUTO” position; when a

door is opened, the two lamps will light; when the door is closed, the

two lamps will go out.

Note: This feature will need to be installed before it will work, please

check with your installation technician.

Wireless Headphones

• A built in FM signal transmitter transmits the wireless headphone

signal. The signals are transmitted over 7 different and selectable FM

frequencies. The wireless headphones receive these frequencies for

the listener.

• The FM signal transmitter will transmit over 7 FM frequencies:

87.7MHz, 87.9MHz, 88.1MHz, 88.3 MHz, 88.5MHz, 88.7 MHz, and

88.9MHz. It is possible to receive these signals over any FM radio

tuned to those frequencies. In some cases the vehicles own radio may

pick them up.

o To change the monitors FM signal transmission frequency,

press the FM TX button on the remote control, and then keep

pressing the FM TX button to shift between the 7 reset

frequencies.

o To receive the FM transmission on a radio, tune the radio to

the specific frequency selected above. You must be in front of

the monitors screen to receive these signals.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you experience the following problems while using the unit, this

troubleshooting guide can help you.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Ignition key is off

No video signal

The fuse has blown.

Check ignition key

Check video source is

on.

Check for blown fuses

The Unit will not turn on

Installer

The power input leads

have not been

connected properly.

Check for proper voltages and

ground connections on RED,

YELLOW and BLACK wires.

See wiring diagram

Nothing happens when

the buttons are pressed.

System may need to be

reset.

Press the reset button

on the unit.

No video image. Selection of AV1 or AV2

may be improper.

No signal from source

Installer

The video input cable

has not been connected

correctly.

Press the SOURCE

button to select between

AV1 IN and AV2 Inputs.

Check source unit

function

Check the video cable

for connection and

continuity.

The screen is dark. In extreme cold

temperatures the screen

may need to warm up.

If the temperature of the

monitor is very low, the

screen may appear

darker when power is

first turned on. Turn the

unit on and let it play to

“warm up”.

Headphones power

switched off.

Dead battery in

headphone.

The headphone’s

volume is set to the

minimum.

Check power on.

Check Battery condition

Adjust the headphone’s

volume to a suitable

level.

No sound from the

wireless headphone.

Installer

Check proper AV1/AV2

connections

Check frequency

selection

Check source unit

Check audio /video

connections, signal

presence and correct

relationships of Av1 and

AV2 sources if used

FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Monitor picture size…………………………………..……………… 8 inches wide

Monitor Aspect Ratio ……………………………………………………………9/16

Monitor Resolution ………………………………………………………..480 X 234

Color system……………………………………………..………………….… NTSC

External video input level……………………….…………………………..…1Vp-p

External audio input level……………………….………….…………………..…2V

Transmission Frequencies ….....87.7, 87.9, 88.1, 88.3, 88.5, 88.7, & 88.9 MHz

Operating voltage……………………………………………………….… +12V DC

Current Consumption ………………………………………………….……... 2.0A

Operational temperature range………………….……………….. -10°C to +55°C

Weight ……………………………………………………………… Approx. 3.3 Lbs

Initial IDM-1081 User manual

Brand: Initial

Model: IDM-1081

Category: Motorcycle Accessories

Type: User manual

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