O W N E R ’ S G U I D E
INSTALLATION GUIDE
15” Widescreen
Overhead Video
Monitor
MODEL OHV1500
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NON-TRANSFERABLE LIMITED CONSUMER WARRANTY
Directed Electronics, Inc. (Directed) promises to the original purchaser that the automotive video monitor
and/or source unit(s) (the Product), excluding accessories, purchased and installed from a Directed author-
ized dealer within the ninety (90) days after purchase of the new vehicle, in which the Product is installed, is
free from defects in materials or workmanship under normal use and conditions for a period of three (3) years
from date of purchase or the first 36,000 miles as registered on the new vehicle's odometer reading at time
of delivery of the Product for warranty service, whichever occurs first. Product purchased or installed more
than ninety (90) days after the new vehicle is purchased are warranted for a period of one (1) year from date
of purchase of the Product.
Directed promises to the original purchaser that all video accessories will be free from defects in materials
and workmanship under normal use and condition for a period of ninety (90) days after the date of purchase.
A sales receipt and/or warranty registration card is required to provide proof of date of purchase of the Product
or accessories.
Should the Product be determined defective during the applicable warranty period, the Product will be
repaired or replaced with a new or comparable reconditioned part(s), at Directed's option. To obtain warran-
ty service, the Product must be returned to a Directed authorized dealer along with proof of purchase and
installation.
Note: This warranty does not cover labor costs for the removal and reinstallation of the Product. IN ORDER
FOR THIS WARRANTY TO BE VALID, YOUR PRODUCT MUST BE SHIPPED WITH PROOF OF PUR-
CHASE AND INSTALLATION BY AN AUTHORIZED DIRECTED DEALER. ALL PRODUCTS RECEIVED BY
DIRECTED FOR WARRANTY REPAIR WITHOUT PROOF OF DIRECTED DEALER INSTALLATION WILL
BE DENIED.
This warranty is non-transferable and does not apply to any Product that has been modified or used in a man-
ner contrary to its intended purpose, and does not cover damage to the Product caused by installation or
removal of the Product. This warranty is VOID if the product has been damaged by accident or unreasonable
use, negligence, acts of God, neglect, improper service or other causes not arising out of defect in materials
or construction. This warranty does not cover the elimination of externally generated static or noise, or the
correction of antenna problems or weak television reception, damage to tapes, video games, software, cam-
corders, discs, speakers, accessories or vehicle electrical systems, cosmetic damage or damage due to neg-
ligence, misuse, abuse, failure to follow operating instructions, accidental spills or customer applied cleaners,
damage due to environmental causes such as floods, airborne fallout, chemicals, salt, hail, windstorms, light-
ning or extreme temperatures, damage due to accidents, road hazards, fire, theft, loss or vandalism, damage
due to improper connection to equipment of another manufacturer, modification of existing equipment, use of
a faulty tape cartridge or cleaning of the VCR head, or Product which has been opened or tampered with for
any reason or which has been damaged due to alteration or service performed by anyone other than Directed
Electronics, Inc.
ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY, IMPLIED WARRANTY,
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND WARRANTY OF
NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED TO THE MAXIMUM
EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, AND DIRECTED NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSONTO
ASSUME FOR IT ANY LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITHTHE SALE OFTHE PRODUCT. DIRECTED HAS
ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING ITS LICENSED
DEALERS OR INSTALLERS. IN NO EVENT WILL DIRECTED ELECTRONICS, INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS), BY PUR-
CHASING THIS PRODUCT, THE CONSUMER AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT ALL DISPUTES
BETWEENTHE CONSUMER AND DIRECTED SHALL BE RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFOR-
NIA LAWS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts. In such states, the limitations or
exclusions of this Limited Warranty may not apply. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inci-
dental or consequential damages. In such states, the exclusion or limitation of this Limited Warranty may not
apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary
from state to state.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. In such states,
the exclusion or limitations of this Limited Warranty may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you
specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
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Important Notes
1. Before operating your LCD Monitor system, please read these instructions care-
fully.
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
„ 15” Overhead Monitor
„ 5-pin 5-wire dome lights harness
„ 13-pin DIN source cable
„ Hardware package
„ Trim Ring Adapter
„ AV Switch Box (AD-6874)
„ Remote Control Unit/battery
„ 4-pin, 3-wire power harness
„ Metal mounting plate
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.
The 15" Widescreen Overhead Video Monitor can provides all the functions of a tele-
vision as well as the functionality of a DVD player for your viewing pleasure in the
car, truck, or in your RV.
This system incorporates the use of on screen display menu controls that allows you
to configure the system to suit your own personal preferences. For your listening flex-
ibility, audio can be heard by optional infrared (wireless) headphones.
To view other great products from Directed Electronics, please visit the Directed
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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.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Main Power Harness
Color
Black
Description
Chassis ground
+12V Battery
+12V ACC
Yellow
Red
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
13-Pin DIN
Source Cable
A
(R)
A
(L)
V
RED-ACC
OUT
YELLOW-BATTERY
BLACK-GND
ADAPTOR
13 PIN
TO MONITOR
SERIAL NO.
MADE IN TAIWAN
ADAPTORS
INPUT DC-13.2V
FUSE 2A
IN
1
IN
2
V
A
(L)
A
(R)
V
A
(L)
A
(R)
AV Switch Box
AD-6874
IR Headphone
(Optional)
4-Pin Power
Harness
RED (+ACC)
YELLOW (+ Battery)
BLACK (Ground)
5-Pin Dome
Light Harness
BLACK (Ground)
PURPLE (+ Door Trigger)
RED (+ACC)
YELLOW (+ Battery)
GRAY (- Door Trigger)
NOTE: The unit will automatically power off once the ACC is turned off (ignition key off).
Ensure that the RED (+ACC) wire is connected to ACC power.
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OHV Monitor Controls and Description
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9
9
8
7
2
3
4
2
1
5
6
1. LCD display
6. Standby LED
2. UP/DOWN button
3. MENU button
7. Door light On/Off button (
)
8. Courtesy Light (
)
4. ON/OFF/MODE button ( ) 9. IR transmitter (optional headphones)
5. Remote sensor
10. 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.
The frequently used buttons are described below.
1
CH/DISC/SET
2
POWER
MODE
4
3
MENU
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
9
MEMORY
8
MUTE
0
5
VOL
BAND
SCAN
SAVE
DISP
REP
RC-1029A
MOBILE AV REMOTE CONTROL
1. CH/DISC/SET (S/T)—use these buttons to search for a TV channel, select
DVD title, or to select setting(s) from MENU screen.
2. MODE—press this button to select the video source (AV1/AV2).
3. MENU—press this button to display the MENU screen.
4. POWER—press this button to turn power on or off to the unit.
5. MUTE—press this button to mute the audio, press again to restore the audio.
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Battery Replacement
1. Follow the instructions given in the illustration below to open the battery
holder.
2. Remove the old battery and replace it with a CR2025 or equivalent. The posi-
tive (+) side of the battery must be facing upward in the clip.
3. Push the battery holder into the body of the remote control until the battery
holder is locked.
4. Properly dispose of the old battery.
Remote Controller
Battery
Battery Holder
Battery Holder Latch
(move to right to release
battery holder)
Operation
NOTE: Some functions are operational only when the LCD monitor is connected as an inte-
grated system to other audio/visual peripherals; such as, radio tuner, TV tuner,
VCD/DVD/CD player.
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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SIGNAL SOURCE SELECTION
Select the input signal for viewing (AV1 or AV2) by momentarily pressing the (
button on the LCD screen or the MODE button on the remote.
)
ON/OFF CONTROL
Press and hold the ( ) button on the LCD screen or press the POWER button on the
remote.
FUNCTION MODE (MENU)
Press the MENU button on either the LCD screen or the remote to display the fol-
lowing setup options:
COLOR
BRIGHT
TINT
SHARPNESS
CONTRAST
DIMMER
FORMAT (Normal, Full, Zoom)
RESET (restore factory default settings)
Once the desired setting is selected use the cursor buttons 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.
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NEGATIVE DOME LIGHT TRIGGER
WIRE COLOR
Gray
CONNECTION
Battery ground
Battery +12VDC
Battery +12VDC
Negative door trigger
Blue
Orange
Purple
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
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Specifications
Type
Roof mount color display monitor
15.2-inch active matrix color TFT LCD
NTSC/PAL auto switch
Display system
Display format
Aspect ratio
Resolution
Active area
Back light
409,920 pixels
16:9
854 (W) X 480 (H) X 3 RGB
335.6 (W) X 188.6 (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 2
Audio L/R input 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: 30º
Effective range: 4 meters
Dome light
5W X 2 with door sensor connection
Operating voltage
Operating current
Operating temperature
12 VDC
2.3 A, typical
0º to 60ºC
NOTE: All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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System Configurations
OPTION 1
Color Monitor/One Din DVD Player Digital Sound Processor Unit
Adaptor
Video Out
Audio Out (L)
12V Supply
Audio In (L)
Audio In (R)
Audio Out (R)
Optical Cable
Sound
DSP Unit: DTS
Processor
One din
DVD Player
IR Headphone
(Optional)
Speakers
OPTION 2
Color Monitor/TV/Radio Tuner Amplifier / One Din DVD Player
Video Out
12V
Audio In (L)
Audio In (R)
Supply
Proprietary DIN 9-Pin Cable
Audio Out(L)/(R)
Speakers /
Power Supply
9-PinConnector
One din
DVD Player
TV/Radio Tuner
Amplifier
Rem
ote
IR Headphone
(Optional)
Antenna
Contr
ol
OPTION 3
Color Monitor/One Din DVD Player / Pre-Amp / Power Amplifier
Adaptor
Video Out
12V
Supply
Audio Out (L)
Audio In (L)/(R)
Audio In (L)
Audio In (R)
Audio Out (R)
Optical Cable
Pre-Amp
One din
DVD Player
Supply
to Pre-Amp
Speakers
IR Headphone
(Optional)
Power Amplifier
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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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