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TMX-R680A
Mobile Overhead Monitor
OWNERÕS MANUAL
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It is dangerous and illegal for the driver to watch the TV/Video while driving the vehicle. The driver may be distracted from looking ahead WARNING ! and an accident could occur. Caution • Read this manual thoroughly before starting installation and operation. You will find a number of Safety Warnings in this manual to tell you about things that could hurt you or other people if you were to ignore the Warnings. We cannot be responsible for problems resulting from failure to observe the Warning
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FEATURES/DESCRIPTION Alpine’s TMX-R680A integrates a 6.8 inch color LCD panel, infrared transmitter for wireless headphones, dual video source selector, and remote controllable dome light. This gives the passengers in the rear seats of your vehicle, the ability to enjoy many different A/V sources (such as a VCR, DVD, TV Tuner and Video Game). The TMX-R680A combines all these features into a single pod mounted to the vehicles head liner. Alpine’s SmartView™ swivel mechanism was designed to give
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OPERATION - Overhead Monitor Headphone Outputs (2) SmartView Swivel Mechanism LCD Monitor Panel Monitor Open Button Dome Light IR Sensor/Logo Headphone Outputs Two output jacks (mini-phono plug) are provided for wired headphones. Output level is adjusted using the Volume UP/DN buttons on the remote control. NOTE: • Plugging a headphone into either jack will mute the Variable Audio Output. SmartView Swivel Mechanism The design of this mechanism provides the rear seat passengers a stable picture,
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OPERATION - Dome Light/Remote Control Dome Light The built-in Dome Light has three modes of operation: 1) External Dome Light Switch In this mode, the Dome Light is controlled by an externally mounted switch. This mode is the lights highest priority and supersedes all other modes of operation. Two wires are used to control this operation: Dome Light ALWAYS ON —> Ground (Dome Light stays ON) Dome Light ALWAYS OFF —> Ground (Dome Light stays OFF) 2) Vehicle Door Open/Close When connected to the f
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OPERATION - Dome Light/Remote Control REMOTE CONTROL Power Press this button to turn Main Power to the TMX-R680A ON or OFF (Ignition/ACC must be ON and the LCD Panel must be open). Closing the LCD Panel turns Main Power OFF automatically. NOTE: Once power has been turned OFF, the Power button must be pressed to turn it back ON. Dome Light Press to turn the Dome Light ON or OFF. If the Dome Light trigger wires have been connected to a switch, the button operates in the following manner: SWITCH P
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OPERATION - Remote Control REMOTE CONTROL (continued) Source Press the Source button to toggle between the two A/V sources (AV1 and AV2). As you toggle, the source will be displayed on the OSD (On Screen Display). NOTE: In addition to the Remote Control Source button, each A/V input has its own wired select trigger. This is called the Exter- nal AV Select (Pink/Blue) wire. Mute Instantly mute the headphones or Variable Audio outputs by pressing this button. Pressing the Mute button again (or pr
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WIRING/CONNECTIONS Rear View Output Inputs AV-1 Mini DIN-Connector (Video, Audio L/R, IGN/ACC, GND, Remote, External AV Select 1) This connector is the Video 1 Input. Use the 5m, mini-DIN extension in conjunction with the RCA Interface DIN to connect to any external A/V source. AV-2 Mini-DIN Connector: (Video, Audio L/R, IGN/ACC, GND, Remote, External AV Select 2) This conector is the Video 2 Input. Use the 5m, mini-DIN extension in conjunction with the Mini- DIN to RCA Interface to connect to
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WIRING/CONNECTIONS AV RCA Connector (Video, Audio R, Audio L) These RCA-type connectors connect to any video source. This connector is used as an A/V input for the TMX-R680A, however it may also be used as an output for other units. IGN/ACC (Red) This wire connects to the ignition or accessory line of the vehicle. This triggers main power to turn the Mini-DIN to RCA Interface unit on. Although both DIN cables have this wire, only one of them should be connected to the IGN/ ACC line. In the dela
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WIRING/CONNECTIONS Right Side View Power Supply Connector Dome Light-Always OFF (Grey/Green 1 Dome Light-Always ON (Red/Green) Dome Light-Door (Blue/Green) 2 Remote Turn-On (Blue/White - +12V Output) 3 Ground Lead (Black) Dome Light Rocker Ground Lead (Black) switch is located on Dome Light Battery Lead (Yellow/Green) Alpine overhead console Battery Lead (Yellow) Cable Color Dome Override (Always OFF)........................................................................Grey/Green Dome O
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WIRING/CONNECTIONS Remote Turn ON Connecting to the IGN/ACC line for other ALPINE unit or other device such as a small amplifier to turn them ON synchronizing with the TMX-R680A power ON. It gives +12V when the power is ON. GND This is a common Ground for the main unit and the Dome light. Another GND line connects to Pin #2 of the external dome light SW. BATT (Dome Light) This is a constant +12V for the Dome light. Connect to the Dome light +12V line on the vehicle. BATT (Main Unit) This is a c
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SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Video Display System .......................... NTSC (PAL available) Display Screen .......................... Size 6.8 inches, 5.4”(W) x 4.1”(H) 4:3 Aspect Ratio Element TFT-LCD, Active Matrix Format 6.8”, 1152(W) x 234(H) Total 269,568 pixels Back Light .......................... Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp Power Requirement .......................... 14.4 VDC (11 – 15 VDC alloable) Headphone Output .......................... 32ohm 100mW(max) Video Input (DIN)
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Mini Din to RCA Interface Mini Din Extension Cable (5 Meter) Typical Rear Seat Entertainment System Accessory / Ignition (Red) (Optional) KWE-508V 3 Ground (Black) 9 Ext A/V Select (Pink/Blue) 1 4 Common Ground (Black) 5 8 IR Remote Out (White/Brown) Right Positive (Blue) Left Positive (Green) 6 7 2 Rear View Male DIN Cable 3 9 Front View 1 4 8 5 1 2 3 Variable Audio Out Connector / Pin Configuration 7 6 2 1 Common Ground Blk Female DIN to RCA 2 Left Positive Blu 1 RCA Video (+) 3 Ri
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R ALPINE ELECTRONICS, INC. Tokyo office; 1-1-8 Nishi Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8501, Japan Tel.: (03) 3494-1101 ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AMERICA, INC. 19145 Gramercy Place, Torrance, California 90501, U.S.A. Tel.: 1-800-ALPINE1 (1-800-257-4631) 1-888-NAV-HELP (1-888-628-4357) ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. Suite 203, 7300 Warden Ave. Markham, Ontario L3R 9Z6, Canada Tel.: 1-800-ALPINE1 (1-800-257-4631) ALPINE ELECTRONICS OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 6-8 Fiveways Boulevarde Keysborough Victoria
