On a towel or soft cloth, gently place the monitor assembly “face down” on a stable
worksurface.
Using the wires provided, complete the audio, video and power connections in
your vehicle as shown in the diagram below.
To lower the monitor, press the Monitor Release button and pull the monitor down.
It will drop freely to 45º.
To lower the monitor further, continue pulling down and the internal mechanism
will permit further movement and will hold the monitor in the position in which you
leave it.
To avoid accidental damage, we suggest you always
close the monitor assembly when it is not in use.
To do so, rotate the monitor back to a 0º left-to-
right position, and push it up into the monitor base
until you hear a “click.” Test that it is secured by
gently pulling down on monitor frame.
Install the monitor onto the
mounting plate, using the eight
screws provided.
Using the TEN black self-
tapping screws provided, attach
the monitor mounting plate by
screwing through the headliner
and into the existing roof
supports or the wood bracket
you made (see TIP below).
To turn the monitor on, press and hold the POWER button for two seconds. When
the power is ON, if an input signal is present, the picture will be displayed on the
screen. If no signal is present, the monitor will display the message "NO SIGNAL."
If you know a video input signal is present but the monitor displays "NO SIGNAL,"
be sure to try pressing the AV SELECT button to see if your input source is connected
to the other AV input.
To adjust the monitor image, press MENU to access the following adjustments:
• BRIGHTNESS
• CONTRAST
• SHARPNESS
• HUE
• SATURATION
Use the +/- buttons to adjust each parameter until you are satisfied with the picture
quality. When you are done, press MENU until the SAVE/EXIT menu is displayed,
and exit the menu system.
This unit features dual dome lights, which turn on when you open a door. To turn
the dome lights on or off manually, simply press the round button near the right
dome light.
On a towel or soft cloth, gently place the monitor assembly “face down” on a stable
worksurface.
Using the wires provided, complete the audio, video and power connections in
your vehicle as shown in the diagram below.
NOTE: If you wish to return the settings to the factory
defaults, simply press MENU until you reach the
DEFAULT menu and press MENU. The proceed to
the SAVE/EXIT menu and exit the menu system.
All the controls for the wireless headphones can be found on the rear edge of the
right earphone housing. To conserve battery life, please be sure to turn off the
headphones whenever they are not in use. If you expect them to be unused for
several days, remove and store the batteries.
Specifications
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CONTENTS
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U S E R ’ S M A N U A L
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General precautions
Safety precautions
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Features
What is included?
Monitor Controls and Features
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BV14.1FLIP User’s Manual- page 6
Remote Control
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• Do not operate this equipment while
driving – safe driving should always
be your highest priority.
• This product should not be installed
in a location which allows the monitor
screen to be visible to the driver of the
vehicle. In some states and countries,
the viewing of images on a screeen
inside a vehicle is illegal, even by
people other than the driver. Be sure
that the installation and operation of
this system is in compliance with local
rules and regulations.
• If you have installed the monitor in a
position where it is visible to the driver,
be sure to install a Safety Cord. Wire
this cord to an accessory wire which
has +12v power when the ignition is
switched on. This will prevent the
operaton of the monitor when the
engine is running.
• Do not open or attempt to repair this
unit yourself. Dangerous high voltages
are present which may result in electric
shock. Refer any repairs to a qualified
service technician.
• Do not attempt to repair a damaged,
broken or faulty power cord. Replace
it with a new one immediately.
• To avoid risk of electronic shock or
damage to the monitor, do not permit
any of this equipment to become damp
or wet from water or drinks. If this does
occur, immediately unplug the power
cord and send the monitor to your
local dealer or service center as soon
as possible.
• if there is smoke or any peculiar odor
present during useor if there is damage
to any of the component enclosures,
immediately unplug the power cord
and send the monitor to your local
dealer or service center as soon as
possible .
If you do not know how to install the
Safety Cord
, please consult with a
mobile video installer in your area, and
have this work completed properly
before operating the video system.
Operating precautions
Turn the unit off when it is not in use.
Avoid dropping any metal objects or
inflammable items into the monitor
ventilation slots.
Do not place objects on or suspend
objects from the power cord, as this
may damage the cord.
Installation precautions
Choose a mounting location in your
vehicle where the unit will not distract
or otherwise interfere with the driver’s
ability to control the vehicle.
Do not install components in areas
which are susceptible to rain, moisture,
direct sunlight, extreme heat or cold,
excessive dust, dirt or humidity.
If installation requires drilling holes or
other modifications to the vehicle,
consult with your nearest dealer or
professional car audio installer.
Use only the installation parts and
hardware provided with the unit to
ensure proper installation. Using other
parts can cause malfunction and
possible damage to your
video
monitor.
Use only a power source with 12 Volts
DC (negative ground).
Before final installation, temporarily
connect the wiring according to the
diagram near the end of this manual,
check it to ensure that it has been
connected properly, and test the unit
to make sure it is working correctly.
After the monitor is installed, do not
arbitrarily pull it down or strike it. This
may loosen the mounting screws and
cause it to fall down.
When first unpacking your new flip-
down monitor, please check first that
the package contains all of the items
below. If something is missing, contact
the store where you purchased the
player.
• LCD monitor housing
• Wireless headphones
• Wireless remote control with
batteries
• RCA-RCA video cable
• Video/power interface cable
with inline fuse
• Metal mounting plate
• (10) M4x6mm sheet metal screws
(for attaching mounting plate to ceiling)
• (10) M4x10mm machine screws
(for attaching monitor to mounting plate)
2
General precautions
2
Safety precautions
3
Installation precautions
3
Operation precautions
4
Features
4
What is included?
5
Monitor controls and features
6
Remote control
7
System wiring
8
Monitor installation
9
Releasing and opening the monitor
10
Powering up the monitor
10
Turning on the dome lights
11
Infrared audio transmission
12
Using the wireless headphones
13
Replacing the wireless
headphone batteries
14
Replacing the remote control
batteries
15
Troubleshooting
16
Specifications
Congratulations on your purchase
of a
Video Monitor.
It has been designed, engineered
and manufactured to bring you the
highest level of performance and
quality, and will afford you years of
viewing pleasure.
Thank you for making
your
choice for car video entertainment!
All specifications subject to change without notice.
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MODEL
BV14.1FLIP
14.1" Flip Down TFT Monitor
with Built-In IR Audio Transmitter
includes one set of
Wireless Headphones
Slide the monitor
release button
Pull the monitor screen
down to the desired angle
BLACK
RED
USE HIGHLIGHTED
HOLE LOCATIONS ONLY!!
The wireless headphones use (2) AAA batteries, which are located in the left
earphone housing.
To replace the batteries, remove the battery cover by placing your finger in the
depression on the housing and firmly pulling the cover off. Insert the two batteries,
carefully noting the polarity (it is marked inside the battery cavity). Replace the
cover.
