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Monitor Check

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Monitor Check 

Overview of the navigation display unit.

The navigation display unit communicates with the audio-navigation unit over its own GA-Net bus. Information sent by the audio-navigation unit to the navigation display unit includes commands to control the LCD back light.

These screens allow you to troubleshoot the navigation display unit. Select the item you want to troubleshoot, and follow the diagnostic instructions.

GHH68002Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

RGB 

This screen verifies that the display unit is receiving the video (R, G, B, and Composite sync) signals properly. The three primary colors should all appear without distortion. The combination of all three should produce a central white section. Refer to: If any of the colors are missing, troubleshoot for the color signal . If the picture has lines in it or scrolls horizontally, or vertically, troubleshoot for a Composite sync problem .

GHH68003Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

Gray Tone 

This screen checks problems with contrast. You should be able to see the changes from bar to bar across the scale. It is normal for the two bars on either side to appear the same. If you cannot see changes from bar to bar, replace the navigation display unit .

GHH68004Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

White Raster 

This screen checks for pixels that may be dead (off). The entire display must be white. If there are dead pixels, replace the navigation display unit .

GHH68005Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

Black Raster 

This screen checks for pixels that may be stuck on. The entire display must be black. If pixels are stuck on, replace the navigation display unit .

GHH68006Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

Color Pattern 

The screen shows the colors being used for the map and menu screens. This is for factory use only. To check the color signal, use the RGB Color diagnosis.

GHH68007Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

Monitor Adjustment 

This screen allows you to adjust the navigation display or the rearview camera guide line. Select the item you want to adjust.

GHH68008Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

Navi 

If you selected the Navi, select Tuning, and use the interface dial to move the picture up/down or left/right. Then select Set to save the selection. Do not adjust the monitor position unless directed by a service bulletin. Default resets the display position to factory specifications.

GHH68009Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

Rear Camera 

If you selected the Rear Camera, then select Tuning, and use the interface dial to move the picture up/down or left/right. then select the Return to return the previous screen, and save the selection. Do not adjust the monitor position unless directed by a service bulletin. Default resets the display position to factory specifications.

GHH68010Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.