Audiovox Vm9214 User manual

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CONTENTS

Thank you for choosing a Jensen product. We hope you will find the instructions in this owner’s

manual clear and easy to follow. If you take a few minutes to look through it, you’ll learn how to

use all the features of your new Jensen VM9214 Mobile Multimedia Receiver for maximum

enjoyment.

Features................................................................................................................................ 1

Controls and Indicators......................................................................................................... 4

Remote Control..................................................................................................................... 6

Using the TFT Monitor ........................................................................................................ 11

Operating Instructions......................................................................................................... 14

Setup Menu......................................................................................................................... 19

Tuner Operation.................................................................................................................. 25

DVD/VCD Video Operation................................................................................................. 29

DVD/CD Audio Operation ................................................................................................... 36

MP3/WMA Operation.......................................................................................................... 39

iPod Operation.................................................................................................................... 44

Bluetooth Operation............................................................................................................ 48

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 55

Specifications...................................................................................................................... 59

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FEATURES

Congratulations on your purchase of the Jensen VM9214 Mobile Multimedia

Receiver.

It’s a good idea to read all of the instructions before beginning the installation.

We recommend having your Jensen VM9214 installed by a reputable

installation shop.

DVD

• Aspect Ratio - Full and Normal

• Fast Forward - 2X, 4X, 8X and 20X

• Slow Motion - 2X, 4X, 8X and 20X

• Play, Pause, Stop, Next Chapter and Previous Chapter

CD / MP3 / WMA

• CD-Text Compatible

• ID3 Tag Compatible

• Directory Search (MP3 / WMA Only)

• Direct Track Access via Remote Control

• Burn up to 1500 MP3 and WMA Files onto a DVD+R / RW

• Audible Forward / Reverse Track Search (CD-DA Only)

• Random, Repeat and Intro

• Play, Pause, Stop, Next Track and Previous Track

AM-FM

• USA / Europe / Latin America / Asia Frequency Spacing

• 30 Station Presets (18 FM / 12 AM)

• Auto Stereo / Mono

• Local / Distance

• Auto Store / Preview Scan

iPod

• iPod via USB

• High Speed Direct Connect Interface to Access iPod Playlists, Artists,

Albums and Songs. Play music and view video/photo* files from your iPod.

*Video/photo playback requires jLink-USB iPod interface cable (sold

separately).

• Power Management Charges iPod while Connected

Chassis

• 1.0 DIN (Import / ISO-DIN Mountable)

• Motorized Flip-Out / Flip-Up LCD Screen

• 8 Character / Segment Type Secondary LCD Display

• 7" TFT Active Matrix LCD

• 336, 960 Sub Pixels (1440W X 234H)

• Screen Tilt / Angle Adjustment

• Beep Tone Confirmation (ON-OFF Option)

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• Heat Management System - Forced Air-Cooling To Keep The Chip-Sets

Operating at Nominal Temperatures

General

• Navigation Ready (NAV102)

• Bluetooth Ready (with purchase of BTM10) providing hands-free profile for

safety / convenience and A2DP profile for streaming music from a PDA /

PMP

• 44-Key Infrared Remote Control

• One Composite Video Output for Additional Screens

• Front Panel Audio/Video Input

• Three-Band Tone control (Bass, Mid and Treble) with Eight Preset EQ

Curves

• Front Panel A/V Aux Input for Portable Media Devices

• Front, Rear and Subwoofer Line Output

• Programmable Volume Control

• Rear Camera Input (Normal and Mirror Image View)

• Touch Screen Calibration Mode

• 2VRMS Line Output - All Channels

• Rotary Encoder Audio Control

• SWC Interface – Compatible with PAC adapter SWI-PS Steering Wheel

Control Interface, sold separately

Optional Equipment

•NAV102

The VM9214 is "navigation ready." Before accessing any navigation

features, you must purchase and install the navigation module (NAV102).

All installation and operating instructions will be included with the

navigation module.

Once the navigation module is connected and operating properly, the NAV

source mode will become active. While the navigation module is not

installed, the NAV option appears gray, indicating the function is not

available.

•BTM10

Before you can connect to a Bluetooth enabled device, you must purchase

and install the Jensen BTM10.

•Bluetooth Phone

See “Bluetooth Operation” on page 48.

•Rear Camera

The VM9214 is "camera ready." Before accessing any camera features,

you must purchase and install a rear video camera. Once the rear camera

is connected and operating properly, the CAMERA source mode will

become active. While the camera is not installed, the CAMERA option

appears gray, indicating the function is not available.

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WARNING! Never install this unit where operation and viewing could

interfere with safe driving conditions.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of a traffic accident (except when using for

rear view video camera) never use the video display function while

driving the vehicle. This is a violation of federal law.

WARNING! Never disassemble or adjust the unit.

WARNING! To prevent injury from shock or fire, never expose this unit to

moisture or water.

WARNING! Never use irregular discs.

WARNING! To prevent damage to the mechanism inside this unit, avoid

impact to the TFT monitor.

WARNING! The monitor employs an automatic motorized mechanism. To

prevent damage to the core mechanism, please do not push, pull or

swivel the monitor manually.

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

1. CLOSE/OPEN

Press to activate the automatic mechanical system and move the TFT monitor

into viewing position. Press again to close the TFT.

2. PIC/BAND

Press to adjust the Brightness and Contrast (see “Image/Display Settings” on

page 12).

With the monitor closed, press BAND to change between three FM and two

AM bands.

3. DISC SLOT

4. WIDE/ |<<

Press to adjust the display aspect of the picture to one of two settings: Full,

Normal or STANDBY.

With the monitor closed, press to seek backward.

When the NAV102 is connected to the VM9214, press and hold to display the

navigation user interface. The TFT screen must be open for this function to

operate.

5. TILT / >>|

Press to activate the tilt function. Use the rotary encoder to make adjustments

while the blue tilt icon is flashing.

With the monitor closed, press to seek forward.

6. EJECT

Press to eject a disc.

Press and hold to reset core mechanism position.

7. LCD Display

8. DISP

With the monitor closed, press to view alternate LCD display information.

9. IR Remote Control Receiver

10. SRC

Press to turn the unit on. Press and hold to turn the unit off.

When on, press once to select playing mode.

11. Rotary Encoder

Rotate to adjust the volume. While in the audio menu, press and release to

enter and/or confirm audio settings.

Press to activate the MUTE function and silence the receiver. Press again to

resume sound.

Press and hold to activate the Local (LOC) setting. Press and hold again to

turn Local reception off.

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12. RESET

Press to reset system settings to factory default (except the password and

parental lock setting).

13. A/V Input

Attach a compatible A/V device.

14. USB Interface Connector

Connect a USB device for playback of music/video files.

15. TFT Display

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DISP

PIC

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REMOTE CONTROL

See Table 1 for remote control functions.

MUSIC PHOTO VIDEO

iPod

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Table 1: Remote Control Functions

Button Function

Name # DVD VCD TUNER CD/MP3/

USB iPod

MENU 1 Enters the

main menu

of the disc

Turnson/off

PBC when

playing

VCD

Selects

Photo mode

TITLE 2 Enters the

titlemenuof

the disc

Plays first

tenseconds

of each

chapter/title

Selects

Music mode

MUTE 3 Toggles on/

off audio

output

Toggles on/

off audio

output

Toggles on/

off audio

output

Toggles on/

off audio

output

Toggles on/

off audio

output

POWE

R/ 4 Turns the

power on/

off

Turns the

power on/

off

Turns the

power on/

off

Turns the

power on/

off

Turns the

power on/off

AUDIO 5 Changes

the audio

language

for disc

playback

Selects

Music mode

REPT

A-B 6 Setup to

repeat play-

back from

time frame

A to time

frame B

Setup to

repeat play-

back from

time frame

A to time

frame B

REPT 7 Repeats

playback of

current

chapter

Repeats

playback of

current

chapter

Repeats

playback of

current

track

Repeats

playback of

current track

SRC 8 Selects

playing

mode

Selects

playing

mode

Selects

playing

mode

Selects

playing

mode

Selects

playing

mode

SUBTI-

TLE 9 Language

selectionfor

subtitle

Selects

Photo mode

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DISP/

CLEAR 10 Displays

playing

information

Deleteentry

or move

backwards

to correct

error in

Direct

Access

mode

Displays

playing

information

Deleteentry

or move

backwards

to correct

error in

Direct

Access

mode

Displays

playing

information

Deleteentry

or move

backwards

to correct

error in

Direct

Access

mode

Display

playing

information

Deleteentry

or move

backwards

to correct

error in

Direct

Access

mode

Displays

playing

information

Delete entry

or move

backwards

to correct

error in

Direct

Access

mode

PRE-

SET /\ 11 Navigates

the preset

station list

PRE-

SET \/ 12 Navigates

the preset

station list

ANGLE 13 Plays back

disc in dif-

ferentangle

for a scene

Plays back

Picture CD

with differ-

ent angle of

picture dis-

played

Selects

Video mode

>> 14 Fast for-

wards the

disc content

Fast for-

wards the

disc content

Fast for-

wards the

disc content

Accesses

iPod Menu

VOL - 15 Decreases

volume Decreases

volume

VOL + 16 Increases

volume Increases

volume

|<< 17 Selects the

chapter for

playback

Selects the

chapter for

playback

Searches

an avail-

able radio

station by

decreasing

tuning fre-

quency

Selects the

track for

playback

Pauses

playback/

starts play-

back

>/|| 18 Pauses

playback/

starts play-

back

Pauses

playback/

starts play-

back

Pauses

playback/

starts play-

back

Table 1: Remote Control Functions

Button Function

Name # DVD VCD TUNER CD/MP3/

USB iPod

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>>| 19 Selects the

next chap-

ter for play-

back

Selects the

next chap-

ter for play-

back

Searches

an avail-

able radio

station by

increasing

tuning fre-

quency

Selects the

next track

for playback

Selects the

next track

for playback

/ 20 Stops play-

back Stops play-

back

GOTO 21 Open direct

entry

screen

Open direct

entry

screen

<< 22 Slow play-

back/slow

rewind play-

back

Slow play-

back/slow

rewind play-

back

ZOOM 23 Zooms in/

out on an

image

Zooms in/

out on an

image

PIC 24 Displays

set-up

parameters

Displays

set-up

parameters

OPEN/

CLOSE 25 Opens/

closes the

TFT moni-

tor

Opens/

closes the

TFT moni-

tor

Opens/

closes the

TFT moni-

tor

Opens/

closes the

TFT moni-

tor

Opens/

Closes the

TFT monitor

26 Decreases

monitor tilt

angle

Decreases

monitor tilt

angle

Decreases

monitor tilt

angle

Decreases

monitor tilt

angle

Decreases

monitor tilt

angle

27 Increases

monitor tilt

angle

Increases

monitor tilt

angle

Increases

monitor tilt

angle

Increases

monitor tilt

angle

Increases

monitor tilt

angle

WIDE 28 Selects dis-

play mode:

FULL or

NORMAL

Selects dis-

play mode:

FULL or

NORMAL

Table 1: Remote Control Functions

Button Function

Name # DVD VCD TUNER CD/MP3/

USB iPod

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1, 2, 3,

4, 5, 6,

7, 8, 9,

(Numer

ic Key-

pad)

29 Directly

accesses

chapter

1-6 selects

preset for

current

band

Directly

accesses

track

||> /

BAND 30 Press

repeatedly

for slow

motion for-

ward/back-

ward

Press

repeatedly

for slow

motion for-

ward/back-

ward

Selects FM/

AM band

SETUP 31 Displays

Setup menu Displays

Setup menu

EQ 32 Accesses

equalizer

Accesses

equalizer

Accesses

equalizer

Accesses

equalizer

Accesses

equalizer

RDM 33 Plays all

chapters in

random

order

Plays all

tracks in

random

order

Plays all

tracks in

random

order

INT 34 Plays the

first ten sec-

onds of

each track

EJECT 35 Ejects disc Ejects disc Ejects disc Ejects disc Ejects disc

Table 1: Remote Control Functions

Button Function

Name # DVD VCD TUNER CD/MP3/

USB iPod

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USING THE TFT MONITOR

Open/Close TFT Monitor

Open TFT Monitor

Press the OPEN button (1) on the front panel or press the ( ) button (25) on

the remote control to activate the mechanism that moves the display panel into

the viewing position.

Close TFT Monitor

Press the OPEN button (1) on the front panel or press the ( ) button (25) on

the remote control to load the display panel back into the compartment.

TFT Monitor Auto Open

If “TFT Auto Open” is “on” when the unit is turned on, the monitor automatically

moves to the viewing position.

If “TFT Auto Open” is ”off” when the unit is turned on, press the OPEN button

(1) or ( ) button (25) on the remote control to move the monitor into the

viewing position.

If “TFT Auto Open” is set to ”Manual”, the TFT will not close when the key is

turned off.

Monitor Tilt Angle Adjustment

A known characteristic of LCD panels is the quality of the display in

relationship to the viewing angle. The monitor angle can be adjusted for

optimum viewing using one of the following methods:

Step by Step Angle Adjustment

• Press the ( ) or ( ) button on the remote control to adjust the tilt angle of

the screen one step at a time.

• Press the TILT button (5) on the unit. While the blue tilt icon is flashing,

turn the rotary encoder to adjust the screen angle.

Continuous Angle Adjustment

Press and hold the ( ) or ( ) button on the remote control to adjust the tilt

angle in a continuous motion.

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Aspect Ratio

Press the DISP button (10) on the remote control or WIDE button (4) on the

monitor to adjust the aspect ratio as follows:

Image/Display Settings

Video Output Modes

Table 2 shows the video output mode for each playing source.

*CVBS – Composite Video Baseband Signal

Picture Adjustment

To adjust monitor display settings, perform the floowing steps:

1. Press the PIC button (24) on the remote control or monitor (2) repeatedly

to move from the “BRIGHT” setting to “CONTRAST”.

2. Turn the rotary encoder to adjust the setting level.

3. Press the PIC button (24) on the remote control or monitor (2) 1-3 times to

exit the picture adjustment menu.

Table 2: Video Output Modes

Playing Source Video Output Modes

AM/FM TUNER RGB Mode

DVD RGB Mode

AUX IN CVBS Mode

FULL

The entire screen is extended

horizontally to the aspect ratio of 16

to 9. The extension ratio is the same

at any point.

NORMAL

The conventional display image has

a 4 to 3 ratio of horizontal to vertical,

leaving a blank area on the right and

left sides of the display.

STANDBY

Screen becomes black. Touch

screen to resume.

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Parking Brake Inhibit

When the pink "Parking" wire is connected to the vehicle Parking Brake circuit,

the front TFT monitor will display video when the Parking Brake is engaged.

(When the pink wire is grounded via the Parking Brake circuit, video will be

displayed.)

Monitor Movement Mechanism

If an obstruction occurs in the monitor path, the following protective

measurements can be executed to prevent damage to the mechanism or

monitor:

After the protective procedure is executed, normal operation is resumed by

pressing the OPEN button (1) or disconnecting and reconnecting the power.

Table 3: Monitor Protective Measures

Obstruction Self Protection OPEN Button

Pressed Power

Reconnected

Monitor loading

out horizontally Monitor is automati-

cally loaded into unit Monitor fully

extended horizon-

tally

Monitor is automati-

cally loaded into unit

Monitorloadingin

horizontally Unit stops at

obstruction point Monitor fully

extended horizon-

tally

Monitor is automati-

cally loaded into unit

Monitor loading

out vertically Unit stops at

obstruction point Monitor swivels

back to the unit Monitor swivels

back to the unit

Monitorloadingin

vertically Unit stops at

obstruction point Monitor swivels

back to the unit Monitor swivels

back to the unit

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Power On / Off

Press the /SRC button (10) on the unit (or the button (4) on the remote

control) to turn the unit on. The buttons on the front of the unit light up and the

current mode status appears in the LCD (7). You can also turn on the unit by

pressing the OPEN button (1) and opening the TFT screen.

Press and hold the button to power off the unit.The monitor is drawn back

into the main compartment.

Audible Beep Confirmation

An audible beep tone confirms each function selection. The Beep tone can be

disabled through the Setup menu.

Mute/Line Mute

Press the rotary encoder button (11) on the front panel or the MUTE button (3)

on the remote to mute the volume from the unit. Press the rotary encoder

button again to restore the volume. “MUTE” is displayed on the LCD. Adjusting

the volume or using any of the audio setup features cancels the mute function.

If the “MUTE” wire is connected, audio output mutes when a telephone call is

received by the car phone (using optional BTM10) or when verbal navigation is

performed (using optional NAV102).

Playing Source Selection

When the monitor is closed, press the SRC button on the front panel (10) or

remote control (8) to change between available audio playing sources in the

following order: RADIO, DISC, USB1, USB2, BT, NAV, AUX and CAMERA.

The mode is displayed on the LCD screen.

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Source Menu

You can also use the touch screen to change the source through the SOURCE

MENU. To access the SOURCE MENU, touch the top left corner of the screen

or press the SRC button on the front panel (10) or remote control (8).

Touch the RADIO, DISC, USB1, USB2, BT, NAV, AUX or CAMERA button to

select the corresponding source.

NOTE: If an iPod is attached to a USB1 port, “IPOD” appears instead of

the text “USB1.”

External Devices

External peripheral devices, including a game console, camcorder, navigation

unit, iPod, Zune, etc. can be connected to this unit via RCA output using an A/

V Media Adapter Cable (not included).

Connect the external device to the A/V Media Adapter Cable and then plug the

cable into the A/V INPUT connector (13) on the front of the radio. Select “AUX”

or “AUX IN” (when monitor is closed) mode to access auxiliary devices. You

cannot directly control external devices connected to the A/V INPUT. For

SOURCE MENU

RADIO

DISC

NAV

USB1

AUX

USB2

CAMERA

A/V

INPUT

3.5mm A/V Cable (not included)

Video

Left Audio

Right Audio

Ground

EJECT

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information regarding the use of USB devices, see “Inserting a USB Device”

on page 40.

Volume Adjustment

Volume Increase/Decrease

To increase or decrease the volume level, turn the rotary encoder (11) on the

front panel or press the VOL-/+ buttons (15, 16) on remote control. When the

volume level reaches “0” or “40”, a beep sounds, indicating that the adjustment

limit has been reached. The LCD or TFT screen displays the volume level for 3

seconds.

Programmable Turn-On Volume

This feature allows the user to select a turn-on volume setting regardless of

the volume setting prior to turning the unit off. To use this feature, the TFT

monitor must be displayed.

To program a specific turn-on volume level, turn the rotary encoder (11) to

adjust the volume to the desired turn-on volume. Push and hold the rotary

encoder while the blue speaker icon and level indication is displayed on the

screen. The unit will beep to confirm your turn-on volume setting.

Audio Control Menu

The Audio Control feature allows you to easily adjust your audio system to

meet the acoustical characteristics of your vehicle, which vary depending on

the type of vehicle and its measurements. Proper setting of the Fader and

Balance boosts the effects of the cabin equalizer.

Touch the EQ button on the left side of the screen or press the EQ button (32)

on the remote control to display the audio menu.

• Use the touch screen +/-buttons to adjust the settings for an audio

feature.

• To adjust an audio feature using the remote control, perform the following

steps:

a. Press the (>>|)/(|<<) buttons (19, 17) to highlight the audio feature to

be adjusted.

b. Press the >/|| button (18) to select the highlighted option.

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c. Press the |<<, >>|,>>, or << buttons (12, 15, 17, 20) on the remote

control to adjust the selected feature to the desired setting.

NOTE: The EQ mode will automatically change to “USER” when

individual audio functions are adjusted.

The Audio menu will automatically exit after a few seconds of inactivity. To exit

quickly, touch the top left corner of the screen or press and hold the rotary

encoder (11).

System Reset

To correct a system halt or other illegal operation, use the

tip of a pen to press the reset button (12) located on the

front bottom-right corner of the unit. After a system reset,

the unit restores all factory default settings.

NOTE: If the unit is reset while a DVD is playing, the DVD resumes play

once the reset is complete.

Table 4: Audio Adjustments

Audio Function Adjustable Range

EQ User

Acoustic

Urban

Rave

Latin

Dance

Hip Hop

Rock

BASS -14 to +14

MID -14 to +14

TREBLE -14 to +14

SUB -14 to 0

FAD Grid

BAL Grid

[RESET] Butto

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