Jensen VM9125 User manual

VM9125
Operating Instructions
160
watts peak
40W x 4

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CONTENTS
Thank you for choosing a Jensen product. We hope you will nd 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 VM9125
Mobile Multimedia Receiver for maximum enjoyment.
Features 3
Controls and Indicators 6
Operating Instructions 7
Settings Menu 13
Tuner Operation 19
DVD/VCD Video Operation 23
DVD/CD Audio Operation 29
MP3/WMA Operation 33
iPod® Operation 39
Rear Camera Operation 43
Troubleshooting 44
Error Messages 47
Care and Maintenance 48
Specications 49

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FEATURES
Congratulations on your purchase of the Jensen VM9125 Mobile Multimedia Receiver.
It’s a good idea to read all of the instructions before beginning the installation. We
recommend having your Jensen VM9125 installed by a reputable installation shop.
DVD
• Fast Forward/Reverse - 2X, 4X, 8X and 20X
• Slow Motion Forward/Reverse - 1/2, 1/4, 1/6 and 1/8
• Play, Pause, Stop, Next Chapter and Previous Chapter
CD / MP3 / WMA
• CD-Text Compatible
• ID3 Tag Compatible
• Directory Search (MP3 / WMA Only)
• 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®/iPhone®
• iPod®/ iPhone® via USB
• High Speed Direct Connect Interface to Access iPod® Playlists, Artists, Albums
and Songs. Play music and view video/photo* les from your iPod®. *Video/photo
playback requires jLink-USB iPod® interface cable (sold separately).
• Power Management Charges iPod® while Connected
Chassis
• 2.0 DIN (Import / ISO-DIN Mountable)
• Fixed Front Panel
• 6.2” High Denition TFT LCD
• 1,152,000 Sub Pixels (800x3 X 480)
• Beep Tone Conrmation (ON-OFF Option)
• Heat Management System - Forced-Air Cooling To Keep The Chip-Sets
Operating at Nominal Temperatures

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General
• 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
• Rear 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
Optional Equipment
Rear Camera
The VM9125 is “camera ready.” Before accessing any camera features, you must
purchase and install a rear video camera. Once the 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 trac 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 re, 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.

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
1. Disc Slot
2. EJECT
Press to eject a disc.
3. Power On/O ( )
Press to turn the unit on and o
4. SRC
Press to turn the unit on. Press and hold to access the source menu.
5. TFT Display
6. Rotary Encoder
Rotate to adjust the volume. While in the audio menu, press and release to
enter and/or conrm audio settings. Press to activate the MUTE function and
silence the receiver. Press again to resume sound.
7. USB/SD Interface Connector
Connect a USB device or insert an SD card for playback of music/video les.
8. A/V Input
Attach a compatible A/V device.
9. RESET
Press to reset system settings to factory default (except password and parental
lock settings).
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Power On / O
Press the /SRC button to turn the unit on. The buttons on the front of the unit
light up and the current mode status appears on the LCD. Press and hold the
button to power o the unit.
Audible Beep Conrmation
An audible beep tone conrms each function selection. The Beep tone can be
disabled through the Setup menu.
Mute/Line Mute
Press the rotary encoder button 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.
Playing Source Selection
Source Menu
You can 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. Touch the DISC, RADIO, SD, USB, AUXIN, CAMERA or Settings
to select the corresponding source.
NOTE: If an iPod® is attached to the USB port, “IPOD” appears instead of the text
“USB.”

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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 on the front of the radio. Select “AUX IN”
mode to access auxiliary devices. You cannot directly control external devices
connected to the A/V INPUT. For information regarding the use of USB devices,
see “Inserting a USB Device or SD Card”.
Volume Adjustment
Volume Increase/Decrease
To increase or decrease the volume level, turn the rotary encoder on the front
panel. When the volume level reaches “0” or “40”, a beep sounds, indicating that
the adjustment limit has been reached. The 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 o. To program a specic turn-on volume
level, turn the rotary encoder 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 conrm your turn-on volume
setting.
MUTE
3.5mm A/V Cable (not included)
V ideo
Left Audio
Right Audio
Ground
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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
eects of the cabin equalizer.
Equalizer
Touch the EQ button on the right side of the screen to display the equalizer
screen.
Table 1: Equalizer Adjustments
Setting Adjustable
Range
Function
BASS -14 to +14 Reduces or increases the bass frequency
sound level.
Touch the + or - buttons to adjust the
settings.
MID -14 to +14 Reduces or increases the mid-range
frequency sound level.
Touch the + or - buttons to adjust the
settings.
TREBLE -14 to +14 Reduces or increases the high
frequency sound levels.
Touch the + or - buttons to adjust the
settings.

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Setting Adjustable
Range
Function
BCF 60 Hz Selects the low pass lter frequency.
Touch the + or - buttons to adjust the
settings.
80 Hz
100 Hz
200 Hz
MCF 0.5 kHz Selects the mid pass lter frequency.
Touch the + or - buttons to adjust the
settings.
1 kHz
1.5 kHz
2.5 kHz
TF 10 kHz Selects the high pass lter frequency.
Touch the + or - buttons to adjust the
settings.
12.5 kHz
15 kHz
17.5 kHz
Equalizer Presets User Applies a preset sound level to the
unit’s audio output signal.
Touch the or button to change the
setting.
NOTE: The equalizer will automatically
change to “USER” when individual audio
functions are adjusted.
Acoustic
Urban
Rave
Latin
Dance
Hip Hop
Rock
To exit the equalizer:
• touch the X button on the top left corner of the screen or press and hold the
rotary encoder to return to the previous screen.
• touch the BAL-FAD button on the left side of the screen to display the balance/
fader screen.

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Balance-Fader
Touch the BAL-FAD button on the left side of the equalizer screen to display the
balance/fader screen.
Setting Adjustable
Range
Function
Balance -16 to +16 Balances the audio output levels
between the left and right side of the
vehicle.
Touch the or button to change the
setting.
Fade -16 to +16 Balances the audio output levels
between the front and back side of the
vehicle.
Touch the or button to change the
setting.
Sub -14 to +14 Reduces or increases the subwoofer
sound level.
Touch the + or - buttons to adjust the
settings.
To exit the balance-fader:
• touch the X button on the top left corner of the screen or press and hold the
rotary encoder.
• touch the EQ button on the left side of the screen to display the equalizer

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System Reset
To correct a system halt or other illegal operation,
use the tip of a pen to press the reset button
[RESET] Button
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.
Image/Display Settings
Video Output Modes
Table 2 shows the video output mode for each playing source.
Table 2: Video Output Modes
Playing Source Video Output Modes
AM/FM TUNER RGB Mode
DVD RGB Mode
AUX IN CVBS Mode
*CVBS – Composite Video Baseband Signal
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.)

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SETTINGS MENU
To access system settings, touch the button on the screen to enter the
SETTINGS MENU. The GENERAL Sub-menu appears highlighted in blue.
Accessing Menu Items
Touch the sub-menu name to select a sub-menu (Language, Audio, RDS, etc.). The
features available for adjustment under the highlighted sub-menu option will
appear in the left of the screen.
Adjusting a Feature
1. Touch an item on the touchscreen to select the feature to be adjusted. Touch
the or icon to view the previous or next feature page, if applicable. An
options list appears on the right.
2. Touch the option eld for the feature you want to adjust. The feature option is
updated.

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General Sub-menu Features
Setting Options Function
Tuner Region USA • AM Frequency Spacing - 10 kHz
• AM Frequency Band - 530 kHz ~ 1720 kHz
• FM Frequency Spacing - 200 kHz
• FM Frequency Band - 87.5 MHz ~ 107.9 MHz
S.Amer1 • AM Frequency Spacing - 10 kHz
• AM Frequency Band - 530 kHz ~ 1720 kHz
• FM Frequency Spacing - 100 kHz
• FM Frequency Band - 87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz
Arabia • AM Frequency Spacing - 9 kHz
• AM Frequency Band - 531 kHz ~ 1620 kHz
• FM Frequency Spacing - 100 kHz
• FM Frequency Band - 87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz
China • AM Frequency Spacing - 9 kHz
• AM Frequency Band - 522 kHz ~ 1620 kHz
• FM Frequency Spacing - 100 kHz
• FM Frequency Band - 87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz
S. Amer2 • AM Frequency Spacing - 5 kHz
• AM Frequency Band - 520 kHz ~ 1600 kHz
• FM Frequency Spacing - 100 kHz
• FM Frequency Band - 87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz
Europe • AM Frequency Spacing - 9 kHz
• AM Frequency Band - 522 kHz ~ 1620 kHz
• FM Frequency Spacing - 50 kHz
• FM Frequency Band - 87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz
Korea • AM Frequency Spacing - 9 kHz
• AM Frequency Band - 531 kHz ~ 1602 kHz
• FM Frequency Spacing - 200 kHz
• FM Frequency Band - 88.1 MHz ~ 107.9 MHz
RDS O Turn On/O the RDS feature.
On
CT O System time is synchronized with current
broadcast station time (Clock Time). Setting this
feature to On will automatically set your system
clock.
On
Clock Mode 12Hr Clock displays 12 hour time using AM and PM.
24Hr Clock displays 24 hour time up to 23:59
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Setting Options Function
Clock (HH:MM) Clock appears in the top right corner of the
screen during certain operations.
NOTE: The AM/PM indication will change as you
continue to adjust the hour past 12.
Beep Off No beep sounds.
On When turned on, an audible beep tone conrms
each function selection.
TsCal Yes Press to access the touch screen calibration
function.
Language Sub-menu Features
If a DVD supports more than 1 Subtitle or Audio language, all the languages are
available for selection during playback. If the selected language is not supported
by the DVD, then the default language is used.
Setting Options Function
Language English Display appears in English.
Subtitle English DVD subtitles automatically appear in English
when available.
Auto DVD subtitles appear according to the default
subtitle language specied on the disc.
Off DVD subtitles do not appear.
Audio English Audio is heard in English when the option is
available.
DVD Menu English DVD menu (if applicable) is displayed in English.

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Rating Sub-menu Features
The DVD system has a built-in parental lock feature to prevent unauthorized
persons from viewing restricted disc content. By default, the rating system is
unlocked. Once set up, the parental lock is released only by entering the correct
password. Once the password is entered, rating is available for setup.
Setting Options Function
Set Password _ _ _ _ Enter a 4-digit password to activate the
“Rating” feature
Parental Ctrl 1. Kid Safe Select the appropriate rating level for the
intended audience. You may override higher
ratings by using your password.
2. G
3. PG
4. PG-13
5. PG-R
6. R
7. NC-17
8. Adult
Load Factory Reset Select “Reset” to restore the factory default
settings for the Rating system only.
To reset the password, access the “RATING” menu and enter the current password.
Once the correct password is entered, you can access the “Password” eld and
enter a new one.
NOTE: Record the password and keep it in a safe place for future reference. The
rating for each disc is marked on the disc, disc packing, or documentation. If the
rating is not available on the disc, the parental lock feature is unavailable. Some
discs restrict only portions of the disc, allowing the appropriate content will play.
For details, please refer to the disc description.

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Audio Sub-menu Features
Setting Options Function
DRC Off Employ the Dynamic Range Control for better
playback for low volumes.
On
Loudness Off Select low frequency boost only or high and low
frequency boost.
LO
HI/LO
Subwoofer Off Turns the subwoofer output on or o.
On
Sub Filter 80 Hz Select a crossover frequency to set a cut-o
frequency for the subwoofer’s LPF (low-pass
lter).
120 Hz
160 Hz
BASS Q 1.0 Adjust the Q / Bandwidth of the Bass response
of the selected BCF (Bass Center Frequency).
1.25
1.5
2.0
MID Q 0.5 Adjust the Q / Bandwidth of the Midrange
response of the selected MCF (Midrange Center
Frequency).
0.75
1.0
1.25
Source Radio Choose a source for which you would like
to increase or decrease the relative volume
(LEVEL).
Disc
USB1
AUX IN
Level 0 to 6 Default level is 3 (0dB reference)
0 = (-6dB)
1 = (-4dB)
2 = (-2dB)
3 = (0dB)
4 = (+2dB)
5 = (+4dB)
6 = (+6dB)

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Hardware Sub-menu Features
If the rear-view video camera is connected, the unit is on, Camera mode is selected
upon shifting into REVERSE gear. If the monitor is in display mode, the monitor
automatically switches to CAMERA mode upon reverse driving. When the reverse
driving stops, the monitor return to its original input mode.
Setting Options Function
Camera In Normal Reverse the camera image as if looking
through a rear-view mirror.
Mirror
Video Input (Input
circuitry auto detects the
video signal from the
Aux In source).
NSTC The color signals are output in the
standard NTSC format.
PAL The color signals are output in the
standard PAL format.
Auto The color signal output is switched
automatically based on the current
video input signal - NTSC or PAL.
Demo Sub-menu Features
The Demo mode is on and set to Auto run by default. The Demo mode will
display various user interface TFT display pages such as the Radio, Disc, Aux In,
and Camera sources. The Demo mode will also display the Equalizer and Settings
menu pages. Touching any portion of the touch screen will pause the Demo mode
temporarily. If the touch screen is not pressed again (within 30 seconds) the Demo
mode will resume.
To turn the Demo mode o, access the Settings Menu and turn Auto run to OFF.
TS Cal (Screen Calibration)
To access the “Screen Calibration” function from the SETTINGS MENU, select the
“TS CAL” option.
After entering calibration mode, a crosshair + appears in a corner quadrant of the
screen. To begin calibration, touch and hold the crosshair for one second until it
moves to the next quadrant. Continue for each quadrant until the calibration is
completed.
Exiting the System Setup Menu
To exit setup mode and resume normal playback, touch the Setting button on the
screen.

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TUNER OPERATION
Tuner TFT Display
1. RADIO: Touch to view the SOURCE MENU and select a new playback source
2. Current radio band indicator
3. Stereo broadcasting indicator
4. Strong local signal broadcasting indicator
5. Equalizer setting indicator
6. EQ: Touch for quick access to Equalizer level settings
7. Clock
8. Program Information Info: This indicator provides three types of information:
PS, RT, and PTY. PTY displays the program category of the current station
such as category (news, sports, talk etc.) RT/PS provide the current song title,
current song title, performing artist and station call letters.
9. Radio frequency indicator
10. Touch to seek forward
11. Touch to tune forward one step
12. Touch to tune backward one step
13. Touch to seek backward
14. AS: Touch to automatically store stations
15. PTY: Touch to activate the program type related search function
Menu
Page 1
Menu
Page 2

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16. SCAN: Touch to scan all stations available, stopping for 5 seconds at each and
continuing until a station is selected
17. SAVE: Touch to display view screen used to enter current channel into preset
memory
18. BAND: Touch to change between AM/FM bands
19. DIRECT ENTRY: Touch to access the direct entry screen
20. Presets provides a display of the preset frequencies. Touch to recall preset
stations
21. OPTIONS Touch to display CT and LOC functions.
More Tab
Touching the More tab will reveal the Options tab. Touching the Options tab will
display the following CT and LOC functions on the Tuner TFT display screen.
LOC: This allows the user to activate local station reception function. When the
Local function is on, only radio stations with a strong local radio signal are played.
CT: (Clock Time, RDS feature) When enabled the radio system clock is
synchronized with broadcasters time signal setting the clock automatically. In
some regions where daylight savings time is not adhered to, the system clock will
be o by 1 hour. In these cases, set CT to OFF and manually set the clock.
Switching to Radio Tuner Source
• Touch the top left corner of the screen (the RADIO box) to view the SOURCE
MENU. Touch “Radio”.
• Press the SRC button on the front panel to switch to the AM/FM or RADIO
source.
Selecting FM/AM Band
Touch the BAND button on the screen to change between the following bands:
FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2.
Seek Tuning
To seek the next higher station, touch the button.
To seek the next lower station, touch the button.
Manual Tuning
To increase or decrease the tuning frequency one step, touch the or button.