Jensen Vm9214bt User manual

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Operating Instructions

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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 VM9214BT Mobile Multimedia Receiver for maximum

enjoyment.

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

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

Using the TFT Monitor .......................................................................................................... 6

Operating Instructions........................................................................................................... 9

Setup Menu......................................................................................................................... 14

Tuner Operation.................................................................................................................. 20

DVD/VCD Video Operation................................................................................................. 24

DVD/CD Audio Operation ................................................................................................... 30

MP3/WMA Operation.......................................................................................................... 33

iPod®Operation.................................................................................................................. 38

Bluetooth Operation............................................................................................................ 42

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 49

Specifications...................................................................................................................... 53

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FEATURES

Congratulations on your purchase of the Jensen VM9214BT Mobile

Multimedia Receiver.

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

We recommend having your Jensen VM9214BT 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®

• 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)

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

Operating at Nominal Temperatures

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General

• Navigation Ready (NAV102)

• Built-in Bluetooth, providing hands-free profile for safety and convenience

and A2DP profile for streaming music from a PDA/PMP

• 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 or Metra ASWC adapter, sold separately

Optional Equipment

•NAV102

The VM9214BT 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.

•Bluetooth Phone

See “Bluetooth Operation” on page 42.

•Rear Camera

The VM9214BT 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.

WARNING! Never install this unit where operation and viewing could

interfere with safe driving conditions.

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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 7).

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

AM bands.

3. DISC SLOT

4. NAV/WIDE/ |

With the monitor closed, press to seek backward.

When the NAV102 is connected to the VM9214BT, press to display the

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

operate.

Press and hold to adjust the display aspect of the picture to one of two

settings: Full, Normal or STANDBY.

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. TFT Display

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.

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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.

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DISP

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NAV/WIDE

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USING THE TFT MONITOR

Open/Close TFT Monitor

Open TFT Monitor

Press the OPEN button (1) on the front panel 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 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) 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 by pressing the TILT button (5) on the unit. While the

blue tilt icon is flashing, turn the rotary encoder to adjust the screen angle.

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Aspect Ratio

Press and hold the WIDE button (4) on the monitor to adjust the aspect ratio

as follows:

Image/Display Settings

Video Output Modes

Table 1 shows the video output mode for each playing source.

*CVBS – Composite Video Baseband Signal

Picture Adjustment

To adjust monitor display settings, perform the following steps:

1. Press the PIC button on the 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 on the monitor (2) 1-3 times to exit the picture

adjustment menu.

Table 1: 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 2: 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 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 MUTE button (11) on the front panel 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 or when verbal navigation is performed (using

optional NAV102).

Playing Source Selection

When the monitor is closed, press the SRC button (4) to change between

available audio playing sources in the following order: RADIO, DISC, USB1,

USB2, BT, NAV, AUX and CAMERA.

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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).

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

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

on page 34.

Volume Adjustment

Volume Increase/Decrease

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

front panel. 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 to display the audio menu.

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

Table 3: 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

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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.

Steering Wheel Control (SWC)

The VM9214BT is compatible with the PAC (Pacific Accessory Corporation)

steering wheel control adapter SWI-PS and the Metra ASWC steering wheel

control adapter. A 3.5mm female connector (labeled “SWC Interface”) on the

back of the head unit allows connectivity to the PAC adapter. Please refer to

the instructions included with the PAC and Metra adapters for detailed

installation information.

SWC Functions

The following controls are available for most vehicles:

1. Vol Down

2. Vol Up

3. Mute

4. Seek Down / Previous Track / ** Preset Down

5. Seek Up / Next Track / ** Preset Up

6. SRC (Source)

7. ** Select

8. ** Select

9. Band

FAD Grid

BAL Grid

Table 3: Audio Adjustments

Audio Function Adjustable Range

[RESET] Butto

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** If additional steering wheel control buttons are available on the vehicle,

function 7 / 8 may be assigned the "Select" feature. This feature / function may

not be available on some vehicles.

Select Operation

If "Select" (function 7 or 8) is held down and function 4 is pressed momentarily,

Preset Up will be selected. If "Select" (function 7 or 8) is held down and

function 5 is pressed momentarily, Preset Down will be selected.

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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SETUP MENU

To access system settings, touch the button on the screen to enter the

“SETUP” 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 center of the screen.

Adjusting a Feature

1. Use the touchscreen to select the feature to be adjusted.

2. Enter the option field for the feature you want to adjust by using the

touchscreen. A submenu appears in a second row with the selected option

highlighted in blue.

3. Select a new value using the touchscreen.

4. Use the touchscreen to confirm setup.

General Sub-menu Features

Setting Options Function

Clock Mode 12Hr Clock displays 12 hour time using AM and PM.

24Hr Clock displays 24 hour time up to 23:59.

Clock (HH:MM) Clock appears in the top right corner of the screen and

on the LCD screen during certain operations. NOTE:

The AM/PM indication will change as you continue to

adjust the hour past 12.

Rating

Bluetooth

Hardware

P.VOL

TS Cal

General Language Audio Back

DEMO

Clock Mode 12Hr

Clock 04 : 31 AM

Tuner Region USA

Beep On

SETUP MENU

RADIO

RDS

05:33 AM

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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.

Tuner Region USA • AM Frequency Spacing - 10kHz

• AM Frequency Band - 530kHz~1720kHz

• FM Frequency Spacing - 200kHz

• FM Frequency Band - 87.5MHz~107.9MHz

S.Amer1 • AM Frequency Spacing - 10kHz

• AM Frequency Band - 530kHz~1720kHz

• FM Frequency Spacing - 100kHz