Jensen VM9215BT User manual

VM9215BT
Operating Instructions
160
watts peak
40W x 4

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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 VM9215BT
Mobile Multimedia Receiver for maximum enjoyment.
CONTENTS
Features...............................................................................................................3
Controls and Indicators......................................................................................6
Remote Control...................................................................................................8
Using the TFT Monitor........................................................................................14
Operating Instructions.......................................................................................16
Steering Wheel Controls ....................................................................................25
Settings Menu.....................................................................................................26
Tuner Operation .................................................................................................34
DVD/VCD Video Operation ................................................................................40
DVD/CD Audio Operation ..................................................................................46
MP3/WMA Operation .........................................................................................50
iPod®/iPhone® Operation...................................................................................57
Pandora Operation.............................................................................................61
Bluetooth Operation ..........................................................................................66
SiriusXM® Radio Operation................................................................................75
Rear Camera Operation......................................................................................83
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................84
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................88
Specications......................................................................................................89
Common Replacement Parts .............................................................................91

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FEATURES
Congratulations on your purchase of the Jensen VM9215BT Mobile Multimedia
Receiver. It’s a good idea to read all of the instructions before beginning the
installation. We recommend having your Jensen VM9215BT 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®/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

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SiriusXM® Ready
• Satellite Channel Name, Artist, Song, and Categories Displayed on Monitor
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 Conrmation (ON-OFF Option)
• Heat Management System - Forced Air-Cooling To Keep The Chip-Sets Operating
at Nominal Temperatures
General
• Navigation Ready (NAV104)
• Built-In Bluetooth with external microphone, providing hands-free operation for
safety and convenience and A2DP for streaming music from your smartphone
or other Bluetooth device.
• 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
• 4 VRMS Line Output - All Channels
• Rotary Encoder Audio Control
• SWC Interface - Compatible with PAC SWI-PS and Metra ASWC steering wheel
control interfaces (sold separately)

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Optional Equipment
• NAV104
The VM9215BT is “navigation ready.” Before accessing any navigation features,
you must purchase and install the navigation module (NAV104). 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 66.
• Rear Camera
The VM9215BT 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.
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.
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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A/V
INPUT
DISP
CLOSE PIC NAV / WIDE TILT
M
U
T
E
DISP
1
OPEN BAND
2345
6
78
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
SRC
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

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1. CLOSE/OPEN
Press to activate the automatic mechanical system and move the TFT monitor
into the viewing position. Press again to close the TFT.
2. PIC/BAND
With the monitor open, press PIC to adjust the Brightness and Contrast (see
“Image/Display Settings”).
With the monitor closed, press BAND to change between three FM and two
AM bands.
3. TFT Display
4. WIDE/
With the monitor open, press WIDE to adjust the display aspect of the picture
to one of two settings: Full or STANDBY.
With the monitor closed, press to seek backward.
5. TILT/
With the monitor open, press TILT to activate the tilt function. Use the rotary
encoder to make adjustments while the blue tilt icon is ashing.
With the monitor closed, press to seek forward.
6. EJECT
Press to eject a disc. Press and hold to reset the core mechanism position.
7. USB Interface Cover
Covers the USB interface connector. Open the cover and insert a USB device
for playback of music/video les.
8. A/V Input
Attach a compatible A/V device.
9. DISC SLOT
10. LCD Display
11. IR Remote Control Receiver (Location)
12. / SRC
Press to turn the unit on. Once the unit is on, momentarily pressing the SRC
button will display the Main Source Menu.
Press and hold to turn the unit o.
13. Rotary Encoder
Rotate to adjust the volume. Press to activate the MUTE function and silence
the receiver. Press again to resume sound.
While in tuner mode, press and hold to activate the LOC feature. Repeat to
deactivate.
14. RESET
Press to reset the system settings to factory default (except the password and
parental lock setting).
15. DISP
With the monitor open, during DVD playback, press once to view Time, Title,
Chapter info or twice for Audio, Subtitle, Angle, and Bit Rate info.
With the monitor closed, press to view alternate LCD display information.

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REMOTE CONTROL
See Table 1 for remote control functions.
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7
26
27
15
16
34
33
19
32
23
24
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30
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35
1
2
10
13
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25
11
12
14
20
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29
MUSIC PHOTO
TO
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.
Turns on/o
PBC when
playing
VCD.
Selects
Photo
mode.
TITLE 2 Enters the
title menu
of the disc.
Plays the
rst ten
seconds
of each
chapter/
title.
Selects
Music
mode.
MUTE 3 Toggles
on/o
audio
output.
Toggles on/
o audio
output.
Toggles on/
o audio
output.
Toggles
on/o
audio
output.
Toggles
on/o
audio
output.
POWER
( )
4 Turns the
power on/
o.
Turns the
power on/
o.
Turns the
power on/
o.
Turns the
power on/
o.
Turns the
power
on/o.
MUSIC/
AUDIO
5 Changes
the audio
language
for disc
playback.
Selects
Music
mode.
REPT A-B 6 Setup to
repeat
playback
from time
frame A
to time
frame B.
Setup to
repeat
playback
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.

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Table 1: Remote Control Functions
Button Function
Name # DVD VCD TUNER CD/MP3/
USB
iPod
PHOTO/
SUBTITLE
9 Language
selection
for subtitle.
Selects
Photo
mode.
DISP/
CLEAR
10 Displays
playing
information.
Delete entry
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.
Displays
playing
information.
Delete entry
or move
backwards
to correct
error in
Direct
Access
mode.
Display
playing
information.
Delete entry
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.
PRESET 11 Navigates
the preset
station list.
PRESET 12 Navigates
the preset
station list.
VIDEO/
ANGLE
13 Plays back
disc in
dierent
angle for a
scene.
Plays back
Picture
CD with
dierent
angle of
picture
displayed.
Selects
Video
mode.
14 Fast
forwards
the disc
content.
Fast
forwards
the disc
content.
Fast
forwards
the disc
content.
Accesses
iPod
Menu..
VOL - 15 Decreases
volume.
Decreases
volume.
Decreases
volume.
Decreases
volume.
Decreases
volume.