Jensen VM9216BT User manual

VM9216BT
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 VM9216BT
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 VM9216BT Mobile Multimedia
Receiver. It’s a good idea to read all of the instructions before beginning the
installation. We recommend having your Jensen VM9216BT 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 VM9216BT 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 VM9216BT 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
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DISP
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OPENBAND
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10
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12
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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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MUSICPHOTO
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.

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Table 1: Remote Control Functions
Button Function
Name # DVD VCD TUNER CD/MP3/
USB
iPod
VOL + 16 Increases
volume.
Increases
volume.
Increases
volume.
Increases
volume.
Increases
volume.
17 Selects
the
previous
chapter
for
playback.
Selects the
previous
chapter for
playback.
Searches for
an available
radio
station by
decreasing
tuning
frequency.
Selects
the
previous
track for
playback.
Pauses
playback/
starts
playback.
18 Pauses
playback/
starts
playback.
Pauses
playback/
starts
playback.
Pauses
playback/
starts
playback.
19 Selects
the next
chapter
for
playback.
Selects
the next
chapter for
playback.
Searches
an available
radio
station by
increasing
the tuning
frequency.
Selects
the next
track for
playback.
Selects
the next
track for
playback.
/ 20 Stops
playback.
Stops
playback.
Stops
playback.
GOTO 21 Open
direct
entry
search
screen.
Open
direct
entry
search
screen.
22 Slow
playback/
slow
rewind
playback.
Slow
playback/
slow
rewind
playback.
ZOOM 23 Zooms in/
out on an
image.
Zooms in/
out on an
image.

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Table 1: Remote Control Functions
Button Function
Name # DVD VCD TUNER CD/MP3/
USB
iPod
PIC 24 Displays
set-up
parameters.
Displays
set-up
parameters.
OPEN/
CLOSE
( )
25 Opens/
closes
the TFT
monitor.
Opens/
closes
the TFT
monitor.
Opens/
closes
the TFT
monitor.
Opens/
closes
the TFT
monitor.
Opens/
Closes
the TFT
monitor.
TILT 26 Decreases
monitor tilt
angle.
Decreases
monitor tilt
angle.
Decreases
monitor
tilt angle.
Decreases
monitor
tilt angle.
Decreases
monitor
tilt angle.
TILT 27 Increases
monitor tilt
angle.
Increases
monitor tilt
angle.
Increases
monitor
tilt angle.
Increases
monitor
tilt angle.
Increases
monitor
tilt angle.
WIDE 28 Selects
display
mode:
FULL or
NORMAL.
Selects
display
mode:
FULL or
NORMAL.
1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 6,
7, 8, 9, 0
(Numeric
Keypad)
29 Directly
accesses
chapter.
1-6
selects
preset for
current
band.
Directly
accesses
track.
BAND
( )
30 Press
repeatedly
for slow
motion
forward/
backward.
Press
repeatedly
for slow
motion
forward/
backward.
Selects
FM/AM
band.

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Table 1: Remote Control Functions
Button Function
Name # DVD VCD TUNER CD/MP3/
USB
iPod
SETUP 31 Displays
Setup
menu.
Displays
Setup
menu.
Displays
Setup
menu.
Displays
Setup
menu.
Displays
Setup
menu.
EQ 32 Accesses
equalizer
menu.
Accesses
equalizer
menu.
Accesses
equalizer
menu.
Accesses
equalizer
menu.
Accesses
equalizer
menu.
RDM
/ #
33 Plays all
chapters
in random
order.
Plays all
tracks in
random
order.
Plays all
tracks in
random
order
INT
/ *
34 Plays the
rst ten
seconds of
each track.
EJECT
( )
35 Ejects the
disc.
Ejects the
disc.
Ejects the
disc.
Ejects the
disc.
Ejects
the disc.

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USING THE TFT MONITOR
Opening/Closing the TFT Monitor
Open TFT Monitor
Press the OPEN button on the front panel or press the button on the remote
control to activate the mechanism that moves the display panel into the viewing
position.
Close TFT Monitor
Press the OPEN button on the front panel or press the button 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 “o” when the unit is turned on, press the OPEN button
on the front panel or press the button 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 o.
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 TILT or TILT button on the remote control to adjust the tilt angle
of the screen one step at a time.
• Press the TILT button on the unit. While the blue tilt icon is ashing, turn the
rotary encoder to adjust the screen angle.
Continuous Angle Adjustment
Press and hold the TILT or TILT on the remote control to adjust the tilt angle
in a continuous motion.

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Monitor Movement Mechanism
If an obstruction occurs in the monitor path, the following protective measures
can be executed to prevent damage to the mechanism or monitor:
Table 2: Monitor Protective Measures
Obstruction Self Protection OPEN Button
Pressed
Power
Reconnected
Monitor loading
out horizontally
Monitor is
automatically
loaded into unit
Monitor fully
extended
horizontally
Monitor is
automatically
loaded into unit
Monitor loading in
horizontally
Unit stops at
obstruction point
Monitor fully
extended
horizontally
Monitor is
automatically
loaded into unit
Monitor loading
out vertically
Unit stops at
obstruction point
Monitor swivels
back to the unit
Monitor swivels
back to the unit
Monitor loading in
vertically
Unit stops at
obstruction point
Monitor swivels
back to the unit
Monitor swivels
back to the unit
After the protective procedure is executed, normal operation is resumed by
pressing the OPEN button or disconnecting and reconnecting the power.
TFT Aspect Ratio
With the monitor open, press and hold the WIDE button on the monitor to adjust
the aspect ratio as follows:
FULL
The entire screen is extended horizontally to the aspect ratio of 16 to 9. The
extension ratio is the same at any point.
STANDBY
The screen becomes black. Touch the screen to resume.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Power On / O
Press the /SRC button on the front panel or press the POWER/ button on
the remote control to turn the unit on. You can also turn on the unit by pressing
the OPEN button and opening the TFT screen.
Press and hold the /SRC button on the front panel or press the POWER/
button on the remote control to power o the unit. The monitor is drawn back
into the main compartment.
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 MUTE button on the front panel or the MUTE button on
the remote control to mute the volume. The mute symbol is displayed on the TFT
screen.
Press the rotary encoder button again to restore the volume. 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 a mobile phone.
Playing Source Selection
When the monitor is closed, press the SRC button on the front panel or the SRC
button on the remote control to change between available audio playing sources
in the following order: RADIO, DISC, USB1, USB2, SIRUSXM, BT, NAV, AUX, and
CAMERA. The source 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 page. To access the SOURCE MENU, touch the top left corner of the screen
or press the SRC button on the front panel.
Source Menu Page 1
Source Menu Page 2
The SOURCE MENU consists of two pages. Touch the Next or Previous icons to
go from one page to another. Touch the DISC, RADIO, USB, USB2, SIRIUSXM,
BT (Bluetooth), NAV, AUX IN, CAMERA or SETTINGS icons to select the
corresponding source.
NOTE: If an iPod® or iPhone® is attached to a 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).
A/V
INPUT
3.5mm A/V Cable (not included)
Video
Left Audio
Right Audio
Ground
1
2
3
4
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 IN1”on
the SOURCE MENU 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.”
Volume Adjustment
Volume Increase/Decrease
To increase or decrease the volume level, turn the rotary encoder on the front
panel or press the VOL +/VOL - buttons on the 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 o. To use this feature, the TFT monitor
must be displayed.
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.

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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 icon on the right side of the touch screen to display the
equalizer screen or press the EQ button on the remote control.
• Use the touch screen +/- icons to adjust the settings for an audio feature.

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Table 3. 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.
LCF 60 Hz Selects the low pass lter center
frequency.
Touch the + or -buttons to adjust the
settings.
80 Hz
100 Hz
200 Hz
MCF 0.5 kHz Selects the mid pass lter center
frequency.
Touch the + or -buttons to adjust the
settings.
1 kHz
1.5 kHz
2.5 kHz
TCF 10 kHz Selects the high pass lter center
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