Jensen VM9224 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 VM9224 Mobile Multimedia Receiver for maximum
enjoyment.
Features ................................................................................................................................ 1
Controls and Indicators ......................................................................................................... 4
Operating Instructions ...........................................................................................................7
Setup Menu......................................................................................................................... 11
Tuner Operation .................................................................................................................. 17
DVD/VCD Video Operation ................................................................................................. 20
DVD/CD Audio Operation ................................................................................................... 27
MP3/WMA Operation .......................................................................................................... 30
iPod Operation .................................................................................................................... 35
Bluetooth Operation ............................................................................................................ 39
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 46
Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 50

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FEATURES
Congratulations on your purchase of the Jensen VM9224 Mobile Multimedia
Receiver.
It’s a good idea to read all of the instructions before beginning the installation.
We recommend having your Jensen VM9224 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)
• 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
• 2.0 DIN (Import / ISO-DIN Mountable)
• Fixed Front Panel
• 6.2" High Definition TFT LCD
• 1,152,000 Sub Pixels (800x3 X 480)
• 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)
• Bluetooth Ready (with purchase of BTM10) providing hands-free profile for
safety / 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, sold separately
Optional Equipment
•NAV102
The VM9224 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 47.
•Rear Camera
The VM9224 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. Disc Slot
2. EJECT
Press to eject a disc.
Press and hold to reset core mechanism position.
3. SRC
Press to turn the unit on. Press and hold to turn the unit off.
When on, press once to select playing mode.
4. NAV
Press to display the navigation user interface.
5. TFT Display
6. 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.
7. USB/SD Interface Connector
Connect a USB device or insert an SD card for playback of music/video files.
8. A/V Input
Attach a compatible A/V device.
9. RESET
Press to reset system settings to factory default (except the password and
parental lock setting).

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EJECT
1
3
4
5
7
10
9
8
2
6
MUTE
OPEN

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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. Long-press the NAV button on the front panel repeatedly to move from
the “BRIGHT” setting to “CONTRAST”.
2. Turn the rotary encoder to adjust the setting level.
3. Long-press the NAV button on the front panel 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
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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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Power On / Off
Press the /SRC button (4) 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).
Press and hold the button to power off the unit.
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 (7) 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 (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 (4)
to change between available audio playing sources in the
following order: RADIO, DISC, USB1, USB2, SD, BT, NAV, AUX and
CAMERA.
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 (4) .
SOURCE MENU
RADIO
RADIO
BT
DISC
NAV
USB1
AUX
USB2 SD
CAMERA
N
S
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W
8GB