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

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

DISC

NAV

USB1

AUX

USB2 SD

CAMERA

8GB

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Touch the RADIO, DISC, USB1, USB2, SD, 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 (9) 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

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

SD Card” on page 39.

Volume Adjustment

Volume Increase/Decrease

To increase or decrease the volume level, turn the rotary encoder (7) 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 off.

To program a specific turn-on volume level, turn the rotary encoder (7) to

adjust the volume to the desired turn-on volume. Push and hold the rotary

MUTE

3.5mm A/V Cable (not included)

V ideo

Left Audio

Right Audio

Ground

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encoder while the 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.

NOTE: The EQ mode will automatically change to “USER” when

individual audio functions are adjusted.

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

FAD Grid

BAL Grid

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The Audio menu will automatically exit after a few seconds of inactivity. To exit

quickly, touch the top left corner of the screen.

System Reset

To correct a system halt or other illegal operation, use the

tip of a pen to press the reset button (10) 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 VM9224 is compatible with the PAC (Pacific Accessory Corporation)

steering wheel control adapter SWI-PS. 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 adapter 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

** 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.

[RESET] Button

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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, touch the <<, >>, |<<, or >>| direction on the

screen 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.

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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3. Select a new value by 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.

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