Jensen VM9424BT User manual

VM9424BT
Operating Instructions
160 watts peak
40W x 4

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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 VM9424BT Mobile Multimedia Receiver for maximum enjoyment.
NOTE: NavMate navigation software instructions are included at the end
of this manual. A separate NavMate Table of Contents is listed after this
Contents section.
Features ................................................................................................. 1
Optional Equipment .............................................................................. 3
Warnings................................................................................................ 4
Controls and Indicators........................................................................ 5
Remote Control ..................................................................................... 7
Using the TFT Monitor.......................................................................... 8
Standby Mode................................................................................... 8
Picture Adjustment............................................................................ 8
Parking Brake Inhibit......................................................................... 8
Operating Instructions.......................................................................... 9
Power On / Off.................................................................................. 9
Remote Control Functions................................................................ 9
Audible Beep Confirmation............................................................... 9
Mute/Line Mute................................................................................. 9
Playing Source Selection.................................................................. 9
Volume Adjustment......................................................................... 11
Audio Control Menu........................................................................ 11
System Reset ................................................................................. 12
Steering Wheel Control (SWC)....................................................... 12
Setup Menu.......................................................................................... 13
Accessing Menu Items.................................................................... 13
Adjusting a Feature......................................................................... 14
Exiting the System Setup Menu...................................................... 19
Tuner Operation .................................................................................. 20
Accessing Radio Tuner Mode......................................................... 20
Tuner TFT Display.......................................................................... 20
Indicators/Controls.......................................................................... 20
Touch Buttons................................................................................. 20
Selecting FM/AM Band................................................................... 21
Using Preset Stations..................................................................... 22
Auto Store/Preset Scan (AS/PS) .................................................... 22
Local Radio Station Seeking (LOC)................................................ 22
DVD/VCD Video Operation ................................................................. 23
Inserting a Disc............................................................................... 23
Ejecting a Disc................................................................................ 23
Resetting the Loading Mechanism.................................................. 23
Accessing DVD Mode..................................................................... 23
DVD Playback On-Screen Controls................................................ 24

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Accessing the DVD Menu............................................................... 25
Sectional Repeat Function (A-B) .................................................... 26
Direct Search.................................................................................. 26
VCD PBC - Play Back Control........................................................ 26
Playback Information ...................................................................... 27
MPEG Playback On-Screen Controls............................................. 27
General Disc Information................................................................ 27
CD/DVD/MP3 Audio Operation........................................................... 29
Accessing a USB Device................................................................ 29
Accessing an SD Card.................................................................... 30
Accessing Disc Mode...................................................................... 30
Indicators/Controls.......................................................................... 31
Touch Screen Buttons .................................................................... 31
Direct Track Entry........................................................................... 33
MP3/WMA File Requirements......................................................... 34
XM®Radio Operation.......................................................................... 36
Accessing XM Radio Mode............................................................. 36
Indicators/Controls.......................................................................... 36
Touch Screen Buttons .................................................................... 37
Displaying the Identification (ID) Code............................................ 37
Direct Channel Entry....................................................................... 37
iPod®Operation................................................................................... 38
Accessing iPod Mode ..................................................................... 38
Indicators/Controls.......................................................................... 38
Touch Screen Buttons .................................................................... 39
Using the iPod Menu....................................................................... 40
Direct Track Entry........................................................................... 41
iPod Video Playback....................................................................... 41
Bluetooth Operation............................................................................ 42
About Bluetooth .............................................................................. 42
Accessing Bluetooth Mode ............................................................. 43
Hands Free Profile (HFP) ............................................................... 43
Pairing Your Mobile Phone and Head Unit..................................... 44
Managing Incoming Calls................................................................ 45
Making an Outgoing Call................................................................. 46
Touch Screen Buttons .................................................................... 46
Call Transfer ................................................................................... 47
Contacts.......................................................................................... 47
Call Logs......................................................................................... 48
Bluetooth Streaming Music............................................................. 48
Bluetooth Settings Menu (BT Menu)............................................... 50
Viewing JPEG Photos......................................................................... 51
Rear Monitor Video Display................................................................ 53
Troubleshooting.................................................................................. 54
Error Messages............................................................................... 56
Care and Maintenance.................................................................... 56
Specifications...................................................................................... 58

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NavMate Table of Contents
NavMate 5 Introduction....................................................................... 61
Key Features .................................................................................. 61
Specifications.................................................................................. 61
About GPS and GNSS.................................................................... 61
Horizon NavMate Navigation / Tele Atlas Map Data....................... 62
Safety Information............................................................................... 63
User Agreement.............................................................................. 63
Driver Safety Rules......................................................................... 63
Basic Operation................................................................................... 65
Head Unit Button Functions............................................................ 65
Acquiring a Satellite Signal............................................................. 65
Using the Keyboard ........................................................................ 66
Selecting from Lists ........................................................................ 67
Function Buttons............................................................................. 68
Main Menu...................................................................................... 68
Navigation Screen .......................................................................... 70
Trip Computer................................................................................. 73
Selecting a Destination....................................................................... 74
Finding an Address......................................................................... 74
Navigating to your Home or Office Address.................................... 79
Choosing a Location from your Address Book................................ 80
Following a Trail.............................................................................. 81
Selecting a Point Of Interest .............................................................. 83
Searching for a Specific POI........................................................... 83
Browsing POI Destinations............................................................. 85
Using My POI.................................................................................. 86
Navigating............................................................................................ 92
Route Calculation and Guidance.................................................... 92
Browsing the Map During Navigation.............................................. 94
Adding a Detour.............................................................................. 94
Arriving at your Destination............................................................. 95
Managing Favorites............................................................................. 96
Edit Address Book .......................................................................... 96
Using the Trip Book ........................................................................ 98
Using the Trail Book ..................................................................... 103
Using My POI................................................................................ 109
Setup Menu........................................................................................ 110
Setup Routing Criteria .................................................................. 110
Display Options............................................................................. 111
User Preferences.......................................................................... 112
Location Reset.............................................................................. 113
System.......................................................................................... 114
Troubleshooting................................................................................ 116

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FEATURES
Congratulations on your purchase of the Jensen VM9424BT Mobile
Multimedia Receiver. It’s a good idea to read all of the instructions before
beginning the installation. We recommend having your Jensen VM9424BT
installed by a qualified installation shop.
DVD
• Aspect ratio - full and normal
• Fast forward/reverse - 2X, 4X, 8X and 16X
• 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
• Play up to 1500 MP3 and WMA files from a DVD+R / RW
• Audible forward/reverse track search (CD-DA Only)
• Random, repeat and intro
• Play, pause, stop, next track and previous track
• MP3 playback via SD/USB
• Limited rear zone control (disc only)
AM-FM
• USA frequency spacing
• 30 station presets (18 FM / 12 AM)
• Auto stereo/mono
• Local/distance
• Auto store/preview scan
XM Radio Ready
• Requires XM CNP2000UC and CNPJEN1 (Both Sold Separately)
• XM Channel Name, Artist, Song and Categories Displayed on TFT Screen
iPod
• iPod via USB
• High speed direct connect interface to access iPod playlists, artists,
albums and songs. Play music and view video files from your iPod. *Video
playback requires jLink-USB iPod interface cable (sold separately).
• Power management charges iPod while connected
Chassis
• 2.0 DIN (import / ISO-DIN mountable)
• 6.2" WQVGA High Resolution TFT Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
• 1,152, 000 Sub Pixels - 800x3 (W) x 480 (H)

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• Beep tone confirmation (ON-OFF option)
• Heat management system with forced air cooling to keep the chip sets
operating at nominal temperatures
General
• MediaLink USB - 3.5mm AV input and USB input
• Built-In navigation (See “NavMate 5 Introduction” on page 61.)
• Built-In Bluetooth provides hands-free profile for safety/convenience and
A2DP profile for streaming music from a PDA/phone
• 40-key infrared remote control
• Two composite video output for additional screens
• Front panel 3.5mm audio/video input
• Rear USB input - connect to MediaLink USB for extended USB and 1/8”
AV input
• Three-band tone control (Bass, Mid and Treble) with 11 preset EQ curves
• Treble, Mid selectable center frequency with quasi parametric bass EQ
• 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 volume control
• SWC interface – compatible with PAC adapter SWI-PS steering wheel
control interface, sold separately

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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
•Bluetooth Phone
See “Bluetooth Operation” on page 42.
•Rear Camera
The VM9424BTis "camera ready." Beforeaccessing any camerafeatures,
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.

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WARNINGS
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.

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
1. Reset
Press to reset system settings to factory default (except the password and
parental lock setting).
2. Touch Display
3. Disc Slot
4. NAV
Press to access the navigation interface (see “NavMate 5 Introduction” on
page 61).
5. VOL Rotary Encoder
• Rotate to adjust the volume from 0-40.
•Press and hold to access the EQ menu to select a preset EQ level or
adjust individual audio settings.
• Press to activate the MUTE function and silence the receiver. Press again
to resume previous audio level.
• Rotate to adjust the brightness level when “Picture Menu” is visible.
• During Navigation while the voice prompt is heard, the VOL rotary encoder
will adjust the navigation voice volume. When voice prompts are
completed, radio volume can be adjusted.
• During a Bluetooth phone call, when the phone is connected to the caller,
the VOL rotary encoder adjusts the Bluetooth call volume.
6. Eject
Press to eject a disc.
Press and hold to reset core mechanism position.
7. SD Card Input
Insert an SD/MMC card (up to 8 GB) for playback of music/video files.
8. 3.5mm A/V Input
Attach a compatible A/V device.
9. IR Remote Control Receiver
10. SRC/ (power)
Press to turn the unit on. Press and hold to turn the unit off.
When on, press to select source or return to “Source” screen.

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/ SRC
NAV
Press Audio
Mute
AV IN
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18
11
9
6
14
13
12
15

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REMOTE CONTROL
See remote control tables in various sections for button functions.
SRC
VOL
+
-
MUSIC VIDEO
POWER
3
4
5
9
6
7
26
15
16
23
24
8
1
10
13
25
11 12
14
20
17
22
21
29
31
27
19
2
28
18
30

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USING THE TFT MONITOR
Standby Mode
Touch the STANDBY button on the Source Menu and then screen becomes
black. Touch the screen to resume normal video display.
To access the Source menu, touch the top left corner of the screen or press
the SRC button on the front panel (10) or remote control (8).
Picture Adjustment
To adjust monitor display settings, perform the following steps:
1. Press the PIC button (24) on the remote control to view the “Picture
Menu”.
2. Rotate the VOL button (5) on the front panel to adjust the brightness level
from 0 (least bright) to 20 (most bright).
3. Wait 5 seconds, or press the PIC button (24) on the remote control to exit
the picture menu.
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.)
Radio ST DX 2:04AM
NAVI
BLUETOOTH
RADIO
AV2
CD/DVD USB
AV1 SETUP
SD XM
CAMERA REAR
N
S
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Power On / Off
Press the SRC/ button (10) on the unit (or the button (4) on the remote
control) to turn the unit on. The buttons on the front of the unit light up.
Press and hold the button to power off the unit.
Remote Control Functions
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 VOL/MUTE button (5) on the front panel or the MUTE button (3) on
the remote control to mute the volume from the unit. 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.
Playing Source Selection
Source Button (SRC)
Press the SRC button on the front panel (10) or remote control (8) to change
between available audio playing sources in the following order: NAVI, RADIO,
DISC, SD, USB, XM, BLUETOOTH, AV2, AV1, CAMERA, REAR.
Table 1: Common Remote Control Functions
SRC Select playing source
MUTE Toggle audio output on/off
POWER/ Turns the power on/off
/ / / Menu Navigation
VOL - Decreases volume
VOL + Increases volume
PIC View PICTURE MENU to adjust brightness
MENU View SOURCE menu
SEL Access equalizer menu

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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) or remote control (8).
Touch the NAVI, RADIO, CD/DVD, SD, USB, XM, BLUETOOTH, AV2, AV1,
CAMERA, or REAR button to select the corresponding source. Touch SETUP
to view the system Setup menu.
NOTE: If an iPod is attached to the USB port, “iPod” appears instead of
the text “AV2” and the USB icon appears greyed out.
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 (included).
Connect the external device to the A/V Media Adapter Cable and then plug the
cable into the AV IN connector (8) on the front of the radio. Select “AV1” mode
Radio ST DX 2:04AM
NAVI
BLUETOOTH
RADIO
AV2
CD/DVD USB
AV1 SETUP
SD XM
CAMERA REAR
N
S
E
W
BACK 3:02AM STANDBY
AV IN
Multimedia Receiver
V
1
2
3
4
3.5mm A/V Cable (included)
ideo
Left Audio
Right Audio
Ground

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to access auxiliary devices. You cannot directly control external devices
connected to the AV IN connector. For information regarding the use of USB
devices, see “Accessing a USB Device” on page 29.
Volume Adjustment
To increase or decrease the volume level, turn the VOL rotary encoder (5) on
the front panel or press the VOL-/+ buttons (15, 16) on remote control. 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.
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.
Press the button on the screen, the VOL rotary encoder (5) on the front of
the unit, or the SEL button (12) on the remote control to display the audio
menu.
• Use the touch screen / buttons to adjust the settings for an audio
feature.
• To adjust an audio feature using the remote control, perform the following
steps:
a. Press the / buttons (26, 27) to highlight the audio feature to be
adjusted.
b. Press the / buttons (28, 29) to adjust the selected feature to the
desired setting.
Table 2: Audio Adjustments
Audio Function Adjustable Preset Audio Function Adjustable Range
EQ SETTING User TREBLE -7 to 7
Flat MIDDLE -7 to 7
Jazz BASS -7 to 7
Pop BALANCE -9 (Left) to 9 (Right)
Classical FAD -9 (Rear) to 9 (Front)
Rock SUBWOOFER -7 to 7
News MIDDLE -7 to 7
Urban
Rave
Movie
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NOTE: The EQ SETTING 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 the VOL rotary encoder
(5).
System Reset
To correct a system halt or other illegal operation, use the
tip of a pen to press the reset button (1), located left of the
disc slot. 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 VM9424BT 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] Butto
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SETUP MENU
To access system settings, press the MENU button (1) on the remote control
or touch the top left corner of the screen where the current source is indicated,
and then touch the on-screen SETUP button. The “Setup” menu appears, with
the current sub-menu highlighted in yellow.
Accessing Menu Items
Touch the sub-menu name, press the , , or direction buttons (28, 29,
26, 27) on the remote control 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.
Setup
General
Video
Audio
Navigation
Misc
Clock 1:25 AM
AM/PM AM
Clock Mode 12Hr
Beep On
Camera Image Normal
Bluetooth On
AM
PM
DIRECTION BUTTONS

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Adjusting a Feature
1. Use the touchscreen or press the / buttons (26, 27) on the remote
control to highlight the audio feature to be adjusted.
2. Use the touchscreen or press the OK button (30) on the remote control to
view submenu choices.
3. Use the touchscreen or press the / buttons (26, 27) on the remote
control to highlight the audio feature to be adjusted.
4. Enter the option field for the feature you want to adjust by using the
touchscreen or pressing the OK button (30) on the remote control.
5. Select a new value by using the touchscreen or pressing the / buttons.
6. Press OK to confirm.