Jensen VM9115 User manual

VM9115
Operating Instructions
160
watts peak
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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 VM9115
Mobile Multimedia Receiver for maximum enjoyment.
CONTENTS
Features ...............................................................................................................3
Controls and Indicators ......................................................................................6
Using the TFT Monitor ........................................................................................5
Operating Instructions .......................................................................................10
Settings Menu .....................................................................................................16
Tuner Operation .................................................................................................24
DVD/VCD Video Operation ................................................................................30
DVD/CD Audio Operation ..................................................................................36
MP3/WMA Operation .........................................................................................40
iPod® Operation ..................................................................................................47
Rear Camera Operation ......................................................................................51
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................42
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................56
Specications ......................................................................................................57
Common Replacement Parts .............................................................................59

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FEATURES
Congratulations on your purchase of the Jensen VM9115 Mobile Multimedia
Receiver. It’s a good idea to read all of the instructions before beginning the
installation. We recommend having your Jensen VM9115 installed by a reputable
installation shop.
DVD
• Fast Forward/Reverse - 2X, 4X, 8X, and 20X
• Slow Motion Forward/Reverse - 1/2, 1/4, 1/6, and 1/8
• 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
Chassis
• 1.0 DIN (Import / ISO-DIN Mountable)
• Motorized Flip-Out / Flip-Up TFT Screen
• 7” TFT Active Matrix TFT
• 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
• 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
• Rear Line Output
• Programmable Volume Control
• Touch Screen Calibration Mode

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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.
Rear Camera
• The VM9115 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.

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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 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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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
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. / SRC
Press to turn the unit on. Press and hold to turn the unit o. When on, press
once to select the playing mode.
12. 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.
13. RESET
Press to reset the system settings to factory default (except the password and
parental lock setting).
14. 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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USING THE TFT MONITOR
Opening/Closing the TFT Monitor
Open TFT Monitor
Press the OPEN button on the front panel to activate the mechanism that moves
the display panel into the viewing position.
Close TFT Monitor
Press the OPEN button on the front panel 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 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 TFT panels is the quality of the display in relationship to
the viewing angle. The adjust the monitor angle optimum viewing:
1. Press the TILT button on the unit.
2. While the blue tilt icon is ashing, turn the rotary encoder to adjust the screen
angle.

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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 1: 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 unit 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 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 to mute the volume.
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
When the monitor is closed, press the SRC button to change between available
audio playing sources in the following order: RADIO, DISC, USB, and AUX IN. The
mode is displayed on the LCD display.
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.
Touch the Disc, Radio, USB, Aux In, Camera or Settings button to select the
corresponding source.
NOTE: If an iPod® is attached to a USB port, “IPOD” appears instead of the text
“USB.”