Jensen VM9512HD User manual

VM9512HD
Installation and Operation 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 VM9512HD Mobile Multimedia Receiver for maximum
enjoyment.
Preparation 1
Installation 5
Anti-Theft Feature 6
Controls and Indicators 7
Remote Control 9
Using the TFT Monitor 12
Operating Instructions 14
Multi-ZONE Operation 16
Setup Menu 17
Tuner Operation 20
Satellite Radio Operation 22
DVDIVCD Video Operation 24
DVD/CD Audio Operation 27
MP3IWMA Operation 28
iPod Operation 30
Bluetooth Operation 32
Troubleshooting 35
Specifications 38

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PREPARATION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Jensen VM9512HD
Mobile MUltimedia Receiver.
It's agood idea to read all
ofthe instructions before beginning
the installation. We recommend having your Jensen
VM9512HD installed by areputable installation shop.
Features
DVD
Aspect Ratio -Cinema, Normal and OFF (standby)
Fast Forward, Fast Reverse -2X, 4X, 6X and 8X
Slow Forward, Slow Reverse -2X, 4X and 8X
Play, Pause, Stop, Next Chapter and Previous Chapter
ESP -2MB Buffer
CDIMP31WMA
103 Tag Compatible
Directory Search (MP3 /WMA Only)
Direct Track Access via Remote control
Burn Up To 1500 MP3 and WMA Files onto aDVD+R /
RW
Audible Forward /Reverse Track Search
Random, Repeat and Intro
Play, Pause, Stop, Next Track and Previous Track
ESP -2MB Buffer
Tuner
HD Radio Tuner'
USA /Europe Frequency Spacing
24 Station Presets (18 FM / 6 AM)
Auto stereo /Mono
Auto Store
RDS -Radio Data System
Sat Radio Ready
Compatible with XM and Sirius Tuners (Sold Separately)
Requires XMDJEN100
or JXMC Cables (Sold
Separately)
Satellite Channel Name, Artist, Song and Categories
Displayed on
TFT Screen
iPod
jLinkDirect -High Speed Direct Connect Interface to
Access iPod Playlists, Artists, Albums, Songs, Photos"
and
Video". (Requires Gen 5.5 or earlier photo or video
iPod. iPod Touch, iPod Classic and iPod Nano with
video will only play music files.)
Power Management Charges iPod while Connected
RequiresjLinkCable iPod Interface Cable (included)
MedlaLln~
Under Dash Interface Allows Portable Media Devices to
be Connected
MediaLink4Includes the Following Connectivity:
USB -Supports Hard Drives and Flash Memory
Drives
jLinkDirect 8-pin DIN for iPod
3.5mm Audio Only Input
RCA Audio Nideo Input
Chassis
1.0 DIN (Import/ISO-DIN Mountable)
Motorized/Swivel Flip-Out/Flip-Up LCD Screen
7" TFT Active Matrix LCD with Anti-Glare Coating
Screen Tilt/Angle Adjustment
Heat Management System -Forced-Air Cooling to Keep
the Chip Sets Operating at Nominal Temperatures
General
Bluetooth -Bluetooth hands-free profile for safety /
convenience and A2DP profile for streaming music from
a
PDA/ PMP
NaVigation Ready (Nav101 Only)
38-Key Infrared Remote Control with 5-way Joystick
Two Composite Video Outputs for Additional Screens
Compatible with MZ7TFT Rear Seat Monitors with
Touch Screen Interface
Two Audio /Video Auxiliary Inputs
200-0hm Preamp Line Output -All Audio Channels
4VRMS Line Output -All Channels
Rotary Encoder Audio Control
Seven-Band EO with Eight Preset
EO Curves
Spectrum Analyzer
Front, Rear, Center and Subwoofer Line Output
Subwoofer Crossover and Phase Control
Dolby
Digital/ Pro-Logic II
Programmable Volume Control
Rear Camera Input (Normal and Mirror Image View)
Auto
TFT Dimmer
5-way Joystick
SWC Interface -Compatible with
PAC adapter SWI-PS
steering Wheel Control Interface, sold separately
'HD Radio™Technology Manufactured Under License From
iBiquity Digital Corporation. U.S. and Foreign Patents. The
HD and HD Radio logos are proprietary trademarks
of
iBiquity Digital Corporation.
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"ReqUires Gen 5.5 or earlier Photo or Video iPod. iPod
Touch, iPod Classic, and iPod Nano with Video will only play
music files.

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Optional Equipment
NAV101
The VM9512HD is "navigation ready." Before accessing
any navigation features, you must purchase and install
the
NAV101 module. All installation and operating
instructions will
be included with the NAV101 navigation
module.
Once the
NAV101 is connected and operating properly,
the NAV source mode will become active. While the
NAV101 is not installed, the NAV option appears gray,
indicating the function is not available.
Rear Camera
The VM9512HD 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.
Satellite Radio Tuner
See "Satellite Radio Operation"
on page 22.
iPod
See "MP3/\/IIMA Operation"
on page 28.
Bluetooth Phone
See "Bluetooth Operation"
on page 32.
What's in the Box
1. Cosmetic trim ring
2. Wiring harness power/speaker
3. Mounting hardware for VM9512HD
4. Single DIN sleeve
5. HD Radio Module
6. HD Radio Module connecting DIN cable
7. Remote Control
8. Parking brake sensor extension wire
9. Media Link Module
10. Mounting hardware for
HD Radio Module
11 .Owners Manual
12. Quick Start Guide
Tools and Supplies
You will need these tools and supplies to install your
VM9512HD:
Torx type, flat-head and Philips screwdrivers
Wire cutters and strippers
Tools to remove existing radio (screwdriver, socket
wrench set or other tools)
Electrical tape
Crimping tool
Volt meterltest light
Crimp connections
18 gauge wire for power connections
16 - 18 gauge speaker wire
Disconnecting the Battery
To prevent ashort circuit, be sure to turn offthe ignition and
remove the negative (-) battery cable prior to installation.
NOTE: If the VM9512HD is to be installed in a car
equippedwith an on-board drive or navigation computer,
do
not disconnect the battery cable. If the cable is
disconnected, the computer memory may be lost Under
these conditions, use extra caution dUring Installation to
avoid causing a short circuit
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WARNING! Only connect the unit to a12-voltpower
supply with proper grounding.
WARNING! Never
install this unit where operation and
viewing could interfere with safe driving conditions.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of atraffic accident(except
when
using for rear view video camera) never use the
video displayfunction while driving the vehicle. This is a
violation of federal law.
WARNING! Neverdisassemble
or adjust the unit.
WARNING!
To prevent injury from shock or fire, never
expose this unit to moisture or water.
WARNING! Neveruse irregular discs.
WARNING!
To preventdamage to the mechanism inside
this unit, avoid impact to the TFT monitor.
WARNING! Using an
improper fuse may cause damage
to the unit and result In afire.
WARNING!
The monitor employs an automaticmotorized
mechanism.
To prevent damage to the core mechanism,
please do
not pUSh, pUll or swivel the monitor manually,
other than in the mannerexplained in "Monitor Left/Right
Angle Adjustment" on page 12.

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WIRING DIAGRAM
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External power amplifier control
Auto antenna control (connect to antenna
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FINAL INSTALLATION
Final ISO-DIN Installation
1. Remove trim ring.
2. Mount factory brackets on new radio using existing
screws from old radio.
3. Slide radio chassis into dash opening and secure.
4. Reinstall dash panel.
FINAL ISO-DIN INSTALLATION
Final Installation
After completing the wiring connections, turn the unit on to
confirm operation (ignition switch must be on). Ifunit does not
operate, recheck all wiring until problem is corrected. Once
proper operation is achieved, turn offthe ignition switch and
proceed with final mounting of the chassis.
1. Connect wiring adapter to existing wiring harness.
2. Connect antenna lead.
3. Carefully slide the radio into the half-sleeve, making
sure it is right-side-up, until it is fully seated and the
spring clips lock it into place.
NOTE: When replacing afuse, be sure to use correct
type andamperage to
avoid damaging the radio. The
VM9512HD uses one 10 amp mini·ATMfuse, located in
the black filter
box in·line with the main wire harness.
4. Attach one end of the perforated support strap
(supplied) to the screw stud on the rear of the chassis
using the hex nut provided. Fasten the other end ofthe
perforated strap to asecure part of the dashboard either
above or below the radio using the screw and hex nut
provided. Bend the strap to position it as necessary.
CAUTION! Be careful not to damage the car wiring.
3. Place the radio in front of the dashboard opening so the
wiring can be brought through the mounting sleeve.
Wiring
Complete wiring as illustrated in the wiring diagram on page
3. Once the wiring is complete, reconnect the battery
negative terminal. Ifthere is no ACC available, connect the
ACC lead to the power supply with aswitch.
NOTE: Forproperoperation of the CDIDVD player, the
chassis
must be mounted within 200 of horizontal. Make
sure the unit is mounted within this limitation.
CAUTION!
The rear of the radio must be supportedwith
the strap to preventdamage to the dashboard from the
weight
of the radio or improperoperation due to
vibration.
5. Replace any items you removed from the dashboard.
INSTALL HALF SLEEVE
INSTALLATION
Pre-installation
1. Press the metal levers on both sides to remove the half-
sleeve from the radio.
PREPARE RADIO
2. Install the half-sleeve.
a. Install adapter if necessary (optional).
b. Install half-sleeve into adapter or dashboard (use
only the supplied screws). Do not force the sleeve
into the opening or cause it to bend or bow.
c. Locate the series of bend-tabs along the top,
bottom and sides of the mounting sleeve. With the
sleeve fully inserted into the dashboard opening,
bend as many of the tabs outward as necessary so
that the sleeve is firmly secured to the dashboard.
d. Install support strap to make the unit more stable.
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ANTI-THEFT FEATURE
The VM9512HD is equipped with an anti-theft feature
requiring the user to enter apassword upon initial power on.
3. Touch the keypad icon next to the blue box in the
"Password" field to open the on-screen keypad.
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Entering the Default Password
The default user password is 012345 (6 digits). Enter the
password using the on-screen keypad and then press the
Enter (arrow) button.
You can also use the remote control
keypad to enter the password.
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CD CD
CD CD
0 0 0
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Press the joystick Enter button (18) on the remote control to
confirm.
Changing the Password
To change the anti-theft and RATINGS protection password,
perform the following steps:
1. Press the SETUP button (31) on the remote control or
touch the
~ button on the screen to enter the
"SETUP" menu.
2. Touch RATING to view the "RATING" sub-menu. An
open lock icon to the right
of the "Password" field
indicates that auser password had not yet been
entered.
4. Enter anew 6-digit password and press the Enter
(arrow) button.
The "lock" icon will now appear closed and the new anti-
theft password will
be set, as well as the password for
RATING protection (see "Rating Sub-menu Features·
on page 18).
NOTE: If you forget your password, contactCustomer
Service
at 1-800-323-4815 for assistance.
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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
10. (left joystick)
DVD/Disc Mode: Press once to play back the previous
chapter/track.
TUNER Mode: Press once to auto-search for the previous
available radio station.
MENU Mode: Press once to move the cursor to the left.
11. (down joystick)
DVDlDisc Mode: Press once for slow forward/slow reverse.
TUNER Mode: Press to go down one frequency step.
MENU Mode: Press once to move the cursor down.
12. Reset
Press to reset system settingsto factory default (except the
password and parental lock setting).
Button Operation
1. OPEN/CLOSE
Press to activate the automatic mechanical system and
move the TFT monitor into viewing position. Press again to
close the
TFT.
2.DISP
With the TFT monitor open, press to cycle through
information available on the TFT screen.
With the TFT monitor closed, press
and holdto view the
clock.
In DVD Mode, pressto view the top and bottom information
bars. Press again to turn "Display Off'. 5
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When the NAV101 is connected to the VM9512HD, press
and hold to display the navigation user interface. The TFT
screen must
be open for this function to operate.
3. AS
Press to automatically store the first six strong stations in
preset memory. Applies to current band only.
4. BAND
Press the BAND button to change the AM, FM or SAT band.
5.AUDIO
Rotate to adjust the volume. Press to enter andlor confirm
audio settings.
6.SRC
Press to select playing mode.
When you change the source during navigation, the voice
prompts will still be heard, although the navigation map
cannot be seen. (The selected source audio will be muted
until the navigation voice prompt command is completed,
after which the source audio will resume.)
7. LCD Display
8. MUTE
Press to silence the receiver. Pressagain to resume previous
volume level.
BT Mode: Answer Bluetooth call.
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NOTE: The VM9512HD features Softmute, which will
allowthe volume to increase or decrease graduallywhen
the MUTE function Is activated
or deactivated.
9. IR Remote Control Receiver
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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Multimedia Receiver
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13.PauseIPlaylEnter
Press to pause or resume playback or to confirm current
selection.
14. (right joystick)
DVD/Disc Mode: Press once to enter the next chapter or
track.
TUNER Mode: Press once to auto-search the next available
radio station.
MENU Mode: Press once to move the cursor to the right.
15. (up joystick)
DVD/Disc Mode: Press once for fast forward/fast reverse.
TUNER Mode: Press to go up one frequency step.
MENU Mode: Press once to move the cursor up.
16. (l!)
Press once for disc insertion/ejection.
Press andholdto reset core mechanism position.
17. TFT Display
18. REAR
Select rear zone source. Allows front passengers to listen to
the radio while rear passengers listen to aCD, MP3, WMA or
watch DVDs.
BT Mode: Disconnect Bluetooth call.
19. RPT
Press to control repeat playback function.
20. PIP
Activate Picture In Picture feature.
21. SD Card Slot
Insert SD card for playback of audio files.
22. WIDE
Press to adjust the display aspect of the picture to one of
two settings: CINEMA, NORMAL or Standby (screen off).
NOTE: Only CINEMA and Standby are available fornon-
video sources.
Press andholdto adjust Brightness and Contrast.
23124. ANGLEITILT
Press to activate the tilt function. Press once to adjust the
downward tilt angle of the screen one step at atime or press
and holdto adjust the angle in acontinuous motion up or
down.
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REMOTE CONTROL
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The VM9512HD Remote controls both the front and rear
zones.
To switch from front to rear zone, move the FIR switch
(32) located on the right side
of the controller.
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NOTE: Your remote control may differslightly from the
one picturedhere. The above diagram is for illustrative
purposes only.
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Table 1: Remote Control Functions
Button Function
Name Ref# DVD VCD TUNER CD/MP3
SATELLITE
iPod
MENU 1Enters the main menu ofthe Turns on/off PBC when play- Displays diagnostics screen Displays iPod menu
disc
ingVCD
nTLE 2Enters the title menu of the Playsfirst ten seconds of each Category list in CG mode
disc chapter/title
MUTE 3Toggles on/off audio output Toggles on/off audio output Toggles on/offaudio output Toggles on/off audio output Toggles on/off audio output Toggles on/off audio output
POWERI<!> 4Turns the power on/off Turns the power on/off Turns the power on/off Turns the power on/off Turns the power on/off Turns the power on/off
AUDIO 5Changes the audio language Selects Music mode Selects iPod Music mode
for disc playback
RPTA-B 6Setup to repeat playback from Setup to repeat playback from
time frame Ato time frame Btime frame Ato time frame B
RPT 7Repeats chapter/title Repeats track/disc Repeats tracklfolder/disc Repeats playback ofcurrent
track
SRC 8Selects playing source Selects playing source Selects playing source Selects playing source Selects playing source Selects playing source
SUBTITLE 9Language selection for subti- Selects Photo mode Selects iPod Photo mode
tie
DISP/
10 Displays playing information/ Displays playing information/ Displays audio mode Displays audio mode Displays audio mode Displays audio mode
CLEAR Delete entry
or move back- Delete entry or move back- Delete entry or move back- Delete entry or move back- Delete entry
or move back- Delete entry
or move back-
wardsto correct error
in Direct wards to correct error in Direct wards to correct error in Direct wardsto correct error in Direct wards to correct error in Direct wardsto correct error
in Direct
Access mode Access mode Access mode Access mode Access mode Access mode
PRESET
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11 Zooms in when playing DVD Zooms in Navigates the preset station Navigates list window Navigates the preset station Navigates list window
or Photo list list
PRESET.
12 Zooms out when playing DVD Zooms out Navigates the preset station Navigates list window Navigates the preset station Navigates list window
or Photo list list
ANGLE
13 Plays back disc in different Plays back Picture CD with Switches MEM keypad off Selects Video Mode Switches
MEM keypad off
Selects iPod Video mode
angle (ifavailable) forascene different angle (if available)
of
picture displayed
Joystick f\
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 Decreases volume
VOL +
16 Increases volume Increases volume Increases volume Increases volume Increases volume Increases volume
Joystick <17 Selects the previous chapter Selects the previous chapter Searches an available radio Selects the previous track for Searches an available radio Selects prior track
for playback for playback station by decreasing tuning playback station
by decreasing tuning
frequency frequency
Joystick
18 ENTER, Pauses playback/ ENTER, Pauses playback/ Auto memory scan ENTER, Pauses playback/ ENTER, Toggles the on- ENTER
(press) starts playback starts playback starts playback screen menu between CAT/
CH mode
Joystick>
19 Selects the next chapter for Selects the next chapter for Searches an available radio Selects the next track for play- Searches an available radio Selects the next track
for play-
playback playback station by increasing tuning back station by increasing tuning back
frequency frequency
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20 Stops playback Stops playback Stops playback
GOTO
21 Enters Direct Access mode Enters Direct Access mode Enters Direct Access mode Enters Direct Access mode Enters Direct Access mode Enters Direct Access mode
Joystick V
22 Fast reverses the disc content Fast reverses the disc content Fast reverses the disc content Pauses playback/starts play-
back
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Table 1: Remote Control Functions
Button Function
Name Ref# DVD VCD TUNER CD/MP3 SATELLITE iPod
II>/BAND 23 Slow Forward/Slow Reverse Slow forward X2, X4, X8 Selects AM/FM Band. Selects SAT1. SAT2 or SATJ
X2,X4,X8
band.
PIC 24 Displays Brightness/Contrast Displays Brightness/Contrast Displays Brightness/Contrast Displays Brightness/Contrast Displays Brightness/Contrast Displays Brightness/Contrast
Controls Controls Controls Controls Controls Controls
OPEN/ 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 Opens/Closes the
TFT moni-
CLOSE tor
nLT~
26 Decreases monitor tilt angle Decreases monitor tilt angle Decreases monitor tilt angle Decreases monitortilt angle Decreases monitor titt angle Decreases monitor
tm angle
nLTA
27 Increases monitor
tm angle Increases monitor tm angle Increases monitor
tm angle Increases monitor tilt angle Increases monitor tilt angle Increases monitor
tm angle
WIDE 28 Selects display mode: CIN- Selects display mode: CIN- Selects display mode: CIN- Selects display mode: CIN- Selects display mode: CIN- Selects display mode: CIN-
EMA, NORMAL or Standby EMA, NORMAL or Standby EMA or Standby EMA or Standby EMA or Standby EMA or Standby
1,2,3,4,5, 29 Directly accesses chapter 1-18 selects preset for current Directly accesses track 1-6 selects preset
for current
6,7,8,9,0 band band
(Numeric
Keypad)
PIP 30 Picture
In Picture view of Picture In Picture view of Picture In Picture view of Picture In Picture view of
Picture In Picture view of Picture In Picture view of
Front source, Rear Zone or Front source, Rear Zone or Front source, RearZone or Front source, RearZone or Front source, Rear Zone or Front source, Rear Zone or
NAV NAV NAV NAV NAV NAV
SETUP
31 Displays Setup menu Displays Setup menu Displays Setup menu Displays Setup menu Displays Setup menu Displays Setup menu
F/R
32 Fcontrols front zone Fcontrols front zone Fcontrols front zone Fcontrols front zone Fcontrols front zone Fcontrols front zone
Rcontrols rear zone Rcontrols rear zone Rcontrols rear zone Rcontrols rear zone Rcontrols rear zone Rcontrols rear zone
ROM 33 Plays all chapters
in random Plays all tracks in random Plays all tracks
in random
order order order
SCN 34 Preview scan Plays the first ten seconds of Preview scan
each track
EJECT 35 Ejects disc Ejects disc Ejects disc Ejects disc Ejects disc Ejects disc
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Monitor Left/Right Angle Adjustment
To manually adjust the left/right angle of the TFT screen,
follow these steps:
1. Make sure the TFT screen in "Out". Press the OPEN
button (1), if necessary.
2. Locate the extender mechanism behind the screen.
3. Firmly grasp both sides of the screen near the bottom.
4. Gently pull on either the left or right side until the
extender mechanism becomes fully extended.
Reverse Driving Use
Ifthe rear-view video camera is connected, the unit is on, and
the monitor is stationed inside the main compartment of the
unit, the monitor automatically moves into the viewing
position and switches to CAMERA mode upon reverse
driving. When the reverse driving stops, the monitor returns
to the main storage compartment.
Ifthe monitor is in display mode, the monitor automatically
switches to CAMERA mode upon reverse driving. When the
reverse driving stops, the monitor returns to its original input
mode.
CINEMA
The entire screen is extended
horizontally to the aspect ratio of 16 to
9. The extension ratio is the same at
any point.
NORMAL
The conventional display image has a
4to 3ratio of horizontal to vertical,
leaVing ablank area on the right and
left sides of the display.
STANDBY
Screen becomes black. Touch screen
to resume.
Table 2: Video Output Modes
Aspect Ratio
Press the WIDE button (28) on the remote control or WIDE
button (22) on the monitor to adjust the aspect ratio as
follows (only active with video source):
Image Setting
Table 2shows the video output mode for each playing
source.
Playing Source Video Output Modes
RADIO RGBMode
SAT RGB Mode
DISC
RGB Mode
BT RGBMode
AUX 1CVBS Mode
AUX2 CVBS Mode
NAV RGBMode
CAMERA CVBS Mode
Extender Mechanism
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Fully Extended
Extender Mechanism
-Closed
USING THE TFT MONITOR
Open/Close TFT Monitor
Open TFT Monitor
Press the OPEN button (1) on the front panel or press the
( ........ )button (25) on the remote control to activate the
mechanism that moves the display panel into the viewing
position.
Close TFT Monitor
Press the OPEN button (1) on the front panel or press the
( ........ )button (25) 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 "off' when the unit is turned on, press
the OPEN button (1) or ( ........ )button (25) 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 off.
Monitor Tilt Angle Adjustment
Aknown 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 ( ~) or (¥ )button on the control panel (23, 24) or
remote control (26, 27) to adjust the tilt angle of the screen
one step at atime.
Continuous Angle Adjustment
Press andholdthe ( ~ )or (¥ )button on the control panel
or remote control to adjust the tilt angle in acontinuous
motion.
'CVBS -Composite Video Baseband Signal
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Parameter Adjustment Procedure
1. Enter Picture Quality Setting Mode:
Pressthe PIC button (24) on the remote control orpress
and holdthe WIDE/PICTURE button (22) on the moni-
tor.
2. Select Item to Set:
Use the up/down joystick buttons to select "BRIGHT" or
"CONTRAST'.
3. Set Parameters:
Use the lefllright joystick buttons to modify the settings.
4. Exit Picture Quality Setting Mode:
Pressthe PIC button on the remote control or the WIDE/
PICTURE button on the monitor
Parking Brake Inhibit
When the pink "Parking" wire is connected to the vehicle
Parking Brake circuit, the front TFT monitorwill display video
when the Parking Brake is engaged. (When the pink wire is
grounded via the Parking Brake circuit, video will
be
displayed.)
Monitor Movement Mechanism
If an obstruction occurs in the monitor path, the following
protective measurements can
be executed to prevent
damage
to the mechanism or monitor:
Table 3: Monitor Protective Measures
Obstruction
Self OPEN Button
Power
Protection Pressed Reconnected
Monitor load- Unit stops at Monitor fully Monitor
is auto-
ing out hori- obstruction extended hori- matically
zontally point zontally loaded into
un~
Monitor load- Unit stops at
Mon~or fully Monitor is auto-
ing in hori- obstruction extended hori- matically
zontally point zontally loaded into
un~
Mon~or load-
Un~ stops at Mon~or swiv- Monitor swiv-
ing out verti- obstruction els back to the els back to the
cally point
un~ unit
Mon~or load- Un~ stops at Monitor swiv- Monitor swiv-
ing in verti- obstruction els back to the els back to the
cally point
un~ unit
After the protective procedure is executed, normal operation
is resumed by pressing the OPEN button (1) ordisconnecting
and reconnecting the power.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Power On / Off
Press the <!>/SRC button (6) on the unit (or the <!>/POWER
button (4) on the remote control) 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). You can also turn on the unit
by pressing the OPEN button (1) and opening the
TFT
screen.
Press and holdthe <!> button to power offthe unit. The
monitor is drawn back into the main compartment.
Audible Beep Confirmation
An audible beep tone confirms each function selection. The
Beep tone can
be disabled through the Setup menu.
Volume Adjustment
To increase or decrease the volume level, turn the rotary
encoder (5) on the front panel or press the
VOL+I VOL-
buttons (15, 16) on the remote control. When the volume
level reaches "0" or "40", abeep sounds, indicating that the
adjustment limit has been reached. The volume ranges from
"0" to "40". The LCD or
TFT screen displays the volume level
for 3seconds.
Programmable Tum-On Volume
This feature allows the userto select aturn-on volume setting
regardless
of the volume setting prior to turning the unit off.
To program aspecific turn-on volume level, turn the AUDIO
control (2) to adjust the volume to the desired turn-on volume.
Push and holdthe AUDIO button while the yellow speaker
icon and level indication is displayed on the screen. The unit
will beep two times to confirm your turn-on volume setting.
Mute
Press the MUTE button on the front panel (8) or remote
control (3) to mute the volume from the unit. Press the MUTE
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.
Line Mute
Ifthe "MUTE" wire is connected, audio output mutes when a
telephone call is received by the cell phone.
Steering Wheel Control (SWC)
The VM9512HD is compatible with the PAC (Pacific
Accessory Corporation) steering wheel control adapter SWI-
PS. A3.5mm 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.
The following controls are available for most vehicles:
Vol
Up
Vol Down
Mute
Seek Up
Seek Down
SRC (Source)
•• Preset Up
•• Preset Down
Band
•• May not be available on all vehicles
Playing Source Selection
Press the SRC button on the front panel (6) or remote control
(8) to change between available playing sources
in the
following order: RADIO,
SAT, DISC, NAV, BT, iPod, SO, USB,
AUX1, AUX2 and CAMERA. The playing mode is displayed
on the TFT and LCD screens.
Auxiliary Devices
External peripheral devices can be connected to this unit via
RCA output (AUX
IN 2) or the MediaLink4.
iPod Connector
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RCA Inputs (AUX 1)
3.5mm Left &Right
Stereo Inputs (AUX
1)
Select "AUX1" to play an aUXiliary device connected via the
MediaLink RCA or 3.5mm inputs. For example, you can play
music files from aportable music player, video from avideo
camera and even view photos stored on adigital camera.
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connected to the "AUX IN 2" inputs on the back
of the radio.
Selecting a Source while NaVigating
While navigating, other sources may be selected and listened
to such
as AM-FM Tuner, CD, etc. To select asource, press
the
<!>/SRC button (6) and then select asource from the Front
Source Menu. NaVigation voice prompts will
be heard
automatically, although the navigation map cannot be seen.
(The selected source audio will
be muted until the navigation
voice prompt command is completed, after which the source
audio will resume.)
Source Menu
To access the SOURCE MENU, touch the TFT screen in the
top left corner
of the screen.
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This menu allows you to select asource for the front or rear
zone. Touch FRONT
or REAR to choose the zone for which
you would like to specify the soorce. (See "Multi-ZONE
Operation" on page 16.)

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Audio Control Menu
The Audio Control menu features a7-band graphic equalizer,
which 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 AUDIO button (5) on the front panel
to display the
audio menu.
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To adjust an audio feature:
1. Use the left/right joystick buttons to highlight the audio
feature to be adjusted.
2. Press the joystick ENTER button on the control panel
(13) or remote control (18) to select the highlighted
option.
3. Use the joystick to adjust the selected feature to the
desired setting.
Table 4: Audio Adjustments
Function Adjustment Options
cO User In user mode, you
can manually adjust
each
of the seven fre-
quency bands.
Acoustic Use the on-screen
Urban arrows to select a
predefined equaliza-
Rave tion curve.
Latin
Dance
Hip Hop
Rock
Table 4: Audio Adjustments
Function
Adjustment Options
r-AlJ-tSAL I use this screen to adjUst the output level tor
each speaker
in your surround systemfrom 0
to -24dB.
You can also adjust the master vol-
ume from this screen.
NOTE: The EQ mode will automaticallychange to
"USER" when individual
EQ bands are adjusted.
Proper setting of the Fader and Balance complement the
effects
of the cabin equalizer.
The Audio menu will automatically exit after afew seconds
of
inactivity. To exit quickly, touch the top left corner of the
screen or press andho/dthe AUDIO button (5).
Alternate Display Options
Amenu located on the left side of the screen provides
immediate access to the Equalizer, Rear Zone screen view
and PIP (Picture
in Picture) features.
EQ: Touch to view Spectrum Analyzer> Equalizer.
REAR: Touch to view the RearZone screen. Control
options appear below the PIP image, depending on the
source.
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PIP: Touch to view the Rear Zone, current Front Zone,
or NAV screen. Use the left/right arrows below the PIP
image to change the PIP source.
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System Reset
To correct asystem halt or other ~ [RESET] Button
illegal operation, use the tip
of apen "0
to press the reset button (12) located
on the front bottom-right corner
of the unit. After asystem
reset, the unit restores all factory default settings.
NOTE: Ifthe unit Is reset while a DVD is playing, the DVD
resumes play once the reset is complete.

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MULTI-ZONE OPERATION
Independent sources can be played simultaneously on the
VM9512HD. For example, avideo game console can be
seen
on the front screen while DVD video is available to rear
passengers.
Multi-Zone Limitations
OVO and SO Card cannot be selected
simultaneously for Front and Rear viewing.
For example, if OVO is selected for the Rear
Zone, then the SO Card source cannot be
selected for Front Zone viewing. If OVO is
selected for the Front Zone, then the SO Card
source cannot be selected for Rear Zone
viewing.
Connecting the Rear Zone Touch
Screen - MZ7TFT
You can connect up to two additional monitors (sold
separately) for rear passengers, one
of which can be aTouch
Screen.
You can also connect awireless headphone system
to one
of your rear monitors, as illustrated below.
Rear Video Screen
(Sold Separately)
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(OPTIONAL)
Changing the Rear Zone Source
To access the SOURCE MENU, touch the TFT screen in the
top left corner
of the screen.
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This menu allows you to select asource for the front or rear
zone. Touch FRONT
or REAR to choose the zone for which
you would like to specify the source.
Controlling the Rear Zone Screen(s)
If you have arear touch screen installed, you can touch the
screen to control most rear zone functions.
You can also use the remote control. The VM9512HD remote
controls both the front and rear zones.
To switch from front to
rear zone, move the FIR switch (32) located on the right side
of the remote controller.
NOTE: You cannot change or control the front zone
source from the rearzone video screen.
Touch the REAR button on the left side of the screen to view
a"Picture in Picture" image
of the rear screen.
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Turning the Rear Screen Off
Touch the OFF button (on the SOURCE MENU) to suspend
operation
of the rear screen. Any operation assigned
exclusively to the rear source will be suspended until
reactivated using eitherthe front or rear zone touch screen
or
the remote control.

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SETUP MENU
To access system settings, press the SETUP button (31) on
the remote control or touch the
~ button on the screen to
enter the "SETUP" menu. The "GENERAL" sub-menu
appears highlighted in blue.
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Accessing Menu Items
Touch the sub-menu name or use the joystick to select asub-
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 or press the f\ or Vbuttons on the
joystick
to select the feature to be adjusted.
2. Enterthe option field for the feature you want to adjust
by using the touchscreen or pressing the ENTER
(joystick) button. Asubmenu appears
in asecond row
with the selected option highlighted in blue.
3. Select anew value by using the touchscreen or pressing
the
f\ or Vbuttons on the joystick.
4. Use the touchscreen or press the ENTER (joystick)
button to confirm setup.
GeneralSub-menu Features
Setting Options Function
Clock Mode 12 Hour Clock displays 12 hour time using
AM and PM.
24 Hour Clock displays 24 hourtime up
to
23:59.
Setting Options Function
Clock Adjust (HH:MM) The clock appears in the top right
corner
of the screen and on the
LCD screen during certain opera-
tions. NOTE: The AM/PM indication
will change as you continue to
adjust the hour past 12.
Video Input NTSC The color signals are output in the
(Input cir- standard NTSC format.
cuitry autode- PAL The color signals are output
in the
tects the
video signal standard PAL format.
from the Aux Auto The color signal output is switched
In source). automatically based on the current
video input signal -NTSC or PAL.
Beep On When turned on, an audible beep
tone confirms each function selec-
tion.
Off No beep sounds.
Language Sub-menu Features
If aDVD supports more than 1Subtitle orAudio language, all
the languages are available for selection during playback. If
the selected language is not supported
by the DVD, then the
default language is used.
Setting Options Function
OSD English On Screen Display appears in
English.
DVDAudio English DVD Audio is heard in English
when the option is available.
Spanish DVD Audio is heard in Spanish
when the option is available.
French DVD Audio is heard in French when
the option is available.
DVD Subtitle English DVD submles automatically appear
in English when available.
Spanish DVD subtitles automatically appear
in Spanish when available.
French DVD subtitles automatically appear
in French when available.
Off DVD submles do not appear auto-
matically.
Disc Menu English DVD menu (if applicable) is dis-
played
in English.
Spanish DVD menu (if applicable) is dis-
played
in Spanish.
French DVD menu (if applicable) is dis-
played in French.
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Audio Sub-menu Features
Setting Options Function
DRC Off Employ the DynamicRange Control
On for better playback for
low volumes.
Audio
Mode Surround Choose Stereo to send the same
Stereo signal
to the front and rear left/right
speakers.
If you have acenter
speaker, you can choose the Sur-
round option when supported
by
your media.
Dolby Pro II Music Optimized for music reproduction
when playing music encoded in
Dolby.
Movie Optimized for video reproduction
when playing movies encoded in
Dolby.
Matrix Use with Dolby Matrix encoded
media.
Sub.
WFilter 50Hz Selecting acrossover frequency
80Hz sets acut-offfrequency
of the sub-
woofer's LPF (low-pass filter).
100Hz
120Hz
150Hz
SpeakerSub-menu Features
Choose 4CH, 4.1 CH or 5.1 CH depending on the
speaker configuration
in your vehicle.
Use the Test Tone feature to verify speaker settings.
Make changes using the EO/FAD-SAL menu, accessed
by pressing and holding the AUDIO button (volume
contrOl).
Subwoofer Phase Adjustment: Touch the
sub.w icon to
access the subwoofer polarity controls and reverse the
subwoofer signal polarity from 0°
to 180°. Reversing
polarity can improve bass response related to speaker
configuration.
Delay Setting: Delay is available when the media is
Dolby Digital encoded or digital bitstream.
RL and RR only are available in 4.0 and 4.1 mode
Touch the RL, RR and
Cent speaker icons to
access the delay setting
Land RRear channels: 0 - 15 msec
Center channel: 0 - 5 msec