Jensen Vx4024 User manual

6VRMS

RCA Output

VX4024

6.2" Double DIN Multimedia Receiver

AM-FM / DVD / SiriusXM Ready™ / Pandora /

Bluetooth / iPhone® - iPod®/ Screen Mirroring /

USB / AV In / Rear Camera In / CarPlay

Operation Manual

VX4024

Android is a trademark of Google Inc.

Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are registered trademarks of Sirius XM

microSD is a trademark or registered trademark of SD-3C, LLC in the United

States, other countries or both.

Pandora® is a registered trademark of Pandora Media, Inc.

“Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory (This

head unit) has been designed to connect specifically to iPod®/, or iPhone® ,

respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance

standards.

Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with

safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this head unit with

iPod® or iPhone® may affect mobile phone performance.

iPod®/ iPhone® are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other

countries. Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc.

VX4024

CONTENTS

Features ...�� 5

Controls and Indicators ..........�� 8

Remote Control ..... ��10

External Devices ......�.��13

Quick Start ................�.��14

Audio Equalizer .....................�.��17

System Settings ....�.��19

Disc Operation �.��.....��28

AM-FM Radio ......................�.��.��40

USB / microSD card...............�.��........��45

iPod®/ iPhone® Connectivity�.��.��50

AV In1 / AV In2 .....................�.��54

Bluetooth / Hands Free Calling.��.58

Rear Camera .........................�.��66

Steering Wheel Controls (SWC) ..............................�.��67

Pandora® Radio ..........................��.��.68

SiriusXM® Radio .......................�.��.72

Care and Maintenance .......�.��92

Specifications �.��.....��93

Notes �.��...��95

Common Replacement Parts��..Back Cover

HDMI / MHL Connectivity .....�.��55

Troubleshooting ......................�.��.88

Apple CarPlay Operation.........�.��.85

VX4024

FCC Statement

1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined

by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an

uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with

minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.

VX4024

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 VX4024

Multimedia Receiver for maximum enjoyment. Please save this manual for future

reference.

We recommend having your Jensen VX4024 Multimedia Receiver installed by a

reputable installation shop.

FEATURES

DVD

• Audio Equalizer

• Next Chapter and Previous Chapter

• Play/Pause

• Track Direct Entry

• Disc Menu

• Selection Repeat / Track Repeat

• Disc Audio

• Disc Language

• Picture Adjustment

CD / MP3 / WMA

• CD-Text Compatible

• ID3 Tag Compatible

• MP3 and WMA Files on a DVD+R / RW

• Random, Repeat and Intro

• Play, Pause, Stop, Next Track and Previous Track

iPod®/iPhone®

• iPod®/ iPhone® via USB

• High Speed Direct Connect Interface to Access iPhone® and iPod® Playlists,

Artists, Albums

• Power Management Charges iPhone® / iPod® while Connected

AM-FM Tuner

• Region Support: USA, Asia, Japan, Europe, Europe LW (Long Wave), Oirt

and Brazil

• RBDS w/ Clock Time, Radio Text (RT), Program Service (PS) and Program

Type (PTY)

• 30 Station Presets (18 FM / 12 AM)

• Auto Stereo / Mono

• Local / Distance

• Autostore

VX4024

SiriusXM Ready®

• Satellite Channel Name, Artist, Song, and Categories Displayed on Monitor

(Vehicle Tuner and Subscription required and sold separately)

Chassis

• 2.0 DIN (Import / ISO-DIN Mountable)

• Fixed Front Panel

• 6.2” High Definition TFT LCD

• 800h x 480w x RGB WVGA

General

Rear Camera

• The VX4024 is “camera ready.” Before accessing any camera features, you must.

purchase and install a rear video camera.

• Beep Tone Confirmation (ON-OFF Option)

• Bluetooth Hands-Free operation for safety and convenience and A2DP for

streaming music from your smartphone.

• One Composite Video Output for Additional Screens

• Front Panel Audio/Video Input

• Front Panel USB - Playback Music / Video Files via Portable Hard Drives / USB

flash drives; Rear USB (for charging only)

•10 Band Graphic Equalizer

•4VRMS Front / Rear / Subwoofer RCA Line Output

• Rear Camera Input

•Touch Screen Calibration Mode

• Rotary Encoder Audio Control

• Screen Mirroring - See and control smartphone apps on the larger TFT screen.

*Some apps may not be supported.

• USB Charging Current - 2.1 Amp Support

VX4024

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! Using an improper fuse may cause damage to the unit and

result in fire.

CarPlay

Smart interface that uses SIri to enable hands-free control of music, navigation,

phone and messaging apps.

•Make phone calls and check voicemail

•Send, read and reply to text messages

•Access music by artist, song, playlist and more

•Search by address or point of interest, or request turn-by-turn directions

VX4024

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

OPEN

VX4024 Controls and Indicators

1. Disc Slot:

Accepts DVD/CD/MP3 discs. If the unit is turned on, playback begins when a

disc is inserted.

2. LCD Screen and Touch Screen:

Touch icons on this screen to access menus or control functions.

3. Remote Sensor:

Used to receive command signals from the remote control.

4. 3�5mm AV IN Jack:

This connector accepts a 3.5 mm jack through which signals from various

audio/video devices can be applied to the unit.

5. microSD Card Slot:

Used to insert microSD cards for playback of music/video files.

Push to Talk:

Press this button to access Siri or Google Voice through the head unit when

connected via BT. You mobile phone must support Siri or Google Voice in

order for this feature to be supported on the head unit.

NOTE:

Samsung "S" Voice and other third-party apps may not be supported.

VX4024

6. USB Slot:

Used to connect an iPhone/iPod®, MP3 player or USB flash drive for playback

of music/video files.

7. Interface Cover:

Covers the 3.5mm AV In, microSD card and USB slot.

8. Reset Button:

Press this button to reset the system settings (except password and parental

lock settings) and to correct a system halt or other illegal operation. Use the

tip of a pen to press the Reset button.

9. Power On/Off ( ) Button / Rotary Volume ( ) Knob / Mute Button

Press to turn the unit ON. Press and hold to turn the unit OFF.

Rotate the knob to adjust the volume.

Press the knob momentarily to mute the audio. Press the knob again to

restore the audio.

10.

11. Eject ( ) Button:

Press this button to eject a DVD/CD/MP3 disc. Disc play is stopped, the disc is

ejected and the unit will change to radio operation. If the disc is not removed

from the unit and the button is pressed again, the disc will be re-loaded. If the

disc is not removed from the disc slot within 10 seconds of being ejected, it

will be automatically reloaded to prevent it from being accidentally damaged.

VX4024

NOTES ON REMOTE CONTROL USAGE

• Aim the remote control at the TFT/screen.

•Remove the battery from the remote control or insert a battery insulator if the

remote control will not be used for a month or longer.

•DO NOT store the remote control in direct sunlight or in a high temperature

environment, or it may not function properly.

•The battery will last for 6 months under normal conditions. If the remote

control does not work, please change the battery.

• Use lithium battery type CR2025 (3V) only.

• DO NOT recharge, disassemble, heat or expose the battery to fire.

• Insert the battery in the proper direction according to the ( + ) and ( - ) polarity

marks.

• Store the battery in a place where children cannot reach it to avoid the risk of

an accident.

VX4024

Remote Control Function Description

1. SOURCE (SRC) Button: Press this button to switch between and

select available sources.

2. EJECT Button ( ): Press this button to eject a DVD/CD/MP3 disc. Disc play

is stopped, the disc is ejected and the unit will change to radio operation. If

the disc is not removed from the unit and the button is pressed again, the

disc will be re-loaded. If the disc is not removed from the disc slot within

10 seconds of being ejected, it will be automatically reloaded to prevent

it from being accidentally damaged.

3. AUDIO Button: Press to display and select the audio language in DVD

mode. Each time the button is pressed, the language changes.

NOTE: The languages for audio vary from disc to disc.

4. VOLUME Button (VOL + and -): Press these buttons to increase or

decrease the playback volume.

5. BAND Button: Press this button to select FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2.

6. REPEAT (RPT) Button: Repeat playback.

7. MUTE Button: Press this button to turn the audio output ON and OFF.

8. POWER Button ( ): Press this button to turn the unit ON and OFF.

9. SUBTITLE Button: Press to display and select the subtitle language in

DVD mode. Each time the button is pressed, the subtitle language

changes. NOTE: The type and number of languages for subtitles vary

from disc to disc.

10. MENU Button: Press this button to access the root menu of a DVD or

CD during playback. The disc will return to normal playback and the root

menu will disappear if no selection is made within 10 seconds.

11. FAST FORWARD [ ] Button: Press this button to forward Disc play 2x, 4x,

8x or 20x normal speed. Press this button while in Radio mode to search

available radio station by increasing tuning frequency.

VX4024

12. NEXT (l) Button: Press this button to skip to the next chapter, track or

song during playback of a disc. Press this button while in Radio mode to

search available radio station by increasing tuning frequency.

13. PLAY / PAUSE ( ) Button: Press this button to pause the playback of a

disc. Press this button again to resume normal playback.

14. PREVIOUS (l) Button :: Press this button to go back to the previous

chapter, track or song during playback of a disc. Press this button while in

Radio mode to search available radio station by decreasing tuning frequency.

15. FAST REVERSE [ ] Button: Press this button to reverse Disc play 2x, 4x, 8x

or 20x normal speed. Press this button while in Radio mode to search available

radio station by decreasing tuning frequency.

16. NUMBER Buttons (1-6): Press these buttons to directly access chapters and

tracks, dialing phone numbers, or entering passwords.

17. RANDOM (RDM) Button: Press this button to play tracks or chapters in

random order while playing a disc.

VX4024

EXTERNAL DEVICES

Connecting External Devices

External devices, including a game console, video camera, etc. can be connected

to this unit using its front A/V In 3.5mm connector (AV In1), the rear RCA inputs

(AV In 2) or the front or rear USB ports.

NOTE:

The rear USB is for charging only (not playback).

You cannot directly control external devices connected to the A/V inputs using

the front panel controls or this unit’s remote control.

AV In 1

AV In1 is used for playback of audio/video from an external device connected to

the unit through a 3.5mm connector. The unit can increase or decrease the

volume of the connected device. All other controls are done on the connected

device. Select AV In1 to playback audio/video from the front panel 3.5mm AV In.

AV In 2

AV In2 is used for playback of audio/video from an external device connected to

the RCA connectors located on the back of the unit (see the VX4024 Installation

Guide). The unit can increase or decrease the volume of the connected device. All

other controls are done on the connected device. Select AV In 2 to playback audio/

video from the rear RCA AV In

AV INPUT

OPEN

3.5mm A/V Cable (not included)

V ideo

Left Audio

Right Audio

Ground

USB Cable (not included)

Connecting External Devices

microSD card slot

VX4024

QUICK START GUIDE

Turning the Unit ON or OFF

Press the front panel volume knob to turn the unit ON. Press and hold the volume

knob > 1 second to turn the unit OFF.

Selecting AM-FM Tuner, Disc, USB, Pandora, SXM, etc

To select a source:

1. Press the the front panel volume knob momentarily or touch the SRC icon to

view the Main Source Menu.

VX4024 Front Panel

2. Touch the desired source icon on one of the two main menu screens.

Screen 1 of 2: Radio, CarPlay, USB, Bluetooth, Screen Mirroring or SXM.

Screen 2 of 2: Disc, AV In 1, AV In 2, Camera, Pandora, iPod or Settings.

Touch Next or Previous at the bottom of the screen to move from one

screen to another.

VX4024

System Settings Adjustment

To access and adjust system settings:

1. Touch the Settings ( ) icon on the Main Menu screen to enter the SETTINGS

MENU. Sub-menus where adjustments can be made will be highlighted.

Volume Adjustment / Turn On Volume

To increase or decrease the volume level, rotate the rotary encoder knob. The

unit’s front panel screen will display the volume level for 2 seconds. The

volume level ranges from 0 to 50. To set the Turn-On volume, press and hold

the rotary encoder knob 1 second while the green volume bar is displayed

after setting the desired volume level. You will hear 2 beeps to confirm the

new Turn-On volume level.

Audible Beep Conrmation

An audible beep tone confirms each function selection. The beep tone can be

disabled through the Setup menu.

Equalizer Controls

Equalizer (EQ): Adjustment can be made after entering one of the audio/video

sources (Disc, Radio, USB, AV-IN or SXM.

Touch the equalizer (EQ) icon to view the equalizer control screen to select flat

setting, custom user setting, make adjustments to the audio balance and fader

levels or to turn the loudness option ON or OFF. Touch SRC to return to the

current source.

VX4024

Playing a Disc

To begin playback of an Audio/Video Disc:

1. Press the front panel Power On/Off ( ) button / Rotary Volume ( ) knob

to turn the unit ON.

2. Insert a disc with the label side facing up. Playback will begin automatically.

To eject a disc:

1. Press the front panel Eject ( ) button.

Resetting the System

Soft Reset - To correct a system halt or other illegal operation, use the tip of a pen

to press and release the reset button located just below the front panel interface

cover.

Reset

System Reset Button

After a system reset, the unit restores all factory default settings.

Note: If the unit is reset while a DVD is playing, the unit will return to Main Menu

once the reset is complete.

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.

VX4024

EQUALIZER CONTROL MENU

Adjusting Equalizer Controls

The equalizer adjustment screen allows the user to easily adjust the audio

system to meet the acoustical characteristics of the vehicle. The acoustical

characteristics vary depending on the type of vehicle and measurements.

The balance/fader levels and loudness ON/OFF option of a selected audio/video

source (Disc, Radio, USB/iPod®, AV-IN1, AV-IN2 or SXM) is also adjusted through

the equalizer adjustment screen.

10 Band Equalizer (EQ)

1. Touch the equalizer (EQ) icon to view and adjust the eq / balance / fader.

Note: The equalizer will automatically change to “USER” when individual

audio functions are adjusted.

Equalizer Adjustment Screen

2. Select a desired frequency range to be adjusted (31.5, 62.5, 125, 250, 500, 1K,

2K, 4K, 8K or 16K).

3. Touch and move the slide bar Up / Down to adjust the amount of boost/cut

from +10/-10dB.

VX4024

Reset

Touch the Reset icon to reset the 10 equalizer band frequencies to the mid point.

Loudness

Touch the Loud icon to turn the loud option ON or OFF. The loud option

automatically alters the frequency response curve of audio to make it sound

more natural when played at a lower volume level.

Exiting the Equalizer

To exit the Equalizer menu touch the SRC icon to return to the current source.

Fader-Balance

Balance - Touch the FAD-BAL icon on the left side of the equalizer screen to

display the balance/fader screen.

Fade-Balance Adjustment Screen

Balance - This feature is used to balance the audio output levels between the left

and right side of the vehicle. Touch the  or  icons to change the balance

control settings -20 (Left) to +20 (Right). The setting can also be changed by

touching screen within the grid to move the sphere.

Fader - This feature is used to fade the audio output levels between the front and

rear of the vehicle. Touch the  or  icons to change the fade control settings

-20 (Rear) to +20 (Front). The setting can also be changed by touching screen

within the grid to move the sphere.

Sub (Subwoofer) - This feature is used to reduce or increase the subwoofer

sound level. Touch the slide bar  or  icons to adjust the settings.

Exiting the Balance-Fader

To exit the balance-fader touch the SRC icon on the top left corner of the screen.

VX4024

SYSTEM SETTINGS

To access System Settings, touch the icon on the Main Menu screen. There are

seven System Settings Sub-Menus (General, Audio, Time, Language, Bluetooth,

DVD or Volume) that are used to adjust the performance of each option of the

VX4024. The Version Sub-Menu is for information only. Touch a desired Sub-Menu

and the Sub-Menu will appear highlighted. The features available for adjustment

will appear on the screen.

System Settings Screens

Adjusting a Sub-Menu Feature

1. Touch the Sub-Menu feature to be adjusted.

2. Touch the  or  icon to view the previous or next feature page, if

applicable. An options list appears on the right.

3. Touch the desired feature option once to make selection then touch again to

confirm the selection.

General Sub-Menu Features - Radio Region/Frequency Spacing

USA - FM - 200kHz / AM - 10kHz

China - FM - 50kHz / AM - 9kHz

Japan - FM - 100kHz / AM - 9kHz

Europe - FM - 50kHz / AM - 9kHz

Europe (LW) - FM - 50kHz / AM - 9kHz / LW - 30kHz

OIRT - FM - 50kHz / AM - 9kHz / OIRT - 30kHz

Radio Lo/Dx - Touch the Distance or Local to increase or decrease radio tuning

sensitivity to receive local or distant stations.

TFT Standby - Touch OFF, 10s or 20s to set the unit’s front panel TFT LCD screen

to stay ON continuously or to turn off the screen after 10 or 20 seconds.

Display Adjust - Touch Night, Dark, Normal or Bright to set the unit’s front panel

TFT LCD screen to be adjusted for day and night conditions.

VX4024

Beep - Touch ON or OFF to turn the selection confirmation beep ON or OFF.

Wallpaper - Touch wallpaper selection to select wallpaper. Touch again

to confirm and set the wallpaper.

Calibration- The Touch Screen Calibration adjustment is used to set the

parameters of the touch screen to ensure that when the screen is touched, it

corresponds to the feature desired.

Note: Never use a pen or sharp object to calibrate the touch screen as this will

damage the panel. Use your index finger to calibrate the screen.

1. Touch the Calibrate icon and the first screen will appear with instructions.

2. Follow the instructions on the screen touching and momentarily holding

finger or a stylus to the center of the target for 2 seconds. Repeat as the target

moves to each corner of the screen and finally to the center.

Calibration Screen

3. The second screen will appear:

Calibration Screen Confirm tion

4. If the screen is touched, the new calibration parameters will be accepted. If

the screen is not touched within thirty seconds, the new parameters will be

disregarded.

Table of contents

Jensen VX4024 User manual

Popular Car Video System manuals by other brands