Jensen VX3518 Operating instructions

7" Double DIN Multimedia Receiver
AM-FM / DVD / Pandora / Bluetooth / iPhone® - iPod®/
USB / AV In / Rear Camera In
INSTALLATION &
OWNER'S MANUAL
VX3518

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VX3518 INSTALLATION
Preparation
Please read entire manual before installation.
Before You Start
• Disconnect negative battery terminal. Consult a qualified technician for instructions.
• Avoid installing the unit where it would be subject to high temperatures, such as from
direct sunlight, or where it would be subject to dust, dirt or excessive vibration.
Getting Started
• Remove trim ring from unit.
• Remove 2 transit screws located on top of the unit.
• Insert the supplied keys into the slots as shown, and slide the unit out of the mounting
sleeve.
• Install mounting sleeve into opening, bending tabs to secure.
• Connect wiring harness and antenna. Consult a qualified technician if you are unsure.
• Certain vehicles may require an installation kit and/or wiring
harness adapter (sold separately).
• Test for correct operation and slide into mounting sleeve to secure.
• Snap trim ring into place.
TYPICAL FRONT-LOAD DIN MOUNTING METHOD

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Wiring Diagram
Note:
When replacing a fuse, make sure to use the correct type and amperage. Using an incorrect fuse could cause
damage. The unit uses (1) 10 amp blade-type fuse located on the back of the unit.
Wiring Notes:
Rear camera input
A rear view camera (not included) can be used with the Camera input.
SiriusXM
For more information on how to install the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle tuner, consult the installation guide included
with the tuner (SiriusXM connect tuner and subscription sold separately).
REAR USB CABLE
(CHARGING ONLY)
REAR VIEW CAMERA AUDIO INPUT (BLACK)
REAR VIEW CAMERA INPUT (YELLOW)

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Control Locations
Source / Power
Display
Volume / Mute
Tune/Track Up / End Call
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2
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Tune/Track Down / Call
IR Remote Sensor
Disc Slot
Auxiliary Input
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4
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5
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2
4
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8
Power / Mute
Eject
Play / Pause
Tune / Track Down
Previous
EQ
Repeat
Display
Audio
Source
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2
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4
5
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11
12
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15
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18
Subtitle
Menu
Random
Volume Down
PTT
Volume Up
Tune / Track Up
Band
AS/PS
Next
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USB Slot
Reset Button
Panel Open
Eject
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Power On/Off
Source
Volume
Mute
Auxiliary Input
USB Port
Main Menu
Press or any other button (except Eject) to turn the unit on. Press
and hold to turn the unit off.
Press SRC to access available input modes: Radio, Disc, Pandora, USB,
Bluetooth Phone, Bluetooth Audio, SiriusXM, AV In 1, AV In 2, Camera
and Settings. Disc or USB device must be connected/inserted to appear
in the mode selection string.
Rotate the volume knob to increase or decrease the volume level.
Momentarily press to silence the audio. Momentarily press again
to return to the previously selected volume. Rotating the volume knob
while the muted will also cancel the mute function.
Connect external audio devices to the 3.5mm auxiliary input on the
front panel.
Connect a USB device to the USB port on the front panel to play MP3
files or view AVI, MP4 video files or JPG photos.
From any operational mode, press the arrow icon in the top left corner
to access the Main Menu screen. Use the right and left arrows in the
bottom corners to navigate between the two Main Menu screens, and
touch any icon to directy access the corresponding mode.
General Operation

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From the Main Menu screen, press Settings in the bottom right corner to
access the Setup Menu and select from the following categories: General,
Time, Display, Panel, Disc, Radio, General, Illumination, Wallpaper and
Version.
After accessing the desired category, press the up/down arrows to navigate
all the category options and use the touch screen to adjust each option.
General:
• OSD Language - Select English as the language for the on-screen
display.
• SRC - Select to choose the desired source for each option: SRC1, SRC2,
SRC3 and SRC4.
• Beep - Select to turn the audible beep On or Off.
• Camera - Select to turn the camera On or Off.
• Parking Guideline - Select to turn parking guidelines On or Off.
Time:
• Set the year, month and day, select between a 12-hour and 24-hour
clock display and set the hour and minute for the clock display.
Display:
• Adjust the following display options (-20 to 20): Brightness, Contrast,
Hue, Saturation and Sharpness.
Panel:
• Dimmer - Turn the dimmer On or Off.
• Dimmer Level - Select between Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3.
• Panel Adjust - Press and follow the prompts to calibrate the touch
screen.
Disc:
• Audio Language - Select desired language for audio.
• Subtitle Language - Select desired language for subtitles.
• Menu Language - Select desired language for the menus.
• Aspect Ratio - Select from the following ratios: 4:3PS, 4:3LB and 16:9.
• Change Password - Select and follow the prompts to change password.
• Rating - Select specific parental control rating, if desired.
General Operation
Setup Menu

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Radio:
• Dual - Select between Stereo and Mono operation.
• Local - Select between Local and Distance tuning
• Areea - Select between Europe, USA, American1 American 2 and OIRT.
• RDS - Select On or Off.
• RDS Region - Select On or Off.
• PI - Select Sound or Mute.
• TA - Select to turn traffic announcements On or Off.
• AF - Select to turn alternative frequencies On or Off.
• Radio Text - Select to turn radio text On or Off.
• Clock Sync - Select to turn clock sync On or Off.
• Traffic Volume - Select to turn traffic volume On or Off.
Bluetooth:
• Bluetooth - Turn Bluetooth On or Off.
• Auto Connect - Select On to program the unit to automatically connect to
available Bluetooth devices.
• Auto Answer - Select On to program the unit to automatically answer
incoming calls using Bluetooth.
• Auto Load Record - Turn auto load record On or Off.
• Auto Load Phonebook - Select On to automatically load the phonebook
from your phone.
• Change PIN - Select to change the PIN.
SXM:
• Change Password - Press and follow the prompts to change the unit's
password.
Illumination:
• Press to adjust color settings for illumination.
Wallpaper:
• Press to select a wallpaper for the on-screen display.
Version:
• Press to display version numbers or to restore the unit to factory default
settings.
General Operation
Setup Menu

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Select the Radio icon from the Main Menu screen.
Press to return to Main Menu screen.
Displays current mode of operation.
Displays current frequency.
Press to view and select available sources.
Press to select between 3 FM and 2 AM bands.
Press to tune down by seeking the next strong station.
Press to automatically store the six strongest stations in the current
band as presets.
Press momentarily to tune the unit down one step at a time.
Press to tune up by seeking the next strong station.
Press momentarily to tune the unit up one step at a time.
Press to view additional options.
To store a preset station, tune unit to desired station, then press and
hold the desired preset button to store the current station in that
preset spot. Up to 18 FM and 12 AM stations can be stored in memory.
Momentarily press any preset station to play it instantly.
Radio Operation
Main Menu 1
Current Mode Indicator 2
Current Frequency 3
Source 4
Band 5
Seek Tune Down 6
Auto Store 7
Manually Tune Down 8
Seek Tune Up 9
Manually Tune Up 10
Additional Options 11
Preset Stations 12
Radio Operation
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Radio Operation
Press to select between Local or Distance tuning.
Press to select Stereo or Mono operation.
Press to view and select a station category, and the unit will
automatically seek stations with that type of programming.
Press to directly enter the desired station number and begin playback
of that station.
Press to enter the Audio Settings menu and adjust the following
audio options:
• EQ - Use the touch screen to adjust equalization curvesn to
suit individual listening preferences. The following equalizer
frequencies are available for adjustment: 80Hz, 160Hz, 320Hz,
600Hz, 1kHz, 3kHz, 8kHz and16kHz. An adjustment range of
+16dB to -16dB is available for each frequency band.
• Fader-Balance - Use the touch screen to adjust the balance of
the audio output levels throughout the vehicle. The fader adjusts
levels front to back, and the balance adjust from left to right.
• Audio - Use the touch screen to adjust the following options:
Subwoofer (On or Off), Subwoofer Frequency (80Hz, 120Hz or
160Hz), Loudness (On or Off) and Loudness Center Frequency
(400Hz, 800Hz or 2400Hz).
• SRC Level - Adjust audio levels for each audio source (Disc,
USB, etc.)
Press to turn the Traffic Announcements feature On or Off.
Press to turn the Alternative Frequencies feature On or Off.
Local / Distance 13
Mono / Stereo 14
Program Type 15
Direct Entry 16
EQ 17
Traffic Announcements 18
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Insert a disc (label facing up), and playback will begin automatically.
To switch to CD mode from another mode of operation when a disc is
already inserted, select the Disc icon from the Main Menu screen.
Press to return to Main Menu screen.
Displays current mode of operation.
Displays information about the current track, including track number,
song title, artist name and album name.
Press to view and select available sources.
Press to view a list of files on the disc, Use the up/down arrows
to scroll through the list, then press the file name twice to begin
playback of that track. When searching all tracks, Order will appear
on the right side of the screen. Press this button to switch to viewing
tracks by Folder, then press the desired folder name twice to view
only the tracks contained in that folder.
When viewing file lists, the unit will show music lists by default, To
view lists of photo or video files, press the corresponding icon on the
bottom of the screen.
Press to return to the previous track. Press and hold to skip to the
beginning of the current track.
Displays the elapsed time and time remaining for the current track.
Press to stop or restart playback.
Press to advance to the next track.
Press to display additional options.
CD Operation
Main Menu 1
Current Mode Indicator 2
File Information 3
Source 4
List 5
Previous Track 6
Elapsed Time 7
Play/Pause 8
Next Track 9
Additional Options 10
CD Operation
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CD Operation
Press to select one of the following option for Repeat play: Repeat 1,
Repeat Folder, Repeat All or Repeat Off.
Press to turn Random playback On or Off.
Press to directly enter a folder (optional) and track number to begin
playback of specific track.
Press to enter the Audio Settings menu and adjust the following
audio options:
• EQ - Use the touch screen to adjust equalization curvesn to
suit individual listening preferences. The following equalizer
frequencies are available for adjustment: 80Hz, 160Hz, 320Hz,
600Hz, 1kHz, 3kHz, 8kHz and16kHz. An adjustment range of
+16dB to -16dB is available for each frequency band.
• Fader-Balance - Use the touch screen to adjust the balance of
the audio output levels throughout the vehicle. The fader adjusts
levels front to back, and the balance adjust from left to right.
• Audio - Use the touch screen to adjust the following options:
Subwoofer (On or Off), Subwoofer Frequency (80Hz, 120Hz or
160Hz), Loudness (On or Off) and Loudness Center Frequency
(400Hz, 800Hz or 2400Hz).
• SRC Level - Adjust audio levels for each audio source (Disc,
USB, etc.)
Press to turn the Traffic Announcements feature On or Off.
Repeat 11
Random 12
Direct Entry 13
EQ 14
Traffic Announcements 15
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Connect a USB device, and playback will begin automatically. To
switch to USB mode from another mode of operation when a device is
already inserted, select the Disc icon from the Main Menu screen.
Press to return to Main Menu screen.
Displays current mode of operation.
Displays information about the current file, including file name, song
title, artist name and album name.
Press to view and select available sources.
Press to view a list of files on the device, Use the up/down arrows
to scroll through the list, then press the file name twice to begin
playback of that file. When searching all files, Order will appear on
the right side of the screen. Press this button to switch to viewing
files by Folder, then press the desired folder name twice to view only
the files contained in that folder. When viewing file lists, the unit will
show music lists by default, To view lists of photo or video files, press
the corresponding icon on the bottom of the screen.
Press to return to the previous file. Press and hold to skip to the
beginning of the current file.
Displays the elapsed time and time remaining for the current file.
Press to stop or restart playback.
Press to advance to the next file.
Press to display additional options.
USB Operation
Main Menu 1
Current Mode Indicator 2
File Information 3
Source 4
List 5
Previous File 6
Elapsed Time 7
Play/Pause 8
Next File 9
Additional Options 10
USB Operation
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Press to select one of the following option for Repeat play: Repeat 1,
Repeat Folder, Repeat All or Repeat Off.
Press to enable or disable random playback.
Press to directly enter a folder (optional) and file number to begin
playback of specific file.
Press to enter the Audio Settings menu and adjust the following
audio options:
• EQ - Use the touch screen to adjust equalization curvesn to
suit individual listening preferences. The following equalizer
frequencies are available for adjustment: 80Hz, 160Hz, 320Hz,
600Hz, 1kHz, 3kHz, 8kHz and16kHz. An adjustment range of
+16dB to -16dB is available for each frequency band.
• Fader-Balance - Use the touch screen to adjust the balance of
the audio output levels throughout the vehicle. The fader adjusts
levels front to back, and the balance adjust from left to right.
• Audio - Use the touch screen to adjust the following options:
Subwoofer (On or Off), Subwoofer Frequency (80Hz, 120Hz or
160Hz), Loudness (On or Off) and Loudness Center Frequency
(400Hz, 800Hz or 2400Hz).
• SRC Level - Adjust audio levels for each audio source (Disc,
USB, etc.)
Press to turn the Traffic Announcements feature On or Off.
Repeat 11
Random 12
Direct Entry 13
EQ 14
Traffic Announcements 15
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USB Operation
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The unit will automatically switch to iPod® mode when an iPod® or
iPhone® is plugged into the front panel USB connector. iPod® mode
can be accessed from the Main Menu by touching the iPod® icon
(only available when an iPod® or iPhone® is connected).
Note: For audio playback, the iPod® / iPhone® must be connected
using the iPod® / iPhone® adapter cable that came with the iPod /
iPhone device (also available separately). Be sure your device has the
latest Apple firmware installed to avoid connectivity issues.
Press to return to Main Menu screen.
Displays current mode of operation.
Displays information about the current file, including file name, song
title, artist name and album name.
Press to view and select available sources.
Press to view a list of files on the device, Use the up/down arrows
to scroll through the list of categories to view files by Playlist, Artist,
Album, Genres, Song, Composers or Audiobooks. Press the desired
category name twice to view and select from all files in that catetory.
Press to return to the previous file. Press and hold to skip to the
beginning of the current file.
Displays the elapsed time and time remaining for the current file.
Press to stop or restart playback.
Press to advance to the next file.
Press to display additional options.
iPod Operation
Main Menu 1
Current Mode Indicator 2
File Information 3
Source 4
List 5
Previous File 6
Elapsed Time 7
Play/Pause 8
Next File 9
Additional Options 10
iPod Operation
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iPod Operation
Press to select one of the following option for Repeat play: Repeat 1,
Repeat Folder, Repeat All or Repeat Off.
Press to enable or disable random playback.
Press to directly enter a folder (optional) and track number to begin
playback of specific track.
Press to enter the Audio Settings menu and adjust the following
audio options:
• EQ - Use the touch screen to adjust equalization curvesn to
suit individual listening preferences. The following equalizer
frequencies are available for adjustment: 80Hz, 160Hz, 320Hz,
600Hz, 1kHz, 3kHz, 8kHz and16kHz. An adjustment range of
+16dB to -16dB is available for each frequency band.
• Fader-Balance - Use the touch screen to adjust the balance of
the audio output levels throughout the vehicle. The fader adjusts
levels front to back, and the balance adjust from left to right.
• Audio - Use the touch screen to adjust the following options:
Subwoofer (On or Off), Subwoofer Frequency (80Hz, 120Hz or
160Hz), Loudness (On or Off) and Loudness Center Frequency
(400Hz, 800Hz or 2400Hz).
• SRC Level - Adjust audio levels for each audio source (Disc,
USB, etc.)
Press to turn the Traffic Announcements feature On or Off.
Repeat 10
Random 11
Direct Entry 12
EQ 13
Traffic Announcements 14
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Pandora Radio is available (in the United States, Australia and
New Zealand) on your iPhone® - iPod® touch via USB cable or an
Android™ device via Bluetooth. Data usage may occur. Note: The
Pandora Radio app must be installed on your device.
Press to return to Main Menu screen.
Displays current mode of operation.
Displays information about the current song, including Station Name,
Song Title, Artist Name and Album Name.
Press to view and select available sources.
Press to search for music by stations you created. Use the up/down
arrows to navigate the list, then press a station name to access that
station. Press Recent to see only recent stations.
Press to enter the Audio Settings menu and adjust the following
audio options:
• EQ - Use the touch screen to adjust equalization curves to
suit individual listening preferences.
• Fader-Balance - Use the touch screen to adjust the balance of
the audio output levels throughout the vehicle.
• Audio - Use the touch screen to adjust the following options:
Subwoofer (On or Off), Subwoofer Frequency (80Hz, 120Hz or
160Hz), Loudness (On or Off)
• SRC Level - Adjust audio for each audio source (Disc, USB, etc.)
Displays the elapsed time and time remaining for the current file.
Press to pause or resume playback.
Press to skip to the next song (subject to Pandora's skip limit).
Press to view additional options.
Pandora Operation
Main Menu 1
Current Mode Indicator 2
Information Display 3
Source 4
Station List 5
EQ 6
Elapsed Time 7
Play / Pause 8
Skip 9
Additional Options 10
Pandora Operation
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Press to tell Pandora you like the track currently playing, and
Pandora will play more tracks like it.
Press thumbs down to tell Pandora you do not like the track. The
track will be skipped, if possible, and your feedback will be recorded.
Press to bookmark a track.
Press to bookmark an artist.
Press to turn the Traffic Announcements feature On or Off.
Thumbs Up 11
Thumbs Down 12
Bookmark Track 13
Bookmark Artist 14
Traffic Announcements 15
Pandora Operation
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Bluetooth Operation
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Before you can use a Bluetooth device, it must be paired and
connected. Make sure that Bluetooth is activated on your device
before you begin the pairing process.
The unit broadcasts the pairing signal constantly when no devices
are currently connected. Complete the pairing sequence from your
Bluetooth device. Refer to the owner's manual for your device for
more details. The device name is "VX3518". The Bluetooth passcode
"5309". The unit can be in any mode of operation when pairing is
performed.
Most Bluetooth devices support the auto-connect feature and will
connect automatically if the device is in range when the unit is
powered-on. If your device was previously paired but does not
connect, enter the Bluetooth setup menu and ensure that Auto
Connect is On.
To access the phone, select Bluetooth Phone from the Main Menu.
Press to return to the Main Menu screen.
Displays current mode of operation.
Use the phone keypad to dial the desired phone number.
Alternately, numbers can be dialed directly from the phone.
Press to display keypad and dial a number.
Press to display a list of received calls. Use the up/down arrows to
scroll through the list, and press desired number to connect a call.
Press to display a list of outoing calls. Use the up/down arrows to
scroll through the list, and press desired number to connect a call.
Press after dialing a number to connect a call. Press
during a phone call to end the call.
Preparation
Pairing a New Device
Connecting a
Paired Device
Bluetooth Phone
Main Menu 1
Current Mode Indicator 2
Phone Keypad 3
Keypad 4
Incoming Call 5
Dialed Call 6
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Bluetooth Operation
Missed Call 8
Redial 9
Backspace 10
Contacts 11
Voice Access 12
Device 13
Bluetooth Music
Previous Track 14
Play/Pause 15
Next Track 16
Press to display a list of missed calls. Use the up/down arrows to
scroll through the list, and press desired number to connect a call.
Press to redial the most recently-dialed number.
When dialing the number, press to backspace when needed.
Press to display a list of stored contacts. Use the up/down arrows
to scroll through the list, and press desired number to connect a
call. The keypad on the left side of the screen allows direct entry of a
contact name for quicker access.
Press to access Siri or Google Voice through the head unit when
connected via Bluetooth. Your 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.
Press to display a list of available devices. Use the up/down arrows
to scroll through the list, and press desired number to connect to that
device. Press the red disconnect button to the right of a device name
to disconnect and/or delete that device.
To use your Bluetooth connection to play music from your device,
press #5 or select Bluetooth Music from the Main Menu.
Press to return to the previous file to track.
Press to pause or resume playback.
Press to advance to the next file or track.
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Only SiriusXM® Satellite Radio brings you more of what you love
to listen to, all in one place. Get over 140 channels, including
commercial-free music plus the best sports, news, talk, comedy and
entertainment. Welcome to the world of satellite radio. A SiriusXM
Vehicle Tuner and Subscription are required. For more information,
visit www.siriusxm.com.
After installing your SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner and antenna,
power on your radio and select SiriusXM mode. You should be able to
hear the SiriusXM preview channel on Channel 1. After you can hear
the Preview channel, tune to Channel 0 to find the Radio ID of your
tuner. The Radio ID is located on the bottom of the SiriusXM Connect
Vehicle Tuner and its packaging.
Note: SiriusXM Radio ID does not include the letters I, O, S or F.
In the USA, activate online or by calling SiriusXM Listener care:
• Visit www.siriusxm.com/activatenow
• Call SiriusXM Listener Care at 1-866-635-2349
For Canadian Subscriptions, please contact:
• Visit www.siriusxm.ca/activatexm
• Call XM customer Care at 1-877-438-9677
Activation typically takes 10-15 minutes, but may take up to one hour.
It is recommended to leave your vehicle on until the “Subscription
Updated” message appears. Your radio will need to be powered on
and receiving the SiriusXM signal to receive the activation message.
Once activated, you can tune to channels in your subscription plan.
From the Main Menu, touch the SiriusXM icon to access SiriusXM
mode and begin operation.
SiriusXM® Radio
Activating
SiriusXM® Radio
Accessing
SiriusXM® Radio
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Operation