Jensen CMR270 - Media Receiver Manual

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Installation & owner's manual (21 pages)

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Preparation
2 OPERATION
3 Specifications
4 Troubleshooting
5 Safety Information
6 Customer Support
7 Documents / Resources
- 7.1 References
- 7.2 Download manual

Jensen CMR270 - Media Receiver Manual

Preparation

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

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. Consult a qualified technician if you are unsure.
Certain vehicles may require an installation kit and/or wiring harness adapter (sold separately).
Reconnect negative battery terminal, and test for correct operation.
Snap trim ring into place (if required).
Slide unit into mounting sleeve to secure.

TYPICAL FRONT-LOAD DIN MOUNTING METHOD

Wiring Diagram - Inputs/Outputs

warning 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 ATC mini style fuse located on the power connector.

warning Wiring Notes:
Rear camera input
A rear view camera (not included) can be used with the Camera input.

OPERATION

Control Locations

Voice Activation Button
Tune/Track Up
Power/Volume/Mute
Tune/Track Down
microSD Card Slot
Reset
Auxiliary Input
USB Port

General Operation

Power On/Off		Momentarily press to turn the unit on. Press and hold to turn the unit off.
Volume		Rotate the volume knob to increase or decrease the volume level.
Mute		Momentarily press MUTE to silence the audio. Momentarily press MUTE again to return to the previously selected volume. Rotating the volume knob while the volume is muted will also cancel the mute function.
Mode		Press MODE to step through all available input modes: Radio, microSD, USB, Bluetooth Phone, Bluetooth Music, Auxiliary Input, Rear Camera and Settings. Modes of operation are indicated on the display and/ or the monitor. Optional USB device and microSD card must be connected/inserted to appear in the mode selection string.
Auxiliary Input		Connect external audio/video devices to the 3.5mm auxiliary input on the front panel.
USB Input		Insert a USB device to play MP3 or FLAC audio files.
microSD Card		Insert a microSD card into the microSD card slot to play MP3 or FLAC audio files.
Main Menu		Press the house icon in the top left corner to access the Main Menu screen.
Reset		To resolve abnormal operation or if the unit is inoperable, use the tip of a pen to press the RESET button. The unit will reset the main processor to the default settings.
Setup Menu		From the Main Menu screen, select Settings to access the Setup menu and select from three categories represented by the icons on the left side of the screen: Settings, Audio and Bluetooth.
		Settings: Time Setting - Access and adjust date and time settings. Beep - Turn the audible beep on or off. Camera - Turn the rear camera input on or off. Loudness - Press to turn Loudness feature on or off. Radio Area - Adjust the following radio options: USA, Asia, Europe or South America. Calibration - Follow the prompts to calibrate the touch screen. Version - View current version numbers for the unit. Restore default - Press to restore unit to factory settings.
		Audio: Sound Effect - Adjust EQ, Treble/Bass or Balance/Fader settings.
		Bluetooth: Auto Connect - Turn Auto Connect feature on or off. Auto Answer - Turn Auto Answer feature on or off.
Touch Screen Controls		The touch screen controls on the bottom of each screen allow direct access to important features during any mode of operation.
1	Dimmer	Press to dim the display.
2	Voice Activation	Press to utilize Voice Activation feature.
3	Audio	Press to adjust audio options such as EQ, Treble/Bass or Balance/Fader.
4	Navigation	Press to directly access Navigation app.
5	Settings	Press to access the settings menu.

AM/FM Tuner Operation

	Radio Operation	Select the Radio icon from the Main Menu screen.
1	Main Menu	Press to return to Main Menu screen.
2	Current Mode Indicator	Displays current mode of operation.
3	Tune Frequency Down	Press and hold << to seek a lower frequency. Press << momentarily to tune the unit down one step at a time.
4	Band	Press between 2 AM and 3 FM bands.
5	Local / Distance	Press to toggle between Local and Distance tuning.
6	Tune Frequency Up	Press and hold >> to seek a higher frequency. Press >> momentarily to tune the unit up one step at a time.
7	Stereo	Press to toggle between Stereo and Mono tuning.
8	Preset Stations	Press and hold to set the current station in that preset spot. Press momentarily to recall the desired preset and begin playback.
9	AS/PS	Press to scan presets and listen to the first 10 seconds of each. Press again to stop scanning and listen to the station. Press and hold to automatically find and store the strongest stations as presets.

USB/microSD Card Operation

USB/microSD Operation		To play audio files from a USB device or microSD card, insert device and playback will begin automatically. To return to USB or microSD card playback from another mode of operation, select the corresponding icon from the Main Menu. USB Playback - Insert a USB device into the USB slot on the side of the unit. microSD Card Playback - Insert microSD card into the microSD slot on the top of the unit. When inserting a microSD card, the label should face up.
1	Main Menu	Press to return to Main Menu screen.
2	Current Mode Indicator	Displays current mode of operation.
3	Repeat	Press to select a repeat option: Repeat 1, Repeat Folder or Repeat Off.
4	Random	Press to enable or disable random playback.
5	Previous File / Track	Press to go back to the previous file or track.
6	Play / Pause	Press to pause or resume playback.
7	Next File / Track	Press to advance to the next file or track.
8	Folder Down	Press to advance to the next folder.
9	Folder Up	Press to go back to the previous folder.
10	Direct Search	Press to directly enter file number to begin playback of that file.

Media Compatibility - USB/microSD Card

warning Notes:

Due to ongoing technological advancement, some USB flash drives and/or microSD cards may be incompatible with this unit.

Media Compatibility

Media Compatibility	The following types of files are not compatible: MP3 PRO format, MP3 playlists RMP format WAV format WMV format AAC, protected AAC, M4A format
Playback Order	MP3 playback sequence begins in the root folder of the USB flash drive or microSD card. Any empty folders or folders that do not include MP3/FLAC files are skipped.
Compatible Recording Formats	ISO9660 standards: Maximum nested folder depth is 8 (including the root folder). Valid characters for folder/file names are letters A-Z (all caps), numbers 0-9, and "_" (underscore). Some characters may not be displayed correctly, depending on the character type.
Notes	Some files may not play or be displayed correctly, depending on sampling rates and bit rates. For best results, use the following settings when ripping MP3 files: 128kbps or higher constant bit rate 44.1kHz or higher sampling frequency

Bluetooth Operation

Bluetooth Operation - Part 1

Preparation		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.
Pairing a New Device		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 "CMR270". The Bluetooth passcode is "0000". The unit can be in any mode of operation when pairing is performed. On certain phones, pairing may need to be done more than once.
Connecting a Paired Device		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 turn Auto Connect on.
Bluetooth Phone		To access the phone, select Bluetooth Phone from the Main Menu or press the phone icon from any operational mode.
1	Main Menu	Press to return to the Main Menu screen.
2	Phone Keypad	Use the phone keypad to dial the desired phone number. Alternately, numbers can be dialed directly from the phone.
3	Current Mode Indicator	Displays current mode of operation.
4	Bluetooth Phone	Press to access Bluetooth phone.
5	Bluetooth Music	Press to access Bluetooth music.
6	Available Devices	Press to view a list of available devices.
7	Talk	Press to connect a call.
8	End Call	Press to end a call.

Bluetooth Operation - Part 2

9	Dimmer	Press to dim the display.
10	Audio	Press to adjust Audio options.
11	Settings	Press to access the Settings menu.
12	Bluetooth Phone	Press to access Bluetooth Phone (from Music mode).
13	Bluetooth Music	Press to access Bluetooth Music (from Phone mode).
14	Previous File / Track	Press to go back to the previous file or track.
15	Play / Pause	Press to pause or resume playback.
16	Next File/Track	Press to advance to the next file or track.

Rear Camera Operation - (Optional)

Using Rear Camera

Connect an optional rear camera to the Camera Input (Black RCA connector). Refer to the wiring diagram for details.

Manual selection - Touch CAMERA icon from the Main Menu or from any operational mode (when enabled) to select camera mode. Touch the top left area on the screen to exit camera mode.

warning Note: The manual mode is for dedicated cameras that are ALWAYS on while driving, it is not meant for cameras that are connected to the vehicle's reverse light.

Auto Selection

The unit will automatically select camera mode when connected to the reverse lamp circuitry.

warning Note: The external video output is not active when using the rear camera input.

Activation of JENSEN Smart App should not be closed, but open on your smartphone for this operation. Touching will guide you instant access to your favorite navigation App on your smartphone.

JENSEN iPlug P1 Smart App Remote Control

The Jensen Smart app is the ultimate wireless remote control for your receiver. You can download the Jensen Smart app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and install it on your smartphone or tablet.

Scan the following QR code to download the Jensen J-Link P1 application on your smartphone.

Voice Activation

Your receiver is designed with an easy access voice activation button to use Siri® or the Google Assistant™ via your car's Bluetooth. Interact with your smartphone assistant while you drive with only the push of a button! Bluetooth should be paired between your smartphone and the receiver. Press the voice activation button , and the receiver will switch into Bluetooth mode, This will activate Siri® or Google AssistantTM on your smartphone.
You will need to manually switch back to the previous or desired mode once this operation is terminated.

Front 3.5mm Aux Input

Connect an optional audio source into the 3.5mm (front panel) input. Select auxiliary input from the Main Menu to listen to audio. Adjust volume on the external audio source as needed (if connected to the headphone output of the device).

Specifications

FM Tuner	Tuning range: 87.5MHz-107.9MHz Usable sensitivity: 10dBf 50dB quieting sensitivity: 20dBf Stereo separation @ 1kHz: 38dB Frequency response: 30Hz-13kHz
AM Tuner	Tuning range: 530kHz-1710kHz Usable sensitivity: 24uV Frequency response: 30Hz-2.3kHz
Front USB	Compatibility: High Speed USB 2.0 USB Class: Mass storage class
microSD	Compatibility: microSD memory card & microSDHC memory card
Monitor	Panel size: 7" diagonal measurement View angle (up/down/left/right): 50/70/70/70 Resolution: 800 (H) x 480 (V) Brightness (cd/m 2 ): 250 Contrast ratio: 500:1 Pixels: 1,152,000
General	Speaker output impedance: 4 ohms Line output voltage: 2 volt RMS Line output impedance: 200 ohms Chassis dimensions: 7" x 2.5" x 4" (W x D x H) Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

CEA-2006 Power Standard Specifications
(reference: 14.4VDC +/- 0.2V, 20Hz~20kHz)

Power Output: 16 Watts RMS x 4 channels at 4 ohms and < 1% THD+N
Signal to Noise Ratio: 75dBA (reference: 1 watt into 4 ohms)

Troubleshooting

General

Problem	Cause	Action
Unit will not turn on (no power)	Yellow wire not connected or incorrect voltage Red wire not connected or incorrect voltage	Check connections for proper voltage (11~16VDC)
	Black wire not connected	Check connection to ground
	Fuse blown	Replace fuse(s)
Unit has power (but no sound)	Speaker wires not connected	Check connections at speakers
Unit has power (but no sound)	One or more speaker wires touching each other or touching chassis ground	Insulate all bare speaker wires from each other and chassis ground
Unit blows fuse(s)	Yellow or red wire touching chassis ground	Check for pinched wire
	Speaker wires touching chassis ground	Check for pinched wire
	Incorrect fuse rating	Use fuses with correct rating
No video display (when in reverse)	Reverse circuit not connected Vehicle is not in reverse	Check connections at reverse lamp Select reverse gear

Safety Information

Please read all instructions carefully before attempting to install or operate.

Due to its technical nature, it is highly recommended that your JENSEN CMR270 is installed by a professional installer or an authorized dealer. This product is only for use in vehicles with 12VDC negative ground only.

To prevent damage or injury:

Make sure to ground the unit securely to the vehicle chassis ground.
Do not remove the top or bottom covers of the unit.
Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat or the possibility of water splashing.
Do not subject the unit to excessive shock.
When replacing a fuse, only use a new one with the correct rating. Using a fuse with the wrong rating may cause the unit to malfunction.
To prevent short circuits when replacing a fuse, disconnect the wiring harness first.
Use only the provided hardware and wire harness.
If you experience problems during installation, consult your nearest JENSEN dealer.
If the unit malfunctions, reset the unit as described. If the problem still persists, consult your nearest JENSEN dealer or call tech assistance @ 1-888-921-4088.
To clean the monitor, wipe only with a dry silicone cloth or soft cloth. Do not use a stiff cloth, or solvents such as paint thinner and alcohol. They can scratch the surface of the panel and/or remove the printing.
When the temperature of the unit falls (as in winter), the liquid crystal inside the screen will become darker than usual. Normal brightness will return after the unit is in use for a while.
When extending the ignition, battery or ground wiring, make sure to use automotive-grade wiring with an a minimum AWG 16 or more to prevent voltage drops.
Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the LCD is damaged or broken. The liquid crystal fluid may be hazardous to your health or fatal. If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD contacts your body or clothing, wash it off with soap immediately.

Customer Support

For Your Records
Please keep your original sales receipt and be prepared to provide this receipt in the event you require service, as your original receipt is considered the best proof of purchase and indicates the date you purchased your JENSEN product.

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