Thank you for choosing a Audiovox 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 Audiovox VME 9122 TS Mobile Multimedia Receiver for maximum enjoyment.
Congratulations on your purchase of the Audiovox VME 9122 TS Mobile Multimedia Receiver. It’s a good idea to read all of the instructions before beginning the installation. We recommend having your Audiovox VME 9122 TS installed by a reputable installation shop.
• Rear Camera The VME 9122 TS 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.
NOTE: If the VME 9122 TS is to be installed in a car equipped with an on-board drive or navigation computer, do not discon- nect 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.
NOTE: When replacing a fuse, be sure to use correct type and amperage to avoid damaging the radio. The VME 9122 TS uses one 20 amp mini-ATM fuse, located in the black filter box in-line with the main wire harness.
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lock it into place NOTE: For proper operation of the CD/DVD player, the chassis must be mounted within 20° of horizontal. Make sure the unit is mounted within this limitation. 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.
Important! ANTI-THEFT FEATURE The VME 9122 TS is equipped with an anti-theft feature requiring the user to enter a password upon initial power on. The default user password is 012345 (6 digits). To change the anti-theft and RATINGS protection password, perform the following steps: 1.
7. TFT Monitor 8. MUTE Press to silence the receiver. Press again to resume previous volume level. NOTE: The VME 9122 TS features Softmute, which will allow the volume to increase or decrease gradually when the MUTE function is activated or deactivated.
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9. IR Remote Control Receiver 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.
REMOTE CONTROL The VME 9122 TS Remote controls both the front and rear zones. To switch from front to rear zone, move the F/R switch (32) located on the right side of the controller. NOTE: Your remote control may differ slightly from the one pictured here. The above diagram is for illustrative purpo-...
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 mecha nism 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...
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Aspect Ratio Press the WIDE button (28) on the remote control or WIDE button (22) on the monitor to adjust the aspect ratio as fol- lows (only active with video source): CINEMA The entire screen is extended horizontally to the aspect ratio of 16 to 9. The extension ratio is the same at any point.
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 TFT(7). You can also turn on the unit by pressing the OPEN button (1) and opening the TFT screen.
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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, DVB-T, DISC, NAV, BT, iPod, SD, USB, AUX and CAMERA. The playing mode is displayed on the TFT and LCD screens.
NOTE: If the unit is reset while a DVD is playing, the DVD resumes play once the reset is complete. MULTI-ZONE OPERATION Independent sources can be played simultaneously on the VME 9122 TS. For example, a video game console can be seen on the front screen while DVD video is available to rear passengers.
If you have a rear touch screen installed, you can touch the screen to control most rear zone functions. You can also use the remote control. The VME 9122 TS remote controls both the front and rear zones. To switch from front to rear zone, move the F/R switch (32) located on the right side of the remote controller.
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Accessing Menu Items Touch the sub-menu name or use the joystick to select a submenu (Language, Audio, RDS, etc.). The features availa- ble for adjustment under the highlighted sub-menu option will appear in the center of the screen. Adjusting a Feature 1.
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Speaker Sub-menu Features • Choose 4 CH, 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 EQ/FAD-BAL menu, accessed by pres- sing and holding the AUDIO button (volume control). •...
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Rating Sub-menu Features The DVD system has a built-in parental lock feature to prevent unauthorized persons from viewing restricted disc con- tent. By default, the rating system is set at the highest setting (with no restrictions). The parental lock is released only by entering the correct password.
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If the monitor is in display mode, the monitor automatically switches to CAMERA mode upon reverse driving. When the reverse driving stops, the monitor return to its original input mode. P.VOL Sub-menu Features TS Cal (Screen Calibration) To access the “Screen Calibration” function from the SETUP menu, select the “TS CAL” option. After entering calibra- tion mode, a crosshair appears in a corner quadrant of the screen.
TUNER OPERATION 1. Current radio band indicator 2. Radio frequency indicator / PS information 3. Clock 4. Stereo broadcasting indicator 5. Strong Local signal broadcasting indicator 6. Preset radio stations: Touch to recall preset stations 7. RDS Information: 8. EQ: Touch to view Spectrum Analyzer > Equalizer 9.
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Switch to Radio Tuner source • Touch the top left corner of the screen (the RADIO circle) to view the SOURCE MENU. Touch “RADIO”. • Press the SRC button (6) on the front panel or remote control (8) to switch to the AM/FM or RADIO source. Select FM/AM Band Touch the BAND button (15) on the screen, or press the BAND button on the unit (4) or remote control (20) to change between the following bands: FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2.
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Recalling and Storing broadcaster using the presets and the Automatic Storing ( AS) Function: Recalling a Station 1. Select a band (if needed) 2. Touch an on-screen button (P1- P6) to select the corresponding stored station. Manual Storing of a Station 1.
DVB-T 999 connected at the VME Monceiver using the BUS connection and controlling via the TS Monitor of the VME headunit. Adjustments at the Setup page Using of the on Screen buttons To change the Source please use the SRC/Wide NAV button on the front of the VME head unit or at the remote control.
DVD/VCD VIDEO OPERATION NOTE: When properly installed, DVD video cannot be displayed on the main TFT screen unless the parking brake is applied. If you attempt to play a DVD while the vehicle is moving, the TFT screen displays “PARKING” with a blue background. Rear video screens, if applicable, will operate normally.
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Fast Forward Playback Press the /\ button on the joystick or the >> button on the screen to fast forward. Keep pressing and releasing the but- ton to increase the rate from “2X” to “4X”, “6X”, and “8X”. Press the joystick enter button (18) on the remote control or touch the play button (>) to resume normal playback.
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Direct Chapter / Track Selection Remote Control Direct Entry During DVD, VCD and CD playback, you can use the numeric keypad on the remote control (29) to access a track directly. Touch Screen Direct Entry To select a title, chapter/track, or specific playback time directly, touch the button on screen control to display the direct entry menu.
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DVD Playback Information The following information is displayed at the top of the screen during DVD playback: • Title: 05/08 – “05/08" indicates the fifth of 8 titles on the DVD is currently playing. • Chapter: 012/016 – “002/016" indicates that the second of 16 titles on the DVD is currently playing.
Instructions for TFT control and Insert/Eject are the same for DVD and CD operation. Please see the DVD/Disc Video Operation section for information about these topics. The VME 9122 TS will play music or other audio files from the following disc media: • CD-DA •...
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CD Player User Interface The on-screen indicators and touch key areas for CD playback are outlined below. 1. Current track and total number of tracks on disc 2. Elapsed playing time/length of track 3. Current track title 4. Available track titles 5.
NOTE: CD-R and CD-RW will not play unless the recording session is finalized. Fast Forward Touch the button on screen or press the /\ button on the joystick to fast forward. Keep pressing and releasing the button to increase the rate from “2X” to “4X”, “6X”, and “8X”. Fast Reverse Touch the button on screen or press the /\ button on the joystick to fast reverse.
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The VME 9122 TS player will only recognize three folder levels and does not display folders containing only other fol- ders. In the example above, the unit will display folders 3, 4, 6, and 8, but not 2 and 7 since they do not contain any tracks directly.
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MP3 User Interface The on-screen indicators and touch key areas for MP3 playback are outlined below. 1. Current track and total number of tracks on root of disc 2. Elapsed playing time, track length 3. Current time 4. Track titles 5.
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Controlling MP3/WMA Disc Playback Playing MP3/WMA Files After inserting a MP3/WMA disc, files will play in the sequence of the “Root’ directory. NOTE: When burning MP3 / WMA files onto a DVD disc, use the 2X or 4X burning option, if available. This slower bur- ning speed will help eliminate buffer errors and increase disc reading reliability.
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iPod OPERATION iPod User Interface The on-screen indicators and touch key areas for iPod playback are outlined below. 1. Elapsed playing time 2. Current track and total number of files 3. Current time 4. Media titles/menu information 5. ID3 information 6.
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SUB-TITLE button (9) on the remote control to access the iPod PHOTO mode. The VME 9122 TS will release control back to the iPod so you can select video media to be displayed on the TFT monitor.
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Direct Track/File Entry To select a track/file directly, touch the button on screen control to display the direct entry menu. Enter the desired track/file using the on-screen number pad. Press the Enter button to tune to the selected station. To exit the screen without changing the station, touch Exit.
• Try to perform pairing within a few minutes of the phone being turned on. • Once the unit has been paired with the phone, the unit’s model number, “VME 9122 TS”, will be displayed on the mobile phone.
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“0000”. See “Bluetooth Sub-menu Features” on page 93. 3. Select “VME 9122 TS” from the pairing list on the mobile phone. • If pairing is successful, the TFT will display the paired mobile phone model number or name (as specified in your pho- ne’s Bluetooth Setup menu).
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Reconnecting Once the Bluetooth device has been paired, you can touch the connect button to reconnect.** * Function belongs to the mobile Phone or PDA ** Double click activation NOTE: You can only connect to a phone using the buttons on the on-screen Phone interface. Each time the button is pressed, the head unit will automatically reconnect with the mobile phone once (only if the mobile phone was previously paired with the head unit).
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VME 9122 TS. Bluetooth Setup Auto Answer You can choose to have the VME 9122 TS automatically answer incoming calls to your paired Bluetooth phone. To turn “Auto answer” on: 1. Touch the button to view the SETUP menu.
TROUBLESCHOOTING Problem Cause Corrective Action GENERAL Unit will not power on Radio Fuse blown Install new fuse with correct rating Car battery fuse blown Install new fuse with correct rating Illegal operation Press the RESET button located in the bottom right corner of the front panel Remote control does not function Battery depleted Replace battery with new one...
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Image blurred, distorted, or dark Disc is illegally copied Use original disc PCB cannot be used during VCD playback PCB is not available on the disc No repeat or searching while playing VCD PCB is on Turn PCB off Interruption occurred during playback Disc is dirty or scratched Clean disc or replace...
Care and Maintenance 1. Use only a clean silicone cloth and neutral detergent to clean the front panel or monitor. A rough cloth and nonneu- tral detergent (such as alcohol) may result in scratching or discoloration. 2. Do not get water or cleaning fluids on the unit. 3.
SPECIFICATIONS DVD/CD Player Compatible Disc Media: DVD + R / RW (Single and Dual Layer) and CD-R / RW Compatible Media Formats: CD-DA, MP3, WMA, VCD, SVCD, AVI, MPEG1 / 2, XviD, DivX and Kodak picture CD (JPEG). Signal to Noise Ratio: >95dBA Dynamic Range: >95dB...