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Jensen J5CA12 Installation & Owner's Manual
Jensen J5CA12 Installation & Owner's Manual

Jensen J5CA12 Installation & Owner's Manual

Media receiver with android auto and apple carplay featuring a 11.6" digital tft display

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J5CA12
Media Receiver with Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay ®
featuring a
11.6" digital TFT Display
INSTALLATION &
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 J5CA12 Media Receiver with Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay ® featuring a 11.6" digital TFT Display INSTALLATION & OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 The SAFETY NOTICE is reminder to drive responsibly and safely while using your mobile phone device, or any apps that are compatible with this unit. It is highly recommended that your Jensen unit is installed by a professional installer or an authorized dealer. This product is only for use in vehicles with 12VDC negative ground only.
  • Page 3 J5CA12 Table of Contents Warning Statement ..........
  • Page 4 J5CA12 WARNING Upon installation of this monitor/media player (“unit”) into a vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must not operate this unit by watching videos or playing video games while driving. Failure to follow this instruction could lead to driver distraction which could result in serious injury or death to the vehicle’s occupants or persons...
  • Page 5 J5CA12 FCC Compliance 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.
  • Page 6 J5CA12 Preparation Preparing for Installation Installation Package Contents Before You Begin Main Unit Trim Ring Before You Begin Mounting Sleeve for 1 DIN Wiring Harness •​ Consult a qualified technician for instructions. Release Keys 8.Microphone We always recommend professional installation.
  • Page 7 J5CA12 Screen Rotation...
  • Page 8 J5CA12 Wiring Diagram - Inputs/Outputs 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) 15 amp ATC mini style fuse located on the power connector.
  • Page 9 J5CA12 Control Locations The radio display features the following functions and displays: Voice Activation Button Source/Home Power/Volume/Mute Reset Previous Button Next Button...
  • Page 10 J5CA12 General Operation Power On/Off Momentarily press to turn the unit on. Press and hold to tur 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.
  • Page 11 J5CA12 General Operation From the Main Menu screen,select Setup to access the Settings menu and select from eight categories represented by the icons on the left of the screen: General, Audio, Display, Wifi,Bluetooth , Camera, Region and Version. Select the category, and adjust any of the available options using the touch screen.
  • Page 12 J5CA12 Screen Operation Click on Display in the Settings menu to control screen brightness, button light brigh tness/color, and ambient light brightness/color. On this interface, you can control the gray level/brightness of sreen during the day/night. ●Gray Level Day: to adjust the gray level of screen during the day. There are a total of 20 levels (from level 1 to level 20, the gray level gradually increases).
  • Page 13 J5CA12 Screen Operation Click on Display in the Settings menu to control screen brightness, button light brigh tness/color, and ambient light brightness/color. On this interface, you can control the brightness and color of the button lights during the day/ night.
  • Page 14 J5CA12 Screen Operation Click on Display in the Settings menu to control screen brightness, button light brigh tness/color, and ambient light brightness/color. On this interface, you can control the brightness and color of the ambient lights during the day/ night.
  • Page 15 J5CA12 Audio Operatio Press the AUDIO icon on the main menu screen to enter the audio settings menu.
  • Page 16 J5CA12 AM/FM Tuner Operation Radio Operation From the main menu, touch Radio Icon to select AM/FM tune mode. Main Menu Press to return to Main Menu screen. Band Press to step through three FM and two AM bands. Press to toggle between local or distance tuning.
  • Page 17 J5CA12 USB Operation From the main menu, touch the USB icon on the main screen. Press to return to Main Menu screen. Main Menu Displays source currently playing. Current Mode Indicator Repeat Press to repeat current track and adjust to repeat all tracks in the current folder.
  • Page 18 J5CA12 Media Compatibility Media Compatibility The following types of files are not compatible: • MP3 PRO format, MP3 playlists • RMP format • AAC, protected AAC, M4A format Playback Order MP3 playback sequence begins in the root folder of the USB device. Any empty folders or folders that do not include MP3 files are skipped.
  • Page 19 Complete the pairing sequence from your Bluetooth device. Refer to the owner's manual for your device for more details. The device name is "J5CA12". The unit can be in any mode of operation when pairing is performed. On...
  • Page 20 J5CA12 Bluetooth Operation Press to end a call in progress or reject an incoming call. End Call 8 Microphone Press to turn the Microphone voice On or Off. Phone Keypad Press to enter a phone number. Audio Transfer Press to transfer audio between the unit and mobile phone...
  • Page 21 J5CA12 Driving Orientation Settings To enhance the driving experience, the J5CA12 allows the user to configure Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for either Left Hand Drive (LHD) or Right Hand Drive (RHD) vehicles. To select desired configuration, select either LHD or RHD from the Settings menu.
  • Page 22 J5CA12 Apple CarPlay Operation ® Apple CarPlay is a smart interface for iPhone, allowing you to voice-control (via Siri) music, navigation, phone and messaging apps - significantly reducing drive distraction. Phone - Use Siri to make calls, return missed calls, listen to voicemail messages, and view the caller ID on the receiver’s screen.
  • Page 23 J5CA12 Apple CarPlay Operation ® When the Apple CarPlay menu is displayed, the home button in the lower left corner work just like the home button on your iPhone. Press and hold it to summon Siri and begin your voice commands.
  • Page 24 J5CA12 Android Auto™ Operation Android Auto brings the most useful apps to your phone screen or your compatible car display, in a format that makes it easy for you to keep your main focus on driving. You can control things like navigation and maps, calls and text messages, and music.
  • Page 25 J5CA12 Android Auto™ Operation Using Android Auto The Android Auto home screen displays personalized information, like time to your destination, reminders, recent calls incoming messages, the song you're listening to, and Google Now cards. When the Android Auto menu is displayed, you can say "OK Google" or select the microphone in the upper right corner to talk to Google.
  • Page 26 J5CA12 Rear RCA Input Connect an optional audio/video source into the RCA (rear) input. A/V I Adjust volume on the external audio source as needed (if connected to the headphone output of the device). Front and Rear Camera Operation - (Optional) Using the Cameras Connect an optional camera to the front or rear Camera Input.
  • Page 27 The built-in SWC Interface is compatible with PAC steering wheel control modules. The PAC SWI-RC is recommended. A third-party adapter must be used in order for the J5CA12 to be compatible with any steering wheel controls. The following controls are available for most vehicles.
  • Page 28 J5CA12 SiriusXM Satellite Radio Operation ® From the main menu,touch the SXM icon on the main screen. Band Selector Satellite Strength BAND Presets 1~6 Channel Info File Information Quick Select Bands EQ Info Additional Options Favorites Alert Direct Equalizer Favorites Manager...
  • Page 29 J5CA12 SiriusXM Radio Operation - Part 1 ® Channel Manager Quick Select Sources Press for any of Top 3 Sources in use Channel List Channel Information Media Player Press to return to SXM mode Info Selection Channel | Artist | Song | Info...
  • Page 30 J5CA12 SiriusXM ® Radio Operation - Part 2 Favorite Selection Press here to select Alert is active when a Favorite Song or Artist is available Favorites Manager...
  • Page 31 J5CA12 SiriusXM ® Parental Control Settings Menu On the SirusXM menu touch Parental Control. The Enter password Screen appears. Enter your 4-digit password. The following screen appears: Lock / Unlock Screen Touch to Station lock, touch lock icon to unlock, the icon will disappear. Channel is unlocked.
  • Page 32 J5CA12 SiriusXM ® Radio Advisory Message SiriusXM Recommendation Advisory Message The radio has detected a fault with the SiriusXM antenna. The antenna cable may be either disconnected or damage. Verify that the antenna cable is connected to the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner.
  • Page 33 J5CA12 The channel that you have requested is locked by the radio’s Parental Control feature. Refer to the SiriusXM Satellite Radio Operation section ® Channel Locke for more information on the Mature Channel Lock feature and how to access.
  • Page 34 J5CA12 iDatalink Operation Summary You can access the satellite radio source provided for the vehicle. The vehicle information and many OEM systems such as steering wheel controls, warning chimes,driver safety systems, and etc. can be displayed on this product by connecting the optional iDatalink adaptor.
  • Page 35 J5CA12 iDatalink Operation Activating iDatalink Maestro Before using and/or connecting the iDatalink Maestro adaptor,you will need to first flash the Maestro RR module with the appropriate vehicle and head unit firmware. 1.Find the Maestro serial number(The last 7 digits of 16 Arabic numerals) of this product.
  • Page 36 J5CA12 iDatalink Operation You can check and use the following screens after selecting[Car Features] in the starting procedure.Touch one of the icons on the bottom of the screen to switch a feature. Gauges screen Vehicle lnformation screen...
  • Page 37 J5CA12 iDatalink Operation Climate screen Parking Assist screen Displaying obstacle detection information CAUTION This function is intended solely to assist the driver's vision. lt does not detect all dangers and obstacles and is not a substitute for your attentiveness, judgement, and care while parking your vehicle.
  • Page 38 J5CA12 iDatalink Operation iDatalink settings 1 Touch Upper right corner icon. The upper right corner of all four interfaces ( Gauges screen, Vehicle Information screen , Climate screen, Parking Assist screen) should have setting button, which can be clicked to perform corresponding display or function settings.
  • Page 39 J5CA12 Metra Operation This Jensen receiver connects with a compatible Metra programmable interface (optional, purchased separately*), allowing the unit to display OEM features and functions such as Vehicle Info, Gauge, Vehicle Information, Climate, Parking Assist, Customizations. The functions that are displayed are dependent on what is available on your specific vehicle.
  • Page 40 J5CA12 Metra Operation Vehicle Information Climate...
  • Page 41 J5CA12 Metra Operation Customizations...
  • Page 42 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. Dealer Name...
  • Page 43 Specifications FM Tuner 87.5MHz-107.9MHz Tuning range: 10dBf Usable sensitivity: 20dBf 50dB quieting sensitivity: 38dB Stereo separation @ 1kHz: 30Hz-13kHz Frequency response: AM Tuner 530kHz-1710kHz Tuning range: 24uV Usable sensitivity: 30Hz-2.3kHz Frequency response: Rear USB High Speed USB 2.0 Compatibility: Mass storage class (There are two USB Class: USB port s: 1.
  • Page 44 Who is covered? This warranty is extended to the us by one of the following methods original retail purchaser for products purchased from an authorized JENSEN dealer and used in • Call us toll-free at (888) 921-4088 the U.S.A. (Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST) What is covered? This warranty covers all •...
  • Page 45 Customer Support 1-888-921-4088 (Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM EST) Visit https://www.jensenmobile.com Designed and Engineered in USA All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without th prior written permission of NAMSUNG AMERICA INC.