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VM9512HD Multimedia Receiver DISP CLOSE BAND Installation and Operation Manual ANGLE / TILT PICTURE Enter Press Audio VM9512HD Watts Peak Watts en Crête Vatios el Máximo video 60W x 4...
CONTENTS 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 VM9512HD Mobile Multimedia Receiver for maximum enjoyment.
VM9512HD PREPARATION Congratulations on your purchase of the Jensen VM9512HD • MediaLink Includes the Following Connectivity: Mobile Multimedia Receiver. • USB - Supports Hard Drives and Flash Memory It’s a good idea to read all of the instructions before beginning Drives the installation.
VM9512HD Optional Equipment Tools and Supplies WARNING! Only connect the unit to a12-volt power • NAV101 You will need these tools and supplies to install your supply with proper grounding. The VM9512HD is "navigation ready." Before accessing VM9512HD: any navigation features, you must purchase and install •...
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VM9512HD WIRING DIAGRAM See the MediaLink and Satellite Connections diagram for more information MediaLink about connecting a satellite receiver and an iPod (through the MediaLink). SAT Radio * Satellite WHITE BLUE Receiver SAT L Connections SUB.W External Power Amplifier SAT R SURROUND REAR R WHITE...
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VM9512HD MEDIALINK AND SATELLITE CONNECTIONS Compatible SAT Tuners: 1. XMD1000 (requires XMC or XMDJEN100 Cable Kit) 2. CNP2000UC Requires Gen 5.5 or earlier photo or video iPod. iPhone, iPod Touch, iPod Classic and iPod Nano with video will only play music files.
VM9512HD INSTALLATION Pre-installation FINAL INSTALLATION CAUTION! Be careful not to damage the car wiring. Press the metal levers on both sides to remove the half- sleeve from the radio. Place the radio in front of the dashboard opening so the wiring can be brought through the mounting sleeve.
VM9512HD ANTI-THEFT FEATURE The VM9512HD is equipped with an anti-theft feature Touch the keypad icon next to the blue box in the requiring the user to enter a password upon initial power on. “Password” field to open the on-screen keypad. 02:40 SETUP RADIO...
VM9512HD CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Button Operation 1. OPEN/CLOSE Press to activate the automatic mechanical system and move the TFT monitor into viewing position. Press again to close the TFT. 2. DISP With the TFT monitor open, press to cycle through OPEN BAND DISP...
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VM9512HD CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 13.Pause/Play/Enter Press to pause or resume playback or to confirm current selection. 14. (right joystick) DVD/Disc Mode: Press once to enter the next chapter or track. Multimedia Receiver BAND DISP CLOSE TUNER Mode: Press once to auto-search the next available radio station.
VM9512HD REMOTE CONTROL The VM9512HD 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.
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VM9512HD Table 1: Remote Control Functions Button Function Name Ref# TUNER CD/MP3 SATELLITE iPod MENU Enters the main menu of the Turns on/off PBC when play- Displays diagnostics screen Displays iPod menu disc ing VCD TITLE Enters the title menu of the Plays first ten seconds of each Category list in CG mode disc...
VM9512HD USING THE TFT MONITOR Open/Close TFT Monitor Monitor Left/Right Angle Adjustment Aspect Ratio Open TFT Monitor To manually adjust the left/right angle of the TFT screen, Press the WIDE button (28) on the remote control or WIDE follow these steps: button (22) on the monitor to adjust the aspect ratio as Press the OPEN button (1) on the front panel or press the follows (only active with video source):...
VM9512HD Parameter Adjustment Procedure Enter Picture Quality Setting Mode: Press the PIC button (24) on the remote control or press and hold the WIDE/PICTURE button (22) on the moni- tor. Select Item to Set: Use the up/down joystick buttons to select “BRIGHT” or “CONTRAST”.
VM9512HD OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Power On / Off adapter. Please refer to the instructions included with the music files from a portable music player, video from a video PAC adapter for detailed installation information. camera and even view photos stored on a digital camera. Press the /SRC button (6) on the unit (or the /POWER...
VM9512HD This menu allows you to select a source for the front or rear Use the joystick to adjust the selected feature to the • PIP: Touch to view the Rear Zone, current Front Zone, zone. Touch FRONT or REAR to choose the zone for which desired setting.
VM9512HD System Reset To correct a system halt or other [RESET] Button illegal operation, use the tip of a pen to press the reset button (12) located on the front bottom-right corner of the unit. After a system reset, the unit restores all factory default settings. NOTE: If the unit is reset while a DVD is playing, the DVD resumes play once the reset is complete.
VM9512HD MULTI-ZONE OPERATION Independent sources can be played simultaneously on the You can also connect a wireless headphone system to one of This menu allows you to select a source for the front or rear VM9512HD. For example, a video game console can be your rear monitors, as illustrated below.
VM9512HD SETUP MENU To access system settings, press the SETUP button (31) on Audio Sub-menu Features Setting Options Function the remote control or touch the button on the screen to Setting Options Function Clock Adjust (HH:MM) The clock appears in the top right enter the “SETUP”...
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VM9512HD Bluetooth Sub-menu Features Rating Sub-menu Features Hardware Sub-menu Features The DVD system has a built-in parental lock feature to If the rear-view video camera is connected, the unit is on, and Setting Options Function prevent unauthorized persons from viewing restricted disc the TFT monitor is retracted inside the unit, the TFT monitor content.
VM9512HD P.VOL Sub-menu Features Setting Options Function Source DISC Choose a source for which you would like to increase the relative RADIO volume (LEVEL). Use the +/- buttons to increase or decrease relative volume for speci- fied source up to 6 decibels. AUX 1 AUX 2 iPod...
VM9512HD TUNER OPERATION About HD Radio™ Technology Selecting a Tuning Mode Preset radio stations: Touch to recall preset stations Program Information:Title, Artist, Type HD Radio technology allows CD-quality digital broadcasting Touch the A/D button (21) to choose from the following NOTE: The amount of information displayed when of your local AM and FM radio stations.
VM9512HD Auto Store (AS) screen without changing the station, touch Exit. To clear your If the PTY menu is not displayed, press the PROG button entry and start over, touch Clear. (20) on page 2/2 to toggle between HD Radio multicast To select six strong stations and store them in the current channels and PTY categories.
VM9512HD SATELLITE RADIO OPERATION Direct Tuning 19. MEM: View screen used to enter current channel into Listeners can subscribe to XM® Radio on the Web by preset memory visiting www.xmradio.com, or by calling (800) 967-2346. 20. DIAG: This feature is reserved for use by service To enter a radio station directly, touch the button or Customers should have their Radio ID ready (see...
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VM9512HD 01:02 SAT1 CH001 XM Preview Preview ######## 001 XM Preview 004 The 40s 005 The 50s 006 The 60s 007 The 70s DIAG Title: www.xmradio.com • While in Search Mode, to switch between Channel and Category search modes, press the CH or CAT buttons on the touch screen.
VM9512HD DVD/VCD VIDEO OPERATION Controlling Playback Repeat Playback NOTE: When properly installed, DVD video cannot be Press the RPT button (19) on the control panel, the RPT To access the on-screen controls, touch the screen. Touch displayed on the main TFT screen unless the parking the 1/2 button to view a second page of controls button (7) on the remote control, or the button on screen...
VM9512HD Playback Information Press the TITLE button (2) on the remote control or on Enter the desired title, chapter/track, or time using the on- screen to select a different title for playback. screen number pad and then press the Enter button. To exit During DVD and VCD playback, press the DISP button on the the screen without making a selection, touch Exit.
VM9512HD General Disc Information Table 6: Disc Properties Symb Max Play 12cm Disc Properties Time (MPEG 2 Single side single layer (DVD-5) Method) Single side double layer (DVD-9) 133 minutes Double side single layer (DVD-10) 242 minutes Double side double layer (DVD-18) 266 minutes 484 minutes (MPEG 1...
VM9512HD DVD/CD AUDIO OPERATION Instructions for TFT control and Insert/Eject are the same for 13. Touch to activate/deactivate Repeat play mode Random Play Select DVD and CD operation. Please see the DVD/Disc Video 14. Touch to access the direct entry screen While disc play is stopped, press the RDM button on the Operation section for information about these topics.
VM9512HD MP3/WMA OPERATION Loading an SD Card Instructions for TFT control and Insert/Eject are the same for MP3 Playing Order DVD and MP3 operation. Please see the DVD/Disc Video When selected for play, files and folders (Folder Search, File Operation section for information about these topics. Search or Folder Select) are accessed in the order they were NOTE: The VM9512HD will support up to 4GB SD Cards.
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VM9512HD MP3 User Interface 17. Touch to view the SOURCE MENU and select a new Random Play Select playback source Press the RDM button (33) on the remote control to play the The on-screen indicators and touch key areas for MP3 18.
VM9512HD iPod OPERATION iPod User Interface Controlling Your iPod Photo Playback While iPod photos can be viewed on the VM9512HD screen, The on-screen indicators and touch key areas for iPod The unit will automatically switch to iPod mode when an iPod you must use the iPod to control photo playback options.
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VM9512HD Direct Track/File Entry To select a track/file directly, touch the button on screen control to display the direct entry menu. TRACK: _ _ / ## Exit Clear 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.
VM9512HD BLUETOOTH OPERATION About Bluetooth • To ensure the best conversation quality/performance, Current connection status/device connected stay within one meter of the head unit when talking. Current time Bluetooth is a short-range wireless radio connectivity • To “disconnect” the mobile phone from the head unit, Bluetooth menu technology that is developed as a cable replacement for turn the Bluetooth connectivity off on the mobile phone.
VM9512HD Pairing the Bluetooth System with Answering an Incoming Call Use the 0-9, *, and # buttons to input the phone number. Your Mobile Phone and Head Unit • Touch the CLEAR button to clear the last digit. To answer the call, touch the button.
VM9512HD Phone Book Touch the Phone Book menu option to display the NOTE: Please quit A2DP mode before attempting to make a phone call, as unexpected results may occur phone book stored on your mobile phone, if compatible. depending on your mobile phone model. The screen will display “Ready...”...
VM9512HD TROUBLESHOOTING Table 8: Troubleshooting 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...
VM9512HD Table 8: Troubleshooting Problem Cause Corrective Action Disc does not play back Disc is warped or scratched Use disc in good condition Disc is dirty or wet Clean disc with soft cloth Laser pickup is dirty Clean laser pickup with cleaning disc Incompatible disc is used Use compatible disc Disc rating exceeds Parental Lock rating limit...
VM9512HD Care and Maintenance Use only a clean silicone cloth and neutral detergent to clean the front panel or monitor. A rough cloth and non- neutral detergent (such as alcohol) may result in scratching or discoloration. Do not get water or cleaning fluids on the unit. If the temperature inside the player gets too hot, a protective circuit automatically stops play of the disc.
Limited Warranty DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE CD or Multimedia Radios/Headunits Audiovox Electronics Corporation (“the Company”) is committed to Limitations quality and customer service, and are pleased to offer you this THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY Warranty.
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Terms of Use. eMusic is a registered trademark of eMusic.com Inc. in the U.S.A. and other countries. iPod is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. Apple is not a partner, sponsor, or owner of eMusic. Offer also available at www.jensen.com and click on the music download icon.
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