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Jensen VM9125 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 VM9125 Operating Instructions watts peak 40W x 4...

  • Page 2: Table Of 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 VM9125 Mobile Multimedia Receiver for maximum enjoyment.

  • Page 3: Features

    VM9125 FEATURES Congratulations on your purchase of the Jensen VM9125 Mobile Multimedia Receiver. It’s a good idea to read all of the instructions before beginning the installation. We recommend having your Jensen VM9125 installed by a reputable installation shop. • Fast Forward/Reverse - 2X, 4X, 8X and 20X •...

  • Page 4: Optional Equipment

    Optional Equipment Rear Camera The VM9125 is “camera ready. ” Before accessing any camera features, you must purchase and install a rear video camera. Once the camera is connected and operating properly, the CAMERA source mode will become active. While the camera is not installed, the CAMERA option appears gray, indicating the function is not available.
  • Page 5 VM9125 WARNING! Never install this unit where operation and viewing could interfere with safe driving conditions. WARNING! To reduce the risk of a traffic accident (except when using for rear view video camera) never use the video display function while driving the vehicle.

  • Page 6: Controls And Indicators

    VM9125 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS VM9125 EJECT MUTE OPEN 1. Disc Slot 2. EJECT Press to eject a disc. 3. Power On/Off ( ) Press to turn the unit on and off 4. SRC Press to turn the unit on. Press and hold to access the source menu.

  • Page 7: Operating Instructions

    VM9125 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Power On / Off Press the /SRC button to turn the unit on. The buttons on the front of the unit light up and the current mode status appears on the LCD. Press and hold the button to power off the unit.

  • Page 8: External Devices

    VM9125 External Devices External peripheral devices, including a game console, camcorder, navigation unit, iPod®, Zune, etc. can be connected to this unit via RCA output using an A/V Media Adapter Cable (not included). MUTE Right Audio Left Audio VM9125 Ground V ideo 3.5mm A/V Cable (not included)

  • Page 9: Audio Control Menu

    VM9125 Audio Control Menu The Audio Control feature allows you to easily adjust your audio system to meet the acoustical characteristics of your vehicle, which vary depending on the type of vehicle and its measurements. Proper setting of the Fader and Balance boosts the effects of the cabin equalizer.
  • Page 10 VM9125 Setting Adjustable Function Range 60 Hz Selects the low pass filter frequency. Touch the + or - buttons to adjust the 80 Hz settings. 100 Hz 200 Hz 0.5 kHz Selects the mid pass filter frequency. Touch the + or - buttons to adjust the 1 kHz settings.
  • Page 11 VM9125 Balance-Fader Touch the BAL-FAD button on the left side of the equalizer screen to display the balance/fader screen. Setting Adjustable Function Range Balance -16 to +16 Balances the audio output levels between the left and right side of the vehicle.

  • Page 12: System Reset

    VM9125 System Reset To correct a system halt or other illegal operation, [RESET] Button use the tip of a pen to press the reset button located on the front bottom-right corner of the unit. After a system reset, the unit restores all factory default settings.

  • Page 13: Settings Menu

    VM9125 SETTINGS MENU To access system settings, touch the button on the screen to enter the SETTINGS MENU. The GENERAL Sub-menu appears highlighted in blue. Accessing Menu Items Touch the sub-menu name to select a sub-menu (Language, Audio, RDS, etc.). The features available for adjustment under the highlighted sub-menu option will appear in the left of the screen.
  • Page 14 VM9125 General Sub-menu Features Setting Options Function Tuner Region • AM Frequency Spacing - 10 kHz • AM Frequency Band - 530 kHz ~ 1720 kHz • FM Frequency Spacing - 200 kHz • FM Frequency Band - 87.5 MHz ~ 107.9 MHz S.Amer1...
  • Page 15 VM9125 Setting Options Function Clock (HH:MM) Clock appears in the top right corner of the screen during certain operations. NOTE: The AM/PM indication will change as you continue to adjust the hour past 12. Beep No beep sounds. When turned on, an audible beep tone confirms each function selection.
  • Page 16 VM9125 Rating Sub-menu Features The DVD system has a built-in parental lock feature to prevent unauthorized persons from viewing restricted disc content. By default, the rating system is unlocked. Once set up, the parental lock is released only by entering the correct password.
  • Page 17 VM9125 Audio Sub-menu Features Setting Options Function Employ the Dynamic Range Control for better playback for low volumes. Loudness Select low frequency boost only or high and low frequency boost. HI/LO Subwoofer Turns the subwoofer output on or off. Sub Filter...

  • Page 18: Exiting The System Setup Menu

    VM9125 Hardware Sub-menu Features If the rear-view video camera is connected, the unit is on, Camera mode is selected upon shifting into REVERSE gear. 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.

  • Page 19: Tuner Operation

    VM9125 TUNER OPERATION Tuner TFT Display Menu Page 1 Menu Page 2 RADIO: Touch to view the SOURCE MENU and select a new playback source 2. Current radio band indicator 3. Stereo broadcasting indicator 4. Strong local signal broadcasting indicator 5.

  • Page 20: Manual Tuning

    VM9125 16. SCAN: Touch to scan all stations available, stopping for 5 seconds at each and continuing until a station is selected 17. SAVE: Touch to display view screen used to enter current channel into preset memory 18. BAND: Touch to change between AM/FM bands 19.

  • Page 21: Direct Tuning

    VM9125 Direct Tuning DIRECT ENTRY To enter a radio station directly, touch to display the direct entry menu. Enter the desired radio station frequency using the on-screen number pad. If you . Press OK to tune to the selected wish to delete an entry number touch station and touch the OK button.
  • Page 22 VM9125 Recalling a Station Select a band (if needed). 2. Touch an on-screen preset button to select the corresponding stored station. Auto Store (AS) To select six strong stations and store them in the current band: Select a band (if needed).

  • Page 23: Dvd/Vcd Video Operation

    VM9125 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:...
  • Page 24 VM9125 Touch to advance to the next chapter on the DVD. Touch to see the second page of DVD controls. Touch to select a chapter/track directly using the on-screen display direct entry menu display Touch to stop DVD playback. 5. Sub: Touch during playback to select the subtitle language if the disc is recorded in multiple languages.
  • Page 25 VM9125 Inserting a Disc Upon inserting a DVD disc, DVD mode is entered and disc play begins. NOTE: If Parental Lock (Rating) is activated and the disc inserted is not authorized, the 4-digit code must be entered and/or the disc must be authorized (see “Rating Sub-menu Features”).
  • Page 26 VM9125 Sectional Repeat Function (A-B) Use the A-B function to define a specific area of a disc to repeat. • Touch A-B on the second page of DVD on-screen controls to set the start point (A) of the repeated section.

  • Page 27: Playback Information

    VM9125 Multi-Language Discs (DVD Only) Changing Audio Language If you are watching a disc recorded in multiple languages, touch AUDIO on the second page of DVD on-screen controls to choose a language. Each time the icon is touched the language will change.

  • Page 28: General Disc Information

    VM9125 General Disc Information Table 3: Disc Properties Symbol 12cm Disc Properties Max Play Time Single side single layer (DVD-5) (MPEG 2 Method) Single side double layer (DVD-9) 133 minutes Double side single layer (DVD-10) 242 minutes Double side double layer (DVD-18)

  • Page 29: Dvd/Cd Audio Operation

    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. Media Requirements The VM9125 will play music or other audio files from the following disc media: • CD-DA • CD-R/RW • DVD •...
  • Page 30 VM9125 DISC: Touch to view the SOURCE MENU and select a new playback source. 2. Repeat Play Indicator - This indicator is lit when the repeat mode is active. 3. Random Play Indicator - This indicator is lit when the random mode is active.

  • Page 31: Playlist Screen

    VM9125 Playlist Screen The Playlist screen allows you to directly search for music on your disc. • Touch a track title (if available) or track number to begin playback of that track. • Touch to view the previous playlist page. Touch to view the next playlist page.

  • Page 32: Inserting A Disc

    VM9125 Controlling Playback Inserting a Disc Upon inserting a CD, disc play begins. You cannot insert a disc if there is already a disc in the unit or if the power is off. Ejecting a Disc Press the button on the front of the unit to eject the disc. The unit automatically reverts to Tuner mode.

  • Page 33: Mp3/Wma Operation

    VM9125 MP3/WMA OPERATION Instructions for TFT control and Insert/Eject are the same for DVD and MP3 operation. Please see the DVD/Disc Video Operation section for information about these topics. Media and File Requirements This player allows you to play back MP3 and WMA files recorded onto CD-R/RWs, DVD+R/RWs, and DVD-R/RWs.
  • Page 34 For example, a medium with the following folder/file hierarchy is subject to Folder Search, File Search or Folder Select, as shown below. The VM9125 player will only recognize three folder levels and does not display folders containing only other folders. 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.
  • Page 35 VM9125 MP3/WMA TFT Display The on-screen indicators and touch key areas for MP3/WMA playback are outlined below. Menu Page 1 Menu Page 2...
  • Page 36 VM9125 DISC: Touch to view the SOURCE MENU and select a new playback source. 2. Repeat Play Indicator - This indicator is lit when the repeat mode is active. 3. Random Play Indicator - This indicator is lit when the random mode is active.
  • Page 37 VM9125 Playlist Screen The Playlist screen allows you to directly search for music, video or photo files stored on your MP3 disc/USB device. • Touch a folder to view the contents of the directory or touch a track title/file name to begin playback of that file.
  • Page 38 VM9125 Controlling Playback Inserting a Disc Upon inserting a MP3/WMA disc, disc play begins. You cannot insert a disc if there is already a disc in the unit or if the power is off. Ejecting a Disc Press the button on the front of the unit to eject the disc. The unit automatically reverts to Tuner mode.

  • Page 39: Ipod® Operation

    VM9125 iPod® OPERATION ® NOTE: Be sure your iPod has the latest Apple firmware installed to avoid connectivity issues. ® Accessing iPod Mode ® This unit is Made for iPod® and iPhone®. You can control your iPod via touch screen to access Playlist, Artist, Albums, Songs, etc. Supported models include, but are not limited to the following: •...
  • Page 40 VM9125 The Search Screen allows you to search for music or video files stored in your iPod®/ iPhone®. Touch the Music list box to search for music grouped by playlists, artists, albums, songs, genres, composer or podcast. Touch the Video list box to search for videos grouped by movie, music videos, TV shows, video podcasts, rentals and video playlists.
  • Page 41 VM9125 Indicators/Controls The on-screen indicators and touch key areas for iPod® playback are outlined below. iPod: Touch to view the SOURCE MENU and select a new playback source ll Indicates whether media is playing or paused 3. Rock: Indicates the current equalizer setting 4.
  • Page 42 X. To clear your entry and start over, touch the back arrow. NOTE: To transmit the video from your iPod® to the VM9125 screen, you must set the following options through the iPod® video settings menu: TV Out = On, TV Signal = NTSC, and Widescreen = On.

  • Page 43: Rear Camera Operation

    VM9125 REAR CAMERA OPERATION This unit is “camera ready. ” Before accessing any camera features, you must install a rear video camera. When the camera is not installed and the function is accessed by the gear selector being placed in reverse or by the unit’s menu, the message “VIDEO NOT DETECTED”...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    VM9125 TROUBLESHOOTING Table 4: Troubleshooting Problem Cause Corrective Action GENERAL Unit will not power 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...
  • Page 45 VM9125 Problem Cause Corrective Action TFT Monitor No image Incorrect connection to parking Check wiring and brake wire correct Parking brake is not engage Stop vehicle in safe place and apply parking brake Flashing image DVD is not compatible with...
  • Page 46 VM9125 Problem Cause Corrective Action Disc does not play Disc is warped or scratched Use disc in good back condition Clean disc with soft Disc is dirty or wet cloth Laser pickup is dirty Clean laser pickup with cleaning disc...

  • Page 47: Error Messages

    VM9125 Error Messages Table 5: Error Messages Message Displayed Cause Corrective Action Loading Disc is being read No Disc Disc is dirty Clean disc with soft cloth Disc is upside down Insert disc with label side Disc not present in...

  • Page 48: Care And Maintenance

    VM9125 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. 2. Do not get water or cleaning fluids on the unit.

  • Page 49: Specifications

    VM9125 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, Xvid, AVI, MPEG 1/2 Signal to Noise Ratio: >95dBA Dynamic Range: >95dB Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20 kHz, -3dB Channel Separation: >...
  • Page 50 VM9125 Operating Temperature: -20C ~ 65C Fuse: 15-amp, mini ATO type DIN chassis dimensions: 7” X 7” X 4” (178mm x 178mm x 100mm) CEA Power Ratings Power Output: 13 Watts RMS x 4 channels into 4-Ohms @ < 1%...
  • Page 51 VM9125 NOTES...
  • Page 52 Audiovox Electronics Corporation Hauppauge, NY 11788 Technical Assistance: 1-800-323-4815 www.mobile.jensen.com © 2012 Audiovox Printed in China VM9125 Common Replacement Parts Owner’s Manual, Install Manual and Quick Start Guide 30613590 Wire Harness 30313590 Trim Rings ( Main and Secondary- Packaged Together)

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