MP6512i INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Jensen MP6512i Mobile Receiver. It’s a good idea to read all of the instructions before beginning the installation. We recommend having your Jensen MP6512i installed by a reputable installation shop. Features CD / MP3 / WMA •...
MP6512i CAUTION: For proper operation of the CD player, the chassis must be mounted within 20° of horizontal. Make sure the unit is mounted within this limitation. Place the radio in front of the dashboard opening so the wiring can be brought through the mounting sleeve.
MP6512i Removing the Radio To remove the radio after installation, remove the trim ring by lifting in the center and pulling it off from either side. Insert the removal keys straight back until they lock, then pull the radio out. If removal keys are inserted at an angle, they will not lock properly and will not release the unit.
Position the right side of the panel in place until correctly engaged, then lightly press the left side of the panel until the mechanism locks it into place. MP6512i...
MP6512i OPERATION Power Press the power button (2) to turn the unit on. Press and hold the power button again to turn the unit off. NOTE: LCD panels may take longer to respond when subjected to cold temperatures for an extended period of time. In addition, the visibility of the numbers on the LCD may decrease slightly.
Loudness On/Off When listening to music at low volume levels, this feature will boost the bass and treble ranges to compensate for the characteristics of human hearing. To change the loudness setting, press the LOUD button (5) to MP6512i...
MP6512i select “OFF”, “LOW”, “MID” or “HIGH”. When activated, “LOUDNESS” appears on the display panel. Local/Distant Reception (LO/DX) When the Local function is on, only radio stations with a strong signal are played. To activate Local reception mode, press the LO/DX button (6).
TUNER OPERATION The MP6512i allows you to receive channels in U.S.A. or EUROPE mode. See “Frequency Spacing (AREA SET)” on page 9 to learn how to change the tuner options. MP6512i READY Select a Band Press the BAND button (3) to change between three FM and two AM bands.
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MP6512i • Language • Religious Music • Religious Talk • Personality • Public • College • Weather • Emergency Test • Emergency To search for stations in a PTY category: Press the PTY button (17) to view the current PTY category.
(or optional remote control) as described below. Many types of software are available for converting audio files into MP3/WMA formats. Jensen recommends Nero or Roxio Easy CD Creator. Depending on the media type and recording method, some CD-R/ RWs may be incompatible with this unit.
Folder Search, File Search or Folder Select as shown below. The MP6512i 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.
MP6512i MP6512i READY Pause Press the pause >/|| button (8) to suspend play. Press the pause >/|| button again to resume play. Accessing the ID3 Tag Press the DISP button (21) repeatedly during MP3/WMA play to access the ID3 information manually. The display will show any of the following information that is programmed on the source: Folder Name, File Name, Track Title, Artist Title, Album Name.
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MENU button to access the file (if a match is found). If only two characters are entered and there is more then one file that begins with these characters, turn the rotary encoder to navigate the files or folders. Press MENU to confirm and play the file. MP6512i...
MP6512i SATELLITE RADIO OPERATION ® Listeners can subscribe to XM Radio on the Web by visiting www.xmradio.com, or by calling (800) 967-2346. Customers should have their Radio ID ready (see “Displaying the Identification (ID) Code”). Customers can receive a limited number of free-to-air channels without activation.
Press the DISP button (21) to change the mode to the following options in the order listed. • Channel Name • Genre (News, Sports, Hits, Kids, etc.) • Artist name • Song Name If the selected channel name, artist, or title exceeds eight characters, the display information will scroll upon selection. MP6512i...
MP6512i IPOD OPERATION Accessing iPod Mode Press the SRC button (7) to change to iPod playback mode. iPod playback begins automatically when an iPod is connected. MP6512i READY Selecting a Track Press the TUNE/TRACK >>| or |<< button (19) to select a track.
REMOTE CONTROL The remote control will allow you to control many functions of the MP6512i. MUTE MENU CH/CAT SCAN BAND DISP Operating Range The remote control sensor (20) is located to the right of the SRC button. The remote control can operate within a distance of 3~5m.
MP6512i CARE AND MAINTENANCE CD Player The following guidelines will help you extend the life of your CD player: When cleaning the vehicle interior, do not get water or cleaning fluids on the unit. The CD player will not operate properly in extreme hot/cold or under damp conditions.
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MP6512i SPECIFICATIONS CEA Power Ratings Power Output ....18 watts RMS X 4 channels into 4-ohms @ < 1% THD+N Signal to Noise Ratio....70dBA below reference (reference: 1 watt, 4-ohms) Frequency Response .
CD or Multimedia Radios/Headunits Audiovox Electronics Corporation (“the Company”) is committed to quality and customer service, and are pleased to offer you this Warranty. Please read it thoroughly and contact the Company at 1-800- 323-4815 with any questions. Who is covered? The Company extends this warranty to the original retail purchaser of products purchased through an authorized Audiovox retailer in the U.S.A., Puerto Rico or Canada.
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