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VM9412 Installation and Operation Manual Multimedia Receiver BAND BAND BAND Press Audio VM9412 REAR REAR ® video DISP CLOSE ANGLE / TILT PICTURE WIDE WIDE OPEN DISP DISP OPEN Enter STOP STOP MUTE Watts Peak Watts en Crête Vatios el Máximo...
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 VM9412 Mobile Multimedia Receiver for maximum enjoyment.
VM9412 PREPARATION Congratulations on your purchase of the Jensen VM9412 Mobile Multimedia Receiver. It’s a good idea to read all of the instructions before beginning the installation. We recommend having your Jensen VM9412 installed by a reputable installation shop. Features •...
To prevent a short circuit, be sure to turn off the ignition and remove the negative (-) battery cable prior to installation. NOTE: If the VM9412 is to be installed in a car equipped with an on-board drive or navigation computer, do not disconnect the battery cable.
VM9412 WIRING DIAGRAM See the MediaLink and Satellite Connections diagram for more information about connecting a satellite receiver and an iPod (through the MediaLink). External Power Amplifier Antenna Jack Antenna Car Phone FRONT L+ FRONT L- FRONT R+ FRONT R-...
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SAT Radio SAT L SAT R *SAT Cable Kit: JXMC or XMDJEN100 (sold separately) **XM or Sirius satellite tuner (sold separately) MediaLink 3.5mm - Audio VIDEO LEFT RIGHT iPod Video iPod jLink iPod Cable (Sold Separately) VM9412 iPod Mini iPod Nano...
NOTE: When replacing a fuse, be sure to use correct type and amperage to avoid damaging the radio. The VM9412 uses one 10 amp mini-ATM fuse, located in the black filter box in-line with the main wire harness. Final Installation After completing the wiring connections, turn the unit on to confirm operation (ignition switch must be on).
ANTI-THEFT FEATURE The VM9412 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:...
8. MUTE Press to silence the receiver. Press again to resume previous volume level. NOTE: The VM9412 features Softmute, which will allow the volume to increase or decrease gradually when the MUTE function is activated or deactivated. 9. IR Remote Control Receiver 10.
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Multimedia Receiver BAND BAND BAND Pres s Audio VM9412 REAR VM9412 DISP CLOSE ANGLE / TILT PICTURE WIDE WIDE...
VM9412 REMOTE CONTROL The VM9412 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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Stops playback Enters Direct Access mode Enters Direct Access mode Fast reverses the disc content Selects AM/FM Band. Play/pause VM9412 SATELLITE iPod Displays diagnostics screen Category list in CG mode Toggles on/off audio output Toggles on/off audio output Turns the power on/off...
CAMERA mode upon reverse driving. When the reverse driving stops, the monitor returns to its original input mode. VM9412 Aspect Ratio Press the WIDE button (28) on the remote control or WIDE button (23) on the monitor to adjust the aspect ratio as...
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VM9412 Parameter Adjustment Procedure Enter Picture Quality Setting Mode: Press the PIC button (24) on the remote control or the WIDE/PICTURE button (23) on the monitor. Select Item to Set: Use the up/down joystick buttons to select “BRIGHT” or “CONTRAST”.
Press the joystick ENTER button on the control panel (13) or remote control (18) to select the highlighted option. Use the joystick to adjust the selected feature to the desired setting. VM9412 Table 4: Audio Adjustments Function Adjustment Options User...
VM9412 MULTI-ZONE OPERATION Independent sources can be played simultaneously on the VM9412. For example, a video game console can be seen on the front screen while DVD video is available to rear passengers. Connecting the Rear Zone Touch Screen You can connect up to two additional monitors (sold separately) for rear passengers, one of which can be a Touch Screen.
English. Spanish DVD menu (if applicable) is dis- played in Spanish. French DVD menu (if applicable) is dis- played in French. VM9412 Audio Sub-menu Features Setting Options Function Employ the Dynamic Range Control for better playback for low volumes.
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VM9412 Setting Options Function Tuner Region AM Frequency Spacing - 10kHz AM Frequency Band - 530kHz~1720kHz FM Frequency Spacing - 200kHz FM Frequency Band - 87.5MHz~107.9MHz America 1 AM Frequency Spacing - 10kHz AM Frequency Band - 530kHz~1720kHz FM Frequency Spacing - 100kHz FM Frequency Band - 87.5MHz~108.0MHz...
To seek the next lower station: • Touch the |<<| button on screen. • Move the joystick to the left. Manual Tuning To increase or decrease the tuning frequency one step: VM9412 • Touch the buttons on screen. • Move the joystick left/right. Direct Tuning...
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VM9412 close the menu). The preset number and station appears highlighted. Recalling a Station Select a band (if needed). Touch an on-screen preset button (6) to select the corresponding stored station. 87.5 90.1 98.1 106.1 107.9 102.9 Auto Store (AS)
Mem: P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 E x i t VM9412 Touch the preset number in which you would like to store the current station (or press EXIT to cancel and close the menu). The preset number and station appears highlighted.
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VM9412 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.
• DVD: Repeat Chapter, Repeat Title, Repeat Off • VCD (PBC Off): Repeat Single, Repeat Off VM9412 NOTE: For VCD play, the repeat function is not available if PBC is on. Sectional Repeat Function (A-B) Use the A-B function to define a specific area of a disc to repeat.
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VM9412 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...
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Region 4: Australia, New Zealand, Middle and South America, South Pacific Ocean Islands/ Oceania • Region 5: Russia, Mongolia, India, Middle Asia, Eastern Europe, North Korea, North Africa, North-West Asia • Region 6: Mainland China • ALL: All regions VM9412...
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 VM9412 will play music or other audio files from the following disc media: •...
Folder Search, File Search or Folder Select, as shown below. The VM9412 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.
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(17, 19) on the remote control or the < or > button (16, 17) on the joystick to select the desired song or file. Photo Playback While iPod photos can be viewed on the VM9412 screen, you must use the iPod to control photo playback options. Touch the icon on screen or press the MENU button (1) on the remote control to access the iPod PHOTO mode.
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Press the Enter button to tune to the selected station. To exit the screen without changing the station, touch Exit. To clear your entry and start over, touch Clear. You can also use the numeric keypad (29) on the remote control to access files directly. VM9412...
VM9412 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem GENERAL Unit will not power on Radio Fuse blown Car battery fuse blown Illegal operation Remote control does not function Battery depleted Battery installed incorrectly No/low audio output Improper audio output connection Volume set too low Improper “MUTE” connection...
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Cause Clean disc with soft cloth Insert disc with label side up Insert disc Clean disc with soft cloth Insert disc with label side up Press EJECT key for 5 seconds to reset loading mechanism VM9412 Corrective Action Corrective Action...
VM9412 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.
Power Output: 13 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: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, -3dB. (Aux Input used as reference input) Reference Supply Voltage: 14.4VDC *Specifications subject to change without notice. VM9412...
Limited Warranty 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...