6.2” double din multimedia receiver dvd / nav / siriusxm-ready / built-in bluetooth / compatible with iphone / compatible with ipod / pandora link / usb / aux in (246 pages)
6.2” double din multimedia receiver dvd/nav/siriusxm-ready/built-in bluetooth/pandora link compatible with iphone/compatible with ipod/usb/aux in (6 pages)
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VX4012 7” Single DIN Multimedia Receiver DVD / SiriusXM Ready™ / Built-In BT Technology / iPhone® - iPod® / Pandora® / USB / AV In Operation Manual 4VRMS RCA Output...
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VX4012 Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are registered trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. All rights reserved. microSD is a trademark or registered trademark of SD-3C, LLC in the United States, other countries or both.
VX4012 FCC Statement 1. 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.
If you take a few minutes to look through it, you’ll learn how to use all the features of your new Jensen VX4012 Multimedia Receiver for maximum enjoyment. Please save this manual for future reference.
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• HDMI / MHL Connectivity - See and control smartphone apps on the larger TFT screen. *Some apps may not be supported. • USB Charging Current - 2.1 Amp Support Rear Camera • The VX4012 is “camera ready.” Before accessing any camera features, you must purchase and install a rear video camera.
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VX4012 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.
VX4012 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS OPEN VX4012 Controls and Indicators 1. LCD Screen and Touch Screen: Touch icons on this screen to access menus or control functions. 2. Eject ( ) Button: Press this button to eject a DVD/CD/MP3 disc. Disc play is stopped, the disc is ejected and the unit will change to radio operation.
VX4012 3. Display (DISP) Button: Touch to adjust the screen brightness. Touch and hold to turn the screen off. When the TFT is closed, press once and repeat to cycle through clock time, metadata, RDS information, etc. The type of information displayed depends upon the selected source 4.
VX4012 NOTES ON REMOTE CONTROL USAGE • Aim the remote control at the TFT/screen. • Remove the battery from the remote control or insert a battery insulator if the remote control will not be used for a month or longer.
VX4012 Remote Control Functional Description 1. SOURCE (SRC) Button: Press this button to switch between and select available sources. (Radio/Disc/Phone/USB/Phone-Audio/SWC/AUX-1/AUX-2/Camera) 2. EJECT Button ( ): Press this button to eject a DVD/CD/MP3 disc. Disc play is stopped, the disc is ejected and the unit will change to radio operation. If the disc is not removed from the unit and the button is pressed again, the disc will be re-loaded.
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VX4012 12. NEXT (uul) Button: Press this button to skip to the next chapter, track or song during playback of a disc. Press this button while in Radio mode to search available radio station by increasing tuning frequency. 13. PLAY / PAUSE ( ) Button: Press this button to pause the playback of a disc.
VX4012 USING THE TFT MONITOR Opening / Closing the TFT Monitor Open the TFT Monitor Press the OPEN button on the front panel to activate the mechanism that moves the TFT screen into the viewing position. Close the TFT Monitor Press the OPEN button on the front panel to load the TFT screen back into the compartment.
AV In2 is used for playback of audio/video from an external device connected to the RCA connectors located on the back of the unit (see the VX4012 Installation Guide). The unit can increase or decrease the volume of the connected device. All other controls are done on the connected device.
Press the SRC button on the front panel to switch playing sources. Button VX4012 Front Panel 2. Touch the desired source icon on one of the two main menu screens. Screen 1 of 2: Disc, Radio, USB, AV-IN1, Settings, Phone or Camera. Touch Next at the bottom of the screen to access Screen 2 of 2: Steering Wheel Controls (SWC), AV-IN2, Pandora or SiriusXM (SXM).
VX4012 System Settings Adjustment To access and adjust system settings: Touch the Settings ( ) icon on the Main Menu screen to enter the SETTINGS MENU. Sub-menus where adjustments can be made will be highlighted. Volume Adjustment / Turn On Volume To increase or decrease the volume level, rotate the rotary encoder knob.
VX4012 Playing a Disc To begin playback of an Audio/Video Disc: Press the front panel Rotary Volume ( ) knob / Mute button to turn the unit 2. Insert a disc with the label side facing up. Playback will begin automatically.
VX4012 EQUALIZER CONTROL MENU Adjusting Equalizer Controls The Equalizer adjustment screen allows the user to easily adjust the audio system to meet the acoustical characteristics of the vehicle. The acoustical characteristics vary depending on the type of vehicle and measurements.
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VX4012 Reset Touch the Reset icon to reset the 10 equalizer band frequencies to the mid point. Loudness Touch the Loud icon to turn the loud option ON or OFF. The loud option automatically alters the frequency response curve of audio to make it sound more natural when played at a lower volume level.
System Settings Sub-Menus (General, Audio, Time, Language, BT, DVD or Volume) that are used to adjust the performance of each option of the VX4012. The Version Sub-Menu is for information only. Touch a desired Sub- Menu and the Sub-Menu will appear highlighted. The features available for adjustment will appear on the screen.
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VX4012 Beep - Touch ON or OFF to turn the selection confirmation beep ON or OFF. Wallpaper - Touch wallpaper selection to select wallpaper. Touch again to confirm and set the wallpaper. Calibration- The Touch Screen Calibration adjustment is used to set the parameters of the touch screen to ensure that when the screen is touched, it corresponds to the feature desired.
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VX4012 Illumination - Customize the front panel illumination. Touch to change the illumination color. Select a color or touch Custom > Adjust to select the color palette. UI Color - Touch green, red, amber, blue or purple to select the user interface color.
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VX4012 Audio Sub-Menu Features The Audio Sub-Menu is used to turn the Subwoofer output ON or OFF and to select a Subwoofer crossover frequency. Audio Sub-Menu Screen Subwoofer - Touch ON or OFF to turn the subwoofer output ON or OFF.
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VX4012 Time - Touch the Time icon and use the p or q icons to set the hour, minute, and either AM or PM. After setting the time, touch Save. The time will appear to the right of the Date option.
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VX4012 BT Sub-Menu Features The BT audio capabilities can be used for wireless phones hands free applications. Before attempting to use the BT functions on this unit, please make sure the wireless phone to be connected supports BT functions. BT Pairing Code Screen 2 BT - Touch ON or OFF to turn the BT function ON or OFF.
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VX4012 DVD 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.
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VX4012 Load Factory - This feature allows the user to “Reset” to restore the factory default settings (Rating system only). To reset the password, access the “RATING” menu and enter the current password. Once the correct password is entered, you can access the “Password” field and enter a new one.
VX4012 AV-IN 1 - Touch the AV-IN 1 icon to enter the setting of the connected device then use the p or q icons to increase or decrease the relative volume level between -6 to +6. AV-IN 2 - Touch the AV-IN 2 icon to enter the setting of the connected device then use the p or q icons to increase or decrease the relative volume level between -6 to +6.
VX4012 DISC OPERATION Compatible Audio Discs Types This system will play the following types of discs: • DVD - DVDs that contain audio and/or video. • Audio discs - Audio CDs that contain audio files. • MP3 discs - A disc that contains audio, video and image files (for example, a CD-R with downloaded MP3 files).
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VX4012 Title/Chapter Information - The title/chapter information displayed is the current number of the track playing, the total number of tracks on the disc, the current chapter playing and the total number of chapters on the disc. Time Display - This indicator displays the time as entered by the user in the Settings Menu.
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VX4012 ) Repeat - Touch this icon during playback to repeat the current chapter. The icon on the screen will light and small letter C will appear below the icon and the chapter will repeat. Touch this icon a second time to repeat the current title.
VX4012 Direct Entry When the Direct Entry icon is touched the Direct Entry Screen appears. The user can manually select a title or a chapter. By touching q icon, the user can select a chapter or title. The title or chapter can be selected by touching the corresponding number for a title or chapter.
VX4012 Multi-Language Discs (DVD Only) Changing Audio Language - If you are watching a disc recorded in multiple languages, touch the TFT LCD screen, then touch AUDIO to choose a language. Each time the icon is touched the language will change.
VX4012 General Disc Information 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)
VX4012 CD Operation From the Main Menu Screen touch the DISC icon or insert a CD into the disc slot, label side up. Playback begins in CD mode when a disc is inserted correctly. CD Main Menu The on-screen icons and touch key areas are outlined below.
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VX4012 List - Touch this icon to access the list of tracks contained on the disc. Touch a desired track icon twice and the track will begin playing. ) Shuffle - Touch this icon to play tracks in the directory in a random order.
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VX4012 CD List Touching the List icon will display the CD List Screen. The CD List Screen illustrates the contents of a CD disc. The contents are divided into folders and various file types. Touching the icon will display the files present on the disc.
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VX4012 Track Direct Entry When the Direct Entry icon is touched the Direct Entry Screen appears. The user can manually select a track by touching the corresponding number. After entering the track numbers touch the OK icon. If a wrong digit is entered touching the arrow will remove the number.
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VX4012 MP3 / WMA Operation MP3 is a format for storing digital audio. An audio CD-quality song can be compressed into the MP3 format with very little loss of quality, while taking up much less space. Insert a MP3 Disc into the disc slot, label side up. Playback begins in MP3 mode when a disc is inserted correctly.
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VX4012 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 Eject ( ) button on the front of the unit to eject the disc.
VX4012 RADIO TUNER OPERATION From the main menu screen touch the radio icon. The radio tuner display screen appears. Radio Tuner TFT Display The on-screen icons and touch key areas are outlined below. Radio Tuner TFT Display Screen SRC Icon - Touch to view the SOURCE MENU and select a new playback source.
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VX4012 More ( p/q ) - Touch the p/q icons to display the next or previous page of the Disc menu. ) Seek Down / Manual Seek - Touch this icon to seek the previous available radio station. Touch and hold this icon (Until "Manual Seek -" is displayed) to manually tune the radio in increments.
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VX4012 RDS ON / OFF - Radio Data System (RDS) is a communications protocol standard for embedding small amounts of digital information in conventional FM radio broadcasts. CT ON / OFF - (Clock Time) Some stations broadcast the time and date within the encoded RDS signal.
VX4012 Direct Entry Tuning When the Direct Entry icon is touched the Direct Entry Screen appears. The user can enter the desired radio station frequency using the on-screen number pad. After entering the radio station frequency touch the OK icon. If a wrong digit is entered touching the green arrow will remove the number.
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VX4012 3. Touch the preset number in which you would like to store the current station. The station frequency is displayed at the top of the menu. The preset number will appear highlighted. The station frequency will be stored in the highlighted preset.
VX4012 USB / MicroSD Card OPERATION The unit will read the audio/video files on USB / MicroSD card devices automatically. NOTE: The USB port will recognize most USB flash memory devices and portable hard drives. Hard drives must be formatted to FAT32. NTFS is not supported.
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VX4012 USB / MicroSD Card Operation From the main menu screen touch the USB icon. USB / MicroSD Card Main Menu The on-screen icons and touch key areas are outlined below. USB Main Menu SRC Icon - Touch this icon to return to the Main Menu Screen.
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VX4012 List - Touch this icon to access the list of audio and video files contained on the USB device. Touch a folder icon and the contents of the folder will be displayed. Touch a desired track icon twice and the track will begin playing.
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VX4012 USB / MicroSD card List Touching the List icon will display the USB List Screen. The USB List Screen illustrates the audio and video files present in the USB device. The contents are divided into folders and various file types. The file types consist of audio and video files.
VX4012 Direct Entry When the Direct Entry icon is touched the Direct Entry Screen appears. The user can manually select a track by touching the corresponding number. After entering the track numbers touch the OK icon. If a wrong digit is entered touching the arrow will remove the number.
VX4012 iPod® / iPhone® Controls Accessing iPod® Mode The user can control an iPod®/iPhone® using the touch screen to access, albums, songs, etc. The unit will automatically switch to iPod® mode when an iPod®nano, iPod® touch or iPhone® is plugged into the front panel USB connector. Also the iPod®...
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VX4012 ) Previous - Touch this icon to play the previous track. ) Play/Pause - Touch this icon to begin playback. Touch this icon again to pause playback. ) Next - Touch this icon to play the next track. List - Touch this icon to access the list of audio and video files contained on the iPod®.
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VX4012 ) Audio Files - Touch the audio file icon to display the audio file. Touch the audio file icon to select a track. Touch the audio file icon again to confirm and playback will begin. ) Video Files - Touch the video file icon to display the video file. Touch the video file icon to select a video file.
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VX4012 Pausing Playback Touch the Play/Pause ( ) icon to suspend or resume playback. PIC - When the PIC icon is touched the picture adjust screen appears. Touch this icon during playback to adjust the color brightness, contrast, saturation and hue.
VX4012 Connecting External Devices AV In 1 / AV In 2 AV In 1 AV In 1 is used for playback of audio/video from an external device connected to the unit through a 3.5mm jack located on the front panel. The unit can increase or decrease the volume of the connected device.
Most Android smartphones will require an app that must be downloaded from Google Play Store. Search for "Jensen HDMI / MHL Connect" in the search bar. Note: In order to connect your smartphone, you will need an HDMI / MHL adapter for your particular brand of smartphone.
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VX4012 Interfacing your Smartphone - iPhone 6® / iPhone 6 Plus® / iPhone 5® / iPhone 5S® / iPhone 5C® Note: In order to connect your smartphone, you will need the "Apple Lightning Digital AV adapter" (HDMI adapter). No app or software is needed for Apple devices.
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Connecting Your Smartphone - Android / Apple 1. Jensen HDMI / MHL Connect App Installation Procedure Download and install the Jensen HDMI / MHL Connect app from Google Play (Android Devices Only) onto your smartphone. 2. Smartphone / Head Unit BT Connection...
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• Before using BT functions, you must pair your mobile phone to the VX4012 unit (see “Pairing the Your Mobile Phone with the Unit”. To ensure the best reception for pairing and re-connection, please make sure the mobile phone battery is fully charged before you begin.
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VX4012 BT User Interface The on-screen icons and information for BT functions are outlined below. SRC - Touch this icon to return to the Main Menu Screen. BT - Displays the current source. L GVX9200 - Indicates the device that is paired with the unit.
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VX4012 The user can make or receive phone calls with BT enabled phones through the unit. The user can also listen to music from a BT enabled device. Pairing BT Devices To connect your BT phone to the unit, the user needs to pair the phone to the unit.
NOTE: Some mobile phones require a “pass key” or pairing code to connect. If your phone requires a pass key or pairing code, you will need to enter this number. The default pairing code for the VX4012 is "5309". 10. A prompt to enter a PIN number or passkey for the unit should appear. The default passkey for the unit is “5309”.
VX4012 Making an Outgoing Call Outgoing calls can be performed in two manners. The outgoing call can be direct dialed using the front panel keypad or the by touching either the Phonebook or Call History icons, selecting a name and touching the phone number.
VX4012 Audio Mute To mute the phone call audio from the unit when a call is received, press the front panel rotary knob. Press the front panel rotary knob again and phone call audio will be restored to the unit.
VX4012 Call Transfer While talking, to transfer audio from the unit back to the mobile phone, touch the Transfer to Phone icon. You can only transfer a call after it has been answered. Touching the Transfer to Radio icon will return the audio from the mobile phone to the unit.
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PTT (Push to Talk) Function The VX4012 has a PTT button to allow you to access Siri or Google Voice through the head unit when connected via BT. You mobile phone must support Siri or Google Voice in order for this feature to be supported on the head unit.
VX4012 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 “No Signal!” will be displayed and the following screen will appear.
SWC Ready 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 VX4012 to be compatible with any steering wheel controls. Note: Not all OE steering wheel functions may be supported by the VX4012. PTT - Will activate Siri / Google Voice if mobile phone supports the feature.
Apple device for audio connectivity. To play Pandora Radio using an Android device, it is necessary to pair your mobile phone via BT to the VX4012. A cable connection for Pandora via Android is not supported.
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VX4012 ) Pause / Play Icon - Touch the icon to pause playback. Touch the icon to begin playback. ) Next Icon - Press this icon skip a song, subject to the skip limit. ) Thumbs Up - Press thumbs up to tell Pandora you like the track currently playing, and Pandora will play more tracks like it.
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VX4012 Station List Screen The Station List Screen allows you to search for music by stations you created. Pandora® Radio Station List Screen Touch a station on the list to choose that station. Touch the Scroll Down (q) icon to view the next page in the list or the Scroll Up (p) icon to view the previous page.
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VX4012 3. If both an Android device and iPhone®/ iPod® are connected to the radio, the Select Android or iOS Screen appears. Select Android or iOS Screen 4. To stop Pandora,® exit the Pandora app on the iPhone®, iPod® or Android device.
Activation typically takes 10-15 minutes, but may take up to one hour. It is recommended to leave your vehicle on until the “Subscription Updated” message appears. This Jensen unit is compatible with the following SXM Vehicle Connect Tuners: - SXV200 - SXV300...
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VX4012 SiriusXM® User Interface The on-screen indicators and touch key areas for SiriusXM® functions are outlined below. Menu Page 1 SiriusXM® Menu Page 1 SRC Icon - Touch to return to the unit’s Main Menu Screen. Band indicator (SXM1 icon) - Displays SiriusXM® radio band currently selected.
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VX4012 Previous ( ) Icon - Touch to tune to the previous channel. Channel/Category Icon - Touch to toggle the icon displayed between Category and Channel. When Channel is displayed, touching tunes channels up or down. When Category is displayed, touching tunes channels within a category up or down.
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VX4012 Menu Page 2 SiriusXM® Menu Page 2 More Icon - Touch to go to SiriusXM® Menu Page 1. Band Icon - Touch to select a band of preset channels. Three bands are available: SXM1, SXM2, and SXM3. Each band can store up to ten preset channels. (Preset channels are accessed from the List icon.)
VX4012 Switching to SiriusXM® Radio • Touch the top left corner of the screen (the SRC box) to view the Main Menu screen. From the Main menu screen, touch the SiriusXM icon. • Press the MENU button on the front panel to switch to the SXM source.
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VX4012 Using Preset Channels A preset is a channel name that is stored for instant access to that channel. Ten numbered preset buttons store and recall channels for each band. Storing a Channel Select a band (if needed), then select a channel.
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VX4012 Searching for a Channel Search by Channel To search by channel: On the SirusXM® menu page 1, touch the Category/Channel icon (if needed) to select Channel. 2. Touch List to display the Channel Search Screen: Channel Search Screen 3. Touch a channel to tune to that channel. Touch the or icon to scroll up or down the list.
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VX4012 Locking SXM Mature Channels SiriusXM® attaches a label to channels with mature content. The radio recognizes these channels as “Mature”. The Mature Channel Lock option allows you to lock out channels with “Mature” labels. These channels will still appear in the channel...
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VX4012 Temporarily Unlock a Mature Channel When the global “Mature Lock” is enabled, a mature channel can be temporarily unlocked. All mature channels are temporarily unlocked (but still hidden when channel browsing) until the SXM source is changed, Accy (Key) is cycled or the “Power Button”...
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VX4012 Unlock All Mature Channels To unlock all mature channels: On the SirusXM® menu page 2, touch the Lock icon. The following screen appears: Enter Lock Password Screen 2. Enter your 4-digit password and then press the Ok icon. The following screen appears: 3.
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VX4012 Locking Individual SXM Channels An user can lock individual channels. When locked, a channel has the lock ( icon next to it on the channel list. Locking a Channel To lock an individual channel: On the SirusXM® menu page 2, touch the Lock icon. The following screen...
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VX4012 Unlocking a Channel To unlock an individual channel: On the SirusXM® menu page 2, touch the Lock icon. The Enter Password Screen appears appears. 2. Enter your 4-digit password. The following screen appears: Unlock Screen 3. Touch a lock ( ) icon to unlock a channel.
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VX4012 SiriusXM® Radio Advisory Messages SiriusXM® user advisory messages are listed below: Advisory Displayed Cause Check SXM Tuner Check the SiriusXM® tuner connection on the back of the unit to ensure that it’s correctly connected. Check SXM Antenna Ensure the SiriusXM® antenna cable is connected to the SiriusXM®...
Uploading User Wallpaper Only one user wallpaper can be loaded at a time into the VX4012. However, the user wallpaper can be loaded an infinite amount of times. 1. Insert a MicroSD card with wallpaper images into the MicroSd card slot.
VX4012 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Problem Cause Corrective Action GENERAL Unit will not power Radio Fuse open Install new fuse with correct rating Car battery fuse open Install new fuse with correct rating Illegal operation Press the RESET button located in the middle...
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VX4012 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...
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VX4012 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...
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VX4012 Disc 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 Insert disc loading compartment...
VX4012 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.
VX4012 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 and AAC Signal to Noise Ratio: >95dBA Dynamic Range: >95dB Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20 kHz, -3dB Channel Separation: >...
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VX4012 General Auxiliary (Audio) Input Impedance: 10k -Ohm Power Supply: 11 to 16VDC, negative ground Power Antenna / Amp Remote (Blue): 500mA max (Current limited protection) Operating Temperature: 0C ~ 65C / 32F ~ 149F Fuse: 15-Amp, ATO type Chassis Dimensions: 7” X 7” X 2” (178mm x 178mm x 50mm)