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Jensen VM9225BT Operating Instructions Manual

Jensen VM9225BT Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 VM9225BT 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 VM9225BT Mobile Multimedia Receiver for maximum enjoyment.

  • Page 3: Features

    Congratulations on your purchase of the Jensen VM9225BT Mobile Multimedia Receiver. It’s a good idea to read all of the instructions before beginning the installation. We recommend having your Jensen VM9225BT installed by a reputable installation shop. • Fast Forward/Reverse - 2X, 4X, 8X and 20X •...
  • Page 4 Rear Camera The VM9225BT 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 VM9225BT 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

    VM9225BT CONTROLS AND INDICATORS VM9225BT EJECT MUTE OPEN 1. Disc Slot 2. EJECT Press to eject a disc. 3. Power On/Off ( )/SRC Press to turn the unit ON. Press and hold to turn the unit OFF. Once the unit is ON, momentarily pressing the SRC button will display the Main Source Menu.

  • Page 7: Remote Control

    VM9225BT REMOTE CONTROL See Table 1 for remote control functions. iPod VIDEO MUSIC PHOTO...
  • Page 8 VM9225BT Table 1: Remote Control Functions Button Function Name TUNER CD/MP3/ iPod MENU Enters Turns on/off Selects the main PBC when Photo menu of playing mode. the disc. VCD. TITLE Enters the Plays the Selects title menu first ten Music of the disc.
  • Page 9 VM9225BT Table 1: Remote Control Functions Button Function Name TUNER CD/MP3/ iPod PHOTO/ Language Selects SUBTITLE selection Photo for subtitle. mode. DISP/ Displays Displays Displays Display Displays CLEAR playing playing playing playing playing information. information. information. information. information. Delete entry...
  • Page 10 VM9225BT Table 1: Remote Control Functions Button Function Name TUNER CD/MP3/ iPod VOL + Increases Increases Increases Increases Increases volume. volume. volume. volume. volume. Selects Selects the Searches for Selects Pauses previous an available playback/ previous chapter for radio previous...
  • Page 11 VM9225BT Table 1: Remote Control Functions Button Function Name TUNER CD/MP3/ iPod Displays Displays set-up set-up parameters. parameters. OPEN/ Opens/ Opens/ Opens/ Opens/ Opens/ CLOSE closes closes closes closes Closes the TFT the TFT the TFT the TFT the TFT monitor.
  • Page 12 VM9225BT Table 1: Remote Control Functions Button Function Name TUNER CD/MP3/ iPod SETUP 31 Displays Displays Displays Displays Displays Setup Setup Setup Setup Setup menu. menu. menu. menu. menu. 32 Accesses Accesses Accesses Accesses Accesses equalizer equalizer equalizer equalizer equalizer menu.

  • Page 13: Operating Instructions

    VM9225BT 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 14: Volume Adjustment

    VM9225BT 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 VM9225BT Ground V ideo 3.5mm A/V Cable (not included)

  • Page 15: Audio Control Menu

    VM9225BT 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 16 VM9225BT Table 2: Equalizer Adjustments 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.
  • Page 17 VM9225BT 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 18: Parking Brake Inhibit

    VM9225BT System Reset [RESET] Button To correct a system halt or other illegal operation, use the tip of a pen to press the reset button located on the front bottom-left corner of the unit behind the protective cover. After a system reset, the unit restores all factory default settings.

  • Page 19: Settings Menu

    VM9225BT 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 20 VM9225BT General Sub-menu Features Setting Options Function • 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 21 VM9225BT 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 22 VM9225BT 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 23 VM9225BT Audio Sub-menu Features Setting Options Function Employ the Dynamic Range Control for better playback for low volumes. Select low frequency boost only or high and low frequency boost. Turns the subwoofer output on or off. Select a crossover frequency to set a cut-off frequency for the subwoofer’s LPF (low-pass...
  • Page 24 VM9225BT Setting Options Function Default level is 3 (0dB reference) 0 = (-6dB) 1 = (-4dB) 2 = (-2dB) 3 = (0dB) 4 = (+2dB) 5 = (+4dB) 6 = (+6dB) Hardware Sub-menu Features Setting Options Function Color Select White...

  • Page 25: Exiting The System Setup Menu

    VM9225BT Setting Options Function Camera In Normal Reverse the camera image as if looking through a rear-view mirror. Mirror Video Input (Input The color signals are output in the circuitry auto detects the standard NTSC format. video signal from the The color signals are output in the Aux In source).

  • Page 26: Tuner Operation

    VM9225BT 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.

  • Page 27: Manual Tuning

    VM9225BT 15. AS: Touch to automatically store stations. 16. PTY: Touch to activate the program type related search function. 17. SCAN: Touch to scan all stations available, stopping for 5 seconds at each and continuing until a station is selected.

  • Page 28: Direct Tuning

    VM9225BT Direct Tuning To enter a radio station directly, touch DIRECT ENTRY to display the direct entry menu. Enter the desired radio station frequency using the on-screen number pad. If you wish to delete an entry number touch . Press OK to tune to the selected station and touch the OK button.
  • Page 29 VM9225BT 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 30: Dvd/Vcd Video Operation

    VM9225BT 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 31 VM9225BT 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 32 VM9225BT 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 33 VM9225BT 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 34: Playback Information

    VM9225BT 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 35: General Disc Information

    VM9225BT General Disc Information Table 4: 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 36: 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 VM9225BT will play music or other audio files from the following disc media: • CD-DA • CD-R/RW • DVD •...
  • Page 37 VM9225BT 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 38: Playlist Screen

    VM9225BT 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 39 VM9225BT 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 40: Mp3/Wma Operation

    VM9225BT 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 41 For example, a medium with the following folder/file hierarchy is subject to Folder Search, File Search or Folder Select, as shown below. The VM9225BT 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 42 VM9225BT 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 43 VM9225BT 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 44 VM9225BT 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 45: Resetting The Loading Mechanism

    VM9225BT 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 46: Ipod® Operation

    VM9225BT iPod®/iPhone® 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 47 VM9225BT 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 48 VM9225BT 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.
  • Page 49 X. To clear your entry and start over, touch the back arrow. NOTE: To transmit the video from your iPod® to the VM9225BT screen, you must set the following options through the iPod® video settings menu: TV Out = On, TV Signal = NTSC, and Widescreen = On.

  • Page 50: Pandora Radio Operation

    VM9225BT PANDORA RADIO OPERATION Pandora Radio is available via your iPhone® (data usage will occur) or iPod® touch (Wi-Fi). NOTE: For basic iPod®/ iPhone® connectivity, you can use the white 30-pin to USB iPod cable that came with your Apple device . For iPod® video or photo playback, you must purchase the jLink-USB cable.
  • Page 51 VM9225BT Thumbs Down Icon: Press this icon to tell Pandora to not play this track. Pandora will skip to the next track. If the skip limit has been reached, Pandora will continue to play but your feedback will be recorded.
  • Page 52 VM9225BT To Launch/Stop Pandora Radio Launch the Pandora app on your iPhone. The Pandora icon appears on the Main Menu Screen. 2. Touch the Pandora icon. The Pandora Screen appears. 3. Touch the icon to begin playback or the icon to pause playback.

  • Page 53: Bluetooth Operation

    (like Sony Ericsson) may have a “Power Saving Mode” option. PLEASE DO NOT use the power saving mode with the VM9225BT. • Before accepting or making a call, make sure your mobile phone’s “Bluetooth®...
  • Page 54 VM9225BT Bluetooth User Interface The on-screen indicators and touch key areas for Bluetooth® functions are outlined below. BT: Touch to view the SOURCE MENU and select a new playback source. 2. User: Indicates the current equalizer setting. 3. EQ: Touch for quick access to Equalizer level settings.

  • Page 55: Pairing Mobile Phone With Head Unit

    VM9225BT Hands Free Profile (HFP) To use a mobile phone with this unit, it is necessary to first establish a connection using Bluetooth® wireless technology. The connection is normally established using Hands Free Profile (HFP), which gives you full control of functions available on the mobile phone source.

  • Page 56: Managing Incoming Calls

    The mobile phone should display a message similar to “Device Connected” and the mobile phone and the unit are now connected. VM9225BT will appear on the mobile phone list of devices. Managing Incoming Calls When connected to a Bluetooth®...

  • Page 57: Answering An Incoming Call

    VM9225BT Answering an Incoming Call To answer an incoming call touch the icon. For best reception, speak loudly and clearly into the microphone. To end the conversation, touch the icon. Rejecting an Incoming Call Press the Transfer Call icon to reject an incoming call. The call will revert to your mobile phone and be left for voice mail.

  • Page 58: Call Transfer

    VM9225BT Call Transfer While talking, to transfer audio from the unit back to the mobile phone, touch the Transfer Call icon. You can only transfer a call after it has been answered. Pressing the Transfer Call icon again will return the audio from the mobile phone to the unit.
  • Page 59 VM9225BT While listening to audio the following functions are available: Pause/Play ( ) icon: Touch to pause playback. Touch again to resume playback. 2. Previous ( ) icon: Touch to play the previous track. 3. Next ( ) icon: Touch to play the next track.

  • Page 60: Siriusxm Radio Operation

    VM9225BT SiriusXM® RADIO OPERATION SiriusXM User Interface The on-screen indicators and touch key areas for SiriusXM® functions are outlined below. Menu Page 1 Menu Page 2 SXM icon: Touch to view the SOURCE MENU and select a new playback source.
  • Page 61 VM9225BT 14. Options icon: Touch to go to the SXM Parental Lock Menu. 15. Mem icon: Touch to display screen used to enter current channel into preset memory. 16. Scan icon: Touch to scan to the next available channel. The tuner will pause for approximately five seconds at that channel.
  • Page 62 VM9225BT Switching to SiriusXM® Radio • Touch the top left corner of the screen (the radio box) to view the SOURCE MENU. Touch the “SiriusXM” icon. • Press the SRC button on the front panel to switch to the SXM source.
  • Page 63 VM9225BT Using Preset Stations Six numbered preset buttons store and recall channels for each band. All six stored channels for the current band appear on the screen. Storing a Channel Select a band (if needed), then select a channel. 2. Touch the on-screen Mem icon to access the Preset Screen.
  • Page 64 VM9225BT Searching for a Channel Search by Channel To search by channel: On the SirusXM® menu page, touch the Category/Channel icon (if needed) to select Channel. 2. Touch List to go to the Channel Screen. The following screen appears. 3. Touch a channel to tune to that channel.
  • Page 65 VM9225BT Parental Lock Options The SXM Parental Lock Menu allows you to block access to individual channels or mature channels. Lock Current Channel: Individual channels may be locked. The Lock Current Channel option allows you the ability to lock a certain channel. Locking does not allow the SiriusXM® tuner to access that channel’s audio or metadata.
  • Page 66 VM9225BT password, use this code to change a password. Unlock All Channels: The Unlock All Channels option unlocks all (individual and mature) locked channels. To unlock all channels: Tune to a channel that is not locked (for example Channel 1, preview channel).

  • Page 67: Rear Camera Operation

    VM9225BT 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 68: Troubleshooting

    VM9225BT TROUBLESHOOTING Table 6: 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 69 VM9225BT 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 70 VM9225BT 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 71: Disc Error Messages

    VM9225BT 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...

  • Page 72: Care And Maintenance

    VM9225BT 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 73: Specifications

    VM9225BT 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 74 VM9225BT 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 75 VM9225BT Audiovox Electronics Corporation Hauppauge, NY 11788 Technical Assistance: 1-800-323-4815 www.mobile.jensen.com © 2012 Audiovox Printed in China VM9225BT Common Replacement Parts Owner’s Manual, Install Manual and Quick Start Guide 30613610 Wire Harness 30313610 Trim Rings (Main and Secondary-Packaged Together) 30413590...
  • Page 76 Installation Guide VM9225BT What’s in the Box Tools and Supplies You will need these tools and supplies to VM9225BT Head Unit Left and Right Double DIN install your VM9225BT: • Torx type, flat-head and Philips Mounting Brackets screwdrivers Double DIN Half Sleeve Install Bracket Two Custom Cosmetic Trim Rings •...

  • Page 77: Optional Equipment

    NOTE: If the VM9225BT is to be installed in a car equipped with an on-board drive or navigation computer, do not disconnect the battery cable. If the cable is disconnected, the computer memory may be lost. Under these conditions, use extra caution during installation to avoid causing a short circuit.
  • Page 78 Installation Using Half-Sleeve Step 1-b 1. Install half-sleeve in the dashboard. a. Install adapter if necessary (optional). b. Install half-sleeve into adapter or dashboard (use only the supplied screws). Do not force the sleeve into the opening or cause it to bend or bow. WARNING! Only connect the unit to a 12-volt power supply with proper grounding.

  • Page 79: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram CAUTION! IMPORTANT: Incorrect wiring connections can damage the unit. Follow the wiring instructions carefully, or have the installation handled by an experienced technician. Need Help? For technical assistance, call the Jensen customer support line at 1-800-323-4815. RADIO ANT MICROPHONE External Power Amplifier...

  • Page 81: Limited Warranty

    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.
  • Page 82 Garantía Limitada Garantie Limitée NO RETORNE ESTE PRODUCTO A LA TIENDA NE RENVOYEZ PAS CE PRODUIT AU MAGASIN Radios del CD o de los Multimedia Radios CD ou Multimédia / Unités principales Audiovox Electronics Corporation (“la Compañía) es una corporación comprometida con la calidad y el Audiovox Electronics Corporation (la Société) s’engage à...

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