Audiovox AWM970 User Manual

AWM970

Owner’s Manual

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Basic Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Tuner Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

CD Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

DVD/VCD Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

MP3/USB Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

iPod Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

AWM970

Thank You!

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 receiver for maximum enjoyment.

Features

Features of the Jensen AWM970 mobile audio system include:

• Digital AM/FM Tuner

• Skip Protected Disc Mechanism

• DVD/CD-R/RW and MP3 Compatible

• Time/Alarm Clock

• Backlit Controls

• Auxiliary Audio/Video Input

• USB Input

• iPod Control

• Headphone Output

• 3 Zone / 6 Speaker Output

• Wireless Remote Included

Precautions

• Use the Proper Power Supply. This product is designed to operate with a 12 volt DC, negative ground battery system (the standard system in a North American vehicle).

• Protect the Disc Mechanism. Avoid inserting any foreign objects into the slot of this player. Failure to observe this may cause malfunction due to the precise mechanism of this unit.

• Use Authorized Service Centers. Do not attempt to disassemble or adjust this precision product; contact a professional for assistance.

• Avoid Moisture. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

• Avoid Cleaning Products. The front of this unit should only be cleaned with a slightly damp cloth. Do not use cleansers.

• Use Recommended Accessories. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

CAUTION: This mobile DVD player is a Class I laser product that uses a visible/invisible laser beam which could cause hazardous radiation exposure if improperly directed. Be sure to operate the mobile DVD player as instructed. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Do not open covers and do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

Tools and Supplies

You will need these tools and supplies to install your AWM970:

• Philips screwdriver

• Wire cutters and strippers

• Tools to remove existing radio (screwdriver, socket wrench set or other tools)

• Electrical tape

• Crimping tool

• Volt meter/test light

• Crimp connections

• 16 gauge wire for power connections

• 16 – 18 gauge speaker wire

Disconnecting the Battery

To prevent a short circuit, be sure to turn off the ignition and remove the negative (-) battery cable prior to installation.

NOTE: If the AWM970 is to be installed in a vehicle 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.

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Packing List

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12-PIN POWER/A-B SPEAKER MATING PIGTAIL

TRIM RING

REMOTE CONTROL

WITH BATTERY

Installation

It’s a good idea to read all of the instructions before beginning the installation. We recommend having your JENSEN AWM970 installed by a reputable installation shop.

Selecting the Mounting Location

Select a mounting location, taking care to avoid the following:

• Places exposed to heat-radiating appliances such as electric heaters

• Adjacent to other equipment that radiates heat

• Poorly-ventilated or dusty places

• Moist or humid locations

Preparing the Opening

Use the mounting hole diagram (below) to measure and cut a mounting hole, and mount the unit using the four M3x20mm screws provided.

4-PIN C SPEAKER MATING PIGTAIL

M3 x 20MM SCREW (x 4)

AUX AUDIO /VIDEO CABLE

NOTE: Before cutting the mounting hole, make sure the area behind the mounting location is clear of wires, fuel and vacuum or brake lines.

Mounting the Radio

Route power, speaker and antenna cables through the hole, and connect them to the unit as outlined in the wiring diagram. After ensuring correct connections, test operation.

Wiring

The wiring diagram depicts all the wiring connections required for proper operation of the unit.

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Basic Operation

Power

Press the POWER button (1) to turn the unit on or to enter standy mode.

Volume Control / Audio Adjustment / Menu

• Rotate the VOL control (2) clockwise to increase or counter-clockwise to decrease the volume output.

• Press the VOL control to step through the following audio adjustment options. Rotate the VOL control to adjust the selected audio feature.

• BAS: Adjust the Bass level from “-7” to “+7”.

• TRE: Adjust the trable from “-7” to “+7”.

• BAL: Adjust the speaker output balance between “L7” (left) and “R7” (right). “BAL 0”

indicates an equal balance between the left and right speakers.

• FAD: Adjust the speaker fade between “R7” (rear) and “F7” (front). “FAD 0” indicates

and equal balance between the rear and front speakers. This function will time out after three seconds of inactivity and the unit will resume normal operation.

• Press and hold the VOL control to access the user menu. Press the VOL control to step through the menu options. Rotate the VOL control to adjust the selected menu feature.

• LIGHT: Adjust the standby mode LCD brightness from “LIGHT 1” (brightest) to

“LIGHT 3” (least bright).

• BEEP: Turn the audible beep confirmation “ON” or “OFF”. This function will time out after three seconds of inactivity and the unit will resume normal operation.

Mute / Loudness

Press the MUTE button (3) to silence the audio output in tuner, CD, DVD, USB or auxiliary input mode. Press again to restore the previous volume level.

Press and hold the MUTE (LOUD) button to toggle the Loudness function on/off.

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel (4) displays the frequency, time and activated functions.

To adjust the brightness of the LCD, press the VOL control (2) repeatedly until LIGHT appears. Rotate the VOL control to adjust the LCD brightness from “LIGHT 1” (brightest) to “LIGHT 3” (least bright).

NOTE: When subjected to cold temperatures for an extended period of time, LCD panels will take longer to illuminate and the display visibility may slightly decrease. Optimal LCD operation will return to normal when the temperature increases to a normal range.

Auxiliary Input Function

Press the AUX button (5) to directly access auxiliary input modes (AUX 1 IN, AUX 2 IN, and AUX 3 IN) from any other mode when a portable audio device is connected to the unit. To connect a portable audio device, insert a standard 3.5 mm (audio line output or headphone output from your portable CD / MP3 / iPod or other media player) into the AUX A/V IN (AUX 3 IN) connector (6) on the front of the unit or the Audio/Video Inputs (AUX 1 IN and AUX 2 IN) on the back of the unit (see “Wiring” on page 4).

Auxiliary Input Connector

For front panel A/V input, an external audio/ video (A/V) source such as a video game player, camera, etc. can be connected to the front panel A/V input with the provided

Left Audio Right Audio Ground Video

3.5mm A/V cable adapter. Connect the device to the AUX A/V IN connector (6) on the front panel, and then press AUX to

3.5 mm A/V Cable

engage the input circuit to “AUX 3 IN”. Please note that there are several different A/V cable "standards". The AWM970 is designed to support the Apple Video iPodJ cable type, as shown in the inset drawing.

USB Interface Connector

You can connect a USB device directly to USB interface (7) on the front of the AWM970 for playback of compatible files. Playback begins automatically. Press the DVD/USB button (24) to switch to USB mode from another source. Refer to “MP3/USB Operation” on page 12 for additional operating instructions.

Clock Display

Press the T/F button (8) to alternate between playing time and clock time while in Tuner, CD, DVD, USB or auxiliary input mode.

Basic Operation (continued)

Clock Setup

Press and hold the T/F button (8) to access Clock Setup mode. The number representing the hours will flash. Rotate the TUN/TRK control (12) to adjust the hour. Press T/F again briefly and the number representing the minutes will flash. Rotate the TUN/TRK control to adjust the minutes. The new time will be saved five seconds after the last adjustment is made.

Setting the Sleep Time

The Sleep Timer will automatically turn off the AWM970 in the designated number of minutes. To set the Sleep Time, press the ALARM SET button (9a) and the sleep time will appear in the display with the number representing the minutes (SLEEP 0). Press ALARM SET repeatedly to change the sleep time from 15 to 30, 45 or 60 minutes.

Setting the Alarm

To set the alarm, press and hold the ALARM SET button (9a). The number representing the hours will flash. Rotate the TUN/TRK control (12) to adjust the hour. Press ALARM SET again briefly and the number representing the minutes will flash. Rotate the TUN/TRK control to adjust the minutes. Press and hold the ALARM SET button again to store the alarm time.

Once a time is set, press ALARM ON/OFF (9b) to turn the alarm function on or off.

Speaker Output

The three speaker output buttons (10) (SPEAKER A, SPEAKER B and SPEAKER C) control speaker output from the radio. Press any of the three buttons to turn the corresponding speaker sets on or off. The red light above each button will illuminate when that speaker set is on.

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