Thank you for choosing a Jensen product. We hope you will nd 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 VM9125
Mobile Multimedia Receiver for maximum enjoyment.
Features 3
Controls and Indicators 6
Operating Instructions 7
Settings Menu 13
Tuner Operation 19
DVD/VCD Video Operation 23
DVD/CD Audio Operation 29
MP3/WMA Operation 33
iPod® Operation 39
Rear Camera Operation 43
Troubleshooting 44
Error Messages 47
Care and Maintenance 48
Specications 49
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FEATURES
Congratulations on your purchase of the Jensen VM9125 Mobile Multimedia Receiver.
It’s a good idea to read all of the instructions before beginning the installation. We
recommend having your Jensen VM9125 installed by a reputable installation shop.
DVD
• Fast Forward/Reverse - 2X, 4X, 8X and 20X
• Slow Motion Forward/Reverse - 1/2, 1/4, 1/6 and 1/8
• Play, Pause, Stop, Next Chapter and Previous Chapter
CD / MP3 / WMA
• CD-Text Compatible
• ID3 Tag Compatible
• Directory Search (MP3 / WMA Only)
• Burn up to 1500 MP3 and WMA Files onto a DVD+R / RW
• Play, Pause, Stop, Next Track and Previous Track
AM-FM
• USA / Europe / Latin America / Asia Frequency Spacing
• 30 Station Presets (18 FM / 12 AM)
• Auto Stereo / Mono
• Local / Distance
• Auto Store / Preview Scan
iPod®/iPhone®
• iPod®/ iPhone® via USB
• High Speed Direct Connect Interface to Access iPod® Playlists, Artists, Albums
and Songs. Play music and view video/photo* les from your iPod®. *Video/photo
playback requires jLink-USB iPod® interface cable (sold separately).
• Power Management Charges iPod® while Connected
Chassis
• 2.0 DIN (Import / ISO-DIN Mountable)
• Fixed Front Panel
• 6.2” High Denition TFT LCD
• 1,152,000 Sub Pixels (800x3 X 480)
• Beep Tone Conrmation (ON-OFF Option)
• Heat Management System - Forced-Air Cooling To Keep The Chip-Sets
Operating at Nominal Temperatures
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General
• One Composite Video Output for Additional Screens
• Front Panel Audio/Video Input
• Three-Band Tone control (Bass, Mid and Treble) with Eight Preset EQ Curves
• Front Panel A/V Aux Input for Portable Media Devices
• Rear Subwoofer Line Output
• Programmable Volume Control
• Rear Camera Input (Normal and Mirror Image View)
• Touch Screen Calibration Mode
• 2VRMS Line Output - All Channels
• Rotary Encoder Audio Control
Optional Equipment
Rear Camera
The VM9125 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.
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WARNING! Never install this unit where operation and viewing could interfere
with safe driving conditions.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of a trac accident (except when using for rear
view video camera) never use the video display function while driving the
vehicle. This is a violation of federal law.
WARNING! Never disassemble or adjust the unit.
WARNING! To prevent injury from shock or re, never expose this unit to
moisture or water.
WARNING! Never use irregular discs.
WARNING! To prevent damage to the mechanism inside this unit, avoid impact to
the TFT monitor.
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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
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1. Disc Slot
2. EJECT
Press to eject a disc.
3. Power On/O ( )
Press to turn the unit on and o
4. SRC
Press to turn the unit on. Press and hold to access the source menu.
5. TFT Display
6. Rotary Encoder
Rotate to adjust the volume. While in the audio menu, press and release to
enter and/or conrm audio settings. Press to activate the MUTE function and
silence the receiver. Press again to resume sound.
7. USB/SD Interface Connector
Connect a USB device or insert an SD card for playback of music/video les.
8. A/V Input
Attach a compatible A/V device.
9. RESET
Press to reset system settings to factory default (except password and parental
lock settings).
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Power On / O
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 o the unit.
Audible Beep Conrmation
An audible beep tone conrms each function selection. The Beep tone can be
disabled through the Setup menu.
Mute/Line Mute
Press the rotary encoder button to mute the volume from the unit. Press the
rotary encoder button again to restore the volume. “MUTE” is displayed on the
LCD. Adjusting the volume or using any of the audio setup features cancels the
mute function.
If the “MUTE” wire is connected, audio output mutes when a telephone call is
received by the car phone.
Playing Source Selection
Source Menu
You can use the touch screen to change the source through the SOURCE MENU.
To access the SOURCE MENU, touch the top left corner of the screen or press
the SRC button. Touch the DISC, RADIO, SD, USB, AUXIN, CAMERA or Settings
to select the corresponding source.
NOTE: If an iPod® is attached to the USB port, “IPOD” appears instead of the text
“USB.”
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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).
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Right Audio
Left Audio
Ground
3.5mm A/V Cable (not included)
Connect the external device to the A/V Media Adapter Cable and then plug the
cable into the A/V INPUT connector on the front of the radio. Select “AUX IN”
mode to access auxiliary devices. You cannot directly control external devices
connected to the A/V INPUT. For information regarding the use of USB devices,
see “Inserting a USB Device or SD Card”.
Volume Adjustment
Volume Increase/Decrease
To increase or decrease the volume level, turn the rotary encoder on the front
panel. When the volume level reaches “0” or “40”, a beep sounds, indicating that
the adjustment limit has been reached. The TFT screen displays the volume level
for 3 seconds.
Programmable Turn-On Volume
This feature allows the user to select a turn-on volume setting regardless of the
volume setting prior to turning the unit o. To program a specic turn-on volume
level, turn the rotary encoder to adjust the volume to the desired turn-on volume.
Push and hold the rotary encoder while the blue speaker icon and level indication
is displayed on the screen. The unit will beep to conrm your turn-on volume
setting.
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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
eects of the cabin equalizer.
Equalizer
Touch the EQ button on the right side of the screen to display the equalizer
screen.
Table 1: Equalizer Adjustments
SettingAdjustable
Range
BASS-14 to +14Reduces or increases the bass frequency
MID-14 to +14Reduces or increases the mid-range
TREBLE-14 to +14Reduces or increases the high
Function
sound level.
Touch the + or - buttons to adjust the
settings.
frequency sound level.
Touch the + or - buttons to adjust the
settings.
frequency sound levels.
Touch the + or - buttons to adjust the
settings.
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SettingAdjustable
Range
BCF60 HzSelects the low pass lter frequency.
80 Hz
100 Hz
200 Hz
MCF0.5 kHzSelects the mid pass lter frequency.
1 kHz
1.5 kHz
2.5 kHz
TF10 kHzSelects the high pass lter frequency.
12.5 kHz
15 kHz
17.5 kHz
Equalizer PresetsUserApplies a preset sound level to the
Acoustic
Urban
Rave
Latin
Dance
Hip Hop
Rock
Function
Touch the + or - buttons to adjust the
settings.
Touch the + or - buttons to adjust the
settings.
Touch the + or - buttons to adjust the
settings.
unit’s audio output signal.
Touch the or button to change the
setting.
NOTE: The equalizer will automatically
change to “USER” when individual audio
functions are adjusted.
To exit the equalizer:
• touch the X button on the top left corner of the screen or press and hold the
rotary encoder to return to the previous screen.
• touch the BAL-FAD button on the left side of the screen to display the balance/
fader screen.
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Balance-Fader
Touch the BAL-FAD button on the left side of the equalizer screen to display the
balance/fader screen.
SettingAdjustable
Range
Balance-16 to +16Balances the audio output levels
Fade-16 to +16Balances the audio output levels
Sub-14 to +14Reduces or increases the subwoofer
To exit the balance-fader:
• touch the X button on the top left corner of the screen or press and hold the
rotary encoder.
• touch the EQ button on the left side of the screen to display the equalizer
Function
between the left and right side of the
vehicle.
Touch the or button to change the
setting.
between the front and back side of the
vehicle.
Touch the or button to change the
setting.
sound level.
Touch the + or - buttons to adjust the
settings.
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System Reset
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-right corner of the unit.
After a system reset, the unit restores all factory default settings.
NOTE: If the unit is reset while a DVD is playing, the DVD resumes play once the
reset is complete.
Image/Display Settings
Video Output Modes
Table 2 shows the video output mode for each playing source.
Table 2: Video Output Modes
Playing SourceVideo Output Modes
AM/FM TUNERRGB Mode
DVDRGB Mode
AUX INCVBS Mode
*CVBS – Composite Video Baseband Signal
[RESET] Button
Parking Brake Inhibit
• When the pink “Parking” wire is connected to the vehicle Parking Brake circuit,
the front TFT monitor will display video when the Parking Brake is engaged.
(When the pink wire is grounded via the Parking Brake circuit, video will be
displayed.)
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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.
Adjusting a Feature
1. Touch an item on the touchscreen to select the feature to be adjusted. Touch
the or icon to view the previous or next feature page, if applicable. An
options list appears on the right.
2. Touch the option eld for the feature you want to adjust. The feature option is
updated.
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General Sub-menu Features
SettingOptionsFunction
Tuner RegionUSA
S.Amer1• AM Frequency Spacing - 10 kHz
Arabia• AM Frequency Spacing - 9 kHz
China• AM Frequency Spacing - 9 kHz
S. Amer2• AM Frequency Spacing - 5 kHz
Europe• AM Frequency Spacing - 9 kHz
Korea• AM Frequency Spacing - 9 kHz
RDS
CT
Clock Mode12HrClock displays 12 hour time using AM and PM.
OTurn On/O the RDS feature.
On
OSystem time is synchronized with current
On
24HrClock displays 24 hour time up to 23:59
• 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
• AM Frequency Band - 530 kHz ~ 1720 kHz
• FM Frequency Spacing - 100 kHz
• FM Frequency Band - 87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz
• AM Frequency Band - 531 kHz ~ 1620 kHz
• FM Frequency Spacing - 100 kHz
• FM Frequency Band - 87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz
• AM Frequency Band - 522 kHz ~ 1620 kHz
• FM Frequency Spacing - 100 kHz
• FM Frequency Band - 87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz
• AM Frequency Band - 520 kHz ~ 1600 kHz
• FM Frequency Spacing - 100 kHz
• FM Frequency Band - 87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz
• AM Frequency Band - 522 kHz ~ 1620 kHz
• FM Frequency Spacing - 50 kHz
• FM Frequency Band - 87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz
• AM Frequency Band - 531 kHz ~ 1602 kHz
• FM Frequency Spacing - 200 kHz
• FM Frequency Band - 88.1 MHz ~ 107.9 MHz
broadcast station time (Clock Time). Setting this
feature to On will automatically set your system
clock.
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SettingOptions
Clock(HH:MM)Clock appears in the top right corner of the
Beep
TsCal
Off
On
Yes
Function
screen during certain operations.
NOTE: The AM/PM indication will change as you
continue to adjust the hour past 12.
No beep sounds.
When turned on, an audible beep tone conrms
each function selection.
Press to access the touch screen calibration
function.
Language Sub-menu Features
If a DVD supports more than 1 Subtitle or Audio language, all the languages are
available for selection during playback. If the selected language is not supported
by the DVD, then the default language is used.
SettingOptionsFunction
LanguageEnglishDisplay appears in English.
SubtitleEnglish
Auto
Off
AudioEnglishAudio is heard in English when the option is
DVD MenuEnglishDVD menu (if applicable) is displayed in English.
DVD subtitles automatically appear in English
when available.
DVD subtitles appear according to the default
subtitle language specied on the disc.
DVD subtitles do not appear.
available.
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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. Once the password is entered, rating is available for setup.
SettingOptionsFunction
Set Password_ _ _ _Enter a 4-digit password to activate the
“Rating” feature
Parental Ctrl1. Kid SafeSelect the appropriate rating level for the
2. G
3. PG
4. PG-13
5. PG-R
6. R
7. NC-17
8. Adult
Load FactoryResetSelect “Reset” to restore the factory default
intended audience. You may override higher
ratings by using your password.
settings for the 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” eld and
enter a new one.
NOTE: Record the password and keep it in a safe place for future reference. The
rating for each disc is marked on the disc, disc packing, or documentation. If the
rating is not available on the disc, the parental lock feature is unavailable. Some
discs restrict only portions of the disc, allowing the appropriate content will play.
For details, please refer to the disc description.
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Audio Sub-menu Features
SettingOptionsFunction
DRC
Off
On
Employ the Dynamic Range Control for better
playback for low volumes.
LoudnessOff
LO
HI/LO
SubwooferOff
On
Sub Filter80 Hz
120 Hz
160 Hz
BASS Q1.0
1.25
1.5
2.0
MID Q0.5
0.75
1.0
1.25
SourceRadio
Disc
USB1
AUX IN
Level0 to 6
Select low frequency boost only or high and low
frequency boost.
Turns the subwoofer output on or o.
Select a crossover frequency to set a cut-o
frequency for the subwoofer’s LPF (low-pass
lter).
Adjust the Q / Bandwidth of the Bass response
of the selected BCF (Bass Center Frequency).
Adjust the Q / Bandwidth of the Midrange
response of the selected MCF (Midrange Center
Frequency).
Choose a source for which you would like
to increase or decrease the relative volume
(LEVEL).
If the rear-view video camera is connected, the unit is on, Camera mode is selected
upon shifting into REVERSE gear. If the monitor is in display mode, the monitor
automatically switches to CAMERA mode upon reverse driving. When the reverse
driving stops, the monitor return to its original input mode.
SettingOptionsFunction
Camera InNormalReverse the camera image as if looking
Mirror
Video Input (Input
circuitry auto detects the
video signal from the
Aux In source).
NSTC
PAL
Auto
Demo Sub-menu Features
The Demo mode is on and set to Auto run by default. The Demo mode will
display various user interface TFT display pages such as the Radio, Disc, Aux In,
and Camera sources. The Demo mode will also display the Equalizer and Settings
menu pages. Touching any portion of the touch screen will pause the Demo mode
temporarily. If the touch screen is not pressed again (within 30 seconds) the Demo
mode will resume.
To turn the Demo mode o, access the Settings Menu and turn Auto run to OFF.
through a rear-view mirror.
The color signals are output in the
standard NTSC format.
The color signals are output in the
standard PAL format.
The color signal output is switched
automatically based on the current
video input signal - NTSC or PAL.
TS Cal (Screen Calibration)
To access the “Screen Calibration” function from the SETTINGS MENU, select the
“TS CAL” option.
After entering calibration mode, a crosshair + appears in a corner quadrant of the
screen. To begin calibration, touch and hold the crosshair for one second until it
moves to the next quadrant. Continue for each quadrant until the calibration is
completed.
Exiting the System Setup Menu
To exit setup mode and resume normal playback, touch the Setting button on the
screen.
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TUNER OPERATION
Tuner TFT Display
Menu
Page 1
Menu
Page 2
1. 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
5. Equalizer setting indicator
6. EQ: Touch for quick access to Equalizer level settings
7. Clock
8. Program Information Info: This indicator provides three types of information:
PS, RT, and PTY. PTY displays the program category of the current station
such as category (news, sports, talk etc.) RT/PS provide the current song title,
current song title, performing artist and station call letters.
9. Radio frequency indicator
10. Touch to seek forward
11. Touch to tune forward one step
12. Touch to tune backward one step
13. Touch to seek backward
14. AS: Touch to automatically store stations
15. PTY: Touch to activate the program type related search function
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16. SCAN: Touch to scan all stations available, stopping for 5 seconds at each and
continuing until a station is selected
17. SAVE: Touch to display view screen used to enter current channel into preset
memory
18. BAND: Touch to change between AM/FM bands
19. DIRECT ENTRY: Touch to access the direct entry screen
20. Presets provides a display of the preset frequencies. Touch to recall preset
stations
21. OPTIONS Touch to display CT and LOC functions.
More Tab
Touching the More tab will reveal the Options tab. Touching the Options tab will
display the following CT and LOC functions on the Tuner TFT display screen.
LOC: This allows the user to activate local station reception function. When the
Local function is on, only radio stations with a strong local radio signal are played.
CT: (Clock Time, RDS feature) When enabled the radio system clock is
synchronized with broadcasters time signal setting the clock automatically. In
some regions where daylight savings time is not adhered to, the system clock will
be o by 1 hour. In these cases, set CT to OFF and manually set the clock.
Switching to Radio Tuner Source
• Touch the top left corner of the screen (the RADIO box) to view the SOURCE
MENU. Touch “Radio”.
• Press the SRC button on the front panel to switch to the AM/FM or RADIO
source.
Selecting FM/AM Band
Touch the BAND button on the screen to change between the following bands:
FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2.
Seek Tuning
To seek the next higher station, touch the button.
To seek the next lower station, touch the button.
Manual Tuning
To increase or decrease the tuning frequency one step, touch the or button.
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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. To exit the screen without changing the station,
touch X.
Using Preset Stations
Six numbered preset buttons store and recall stations for each band. All six stored
stations (P1-P6) for the current band appear on the screen.
Storing a Station
1. Select a band (if needed), then select a station.
2. Touch the on-screen Mem to access the preset screen.
3. Touch the preset number in which you would like to store the current station
(or touch X to cancel and close the menu). 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. The station will be
displayed on the front panel of the tuner screen.
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Recalling a Station
1. 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:
1. Select a band (if needed).
2. Touch AS on the on-screen controls to activate the Auto Store function.
The new stations replace stations already stored in that band. If you have already
set the preset memories to your favorite stations, activating the Auto-Store feature
will erase those stations and enter the new strong stations. This feature is most
useful when travelling in an area where you are not familiar with the local stations.
Preview Scan (SCAN)
To scan the AM or FM band for a preview of available stations in your particular
area, touch SCAN. The scan function will play the rst 5 seconds of each station.
When a desired station is reached, touch SCAN again. Play of the selected station
will continue and the preview scan will stop. .
Local Radio Station Seeking (LOC)
When the Local function is on, only radio stations with a strong local radio signal
are played. To activate the Local function in the AM/FM tuner mode, touch MORE
on the touch screen. The Options tab is revealed. Touch LOC ON/OFF to turn the
local function on or o. When the Local function is active, the LOC indicator at
the top of the screen is illuminated. When the Distant function is active, the DX
indicator at the top of the screen is illuminated.
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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:
Warning!!!
It is illegal to view video
while driving or operating
a motor vehicle. Set parking
brake to view video.
Menu
Page 1
Menu
Page 2
Controlling Playback
To access the on-screen controls, touch the bottom 1/3 of the screen while a
DVD is playing. Touch to view a second page of controls
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1. Touch to advance to the next chapter on the DVD.
2. Touch to see the second page of DVD controls.
3. Touch to select a chapter/track directly using the on-screen display direct
entry menu display
4. Touch to stop DVD playback.
5. Sub: Touch during playback to select the subtitle language if the disc is
recorded in multiple languages. Each time the icon is touched a dierent
subtitle language is selected. The subtitle function can also be turned on or
o.
6. Audio: Touch during playback to select to select the audio language. Each
time the icon is touched a dierent audio language is selected if you are
watching a disc recorded in multiple languages.
7. Touch to remove the DVD controls from the screen during DVD playback.
8. Touch to fast reverse. Keep touching and releasing the icon to increase the
rate from “x2” to “x4”, “x8”, and “x20”. Touch the icon again to resume normal
play.
9. Touch to fast forward. Keep touching and releasing the icon to increase the
rate from “x2” to “x4”, “x8”, and “x20”. Touch the icon again to resume normal
play.
10. Touch to move to previous chapter.
11. Touch to begin playback. Press the icon again to pause playback.
12. TITLE: Touch to select a dierent title for playback. Select a title using the
touch screen.
13. DISP: Touch to display playback information on the screen including the
media playing and current playback time.
14. EQ:Touch for quick access to the Equalizer level settings.
15. Touch to view the SETUP menu.
16. 1/2 Touch to select and activate Slow Motion Playback (Forward and
Reverse). Touch to play the current title in slow motion. Keep pressing and
releasing the button to change the rate from forward 1/2, 1/4, 1/6 and 1/8
speed. Continue for slow motion backward at 1/2,1/4, 1/6 and 1/8 speeds.
Touch the on-screen play button ( ) to resume normal play.
17. Touch during playback to repeat the current chapter. Touch the icon a
second time to repeat the current title. Touch the icon a third time to turn the
repeat function o.
18. A-B: Touch to repeat a specic portion from point A to point B of the DVD disc.
19. ANGLE: Touch to view angles if the DVD contains scenes shot from dierent
angles.
20. Menu: Touch to display the DVD root menu.
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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”).
You cannot insert a disc if there is already a disc in the unit or if the power is o.
NOTE: DVD-R and DVD-RW will not play unless the recording session is nalized and
the DVD is closed.
Ejecting a Disc
Touch on the front of the unit to eject the disc. The unit automatically reverts to
Tuner mode. You may eject a disc with the unit powered o. The unit will remain
o after the disc is ejected.
Resetting the Loading Mechanism
If the disc loads abnormally or an abnormal core mechanism operation occurs,
touch and hold to reset the loading mechanism. Normal operation resumes.
Accessing DVD Mode
To switch to DVD mode when a disc is already inserted, touch SRC on the front
panel to access the source menu. Touch the disc icon.
Repeat Playback
Touch to alter repeat mode in the following sequence:
• DVD: Repeat Chapter, Repeat Title, Repeat O
• VCD (PBC O ): Repeat Single, Repeat O
NOTE: For VCD play, the repeat function is not available if PBC is on.
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Sectional Repeat Function (A-B)
Use the A-B function to dene a specic 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.
• Touch A-B again once you reach the desired end point (B) of the repeated
section. The selected portion of the DVD will now repeat continuously.
• Touch A-B a third time to cancel the A-B section setting and stop repeat play.
Accessing the DVD Source Menu
• Touch MENU on the rst page of DVD on-screens controls to recall the DVD
source menu. Touch to select a title from the menu.
• Touch TITLE on the second page of DVD on-screen controls to select a dierent
title for playback.
• Select a title using the touch screen.
Moving Through Chapters
Touch to advance to the next chapter on the DVD.
Touch button to move to the previous chapter.
Direct Chapter / Track Selection
To select a chapter/track directly, touch the on-screen to display the direct entry
menu.
Enter the desired chapter/track using the on-screen number pad. Touch the “check
mark” to enter your selection. To exit the screen without changing the chapter,
touch X. To clear an entry and start over, touch the back arrow.
Viewing an Alternate Picture Angle (DVD Only)
Some DVDs contain scenes that have been shot simultaneously from dierent
angles. For discs recorded with multiple angles, touch Angle on the second page
of DVD on-screen controls to toggle available angles of the on-screen image.
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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.
Changing Subtitle Language
If you are watching a disc recorded in multiple languages with subtitles, touch
Sub on the second page of DVD on-screen controls to choose the language in
which you would like the subtitles to appear.
NOTE: During VCD playback, touch the AUDIO on the second page of DVD onscreen controls to choose between Left Channel, Right Channel, and Stereo.
PBC - Play Back Control (VCD Only)
For VCDs with play back functionality, play back control (PBC) provides additional
controls for VCD playback.
Touch PBC on the rst page of DVD on-screen controls to toggle the PBC function
“On”/”O”. Once PBC is on, playback starts from track one of the play list.
NOTE: When PBC is activated, fast forward, slow playback, and previous/next track
are available. Repeat and direct track selection are not available.
When PBC is activated, selecting random, scan, or search playback automatically
deactivates PBC.
Playback Information
During DVD and VCD playback, touch DISP on the second page of DVD on-screen
controls to display playback information on the screen, including the media
playing and current playback time.
DVD Playback Information
• DVD Video – Format of current disc.
• Time 00:01:30/00:36:10 – Indicates the playback time of the current track.
• Title 5/08 – Indicates the fth of 8 titles on the DVD is currently playing.
• Chapter 2/16 – Indicates that the second of 16 chapters on the DVD is currently
playing.
VCD Playback Information
• VCD2.0 – Format of current disc.
• Time 00:01:30/00:36:10 – Indicates the playback time of the current track.
• PBC On/O – Indicates whether Play Back Control is On or O.
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General Disc Information
Table 3: Disc Properties
Symbol12cm Disc PropertiesMax Play Time
Single side single layer (DVD-5)
Single side double layer (DVD-9)
Double side single layer (DVD-10)
Double side double layer (DVD-18)
Single side single layer (VCD)(MPEG 1 Method)
Single side single layer74 minutes
Table 3: Disc Symbols
SymbolMeaning
Number of voice languages recorded. The number inside the icon
indicates the number languages on the disc (maximum of 8).
Number of subtitle languages available on the disc (maximum of 32).
Aspect ratios available. “LB” stands for Letter Box and “PS” stands for
Pan/Scan. In the example on the left, the 16:9 video can be converted
to Letter Box video.
Indicates the region code where the disc can be played.
• Region 1: USA, Canada, East Pacic Ocean Islands
• Region 2: Japan, Western Europe, Northern Europe, Egypt, South
Africa, Middle East
• Region 3: Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia,
South-East Asia
• Region 4: Australia, New Zealand, Middle and South America,
South Pacic 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
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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 VM9125 will play music or other audio les from the following disc media:
• CD-DA
• CD-R/RW
• DVD
• DVD+R/RW
• DVD-R/RW
Upon inserting a disc with the TFT screen open, the disc and track title (if
available), along with the track number and playing time appear on the screen.
CD TFT Display
The on-screen indicators and touch key areas for CD playback are outlined below.
Menu
Page 1
Menu
Page 2
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1. 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.
4. Equalizer setting indicator
5. EQ : Touch for quick access to the Equalizer level settings menu.
6. Toggle icon ( ): Touch to toggle between menu page 1 and menu
page 2.
7. Stop ( ) icon: Touch to stop playback.
8. Next ( ) icon: Touch to play the next track.
9. Pause/Play ( ) icon: Touch to pause playback. Touch again to resume
playback.
10. Previous ( ) icon: Touch to play the previous track.
11. List icon: Touch to display the Playlist screen.
12. Elapsed time Indicator: Displays the elapsed and total playing time of the
current track playing.
13. Track Indicator: Displays the current track number playing and total number of
tracks on disc.
14. Settings ( ) icon: Touch to view the SETTINGS menu.
15. EQ icon: Touch for quick access to the Equalizer level settings menu.
16. Repeat ( ) icon: Touch to alter repeat mode as follows: Repeat Single >
Repeat Folder > Repeat All > Repeat O
17. Random ( ) icon: Touch to alter random mode as follows: Random On >
Random O
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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.
• Touch to return to menu page 1
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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 o.
Ejecting a Disc
Press the button on the front of the unit to eject the disc. The unit automatically
reverts to Tuner mode.
You may eject a disc with the unit powered o. The unit will remain o after the
disc is ejected.
Resetting the Loading Mechanism
If the disc loads abnormally or an abnormal core mechanism operation occurs,
press and hold the button to reset the loading mechanism. Normal operation
resumes.
Stopping Playback
Touch the Stop ( ) icon to stop disc play.
To resume playback, touch the Pause/Play ( ) icon.
Pausing Playback
Touch the Pause/Play ( ) icon to suspend or resume disc play.
Moving Through Tracks
Touch the Next ( ) icon to advance to the next track on the disc.
Touch the Previous ( ) button to move to the previous track.
Repeat Playback
Touch the icon to alter repeat mode according to the following:
• DVD: Repeat Single > Repeat Folder > Repeat All > Repeat O
• CD-DA: Repeat Single > Repeat Folder > Repeat All > Repeat O
• CD-R/RW: Repeat Single > Repeat Folder > Repeat All > Repeat O
• DVD-R/RW: Repeat Single > Repeat Folder > Repeat All > Repeat O
Random Play Select
Touch the Random ( ) icon to play the tracks on the disc in a random, shued
order. Touch the Random ( ) icon again to cancel Random Play mode.
NOTE: CD-R and CD-RW will not play unless the recording session is nalized.
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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 les recorded onto CD-R/RWs,
DVD+R/RWs, and DVD-R/RWs. For CD-RW discs, please make sure it is formatted
using the full method and not the quick method to prevent illegal disc operation.
For the greatest le capacity, Dual Layer DVD’s can be used when burning music to
a disc. .
MP3 Format Compatibility
The le naming formats listed below are compatible with this unit:
If the le or folder name does not conform to ISO 9660 le system standards, it
may not be displayed or played back correctly. Use the following settings when
compressing audio data for your MP3 disc:
• Transfer Bit Rate: 128kbps
• Sampling Frequency: 48kHz
When recording MP3 up to the maximum disc capacity, disable additional writing.
For recording on an empty disc up to maximum disc capacity, use the “Disc at
once” setting.
MP3 Playing Order
When selected for play, les and folders (Folder Search, File Search or Folder
Select) are accessed in the order they were written by the CD writer. As a result,
the order in which they are expected to be played may not match the order in
which they are actually played. You may be able to set the order in which MP3/
WMA les are to be played by writing them onto a medium such as a CD-R with
their le names beginning with play sequence numbers such as “01” to “99”.
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For example, a medium with the following folder/le hierarchy is subject to Folder
Search, File Search or Folder Select, as shown below.
The VM9125 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.
Folder 5 is not recognized at all since it is at the fourth level.
Inserting a USB/SD Card Device
NOTE: The USB/SD ports will recognize most USB/SD ash memory devices and
portable hard drives . The unit supports 8GB SD cards however SD cards larger than
8GB may not be recognized. Portable hard drives (hard drives must be formatted to
FAT32 and NTFS is not supported).
1. Locate the USB/SD connector on the front of the radio.
SD Card
Slot
2. Lift the protective cover to reveal the USB/SD slots.
3. Insert the USB/SD device into the USB/SD connectors. The unit will read the
audio/video les on the USB/SD device automatically.
To remove the USB/SD device, press the SRC button or use the SOURCE MENU to
switch to another mode, and then remove the USB/SD device from the connector.
Protective
Cover
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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
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1. 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.
4. Equalizer setting indicator
5. EQ : Touch for quick access to the Equalizer level settings menu.
6. Toggle icon ( ): Touch to toggle between menu page 1 and menu
page 2.
7. Stop ( ) icon: Touch to stop MP3/WMA playback.
8. Next ( ) icon: Touch to play the next track.
9. Pause/Play ( ) icon: Touch to pause playback. Touch again to resume
playback.
10. Previous ( ) icon: Touch to play the previous track.
11. List icon: Touch to display the Playlist screen.
12. Playback Information Display: Displays song, artist, album and elapsed/total
playing time of the current track playing.
13. Track Indicator: Displays the current track number playing and total number of
tracks on disc/USB device.
14. Settings ( ) icon: Touch to view the SETTINGS menu.
15. EQ icon: Touch for quick access to the Equalizer level settings menu.
16. Repeat ( ) icon: Touch to alter repeat mode as follows: Repeat Single >
Repeat Folder > Repeat All > Repeat O
17. Random ( ) icon: Touch to alter random mode as follows: Random On >
Random O
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Playlist Screen
The Playlist screen allows you to directly search for music, video or photo les
stored on your MP3 disc/USB device.
• Touch a folder to view the contents of the directory or touch a track title/le
name to begin playback of that le.
• Touch to view the previous playlist page. Touch to view the next
playlist page.
• Touch to return to menu page 1.
Search Playlist by File Type
1. Touch the MUSIC icon.
2. Touch “MUSIC,” “PHOTO” or “VIDEO”. The list of les that appear will be ltered
by the type of le selected.
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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 o.
Ejecting a Disc
Press the button on the front of the unit to eject the disc. The unit automatically
reverts to Tuner mode.
You may eject a disc with the unit powered o. The unit will remain o after the
disc is ejected.
Resetting the Loading Mechanism
If the disc loads abnormally or an abnormal core mechanism operation occurs,
press and hold the button to reset the loading mechanism. Normal operation
resumes.
Playing MP3/WMA Files
After inserting a MP3/WMA disc, les will play in the sequence of the “Root’
directory.
NOTE: When burning MP3 / WMA les onto a DVD disc, use the 2X or 4X burning
option, if available. This slower burning speed will help eliminate buer errors and
increase disc reading reliability. Also, use folders when burning large numbers of
songs / les to a disc for easy music navigation. Select the “Disc at Once” option and
close your disc.
Stopping Playback
Touch the Stop ( ) icon to stop playback.
To resume playback, touch the Pause/Play ( ) icon.
Pausing Playback
Touch the Pause/Play ( ) icon to suspend or resume playback.
Moving Through Tracks
Touch the Next ( ) icon to advance to the next track
Touch the Previous ( ) button to move to the previous track on the MP3 disc/
USB device.
Repeat Playback
Touch the Repeat ( ) icon to alter repeat mode as follows: Repeat Single >
Repeat Folder > Repeat All > Repeat O
NOTE: CD-R and CD-RW will not play unless the recording session is nalized.
Random Play Select
Touch the Random ( ) icon to play the tracks on the MP3 disc/USB device in a
random, shued order. Touch the Random ( ) icon again to cancel Random
Play mode.
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iPod® OPERATION
NOTE: Be sure your iPod® has the latest Apple rmware 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:
• iPhone® 4S / 4 / 3GS / 3G and 1st Generation
• iPod®touch 4th / 2nd and 1st Generation
• iPod® nano 6th / 5th / 4th and 3rd Generation
• iPod® classic and iPod® with video
The unit will automatically switch to iPod® mode when an
iPhone is plugged into the front USB connector.
NOTE: For basic iPod® 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.
To return to the iPod® menu from any other source menu, touch SRC on the front
panel until the iPod® menu appears on the screen, or choose the iPod® icon from
the source menu (only available when an iPod® or iPhone® is connected to the USB
connector)
iPod®
, iPod® touch or
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.
The Search Screen allows you to search for music or video les 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. Photos are displayed by using the iPod®/iPhone® to control and
select photos.
1. iPod: Touch to view the SOURCE MENU and select a new playback source
2. ll Indicates whether media is playing or paused
3. Dance: Indicates the current equalizer setting
4. EQ: Touch for quick access to Equalizer level settings
5. Clock
6. 00.00.39: Elapsed playing time for the current le
7. Repeat ( ) icon: Indicates the repeat function is enabled
8. Random ( ) icon: Indicates the random function is enabled
9. Toggle icon ( ): Touch to toggle between menu page 1 and menu
page 2.
10. Touch to view the SETUP menu
11. EQ: Touch for quick access to Equalizer level settings
12. Touch to select a chapter/track directly using the on-screen display direct
entry menu display
13. Touch to return to a previous menu
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Indicators/Controls
The on-screen indicators and touch key areas for iPod® playback are outlined
below.
1. iPod: Touch to view the SOURCE MENU and select a new playback source
2. ll Indicates whether media is playing or paused
3. Rock: Indicates the current equalizer setting
4. EQ: Touch for quick access to Equalizer level settings
5. Clock
6. Repeat ( ) icon: Indicates the repeat function is enabled
7. Random ( ) icon: Indicates the random function is enabled
8. 2/23: File number and total number of les on the disc
9. Song title , album, and performing artist
10. 02.01: Elapsed playing time and playback progress bar for current le
11. 4.20 Total laying time for current le
12. Preview Window: Displays album art, if available.
13. Repeat ( ) icon: Touch to alter repeat mode as follows: Repeat Single >
Repeat Folder > Repeat All > Repeat O
14. Random ( ) icon: Touch to alter random mode as follows: Random On >
Random O
15. Next ( ) icon: Touch to play the next track.
16. Pause/Play ( ) icon: Touch to pause playback. Touch again to resume
playback.
17. Previous ( ) icon: Touch to play the previous track.
18. Touch to return to a previous menu
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Controlling your iPod®
Touch the MENU button to access the main iPod® menu. Use the touchscreen to
navigate the iPod® menus.
Direct Track Entry
To select a track directly, touch the icon to display the direct entry menu. Touch
to select a chapter/track directly using the direct entry menu by entering the
desired track number. Touch
screen without changing the le, touch the X. To clear your entry and start over,
touch the
back arrow.
the “check mark” to enter your selection.
To exit the
NOTE: To transmit the video from your iPod® to the VM9125 screen, you must set the
following options through the iPod® video settings menu:
TV Out = On, TV Signal = NTSC, and Widescreen = On.
NOTE: After disconnecting your iPod®, the VM9125 will always return to the last
mode accessed when the iPod® is plugged back into the unit
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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” will appear, indicating the function is not available.
When the camera is installed, the rear view image of what is behind the vehicle
will appear when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear. When leaving reverse gear,
the unit displays the previous screen.
The rear camera image can be adjusted from Normal to Mirror using the “Setup”
menu (“see Hardware Sub-menu Features”).
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Table 4: Troubleshooting
ProblemCauseCorrective Action
GENERAL
Unit will not power onRadio Fuse blownInstall new fuse with
correct rating
Car battery fuse blownInstall new fuse with
correct rating
Illegal operationPress the RESET button
located in the bottom
right corner of the
front panel
No/low audio
output
Poor sound quality
or distortion
Unit resets itself
when engine is o
Improper audio output
connection
Volume set too lowIncrease volume level
Improper “MUTE” connectionReview wiring diagram
Speakers damagedReplace speakers
Heavily biased volume balanceAdjust the channel
Speaker wiring is in contact with
metal part of car
Pirated disc is in useUse original copy
Speaker power rating not
compatible with unit
Speaker is shortedCheck speaker contact
Incorrect connection between
ACC and positive battery wire
Check wiring and
correct
and check “MUTE”
connection
balance to the center
position
Insulate all speaker
wiring connections
Connect proper
speakers
Check wiring and
correct
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ProblemCauseCorrective Action
TFT Monitor
No imageIncorrect connection to parking
brake wire
Parking brake is not engageStop vehicle in safe
Flashing image
or interference
appears on screen
Prolonged image or
improper height/
width ratio display
TUNER
Weak station
searching
DISC
DVD is not compatible with
current TV system settings
Improper video signal
connections
Improper aspect ratio setupUse correct aspect
Auto antenna is not fully
extended
Auto antenna not properly
connected
LOCAL function is activatedTurn LOCAL function
Check wiring and
correct
place and apply
parking brake
Change setup to
accommodate disc
Check wiring and
correct
ratio setting
Connect the auto
antenna control cable
properly
Connect the auto
antenna control cable
properly
o
Cannot insert discDisc already inside unitEject current disc and
insert new one
Image blurred,
distorted or dark
Disc is illegally copiedUse original disc
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ProblemCauseCorrective Action
Disc does not play
back
PBC cannot be
used during VCD
playback
No repeat or
searching while
playing VCD
MP3
Interruption
occurred during
playback
Disc is warped or scratchedUse disc in good
condition
Disc is dirty or wet
Laser pickup is dirtyClean laser pickup with
Incompatible disc is usedUse compatible disc
Disc rating exceeds Parental
Lock rating limit
Disc region code is not
compatible with unit
Disc is inserted upside downInsert disc with label
PCB is not available on the disc
PCB is onTurn PCB o
Disc is dirty or scratchedClean disc or replace
File is damaged/bad recordingRecreate disc with
Clean disc with soft
cloth
cleaning disc
Change Parental Lock
settings to lower
restriction
Use disc with proper
region code
side up
good les
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Error Messages
Table 5: Error Messages
Message DisplayedCauseCorrective Action
LoadingDisc is being read
No DiscDisc is dirtyClean disc with soft cloth
Disc is upside downInsert disc with label side
up
Disc not present in
loading compartment
Bad DiscDisc is dirtyClean disc with soft cloth
Disc is upside downInsert disc with label side
Unknown discDisc format is not
compatible with this unit
Region ErrorDVD is not compatible
with region code of unit
ErrorIllegal mechanism
operation
Insert disc
up
Press EJECT key for 5
seconds to reset loading
mechanism
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Care and Maintenance
1. 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 uids on the unit.
3. If the temperature inside the player gets too hot, a protective circuit
automatically stops play of the disc. If this occurs, allow the unit to cool before
operating the player again.
4. Never insert anything other than a 5” (12 cm) compact disc into the player as
the mechanism can be damaged by foreign objects.
5. Do not attempt to use a 3” (8 cm) CD-Single disc in this unit, either with or
without an adaptor, as damage to the player and/or disc may occur. Such
damage is not covered by the Warranty on this product.
6. The CD player may not operate properly in extreme hot or cold. If such
conditions occur, allow the interior of the vehicle to reach a normal
temperature before using player.
7. When the vehicle warms up during cold weather or under damp conditions,
condensation may appear on the LCD panel. Should this occur, the screen will
not operate properly until the moisture has evaporated.
8. We suggest you use a cleaning disc in this unit more frequently than in the
unit in your home due to the environmental conditions of the vehicle.
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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: > 60dB @ 1 kHz
D/A Converter: High performance 24-bit / 192 kHz sample rate, Multi-Bit Sigma-
Delta Modulator
Video
Format: NTSC, PAL (auto-detection)
Output: 1Vp-p (75-ohm)
Input: 1Vp-p (75-ohm)