Audiovox VM9125 Owner's Manual

VM9125

Operating Instructions

160

watts peak

40W x 4

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CONTENTS

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 Specications 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

• Audible Forward / Reverse Track Search (CD-DA Only)

• Random, Repeat and Intro

• 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 Denition TFT LCD

• 1,152,000 Sub Pixels (800x3 X 480)

• Beep Tone Conrmation (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 trac 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.

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

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EJECT

SRC

MUTE

OPEN

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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 conrm 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 Conrmation

An audible beep tone conrms 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 specic 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 conrm 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 eects 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

Setting Adjustable

Range

BASS -14 to +14 Reduces or increases the bass frequency

MID -14 to +14 Reduces or increases the mid-range

TREBLE -14 to +14 Reduces 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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Setting Adjustable

Range

BCF 60 Hz Selects the low pass lter frequency.

80 Hz

100 Hz

200 Hz

MCF 0.5 kHz Selects the mid pass lter frequency.

1 kHz

1.5 kHz

2.5 kHz

TF 10 kHz Selects the high pass lter frequency.

12.5 kHz

15 kHz

17.5 kHz

Equalizer Presets User Applies a preset sound level to the

Acoustic

Urban

Rave

Latin

Dance

Hip Hop

Rock

Function

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.

Setting Adjustable

Range

Balance -16 to +16 Balances the audio output levels

Fade -16 to +16 Balances the audio output levels

Sub -14 to +14 Reduces 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 Source Video Output Modes

AM/FM TUNER RGB Mode

DVD RGB Mode

AUX IN CVBS 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

Setting Options Function

Tuner Region USA

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

Clock Mode 12Hr Clock displays 12 hour time using AM and PM.

O Turn On/O the RDS feature.

O System time is synchronized with current

24Hr Clock 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