Audiovox VME9020TS Manual & Warranty

VME9020TS

MULTIMEDIA RECEIVER

MANUAL/WARRANTY CARD

CONTENT

- Preparation p. 3

- Adjustment of the Touch Screen Monitor p. 5

- Installation p. 6

- Controls and Indicators p. 10

- Front Zone Remote Control p. 13

- Multi-ZONE Remote Control p. 18

- Using the TFT Monitor p. 20

- Operating Instructions p. 23

- System Setup Menu p. 27

- Tuner Operation p. 35

- RDS Information p. 37

- DVD Player Operation p. 40

- DVD Setup Menu p. 50

- CD/MP3/WMA Operation p. 58

- SD Card Reader Operation p. 61

- iPod Operation p. 64

- TV Tuner Operation p. 67

- Troubleshooting p. 69

- Specifications p. 73

- Guarantee conditions, warranty card p. 76

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PREPARATION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Audiovox VME9020TS Mobile Multimedia
AM/FM/DVD/TV Tuner/SD Card/iPod (ready) Receiver.
It’s a good idea to read all of the instructions before beginning the installation. We
recommend having your Audiovox VME9020TS installed by a reputable installation
shop.

Features

• ISO Double-DIN chassis

• Light weight proprietary DVD core mechanism

• Wide screen (16:9) 6.5" TFT touch screen monitor

• 280 watts total system power

• Center channel speaker output - 1 X 22 watts RMS, 40 watts peak

• Multi-Zone media distribution

• AM/FM RDS Tuner

• TV Tuner with diversity antenna's

• Supports NTSC and PAL, auto negotiation

• Full, Wide, Normal and Off (Standby) screen modes

• Motorized TFT panel has 16 precise angle adjustments via remote control or infinite­ly variable manual adjustment from the front panel

• Auto-activated rear view camera input - Reverse gear over rides the TFT screen to dis­play video from a rear mounted camera

• Over current motor protection for obstructed TFT panel

• Compatible optical / SD Card formats: DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD-R/RW, CD­DA, MP3, WMA, HDCD, SVCD, VCD, MPEG (MPEG 1), MPEG 4, JPEG, MP3/WMA
files burned onto a DVD+R/RW or DVD-R/RW and Kodak Picture CD

• SD Card slot

• Multi-language, multi-subtitle and multi-angle playback options

• Last position memory for optical disc

• Parental Lock - Uses a password and disc rating set-up to prevent unauthorized user
access from display content

• Audio Mute

• 5-Way joystick navigation

• Two remote controls - a full function front remote control and a limited function Kid­Zone remote control for back seat operation

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• Over and under voltage protection to insure the unit operates within designed para­meters

• Damped DVD mechanism with 16 Mbit flash memory ESP (Electronic Shock
Protection) provide smooth disc playback under the severest road conditions

Tools and Supplies

You will need these tools and supplies to install your VME9020TS:

• Torx type, flat-head and Philips screwdrivers

• 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

• 18 gauge wire for power connections

• 16 - 18 gauge speaker wire

WARNINGS!

- Only connect the unit to a 12-volt power supply with proper grounding.

- Never install this unit where operation and viewing could interfere with safe driving
conditions.

- To reduce the risk of a traffic accident (except when using for a rear view video came-

ra) never use the video display function while driving the vehicle. This is a violation of
federal law.

- Never disassemble or adjust the unit without the assistance of a professional.

For details, please consult your local car stereo specialty shop.

- To prevent injury from shock or fire, never expose this unit to moisture or water.

- Never use irregular discs.

- To prevent damage to the mechanism inside this unit, avoid impact to the TFT

monitor.

- To prevent damage to the touch screen display, do not use metal, plastic or any other

object to attempt to operate the touch screen functions. The touch screen function was

designed for hand/finger operation only.

- The monitor employs an automatic motorized mechanism. To prevent damage to the
core mechanism, please do not push, pull or swivel the monitor manually.

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Battery disposal:

At the end of the product´s useful life, please dispose of it at
appropriate collection points provided in your country.

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 VME9020TS 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.

ADJUSTMENT OF THE TOUCH SCREEN MONITOR
(SCREEN CAL)

To offer the best performance it is necessary to do the following adjustment direct after
the installation into the customers car:

Within the System Setup you will find the Screen Calibration.
Once you select this choice then you will get a green cross at the left upper area at the
screen. Please push the middle of the cross for 1 second and then the green cross appe­ars in the lower right corner. Please push once more for 1 second the middle of the
cross. Once you did this then the unit switch back to the System Setup and the adjust­ment is finished.

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INSTALLATION

This unit is designed to fit into a 2.0 DIN dashboard opening, found in many imported
cars. The unit has threaded holes in the chassis side panels which may be used with the
original factory mounting brackets of some Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Isuzu, Hyundai,
Honda... vehicles to mount the radio to the dashboard. Please consult with your local
car stereo specialty shop for assistance on this type of installation.

1. Remove the existing factory radio from the dashboard or center console mounting.

Save all hardware and brackets as they will be used to mount the new radio.

2. Remove the factory mounting brackets and hardware from the existing radio and

attach them to the new radio.

CAUTION: Do not exceed M5 X 6 MM screw size. Longer screws may
touch and damage components inside the chassis.

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3. Place the radio in front of the dashboard opening so the wiring can be brought

through the mounting sleeve. Follow the wiring diagram carefully and make certain all
connections are secure and insulated with wire nuts or electrical tape. After completing
the wiring connections, plug the ISO connectors into the mating sockets on the rear of
the chassis. Turn the unit on to confirm operation (vehicle ignition switch must be “on”).
If the unit does not operate, re-check all wiring until the problem is corrected.

4. Mount the new radio assembly to the dashboard or center console using the rever-

se procedure in step 1.

CAUTION: For proper operation of the CD player, the chassis must be
mounted within 30° of horizontal. Make sure the unit is mounted wit­hin this limitation.

NOTE: It is the end-users responsibility to install and operate this unit
in a manner in accordance with local, state and federal laws. The
PARKING BRAKE wire MUST BE CONNECTED as directed in the manu­al.

CAUTION: Do not block the cooling fan exit. If blocked, the unit may
overheat and become damaged.

Using the iAUX3 External AV Connector

The iAUX3 allows you to connect a variety of external devices, including a VCR, DVD
player, portable MP3 player, etc., to your VME9020TS without removing the radio.
To install the iAUX3, connect it to the AUX-IN cables on the back of the VME9020TS
(see “Wiring” on page 9), and then install the iAUX3 in a location convenient for plug­ging in auxiliary devices.

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Using the Cosmetic Trim Ring

A trim ring is packaged with the VME9020TS for installation flexibility. The
VME9020TS will fit into most import dashes with little or no modification to the dash
board/cavity. Some European and US domestic vehicle dashes will accept a Double­DIN chassis, but there is usually a small gap between the radio and dash piece after
installation is complete. In this case, use the trim ring to conceal any gaps that may be
present.

Replacing the Fuse

When replacing the fuse, use a new 10A replacement fuse. Using a fuse with an impro­per rating could damage the unit and cause a fire.

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WIRING

iPod

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

1. POWER/MUTE

Press the POWER/MUTE button (1) once to turn the unit on. Press again to mute the
volume. Press and hold to turn the unit off.

2. AUDIO/LOC

Press the AUDIO/LOC button (2) to access the audio menu and change and/or con­firm audio settings. Press and hold to activate or deactivate the LOCAL (LOC) setting.

3. VOL +

Press to increase the volume.

4. VOL -

Press to decrease the volume.

5. Joystick/ENTER

Press in on the joystick to perform the “enter” function during various applications. Push
the key up, down, left or right to perform the following tasks:

6. Joystick/

• DVD Mode: Press once for fast forward/fast reverse.

• TUNER Mode: Press to go up one frequency step. Press and hold the button for 2

seconds to activate/deactivate the RDS REG function.

• MENU Mode: Press once to move the cursor up.

• TV Mode: Press once to select a stored TV channel.

7. Joystick/

• DVD Mode: Press once for slow forward/slow reverse.

• TUNER Mode: Press to go down one frequency step. Press and hold the button for 2

seconds to activate/deactivate the RDS TA function.

• MENU Mode: Press once to move the cursor down.

• TV Mode: Press once to select a stored TV channel.

8. Joystick/

DVD Mode: Press once to play back previous chapter/track.

• TUNER Mode: Press once to auto search for the previous available radio station. Press

and hold to increase the tuner frequency step-by-step.

• MENU Mode: Press once to move the cursor to the left.

• TV Mode: Press to go down one frequency step.

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9. Joystick/

• DVD Mode: Press once to enter the next chapter or track.

• TUNER Mode: Press once to auto-search the next available radio station. Press and

hold to decrease the tuner frequency step-by-step.

• MENU Mode: Press once to move the cursor to the right.

• TV Mode: Press to go up one frequency step.

10. TUNER

Press to access the radio tuner source and then to change between AM and FM bands.

11. MENU/SRC

Press to access the playing source menu.

12. OPEN

Press the OPEN button (12) to activate the automatic mechanical system and move the
TFT down, exposing the disc and SD card slots. Press again to close the TFT.

13. DISP/PIC

Press the DISP/PIC button (13) to adjust the display aspect of the picture to one of
three settings: Wide, Full or Normal. Press and hold to access picture settings.

14. CH+

• Press and hold the CH+ button (14) to adjust the monitor position upright.

• Press to play the next preset AM/FM station.

• Press to play the next stored TV channel.

15. CH-

• Press and hold the CH- button (15) to adjust the monitor position outward.

• Press to play the previous preset AM/FM station.

• Press to play the previous stored TV channel.

16. TV

• Press to access the TV tuner source.

17. TFT Display

18. DVD

• Press to access the DVD player source.

19. SD

• Press to access the SD card source.

20. IR Remote Control Receiver

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21. Disc Slot

22. Eject Button

• Press once to eject the disc.

• Press and hold to reset the mechanism.

23. Disc Indicator

24. SD Card Slot

25. Reset Button

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FRONT ZONE REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Button Name/Ref #

MENU 1:

DVD: Enters the main menu of the disc
VCD: Turns on PBC when playing VCD

TITLE 2:

DVD: Enters the title menu of the disc
VCD: Plays first ten seconds of each chapter/title

MUTE 3

Toogles on/off audio output

POWER 4:

DVD/VCD/Tuner/CD/MP3: Turns the power on. Press and hold to turn the power off.

AUDIO 5:

Changes the audio language for disc playback

REPT A-B 6:

DVD/VCD: Setup to repeat playback from time frame A to time frame B

REPT 7:

DVD/VCD: Repeats playback of current chapter
CD/MP3: Repeats playback of current track

SCR 8:

DVD/VCD/Tuner/CD/MP3/iPod: Selects front zone playback source

SUBTITLE 9:

DVD: Language selection for subtitle

DISP 10:

DVD/VCD/Tuner/CD/MP3: Displays playing information

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ANGLE  11:

DVD/VCD/TUNER/CD/MP3: Continuously adjusts front panel tilt angle

ANGLE  12:

DVD/VCD/TUNER/CD/MP3: Continuously adjusts front panel tilt angle

ANGLE 13:

DVD: Plays back disc in different angle for a scene
VCD: Plays back Picture CD with different angle of picture displayed

 14:

DVD/VCD/TUNER/CD/MP3: Fast forwards the disc content

VOL- 15:

DVD/VCD/TUNER/CD/MP3: Decreases volume

VOL+ 16:

DVD/VCD/TUNER/CD/MP3: Increases volume

 17:

DVD: Selects the previous chapter for playback
VCD: Selects the previous chapter for playback
TUNER: Searches an available radio station by decreasing tuning frequency
CD/MP3: Selects the previous track for playback

/II 18:

DVD: Pauses playback/starts playback
VCD: Pauses playback/starts playback
TUNER: Scans FM/AM radio station; plays/stores radio station; deletes radio station
CD/MP3: Pauses playback/starts playback

 19:

DVD: Selects the next chapter for playback
VCD: Selects the next chapter for playback
TUNER: Searches an available radio station by increasing tuning frequency
CD/MP3: Selects the next track for playback

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/BAND 20:

DVD: Stops playback
VCD: Stops playback
TUNER: Selects FM/AM band
CD/MP3: Stops playback

GOTO 21:

DVD/VCD: Goes to specific time frame and playback

II 22:

DVD/VCD: Slow playback/slow rewind playback

ZOOM 23:

DVD/VCD: Zooms in/out on an image

PIC 24:

DVD/VCD: Displays set-up parameters

OPEN/CLOSE 25:

DVD/VCD/TUNER/CD/MP3: Opens/Closes the TFT monitor

26:

DVD/VCD/TUNER/CD/MP3: Decreases monitor tilt angle

27:

DVD/VCD/TUNER/CD/MP3: Increases monitor tilt angle

WIDE 28:

DVD/VCD/TUNER/CD/MP3: Selects display mode: WIDE, NORMAL, or FULL

0-9 (Numeric Keypad) 29:

DVD: Directly accesses chapter
TUNER: 1-6 selects preset for current band
CD/MP3: Directly accesses track

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DVD SETUP 30:

DVD/VCD/TUNER/CD/MP3: Access DVD Setup menu

SYS SETUP 31:

DVD/VCD/TUNER/CD/MP3: Access System Setup menu

SEL 32:

Audio adjustment (EQ, Bass, Treble, Fader, Bal, Sur, Loud)

RDM 33:

DVD: Plays all chapters in random order
CD/MP3: Plays all tracks in random order

SCN 34:

CD/MP 3: Plays the first ten seconds of each track

EJECT 35:

DVD/VCD/TUNER/CD/MP3: Ejects disc

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Note: Your remote control may differ slightly from the one pictured
here. The above diagram is for illustrative purposes only.

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MULTI-ZONE REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Button Name/Ref #

MENU 1:

DVD: Enters the main menu of the disc
VCD: Turns on PBC when playing VCD

TITLE 2:

DVD: Enters the title menu of the disc
VCD: Plays first ten seconds of each chapter/title

MUTE 3:

DVD/VCD: Toggles on/off audio output

AUDIO 5:

DVD: Switches the audio language for disc playback

REPT 7:

DVD/VCD: Setup to repeat playback of each chapter/title/disc

R.SRC 8:

DVD/VCD: Selects playing mode for rear zone

SUBTITLE 9:

DVD: Language selection for subtitle

 14:

DVD/VCD: Fast forwards the disc content

 17:

DVD/VCD: Selects the previous track/chapter for playback

/II 18:

DVD/VCD: Pauses playback/Starts playback

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 19:
DVD/VCD: Selects the next track/chapter for playback

GOTO 21:

DVD/VCD: Goes to specific time frame and playback

II 22:

DVD/VCD: Slow playback/slow rewind playback

0-9 (Numeric Keypad) 29:

DVD: Directly accesses chapter

Note: Your remote control may differ slightly from the one pictured
here. The above diagram is for illustrative purposes only.

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USING THE TFT MONITOR

Open/Close TFT Monitor

Press the OPEN button (12) on the front panel or press the (

) button (25) of the front

zone remote control to open/close the monitor.

TFT Monitor Auto Open

• If “TFT Auto Open” is “on” when the unit is turned on, the monitor automatically

moves to the last viewing position.

• If “TFT Auto Open” is ”off” when the unit is turned on, press the OPEN button (12)

or (

) button (25) on the front zone remote control to move the monitor into the desi-

red viewing position.

Monitor Tilt Angle Adjustment

A known characteristic of LCD panels is the quality of the display in relationship to the
viewing angle. The monitor angle can be adjusted for optimum viewing using one of
the following methods:

• Press the ( ) or ( ) buttons (3, 4) on the remote control or the CH+ or CH- button

(14, 15) on the front of the unit to adjust the tilt angle of the screen one step at a time

• Press and hold the to adjust the tilt angle of the screen one step at a time.

Rear Camera Mode

When the vehicle is placed in "Reverse", and an optional rear camera is connected to
the VME9020TS, the TFT monitor will automatically switch to the camera input source.

Aspect Ratio

The following sources only have the WIDE and OFF aspect ratio option: AM/FM RDS
Tuner, CD-DA, SD Card, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW with music files.
Press the WIDE button (28) on the remote control to adjust the aspect ratio as follows:

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Image Setting

Video Output Format

Table 3 shows the video output format for each playing source.

Table 3: Video Output Formats

*CVBS - Composite Video Baseband Signal

FULL

The entire screen is extended
horizontally to the aspect ratio of 16 to

9. The extension ratio is the same at
any point.

WIDE

The screen is extended horizontally to
the aspect ratio of 16 to 9. The
extension ratio increases toward the
right and left ends of the screen.

NORMAL

The conventional display image has a
4 to 3 ratio of horizontal to vertical,
leaving a blank area on the right and
left sides of the display.

OFF

Playing Source Video Output Format

TUNER RGB Mode

DVD RGB Mode

AUX IN CVBS Mode

CAMERA CVBS Mode

TV CVBS Mode

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Adjustable Parameters

While in DVD or TUNER mode, the only parameter that can be adjusted is brightness
(BRIGHT). To access “PICTURE”, “COLOR”, ”CONTRAST”, and “TINT” you must be in
AUX or CAMERA mode.

NOTE:

The default adjustment is “0” in PAL mode. Tint is unavailable for adjustment.

Parameter Adjustment Procedure

1. Enter Picture Quality Setting mode:

Press the PIC button (24) on the remote or press and hold the DISP/PIC button (13)
on the unit.

2. Select Item to Set:

Press the () (II) buttons (14, 22) on the remote or press and hold the () or () but-
tons (18, 19) on the monitor panel.

3. Set Parameters:

Press () () buttons (17, 19) on the remote or press () () buttons (8, 9) on the
unit.

4. Exit Picture Quality Setting Mode:

Press the PIC button (24) on the remote or press and hold the DISP/PIC button (13)
on the monitor panel.

Parking Brake Inhibit

• When the “PRK SW” cable is connected to the brake switch, the display on the TFT

monitor will display video only when the vehicle is applied.

• Parking brake function is overridden when the video source is set to CAMERA.

• When the parking brake inhibit is active, the front monitor displays “Parking Is On”,

preventing the driver from watching content while driving. Rear video screens are not
affected.

Monitor Movement Mechanism

If an obstruction occurs in the monitor path, the motion will stop automatically to pre­vent damage to the mechanism or monitor.
Normal operation is resumed by pressing the OPEN button (12) or disconnecting and
reconnecting the power.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Power On / Off

Press the MUTE button (1) to turn the unit on. The buttons on the front of the unit light
up.

Press and hold the MUTE button (1) on the front panel or the POWER button (4) on
the remote to power off the unit.

Audible Beep Confirmation

An audible beep tone confirms each function selection. The beep tone cannot be dis­abled.

Mute

Press the MUTE button (1) on the front panel or the MUTE button (3) on the remote to
mute the volume from the unit. Press the MUTE button again to restore the volume. The
mute icon flashes on the right side of the screen. Adjusting the volume or using any of
the audio set-up features cancels the mute function.

Playing Source Selection

Press the SRC button (11) on the remote to change between available playing sources
in the following order: TUNER, DVD, AUX IN, iPod or CAMERA (rear view video came­ra). The playing mode is displayed on the screen.
Press the MENU/SRC button (11) on the unit to access the playing source menu. Use
the direction buttons on the joystick (6, 7, 8, 9) or remote control (14, 17, 18, 19, 22)
to select a playing source, then press the /II button (18) or the joystick enter button
(5) to enter the selected source.

AUX IN Mode

An external peripheral device can be connected to this unit via RCA output and “AUX­IN”.

CAMERA Mode

“CAMERA” mode is only available if the camera is connected and during reverse dri­ving. To install a rear view video camera, connect the video input cable to the camera
output cable.

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Volume Adjustment

To increase or decrease the volume level, turn the ROTARY ENCODER (6) on the
front panel or press the VOL+/VOL- buttons (15, 16) on remote control. When the
volume level reaches “0” or “40”, a beep sounds, indicating that the adjustment limit
has been reached. The volume ranges from “0” to 40”. The LCD or 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 off.

To program a specific volume level, push and hold the AUDIO button (2) while the yel­low volume bar is displayed on the screen. The unit will beep two times to confirm your
turn-on volume setting.

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. To get the best possible sound quality from your new system, be
sure to adjust the settings for the speakers as well. Proper setting of the Fader and
Balance boosts the effects of the cabin equalizer.

Accesing the Audio Control Menu

Push the AUDIO/LOC button (2) on the front panel once to display the “AUDIO”
menu.

Selecting an Audio Feature for Adjustment

Press the ()/() buttons (8, 9) on the joystick or the ()/() buttons (17, 19) on the
remote control to select the audio feature to be adjusted.

Adjusting an Audio Feature

Press the ()/(II) buttons (14, 22) on the remote control or the ()/() buttons (6, 7)
on the joystick to adjust the selected feature to the desired setting.