Jensen MP1516 Owner's Manual

MP1516

Mobile Audio System Owner’s Manual

160

watts peak

40W x 4

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 MP1516 Mobile Audio System for maximum enjoyment.

“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certied by the developers to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety or regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may aect wireless performance.

iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries..

WARNING! Stop your vehicle before carrying out any operation that could

interfere with your driving.

WARNING! Never disassemble or adjust the unit. Do not attempt to modify the

unit. Modifying the unit may cause an accident.

WARNING! To prevent injury from shock or re, never expose this unit to

moisture or water.

WARNING! Never use irregular discs.

WARNING! Do not turn on the unit if the temperature inside the vehicle is

below -4 F (-20 C) or above 140 F (60 C).

WARNING! When replacing a fuse, the replacement must be the same amperage

as shown on the fuse holder. Never replace a fuse with another fuse of a dierent value. Do not use a fuse with a higher amperage rating than the fuse originally supplied with your unit, otherwise damage to the unit or a re will result.

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CONTENTS

FEATURES �� 4 WARNINGS BEFORE INSTALLATION �� 5 INSTALLATION TOOLS �� 7 BEFORE YOU INSTALL �� 7

Remove the Old Unit from the Dashboard �� 8 Mark the Polarity of the Speaker Wires �� 8

INSTALLATION �� 9

DIN Front/Rear Mount �� 9

USING THE DETACHABLE FACEPLATE �� 12

Removing the Faceplate ��12

Installing the Faceplate �� 13 WIRING CONNECTIONS ��14 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ��16 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION �� 19

Battery Installation ��19

Using the Remote Control �� 19

Remote Control Functions �� 20 BASIC OPERATION �� 22

Turning the Unit On of O ��22

Selecting an Audio Source �� 22

Volume ��22

Mute ��22

Sound Adjustment Mode �� 22

Setting the Clock �� 23

Turning the Preset Beep Sound On or O ��23

Preset Equalizer Function �� 23 RADIO OPERATION �� 24

Selecting a Radio Band �� 24

Selecting a Frequency �� 24

Radio Data System (RDS) Operation �� 25

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CD/MP3/WMA OPERATION ��28

Loading a Disc ��28 Ejecting a Disc ��28 Selecting a Track ��28 Pausing or Resuming Playback ��28 Scanning Tracks ��28 Repeating a Track ��28 Playing Tracks in a Random Order ��28 MP3/WMA Playback ��29 Multi-Session CD Reading ��30 Electronic Skip Protection ��30 Disc Notes ��31

USB OPERATION ��33

MP3/WMA Playback ��33

MEMORY CARD OPERATION ��34

MP3/WMA Playback ��35 iPod®/iPhone® OPERATION ��35 SPECIFICATIONS ��36 TROUBLESHOOTING ��37 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ��39 COMMON REPLACEMENT PARTS ��39

FEATURES

• AM/FM Receiver

• RDS/EON Operation

• CD/MP3/WMA Player with Electronic Skip Protection (ESP)

• Supports CD-R and CD-RW Playback

• Automatic Memory Storing

• Fully Detachable Faceplate

• Preset Equalization

• USB and SD Card Interface

• Auxiliary Input Function

• iPod®/iPhone® Ready Function

• Remote Control

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WARNINGS BEFORE INSTALLATION

Important Warnings to Take Note of BEFORE Commencing Installation

Damage Caused By Incorrect Installation or Usage is NOT Covered By Warranty. PLEASE Take The Time To Read The Installation Notes Carefully.

To Validate The Warranty Please Ensure That The Unit Is Installed By A Professional, VAT Registered Car Audio Installation Company.

• To avoid shorts in your vehicle’s electrical system, be sure to disconnect the battery cable before beginning installation�

• This unit is intended for vehicles with a 12-volt battery and negative grounding. Before installing the unit in a recreational vehicle, truck, or bus, check that the battery voltage is 12 volts.

• Remove the two transport screws from the top of the unit before installation�

• The black lead is ground� A good chassis ground requires a tight connection

to ground. The area should be free from rust, paint or any form of dirt. Please ground this lead separately from the ground of high-current products such as power amps. If you ground the products together and the ground becomes detached, there is a risk of damage to the products or re.

• Be sure to connect the color coded leads according to the diagram. Incorrect connections may cause the unit to malfunction or damage the vehicle’s electrical system. Cords for this product and those for other products may be dierent colors even if they have the same function. When connecting this product to another product, refer to the supplied installation manuals of both products and connect cords that have the same function.

• Be sure to connect the negative (-) speaker leads to the negative (-) speaker terminal. Never connect the negative (-) speaker leads to chassis ground.

• The unit is only designed for use with 4 speakers. Do not combine outputs for use with 2 speakers. Do not ground negative speaker leads to the chassis ground.

• Speakers connected to this unit must be high-power units with a minimum rating of 45W and impedance of 4 to 8 ohms. Connecting speakers with output and/or impedance values other than those noted here will result in damage to the head unit and the speakers. Check the condition of your speakers carefully. Connecting this unit to old or degraded speakers may result in a fault which will damage the audio IC and invalidate the warranty.

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• If this unit is installed in a vehicle that does not have an ACC (accessory) position on the ignition switch, the red lead of the unit should be connected to a terminal coupled with ignition switch ON/O operations. If this is not done, the vehicle battery may be drained when you are away from the vehicle for several hours.

• Secure the wiring with cable clamps or adhesive tape. To protect the wiring, wrap adhesive tape around them where they lie against metal parts. To avoid short-circuiting, cover all disconnected lead with insulating tape. There is a possibility of short-circuiting if the leads are not insulated.

• Route and secure all wiring so it cannot touch any moving parts, such as the gear lever and handbrake. Do not route wiring in places that get hot, such as near the heater outlet. If the insulation of the wiring melts or gets torn, there is a danger of the wiring short-circuiting to the vehicle’s body.

• Don’t pass the yellow lead through a hole into the engine compartment to connect to the battery. This will damage the lead’s insulation and cause a very dangerous short.

• Do not short any leads. If you do, the protection circuit may fail to work when it should.

• Never feed power to other equipment by cutting the insulation of the power supply lead of the unit and tapping into the lead. The current capacity of the lead will be exceeded, causing overheating.

• Since an unique audio I/C circuit is employed, never wire the unit so the speaker leads are directly grounded or the left (-) and right (-) speaker leads are common.

• When this product’s source is switched ON, a control signal is outputted through the blue lead. Connect to an external power amp’s system remote control or the car’s Auto-antenna relay control terminal (max. 300mA 12 V DC). If the car features a glass antenna, connect to the antenna booster power supply terminal.

• When an external power amp is being used with this system, do not connect the blue lead to the amp’s power terminal. Likewise, do not connect the blue lead to the power terminal of the auto-antenna. Such connection could cause excessive current drain and a major malfunction. Refer to the relevant owner’s manual for details on connecting the power amp and other units, then make the connections correctly.

• Do not block any vents or heater panels. Blocking them will cause heat to build up and may result in re.

• Make sure that the unit has a good chassis ground. A good ground connection will eliminate most electrical noise. A good chassis ground requires a tight connection to the vehicles metal chassis. The area around the ground connection should be clean, bare metal without rust, paint, plastic or dirt for a good electrical connection.

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• If noise is still experienced when the motor of the vehicle accelerates, a choke should be placed in line with the power to the unit. The installation company will know what is required.

• When replacing the fuse(s) the replacement must be of the same amperage as shown on the fuse holder. Never replace a fuse with another fuse of a dierent value. If the fuse blows again please contact your installation company.

• Double check that all wiring and connections are correct before re-connecting the battery and turning on the unit.

• After completing the installation and before operating the unit, reconnect the battery, then press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen to set the unit to its initial status. After pushing the button, wait a few seconds for the red light to ash.

INSTALLATION TOOLS

Two removal wrenches are supplied for taking out the old unit and place with this brand name car radio. The following tools and supplies may also be needed for the installation, but are not supplied:

Installation Tools:

• Phillips Screwdrivers

• Wire Stripper

• Wire Cutter

• Hammer

• Pencil

• Electrical Tape

• Electric Drill

Installation Supplies:

• Machine Screws

• Crimp Connectors

• 14 Gauge Wire for Power Connections

• 14-16 Gauge Speaker Wires

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BEFORE YOU INSTALL

Automotive audio equipment installations can be troublesome at times, even to the most experienced of installation technicians. If you are not condent working with electrical wiring, removing and reinstalling interior panels, carpeting, dashboards or other components of your vehicle, please call your dealer in order

to have the unit professionally installed.

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Remove the Old Unit from the Dashboard

1. Remove the outer trim frame.

DIN Front Mount

2. Insert the keys supplied with the old unit into both sides of the unit as

shown in gure below until they click. Pull to remove the old unit from the dashboard.

Do not disconnect wires at this time!

3� Mark the Polarity of the Speaker Wires

Marking the polarity of the speaker wires will make it easier to connect the existing speakers to your car radio. Consult the wiring diagram of the existing head unit before disconnecting any wires. If you are not positive of the polarity of the existing wires from the speakers to the head unit, install new wires.

1. While the old unit is playing, disconnect the wires from one speaker.

2. Take a length of masking tape and fold it around the wire so it forms a ag.

3. On the masking tape mark the polarity of the speaker wires (+ & - ), as well as

left or right, and front or rear.

4. Double check that you marked the rst speaker correctly by checking that the

speaker wires are the same at the head unit.

5. Repeat this procedure for all of the speakers.

6. Mark the power, ground, and any other wires.

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INSTALLATION

It’s a good idea to read all of the instructions before beginning the installation. We recommend having your Jensen MP1516 Mobile Audio System installed by a reputable installation shop.

WARNING! Disconnect the negative battery terminal from the battery before

starting installation. Consult the vehicle’s owner’s manual for proper instructions.

NOTE: Mark the polarity of the existing speaker wires before disconnecting battery.

Notes:

• Choose a mounting location where the unit will not interfere with the driver.

• Before installing the unit, temporarily connect the wiring. Make sure it is connected up properly and the unit and the system work properly.

• To ensure proper installation, use only parts included with the unit. The use of unauthorized parts can cause malfunctions.

• Consult with your nearest dealer if installation requires the drilling of holes or other modications to the vehicle.

• Install the unit where it does not get in the driver’s way and cannot injure the passenger if there is a sudden stop, like an emergency stop.

• If the installation angle exceeds 30° from horizontal, the unit might not give its optimum performance.

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• Avoid installing the unit where it would be subject to high temperature, such as from direct sunlight, or hot air from the heater, or where it would be subject to dust, dirt or excessive vibration.

DIN Front/Rear Mount

This unit can be properly installed either from “Front” (conventional DIN Frontmount) or “Rear” (DIN Rear-mount installation, utilizing threaded screw holes at the sides of the unit chassis). For details, refer to the following illustrated installation methods.

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Remove the Transport Screws Before Installation

Remove the two transport screws from the top of the unit before installing the unit.

Remove screws before installation.

DIN Front Mount (Method A)

Installation Opening

This unit can be installed in any dashboard having an opening as shown below:

Installing the Unit

Be sure you test all connections rst, and then follow these steps to install the unit

1. After removing the old radio and mounting sleeve, insert the supplied mounting sleeve into opening.

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2. Bend the tabs on the mounting sleeve to keep the mounting sleeve rmly in

place.

3. Attach the wires from the unit to existing wires. See the wiring connections

diagram. Insert the radio into the dashboard. Then apply the trim frame to the outside of radio.

4. Support the radio using the supplied rear mounting bolt and steel bar. See the

parts list.

DIN Rear Mount (Method B)

This method of installation uses the screw holes at the sides of the unit and the holes of the existing vehicle mounting bracket. This is only intended as a general guide; contact the vehicle’s manufacturer for specic instructions.

NOTE: Outer trim frame, hook, and mounting sleeve are not used for this

installation.

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1. Remove the hooks on both sides.

2. Align the screw holes of the mounting bracket supplied with the car and the screw holes of the main unit. Tighten the two screws on each side of the unit. Then fasten the brackets to the car.

3. Attach the wires of the unit to the existing speaker wires. See the wiring diagram.

USING THE DETACHABLE FACEPLATE

Removing the Faceplate

1. Press the (release) button on the faceplate and pull o the faceplate.

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Release Button

2. Keep the faceplate in the protective case.

Protective Case

Faceplate

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Faceplate

Installing the Faceplate

To install the faceplate, insert the faceplate into the housing and make sure it is properly installed. Otherwise, the display may appear to be abnormal or some buttons will not function properly.

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Handling Precautions

1. Do not drop the faceplate.

2. Do not put pressure on the display or control buttons when detaching or reinstalling the faceplate.

3. Do not touch the contacts on the faceplate or on the main unit body. It may result in poor electrical contact.

4. If any dirt or foreign substances adhere to the contacts, they can be removed with a clean and dry cloth.

5. Do not expose the faceplate to high temperatures or direct sunlight.

6. Keep away any volatile agents (e.g. benzene, thinner, or insecticides) from touching the surface of the faceplate.

7. Do not attempt to disassemble the faceplate.

WIRING CONNECTIONS

Antenna socket

Connector A

1. Rear right speaker (+) /Blue

2. Rear right speaker (-) /Blue-White

3. Front right speaker (+) / Grey

4. Front right speaker (-) / Grey-White

5. Front left speaker (+) / Green

6. Front left speaker (-) / Green-White

7. Rear left speaker (+) / Brown

8. Rear left speaker (-) / Brown-White

RCA OUT left=white right=red

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ISO-connector

A

Fuse 10 A

B

Connector B

1. -

2. -

3. -

4. Battery 12V (+) / Yellow

5. Antenna Power / Blue

6. Panel Light / White

7. ACC+ / Red

8. Ground / Black

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Black Ground

Connect the Black Ground wire to the vehicle body/chassis. Make sure that you have a good chassis ground. Good ground connections will eliminate most electrical noise from the motor and alternator. A good chassis ground requires a tight connection to the vehicle’s metal chassis. The area around the ground connection should be clean, bare metal without rust, paint, plastic, dust or dirt for a good electrical connection.

Yellow Memory Backup

Connect the Yellow Memory Backup wire to an electrical terminal always supplied with power regardless of ignition switch position.

Blue Remote

Connect the Orange Remote to an Auto-antenna or power amp control wire/ remote connection. Maximum current 300Ma 12 V DC. (Low Current)

White Panel Light

Connect the White Panel Light to the lighting circuit of vehicle. This will illuminate the buttons on the display for night time operation. This wire can also be connected to the Blue Remote wire to activate the buttons when the unit is powered on. DO NOT JOIN THE WHITE WIRE TO THE LIGHTING CIRCUIT OF THE VEHICLE IF CONNECTED TO THE BLUE REMOTE WIRE.

Speaker Wiring Notes

Follow the above wiring diagram to install the head unit with new or existing speakers.

• This unit is designed for use with four (4) speakers with an impedance from

4 Ohms to 8 Ohms.

• An impedance load of less than 4 Ohms could damage the unit.

• Never bridge or combine the speaker wire outputs. When not using four

speakers, use electrical tape to tape the ends of the unused speaker outputs to prevent a short circuit.

• Never ground the negative speaker terminals to chassis ground.

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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1. (Next Track / Fast Forward) Button

During disc play, this button is used to quickly select the end of a particular track in the forward direction. With each press of

the button, the next higher TRACK number will be selected as shown on the display panel. Press and hold the button to advance rapidly in the forward direction as indicated by the elapsed time display.

2. SRC (Mode Select) Button

Press this button to select radio, auxiliary device or disc play. USB or SD mode can only be selected when an USB ash memory or SD card is inserted into the USB port or SD port, respectively.

3. CLK / PTY (Clock/Program Type) Button

Press this button to show the clock on the display panel. In FM radio mode, press this button once to show the music type program. Press this button twice to show the speech type program. Press this button a third time to switch the PTY function o.

4. TA (Trac Announcement) Button

Press this button to turn the trac announcement function on or o.

5� Volume Knob (when rotated) / SEL (Sound Select) Button (when pressed)

Rotate the knob to increase or decrease the volume. VOL will appear on the display panel, followed by the setting number. When pressed, the knob performs the Select function. This button is used to select the audio function (bass, treble, balance, fade or loudness) to be adjusted.

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6. ST (Stereo) Button

In FM radio mode, press this button to switch between stereo and mono mode of reception.

7. Disc Slot

With the label surface facing up, fully insert a compact disc into the slot until the load mechanism engages.

Note: This unit is designed for play of standard 5” (12 cm) Compact Discs ONLY. Do

not attempt to use 3” (8 cm) CD-Singles in this unit, either with or without an adapter, as damage to the player and/or disc can occur. Such damage will not be covered by the Warranty on this product.

8. Liquid Crystal Display Panel

The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel displays the band and radio station frequency. If the station transmits music information this will also be displayed. This information usually consists of song title and artist. Also the radio can display PTY categories such as news, sports, talk etc.

9. (Eject) Button

Press this button to eject the disc from the slot. If the disc is not removed from the slot within 5 seconds, it will automatically be loaded into the slot again. When the disc is ejected and removed, the unit will automatically switch to radio mode.

10. (Power On/O) Button

Press this button to turn the unit ON. Press this button to turn the unit OFF.

11. (Release Panel) Button

Press this button to release the faceplate from the chassis.

12. USB Input Cover

Front panel cover which when open allows the connection of a USB device, iPod®, or auxiliary input device for playback of music les.

13. Auxiliary Input Jack

Accepts a 3.5 mm jack which can accept signals from various audio/video devices.

14. Remote Control Receiver

Detects signals from the remote control.

15. 6 / (Folder Up) Button

Press this button once to advance one folder.

16. 5 / (Folder Down) Button

Press this button once to go back one folder.

17. 4 / RDM (Random) Button

Press this button to play all the tracks in random order. Press this button again to stop random play.

18. 3 / RPT (Repeat) Button

Press this button to repeat the current track. Press this button again to repeat the current folder. Press this button third time to cancel the repeat function.

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19. 2 / INTRO (Introduction) Button

Press this button to play the rst 10 seconds of each track. Press this button again to resume playback.

20. 1 / (Play/Pause) Button

Press this button to pause playback. Press this button again to resume playback.

21. Mute Button

Press this button to mute the audio. Press this button again to unmute the audio.

22. SCN (Scan) Button

In radio mode, pressing this button will enter the scan mode. The unit will scan to a higher frequency station and stay on each station for ve seconds (the corresponding frequency will ash on LCD).

23. BAND / ID3 Button

In radio mode, press this button to select or change the radio band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2). In MP3 playback mode, press this button to show ID3 Tag information.

24. AS / PS (Auto Store/Preset Scan) Button

Press to scan through a 5 second preview of each station preset. Press and hold to access the Auto-Store Tuning feature which will automatically scan and enter up to eighteen strong stations into the six preset memory locations for FM1, FM2 and FM3. If the radio is in AM mode, it will scan and store up to twelve strong stations into the six preset memory in AM1 and AM2. 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. After completing an Auto-Store Tuning function, the radio automatically performs an 5 second preview of each stored preset.

25. (Previous Track / Fast Reverse) Button

During disc play, this button is used to quickly select the beginning of a particular track in the backward direction. With each press of the button, the next lower TRACK number will be selected as shown on the display panel. Press and hold the button to advance rapidly in the reverse direction as indicated by the elapsed time display

26. SD Memory Card Slot

The memory card slot is located behind the front panel and is used to insert an SD card for playback of music les.

27. Reset Button

The reset button is accessed when the front panel is removed. Press this button to reset the system settings to the factory default settings.

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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

This unit comes with a full remote control system. A CR-2025 Lithium battery is included with the remote control.

Battery Installation

In case you have to replace the batteries:

1. Remove the cover from the back of the remote control.

2. Install one CR-2025 Lithium battery. Note: Make sure that the proper polarity (+ or -) is observed.

3. Fix the cover to the back of the remote control.

Using the Remote Control

1. Point the Remote Control at the remote control receiver on front panel of the

unit. Make sure that the signal path is not obstructed.

2. Press the function keys on the handset to control the system. Note: The maximum distance at which signals can be received is about 6 feet.

Do not drop or throw the remote control. Do not place the remote control in a location that is exposed to direct sunlight or next to a heating unit or other heat source.

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Remote Control Functions

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Mode

Band

1

2

CH

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17

16 15

14

13

12

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INT

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RPT

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RDM

SEL

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1. Band Button

Press this button to select or change the radio band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2).

2. (Stations Tune/ Seek Up / Track Up) Button

In radio mode, press the button briey to activate the automatic seek function and tune to next strong station. In MP3/WMA mode, press the button to move to the following track. In iPod® or iPhone® mode, press the button to play the next track in the current category.

3. (Stations Tune/ Seek Down / Track Down) Button

Press the button briey to activate the automatic seek function and tune to the previous strong station. In MP3/WMA mode, press the button to move to the previous track. In iPod® or iPhone® mode, press the button to play the previous track in the current category.

4. Mute Button

Press this button to mute the audio. Press this button again to unmute the audio.

5. (Increase Volume) Button

Press this button to increase the volume.

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6. PTY (Program Type) Button

Press this button once to show the music type program. Press this button twice to show the speech type program.

7. SEL (Sound Select) Button

Press this button select the audio function (bass, treble, balance, fade or loudness) to be adjusted.

8. 3 / RPT (Repeat) Button

Press this button to repeat the current track. Press this button again to cancel the repeat function.

9. (Decrease Volume) Button

Press this button to decrease the volume.

10. 6 / (Folder Up) Button

Press this button once to advance one folder.

11. 5 / (Folder Down) Button

Press this button once to go back one folder.

12. 4 / RDM (Random Play) Button

Press this button to play all the tracks in random order. Press this button again to stop random play.

13. 1 - 6 (Preset Radio Memory) Buttons

Six numbered preset buttons store and recall channels for each band.

14. 1 / (CD Pause/Play) Button

Press this button to pause playback. Press this button again to resume playback.

15. 2 / INT (Introduction Scan) Button

Press this button to play the rst 10 seconds of each track. Press this button again to resume playback.

16. AF (Alternative Frequencies) Button

Press this button to turn the Alternative Frequencies function on or o.

17. TA (Trac Announcement) Button

Press this button to turn the Trac Announcement function on or o.

18. Clock (Time Clock Display) Button

Press this button to show the clock on the display panel.

19. APS (Auto Preset Scan) Button

Press to activate the radio preset scan. Press and hold to activate the AutoStore Tuning feature.

20. Mode Button

Press this button to select radio, auxiliary device or disc play. USB or SD mode can only be selected when an USB ash memory or SD card is inserted into the USB port or SD port, respectively.

21. (Power On/O) Button

Press this button to turn the unit ON. Press this button to turn the unit OFF.

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BASIC OPERATION

Turning the Unit On or O

Press the (Power On/O ) button, or press and hold any button to turn the unit on. The display panel will show the message “JENSEN” to indicate the unit is ready for use.

When the unit is on, press the (Power On/O) button to turn the unit o. The display panel will show the message “GOODBYE”.

Selecting an Audio Source

Press the SRC button on the faceplate or the MODE button on the remote control to select radio, auxiliary device or disc play.

Note: USB or SD mode can only be selected when an USB ash memory or SD card

is inserted into the USB port or SD port, respectively.

Volume

Rotate the volume knob on the faceplate or press the or button on the remote control to adjust the volume level. The larger the number, the higher the volume level.

Mute

Press the MUTE button briey to mute the sound instantly. Press it again to restore the sound. Adjusting the volume knob also cancels the mute function.

Sound Adjustment Mode

The sound adjustment mode allows you to easily adjust your mobile audio system to meet the acoustical characteristics of your vehicle

Loudness Control

1. Press the SEL button until “LOUD OFF” appears on the display panel. This

indicates that the loudness function is OFF.

2. Rotate the volume knob to select ON or OFF.

Bass

1. Press the SEL button repeatedly until "BAS" appears on the display panel.

2. Rotate the volume knob to adjust. When an equalizer preset is ON, bass control is not available.

Treble

1. Press the SEL button repeatedly until "TRE" appears on the display panel.

2. Rotate the volume knob to adjust. When an equalizer preset is ON, treble control is not available.

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POP

Balance

1. Press the SEL button repeatedly until "BAL" appears on the display panel.

2. Rotate the volume knob to adjust the balance between the left and right speakers.

Fader

1. Press the SEL button repeatedly until "FAD" appears on the display panel.

2. Rotate the volume knob to adjust the balance between the front and rear speakers.

Setting the Clock

The time clock can be set anytime when the power is on.

1. Press the CLK/PTY button on the faceplate or the Clock button on the remote

control once (press and hold for more than 2 seconds during radio mode). The time will appear on the display panel.

2. Press and hold the button until the hour blinks on the display panel. Rotate the volume knob to set the hours.

3. Press the volume knob for the minutes to blink. Rotate the volume knob to set the minutes.

4. Press the CLK/PTY button on the faceplate or the Clock button on the remote control again or leave the unit idle for new setting to take eect.

5. Press the CLK/PTY button on the faceplate or the Clock button on the remote control anytime to view the time clock display.

Turning the Preset Beep Sound On or O

1. Press the SEL button repeatedly until “BEEP ON” appears on the display panel.

2. Rotate the volume knob to select "BEEP OFF" or "BEEP ON",

3. Leave the unit idle for the setting to take eect.

Preset Equalizer Function

The Equalizer Preset function applies a preset sound level to the unit’s audio output signal in accordance to the type of music being played.

To Select an Equalizer Preset:

1. Press the SEL button repeatedly until “EQ” appears in the display panel.

2. Rotate the volume knob to choose the equalizer sound eects. The sequence of equalizer settings will be as follows:

JAZZ

ROC K CLAS SIC

OFF

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RADIO OPERATION

Selecting a Radio Band

Press the SRC button on the faceplate or the MODE button on the remote control to select radio mode. The radio frequency appears in the display panel together with the frequency memory band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2).

The unit has ve preset memory bands - three FM Bands (FM1, FM2, and FM3) and two AM Bands (AM1, and AM2) selects. Each of the ve bands can store up to six preset stations, for a total of 30 preset memory stations.

Selecting a Frequency

In radio mode, press the BAND/ID3 button on the faceplate or the Band button on the remote control briey to select the desired band. The reception band will change in the following order:

F1 F2 F3 AM1 AM2 (FM1) (FM2) (FM3) (AM1) (AM2)

Radio Tune / Seek Function

In radio mode, press and hold the SEEK or button for 2 seconds, and the display panel will show ”MANU SEEK”. Press the SEEK or button once to manually adjust the radio frequency.

Tuning

Press the SEEK or button once. The radio will seek the next strong and clear frequency station. Repeat to seek more stations in your listening area with a strong signal.

Mono/Stereo Reception Control

The reception of distant stations may be improved by selecting “MONO” operation. “MONO” operation may cut down some reception noise.

1. In FM radio mode, press the SEL button until "MONO" appears on the display

panel.

2. Rotate the volume knob to select STEREO or MONO.

Local / Distant Control

The local and distance reception setting can improve radio reception, depending on the location where the radio is being used.

1. In FM radio mode, press the SEL button until " LOCAL" appears on the display

panel.

2. Rotate the volume knob to select "LOCAL" or "--DX--".

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Save Your Preset Stations

There are six numbered preset buttons which can store and recall stations for each band. While listening to a radio station you would like to save as a pre-set, press and hold one of the buttons numbered 1-6 until you hear a beep. The button you pressed is now the pre-set button for that station.

Automatic Scan and Store

While listening to the FM radio, press and hold the F/PS button. The receiver will automatically scan and save stations of the 3 FM bands.

While listening to the AM radio, press and hold the F/PS button. The receiver will automatically scan and save stations of the 2 AM bands.

Scan and Preview Saved Stations

Press the F/PS button once and the receiver will scan the radio stations in the current band.

Radio Data System (RDS) Operation

The Radio Data System (RDS) simultaneously transmits digital data along with the audio signal on FM radio. Although RDS is a European standard, it is also used in the USA, where it is called Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS). RDS enables trac reports to be received and provides many facilities, including enabling the radio station name and program information to be displayed on the display panel.

RDS service availability varies with areas. If RDS service is not available in your area, the following services are not available, either.

AF-Alternative Frequency

Press the AF button on the faceplate to turn the Alternative Frequency function on or o. When the radio signal strength is poor, enabling the AF function will allow the unit to tune to the same PI (Program Identication) as the current station but with stronger signal strength, so that you do not have to retune the stations when driving between dierent transmitter coverage areas. When the AF symbol is on, RDS information is received; when AF symbol is ashing, RDS information is not yet received.

PS (Program Service name): the name of station will be display instead of frequency.

If RDS service is not available in your area, turn o the AF mode. The default setting is OFF.

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TA - Trac Announcement

Press the TA button to turn Trac Announcement function on or o. In TA mode trac programs will be automatically searched, until the program is

received. When a trac announcement is received the unit will temporarily switch to the tuner mode (regardless of the current mode) and begin broadcasting the announcement. After the trac announcement is over, it will return to the previous mode and volume level.

To interrupt a trac announcement, briey press the TA button; it will not switch o the TA mode.

PTY - Program Type

This radio will allow you to select the type of program required, and will search for a station broadcasting that type of program. Press the CLK/PTY button on the faceplate or PTY button on the remote control once to show the music type. Then press 1-6 button to choose the dierent music types available.

Press the PTY button twice to show the speech type program. Then press 1-6 button to choose the dierent speech type program. Each number key will show 3 dierent speech programs for you to choose (see table below).

Button Music Group Speech Group

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1

2

3

4

5

6

Rock, classicl, country News, Persnlty

Cls_Rock, Oldies, R_&_B Infor, Public

Adlt_Hit, Soft, Soft_R&B Sports, College

Soft_Rck, Nostalga Language, Weather, Talk

Top_40, Jazz, Rel_Musc Rel_Talk

Habl_Esp, Musc_Esp, Hip hop

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When PTY is selected, the radio starts to search corresponding PTY information, and stops if the corresponding PTY information is detected. If no buttons are pressed within several seconds, the previously selected PTY is searched. During one loop, if desired the PTY is not found, the unit will return to the previous mode.

Press the CLK/PTY button on the faceplate or PTY button on the remote control for a third time to switch the PTY function o.

Mask Dierent Program Information (DPI) / Mask All

During MASK DPI mode, the unit will mask only the AF which has dierent PI. This is the default mode.

During MASK ALL mode, the unit will mask the AF which has a dierent PI and no RDS signal with high eld strength.

1. Press the SEL (sound select) button for 2 seconds. “TA SEEK” appears on the

display panel.

2. Press the SEL (sound select) button again so that “MASK DPI” appears on the display panel.

3. Rotate the volume knob to toggle between MASK DPI and MASK ALL mode.

4. Leave the unit idle for the mode to take eect.

Retune S/L - Short/Long

This function sets the initial duration of automatic TA Search

1. Press and hold the SEL (sound select) button until “TA SEEK” appears on the

display panel.

2. Press the SEL button to cycle through the menu selections until “RETUNE_S” appears on the display panel.

3. Rotate the volume knob to toggle between “RETUNE_S” or “RETUNE_L”. The default is “RETUNE_S”.

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CD/MP3/WMA OPERATION

Loading a Disc

Insert a disc into CD slot with label side up. The disc will be automatically loaded into the unit, even when it is o or in radio mode. The word “LOAD” will blink on the display panel and the CD will play automatically.

Ejecting a Disc

Press the (Eject) button to eject the disc from the slot. If the disc is not removed from the slot within 5 seconds, it will automatically be loaded into the slot again. When the disc is ejected and removed, the unit will automatically switch to radio mode.

Selecting a Track

Press the SEEK Button to advance CD to the next track. Track numbers will be shown on the display. Press and hold SEEK to fast forward.

Press the SEEK Button to go to a previous track. Track numbers will be shown on the display. Press and hold the SEEK Button to fast reverse. Disc will play normally when the 1 / (Pause/Play) button is pressed.

Pausing or Resuming Playback

Press the 1 / (Pause/Play) button to pause the CD. Press the 1 / (Pause/Play) button again to resume playback.

Scanning Tracks

Press the 2 / INTRO (Introduction) button to play the rst 10 seconds of each track, “INT” will appear on the display panel. Press this button again to resume playback.

Repeating a Track

Press the 3 / RPT (Repeat) button to repeat the current track. Press it again to cancel the repeat function.

Playing Tracks in a Random Order

Press the 4 / RDM (Random) button to play all the tracks in random order. “RDM” will appear on the display panel. Press this button again to stop random play.

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MP3/WMA Playback

While you are playing a disc with MP3 or WMA les, the rst le in the root folder will be played. As the le is playing “MP3” or “WMA” will be displayed rst, then if there is any ID3 information that will be displayed as the le is playing.

Displaying ID3 Tag Information

While you are playing an MP3 le which has ID3 Tag information, press the BAND/ ID3 button repeatedly to show the ID3 Tag information on the display panel. The

ID3 Tag information will be as follows: Folder File Title Artist Album

If there is no ID3 Tag information, nothing will be shown on the display panel.

Folder Down

Press the 5 / - button once to go back one folder.

Folder Up

Press the 6 / + button once to advance one folder.

Search Modes

There are three search modes to help nd your favorite MP3 and WMA tracks. The search modes only works with MP3/WMA CDs, and USB ash memory with MP3/ WMA les.

Simple Track Search

Press the SEEK or button to go to the next track or previous track.

Track Search

Press the F/PS button, TRK-SCH will appear on the display. Rotate the volume knob to select the track number. Press and hold the SEL button for 2 seconds,the number of the track is assigned according to you added the le into the media. The le which are written later will be assigned a larger number.

Folder Search

Press the F/PS button twice and NAVIGATE will be appear on the display panel. Rotate the volume knob to select the folder name. Then press the SEL button to play the chosen folder.

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Multi-Session CD Reading

This unit can read multi-session CDs. The multi-session reading will be activated automatically if the player detects a le that is written in multi-session format.

Electronic Skip Protection

The unit is equipped with Electronic Skip Protection (ESP) circuits. Electronic Skip Protection is for driving on rough roads. The CD will play for 10 seconds on rough roads without skipping. If driving on a rough road for more than 10 seconds, the CD may skip.

For MP3 or WMA playback, les will play for 60 seconds. If the road is rough for more than 60 seconds, the CD with MP3 or WMA les may skip.

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Jensen MP1516 Owner's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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