Jensen MP1516BT Owner's Manual

MP1516BT

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 MP1516BT 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.

Made for:

• iPod touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation)

• iPod nano (3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th generation)

• iPod Classic

• iPod with video

• iPhone 4S

• iPhone 4

• iPhone 3GS

• iPhone 3

• iPhone

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Jensen is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

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 Mount �� 10 DIN Rear Mount �� 12

USING THE DETACHABLE FACEPLATE �� 13

Removing the Faceplate ��13

Installing the Faceplate �� 14 WIRING CONNECTIONS ��15 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ��17 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION �� 20

Battery Installation ��20

Using the Remote Control �� 21

Remote Control Functions �� 21 BASIC OPERATION �� 24

Turning the Unit On of O �� 24

Selecting an Audio Source �� 24

Volume ��24

Mute Control ��24

System Settings �� 24

Setting the Clock �� 26 RADIO OPERATION �� 27

Choosing a Radio Band �� 27

Selecting a Frequency Band �� 27

Radio Tune/Seek Function ��27

Mono/Stereo Reception Control �� 27

Local/Distance Control ��27

Saving Your Preset Stations�� 28

Automatic Scan and Store �� 28

Radio Data System (RDS) Operation �� 28

CD/MP3/WMA OPERATION ��30

Loading a Disc ��30 Ejecting a Disc ��30 Selecting a Track ��30 Pausing or Resuming Playback ��30 Scanning Tracks �� 30 Repeating a Track ��30 Playing Tracks in a Random Order ��30 MP3/WMA Playback �� 31 Multi-Session CD Reading ��32 Electronic Skip Protection ��32 Disc Notes ��33

USB OPERATION �� 35

MP3/WMA Playback �� 35

MEMORY CARD OPERATION ��36

MP3/WMA Playback �� 37 iPod®/iPhone® OPERATION ��38 BLUETOOTH® WIRELESS DEVICE OPERATION ��39 SPECIFICATIONS ��43 TROUBLESHOOTING �� 44 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ��46 COMMON REPLACEMENT PARTS ��47

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

• Bluetooth® wireless technology Hands-free function and A2DP (Advanced Audio

Distribution Prole) Stereo Audio Transmission

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WARNINGS BEFORE INSTALLATION

Important warnings to take note of BEFORE installing the unit:

Damage caused by incorrect installation or usage is NOT covered by the warranty. PLEASE take the time to read the installation instructions 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 wiring diagram. Incorrect connections may cause the unit to malfunction or damage the vehicle’s electrical system. Wires 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 wires 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.

• 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.

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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.

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

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.

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!

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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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USING THE DETACHABLE FACEPLATE

Removing the Faceplate

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

Release Button

Faceplate

2. Keep the faceplate in the protective case.

Protective Case

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.

Handling Precautions

1. Do not drop the faceplate.

2. Do not put pressure on the display or control buttons when detaching or re-

installing 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

External Microphone Jack

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Antenna socket

RCA OUT left=white right=red

ISO-connector

Fuse 10 A

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

Connector B

1. No connection

2. No connection

3. No connection

4. Battery 12V (+) / Yellow

5. Antenna Power / Blue

6. Panel Light / White

7. ACC+ / Red

8. Ground / Black

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 can 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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