Jensen VM9225BT Owner's Manual

VM9225BT

Operating Instructions

160 watts peak

40W x 4

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Thank you for choosing a Jensen product. We hope you will find 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 VM9225BT Mobile Multimedia Receiver for maximum enjoyment.

CONTENTS

Features	3
Controls and Indicators	6
Remote Control	7
Operating Instructions	13
Settings Menu	19
Tuner Operation	26
DVD/VCD Video Operation	30
DVD/CD Audio Operation	36
MP3/WMA Operation	40
iPod® Operation	46
Pandora Radio Operation	50
Bluetooth Operation	53
SiriusXM® Radio Operation	60
Rear Camera Operation	70
Troubleshooting	71
Disc Error Messages	74
Pandora Error Messages	74
Care and Maintenance	75
Specifications	75
Common Replacement Parts	78
Notes	79

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FEATURES

Congratulations on your purchase of the Jensen VM9225BT Mobile Multimedia Receiver. It’s a good idea to read all of the instructions before beginning the installation. We recommend having your Jensen VM9225BT 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* files from your iPod®. *Video/photo playback requires jLink-USB iPod® interface cable (sold separately).

•Power Management Charges iPod® while Connected

SiriusXM® Ready

• Satellite Channel Name, Artist, Song and Categories Displayed on Monitor

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Chassis

•2.0 DIN (Import / ISO-DIN Mountable)

•Fixed Front Panel

•6.2” High Definition TFT LCD

•1,152,000 Sub Pixels (800 x 3 X 480)

•Beep Tone Confirmation (ON-OFF Option)

•Heat Management System - Forced-Air Cooling To Keep The Chip-Sets Operating at Nominal Temperatures

General

•Navigation Ready (NAV104)

•Built-In Bluetooth® with external microphone, providing Hands-Free operation for safety and convenience and A2DP for streaming music from your smartphone or other Bluetooth® device.

•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

•4VRMS Line Output - All Channels

•Rotary Encoder Audio Control

•Optional Equipment

NAV104

The VM9225BT is “navigation ready.” Before accessing any navigation features, you must purchase and install the navigation module (NAV104). All installation and operating instructions will be included with the navigation module.

Once the navigation module is connected and operating properly, the NAV source mode will become active. While the navigation module is not installed, the NAV option appears gray, indicating the function is not available.

Rear Camera

The VM9225BT 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 traffic 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 fire, never expose this unit to moisture or water.

WARNING! Never use irregular discs.

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

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3	EJECT
4	NAV

5

6

7

MUTE

OPEN

8

9

1.Disc Slot

2.EJECT

Press to eject a disc.

3.Power On/Off ()/SRC

Press to turn the unit ON. Press and hold to turn the unit OFF. Once the unit is ON, momentarily pressing the SRC button will display the Main Source Menu.

4.NAV

When a NAV104 is connected, this button toggles back and forth between the NAV SRC and currently selected SRC.

5.TFT Display

6.Rotary Encoder

Rotate to adjust the volume. Press momentarily to activate the MUTE function. Press again to resume normal listening.

7.USB/SD Interface Connector

Connect a USB device or insert an SD card for playback of music/video files.

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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REMOTE CONTROL

See Table 1 for remote control functions.

8		3
35		4
		TO
5	iPod	9
MUSIC	PHOTO	VIDEO
16		13
23		1
15		2
30		14
28		31
17		18
11		19
32		22
12		24
21		10
25		20
27
26
		29
6
		34
7		33

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Table 1: Remote Control Functions

Button			Function
Name			#	DVD	VCD	TUNER	CD/MP3/	iPod
							USB
MENU			1	Enters	Turns on/off		Selects
				the main	PBC when		Photo
				menu of	playing		mode.
				the disc.	VCD.
TITLE			2	Enters the	Plays the		Selects
				title menu	first ten		Music
				of the disc.	seconds		mode.
					of each
					chapter/
					title.
MUTE			3	Toggles	Toggles on/	Toggles on/	Toggles	Toggles
				on/off	off audio	off audio	on/off	on/off
				audio	output.	output.	audio	audio
				output.			output.	output.
POWER			4	Turns the	Turns the	Turns the	Turns the	Turns the
((		) )		power on/	power on/	power on/	power on/	power
				off.	off.	off.	off.	on/off.
MUSIC/			5	Changes			Selects
AUDIO				the audio			Music
				language			mode.
				for disc
				playback.
REPT A-B			6	Setup to	Setup to
				repeat	repeat
				playback	playback
				from time	from time
				frame A	frame A
				to time	to time
				frame B.	frame B.
REPT			7	Repeats	Repeats	Repeats	Repeats
				playback	playback	playback	playback
				of current	of current	of current	of current
				chapter.	chapter.	track.	track.
SRC			8	Selects	Selects	Selects	Selects	Selects
				playing	playing	playing	playing	playing
				mode.	mode.	mode.	mode.	mode.

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Table 1: Remote Control Functions

Button	Function
Name	#	DVD	VCD	TUNER	CD/MP3/	iPod
					USB
PHOTO/	9	Language				Selects
SUBTITLE		selection				Photo
		for subtitle.				mode.
DISP/	10	Displays	Displays	Displays	Display	Displays
CLEAR		playing	playing	playing	playing	playing
		information.	information.	information.	information.	information.
		Delete entry	Delete entry	Delete entry	Delete entry	Delete entry
		or move	or move	or move	or move	or move
		backwards	backwards	backwards	backwards	backwards
		to correct	to correct	to correct	to correct	to correct
		error in	error in	error in	error in	error in
		Direct	Direct Access	Direct	Direct	Direct
		Access	mode.	Access	Access	Access
		mode.		mode.	mode.	mode.
PRESET	11			Navigates
				the preset
				station list.
PRESET	12			Navigates
				the preset
				station list.
VIDEO/	13	Plays back	Plays back			Selects
ANGLE		disc in	Picture			Video
		different	CD with			mode.
		angle for a	different
		scene.	angle of
			picture
			displayed.
	14	Fast	Fast		Fast	Accesses
		forwards	forwards		forwards	iPod
		the disc	the disc		the disc	Menu..
		content.	content.		content.
VOL -	15	Decreases	Decreases	Decreases	Decreases	Decreases
		volume.	volume.	volume.	volume.	volume.

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Table 1: Remote Control Functions

Button

Function

Name

#

DVD

VCD

TUNER

CD/MP3/

iPod

USB

VOL +

16

Increases

Increases

Increases

Increases

Increases

volume.

volume.

volume.

volume.

volume.

17

Selects

Selects the

Searches for

Selects

Pauses

the

previous

an available

the

playback/

previous

chapter for

radio

previous

starts

chapter

playback.

station by

track for

playback.

for

decreasing

playback.

playback.

tuning

frequency.

18

Pauses

Pauses

Pauses

playback/

playback/

playback/

starts

starts

starts

playback.

playback.

playback.

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Selects

Selects

Searches

Selects

Selects

the next

the next

an available

the next

the next

chapter

chapter for

radio

track for

track for

for

playback.

station by

playback.

playback.

playback.

increasing

the tuning

frequency.

/

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Stops

Stops

Stops

playback.

playback.

playback.

GOTO

21

Open

Open

direct

direct

entry

entry

search

search

screen.

screen.

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Slow

Slow

playback/

playback/

slow

slow

rewind

rewind

playback.

playback.

ZOOM

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Zooms in/

Zooms in/

out on an

out on an

image.

image.

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Table 1: Remote Control Functions

Button				Function
Name				#	DVD	VCD	TUNER	CD/MP3/	iPod
								USB
PIC				24	Displays	Displays
					set-up	set-up
					parameters.	parameters.
OPEN/				25	Opens/	Opens/	Opens/	Opens/	Opens/
CLOSE					closes	closes	closes	closes	Closes
(			)		the TFT	the TFT	the TFT	the TFT	the TFT
					monitor.	monitor.	monitor.	monitor.	monitor.
TILT				26	Decreases	Decreases	Decreases	Decreases	Decreases
					monitor tilt	monitor tilt	monitor	monitor	monitor
					angle.	angle.	tilt angle.	tilt angle.	tilt angle.
TILT				27	Increases	Increases	Increases	Increases	Increases
					monitor tilt	monitor tilt	monitor	monitor	monitor
					angle.	angle.	tilt angle.	tilt angle.	tilt angle.
WIDE				28	Selects	Selects
					display	display
					mode:	mode:
					FULL or	FULL or
					NORMAL.	NORMAL.
1, 2, 3,				29	Directly		1-6	Directly
4, 5, 6,					accesses		selects	accesses
7, 8, 9, 0					chapter.		preset for	track.
(Numeric							current
Keypad)							band.
BAND				30	Press	Press	Selects
(			)		repeatedly	repeatedly	FM/AM
					for slow	for slow	band.
					motion	motion
					forward/	forward/
					backward.	backward.

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Table 1: Remote Control Functions

Button			Function
Name			#	DVD	VCD	TUNER	CD/MP3/	iPod
							USB
SETUP			31	Displays	Displays	Displays	Displays	Displays
				Setup	Setup	Setup	Setup	Setup
				menu.	menu.	menu.	menu.	menu.
EQ			32	Accesses	Accesses	Accesses	Accesses	Accesses
				equalizer	equalizer	equalizer	equalizer	equalizer
				menu.	menu.	menu.	menu.	menu.
RDM			33	Plays all			Plays all	Plays all
/ #				chapters			tracks in	tracks in
				in random			random	random
				order.			order.	order
INT			34			Plays the
/ *						first ten
						seconds of
						each track.
EJECT			35	Ejects the	Ejects the	Ejects the	Ejects the	Ejects
(		)		disc.	disc.	disc.	disc.	the disc.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Power On / Off

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 off the unit.

Audible Beep Confirmation

An audible beep tone confirms each function selection. The Beep tone can be disabled through the Setup menu.

Mute

Press momentarily to activate the MUTE function. Press again to resume normal listening. If the MUTE wire is connected, audio output mutes when a phone call is received by the mobile phone.

Playing Source Selection

Source Menu

Source Menu Page 1

Source Menu Page 2

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. The SOURCE MENU consists of two pages. Touch NEXT or PREVIOUS to go from one page to another. Touch the DISC, RADIO, USB, USB2, SD, SIRIUSXM, BLUETOOTH (BT), NAV, 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).

Right Audio

Left Audio

Ground

V ideo

MUTE

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4

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 off. To program a specific 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 confirm 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 effects of the cabin equalizer.

Equalizer

Touch the EQ button on the right side of the screen to display the equalizer screen.

Table 2: Equalizer Adjustments

Setting	Adjustable	Function
	Range
BASS	-14 to +14	Reduces or increases the bass frequency
		sound level.
		Touch the + or - buttons to adjust the
		settings.
MID	-14 to +14	Reduces or increases the mid-range
		frequency sound level.
		Touch the + or - buttons to adjust the
		settings.
TREBLE	-14 to +14	Reduces or increases the high
		frequency sound levels.
		Touch the + or - buttons to adjust the
		settings.

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	Table 2: Equalizer Adjustments
Setting	Adjustable	Function
	Range
BCF	60 Hz	Selects the low pass filter frequency.
	80 Hz	Touch the + or - buttons to adjust the
		settings.
	100 Hz
	200 Hz
MCF	0.5 kHz	Selects the mid pass filter frequency.
	1 kHz	Touch the + or - buttons to adjust the
		settings.
	1.5 kHz
	2.5 kHz
TF	10 kHz	Selects the high pass filter frequency.
	12.5 kHz	Touch the + or - buttons to adjust the
		settings.
	15 kHz
	17.5 kHz
Equalizer Presets	User	Applies a preset sound level to the
		unit’s audio output signal.
	Acoustic
		Touch the or button to change the
	Urban
		setting.
	Rave	NOTE: The equalizer will automatically
	Latin	change to “USER” when individual audio
		functions are adjusted.
	Dance
	Hip Hop
	Rock

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	Function
	Range
Balance	-16 to +16	Balances the audio output levels
		between the left and right side of the
		vehicle.
		Touch the	or	button to change the
		setting.
Fade	-16 to +16	Balances the audio output levels
		between the front and back side of the
		vehicle.
		Touch the	or	button to change the
		setting.
Sub	-14 to +14	Reduces or increases the subwoofer
		sound level.
		Touch the + or - buttons to adjust the
		settings.

To exit the balance-fader:

•touch the X button on the top left corner of the screen

•touch the EQ button on the left side of the screen to display the equalizer

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System Reset

To correct a system halt or other illegal operation,	[RESET] Button
use the tip of a pen to press the reset button
located on the front bottom-left corner of the unit
behind the protective cover. 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 3 shows the video output mode for each playing source.

	Table 3: Video Output Modes
Playing Source		Video Output Modes
AM/FM TUNER		YCbCr Mode
DVD		YCbCr Mode
AUX IN		CVBS* Mode

*CVBS – Composite Video Baseband Signal

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

theoricon to view the previous or next feature page, if applicable. An options list appears on the right.

2.Touch the option field 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	• 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
	S.Amer1	• AM Frequency Spacing - 10 kHz
		• AM Frequency Band - 530 kHz ~ 1720 kHz
		• FM Frequency Spacing - 100 kHz
		• FM Frequency Band - 87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz
	Arabia	• AM Frequency Spacing - 9 kHz
		• AM Frequency Band - 531 kHz ~ 1620 kHz
		• FM Frequency Spacing - 100 kHz
		• FM Frequency Band - 87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz
	China	• AM Frequency Spacing - 9 kHz
		• AM Frequency Band - 522 kHz ~ 1620 kHz
		• FM Frequency Spacing - 100 kHz
		• FM Frequency Band - 87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz
	S. Amer2	• AM Frequency Spacing - 5 kHz
		• AM Frequency Band - 520 kHz ~ 1600 kHz
		• FM Frequency Spacing - 100 kHz
		• FM Frequency Band - 87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz
	Europe	• AM Frequency Spacing - 9 kHz
		• AM Frequency Band - 522 kHz ~ 1620 kHz
		• FM Frequency Spacing - 50 kHz
		• FM Frequency Band - 87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz
	Korea	• AM Frequency Spacing - 9 kHz
		• AM Frequency Band - 531 kHz ~ 1602 kHz
		• FM Frequency Spacing - 200 kHz
		• FM Frequency Band - 88.1 MHz ~ 107.9 MHz
RDS	Off	Turn On/Off the RDS feature.
	On
CT	Off	System time is synchronized with current
		broadcast station time (Clock Time). Setting this
	On
		feature to On will automatically set your system
		clock.
Clock Mode	12Hr	Clock displays 12 hour time using AM and PM.
	24Hr	Clock displays 24 hour time up to 23:59.

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Setting	Options	Function
Clock	(HH:MM)	Clock appears in the top right corner of the
		screen during certain operations.
		NOTE: The AM/PM indication will change as you
		continue to adjust the hour past 12.
Beep	Off	No beep sounds.
	On	When turned on, an audible beep tone confirms
		each function selection.
TsCal	Yes	Press to access the touch screen calibration
		function.
Wallpaper	Sheet	Allows the user to select a screen background.
	Metal	The Wallpaper will not appear on the Main
		Source Menu,Camera source or EQ settings
	Motorsport
		page.
	Space
	Havoc
	Black

Language Sub-menu Features

If a DVD supports more than 1 Subtitle or Audio language, all the languages are available for selection during playback. If the selected language is not supported by the DVD, then the default language is used.

Setting	Options	Function
Language	English	Display appears in English.
Subtitle	English	DVD subtitles automatically appear in English
		when available.
	Auto	DVD subtitles appear according to the default
		subtitle language specified on the disc.
	Off	DVD subtitles do not appear.
Audio	English	Audio is heard in English when the option is
		available.
DVD Menu	English	DVD menu (if applicable) is displayed in English.

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Rating Sub-menu Features

The DVD system has a built-in parental lock feature to prevent unauthorized persons from viewing restricted disc content. By default, the rating system is unlocked. Once set up, the parental lock is released only by entering the correct password. Once the password is entered, rating is available for setup.

Setting	Options	Function
Set Password	_ _ _ _	Enter a 4-digit password to activate the
		“Rating” feature
Parental Ctrl	1. Kid Safe	Select the appropriate rating level for the
		intended audience. You may override higher
	2. G
		ratings by using your password.
	3. PG
	4. PG-13
	5. PG-R
	6. R
	7. NC-17
	8. Adult
Load Factory	Reset	Select “Reset” to restore the factory default
		settings for the Rating system only.

To reset the password, access the “RATING” menu and enter the current password. Once the correct password is entered, you can access the “Password” field and enter a new one.

NOTE: Record the password and keep it in a safe place for future reference. The rating for each disc is marked on the disc, disc packing, or documentation. If the rating is not available on the disc, the parental lock feature is unavailable. Some discs restrict only portions of the disc, allowing the appropriate content will play. For details, please refer to the disc description.

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Audio Sub-menu Features

Setting	Options	Function
DRC	Off	Employ the Dynamic Range Control for better
	On	playback for low volumes.
Loudness	Off	Select low frequency boost only or high and low
	LO	frequency boost.
	HI/LO
Subwoofer	Off	Turns the subwoofer output on or off.
	On
Sub Filter	80 Hz	Select a crossover frequency to set a cut-off
	120 Hz	frequency for the subwoofer’s LPF (low-pass
		filter).
	160 Hz
BASS Q	1.0	Adjust the Q / Bandwidth of the Bass response
	1.25	of the selected BCF (Bass Center Frequency).
	1.5
	2.0
MID Q	0.5	Adjust the Q / Bandwidth of the Midrange
	0.75	response of the selected MCF (Midrange Center
		Frequency).
	1.0
	1.25
Source	Radio	Choose a source for which you would like to
	Disc	increase or decrease the relative volume (LEVEL).
	USB1
	USB2
	SD
	AUX IN
	Nav
	BT

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Setting	Options	Function
Level	0 to 6	Default level is 3 (0dB reference)
		0	= (-6dB)
		1	= (-4dB)
		2	= (-2dB)
		3	= (0dB)
		4	= (+2dB)
		5	= (+4dB)
		6	= (+6dB)
Hardware Sub-menu Features
Setting	Options	Function
Color Select	White	This feature allows the user to select eight pre-
		defined LED colors for the front panel button
	Red
		illumination.
	Blue
	Green
	Yellow
	Purple
	AquaBlue
	SkyBlue
	Custom
Color Scan	On	The unit will “scan” the color spectrum to allow
		the user to select a color.
	Off
Color Custom	Red	This feature allows the user to tune the RGB
		colors of the LEDs to obtain an exact match for
	Green
		their vehicle.
	Blue

Camera In

If the rear-view video camera is connected, the unit is on, Camera mode is selected upon shifting into REVERSE gear. If the monitor is in display mode, the monitor automatically switches to CAMERA mode upon reverse driving. When the reverse driving stops, the monitor return to its original input mode.

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