Jensen VM9312HD User Manual

VM9312HD

Installation and Operation Manual

Multimedia Receiver

SAT

READY

PRESS AUDIO

VM9312HD

160

Watts P eak

40W x 4

CONTENTS

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 VM9312HD Mobile Multimedia Receiver for maximum
enjoyment.

Preparation............................................................................................................................ 1

Installation............................................................................................................................. 2

Controls and Indicators......................................................................................................... 6

Remote Control..................................................................................................................... 8

Using the TFT Monitor ........................................................................................................ 11

Operating Instructions......................................................................................................... 12

Setup Menu......................................................................................................................... 13

Tuner Operation.................................................................................................................. 15

Satellite Radio Operation.................................................................................................... 17

DVD/VCD Video Operation................................ ................................................................. 19

DVD/CD Audio Operation ................................................................................................... 22

MP3/WMA Operation.......................................................................................................... 23

iPod Operation.................................................................................................................... 25

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 26

Specifications...................................................................................................................... 29

VM9312HD

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VM9312HD

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PREPARATION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Jensen VM9312HD
Mobile Multimedia Receiver.

It’s a good idea to read all of the instructions before beginning
the installation. We recommend having your Jensen
VM9312HD installed by a reputable installation shop.

Features

DVD

• Aspect Ratio - Full and Normal

• Fast Forward - 2X, 4X, 8X and 32X

• Slow Motion - 1/2, 1/4, 1/6 and 1/7

• Play, Pause, Stop, Next Chapter and Previous Chapter

CD / MP3 / WMA

• CD-Text Compatible

• ID3 Tag Compatible

• Directory Search (MP3 / WMA Only)

• Direct Track Access via Remote Control

• 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

Tuner

• HD Radio Tuner*

• USA / Europe Frequency Spacing

• 24 Station Presets (18 FM / 6 AM)

• Auto Stereo / Mono

• Auto Store

• RDS - Radio Data System

Sat Radio Ready

• Compatible with XM and Sirius Tuners (Sold Sep arately)

• Requires XMDJEN100 or JXMC cables for XMD1000
only (Sold Separately)

• Satellite Channel Name, Artist, Song and Categories
displayed on TFT Screen

iPod

• jLinkDirect - High Speed Direct Connect Interface to
Access iPod Playlists, Artists, Albums, Songs, Photos**
and Video**. (Requires Gen 5.5 or earlier photo or video
iPod. iPod Touch, iPod Classic and iPod Nano with
video will only play music files.

• Power Management Charges iPod while Connected

• Requires jLinkCable iPod Interface Cable (included)

MediaLink

• Under dash Interface allows Portable Media Devices to
be connected

• MediaLink1 includes the following connectivity:

• jLinkDirect 8-pin DIN for iPod

• 3.5mm audio only Input

• RCA Audio / Video Input

Chassis

• 1.0 DIN (Import / ISO-DIN Mountable)

• Motorized Flip-Out / Flip-Up LCD Screen

• 8 Character / Segment Type Secondary LCD Display

• 7" TFT Active Matrix LCD w/ Anti-Glare Coating

• 336,960 Sub Pixels (1440W X 234H)

• Pixel Pitch – 0.321W X 0.370H

• Screen Tilt / Angle Adjustment

• Beep Tone Confirmation (On-OFF Option)

• Heat Management System – Forced Air Cooling to keep
the chip sets operating at nominal temperatures

General

• 44-Key Infrared Remote Control

• Two Composite Video Outputs for Additional Screens

• Two Audio / Video Auxiliary Inputs for Game Console,
Camcorder, etc.

• Navigation Ready (Nav101 Only)

• Three-Band Tone control (Bass, Mid and Treble) w/
Eight Preset EQ Curves

• Front, Rear and Subwoofer Line Output

• Subwoofer Phase Control – 0 ~ 180 degrees

• Programmable Volume Control

• Rear Camera Input (Normal and Mirror Image View)

• Touch Screen Calibration Mode

• 100-Ohm Preamp Line Output – All Audio Channels

• 2VRMS Line Output – All Channels

• Rotary Encoder Audio Control

• 5-Way Joystick

• SWC Interface – Compatible with PAC adapter SWI-PS
Steering Wheel Control Interface, sold separately

*HD Radio™ Technology Manufactured Under License From
iBiquity Digital Corporation. U.S. and Foreign Patents. The
HD and HD Radio logos are proprietary trademarks of
iBiquity Digital Corporation.

VM9312HD

WARNING! Only connect the unit to a12-volt power
supply with proper grounding.

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.

WARNING! To prevent damage to the mechanism inside
this unit, avoid impact to the TFT monitor.

WARNING! Using an improper fuse may cause damage
to the unit and result in a fire.

WARNING! 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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VM9312HD

INSTALLATION

What’s in the Box

1. Cosmetic trim ring

2. Wiring harness power/speaker

3. Mounting hardware for VM9312HD

4. Single DIN sleeve

5. HD Radio Module

6. HD Radio Module connecting DIN cable

7. Remote Control

8. Parking brake sensor extension wire

9. Media Link Module

10. Mounting hardware for HD Radio Module

11. Owners Manual

12. Quick Start Guide

Optional Equipment

• NAV101
The VM9312HD is "navigation ready." Before accessing
any navigation features, you must purchase and install
the NAV101 module. All installation and operating
instructions will be included with the NAV101 navigation
module.
Once the NAV101 is connected and operating properly,
the NAV source mode will become active. While the
NAV101 is not installed, the NAV option appears gray,
indicating the function is not available.

• Rear Camera
The VM9312HD is "camera ready." Before accessing
any camera features, you must purchase and install a
rear video camera. Once the rear 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.

• Satellite Radio Tuner
See “Satellite Radio Operation” on page 17.

• iPod
See “MP3/WMA Operation” on page 23.

Tools and Supplies

You will need these tools and supplies to install your
VM9312HD:

• 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

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 VM9312HD 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.

Pre-installation

1. Press the metal levers on both sides to remove the half­sleeve from the radio.

PREPARE RADIO

BAND

AS/PS

PRESSAUDIO

LO/DX

VM9312

SRC

2. Install the half-sleeve.
a. Install adapter if necessary (optional).

DISP

OPEN

EJECT

MUTE

b. Install half-sleeve into adapter or dashboard (use

only the supplied screws). Do not force the sleeve
into the opening or cause it to bend or bow.

c. Locate the series of bend-tabs along the top,

bottom and sides of the mounting sleeve. With the
sleeve fully inserted into the dashboard opening,
bend as many of the tabs outward as necessary so
that the sleeve is firmly secured to the dashboard.

d. Install support strap to make the unit more stable.

INSTALL HALF SLEEVE

CAUTION! Be careful not to damage the car wiring.

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

Wiring

Complete wiring as illustrated in the wiring diagram on page

3. Once the wiring is complete, reconnect the battery

negative terminal. If there is no ACC available, connect the
ACC lead to the power supply with a switch.

NOTE: When replacing a fuse, be sure to use correct
type and amperage to avoid damaging the radio. The
VM9312HD uses one 15 amp mini-ATM fuse, located in
the black filter box in-line with the main wire harness.

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VM9312HD

Final Installation

After completing the wiring connections, turn the unit on to
confirm operation (ignition switch must be on). If unit does not
operate, recheck all wiring until problem is corrected. Once
proper operation is achieved, turn off the ignition switch and
proceed with final mounting of the chassis.

1. Connect wiring adapter to existing wiring harness.

2. Connect antenna lead.

3. Carefully slide the radio into the half-sleeve, making
sure it is right-side-up, until it is fully seated and the
spring clips lock it into place.

NOTE: For proper operation of the CD/DVD player, the
chassis must be mounted within 20° of horizontal. Make
sure the unit is mounted within this limitation.

4. Attach one end of the perforated support strap
(supplied) to the screw stud on the rear of the chassis
using the hex nut provided. Fasten the other end of the
perforated strap to a secure part of the dashboard either
above or below the radio using the screw and hex nut
provided. Bend the strap to position it as necessary.

CAUTION! The rear of the radio must be supported with
the strap to prevent damage to the dashboard from the
weight of the radio or improper operation due to
vibration.

5. Replace any items you removed from the dashboard.

Final ISO-DIN Installation

FINAL INSTALLATION

5

1

BAND

AS/PS

PRESS

AU
D

IO

LO/DX

VM9312

SRC

DISP

OPEN

EJECT

MUTE

3

1. Remove trim ring.

2. Mount factory brackets on new radio using existing
screws from old radio.

3. Slide radio chassis into dash opening and secure.

4. Reinstall dash panel.

FINAL ISO-DIN INSTALLATION

3

4

2

BAND

AS/PS

PRESS

AUDIO
LO
/D

X

VM9312

SRC

DISP

OPEN

EJEC
T

MUTE

2

1

4

3

VM9312HD

WIRING DIAGRAM

See the Module Connections diagram for more information about

*

connecting a satellite receiver and an iPod (through the MediaLink).

BLUE

External Power Amplifier

RED

WHITE

RED

WHITE

Connect to HD Module

(See Module

Connections Diagram)

HD RADIO

Auto antenna control (connectto antenna
control lead & powersupply of antenna
amplifier)

External power amplifier control

Car Phone

Car

Mute (leave open ifnot connected)

SUB.W

FRONTR

FRONTL

REAR R

REAR L

BLUE

ANT.CONT

BLUE/WHITE

P.CONT

BROWN

MUTE

Harness Cord

MediaLink

Bus

SATRadio

SATL

SATR

AUXIN1

NAV101 Input

PINK

WHITE

* Satellite

Receiver
Connections

RED

YELLOW

WHITE

RED

YELLOW

WHITE

AUXIN2

RED

(Requires PAC SWI-PS InterfaceAdapter, Sold Separately)

SWC

YELLOW

VIDEO OUT 1

YELLOW

VIDEO OUT 2

BLACK

MZ7-TFT

YELLOW

CAMERA

PRK SW

*MediaLink

ExternalAVSystem

Rear Video 1

Rear Video 2

MZ7-TFTTouchScreen

(Sold Separately)

Rear View

VideoCamera

PARKING BRAKE

FRONTL+
FRONTL-

FRONTR+
FRONTR-

REAR R+
REAR R-

REAR L+

REAR L-

FRONTL

FRONTR

REAR R

REAR L

WHITE +
WHITE/BLACK -

GREY+
GREY/BLACK -

PURPLE +
PURPLE/BLACK -

GREEN +
GREEN/BLACK -

GREEN/WHITE

REVERSE +

REVERSE

+

RED

ACC

YELLOW

BATT

BLACK

GND

ACC

BATTERY +

FUSE (15A)

BATTERY

Ground

Ignition Switch

Battery

4

MODULE CONNECTIONS

Compatible SAT Tuners:

1. XMD1000 (requires XMC or
XMDJEN100 Cable Kit)

2. CNP2000UC

3. SC-C1 and SIRJEN2

VM9312HD

HD MODULE

***

Requires Gen 5.5 or
earlier photo or video
iPod. iPod Touch, iPod
Classic and iPod Nano
with video will only play
music files.

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***

VM9312HD

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Button Operation

1. OPEN

Press to activate the automatic mechanical system and move
the TFT monitor into viewing position. Press again to close
the TFT.

2. WIDE/DISP

Press to adjust the display aspect of the picture to one of two
settings: Full or Normal.

With the monitor closed, press the DISP button to cycle
through information available on the LCD screen.

When the NAV101 is connected to the VM9312HD, press
and hold to display the navigation user interface. The TFT
screen must be open for this function to operate.

3. PICTURE/AS

Press to adjust the Brightness and Contrast. Press the
AUDIO button (5) to move between Brightness to Contrast.
Turn the rotary encoder (5) to adjust the setting for the
selected option.

Press and hold the AS button to automatically store strong
radio stations in the preset channels for the current band.

4. TILT/BAND

Press to activate the tilt function. Use the joystick to make
adjustments while the red tilt icon is flashing. Press once to
adjust the downward tilt angle of the screen one step at a
time or press and hold to adjust the angle in a continuous
motion.

With the monitor closed, press the BAND button to change
the AM, FM or SAT band.

5. AUDIO

Rotate to adjust the volume. Press and release to enter and/
or confirm audio settings.

6. SRC

Press once to select playing mode.

7. LCD Display

8. MUTE

Press to silence the receiver. Press again to resume previous
volume level.

NOTE: The VM9312HD features Softmute, which will
allow the volume to increase or decrease gradually when
the MUTE function is activated or deactivated.

5

PRESS AUDIO

4

BAND

PICTURE

TILT

VM9312HD

SRC

6

3

AS

2

DISP

WIDE

1

OPEN

CLOSE

17

SAT

READY

160

Watts

EJECT

16

15

MUTE

14

13

9

7

8

10 11

12

6

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

9. IR Remote Control Receiver

10. ( )

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

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

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

11. ( )

DVD Mode: Press once for slow forward/slow reverse.
TUNER Mode: Press to go down one frequency step.
MENU Mode: Press once to move the cursor down.

12. RESET

Press to reset system settings to factory default (except the
password and parental lock setting).

13.Pause/Play/Enter

Press to pause or resume plaback or to confirm current
selection.

14. ( )

DVD Mode: Press once to enter the next chapter or track.
TUNER Mode: Press once to auto-search the next available

radio station.
MENU Mode: Press once to move the cursor to the right.

15. ( )

DVD Mode: Press once for fast forward/fast reverse.
TUNER Mode: Press to go up one frequency step.
MENU Mode: Press once to move the cursor up.

16. ( )

Press once for disc insertion/ejection.
Press and hold to reset core mechanism position.

17. TFT Display

PRESS AUDIO

4

BAND

PICTURE

TILT

VM9312HD

VM9312HD

3

AS

2

DISP

WIDE

READY

SAT

1

OPEN

CLOSE

EJECT

160

Watts

17

16

5

SRC

MUTE

15

14

13

9

6

7

8

10 11

12

7

VM9312HD

REMOTE CONTROL

8

35

1

2

10

13

MUSIC PHOTOS VIDEO iPod

DISP

28

25

11

WIDE

TILT

12

14

PRESET

20

18

MENU

17

22

21

SLOW

SETUP

29

CLEAR

3

4

5

9

6

7

26

27

15

16

34

33

19

32

23

24

31

30

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

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VM9312HD

Table 1: Remote Control Functions

Button Function

Name Ref# DVD VCD TUNER CD/MP3 SATELLITE iPod

MENU 1 Enters the main menu of the

TITLE 2 Enters the title menu of the

MUTE 3 Toggles on/off audio output Toggles on/off audio output Toggles on/of f audio output Toggles on/off audio output Toggles on/off audio output Toggles on/off audio output
POWER/

AUDIO 5 Changes the audio language

REPT A-B 6 Setup to repeat playback from

REPT 7 Repeats playback of current

SRC 8 Selects playing mode Selects playing mode Selects playing mode Selects playing mode Selects playing mode Selects playing mode
SUBTITLE 9 Language selection for subti-

DISP 10 Displays playing information Displays playing information Displays playing information Display playing information Displays playing information
PRESET

PRESET

ANGLE 13 Plays back disc in different

VOL - 15 Decreases volume Decreases volume Decreases volume Decreases volume Decreases volume Decreases volume
VOL + 16 Increases volume Increases volume Increases volume Increases volume Increases volume Increases volume

BAND 20 Stops playback Stops playback Selects FM/AM band Stops playback Selects SAT1, SAT2, or SAT3

GOTO 21 Goes to specific time frame

ZOOM 23 Zooms in/out on an image Zooms in/out on an image
PIC 24 Displays set-up parameters Displays set-up parameters

disc

disc

4 Turns the power on/off Turns the power on/off Turns the power on/off Turns the power on/of f Turns the power on/off Turns the power on/off

for disc playback

time frame A to time frame B

chapter

tle

11 Navigates the preset station

12 Navigates the preset station

angle for a scene

14 Fast forwards the disc content Fast forwards the disc content Fast forwards the disc content Accesses iPod Menu

17 Selects the previous chapter

for playback

18 Pauses playback/starts play-

back

19 Selects the next chapter for

playback

and playback

22 Slow playback/slow rewind

playback

Turns on/off PBC when play­ing VCD

Plays first ten seconds of
each chapter/title

Setup to repeat playback from
time frame A to time frame B

Repeats playback of current
chapter

Plays back Picture CD with
different angle of picture dis­played

Selects the previous chapter
for playback

Pauses playback/starts play­back

Selects the next chapter for
playback

Goes to specific time frame
and playback

Slow playback/slow rewind
playback

list

list

Searches an available radio
station by decreasing tuning
frequency

Searches an available radio
station by increasing tuning
frequency

Repeats playback of current
track

Selects the previous track for
playback

Pauses playback/starts play­back

Selects the next track for play­back

Displays diagnostics screen Selects Photo mode

Selects Music mode

Selects Video mode

Repeats playback of current
track

Searches an available radio
station by decreasing tuning
frequency

Toggles the on-screen menu
between CAT/CH mode

Searches an available radio
station by increasing tuning
frequency

band

Pauses playback/starts play­back

Selects the next track for play­back

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VM9312HD

Table 1: Remote Control Functions

Button Function

Name Ref# DVD VCD TUNER CD/MP3 SATELLITE iPod

OPEN/
CLOSE

DISP 28 Selects display mode: FULL

1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8, 9, 0
(Numeric
Keypad)

CLEAR 30 Delete entry or move back-

SETUP 31 Displays Setup menu Displays Setup menu Displays Setup menu Displays Setup menu Displays Setup menu Displays Setup menu
SEL 32
RDM 33 Plays all chapters in random

SCN 34 Plays the first ten seconds of

EJECT 35 Ejects disc Ejects disc Ejects disc Ejects disc Ejects disc Ejects disc

25 Opens/closes the TFT moni-

tor
26 Decreases monitor tilt angle Decreases monitor tilt angle Decreases monitor tilt angle Decreases monitor tilt angle Decreases monitor tilt angle Decreases monitor tilt angle
27 Increases monitor tilt angle Increases monitor tilt angle Increases monitor tilt angle Increases monitor tilt angle Increases monitor tilt angle Increases monitor tilt angle

or NORMAL
29 Directly accesses chapter 1-6 selects preset for current

wards to correct error in Direct

Access mode

order

Opens/closes the TFT moni­tor

Selects display mode: FULL
or NORMAL

Delete entry or move back­wards to correct error in Direct
Access mode

Opens/closes the TFT moni­tor

band

Delete entry or move back­wards to correct error in Direct
Access mode

Opens/closes the TFT moni­tor

Directly accesses track 1-6 selects preset for current

Delete entry or move back­wards to correct error in Direct
Access mode

Plays all tracks in random
order

each track

Opens/closes the TFT monitor Opens/Closes the TFT monitor

band

Delete entry or move back­wards to correct error in Direct
Access mode

Delete entry or move back­wards to correct error in Direct
Access mode

Plays all tracks in random
order

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USING THE TFT MONITOR

Open/Close TFT Monitor

Open TFT Monitor

Press the OPEN button (1) on the front panel or press the
( ) button (25) on the remote control to activate the

mechanism that moves the display panel into the viewing
position.

Close TFT Monitor

Press the OPEN button (1) on the front panel or press the
( ) button (25) on the remote control to load the display

panel back into the compartment.

TFT Monitor Auto Open

If “TFT Auto Open” is “on” when the unit is turned on, the
monitor automatically moves to the viewing position.

If “TFT Auto Open” is ”off” when the unit is turned on, press
the OPEN button (1) or ( ) button (25) on the remote

control to move the monitor into the viewing position.
If “TFT Auto Open” is set to ”Manual”, the TFT will not close

when the key is turned off.

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:

Step by Step Angle Adjustment

Press the ( ) or ( ) button on the remote control to adjust
the tilt angle of the screen one step at a time.

Continuous Angle Adjustment

Press and hold the ( ) or ( ) button on the remote control
to adjust the tilt angle in a continuous motion.

Aspect Ratio

Press the DISP button (28) on the remote control or DISP/
WIDE button (2) on the monitor to adjust the aspect ratio as

follows:

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

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

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.

Image Setting

Table 2 shows the video output mode for each playing
source.

Table 2: Video Output Modes

Playing Source Video Output Modes

AM/FM TUNER RGB Mode
SAT TUNER RGB Mode
iPod RGB Mode
DVD RGB Mode
AUX IN CVBS Mode

*CVBS – Composite Video Baseband Signal

Parameter Adjustment Procedure

1. Enter Picture Quality Setting Mode:
Press the PIC button (24) on the remote control or the
PICTURE/AS button (3) on the monitor.

2. Select Item to Set:
Press the AUDIO button (5) on the control panel to
select “BRIGHT” or “CONTRAST”.

3. Set Parameters:
Press the +/– buttons (15, 16) on the remote or turn the
rotary encoder (5) on the control panel.

4. Exit Picture Quality Setting Mode:
Press the PIC button (24) on the remote control or the
PICTURE/AS button (3) on the monitor

VM9312HD

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.)

Monitor Movement Mechanism

If an obstruction occurs in the monitor path, the following
protective measurements can be executed to prevent
damage to the mechanism or monitor:

Table 3: Monitor Protective Measures

Obstruction

Monitor
loading out
horizontally

Monitor
loading in
horizontally

Monitor
loading out
vertically

Monitor
loading in
vertically

After the protective procedure is executed, normal operation
is resumed by pressing the OPEN button (1) or disconnecting
and reconnecting the power.

Self

Protection

Monitor is
automati­cally loaded
into unit

Unit stops at
obstruction
point

Unit stops at
obstruction
point

Unit stops at
obstruction
point

OPEN Button

Pressed

Monitor fully
extended
horizontally

Monitor fully
extended
horizontally

Monitor
swivels back
to the unit

Monitor
swivels back
to the unit

Power

Reconnected

Monitor is
automati­cally loaded
into unit

Monitor is
automati­cally loaded
into unit

Monitor swiv­els back to
the unit

Monitor swiv­els back to
the unit

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n

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Power On / Off

Press the /SRC button (6) on the unit (or the button (4)
on the remote control) to turn the unit on. The buttons on the
front of the unit light up and the current mode status appears
in the LCD (7). You can also turn on the unit by pressing the
OPEN button (1) and opening the TFT screen.

Press and hold the button to power off the unit.The monitor
is drawn back into the main compartment.

Audible Beep Confirmation

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

Mute

Press the MUTE button (8) 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. “MUTE”
is displayed on the LCD. Adjusting the volume or using any of
the audio setup features cancels the mute function.

Playing Source Selection

Press the SRC button (6) on the front panel or the SRC
button (8) on the remote to change between available playing
sources in the following order: AM/FM, DISC, AUX IN1, AUX
IN2, SAT, and CAMERA. The playing mode is displayed on
the TFT and LCD screens.

External peripheral devices can be connected to this unit via
RCA output or MediaLink. Select “AUX-IN1” or “AUX IN2”
mode to access and control connected auxiliary devices.

Volume Adjustment

To increase or decrease the volume level, turn the rotary
encoder (5) 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.

Steering Wheel Control (SWC)

The VM9312HD is compatible with the PAC (Pacific
Accessory Corporation) steering wheel control adapter SWI­PS. A 3.5mm female connector (labeled “SWC Interface”) on
the back of the head unit allows connectivity to the PAC
adapter. Please refer to the instructions included with the
PAC adapter for detailed installation information.

SWC Functions

The following controls are available for most vehicles:

1. Vol Up

2. Vol Down

3. Mute

4. Seek Up / Next Track / ** Preset Up

5. Seek Down / Previous Track / ** Preset Down

6. SRC (Source)

7. ** Select

8. ** Select

9. Band

** If additional steering wheel control buttons are available on
the vehicle, function 7 / 8 may be assigned the "Select"
feature. This feature / function may not be available on some
vehicles.

Select Operation

If "Select" (function 7 or 8) is held down and function 4 is
pressed momentarily, Preset Up will be selected. If "Select"
(function 7 or 8) is held down and function 5 is pressed
momentarily, Preset Down will be selected.

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.

Press the AUDIO button (5) on the front panel once to display
the audio menu.

User

EQ

+14 — 0 —

0— —

–14 — –14 —

BASS MID TREB SUB

User

To adjust an audio feature:

1. Use the touchscreen, press the (>>|)/(|

22) on the remote control, or use the joystick to highlight
the audio feature to be adjusted.

FAD BAL

L

<<) buttons (14,

F

R

R

2. Touch the screen or press the joystick button (13) to
select the highlighted option.

3. Touch the +/– buttons on the screen, press the |<<, >>|,
>>, or << buttons (17, 19, 14, 22) on the remote control,
or use the joystick to adjust the selected feature to the
desired setting.

Table 4: Audio Adjustments

Audio Function Adjustable Range

EQ User

Acoustic
Urban
Rave
Latin
Dance
Hip Hop

Rock
BASS -14 to +14
MID -14 to +14
TREB -14 to +14
SUB -14 to 0
BAL–FAD Grid

NOTE: The EQ mode will automatically change to
“USER” when individual audio functions are adjusted.

The Audio menu will automatically exit after a few seconds of
inactivity. To exit quickly, touch the top left corner of the
screen or press and hold the AUDIO button (5).

System Reset

T o correct a system halt or other illegal
operation, use the tip of a pen to press
the reset button (12) located on the
front bottom-right corner of the unit. After a system reset, the
unit restores all factory default settings.

NOTE: If the unit is reset while a DVD is playing, the DVD
resumes play once the reset is complete.

[RESET] Butto

Line Mute

If the “MUTE” wire is connected, audio output mutes when a
telephone call is received by the car phone or when verbal
navigation is performed.

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RADIO

SETUP MENU

To access system settings, press the SETUP button (31) on
the remote control or touch the button on the screen to

enter the “SETUP” menu. The “GENERAL” sub-menu
appears highlighted in blue.

RADIO

Rating

Hardware

P.VOL

TS Cal

Demo

Accessing Menu Items

Touch the sub-menu name, press the <<, >>, |<<, or >>|
direction buttons (22,14, 17, 19) on the remote control, or use
the joystick to select a sub-menu (Language, Audio, Rating,
etc.).

The features available for adjustment under the highlighted
sub-menu option will appear in the center of the screen.

Adjusting a Feature

1. Use the touchscreen or press the /\ or V buttons (18, 19)
on the joystick to select the feature to be adjusted.

2. Enter the option field for the feature you want to adjust
by using the touchscreen or pressing the >/|| button (18)
on the remote or the ENTER (joystick) button (13) on

SETUP

General Language

Clock Mode 12Hr

Clock 04 : 31 AM

Tuner Region USA

Beep On

DIRECTION BUTTONS

Audio BACK

the unit. A submenu appears in a second row with the
selected option highlighted in blue.

3. Select a new value by using the touchscreen or pressing
the >> or
the /\ or V buttons (18, 19) on the joystick.

4. Use the touchscreen or press the >/|| button (18) on the
remote control or press the joystick button (13) to
confirm setup.

General Sub-menu Features

<< buttons (14, 22) on the remote control or

Setting Options Function

Clock
Mode

Clock (HH:MM) Clock appears in the top right

Tuner
Region

Beep On When turned on, an audible

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.

12Hr Clock displays 12 hour time

24Hr Clock displays 24 hour time up

Region 1

UK
Europe
Russia
Africa

Region 2

USA
Canada
Mexico
South Amer­ica

Off No beep sounds.

using AM and PM.

to 23:59.

corner of the screen and on the
LCD screen during certain
operations. NOTE: The AM/PM
indication will change as you
continue to adjust the hour past

12.
FM Band: 87.6MHz -

107.9MHz, channel separation
@ 100kHz

AM Band: 531kHz - 1602kHz,
channel separation @ 9kHz

FM Band: 87.9MHz -

107.9MHz, channel separation
@ 200kHz

AM Band: 530kHz - 1710kHz,
channel separation @ 10kHz

beep tone confirms each func­tion selection.

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Setting Options Function

OSD E nglish On Screen Display appears in

DVD Audio English DVD Audio is heard in English

DVD Subti­tle

Disc Menu English DVD menu (if applicable) is

Audio Sub-menu Features

English DVD subtitles automatically

Auto DVD subtitles appear accord-

Off DVD subtitles do not appear

Setting Options Function

Subwoofer Off Turn the subwoofer on/off.

On

Sub.W
Phase

DRC Off Employ the Dynamic Range

Sub Filter 80Hz Selecting a crossover fre-

0 Subwoofer output IN phase
180 Subwoofer output OUT OF

On

120Hz
160Hz

English.

when the option is available.

appear in English when avail­able.

ing to the default subtitle lan­guage specified on the disc.

automatically.

displayed in English.

phase

NOTE: Depending on your
installation, reversing the sub­woofer phase may increase
Bass output.

Control for better playback for
low volumes.

quency sets a cut-off frequency
of the subwoofer's LPF (low­pass filter) and the “SMALL”
speakers' HPF (high-pass fil­ter). The Crossover frequency
setting has no effect if the sub­woofer is set to “OFF” and any
other speaker is set to
“LARGE”.

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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
setup, the parental lock is released only by entering the
correct password. Once the password is entered, rating is
available for setup.

Setting Options Function

Password _ _ _ _ Enter a 4-digit password to

Rating 1. Kid Safe Select the appropriate rating

2. G

3. PG

4. PG-13

5. PG-R

6. R

7. NC-17

8. Adult

Load Fac­tory

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.

Reset Select “Reset” to restore the

activate the “Rating” feature.

level for the intended audience.
You may override higher rat-

ings by using your password.

factory default settings for the

Rating system only.

Hardware Sub-menu Features

If the rear-view video camera is connected, the unit is on, and
the TFT monitor is retracted inside the unit, the TFT monitor
automatically moves into the viewing position and Camera
mode is selected upon shifting into REVERSE gear. When
shifting into DRIVE gear, the TFT monitor is retracted back
inside unit.

Setting Options Function

Camera In Normal

Mirror

TFT Auto
Open

Video Input
(Input cir­cuitry auto­detects the
video sig­nal from the
Aux In
source).

On The TFT panel automatically

Off You must press the OPEN but-

Manual When the ignition is turned

NTSC The color signals are output in

PAL The color signals are output in

Auto The color signal output is

opens when the unit is turned
on.

ton (1) to open the TFT panel.

OFF, the TFT panel DOES
NOT retract if it was previously
out

the standard NTSC format.

the standard PAL format.

switched automatically based
on the current video input sig­nal - NTSC or PAL.

TS Cal (Screen Calibration)

To access the “Screen Calibration” function from the SETUP
menu, select the “TS CAL” option.

After entering calibration mode, a crosshair appears in a
corner quadrant of the screen. To begin calibration, press and
hold the crosshair for one second until it moves to the next
quadrant. Continue for each quadrant until the calibration is
completed.

Demo

Setting Options Function

Demo Run Click to begin demo program
Auto Run On Demo program runs automati-

Off You must select “Run” from the

cally when the unit is turned on

Demo menu to initiate the
demo program.

Exiting the System Setup Menu

To exit setup mode and resume normal playback, press the
SETUP button (31) on the remote control or touch the BACK
button on the screen.

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
and the appropriate content will play. For details, please
refer to the disc description.

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.

P.VOL Sub-menu Features

Setting Options Function

Source Radio Choose a source for which you

Disc
AUX IN1
AUX IN2
SAT
iPod

Level 0-6 Increase relative volume for

would like to increase the rela­tive volume (LEVEL).

specified source up to 6 decib­bels.

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RADIO

TUNER OPERATION

About HD Radio™ Technology

HD Radio technology allows CD-quality digital broadcasting
of your local AM and FM radio stations. HD Radio broadcasts
can include multiple channels on the same frequency, which
is called multicasting. With multicasting, you can receive up
to eight additional multicast channels: HD1~HD8. With your
VM9312HD radio, you will receive HD Radio digital
broadcasts automatically when tuned to a station that offers
HD Radio technology.

Tuner TFT Display

4

8

E

Q

6

11

13

1

16

FM 101.9 MHz HD-1

WJHM-FM

P1 87.5 MHz

P2 90.1 MHz

P3 98.1 MHz

P4 106.1 MHz

P5 107.9 MHz

P6 102.9 MHz

Artist: Sheryl Crow

7

9

BAND

15

MEM

1/2

18

17

2

1. Current radio band indicator

2. Radio frequency indicator

3. Clock

4. Radio station name (call letters)

5

10

Auto HD

19

14

12

23

PROG

BAND

20

01:02 PM

1/2

2/2

3

MEM

A/D

21

5. Tuning mode indicator

6. Preset radio stations: Touch to recall preset stations

7. Program Information:Titlle, Artist, Type

NOTE: The amount of information displayed when
receiving an HD Radio signal is dependent upon what is
being broadcast. Some stations broadcast their call
letters (name), the artist's name, song title, and category
of music.

8. Touch for quick access to Equalizer level settings

9. Touch to access the direct entry screen

10. HD band indicator

11. |<<: Touch to seek backward

12. >>|: Touch to seek forward

13. <<: Touch to tune backward one step, including
multicast channels

14. >>: Touch to tune forward one step, including multicast
channels

15. BAND: Touch to change between AM/FM bands

16. Touch to view the SOURCE MENU and select a new
playback source

17. MEM: View screen used to enter current channel into
preset memory

18. 1/2 or 2/2: T ouch this page button to view a second p age
of on-screen buttons.

NOTE: In AM mode, there is only one page of on-screen
button options. The PROG button is not visible since
Multicast channels are not available for AM stations.

19. : Touch to view the SETUP menu

20. PROG: Touch to view the HD Radio Multicast channel
display

21. A/D: Touch to select Auto, Analog or Digital tuning
mode.

22. HD Radio station indicator

Switching to HD Radio Reception

• Touch the top left corner of the screen (the circle) to
view the SOURCE MENU. Touch “Radio”.

• Press the SRC button (6) on the front panel or remote
control (8) to switch to the AM/FM or RADIO source.

Selecting the AM/FM Band

Touch the BAND button (15) on the screen, or press the
BAND button on the unit (4) or remote control (20) to select

the AM or FM band.

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NOTE: The BAND button on the unit only works when the
TFT is closed.

Selecting a Tuning Mode

Touch the A/D button (22) to choose from the following
modes:

• Auto: Search for both digital and analog stations.

• Analog: Search and broadcast only analog channels.

• Digital: Search and broadcast only digital stations.

Tuning

Not all FM or AM stations offer HD Radio (digital)
broadcasting. You can receive both analog and digital
stations with the VM9312HD.

Seek Tuning

To seek the next station:

• Touch the >>| button on screen (13).

• Press the >>| button (19) on remote control.

• Press the > button on the joystick (14).
To seek the previous station:

• Touch the |<< button on screen (12).

• Press the |<< button (17) on the remote control.

• Press the < button on the joystick (10).

Manual Tuning

To increase or decrease the tuning frequency one step:

• Touch the or buttons on screen (14, 15).

• Press the >> or << buttons (14, 22)on the remote
control.

• Press the /\ or V buttons (11, 15) on the joystick.

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RADIO

RADIO

Direct Tuning

To enter a radio station directly, touch the button or
press the GOTO button (21) on the remote control to display
the direct entry menu.

FM:___._MHz

1

2

3

Exit

6

5

4

9

8

7
0

Clear

Enter the desired radio station using the on-screen number
pad. Press the enter button (arrow) to tune to the selected
station. To exit the screen without changing the station, touch
Exit. To clear your entry and start over, touch Clear.

HD Radio Multicast Channels

To tune to an HD Radio multicast channel, tune to the main
signal and then press the PROG button (21) on page 2/2 . If a
Multicast channel is being broadcast for the current station,
the corresponding multicasting number appears on the left
side of the screen. To view the title and artist, if available,
select HD-1, HD-2, HD3, etc.

02:27 AM

2/2

A/D

E
Q

HD-1

HD-2

HD-3

FM 106.7 MHz HD-2

WXXL-FM

Title: Lil Love

Auto HD

PROG

NOTE: The amount of information displayed when
receiving an HD Radio signal is dependent upon what is
being broadcast. Some stations broadcast their call
letters (name), the artist's name, song title, and category
of music.

PTY Search

After tuning to an HD Radio channel, the Program Type
categories are listed, allowing listeners to find similar
programming by genre.

FM 106.7 MHz HD-1

WXXL-FM

E
Q

01 Non-specific

02 News

03 Information

04 Sports

05 Talk

06 Rock

Title: DAWSON McALLIST

Auto HD

PROG

02:07 AM

2/2

A/D

If the PTY menu is not displayed, press the PROG button
(21) on page 2/2 to toggle between HD Radio multicast
channels and PTY categories.

When a PTY category is selected from the touch screen
menu, the radio will start scanning for stations broadcasting
in the selected category.

Using Preset Stations

You can store up to 18 presets for FM and 6 presets for AM.
Stored stations appear on the left side of the screen.

Storing a Station

1. Select a band (if needed), then select a station.

2. Touch the on-screen MEM button (18) to open the
preset screen.

Preset: _ _

1

2

3

Exit

6

5

4

9

8

7
0

Clear

3. Enter the preset number for which you would like to
store the current station (or press EXIT to cancel and
close the menu). The preset number and station
appears highlighted on the left side of the screen.

NOTE: Multicast stations can be stored as preset
stations.

Recalling a Station

1. Select a band (if needed).

2. Touch an on-screen preset button (6) to select the
corresponding stored station.

P1 87.5 MHz
P2 90.1 MHz
P3 98.1 MHz
P4 106.1 MHz
P5 107.9 MHz
P6 102.9 MHz

Auto Store (AS)

To select six strong stations and store them in the current
band:

1. Select a band (if needed).

2. Press and hold the PICTURE/ AS button (3) on the
control panel for 2 seconds to activate the Auto Store
function.

The new stations replace stations already stored in that band.

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SAT

SATELLITE RADIO OPERATION

Listeners can subscribe to XM® Radio on the Web by
visiting www.xmradio.com, or by calling [phone].
Customers should have their Radio ID ready (see
“Displaying the Identification (ID) Code”). Customers can
receive a limited number of free-to-air channels without
activation.

Listeners can subscribe to Sirius® Radio on the Web by
visiting www.sirius.com, or by calling (888) 539-SIRIUS.
Customers should have their Sirius ID ready (Sirius ID is
located on the Satellite Radio Tuner, sold separately).
Customers can listen to music samples by tuning to
channel 184.

Accessing Satellite Radio Mode

Press the SRC button (8) on the front panel or remote control
(8) to switch to the SAT source.

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E

P1 XM Preview

Q

P2 XM Preview

P3 XM Preview

P4 XM Preview

P5 XM Preview

P6 XM Preview

Title: Fridays XM144!

5

3 21

SAT1 CH001

XM Preview Preview

10

6

9

1. SAT channel name

2. SAT channel number

3. SAT band

4. Time

5. Song title

6. Artist name

7. Song category

8. Signal Strength Indicator

9. Current preset channels/on-screen preset buttons

10. CH -: Select the previous channel

11. CH +: Select the next channel

8

7

4

01:02

+

CAT

CHCH

CG

-

+

CAT

-

BAND

16

MEM

19

DIAG

20

12. CAT +: Select next channel in current category only

13. CAT -: Select previous channel in current category only

14. Touch to enter channel directly using keypad on screen

15. CG: Access Channel/Category Guide mode

16. BAND: Change between SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 bands

17. : Touch to view the SETUP menu

18. Touch this area to view the SOURCE MENU and select

19. MEM: View screen used to enter current channel into

20. DIAG: This feature is reserved for use by service

Displaying the Identification (ID)
Code

Before you listen to satellite radio, you must subscribe to the
service using your radio’s identification number. To display
the radio ID, press the < or > buttons (16, 17) on the joystick
or the CH - or CH + buttons on the touch screen repeatedly to
tune to channel “000”. The screen displays the radio ID
where the channel name is usually displayed.

Selecting a Station

Press the < or > buttons (16, 17) on the joystick, the |<< or

17

>>| buttons (17, 19) on remote control, or the CH - or CH +

14

buttons on the touch screen to change to another station.

12

Preset Mode

11

To enter preset mode, touch the BAND button on the screen,

15

or press the BAND button on the unit (14) or remote control
(20) to change between the following bands: SAT1, SAT2, or

13

SAT3 (indicated in the top left corner of the TFT screen).
Six numbered preset buttons store and recall stations for

each band. All six stored stations (P1-P6) for the current
band appear on the TFT screen.

Storing a Station

1. Select a band (if needed), then select a station.

a new playback source

preset memory

professionals for troubleshooting.

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2. Touch the on-screen MEM button (18) to open the
preset screen.

CH###

P1

P2

P3
P6

P5

P4

Exit

3. Touch the preset number in which you would like to
store the current station (or press EXIT to cancel and
close the menu). The preset number and station
appears highlighted.

Recalling a Station

1. Select a band (if needed).

2. Touch an on-screen preset button to select the
corresponding stored station.

Direct Tuning

To enter a radio station directly, touch the button or
press the GOTO button (21) on the remote control to display
the direct entry menu.

CH:___/255

1

2

3

Exit

6

5

4

9

8

7
0

Clear

Enter the desired radio station using the on-screen number
pad. Press the enter button (arrow) to tune to the selected
station. To exit the screen without changing the station, touch
Exit. To clear your entry and start over, touch Clear.

Channel/Category Guide Mode

There are two search modes to help navigate through
channels and or categories. T o access the Channel/Category
Guide mode press, the ZOOM button (23) on the remote
control or the CG button on the touch screen.

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SAT

Channel Guide is the default search mode. To access
Category Guide, press the TITLE button (2) on the remote
control or touch CAT on the touch screen. To return to
Channel Guide, touch CH on the screen or press the
SUBTITLE button (9) on the remote control.

Channel Guide Mode

When Channel Guide mode is selected, the first six satellite
channels are displayed in the boxes in the bottom left of the
TFT screen and the on-screen menu changes to facilitate
search mode.

CH

CG

CAT

MEM

01:02

DIAG

XM Preview Preview

E

########

Q

001 XM Preview

004 The 40s

005 The 50s

006 The 60s

007 The 70s

Title: www.xmradio.com

SAT1 CH001

SCN

• While in Search Mode, to switch between Channel and
Category search modes, press the CH or CAT buttons
in the touch screen.

• Use the scroll bar and arrows on the touch screen to
view the next/previous page of stations. Each page
contains six channels to select from.

• Press the on-screen SCN button to preview each of the
6 channels displayed for 10 seconds.

• Press the CG button to return to the Preset Mode
screen.

• T o select a channel while in Channel Guide mode, touch
the channel name on the screen. The channel will begin
playing and the unit will return to the Preset Mode.

Category Guide Mode

When Category Mode is selected, folder icons appear on the
screen next to category choices.

• While in Search Mode, to switch between Channel and
Category search modes, press the CH or CAT buttons
in the touch screen.

• Use the scroll bar and arrows on the touch screen to
view the next/previous page of categories. Each page
contains six categories to select from.

• To select a category, touch the corresponding category
name or folder icon. The channels in that category will
be displayed on the screen.

• Use the scroll bar and arrows on the touch screen to
view the next/previous six stations in the selected
category.

• Touch the on-screen SCN button to preview each
channel in the selected category for 10 seconds.

• Touch the channel name to play that channel.

• Touch the on-screen CG button to return to the Preset
Mode screen.

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DVD/VCD VIDEO OPERATION

NOTE: When properly installed, DVD video cannot be
displayed on the main TFT screen unless the parking
brake is applied. If you attempt to play a DVD while the
vehicle is moving, the TFT screen displays “PARKING”
with a blue background. Rear video screens, if
applicable, will operate normally.

Opening/Closing the TFT Video Screen

Opening the TFT Screen

To open the TFT video screen, press the OPEN button (1).
The unit beeps and then opens.

Closing the TFT Screen

Press the OPEN button (1) again to close the TFT screen. If
the screen is in the “IN” position, it moves out before closing.

Insert/Eject Disc

Upon inserting a DVD disc, DVD mode is entered and disc
play begins.

NOTE: If Parental Lock (Rating) is activated and the disc
inserted is not authorized, the 4-digit code must be
entered and/or the disc must be authorized (see “General
Sub-menu Features” on page 13).

Y ou cannot insert a disc if there is already a disc in the unit or
if the power is off.

NOTE: DVD-R and DVD-RW will not play unless the
recording session is finalized and the DVD is closed.

Ejecting a Disc

Press the button (21) on the unit or remote control (35) to
eject the disc. The unit automatically reverts to Tuner mode.
You may eject a disc with the unit powered off. The unit will
remain off after the disc is ejected.

Reset the Loading Mechanism

If the disc loads abnormally or an abnormal core mechanism
operation occurs, press and hold the button (21) on the
unit or remote control (35) to reset the loading mechanism.
Normal operation resumes.

Accessing DVD Mode

To switch to DVD mode when a disc is already inserted,
press the SRC button (15) on the front panel or remote
control (8) until “DISC” appears at the bottom of the screen.

Using the Touch-Screen Controls

The touch key areas for DVD playback are outlined below.

A – Displays playing information
B – Displays on-screen control menu

Controlling Playback

T o access the on-screen controls, touch the bottom 1/3 of the
screen (section B). Touch the 1/2 button to view a second
page of controls

Stopping Playback

Touch the stop button ( ) on the screen or press the /
BAND button (20) on the remote control to stop DVD play.

Pausing Playback

Touch the play/pause button (

||

disc play.

A

B

BACK

MENU

1/2

button on the remote control (18) to suspend or resume

>) on the screen or press the >/

EQ

TITLE

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

2/2

BACK

A-B

DISP

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Slow Motion Playback

Press the << button (22) on the remote control, the V button
(11) on the joystick, or the << button on the screen to play the
current title in slow motion. Keep pressing and releasing the
button to increase the rate from “2X” to “4X”, “8X”, and “20X”.

>/|| (18) on the remote control or touch the onscreen

Press
play button (>) to resume normal play.

Fast Forward Playback

Press the >> button (14) on the remote control, the /\ button
(15) on the joystick, or the >> button on the screen to fast
forward. Keep pressing and releasing the button to increase
the rate from “2X” to “4X”, “8X”, and “20X”.

>/|| (18) on the remote control or touch the onscreen

Press
play button (>) to resume normal play.

Repeat Playback

Press the REPT button (7) on the remote control or the
button on screen to alter repeat mode according to the
following:

• DVD: Repeat Chapter, Repeat TItle, Repeat Off

• VCD (PBC Off): Repeat Single, Repeat Off

NOTE: For VCD play, the repeat function is not available
if PBC is on.

Sectional Repeat Function (A-B)

Use the A-B function to define a specific area of a disc to
repeat.

• Press the REPT A-B button (6) on the remote control (or
the A-B button on screen) to set the start point (A) of the
repeated section.

• Press the REPT A-B button again once you reach the
desired end point (B) of the repeated section. The
selected portion of the DVD will now repeat
continuously.

• Press the REPT A-B button again to cancel the A-B
section setting and stop repeat play.

Random Playback

With a DVD, VCD, or CD playing, press the RDM button (33)
on the remote control to activate random playback and play
all chapters/tracks in random order. “On” appears on the
screen.

Press the >>| button (19) on the remote control or the >
button on the joystick (17) to play the next random track.

Press the RDM button again to turn random play off.

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NOTE: When a VCD is playing with PBC turned “On”,
activating random playback automatically turns PBC off.

Accessing the DVD Menu

Press the MENU button (1) on the remote control to recall the
main DVD menu. Use the directional (arrow) buttons (<, >, /\
& V) on the joystick (16, 17, 18, 19) to select a title from the
menu or touch the title on screen.

Press the TITLE button (2) on the remote control or on
screen to select a different title for playback.

Press the
(joystick) button (20) to confirm your selection and begin
playback. You can also select a title using the touch screen.

>/|| button (18) on the remote control or the ENTER

Moving Through Chapters

Press the >>| button (19) on the remote control, the > button
on the joystick (17) or the >>| button on screen to advance to
the next chapter on the DVD.

Press the |<< button (17) on the remote control, the < button
on the joystick (16), or the |<< button on screen to move to
the previous chapter.

Goto Search

During DVD or VCD playback, perform the following steps to
use the GOTO feature to access a specific location on a disc:

1. Press the GOTO button (21) on remote control to enter
“GO TO” mode.

2. Press the >> or
control or the < or > buttons (16, 17) on the joystick to
select a category (highlighted in blue).

• For DVD mode, you can choose Time or Title/

Chapter search.

<< buttons (14, 22) on the remote

DVD Search

Time – Go to specific
time in current title

Title/Chapter – Go to
specific time in a
chapter

• For VCD mode, press the GOTO button to choose
between Track Search, Disc Search and Exit.

VCD Track Search

Time – Go to specific
time in the current track

Track – Go to specific
track

VCD Disc Search

Time – Go to specific
time on disc

Track – Go to specific
track

3. Enter a time into the field using the numeric keypad (29)
on the remote control.

4. Press the >/|| button (18) on the remote control or the
ENTER (joystick) button (20) to go to the specified
location on the disc.

5. Press the GOTO button again to exit.

Direct Chapter / Track Selection

Remote Control Direct Entry

During DVD, VCD and CD
playback, you can use the numeric
keypad on the remote control (29)
to access a track directly.

Touch Screen Direct Entry

To select a chapter/track directly,
touch the button on screen control to display the direct

entry menu.

Chapter: _ _

1

2

3

Exit

6

5

4

9

8

7
0

Clear

Viewing an Alternate Picture Angle
(DVD Only)

Some DVDs contain scenes that have been shot
simultaneously from different angles. For discs recorded with
multiple angles, press the ANGLE button (13) on the remote
control to toggle available angles of the on-screen image.

Zooming

Press the ZOOM button (23) on the remote control to enlarge
and pan through the video image using the following options:
“Q1”, “Q2”, “Q3”, and “OFF”.

Multi-Language Discs (DVD Only)

Changing Audio Language

If you are watching a disc recorded in multiple languages,
press the AUDIO button (5) on the remote control to choose
a language.

Changing Subtitle Language

If you are watching a disc recorded in multiple languages with
subtitles, press the SUBTITLE button (9) on the remote
control to choose the language in which you would like the
subtitles to appear.

NOTE: During VCD playback, press the AUDIO button (5)
on the remote control to choose between Left Channel,
Right Channel, and Stereo.

PBC (Play Back Control - VCD Only)

For VCDs with play back functionality, play back control
(PBC) provides additional controls for VCD playback.

Press the MENU button (1) on the remote control to toggle
the PBC function “On”/”Off”. Once PBC is on, playback starts
from track one of the play list.

NOTE: When PBC is activated, fast forward, slow
playback, and previous/next track are available. Repeat
and direct track selection are not available.

When PBC is activated, selecting random, scan, or search
playback automatically deactivates PBC.

Enter the desired chapter/track using the on-screen number
pad. Press the enter button (arrow) to tune to the selected
station. To exit the screen without changing the station, touch
Exit. To clear your entry and start over, touch Clear.

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Playback Information

During DVD and VCD playback, press the INFO button (10)
on the remote control to display playback information on the
screen, including the media playing and current playback
time.

DVD Playback Information

The following information is displayed at the top of the screen
during DVD playback:

• T : 5/8 – “5 / 8" indicates the fifth of 8 titles on the DVD is
currently playing.

• C : 2/16 – “2 / 16" indicates that the second of 16 titles
on the DVD is currently playing.

• 00:41:28 – “00:41:28” indicates the playback time of the
current title.

• 2 / 6 Eng – The language display information
indicates the second language out of 6 (English) is
currently being used.

VCD Playback Information

The following information is displayed at the top of the screen
during VCD playback:

• VCD2.0 – Format of current disc.

• T: 6/18 – “6/18” indicates the sixth of 18 tracks on the
VCD is currently playing.

• 00:02:18 – “00:02:18” indicates the playback time of the
current track.

General Disc Information

Table 5: Disc Properties

Symbol 12cm Disc Properties

Single side single layer
(DVD-5)
Single side double layer
(DVD-9)
Double side single layer
(DVD-10)
Double side double layer
(DVD-18)

Max Play

Time

(MPEG 2

Method)
133 minutes
242 minutes
266 minutes
484 minutes

Table 5: Disc Properties

Symbol 12cm Disc Properties

Single side single layer
(VCD)

Single side single layer 74 minutes

Table 6: Disc Symbols

Symbol Meaning

Number of voice languages recorded. The
number inside the icon indicates the num­ber languages on the disc (maximum of 8).

Number of subtitle languages available on
the disc (maximum of 32).

Number of angles provided (maximum of

9).
Aspect ratios available. “LB” stands for Let-

ter Box and “PS” stands for Pan/Scan. In
the example on the left, the 16:9 video can
be converted to Letter Box video.

Indicates the region code where the disc
can be played.

• Region 1: USA, Canada, East Pacific Ocean
Islands

• Region 2: Japan, Western Europe, Northern
Europe, Egypt, South Africa, Middle East

• Region 3: Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea,
Thailand, Indonesia, South-East Asia

• Region 4: Australia, New Zealand, Middle and
South America, South Pacific Ocean Islands/
Oceania

• Region 5: Russia, Mongolia, India, Middle
Asia, Eastern Europe, North Korea, North
Africa, North-West Asia

• Region 6: Mainland China

• ALL: All regions

Max Play

Time

(MPEG 1

Method)

74 minutes

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DISC

VM9312HD

DVD/CD AUDIO OPERATION

Instructions for TFT control and Insert/Eject are the same for
DVD and CD operation. Please see the DVD/Disc Video
Operation section for information about these topics.

The VM9312HD will play music or other audio files from the
following disc media:

• CD-DA

• CD-R/RW

•DVD

•DVD+R/RW

•DVD-R/RW
Upon inserting a disc with the TFT screen open, the disc and

track title (if available), along with the track number and
playing time appear on the screen.

CD Player User Interface

The on-screen indicators and touch key areas for CD
playback are outlined below.

17

16

1

2

CD T: 1/10 00:00:23

E

Track 1

Q

Track 2

Track 3

Track 4

Track 5

Track 6

4

5

9

12

11

1. Current track and total number of tracks on disc

2. Elapsed playing time

3. Current time

4. Track titles

5. Disc title

6. : Touch to play/pause disc playback

7. : Touch to stop disc playback

8. >>|: Touch to move to next track

9. |<<: Touch to move to previous track

10. >>: Touch to fast forward current track

11. <<: Touch to rewind current track

12. Touch to activate/deactivate Repeat play mode

3

15

01:02

14

10

8

6

13

7

13. Touch to activate/deactivate Random mode

14. Touch to access the direct entry screen

15. : Touch to view the SETUP menu

16. Touch for quick access to Equalizer level settings

17. Touch to view the SOURCE MENU and select a new
playback source

Controlling Playback

Stopping Playback

Touch the button on screen or press the /BAND button
(20) on the remote control to stop disc play.

To resume playback, touch the button on screen, press the
joystick button (13) on the front panel, or press the >/|| button
on the remote control (18).

Pausing Playback

Touch the button on screen, press the joystick button (13)
on the front panel, or press the >/|| button on the remote
control (18) to suspend or resume disc play.

Moving Through Tracks

Press the >>| button (19) on the remote control or on screen
or use the > button on the joystick (14) to advance to the next
track on the disc.

Press the |<< button (17) on the remote control or on screen
or use the < button on the joystick (10) to move to the
previous track.

Repeat Playback

Touch the button on screen or press the REPT button (7)
on the remote control to alter repeat mode according to the
following:

• DVD: Repeat Chapter, Repeat Title, Repeat Off

• CD-DA: Repeat Single, Repeat Off

• CD-R/RW: Repeat Single, Repeat Off

• DVD-R/RW: Repeat Single, Repeat Off

Track Scan Select (CD-DA discs only)

During disc play, press the SCN button (34) on the remote
control to play the first 10 seconds of each track. When a
desired track is reached, press the SCN button again to
cancel the function and play the selected track.

Random Play Select

While disc play is stopped, touch the button on screen or
the RDM button (33) on the remote control to play the tracks
on the disc in a random, shuffled order. Touch the (RDM)
button again to cancel Random Play mode.

NOTE: CD-R and CD-RW will not play unless the
recording session is finalized.

Fast Forward

Touch the >> button on screen, p ress the >> button (14) on
the remote control, or press the /\ button (18) on the joystick
to fast forward. Keep pressing and releasing the button to
increase the rate from “2X” to “4X”, “8X”, and “20X”.

Direct Track Entry

To select a track directly, touch the button on screen
control to display the direct entry menu.

Chapter: _ _

1

2

3

Exit

6

5

4

9

8

7
0

Clear

Enter the desired track using the on-screen number pad.
Press the enter button (arrow) to tune to the selected station.
T o exit the screen without changing the station, touch Exit. To
clear your entry and start over, touch Clear.

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DISC

MP3/WMA OPERATION

Instructions for TFT control and Insert/Eject are the same for
DVD and MP3 operation. Please see the DVD/Disc Video
Operation section for information about these topics.

Media and File Requirements

This player allows you to play back MP3 and WMA files
recorded onto CD-R/RWs, DVD+R/RWs, and DVD-R/RWs.
For CD-RW discs, please make sure it is formatted using the
full method and not the quick method to prevent illegal disc
operation.

Up to 1500 songs/files can be burned onto a disc for a MEGA
DVD music mix. Do not exceed this number of songs/files or
disc readability problems may occur.

MP3 Format Compatibility

The file naming formats listed below are compatible with this
unit:

• ISO 9660 – file name: 12 characters, file extension: 3
characters

• ISO 9660 – file name: 31 characters, file extension: 3
characters

• Joliet – 64 characters

If the file or folder name does not conform to ISO 9660 file
system standards, it may not be displayed or played back
correctly. Use the following settings when compressing audio
data for your MP3 disc:

• Transfer Bit Rate: 128kbps

• Sampling Frequency: 48kHz

When recording MP3 up to the maximum disc capacity,
disable additional writing. For recording on an empty disc up
to maximum disc capacity, use the "Disc at once" setting.

MP3 Playing Order

When selected for play, files and folders (Folder Search, File
Search or Folder Select) are accessed in the order they were
written by the CD writer. As a result, the order in which they
are expected to be played may not match the order in which
they are actually played. You may be able to set the order in
which MP3/WMA files are to be played by writing them onto a
medium such as a CD-R with their file names beginning with
play sequence numbers such as "01" to "99".

For example, a medium with the following folder/file hierarchy
is subject to Folder Search, File Search or Folder Select, as
shown below.

The VM9312HD player will only recognize three folder levels
and does not display folders containing only other folders. In
the example above, the unit will display folders 3, 4, 6, and 8,
but not 2 and 7 since they do not contain any tracks directly.
Folder 5 is not recognized at all since it is at the fourth level.

VM9312HD

MP3 Player User Interface

The on-screen indicators and touch key areas for MP3
playback are outlined below.

17

16

18

(Root)

1

2

MP3 4/84 00:00:23

E

1 Cherry Poppin Dad

Q

2 Chris Isaak - Baby
3 Crazy Town - Butt
4 Phish - Birds Of A
5 Phish - Bouncin' R
6 Phish - Freebird (L

DIR - DIR +

4

5

9

12

11

1. Current track and total number of tracks on disc

2. Elapsed playing time

3. Current time

4. Track titles

5. ID3 information

6. : Touch to play/pause disc playback

7. : Touch to stop disc playback

8. >>|: Touch to move to next track

9. |<<: Touch to move to previous track

10. : Touch to view the next page of songs

11. : Touch to view the previous page of songs

12. DIR -: Touch to view the previous folder

13. DIR +: Touch to view the next folder

14. Touch to access the direct entry screen

15. : Touch to view the SETUP menu

16. Touch for quick access to Equalizer level settings

17. Touch to view the SOURCE MENU and select a new
playback source

18. Folder name

15

01:02 AM

7

3

13

14

10

8

6

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Controlling Playback

Playing MP3/WMA Files

After inserting a MP3/WMA disc, files will play in the
sequence of the “Root’ directory.

NOTE: When burning MP3 / WMA files onto a DVD disc,
use the 2X or 4X burning option, if available. This slower
burning speed will help eliminate buffer errors and
increase disc reading reliability. Also, use folders when
burning large numbers of songs / files to a disc for easy
music navigation. Select the "Disc at Once" option and
close your disc.

Stopping Playback

Touch the button on screen or press the /BAND button
(20) on the remote control to stop disc play.

To resume playback, touch the button on screen, press the
joystick button (13) on the front panel, or press the >/|| button
on the remote control (18).

Pausing Playback

Touch the button on screen, press the joystick button (13)
on the front panel, or press the >/|| button on the remote
control (18) to suspend or resume disc play.

Moving Through Tracks

Press the >>| button (19) on the remote control or on screen
or use the > button on the joystick (14) to advance to the next
track on the disc.

Press the |<< button (17) on the remote control or on screen
or use the < button on the joystick (10) to move to the
previous track.

Repeat Playback

Touch the button on screen or press the REPT button (7)
on the remote control to alter repeat mode according to the
following: Repeat Single, Folder Repeat, Repeat Off

Random Play Select

Press the RDM button (33) on the remote control to play the
files on the disc in a random, shuffled order. Press RDM
again to cancel Random Play mode.

NOTE: CD-R and CD-RW will not play unless the
recording session is finalized.

Direct Track Entry

Use the numeric keypad (29) on the remote control to access
files directly or press the button (see “Direct Track Entry”

on page 22).

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iPod

iPod OPERATION

NOTE: Be sure your iPod has the latest Apple firmware
installed to avoid connectivity issues.

Accessing iPod Mode

The unit will automatically switch to iPod mode when an iPod
is plugged into the MediaLink. To return to the iPod menu
from any other source menu, press the SRC button (6) on the
front panel or remote control (8) until the iPod menu appears
on the screen. The on-screen indicators and touch key areas
for iPod playback are outlined below.

17

16

15

E

0001 A Rush Of Blood to

Q

0002 40
0003 4th of July
0004 A Little Less Convers
0005 A Message
0006 A Sort of Homecomin

Artist: Coldplay

4

1

A Rush of Blood to the Head

1:08 2/124

5

1. Elapsed playing time for current file

2. File number and total number of files on the disc

3. Current time

4. File titles

5. ID3 information (Artist/Album)

6. Touch to “Enter”

7. Touch to access the Photo menu

8. >>|: Touch to move to next track

9. |<<: Touch to move to previous track

10. MENU: Touch to view the iPod main menu

11. : Touch to play/pause disc playback

12. Touch to access the Music menu

13. Touch to access the Video menu

14. : Touch to view the SETUP menu

15. Touch for quick access to Equalizer level settings

16. View SOURCE MENU and select a new source

17. Current file title

18. Touch to access the direct entry screen

2

18

3

14

01:02 AM

MENU

Enter

9

12

11

13

7

10

8

6

Controlling your iPod

Touch the MENU button to access the main iPod menu. The
following touch screen icons and remote control buttons are
used to access the iPod menus:

Menu Touch Screen Remote Control

Music TITLE
Photos MENU
Videos AUDIO

Use the touchscreen, the joystick, or the directional keys on
the remote control to navigate the iPod menus.

Music Playback

To access music files, touch the button on screen or press
the TITLE button (2) on the remote control.

• Touch the > || button on screen to play/pause.

• Touch >>| on screen, press the >>| button (19) on the
remote control, or press the > button on the joystick (17)
to move to the next item on the menu.

• Touch |<< on screen, press the |<< button (17) on the
remote control, or press the < button on the joystick (16)
to move to the previous item on the menu.

• Use the touch screen or press the >/|| button (18) on the
remote control or the joystick ENTER button (20) on the
head unit to select the highlighted menu option.

• Press the >> button (14) on the remote control or the /\
button (18) on the joystick, or touch the MENU button on
screen, to return to the previous menu.

Fast Forward/Fast Reverse

Press and hold the |<< or >>| buttons on screen or on the
remote control (17, 19) for 1 second and continue to hold for
fast forward or fast reverse. Release to resume normal play.

Search Playlist/Artist/Album/Song

T o search through Playlists, Artists, Albums and Songs, press
the 1 button (29) on the remote control keypad while in one of
the following directories: Playlist, Artist, Album or Song. The
selected directory will be accessed with the number of pages
and files in that directory displayed at the top of the page. To
access the page or file, enter the page or file number directly
from the remote control keypad. Press the |<< or >>| button
(17, 19) on the remote control or the < or > button (16, 17) on
the joystick to select the desired song or file.

VM9312HD

Direct Track Entry

TRACK:___

1

2

3
6

5

4

9

8

7
0

Clear

your entry and start over, touch Clear.

Photo Playback

While iPod photos can be viewed on the VM9312HD screen,
you must use the iPod to control photo playback options.

T ouch the icon on screen or press the MENU button (1) on
the remote control to access the iPod PHOTO mode. The
VM9312HD will release control back to the iPod so you can
select video media to be displayed on the TFT monitor. To
exit PHOTO mode, touch the screen.

(Requires Gen 5.5 or earlier photo or video iPod. iPod
Touch, iPod Classic and iPod Nano with video will only
play music files.)

Video Playback

While iPod video can be viewed on the VM9312HD screen,
you must use the iPod to control video playback options.

(Requires Gen 5.5 or earlier photo or video iPod. iPod
Touch, iPod Classic and iPod Nano with video will only
play music files.)

Touch the
(5) on the remote control to access iPod VIDEO mode. The
VM9312HD will release control back to the iPod so you can
select video media to be displayed on the TFT monitor. To
exit VIDEO mode, touch the screen, press the >> button (14)
on the remote control, or press the MENU button on the iPod.

NOTE: To transmit the video from your iPod to the
VM9312HD screen, you must set the following options
through the iPod video settings menu: TV Out = On, TV
Signal = NTSC, and Widescreen = On.

NOTE: After disconnecting your iPod, the VM9312HD will
always return to the last mode accessed when the iPod
is plugged back into the unit.

button on screen or press the AUDIO button

To select a track directly,
touch the button on

screen control to display the
direct entry menu.

Exit

Enter the desired track using
the on-screen number pad.
Press the enter button
(arrow) to tune to the
selected station. To exit the
screen without changing the
station, touch Exit. To clear

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VM9312HD

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Cause Corrective Action

GENERAL

Unit will not power on Radio Fuse blown Install new fuse with correct rating

Car battery fuse blown Install new fuse with correct rating
Illegal operation Press the RESET button located in the bottom right corner of the front panel

Remote control does not function Battery depleted Replace battery with new one

Battery installed incorrectly Remove battery and install correctly

No/low audio output Improper audio output connection Check wiring and correct

Volume set too low Increase volume level
Improper “MUTE” connection Review wiring diagram and check “M UTE” connection
Speakers damaged Replace speakers
Heavily biased volume balance Adjust the channel balance to the center position
Speaker wiring is in contact with metal part of car Insulate all speaker wiring connections

Poor sound quality or distortion Pirated disc is in use Use original copy

Speaker power rating not compatible with unit Connect proper speakers

Speaker is shorted Check speaker contact
Tel-Mute malfunction “MUTE” wire is grounded Check that “MUTE” connection is not grounded and that it’s properly insulated
Unit resets itself when engine is off Incorrect connection between ACC and positive

TFT MONITOR

Monitor does not open automatically TFT Auto Open is turned off Turn TFT Auto Open on
No image Incorrect connection to parking brake wire Check wiring and correct

Flashing image or interference appears on
screen

Prolonged image or improper height/width
ratio display

Monitor stops at incorrect position Moving path is blocked Press OPEN key to restart monitor movement

TUNER

Weak station searching Auto antenna is not fully extended Connect the auto antenna control cable properly

Cannot insert disc Disc already inside unit Eject current disc and insert new one

battery wire

PRK SW is activated and parking brake is not

engaged

DVD is not compatible with current TV system

settings

Improper video signal connections Check wiring and correct

Improper aspect ratio setup Use correct aspect ratio setting

Auto antenna not properly connected Connect the auto antenna control cable properly

LOCAL function is activated Turn LOCAL function off

Check wiring and correct

Stop vehicle in safe place and apply parking brake

Change setup to accommodate disc

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Problem Cause Corrective Action

Disc does not play back Disc is warped or scratched Use disc in good condition

Disc is dirty or wet Clean disc with soft cloth

Laser pickup is dirty Clean laser pickup with cleaning disc

Incompatible disc is used Use compatible disc

Disc rating exceeds Parental Lock rating limit Change Parental Lock settings to lower restriction

Disc region code is not compatible with unit Use disc with proper region code

Disc is inserted upside down Insert disc with label side up
Image blurred, distorted, or dark Disc is illegally copied Use original disc
PBC cannot be used during VCD playback PCB is not available on the disc
No repeat or searching while playing VCD PCB is on Turn PCB off

MP3

Interruption occurred during playback Disc is dirty or scratched Clean disc or replace

File is damaged/bad recording Recreate disc with good files
Incorrect playback message displayed Message is longer than LCD can display

SAT RADIO

No Sound Incorrect cable connections Check RCA cables
Satellite source not available Incorrect cable connections Check Satellite Data cable

iPod

iPod source not available Incorrect cable connections Check jLink and MediaLink cables
Cannot see video and photo media on TFT

screen

Wrong iPod Video Settings Change iPod video settings to TV Out = On

VM9312HD

Error Messages

Message Displayed Cause Corrective Action

Loading Disc is being read
No Disc Disc is dirty Clean disc with soft cloth

Disc is upside down Insert disc with label side up

Disc not present in loading compartment Inser t disc
Bad Disc Disc is dirty Clean disc with soft cloth

Disc is upside down Insert disc with label side up
Unknown disc Disc format is not compatible with this unit
Region Error DVD is not compatible with region code of unit
Error Illegal mechanism operation Press EJECT key for 5 seconds to reset loading mechanism

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VM9312HD

Care and Maintenance

1. Use only a clean silicone cloth and neutral detergent to
clean the front panel or monitor. A rough cloth and non­neutral detergent (such as alcohol) may result in
scratching or discoloration.

2. Do not get water or cleaning fluids on the unit.

3. If the temperature inside the player gets too hot, a
protective circuit automatically stops play of the disc. If
this occurs, allow the unit to cool before operating the
player again.

4. Never insert anything other than a 5” (12 cm) compact
disc into the player as the mechanism can be damaged
by foreign objects.

5. Do not attempt to use a 3” (8 cm) CD-Single disc in this
unit, either with or without an adaptor, as damage to the
player and/or disc may occur. Such damage is not
covered by the Warranty on this product.

6. The CD player may not operate properly in extreme hot
or cold. If such conditions occur, allow the interior of the
vehicle to reach a normal temperature before using
player.

7. When the vehicle warms up during cold weather or
under damp conditions, condensation may appear on
the LCD panel. Should this occur, the screen will not
operate properly until the moisture has evaporated.

8. We suggest you use a cleaning disc in this unit more
frequently than in the unit in your home due to the
environmental conditions of the vehicle.

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SPECIFICATIONS

DVD/CD Player

Compatible Disc Media: DVD +
Layer) and CD-R / RW
Compatible Media Formats: CD-DA, MP3, WMA, VCD,
SVCD, AVI, MPEG1 / 2, XviD and Kodak picture CD (JPEG).
Signal to Noise Ratio: >95dBA
Dynamic Range: >95dB
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20 kHz, -3dB
Channel Separation: > 60dB @ 1 kHz
D/A Converter: High performance 24-bit / 192 kHz sample
rate, Multi-Bit Sigma-Delta Modulator

Video

Format: NTSC, PAL (auto-detection)
Output: 1Vp-p (75-ohm)
Input: 1Vp-p (75-ohm)

FM Analog Tuner

Tuning Range: 87.5MHz - 107.9MHz
Mono Sensitivity (-30dB): 9dBf
Quieting Sensitivity (-50dB): 15dBf
Alternate Channel Selectivity: 70dB
Signal to Noise Ratio @ 1 kHz: 58dB
Image Rejection: 80dB
Stereo Separation @ 1 kHz: >30dB
Frequency Response: 30Hz - 15 kHz, -3dB

HD Radio Tuner

FM: Hybrid -89 dbm, (40 dBf), All Digital -112 dBm (17dBf)
AM: Hybrid -93, dBm, (36 dBf) All Digital -103 dBm (25dBf)
Stereo Separation: 70 dB
Audio THD: 0.4%
Frequency Response (+/-3dB) 20 Hz - 18 kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Stereo): 70 dB

AM Tuner

Tuning Range: 530 kHz - 1710 kHz
Sensitivity (-20dB): 12uV
Signal to Noise Ratio @ 1 kHz: 50dB
Image Rejection: 60dB
Frequency Response: 50Hz - 2 kHz, -3dB

Monitor

Screen Size: 7.0" (Measured diagonally), 16:9 Widescreen

• 6.06" (154.1mm) W X 3.42" (87mm) H

Screen Type: TFT Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) active matrix
Response Time: 30mSec rise time, 50mSec fall time
Resolution:

• 336,960 sub pixels, 1440 (W) X 234 (H)

Viewing angle:

• 65 degrees left or right

R / RW (Single and Dual

VM9312HD

• 40 degrees up

• 65 degrees down

General

Auxiliary Input impedance: 10k
Power Supply: 11 to 16VDC, negative ground
Power Antenna (Blue): 500mA max, current limited protection
Amplifier Remote (Blue/White): 500mA max, current limited
protection
Operating Temperature: -20C ~ 65C
Fuse: 15-amp, mini ATM type
DIN chassis dimensions: 7" X 7" X 2" (178mm x 178mm x
50mm)

CEA Power Ratings

Power Output: 13 Watts RMS x 4 channels into 4-Ohms @ <
1% THD+N
Signal to Noise Ratio: 70dBA below reference (Reference: 1
Watt, 4-Ohms)
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, -3dB. (Aux Input used
as reference input)
Reference Supply Voltage: 14.4VDC

*Specifications subject to change without notice.

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Limited Warranty DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE

CD or Multimedia Radios/Headunits

Audiovox Electronics Corporation (“the Company”) is committed to
quality and customer service, and are pleased to offer you this
Warranty. Please read it thoroughly and contact the Company at 1-800­323-4815 with any questions.

Who is covered?

The Company extends this warranty to the original retail purchaser of products
purchased through an authorized Audiovox retailer in the U.S.A., Puerto Rico or
Canada. This warranty is not transferable or assignable. Proof of purchase is
required in the form of an original sales receipt.

What is covered?

The Company warrants that should this product or any part thereof, under normal
use, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the
date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with a new or
reconditioned product (at the Company's option) without charge for parts and
repair labor.

What is not covered?

This Warranty does not cover the following:

• Damage incurred during shipping or transporting the product to the

Company or a service center

• Elimination of car static or motor noise

• Defects in cosmetic, decorative or non-operative structural parts

• Correction of antenna problems

• Costs incurred for installation, removal or reinstallation of the product

• Consequential damage to compact discs, USB devices, digital media

cards, accessories or vehicle electrical systems

• Damage caused by improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect,

accident, blown fuse, battery leakage, theft or improper storage

• Products whose factory serial number/bar code label(s) or markings

have been removed or defaced

• Damage resulting from moisture, humidity, excessive temperature,

extreme environmental conditions or external natural causes

Please review the “Care and Maintenance” section of your Installation
and Operation Manual for additional information regarding the proper
use of your product.

Limitations

THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY
IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND,
IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE
PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.

This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS
WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY
HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 24
MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE
COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER. No person or representative is authorized to
assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection
with the sale of this product.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific
legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Obtaining Warranty Service

• To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty,
call 1-800-323-4815 for the location of a warranty station serving
your area.

• You must prepay the initial shipping charges to the Company.
The Company will pay the return shipping charges for all
warranteed products returned to an address within the U.S.A.,
Puerto Rico or Canada.

• Please package the product securely to avoid shipping damage.
We recommend using a carrier that provides tracking service to
prevent lost packages. Lost or damaged packages are not
covered by this warranty.

• Provide a detailed description of the problem(s) for which you
require service.

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