Jensen VM9725BT Owner's Manual

Name: Jensen VM9725BT
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Thank you for choosing a Jensen product. We hope you will  nd the instructions in this owner’s manual clear and easy to follow. If you take a few minutes to look through it, you’ll learn how to use all the features of your new Jensen VM9725BT Mobile Multimedia Receiver for maximum enjoyment.

CONTENTS

Features ..................................................................................................................3

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

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

Operating Instructions ........................................................................................ 14

Steering Wheel Controls ..................................................................................... 22

Settings Menu ......................................................................................................23

Tuner Operation .................................................................................................. 31

DVD/VCD Video Operation .................................................................................37

DVD/CD Audio Operation ...................................................................................43

MP3/WMA Operation ..........................................................................................47

iPod®/iPhone® Operation ....................................................................................53

Pandora Operation .............................................................................................. 57

Bluetooth Operation ...........................................................................................61

SiriusXM® Radio Operation .................................................................................70

Rear Camera Operation .......................................................................................81

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................82

Care and Maintenance ........................................................................................86

Speci cations .......................................................................................................87

Common Replacement Parts ..............................................................................89

Notes ..................................................................................................................... 90

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FEATURES

Congratulations on your purchase of the Jensen VM9725BT Mobile Multimedia Receiver. It’s a good idea to read all of the instructions before beginning the installation. We recommend having your Jensen VM9725BT 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*  les 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 De nition TFT LCD

• 1,152,000 Sub Pixels (800 x 3 X 480)

• Beep Tone Con rmation (ON-OFF Option)

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

General

• 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

• Front / Rear / Sub Line Output

• Rear USB Input

Navigation

• TTS Voice Guidance – Street Names Announced

• English, French and Spanish TTS Voice

• Tele Atlas Map Data

• 11 Million Points of Interest

• 4GB SD Card with Continental US, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico

• Latest Map Guarantee (Limited time only - Must be used within 90 days of initial activation)

Rear Camera

The VM9725BT 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 tra c 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  re, never expose this unit to moisture or water.

WARNING! Never use irregular discs.

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

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EJECT

SRC

NAV

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1. Disc Slot

2. EJECT Button

Press to eject a disc.

3. SRC Button

Press to switch between the available audio/video sources applied to the unit.

4. NAV Button

Press to toggle back and forth between the navigation and currently selected source.

5. Internal Microphone

Internal microphone for Bluetooth calls.

6. Reset Button

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

7. Rotary Encoder / Power On/O ( ) Button

Rotate to adjust the volume. Press momentarily to activate the MUTE function. Press again to resume normal listening. Press to turn the unit ON. Press and hold to turn the unit OFF.

8. Remote Sensor

9. USB/SD/AV Interface Connector Cover

10. USB Interface Connector

Connect a USB device for playback of music/video  les.

11. SD Interface Connector

Insert an SD card for playback of music/video  les.

12. A/V Input

Accepts a 3.5 mm jack through which signals from various audio/video devices can be applied to the unit.

13. TFT Display

14. Map Cover

Covers the Mini SD card slot. The Mini SD card is used for the Navigation Map only, not for music or other  les. This may be used for  rmware updates if required.

REMOTE CONTROL

See Table 1 for remote control functions.

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34 33

32 31

28 27

26 25

24 23

22 21

MUSIC

iPod

PHOTO

VIDEO

SCN

MIX

2 3

4 5

8 9

10 11

12 13

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Table 1: Remote Control Functions

Button Function

Name # DVD VCD TUNER CD/MP3/

USB

EQ 1 Accesses

equalizer menu.

POWER ( ( ) )

2 Turns the

power on/ o .

PHOTO/ SUBTITLE

3 Language

selection for subtitle.

VIDEO/ ANGLE

4 Plays back

disc in di erent angle for a scene.

MENU 5 Enters

the main menu of the disc.

TITLE 6 Enters the

title menu of the disc.

CLEAR 7

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

Accesses equalizer menu.

Turns the power on/ o .

Plays back Picture CD with di erent angle of picture displayed.

Turns on/o PBC when playing VCD.

Plays the  rst ten seconds of each chapter/ title.

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

Accesses equalizer menu.

Turns the power on/ o .

Delete entry or move backwards to correct error in Direct

Access mode.

Accesses equalizer menu.

Turns the power on/ o .

Selects Photo mode.

Selects Music mode.

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

iPod

Accesses equalizer menu.

Turns the power on/o .

Selects Photo mode.

Selects Video mode.

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

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Table 1: Remote Control Functions

Button Function

Name # DVD VCD TUNER CD/MP3/

USB

iPod

9 Selects the

previous chapter for playback.

10 Selects

the next chapter for playback.

PIC 11 Displays

set-up parameters.

VOL + 12 Increases

volume.

13 Fast

forwards the disc content.

VOL - 14 Decreases

volume.

Selects the previous chapter for playback.

Selects the next chapter for playback.

Displays set-up parameters.

Increases volume.

Fast forwards the disc content.

Decreases volume.

Searches for an available radio station by decreasing tuning frequency.

Searches an available radio station by increasing the tuning frequency.

Increases volume.

Decreases volume.

Selects the previous track for playback.

Selects the next track for playback.

Increases volume.

Fast forwards the disc content.

Decreases volume.

Pauses playback/ starts playback.

Selects the next track for playback.

Increases volume.

Accesses iPod Menu..

Decreases volume.

15 Stops

playback.

Stops playback.

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Table 1: Remote Control Functions

Button Function

Name # DVD VCD TUNER CD/MP3/

USB

MUTE 16 Toggles

on/o audio output.

SCN / *

MIX / #

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

PRESET 21 Navigates

17 Plays the

18 Plays all

chapters in random order.

19 Directly

accesses chapter.

20 Press

repeatedly for slow motion forward/ backward.

22 Slow

playback/ slow rewind playback.

Toggles on/o audio output.

Press repeatedly for slow motion forward/ backward.

Slow playback/ slow rewind playback.

Toggles on/ o audio output.

 rst ten seconds of each track.

1-6 selects preset for current band.

the preset station list.

Toggles on/o audio output.

Plays all tracks in random order.

Directly accesses track.

iPod

Toggles on/ o audio output.

Plays all tracks in random order

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Table 1: Remote Control Functions

Button Function

Name # DVD VCD TUNER CD/MP3/

USB

23 Pauses

playback/ starts playback.

SETUP 24 Displays

Setup menu.

PRESET 25 Navigates

RPT 26 Repeats

playback of current chapter.

REPT A-B 27 Setup to

repeat playback from time frame A to time frame B.

GOTO 28 Open

direct entry search screen.

Pauses playback/ starts playback.

Displays Setup menu.

Repeats playback of current chapter.

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

Open direct entry search screen.

Displays Setup menu.

the preset station list.

Repeats playback of current track.

Pauses playback/ starts playback.

Displays Setup menu.

Repeats playback of current track.

iPod

Displays Setup menu.

BAND 30 Selects

FM/AM band.

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Table 1: Remote Control Functions

Button Function

Name # DVD VCD TUNER CD/MP3/

USB

ZOOM 31 Zooms in/

out on an image.

DISP 32

MUSIC/ AUDIO

Displays playing information.

33 Changes

the audio language for disc playback.

EJECT ( )

34 Ejects the

disc.

SRC 35 Selects

playing mode.

Zooms in/ out on an image.

Displays playing information.

Ejects the disc.

Selects playing mode.

Displays playing information.

Ejects the disc.

Selects playing mode.

Display playing information.

Selects Music mode.

Ejects the disc.

Selects playing mode.

iPod

Displays playing information.

Ejects the disc.

Selects playing mode.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Power On / O

Press the Power On/O ( ) 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 On/O ( ) power o the unit.

Audible Beep Con rmation

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

Mute

Momentarily press the rotary encoder 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.

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Playing Source Selections

Front 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. Swipe across the screen to go from one page to another. Touch the Radio, SXM, F-USB (Front USB), NAV, BT (Bluetooth), AUX1, AUX2, Camera, SOHC, Disc, R-USB (Rear USB) or SWC (Steering Wheel Controls) icons to select the corresponding source.

NOTE: If an iPod® is attached to a USB port, “iPOD” appears instead of the text “F-USB” or “R-USB.”

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Rear Source Menu

The Rear Source Menu Screen allows you to select an audio/video source for your vehicle’s rear zone. Touch the Disc, SOHC, F-USB (Front USB), R-USB (Rear USB), AUX1or AUX2 icons to select the corresponding source

NOTE: If an iPod® is attached to a USB port, “iPOD” appears instead of the text “F-USB” or “R-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).

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Ground

V ideo

Right Audio

Left Audio

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 “50”, 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 o . To program a speci c 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 speaker icon and level indication is displayed on the screen. The unit will beep to con rm your turn-on volume setting.

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Equalizer and Balance/Fader Controls

The equalizer and balance/fader controls allow 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 e ects of the cabin equalizer.

Equalizer Screen

Touch the EQ button display the equalizer screen.

Table 2: Equalizer Adjustments

Setting Adjustable

Range

BASS -12 to +12 Reduces or increases the bass frequency

MID -12 to +12 Reduces or increases the mid-range

TREBLE -12 to +12 Reduces or increases the high

Function

sound level. Touch the + or - buttons to adjust the

settings.

frequency sound level. Touch the + or - buttons to adjust the

settings.

frequency sound levels. Touch the + or - buttons to adjust the

settings.

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Preset EQ Selection

Equalizer presets apply a preset sound level to the unit’s audio output signal. Touch the User, Acoustic, Urban, Rave, Latin, Dance, Hip Hop or Rock button to

change the setting.

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

To Exit the Equalizer:

• Touch the X button on the top right corner of the screen to return to the source screen.

• Touch the BAL-FAD button to display the balance/fader screen.

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Balance/Fader Screen

Touch the BAL-FAD button on the left side of the equalizer screen to display the balance/fader screen.

or (Balance) icon: Balances the audio output levels between the left and right side of the vehicle. Touch the or icon to change the setting.

or (Fade) icon: Balances the audio output levels between the front and back side of the vehicle. Touch the or icon to change the setting.

Sub icon: Reduces or increases the subwoofer sound level. Touch the + or - buttons to adjust the settings.

Loudness On/O icon: Loudness automatically alters the frequency response curve of audio to make it sound more natural when played at a lower volume level. Press the On icon to turn loudness compensation on. Press the O icon to turn loudness compensation o .

Subwoofer On/O icon: Press the On icon to turn the vehicle’s subwoofer on (if equipped). Press the O icon to turn the vehicle’s subwoofer o .

To Exit the Balance-Fader:

• Touch the X button on the top right corner of the screen to return to the source

screen.

• Touch the EQ button to display the equalizer screen.

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System Reset

To correct a system halt or other illegal operation, use the tip of a pen to press the reset button located over the rotary encoder. 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

[RESET] Button

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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STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (SWC)

(if equipped)

The VM9725BT is compatible with the PAC (Paci c Accessory Corporation) SWI-PS and Metra ASWC steering wheel control adapters. A 3.5 mm female connector (labeled “SWC Interface”) on the back of the head unit allows connectivity to the adapters. Please refer to the instructions included with the adapters for detailed installation information.

SWC Functions

The following controls are available for most vehicles:

1. Volume Up

2. Volume Down

3. Mute

4. Seek Up

5. Seek Down

6. Source

7. Band

8. Bluetooth Send

9. Bluetooth End **All SWC functions may not be available on some vehicles.

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SETTINGS MENU

When using the VM9725BT for the  rst time, it is recommended that you customize the system settings to suit your preferences. You may also change the settings at any time.

To access system settings:

1. Touch the Settings button on the Source Menu screen to enter the SETTINGS

MENU. The General Sub-menu appears highlighted in blue.

2. Touch a sub-menu name icon (Video, General, Time, etc.) to select a sub-

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

3. Touch an item on the touchscreen to select the setting to be adjusted. Touch

the or icon to scroll up or down the settings list page, if applicable. An options  eld, showing the current selected option, appears on the right.

4. Touch the option  eld to change the setting you want to adjust. The setting

option is updated.

Video Sub-menu Settings

Setting Options Function

Aspect Ratio 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.

Rear Camera Mirror Reverse the camera image as if looking

through a rear-view mirror.

Rear Camera Audio

Normal

On Enable rear camera audio function.

O Disable rear camera audio function.

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NOTE: If the rear-view video camera is connected and 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 returns to its original input mode.

General Sub-menu Settings

Setting Options Function

User Interface Color

Tuner Region USA

TFT Standby

Dimmer Mode

RGB Light Adjust This setting allows the user to tune the RGB

Aqua This setting allows the user to select  ve

Red

Blue

Amber

Green

Europe • AM Frequency Spacing - 9 kHz

O Screen remains on continuously.

10s Screen goes blank (standby mode) after 10

20s Screen goes blank (standby mode) after 20

Auto This setting dims the LCD screen when the

Night

Dark

Normal

Bright

pre-de ned LED colors for the front panel illumination.

• 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

• AM Frequency Band - 522 kHz ~ 1620 kHz

• FM Frequency Spacing - 50 kHz

• FM Frequency Band - 87.5 MHz ~ 108.0 MHz

seconds of inactivity. Touch the screen to exit standby and view the display.

vehicle’s headlights are turned on. Five settings are pre-de ned.

colors of the LEDs to obtain an exact match for their vehicle.

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Beep

Background Animation

Calibration Start Press to access the touch screen calibration

Demo On Display various user interface TFT display pages.

Touch Screen Calibration

To access the “Touch Screen Calibration” function from the General sub-menu:

1. Select the “Calibration” Start option. A calibration test pattern appears on the

screen.

2. To begin calibration, touch and hold the crosshair ( + ) that appears in the “1”

icon in the center of the screen. After about one second, the crosshair moves to the “2” icon in the quadrant.

3. Continue for each quadrant until the calibration is completed.

Off On

Star

Starry Sky

Black

Animation Fireworks

Animation Wave

User De ned

O

No beep sounds.

When turned on, an audible beep tone con rms each function selection.

Allows the user to select a screen background. The Wallpaper will not appear on the Main Source Menu, Camera source or EQ settings page.

function.

Displays the Equalizer and Settings menu pages.

Demo Mode Features

The Demo mode is to On (Auto run) by default. The Demo mode will display various user interface TFT display pages such as the Radio, Disc, Aux In, and Camera sources. The Demo mode will also display the Equalizer and Settings menu pages. Touching any portion of the touch screen will pause the Demo mode temporarily. If the touch screen is not pressed again (within 30 seconds) the Demo mode will resume.

To turn the Demo mode o , access the General Sub-menu Settings and turn Demo to O .

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Time Sub-Menu Settings

Setting Options Function

Date mm/dd/

yyyy

Clock Mode 12Hr Clock displays 12 hour time using AM and PM.

24Hr Clock displays 24 hour time up to 23:59.

Time (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.

Sound Sub-menu Settings

Setting Options Function

Sub Woofer Filter

DRC

80 Hz 120 Hz 160 Hz Off On

Select a crossover frequency to set a cut-o frequency for the subwoofer’s LPF (low-pass  lter).

Employ the Dynamic Range Control for better playback for low volumes.

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Language Sub-menu Settings

If a DVD supports more than one 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

OSD English On Screen Display appears in English.

French On Screen Display appears in French.

Portuguese On Screen Display appears in Portuguese.

Spanish On Screen Display appears in Spanish.

DVD Audio English Audio is heard in English when the option is

available.

French Audio is heard in French when the option is

available.

Portuguese Audio is heard in Portuguese when the option is

available.

Spanish Audio is heard in Spanish when the option is

available.

DVD Subtitle English DVD subtitles automatically appear in English

when available.

French DVD subtitles automatically appear in French

when available.

Portuguese DVD subtitles automatically appear in

Portuguese when available.

Spanish DVD subtitles automatically appear in Spanish

when available.

O DVD subtitles do not appear.

Disc Menu English DVD menu (if applicable) is displayed in English.

French DVD menu (if applicable) is displayed in French.

Portuguese DVD menu (if applicable) is displayed in

Portuguese.

Spanish DVD menu (if applicable) is displayed in

Spanish.

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Bluetooth Sub-Menu Settings

Setting Options Function

Bluetooth On Enable Bluetooth function.

O Disable Bluetooth function.

Auto Connect On Connect the last active mobile phone by

touching the Pair icon when disconnected.

O Automatically connect when your paired phone

is in range

Auto Answer On The unit automatically answers all incoming

calls.

O

Microphone Internal Selects internal microphone for Bluetooth calls.

External Selects external microphone for Bluetooth calls

Pairing Code xxxx The default code is “1234” or “0000” depending

Manually answer calls by touching the call icon.

(if installed).

on the phone. Touch the keypad icon to open the keypad and enter the pairing code or pass key required for Bluetooth connection to your mobile phone. Not all phones/devices require a pairing code.

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