VM9215BT Operating Instructions 160 watts peak 40W x 4
VM9215BT 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 VM9215BT Mobile Multimedia Receiver for maximum enjoyment. CONTENTS Features ...............................................................................................................3 Controls and Indicators .....................................................
VM9215BT FEATURES Congratulations on your purchase of the Jensen VM9215BT Mobile Multimedia Receiver. It’s a good idea to read all of the instructions before beginning the installation. We recommend having your Jensen VM9215BT installed by a reputable installation shop.
VM9215BT SiriusXM® Ready • Satellite Channel Name, Artist, Song, and Categories Displayed on Monitor Chassis • • • • • • • • 1.
VM9215BT Optional Equipment • NAV104 The VM9215BT is “navigation ready.” Before accessing any navigation features, you must purchase and install the navigation module (NAV104). All installation and operating instructions will be included with the navigation module. Once the navigation module is connected and operating properly, the NAV source mode will become active. While the navigation module is not installed, the NAV option appears gray, indicating the function is not available.
VM9215BT CONTROLS AND INDICATORS OPEN BAND 1 2 CLOSE PIC 3 4 5 NAV / WIDE TILT DISP VM9215BT DISP M U T E 15 6 14 A/V INPUT SRC 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6
VM9215BT 1. CLOSE/OPEN Press to activate the automatic mechanical system and move the TFT monitor into the viewing position. Press again to close the TFT. 2. PIC/BAND With the monitor open, press PIC to adjust the Brightness and Contrast (see “Image/Display Settings”). With the monitor closed, press BAND to change between three FM and two AM bands. 3. TFT Display 4. WIDE/ With the monitor open, press WIDE to adjust the display aspect of the picture to one of two settings: Full or STANDBY.
VM9215BT REMOTE CONTROL See Table 1 for remote control functions.
VM9215BT Table 1: Remote Control Functions Button Function Name # DVD VCD MENU 1 Enters the main menu of the disc. Turns on/off PBC when playing VCD. TITLE 2 Enters the Plays the title menu first ten of the disc. seconds of each chapter/ title. MUTE 3 Toggles on/off audio output. Toggles on/ off audio output. Toggles on/ Toggles off audio on/off output. audio output. Toggles on/off audio output. POWER ( ) 4 Turns the power on/ off. Turns the power on/ off. Turns the power on/ off.
VM9215BT Table 1: Remote Control Functions Button Function Name # DVD PHOTO/ SUBTITLE 9 Language selection for subtitle. DISP/ CLEAR 10 Displays VCD Delete entry or move backwards to correct error in Direct Access mode. Display playing information. Displays playing information. Delete entry or move backwards to correct error in Direct Access mode. Delete entry or move backwards to correct error in Direct Access mode. Delete entry or move backwards to correct error in Direct Access mode.
VM9215BT Table 1: Remote Control Functions Button Function Name # DVD VCD TUNER CD/MP3/ iPod USB VOL + 16 Increases volume. Increases volume. Increases volume. Increases volume. Increases volume. 17 Selects the previous chapter for playback. Selects the previous chapter for playback. Searches for an available radio station by decreasing tuning frequency. Selects the previous track for playback. Pauses playback/ starts playback. 18 Pauses playback/ starts playback.
VM9215BT Table 1: Remote Control Functions Button Function Name # DVD PIC 24 Displays Displays set-up set-up parameters. parameters. OPEN/ CLOSE ( ) 25 Opens/ closes the TFT monitor. TILT 26 TILT TUNER CD/MP3/ USB iPod Opens/ closes the TFT monitor. Opens/ closes the TFT monitor. Opens/ closes the TFT monitor. Opens/ Closes the TFT monitor. Decreases monitor tilt angle. Decreases monitor tilt angle. Decreases Decreases Decreases monitor monitor monitor tilt angle. tilt angle.
VM9215BT Table 1: Remote Control Functions Button Function Name # SETUP DVD VCD TUNER CD/MP3/ USB iPod 31 Displays Setup menu. Displays Setup menu. Displays Setup menu. Displays Setup menu. Displays Setup menu. EQ 32 Accesses equalizer menu. Accesses equalizer menu. Accesses equalizer menu. Accesses equalizer menu. Accesses equalizer menu. RDM /# 33 Plays all chapters in random order. Plays all tracks in random order.
VM9215BT USING THE TFT MONITOR Opening/Closing the TFT Monitor Open TFT Monitor Press the OPEN button on the front panel or press the button on the remote control to activate the mechanism that moves the display panel into the viewing position. Close TFT Monitor Press the OPEN button on the front panel or press the button on the remote control to load the display panel back into the compartment.
VM9215BT Monitor Movement Mechanism If an obstruction occurs in the monitor path, the following protective measures can be executed to prevent damage to the mechanism or monitor: Table 2: Monitor Protective Measures Obstruction Self Protection OPEN Button Pressed Power Reconnected Monitor loading out horizontally Monitor is automatically loaded into unit Monitor fully extended horizontally Monitor is automatically loaded into unit Monitor loading in Unit stops at horizontally obstruction point Moni
VM9215BT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Power On / Off Press the /SRC button on the front panel or press the POWER/ button on the remote control to turn the unit on. You can also turn on the unit by pressing the OPEN button and opening the TFT screen. Press and hold the /SRC button on the front panel or press the POWER/ button on the remote control 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.
VM9215BT Source Menu You can also use the touch screen to change the source through the SOURCE MENU page. To access the SOURCE MENU, touch the top left corner of the screen or press the SRC button on the front panel. Source Menu Page 1 Source Menu Page 2 The SOURCE MENU consists of two pages. Touch the Next or Previous icons to go from one page to another. Touch the DISC, RADIO, USB, USB2, SIRIUSXM, BT (Bluetooth), NAV, AUX IN, CAMERA or SETTINGS icons to select the corresponding source.
VM9215BT 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). A/V INPUT 1 2 3 4 Right Audio Left Audio Ground Video 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.
VM9215BT Audio Control Menu The Audio Control feature allows you to easily adjust your audio system to meet the acoustical characteristics of your vehicle, which vary depending on the type of vehicle and its measurements. Proper setting of the Fader and Balance boosts the effects of the cabin equalizer. Equalizer Touch the EQ icon on the right side of the touch screen to display the equalizer screen or press the EQ button on the remote control.
VM9215BT Table 3. Equalizer Adjustments Setting Adjustable Range Function BASS -14 to +14 Reduces or increases the bass frequency sound level. Touch the + or - buttons to adjust the settings. MID -14 to +14 Reduces or increases the mid-range frequency sound level. Touch the + or - buttons to adjust the settings. TREBLE -14 to +14 Reduces or increases the high frequency sound levels. Touch the + or - buttons to adjust the settings. LCF 60 Hz Selects the low pass filter center frequency.
VM9215BT To exit the equalizer: • touch the X button on the top left corner of the screen or press and hold the rotary encoder to return to the previous screen. • touch the BAL-FAD button on the left side of the screen to display the balance/ fader screen.
VM9215BT Balance-Fader Touch the BAL-FAD button on the left side of the equalizer screen to display the balance/fader screen. Table 4. Balance-Fader Adjustments Setting Adjustable Range Function Balance -16 to +16 Balances the audio output levels between the left and right side of the vehicle. Touch the or button to change the setting. Fade -16 to +16 Balances the audio output levels between the front and back side of the vehicle. Touch the or button to change the setting.
VM9215BT To exit the balance-fader: • touch the X button on the top left corner of the screen. • touch the EQ button on the left side of the screen to display the equalizer screen.
VM9215BT System Reset [RESET] Button To correct a system halt or other illegal operation, use the tip of a pen to press the reset button 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. Image/Display Settings Video Output Modes Table 5 shows the video output mode for each playing source.
VM9215BT STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (SWC) (if equipped) The VM9215BT is compatible with the PAC (Pacific Accessory Corporation) SWI-PS and Metra ASWC steering wheel control adapters. A 3.5mm 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.
VM9215BT SETTINGS MENU To access system settings, touch the Settings icon on the source menu or press the SETUP button on the remote control to enter the SETTINGS MENU. The General Sub-menu appears on the bottom of the screen highlighted in blue. Accessing Menu Items Touch the sub-menu name on the bottom of the screen to select a sub-menu (General, Language, Rating, Audio, Hardware or Demo). The features available for adjustment under the highlighted sub-menu option will appear on the left of the screen.
VM9215BT General Sub-menu Features Setting Options Function Tuner Region USA • • • • AM Frequency Spacing - 10 kHz AM Frequency Band - 530 kHz ~ 1720 kHz FM Frequency Spacing - 200 kHz FM Frequency Band - 87.5 MHz ~ 107.9 MHz S.Amer1 • • • • AM Frequency Spacing - 10 kHz AM Frequency Band - 530 kHz ~ 1720 kHz FM Frequency Spacing - 100 kHz FM Frequency Band - 87.5 MHz ~ 108.
VM9215BT Setting Options Function Clock (HH:MM) Clock appears in the top right corner of the screen during certain operations. NOTE: The AM/PM indication will change as you continue to adjust the hour past 12. Beep Off No beep sounds. On When turned on, an audible beep tone confirms each function selection. TsCal Yes Press to access the touch screen calibration function. Wallpaper Black Allows the user to select a screen background.
VM9215BT Language Sub-menu Features 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 Language English Display appears in English. Subtitle English DVD subtitles automatically appear in English when available. Auto DVD subtitles appear according to the default subtitle language specified on the disc.
VM9215BT Rating Sub-menu Features The DVD system has a built-in parental lock feature to prevent unauthorized persons from viewing restricted disc content. By default, the rating system is unlocked. Once set up, the parental lock is released only by entering the correct password. Once the password is entered, rating is available for setup. Setting Options Function Set Password ____ Enter a 4-digit password to activate the “Rating” feature Parental Ctrl 1.
VM9215BT Audio Sub-menu Features Setting Options Function DRC Off Employ the Dynamic Range Control (DRC) for better playback for low volumes. On Loudness Off LO Select low frequency boost only or high and low frequency boost. HI/LO Subwoofer Off Sub Filter 80 Hz Turns the subwoofer output on or off. On 120 Hz 160 Hz BASS Q 1.0 1.25 Selects a crossover frequency to set a cut-off frequency for the subwoofer’s Low-Pass Filter (LPF).
VM9215BT 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 Color Select White This feature allows the user to select eight pre-defined LED colors for the front panel button illumination.
VM9215BT 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. Demo Sub-menu Features The Demo mode is on and set to 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.
VM9215BT TUNER OPERATION Opening/Closing the TFT Monitor Open TFT Monitor Press the OPEN button on the front panel or press the button on the remote control to activate the mechanism that moves the display panel into the viewing position. Close TFT Monitor Press the OPEN button on the front panel or press the button on the remote control to load the display panel back into the compartment. Tuner TFT Display The on-screen indicators and touch key areas for the tuner functions are shown below.
VM9215BT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. Radio icon: Touch to view the SOURCE MENU and select a new playback source. Current radio band indicator. Stereo broadcasting indicator. Loc/Dx Indicator: Strong/Local signal broadcasting indicator. Equalizer setting indicator: Displays the current equalizer preset setting. EQ icon: Touch for quick access to Equalizer level settings. Clock: Displays the time as entered by the user in the settings menu.
VM9215BT Options Submenu Touch the Options icon to display the CT and LOC functions on the Tuner TFT display screen. CT: (Clock Time, RDS feature) When enabled the radio system clock is synchronized with broadcasters time signal setting the clock automatically. In some regions where daylight savings time is not adhered to, the system clock will be off by one hour. In these cases, set CT to OFF and manually set the clock. LOC: This allows the user to activate local station reception function.
VM9215BT Switching to Radio Tuner Source • Touch the top left corner of the screen (the radio box) to view the SOURCE MENU. Touch “Radio”. • Press the SRC button on the front panel to switch to the AM/FM or RADIO source. Selecting FM/AM Band Touch the Band icon on the screen to change between the following bands: FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2. NOTE: The BAND button on the front panel of the unit only works when the TFT is closed.
VM9215BT Using Preset Stations Six numbered preset buttons store and recall stations for each band. All six stored stations (P1 - P6) for the current band appear on the screen. Storing a Station 1. Select a band (if needed), then select a station. 2. Touch the on-screen Mem icon to access the preset screen. 3. Touch the preset number in which you would like to store the current station (or touch X to cancel and close the menu). The station frequency is displayed at the top of the menu.
VM9215BT Auto Store (AS) To select six strong stations and store them in the current band: 1. Select a band (if needed). 2. Touch the AS icon on the on-screen controls to activate the Auto Store function. The new stations replace stations already stored in that band. If you have already set the preset memories to your favorite stations, activating the Auto Store feature will erase those stations and enter the new strong stations.
VM9215BT 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 display a parking brake notice. Rear video screens, if applicable, will operate normally.
VM9215BT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. icon: Touch to advance to the next chapter on the DVD. icon: Touch to see the second page of DVD controls. icon: Touch to select a chapter/track directly using the on-screen display direct entry menu display icon: Touch to stop DVD playback. Sub icon: Touch during playback to select the subtitle language if the disc is recorded in multiple languages. Each time the icon is touched a different subtitle language is selected.
VM9215BT Controlling Playback Inserting a 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 “Rating Sub-menu Features”). You 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.
VM9215BT Sectional Repeat Function (A-B) Use the A-B function to define a specific area of a disc to repeat. • Touch A-B on the second page of DVD on-screen controls to set the start point (A) of the repeated section. • Touch A-B again once you reach the desired end point (B) of the repeated section. The selected portion of the DVD will now repeat continuously. • Touch A-B a third time to cancel the A-B section setting and stop repeat play.
VM9215BT Multi-Language Discs (DVD Only) Changing Audio Language If you are watching a disc recorded in multiple languages, touch AUDIO on the second page of DVD on-screen controls to choose a language. Each time the icon is touched the language will change. Changing Subtitle Language If you are watching a disc recorded in multiple languages with subtitles, touch Sub on the second page of DVD on-screen controls to choose the language in which you would like the subtitles to appear.
VM9215BT General Disc Information Table 6: Disc Properties Symbol 12 cm Disc Properties Max Play Time Single side single layer (DVD-5) Single side double layer (DVD-9) Double side single layer (DVD-10) Double side double layer (DVD-18) (MPEG 2 Method) 133 minutes 242 minutes 266 minutes 484 minutes Single side single layer (VCD) (MPEG 1 Method) 74 minutes Single side single layer 74 minutes Table 7: Disc Symbols Symbol Meaning Number of voice languages recorded.
VM9215BT DVD/CD AUDIO OPERATION Opening/Closing the TFT Monitor Open TFT Monitor Press the OPEN button on the front panel or press the button on the remote control to activate the mechanism that moves the display panel into the viewing position. Close TFT Monitor Press the OPEN button on the front panel or press the button on the remote control to load the display panel back into the compartment.
VM9215BT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Disc icon: Touch to view the SOURCE MENU and select a new playback source. Repeat Play Indicator - This indicator is lit when the repeat mode is active. Random Play Indicator - This indicator is lit when the random mode is active. Equalizer setting indicator: Displays the current equalizer preset setting. EQ : Touch for quick access to the Equalizer level settings menu.
VM9215BT Playlist Screen The Playlist screen allows you to directly search for music on your disc. • Touch a track title (if available) or track number to begin playback of that track. • Touch to view the previous playlist page. Touch to view the next playlist page. • Touch to return to menu page 1.
VM9215BT Controlling Playback Inserting a Disc Upon inserting a CD, disc play begins. You cannot insert a disc if there is already a disc in the unit or if the power is off. Ejecting a Disc Press the button on the front of the unit 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.
VM9215BT MP3/WMA OPERATION Opening/Closing the TFT Monitor Open TFT Monitor Press the OPEN button on the front panel or press the button on the remote control to activate the mechanism that moves the display panel into the viewing position. Close TFT Monitor Press the OPEN button on the front panel or press the button on the remote control to load the display panel back into the compartment.
VM9215BT For example, a medium with the following folder/file hierarchy is subject to Folder Search, File Search or Folder Select, as shown below. The VM9215BT 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.
VM9215BT MP3/WMA TFT Display The on-screen indicators and touch key areas for MP3/WMA playback are outlined below.
VM9215BT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. DISC: Touch to view the SOURCE MENU and select a new playback source. Repeat Play Indicator - This indicator is lit when the repeat mode is active. Random Play Indicator - This indicator is lit when the random mode is active. Equalizer setting indicator: Displays the current equalizer preset setting. EQ : Touch for quick access to the Equalizer level settings menu.
VM9215BT Playlist Screen The Playlist screen allows you to directly search for music, video or photo files stored on your MP3 disc/USB device. • Touch a folder to view the contents of the directory or touch a track title/file name to begin playback of that file. • Touch to view the previous playlist page. Touch to view the next playlist page. to return to menu page 1.
VM9215BT Search Playlist by File Type 1. Touch the MUSIC icon. 2. Touch “MUSIC,” “PHOTO” or “VIDEO”. The list of files that appear will be filtered by the type of file selected.
VM9215BT Controlling Playback Inserting a Disc Upon inserting a MP3/WMA disc, disc play begins. You cannot insert a disc if there is already a disc in the unit or if the power is off. Ejecting a Disc Press the button on the front of the unit 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.
VM9215BT iPod®/ iPhone® OPERATION This unit is Made for iPod® and iPhone®. You can control your iPod® and iPhone® via the touch screen to access Playlist, Artist, Albums, Songs, etc.
VM9215BT Search Screen The Search Screen allows you to search for music or video files stored in your iPod®/ iPhone®. Touch the Music list box to search for music grouped by playlists, artists, albums, songs, genres, composer or podcast. Touch the Video list box to search for videos grouped by movie, music videos, TV shows, video podcasts, rentals, and video playlists. Photos are displayed by using the iPod®/iPhone® to control and select photos. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
VM9215BT Controls and Indicators The on-screen indicators and touch key areas for iPod® playback are outlined below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. iPod icon: Touch to view the SOURCE MENU and select a new playback source. / indicator: Indicates whether media is playing or paused. Equalizer setting indicator: Displays the current equalizer preset setting. icon: Touch for quick access to Equalizer level settings menu.
VM9215BT Controlling Your iPod® Touch the MENU button to access the main iPod® menu. Use the touchscreen to navigate the iPod® menus. Direct Track Entry To select a track directly: 1. Touch the icon to display the Direct Entry Menu. 2. Touch to select a chapter/track directly using the direct entry menu by entering the desired track number. 3. Touch OK to play the selected file. To exit the screen without changing the file, touch the large X. To clear your entry and start over, touch the small x.
VM9215BT PANDORA RADIO OPERATION Pandora Radio is available via your iPhone® (data usage will occur) or iPod® touch (Wi-Fi). NOTE: For basic iPod®/ iPhone® connectivity, you can use the white 30-pin to USB iPod cable that came with your Apple device . For iPod® video or photo playback, you must purchase the jLink-USB cable. NOTE: The Pandora app must be installed on your iPhone®/iPod® touch.
VM9215BT 11. Thumbs Up icon: Press this icon to tell Pandora “you like this track” and bring in more tracks like it to your station. 12. Book Mark icon: Touch to display the Add Bookmark submenu to bookmark a new song or artist. 13. Thumbs Down icon: Press this icon to tell Pandora to not play this track. Pandora will skip to the next track. If the skip limit has been reached, Pandora will continue to play but your feedback will be recorded. 14. List icon: Touch this icon to access the Station List Screen.
VM9215BT Station List Screen The Station List Screen allows you to search for music by the stations you created. • Touch a station on the list to choose that station. • Touch the Scroll Down () icon to view the next page in the list or the Scroll Up () icon to view the previous page.
VM9215BT To Start/Stop Pandora Radio 1. Launch the Pandora app on your iPhone®/iPod® touch. The Pandora icon appears on the Main Menu Screen. 2. Touch the Pandora icon. The Pandora Screen appears. 3. Touch the icon to begin playback or the icon to pause playback.. 4. Touch the iPod icon to exit Pandora and return to the iPod Screen. 5. Touch the Pandora icon to return to Pandora Radio.
VM9215BT Pandora Radio Error Messages The Pandora Radio error messages are listed in Table 8. Table 8: Pandora Radio Error Messages Error Solution BookMark Track Error The track could not be bookmarked, please try again in a moment. BookMark Artist Error The artist could not be bookmarked, please try again in a moment. Thumbs Up / Down Error “Error Track Rating” Song feedback could not be sent, please try again in a moment. No Active Station Error This account has no stations in it.
VM9215BT BLUETOOTH OPERATION Bluetooth® was launched by a special interest group (SIG) comprised of Ericsson Inc., Intel Corp., Nokia Corp., Toshiba and IBM in 1998, and it is currently developed by nearly 2,000 companies worldwide. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Audiovox Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
VM9215BT Bluetooth User Interface The on-screen indicators and touch key areas for Bluetooth® functions are outlined below. 1. BT icon: Touch to view the SOURCE MENU and select a new playback source. 2. Equalizer setting indicator: Displays the current equalizer preset setting. 3. EQ icon: Touch for quick access to Equalizer level settings. 4. Clock: Displays the time as entered by the user in the settings menu. 5. / indicator: Indicates whether the unit is disconnected/connected with a Bluetooth®device.
VM9215BT Hands Free Profile (HFP) To use a mobile phone with this unit, it is necessary to first establish a connection using Bluetooth® wireless technology. The connection is normally established using Hands Free Profile (HFP), which gives you full control of functions available on the telephone source. However, depending on your phone, the connection may be made using Head Set Profile (HSP), making some functions unavailable. This is a limitation of your phone, not the VM9215BT.
VM9215BT 10. A prompt to pair or bond should appear on your mobile phone. Accept the request and initiate the process. NOTE: Some mobile phones require a “pass key” or pairing code to connect. If your phone requires a pass key or pairing code, you will need to enter this number. The default pairing code for many wireless phones is “0000”. The default code for the unit is “1234”. 11. A prompt to enter a PIN number or passkey for the unit should appear. The default passkey for the unit is “1234”. 12.
VM9215BT 3. Transfer Call icon: Touch to transfer a call back to the mobile phone. 4. Mute icon: Touch to mute the microphone audio from the unit. Touch the icon again to restore the microphone and audio from the unit. 5. icon: Touch to end an in coming call. 6. icon: Touch to return to a previous menu Answering an Incoming Call Touch the icon. For best reception, speak loudly and clearly into the microphone. To end the conversation, touch the icon.
VM9215BT Making an Outgoing Call Outgoing calls can be performed by touching the Direct Entry icon and using the unit’s touch screen keypad. Direct Dialing 1. Touch the Direct Entry icon and the following screen will appear: 2. Using the keypad, touch 0-9,* or # to enter the phone number you wish to dial. If you enter an incorrect number touch the icon to delete the incorrect number. 3. Once the correct number appears on the screen touch the icon. To exit the direct entry screen touch the X. 4.
VM9215BT Call Transfer While talking, to transfer audio from the unit back to the wireless phone, touch the Transfer Call icon. You can only transfer a call after it has been answered. Touching the Transfer Call icon again will return the audio from the mobile phone to the unit.
VM9215BT Bluetooth Music Function (BT Audio/A2DP) Bluetooth provides an Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) profile for streaming music from a wireless phone or a portable multimedia player (PMP), sometimes referred to as a MP3 player. The unit allows you to play back audio files from your wireless phone or a PMP using a Bluetooth connection. NOTE: Please quit A2DP mode before attempting to make a phone call, as unexpected results may occur depending on your wireless phone model.
VM9215BT Functionality varies depending on the profile used: • A2DP: Stream audio from your Bluetooth compatible audio player and listen to the music through the unit. • AVRCP: Play back, pause, select songs, etc. while streaming audio from your Bluetooth compatible audio player to the unit. NOTE: Song information (e.g. elapsed playing time, song title, song index, etc.) cannot be displayed on this unit.
VM9215BT SiriusXM® RADIO OPERATION Everything worth listening to is on SiriusXM®, getting over 130 channels, including the most commercial-free music, plus the best sports, news, talk and entertainment. A Vehicle Tuner (sold separately) and subscription are required. For more information, visit www.siriusxm.com. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. All other marks and logos are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
VM9215BT SiriusXM® User Interface The on-screen indicators and touch key areas for SiriusXM® functions are outlined below. Menu Page 1 Menu Page 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 76 SXM icon: Touch to view the SOURCE MENU and select a new playback source. Band indicator - Displays SiriusXM® radio band currently selected. Equalizer setting indicator: Displays the current equalizer preset setting. EQ : Touch for quick access to the Equalizer level settings menu.
VM9215BT 15. Mem icon: Touch to display screen used to enter current channel into preset memory. 16. Scan icon: Touch to scan to the next available channel. The tuner will pause for approximately five seconds at that channel. Touch scan again to listen to that channel. If scan is not touched, the tuner will automatically seek the next channel. 17. Band icon: Only six preset channels will display at a time. Touch this icon to display the next band of preset channels.
VM9215BT Switching to SiriusXM® Radio • Touch the top left corner of the screen (the radio box) to view the SOURCE MENU. Touch the “SiriusXM” icon. • Press the SRC button on the front panel to switch to the SXM source. Selecting the SiriusXM® Band Touch the Band icon on the screen to change between the following bands: Band1, Band2, and Band3. Seek Tuning • To seek the next higher channel, touch the • To seek the next lower channel, touch the icon. icon.
VM9215BT Using Preset Stations Six numbered preset buttons store and recall channels for each band. All six stored channels for the current band appear on the screen. Storing a Channel 1. Select a band (if needed), then select a channel. 2. Touch the on-screen Mem icon to access the Preset Screen. 3. Touch the preset number (P1 through P6) in which you would like to store the current channel (or touch Exit to cancel and close the menu). The channel is displayed at the top of the menu.
VM9215BT Searching for a Channel Search by Channel To search by channel: 1. On the SirusXM® menu page, touch the Category/Channel icon (if needed) to select Channel. 2. Touch List to go to the Channel Screen. The following screen appears. 3. Touch a channel to tune to that channel. Search by Category Categories group music by type such as jazz, rock, classical, etc. To search by category: 1. On the SirusXM® menu page, touch the Category/Channel icon (if needed) to select Category. 2.
VM9215BT Parental Lock Options The SXM Parental Lock Menu allows you to block access to individual channels or mature channels. Lock Current Channel: Individual channels may be locked. The Lock Current Channel option allows you the ability to lock a certain channel. Locking does not allow the SiriusXM® tuner to access that channel’s audio or metadata. To lock a channel: 1. Tune to a channel. 2. Touch the Options icon to enter the SXM Parental Lock Menu. 3.
VM9215BT Unlock All Channels: The Unlock All Channels option unlocks all (individual and mature) locked channels. To unlock all channels: 1. Tune to a channel that is not locked (for example Channel 1, preview channel). 2. Touch the Options icon to enter the SXM Parental Lock Menu. The Unlock All Channels choice will be enabled. 3. Touch the blue box adjacent to Unlock All Channels. 4. Enter your password using the on-screen number pad. 5. Touch the check mark to enter your password.
VM9215BT REAR CAMERA OPERATION (if equipped) This unit is “camera ready.” Before accessing any camera features, you must install a rear video camera. When the camera is not installed and the function is accessed by the gear selector being placed in reverse or by the unit’s menu, the message “VIDEO NOT DETECTED” will appear, indicating the function is not available. When the camera is installed, the rear view image of what is behind the vehicle will appear when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear.
VM9215BT TROUBLESHOOTING Table 9: Troubleshooting Problem Cause Corrective Action 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 Improper audio output connection Check wiring and correct Volume set too low Increase volume level Improper “MUTE” connection Review wiring diagram and check “MUTE” connection Speakers damaged Replace spea
VM9215BT Problem Cause Corrective Action Flashing image or interference appears on screen DVD is not compatible with current TV system settings Change setup to accommodate disc Improper video signal connections Check wiring and correct Prolonged image or improper height/ width ratio display Improper aspect ratio setup Use correct aspect ratio setting Monitor stops at incorrect position Moving path is blocked Press OPEN key to restart monitor movement TUNER Weak station searching Auto antenna
VM9215BT Problem Cause PBC cannot be used during VCD playback PCB is not available on the disc No repeat or searching PCB is on while playing VCD Corrective Action Turn PCB off MP3 Interruption occurred during playback 86 Disc is dirty or scratched Clean disc or replace File is damaged/bad recording Recreate disc with good files
VM9215BT Error Messages Table 10: 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 Insert disc Disc is dirty Clean disc with soft cloth Disc is upside down Insert disc with label side up Bad Disc Unknown disc Disc format is not compatible with this unit Region Error DVD is not compatible with region code of unit Er
VM9215BT CARE AND MAINTENANCE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 88 Use only a clean silicone cloth and neutral detergent to clean the front panel or monitor. A rough cloth and non-neutral detergent (such as alcohol) may result in scratching or discoloration. Do not get water or cleaning fluids on the unit. 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.
VM9215BT SPECIFICATIONS DVD/CD Player Compatible Disc Media: DVD + R / RW (Single and Dual Layer) and CD-R / RW Compatible Media Formats: CD-DA, MP3, WMA, VCD, SVCD, Xvid, AVI, MPEG 1/2 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 SigmaDelta Modulator Video Format: NTSC, PAL (auto-detection) Output: 1Vp-p (75-ohm) Input: 1Vp-p (75-ohm) FM Tuner Tuning Ra
VM9215BT Monitor Screen Size: 7.
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